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• Must the name of my child or your child be the one attached to an H.R. number or an S. number before
• Must the name of my child or your child be the one attached to an H.R. number or an S. number before
• I ask, how many more name laws with names attached to them do we need to pass before you take this crisis
• Must the name of my child or your child be the one attached to an H.R. number or an S. number before
• Must the name of my child or your child be the one attached to an H.R. number or an S. number before

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• unconditionally, and California has deserved the same disaster relief without any political strings attached
• We must commit to fully funding FEMA and the extraordinary work they do, no strings attached.
• We must commit to fully funding FEMA and the extraordinary work they do, no strings attached.
• We must commit to fully funding FEMA and the extraordinary work they do, no strings attached.
• We must commit to fully funding FEMA and the extraordinary work they do, no strings attached.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, January 16, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• Now my question is, are we going to attach those assets as available to Bitcoin or any stablecoin, or
• going to going to attach<00:31:25.880> um<00:31:26.320> the<00:31:26.600> those<
• 00:31:26.960> assets attach um the those assets attach um the those assets as<00:31:29.880>
• I'm worried about our currency, and I don't want it to be attached to something I think is quite volatile
• attached to<00:47:58.079> something<00:47:58.520> I<00:47:58.640> think<00:47:58.839

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The House Commerce Committee opened a public hearing on House Bill 310, sponsored by Representative Keith Ammon, which would create a study commission to develop a legal framework for stable tokens and tokenized real-world assets. Ammon described stable tokens as blockchain-based digital tokens backed by U.S. dollars or treasuries, and tokenized real-world assets as representations of ownership in items such as gold, real estate, or artwork. He said the bill is intended to help New Hampshire get ahead of emerging financial markets while waiting to see how federal legislation develops. Committee members asked about the purpose of the bill, the difference between this proposal and Bitcoin, whether state regulation could be preempted by federal law, and whether the commission could be balanced and avoid becoming a vehicle for fraud or money laundering. Ammon said the proposal is blockchain-agnostic, could apply to multiple networks, and is meant to regulate asset-backed tokens rather than create a state-issued coin. He emphasized that the state would not be guaranteeing the underlying assets, but would set rules requiring audits, proof of reserves, and honest representation of backing, with the Secretary of State’s securities office involved in oversight. Several members raised concerns about the risks of stablecoins, including money laundering, tax evasion, and possible harm to the dollar or confusion about whether the state was endorsing a new currency. Ammon responded that the bill would not undermine the dollar and argued that tokenization could actually expand demand for U.S. currency by making it easier to use globally. He also said the state would not be in the business of weighing assets or directly valuing them, only ensuring a valid audit trail and one-to-one backing. The discussion ended with general agreement that the subject is complex and that a commission could help develop future legislation, but no vote or final action was taken in the hearing.

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• They do have some standing orders attached to them when they print out.
• it is on page two, and if you look where it says paragraph 6, it says alimony and it says, "See attached
• alimony and it says paragraph 6 it says alimony and it says<03:38:36.640> see<03:38:36.960> attached
• univer<03:38:38.080> al<03:38:38.479> un<03:38:38.479> uniform says see attached
• univer al un uniform says see attached univer al un uniform alimony<03:38:39.600> order<03:38

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• double 96-inch-high fence, which is probably very expensive; secondary mesh fence; solid material attachment
• double 96-inch-high fence, which is probably very expensive; secondary mesh fence; solid material attachment
• :08:17.839> uh<01:08:18.080> solid<01:08:18.480> material<01:08:19.120> attachment
• fence uh solid material attachment fence uh solid material attachment plywood<01:08:20.400> something

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Summary: Chair Foung Hawj opened the Environment, Climate and Legacy Committee meeting by welcoming members, agency staff, and constituents, and by outlining the committee’s shared-power arrangement for the session. Members introduced themselves and described environmental activities from the interim, including gardening, outdoor recreation, farming visits, Great Lakes work, and a tree-planting trip in Thailand that Hawj said symbolized cultural unity and environmental stewardship. Ben Stanley, the committee’s nonpartisan counsel, then explained the co-chairs’ operating agreement: Hawj would chair the meeting, Senator John Hoffman would chair the next two meetings, then Hawj would chair the following two, with the chair rotating after each pair of meetings. Agendas would be set jointly, additional meetings would require both chairs’ approval, and passing a bill out of committee would require a majority of all committee members, or seven votes. At Senator Tory Westrom’s request, the agreement was to be emailed to members in writing. Stanley also reviewed the committee’s jurisdiction, which includes environmental and natural resources bills, legacy funds, and agencies such as the Environmental Quality Board, Department of Natural Resources, Pollution Control Agency, and Board of Water and Soil Resources, along with several related councils and boards. Fiscal analyst Dan Mueller then gave a budget overview of the committee’s agencies, noting that many current biennium appropriations include one-time general fund money that drops back in the 2026-27 base budget. He highlighted funding levels for the Pollution Control Agency, DNR, Metro Parks, Conservation Corps, BWSR, the Minnesota Zoo, the Science Museum, and the Metropolitan Landfill Contingency Action Trust Account, and said the committee’s base-budget area totals about $2.2 billion. He also reviewed the Legacy funds, estimating available 2026-27 appropriations of about $327 million for Outdoor Heritage, $31.7 million for Clean Water, $133 million for Parks and Trails, and $185 million for Arts and Cultural Heritage. No votes or bill actions were taken at this meeting.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• >> Well, those furring strips are just attached with small fasteners, where if this were to be removed
• 00:33:00.720> just Well, those furring strips are just Well, those furring strips are just attached
• > small<00:33:02.240> fasteners<00:33:03.440> where<00:33:03.760> if attached
• with small fasteners where if attached with small fasteners where if this<00:33:04.320> were<

Keywords: 916, all

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• The fiscal note that attached is from the original bill. It is not this bill.
• The fiscal note that<01:33:21.679> attached<01:33:22.159> is<01:33:22.480> from<
• that attached is from the original bill. that attached is from the original bill.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• So it's based on size, based on age up, but then it's also based on the other facilities attached to
• > facilities it's also based on the other facilities it's also based on the other facilities attached
• 05.440> I<02:03:05.480> think<02:03:05.680> the<02:03:05.800> intent attached
• So, I think the intent attached to it.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• If you turn to the second or third page, the attached page, you'll see a flowchart.
• ,<01:07:21.240> the to the second or third page, the to the second or third page, the attached
• attached page, you'll see a flowchart. attached page, you'll see a flowchart.

Keywords: 916, all

Summary: The committee opened by taking roll for the Joint Transportation, Highways, and Military Affairs Committee and noting that 20 topics had been submitted for discussion, including one late addition. Members were asked to number the topics for reference, and the chair explained that each presenter should give a brief overview before the committee returned to the dais for questions and possible ranking or action. No votes were taken during the portion provided. The first topic was a request from the Associated General Contractors of Wyoming to have TRIP, a third-party transportation research organization, present a report on Wyoming’s highway system. The report is intended to identify transportation needs and 25 priority projects, and the committee generally supported hearing the report and methodology directly from TRIP. The next topic combined two similar railroad safety proposals. Representative Chestek described a bill addressing train length, wayside detectors, and track inspections, citing the East Palestine derailment and concerns about reduced inspection frequency. Committee members raised questions about federal preemption and enforcement authority; Chestek said states can be more protective of safety where federal rules leave gaps, and WYDOT said it would need additional expertise and staffing to administer such a program. No public testimony was offered on the railroad topic. The committee then heard two proposals from the Wyoming Military Department. One would study Tricare subsidies for mental health providers by comparing Tricare reimbursement rates with other insurers, gathering de-identified data on eligible members and provider participation, and then returning to the committee with findings before any legislative recommendation. Members discussed whether the issue might fit better in Labor, Health, and Social Services, but the military department said it believed the committee had a strong connection to the topic. The second military topic would study Service Group Life Insurance for state active duty, comparing state and federal death benefits for Guard members to identify any shortfalls. The committee also briefly discussed a VSO program review raised by Representative Neff, focusing on the number of veterans service officers and retention, but no action was taken in the excerpt.

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• I was just informed there's a fiscal note that was attached to this bill.
• c><00:01:42.240> note<00:01:42.560> that<00:01:42.799> was<00:01:42.960> attached
• there's a fiscal note that was attached there's a fiscal note that was attached to<00:01:43.520>

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• new provision in law which you will find on lines 2.10 to 2.12 that displaying equipment commonly attached
• 21:18.640> commonly that displaying equipment commonly that displaying equipment commonly attached
• > law<01:21:20.080> enforcement<01:21:20.719> vehicles<01:21:21.520> or attached
• to law enforcement vehicles or attached to law enforcement vehicles or faximile<01:21:22.480> of<

Bills: HF3433, HF3402, HF3412, HF3405, HF3404

Keywords: assault weapons, semi-automatic rifle, military-style firearm, gun ban, firearms regulation, gun control, public safety, BCA, Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, background check, transferee permit, private gun sale, waiting period, felony possession, gross misdemeanor, AR-15, AK-47, Uzi, TEC-9, high-capacity magazine

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• If there is a recovery and there is a federal share in the service from which the recovery was attached
• 01:20:33.440> the<01:20:33.679> recovery<01:20:35.040> was<01:20:35.280> attached
• , from which the recovery was attached, from which the recovery was attached, then<01:20:36.400><

Keywords: 1183, house

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• can speak to it, uh, it basically just renames the Office of Medical Cannabis, um, and creates an attached
• 34.480> an of Medical Cannabis, um, and creates an of Medical Cannabis, um, and creates an attached
• 54:36.080> all<01:54:36.320> of<01:54:36.480> our,<01:54:37.360> uh, attached
• So, all of our, uh, attached agency.

Bills: HB1974, HB1853, HB1973, HB1574, HB2619, HB1966, HB1643, HB1671, HB2558, HB1854, HB2173, HB1575, HB2229, HB1535, HB1978, HB2508, HB1549, HB2187, HB1550, HB1977, HB2314, HB1871, HB2319, HB1591, HB1858, HB1898, HB2372, HB1765, HB2012, HB1706, HB1962, HB1963, HB1975, HB2009, HB2083, HB2224, HB1877, HB1959, HB1626, HB1665, HB2488, HB2456, HB2548, HB2207, HB1832, HB2079, HB1985, HB1618, HB2486, HB2242, HB2045, HB1703, HB2236, HB2480, HB1976, HB2287, HB2288, HB1777, HB276, HB1660, HB1676, HB1605, HB1751, HB1967, HB2383, HB2340, HB1946, HB2268, HB1950, HB2156, HB2118, HB1859, HB1863, HB1996, HB2114, HB2423, HB2429, HB2475, HB2534, HB2545, HB1813, HB1941, HB2474, HB2583, HB1576, HB1886, HB1939, HB2540, HB2590, HB2000, HB2163, HB2386, HB1691, HB1680, HB2516, HB1993, HB2442, HB1510, HB1958, HB1692

Keywords: HB1974, hearing loss, audiology, audiologist, hearing screening, hearing aids, cochlear implants, tele-audiology, communication access, assistive technology, speech-language pathology, deafness, hard of hearing, public health, kupuna, keiki, dementia, cognitive decline, fall prevention, State Health Planning and Development Agency

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• One document I forwarded to this committee yesterday, including an attachment from the LCC, which is
• 56.560> an to this committee yesterday including an to this committee yesterday including an attachment
• 02:57.520> LCC<02:02:58.880> uh<02:02:58.960> which<02:02:59.119> is attachment
• from the LCC uh which is attachment from the LCC uh which is their<02:02:59.599> document.

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The committee continued its hearing on enforcement and compliance with the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act, first taking additional public testimony from Melissa Zimmerman and Matt Senot of the East Side Corridor residents in Owatonna. They described submitting roughly two dozen data requests across several government entities related to a proposed highway project, saying some agencies responded but others did not, and that even after they substantially prevailed in a data practices complaint and the court imposed a maximum civil penalty, they still did not receive meaningful access to the records. Zimmerman said the lack of access harmed their ability to comment on the project’s environmental review, and both witnesses argued that the law needs stronger enforcement, realistic timelines, better communication, and more accessible remedies for requesters who cannot afford repeated litigation. They also raised practical barriers such as inaccessible file formats, missing software on a county-provided laptop, and the need for electronic delivery options. The committee then heard from Eric Johnson of Anoka County, who testified about Chapter 13 issues involving third-party polygraph data used in probation monitoring. He argued that when the state relies on third-party-generated summaries, the responsible authority’s obligations for access, retention, and correction are unclear, and there is no effective remedy when the third party does not respond. Johnson said the county directed him to seek raw data from the third party, which had not responded, and he warned that short retention periods can make data subject rights unenforceable if the records are destroyed before a request is resolved. Members asked about statutory citations and retention schedules, and several commented that the issue may warrant review of data-retention rules. During member discussion, legislators broadly agreed that the Data Practices Act’s enforcement mechanisms are not working well enough and that many requesters cannot afford to pursue administrative or court remedies. Co-Chair Scott suggested staff compile the testimony into a report to identify possible legislative fixes, while Senator Lucero said there may be some “low-hanging fruit” that could be addressed quickly in the short session. The chair also floated the idea of involving the Office of Collaboration and Dispute Resolution in a mediation role to improve communication and reduce gridlock, though members noted that any process would still need to produce results consistent with the law. The committee then moved on to its next agenda item, a discussion of the BCA Fusion Center and its annual reporting requirements.

Transcript Highlights:

• So a scammer will spoof the FOIA Buddy email address and then attach an HTML file and a PDF requesting
• address<00:59:16.079> um<00:59:16.880> and<00:59:17.440> then<00:59:17.680> attach
• /c><00:59:18.160> an<00:59:18.880> uh<00:59:19.359> HTML address um and then attach
• an uh HTML address um and then attach an uh HTML file<00:59:20.240> and<00:59:20.400> a

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The committee approved the October 15, 2025 minutes and then held a broader discussion on current challenges with data retention and government transparency. Judy Randall of the Office of the Legislative Auditor said historical data is essential for post-audits, which often look back three to five years, and that retention decisions must balance audit needs with the burden of separating public and nonpublic data. She described the records-retention panel process as informal and largely based on individual judgment, noting she had objected to a proposed 60-day email retention period and generally uses a three-year guideline, though she said that standard is not grounded in a formal rule. Members discussed whether auditing standards should set retention periods, with Randall saying auditing is a good starting point but other offices, including the attorney general, also have needs, and that some agency discretion is unavoidable because of the gray area between official records and non-records. Representative Elkins raised the related principle of data minimization, arguing that government should not keep data longer than needed and citing a University of Minnesota legacy data warehouse breach as an example of the risks of retaining unnecessary sensitive information. Randall agreed that data no longer needed is a liability and said her office purges workpapers after five years. Representative Scott pressed whether three years is enough for fraud investigations and financial records; Randall responded that a reasonableness standard is needed and that longer retention can produce diminishing returns, though she said she would follow up on whether financial records should be treated differently. Tanya Tacker of the Rum River Special Education Cooperative testified in support of updating Minnesota’s data-retention laws for schools. She said districts want to protect student information and maintain transparency, but the current general retention schedule dates to 1985 and 2000 and does not reflect digital records, modern systems, or the volume of special education data. She urged modernizing the schedule, clarifying what must be kept in paper versus digitized form, aligning state rules with IDEA and other federal requirements, and providing practical guidance and tools. Members praised the specificity of her recommendations. Dr. BB Newman testified that retention failures in St. Anthony Village have made it difficult to obtain routine municipal and police data, with records delayed, missing, or inconsistently produced and no clear explanation of what systems were searched or whether records were destroyed. Newman argued these gaps undermine statutory access rights and force residents into costly litigation, and recommended stronger retention auditing, documentation of destruction, mandatory disclosure of systems searched, and consequences for noncompliance. In response to questions, Senate counsel said there is generally no direct penalty, but affected parties may seek mandamus, Data Practices Act claims, or informal mediation/opinions from the Data Practices Office. The discussion closed with calls for clearer standards and possible legislative updates to improve compliance and transparency.

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• We have a what's called a Stokes basket hauler that attaches to a UTV.
• Stokes basket have a what's called a Stokes basket hauler<01:03:39.200> that<01:03:39.440> attaches
• <01:03:40.720> So<01:03:40.880> we hauler that attaches to a UTV.
• So we hauler that attaches to a UTV.

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The committee met with a quorum, approved the August minutes, and heard a brief announcement from Senator Richardson about the Missing in America Project interring unclaimed veterans’ remains at the Western Kentucky Veterans Cemetery in Hopkinsville. He read the names of several veterans being laid to rest with military honors, and the chair thanked the volunteers involved in the effort. The main presentation was an update on Kentucky’s urban search and rescue program from the Department of Military Affairs and Kentucky Emergency Management. Officials said the program is being built around two regional task force hubs, a helicopter aquatic rescue team, an incident support team, and a rescue aid fund for local search and rescue units. They reported that the $8.3 million appropriated for the program in the 2025 budget was fully executed, that $482,670 of the rescue aid fund went to 29 local teams, and that $493,592 has already been allocated in the current year to 36 teams. They also described warehouse and equipment purchases, staffing with full-time and part-time personnel, and a new training site on state property for collapsed-structure and multi-agency exercises. Officials said the program has already been used in recent disasters, including flood response and urban search and rescue operations in several parts of the state, and claimed the effort has impacted more than 1,500 citizens through rescues, evacuations, and related assistance. They said the helicopter aquatic rescue team is fully operational, the task force roster should be finalized by January, incident support should be online by April, and the full program should be deployable by June 30 or July 1, 2026. Members asked about statewide response times, K-9 search capabilities, and the long-term cost of the program, including concerns about reliance on federal matching funds. The presenters said K-9 assets will be part of the task force, that pre-positioning during forecasted storms can reduce response times significantly, and that they would provide more detailed budget information later.

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• was speaking to in spring of '25 is that we also received a community tip, but it had no providers attached
• 00:42:07.119> had<00:42:07.359> no<00:42:08.000> providers<00:42:08.800> attached
• <00:42:09.359> to that but it had no providers attached to that but it had no providers attached

Keywords: 1183, house

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• You'll see the field slots there, and the field slots have names attached to them.
• 00:51:07.920> slots<00:51:08.400> have<00:51:08.559> names<00:51:08.960> attached
• <00:51:09.359> to the field slots have names attached to the field slots have names attached

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The Medicaid Oversight Advisory Board’s fourth meeting focused primarily on a presentation from University of Kentucky and University of Louisville health leaders about the state university directed payment program. Mark Birdwhistle and Ken Marshall described the program as a long-running, value-based Medicaid arrangement that began in 2019, uses university-provided matching funds rather than provider taxes, and ties a portion of payments to quality outcomes. They said the program has improved measures such as tobacco cessation, diabetes control, depression screening, and cancer screening, while supporting access to specialty care, medical education, and workforce training. They also emphasized that Kentucky’s model is nationally notable and has helped improve health rankings and generate cost savings. A major topic was the federal reconciliation bill signed July 4, which the presenters said will reduce directed payments by 10% annually for 10 years beginning in 2028. UL Health estimated a first-year loss of about $75 million and a cumulative loss of about $600 million over the decade; UK estimated about $100 million in the first year, for a combined first-year impact of roughly $175 million. Both speakers warned the cuts could affect access to care, training capacity, and the sustainability of Kentucky’s value-based model, though they expressed hope that congressional action could alter or delay the changes. They also noted that 340B drug pricing changes could further strain already thin operating margins, but did not provide exact figures during the meeting. Committee members responded positively to the program’s reported outcomes and the institutions’ role in Kentucky health care. Senator Berg praised the quality of care and shared a personal example of being advised to stay at UofL for breast cancer treatment. Representative Moer highlighted Kentucky’s strong cancer-control score and asked for more explanation of the value-based payment structure; the presenters said the system is built around ongoing measurement, accountability, and collaboration with the Cabinet for Health and Family Services. No votes or formal actions were taken beyond approving the amended August 27 minutes by voice vote.

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• We cannot spend enough money on matching grants with strings attached that are going to solve this problem
• money on matching grants<01:44:40.000> with<01:44:40.239> strings<01:44:40.639> attached
• <01:44:41.119> that<01:44:41.199> are grants with strings attached that are grants
• with strings attached that are going<01:44:41.440> to<01:44:41.520> solve<01:44:41.679>

Keywords: 1187, senate, all