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• I'm happy to do that work and and share I'm happy to do that work and and share that<00:28:39.440>
• And we have shared from that material.
• I share the appreciation of the program.
• And let me tell you, the lion's share of all this work is not being...
• <04:05:14.560> this is we're gonna now be sharing this is we're gonna now be sharing this

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• When they don't pay their fair share, we see cuts.
• share, we see<01:12:20.640> cuts.
• coming in to say hello and to share coming in to say hello and to share stories.<03:58:43.359>
• deal with the computer and the database deal with the computer and the database and<04:08:57.199
• <05:05:26.400> his as well as the gratitude for sharing his as well as the gratitude for sharing

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• I just wanted to share with you the concentration of all...
• As part of that, we're sharing our data with them, and they're sharing their data with us as part of
• And we've agreed, and we share our station interaction and we share the residency within that process
• , whether it’s cameras, EMS services, power, or sharing fiber.
• They share that information actively, not only with the school districts, but they also share it with

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• Last week, I heard this person sharing.
• It's an opportunity for people to share.
• They just wish that they could share it, have like a central database of where they could store this
• And that communication or that sharing link does not happen.
• and what cannot be Shared.

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• And let's be clear, I share the concern about protecting U.S. land and national security.
• And let's be clear, I share the concern about protecting U.S. land and national security.
• It was Databases for their information.
• FISA databases have been used to query political activists, journalists, members of Congress and their
• the first Vietnamese American to represent Orange County's Little Saigon in Congress, I am proud to share

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, April 30, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• And so he wanted to share his thoughts with you. I'm going to read them.
• were in the 93 to, you know, possibly even 95 percent range, 96, because there isn't an official database
• And then just a couple other points I wanted to share last. Storage is at a premium.
• Last session, we shared that over the last four years, statewide, the amount of lease space had been
• rooms that are exclusively under the control of the legislative branch and committee rooms that we share

Keywords: 908, all

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• Natural Heritage New Mexico, the database that we'll be putting our data into, actually is the data-serving
• So thank you for coming up and sharing with us. I think this is a great bill.
• I want to share just a couple points from our Navajo Preparatory School, who I know many of you guys
• I want to share just a couple points from Navajo Preparatory School, who I know many of you guys met
• I'm excited to share with you that this year we have an historic consensus between the executive budget

Bills: SB83, SB106, SB107, SB123, SJR1

Keywords: ecological monitoring, sustainability, tribal engagement, education, research funding, graduate scholarship, higher education funding, New Mexico, appropriation, financial aid, out-of-school programming, education funding, youth programs, affordability, nonprofit organizations, defibrillators, public schools, health and safety, emergency response, school elections

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• It's the equivalent of SHARE for the Education Retirement Board.
• I'm excited to share with you an update on the expanding work of the Commission: who we are, what we
• We have also built a database capable of sharing information with more than 750,000 legislators, nonprofits
• For great interest, share. Thank you. Thank you, Mr. Chair. Mr.
• Trustee, and I did not prepare a presentation for today, but I'd like to take just two minutes to share

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• The stories I will share here are very difficult to hear, but they are the reason this bill exists.
• of his children, Victoria Smith and Victor Anthony Honey, and I'm here on behalf of our family to share
• To them, I would say that I share that concern, and I will join them in advocating for increased efforts
• is working to improve systems and increase transparency, but important updates such as tracking database
• To share concerns about potential conflicts of interest, due process, and proportionality of penalties

Bills: SB1406, SB1681, SB2480, SB2721

Keywords: body donation, medical science, forensic science, willed body program, informed consent, boarding home, boarding home facility, adult care home, group home, assisted living, county reporting, municipal reporting, annual report, reasonable accommodation, fair housing, disability accommodation, local ordinance, permit requirement, Texas Health and Human Services Commission, HHSC

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• We cannot share information with anybody who's not allowed to see it.
• Often when we get this type of information, we share it with law enforcement directly.
• We cannot share practices act.
• <00:09:35.120> it this type of information, we share it this type of information, we share
• Uh but I'm grateful that it did shared.

Bills: HF1151, HF1239, HF1240, HF2020, HF2514, HF2515, HF2451

Keywords: Compensation Council, salaries, state officials, judicial compensation, legislative process, public funds, misuse, law enforcement, accountability, state government, legislative auditor, compliance, transparency, retirement benefits, health insurance, dependents, state employees, Medicare, legislative studies, government oversight

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• slaughterhouse today because all our horses are now microchipped, DNA-tracked through an internal database
• because it's important that communities like Chelsea, like Everett, like Worcester, get their fair share

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure held a hearing on a range of gaming, racing, horse protection, problem gambling, and lottery bills. A major focus was H. 356 and related horse-racing legislation, which drew strong support from residents and animal-welfare advocates who argued that proposed racetrack and simulcast developments should require upfront traffic, environmental, public health, and economic studies, plus stronger local approval and transparency. They said past proposals in several communities had lacked adequate information and had imposed costs on towns. Opponents, including the New England Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association, argued that the bills would harm racing, breeding, farms, and related jobs, and said horse racing is already heavily regulated and that claims about slaughter and safety were overstated. Several speakers also supported S. 280, which would protect horses and phase out or restrict horse racing, citing animal cruelty, injuries, and deaths. The committee also heard extensive testimony on SB 235 and HB 332 to authorize regulated online casino gaming (iGaming). DraftKings, FanDuel, IDEA, and the Sports Betting Alliance supported the bills, saying iGaming is already occurring illegally in Massachusetts and should be brought into a regulated, taxed market with age verification, responsible gaming tools, and consumer protections. They projected substantial annual tax revenue and argued legal iGaming would not cannibalize brick-and-mortar casinos, instead creating a “rising tide” effect. Opponents, including Local 26, the National Association Against iGaming, and problem-gambling advocates, warned of job losses, casino cannibalization, increased addiction, and greater harm to vulnerable players, citing experiences in other states and rising helpline calls. The committee asked for follow-up information on revenue and market-size estimates. Later, Rep. Scanlon testified in support of S. 240 and S. 241, which would standardize gambling disclaimers and require annual reporting on problem-gambling treatment funded through the Public Health Trust Fund. He said the bills would make it easier for people to find help and improve oversight of treatment programs. Rep. Garcia testified in support of H. 434, which would change the formula for distributing lottery revenues, arguing that gateway and lower-income communities such as Chelsea contribute heavily to lottery sales but receive too little back in local aid. After hearing additional testimony and reading into the record bills that received no testimony, the committee recessed briefly, then closed the hearing by motion and vote.

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• That are already pre-identified through our database and conservation groups.
• The right of control is a right that's shared between the property owner and the government because they

Bills: SB82, SB1807, SB2254, HB119, HB130, HB581, HJR98, SB1988, SB 18, SB 34

Keywords: business liability, concealed carry, handgun policy, premises liability, criminal acts, civil liability, business premises, concealed handgun, property liability, property rights, gun regulations, criminal liability, protective order, confidentiality, personal information, court records, victim protection, charitable raffle, nonprofit, wildlife conservation

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• We validate that against the database at the Department of Business and Professional Regulation, and
• Can you just share some of what you've learned? You're recognized.

Summary: The State Administration Budget Subcommittee heard presentations from the Department of Financial Services on the My Safe Florida Home program, the My Safe Florida Condominium Pilot, and the Florida PALM financial system replacement project. For My Safe Florida Home, Stephen Fielder explained the wind-mitigation grant program, including its inspection-first process, two-to-one matching grants for most homeowners, low-income exemptions from the match, and eligible improvements such as roofs, clips/straps, water barriers, and opening protection. He reported roughly 109,000 initial inspections, nearly 59,000 grants approved, 31,000 final inspections, 25,000 reimbursements, and about $240 million paid out through the end of 2024. Members asked about premium savings, contractor pricing, fraud, owner-builder eligibility, reimbursement timing, and whether the program should have a dedicated funding source; Fielder said the program is currently closed, more than 40,000 people have signed up for updates, and the office has seen some price-gouging and impersonation issues but no major fraud trend. The committee also discussed the new prioritization rules that took effect July 1, 2024, which direct grant awards by age and income. Fielder said the program used a survey of existing applicants to implement the new priority groups and that the first group was over age 60 and low-income. Members raised questions about how premium reductions are measured, whether insurance company changes or rising insured values affect the data, and whether the program can track long-term outcomes after reimbursement. Fielder said the office reports raw premium changes based on declarations pages, knows the insurer for participants, and has validated results with multiple insurers, but does not track homeowners after they leave the program or enforce continued insurance coverage. For the My Safe Florida Condo Pilot, Fielder said the program is modeled on the home program but uses association-level applications, a maximum grant of $175,000 per association, and a similar two-to-one match. He said the application window opened briefly in November and was closed quickly because available funding could be exhausted and the department is prohibited from creating a waiting list. He identified several needed statutory changes, including better distinguishing condos from single-family homes, adjusting roof requirements for flat concrete roofs, and revisiting the unanimous unit-owner vote requirement, which he said has been a major obstacle. Chair Lopez noted the pilot is intended to be a learning process and thanked DFS staff for identifying implementation issues. The final presentation covered Florida PALM, the state’s effort to replace the 40-year-old FLAIR accounting system with a PeopleSoft-based financial management system. Fielder and PALM Director Jimmy Cox said the project began in 2014, the state contracted with Accenture in 2018, cash management went live in 2021, and the project was paused in 2022 for legislative review and remediation. They said the system is expected to go live in 2026, possibly in July rather than January, and that the project has spent about $225 million to date, with a current-year budget of about $60.9 million and a projected next-year request of about $64 million. Members asked about cybersecurity, cloud hosting, project scope, and whether the system is unique to Florida; staff said the system is not Florida-specific, access is credentialed through agency identity management, and the cloud host location is confidential. After the presentations, Chair Lopez assigned members to work with specific agencies on budget review meetings, asked them to discuss agency structure, priorities, staffing, waste reduction, and other budget issues, and set a deadline to report findings in the first week of regular session. The meeting then adjourned without objection.

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• be able to share with us? be able to share with us?
• Ma'am, thank you for sharing your story and for your...
• Uh thank you for coming and sharing your Uh thank you for coming and sharing your testimony<01:02:34.000
• and have honest conversations and share and have honest conversations and share those<01:25:09.520
• And in Washakie County we actually share And in Washakie County we actually share the<01:39:36.280>

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• But given what Senator Hughes has shared in terms of the rights that parents have in giving consent,
• And again, I share the comments from...
• There is multiple opportunities and multiple layers for individuals to share.
• And just to share one thought that was from Wayne Benna, in their concerns about these type of issues
• And he shares with me that they rarely used the showers anymore.

Bills: LB815A, LB838A, LB912A, LB972A, LB1126A, LB962A, LB1114, LB921, LB937, LB803, LB803A, LB1032, LB1032A, LB1075, LB1075A, LB889, LB878, LB933, LB304, LB304A, LB1096, LB1096A, LB1165, LB1165A, LB958, LB958A, LB762, LB1187, LB966, LB929, LB962, LB753, LB788, LB913, LB1055, LB1195, LB429, LB721, LB722, LB727, LB743, LB745, LB749, LB778, LB787

Keywords: LB815A, LB815, appropriation, appropriations bill, Nebraska Department of Revenue, Motor Fuel Tax Enforcement and Collection Cash Fund, motor fuel tax, gas tax, fuel tax, tax enforcement, tax collection, cash fund, budget, state spending, per diem, salaries, fiscal year, enrollment and review, final reading, Nebraska

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• It will create databases and other administrative functions related to its mission.

Summary: The Senate Committee on Education Postsecondary met with a quorum present and considered several bills and one appointment. SB 720, by Senator Osgood, would allow formerly incarcerated Florida residents to retain their residency status for tuition purposes so they can qualify for in-state rates after release. Senator Osgood and supporter Eddie Fordham testified that the bill addresses documentation barriers faced by long-term incarcerated people and supports reentry and rehabilitation; several organizations waved in support. Senators Jones and Rodriguez spoke in favor, and the bill was reported favorably. The committee also heard SB 372, by Senator Trumbull, which would extend the state employee tuition waiver program to sheriff’s office employees on a space-available basis. The Florida Sheriffs Association supported the measure, and it was reported favorably. SB 176, by Senator Berman, would require public postsecondary institutions to provide clearer, publicly available procedures for reporting threats to physical safety and identifying responsible contacts and protective steps. Support came from several education and faculty groups, and the bill was reported favorably by unanimous roll call. Members then recommended confirmation of Douglas Broxton to the State University System Board of Governors. Finally, SB 816, by Senator Bradley, would establish the University of Florida Diabetes Institute in statute to advance diabetes research, education, prevention, and outreach. Senators emphasized the institute’s potential to improve outcomes and attract grant funding, and the bill was reported favorably. The committee then adjourned.

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• It will create databases and other administrative functions related to its mission.

Bills: S0176, S0372, S0720, S0816

Keywords: campus safety, higher education, university safety, college safety, student safety, threat assessment, violence prevention, credible threat, campus security, law enforcement notification, emergency response, public universities, Florida College System, student conduct, workplace violence, security escorts, incident reporting, title IX-like safety procedures, institutional safety policy, school violence

Summary: The Committee on Education Postsecondary met with a quorum present and considered several bills and one confirmation. Senate Bill 720, relating to resident status for tuition purposes for previously incarcerated Floridians, was presented by Senator Osgood and supported by testimony from Eddie Fordham, who described his own reentry and college experience and the difficulty of proving residency after long incarceration. Senators Jones and Rodriguez spoke in favor, emphasizing rehabilitation and access to education. The bill was reported favorably by roll call vote. The committee then approved Senate Bill 372, which would extend the state employee tuition waiver program to sheriff’s office employees on a space-available basis, with support noted from the Florida Sheriffs Association. Senate Bill 176, dealing with campus emergency management, conduct, and workplace violence policies, was also reported favorably after discussion focused on clearer reporting protocols, protective measures, and timely updates for students, faculty, and staff; several groups waved in support. Members also voted to recommend confirmation of Douglas Broxton to the Board of Governors of the State University System. Finally, Senate Bill 816, establishing the University of Florida Diabetes Institute in statute to advance research, prevention, care, education, collaboration, and outreach on diabetes, received supportive testimony from medical and university representatives and favorable comments from senators, including remarks about research, federal funding, and improved outcomes. The bill was reported favorably, and the committee adjourned without objection.

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• vetoed funding for transparency programs like the lobbyist registration and financial disclosure database

Summary: The Senate convened in special session with an opening prayer focused on Holocaust remembrance and a warning against antisemitism, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance and the reading of the joint proclamation calling the session. The proclamation said the special session was convened to consider immigration-related legislation and appropriations to support coordination with federal immigration enforcement, including a chief immigration officer, restrictions on benefits for undocumented immigrants, voting-related offenses, penalties for removed aliens who re-enter, bail and detention considerations, ID requirements, and support for local law enforcement. Senate Bill 2B on immigration was filed and placed on the special order calendar for the next day, with an amendment deadline set after the Appropriations Committee meeting. The Senate then took up veto overrides on House Bill 5001 from the 2024 regular session, which is the General Appropriations Act. Members discussed the governor’s vetoes of legislative support and transparency-related funding, including IT systems, research, oversight, and Florida Channel services. Senator Pizzo objected to waiving Rules on one item and argued the chamber should also address broader cuts, including arts funding, while the Rules Chair said the items under consideration were limited to support services and that broader funding concerns could be addressed separately. The Senate voted to override line item 2802, funding legislative support services, by 35 yeas and 1 name, and line item 2803, also for legislative support services, by 36 yeas and 1 nay, both passing by the required two-thirds vote. The Senate then adjourned until the next morning.

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• Since assuming my role as Chair, I have met with numerous advocates and stakeholders who have shared
• I remember the days when syringes were hard to come by and sharing a syringe was a common occurrence.
• And so knowing how important vaccinations are and the sharing of information around vaccinations, the
• To share some of those with you today.
• I just want to thank you for allowing me to share how valuable this funding is.

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• ><00:06:36.479> in<00:06:36.639> our They reached out to the hospital association to share
• > um No, I think that the Office of Professional Licensure and Certification may be able to share
• The only thing I guess there's got to be a database up at the state house they're using when somebody
• got<01:23:16.080> to<01:23:16.239> be<01:23:16.320> a<01:23:16.480> database
• guess there there's got to be a database guess there there's got to be a database that<01:23:17.440

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