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• Uh, provide first aid, when to shelter in place, the survival kit, and the communication.
• Uh, provide first aid, when to shelter in place, the survival kit, and the communication.
• Uh, provide first aid, when to shelter in place, the survival kit, and the communication.
• We have survived on donations from the community.
• How are we going to help our community survive?

Bills: HB2437, HB1815, HB1614, HB1613, HB1612, HB2411, HB2597, HB2583, HB2474, HB1863, HB2590, HB1813, HB1838, HB2138, HB1967, HB1576, HB2139, HB1605, HB2113, HB812, HB1831, HB1707, HB2561, HB1805, HB2469, HB2472, HB2387, HB1658, HB1661, HB1664, HB1859, HB2276, HB2335, HB1656, HB2116, HB2272, HB2273, HB2340, HB2158, HB2339, HB2489, HB2159, HB2171, HB2338, HB2005, HB1952, HB1872, HB1676, HB2384, HB2614, HB20, HB1776, HB1565, HB2310, HB1975, HB1801, HB1668, HB2114, HB1972, HB1546, HB1518, HB1131, HB2208, HB2156, HB2268, HB2622, HB2581, HB2498, HB2443, HB1577, HB2033, HB2031, HB2023, HB1969, HB1973, HB1974, HB2315, HB2343, HB2501, HB2505, HB816, HB1562, HB1591, HB1853, HB1854, HB1871, HB1965, HB1966, HB1537, HB1541, HB276, HB2606, HB2270, HB1920, HB1756, HB1727, HB1718, HB1715, HB1713, HB1711

Keywords: arts education, student engagement, cultural literacy, public schools, funding, State Foundation on Culture and the Arts, SFCA, Performing Arts Grants Program, arts grants, culture and the arts, history and the humanities, King Kamehameha Celebration Commission, Works of Art Special Fund, one percent for art, public art, art in public places, relocatable works of art, DBEDT, Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism, DAGS

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• Lebrun is survived. At the age of 83, Mr.
• Lebrun is survived by his beloved wife Bonnie, son Greg and wife Karen of Natick, son Mark of Wellesley

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The House opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and then took up a report from the Committee on Rules recommending adoption of several resolutions. These included resolutions commemorating the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution and honoring the Danvers Alarm List Company at the Battle of Monotomy, recognizing March 19, 2025 as National Vietnam War Veterans Day and the 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War, and celebrating The Literacy Project’s 40th anniversary. Representative Badger moved suspension of the rules, the motion carried, and the House adopted the resolutions. The chamber then observed a moment of silent tribute for Joseph Albert Lebrun of Wellesley, described as a husband, father, grandfather, businessman, and community member who died at age 83. The House also adopted an order to adjourn on Monday at 11 a.m. and a separate motion by Representative Arriaga to adjourn in respect to the memory of former Representative Francis C. LaPointe of Chicopee, who served from 1969 to 1978. Finally, Representative O’Rourke moved that the House adjourn, and the motion passed. The House adjourned to meet Monday next at 11 a.m. in an informal session.

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• Preserve those who have leaned on You for their survival and praised You for Your presence in their lives
• PRESERVE THOSE WHO HAVE LEANED ON YOU FOR THEIR SURVIVAL AND PRAISED YOU FOR YOUR PRESENCE IN THEIR LIVES

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Friday, February 21, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• There was no way those boys could survive.
• There was no way those boys could survive.
• so the first thing that this survive so the first thing that this legislation<00:35:50.839> does<
• So even in the case that some of these boys might survive, they could still endure injury that can be
• So even in the case that some of these boys might survive, they could still endure injury that can be

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• <03:26:02.880> of<03:26:03.000> our<03:26:03.239> 13 viability and survival
• conquered Hospital in order to survive conquered Hospital in order to survive in<03:29:16.239>
• of critical access hospitals is not going to help them survive, would I now press the red button to
• He had one of the worst cases of the most severe form of polio to survive.
• the cruel irony is that all four survive the cruel irony is that all four of<03:45:30.560> his

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• space using our existing sales privileges is a critical... ...opportunity for diversification and survival
• flexibility, reduces company value, and discourages investment in growth, making it harder for breweries to survive
• , especially those considering a seller merger as a lifeline for a small business. ...to survive, especially
• value of breweries and ultimately makes acquisitions and sales harder for small brewers trying to survive

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure held a public hearing on a wide range of alcohol, liquor licensing, and hemp-derived beverage bills. Early in the hearing, there was a procedural dispute when Senator Jacob Oliveira attempted to testify virtually on S. 279; the House chairs declined to recognize virtual testimony from a committee member, and Senator Pavel Payano instead read prepared remarks supporting the bill to return liquor license authority to municipalities. The committee then heard testimony on H. 437/S. 279 from the Massachusetts Municipal Association and Cohasset Town Manager Christopher Senior, both of whom argued that local control would streamline licensing, better match modern community needs, and support downtown economic development. A Lexington business owner also supported local licensing flexibility for a paint-and-sip business seeking a beer and wine license. The committee also heard extensive testimony on hemp-derived beverage regulation, including H. 357 and S. 222. Supporters from the Commonwealth Beverage Coalition and Theory Wellness said the products are already widely available in unregulated settings, including gas stations and smoke shops, and argued for a regulated framework with age limits, testing, labeling, and local public health funding. The Massachusetts Brewers Guild supported regulation of low-dose hemp beverages but asked that breweries be allowed to participate using their existing retail and distribution rights. The Guild also supported H. 478, which would allow limited self-distribution by pub breweries, saying it would reduce inefficiency and help small breweries grow. Several bills modernizing alcohol licensing laws were also discussed. Representative Ruel supported H. 477, describing it as a cleanup measure that would remove the contiguous-premises requirement, add a character standard for applicants, and extend public notice periods. Representative Sangiolo testified in support of H. 3893, a local liquor-license bill tied to economic development and new businesses in Lexington, including a movie theater, coffee shop, and paint studio. Fable Brewing Company also supported the local license bill, saying the licenses are needed before they can finalize leases and open. The committee then heard opposition from the Massachusetts Package Stores Association and several retailers, who warned that the retail tier is under pressure from oversaturation, declining revenues, and expanded competition, and opposed a long list of bills they said would further weaken existing stores or the three-tier system. At the end of the hearing, Representative McKenna testified in support of H. 437 and S. 279, emphasizing municipal autonomy and the importance of on-premises licenses for restaurants and other economic-development projects. The chairs noted that additional written testimony could still be submitted on bills that did not receive in-person testimony. The hearing concluded with a motion by Representative Sangiolo, seconded by Representative LeBoeuf, to close the hearing, which passed by voice vote.

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• They used CPR and the AED device, and that lady survived and is doing fine.
• device,<00:05:26.000> and<00:05:26.240> that<00:05:26.479> lady<00:05:26.880> survived
• <00:05:27.360> and<00:05:27.680> is device, and that lady survived and is device, and
• that lady survived and is doing<00:05:28.479> fine.

Keywords: Call to Order 00:00 Roll Call 0:31 HB 36 Discussion 1:10 HB 36 Vote 8:20 HB 776 Discussion 9:42 HB 776 Vote 12:19 HB 236 Discussion 14:15 Adjournment 20:40, 958, all

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• may not respond to their name, they may not understand danger, and for these children, access to survival
• Infant Swimming Rescue, or ISR, provides survival-based instruction, teaching even very young children
• This swim survival program can extend to any age and is vital for individuals with apraxia and autism
• These families often cannot afford private survival swim lessons, which can cost hundreds of dollars.

Summary: The Committee on Fiscal Policy met and reported favorably a series of bills after hearing sponsor presentations, public testimony, and roll-call votes. Among the health and public safety measures, CS/SB 68 would require pediatric readiness standards in hospital emergency departments; CS/SB 340 would require nursing students to complete human trafficking identification training; CS/SB 32 and SB 210 would create a new injunction process and related public records provisions for victims of serious violence by a known person; and SB 418 would add autism-focused law enforcement training and a voluntary Blue Envelope Program for drivers with ASD. Each of these bills received supportive testimony and passed the committee. The committee also approved several child safety and community protection measures. CS/SB 606 would add drowning prevention and safe bathing education to postpartum materials, and SB 428 would expand the state swim lesson voucher program to older children, with strong support from advocates and families concerned about drowning risks, especially for children with autism. CS/SB 302 would streamline permitting and incentives for nature-based coastal resiliency projects, and SB 636 would create an alternative beach management pathway for coastal communities, though beach preservation advocates warned about perpetual easement language and funding concerns. SB 628, designating Warrior Sacrifice Way in Pensacola, also passed unanimously. In addition, the committee advanced CS/SB 1734 on juvenile justice, with a late-file amendment updating definitions for juvenile probation and detention officers and codifying detention cost-share language. It also reported favorably CS/SB 246, a specialty license plate bill that was amended to include the UFC plate and an additional first responders resiliency plate, and CS/SB 1028, which revises Citizens Property Insurance Corporation clearinghouse procedures and related insurance market rules. Several witnesses testified in support or with technical concerns on the insurance bill, and members discussed competitive safeguards, clearinghouse scope, and Citizens’ assessment risk. At the end of the meeting, members requested to be recorded on specific bills, and the committee adjourned.

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• there is no courtroom, no chance to explain, no opportunity to be heard because some people don't survive
• Someone does not survive.
• I mean, today is the last day that hopefully my son makes it out of survival training on the Canadian
• service or a first responder, there are times when I don't have time to think about it, I just got to survive

Keywords: 998, house, all

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• We may not survive; the center may not survive this.
• I hope Planned Parenthood, you know, none of us are guaranteed to survive this.
• Have not only survived because there was one point, not less than 20 years ago, that there were 42 labs

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• about prosthetics; it's about ensuring people with limb loss or limb difference can thrive, not just survive
• Thrive not just Thrive not just survive<00:24:25.120> it's<00:24:25.279> about<00:24:25.559
• > promoting<00:24:26.000> physical survive it's about promoting physical survive it's about

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The House Committee on Consumer Protection and Commerce met on April 1 at the State Capitol and heard four measures. HCR 45/HR 38 urged the Public Utilities Commission to support transferring regulatory authority over motor carriers, water carriers, and other transportation means to the Department of Transportation; both the PUC and DOT testified in support, and members discussed that the resolution was largely symbolic because statutory changes would still be needed. HCR 58/HR 54 requested a geothermal energy working group; the Consumer Advocate, PUC, Department of Hawaiian Home Lands, and Life of the Land supported it, while Students for Justice in Palestine at UH opposed it, citing an active injunction, environmental risks, and the need to prioritize Native and local community voices. Members asked about the injunction and community representation, and the PUC said it would support including Hawaiian community members in the working group. HCR 91/HR 87 sought insurance coverage for prosthetic and orthotic devices; a 14-year-old amputee testified in support, describing the need for sports prosthetics and arguing that coverage should allow people with limb loss to participate fully in school and athletics. HCR 102/HR 98 urged the Real Estate Commission to allow the salesperson exam to be administered in Japanese for timeshare sales; the Real Estate Commission opposed, while ARDA supported it, arguing there is a shortage of bilingual real estate professionals and that Japanese-language testing would help the timeshare industry and Japanese visitors. Members questioned the limited-license concept and public protection concerns, and the committee later amended the measure to a limited real estate salesperson’s license for timeshare sales, changing the target from Japanese-speaking visitors to Japanese nationals, before passing all four measures out of committee, with HCR 102 passing with amendments and the others passing as is.

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• I was doing what I can to survive. You see, I served honorably in the Marines for 10 years.
• c> I<00:14:17.000> can<00:14:17.199> to doing what I can to doing what I can to survive
• 19.600> I<00:14:19.720> served<00:14:20.120> honorably<00:14:20.680> in survive
• you see I served honorably in survive you see I served honorably in the<00:14:20.920> Marines

Keywords: 1183, house

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• There could be legal fees too in certain divorces, especially if only one of the spouses is earning income
• only<02:49:22.560> one<02:49:22.720> of<02:49:22.800> the<02:49:22.960> spouses
• <02:49:23.279> is >> especially if only one of the spouses is >> especially if
• only one of the spouses is earning<02:49:24.399> income earning income earning income works.<

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• Um, and luckily one of them is married to a teacher, so he is able to get healthcare through his spouse
• healthcare teacher, so he is able to get healthcare through<01:43:04.639> his<01:43:04.960> spouse
• c> Um,<01:43:06.480> and<01:43:06.719> then<01:43:07.280> my through his spouse
• Um, and then my through his spouse.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Many of these babies can survive outside the womb.
• I will say this: few people survived two open-heart surgeries from injecting drugs. I did.
• In some cases, whether a child can walk, can breathe independently, or survive to school age.
• These are treatments the patient's plan already covers once the family survives the appeals process.
• These are treatments the patient's plan already covers once the family survives the appeals process.

Keywords: 988, house, all

Summary: The Assembly Health Committee heard a long agenda of health-related bills, with several measures held for later action until quorum was established. Early in the hearing, the committee approved a consent calendar of multiple bills to Appropriations and noted that AB 2029 was pulled from the agenda. The committee also took up AB 1973, which would expand the ability of trained advanced practice clinicians, including nurse practitioners, certified nurse midwives, and physician assistants, to provide procedural abortion care under consultation and transfer protocols. Supporters argued the bill would improve access and reflect existing training and safety evidence, while opponents raised safety concerns about later-term procedures. The author and committee members discussed training standards and collaboration requirements, and the bill was held pending quorum. The committee then heard AB 1558, which would adopt the Uniform Emergency Volunteer Health Practitioners Act to speed the use of out-of-state volunteer health professionals during declared emergencies. Supporters from the Uniform Law Commission and the Red Cross said the bill would reduce delays and fill gaps in disaster response; there was no opposition testimony. AB 2282 followed, proposing a temporary rural emergency stabilization center in Patterson to address the lack of nearby emergency care while a permanent hospital is built. Local EMS and health district witnesses described long transport times and ambulance shortages, while the California chapter of the American College of Emergency Physicians opposed the measure. The chair expressed support and joined as a co-author, and the bill was moved with a motion and second, to be considered when quorum was available. The committee also heard AB 1843 on hepatitis C treatment, AB 2247 on mental health services for youth impacted by gun violence, AB 2138 on peer support specialists in behavioral health, AB 1682 on insurance coverage for scalp cooling during chemotherapy, AB 1879 on standardized data reporting for substance use disorder treatment programs, AB 1906 on coverage for at-home cervical cancer screening kits, and AB 1556 on drug-free recovery housing. Most of these bills drew strong support from patient advocates, health providers, and community organizations, while insurers or industry groups opposed several of the coverage mandates on premium-cost grounds. AB 1906 was voted out on a roll call after quorum was established. AB 1556 drew support from recovery advocates and local officials but also opposition-unless-amended concerns from housing groups worried about relapse-related evictions and conflicts with Housing First principles; the bill was still under discussion at the end of the excerpt.

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• cuts funding for important infrastructure projects and takes food away from families struggling to survive
• CUTS FUNDING FOR IMPORTANT INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS AND TAKES FOOD AWAY FROM FAMILIES STRUGGLING TO SURVIVE
• vessels and USS Tyrant, where his crew was awarded the Presidential Citation and he was the last surviving
• vessels and USS Tyrant, where his crew was awarded the Presidential Citation and he was the last surviving
• His greatest leg as Imri, his Was awarded the Presidential Citation and was the last surviving member

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, March 10, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• They finally came down to 30%, which was survivable, but the damage was already done.
• , but the damage was already survivable, but the damage was already done.<01:02:25.760> June<01
• survive it. survive it.
• /c><01:09:52.080> now Products to American families now depend on international markets to survive
• <01:36:12.960> um<01:36:13.199> these like yours survive um these like yours survive

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• who depend on these programs to survive. who depend on these programs to survive.
• This resolution is an is to survive.
• The little child can't get the nutrients he or she needs to survive.
• And the uh, how can the dream survive?
• children, how can the dream survive? children, how can the dream survive?

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• appealed, to resolve it within 90 days and then take the underlying issues that, assuming the case survives
• appealed to resolve it within 90 days and then take the underlying issues that, that assuming the case survives

Bills: HB16

Keywords: judicial administration, court reform, juvenile diversion, court security, mental health services, drug offenses, constitutional amendments

Summary: The Committee on Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence met with a quorum present and took up House Bill 16, the omnibus courts bill that had been vetoed by the governor after the regular session. The committee substitute made several changes, including moving certain court creation dates, creating a new county court at law for Maverick County, repealing a missed youth diversion article, removing a civil preference for the 456th District Court in Guadalupe County, clarifying the digital court recording study makeup, correcting a drafting error involving prosecutors in the Special Prosecution Unit, and allowing the Office of the Attorney General to represent SPU prosecutors. Megan LaVoie of the Office of Court Administration testified as a resource witness in support of the bill and thanked the committee for working with the judiciary on the measure. Steve Bresnan of the Texas Court Reporters Association also testified in support of the bill, but used his time to urge action on a separate anti-SLAPP appeal that he said had been pending for 47 months; he distributed materials and proposed an amendment to impose deadlines on the courts, though he said he was not expecting discussion of it that day. After public testimony closed, the committee adopted the substitute without objection. Representative Hayes moved that House Bill 16, as substituted, be reported favorably to the full House with the recommendation that it be passed and printed. The motion prevailed on a 10-0 vote, and the committee then adjourned.

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• The direct and hostile attacks have put us in survival mode.
• The direct and hostile attacks have put us in survival mode.
• relies on these programs to survive. relies on these programs to survive.
• And that's cash in their pockets to spend on food, health care, or whatever they need to survive.
• Just one example, with Hawaii survive.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: This joint informational briefing focused on Act 310 grants and aid, with committee members hearing one-minute testimony from organizations first in person and then by Zoom. At the outset, the chairs explained there would be no Q&A during the briefing and asked testifiers to focus on how federal cuts were affecting their work. The meeting was organized by registration number and included both neighbor island and Oʻahu applicants. Testimony centered on organizations seeking state support to offset federal funding losses or anticipated reductions. Health and social service providers described impacts from Medicaid, SNAP, ACA subsidy, Title X, and other federal changes, including Aloha Care, Community Clinic of Maui, Healthy Mothers Healthy Babies, West Hawaiʻi Community Health Center, Hawaiʻi Disability Rights Center, Hawaiʻi Youth Services Network, Alcoholic Rehabilitation Services of Hawaiʻi, and Kokua Kalihi Valley. Other groups highlighted losses affecting food security, housing, disaster preparedness, and climate resilience, including the Kohala Center, Feeding Hawaiʻi Together, Hawaiian Lending and Investments, Dynamic Community Solutions, and the Pacific Tsunami Museum. Several arts, youth, and education organizations also testified, including Hawaiʻi Literacy, Hawaiʻi Youth Symphony, Honolulu Theatre for the Youth, Sounding Joy Music Therapy, Big Brothers Big Sisters Hawaiʻi, Girl Scouts of Hawaiʻi, Kids Hurt Too Hawaiʻi, and US Vets, each requesting funding to preserve programs and staffing. No votes or formal committee actions were taken during the briefing. The only action was procedural: the chairs moved through the applicant list, limited testimony time, and then transitioned from neighbor island in-person testimony to Oʻahu and later Zoom participants.