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• to border.
• to border.
• to border.
• to border.
• to border.

Keywords: 1183, house

Summary: The committee held an introductory organizational meeting for the newly named Workforce and Economic Development Committee, with Chair Dave Baker noting a quorum and that no votes or formal actions were scheduled. Members and staff introduced themselves and described their districts, backgrounds, and priorities. Several members emphasized worker protections, labor experience, small business concerns, rural economic issues, and the importance of balancing employer and employee interests. Others highlighted education-to-workforce pathways, affordability, support for seniors, and opportunities for immigrant and refugee communities. Chair Baker said he wants the committee to find a balance between protecting labor and ensuring a strong employment base, fair rules, and fair taxes, while also acknowledging concerns about recent policy trends and the need to get proposals right before they leave the committee. Members from both parties echoed themes of collaboration and economic opportunity, though some Republicans criticized past rules and regulations as burdensome on small businesses. The committee also welcomed nonpartisan staff and DFL/GOP staff, including the committee administrator, legislative assistant, House Research, and fiscal analysis staff. The committee then received an overview from DEED Commissioner Matt Varilek and deputy commissioners. Varilek described DEED’s mission as empowering growth of the Minnesota economy for everyone, increasing prosperity and extending it broadly, and coordinating with other agencies such as Labor and Industry to avoid duplication and use taxpayer dollars efficiently. He said DEED focuses on business attraction, retention, and expansion, workforce development, and helping Minnesotans—including people with disabilities—prepare for jobs and independent living. A deputy commissioner began outlining the economic development division’s structure and operations, but the transcript cuts off before the full presentation was completed.

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• So the base registration fee for a county. is 50, 75, and then there are county-specific fees, such as
• If you're in an admissions county, one of the 17 Harris County County, Dallas County, one of the larger
• County, do we have... been talking to my some of the members of the border communities do we have a
• of those border areas.
• You know, all of the other bridges that cross the border. border.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• Itasca County and Koochiching County alone encompass 6,082 square miles, which is nearly half of that
• Itasca County and Koochiching County alone encompass 6,082 square miles, which is nearly half of that
• Itasca County and Koochiching County alone encompass 6,082 square miles, which is nearly half of that
• We went to over 50 cities, border to border, and we heard community after community saying that they
• <01:03:50.559> that housing border to border will make that housing border to border will

Keywords: 1183, house

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• The most important event in Sandoval County since Intel moved there.
• I want to thank Sandoval County, Wayne Johnson, and all five county commissioners, three Republicans
• Good living up in Sandoval County.
• and charitable trust in Rio Arriba County. ...in Colfax and Mora County and charitable trust in Rio
• Arriba County as well.

Keywords: 996, all

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• Representative Turner from Tarrant County said the same thing.
• This bill would allow county commissioners to adopt an exemption. 1633.
• National security starts at our borders.
• the border, and even smuggle illegal items.
• Find witnesses in the border and even smuggle illegal items into Texas.

Summary: The Senate met with a quorum, heard an invocation, dispensed with the previous journal, and received a House message. Members also recognized Dr. Namita Bardwaj as doctor of the day. The chamber then adopted Senate Resolution 554 honoring Christopher “Chris” Jake Stone of Santa Fe for his heroism during the 2018 Santa Fe High School shooting, with several senators and the lieutenant governor offering remarks about his sacrifice and the ongoing impact on his family and community. The Senate also signed a number of bills and resolutions and adopted Senate Resolution 533 recognizing the Texas Legislative Internship Program class, with multiple senators highlighting individual interns and the program’s role in developing future public servants. The floor then took up and passed several bills, often by suspending the regular order and the three-day rule. These included HB 1639 on a study of cancer incidence among female firefighters; HB 102 granting early registration for students in military-related programs; HB 4325 increasing civil penalties for barratry; HB 5342 creating a 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline trust fund and related funding study; HB 3370 allowing late timberland appraisal applications after an owner’s death; HB 3376 requiring certain guardians to complete dementia/Alzheimer’s training; HB 132 extending confidentiality protections to information about hostile acts by foreign adversaries; and HB 1978, which sought to restrict ERCOT interconnections, but its motion to pass to engrossment failed on a 20-11 vote. Additional measures passed included HB 511 on unsolicited voter registration mailings, HB 2187 on nurse staffing, retaliation, and overtime protections, HB 2510 creating offenses for unlicensed assisted living operations, HB 694 on DFPS notification timelines, HB 1893 making license plates in law-enforcement video nonconfidential for public information requests, HB 2733 updating barratry and solicitation laws for digital communications, HB 4506 allowing opt-in electronic zoning notices, HB 3751 transferring a TxDOT property to DPS, HB 3033 creating a grant program for nonprofits supporting injured or killed DPS employees, HB 4273 on Medicaid fraud prevention and eligibility verification, HB 3211 on vision care benefits, HB 4529 exempting certain DoD-certified child care facilities from state licensure, HB 2522 easing fingerprinting requirements for certain vehicle dealers, HB 4219 tightening public information request response requirements, and HB 4783 requiring a report on opioid antagonist programs. The Senate also received a House message noting passage of SB 9, and a nominations committee report was announced for future consideration.

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• to border.
• Louis County is the County. Uh St.
• > then smaller county, Lake County, and then smaller county, Lake County, and then Washington<00:
• border.
• And we're experiencing border to border.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• in Harris County, the largest county in Harris County, the largest county in Texas.<04:45:26.798
• Americans already live in counties. Americans already live in counties.
• state for emissions beyond our borders. state for emissions beyond our borders.
• , but Idaho is a border state.
• or in a county road. They qualify. or in a county road. They qualify.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• affect counties and providers? affect counties and providers?
• I understand that and we have seen amazing things happen from border to border in Minnesota.
• "Representative Keeler, you talked about how this is a border-to-border issue.
• <00:51:15.720> Um<00:51:15.960> we this is a border-to-border issue.
• Um we this is a border-to-border issue.

Bills: HF1767, HF2068, HF4725, HF4637, HF4638

Keywords: human services, community support, integrated care, disability services, stakeholder consultation, homeless youth, grants, funding, Minnesota, mental health, substance use disorder, education, workforce development, licensure, direct care services, healthcare, long-term care, personal care assistants, employment support, medical assistance

Summary: The Human Services Finance and Policy Committee approved the April 8, 2026 minutes and then heard House File 1767, as amended by the DE4 amendment. Representative Garande explained that the bill, originally intended to codify Integrated Community Supports (ICS), was being redirected because of concerns about fraud vulnerability and program integrity. The DE4 would create a smaller legislative study group to redesign ICS, pause DHS changes for about six months while the group develops a transition plan, continue DHS fraud investigations and enforcement, and ultimately terminate ICS as currently structured. Testimony in support came from Mr. Buck and Zania Harut of the Residential Providers Association of Minnesota, both of whom argued that ICS is unstable, inconsistently implemented, and in need of a new statutory foundation. They said the current system mixes different service models under one rate framework, lacks clear codification, and has shifting policy guidance that creates compliance problems for providers and risks to people receiving services. They emphasized that the bill would preserve oversight and enforcement while allowing time to build a replacement service with clearer rules, documentation standards, and guardrails. Members asked about effects on counties, providers, data, audits, and fraud enforcement. Representative Curran and Mr. Berg said the bill would not change funding structures or DHS’s existing authority to audit, request documentation, investigate fraud, or sanction bad actors, and that the study group would use existing data to identify where problems are concentrated. Vice Chair Gillman supported the study-group approach as a bipartisan, public process and raised concerns about whether the bill would prevent DHS from acting on known fraud; Curran responded that the language was intended to preserve those enforcement actions. The discussion ended without a final vote on the bill in the portion provided, beyond adoption of the DE4 amendment.

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• My predecessor resigned, and we represent seven counties, not whole counties.
• My predecessor resigned and we represent seven counties, not whole counties.
• I'm working with the counties. We have the county recorders in support.
• I'm working with the counties. We have the county recorders in support.
• This bill would apply to Maricopa County and Pima County because of their population size.

Keywords: 1182, all

Summary: The Senate met in Committee of the Whole on several calendars, with opening prayer, pledge, attendance, guest introductions, and recognition of doctors of the day and student visitors. The chamber also approved the prior day’s journal and later adopted multiple Committee of the Whole reports assigning bills for further action. Several measures were retained on the calendar, including SB 1366, SB 1503, SB 1787, SB 1803, and SB 1628. On the first calendars, the Senate advanced SB 1232 on military compatibility permit zoning, SB 1493 on disciplinary action appeals for law enforcement officers, SB 1538 on civil traffic violations and warrant-related penalties, and SB 1618 on the military affairs commission, all with amendments. The chamber also advanced SB 1424 on firearm safety instruction in public schools, SB 1456 on state highways and routes, SB 1552 on a tax revision, SB 1554 on chiropractic claims, SB 1572 on civics instruction, SB 1633 on an income tax subtraction for a primary residence, SB 1684 on school liability for serious injury, and SCR 1004 on photo enforcement systems. SCR 1004 drew comments that the amended version would require photo radar to be put to voters in affected cities or towns in the 2028 election cycle. A substantial portion of the meeting focused on SB 1094, which would create civil liability for physicians performing irreversible gender-reassignment surgery on minors. Supporters argued it would protect minors and hold doctors accountable, while opponents said it would discriminate against transgender youth, increase malpractice costs, chill medical care, and reduce provider availability. The Senate also debated SB 1124 on psychiatric evaluations ordered by boards, SB 1496 on Department of Child Safety procedures and representative payees, and SB 1713 on AHCCCS procurement contracting, with concerns raised about access, delays, and agency discretion. SB 1813, dealing with the state hospital governing board and Maricopa County bed limits, prompted debate over litigation risk versus expanding capacity for people with serious mental illness. In later calendars, the Senate advanced SB 1246 on homeowners associations and foreclosure, SB 1271 on municipal authority and alarm-system reporting, SB 1338 on state and local public benefits eligibility, SB 1428 on county board membership, SB 1663 on freedom of speech and the Freedom of Speech Monument Committee, SB 1688 on membership association fees and disclosures, SB 1805 on county recorder/court claim deeds and notaries, SCR 1024 on legislative qualifications and residency requirements, and SB 1808 on homeowners associations and county flags. SB 1338 drew opposition from Sen. Kuby, who said it would remove refugees, DACA recipients, and asylum seekers from eligibility for state and local benefits. SCR 1024 was amended to require one year of party affiliation in addition to district residency, and the sponsor explained it was intended to align party and district requirements. Most measures were adopted from Committee of the Whole with do-pass recommendations, many as amended.

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• We have groups from Jackson County, Routt County, Moffat County, Grand County, Garfield County, Eagle
• We have groups from Jackson County, Routt County, Moffat County, Grand County, Garfield County, Eagle
• We have groups from Jackson County, Routt County, Moffat County, Grand County, Garfield County, Eagle
• I am privileged to get to represent Boulder County and Larimer County, the rural areas.
• I am privileged to get to represent Boulder County and Larimer County, the rural areas.

Keywords: 981, all

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, approved the January 23, 2026 journal, and then took up two resolutions. HJR 26-103, recognizing National Blood Donor Month, was adopted unanimously, 34-0, with the current roll call added as co-sponsors. SJR 26-005, designating Monday, January 26, 2026 as Colorado 4-H Day, was also adopted unanimously, 34-0, and the morning roll call was added as co-sponsors. Most of the meeting centered on SJR 26-005 and a large 4-H presence in the galleries and on the floor. Senators and guests gave extended remarks about 4-H’s role in youth development, agriculture, leadership, and hands-on learning, with several members sharing personal 4-H experiences and welcoming students from across Colorado. The resolution text highlighted 4-H’s statewide reach and its partnership with Colorado State University Extension. After the resolution, senators made announcements about upcoming Bible study, Smart Act hearings, a State Farm breakfast, and Joint Budget Committee presentations. The latter part of the meeting shifted to personal privilege remarks on immigration enforcement, protests, law enforcement, due process, and public safety, with sharply differing views expressed about ICE, CBP, and recent incidents in Minnesota. No further legislative votes or actions were taken after the resolutions.

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• Back in Orange County, Mr.
• Back in Orange County, Mr.
• Back in Orange County, Mr.
• My home county of Montgomery County received more than $30 million for cleanup and repair.
• My home county of Montgomery County received more than $30 million for cleanup and repair.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, January 16, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• And I'm proud to deliver results that matter to Chesterfield County, Mathews County, Bethel Manor Elementary
• And I'm proud to deliver results that matter to Chesterfield County, Mathews County, Bethel Manor Elementary
• And I'm proud to deliver results that matter to Chesterfield County, Mathews County, Bethel Manor Elementary
• and strengthening key emergency routes in Keokuk County.
• and strengthening key emergency routes in Keokuk County.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• represent in Contraosta County. represent in Contraosta County.
• > homeland Speaker, border security is homeland Speaker, border security is homeland security.
• Here's what the border czar said.
• Here's what the border czar said.
• Here's what the border czar said.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• They have a lot of the specialized, well, so I guess the border, post-border, kind of thing. helpful
• <00:36:51.880> post<00:36:52.200> border<00:36:52.599> pre-border<00:36:53.200><
• c> kind<00:36:53.319> of Border post border pre-border kind of Border post border pre-border
• <00:46:03.760> the one but um so with the border the one but um so with the border the department
• <00:46:45.880> and something that's past the border and something that's past the border and

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The joint hearing focused on a bill reorganizing Hawaiʻi’s biosecurity and invasive species framework, including moving or renaming responsibilities within the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity and clarifying the role of the Hawaiʻi Invasive Species Council (HISC). Testimony from the Hawaiian Invasive Species Council, DLNR, Oʻahu and Big Island invasive species committees, the Sierra Club, farmers, and community members generally agreed that invasive species management is critical, but many opposed consolidating HISC or broader biosecurity functions into a single department. Supporters of the existing interagency model emphasized HISC’s statewide coordination role, its links to DLNR and other agencies, and its ability to fill gaps with federal funding and cross-agency collaboration. Several testifiers raised concerns that the bill could weaken existing authority or create unintended legal and operational problems. The Sierra Club and others warned about possible interstate commerce issues, loss of authority to regulate movement of infested material within an island, and the need to preserve HISC as an independent or elevated coordinating body rather than placing it inside one agency. Community testimony described real-world impacts from little fire ants, coqui frogs, and landscaping-related introductions, and argued that the current system has produced service gaps and duplication when funding or responsibilities shift. One testifier also urged removing hemp movement reporting provisions, saying they do not aid biosecurity and should be treated like other crops. DLNR and Department of Agriculture representatives said they support the overall goal of stronger biosecurity but stressed that invasive species work is broader than agriculture alone. They noted that DOA, DLNR, and other partners each have different missions and capabilities, and that staff safety, terrain, and training matter when responding in remote areas. The department said it was recruiting for new positions, with some of the 44 funded positions still being finalized, and that implementation would require phased rulemaking, standards, training, and outreach. Members asked about the bill’s practical impact, staffing needs, and whether inspectors are prohibited from hiking; the department said no blanket prohibition exists, but staff use judgment based on safety and terrain. No vote or final action was taken in the portion provided.

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• What happens in Lee County and what happens in San Juan County could be dramatically different.
• and not counties?
• and H-class counties.
• Specifically, it's Los Alamos County. That would be an H-class County? Yes.
• So the counties, though, can do.

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• You look at the map of the state of Mississippi, 82 counties.
• I see a lot of counties without any dots. Um, when I say dots, I'm meaning projects.
• of Mississippi, 82 counties. of Mississippi, 82 counties.
• a lot of counties without any dots.<00:04:39.560> Um dots.
• all the way up to the Tennessee border. all the way up to the Tennessee border.

Keywords: Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks - Room 210, 25 March, 2026; 1:00 PM, 925, all

Summary: The committee heard from Allison Cruise of Canton, Mississippi, a nominee for the Board of Trustees of the Mississippi Outdoor Stewardship Trust Fund. Cruise described her personal background as an avid hunter and angler and expressed support for expanding outdoor access and conservation opportunities across the state. Senator Wicker, who said he was one of the authors of the legislation creating the fund, asked about her views on conservation and how the program could better serve the public. Cruise praised the board’s structure, said she valued the requirement for matching funds and project guidelines that emphasize hunting, fishing, and broad public access, and encouraged continued outreach so projects come from all regions of Mississippi. Wicker also stressed the need for careful attention to the application process, asking what applicants can do to make projects more feasible for consideration. Cruise responded that applicants should be audited entities with staff able to answer trust fund questions so the board can track money and ensure projects are sustainable. Wicker noted that many counties still have no funded projects and urged the board to remember that Mississippi is a large state and funding should not be concentrated only in certain corridors. A committee member later noted that Cruise’s portal looked good but mentioned a missing statement of economic interest, which Cruise said she had filed. The committee then moved to advise and consent, approved the motion without opposition, and reported the nomination to the floor.

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• But yeah, being on a border county, obviously you've got to play it apart to be at the table for industry's
• on a border county.
• by county.
• Did it apply to Dent County? No, sir. It was only in Iron County, correct? Iron County, yes.
• You know, they're built on the border of the county or wherever they're built because of different laws

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• Um, sitting there in Louisville, Kentucky, miles away from a border state.
• I know of countless RTS a border state.
• Bowling Green and Warren County. Bowling Green and Warren County.
• Um, I represent Anchorage Middletown, which is the eastern portion of Jefferson County.
• Um, they provide service to the entire county of Oldham County.

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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• He was a legislative aide in the office of San Francisco City and County Supervisor Michela Alioto Pierre
• He is darting down to the border for the Borderplex project that's going on down there.
• The other thing is you're a Sandoval County guy.
• Lastly, one of the things that we've done in Sandoval County to help Intel at the local level and at
• That's really not true; he's a Lee County guy. His dad, I knew it was. a force in education.

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• These actors our southern border.
• issues that do not stop at our borders. issues that do not stop at our borders.
• matter what the cost to fairness, border matter what the cost to fairness, border inclusion,<07:
• :48:57.840> for<07:48:58.080> our County, they were grateful for our County, they were
• I yield back. help secure our sovereign border, help secure our sovereign border, strengthen<07:50:16.798

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, 1012, house, all