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• Black Hills come forward. Um I don't Black Hills come forward.
• So, our friends at I-Plains forward.
• There's a lot more to move forward.
• <03:14:13.480> It and it's tough to move forward. It and it's tough to move forward.
• forward uh as indigenous people. forward uh as indigenous people.

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• And I look forward to your questions. has joined us. Members, are there questions? Thank you, Mr.
• Now I think there was some some technology transitions during COVID where we went to more e-mail and
• Novak, I look forward to testifying. Please state your name. Name who you represent for the record.
• We have in it, obviously, and do we have a role going forward or not going forward?
• So the study needs to have already been done, and let's move forward on that, please. Understood.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• And and I encourage you to refer to a recent e-mail from Patrick Shatner, our senior Manager, Afraid
• And I look forward to working with her and this committee to help shape a safe well-regulated future
• And I look forward to working with you all to on this important issue. >> Thank you very much, Natalie
• When the USDA farm bill was was introduced, it was it was brought forward to create products are different

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• I wanted to emphasize, but it already been set for the family here and moving forward with the state
• So I appreciate your support for this bill and and and moving this forward.
• So consequently, I serve urge you to support the senator of all bill and looking forward to making roads
• this play that is on our streets right now of people looking at their phones and prioritizing their e-mails

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• Instead, Lord, we choose to step forward in the name of the Lord of hosts.
• I think that I look forward to this.
• It’s a very good thing, but this budget does allow construction of data centers to move forward, and
• And again, not perfect, but we moved forward, and I'm very delighted that we were able to do what we
• So it's not as though we've actually made a step forward. We just avoided the very worst of it.

Keywords: 1182, all

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• Instead, Lord, we choose to step forward in the name of the Lord of hosts.
• I think that I look forward to this.
• It's a very good thing, but this budget does allow construction of data centers to move forward, and
• And again, not perfect, but we moved forward, and I'm very delighted that we were able to do what we
• So it's not as though we've actually made a step forward. We just avoided the very worst of it.

Summary: The meeting began with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, attendance, and a guest introduction for Deputy Frank Sloop. The Senate then moved through multiple Committee of the Whole calendars, with most measures receiving do-pass recommendations after brief explanations and, in several cases, floor amendments. Topics included public records, capital outlay review, local government, taxation, state budget implementation, higher education appropriations, utility regulation, towing regulation, homeowners association disclosures, nursing board regulation, veteran services, criminal justice, human services, K-12 education, state property management, and the continuation of the Arizona State Board of Nursing. Several bills were amended on the floor before receiving favorable recommendations. House Bill 2114 on motorcycle-related provisions was amended to require that at least one registered owner be legally licensed to operate a motorcycle in Arizona. House Bill 2397 on HOA/condominium disclosures was amended to change disclosure timing and fee rules and make other conforming changes. House Bill 2408 on nursing board regulatory action was amended to remove a clear-and-convincing-evidence burden in disciplinary matters and clarify complaint-sharing procedures. House Bill 2957 on driver’s license/handheld provisions, House Bill 2305 on towing regulation, and House Bill 2321 on DCS-related reporting also received amendments before do-pass recommendations. The largest item was Senate Bill 1847, the 2026-2027 General Appropriations Act. Senators offered extensive floor amendments affecting agriculture, corrections, criminal justice, school safety, law enforcement equipment, vehicle theft task force funding, liquor licensing, and other budget items. During third reading and debate on the budget, Democratic senators praised negotiated gains such as funding for aging services, food assistance, civil legal aid, school meals, heat relief, and a three-year moratorium on new data center tax incentives, while criticizing border-related funding, ESA/voucher policy, and cuts to higher education and adult education. One member’s remarks were ruled dilatory after repeated off-topic comments, and the ruling of the chair was sustained by a 16-12 vote. The transcript ends with additional budget-related explanation of votes continuing after the budget’s third reading.

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• And I thank my colleague from San Jose for bringing this forward, this important measure.
• But I want to thank my colleague from San Jose for bringing this forward. I urge and I vote.
• And so I appreciate the author for bringing this forward.
• In fact, my bill was proposed regarding this subject, to have all mail ballots arrive by election day
• We're nowhere near again moving forward. It's the plan that's unrealistic.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

Summary: The Senate opened with a roll call, a moment of silence for the shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego, prayer, and the Pledge of Allegiance. The body then handled routine matters and confirmations, including Julia Montgomery as General Counsel for the Agricultural Labor Relations Board, Dr. Cynthia Glover Woods, Dr. Brenda Lewis, and Gabriela Orozco Gonzalez to the State Board of Education, and George Cardona as Chief Trial Counsel for the State Bar. All of those appointments were confirmed, with some no votes from a few members on the education and legal confirmations. The chamber also adopted several resolutions, including SR 111 on the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Interphobia, and Transphobia; SCR 129 naming part of Highway 152 the Rusty Arraes Highway; SCR 169 proclaiming October 2026 as Women’s Small Business Month; and SCR 173 designating May 2026 as California Fairgrounds Appreciation Month. Senators spoke in support of fairgrounds as community, agricultural, and emergency-response assets. The Senate also welcomed Cal Lutheran University students, faculty, and staff to the gallery. A large number of policy bills were then taken up and mostly passed, covering procurement, elections, education, privacy, housing, transportation, labor, and health care. Among the measures approved were SB 1154 on best-value procurement for community college projects, SB 1369 on judicial recall safeguards, SB 1048 creating a climate literacy seal, SB 1106 shortening data broker deletion timelines, SB 1408 authorizing a Contra Costa transportation tax measure, SB 1172 on local tax-sharing transparency, SB 1383 protecting local labor standards in density bonus projects, SB 1223 on competitive bidding at fairs, SB 1344 extending anti-SLAPP protections to certain housing-related projects, SB 1371 limiting solid waste contract force majeure clauses during labor disputes, SB 908 on residential window replacement permits, SB 1272 on remedies for preexisting home code violations, SB 1406 targeting the “Montana tax loophole,” SB 1238 on HOA transparency, SB 868 on plug-in balcony solar, SB 903 restricting unlicensed AI psychotherapy advertising, SB 950 on early-onset Alzheimer’s coverage, SB 874 on Medi-Cal behavioral health oversight, SB 1049 on corrected health care claims, SB 1067 on early math screening, SB 1202 on Medi-Cal outreach, SB 944 on acupuncture coverage, SB 957 on notice for federal subpoenas to social media companies, SB 959 on wildfire-related school closures, SB 988 on auto glass insurance practices, and SB 1000 on AI content transparency. Most passed on largely party-line or near-unanimous votes, with a few dissenting votes from members who objected to procurement, labor, privacy, or tax-related provisions.

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• Since we have gone to permanent mailing out of absentee ballots, this bill just says we should ensure
• that before we mail it out, it's still valid.

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• figuring out what we're good at and helping us develop that, I know I wouldn't be where I am, and I look forward
• HB 3775 by Paul Rulings of the processing early voting voted by mail for the Committee on Elections.

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• All right, so the repeal of immunity would only be moving forward, not— No, that's what we'll have to
• ,<00:14:24.040> not<00:14:24.800> No, would only be moving forward, not No, would only
• be moving forward, not No, that's<00:14:25.120> what<00:14:25.240> we'll<00:14:25.360>
• All right, so the repeal of immunity would only be moving forward, not— No, that's what we'll have to
• This bill—I got more mail from my own constituents and phone calls on this bill than I have on almost

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• I just mailed it anyway.
• mailed mailed it<00:49:10.559> anyway<00:49:11.359> um<00:49:12.200> I<00:49:12.319
• still go forward still go forward mhm okay<01:39:03.679> I<01:39:03.719> mean<01:39
• <03:03:08.359> all an email yesterday with forwarding all an email yesterday with forwarding
• forward forward well<03:30:17.399> okay<03:30:17.640> so<03:30:18.040> specifically

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee met in a work session on revenue estimates and reviewed updated spreadsheet pages for several tax categories, using prior agreements and new testimony to refine FY 2025-2027 estimates. Early discussion covered insurance tax estimates, where members reviewed a letter from the insurance commissioner saying he was comfortable with the numbers provided; the committee accepted those estimates without opposition. Members also discussed utility property tax, with testimony about recent infrastructure buildout, tariffs, depreciation, and the difficulty of forecasting future growth. After debate over whether to use the average of high and low estimates or lean lower, the committee unanimously adopted the utility property tax numbers. The committee then turned to real estate transfer tax and communications tax. For real estate transfer tax, members cited county input, housing market conditions, interest rates, lumber costs, and uncertainty about future policy; they agreed to use the averages and adopted those estimates unanimously. For communications tax, members noted the decline in landline-based revenue and the shift to data services. After discussion of whether to use the low estimate or the average, the committee settled on the average with a small rounding-down adjustment when the figure ended in .5, and adopted the numbers unanimously. The chair also clarified that these estimates remain subject to change until the final resolution is adopted. The committee next accepted interest and dividends estimates as presented, with members noting the decline in that revenue source and the lack of additional information beyond the department’s analysis. Finally, the committee began discussing tobacco tax revenue, with members noting long-term declines in smoking, offsetting effects from out-of-state sales, and a suggestion to take a slightly conservative approach by reducing the average by 0.5. The transcript cuts off during that discussion, so no final vote on tobacco is shown in the excerpt.

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• There's some dollar issues as this moves forward, if it moves forward in some fashion.
• , if it moves uh as this moves forward, if it moves forward<00:10:03.360> in<00:10:03.600>
• Uh but I I do forward in some fashion.
• So now my biggest uh moving forward.
• You can send email, you can send U.S. mail, you can use social media.

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• needs to go forward. needs to go forward.
• It's just forward are trying to get at.
• for two years but that going forward for two years but that going forward after<01:04:28.720>
• Uh, would very much like to see this move forward.
• Um, much like to see this move forward.

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Summary: The committee began by discussing 15 retained bills and the chair’s preference to keep them alive through interim study rather than kill them, using them as vehicles for further discussion and possible later amendments. The chair said the bills would be executed out by November and then move to the House floor in January, and members generally agreed that interim study was the prevailing motion for the retained bills. Several health-related bills were then discussed. On Senate Bill 247, concerning pharmacy network exclusion when PBM reimbursement is below acquisition cost, members said the issue had been presented differently in prior discussions and noted unfamiliar intermediaries such as PSAOs; the bill was viewed as too complex to resolve immediately, so interim study was favored. A bill on treatment alternatives to opiates was said to need an amendment from the Insurance Department, and a bill on self-funded employer access to claims data was described as having changed substantially through amendment; the sponsor explained it was intended to incentivize self-funded plans to opt into the state’s all-payer claims database (CHIS) so their data could be used for cost analysis, and members indicated a separate bill would be brought later. The committee spent the most time on a glucose monitoring bill, with testimony from a sponsor and a parent of a type 1 diabetic describing the medical benefits of continuous glucose monitors, especially for preventing dangerous lows and managing fluctuations. Opponents and committee members raised concerns about the cost of a mandate, the effect on premiums in the individual and small-group markets, and whether the bill should require coverage without a prescription; one member cited medical literature suggesting limited evidence for non-insulin users. The chair concluded the bill was headed to interim study and said the committee would do further homework on the economic impact, especially for type 1 coverage. The meeting then moved on to a bill about insurer audits and clawbacks, where the Insurance Department commissioner explained that the issue involved several separate provider-payment problems that had recently come to the department’s attention and that the department would provide a report and work with the sponsor on next steps.

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• So thank you so much, and I look forward to seeing the board lit up green. Thank you.
• I just want to thank you, for bringing this great bill forward.
• I look forward to voting up to make a change in mental health. I'm closing. Thank you.
• World War II that was sent to the European theater to sort out 30 million pieces of mail.
• The soldiers weren't getting their mail.

Bills: HB 24, HB 45, HB 15, HB 35, HB 38, HB 47, HB 318, HB 349, HB 554, HB 1359, HB 1373, HB 1647, HB 2254, HB 2259, HB 2853, HB 3073, HB 3088, HB 353, HB 355, HB 786, HB 762, HB 705, HB 932, HB 849, HB 1160, HB 1119, HB 1612, HB 3041, HB 713, HB 3104, HB 3970, HB 3962, HB 5061, HB 4042, HB 4115, HB 4490, HB 1731, HB 1705, HB 2607, HB 3556, HB 138, HB 3689, HB 1788, HB 1887, HB 1914, HB 2402, HB 2306, HB 1809, HB 2350, HB 3000, HB 3237, HB 3326, HB 3211, HB 1056, HB 2081, HB 2187, HB 3092, HB 3308, HB 3526, HB 3750, HB 3527, HB 4219, HB 4230, HB 4290, HB 5238, HB 4804, HB 4749, HCR 6, HCR 12, HCR 34, HCR 50, HCR 55, HCR 58, HCR 70, HCR 71, HCR 72, HCR 74, HCR 75, HCR 78, HCR 80, HCR 93, HCR 100, HCR 107, HCR 116, HCR 117, HCR 90, SB 1806, SB 783, SB 1271, SB 326, SB 1637, SB 769, SB 897, SB 1035, SB 1706, SB 1185, SB 1194, SB 384, SB 1426, SB 1468, SB 1215, SB 1066, SB 599, SB 1930, SB 2065, SB 767, SB 1619, SB 1738, HB 1500, HB 718, HB 23, HB 34, HB 119, HB 128, HB 130, HB 132, HB 2756, HB 166, HB 406, HB 186, HB 331, HB 380, HB 1583, HB 1584, HB 621, HB 303, HB 552, HB 366, HB 463, HB 1211, HB 1327, HB 1461, HB 923, HB 1760, HB 2467, HB 5333, HB 1592, HB 1576, HB 1552, HB 2018, HB 3511, HB 1781, HB 2013, HB 2340, HB 2508, HB 2970, HB 865, HB 2851, HB 3385, HB 3336, HB 3309, HB 1127, HB 1232, HB 1397, HB 4236, HB 4041, HB 1965, HB 2730, HB 3698, HB 3699, HB 163, HB 201, HB 272, HB 405, HB 519, HB 654, HB 694, HB 791, HB 1136, HB 1240, HB 1266, HB 1275, HB 1437, HB 1532, HB 1675, HB 1842, HB 1868, HB 1894, HB 1943, HB 1990, HB 2029, HB 2061, HB 2286, HB 2523, HB 2622, HB 2652, HB 2692, HB 2842, HB 2885, HB 3016, HB 3096, HB 3248, HB 3255, HB 3479, HB 3611, HB 3623, HB 3803, HB 3804, HB 3805, HB 3806, HB 3810, HB 3816, HB 4129, HB 4163, HB 4187, HB 4238, HB 4454, HB 4588, HB 4643, HB 4738, HB 4739, HB 4945, HB 5015, HB 5616, HB 1749, HB 1775, HB 118, HB 1762, HB 2520, HB 24, HB 45, HB 15, HB 35, HB 38, HB 47, HB 318, HB 349, HB 554, HB 1359, HB 1373, HB 1647, HB 2254, HB 2259, HB 2853, HB 3073, HB 3088, HB 353, HB 355, HB 786, HB 762, HB 705, HB 932, HB 849, HB 1160, HB 1119, HB 1612, HB 3041, HB 713, HB 3104, HB 3970, HB 3962, HB 5061, HB 4042, HB 4115, HB 4490, HB 1731, HB 1705, HB 2607, HB 3556, HB 138, HB 3689, HB 1788, HB 1887, HB 1914, HB 2402, HB 2306, HB 1809, HB 2350, HB 3000, HB 3237, HB 3326, HB 3211, HB 1056, HB 2081, HB 2187, HB 3092, HB 3308, HB 3526, HB 3750, HB 3527, HB 4219, HB 4230, HB 4290, HB 5238, HB 4804, HB 4749, HCR 6, HCR 12, HCR 34, HCR 50, HCR 55, HCR 58, HCR 70, HCR 71, HCR 72, HCR 74, HCR 75, HCR 78, HCR 80, HCR 93, HCR 100, HCR 107, HCR 116, HCR 117, HCR 90

Keywords: zoning, public notice, local government, residential development, protests, peer support, first responders, mental health, confidentiality, emergency services, information network, health services, client referral, data privacy, disaster preparedness, accreditation, community services, sexual assault, victim rights, forensic examination

Summary: The Florida House conducted legislative business including prayer, pledge, and voting on multiple bills. Key legislation included land development and wetlands mitigation (SB 492), renewable natural gas infrastructure investment (SB 1574), local government regulation (SB 1080), housing and accessory dwelling units (SB 184), recovery residences (SB 954), and various health, education, and criminal justice measures. The session also addressed returning messages from the Senate with amendments, transportation facility designations, and claims bills for wrongfully convicted individuals. Several bills passed unanimously while others faced structured debate.

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• THE HOUSE HAS CONCERNS ABOUT THIS DELAY AND THE FIDELITY OF THE PATH FORWARD FOR THE PROGRAM OVERALL.
• THE NEXT TWO SLIDES WILL EXPLAIN WHERE WE ARE AND THE PATH FORWARD.
• THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME AND I LOOK FORWARD TO ANY QUESTIONS. >> THANK YOU SECRETARY HARRIS.
• BUT AS YOU MOVE FORWARD AND THE METHODOLOGIES ONLINE THAT WILL BE RECTIFIED.
• I THINK WE HAVE A CLEAR PICTURE OF THE PATH FORWARD AT LEAST THROUGH APRIL.

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• AI IS RAISING PRODUCTIVITY ACROSS A WIDE RANGE OF TASKS FROM DRAFTING E MAILS TO ANALYZING INFORMATION
• THANK YOU AGAIN FOR THE HONOR OF APPEARING BEFORE YOU TODAY AND I LOOK FORWARD TO TAKING YOUR QUESTIONS
• OUT THERE AND I UNDERSTAND THIS PERSPECTIVE BUT THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS OPPORTUNITY AND I LOOK FORWARD
• AND IT'S COMING FORWARD. IT IS A TREMENDOUS TOOL.
• NO, IT HAS TO BE SOMETHING THAT HELPS TO MOVE FORWARD.

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• This bill positions Texas well to that effect, and we look forward to working with this committee and
• I urge your support for this forward-looking, risk-conscious, and fiscally sound plan. Thank you.
• The Bitcoin Strategy Reserve Bill. represents bold and forward-looking leadership by adopting Bitcoin
• As a person studying blockchain and digital assets, I view this bill as a strategic and forward-thinking
• I really appreciate the chairman bringing this bill forward because, as a former executive director,

Bills: HB565, HB3743, HB4310, HB5083, HB5129, HB5195, HB5331, HB5469, SB21, HB3185, SB 21

Keywords: constitutional amendment, fiscal impact, state budget, ballot measure, transparency in voting, management-to-staff ratio, state agencies, employee regulations, government efficiency, workforce management, public information, governing board, transparency, confidentiality, access rights, privacy, identifying information, state agency, consent, occupational license

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• there's a questionnaire I just wanted to say thank you, Senator Osgood for bringing this this bill forward
• And as the bill moves forward to be happy to work with you in that regard, Mister Chair, you're recognized
• Send out a bunch of e-mails.
• And I look forward to working with you on that any other debate. >> Senator Berman, you're recognized
• And so I ask for your favorable support as we push this very good Bill forward. >> Secret please call

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• Facing the department right now, we want to work with you going forward.
• We too look forward to working with you going forward. We appreciate it.
• Whenever these articles come forward or these letters come forward, they only talk about the first part
• So thank you all for being great colleagues and looking forward.
• I look forward to another year with all of you going forward and looking forward to this bill moving

Bills: HF2435

Keywords: healthcare, dementia services, public health funding, opioid prevention, women's health, community health boards, mental health

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• That was a a bill that came forward That was a a bill that came forward based<00:55:22.559> upon
• We agree on how critically forward.
• I'm the put forward by the department.
• And yes, I person bringing it forward.
• <03:21:53.200> and we're going to have to move forward and we're going to have to move forward

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