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• bill, but I urge members to support the motion so we can take it up and get it passed and get our work
• The motion prevails. and get our work done. I recognize a and get our work done.
• And so just wanted to say thank you all to our members for the work this year as we move forward and
• the work and also the rest of the committee.
• The clerk will call the name of the member participating remotely. Olson.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• and may you do your work through them. and may you do your work through them. Amen. Amen.
• <00:04:36.680> location remote location remote location pursuant<00:04:38.800> to<00:04
• He works at a community college.
• and our state work are able to work and our state work are able to work efficiently<01:35:08.760
• be had and I'd be uh open to working be had and I'd be uh open to working with<01:46:34.080>

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• I'VE WORKED DILIGENTLY WITH VARIOUS STAKEHOLDERS AND CERTAINLY WHEN YOU'RE TRYING TO BALANCE THE ENVIRONMENT
• I'M JUST TRYING TO CONCEPTUALIZE HOW THIS WOULD ALL WORK.
• I THINK IT'S ALREADY BEEN SAID THIS IS A VERY COMPLEX ISSUE AND CERTAINLY WHEN I STARTED WORKING ON IT
• ON IT, WORK WITH STAKEHOLDERS.
• US AND WE CONTINUE TO TALK WITH YOU AND WORK WITH YOU ON THAT.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• Mister Chair and the Amendment simply remote.
• So that may be a definite Jackie was working on.
• I was still a little more work to do on the bill.
• We're still working through it, as you saw with the compromise amendment before here are still working
• I know I know where you work for several years.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• So, I've worked lunchroom supervisor.
• know, I was um really proud of the work know, I was um really proud of the work that<00:53:34.160
• "Hey, I wish it would have worked."
• <01:28:51.440> at His public his employees that work at His public his employees that work
• We need to be helping work them.

Bills: HF3490, HF4040

Keywords: education finance, scholarship-granting organizations, charitable purposes, student scholarships, nonpublic schools, K-12 education, tax credit, advance payment, Minnesota tax law, child education expenses, taxpayer assistance, 1183, house

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• like to take a moment to applaud the two of you for the incredible statesmanship that you show in working
• The specifics on what you said I don’t have in front of me, but I’m willing to get with you on it, work
• We have worked with lots of people here, but we have lowered the levels to where, on first offense, in
• Chamberlin, for working with me.
• That encourages people to do better inside of our prisons when they know that what they're working for

Summary: The Criminal Justice Subcommittee met with a quorum and considered three bills. HB 91, by Reps. Rayner and Jacques, would align probation rules for certain misdemeanor reckless driving cases involving controlled substances with existing DUI law, allowing up to 12 months of probation in those cases. The bill was described as a technical “glitch” fix and as supporting both accountability and treatment; it drew one supportive public appearance and passed 17-0, reported favorably. HB 113, by Rep. Chamberlin, sought to increase penalties for fleeing or attempting to elude law enforcement. Members raised concerns about unmarked vehicles, jurisdictional markings, and whether the bill could apply to drivers who slow down or stop for safety reasons when unsure a vehicle is police. Chamberlin said he was open to clarifying language and other amendments. A strike-all amendment was adopted that increased the penalty for fleeing in a patrol vehicle with lights and sirens from a third-degree to a second-degree felony, revised offense severity rankings, and added a 1.5 sentencing multiplier for second or subsequent offenses. The amended bill received supportive public testimony and passed 16-1, with Rep. Hart voting no, and was reported favorably as amended. HB 195, by Rep. Chambliss, would require the Department of Corrections to coordinate with professional boards under DBPR so inmates completing classes tied to licensure can receive credit toward those licenses after release. Supporters said the bill would help rehabilitation, reduce recidivism, and give returning citizens a better path to employment. The bill had no amendments, received supportive public testimony, and passed unanimously 17-0, reported favorably. The meeting then adjourned.

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• , and then who do they advise them of their legal rights as to how to contest this, or how does it work
• I agree with you, and if you, if you have any suggestions for changes, I'll be more than happy to work
• y'all are located in, in our home offices in Washington DC, so do y'all, do y'all have people that work
• Several, some of my colleagues, fellow agents and soldiers were actively working for the enemy.
• In 2015, he was working on the Beltran smuggling case with Homeland Security Investigations.

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• Mary took her work very seriously at the House.
• At that time, Mary Murphy was trying to get the other body to work with us on a bonding bill.
• <00:04:45.360> But<00:04:46.000> uh work with us on a bonding bill.
• But uh work with us on a bonding bill.
• [Music] The clerk will call the names of the members participating remotely. Hill. Go for it. Hill.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• The clerk will call the name of the members voting remotely. Hussein, go ahead. Hussein is here.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Any remote member? Okay, everyone's here.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Bills: HB816, HB1535, HB1537, HB1541, HB1562, HB1574, HB1591, HB1853, HB1854, HB1871, HB1965, HB1966, HB1969, HB1973, HB1974, HB2315, HB2343, HB2501, HB2505, HB1577, HB2443, HB2498, HB2581, HB2622

Keywords: HB816, Hawaii, opioid overdose, opioid crisis, buprenorphine, naloxone, Narcan, paramedics, emergency medical services, EMS, first responders, substance use disorder, addiction treatment, withdrawal management, overdose reversal, pilot program, Department of Health, DOH, county population under 100,000, rural health

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• So are we working with just the school districts, or...? We work with school districts.
• This could be hearing aids, work uniforms, work boots, or even college textbooks.
• I think, yeah, yeah, we'll work on that. We'll work on that.
• We work with our SE Works partners that way.
• Really doing mission work. And, you know, mission work is the kind of work we all want to do.

Keywords: 977, all

Summary: The committee met to receive a detailed financial operations presentation from the South Carolina Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) agency, with staff walking members through funding sources, budgeting, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and grants management. Sabrina Walker explained VR’s blended funding structure, including federal grants, state appropriations, program income, and interagency contracts, and emphasized that state funds are essential to meeting the federal match and maintenance-of-effort requirements. Members asked repeatedly about transparency, audit controls, and the risk that state cuts could reduce federal drawdowns; staff responded that all reports reconcile back to the SCEIS accounting system, are subject to state audits and internal reviews, and that even modest state reductions could significantly reduce total available funding. The committee also discussed pre-employment transition services for students with disabilities, with staff confirming services are offered through school districts, charters, and private schools, and that contracts are monitored for performance and compliance. The presentation then shifted to budgeting and internal controls. Walker described a zero-based departmental budgeting process, monthly monitoring reports, contingency reserves for unexpected expenses, and a formal annual cycle that culminates in board approval. Members asked about facilities tracking, culture, and how the agency maintains accountability; staff said facilities staff inspect buildings and equipment, supervisors justify line-item requests, and the process has become smoother over time as departments learned the system. Cynthia Johnson followed with an accounts receivable overview, describing invoicing, receipting, aging, customer verification, year-end reporting, and the use of cross-training, shared email inboxes, and spreadsheets as checks and balances. She also explained work training center billing, interdepartmental transfers, and the revolving fund used to issue consumer checks more quickly than standard vendor payments. Olivia Perez presented accounts payable operations, including invoice processing through SCEIS and OnBase, the three-way match, travel reimbursements, revolving fund checks, State Treasury Office interactions, and handling of reversals, rejections, and levy notices. She reported that AP processed 67,723 SCEIS payments, 13,670 case management system invoices, 3,379 travel reimbursements, and 15,693 revolving fund checks in fiscal year 2025, with only 70 payment rejections. The final portion of the meeting covered Grants and Funds Management, where Walker explained federal reporting, drawdowns, payroll allocation, asset tracking, lease and IT contract reviews, cost allocation, and closing packages. She noted upcoming system changes such as S/4HANA, Workiva, and SC Pro, but said the agency is receiving training and feedback opportunities. No formal votes or legislative actions were taken during the presentation portion beyond approval of the prior minutes and a brief recess.

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• time,<00:13:04.920> not And so I hope that you will reflect upon that and think about the work
• The following members intend to vote from a remote location under rule 40.7: Senator Carlson.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Number six, screen-based instruction, including work done in classroom and assigned to be completed at
• develop guidelines and best practices for virtual delivery of instruction, including any days or remote

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• We thank you for your good work and for your department's good work and your entire staff, particularly
• There's still a lot more work to do.
• The math simply does not work.
• Chris, thanks for your great work.
• We work in coalitions serving low-income, working-class individuals, families, and communities.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Housing opened its second hearing of the session with remarks from Chairs Haggerty and Cyr emphasizing that the hearing was a broad look at Massachusetts’ housing crisis rather than a single bill. They highlighted topics including zoning, permitting, rental assistance, public housing, homelessness prevention, and housing production. The first witness, Housing and Livable Communities Secretary Augustus, reviewed implementation of the Affordable Homes Act and the state’s new housing plan, citing a 1.6% vacancy rate, a projected need for 222,000 new homes over 10 years, and ongoing efforts such as ADUs by right, fair housing enforcement, eviction record sealing, seasonal communities planning, and new funding for affordable housing, public housing, and the Momentum Fund. He also discussed infrastructure support for municipalities, technical assistance for ADUs, and concerns about possible federal funding cuts. Committee members questioned the secretary about ADU financing and technical assistance, the likely unit yield from the Affordable Homes Act, infrastructure barriers in suburban and rural communities, public housing waitlist management, supportive housing, and federal budget risks. MassNAHRO then testified that public housing authorities are facing rising operating and capital costs, a statewide waitlist nearing 300,000, and uncertainty over federal Section 8 and HUD funding. Witnesses described recent state support for operating subsidies, capital improvements, vacancy turnover teams, and resident service coordinators, while warning that proposed federal cuts could sharply affect voucher issuance and agency operations. CDAC’s executive director Roger Herzog described the agency’s role as a quasi-public source of early-stage financing and technical assistance for nonprofit housing developers, noting its loan capital, supportive housing bond programs, home modification loans, and preservation work under Chapter 40T. He said CDAC has helped produce or preserve more than 55,000 units and stressed the importance of patient capital and preservation tools. CHAPA CEO Rachel Heller urged the committee to focus on production, preservation, planning, and political will, supporting goals for affordability, supportive housing, and homeownership, and endorsing policy changes such as YIGBY, clearer site plan review rules, stronger fair housing funding, and more support for vouchers and public housing. MassHousing then outlined its financing role, including mortgage lending, down payment assistance, the Community Climate Bank, and the Momentum Fund, while noting that permitting delays, capital gaps, and possible federal changes could affect production. Members also asked about transparency, prevailing wage compliance, and a recent internal restructuring related to diversity and business engagement.

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• reaches<00:05:18.280> far But our educational work reaches far But our educational work
• bipartisan work and move forward.
• <00:16:04.839> quality CPA work quality CPA work quality since<00:16:06.720> implementing
• The work of CPAs is so navigate.
• We support and work with profession.

Bills: HF1458, HF2063, HF2164, HF1377, HF927, HF1059, HF1910, HF2232

Keywords: CPA, certified public accountant, public accounting, accountancy, licensure, license mobility, substantial equivalency, interstate practice, out-of-state accountant, NASBA, Uniform CPA Examination, board of accountancy, attest services, audit, tax preparation, financial advisory, consulting, accounting education, master's degree, bachelor's degree

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• Does the governor allow remote work for. governor staff? Toby: I don't believe so.
• So we do allow remote work.
• work. you can do it.
• Keep doing such good work. Thank you for what you do. You all do great work.
• Who did I say I worked for? The Texas – The Tezzers? I mean you can go work for Tezzers.

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• I thank Representative Stefanik for her work in addressing this oversight, and much of the work we do
• LEADERSHIP, AND A STRONG WORK ETHIC.
• WORK THERE, INCLUDING HIS WORKING WITH IMMIGRANT FAMILIES AGAINST THE MUSLIM BAN.
• Yet their work has never been harder.
• To allow his invention to work.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, February 2, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• But more work needs to be done.
• WORKING WITH ME TO INTRODUCE THIS BILL.
• I want to applaud the work by Representatives Chu, Finstad, and McIver for their bipartisan work on this
• Looking for work.
• for all of us and the work we will and must do.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, February 24, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• Senate Bill 2030 is a bill I've been working on.
• I've been working on this bill since 2022.
• key stakeholders on this to make sure that we can implement it in a way that is possible and that works
• I've been working in this space for a few years now.
• I've been working in this space for a few years now.

Bills: SB137, SB504, SB1213, SB1216, SB1221, SB1224, SB1232, SB1238, SB1255, SB1256, SB1258, SB1264, SB1266, SB1325, SB1441, SB1448, SB1450, SB1460, SB1496, SB1543, SB1589, SB1597, SB1621, SB1655, SB1679, SB1687, SB1716, SB1730, SB1733, SB1769, SB1921, SB1932, SB1936, SB1980, SB2011, SB2030, SB2084, SB2112, SB2170, SB2182

Keywords: electronic monitoring, Department of Corrections, criminal justice, rehabilitation, public safety, SB1213, earned credits, inmate credits, good time, sentence reduction, DOC, prison reform, corrections policy, inmate classification, class levels, rehabilitation credits, achievement credits, vocational training, educational credits, prison programs