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• And if not, their body parts will be sold on the black market, and they will be labeled as runaways.
• For those that end up at the bottom of the ocean, you guys will just be labeled missing.
• black market and they<00:34:54.639> will<00:34:54.720> be they will be they will be labeled
• <00:34:57.119> as labeled as labeled as runaways.<00:34:59.520> For<00:34:59.760> those
• ocean, you guys will just be labeled ocean, you guys will just be labeled missing.<00:35:06.240>

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The Economic Development Technology Committee met on April 17, 2025, to hear STR 121, a resolution to form a working group to explore legalized gaming in Hawaii. Supporters, including DBED, labor representatives, and some industry interests, argued the measure would allow the state to gather more information, consider economic growth, job creation, investment, and tax revenue, and include a range of viewpoints before any final policy decision. Several supporters emphasized that a working group would help ensure informed decision-making and community input. Opponents argued that legalized gambling would disproportionately harm low-income residents and Native Hawaiians, increase addiction and related social harms, and bring crime, corruption, and human trafficking. Some cited examples from other states, illegal game rooms in Hawaii, and concerns that gambling revenue would be limited while social costs would be high. Others said the conversation should be led by local communities rather than industry stakeholders, and one testifier requested community representation on any working group for a potential stadium-area project. The committee also heard from witnesses who framed the measure as a way to address money leaving the state and to create a regulated alternative to illegal gambling. No vote or final action on STR 121 was taken during the hearing, and the chair noted the committee would need to adjourn in time for floor session if the hearing ran long.

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• But my biggest concern here is its labeling.
• It's labeling that is dishonest and deceptive, in my opinion. We have conversations all the time.
• We pass policy all the time about truth in labeling.
• For me, there is not truth in this labeling. For me, there is not truth in this labeling.
• For 30 years, he worked for the Avery Dennison Company, known as Avery Labels.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• They're not restricting just helping M American but everyone, although it has a Mong name label, but
• They're not restricting just helping M American but everyone, although it has a Mong name label, but
• It has a Mong name label, but it opened doors to Somali East African as well, and being a big resource
• Impacts on business sector-specific impacts, supply chain impacts, impacts on consumer spending, and
• wages and revenue and drops in consumer wages and revenue and drops in consumer spending.<01:27:

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• to change some terminology and clarify who was responsible for complying, and changes the term of labeling
• terminology and clarified who was responsible for complying, and another change updated the term for labeling
• were any no votes. complying, and then changes the term of complying, and then changes the term of labeling
• wastewater<00:56:34.080> facilities<00:56:34.680> to<00:56:34.840> align labeling
• wastewater facilities to align labeling wastewater facilities to align with<00:56:35.400> current

Keywords: 981, all

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, approved the March 17, 2026 journal, and received several committee reports and appointment recommendations. Finance reported two banking-related reappointments for the consent calendar and recommended amendments and favorable action on Senate Bills 128 and 131. The chamber also heard notices of committee realignment affecting the Senate Health and Human Services Committee, including a reduction in membership and the removal of Senator John Carson from that committee for the remainder of the session. During personal privilege, senators recognized Greeley Day at the Capitol and College Board. The Senate then took up Senate Joint Resolution 16, concerning retirement readiness and financial well-being. Supporters said the resolution highlights the importance of retirement security, financial education, and lifetime income options for PERA members. The resolution passed 34-0, and the current roll call was added as co-sponsors. The Senate also laid over HJR 1023 and SB 66 until March 19. On third reading, the Senate passed House Bill 1142, Senate Bills 2660, 2635, 1031, and 105 on the consent calendar, with some senators recorded as no votes on SB 2660 and SB 2635. It also passed Senate Bill 62, which designates second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides as restricted-use pesticides, by a 22-12 vote, and Senate Bill 98, which reestablishes local authority over noise abatement, by a 30-4 vote. The chamber then concurred with House amendments and re-passed Senate Bills 11, 32, and 16; the House changes to SB 11 were described as clarifications to search-warrant requirements for certain electronic platforms, SB 32’s changes concerned immunization access and removed a vaccine-manufacturer liability provision, and SB 16’s changes were mostly technical and removed a criminal-penalty reference. The Senate also laid over the general orders calendar until March 19 and recessed until 11:30 a.m.

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• that's being said because it does rise to, um, it gives power to the idea that just because you're labeled
• that's being said because it does rise to, um, it gives power to the idea that just because you're labeled
• > power to the idea that just because power to the idea that just because you're<00:21:41.360> labeled
• <00:21:41.679> with<00:21:41.840> dementia<00:21:42.720> doesn't you're labeled
• with dementia doesn't you're labeled with dementia doesn't mean<00:21:44.559> that<00:21:45.039

Bills: SB2445, SB2125, SB2355, SB2834, SB3237

Keywords: pedestrian, fines, traffic laws, economic vulnerability, safety, walking, public transportation, teacher licensing, teacher shortage, emergency hire, unlicensed teacher, out-of-field teaching, licensed teachers, charter schools, Department of Education, DOE, Board of Education, licensure requirements, teacher certification, alternative licensure

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• and very time consuming for the HRC. and very time consuming for the HRC.
• It basically consumes major process.
• <01:11:52.560> a already pointed out, consume a already pointed out, consume a substantial
• Reviewed the labeling for the products.
• thorough and uh time less time consuming thorough and uh time less time consuming than<01:22:26.639

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• This is labeled page three, so some of the page numbers came up.
• Comparisons that I talked about again, you've got the same returns on the top line labeled 'the portfolio
• It is labeled page 7. It's a scatter plot of some of those metrics we talked about.
• Okay, then moving on to page eight, which is labeled the Sharpe ratio.

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• sale of certain vapor products, establishes advertising guidelines, regulates locations, requires labeling
• So what you're saying, this could restrict the amount of water that could be consumed or used or whatever

Keywords: 994, senate, all

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• John Lapel: It was labeled as ivermectin because of its first utility.
• I think when we are thinking about all the avenues in which we are soliciting feedback and consuming

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• financial assistance for small and medium-sized manufacturers in the state to produce these nutrition labels
• Energy Information Administration reports that the industry sector is New Mexico's largest energy consumer

Bills: HB253, HB153, HB255, HB287, HB371, SB151, HB8, SB177

Keywords: distance learning, virtual instruction, public education, student enrollment, school funding, education standards, pandemic education response, low-carbon construction, construction materials, rebate, environmental product declaration, EPD, embodied carbon, carbon intensity, greenhouse gas emissions, decarbonization, industrial incentives, clean manufacturing, cement, concrete

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• I know the fund might be a little bit small on some of their name label.
• A tight spot just because they've got a day job and working on it project a super time consuming.

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• that the Office of Inspector General conduct an annual review of Medicaid claims, a process that consumes
• Cooking nutritious meals on a tight budget under food labels or managing dietary restrictions can be

Bills: HB26, HB140, HB141, HB142, HB215, HB26, HB140, HB141, HB142, HB215

Keywords: Medicaid, nutrition support, maternal health, chronic conditions, pilot program, DFPS, Department of Family and Protective Services, child protective services, child abuse investigations, child neglect, child exploitation, advisory committee, Family and Protective Services Council, council abolition, foster care, due process, investigative procedures, child welfare, parental rights, family preservation services

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• We have a bill, Skinny Labels Big Savings Act, that helps more generic drugs, more of that competition
• We talk about inflation around here, the most inflationary cost affecting consumers, businesses, the

Keywords: nominations, labor, health, veterans, Social Security, Elon Musk, transparency, government accountability

Summary: The meeting primarily focused on various executive nominations and their implications on labor and health affairs. Significant discussions surrounded the nomination of Mr. Sonderling as the Deputy Secretary of Labor, with members expressing concerns about workforce cuts affecting veterans and Social Security employees. There was also a debate led by a member regarding the authority and influence of private individuals, specifically citing Elon Musk's involvement in government decisions. Such discussions raised questions about transparency and accountability within governmental agencies, leading to a proposal for Mr. Musk to provide testimony before the committee.

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• Speaker, your Judiciary Committee, to which has been referred the House Consumer and Public Affairs Committee
• We are on adoption of a favorable committee report for the House Consumer and Public Affairs Committee
• Speaker, your Consumer and Public Affairs Committee, to which has been referred House Bill 166, has had
• Speaker, your Consumer and Public Affairs Committee, to which has been referred House Bill 306, has had
• Speaker, your Consumer and Public Affairs Committee, to which has been referred Senate Judiciary Committee

Bills: HB111, HB61, HB43, HB156, HB70, SB3, HB103, HB109, HB128, HB247, HJM2, HJM3, HM7, HM17, HM4, HM22, HM23, HM24, HM26, HM2, HM16, HM32, HM11, HM14, HM21, HM34, HM50

Keywords: water law, state engineer, civil penalty, compliance order, water rights, overdiversion, illegal diversion, groundwater storage and recovery, well license, permit violation, water enforcement, New Mexico water code, irrigation district, conservancy district, water diversion, unauthorized water sales, measuring device, district court appeal, water resources, water compliance

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• And there is some problem with that label, even though the department is has them budgeted for group
• And there is some problem with that label, even though the department is has them budgeted for group
• And there is some problem with that label, even though the department is has them budgeted for group
• <01:41:05.280> So realized it was labeled as group one.
• So realized it was labeled as group one.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Summary: The committee first adopted amendment 2026-2021S to correct a drafting issue in the budget language so that the $2.5 million appropriation for Medicaid per diem rate stabilization at county nursing homes can be spent during the biennium rather than lapsing at the end of the fiscal year. Senator Lang explained that the funds are matched with federal dollars for a total of $5 million and are intended to prevent rate reductions that could shift costs to county property taxpayers. The amendment was adopted unanimously by both chambers, and the committee proceeded on the bill as amended by the Senate. The main discussion then focused on HB 155 and a proposed amendment to the business enterprise tax. The House proposal would lower the BET rate in stages when combined business tax revenues exceed certain thresholds, while the Senate opposed an immediate rate reduction and argued that tax changes should be handled in a budget year. Senators emphasized that raising the filing threshold to $375,000 had already removed about 3,500 small businesses from filing requirements, and they preferred further relief through threshold changes rather than rate cuts. House members argued that the trigger-based reduction was a reasonable, tested mechanism and would provide future tax relief without taking effect unless revenues rose enough. Members debated whether the trigger could be distorted by one-time revenue spikes, such as the recent tax amnesty receipts and prior federal repatriation-related revenue, and Representative Sweeney said he was willing to adjust the effective date or carve out amnesty revenue. The committee did not reach agreement on the BET reduction, and the chair called a break and then continued the meeting later with a new proposal to delay the trigger’s effective date to January 1, 2028. Senator Lang rejected that version but offered a counterproposal to raise the filing threshold to $400,000, and the parties ultimately agreed to continue discussions and reconvene later. The meeting also took up HB 1102, concerning the research and development tax credit and state park fees. The House position was to support the R&D tax credit but remove the park-fee provisions, citing testimony from the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources that it did not need the increase and concerns about discouraging tourism, especially at border parks. Supporters of the park-fee language argued that the department had not raised rates in years, could set its own rates, and should be able to charge nonresidents more while keeping New Hampshire residents’ fees lower. The discussion remained unresolved, with members debating the likely effect on tourism and fairness to residents versus the need for additional revenue.

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• SB 823 by Middleton, relating to the required labeling of meat, poultry, and shrimp.
• ...harassed and labeled pedophiles and groomers by community members, sometimes even school board members
• author, Jeff Leach, which required the manufacturer of these vape products to certify that the consumable
• When setting rates, the Senate added a consumer protection amendment that ensures rebates to consumers
• unfunded funding, fair or deceptive trade practices, and language to protect the data privacy of consumers

Bills: SB15, SB646, SB800, SB790, SB748, SB571, SB1957, SB1923, SB1896, SB1760, SB1335, SB2368, SB2477, SB2587, SB2986, SB2965, SB1563, SB1467, SB1164, SB1137, SB614, SB705, SB918, SB955, SB869, SB850, SB863, SB1055, SB2206, SB457, SB2337, SB1610, SB1362, SB926, SB1494, SB251, SB456, SB500, SB1307, SB2615, SB2995, SB2321, SB2972, SB973, SB865, SB506, SB1522, SB1558, SB510, SB667, SB763, SB2073, SB1858, SB1660, SB2900, SB1433, SB1540, SB1964, SB1300, SB1644, SB2217, SB2373, SB2431, SB1758, SB974, SB2480, SB3039, SB3047, SB2781, SB826, SB766, SB527, SB1946, SB2885, SB1243, SB2610, SB857, SB2501, SB66, SB268, SB331, SB1302, SB519, SB2807, SB13, SB7, SB1718, SB1567, SB1233, SB413, SB2177, SB30, SB2024, SJR1, SCR27, SB2018, SB1580, SB2121, SB1049, SB1266, SB1400, SB1596, SB2753, SB2221, SB1719, SCR9, SB204, SB437, SB568, SB612, SB672, SB710, SB823, SB876, SB904, SB905, SB968, SB1084, SB1207, SB1230, SB1313, SB1504, SB1790, SB2232, SB2366, SB2367, SB2398, SB2515, SB2520, SB2589, SB2786, SB2790, SB3048, SB3050, SB3052, SB3053, SB3056, SB3029, SCR3, SCR18, SCR30, HCR146, HCR148, HCR149, HCR153, HCR155, HCR157, HB5560, HB762, HB1584, HB 107, HB 114, HB138, HB4386, HB2495, HB581, HB3348, HB5323, HB4341, HB6, HB2712, HB171, HB3153, HB143, HB2688, HB3464, HB449, HB3486, HB4263, HB2, HB1522, HB24, HB 1237, HB2637, HB3126, HB3233, HB4310, HB3487, HCR9, HB5331, HB1397, HB163, HB3250, HB3071, HB3463, HB5033, HB35, HB3824, HB216, HB4226, HB3512, HB18, HB5154, HB 103, HB851, HB647, HB4520, HB3016, HB2313, HB2818, HB2851, HB4486, HB4264, HB1500, HB5081, HB2974, HB2080, HB4384, HB5659, HB493, HB4903, HB2516, HB4488, HB4530, HB3689, HB145, HB43, HB5247, HB2221, HB5671, HB700, HB3711, HB 120, SB17, SB1637, SB1833, SB2155, SB21, SB2778, SB379

Keywords: SB 15, Texas Local Government Code, zoning preemption, housing affordability, small lots, lot size, lot density, single-family zoning, residential subdivision, municipal land use, local control, state preemption, parking requirements, setbacks, infill development, missing middle housing, lot width, lot depth, homebuilders, housing supply

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• One where bodily autonomy is labeled evil.
• One where bodily autonomy is labeled<01:26:08.400> evil.
• One where political labeled evil.
• I yield myself such time as I may consume. Gentleman is recognized.
• I yield myself such time as I may consume. Thank you.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• Regarding a proposed shipment label fee of $75 for homes built in plants before they leave, or shipped
• necessary uh regarding a proposed necessary uh regarding a proposed shipment<01:28:12.360> label
• fee of $75 for homes shipment label fee of $75 for homes built<01:28:15.560> in<01:28:15.800>
• put on them or shipment fee label put on them or shipped<01:28:20.080> in<01:28:20.320> from
• This harms contractors, workers, building owners, and consumers alike.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Medical debt has consumed much of my youth. In fact, I can't recall a time without it.
• Medical debt has consumed much of my youth. In fact, I can't recall a time without it.
• So we call it radio labeling the dollars.
• It is just consuming more resources.
• It is just consuming more resources.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Health Care Financing held a public hearing on a large docket focused on primary care, workforce development, and medical debt. Chairs Cindy Friedman and John Lawn outlined hearing procedures and noted that testimony would be taken on 17 matters. The committee first heard testimony on bills to establish a community health center nurse practitioner residency program and to strengthen mental health centers. Senator Keenan, Rep. Keefe, and health center leaders described the Worcester nurse practitioner residency as a successful pipeline and retention strategy, citing workforce shortages, training needs in community health centers, and the cost of the program. Rep. O’Day also supported the mental health centers bill, saying it would raise payment rates, improve reimbursement for behavioral health services, and help clinics retain staff and expand access. The committee then took testimony on bills to address medical debt through hospital financial assistance reform. The Attorney General’s Office, Health Care for All, Health Law Advocates, the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, and individual patients supported the measure, arguing that hospital financial assistance policies are inconsistent, hard to find, and difficult to navigate. Witnesses said the bill would standardize eligibility criteria, create a uniform application, improve notice requirements, and expand access to discounted care up to 400% of the federal poverty level. Several personal stories described medical bills being sent to collections, confusion over insurance billing, and the burden of debt on low-income and chronically ill patients. Committee members asked about hospital concerns, the role of the health safety net, and whether the bill addressed root causes of medical debt; testimony emphasized that the proposal was meant to improve transparency and access rather than replace broader insurance reforms. The hearing also focused heavily on “Primary Care for You” legislation, H. 1370 and S. 867, which would increase primary care investment and create a new payment model. Rep. Haggerty, physicians, a patient, community health center leaders, and the Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers described a primary care crisis marked by low reimbursement, staffing shortages, long waits, burnout, and difficulty recruiting clinicians. Supporters said the bills would shift spending toward preventive, team-based care, improve access and equity, and reduce long-term costs. The Massachusetts Association of Health Plans said it was directionally supportive of increased primary care investment but warned that any new spending must stay within the cost growth benchmark and preserve existing contracting structures. The hearing ended with additional testimony on a community health center workforce and loan repayment grant bill from Rep. Stanley, and with further discussion from Dr. Alan Garo about the need for payment reform in primary care.

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• This should to and what they consume.
• <02:36:57.760> Gentleman's time as I may consume. Gentleman's time as I may consume.
• Without objection, I yield myself such time as I may consume.
• myself such time as I may consume. myself such time as I may consume.
• I yield myself as much time as I may consume. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

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