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• Life is a right given to us in our Declaration of Independence.
• So this bill would have no effect on New Jersey's rent control laws.
• The implications of rent control, which you mentioned, are getting a little bit off topic.
• In Massachusetts, there was a ballot question about rent control that's going to be presented before
• So it's important that we understand the negative impacts of rent control.

Keywords: 1146, all

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• of the State of Minnesota, Schumacher moves that the rule therein be suspended and an urgency be declared
• Thank you. >> Seeing no further discussion on the motion to declare an urgency, all those in favor, please
• the >> Seeing no further discussion on the motion<00:01:12.320> to<00:01:12.479> declare
• The clerk will close the roll. internal control mechanism to make sure internal control mechanism to
• <01:10:37.040> to trying to get basic internal controls to trying to get basic internal controls

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The House took up Senate File 4476, described as the human services program integrity package, and first adopted a motion declaring urgency so the bill could move quickly to conference committee before the end of session. The House then adopted a DE amendment to insert House language, followed by a technical A7 amendment clarifying that prepayment review would apply to all fee-for-service systems. Members then debated the A5 amendment, which would have removed a sunset on the periodic data matching reporting requirement tied to eligibility checks for medical assistance and MinnesotaCare. Supporters argued the report is essential for fraud prevention, accountability, and ensuring only eligible recipients receive benefits, citing missed or delayed reports and claiming the process can save the state money. Opponents said the report had been received, that federal HR1 changes would require different data-matching procedures, and that the amendment was not the right vehicle. After roll call, the A5 amendment failed, 63-67. The House next debated the A6 amendment, which would require DHS reporting on homelessness programs, including outcomes, costs, and participant movement, and would allow recoupment of funds if reporting was not provided. Supporters said the state spends tens of millions on homelessness without clear results and needs better data to guide policy; opponents said homelessness reporting and stakeholder work are already underway and objected to the amendment’s approach. Debate continued with questions about the amendment’s details and stakeholder consultation, but the transcript ends before a final vote on A6.

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• The chair recognizes control 20 minutes.
• Dingell, will each control 20 minutes.
• The chair each will control 20 minutes.
• Dingell, each will control 20 minutes.
• The chair each will control 20 minutes.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, April 28, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• We all get it: flood control needs to be provided for behind these dams. The U.S.
• we all get it flood for flood control we all get it flood control<00:18:42.960> needs<00:18:43.240
• Republican let's face it they control Republican let's face it they control Congress<02:13:11.599
• <06:29:03.600> and potential to bring back into control and potential to bring back into control
• overreach and last minute declarations overreach and last minute declarations that<07:41:28.760>

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• And then, you know, we did get the presidential declaration. So, it's a disaster 4909.
• us because I think the data that we were given was kind of... so, and it wasn’t anything you had control
• pursuing a presidential declaration pursuing a presidential declaration after<01:20:11.400> Kona
• I've seen declarations come just by 9/11, Katrina.
• <01:38:09.360> Ka<01:38:09.640> Papa controls Ka Papa controls Ka Papa which<01:38:10.719

Bills: SCR21, SCR75, SCR50, SCR149, SCR47, SCR163, SCR169, SCR170

Keywords: healthcare, rural clinic, feasibility study, access to care, community health, Volcano community, Hawaiʻi Health Systems Corporation, emergency services, health assessment, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders, health care, interdepartmental collaboration, public awareness, support services, education, health insurance, affordable healthcare, working group, Hawaii Health Plan, Medicaid expansion

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• the United States Department of Health and Human Services And the public health agencies under his control
• Eligibility requirements for participating in the New Mexico Health Insurance Exchange declaring an emergency

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• And again, I say this is somebody whose caucus is currently not in control, right?
• And again, I say this is somebody whose caucus is currently not in control, right?
• <00:47:47.119> right caucus is currently not in control right caucus is currently not in control
• I'm just trying to figure out why would you not want to make sure that you made a declarative public
• <01:40:28.119> of session no matter who is in control of session no matter who is in control

Bills: HF3

Keywords: legislative auditor, reporting, accountability, state finance, executive agency oversight, 1183, house

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• that kind of throws it to your control that kind of throws it to the<00:15:14.440> side<00:15
• I mean, hopefully people aren't doing that, but we don't have a lot of mechanisms to control rent, it
• mechanisms to control rent it turns<00:46:32.760> out<00:46:33.480> um<00:46:34.400>
• She asked how the amount of $5,000 was chosen. have no control over what the cost is to have no control
• Uh, basically aims to address this issue by declaring that the, you know, and in the court case they

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Final vote shows 46-yea, 46-day, Division B is declared failed.
• because they're currently being provided in areas where the individual is not incarcerated in a controlled
• because they're currently being provided in areas where the individual is not incarcerated in a controlled
• environment like a prison, where the individual is not incarcerated in a controlled environment like
• Senate Bill 2128 is declared failed.

Keywords: 908, all

Summary: The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a quorum present. Representative Hoverson offered remarks recognizing World Autism Day, and the House then handled conference committee motions on several bills, including House Bills 1460 and 1248 and Senate Bills 2262, 2070, 2294, and 2297, with the Speaker appointing members to each conference committee. The chamber also set aside Senate Bill 2200 for re-referral to Appropriations and moved to amendments on Senate Bill 2128, which was the main subject of the day. Senate Bill 2128, a major criminal justice and corrections bill, drew extensive debate over truth-in-sentencing, mandatory minimums, parole, transitional facilities, work release, electronic monitoring, and the fiscal impact of longer incarceration. Division A of the amendments removed mandatory minimums for resisting arrest and felony simple assault while keeping consecutive-sentence language; supporters said this preserved judicial discretion and reduced costs, while opponents argued it weakened public safety. Division A was adopted 70-23. Division B proposed broader changes to preserve transitional programming, add penalties for tampering with electronic monitoring and escape, limit some work-release restrictions, create a parole board study, and fund electronic monitoring with a $600,000 appropriation. Supporters framed it as a compromise that balanced rehabilitation and public safety; opponents said it undercut the bill’s intent and left dangerous offenders with too much access to transitional release. Division B failed on a 46-46 tie. The House then took up the bill itself, with the Judiciary Committee reporting a do-not-pass recommendation as amended, and debate continued over whether the amended bill should advance, with members split between concerns about victims and public safety versus rehabilitation, prison capacity, and recidivism.

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• control again. control again. >> Representative<00:45:57.440> Bur.
• This bill is not local control.
• This bill is not local<02:58:08.960> control.
• It is a state mandate local control.
• <03:49:34.080> and<03:49:34.640> it control their own private lives. and it control

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• For what it's worth, for emergency funding, there has to be a federally declared emergency.
• It's essentially the flow control by interagency agreement.
• I think it’s a really important example of why flow control and why having publicly owned or public-private
• And so in WIPA, having that flow control will be essential.
• Having that flow control will be essential if communities are linking fees to the waste stream and to

Summary: The task force met to focus on funding systems and incentive structures for a proposed regional waste infrastructure effort, including how a future WIPA framework might support solid waste planning in the Willamette Valley. Staff and members heard presentations from DEQ on the Clean Water State Revolving Fund, from Business Oregon on the Special Public Works Fund, and from Oregon State Treasury on state bonding capacity and the bond issuance process. Presenters explained how their programs are structured, how projects are scored or approved, what kinds of public entities and projects are eligible, and how interagency coordination and co-funding can work. DEQ emphasized that its revolving loan fund is driven by water-quality benefits and public-health criteria, while Business Oregon described a broader infrastructure loan program for public entities with no scoring system, and Treasury outlined the state’s debt-capacity process and the differences between general obligation and lottery bonds. Members used the presentations to discuss whether similar funding tools could support solid waste infrastructure, especially for transfer stations, regional hubs, and related facilities that may need to be built before Coffin Butte reaches the end of its lifespan. Several questions centered on whether public-private partnerships could qualify, whether equipment inside facilities could be financed, how repayment would work, and whether planning costs could be covered. DEQ and Business Oregon both said they could potentially collaborate on scoring or co-funding, but noted eligibility limits and the need for public ownership in many cases. Treasury said bond capacity is limited and competitive, especially for lottery bonds, and that project authorization generally runs on a two-year cycle, though unused authority can sometimes be reauthorized. In task force discussion, members debated whether the group should pursue a dedicated funding lane for the seven-county region rather than having local governments compete with other statewide needs. Some members stressed the importance of criteria to avoid stranded assets and to ensure funding is available when projects are ready, while others raised concerns about how cities and counties would generate revenue to repay debt during construction and early operations. The group also discussed flow control, system fees, and the need for regional collaboration among counties, cities, and haulers to create enough waste volume to support new infrastructure. Staff noted that pre-session filing materials for the legislature are due September 11, and the chair said the August meeting will focus on organizational structure and identifying partners. During public comment, Representative Kevin Mannix submitted written testimony supporting the WIPA concept and urging the task force to endorse it. Commissioner Bubba King of Yamhill County urged the task force to compare alternatives objectively and warned against adding bureaucracy before evaluating existing infrastructure and costs. Commissioners Kevin Cameron and Roger Nyquist of Marion and Linn counties described regional hub-and-spoke concepts, transfer stations, and intermodal options, emphasizing the need for planning, strategic siting, and collaboration with haulers and local governments.

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• Out of control diabetes is a very big issue that we encounter.
• So these individuals come in with some precondition that is very difficult to get back under control.
• We value the local control.
• Uh, or government overreach, and I believe that Texans deserve a system that prioritizes local control
• You can't say local control enough times for me. I worked for TML for 5 years.

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• House File 3549 is a realization that uh things happen in the world that uh we can't control and um it
• Uh we had a company uh this past summer in Nebraska that declared bankruptcy and the latest numbers as
• <00:01:57.600> and the world that uh we can't control and the world that uh we can't control
• <00:09:57.920> Um, no control over a bankrupt elevator.
• Um, no control over a bankrupt elevator.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• not only the authority to conserve and preserve the natural resources of this state. 30 But also declared
• Then he went on to say, get ready to be in a situation where 41 You don't control the legal outcome,
• to encompass the regulatory structures that exist in Chapter 36 today for groundwater districts to control
• encompass the Regulatory structures that exist in 73 Chapter 36 today for groundwater districts to control
• and that is the conservation and development of all natural resources of this state, including the control

Bills: HB24, HB27

Keywords: groundwater, conservation, water permits, sustainability, resource management

Summary: The committee met to hear House Bills 27 and 24 on groundwater issues in East Texas, with members and witnesses focusing on a proposed large-volume groundwater export project and the need for more science before major permitting decisions are made. HB 27, which was within the special session call, would direct the Texas Water Development Board to conduct a hydrogeologic study of the aquifers in the affected area and temporarily pause new export permits while the study is underway. HB 24, a separate bill that would limit certain production and export permits to 5% of modeled available groundwater, was laid out but the chair said it would not be moved out of committee. Testimony on HB 27 was largely supportive, though some witnesses were neutral. Supporters, including representatives from a water supply corporation, the Trinity River Authority, Environmental Defense Fund, and the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association, said the region lacks enough hydrologic data, that the proposed pumping could affect private wells, surface water, and local economies, and that the state needs better information on sustainable yield and groundwater-surface water interaction. Several witnesses emphasized that groundwater conservation districts need clearer tools and better data, while also noting concerns about property rights and the rule of capture. Committee members discussed the scale of the proposed project, the absence of a groundwater conservation district in Houston County, and the possibility that the study should examine desired future conditions and maximum sustainable pumping rather than only modeled available groundwater. The committee adopted the committee substitute for HB 27 and voted it out favorably to the full House with a recommendation that it do pass, be printed, and be sent to the Committee on Calendars. The roll call was unanimous, 11 ayes and 0 nays. After the vote, members briefly reflected on the complexity of the issue and the need to continue working on broader groundwater policy in the interim and next session. HB 24 was discussed later in the meeting, but no final action on that bill was taken in the portion provided.

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• You all need to get that under control.
• It's all computer controlled, very, very effective to get the flies.
• We do as much to control the population without...
• The second leg is movement controls.
• Third is Underground Injection Control Permitting.

Summary: During the meeting, legislative members discussed the practice of municipalities diverting water and sewer revenues to their general funds, which impacts infrastructure maintenance and project delays. Vice Chair Sparks proposed limiting public testimony to two minutes, which was adopted without objection. The committee heard from various witnesses, including Perry Fowler from the Texas Water Infrastructure Network, who emphasized that utility revenues should primarily support water services and that transfers should be transparent and justified. He noted that many utilities face financial pressures that could hinder infrastructure projects. Larry French from the Texas Public Policy Foundation highlighted the significant financial impact of water loss and general fund transfers, estimating the annual loss at $1.5 billion. He argued that these transfers can create disincentives for municipalities to address water loss issues. Brian Butcher, Assistant City Manager of Sugar Land, defended the city's cost allocation model for general fund transfers, asserting that they are necessary for equitable service provision and operational efficiency. The committee also discussed the implications of rising construction costs and the need for better procurement processes to ensure effective use of taxpayer dollars. The second part of the meeting focused on the New World Screwworm and the state's preparedness to manage potential infestations. Dudley Hoskins from the USDA outlined the federal response efforts and the importance of collaboration with state agencies. He emphasized the need for ongoing surveillance and the production of sterile flies to combat the pest. Dr. Philip Kaufman from Texas A&M discussed the historical context of the screwworm and the challenges posed by its potential reintroduction, urging proactive management strategies among livestock producers. The committee acknowledged the need for increased resources and research to effectively address the threat of the screwworm.

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• You have your client write a declaration that's Can you do that on a one-sided basis anyways?
• And motion practice means you file a motion, you file all your affidavits or declarations and all your
• And motion practice means you file a motion, you file all your affidavits or declarations and all your
• And motion practice means you file a motion, you file all your affidavits or declarations and all your
• And then the judge will say on there, if they believe that there's been enough shown in the declaration

Keywords: 908, all

Summary: The Child Custody Review Task Force met with a quorum, approved the prior meeting minutes, and reviewed a memorandum compiling member suggestions for possible legislation. The memo grouped ideas into topics including creation of a family court, expanded education for parents, attorneys, and judges, expedited hearings for parenting-time violations, limiting law enforcement involvement in custody disputes, creating parenting time expediters, and adopting more uniform court procedures. Members also discussed whether to form subcommittees, but the task force decided to continue working as a full committee rather than create subcommittees at this time. The committee then heard testimony from Dr. John Perez, a mental health professional, who described his personal custody experience and his professional work with families he believes have been affected by parental alienation. He argued for stronger education, faster court response times, and better tools to address intentional interference with parenting time. Members questioned him about his case history, the concept of parental alienation, and whether specialized family courts or judges with family-law training could help. Dr. Perez said a dedicated family court and faster hearings would likely have helped his situation. The task force spent substantial time discussing the possible creation of a family court. Judge Hovey supported the idea of a specialized family court or at least a study of one, saying family cases are distinct from ordinary adversarial litigation and that judges with family-law experience could better handle them. Several members agreed that a family court could improve consistency, expertise, and speed, but others cautioned that the task force’s current directive is focused on enforcement of existing orders rather than broader custody policy, and noted that voters had previously rejected equal shared parenting proposals. The group also discussed expedited procedures for parenting-time disputes, with Judge Hovey suggesting a 30-day hearing timeline may be workable. On education, members generally supported requiring parents to complete a parenting education course and adding educational materials explaining court process, child support, and what judges can and cannot do. Mr. McLean suggested a short instructional video for litigants and more family-law education for judges and attorneys, while Ms. Moldenhauer said education could be incorporated into scheduling orders or mediation orders. Members also discussed the Parents Forever course, including whether it should be mandatory in all counties and whether cost is a barrier; no vote was taken on any of these proposals.

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• Lucie River Water Control District, St. Lucie County.
• Fierce Farm's Water Control District, St. Lucie County.
• Lucie River Water Control District, St. Lucy County.
• Lucie River Water Control District, St. Lucie County. Senator Girl.
• person in 560 and the way in which control person is used for control of money services business in

Summary: The Senate began with opening prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and several recognitions, including interns, Denim Day awareness, and a resolution honoring Vietnam veterans exposed to Agent Orange on the 50th anniversary of the fall of Saigon. The chamber also observed a moment of silence for former Senator Karen Johnson Gendron. After routine business, the Senate took up several special-order bills. The first major bill, transportation offenses involving death, increased penalties for repeat DUI/BUI manslaughter and vehicular homicide offenses. An amendment added penalties for refusal to submit to breath or urine testing and required law enforcement to notify suspects of those penalties. The bill passed 37-0. The Senate then passed SB 306 on Medicaid providers, requiring broader after-hours and holiday access to care and setting network standards for Medicaid managed care plans, also by a 37-0 vote. The chamber next considered a major condominium and cooperative associations bill responding to post-Surfside safety and financial concerns. Senators described the measure as balancing building safety with financial relief, extending reserve-study deadlines, allowing temporary reserve relief after inspections, tightening oversight of managers and inspectors, and adjusting voting, resale, and reserve rules. After extensive debate and praise from members for the bill’s sponsors and staff, the bill passed 37-0. The longest discussion centered on a constitutional amendments/petition process bill aimed at curbing fraud in citizen initiative petitions. Sponsors argued that the 2024 petition process was plagued by fraud and identity theft and proposed tighter rules for circulators, faster submission deadlines, voter notification, penalties, and limits on petition handling. Senators offered and adopted multiple amendments, including changes to petition-circulator definitions, invalid-signature thresholds, and voter notification procedures. After a substitute amendment was withdrawn, the Senate continued debating the underlying amended bill, with members split between concerns about election integrity and worries that the bill would burden volunteers and make it harder for citizen initiatives to qualify.

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• Fill our hearts with a peace... ...that surpasses all understanding, and let our praise be a declaration
• talks about the need to make sure that you have a license and that you're going through the proper controls
• "Through the proper controls of what the FDA has.

Keywords: 1182, all

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• I'm very proud to be here to present AB 2294, a bill that will declare April 14 as Sylvia Mendez Day.
• Other than that, I think that the agency has their authority to control their communication.
• This legislature passed a law to allow cocktails to go, with controls and parameters built around it,
• This legislature passed a law to allow for cocktails to go with control and with parameters built around

Keywords: 987, senate, all

Summary: The Senate Government Organization Committee heard several Assembly bills, beginning with AB 2294, which would designate April 14 as Sylvia Mendez Day in honor of Sylvia Mendez and the Mendez v. Westminster case. The author and supporters described the case as a landmark civil rights victory that helped end school segregation in California and influenced Brown v. Board of Education. Witnesses from the California Hispanic Chambers of Commerce and HACU supported the bill, and committee members spoke in favor and asked to coauthor it. The committee also heard AB 2412, which would require state agencies to disclose when generative AI is used in public announcements and provide a human contact option. Supporters said the bill is a transparency measure that would protect public trust and help people who rely on government communications. AB 2663, a sunset extension for the law allowing cocktails-to-go, was presented as a support measure for restaurants and small businesses, with the author and industry witnesses citing pandemic-era changes and ongoing economic pressures. AB 2731 would expand the number of Type 47 liquor licenses available in Santa Cruz County, reserving licenses for Watsonville and southern county communities to address population disparities and high secondary-market prices. AB 2751 would standardize the personal importation limit for alcohol brought into California from outside the United States, allowing travelers entering by land the same six-liter limit as other travelers, which the author said would correct an inconsistency affecting border communities. There was no opposition testimony on any of the bills. The committee initially lacked a quorum and took some items on call, but later established a quorum, took roll-call votes, and advanced the measures. AB 2294, AB 2663, AB 2731, and AB 2751 all passed with unanimous or near-unanimous support, while AB 2412 passed 12-1. The consent calendar items were also approved, and the meeting adjourned after all votes were completed.

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• ensures not only a comprehensive understanding of state and federal law, but also ensures that DPS can control
• parts of Southwest Houston I'm not going to go into because they may be Serenio, 18th Street, or MS-controlled
• So therefore, there is a criminal association as an organization in a particular area that they control
• An ICE officer declared that these tattoos are consistent with Tren de Aragua, and Mr.

Bills: SB2199, SB2200, SB2201, SB2949, SB2332

Keywords: overweight vehicle, vehicle weight limits, hazardous materials, hazmat, cargo tank, fuel transport, trucking, commercial vehicle, Transportation Code, criminal penalty, second-degree felony, loading violation, truck weight, axle weight, gross weight, public safety, commercial carrier, Texas, commercial truck, truck route