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• support it and hope that it's passed. support it and hope that it's passed.
• appreciate your support on this bill. appreciate your support on this bill.
• supports in place. supports in place.
• Support.
• desperately want to see those supports. desperately want to see those supports.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• We support all of our schools.
• But we have an equity lens as we do that; those schools that need more support also receive more support
• Our board supports that.
• I spoke earlier about our site support teams; they are supporting the The structured literacy piece has
• The administrative office supports that, but without a strong school board that supports me and allows

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Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The joint Health, Human Services, and Labor and Technology committee heard testimony on SB 447, a Department of Health pilot program related to recruitment, and SB 1043, a tax measure. On SB 447, the Department of Health said the pilot had streamlined hiring by delaying minimum-qualification review until later in the process, while the Department of Human Resources Development objected that parts of the bill could conflict with civil service rules, due process rights, and equal pay requirements. Several labor and employee groups testified, with some supporting the pilot as a way to address vacancies and others warning about merit-system concerns. The committee later voted to pass SB 447 as is. On SB 1043, testimony was mixed but largely focused on the bill’s tax changes, especially the proposed increase to the general excise tax and exemptions or credits for lower-income households. Supporters, including labor groups and housing/worker advocates, argued the bill would reduce burdens on working families, help with food insecurity, and keep residents in Hawaiʻi. Opponents, including the Tax Foundation of Hawaiʻi and some community witnesses, said the general excise tax is regressive and would raise costs across the state. The committee voted to advance SB 1043 with substantial amendments, deleting most of the bill except section two and setting a far-future effective date, while noting the fiscal impact had not been provided. The committee also deferred SB 633 and later deferred SB 1633 for further decision-making, scheduling continued consideration for February 12, 2025, in Room 225. The hearing included standard instructions on one-minute testimony, written testimony, and Zoom procedures, and the committee adjourned after taking the above actions.

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• This House Resolution does not support that work.
• We respect everyone's religion and we support it.
• We have Orange County Public Schools waiving in support.
• It is to support literacy development. That is the bill.
• Claudette Lloyd waives in support. Crystal Etianne waives in support.

Summary: The Education and Employment Committee met with a quorum and considered four measures. HB 409, which would require K-12 schools to observe Veterans Day, was presented briefly with no public testimony or debate and passed 18-0. The committee then took up HJR 583, a proposed constitutional amendment to codify religious liberty and expression in schools. Supporters argued it would strengthen existing protections and give voters the final say, while opponents from parent, atheist, interfaith, and church groups warned it could privilege dominant faiths, create coercion or confusion in schools, and reduce flexibility for districts. After extended debate, the resolution passed 18-1, with Rep. Harris voting no. The committee next heard CS/HB 453, which would allow students to substitute participation in Special Olympics for a PE credit and marching band for PE and arts credit under certain conditions. The sponsor and supporters said the bill recognizes the physical demands of these activities and would benefit students with disabilities and band students; school district and PTA representatives waived in support. The bill passed unanimously, 19-0. Finally, HB 127, requiring cursive writing instruction in grades 2 through 5, was presented as a literacy and heritage measure. Supporters said it would help students read historical documents and strengthen handwriting skills, while questions focused on grading, retention, and applicability to charter schools. It passed 17-0. The committee then adjourned.

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• And support they need.
• On behalf of Hmong Innovating Politics in support. Christine Jordan in support, strong support.
• Firmly support.
• Please support.
• PTA in support.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• I support the bill. I support the bill.
• literature peer peer-reviewed studies. literature peer peer-reviewed studies.
• support HB 1447. support HB 1447. Thank<02:22:09.560> you.
• I strongly support this bill. very much. I strongly support this bill.
• more supporting. more supporting.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• Our industry is proud to support robust, high-quality peer reviewed scientific research, which is from
• And for for right now, I will not supported fun that way.
• And we support those customers with both it support on their computers and training to use the software
• L waiving in support waiving the okay.
• So I'll support the bill today and then the debate.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• Chair, I offer Senate File 2689. three attorneys, and four support staff three attorneys, and four support
• He said he would support the amendment and encourage the rest of his colleagues to support it.
• So, I'm going to be supporting the A65. So, I'm going to be supporting the A65.
• supports loan program. supports loan program.
• Moving next to line 476, this is a peer recovery support grant for Todd County.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• I'm proud to support the advocate of Delaware's number one industry and hardworking farmers. ...support
• Support local agriculture within Delaware.
• for direct support professionals.
• Third, supporting families and strengthening education.
• He supports it. They've worked on this.

Summary: The Senate reconvened, read committee reports, and assigned House Bill 89 with House Amendment 1 and House Bill 393 with House Amendment 1 to the Senate Finance Committee. It then adopted Consent Calendar 64, which included resolutions recognizing Take Our Children to Work Day, Juneteenth, National Farmers Day, Invisible Disabilities Week, Stonewall Uprising Remembrance Day, National Nonprofit Day, and two property-assessment working group resolutions. The calendar passed by a unanimous roll call, and the chamber heard remarks supporting Juneteenth, Delaware agriculture, invisible disabilities awareness, and the nonprofit sector. The Senate passed the fiscal year 2026 and 2027 revenue estimates in Senate Joint Resolution 16 and Senate Joint Resolution 17, and approved the fiscal year 2027 operating budget in Senate Bill 335 after extended debate on budget growth, recurring costs, health care, education, public safety, retiree obligations, and fiscal restraint. It also passed Senate Bill 336, the one-time supplemental appropriation bill, which includes one-time investments such as a $100 million transition toward a weighted education funding formula, election support, early childhood education, classroom projects, lead remediation, and campaign finance modernization. Several members praised the budget process and staff, while others cautioned against future spending growth. Among policy bills, the Senate passed House Bill 369 to codify the Office of Gun Violence Prevention and Community Safety, House Bill 268 to increase penalties for assaulting postal workers, House Bill 374 to require workforce reporting on large public works projects, Senate Bill 253 with House Amendment 1 to standardize school bullying parental-notification procedures, Senate Substitute 1 for Senate Bill 342 to modernize the Delaware Motion Picture and Television Development Commission, House Bill 402 to extend Clean Air Act Title V permit fees, and Senate Bill 346 with Senate Amendment 1 to streamline Environmental Appeals Board timelines. The Senate also began consideration of House Bill 293, which would add hate crimes to the Victims’ Compensation Assistance Program, but the transcript cuts off before its vote is shown.

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• PLEASE SUPPORT THIS AMENDMENT.
• WITH THAT, MEMBERS, I URGE YOU TO SUPPORT THE AMENDMENT.
• MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT, OR BASIC COMMUNITY CONNECTION.
• I'm against those here illegally committing crime; we can't support it, but I have to support those trying
• I ask you to please join me in supporting our President, supporting our Governor, and supporting the

Keywords: immigration enforcement, unauthorized alien entry, death penalty, capital felonies, 287G agreements, in-state tuition, undocumented students, DACA, TPS, Venezuelan immigrants, law enforcement funding, immigration detention, federal preemption, equal protection, constitutional challenges, immigration status determination, school resource officers, conscientious objection, clergy protection, teacher protection

Summary: The Florida House passed two immigration enforcement bills during a special session. Senate Bill 4C creates new state offenses for unauthorized alien entry/reentry into Florida and mandates the death penalty for unauthorized aliens convicted of capital felonies. Senate Bill 2C establishes a state immigration enforcement board, provides $300+ million for local law enforcement immigration cooperation, creates a $1,000 bonus program for officers participating in federal immigration enforcement, and repeals in-state tuition for undocumented students effective July 1, 2025. Multiple amendments were proposed but failed, including protections for Venezuelan TPS holders, DACA recipients, students in critical professions, and conscientious objection provisions for clergy and teachers. Debate included constitutional concerns about federal preemption, equal protection violations, and mandatory death penalty provisions. The session also included a memorial urging DHS to provide 287G agreement training opportunities.

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• Just to go on record in support of these bills.
• We also want to go on record in support.
• This bill passed the House last year with bipartisan support, many who otherwise support abortion recognize
• And we gave her all of the love, care, and support.
• I'm Timothy Faber, and I'm here to support this bill.

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• And supporting a workforce of over 1,300 employees.
• Because of the base, there's a large active duty and veterans population, which is well supported by
• All grant proposals must undergo a peer review.
• And my vote is not a vote of not supporting.
• So thank you for supporting this members. Senator Hoffman.

Bills: SJR3, SB5, SB21, SB72, SB703, SB764, SB790, SJR36, SJR3, SJR34, SJR18, SCR9, SB616, SB565, SB384, SB5, SB21, SB72, SB140, SB262, SB370, SB372, SB495, SB627, SB703, SB764, SB842, SB971, SB790, SB767, SB480, SB1066, SB929, SB765, SB523, SB62, SB19, SB18, SB666, SB688, SB707, SB888, SB687, SB706, SB847, SB869, SB890, SB992, SB1145, SB494, SB290, SB766, SB11, SB10, SB13, SB263, SJR3, SB5, SR172, SR176, SR177, SR190, SR193, SR194, SR202, SR203, SR208

Keywords: dementia, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, research funding, state budget, prevention, healthcare, medical research, Dementia Prevention and Research Institute, research institute, funding, grants, state health initiatives, cryptocurrency, bitcoin, investment reserve, economic resilience, financial security, vehicle rental, damage waiver

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• WE SHOULD ALSO UNDERSTAND THE SOLUTIONS LIE NOT ONLY IN OUR CONTINUED SUPPORT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT AND
• IN FACT WE GO SO FAR AS TO HAVE PRETTY INTENSIVE PEER-TO-PEER PROGRAMMING.
• TELL YOU THIS, WE'VE GOT A LEGISLATIVE BUDGET REQUEST ITEM FOR A FEW YEARS NOW AND WE ARE GETTING SUPPORT
• IT IS GOING TO BE SEVERAL YEARS BEFORE WE HAVE THE INFRASTRUCTURE OR THE HOUSING NEEDS TO SUPPORT ALL
• CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS COULDN'T GET BETTER SUPPORT THAN SOME OF THE PEOPLE IN THIS ROOM RIGHT NOW.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• I believe the fact that my peers are here before you today is a testament to the debate team's ability
• Thank you so much for your support and thank you so much for supporting debate. >> Thank you.
• And we truly thank you for the support and for allowing us to be able to present this to you today.
• So I applaud you for your efforts, and we're happy to support that.
• So I applaud you for your efforts, and we're happy to support that.

Bills: HB527, HB563, HB580, HB579, SB190, HB15, HB390, HB527, HB563, HB580, HB579, SB190, HB15, HB390

Keywords: liability, off-roading, parks, participant safety, risk management, SNAP, food assistance, public assistance, income standards, Department of Human Resources, eligibility, HB580, Alabama Healthy Schools Act, public schools, K-12, school nutrition, school meals, cafeteria, vending machines, fundraising sales

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• My entire adult life has been spent in the defense sector and in support of the effort to address the
• In closing, I want to acknowledge the outpouring of support in my pursuit of this effort.
• Her love and support and her commitment to raising our children throughout my frequent absences is a
• And modernizing our nation's nuclear weapons stockpile, nuclear forces, and supporting infrastructure
• I look forward to supporting you.

Keywords: defense industrial base, small business, workforce development, acquisition processes, national security, cybersecurity, critical minerals

Summary: The meeting of the committee revolved around critical discussions on enhancing the defense industrial base, focusing on small business engagement and the importance of streamlined processes in defense contracting. There was a significant emphasis on the need for more investment in the defense manufacturing sector, particularly in the face of competition from countries like China. Some members expressed frustration over the treatment of small businesses, citing barriers that prevent these innovative companies from effectively participating in defense contracts. The need for a workforce capable of meeting the common challenges posed by evolving technologies and geopolitical threats was also highlighted throughout the meeting.

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• That's where we support them Of Lowe, thank you.
• That meant that they could either have supported one or multiple school sites.
• So, we provide support in five major ways.
• Full-time online learning partners could help support our supplemental.
• So, we're right in line with our peers where that's concerned.

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• Thank you for the opportunity to testify in support of House File 961.
• <00:59:14.319> of opportunity to testify in support of opportunity to testify in support of
• <00:59:33.160> of I'm here today to express my support of I'm here today to express my support
• <01:04:00.240> this want to reiterate that I support this want to reiterate that I support
• <01:36:32.400> agency training and peer agency training and peer agency conferences<01:36:

Keywords: 1183, house

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• and peer recovery and family support services.
• We support the efforts to ensure those living in poverty, supported by Medicaid, have access to this
• evidencebased practice to support evidencebased practice to support recovery<00:40:45.280> from
• <00:41:05.000> this sustain recovery I fully support this sustain recovery I fully support
• my life have always been so supportive my life have always been so supportive of<01:32:41.760>

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• We provide financial support and emotional support to families losing pregnancies and then children one
• We provide financial support and emotional support to families losing pregnancies and then children one
• Emma Perkue are here in support. If you wish to speak...
• I'm here today to ask that you support HB 930.
• Kevin Cobb are here in support, not wishing to speak.

Summary: The Senate Committee on Health and Welfare met on May 13 and approved the minutes from the prior week before taking up a series of House bills, many of them with testimony from sponsors, agency officials, and stakeholders. Early action included HB 971, which would direct LDH to equalize Medicaid reimbursement rates between independent rural health clinics and hospital-owned rural health clinics; the sponsor described a significant payment disparity and the committee reported the bill favorably. The committee also deferred HB 1030 and HB 796 until the following week before moving to other items on the agenda. Several bills dealing with Medicaid and provider regulation were advanced. HB 414, as amended, closes a loophole so health care providers cannot hire unlicensed workers with certain serious out-of-state convictions; amendments addressed effective dates, FBI background-check issues for therapeutic group homes, and delays for direct support professional applicants caused by minor record issues. HB 740, as amended, creates an independent review process for Medicaid claims disputes in the coordinated system of care for behavioral health providers, with amendments clarifying applicability dates and program definitions. HB 786, which prohibits extrapolation in managed care claims recoupments and requires recovery to be based on actual overpayments or underpayments, was also reported favorably. HB 915 set timelines and accountability standards for prior authorization and utilization management in Medicaid managed care and was reported favorably after testimony about delays in care. The committee also heard and passed several bills affecting health professions and facilities. HB 405 simply updates the name of the national acupuncture certification body. HB 1095 allows nursing homes to use alternative power sources while keeping existing generator and fuel requirements. HB 557 defines long-term care pharmacies for policy purposes. HB 779 authorizes expedited partner therapy prescriptions for certain sexually transmitted diseases. HB 933 creates an optional commemorative birth certificate, with part of the fee going to the Office of Women’s Health. HB 796, carried by another representative for the author, establishes a chiropractic preceptorship program with on-site supervision requirements and was reported favorably after questions about student training and patient safety. The committee also heard emotionally charged testimony on HB 288, which would place the term “miscarriage” alongside “spontaneous abortion” in medical documentation and patient communication. Several witnesses described the distress caused by current coding language, and supporters said the change would make records more compassionate and understandable; the bill was reported favorably. HB 403 increased the cottage food gross-sales cap, and after testimony from small producers and the committee’s discussion of other states’ higher limits, an amendment raised the cap to $150,000 before the bill was reported favorably. HB 930 modernizes cosmetic-product regulation and creates a small home-based producer exemption under a wholesale-sales threshold; it was also reported favorably. Finally, HB 1041, a no-mandate bill restricting discrimination based on medical intervention status, prompted extended debate over exemptions for schools, hospitals, and other entities, with one amendment failing on a roll-call vote and the discussion continuing over the scope of the bill and federal funding concerns.

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• All conclusive support services continue to support me after my release.
• All conclusive support services continue to support me after my release.
• , and the women's support group.
• Through the mentorship program, I not only received support from my peers, but I also learned one of
• They're just really supportive.

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Summary: The Special Commission on Correctional Consolidation and Collaboration met at 10:07 a.m. and approved the minutes from its February 9 meeting. The commission said it would accept Department of Correction testimony in writing because of a scheduling issue, and then spent most of the hearing hearing from people with lived experience in county and state correctional settings. Members repeatedly reminded witnesses to keep remarks to about three minutes and focused the discussion on correctional consolidation, collaboration, programming, and reentry. Testimony from multiple sheriff’s offices was broadly supportive of county-based programming, treatment, education, and reentry services. Witnesses from Hampshire, Barnstable, Hampden, and Franklin counties described access to GED and college courses, vocational training, recovery meetings, therapeutic groups, housing and ID assistance, work release, and reentry centers. Several said these programs helped them gain sobriety, employment, family reunification, and parole readiness. Hampden County witnesses emphasized immediate reentry planning and individualized case management; Franklin County witnesses praised respectful treatment and an accessible off-site reentry center; Barnstable witnesses highlighted the women’s therapeutic treatment program, creative writing, and the Bridge Center; Hampshire witnesses described the Bridge House, work release, and transition supports. Several witnesses contrasted those experiences with what they described as limited or delayed programming in DOC facilities, especially for people serving longer sentences or with restrictive classifications. One witness said DOC programming was hard to access because shorter sentences and offense labels affected eligibility; another described overcrowding, little counseling, and no reentry planning in state prison. A juvenile lifer testified that classification barriers and lack of tailored programming left him feeling unprepared, and another witness said DOC’s handling of classification hearings and records was unfair and opaque. Some speakers also raised concerns about mental health care and visitation policies, especially at Framingham, where one witness said suicidal thoughts were met with inadequate responses and another said family visitation was denied without clear explanation. Commissioners asked follow-up questions about DOC access, step-down opportunities, family support, and whether more transitional housing or acclimation time before release would help. No formal votes were taken beyond approval of the prior minutes.