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• suspected or if the counselor thought that access to the records by the parent would cause the child any harm
• The ground for, uh, denial, there's another one, calls for substantial harm to a person.
• personal representative or individual that requests such access is reasonably likely to cause substantial harm
• Um, I think there's also a reduction of potential litigation over the meaning, again, of how some of

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• the intentional use of smoke in a harmful manner.
• intentional use of smoke in a harmful intentional use of smoke in a harmful manner<01:26:37.400>
• achieve those emissions reductions achieve those emissions reductions somewhere<02:12:00.520>
• Somebody's going to have to make up for those emissions reductions to keep those numbers down.
• Somebody's going to have to make up for those emissions reductions to keep those numbers down.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The Transportation Committee opened its public hearing with HB 249, sponsored by Representative Seth Miller, which would allow bicycles, human-powered vehicles, and electric bicycles to treat stop signs as yield signs and red lights as stop signs in certain situations. Miller argued the bill would improve cyclist safety and traffic flow at no cost to the state, citing Idaho and Delaware as examples where similar laws were associated with fewer injuries and crashes. He emphasized that the proposal would remain optional for cyclists, who would still be required to yield to cross traffic and obey right-of-way rules, and said the bill is intended to help riders maintain momentum and avoid the instability that comes from repeatedly starting from a full stop. Committee members raised concerns about uncertainty for drivers and pedestrians, liability, and whether the bill would create a special class of road users with different rules. Representative Crawford asked about the red-light left turn language, and Miller explained it was included because bicycles may not trigger some traffic signals. Representative Hill questioned how other road users would know what a cyclist intended to do at an intersection, and Representative Gon noted the bill did not appear to address liability the way some motorcycle-related laws do. Miller responded that cyclists would still be expected to yield appropriately and said he would be open to an amendment if liability language was needed. Representative Emble also questioned whether the bill would create a special vehicle class, and Miller replied that bicycles already have different roadway rules and that the bill was meant to improve safety and flow. Several supporters testified in favor of the bill. Michael Frank, a cyclist and League cycling instructor from Spofford, said he regularly rides a cargo bike for errands and that stopping fully at intersections leaves him exposed longer and makes it harder to restart on hills. He said the bill would let cyclists slow, assess traffic, and proceed safely while maintaining momentum, and noted that he had not personally received a ticket for rolling through a stop sign, though he had been warned by police. Tim Blagden, former head of the Bike-Walk Alliance of New Hampshire, said the bill reflects how many people already ride, saves energy, and helps bicycles move through intersections faster and more safely. No vote or committee action was taken during the portion of the hearing provided.

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• It's tempting to teach Texans that books and libraries are harmful, and this is a lie.
• Sexual words and images are powerful and they have harmed children through the years.
• To the people who think there's nothing harmful to the children, there is.
• This bill risks causing significant harm as well.
• Study after study in real life show us conclusively. that pornography harms children.

Bills: HB256, HCR19, SB2101, SB2334, SB2633, SB2637, SB2713, SB2781, SB2782, SB3059, HB1130

Keywords: severe weather, adaptation plan, vulnerability assessment, environmental protection, state agencies, federal agents, transparency, law enforcement, identification, public trust, immigration enforcement, HCR 19, Texas concurrent resolution, federal immigration enforcement, masked agents, facial coverings, visible identification, uniforms, badges, name tags

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• We share the goal of putting parents in charge and protecting children from online harms.
• I'm here in part because my own child was harmed through access to an app that I believed was safe.
• I'm also the president of Arizona Innovates, the Harm Reduction Coalition.
• reduction products for adults.
• This is a huge success story in the harm-reduction space.

Bills: HB2128, HB2255, HB2397, HB2429, HB2591, HB2680, HB2834, HB2868, HB2911, HB2951, HB2979, HB2991, HB2996, HB2999, HB4001, HB4011, HB4017, HB4020, HB4026, HB4086, HB4088, HB2244, HB2342

Keywords: homeowners associations, condominiums, open meetings, governance, transparency, Arizona Teachers Academy, teacher preparation, education funding, public schools, scholarships, teacher certification, community colleges, HOA, homeowners association, planned community, condominium, CC&Rs, covenants, conditions and restrictions, resale disclosure, association disclosure

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• Have you seen a reduction in money or cost because of being able to speed up the process? Mr.
• favorite color and the car you're using, is all known by nation states and those that would do us harm
• And so you have to basically combat and meet this... ...nation states and those that would do us harm
• the entire process because your information is well known to all the nation states that would do us harm
• Throughout the... ...because your information is well known to all the nation states that would do us harm

Keywords: 1182, all

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• upon a finding that market conditions, commodity prices, or other economic factors warrant royalty reduction
• That way, we could possibly have a reduction in some of these premiums for our residents, and that's
• Governor Landry and this department do not support the emission reduction goals in the 2022 Climate Action
• Governor Landry and this department do not support the emission reduction goals in the 2022 Climate Action
• So if you are going to cause harm, there is opportunity to restore.

Summary: The committee first considered several local property-transfer and wildlife/fisheries bills, including SB 229 (Bojeur Parish property transfer), SB 71 (Lafayette Parish property transfer), and a series of Department of Wildlife and Fisheries measures. SB 203 simplified possession rules for fish on multi-day trips and remote camps; SB 429 created an administrative path to register “orphan” boats with lapsed registrations; SB 204 removed a residency-based restriction on certain commercial fishing gear licenses; SB 205 reduced duplicate registration requirements for federally documented boats; SB 213 clarified titling rules for vessels and outboard motors; and SB 257 removed Social Security number requirements from certain commercial fishing tags. Each of these bills was reported favorable, generally without objection, after brief explanations from sponsors and department counsel about reducing red tape, improving enforcement, or modernizing records. The committee also heard SB 214, which would allow the Teche-Vermilion Fresh Water District to stop pumping during an imminent flood threat identified by the National Weather Service or GOSEP, addressing liability concerns and giving local officials more flexibility in emergencies. SB 274, as amended, required lead hazard risk assessments for certain child care, early learning, and pre-kindergarten facilities and required hazards found in assessments to be addressed before licensing. Both bills were reported favorable. SB 379, a technical reorganization bill for the Department of Conservation and Energy, received two amendment sets: one changing investment language and another standardizing judicial-review procedures and online notice requirements; it was reported favorable after those amendments. The committee then adopted HCR 62, urging FEMA to review flood maps every five years instead of every ten and to better account for local flood-protection projects, with members discussing the burden of flood insurance and the need for FEMA to recognize levees, pump stations, and elevated homes. HCR 78 was also reported favorable, memorializing Congress to pass the American Seafood Competitiveness Act of 2026 in support of Louisiana’s seafood industry. HB 662, as substituted, was reported favorable after being rewritten to codify the department’s internal protocol for seized sick, injured, or orphaned wildlife, prioritizing release, rehabilitation, placement, and euthanasia as a last resort. Finally, the committee considered two more contentious items. HR 216, which urged repudiation of the Louisiana Climate Action Plan of 2022, drew extended debate over whether the plan had been adopted without legislative input and whether it could affect permits or future policy; after discussion, the sponsor voluntarily deferred the resolution to return with a revised approach focused on a legislative hearing or review. SCR 24, dealing with chronic wasting disease rules, was introduced with amendments that would raise the prevalence threshold, cap samples, allow zone removal after three years without new detections, and lift baiting/feed prohibitions above a higher prevalence level; the transcript cuts off before final action on that measure.

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• states, and we are seeing improvements in the quality of life of the residents, and data shows a reduction
• This includes harming oneself, for example, headbanging, which, left untreated, can lead to significant
• This includes harming oneself, for example, headbanging, which, left untreated, can lead to significant
• We're seeing improvements in the quality of life of the residents, and data shows a reduction in overall
• This includes harming oneself, such as headbanging, which, if left untreated, can lead to significant

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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• And a 30% reduction in the murder rate is something...
• A 30% reduction in the murder rate is something that should be applauded. So, Mr.
• Speaker, I saw that some of the previous administration's work actually did work because we had a reduction
• Ceasefire Virginia, 64% reduction in homicide in targeted communities. You got rid of it.
• I have never harmed anyone with it.

Keywords: March 14, 2026 - Regular Session Part 2, 976, house, all

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• Others will get there, but we'll take more years to get there at 10% and a reduction.
• So again, now impact to Florida on this section 7, 1, 1, 0, 6, payment reduction related to certain road
• that that but Florida's required to implement say, directed payment piece on the cuts that it is a reduction
• what plans have been formulated to to develop and depending on how how to approach the potential reductions
• >> Like will it improve or harm health care of outcomes?

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• have recently been subject to class action lawsuits that prevent swift action to correct defects, harming
• of inventory and, in general, an increased reduction in inventory that’s affordable, we’re finding that
• <02:06:22.760> of disaster is that there is a reduction of disaster is that there is a reduction
• So I think everybody is being harmed here.
• so I think everybody is being harmed so I think everybody is being harmed here<02:41:28.040>

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The Committee on Housing held a public hearing on January 31 and heard testimony on a series of housing and building-code bills. The first major item, HB 1 relating to building codes, drew sharply divided testimony. Supporters, including BIA Hawaii, Grassroot Institute, Dr. Horton, and several builders and trade groups, argued the current code-adoption process is slow, fragmented, and costly, and that reform would help housing production. Opponents, including Sierra Club Hawaii, AIA Hawaii, ICC, and labor representative Kiko Bosi, said the bill would weaken public safety, reduce statewide consistency, and could leave tenants and first responders at greater risk. No vote was taken during the hearing, and members asked questions about the effect of a governor’s emergency proclamation suspending the Building Code Council and about county authority over code amendments. The committee then heard HB 745 and HB 1321, both also relating to building codes. Grassroot Institute supported both measures, saying the system is broken and needs streamlining, while BIA Hawaii and others emphasized the cost burden of repeated code updates. Opponents, especially Bosi and ICC, argued that the bills would undermine the State Building Code Council’s role, create confusion, and prioritize cost over safety; Bosi also said labor should be included in any code discussions. Members questioned whether counties can remove state code provisions and whether the state code already supersedes county codes, and one member noted the need for clarity and consistent enforcement rather than a wholesale overhaul. Later, the committee heard HB 284 on housing, HB 761 on county permitting and inspection, and HB 738 on historic preservation. HB 284 drew support from several housing and real estate groups, while DLNR opposed it. On HB 761, HHFDC supported the bill, DLNR warned that the proposed changes could jeopardize Hawaii’s participation in the National Flood Insurance Program, DAGS said it would likely need to duplicate county permitting staff, and the Department of Planning and Permitting opposed it; Grassroot Institute and NAIOP supported it. For HB 738, HHFDC, DLNR, Grassroot Institute, Hawaii YIMBY, NAIOP, and others supported the measure, with Grassroot and NAIOP suggesting clarifications so expedited review would also cover mixed-use projects and better define the scope of work. The transcript does not show any final votes or committee action on these bills during the hearing.

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• progress has been made breaking down barriers to employment, healthcare, and housing, dismantling harmful
• Why did you name a bill the Inflation Reduction Act?
• Reduction Act and the pain that has come from that.
• This was an entirely preventable crisis created by Governor Dantis to harm Florida's LGBTQ+ community
• And the providers committed to do no harm are not extremists.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• Okay, the reduction of the basis of any non-residential property—what would be the cost if we don't delay
• This year alone, we experienced about $1.3 billion of federal reductions in this fiscal year, half of
• proactively protect the Commonwealth from a slate of corporate tax cuts that will cause irrevocable harm
• We know that unless we act, these cuts will harm everyone in Massachusetts.
• coders Will see up to a $100 million cut from the personal care attendant program, resulting in a reduction

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Revenue held a public hearing on H. 4975, Governor Healey’s bill to manage the impact of the federal “One Big Beautiful Bill” (OB3) on Massachusetts tax law and state revenues. Administration officials, led by Secretary of Administration and Finance Matt Gorowitz, said OB3 would otherwise reduce FY26 revenue by about $442 million and argued for a phased-in conformity approach that would preserve the current-year budget while still adopting selected federal business tax provisions over time. The proposal would phase in the research and experimental expenditure deduction first, delay other major corporate provisions for two years, extend the pass-through entity excise to income subject to the 4% surtax, add a one-year delay mechanism for future federal tax changes over $20 million, limit opportunity zone benefits to Massachusetts investments, and make smaller technical changes to DFML contributions and casino reporting thresholds. Committee members questioned the rationale for phasing in rather than fully decoupling, the effect on the budget if the bill did not pass, and the treatment of opportunity zones, the surtax, and future federal tax changes. Public testimony was split. MassBudget, Progressive Massachusetts, and several labor and public-sector groups urged the committee to permanently decouple from the federal corporate tax changes rather than delay them, arguing that the bill would still send state revenue to corporate tax breaks, often for investments outside Massachusetts, and that the state should protect funding for schools, health care, human services, and other public services. The Massachusetts Society of CPAs supported the administration’s timing and the research-and-development provisions, citing filing deadlines and the importance of certainty for businesses and startups. Business and tax experts also testified that rushed conformity can create revenue losses and that the governor’s review-and-delay framework was a prudent improvement, though some said decoupling should be the default if the Legislature does not act. Unite Here Local 26 testified against sections 3 and 4, which would raise the slot-machine jackpot reporting threshold from $1,200 to $2,000, arguing the current threshold helps with problem-gambling intervention, preserves slot attendant jobs, and generates revenue. Several union leaders, including the Massachusetts Teachers Association, AFT Massachusetts, SEIU 509, the Massachusetts Building Trades, the AFL-CIO, and 1199 SEIU, urged permanent decoupling, warning that OB3’s federal tax cuts and related spending reductions would worsen budget pressures, harm public services, and shift costs onto workers, patients, and schools. No votes were taken at the hearing.

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• an unprecedented, arbitrary, and immediate pause in the distribution of critical resources that's harmful
• Services and harm reduction that we're trying to fund for mental health and substance use.
• Echoing the comments made, CBHCA respectfully urges the Legislature to reject the proposed reduction.
• as we start to see signals from some county partners of potential program closures or workforce reductions

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• The result is harmed patients. Those are the people whom I represent.
• I think them would be harmful rather than helpful.
• A four-year study by Kaiser showed a 99% reduction in ER visits for their VNS patients.
• to do that unless it was a felony or unless it involved an accident with injuries or great bodily harm
• So to get to a felony, i.e., to get to a warrant, if I don't have great bodily harm, death, or three

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• It requires a reduction in permit fees attributable to plans review or building inspection services when
• It requires a reduction in permit fees attributable to plans review or building inspection services when
• , on the fee portion, we just don't believe that a one-size-fits-all is the proper way for a fee reduction
• , on the fee portion, we just don't believe that a one-size-fits-all is the proper way for a fee reduction
• denied applicant, and any individual would be allowed to make an appeal if they felt that it was harming

Bills: S0330, S0354, S0504, S0506, S0526, S0594, S0840

Keywords: firefighter disability, law enforcement disability, correctional officer disability, correctional probation officer, presumptive disability, workers' compensation, line of duty presumption, heart disease presumption, hypertension presumption, tuberculosis presumption, public safety employees, first responders, physical examination, preemployment exam, medical specialist, Medicare reimbursement, employing agency, Florida Statutes 112.18, Florida Statutes 943.13, occupational disease

Summary: The committee took up several bills related to public safety, housing, disaster recovery, construction, and land use. SB 330 clarified the heart disease presumption for firefighters, law enforcement, and correctional officers, aligned the definition of heart disease with medical practice, and allowed a transferring law enforcement officer to rely on a prior physical if the new agency does not provide one. An amendment stating the act serves an important state interest was adopted, and the bill passed unanimously after supportive testimony from law enforcement and fire groups. SB 594 expanded local housing assistance eligibility to residents of mobile home communities, including SHIP rental assistance for lot rent and rehabilitation/emergency repair programs for the home itself; it also passed unanimously after support from manufactured housing advocates. SB 840 revised the hurricane-related land use limits enacted in prior legislation by sunsetting certain temporary restrictions on June 30, 2026, narrowing the affected area from 100 miles to 50 miles from a storm track, and exempting certain planning, water, wastewater, stormwater, and flood-related decisions. The sponsor said the bill was intended to fix unintended consequences of prior hurricane recovery legislation, and the measure was reported favorably on a unanimous vote. SB 526 addressed commercial construction projects by prohibiting “no damages for delay” clauses in public construction contracts, directing the Florida Building Commission to create a uniform commercial permit application, requiring permit fee reductions when private providers are used, and adding mitigation to product approval categories; county representatives raised concerns about implementation and fees, but the bill passed favorably. The committee also approved SB 504 and SB 506, both by Senator Burgess, creating a framework for code inspector body camera use and a related public records exemption for recordings. Both were described as optional for local governments and were reported favorably without opposition. Finally, the committee considered CS/SB 354, a major “blue ribbon projects” bill creating a framework for very large developments that would reserve at least 60% of land for conservation, agriculture, recreation, utilities, and related uses in exchange for streamlined approval and state preemption over local land use controls. The bill drew extensive testimony both for and against, with supporters emphasizing housing supply and land preservation and opponents warning about local control, sprawl, infrastructure costs, and weak conservation protections. Two amendments were adopted to define reserve areas more specifically and address conservation easements, and the committee reported the bill favorably on a divided vote, with Senator Passidomo voting no.

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• species, or AIS, such as zebra mussels, mussels, Eurasian watermilfoil, and certain carp species can harm
• I want to emphasize that without this increase, Minnesotans will see service reductions.
• I would like to also highlight that the Governor's budget includes several General Fund reductions in
• With General Fund reductions.
• The removal of cadmium from artist paints would result in a minimal reduction in food-related cadmium

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• We're a very capital-intensive industry, and any reduction in rates would allow us to meet that goal.
• bill will eliminate three committees from the Comptroller's office: the greenhouse gas emission reduction
• The goal is to ensure Texans and Texas businesses are shielded from the harmful impact of such taxes.

Summary: The Senate Finance Committee heard several measures, beginning with SB 1574 by Senator Zaffirini, which would codify the Texas Judicial Council’s Centers of Excellence Program for courts and judges. Testimony from judges and the Office of Court Administration emphasized that the program promotes transparency, procedural fairness, mentoring, and public trust. A committee substitute expanded eligibility to justices of the peace and municipal judges and removed a merit-pay reference to eliminate fiscal impact. After quorum was established, the committee adopted the substitute and later voted it out favorably, though it was not certified for the local and uncontested calendar. The committee also heard SB 2774 by Senator Hinojosa, which would amend the Tax Code’s retail trade definition to include industrial uniform and linen rental businesses so they qualify for the lower franchise tax rate. Supporters said the change would put rental textile businesses on equal footing with other rental industries and help Texas employers and customers. The bill was reported favorably to the full Senate. Members then considered SB 1211 by Senator Perry, which would broaden the existing fracking-related sales tax exemption for equipment used with non-fresh water sources, including recycled, produced, and brine water. The bill’s supporters argued it would conserve freshwater and reduce litigation over water definitions, while the Comptroller’s office discussed the fiscal note and production-related revenue effects. The committee also heard SB 2873 and SB 2900, both by Senator Kolkhorst and presented by Senator Nichols; SB 2873 would require electronic filers to file electronically, and SB 2900 would eliminate certain Comptroller-related advisory committees and boards. Both were later adopted in committee substitute form and reported favorably. Finally, the committee heard HJR 4, sponsored by Senator Parker, proposing a constitutional amendment to prohibit new taxes on securities transfers or financial transaction processing. Supporters said it would protect investors, especially retirees, and help position Texas as a financial center. The committee voted to report HJR 4 favorably to the full Senate. In each recorded vote after quorum was present, the measures passed with nine ayes and no nays.

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• California Highway Patrol, local police departments, and sheriff's offices report that they are having reductions
• California Highway Patrol, local police departments, and sheriff's offices report that they are having reductions
• Theft from small retailers harms more than business owners.

Summary: The Assembly Committee on Revenue and Taxation met and announced that, under its suspense-file rules, every bill on the agenda would be referred to suspense because each had a fiscal impact. The chair also reminded attendees to submit position letters in advance for inclusion in the bill analysis. A quorum was established and the committee then heard six bills, all of which drew support testimony and no opposition testimony in the room. AB 814 would exempt law enforcement pensions from state income tax to encourage retired peace officers to remain in California and support recruitment and retention. AB 918 would create a targeted income tax exemption for pay earned by local first responders deployed under mutual aid during declared emergencies, with supporters saying it would help sustain disaster response and reward extraordinary service. Both bills were backed by police and public safety organizations and were referred to suspense. AB 976 would create a nonrefundable tax credit for small retailers in disadvantaged communities to help pay for security equipment in response to retail theft and violence; members discussed whether the bill should be broader and how it related to Proposition 36 and crime policy. AB 984 would allow state tax deductions for contributions to CalABLE accounts, with testimony from CalABLE representatives and families describing the program as an essential savings tool for people with disabilities. AB 1282 would create a deduction for out-of-pocket medical expenses up to $5,000 through 2030, and AB 838 would raise California’s renter’s tax credit from $60/$120 to $2,000 for eligible filers. Each of these bills was also referred to the suspense file, and the committee then adjourned.

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• So, it is a we don't want to do anything to harm the trust.
• This reduction reflects intentional cost containment and efficiencies achieved over time, not a reduction
• in services or a reduction in statutory responsibilities.
• This reduction reflects sustained cost efficiencies through technology, streamlined operations, and efficiencies
• The reduction does not affect staffing, statutory responsibilities, or the quality of OEQA's work and

Keywords: 914, all

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• <00:25:47.279> Um is harmful to her and that child. Um is harmful to her and that child.
• <00:58:43.200> um emotionally harmful to children. um emotionally harmful to children. um
• > pattern<01:23:46.400> in It's a deliberate harmful pattern in It's a deliberate harmful
• 01:25:59.040> correct recognize harmful behavior, they correct recognize harmful behavior, they
• Courts govern behavior, risk, and harm. Courts govern behavior, risk, and harm.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all