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• So this bill is incredibly personal to me.
• I'd love to talk to that person. I'd love to see a real study.
• I'd love to talk to that person. I'd love to see a real study.
• And so having this personal experience myself, and I share that with you, but adding those personal testimonies
• And so having this personal experience myself, and I share that with you, but adding that those personal

Summary: The Senate opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and several gallery introductions, including family members, university guests, local officials, and student groups. The chamber then moved to special order bills, beginning with two Open Government Sunset Review measures: SB 7010, preserving a public records exemption for certain Department of Financial Services receiver information, and SB 7008, preserving confidentiality for financial technology sandbox application records. Both bills passed unanimously after brief explanations and no amendments. The Senate also passed SB 1430 on post-judgment execution proceedings for terrorism victims, SB 910 on veterans benefits assistance, SB 832 on former phosphate mining lands, SB 796 on general permits for distributed wastewater treatment systems, and SB 700, the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services bill. SB 832 drew debate over a possible lawsuit and created a narrow strict-liability defense for landowners who survey and record notice of former phosphate property. SB 700 generated the most extended debate, especially over a provision removing fluoride from public water systems and related amendments on public health, local control, and study requirements; several fluoride-related amendments failed, while a technical amendment passed. The bill also included provisions on agricultural regulation, labeling, drones, lending, charities, housing for agricultural workers, and youth programs. The Senate then approved several claims bills, including relief for Darlene Angerville and J.R., Eric Miles Jr. and Jennifer Miles, and Marcus Button, all involving catastrophic injuries and settlements paid by the relevant public entities. SB 994 on driver’s license education requirements passed after an amendment that increased penalties for texting while driving and added a distracted-driving education component. SB 1718, preserving a public records exemption for minors seeking an abortion without parental consent or notification, also passed unanimously. Several other bills were temporarily postponed. At the end of the session, the Rules Chair moved to immediately certify all bills passed that day to the House, retain postponed bills on the special order calendar, and move CS for SB 7016 back to second reading; all motions were adopted. The Senate then adjourned until Wednesday, April 16, at 2:00 p.m. or upon the call of the President.

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• I missed it if you do apologize.
• Don't miss out here.
• And the person that they send down to be there hit man.
• Well, I'm the newest person up here.
• and legacy and maybe some personality things.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• Marisa's daughter-in-law Sarah And she's going to be greatly missed.
• We'll miss you, but I know you'll be back. No. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.
• So I rise today as the only person that's actually worked recovery in the room.
• But we all have a lot of struggles in our personal lives, and those struggles stay home.
• Again, members, don't miss Monday's deadline for your Form 700.

Summary: The Assembly convened after a quorum call, heard a prayer and pledge, and then moved through a largely ceremonial floor session with multiple guest introductions and recognitions. Members honored the retirement of long-serving committee secretary Marisa Lancaster, recognized Assemblymember Rubio’s parents on her mother’s 80th birthday, welcomed school and agency guests, and celebrated Crescenta Valley Water District’s 75th anniversary. The body also adopted several resolutions recognizing Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day and California FFA, with strong bipartisan support and co-author additions. The main policy item was AJR 27, a resolution urging federal disaster aid for Los Angeles-area wildfire recovery, especially the Palisades and Eaton fires. Supporters from both parties emphasized the need for immediate, unconditional federal assistance for displaced residents, businesses, and communities still rebuilding, while some Republicans argued the state and local governments should move faster on permitting, recovery, and mitigation and criticized state spending priorities. After debate, the resolution was opened for co-authors and then adopted on a 68-0 roll call vote. The Assembly also adopted ACR 133 on Girl Day by voice vote after 70 co-authors were added, ACR 138 honoring FFA with 73 co-authors and voice adoption, and ACR 136 on Engineers Week with 69 co-authors and unanimous consent on the consent calendar. The chamber then heard adjournment-in-memory tributes for Juan Antonio Pacheco and Paul L. McAiley, and adjourned until Monday, March 2, at 1 p.m.

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• There was a person that was supposed to be doing that reconciliation.
• That means the previous person that was here was not doing the reconciliation right.
• Did she miss a number? Did she, you know, what happened with that?
• When was this person no longer working with the department, approximately?
• Rick, the person left on their own accord, or were they terminated? I don't know.

Summary: The Legislative Joint Auditing Committee met on June 5 and first adopted prior minutes and several committee reports. The executive committee report noted adoption of its minutes, staff updates on scheduled audits, approval of an annual financial audit for the City of Horseshoe Bend, and an update on the intern program. The Counties and Municipalities report covered delinquent private water and sewer audits, compliance follow-up with towns including Denning, Gum Springs, Omer, Fargo, Jericho, and Haynes, and review of current and deferred reports; the committee filed most current reports but deferred several and referred some matters to prosecutors and the Attorney General. The Educational Institutions report said 103 education audits were reviewed, most with no findings, while several school districts had findings and one Booneville School District finding was referred to law enforcement. The State Agencies report included findings at the Department of Finance and Administration and a deferred Department of Health report, and the committee filed 13 reports. The committee then received lengthy presentations on the State of Arkansas annual comprehensive financial report and the state single audit for fiscal year ended June 30, 2025. Legislative Audit issued unmodified opinions on the state financial statements, but identified two material weaknesses: insufficient internal controls at the Office of State Technology to monitor threats and unauthorized access, and improper methodology changes and documentation issues at the Division of Workforce Services affecting year-end estimates for unemployment-related accounts. The single audit covered $12.4 billion in federal awards across 469 programs, with 16 major programs reviewed. Auditors reported 33 findings overall, including 31 federal findings, $12.9 million in outstanding questioned costs, and qualified opinions for the Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer program, the Coronavirus Capital Projects Fund, and the Child Care Development Fund cluster. Committee members questioned DHS, the broadband office, OST, DFA, Education, and Workforce Services about the findings, corrective actions, cyber protections, federal drawdowns, child care reporting, and accounting methodology changes. Several agencies described corrective steps. DHS said it had changed how it draws Summer EBT funds, addressed provider revalidation and incarceration-related Medicaid issues, and updated internal processes and staffing. The broadband office said the questioned costs reflected invoice documentation disputes rather than missing payments and expected Treasury review to resolve the issue. OST said it was expanding logging, endpoint detection, and enterprise monitoring, and described broader cybersecurity investments, training, and a roadmap. DFA and Workforce Services addressed the workers’ compensation and unemployment accounting issues, with Workforce Services saying it had updated its policy and submitted the methodology to DFA. After discussion, the committee voted to hold the two statewide audit reports over until the August meeting, with members asked to submit specific questions in advance so only needed agencies would return. The final item was a special report on the Hot Spring County Solid Waste Authority for January 1, 2023 through June 30, 2025. The audit reviewed compliance with laws, board procedures, bidding, payroll, permits, inspections, and cash handling. It noted prior private audit findings on segregation of duties, that recent private audit reports had not been obtained for 2023 through 2025, and that the current administrator said prior office staff and bookkeeping contractors resigned when he was hired. The authority’s operations and revenue sources were described, and the report was presented for committee review.

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• If you would, Miss Harper, call the roll. Miss Harper called the roll.
• Thank you, Miss Harper.
• Call the next bill, Miss Harper.
• House Call the next bill, Miss Harper.
• >> Thank you, Miss Scott. Thank you. All right.

Bills: HB304, HB285, HB312, HB311, SB60

Keywords: impoundment, driver licenses, vehicle redemption, local identification cards, law enforcement, HB285, TJ's Law, traffic infraction, traffic ticket, uniform traffic ticket and complaint, minor driver, juvenile driver, parent notification, guardian notification, emergency contact, citing agency, traffic citation, driver safety, youth safety, Alabama traffic law

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• I miss my friend every day. I miss the wisdom that she brought, the humor, the decency.
• I miss my friend every incredible gift.
• I miss my friend every day.<00:23:52.640> I<00:23:52.960> miss<00:23:53.760> the
• I miss the wisdom that she brought, day.
• Our strongest disagreements never turned personal because we held on to mutual respect.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• I miss my friend every day. I miss the wisdom that she brought, the humor, the decency.
• I miss my friend every incredible gift.
• I miss my friend every day.<00:08:23.280> I<00:08:23.520> miss<00:08:24.319> the
• I miss the wisdom that she brought, day.
• person on the other side of that debate. person on the other side of that debate.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• personal data and records. personal data and records.
• Thank you, Miss McClain.
• Thank you, Miss McClain.
• Thank you, Miss McClain.
• lady from North Carolina, Miss Mace. lady from North Carolina, Miss Mace.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, June 12, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• Miss Mars here, Mis. >> Thanks, Teresa.
• Maybe I'm missing something here.
• It says the term missing something here.
• missing something? missing something?
• So, even if person can't speak English.

Bills: HB274, HB287, HB301, HB157, HB254, HB88, HB274, HB287, HB301, HB157, HB254, HB88

Keywords: Crenshaw County, county board of education, school board, board of education, term limits, term length, elected officials, local constitutional amendment, Alabama Constitution, education governance, local legislation, November 2026 election, ballot measure, constitutional amendment, school board elections, law enforcement, transparency, reporting, public safety, regulation

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• And if I miss anyone, please just raise your hand. Is our Research Director, Aaron Ladd.
• I missed that. Oh Yeah, no, Mr. Chair, members of the committee, I apologize.
• Well, I'm a return on investment kind of person.
• , the 350,000 is the smaller of the amount that should be for that particular titled person.
• And we're going to miss you. I know that the veterans and military are going to miss you very much.

Keywords: 996, all

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• Thank you, Miss Ziggler.
• Miss Hannah Alstead and then Miss Bakus as well.
• Miss Hannah Alstead and then Miss Bakus as well.
• Miss Hannah Alstead and then Miss Bakus as well.
• Miss Bakus, did you have Direct option. Miss Bakus, did you have comment?

Keywords: 1183, house

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• THE BILL REQUIRES A PERSON BE NOTIFIED BY LAW ENFORCEMENT OF ASSOCIATED PENALTIES AND CHARGES FOR FAILURE
• THE PERSON COULD HAVE AN ADVERSE REACTION TO A MEDICATION .
• BUT A MAJOR STUMBLING BLOCK TO CONSIDERING AN AUTISTIC PERSON FOR A JOB IS SAFETY.
• THAT'S THE PIECE COLLEAGUES I THINK WE ARE MISSING.
• WE ARE DOING GREAT THINGS BUT I STILL THINK WE ARE MISSING PIECES.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• The first person I have is Representative Katisa Watun.
• <00:12:17.920> um Katisu, can I just ask Miss uh Mr. um Katisu, can I just ask Miss uh Mr.
• Um, I think that we're missing the mark.
• Um I think that miss the mark on this.
• Inconsistency as we're missing the mark.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Well, you miss me.
• And Miss Crinky, please Anderson.
• Thank you, Miss Anderson. housing. Thank you, Miss Anderson.
• Thank you, Miss Breie. Miss Beckman. Yeah, thank you.
• Thank you, Miss Breie. Miss Beckman. Yeah, thank you.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• This resolution is deeply personal.
• and Murdered Indigenous Persons grant funding in the budget.
• Chad is deeply, deeply missed.
• Her family misses her, and so does American Canyon.
• first people on missing and murdered Indigenous people.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• existing uh systems often miss this. existing uh systems often miss this.
• >> Miss<00:53:34.880> Robbins. >> Miss Robbins. >> Miss Robbins.
• Miss Robinson, please respond. Miss Robinson, please respond.
• didn't I missed you again. didn't I missed you again.
• Miss Thank you, Representative Bernick. Miss Thank you, Representative Bernick.

Bills: HF3650, HF1791, HF3489, HF4231, HF4232, HF4269, HF4270, HF3490

Keywords: student career pathways, education framework, experiential learning, employer engagement, career technical education, career and technical education, CTE, postsecondary scholarship, postsecondary grant, school district funding, cooperative unit, Minnesota high school, apprenticeship, certificate program, tuition assistance, workforce training, military transition, education finance, student aid, career pathways

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• Miss Harvey is still finding success.
• why we need such an important person. why we need such an important person.
• And I'm so used to Oh, you're in person.
• She worked really well with Miss Harvey.
• know, per person. know, per person.

Bills: SB2309, SB2317, SB2318, SB2319, SB2321, SB2323, SB2332, SB2405, SB2485

Keywords: agricultural loans, financial support, Hawaii agriculture, food security, revolving fund, agriculture, insurance, small producers, state support, biosecurity, farm coverage, public-private partnerships, agricultural policy, agricultural statistics, data collection, Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity, economic analysis, market development, grant funding, climate resiliency

Summary: The committee heard testimony on several agriculture-related measures, beginning with SB 2309, which would require the agricultural loan division to sell portions of its loan portfolio and use the proceeds to expand the agriculture loan revolving fund. The Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity and the Hawaii Farm Bureau supported the bill, along with several other organizations and individuals. A committee question focused on the risk of not finding a qualified buyer for the loan portfolio; DAB said a mandatory sale of the full amount could force a less favorable rate, while flexibility to sell different amounts could produce a more equitable return. The measure drew eight supporters and no opposition. The committee then took up SB 2317, which directs DAB to study insurance coverage for small producers and report back to the Legislature. DAB and multiple farm groups supported the bill. In response to a question about cost, DAB estimated about $250,000 would be needed, with the study likely covering crop, health, and liability insurance. The next measure, SB 2318, would establish an agriculture statistics program in statute. DAB said it strongly supported the bill and could ramp up quickly if positions were provided; the committee discussed whether a first report could be completed by year’s end if the bill became law midyear, and DAB said yes. SB 2319, which would fund and make permanent a full-time grant writer position at DAB, also drew strong support from DAB, the Hawaii Farm Bureau, Ulupono Initiative, the Hawaii Cattlemen’s Council, the local food coalition, and others, with testifiers emphasizing the position’s return on investment and success in bringing in federal funds. The committee also heard SB 2321, establishing a two-year pilot program to respond to the twoline spittlebug. DAB, ranching groups, and many others supported the bill, citing the pest’s spread and the need to act before it becomes unmanageable. A DAB pest control manager said he would need to research past response details and provide them later. Members emphasized the importance of early intervention. For SB 2323, which creates a farmland transition commission to study barriers to farmland access and recommend solutions, DAB offered comments and support for the intent, while farm groups generally supported the concept but raised concerns about the proposed age range and whether a separate commission was necessary. DAB said the Board of Agriculture likely would not have the capacity to perform the commission’s duties and estimated there would be costs to establish it, though no figure was available at the hearing. Finally, the committee heard SB 2332, which reestablishes the agriculture and food security special fund, creates a carbon emissions tax and dividend fund, gradually raises carbon-related tax rates, and provides a refundable carbon cashback credit. DAB supported the measure and deferred to Taxation on details; the Department of Taxation said it would stand on its comments, and the Attorney General’s office offered comments and recommendations. Carbon Cashback Hawaii and the County of Hawaii Department of Research and Development supported the bill, arguing it would reduce emissions, protect lower-income households, and be relatively simple to administer.

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• Chair: Miss Thompson. Miss Thompson: Thank you for your testimony.
• Miss T: I know that Miss Dora had indicated that when you're not in use, you turn your facility off.
• Let me ask Miss Google over here. I'm sorry, Lin or Miss Schwartz. Ms. Schwab: Schwab.
• Chairman: Miss T.
• Miss T.: When persons entered, operators give you the money that's going to cost them for whatever the

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• Thank you, Miss Grant. Thank you, Miss Grant.
• government a vast amount of personal government a vast amount of personal health<01:03:36.880>
• personal information. personal information.
• from governmental intrusion in personal from governmental intrusion in personal or<01:10:48.000>
• So if a person is in a facility for three years, it's possible that they would be totally missed by an

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• I may have missed those amendments.
• So that, in my mind, is also personal financial information.
• And, you know, personally, I certainly appreciate the desire by Representative Amadei to protect personal
• I think I missed the part I was looking for.
• It's time not missed working. It's longer time in the workforce.

Summary: The House Insurance Committee met on April 23 with a quorum present and first deferred HB 1142. The committee then heard HB 1187, which would direct any excess Louisiana Citizens emergency assessment funds, after related debt is paid, toward the Louisiana Fortified Homes Program or future Citizens debt. Representative Sawyer and Commissioner Tim Temple said the bill would likely redirect about $50 million in one-time surplus funds and would help expand a popular roof-mitigation program that has already awarded more than 4,600 fortified roofs. The bill drew support from several witnesses and was reported as amended without objection. Next, HB 1210, dealing with insurance claim disputes and a pre-suit review process for Louisiana Citizens claims, was discussed. Representative Dana Henry said he was voluntarily deferring the bill and instead pursuing a study resolution after hearing concerns from members and stakeholders. Department and Citizens officials said the proposal was modeled on Florida’s process and could help resolve disputes faster and cheaper, but the bill was ultimately voluntarily deferred after testimony and some opposition cards were noted. The committee then took up HB 1199, which requires coverage for genetic testing and treatment related to SCN2A-associated disorders. Representative Jordan and the Diedon family gave emotional testimony about their daughter Emily’s diagnosis and the importance of timely genetic testing. The bill was amended to require that testing be ordered by a provider and deemed medically necessary by the health plan, with discussion about whether a neurologist should be involved; members said that issue could be refined later. HB 1199 was reported as amended. Finally, the committee considered HB 880, the Louisiana Artificial Intelligence Insurance Fairness Act, which would regulate AI use in underwriting, rating, and claims. After a lengthy discussion about state insurance regulation, McCarran-Ferguson, and concerns that the bill could jeopardize federal broadband funding, Representative Jordan voluntarily deferred HB 880, and HB 920 was also deferred. The committee then heard HB 1221, which would limit the policy data collected for the Louisiana Fortified Program Fund. Former Representative Bowler argued the bill was needed to protect policyholder privacy, while the Department of Insurance and Commissioner Temple said the data is needed for surplus-lines premium tax audits, fraud detection, and consumer assistance after disasters. The discussion continued with questions about what data would be visible and how it would be used, but the transcript ends before a final action on HB 1221 is shown.