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• So we try to create as much feedback loops from the field as possible to try to streamline where we can

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• huge amount of that. that work out of the Workforce Commission so we try to create as many feedback loops

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• . >> The loop is thank you. Can you define only because you've added it in 2 places?

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• . >> You threw through a loop there, but the motion failed. >> You want to redo?
• >> No. >> Motion fails. >> You threw through a loop there, but the motion failed. >> You want to redo
• >> No. >> Motion fails. >> You threw through a loop there, but the motion failed. >> You want to redo
• >> No. >> Motion fails. >> You threw through a loop there, but the motion failed. >> You want to redo
• >> No. >> Motion fails. >> You threw through a loop there, but the motion failed. >> You want to redo

Keywords: 916, all

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• This approach allows adversaries like China and Russia to curry favor, even blatantly or anonymously,
• This approach allows adversaries like China and Russia to curry favor, even blatantly or anonymously,
• This approach allows adversaries like China and Russia to curry favor, even blatantly or anonymously,

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, May 8, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• Explain how that loop works with the state paying money to your nonprofit. Thank you, Mr. Chair.
• Explain how that loop works with the state paying money to your nonprofit. To the testifier.

Bills: HF4906, HF3971, HF4777, HF2109, HF2988

Keywords: property tax, tax refund, taxpayer relief, Minnesota taxation, one-time payment, taxation, property valuation, Tax Court, evidentiary standards, Minnesota Statutes, disparity reduction, aid payments, local government, funding, Fillmore County, education funding, managed forest land, classification, forest management plan, agricultural land

Summary: The committee first approved the April 9 minutes, then took up House File 2988, which would extend for eight more years a sales tax exemption tied to Minnesota State High School League tournament ticket revenue that is funneled into the league’s foundation and returned to schools as grants. Chair Youakim and Executive Director Eric Martins said the program sends more than $1.1 million annually back to schools for activity fee reductions, scholarships, coaching and training, AEDs, late buses, and other school needs, with over 98% of funds going directly to schools. Representative Huot and others spoke in support, while Representative Robinson questioned the structure and suggested the state could instead simply reduce ticket prices and not tax the tickets. The committee laid HF 2988 over for possible inclusion in the omnibus tax bill. The committee then heard House File 4906, as amended, which would create a one-time property tax refund in calendar year 2026 for owners of residential homesteads and the homestead portion of agricultural property, funded by a $4 billion appropriation in fiscal year 2027. The bill includes a clawback for delinquent taxpayers and offsets to ensure no one receives more in property tax refunds than they paid. A House Research staffer said the Department of Revenue viewed the refund as potentially taxable, while House Research said it likely should be treated as a recovery of prior taxes, and the two would follow up. The bill was introduced with testimony from Eric Bernstein of We Make Minnesota and Nan Madden of the Minnesota Budget Project, both of whom opposed it, arguing it would create a large budget hole, force future cuts, and disproportionately benefit homeowners while excluding renters and lower-income Minnesotans. Several members also raised concerns. Representative Hewitt said the state should prioritize public safety, rural EMS, and safety-net hospitals rather than a large rebate, and Representative Youakim argued the money would be better spent on longer-term property tax relief and education funding. Representative Hollins said the proposal would worsen racial and wealth inequities because homeownership is lower among communities of color and renters would get nothing. In response, the author and supporters said the bill is meant to put money back into people’s budgets and that individuals should be able to decide how to use their own money. The discussion continued with questions about the bill’s size and fiscal impact, but no final action on HF 4906 was taken in the portion provided.

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• . >> Okay, we'll put you in the loop for that. Um, Senator Bahr. >> Thank you, Madam Chair.
• >> To the main bill, please, Madam Chair. >> Okay, we'll put you in the loop for that.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Um, I would just kind of close the loop on that.
• Um, I would just kind of close the loop on that.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• that service works, and that's critical because they do a pretty good job of keeping everybody in the loop
• And that's critical because they do a pretty good job of keeping everybody in the loop.

Bills: SB 5, SB 11, SB 12

Keywords: disaster relief, flood preparedness, emergency funding, local government support, meteorological forecasting, human trafficking, trafficking victim, compelling prostitution, affirmative defense, criminal defense, coercion, force fraud or coercion, sexual exploitation, victim protection, Penal Code, Texas criminal law, prosecution, party liability, affirmative defense statute, survivor rights

Summary: The Senate Committee on State Affairs took up Senate Bill 5, which Senator Perry described as a ban on intoxicating THC consumer products while preserving legal CBD, CBG, hemp seed, hemp seed protein powder, and hemp seed oil products. Perry argued that most retail THC products are already illegal under federal law, that the industry has used loopholes and misleading labeling to sell high-potency products, and that regulation would be ineffective because chemists can quickly alter formulations. He also said the bill would steer people with medical needs toward the Texas Compassionate Use Program (T-Cup), which he and other supporters described as the proper physician-guided alternative. Committee members and witnesses repeatedly discussed the distinction between legal hemp-derived products and intoxicating THC products, and Perry said the bill would not touch non-consumable hemp uses such as fiber and clothing. Invited testimony came from law enforcement and medical witnesses who supported the bill. Texas Police Chiefs Association representative Steve Dye, Kaufman County District Attorney Early Wiley, and Chambers County Sheriff Brian Hawthorne all said regulation would be too costly, too complex, and ultimately unenforceable, while a ban would be clearer and easier to enforce. They cited overloaded DPS labs, the need for expensive private testing, limited police and prosecutor resources, and the difficulty of keeping up with constantly changing cannabinoids and out-of-state products. Hawthorne and Wiley described raids and investigations involving warehouses, retail stores, cash seizures, and products they said were marketed to young people and often mislabeled or imported from other states. They also said the bill would help law enforcement by creating a clearer legal line and protecting legitimate CBD/CBG businesses. Dr. Lindy McGee, speaking for the Texas Medical Association and Texas Pediatric Society, testified that retail THC products pose serious risks to children and adolescents, including addiction, impaired brain development, psychosis, suicide attempts, self-harm, accidental toddler ingestions, and possible long-term cognitive effects. She said there is no effective medication treatment for THC addiction comparable to nicotine cessation tools, and she supported restrictions such as child-resistant packaging, no marketing to minors, and age limits, while opposing criminal penalties for possession by minors. Senators asked follow-up questions about brain development, memory, dementia risk, pregnancy, and cardiovascular effects. No vote was taken during the portion provided, and the committee continued with invited testimony and questions.

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• Uh, most of those are closed-loop systems. So the water sure is used.
• Uh, most of those are closed-loop systems. So the water sure is used.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• During the pandemic, the outer section of this loop around Enger Tower that connects Skyline Parkway
• These options could have included a one-way loop for the entirety of the road around Enger, a pedestrian

Keywords: 1183, house

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• get funded, they seem like they tend to be more hiking, biking trails and not so much a prospector's loop
• get funded, they seem like they tend to be more hiking, biking trails and not so much a prospector's loop

Keywords: 1183, house

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• I think this is an example of how we're never going to completely get the human out of the loop.
• So, as Professor Gin Jones said, humans have to be in the loop until technologists figure out a way to

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• <00:48:11.119> to<00:48:11.359> close<00:48:11.760> some<00:48:12.400> Loop
• <00:48:12.839> holes does a lot to close some Loop holes does a lot to close some Loop holes

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The committee heard several measures, beginning with SB 946 on wastewater management, which would clarify that the ban on discharging wastewater or raw sewage into state waters after 12/31/26 applies to treatment plants. Testimony was in support from the Department of Health, Maui County Council, Mayor Bisson, and individuals, and no one testified in opposition. SB 849 on wildlife conservation would prohibit intentional taking, harming, or killing of the Hawaiian hawk (ʻio) and increase penalties for taking native aquatic life, wildlife, and land plants; DLNR supported the bill, noting the ʻio was delisted federally in 2020 and that the measure also updates penalties and adds a rehabilitation/community service option. No questions were raised, and the bill drew support testimony only. For SB 330 on invasive species prevention, the Attorney General raised a supremacy clause concern with language requiring state enforcement of federal quarantines and recommended reverting to a prior version with a catchall for federal regulation. The Coordinating Group on Alien Pest Species supported the bill as a way to close a biosecurity gap, while the Department of Agriculture said it supported the intent but wanted to avoid acting without a cooperative agreement with USDA and suggested deleting the portion allowing action without such an agreement. The committee also heard SB 1393 on public land use, which would require the School Facilities Authority to consult with DOE and other agencies before land conveyances or leases and repeal a requirement that DOE transfer title upon request; both SFA and DOE supported the measure, with DOE emphasizing the need for early communication and consultation, and members asked about possible disagreements or stalemates. The committee then heard SB 321 on private roads and ways, which would deem certain privately owned roads and similar ways transferred to adjacent owners or community associations if conditions are met. The Hawaii Land Title Association said the bill as drafted would create uncertainty and proposed a court process to clarify ownership and create a recordable order; written support came from the Mortgage Bankers Association of Hawaii, Hawaii Financial Services Association, and one individual. SB 66 on housing permitting would require permit decisions within 60 days for certain housing projects and deem permits approved in some circumstances; DLNR’s historic preservation office supported the intent but noted county historic preservation roles, OHA suggested amendments to clarify county duties, and DPP opposed the time limits as risky for health and safety reviews, warning about back-and-forth review cycles and possible mismatches between approved plans and field work. Realtors, NAIOP, Hawaii Food Industry Association, Hawaii YIMBY, and the Maui Chamber supported the measure, while Lahaina Strong, Hawaii Good Neighbor, and two individuals opposed it. Finally, the committee heard SB 1170 on expeditious redevelopment of affordable rental housing, which would speed permits for rebuilding permanently affordable multifamily rental housing damaged by natural disasters and exempt certain projects from EIS requirements. HHFDC supported the bill, citing the Front Street Apartments rebuild and the long SMA permit timeline on Maui, and the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development supported the intent while suggesting technical placement of amendments. Testimony in support also came from the Maui Chamber of Commerce and Joe Blanco, who described difficulties rebuilding a project originally developed under older statutory requirements and said the bill’s added language addressed those issues.

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• record who you represent and you have the floor And just for the record, we've had Representative Peck Curry

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• Hi, my name is Charlton Curry.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• So we just want to close that loop and make it inclusive for all those to be considered.
• So we just want to close that loop and make it inclusive for all those to be considered.
• So we just want to close that loop >> Okay.
• So we just want to close that loop and<03:02:11.880> make<03:02:12.080> it<03:02:12.160

Keywords: Senate streaming session for Friday, April 10, 2026, 960, senate, all

Summary: The Senate opened with an invocation by Associate Pastor Justin Wills of Miracle Temple Church in Lothian, followed by remarks recognizing his family’s ministry and requesting that the prayer be journalized. The chamber then moved through several introductions, including Johnston Square Elementary students who were recognized for strong grades, education-related guests, and staff and family members of senators. After the roll confirmed a quorum, the Senate returned to business. On third reading, House Bill 563, concerning emergency response animals, was amended to align the House and Senate versions. The amendment added self-defense as an affirmative defense, included horses used in search and rescue within the definition of emergency response animal, added a definition of law enforcement unit, and adjusted penalties. The bill then passed with 44 affirmative votes. The Senate also took up Senate Bill 159 on EMS vehicle supplies and neonatal care; the chamber refused to concur in House amendments and sent a message asking the House to recede or appoint a conference committee. The Senate introduced House Bill 420 and referred it to Rules. In Judicial Proceedings, Senate Bill 791 on immigration enforcement prohibitions in correctional facilities was reported favorably with three amendments, including technical changes, limits tied to certain convictions, notice requirements for state facilities, and authorization for judges or commissioners to consider immigration detainers in bail decisions. The minority leader and others requested that the bill be special ordered for more time to review and prepare amendments, arguing the issue was controversial and had been fast-tracked; supporters of the committee report said the bill had already been heard and discussed. The debate over the special-order motion was ongoing at the end of the transcript.

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• areas, which is looking to include physician associates and nurse practitioners in the certification loop
• 01:40:28.080> um<01:40:28.239> in<01:40:29.520> certification<01:40:30.320> loop
• practitioners um in certification loop practitioners um in certification loop for<01:40:31.840><

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• , Representative Sers, um, I was also concerned that the dental standard of care could potentially loop
• dental standard of care<01:33:27.760> could<01:33:28.080> potentially<01:33:28.560> loop
• <01:33:28.880> back<01:33:29.199> to<01:33:29.600> the care could potentially loop
• back to the care could potentially loop back to the guidelines<01:33:31.040> and<01:33:31.280

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• Representative Wick's bill would close the loop and modernize the delivery of prescriptions by making
• Representative Wick's bill would<03:49:15.199> close<03:49:15.600> the<03:49:15.840> loop
• ><03:49:16.160> and<03:49:16.479> modernize<03:49:17.040> the would close the loop
• and modernize the would close the loop and modernize the delivery<03:49:17.600> of<03:49:17.840

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, September 15, 2025, 1012, house, all