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• For example, a community college could build such a lab for their student class of, say, 30, but the
• Moreover, some of the schools, especially in the rural communities and smaller districts, don't really
• Yes, we're proud to serve and we're proud to be part of such a... multi-lingual community.
• Um, and so then the district has a choice of those four, which is right for our community, which is right
• Thank you for your service in our public schools. Of course. Next, the chair calls Ollie Hoffman.

Bills: HB295 , HB824 , HB1579 , HB1581 , HB2189 , HB295

Committee: House S/C on Academic & Career-Oriented Education

Keywords: bullying, antisemitism, school policies, school discipline, education, education policy, Texas Education Code, hate speech, student rights, civics education, high school curriculum, government, voting process, elected officials, Texas Seal of Biliteracy, biliteracy, bilingual education, multilingual, language proficiency, high school diploma

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• I rise today to salute our service members of tomorrow, the service academy bound students of the Third
• 07:02.720><c> members</c><00:07:03.360><c> of</c> to salute our service members of to salute our service
• </c> of gratitude for his lifetime of of gratitude for his lifetime of service.<00:20:33.120><c> During
• </c><05:21:10.958><c> Office</c><05:21:11.440><c> of</c> Housing and Urban Development Office of Housing
• Speaker, I rise today to thank my chief of staff, Matt McMurray, for his service to my office and the

Bills: HB8823 , HB4541 , HB8790 , HB3029 , HB5578 , HB1722 , HB6330 , HB4123 , HB2069 , HB7283 , HR1118 , HB8205 , HB6238 , HB3491 , HB1493 , HB2001 , HB3747 , HB5160 , HB4348 , HB2821 , HB2715 , HB1703

Keywords: FECA, Federal Employees' Compensation Act, workers' compensation, Department of Labor, medical provider fraud, provider accountability, payment suspension, fraud conviction, health care fraud, federal health care benefit program, state health program, workers compensation medical benefits, program integrity, provider sanctions, injured federal employees, geothermal, next-generation geothermal, enhanced geothermal systems, closed-loop geothermal, supercritical geothermal

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• of Tourism.
• of Oklahoma, the state of Oklahoma, but also to meeting the need of that deferred maintenance in a secure
• But this land is land that is owned by the people of Oklahoma, of course, under the Department of Tourism
• our communities, whether we're talking about Romanos or each of the other five as well.
• of it to the community.

Bills: SB248 , SB985 , SB1307 , SB1319 , SB1405 , SB1530 , SB1919

Committee: House A&B Natural Resources Subcommittee

Keywords: tourism, revolving fund, Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department, real property, fund management, Oklahoma Local Food for Schools, school meals, local food procurement, farm to school, school districts, Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry, local producers, meat processors, reimbursement program, agriculture, nutrition, farmers, ranchers, local sourcing

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• Chair and members, House Bill 2113 requires the director of the Residential Utility Consumer Office to
• intervene in a public service corporation rate case if the impact of the public service corporation's
• .live outside of the great state of Maricopa and constantly trying to find resources for rural communities
• of thousands of dollars of losses that they've had to the industry.
• The Fish and Wildlife Service should be the entity in charge of recovering the Mexican gray wolf.

Bills: HB2013 , HB2026 , HB2056 , HB2098 , HB2113 , HB2156 , HB2158 , HCM2011 , HCR2057

Committees: Senate Natural Resources , Senate Senate Natural Resources Committee of Reference

Keywords: air pollution, wildfires, environmental standards, public health, Arizona Revised Statutes, assured water supply, groundwater, commingling, commingled water, water supply, Arizona Department of Water Resources, ADWR, active management area, AMA, subdivision plat, development approval, water rights, municipal provider, private water company, certificate of assured water supply

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• So is there a way of maybe amending it so it includes service to make sure that these people are actually
• It prohibits the state protocol officer, which is the Secretary of State, from encouraging a sister city
• So if I had met with them in my office, would that be a violation of this law should it pass?
• What about an op-ed calling for somebody to be voted out of office?
• While shadowed in the guise of protecting our communities, this is a direct restriction on Florida's

Bills: S0002 , S0002 , S0006 , S0018 , S0026 , S0028 , S0050 , S0178 , S0326 , S0538 , S0786 , S1004 , S1096 , S1178 , S1366 , S1632 , S1634

Committee: Senate Judiciary

Keywords: retirement, Deferred Retirement Option Program, DROP, pension contributions, Special Risk Class, retirement benefits, cost-of-living adjustment, state officials, negligence, settlement, appropriation, highway safety, damages, law enforcement, child welfare, injury compensation, Department of Children and Families, compensation, law enforcement accountability, personal injury

Summary: The Judiciary Committee took up a long agenda of bills, including several claims bills and policy measures. It heard and approved, mostly unanimously, bills on curators of estates (SB 326, as amended), remedies under the Florida Civil Rights Act (SB 1096), a claim for Reginald Jackson against the City of Lakeland (SB 28), a DCF-related claim for L.E. (SB 6), trust administration reform (SB 786, as amended), a Broward County claim for the estate of a deceased minor (SB 18, as amended, 10-1), a DOT claim for the estate of Mark Legata (SB 26), veterans’ courts (CS/SB 50), extracurricular activities in public K-12 schools (CS/CS/SB 538, as amended), and pet sale protections for dogs and cats (SB 1004). The committee also considered the sovereign immunity claims bill (SB 1366), which was presented as a starting point for negotiations with the House and was reported favorably after testimony from local government, hospital, and school representatives who urged the Senate to hold to its current lower cap levels. The committee later approved a claims bill for the estate of Daniel Maudsley against DHSMV (SB 2). The meeting included repeated roll calls and favorable reports on each measure, with the only recorded no vote on SB 18 from Senator Osgood. Several bills drew testimony from supporters and, in some cases, objections. SB 50 on veterans’ courts received broad support from veterans’ groups, criminal justice organizations, and community advocates who said it would expand problem-solving court options for veterans dealing with service-related issues. SB 538 on extracurricular activities drew support and opposition, and was amended to address home education eligibility, a school activity fee issue, technical conforming changes, and compensation for extracurricular sponsors. SB 1004 was presented as consumer protection legislation aimed at retail pet dealers, requiring disclosure of animal health records and financing terms and creating a private right of action for violations. The committee also heard extensive testimony on SB 1178, which would create a foreign interference restriction and enforcement framework targeting foreign countries of concern and designated foreign terrorist organizations. Supporters described it as a national-security measure to limit foreign influence, protect critical infrastructure, and restrict gifts, contracts, and sister-city ties; the sponsor withdrew one amendment and the bill was reported favorably. Finally, SB 1632, dealing with ideologies inconsistent with American principles, prompted substantial questioning about due process, domestic terrorist organization designations, Sharia law references, student discipline, and notice procedures. The sponsor said the bill was intended to protect constitutional principles and target conduct rather than belief, but the transcript ends while public testimony on that bill is still underway.

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• community impact of Tina Pleski, a and community impact of Tina Pleski, a dedicated<00:09:42.240><c>
• change on Guam, from war and recovery to a steady life of service rooted in community.
• You will be deeply missed. service rooted in community. Guam has service rooted in community.
• Mary Okata as she concludes her tenure as president of Guam Community College after many years of service
• of Energy's Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations.

Bills: HB6504 , HB6500 , HB2683 , SB269 , HB6732 , HB6715 , HB6719 , SB3424 , HR909

Keywords: Haiti, duty-free imports, economic recovery, trade, Caribbean Basin, tariff, apparel, remote access, national security, export controls, cloud computing, foreign policy, international relations, improper payments, deceased, social security, federal coordination, state agencies, coercion, minors

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• Don's service and his commitment to community will never be forgotten by the individuals of Pennsylvania's
• DON'S SERVICE AND HIS COMMITMENT TO COMMUNITY WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN BUT THE INDIVIDUALS OF PENNSYLVANIA'S
• SBA's Office of Advocacy.
• A lack of cellular service and other infrastructure can make it difficult for businesses in these communities
• the current office that are available and would keep the government service in the community where it

Bills: HR818 , HR832 , HR825 , HR828 , HR804 , HR754 , HR788

Keywords: impeachment, judge, criminal conduct, judicial behavior, Supreme Court, assassination attempt, sentencing, ideology, National Chemistry Week, education, STEM careers, science promotion, public engagement, government transparency, communication, House of Representatives, appropriations, furlough, Federal agencies, military service

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• to the safety of our communities.
• Their compassionate services have touched countless lives, embodying the spirit of community and care
• Their compassionate services have touched countless lives, embodying the spirit of community and care
• Their compassionate services have touched countless lives, embodying the spirit of community and care
• :21:29.720><c> service</c> silence in recognition of his service silence in recognition of his service

Bills: HR30

Keywords: honor, legacy, Jimmy Carter, human rights, presidential achievements, diplomacy, Georgia, Nobel Peace Prize, James Earl Carter Jr., President Carter, Rosalynn Carter, Plains Georgia, Georgia politics, House resolution, memorial resolution, tribute, condolences, bipartisan, Carter Center, democracy

Bills: SCR3 , SCR2 , SCR1 , HCR1 , HR6 , HR5 , HR4 , HR3 , HR2 , HR1

Keywords: SCR3, resolution, state law, legislative approval, concurrent resolution, honoring, lying in state, Capitol, James Earl Carter, United States President, electoral votes, 2025 election, presidential election, Congress, inauguration, committee, ceremonies, joint committee, ceremony, authorization

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• officer of the House of officer of the House of Representatives<02:54:33.399><c> the</c><02:54:33.560
• officer of the House of officer of the House of Representatives<02:55:13.600><c> the</c><02:55:13.720
• of the office on discharge the duties of the office on which<02:56:40.720><c> you</c><02:56:40.800><
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Bills: SCR3 , SCR2 , SCR1 , HCR1 , HR6 , HR5 , HR4 , HR3 , HR2 , HR1

Keywords: SCR3, resolution, state law, legislative approval, concurrent resolution, honoring, lying in state, Capitol, James Earl Carter, United States President, electoral votes, 2025 election, presidential election, Congress, inauguration, committee, ceremonies, joint committee, ceremony, authorization

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• Signed, Mike Johnson, Speaker of the House of Representatives.
• The silent champions of the Clerk's Office, the stalwart sentries of the Sergeant at Arms staff and the
• THE SILENT CHAMPIONS OF THE CLERK'S OFFICE.
• OF YOUR BLESSING ON THE LEG -- REWARD OF YOUR BLESSING ON THE LEGACY OF THIS 118TH CONGRESS.
• Jackson, the whole number of the House is 429. The Chair lays before the House a communication.

Bills: SCR3 , SCR2 , SCR1 , HCR1 , HR6 , HR5 , HR4 , HR3 , HR2 , HR1

Keywords: SCR3, resolution, state law, legislative approval, concurrent resolution, honoring, lying in state, Capitol, James Earl Carter, United States President, electoral votes, 2025 election, presidential election, Congress, inauguration, committee, ceremonies, joint committee, ceremony, authorization

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• month, changed from a Board of Health model to a Department of Health and Human Services, which includes
• month, actually, changed from a Board of Health model to a Department of Health and Human Services,
• larger birds of prey in the community.
• Over the last 30 years, Foster Parrots has watched the avicultural community protect the worst of the
• Two years ago, during a church service, a woman spoke to the children gathered at the front of the church

Bills: H5432 , H5433 , S3093 , H5363 , H5137 , H5247

Committee: Joint Joint Committee on Environment and Natural Resources

Keywords: Newbury, rodenticides, second generation anticoagulant rodenticides, SGARs, pesticides, pest control, wildlife protection, environmental regulation, local bylaw, municipal authority, private property, rodent control, anticoagulant poison, public health, Massachusetts local option, Wellfleet, fertilizer, nitrogen, phosphorus, nutrient pollution

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• No, the public won't see it. >> We got the Secretary of State's office here.
• </c><00:13:26.800><c> and</c> convention of states, one of the and convention of states, one of the and
• office.
• of these commissioners and all of by all of these commissioners and all of these<00:25:25.760><c> commissions
• the Alabama House of Representatives, prorated for their time of service.

Bills: HB433 , HB443 , HB433 , HB443

Committee: House Constitution, Campaigns and Elections

Keywords: tax distribution, Talladega County, economic development, public safety, rural infrastructure, HB443, Underground Damage Prevention Program, One-Call Notification System, utility locate, dig law, excavation safety, damage prevention, underground utilities, pipeline safety, public utilities, buried facilities, excavation notice, demolition notice, Alabama Public Service Commission, sunset extension

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• for the purpose of executive session.
• bonds and debt service.
• bonds and debt service.
• Subpart two clarifies that the use of documentary service fee revenue under Senate Bill 6354, dealing
• Office of Independent Investigations to align with current operations and practices and to include public

Bills: SB6005 , SB6225

Committee: Senate Transportation

Keywords: transportation budget, transportation appropriations, capital budget, supplemental budget, Washington State Department of Transportation, WSDOT, Washington State Patrol, Department of Licensing, ferries, Puget Sound ferries, tolling, express toll lanes, highway safety, traffic safety, impaired driving, ignition interlock, speed cameras, transit funding, public transit, multimodal transportation

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• and our rural communities to start to scale up some of those best practices in STEM education.
• Now children and their families and communities across New Mexico are reaping the benefits of these investments
• Now, children and their families and communities across New Mexico are reaping the benefits of these
• It is being paid by someone else, and the user of the service is not paying for it.
• And on one of them, it's the VPAF office. Can you clarify what that is? Mr. Chair, no. That is, Mr.

Bills: SB204 , SB241 , HB34 , HB2 , SB204 , SB241 , HB34

Committees: Senate Senate Education , Senate House Education

Keywords: higher education, research funding, federal funding, New Mexico, appropriation, University of New Mexico, New Mexico State University, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, child care, child care assistance, child care subsidy, early childhood education, early childhood care, daycare, preschool, pre-K, Head Start, Early Head Start, Children's Code, early childhood education and care department

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• It's much like when I came before this committee on the Office of Special Education: we have to start
• They're also part of the school community.
• Our Office of Special Education also looks at it and weighs in there.
• The Office of Special Education also looks at it and weighs in there.
• that's working with a school district, making a lot of money off of this and the services they deliver

Bills: HB2 , SB204 , SB241 , HB34

Committee: House House Education

Keywords: general appropriation, budget, Medicaid, education funding, public safety, higher education, research funding, federal funding, New Mexico, appropriation, University of New Mexico, New Mexico State University, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, child care, child care assistance, child care subsidy, early childhood education, early childhood care, daycare, preschool

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• The work group, which must be staffed by the Office of the Secretary of State, must meet quarterly, with
• But my observation in speaking with the veterans community and with the Secretary of State's office is
• This bill is designed to allow the family of Sergeant Cook, as well as the families of all the service
• I’m the director of public health and social services in Lewis County.
• As the director of public health and social services, As a director of public health and social services

Bills: HB2514 , HB2551 , HB2236 , HB2470

Committee: House Capital Budget

Keywords: HB 2514, global war on terror, GWOT, war on terror memorial, Capitol campus memorial, Washington veterans, fallen service members, military memorial, post-9/11 veterans, Iraq War, Afghanistan War, Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation New Dawn, veterans memorial, capitol grounds, state memorial, Secretary of State, Capitol Committee, Department of Veterans Affairs

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• Other communities are now considering similar action, but a patchwork of local rules is inefficient and
• of 2022.
• The community has seen growth, and our infrastructure work has progressed, even with some of the changes
• Registration, Division of Professional Licensure, for military service personnel that migrated into
• However, if that sort of training was part of Massachusetts' scope of practice, if that sort of training

Bills: S2636 , S2628 , S2913 , H4907 , H4877 , H4661 , H4662 , H4597 , H4719 , H4019 , H559 , H4588

Committee: Joint Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure

Keywords: cosmetology, cosmetologist, beauty industry, hairdresser, esthetician, salon, licensure compact, interstate compact, multistate license, license reciprocity, professional licensure, occupational licensing, workforce mobility, license portability, military spouse, military family, background check, disciplinary action, scope of practice, consumer protection

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• Tyler Munch here on behalf of the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction to testify in support
• of the communities they serve.
• Today, all communities of color are under attack. Thank you.
• Today, all communities of color are under attack.
• I am tired of my community being silenced.

Bills: SB5901 , SB5860 , SB5956 , SB5574 , SB5922 , SB5858

Committee: Senate Early Learning & K-12 Education

Keywords: school construction, school facilities, capital budget, school plant project, state funding assistance, school construction assistance program, on-base schools, military base, Department of Defense school, military families, public school facilities, instructional space, Superintendent of Public Instruction, SIP, school district capital funding, school housing burden, rapid growth, enrollment growth, free and reduced-price meals, alternative learning experience

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• We have five bills, one of ...five bills, one of which was added last night.
• This is kind of a small business piece of legislation.
• It means that these products were deemed over a four-year review in millions of pages of submission of
• Well, members of the committee, I know that we've passed a lot of... that we've passed a lot of bills
• Um, I'll point out that out of the number of recommendations or requests that I've had, all of them have

Bills: SB282 , SB300 , HB72 , HB396 , SB282 , SB300 , HB72 , HB396

Committee: Senate Finance and Taxation General Fund

Keywords: virtual currency, cryptocurrency, tax exemption, state tax law, digital assets, ad valorem tax, tangible personal property, business incentives, economic impact, firefighter, license plate, fees, funds distribution, support programs, memorial, disabled veterans, property tax exemption, debt-to-income ratio, homestead, veterans affairs