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• Representative Elberger. defines the amount available to an EFA defines the amount available to an EFA
• um who can contribute to the economy. um who can contribute to the economy.
• Um, so that's kind of the plan going forward.
• Um, so that's kind of the plan going forward.
• when I look at line nine, it's defining when I look at line nine, it's defining it<02:01:42.480>

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Your contributions have meant so much to me and to my team.
• Your contributions have everything.
• Vincent's contributions were recognized by peers and community alike.
• <00:59:01.119> Thanks and conservative fiscal planning.
• Thanks and conservative fiscal planning.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, June 26, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• of clearly expressed interest in plans of clearly expressed interest in plans from<00:12:45.200>
• making plans to introduce contraband. making plans to introduce contraband.
• <01:04:37.280> were arrested. the seven that had plans were arrested. the seven that had plans
• Their parole plan.
• Um the health will contribute issues.

Bills: HB60

Keywords: geoengineering, weather modification, environmental safety, atmospheric pollutants, criminal pollution, Meeting Start: 00:00:02 Roll Call: 00:00:08 26 RS HB 60 - AN ACT relating to geoengineering: 00:01:35 Department of Corrections Update: 00:32:59 Kentucky Parole Board Update: 01:19:21, 958, all

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• Members, the plan today is to continue, as we have on our other meetings, to adopt some policy provisions
• Um, so, the plan would be to adopt the Senate language for this, except I think that Chair Baker had
• Um so, the plan would be to issue.
• We'll plan to do that. Moving the R85, R88 that moves to the labor side of the bill.
• I think I'm planning to recess, just given the nature of the session.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• <01:20:42.159> in what's defined in what's defined in statute<01:20:44.199> sometimes
• storm water pollution prevention plans storm water pollution prevention plans for<01:38:27.040><
• or no we want a full new aot so defining or no we want a full new aot so defining that<01:41:29.639
• <01:59:42.440> to Road contractor and it contributes to Road contractor and it contributes
• <02:09:13.119> um aot permitting for their site plans um aot permitting for their site plans

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• the legislature reviews them, any federal funds accepted by the council under the American Rescue Plan
• That's a place where the Minerals Committee has chosen to define capital...
• The committee has chosen to define capital projects.
• The account could accept any other gifts, grants, or contributions.
• And so I'd like to make sure we get that defined in a way that the... get that defined in a way that

Keywords: 916, all

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• Thank you all for the contribution that you've made to make our home really special.
• and the inclusion of health literacy in the state health plan.
• This would indeed establish an oil and gas infrastructure protection plan, a model plan for this whole
• Okay, so what is a hookah defined as? What makes it different from other pipes?
• The term excessive discount is not defined, so it is very arbitrary.

Summary: The House convened with a quorum present, heard an invocation and pledges, received Senate messages, and adopted several procedural motions allowing committees to meet during the session and postponing or scheduling certain committee hearings. Members also observed a memorial recognition for Wood County Deputy Sheriff Melissa Pollard, who died in the line of duty, and adopted a resolution honoring her service. The chamber then adopted House Resolution 897 recognizing May 6, 2025 as Golf Day in Texas and House Resolution 1063 recognizing Dallas Housing Coalition Advocacy Day; additional recognitions highlighted Mental Health Awareness Month and tardive dyskinesia awareness, The Woodlands’ 50th anniversary, Alzheimer’s advocacy, student athlete Gator Young, an intern in Rep. Leo-Wilson’s office, and educator Jessica Lopez. The House spent much of the day on third-reading consideration of a long calendar of bills. Among the measures passed were HB 24 on zoning protest procedures, HB 3800 creating a health care workforce advisory board, HB 42 on higher education appropriations, HB 129 restricting contracts with foreign adversary companies, HB 677 on county elections administrator political activity, HB 668 on license-to-carry renewal procedures, HB 2128 directing a rural firefighting study, HB 2038 expanding physician licensing options, HB 2316 on election result reporting, HB 3686 on retired peace officer ID cards, HB 2563 creating a prescribed burn manager self-insurance pool, HB 1160 increasing penalties for assaults on utility workers, HB 3883 on major events funding, HB 2788 protecting fraud-detection information, HB 2663 on inactive well plugging extensions, HB 3305 extending a county health provider participation program, HB 3474 on pension reporting, HB 1105 expanding tuition exemptions for certain paramedics, HB 3490 on closed meetings with internal auditors, HB 3597 on child care facility notice thresholds, HB 1295 on health literacy planning, HB 3512 on AI training for government employees, HB 3783 on court-ordered counseling, HB 2017 on intoxication manslaughter penalties, HB 3010 on rural disaster recovery, HB 3112 on cybersecurity-related public information and meetings, HB 4215 on delivery network companies, HB 3223 on construction claims limitation periods, HB 3464 on controlled substances in correctional facilities, HB 3120 on residential child detention facilities, HB 4214 on public information, HB 481 on trade secret sealing, HB 4783 on opioid antagonist program reporting, HB 4063 on unilateral memoranda of contract, HB 2783 on county employee deferred compensation, HB 5085 on seed banks, HB 2510 on assisted living facility operations, HB 3426 on digital driver’s licenses, HB 4361 on emergency notifications at higher education institutions, HB 1169 on oil and gas infrastructure protection, HB 2516 on Medicare supplement eligibility for Texans under 65, HB 3560 on hospital staff background checks, HB 3860 on occupational licenses for inmates, HB 3146 on SOAH hearings, HB 184 on loan repayment for border prosecution attorneys, HB 198 on firefighter cancer screenings, HB 247 on border security infrastructure taxation, HB 367 on excused absences for students with severe illnesses, HB 449 on deepfake sexually explicit images, HB 1778 on human trafficking and related offenses, HB 514 on maternal health workforce outreach, HB 632 on pharmacy regulation, HB 2582 on victim parole information, HB 766 on precinct chair ballot applications, HB 2715 on suspension/removal of officials, HB 2712 on water and sewer utility test years, HB 3069 on transmission projects, HB 3505 on health provider participation districts, HB 1269 on plant disease and pest prevention grants, HB 4224 on access to health care records, HB 5032 on historical documents in the Capitol complex, HB 2240 on void marriages, HB 5180 on diploma designation, HB 3348 on health provider participation programs, HB 4668 on PUC authority to retain assistance, HB 4665 on child care training providers, HB 3395 on beneficiary designation for manufactured homes, HB 3157 on interim electric utility rates, HB 4395 on electronic submission of public securities records, HB 4325 on bribery civil penalties, HB 4386 on annuity replacement transactions, HB 4273 on Medicaid fraud-related unlawful acts, HB 2760 on judicial review of unemployment decisions, HB 2820 on charitable bingo operating capital, HB 1828 on legislative leave for correctional officers, and a series of Senate bills including SB 2349, SB 1268, SB 610, SB 1577, SB 1369, SB 2032, SB 1057, SB 1044, SB 922, SB 1759, SB 1143, SB 1506, SB 1403, SB 2361, SB 870, SB 372, and SB 72. Several bills drew debate or amendments, including HB 24, where a germane point of order was sustained against an amendment, and HB 198, HB 3348, and SB 2361, which were amended before passage. Most measures passed by wide margins, though some drew notable opposition, including HB 3883, HB 514, HB 1295, HB 184, SB 1143, and others. The House also postponed further consideration of HB 4700 until the end of the day and HB 24 until 1 p.m., and it granted permission for committees to meet during the House session and for the Calendars Committee to meet that morning.

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• conversations should happen well before an application is submitted and should be part of the early planning
• He said the starting point for a more long-term, robust management plan for the black bear species is
• The Fish and Wildlife Foundation of Florida did make a contribution.
• The Fish and Wildlife Foundation of Florida did make a contribution of $250,000 to the Yes on 2 campaign
• This law defines what a migrant vessel is, establishes a five-day removal notice period, and authorizes

Summary: The Senate Environment and Natural Resources Committee first considered the appointment of Joshua Kellam to the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC). Kellam described his background with Garcia Companies, emphasized his conservation interests and land stewardship work, and addressed concerns about his development ties, the commission’s composition, the recent black bear hunt vote, and a prior Yes on 2 campaign supported by the Fish and Wildlife Foundation. Supporters said he is a conservation-minded landowner and good steward of large acreage, while opponents argued the commission is already overrepresented by developers and lacks scientific or conservation expertise. After debate, the committee voted to recommend his confirmation, with Senators Smith and Arrington voting no and the rest of the members present voting yes. The committee then received an FWC implementation update on recently enacted boating and waterways legislation. FWC staff reviewed five laws: the Boater Freedom Act (SB 1388), Vessel Accountability (SB 164), Lucy’s Law/Boating Safety (HB 289), Disposition of Migrant Vessels (SB 830), and Water Access Facilities (HB 735). The presentation covered new rules on vessel stops, safety decals, Springs Protection Zones, derelict and at-risk vessel enforcement, long-term anchoring permits, tougher boating penalties, removal of migrant vessels, and grants for boating access infrastructure. Staff said rulemaking and officer training were underway, with some provisions already effective and others scheduled to take effect later in 2025 or January 2026. Members asked follow-up questions about derelict vessel cost recovery and the new Springs Protection Zone standard. FWC explained that responsible owners must reimburse removal costs and can lose vessel registration privileges if they do not pay. On Springs Protection Zones, staff said the new law raises the threshold from any harm to significant harm and requires vessel activity to be the predominant cause, with subject matter experts and partner agencies helping make that determination. Senator Smith questioned whether the higher standard makes protections harder to establish and asked about Silver Glen Springs; FWC said that proposal was paused and would be revisited under the new criteria. The committee took no further action and adjourned after the presentation.

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• Chairman, Representative Baca, when you all created the Family Income Index in 2021, you all defined
• the actual income thresholds that each of those categories is defined as for extremely low income.
• high school graduation, college. and career, and social-emotional health, frankly, and so this contributes
• We hope that raising teacher salaries is just one aspect of a statewide teacher workforce plan, a plan
• We have teacher issues, and we also have administrator vacancies, which again contribute to many people

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• <03:23:22.160> Was conditions as defined in RSA 6448.
• Was conditions as defined in RSA 6448.
• > but<03:35:20.080> I<03:35:20.239> just not planning to testify, but I just not
• So, which is why we changed the language to just be contributing to.
• the language to just be contributing to. the language to just be contributing to.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Chair, Representative, define youth for me. Mr.
• But we knew in order to bring that forward, we needed a plan as well, because of the fact that we knew
• In the definitions section, we define who the Director is and... that is the Director of Risk Management
• Representative, there's part of this answer which is that the commission will define that in its own
• I would prefer a more clearly defined dissolution date of the commission, or at least the certainty that

Bills: HB97, HB280, HB183, HB151, HB202

Keywords: Shaken Baby Syndrome, abusive head trauma, child safety, training and education, healthcare funding, youth internships, workforce development, education, grant funding, employment, drinking water, water quality, environment, public health, water filtration, private well testing, federal funding, childhood sexual abuse, time limitations, civil actions

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• But next Sunday I do plan on this meeting.
• ... ...already in place, say, well, this is how we're going to really define I need.
• The first step was to develop these plans.
• And so there, and the plans are supposed to develop the priorities.
• because if you know what the plans are, you know what infrastructure to build out.

Bills: SB5, SB6, SB8

Keywords: physician residency, healthcare, rural communities, medical education, appropriation, education, medical school, New Mexico, construction, behavioral health, funding, mental health services, general fund transfer, 996, all

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• And so often you might hear people refer to them as life plan communities.
• , you know, For people to be able to plan for their needs over time.
• So they are defined in our Mass.
• They are defined. There’s essentially kind of three main components.
• I just went through a landscape master plan. Guess who did it? Our residents. Yeah.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Aging and Independence commission meeting focused on continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs), with members and presenters discussing how the model works, consumer protections, and areas for future review. After member introductions, Jennifer Fuller summarized survey results showing the top priorities as financial viability and affordability, consumer protections and rights, and regulation/monitoring standards. The commission said those issues would guide its work plan, while also keeping staffing, definitions, and federal support on the radar. Alyssa Sherman of LeadingAge Massachusetts and Jim Freiling of Brookhaven at Lexington gave a detailed overview of CCRCs, explaining that they combine housing with health-related services under long-term contracts and typically require entrance fees plus monthly fees. They described the three common contract types: Type A/life care, where costs stay relatively stable if residents need more care; Type B, which offers some included or discounted care with higher costs later; and Type C, fee-for-service, with lower entrance fees but higher costs if care needs increase. They also discussed nonprofit governance, resident involvement, and the role of state and Attorney General disclosure requirements. Several members raised concerns about affordability, refund timing, and the need to distinguish true CCRCs from other senior housing marketed similarly; presenters said refunds are often tied to reoccupancy and that their organizations are collecting data on refund timelines and contract terms. The discussion also covered resident rights and governance, including whether residents should have seats on nonprofit boards. Christine Griffin said her community lacks resident board representation and urged the commission to consider a state requirement, while others said resident associations and direct engagement with boards can be more effective than mandatory board seats. Members also discussed transparency around monthly fee increases, financial screening before admission, and the importance of clear marketing so consumers understand what they are buying. No votes were taken. The meeting ended with logistical updates, including a tentative public hearing date of June 3, 2025, a note that the next meeting would focus on regulation and monitoring standards, and a reminder that the commission would continue refining its work plan based on survey feedback.

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• contributing to economic development. contributing to economic development.
• , Imagine 2050, and the transportation policy plan.
• passenger subsidy is what's defined. passenger subsidy is what's defined.
• not go down as much as as planned. not go down as much as as planned.
• <00:51:43.839> around provide guidance in our plan around provide guidance in our plan around

Keywords: 1183, house

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• First, in our view, we don't think it addresses a clearly defined problem.
• With a project of this size, we would normally expect to see a lot of planning up front.
• What has been identified in our report as a typical planning process.
• This isn't sustainable and makes planning ahead for colleges difficult.
• They plan to invest more local funds to meet the increased cost of building.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• So the applicant defines that.
• We put together a committee that reviews those plans, and then we make comments.
• We ask them questions like you ask of us here at the Arts Board, and then we approve those plans.
• This spending supports jobs, strengthens local businesses, and contributes to tax revenue.
• To put it in perspective, Minnesota's creative sector contributes 3.08% of the state's GDP.

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• No, that's all right. >> Uh, actually, that word being defined, does this amendment prohibit then a member
• :06:36.960> count<00:06:37.280> towards<00:06:37.840> uh<00:06:38.000> contribution
• expenses count towards uh contribution expenses count towards uh contribution limits<00:06:38.720
• /c><00:09:03.680> word<00:09:04.000> being<00:09:04.800> um<00:09:06.000> defined
• , >> Uh actually, that word being um defined, >> Uh actually, that word being um defined

Keywords: 1183, house

Summary: The committee took up House File 3363, a bill focused on protecting the privacy and safety of legislators and other candidates by limiting public access to home addresses and related information in campaign finance and election filings. The author said the bill was prompted by the events of June 14 and was intended to make temporary Campaign Finance Board changes permanent. No public testimony was offered, and the author explained that the bill had been narrowed and reorganized after a Senate delete-everything amendment expanded its scope. Members then considered a series of amendments. The A1 amendment, which added security devices and security services as allowable non-campaign disbursements, was adopted after questions about family relationships and whether payments to relatives could qualify. The A2 through A9 amendments were also adopted, covering data classification or redaction of street addresses in Campaign Finance Board reports, lobbyist gift reports, candidate affidavits of candidacy, nominating petitions, local government candidate reports, and retroactive redaction of existing reports. The A4 amendment was modified by A12 to apply city, state, and ZIP code reporting to political committees, political funds, and party units. The A13 amendment removed a proposed misdemeanor penalty tied to disclosure violations, and the A14 amendment was adopted to give caucus and chamber leaders access to actual candidate addresses, though members noted the language still needed refinement and that the intent was to continue working on it. There was discussion about whether the address-access language in A14 would apply to all candidates or only legislative candidates, and whether it would affect residency disputes; staff said it would not change complaint or court processes, but could be a data point. Several members said they had concerns about the breadth of the language but were willing to keep working on it. After the amendments were adopted, the committee moved to the bill as amended and recommended that House File 3363 be re-referred to the Judiciary Committee.

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• Cassidy Heckman on behalf of the California Association of Health Plans.
• SB 1023 would require all plans and insurers to adopt a specific approach.
• Research and development contributes over $200 billion. 6.8%.
• This is an amazing contribution to the success of California.
• And this is California's contribution to the planet in many ways as well.

Keywords: 988, house, all

Summary: The Assembly Health Committee heard several bills focused on health care access, insurance coverage, public health, and patient protections. SB 1023 by Senator Laird would require insurers that cover injectable PrEP under the medical benefit to also cover it under the pharmacy benefit, to reduce billing barriers and improve access to HIV prevention. Supporters included HIV/AIDS organizations, the Department of Insurance, medical groups, and LGBTQ advocates; health plans opposed the bill as an unnecessary benefit-design mandate. The committee later voted the bill out on a due pass motion, and it remained on call before being finalized out later in the hearing. SB 964 by Senator Smallwood-Cuevas would limit repeated prior authorization requirements when a clinician needs to adjust the dose or frequency of a covered medication for a patient with a chronic or complex condition, with safeguards for off-label use and controlled substances. Support came from physicians, hospitals, and patient advocates, especially in gastroenterology and chronic disease care, while insurers argued it weakened safety and utilization-management safeguards. The committee approved the bill on a due pass vote to Appropriations. SB 1323 by Senator Rubio, as amended in committee, would strengthen protections for patients receiving medical care while in immigration custody by requiring facilities to train staff on responding to such requests and allowing patients to notify a family member or loved one of their location. It passed the committee on a due pass as amended vote to Judiciary, with one no vote recorded. SB 1099 by Senator Reyes would clarify local governments’ authority to provide state and local public benefits to all residents under the federal PRWORA exemption, giving cities and counties more certainty when operating low-barrier services such as health care, shelter, crisis response, and homeless outreach. Local government attorneys and service providers supported the measure, and there was no opposition testimony; it passed to Human Services. SB 895 by Senator Wiener would place a $12 billion science research bond on the November ballot and create a state research funding institute to help sustain California’s research economy amid federal cuts. The bill drew broad support from universities, labor, health organizations, patients, and business groups, with one member voting no because of the bond cost; it passed to Appropriations. SB 944 by Senator Wiener would stabilize Medi-Cal coverage for acupuncture, which supporters described as a cost-effective, nonpharmacological treatment for pain and other conditions. It passed to Appropriations with strong support and no opposition testimony. At the end of the hearing, the committee also took add-on votes to confirm the bills’ passage status and adjourned.

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• And so we work together to create a discharge packet and plan.
• If we have findings, they're put on a corrective action plan, and...
• We share crisis plans, bed availability, and consistent points of contact.
• contribute to mental health.
• The expectation is we're then focused on housing and income plans.

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• <00:11:47.519> 5.4 home building industry we contribute 5.4 home building industry we contribute
• who help in the planning department of the municipality.
• He then took questions. voting booth um we think that planning voting booth um we think that planning
• reasonable zoning or planning reasonable zoning or planning requirements<01:22:44.239> for
• <01:22:50.840> boards that unclarity for local planning boards that unclarity for local planning

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The House Housing Committee heard testimony on HB 577, a bill to expand accessory dwelling units (ADUs) in New Hampshire. The sponsor and supporters described the state’s housing shortage and argued the bill would make it easier for property owners to build ADUs by right, up to 950 square feet, either attached or detached, while still requiring compliance with building codes, septic/water limits, and other local requirements. Supporters said the measure would help seniors age in place, provide housing for young adults, caregivers, and workers, and make better use of existing property such as garages and barns. Representative Reed raised concern that removing language related to short-term rentals could allow ADUs to be used for that purpose rather than long-term housing. The sponsor said he was open to clarifying language on short-term rentals, and another witness explained that current law already allows municipalities some choice on ingress/egress requirements, while the bill would standardize that and leave the design choice to the property owner. Several supportive witnesses followed, including the New Hampshire Home Builders Association, the New Hampshire Association of Realtors, the Business and Industry Association, AARP, Housing Action New Hampshire, 603 Forward, and New Hampshire Youth Movement. They emphasized affordability, property rights, workforce housing, intergenerational living, and the need for statewide consistency. A Derry resident testified that his existing garage space could be converted into an ADU under HB 577, but current local rules prevent that because it is detached; he said the bill would let him rent it affordably. Supporters also argued that ADUs can increase property values and help homeowners cover mortgages and taxes. In opposition, the New Hampshire Municipal Association said the bill would impose a local zoning mandate, could add density pressure on already stressed infrastructure, and did not guarantee that new units would be affordable or workforce housing. No vote or final committee action was taken in the excerpt.