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• May his life of service inspire future generations to lead with the same humility and strength.
• Barrett: H.R. 3424, the SPACE Act, directs the Administrator of the General Services Administration,
• Targeted training to help close performance gaps and improve public safety.
• My family has been in New Mexico for 17 generations.
• MY FAMILY HAS BEEN IN NEW MEXICO FOR 17 GENERATIONS.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, September 8, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• But, generally speaking, I just don't like immunity actions in general.
• President, House Bill 96 relates to the performance funding work group and performance funding, as many
• , over the last 10 years as we look at postsecondary performance.
• The performance funding work group and performance funding, as many of you know, is something that we've
• at postsecondary performance.

Keywords: 958, all

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• It requires design professionals to perform services using the level of skill and care expected of a
• It requires design professionals to perform services using the level of skill and care expected of a
• It requires design professionals to perform services using the level of skill and care expected of a
• Senate Bill 820 strengthens our statutory performance reporting requirements for the Office of the State
• It is about finally lifting a weight that has been passed down for generations and ensuring that when

Bills: S0144, S0192, S0332, S0532, S0620, S0694, S0820, S0888, S1000, S1224, S1396, S1500

Keywords: public records, employee protection, Judicial Qualifications Commission, information exemption, confidentiality, chiropractic physician, chiropractor, patient trust funds, escrow, advance payments, prepaid treatment, trust account, fiduciary duty, patient property, Florida Statutes 460.413, Board of Chiropractic Medicine, disciplinary action, commingling of funds, client funds, medical billing

Summary: The Senate Judiciary Committee met with a quorum present and first postponed SB 532. It then heard and approved SB 620, which requires candidates for federal, state, county, district, judicial, and school board office to disclose any citizenship other than U.S. citizenship. The bill drew one waiver in opposition from Common Cause and passed 8-0. The committee also heard SB 1396 on litigation financing consumer protection. Supporters said it would add transparency, limit funder control over litigation, and require disclosure of foreign entities involved in funding; opponents argued it would create strategic advantages for defendants and could burden plaintiffs. The bill passed 7-2. The committee later approved SB 192, repealing a $1,500 cap on patient funds held in trust by chiropractic physicians, and SB 888, extending limits on indemnity and insurance requirements for design professionals in private contracts; both passed unanimously among those voting. The committee also approved several Judiciary-related measures. CS/SB 332, as amended, creates a narrow temporary public meetings/public records exemption for certain pre-suit Burt Harris litigation strategy discussions by local governments, and passed 7-0. SB 820, which strengthens quarterly reporting requirements for problem-solving courts, passed 10-0. SB 1500, implementing probate process recommendations to raise small-estate thresholds, clarify access to safe deposit boxes, and improve enforcement in uncontested probate, also passed 10-0. SB 144, creating a public records exemption for personal information of current and former Judicial Qualifications Commission employees and their families due to harassment concerns, passed 9-1. The committee then approved CS/SB 1224, as amended, making it a third-degree felony to fraudulently obtain possession of a rental unit through false written statements, counterfeit documents, or impersonation; the bill passed 10-0. SB 1000, setting a floor and ceiling for interest rates on law firm trust accounts tied to the Wall Street Journal prime rate, passed 10-0 after testimony from banking and credit union representatives and support from Senate leadership. Finally, CS/SB 694, providing compensation to the descendants of the Groveland Four, was heard with emotional testimony from family members and advocates describing the wrongful convictions, killings, and decades-long effort for redress; an amendment specified equal shares for the four families, and the bill passed 10-0. Several members requested to be recorded as voting in the affirmative on specific bills before the committee adjourned.

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• BE GENEROUS WITH THIS AMENDMENT BARCODE 496196.
• WE WILL BE GENEROUS IN ASKING QUESTIONS AFTER THE BILL AS AMENDED.
• WE WILL BE GENEROUS AGAIN WITH THE QUESTIONS FOLLOWING THAT.
• EFFECTIVELY ARE STIFLING AN ENTIRE GENERATION OF WORKERS WHO ARE ALREADY STRUGGLING IN THIS ECONOMY.
• THE BILL STATES THAT ANY UNLICENSED ACTIVITY MUST BE PERFORMED OR IN GOOD FAITH START TO PERFORM WORK

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• After completing training, she went through 10 weeks of special training as a generator mechanic, Mr.
• So I will introduce it, and then we'll come back to you. generated from Santa Fe, Mr.
• Ethan is a fifth-generation farmer from the Cottonwood area in Artesia.
• It's no surprise if you see him run for office in the future, and he does inspire a generation of kids
• Legislators and performing in the rotunda. As you know, we will be meeting for that joint session.

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• in the lawful performance. in the lawful performance.
• <00:43:56.880> to this allows for the attorney general to this allows for the attorney general
• >> Generally, a deterrent.
• >> Generally, a deterrent.
• Generally speaking, yes. >> Yes. Generally speaking, yes.

Bills: SF0087, SF0088, SF0092

Keywords: felony, law enforcement, police officer, criminal penalties, public safety, sex offender, child care facility, residency restrictions, criminal law, sex offenders, child care facilities, legislation, false claims, civil penalties, state accountability, whistleblower protection, fraud prevention, 916, all

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• Noah Hardesty represents the next generation of local artists carrying that momentum forward.
• We're looking forward to having performances here by Representative Hussey as well as, excuse me, the
• 16:58.360> having So we're looking forward to having So we're looking forward to having performances
• <00:17:00.240> here<00:17:00.600> by<00:17:01.520> Representative performances here
• by Representative performances here by Representative Hussey<00:17:03.040> as<00:17:03.280>

Bills: SCR48, SCR28, SCR74, SCR62, SCR60, SCR89, SCR147, SCR179, SCR182, SCR59, SCR54, SCR180

Keywords: affordable housing, housing credits, perpetual credits, development, Hawaii Housing Finance, Vietnam veterans, commemorative medal, recognition, working group, Hawaii, no-bid contracts, emergency procurement, audit, state agencies, public funds, accountability, emergency response, disability access, 911 systems, life-saving measures

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• We also went ahead and repealed the oral history of the General Assembly that hasn't met in several years
• interim studies, including those made by resolutions, bills which failed to pass both houses of the General
• if the Senate has further legislative business to transact with the House of Representatives, has performed
• The committee reports that the Senate has no further legislative business to... ...has performed the
• recognizes Representative Kerakoff for a motion to close the second regular session of the 124th General

Keywords: 964, all

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• These women opened the doors for future generations of women and service members of color.
• I was surprised to see the Attorney General mentioned in a bill about prayer in school.
• The Attorney General can even design the program for a school district.
• Would the General Lady yield? The lady yields for questions. Yes. The lady yields.
• Attorney's fees generally have been combined with the child support.

Bills: SB263, SB370, SB663, SB924, SB987, SB1939, SB1937, SB1598, SB2798, SB2801, SB2580, SB2569, SB2514, SB2064, SB1940, SB1621, SB2601, SB1379, SB1376, SB1372, SB1353, SB2216, SB2166, SB2148, SB535, SB777, SB827, SB1141, SB1330, SB1352, SB1664, SB1612, SB1862, SB1936, SB1453, SB1448, SB1398, SB2137, SB2111, SB53, SB226, SB1677, SB1723, SB1839, SCR8, SB31, SB33, SB3, SB1405, SB1948, SB243, SB20, SB217, SB264, SB269, SB650, SB681, SB528, SB502, SB740, SB916, SB995, SB2581, SB3031, SB24, SB2570, SB1566, SB552, SJR1, SB646, SB379, SB1171, SB1121, SB1120, SB1061, SB1036, SB1019, SB890, SB11, SB868, SB1188, SB1254, SB2778, SB2543, SB2443, SB1333, SB1259, SB1401, SB1404, SB2139, SB2165, SB2237, SB2268, SB1202, SB1198, SB1212, SB1451, SB1470, SB1498, SB965, SB1547, SB1667, SB1818, SB1902, SB2129, SB2078, SB2069, SB1737, SB1589, SB1318, SB387, SB1150, SB1574, SB2127, SB3034, SB860, SB1278, SB263, SB370, SB663, SB924, SB987, SB1939, SB1937, SB1598, SB2798, SB2801, SB2580, SB2569, SB2514, SB2064, SB1940, SB1621, SB2601, SB1379, SB1376, SB1372, SB1353, SB2216, SB2166, SB2148, SB535, SB777, SB827, SB1141, SB1330, SB1352, SB1664, SB1612, SB1862, SB1936, SB1453, SB1448, SB1398, SB2137, SB2111, SB53, SB226, SB1677, SB1723, SB1839, SCR5, SCR32, SCR8, HB3228, HB2802, HB45, HB1318, HB5560, HB2894, HB4344, HB4238, HB2775, HB34, HB33, HB 12, HB148, HB 130, HB4273, HB4850, HB2733, HB4783, SB1833

Keywords: SB 263, Texas franchise tax, cost of goods sold, COGS, broadcasters, television broadcasting, radio broadcasting, media tax, broadcast license, FCC, 47 C.F.R. Part 73, 47 C.F.R. Part 74, film production, television production, tax deduction, margin tax, Texas Tax Code, depreciation, amortization, broadcast rights

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• They've got the ability to refer to the Attorney General, I believe.
• We're doing the best we can with large gas generations where we can.
• flow to the generator, so the generators couldn't turn on, which caused a significant blackout.
• Colder winters now that are causing some effects on our generation?
• Aestheticians are performing this service.

Summary: The House Committee on Commerce met on May 11, 2026, with a quorum present and took up a series of Senate bills, a resolution, and one House bill. The committee reported favorably Senate Bill 79 to recreate Louisiana Economic Development, Senate Concurrent Resolution 5 to establish the Louisiana-Ireland Trade Commission, Senate Bill 375 on firefighting foam with amendments clarifying use in declared emergencies, Senate Bill 398 moving manufactured and modular housing oversight under the Contractors Licensing Board with technical and substantive amendments, Senate Bill 163 on virtual currency business licensing with an amendment providing for federal preemption if Congress enacts a national licensing regime, and Senate Bill 287 on virtual currency kiosks with consumer-protection provisions and technical amendments. The committee also reported favorably House Resolution 197, as amended, urging the Public Service Commission to study distributed energy generation and storage resources with LSU involvement, and Senate Bill 54, which would allow estheticians to blow-dry hair after certain services; that bill drew extensive testimony from supporters and opponents in the cosmetology and aesthetics industries before being reported favorably. Several bills prompted detailed discussion and testimony. On Senate Bill 398, the sponsor and Contractors Licensing Board representatives said the change would improve enforcement and consumer safety for manufactured-home installation, especially tie-downs, leveling, and foundation blocking, while not affecting HUD-regulated construction. On the virtual currency bills, OFI said it currently licenses 37 virtual currency businesses with 33 pending applications, and supporters described the kiosk bill as a response to fraud complaints by requiring clearer disclosures, refund procedures, live customer support, and reporting to OFI. For House Resolution 197, the sponsor, PSC officials, and energy stakeholders said the study would examine the value of distributed energy resources, including rooftop solar and battery storage, in light of rising demand and grid reliability concerns; PSC staff and LSU energy experts described the study as focused on market value and avoided-cost benefits. House Bill 744, which would have shifted regulation of certain New Orleans utilities from the city council to the PSC, generated discussion about constitutional history, rate impacts, and utility consolidation. PSC officials and the sponsor said the current city-council regulation is a constitutional exception dating back to 1921, and they argued that PSC regulation could reduce costs and simplify oversight, but the sponsor ultimately moved to defer the bill rather than force a floor fight, and the committee agreed. The committee then began consideration of Senate Bill 386, the Louisiana Data Privacy Act, adopting technical amendments and then a larger amendment package that revised definitions and compliance provisions; the transcript ends while that bill’s amendment process is still underway, with no final action shown in the excerpt.

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• General uh in person. Mr. Tom, welcome. General uh in person. Mr. Tom, welcome.
• I'm Brigadier General Ross.
• I'm Brigadier General Ross.
• I'm Brigadier General Ross.
• I'm Brigadier General Ross.

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on several measures. SB 1296 HD1, relating to disaster recovery, would exempt reconstruction of lawfully constructed structures damaged or destroyed in a declared disaster from special management area permits under certain conditions. OPSD, DLNR, the County of Maui, Front Street Recovery, and the Grassroot Institute supported the bill, saying it would speed rebuilding after disasters like the Maui fires; one witness noted the bill would not cover shoreline parcels unless amended, and members asked about the five-year rebuild window, the meaning of “lawfully constructed,” and whether unlawful structures were excluded. Testimony was also heard on SB 1413, which would allow the Hawaii Public Housing Authority to dispose of abandoned property in federal public housing projects after notice and within five days; HPHA said the bill would help address illegal dumping and clarify procedures. SB 31 HD1, concerning discriminatory restrictive covenants, was briefly described and had support from the Hawaii Civil Rights Commission and comments from the Uniform Law Commission, with no in-person testimony. The committee then heard SB 1341, which would add HEMA and the Office of Homeland Security to agencies allowed to review energy industry information and would expand the program’s emergency-management purpose. The Hawaii State Energy Office supported the measure, saying the data is important for emergency response and fuel-supply planning. SB 10008 HD1 would authorize counties to adopt ordinances enforcing accessible parking space requirements and clarify county enforcement of EV-related parking provisions; the Disability and Communication Access Board strongly supported the accessible-parking provisions, saying current enforcement is weak, while noting section three on EV spaces is already largely in statute and could be struck if the committee preferred. Tina Yamaki of the Retail Merchants of Hawaii testified in opposition. Finally, the committee heard SB 1028 SD1 HD1, which would eliminate fees, fines, and court costs for offenses committed by minors, discharge existing related debt, limit community service for minors to 72 hours, and repeal certain penalties tied to minors and their parents or guardians. The Office of the Public Defender, Office of Hawaiian Affairs, the Juvenile Justice State Advisory Council, Community Alliance on Prisons, and DebtFree Justice Hawaii supported the bill, arguing that youth fines burden families, worsen poverty, and disproportionately affect Native Hawaiian youth. The Department of the Attorney General offered comments, raising possible constitutional title issues because the current draft incorporates material from HB 129 and includes sections that may relate more to restitution or curfew than to fines and fees; supporters responded that the title is sufficient and cited case law. No votes or final actions were taken on the measures in the portion of the meeting provided.

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• HB 1004 by TOT relating to the duty of the Attorney General to prosecute certain criminal offenses referred
• HB 1025 by Shaheen relating to the appointment of the Inspector General for Education to the creation
• of a division for the Inspector General for the Education and the state Board of Education to investigate
• AB 1054 by Derazio relating to the study of the Attorney General of the feasibility of linking debit
• AB 1075 by shots line relating to the cause of action for drag performances performed in the presence

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• HB 1004 by Toth relating to the duty of the Attorney General to prosecute certain criminal offenses,
• Security Public Safety and Veterans Affairs, HB 1025 by Shaheen, relating to the appointment of the General
• General for Education to the creation of a division for the Inspector General for the Education and the
• And implementation of the General Land Office of a distributed ledger based title registry pilot programmer
• Schatzlein relating to the cause of action for drag performances performed in the presence of a minor

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• FLORIDA PERFORMS BETTER THAN SEVERAL OTHER STATES LIKE CALIFORNIA, TEXAS AND NEW YORK IN THIS REGARD.
• OVERSIGHT AND PROJECT WORK PERFORMED BY NOT ONLY THE VENDOR RESOURCES BUT AGENCY STAFF RESOURCES AS
• THE ASSESSMENT OF THE FX SERVICE RELEASE WAS NOT PERFORMED RELEASE REMAIN ON HOLD SO THAT THE AGENCY
• SUCH THAT IF A VENDOR IS NOT PERFORMING AGAIN WE SHOULD BE EXERCISING THE PROTECTIONS WE HAVE IN THE
• SO IT'S A VENDOR TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTION IF A VENDOR WERE NOT PERFORMING THE AGENCY WOULD GO THROUGH

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• We have been hyper-focused on the student's performance so far this session.
• Charter schools are now able to dismiss low-performing students.
• I think that we all want our children to perform...
• I think that we all want our children to perform better in school.
• Banner performance as usual. I see no further business before the committee.

Summary: The Student Academic Success Subcommittee met with a quorum and considered two bills. The first, PCS for HB 1565, would expand permitted purchases under the Personalized Education Program scholarship to include digital devices, clarify statutory terms, and distinguish between parent-directed part-time programs and full-time instructor-led programs. Rep. Hinson questioned oversight and misuse safeguards, while the sponsor said existing statutory and SFO oversight already applies. Public testimony included support from the James Madison Institute, and the bill was reported favorably by a 12-1 vote. The committee then heard PCS for HB 1483, the SCORE Act, which would gradually align Florida’s school grading scale with the familiar A-F scale used for students over a 10-year transition. The sponsor argued that current school grades are inflated and confusing to parents, and said the bill would also expand early support identification from pre-K through 8th grade. Members raised concerns about the impact on public and charter schools, low-income communities, teacher workload, resources, property values, and whether the bill should be paired with funding and professional development. Public testimony included an ESE teacher asking about funding and class size, one opponent from Orange County teachers, and a proponent from Florida Citizens Alliance. After extensive debate, the committee voted 12-5 to report PCS for HB 1483 favorably. Supporters said the bill would improve transparency and accountability for parents and create pressure to raise standards, while opponents warned it could sharply increase lower-rated schools without sufficient resources and could mislead the public about school performance during the transition.

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• Most of you know I'm a second-generation Democrat.
• I'm a second-generation voter, which doesn't mean my family just got here.
• So one-time general funds, you know significant that these are here also needed for they are to be able
• Generally, not just older, we need to update the program to really match changing demographics.
• So I would hope that we can perform that.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• No, uh, generally speaking, they, it is a costly and heavy endeavor.
• I, I, I guess my only issue is that, just the delay in general.
• our principal Deputy Inspector General.
• Uh, that's coming in significantly under our LBB performance measure target of 7.4 minutes.
• It's very different than the population that we see in our general foster care population.

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• No, generally speaking, it is a costly and heavy endeavor, and I.
• Principal Deputy Inspector General.
• That's coming in significantly under our LBB performance measure target of 7.4.
• We do not perform investigations for adults living in licensed settings like this. nursing homes.
• Stage three means that there's incentives and remedies. associated with their performance.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• We have Major General Thomas Seltzer, Adjutant General of the State of Texas.
• General, I move that Senator Hancock be vice chair. I second.
• Thank you, General. Thank you, General.
• Vice Chair, General, and Mrs. Tomlin and Mrs. Pumphrey.
• Major General Thomas Seltzer, and Senator Hancock.

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• Generally, project management or project oversight is the fees.
• The customer satisfaction survey we did generated something similar.
• But out of the county and city general funds, we're also providing $12.6 million of general funding.
• General funds, we're also providing $12.6 million of general fund dollars.
• Performance needs, to your point, right?

Summary: The committee approved the March 26 minutes and then received a quarterly update on major IT projects from NDIT. Staff reported the portfolio included 116 major projects totaling about $546 million, with the overall portfolio under budget but slightly behind schedule. They reviewed projects over the 20% variance threshold, including an Industrial Commission grants management system and DOT’s roadway pre-construction replacement, and then heard startup and closeout reports from HHS, OMB, DPI, and DOT. Several previously troubled projects were closed, including HHS bed management, vital records modernization, and DOT roadway capital planning; some projects finished under budget and ahead of schedule, while others were significantly behind schedule or over budget but were now closed or being remediated. The committee also reviewed NDIT’s annual report, including service-fund financials, peer-state rate comparisons, records management, and customer satisfaction efforts. Members asked about how service-fund revenue and grant administrative charges are accounted for, how chargebacks work, and whether NDIT tracks customer satisfaction scores. NDIT said it does track CSAT-type measures in some service areas and has survey data, but it is not planning another customer survey this summer. Members encouraged more regular reporting of customer satisfaction, service-level metrics, and performance data to help guide future improvements. A major portion of the meeting focused on the state’s mainframe modernization effort. NDIT said the overall effort is still targeting about 2030, with multiple HHS and DOT projects underway and a $15 million tech-debt appropriation already removing some components. Staff described the main obstacles as data cleanup, complex integrations, limited staff capacity, retirements, and vendor constraints, and said they are seeking a vendor with modernization support in the next contract cycle. Members pressed for clearer accountability and faster progress, and NDIT and HHS emphasized that they are working jointly but need continued support and better tools. The committee then heard a cybersecurity update on NDIT’s statewide services and maturity assessments. NDIT explained that it provides vulnerability scanning, endpoint protection, security awareness training, threat briefings, and penetration testing, and that these services are tied to a cybersecurity maturity assessment based on CIS controls. Members questioned the sharp drop in participation since 2020 and whether the self-assessment should be mandatory or tied more strongly to StageNet access or insurance incentives. NDIT said participation is voluntary, but Enderf is now requiring annual assessments to keep a 4% insurance discount, and members discussed whether stronger requirements or audit authority may be needed. The meeting ended as the committee began a follow-up discussion on BEAD broadband connection costs and why some locations are much more expensive to connect than others.