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• could share the reasoning that this amendment was offered and not allowing our local governments to elect
• One of those is an election. One of those is an election.
• Authorizes heavy rebel trucks to elect permanent registration.
• What this bill is striving to do is to increase participation in those elections so that there's more
• If leadership cannot secure meaningful participation in a trustee election, the answer is engagement.

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• We just had an election for the executive board in December, on the first weekend of December. board
• We also support legislation that allows school. bond elections to be held during the general election
• I also represent the Superintendent's Association as its president-elect for this next year.
• We have we still have an elected Public Education Commission.
• And so an elected state board in some capacity, be some appointments, etc.

Keywords: 996, all

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• Elective programs at both Grand Rapids and Big Fork High School have been reduced, limiting students'
• I can't give them more money to provide more electives and resources for the future of our kids.
• election certificates, we can raise revenues.
• I find it really frustrating to sit here as an elected official.
• As elected officials with election certificates, we have the ability to raise revenue to fund critical

Bills: HF51, HF1161, HF2201, HF2786, HF1053

Keywords: HF51, Sibley County, State-Aid Highway 21, capital investment, bonding bill, general obligation bonds, transportation infrastructure, road improvements, sanitary sewer, water main, storm sewer, local infrastructure, county grant, Minnesota Department of Transportation, bond proceeds fund, public works, utility infrastructure, education finance, school district funding, tax base adjustment

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• We have so many other local elected officials, our chambers, the Galveston Chamber.
• Senate Bill 1439 by Bettencourt, relating to automatic recounts of certain election decisions to state
• Bill 1475 by Hall, relating to annual continuing education requirements for county election officers
• Senate Bill 1539 by Bettencourt, relating to and procedures in the contest of an election on a proposed
• Senate Bill 1541 by Bettencourt relating to state oversight of county elections following a county election

Bills: SJR34, SB10, SB18, SB19, SB21, SB72, SB140, SB262, SB370, SB480, SB495, SB627, SB703, SB767, SB790

Keywords: parental rights, parents, children, custody, care and control, upbringing, family law, constitutional amendment, Texas Constitution, child welfare, education policy, medical decisions, parental authority, primary decision makers, family autonomy, education, Ten Commandments, public schools, religious display, First Amendment

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• I am repeating the text messages that Black students in this state got the day after the election.
• I am repeating the text messages that Black students in this state got the day after the election.
• I am repeating the text messages that Black students in this state got the day after the election.
• <00:53:19.920> it state got the day after the election it state got the day after the election
• <00:53:30.319> it students received after the election it students received after the election

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Land, agricultural and rural affairs and elections. Military affairs and elections.
• Federalism, military affairs and elections. HB 2167, Attorney General. Judiciary.
• HCM 2003, campaign finance and elections. HCM 2006, endangered species act. Agriculture.
• Federalism, military affairs and elections. HCM 2006, endangered species act.
• HB 2000, elections, early date. HB 2003, driverless restriction instruction.

Keywords: 1182, all

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• Declare the vote 86 to 6 nay, having received 2/3 vote of those elected to and constituting the House
• Having received a majority vote of those elected to and constituting the House, I declare the bill to
• Having received a majority vote of those elected to and constituting the House to declare the bill to
• Representative Lowe, having received 2/3 of the vote of those elected to and constituting the House,
• Having received a majority vote of those elected to and constituting the House to declare the bill to

Bills: HB4420, HB3974, HB3016, HB3062, HB3021, HB3145, HB4128, HB3131, HB3015, HB3472, HB3453, HB1638, HB4126, HB2696, HB2710, HB3552, HB3031, HB3544, HB3521, HB4490, HB4488, HB1746, HJR1069, HB4428, HB4429, HB1170, HB3538, HB4124, HB3904, HB4106, HB2999, HB3982, HJR1077, HB3464, HB2588, HB3462, HB4440, HB3674, HB3345, HJR1067, HB4326, HB4331, HB4337, HB4338, HB4359, HB4392, HB3557, HJR1076, HB4003, HB3495, HB3497, HB3501, HB3505, HB3749, HB3011, HB4336, HB4346, HJR1087, HB3240, HB3647, HB3796, HB3969, HB3972, HB3983, HB3984, HB3989, HB3383, HB3130, HB4358, HB3327, HJR1055, HB3386, HJR1089, HB3087, HB2970, HB3314, HB4129, HB4199

Keywords: reading, intervention, literacy, education, third grade retention, teacher training, funding, Strong Readers Act, tort claims, inmate housing, government immunity, public trust, private prison, emergency legislation, vision screening, binocular vision, kindergarten, elementary education, health, firearm rights

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• I'm returning Senator Bolick to the Committee on Judiciary Elections for Wednesday. 2026.
• I'm returning Senator Bolick to the Committee on Judiciary Elections for Wednesday, January 14, 2026.
• June elections. SB 1134, political science ... June elections. SB 1135, theft ... burial costs.
• Judiciary and Elections. SB 1140, expungement and misdemeanor records. Judiciary and Elections.
• June elections. Supreme Court attorney licensing. SB 1148, family court digital training.

Keywords: 1182, all

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• In the last election, there were a couple of examples of errors that occurred on ballots.
• The amendment before you addresses some concerns raised by the GOP in the Elections Committee when we
• Instead of an election administrator and the candidates being able to have that agreement, we're going
• Right now, ahead of an election contest, generally there is Generally, there is a recount that's called
• Seeing none, I will renew the motion that House File 2870, as amended, be re-referred to the Elections

Bills: HF2354, HF1672, HF2389, HF2870, HF2743, HF1918, HF2551, HF1671

Keywords: medical assistance, fraud prevention, subpoena authority, criminal penalties, consumer protection, medical cannabis, medical marijuana, cannabis, cannabinoids, hemp, marijuana registry, patient registry, visiting patient, Tribal cannabis, Tribal medical cannabis program, Tribal sovereignty, Office of Cannabis Management, designated caregiver, home cultivation, adult-use cannabis

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• And this is why we have elected officials to make those decisions that we elected them for.
• And this is why we have elected officials to make those decisions that we elected them for.
• our local elected officials.
• our local elected officials.
• And I'm just so sick of the way we treat and what our elected officials do, our local elected officials

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• I rose to the rights and and to my election is judge.
• And just as a side note election on up my passion for being a Seminole.
• Elections Committee.
• There's ethics and elections. There's the floor at this point in time.
• And by your vote, we will indicate to the elections in commit ethics and Elections committee that we

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• <00:22:50.760> when Year's worth of primary elections when Year's worth of primary elections
• laws laws that the president is elected laws laws that the president is elected to to to uphold<
• once that takes root elections become once that takes root elections become meaningless<00:24:29.960
• , and fair inclusion in federal voter protection and election integrity laws.
• , and fair inclusion in federal voter protection and election integrity laws.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, February 6, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• It has moved the people further away from the people that they are electing.
• A natural-born leader, George was a trusted advisor to generations of elected officials.
• A natural-born leader, George was a trusted advisor to generations of elected officials.
• Judiciary Elections Committee will meet at 8 a.m. tomorrow, and here... ...through those.
• Judiciary Elections Committee will meet at 8 a.m. tomorrow in hearing room 2.

Keywords: 1182, all

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• One message that we hear often is, 'It's the most important election of our lives,' and that will always
• The next election will always be the most important election of your lives, but the most important day
• ... ...will always be the most important election of your lives.
• But the most important day is today, when it comes to reaching out to your elected officials, whether
• Before serving in the Arizona Senate, she was the first African American woman to be elected to the Mesa

Keywords: 1182, all

Summary: The Arizona House and Senate held a joint protocol session for African American Legislative Day, opening with prayer, presentation of the colors, the Pledge of Allegiance, and performances of the national anthem and “Lift Every Voice and Sing.” A representative from the Buffalo Soldiers of America also used the occasion to correct the program name and ask lawmakers for help securing a vacant building for a museum to preserve and display its historical exhibits and community work. Speaker Steve Montenegro and Senate President Warren Petersen welcomed attendees and said the event was an opportunity to hear directly from community leaders on priorities such as opportunity, public safety, education, affordability, and economic security. Representative Quante Cruz, chair of the African-American Legislative Conference, read a Black History Month proclamation and emphasized the importance of recognizing African American contributions and history. Ashley Anderson and Jerry McPherson of the Governor’s Office of African American Affairs highlighted the conference theme, “Made for This Moment,” and urged continued civic engagement, policy advocacy, and year-round collaboration with the office and community organizations. Senator Keiana Maria Sears delivered the main remarks, focusing on Black history, legacy, and the need to keep pushing for equality, economic parity, food security, and housing access. She spoke about the experiences of Black veterans, South Phoenix history, and the importance of teaching Black history and encouraging voting and civic participation. Representative Blackman also offered brief remarks about courage, faith, and the contributions of Black Americans to the country. The session ended with closing remarks and a benediction by Representative Cruz, who stressed building connections across districts and communities, followed by adjournment of the joint protocol session.

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• It's the highest elected official at each level of government.
• I have my voter data as the city clerk oversees elections. Assessing has their database.
• I have my voter data as the city clerk oversees elections. we don't have one master database.
• I have my voter data as the city clerk oversees elections. Assessing has their database.
• We also use the elections database from our election department and, as mentioned before, Massachusetts

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Senate Committee on the Census held a hearing on September 22, 2025 focused on preparations for the 2030 census, with an emphasis on Massachusetts’ role in building a complete address list and improving local participation in census-related address review programs. Chair Brownsberger and witnesses from the Secretary of the Commonwealth’s office, the UMass Donahue Institute, Watertown, and MassGIS described the importance of accurate address data for congressional apportionment, federal funding, and state and local planning. They also discussed the first major upcoming step, the Block Boundary Suggestion Project, and the later Local Update of Census Addresses (LUCA) process, both of which rely on municipalities reviewing and correcting census geography and address files. John Rosenberry of the Secretary of the Commonwealth’s office said outreach to cities and towns is beginning now, with a likely December start for the block boundary process based on the 2020 cycle. He stressed that local officials, clerks, building inspectors, housing authorities, and GIS staff should be engaged early, especially to capture new development and conversions created under the state’s housing policies. Susan Strait of UMass Donahue explained that LUCA allows local governments to compare their address lists with the Census Bureau’s master address file, and that Massachusetts had very high participation in 2020; she cited examples where local review added hidden or newly built housing units and noted that Boston later corrected a group-quarters undercount of about 6,000 students through a post-census review program. In response to questions, she clarified that those corrections affected annual estimates and funding formulas, but not the 2020 apportionment count. Watertown City Manager George Proakis described how local address review is complicated by accessory dwelling units, single-family to two-family conversions, and large multifamily projects, and urged continued state support for local governments doing this work. Dan Marrier of MassGIS then outlined the Massachusetts Master Address Database, explaining that it combines multiple sources, including E911, assessor, voter, and municipal data, to create a standardized residential address repository used for census preparation and other state functions. He said the database has helped improve census accuracy, including by updating more than one million Census Bureau address-point locations before 2020, and noted that local municipalities remain the final authority on addresses even as MassGIS standardizes and reconciles variants across the Commonwealth.

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• Second, clarifies and aligns HOA elections nominations notices with all HOA notices.
• days before the election.
• This bill has no opposition and is a no less than 30 days before the election.
• Assembly Bill 1610 by Assembly Member Ransom and relating to elections.
• That is why we have been elected to this post. And I know sometimes politics is hard.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• We need elected members. Papadakis, all right, thank you. Good afternoon, committee members.
• So our officers are elected from the senators by the senators, so. our general faculty elect the senators
• and then the senators elect the officers.
• And so... we serve one-year terms, Speaker-elect serves, so this May will be elected. a new speaker elect
• We had an election Governor one Okay. It didn't make — elections don't make him king, Senator.

Bills: SB37, SB1489, SB452, SB724, SB1067, SB1741, SB1273

Keywords: higher education, curriculum review, governing board, faculty council, ombudsman, faculty governance, decision-making, transparency, public meetings, department head, employment approval, public institutions, institutional oversight, education, funding, accountability, state budget, school performance, employment, Texas legislation

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• ,<00:40:25.839> but just about the person who's elected, but just about the person who's elected
• fair elections. fair elections.
• ,<03:25:09.120> and<03:25:09.359> our We were elected in 2013, and our We were elected
• In 2010, I was elected.
• He's always since we first got elected.

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The House met with a quorum present, approved the previous day’s journal, and welcomed an honored guest, Kenyan Parliament member Joshua Aduma Aore, introduced by Representative Momanyi-Hiltsley. The main business of the day was a series of retirement speeches from departing members, with the chamber proceeding in seniority order. Representative Perryman said she was leaving the House to run for the Senate and reflected on four years of service, thanking constituents, family, colleagues, and staff. She emphasized integrity, compassion, and the belief that people in public office share more in common than what divides them. Representative Perez Vega gave a lengthy farewell centered on her identity, district, and legislative priorities, thanking staff and colleagues and highlighting work on drivers’ licenses for all, housing justice, the Read Act, ethnic studies, workforce development, and funding for a Minnesota Latino Museum. She also spoke about the importance of representation, community, and continuing to fight for children, families, and immigrant communities. Representative Weiner said his time in the House had been educational and urged less division, more civility, and a return to public service over party conflict. He cited George Washington’s warnings about factions, said he would carry a calmer voice to the Senate, and argued for more single-subject bills and against careerism in office. Representative Bakeberg thanked members, staff, and his family, spoke about faith and service, and said his work was motivated by constituents and by the example of children visiting the Capitol. Representative Ryer also thanked staff and colleagues, reflected on serving during COVID and after George Floyd’s murder, and listed policy successes and disappointments, including medical debt reform, rare disease treatment, Medicaid dental support, housing and bonding, solar on public buildings, and soil and water funding; she also criticized failures on immigrant protections, disability services, and gun violence measures, and called for protecting human rights, voting rights, and democratic norms. No votes or formal legislative actions were taken beyond the journal approval and recognition of guests and speakers.

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• We will pass over the approval of the minutes and the election of the chairs and vice chair for the moment
• We will pass over the approval of the minutes and the election of the chairs and vice chair for the moment
• Per closed meeting procedures, they will need to elect a secretary before doing that.
• If there are no objections, we will elect Vice Chair Lucero to that position.
• You are elected. All right. Um, and it. You are elected. All right.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Because electives has gone down, right?
• Would you support this as an elective?
• So, it's not an elective today, but it won't be. Oh, yeah.
• >> Mhm. >> Would you support this as an elective?
• >> Mhm. >> Would you support this as an elective?

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on SCR 78, which urges the Department of Education to strengthen natural health education and adopt a comprehensive menstrual cycle curriculum. The Department of Education said it supported the intent and had offered technical amendments to scaffold the curriculum by grade level. The Commission on the Status of Women and several advocates, including students and Ma'i Movement Hawaiʻi, testified in support, describing gaps in menstrual health education, stigma, and the need for more inclusive, age-appropriate instruction. No opposition was heard, and the chair moved on after no questions from members. The committee then took up SCR 194, urging the Department of Education to meet the criteria to recognize cheerleading as a Title IX sport. The Department supported the measure, noting recent expansion of girls flag football and surfing as recognized sports and saying cheerleading would create additional opportunities for students. The Commission on the Status of Women also supported the resolution, saying it could improve participation, resource allocation, and representation for female students. No opposition or further action was recorded in the excerpt. Finally, the committee discussed SCR 195, requesting the Board of Education and Department of Education to revise graduation requirements to include a standalone financial literacy course. The Board of Education and Department of Education both supported the intent but cautioned against a one-size-fits-all mandate, emphasizing school-level flexibility, existing stand-alone and online options, and the requirement that the class of 2030 must complete financial literacy before graduation. Hawaii Kids Can supported the resolution while raising questions about equity, access, quality, and how different delivery models compare; it also asked for more information on community survey data. Committee members questioned the department and board about asynchronous versus in-person instruction, standards, and how the requirement would be tracked in the personal transition plan. No vote or final action was taken in the provided portion of the meeting.