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• I have a question about how many—do you have any idea how many districts there are across the state?
• I don't have an idea. I have, and that's some information that we can gather.
• But at any rate, I think it is a good idea to get the information, because I have been on this committee
• This is a great idea.
• Anybody who has any ideas as it relates to this, I think it's something we need to look at, and I'll

Keywords: 965, house, all

Summary: The committee met with a quorum and first considered H.C.R. 89 by Representative Charles Owen, which directs the Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism to study, with the Louisiana State Museum and the World War II Museum, the feasibility of a museum and trail dedicated to the Louisiana Maneuvers. Owen described the historical significance of the maneuvers and said the proposal would mainly involve markers and a modest museum. The committee moved the resolution favorably to the floor without objection. Members then debated H.R. 179 by Representative Marcel, which would create a study of neighborhood crime prevention and security districts and their effectiveness in reducing crime. Several members raised concerns about the number of study groups and the breadth of a statewide review, while others supported gathering data on crime trends, cameras, and district performance. Marcel said the study was intended to collect information, not mandate changes, and the resolution was moved favorably to the floor. The committee next took up S.B. 228 and S.B. 268 by Senator Duplessis, both related to replacing lead and copper water service lines. S.B. 228 was a constitutional amendment allowing public funds to be used on private property for replacement of lead-based and copper pipes, and S.B. 268 set out the process for municipalities or parishes to implement the program, including notice to homeowners and an inventory/testing process. Members questioned homeowner rights, the seven-day notice period, emergency entry language, contracting, and whether the work would fully address hazards inside homes; Rainwater said the program was narrowly tailored, federally funded through the EPA and LDH, and intended to replace lines from the main to the shutoff valve. Both measures were moved favorably as amended. Finally, the committee approved S.B. 283 by Senator Barrow, creating the Boulevard at Harding Area Special District in Baton Rouge to encourage development in a food desert near Southern University, and moved H.R. 225 by Representative Eccles, which urges study of parish-wide solid waste, debris removal, and disaster resilience services in Ouachita Parish. H.R. 223 by Representative Walters, urging Shreveport to partner on the Southern Soul City Initiative, was also moved favorably. The chair noted it was likely the committee’s last meeting of the session, and members and staff were thanked for their work.

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• taxpayer bill of rights just so that would be included with their tax assessments so they can have an idea
• Do you have any idea how much that might cost per student, and then maybe the average private school
• size to get an idea of how much it might cost on average the schools.
• Do you have any idea how much public schools are paying per student to test right now.
• I appreciate you bringing this idea forward.

Bills: SB683, SB1579, SB1389, SB1387, SB1390, SB1391, SB2063, SB1829, SB2060, SB1842, SB1398, SB1212, SB2158, SB102

Keywords: education, tax credit, student support, private school, Oklahoma Parental Choice Tax Credit, financial assistance, homeschooling, qualified expenses, property tax, valuation increase, taxpayer rights, homestead, protest process, school choice, tuition assistance, income limits, parental choice, accreditation, sales tax, motor vehicles

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• My name is Justin Schreier, and I'm speaking on behalf of New Mexico Idea, the state-wide association
• New Mexico Idea respectfully opposes House Memorial 6.
• For those reasons, New Mexico Idea respectfully opposes. Thank you, Madam Chair.
• Do you have any idea? Because it seems to me that it affects even the thought of the memorial.
• With respect to control, I guess I'm struck with the idea that I've never seen government take over a

Bills: HB303, SB96, HM6

Keywords: public utility, certificate of public convenience and necessity, certificate of need, Public Regulation Commission, PRC, utility regulation, ratemaking, energy storage, battery storage, grid reliability, renewable energy, transmission, distribution, generation plant, utility expansion, service territory, mutual domestic water consumer association, economic development department, clean energy, fossil fuel reduction

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• So what we gave you in these slides are ideas, you know, the pillars and some specifics, but we want
• She can't go through every single thing, but it will give you an idea, and it's in your presentation.
• Okay, so it's not just enough that it's an intent, but we have to have some idea that's much more specific
• And I'd invite, you know, you to talk with your health care administrators about what are some ideas
• So new ideas, they have to be sustainable. It's one-time funding.

Keywords: 908, all

Summary: The Rural Health Transformation Committee met to receive an extensive briefing from the Department of Health and Human Services on North Dakota’s federal Rural Health Transformation award. HHS leaders Pat Traynor, Donna Auckland, Jonathan Ollum, and Krista Freming described the $198.9 million award, the tight federal timelines for obligating and liquidating funds, and the need for rapid procurement, CMS approval, and technical assistance. They outlined broad funding priorities including connect tech/data, care closer to home, workforce recruitment and retention, and a “Make North Dakota Healthy Again” prevention initiative focused on chronic disease, movement, nutrition, behavioral health, and community connection. They also emphasized that the program cannot fund new buildings or supplant existing funding, and that sustainability will be a key requirement for all projects. The department previewed likely first-round grant opportunities, including recruitment and retention incentives, technical assistance and equipment grants for rural providers, financial analysis support for rural hospitals, and exploration of a unified electronic health record option. Freming also reviewed four policy bills tied to the award: a presidential fitness test, nutrition continuing medical education, the Physician Assistant Compact, and pharmacist scope-of-practice changes, explaining that these policy actions affect future scoring and funding. HHS said it will work with tribes, local public health, hospitals, medical and pharmacy associations, and other partners, and will use a website, listserv, listening sessions, and committee updates to communicate opportunities. Committee members raised concerns about how the money will reach rural residents, whether newspapers and existing local communication networks will be used, how “rural” and “frontier” will be defined, how faith communities might participate in behavioral health efforts, and how HHS will avoid CMS delays and supplanting issues. HHS responded that the focus will be on where the patient lives and on rural community need, that local public health units and existing structures will be part of outreach, and that technical assistance and template applications will help speed approvals. The committee approved the December 4, 2025 minutes, then recessed into divisions for further work on the appropriations bill and the four policy bills, with the full committee set to reconvene the next morning.

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• brief overview of what we're looking at with our legislative budget request to kind of give you an idea
• Request to kind of give you an idea of what was appropriated last year and what we're requested and has
• So the idea is that a student's taking 15 hours in the fall or 15 hours in the spring.
• My question might be a little bit beyond the specific scope of this presentation, but the big idea of
• So the idea is, are you successful, right?

Summary: The Higher Education Appropriations Committee met for its first session of the year, took roll, welcomed new member Senator Bracey Davis, and had members briefly describe their backgrounds and interest in higher education. Chair Harrell framed the committee’s focus on maintaining Florida’s top national ranking in higher education and workforce development, with an emphasis on funding decisions tied to student success, workforce needs, and the state college system. Senior Chancellor Kevin O’Farrell presented the Department of Education’s workforce and Florida College System budget requests and data. He described requested increases for adult education, Florida College System program funding, workforce development, and several grant programs, including workforce capitalization, apprenticeship/teacher apprenticeship, Open Door, and CAPE industry certifications. He highlighted record enrollment and completion growth across Florida’s colleges and technical centers, major gains in career dual enrollment, and expansion in programs such as nursing, AI, cybersecurity, welding, HVAC, and manufacturing. Members asked about labor-market demand, the impact of artificial intelligence on future job training, teacher apprenticeship details, mission creep and duplication in CTE programs, student placement and wages after graduation, and articulation between technical college clock hours and college credit. South Florida State College President Fred Hawkins testified about challenges facing a rural college, including low local college-going rates, long travel distances, limited faculty recruitment due to salaries, and the need for more operational funding to expand capacity. He cited strong job placement and licensure outcomes in nursing, dental hygiene, EMT/paramedic, and radiography, and said the college is exploring AI tools to improve student services and reduce staffing pressure. Pinellas Technical College Executive Director Mark Hunter described strong dual enrollment, high job placement, employer partnerships, and a reported 400% return on investment, while also warning that many programs have waiting lists because of staffing and equipment constraints. He explained how technical college coursework is aligned with state college credit through content-based articulation agreements. The committee then opened the floor for public comment, but no additional business was taken up, and the meeting adjourned.

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• that, we provide numerous rides to appointments, help people pack when getting evicted, and offer ideas
• We are so lucky to have terrific staff who, when they see a concept and understand the idea, can put
• So this idea that when we're covering people, we're wasting money—no.
• Representative Liebling has one idea. We all have different ideas.
• Different non-profits were all on the side saying that's not a great idea.

Bills: HF2435

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

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• I think that thinking about providing them with free or subsidized child care is an idea that is worth
• service, so I think it's definitely worthy of continued discussion and appreciate you bringing this idea
• The idea that everything needs to have absolute consensus clearly is not how this place is run.
• So in our discussions related to the greater bill, the idea of an opt-out was brought up, to which my
• But just to give you an idea of the agreements to which I was signing, we do have a committee scheduled

Bills: HF2436

Keywords: child welfare, economic assistance, child care, grant program, video security cameras

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• I AM INTELLECTUALLY INTRIGUED BY THE WHOLE IDEA, BUT TO PRESIDENT PASSIDOMO'S REALLY REALLY SALIENT POINT
• POLITICAL FLAG IN THEIR CLASSROOM HAVING A GOVERNMENT TAKE POSITIONS ON POLITICAL VIEWS THAT IS THE IDEA
• THAT IS THE SIMPLE IDEA.
• THEY HAVE ON VIEWPOINTS INCLUDE THE IDEA THEY WANT TO DESTROY THE NUCLEAR FAMILY.
• FOLLOW THE MANUFACTURER GUIDANCE AND DEP GUIDANCE THAT SAYS OF IT ISN'T AN ACCIDENT AND THERE IS THE IDEA

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• Senators, this morning we're going to have a panel discussion on legal tender, specifically the idea
• We support the idea that maybe there ought to be a regulated middleman in the form of a custodian, if
• Senators, it is now your turn to ask any questions of the panelists to sort of get a better idea whether
• And there is the idea of liquidating your gold and silver and incurring a 28% capital gains tax hit on
• We're absolutely in favor of it, but look at the individual citizen, because the idea is not what the

Summary: The committee first took up SB 794, as amended by a late-filed strike-all, which would require a human being to make insurance claim denial decisions and prohibit artificial intelligence from being the sole basis for a denial. The sponsor said the bill was intended to preserve human oversight while allowing innovation in claims processing. Public testimony included support from the Florida Insurance Consumer Advocate and the Florida Medical Association, along with one speaker urging additional protections for homeowners. The committee adopted the strike-all and reported SB 794 favorably with committee substitutes. Members then heard SB 134, which removes the $500 threshold on the sales tax exemption for bullion, making sales of gold, silver, and platinum bullion fully exempt and eliminating certain dealer documentation requirements. Supporters argued the change would reduce a regressive tax and help consumers preserve savings; the sponsor estimated a revenue impact of about $300,000. The bill was reported favorably. The committee also adopted a strike-all on SB 888, which directs the Office of Insurance Regulation to create a more consumer-friendly homeowners insurance website with premium comparison information, market data, rate filing access, and educational resources. The sponsor and Leader Boyd said the goal was to improve transparency and help consumers navigate a stabilizing market. SB 888 was reported favorably with committee substitutes. The final bill heard was SB 1578, covering mammograms and supplemental breast cancer screenings. The sponsor said it would expand coverage requirements in ACA plans and private insurance policies, including annual mammograms for women ages 40 to 50 and supplemental screening coverage, while noting Medicaid already provides these services. The Florida Insurance Consumer Advocate waived in support, and the bill was reported favorably. After the bills, the committee held a lengthy panel discussion on gold and silver as legal tender and transactional money, with testimony from officials from Utah and Florida, industry representatives, and advocacy groups. Panelists discussed constitutional authority, consumer protections, depository oversight, taxation issues, and possible transactional platforms for precious metals. No further action was taken after the discussion, and the committee adjourned.

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• There are some critics to this idea.
• need an Army and Air National Guard to support that in times of war to defend our homeland. and the idea
• Could you give us an idea of how much money? comes from the state versus the federal government.
• of what Texas represents. movie idea of Texas, frankly, that Texas should lead from the front and be
• It would be a good idea. With that, I close. Thank you, Chairman Koehn.

Bills: HB39, HB227, HB930, HB 1078, HB39, HB227

Keywords: highway designation, veteran recognition, commemorative, transportation, Brazoria County, Texas National Guard, combat duty, military activation, state requirements, emergency response, active combat duty, military service, Congressional action, Governor responsibilities, Congressional declaration, state law, conflict, armed forces, congressional approval, war declaration

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• I've also... included in my written testimony an idea for DOE to recover stolen IP.
• They stole every good... idea that we have, except for democracy and respect for human rights.
• You know, I can't read Chinese, so I have no idea what lab I was in, OK? But the point is.
• We decided that was a bad idea.
• So there is still flexibility in the idea, but.

Keywords: national security, Department of Energy, foreign espionage, security protocols, Chinese Communist Party, national laboratories, research security

Summary: The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee convened to address pressing issues related to research security risks at the Department of Energy, focusing specifically on foreign nationals' access to sensitive information. The meeting highlighted the increasing threats posed by espionage from the Chinese Communist Party, which has sought to infiltrate U.S. national laboratories and exploit American research for military purposes. Discussions included the importance of tightening security protocols to safeguard national interests and maintain technological advantages. Witnesses provided insight into historical contexts and current vulnerabilities, emphasizing that without proper measures, the gaps could jeopardize national security.

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• Just to give you an idea of the rules that we're looking at here, ladies and gentlemen, it's an existing
• And so as staff to the department, I hope you all can appreciate, we didn't relish the idea that we were
• Those are some of the ideas and ways that you can reduce the amount of volume of water that ultimately
• , Our idea that it has to be monitored and operate appropriately, was there any consideration that if
• He said there have been a number of ideas over the last several years about how to increase accountability

Summary: The Joint Administrative Procedures Committee met on February 3, 2025, with a quorum present and took up three main items. First, the committee considered a large set of recommended objections to Agency for Health Care Administration rules, all centered on sunset provisions stating the rules would expire after five years. AHCA asked for another deferral while it reviewed the rules, arguing the sunset language was a form of self-restraint rather than an invalid exercise of rulemaking authority. Committee leadership disagreed that further delay would resolve the issue and moved to a single vote covering all objections. The motion passed by roll call, and the committee informed AHCA that an objection would be filed unless the agency amended the rules within 30 days. The committee then heard an informational briefing from the Department of Environmental Protection on its Outstanding Florida Springs rule and stormwater rule. DEP explained that it did not prepare a statement of estimated regulatory cost for the springs rule because the proposed standards largely mirror existing water management district rules and the Central Florida Water Initiative framework, so DEP said there was no new regulatory burden. Members asked about permit authority, costs, and whether the rules were functionally different from prior rules. DEP maintained the rules set minimum standards and did not add costs beyond what regulated parties were already doing. DEP also described implementation of the stormwater rule adopted under the 2020 Clean Waterways Act and later ratified by the Legislature in 2024. DEP said the rule was the product of years of workshops and technical advisory committee meetings, and that the final version included lower-cost alternatives, grandfathering, and phased implementation. DEP estimated the rule’s cost at about $2,600 per acre in the revised CERC, while industry witnesses said the real cost could be much higher, especially if land costs are included. A home builders representative argued the estimate understated impacts, while a stormwater engineer said the rule gives more flexible, performance-based tools and could become more cost-effective over time. Finally, Senator Graal presented proposed Chapter 120 changes in SB 108, aimed at tightening and modernizing rulemaking. The proposal would require five-year rule reviews, annual agency reporting, faster notice of proposed rulemaking after authorizing legislation, electronic filing, public access to incorporated materials, clearer tracking of technical changes, and limits on how long rules can remain pending ratification. Members discussed whether the Legislature should be more specific in statutes about rulemaking deadlines and whether agencies should be more accountable when rules stall. No formal action was taken on the Chapter 120 proposals, and the committee adjourned after discussion.

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Bills: HB454, HB429, HB454, HB429

Keywords: HB454, Alabama, local law, local legislation, legal notice, public notice, legislative notice, publication requirements, Section 106, constitutional notice, tampering with legislative record, criminal offense, Class A misdemeanor, House Judiciary, bill advertising, sponsoring legislator, unauthorized alteration, legislative process, new crime, publisher liability

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• The idea of a controller, the regulated entity, is not just, you know, the legal entity.
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Bills: HB351, HB351

Keywords: ad valorem tax, road funding, local government, referendum, Choctaw County, data privacy, consumer rights, personal data, data protection, Alabama Personal Data Protection Act, 1136, house, all

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• You know, even if the average person on the streets in Minnesota has no idea that we exist or that this
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Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• They said, "Oh, it was such and such," and I said, "I have no idea what you're talking about."
• and teacher... ...worker, student, and frankly, every person in the state of Texas has a different idea
• These students are brilliant and have great ideas about what should be happening in the classroom because
• Too often, the legislation that we pass out of this Capitol. is based on an idea of what other people's

Keywords: House Bill 8, standardized testing, student testimony, education policy, mental health, parent concerns, Texas Education Agency

Summary: The committee meeting focused on the impacts of House Bill 8, which proposes increasing the frequency of state testing for students in Texas. During the meeting, various testimonies were provided by students, highlighting their concerns about the negative effects of standardized testing on their educational experience. Students expressed that the pressure of multiple assessments causes significant stress and detracts from the joy of learning. Some lawmakers voiced their opposition to the bill, emphasizing the need for a thorough review and consideration of alternative evaluation methods that prioritize student well-being over testing metrics.

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• And I said, I have no idea what you're talking about.
• guarantee that every parent, teacher, student, and frankly person in the state of Texas has a different idea
• These students are brilliant and have great ideas about what should be happening in the classroom because
• from these students today too often the legislation that we pass out of this capital is based on an idea

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• Paul for a week of service and learning, as Speaker Sabo noted in 2013, it was a good idea in 1975 and
• it<00:03:07.920> was<00:03:08.040> a<00:03:08.200> good<00:03:08.440> idea
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Keywords: 1183, house

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• To the subcommittee chairs, I encourage you to bring the messy, controversial ideas before your committees
• I encourage you to bring the messy, controversial ideas before your committees, and let's have the big
• No one has a monopoly on good ideas. Better legislation. No one has a monopoly on good ideas.

Summary: The Florida House convened for the opening day of the 2025 regular session with prayer, moments of silence honoring Senator Geraldine Thompson and Congressman Lincoln Diaz-Balart, a quorum call, presentation of colors, the Pledge of Allegiance, and the national anthem. The chamber also recognized Miami-Dade County Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz as law enforcement officer of the day and approved the journal. Numerous guests were introduced, including members of the Florida Cabinet, Supreme Court justices, former House speakers, former legislative leaders, former members, and Speaker Perez’s family. Speaker Daniel Perez delivered the opening address, emphasizing that the session should focus on meaningful reforms, strong committee work, and bipartisan engagement rather than personal priorities. He highlighted property insurance as a major issue and said the insurance and banking subcommittee would investigate possible misconduct by insurers, including the use of subpoenas, sworn testimony, and outside experts. He also pointed to housing, health care, public education, public safety, government accountability, and budget savings as key areas for legislative work. The House received a letter from Governor Ron DeSantis requesting a joint session on March 4 at 11 a.m. for the State of the State address. The chamber adopted Senate Concurrent Resolution 1294 to authorize the joint session, and the related House concurrent resolution was laid on the table. The House then adjourned to conduct committee and other business and to reconvene for the joint session at 11 a.m. or upon call of the Speaker.

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• We talked about why that's not a good idea because we're not addressing student needs.
• Yes, sir, the idea was when we set that aside was that it would be for transformative educational opportunities
• on our revenue, but assuming that we have... you know, we've got reserves and things like that, the idea
• Right, yeah, I mean, well that would be the will of the body, but yeah, I think that the idea would be

Keywords: 924, joint, all