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• and court filings, sort of what I might call secondary research.
• and court filings, sort of what I might call secondary research.
• You’ve also described this research background.
• <01:07:41.880><c> providing</c><01:07:42.880><c> accurate</c> researcher providing accurate researcher
• My integrity, my ethics, have been called into question by the lead, Mr. Glenn.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• This is not talking about ethical violations, that's already covered.
• This provision on page 3, this is not about ethics violations.
• Is that an ethical violation? Nope. Is it a criminal violation? Nope. What is it?
• This practice raises serious ethical questions about how we are addressing homelessness.
• Established in 2015, this initiative grants funding for research projects.

Bills: SB6, SB30, SB13, SB2878, SB2501, SB66, SB268, SB331, SB618, SB414, SB1394, SB2425, SB898, SB993, SB442, SB735, SB784, SB2538, SB1919, SB1013, SB2215, SB2322, SB626, SB570, SB747, SB2183, SB673, SB1015, SB1447, SB1370, SB1784, SB1897, SB2873, SB2891, SB2933, SB2540, SB2681, SB2695, SB1965, SB2203, SB872, SB875, SB1030, SB1277, SB1730, SB1681, SB1152, SB2969, SB2747, SB2705, SB2541, SB1708, SB2080, SB2721, SB1986, SB2392, SB2539, SB2857, SB2799, SB2785, SB2782, SB1531, SB1927, SB1263, SB1098, SB835, SB3070, SB22, SJR27, SB25, SB7, SB552, SB1612, SJR87, SJR1, SB6, SB30, SB13, SB2878, SB57, SB127, SB293, SB441, SB3059, SB512, SB241, SB1718, SB140, SB2055, SB2075, SB2018, SB1534, SB1567, SB785, SB1233, SB1580, SB1663, SB413, SB447, SB519, SB467, SB1579, SB1191, SB1021, SB1838, SB2807, SB2835, SB546, SB2121, SB2167, SB2035, SB2024, SB1032, SB1049, SB1266, SB1400, SB1302, SB401, SB1596, SB1281, SB1242, SB1343, SB310, SB1346, SB2753, SB2703, SB2221, SB1719, SB2177, SB800, SB790, SB748, SB571, SB1957, SB1923, SB1896, SB1760, SB1335, SB2368, SB2477, SB2587, SB2972, SB2986, SB2965, SB1563, SB1467, SB1164, SB1137, SB614, SB705, SB961, SB918, SB955, SB869, SB850, SB863, SB1610, SB1055, SB2206, SB457, SB2337, SB1362, SB926, SB1494, SB251, SB456, SB500, SB1307, SB2615, SB2995, SB2321, SB973, SB974, SB865, SB506, SB781, SB1522, SB1558, SB510, SB667, SB763, SB2073, SB1858, SB1660, SB505, SB2900, SB1433, SB1540, SB1964, SB1300, SB1644, SB2217, SB2373, SB2431, SB1758, SB2480, SB3039, SB3047, SB3073, SB2920, SB2781, SB826, SB766, SB2460, SB527, SB1946, SB2885, SB1243, SB2610, SB2595, SB857, SB2501, SB66, SB268, SB331, SB618, SB414, SB1394, SB2425, SB898, SB993, SB442, SB735, SB784, SB2538, SB1919, SB1013, SB2215, SB2322, SB626, SB570, SB747, SB2183, SB673, SB1015, SB1447, SB1370, SB1784, SB1897, SB2873, SB2891, SB2933, SB2540, SB2681, SB2695, SB1965, SB2203, SB872, SB875, SB1030, SB1277, SB1730, SB1681, SB1152, SB2969, SB2747, SB2705, SB2541, SB1708, SB2080, SB2721, SB1986, SB2392, SB2539, SB2857, SB2799, SB2785, SB2782, SB1531, SB1927, SB1263, SB1098, SCR9, HB5560, HB762, HB 107, HB 114, HB138, HB4386, HB2495, HB581, HB3348, HB5323, HB1584, HB4341, HB6, HB171, HB143, HB449, HB3486, HB4263, HB5246, HB2, HB2011, SB17, SB21

Keywords: electric power, interconnection, utilities, ERCOT, large load customers, water supply, sewer service, demand management, school libraries, library advisory councils, parental rights, library materials, educational content, challenging materials, judicial branch, court security, expunction, pretrial intervention, youth diversion, record retention

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• It's vital to Texas that we continue this level of research support for emerging research universities
• , particularly those that receive state research funding from the National Research Support Fund.
• Last session, the led created the National Research Support Fund, or NRSF, to support research at UTC
• Even though we don't have major research, we do do a applied research.
• , aging research, metabolic diseases, PTSD research and treatments, and major clinical trials.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• Judicial Conduct, which, while not binding on legislators, is persuasive authority in matters of ethical
• authority in legislators, is persuasive authority in matters<00:02:07.040><c> of</c><00:02:07.200><c> ethical
• </c><00:02:08.160><c> that</c><00:02:08.479><c> code</c> matters of ethical judgment. that code matters
• of ethical judgment. that code council's<00:02:09.200><c> recusal</c><00:02:09.679><c> whenever</c><

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The committee met to begin work on three impeachment petitions: one against Ballard County Jailer Eric Copus, one against family court judge Stephanie Pllo, and one against Kentucky Supreme Court Justice Pamela Goodwin. Before moving into executive session, the chair announced that John Blandon would chair any discussion of the Goodwin petition and that the chair would recuse himself from that matter. The chair then read a formal recusal letter into the record, explaining that he was stepping aside from the Goodwin petition because he had received a lawful campaign contribution from the citizen who filed it. He said the recusal was intended to avoid any appearance of impropriety and to preserve public confidence in the impeachment process, while making clear he would continue to preside over the other impeachment matters. The committee then voted to go into executive session to discuss and adopt rules of procedure. The motion was made by Mr. Blandon, seconded by Mrs. Deckard, and approved after roll call. The committee announced it would retire to executive session in room 125.

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• further than that, I would say the pandemic brought out one good thing, and that was people doing research
• is an emergency medicine physician practicing in Lafourche and Terrebonne Parishes, a clinical researcher
• I've got 20 pages of research here that I'm not going to go through at 11:50 in the morning.
• Research shows 25% versus 4%. Four. Yeah. And look, it's about the financialization... For.
• So in Louisiana, again, research based on not having the kind of transparency that we're trying to get

Bills: HB414, HB786, HB1041, HB1052, HB1118, HB1139, HB1182, HB1185, HB1214, HB1217, HB1231, SR63, SCR27, SB5, SB194, SB415, SB433, SB451, SB462, SB516

Keywords: healthcare, criminal convictions, employment, background checks, prohibited offenses, Medicaid, claim payments, extrapolation, provider audits, medical freedom, discrimination, access, medical intervention, child protection, confidentiality, multidisciplinary teams, child advocacy centers, public records, investigations, hospital

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• The research shows that there are higher levels of hydrochloric acid, copper, and zinc from this as well
• > show</c><00:18:00.840><c> that</c><00:18:00.960><c> there</c><00:18:01.039><c> are</c> and the research
• show that there are and the research show that there are higher<00:18:01.400><c> levels</c><00:18:01.679
• to the concern that I'm sorry, was it Metras that raised about the kind of the economics and the ethics
• to the concern that I'm sorry, was it Metras that raised about the kind of the economics and the ethics

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The Committee on Economic Development and Technology heard testimony on HB 976, a measure related to incentives for renewable fuels, including renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel. Supporters said the bill would help close the cost gap between renewable and conventional fuels, strengthen Hawaii’s energy security, support climate goals, and encourage local economic development. Testifiers from Pono Pacific, PAR Hawaii, Hawaiian Electric, Hawaiian Airlines/Alaska Airlines, the Hawaii Department of Transportation, Pacific Biodiesel, Aloha Carbon, and others described ongoing or planned projects, local feedstock development, and potential benefits for agriculture, waste diversion, and emissions reductions. Several testifiers also discussed proposed amendments. The Hawaii Renewable Fuels Coalition said it wanted to remove the import tax credit, eliminate the aggregate cap increase to avoid additional state funding, and revise local-production language to rely on a carbon-intensity threshold rather than location-based preferences. The Tax Foundation of Hawaii raised technical concerns about the bill’s administration, including prorating credits if the cap is exceeded and the feasibility of a 30-day filing window. Some supporters urged keeping solid waste, including construction and demolition debris, as eligible feedstock, while Energy Justice Network opposed that approach and also urged removing GMO-related language and waste-based feedstocks because of environmental and toxic emissions concerns. Opposition testimony focused on the bill’s cost and feasibility. Energy Justice Network and Ted Metros argued the measure could become a large subsidy for a refinery and questioned whether Hawaii has enough land and water to produce meaningful quantities of biofuel locally. Metros also criticized the refundable credit structure and said the state should not bear the cost for what he described as a benefit largely tied to tourism and imported fuel. No vote was taken during the portion of the hearing provided; the chair later noted the committee had received 13 testimonies in support, 18 in opposition, and seven comments, and then invited further discussion on cost allocation and lowering caps to broaden participation.

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• Cancer Research Program.
• Cancer Research Program.
• infrastructure, research partnerships, research collaboration, research training, and research engagement
• They do outstanding research.
• Miami AIDS Research Center?

Summary: The Health Care Budget Subcommittee held a panel discussion on Florida’s cancer research and funding programs, including the Casey DeSantis Cancer Research Program, the Florida Cancer Innovation Fund, the James and Esther King Biomedical Research Program, the Bankhead-Coley Research Program, and Live Like Bella. Dr. Ladapo and leaders from Moffitt, Sylvester/University of Miami, UF Health, and Mayo Clinic described how state funding has helped Florida’s four NCI-designated cancer centers expand research, recruit faculty, increase clinical trials, and build collaborations. They emphasized that the programs are intended to improve cancer care statewide, support innovation, and encourage more institutions to pursue NCI designation. The Governor’s budget recommendation was noted as including additional funding, and members asked about the cost and requirements of becoming NCI-designated and eventually comprehensive. Panelists said NCI designation requires major infrastructure, compliance, research, and training investments, with de novo development estimated at about $1 billion. They described Florida’s collaborative model as unusual nationally, with annual symposia, shared pilot funding, and joint projects across the four centers. Members also asked about rural access, home-based care, and recruitment/retention. Mayo described its “Cancer Care Beyond Walls” home-treatment model and said it could expand to rural counties within months; Moffitt and UF discussed mobile screening, satellite sites, and affiliations with local hospitals and practices. Several members raised concerns about workforce shortages, licensure delays, and the need to reach underserved areas. The discussion also covered outcomes, data reporting, and the broader economic impact of the cancer centers. Panelists cited growth in jobs, federal research funding, and clinical trial enrollment, and highlighted advances in immunotherapy, CAR-T, TIL therapy, carbon ion therapy, AI-driven screening, and the firefighter cancer initiative. They said the Florida Cancer Data System is being expanded to track recurrence and quality-of-life measures. Members also asked about philanthropy, medical tourism, and federal funding risks, including possible indirect cost reductions that could affect research budgets. The meeting ended with general support for continued investment, while some members noted an ongoing policy debate over whether future cancer research dollars should be concentrated in the four NCI centers or spread more broadly across the state.

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• bill that ensures uterine fibroids are included in the Department of Health disease tracking and research
• Vice Chair Osgood: Senators, we will take up Tab 10, CS SB 64 on Public Records/Uterine Fibroid Research
• This bill relating to public records in uterine fibroid research database as amended is a narrowly tailored
• Sharief: the research database, ensuring information remains confidential and exempt from public disclosure
• The employer liked his work ethic, Jean Tuffett: but he couldn't hire him directly because he didn't

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• officials from countries of concern and designated foreign terrorist organizations, and provides ethics
• Members of the committee, my name is Jackie Diehl and I spent my career researching the Chinese Communist
• Chinese Communist Party of course has been building up its military, but what I've learned from researching
• My name is Cheryl Yu, Fellow in China Studies at the Jamestown Foundation, and my research primarily
• Over the past several years, I've researched the network overseas.

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• I am a senior research manager at Wilder Research.
• Um, it's a connection with folks to tell their experience. senior research manager at Wilder senior research
• Um, I'm just trying to get my Research.
• </c> Research is a part of the Amherst H. Research is a part of the Amherst H.
• Um, as Wilder Research, we work Paul.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• To date, I am not aware of any ethics complaints against any nonpartisan staff.
• c> I</c><00:09:14.440><c> know</c><00:09:14.640><c> the</c> And the funny thing was, I know the researchers

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Industries by leveraging national laboratories, research universities, private sector strengths, and
• But when she issued those executive orders, which we're gonna have start tracking with the not the ethics

Keywords: 996, all

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• I was just going to make a comment that I appreciate the research that the sponsors put into this bill
• I'm just going to make a comment that I appreciate the research that the sponsors put into this bill.
• He's obviously done a lot of research and thought about this subject a lot.
• The broker has to abide by ethical obligations, such as not accepting gifts, gratuities, or favors from

Summary: The Senate State Affairs Committee met in a special session and introduced several measures focused largely on immigration enforcement and firearms policy. The committee introduced RS 33695, which would impose an excise tax on international money transfers and provide a tax credit for Idahoans; RS 33831, requiring local and county law enforcement to apply for and participate in ICE 287(g) agreements; RS 33832, the Refugee and Illegal Alien Accountability Act, which adds reporting and status-verification requirements and restrictions on unlawful harboring or transporting; and RS 33835, which would allow certain Idaho Department of Correction inmates with federal immigration detainers and final removal orders to be released to federal authorities before sentence completion, with an estimated state savings of $3.5 million. All of these RSs were moved to print without opposition. The committee then heard Senate Bill 1430, which strengthens enforcement of Idaho’s firearms preemption law by creating penalties and a private cause of action against local governments that willfully violate state firearms statutes, while preserving existing authority for discharge ordinances and university rules. Support came from the NRA and the Idaho Second Amendment Alliance, and the bill’s sponsors emphasized notice and an opportunity to cure before litigation. The committee voted to send the bill to the floor with a do pass recommendation. House Bill 894, concerning open meetings, was presented as clarifying that members of the public may record open meetings by audio, video, or photographs, with exceptions for executive sessions and certain correctional and parole settings. It was advanced to the floor unanimously. House Bill 932, an advisory vote measure asking Idahoans to choose a favorite firearm from a list of historically significant guns, drew extended discussion and humor from committee members and was also sent to the floor with a do pass recommendation. H.C.R. 36, a resolution honoring the Idaho National Guard and supporting modernization, including a transition from A-10s to F-16s and Army force-structure changes, was approved despite one member expressing reluctance about losing the A-10s. Finally, the committee considered House Bill 888, which would shift procurement of information technology services to the Office of Information Technology Services and allow use of third-party brokers or existing procurement channels. Testimony from the bill’s supporters emphasized faster procurement, cost savings, and centralized oversight, while the Office of Information Technology Services testified neutral but raised concerns about workload, transparency, and the need for clearer selection and appeals procedures. After discussion about rulemaking and safeguards, the committee voted to send the bill to the floor with a do pass recommendation.

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• I was just going to make a comment that I appreciate the research that the sponsors put into this bill
• I'm just going to make a comment that I appreciate the research that the sponsors put into this bill.
• He's obviously done a lot of research and thought about this subject a lot.
• The broker has to abide by ethical obligations, such as not accepting gifts, gratuities, or favors from

Keywords: 989, all

Summary: The Senate State Affairs Committee met in a special session and introduced several immigration-related RSs and firearms-related bills, along with a National Guard resolution and an IT procurement bill. Senator Anthon presented RS 33695, which would impose an excise tax on international money transfers with a credit for Idahoans, RS 33831, requiring local law enforcement to seek and cooperate in ICE 287(g) agreements, and RS 33832, the Refugee and Illegal Alien Accountability Act, which adds reporting requirements, bars unlawful harboring/transporting, and requires immigration-status verification after arrests. Senator Den Hartog presented RS 33835, allowing certain Idaho Department of Correction inmates with federal detainers and final removal orders to be released to federal immigration authorities before sentence completion; all four RSs were moved to print without opposition. Senator Kaiser’s Senate Bill 1430, backed by testimony from the NRA and Idaho Second Amendment Alliance, would strengthen enforcement of state firearms preemption by creating penalties, injunctive relief, and an attorney-general notice-and-cure process for local governments that knowingly violate state firearms law; it was sent to the floor with a due pass recommendation. The committee also advanced House Bill 894, which clarifies that attendees at open public meetings may record by audio, video, or photographs, with exceptions for executive sessions and certain correctional/parole settings. House Bill 932, an advisory vote measure asking Idahoans to choose a favorite firearm from a list of historically significant guns, drew extended discussion and lighthearted testimony about the listed firearms before being sent to the floor with a due pass recommendation. House Concurrent Resolution 36, honoring the Idaho National Guard and supporting modernization efforts including a possible transition from A-10 aircraft to F-16s and Army force-structure changes, was also advanced despite one senator voicing reluctance about the A-10’s retirement. Finally, the committee heard House Bill 888, which would shift procurement of information technology services under the Office of Information Technology Services and allow the office to use internal analysis, purchasing, or third-party brokers with fiduciary duties and transparency requirements. Supporters said the bill would speed procurement and save money, citing Nampa Police Department experience and potential statewide efficiencies; the Office of Information Technology Services was neutral but raised concerns about staffing, transparency, and appeals. After discussion of rulemaking and safeguards, the bill was sent to the floor with a due pass recommendation.

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• Researchers working with Washington State University have already identified dozens of rare and historic
• Is that part of this research that identifies just random trees?
• I had an opportunity to do some research for this bill.
• So there is no conflict of interest, because I don't want to have any ethical challenges as I continue

Bills: SGA9314, SGA9282, SGA9288, SGA9296, SGA9232, SGA9233, SGA9235, SGA9236, SGA9237

Keywords: 904, all

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• There's an ethical dilemma that we have to face.
• But we can definitely, with friends that have been on the blue panel and have done a lot of research,
• It's got A lot of different pieces to it, and it's going to take a little time, research, and time in
• I will do a little more research on it.

Keywords: 914, all

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• it defines non-custodial monies, and there’s an amendment that specifies that federal monies or research
• effects and could be used to ban contraception, fertility care, in vitro fertilization, stem cell research
• The first one is education and research programs on how to reduce water consumption, increase water efficiency
• As a result, House Democratic leaders submitted an ethics complaint that this body ignored.

Keywords: 1182, all

Summary: The caucus began with introductions from pages and interns, followed by a procedural reminder on consent calendars and how bills can be pulled for floor debate or amendment. Members were told that third-read consent bills bypass caucus debate, while caucus consent bills may have committee amendments adopted together unless pulled. The meeting then moved into Minority Caucus Calendar No. 2. A large number of bills were briefly presented, with several members pulling measures from consent or voicing opposition. Topics included appropriations and federal monies accounting (HB 2148), a Buffalo Soldiers memorial (HB 2062), school library funding restrictions (HB 2008), prayer at school governing body meetings (HB 2110), school safety center administration (HB 2142), parental rights and social transitioning disclosures (HB 2249), insurer assessments (HB 2091), agricultural property classification and inspection rules (HB 2104 and HB 2105), firefighter workers’ compensation definitions (HB 2138), truth-in-taxation bond notices (HB 2289), late tax filing penalties (HB 2016), engineering and professional licensing reciprocity (HB 2122), felony murder involving an unborn child (HB 2043), body concealment and mutilation penalties (HB 2044), domestic violence order-of-protection service rules (HB 2048), mandatory reporting of partial-birth abortions (HB 2074), unlawful flight sentencing enhancements (HB 2108), weapons trafficking and fentanyl sentencing changes (HB 2131 and HB 2132), drive-by shooting forfeiture rules (HB 2045), probation review notice changes (HB 2046), venue changes for cases involving court employees (HB 2126), and child support for pre-born children (HB 2144). Members repeatedly criticized several abortion-related bills, the library bill, and the tax and agriculture measures as harmful, unnecessary, or unfunded mandates. The latter part of the meeting focused on water and election legislation. Water bills included snowpack augmentation funding (HB 2024), water conservation grant disclosures (HB 2029), removal of education/research as an eligible water grant use (HB 2030), stormwater recharge mapping with an appropriation (HB 253), cesspool remediation assistance (HB 2096), groundwater pumping limits in INAs (HB 2097), Colorado River litigation funding (HB 2116), and natural resource conservation board changes (HB 2117). Election-related items included moving the primary date earlier and changing signature cure timelines and observer rules (HB 2022), a memorial urging designation of the Muslim Brotherhood as a terrorist organization (HCM 2001), a memorial urging review of CAIR for terrorist designation (HCM 2002), and a constitutional amendment on citizenship, voter ID, foreign contributions, and early voting limits (HCR 2001). Members raised concerns about voter access, anti-Muslim rhetoric, and the practical effects of the election changes. The caucus concluded with birthday acknowledgments and an announcement for Muslim Day at the Capitol before adjournment.

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• That kind of shocked me when I started researching it.
• One of the examples that I researched was there was a gentleman in Ladue that had his property, his house
• The one thing to keep in mind in some of the research that I did is that to build wealth in this country
• It wouldn't be a very ethical thing to do. Right. I appreciate it. Thank you.

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• So, I'll research this, but I'm pretty sure that same gentleman was the one that was here testifying
• As research for the Center of Civic Design has found that voters have issues understanding longer ballot
• I am Kelly Johnson, Assistant Executive Officer for Ethics and Compliance serving the Los Angeles County
• And research shows that lower limits increase competition and diversity in local elections.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• <03:49:27.120><c> the</c><03:49:27.279><c> Committee</c><03:49:27.600><c> on</c><03:49:27.840><c> Ethics
• of the House to the Committee on Ethics of the House of<03:49:29.439><c> Representatives,</c><03:49:
• Mills of Florida moves to refer the resolution to the Committee on Ethics.
• I think it's very clear that the actual committee of jurisdiction is, in fact, the Ethics Committee,
• I rise in support of my motion to refer this resolution to the Committee on Ethics and encourage a yay

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, 1012, house, all