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• Attaching this language to committee.
• If someone has receptive language, the ability to understand language but cannot produce speech, an AAC
• And in many ways, they are to expressive language what a hearing aid would be to receptive language.
• But every day in Minnesota, someone has a stroke, suffers language, the ability to understand language
• that talks about how this language that talks about how this language potentially<02:22:46.800><

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• Or, speaking of foreign... ...well-directed state by forcing it down a road of stuff that doesn't work
• Or, speaking of foreign adversaries, we have to buy our stuff from in order to succeed at electrification
• I told them, give me your language; we'll put it together to make it work.
• But when you sit there and say, I will not give you language, and going back to early November when they
• This omnibus contains various changes in ADEQ statutes to remove outdated language, align state programs

Bills: HB2014, HB2055, HB2145, HB2150, HB2696, HB2755, HB2763, HB2781, HB2782, HB2787, HB2795, HB2889, HB2975, HB2985, HB2986, HCM2009, HCR2020, HCR2038

Keywords: air emissions, fuel blends, environmental quality, feasibility study, Arizona Department of Agriculture, brackish groundwater, water supply development, desalination, Arizona Revised Statutes, water infrastructure, financial assistance, environmental reviews, fuel reformulation, gasoline standards, environmental regulations, ethanol supply, Air Quality, state land department, mineral lease, renewals

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• willingness to rescind funds approved in a bipartisan fashion by Congress, cancelling support for foreign
• to exploit a little-known mechanism known as a pocket rescission to unilaterally cancel even more foreign
• I yield the remainder of my time. cancel even more foreign aid.
• And of cancel even more foreign aid.
• Article I, Section 8, Clause 3 of our Constitution clearly states that Congress has purview over foreign

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• There's all clarity language, a lot of technical... that stated for St.
• I don't recall that language in Calais, but it was 100 pages, so I didn't memorize it.
• I don't believe that language is in there either.
• This is language from a motion that was just filed. It was just filed earlier this week.
• This language says that the current legislative session ends on June 1st, 2026.

Bills: SCR12, HB221, HB509, HCR58, HB75, HB1222, SB121, SB312, SB348, SB485, SCR9, SCR58, SB65, SB215, SB249, SB269, SB282, SB296, SB323, SB363, SB369, SB474, SB490, SB492, SB500, SB514, HCR54, HCR79, HCR87, HCR94, HCR104, HCR32, HB944, HB17, HB41, HB73, HB223, HB244, HB410, HB750, HB759, HB906, HB966, HB1006, HB1009, HB1086, HB1107, HB1112, HB1215, HB1242, SB208, SB217, SB283, SB387, SB389, SB401, SB408, SB469, HB74, HB119, HB368, HB414, HB552, HB732, HB776, HB848, HB870, HB953, HB956, HB1236, SB29, SB42, SB43, SB78, SB149, SB274, SB300, SB341, SB382, SB441, SB449, HB134, HB210, HB258, HB359, HB468, HB784, HB1117

Keywords: logging, recognition, John Keith, environment, safety, Mississippi River bridge, Trump Expressway, transportation, federal funding, Louisiana highways, injection wells, public hearing, geologic sequestration, environmental impact, public comment, Ascension Parish, state capitol, economic development, community partnership, celebration day

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• and other debt obligations issued by taxing entities, election results, and the specific ballot language
• I have not considered that in this language, but I'm happy to follow up with you about it and talk more
• And not all this additional information related to the ballot language, the purpose of the bond, the
• The bill also revises outdated language and statutes that previously required retirement communities
• The port has grown to be a leading port in the nation, ranking 10th in the area of foreign waterborne

Bills: HB 103, HB 1256, HB1587, HB1632, HB2027, HB2525, HJR88, HJR138, HB103

Keywords: taxing unit, bond database, local government, transparency, civil penalty, education reform, funding allocation, school infrastructure, teacher recruitment, student achievement, tax exemption, water conservation, graywater systems, rainwater harvesting, ad valorem taxation, county commissioners, HB 1587, Texas sales tax holiday, back-to-school tax holiday, clothing tax exemption

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• So that language is added on lines 9 and 10, and then it is also added on lines 20 and 21.
• Right. that language is added on lines 9 and that language is added on lines 9 and 10,<00:10:25.120><
• If the Office of Foreign Asset Control has five ..." "...a lawsuit or a third-party cause of action.

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• ’re talking about bringing in that additional international air service, which will bring in more foreign
• is that if we want to have international air service and continue to have the opportunity to grow foreign
• continue to have the opportunity<00:40:27.520> to<00:40:27.920> grow<00:40:28.800> foreign
• <00:40:29.200> direct opportunity to grow foreign direct opportunity to grow foreign direct
• You talk a lot about international air service, uh, foreign direct investment opportunities.

Keywords: The live stream for this meeting was prematurely interrupted. The full version will be uploaded in the next few days., 958, all

Summary: The committee heard an update from Kentucky’s three major commercial airports: Lexington Blue Grass Airport, Louisville Regional Airport Authority (SDF and Bowman Field), and CVG. Lexington’s Eric Franco described post-COVID growth that has already exceeded pre-pandemic activity, along with a master plan focused on the whole airport, expanded surface parking, relocation of the air traffic control tower, and a major terminal project estimated at $500 million to $700 million. He emphasized the airport’s role in serving both passenger and corporate aviation across central Kentucky and thanked the legislature for prior funding, including $5 million for parking. Louisville’s Dan Mann reported record passenger growth, expanded nonstop service, and especially strong cargo activity driven by UPS, noting SDF is now among the busiest cargo airports in North America and Bowman Field remains the state’s busiest general aviation airport. He highlighted major infrastructure needs, including airfield and terminal work, parking expansion, and a planned federal inspection service facility to support international flights around events like the Kentucky Derby.

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• was willing to help us get that language or create that definition in court.
• I'm not here to support the committee's substitute language.
• Engrossed by the House, we haven't seen committee substitute language.
• If we could use language similar to what we suggested to you, we would be for it.
• Pullman, I think maybe you said the same thing, but you just added some language.

Bills: HB220, HB783, HB2240, HB3336, HB4202, HB4449, HB4904, HB3441, HB4284

Keywords: sexual assault, healthcare facilities, forensic examination, survivor support, emergency contraceptive, online impersonation, civil liability, social media, identity theft, defamation, counseling damages, injunctive relief, public health, safety regulations, community health, state standards, healthcare access, HB 3336, alcoholic beverage tax credit, spent grain

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• Chair, I did share it with Kate in advance to make sure we had a language that works for them. >> Great
• sure<00:23:51.440> we<00:23:51.679> had<00:23:51.760> a<00:23:51.919> language
• advance to make sure we had a language advance to make sure we had a language that<00:23:52.720>
• All those in favor say I. >> I. >> All those opposed say nay. foreign influence in our elections and
• I foreign influence in our elections and I see<00:41:36.319> the<00:41:36.560> attorney

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• And as a foreign minister, Roberto stated of even republicannity is not protected by protecting international
• By 2025, total projected foreign exchange earnings will exceed $46 billion. That's no coincidence.
• And when we see what Donald Trump's erratic foreign policy, invading the Middle East, whatever people

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Summary: The Senate opened with the Pledge of Allegiance, a moment of silent reflection, approval of the prior journal, and several ceremonial introductions. Senator Mayer welcomed students and alumni from the New York Alliance for Early College Pathways, highlighting early college opportunities for high school students. Senator Zellner introduced members of the Buffalo Professional Firefighters Union Local 282 and honored fallen Buffalo firefighter Jayson Arno, with remarks praising firefighters’ service and sacrifice. The chamber then took up Senate Resolution 1489, commemorating the 182nd anniversary of Dominican Republic independence. Senator Sepúlveda presented the resolution and spoke about Dominican history, sovereignty, the Dominican diaspora in New York, and the role of Consul General Jesús Vásquez Martínez. Senators Jackson, Weber, Bailey, and others spoke in support, emphasizing the contributions of Dominican New Yorkers. The resolution was adopted and opened for co-sponsorship. The Senate next moved through the calendar, passing a series of bills on insurance, public health, education, social services, tax, penal law, and workers’ compensation. Several bills were approved by wide margins, including measures related to vaccination policy and education law; Senator Weik opposed the public health/vaccination bill, while Senator Mayer defended it as science-based. Senator Fernandez explained and secured passage of a workers’ compensation bill that would raise a pre-authorization threshold, clarify medical treatment guidelines, and restore access to out-of-network providers for injured workers. The only contentious item was Calendar 117, a bill amending the Executive Law related to climate resilience and the Office of Resilience. Senator Walczyk offered an amendment to repeal the statewide cap-and-invest program, but the chair ruled it nongermane; the Senate upheld that ruling on a 21-aye vote. Senators Harckham, Borrello, Krueger, Lanza, Martins, and Gianaris spoke at length on climate policy, energy costs, and the bill’s merits. The bill ultimately passed 51-9. The Senate then adjourned until Thursday, March 5 at 11:00 a.m.

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• I am Robert Schmidbauer, the legislative officer of the Department of Alabama Veterans of Foreign Wars
• Before you on House Bill 154, I am Eric Dudash, the Department of Alabama Veterans of Foreign Wars State
• going to include the rest of these groups... ...include the rest of these groups: the Veterans of Foreign

Bills: HB154, HB153, HB180, SB70

Keywords: veterans affairs, Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs, State Board of Veterans Affairs, commissioner, governor appointment, board advisory, veteran service organizations, veterans homes, veterans cemeteries, veteran service officers, district managers, state veterans home trust fund, veterans benefits, military veterans, disabled veterans, elderly veterans, active-duty service members, state agency reorganization, executive authority, governance reform

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• I taught English as a foreign language, um, and I'm happy to be here.
• of years I taught English as a foreign of years I taught English as a foreign language<00:02:09.239
• <00:26:54.559> at<00:26:54.760> section language at section language at section 10<00:26
• additional language if we already<01:23:27.880> have<01:23:28.080> language<01:23:28.440
• <01:31:55.920> in when we came up with the language in when we came up with the language in

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• And there's a couple of language changes.
• It expands the statutory language from sex trafficking to human trafficking.
• It's that kind of thing that brings us up to date in the language. Okay.
• It's the language that we're utilizing that are in these types of training.
• Connected resources is foreign in between. Teachers are already mandated reporters, correct?

Bills: HR249, HR251, HB395, HB902, SB83, SB132, SB157, SB338, SB450, SB484, SB501, SB507

Keywords: artificial intelligence, AI, BESE, State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, content standards, K-12 education, public schools, curriculum, digital literacy, computer science, STEM, technology education, student privacy, ethical AI, workforce development, future-ready workforce, instructional resources, education policy, school standards, Louisiana education

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• State Procurement Office stands on written testimony in support of this bill, with an additional language
• <00:03:33.920> which<00:03:34.120> I bill with an additional language which I bill
• with an additional language which I believe<00:03:34.680> Mr<00:03:35.239> Harris<00:03
• that uh looks to remove certain language that uh looks to the<00:08:33.959> exceptions<00:08:
• The language says 'may,' but it defines research and researcher, which is overly broad.

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Summary: The committee first heard House Bill 412 HD1, which would expand the definition of lobbying to include certain communications with high-level officials about procurement decisions and create presumptions regarding lobbying on behalf of private clients. The State Ethics Commission and State Procurement Office supported the measure, saying it would improve transparency and align Hawaii with other states, while the Hawaii Primary Care Association opposed it over concerns that employers and others could be swept in too broadly. No public testimony or questions led to any action on the bill during the hearing. The committee then took up House Bill 131, which would allow agencies to disclose government records to researchers for certain research purposes and clarify the Office of Information Practices’ rulemaking authority. OIP and the Public First Law Center supported the bill, arguing it would create uniform standards and that concerns could be handled through rules. The University of Hawaiʻi system, DBEDT, DHS, DLNR, and others raised concerns about the breadth of the terms “research” and “researcher,” privacy, confidential information, and possible misuse; Hawaiian Electric also warned about access to sensitive infrastructure information. Members questioned whether the bill was premature and whether definitions should be narrowed in statute, and OIP said it would consider working with agencies and the University on clearer definitions. House Bill 792 HD1, relating to the Office of the Legislative Analyst, drew no testimony beyond a late written support from the Hawaii Children’s Action Network, and the committee moved on without discussion. The committee then heard House Bill 1424, which would restrict transfers between appropriated funds for positions and operating expenses. Budget and Finance explained that current practice allows transfers from payroll to other current expenses when there are savings, but legislative appropriations for specific purposes must still be spent for that purpose. Several agencies expressed opposition or concerns, saying the bill could reduce flexibility, especially in response to federal funding changes or vacant positions, though members emphasized transparency and accountability. Budget and Finance suggested a reporting approach instead, and the committee discussed quarterly reporting as a possible alternative. Finally, the committee began House Bill 1153 HD1, which concerns funding adjustments for state programs and capital improvement projects and establishes a protocol fund. Budget and Finance, DAGS, and the State Procurement Office supported the measure, while the General Contractors Association and several construction-related groups opposed section two, arguing it would undo recent procurement protest-bond safeguards adopted in Act 162. The hearing then moved on toward House Bill 1297, but the transcript cuts off before that bill was fully discussed.

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• <00:33:08.000> language And whereas in the language language And whereas in the language language
• part of the language spectrum of FTD. part of the language spectrum of FTD.
• So accept the language.
• So accept the language. Make sure so. So accept the language.
• striking language. striking language.

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• Happy to tailor the language.
• Happy to tailor the language.
• So, I think I'd like I do see your point about the language.
• We're some process divisions language uh with paid family divisions language uh with paid family especially
• the language. the language.

Bills: HF3707, HF3732, HF2581, HF3731

Keywords: unemployment insurance, judicial officials, paid leave, economic development, worker protections, workforce development, unemployment benefits, youth training, grants, job creation, grant funding, revolving loan, underserved communities, disadvantaged groups, electrical licensing, installation, Class A installer, regulations, labor and industry, 1183

Summary: The committee first adopted the minutes from February 26 and then heard House File 2581, authored by Representative Frazier, which sought $1 million for Fortis Capital, a nonprofit economic development lender. Frazier and Fortis CEO Brian Smith described Fortis as a gap-financing lender that helps underserved entrepreneurs who cannot meet traditional bank underwriting standards. They said the organization has made 37 loans totaling more than $4 million since 2021, leveraged another $29.5 million, and created 314 jobs. Smith said Fortis typically charges around 6.5% interest, has had two defaults, and uses a revolving loan fund model that recycles repayments; members discussed how the proposal fits with other state economic development programs and whether Fortis should instead be part of a competitive grant process. The chair laid HF 2581 over for possible inclusion in a budget bill. The committee then heard House File 3707, brought by Representative Berg, which would extend confidentiality protections to unemployment insurance and paid leave judges and related staff by adding them to the definition of judges for purposes of protecting personal information. Berg and testifiers from the Department of Economic Development and MAPE said the bill responds to harassment and safety concerns, including threats, doxxing, and an attack near an office, and is intended to protect people making sensitive determinations. MAPE supported the bill as an update to existing protections for similar workers. Members raised concerns that the bill’s language was too broad, especially the reference to the paid leave division, and questioned whether it should cover only judges or also call-center and other staff. Department and committee members agreed the language likely needed narrowing and discussed possible amendments and whether to move the bill to Judiciary and then revisit it. No final vote was taken on HF 3707 during the discussion, and the bill remained under consideration for further language work.

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• I speak not only for myself, but in my role as a Veterans of Foreign Wars commander of California, representing
• your staff for working diligently with our office on this bill, and we will continue working on language
• your staff for working diligently with our office on this bill, and we will continue working on language

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• as a lobbyist if they communicate directly with the legislature or executive branch on behalf of a foreign
• However, the flyer also includes some additional language that we think puts this flyer over the edge
• Natalie: So while the video provided did contain factual language about a budgeting change, it also contained

Summary: The Texas Ethics Commission convened at 9:03 a.m. and held an executive session, reconvening at 10:18 a.m. During the meeting, the Commission approved a settlement agreement with Michael Quinn Sullivan, ending ongoing litigation. The agreement involved Sullivan dropping his legal challenges regarding a civil penalty previously imposed by the Commission. The Commission also announced personnel changes, including the departure of the director of enforcement, Marie Prim, and the appointment of Jordan Hun as interim director. The Commission discussed outside counsel contracts, approving the addition of Bickerstaff, Heath, Delgado, Acosta LLP to their pool of qualified vendors. They scheduled their next meeting for September 23rd and approved minutes from previous meetings. The agenda included several rulemaking items, with three rules adopted and five proposed for publication in the Texas Register. Notably, amendments to Chapter 20 regarding reporting contributions and expenditures were approved, as well as changes to lobbyist registration thresholds in Chapter 34, which were proposed for publication. The Commission also addressed advisory opinions, adopting several, including one regarding political advertising by charter schools and another concerning the revolving door prohibition for former state employees. Appeals for administrative waivers and reductions of fines were considered, with several fines waived or reduced based on individual circumstances. Lastly, the Commission discussed policies related to alternative dispute resolution and clarified responsibilities between the Commission and staff, concluding the meeting at 11:15 a.m.

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• It adds language saying that the retail seller would not be out of compliance if the lender chosen by
• It also adds language that prohibits this retail sale from adding fees to the sales price of a vehicle
• third-party lender, whether or not that lender is chartered in the state or not, whether it is a foreign

Bills: HB12, HB149, SB229, SB1361, SB1749, SB1897, SB2113, SB2566, SB2677, SB1652, SB2327, SB2344, SB2696

Keywords: artificial intelligence, regulation, biometric data, ethical AI, consumer protection, AI governance, automobile sales, finance, retail seller, motor vehicle purchase, motor vehicle sales, pricing restrictions, third-party financing, education, funding, student assessment, accountability, standards, motor vehicle, financing

Summary: The Senate Committee on Business and Commerce heard testimony on HB 149, the Artificial Intelligence Governance Act. Senator Schwertner described the bill as an outcomes-based AI framework that would require disclosure when people interact with AI, prohibit manipulative or social-scoring systems, address biometric capture, discrimination, and deepfake child exploitation, and give the Attorney General enforcement authority. It would also create an AI Sandbox and AI Council. Witnesses from the Texas Public Policy Foundation, a Houston attorney, TechNet, and the Texas Association of Business strongly supported the bill, praising its stakeholder process and pro-innovation approach, while Texas Appleseed suggested regulators should have more examination authority over sandbox participants. The bill was left pending. The committee then heard SB 229, which would prohibit motor vehicle dealers from conditioning a sale on dealer-offered financing or charging more because a buyer uses outside financing or cash. Senator West said the bill is meant to stop forced financing and bait-and-switch pricing, and he noted the bill passed the committee and Senate in the prior session. The Texas Automobile Dealers Association opposed the bill, arguing it would force dealers to accept any third-party lender or cash transaction on terms they cannot control. The Texas Credit Union Association supported the bill, saying consumers should be able to choose outside financing without hidden fees or pressure. After questions about cash purchases and dealer practices, the bill was left pending. The committee also took up SB 2566, which would clarify legislators’ access to information from executive agencies, including confidential information, by setting response deadlines, limiting confidentiality agreements to statutory terms, requiring a standard AG form, and creating a complaint and penalty process for noncompliance. No witnesses testified, and the bill was left pending. Finally, SB 1749, as substituted, would let certain court-related employees and judicial conduct commission personnel keep personal information such as home addresses and phone numbers confidential, with work addresses used in place of home addresses for certain purposes. District clerk and judicial conduct commission witnesses described threats and harassment as the reason for the bill, and a court administration witness answered questions about how the address protections would work with voter registration and precinct records. That bill was also left pending, and the committee recessed without further business.

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• this desk and have a voice on this floor, I will rise against tyrants and bullies, whether they are foreign
• They shared their language and traditions to prevent their erasure of Armenian culture.
• some time with them see the way in which they have preserved their religion, their culture, their language

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