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• Meadow proper.
• I've been to Golden Meadow before, and even though it's a... “A ticket for it?” “Yeah.
• I’ve been through Golden Meadow before, and even though it’s 30 miles an hour for the car, these low-speed
• Meadow, which is a two-hour, one-way trip from Belle Chasse.
• It’s made reference many, many times that it’s an hour and a half to get to Golden Meadow for the facility

Bills: HB345, HB503, HB511, HB590, HB655, HB685, HB692, HB707, HB715, HB748, HB776, HB856, HB860, HB868, HB887, HB888, HB896, HB999, HB1000, HB1086, HB1233

Keywords: rail infrastructure, ports, Class II railroads, Class III railroads, transportation, HB 503, Act 554, Golden Meadow, utility terrain vehicle, UTV, recreational off-highway vehicle, ROV, golf cart, low-speed vehicle, road shoulder travel, local ordinance, municipal traffic regulation, vehicle registration decal, municipal general fund, insurance requirement

Summary: The Senate Committee on Transportation and Public Works met with five members present and approved the April 29, 2026 minutes. The committee then heard and favorably reported several bills, including HB 1233, which lowers the contract threshold for hospital service districts to use the Seymours program for certain hospital construction projects, and HB 715, which requires aerial applicators operating from public airports to have a transponder and radio; an amendment removing language about airport use of ADS-B data for fees was adopted after sponsors said the issue would be handled in another bill. HB 999 was reported favorably to allow impoundment of out-of-state vehicles operated in Louisiana without liability insurance, and HB 692 was amended to let parishes and municipalities use group purchasing organizations, with a narrowing amendment limiting one-source procurements and assurances that local bidders would not be disadvantaged. The committee also advanced HB 511, creating a grant program for pursuit intervention technology in response to officer safety concerns, and HB 590, which would let OMV issue specialized envelopes or notices for drivers with autism or other disabilities so officers are alerted during traffic stops. HB 503 was reported favorably after a local cleanup change to a golf cart bill for Golden Meadow, and HB 655 was approved to let DOTD use cost-plus contracts for operation and maintenance of state-owned ferries. HB 748 clarified that school board-owned or leased vehicles are exempt from tolls, and HB 860 would allow fillable electronic bids for local government procurement. Later, the committee approved HB 896, a major tolling-related cleanup bill for Plaquemines Parish that addresses customer service center access, administrative fees, and exemptions, with members and local officials criticizing the toll structure and its impact on the parish. HB 1000 was reported favorably as a cleanup measure tied to highway priority program reporting and local district contract limits. HB 887 established a more consistent scoring and ranking process for Seymour projects, with an amendment to avoid conflict with changing FAA grant rules. HB 888, a cleanup bill on temporary tags, was amended with added security features and then reported favorably. HB 1086, a broad electronic title and registration modernization bill, received a lengthy amendment set but was voluntarily held over for a week so members could review the new language. The committee also advanced HB 776 to expand the Port Priority Program to larger projects, with amendments clarifying flexibility and removing private projects from the bill. HB 707 was reported favorably to let the Department of Agriculture and Forestry handle promotional activities for the liquefied petroleum gas commission through a cooperative endeavor agreement. HB 868, a farm safety bill requiring safety chains or other manufacturer-specified equipment on trailers, was reported favorably after testimony about a fatal accident and assurances it would not change engineering standards beyond existing manufacturer requirements. Finally, HB 856 was amended to authorize indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contracting for DOTD maintenance and construction work, then reported favorably, and the committee later corrected the record on HB 856 by reconsidering and withdrawing one technical amendment set so further floor cleanup could be made. The meeting adjourned without objection.

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• at Shirley Meadows, a two-life community for the last four years.
• Two and a half years after moving to Shirley Meadows, my husband...
• I invite you to visit Shirley Meadows and see why I am so happy living there.
• Two and a half years ago, I'm currently living at Senior Meadow at Shirley Meadows, a TwoLife community
• I am currently living at Shirley Meadows, a senior TwoLife community in Devens.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on several aging-related bills, with most speakers focusing on housing stability, home-based services, and care transitions. Representative Badger and a commissioner testified in support of H4039, which would create a universal breakfast and lunch program at senior centers funded through a new Senior Breakfast and Lunch Fund, arguing it would reduce food insecurity and social isolation among older adults. Representative Lipper-Garabedian and multiple providers then supported H780/S495, the hospital-to-home partnership program, describing how embedded aging-services liaisons help older patients transition safely from hospitals to home, reduce readmissions, and avoid nursing facility placement; witnesses from Mystic Valley Elder Services and Mass Aging Access cited pilot results, including hundreds of patients served and examples of substantial cost savings and successful discharge planning. The committee also took testimony on S478, which would require continuing care retirement communities to disclose entrance-fee refund policies more clearly at enrollment. Senator Lovely and LeadingAge Massachusetts said the bill would improve transparency for residents and families, while a consumer witness said her family experienced delays and confusion in getting a refund after her mother left a CCRC. Members noted the issue is also being examined by a special commission on CCRCs. A large portion of the hearing focused on S475, a statewide bridge subsidy program for older adults facing housing instability. Advocates from the Massachusetts Coalition for the Homeless, Western Massachusetts, Somerville, Northampton, East Hampton, Old Colony Elder Services, and Somerville’s Office of Housing Stability described rising senior homelessness, long waitlists for subsidized housing, and cases where short-term rental assistance kept older adults housed while they waited for permanent housing. Somerville witnesses said the pilot program helped nine households remain housed and that some participants have since moved into permanent housing. Members asked about wait times, program design, and how to prioritize applicants; witnesses emphasized flexibility, emergency risk, and the need for a statewide expansion. The hearing also included testimony on S465, an ALS bill that would expand home care access regardless of age and bar the use of quality-adjusted life-year metrics in coverage decisions, with the sponsor and ALS Association arguing the measure would reduce discriminatory treatment and better center patient care. No votes were taken during the hearing.

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• to go talk to, if you had a complaint or you needed a tag or something like that, you had to go to Golden
• Meadow.
• Or you needed a tag or something like that, you had to go to Golden Meadow. Here's a map.
• So, Belle Chasse to Golden Meadow is almost a two-hour drive one way, right?

Bills: HCR32, HB493, HB679, HB745, HB896, HB1000, HB1024, HB1050, HB1159, HB1172, HB1173, HB1207, HB1208, HB1218

Keywords: Saint Claude Avenue Bridge, Port of New Orleans, backup motors, infrastructure, traffic management, expropriation, property rights, Amite River Basin, drainage, East Feliciana Parish, St. Helena Parish, government authority, traumatic brain injury, identification card, law enforcement training, medical verification, disability rights, special permits, transportation, tandem loads

Summary: The House Transportation Committee met on April 21 and considered a series of transportation, licensing, tolling, and public safety measures. It reported favorably House Bill 745, extending special permits for tandem loads hauling containers to and from port facilities; House Bill 1000, a DOTD cleanup bill that clarifies Highway Priority Program reporting and raises the letter-bid contract threshold from $1 million to $3 million; and House Bill 1050, which clarifies commercial driver’s license rules, including age and intrastate/interstate driving limits. The committee also approved House Bill 1172 naming a portion of U.S. Highway 165 in Oberlin the Coulin Brooks Manuel Memorial Highway, House Bill 1218 naming a portion of Louisiana Highway 1090 the Lewis Pat Miramon Memorial Highway, House Concurrent Resolution 32 urging backup motors for the St. Claude Avenue Bridge, and House Bill 1207 on public contracting standards and competition in public bidding. A major portion of the meeting focused on House Bill 896, which responds to tolling issues at the Belle Chasse bridge project. The bill would require toll signage, local toll customer service centers, dispute procedures, and limits on administrative fees, with amendments addressing effective dates, in-person assistance, appeal deadlines, law-enforcement exemptions, and limits on certain charges. The author and witnesses described high administrative fees, long travel distances to customer service locations, and problems with toll bills, while committee members noted the issue was complex and ongoing. The committee reported the bill favorably as amended. The committee also heard House Bill 1159, allowing Jefferson Parish municipalities to use automated speed enforcement devices again under local control. Supporters from Gretna, Westwego, Harahan, and Kenner said photo enforcement reduced crashes, improved safety, and helped limited police resources, while opponents were not emphasized in the transcript. After discussion about whether the measure should be voluntarily or involuntarily deferred, the committee ultimately deferred the bill. House Bill 493, which would prohibit expropriation by the Amite River Basin Drainage and Water Conservation District in East Feliciana and St. Helena Parishes, drew extensive testimony about reservoir fears and local opposition; the committee voluntarily deferred it. House Bill 679, as substituted, created a driver’s license designation for people with brain injuries and required related law-enforcement training; witnesses described personal experiences with brain injury and the need for officers to recognize communication and behavioral effects, and the committee reported the substitute favorably. House Bill 1173, which waives late fees for certain reinstatement-relief payment plans for driver’s licenses, was also reported favorably, and House Bill 1024 creating a Louisiana Democratic Party prestige plate was approved as well.

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• Chris Meadows.
• They are the proud parents of my Deputy Chief of Staff Brenton Meadows, and please stand for recognition
• Heritage Month, HR 413 by Smithy, Brandy Clawson, HR 414 by Smitty, Sarah Henninger, HR 417 by Emanuel Golden

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• After the passing of his wife, Dixie, John married Martha Moke, and they spent their golden years visiting
• Representative Orgeron, is an act in Title 32 relative to the use of utility terrain vehicles on roadways in Golden
• Meadow.
• Representative Orgeron, is an act in Title 32 relative to the use of utility terrain vehicles on roadways in Golden
• Meadow.

Keywords: 974, senate, all

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• Orgeron is an act to amend Title 32 relative to the use of utility terrain vehicles on roadways in Golden
• Meadow.
• This bill is strictly a local bill for Golden Meadow.

Keywords: 974, senate, all

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• Building on our current water expertise at the Meadow Center for Water and Environment, for example,
• ready to meet the current and future workforce demands of the $80 billion of active projects in the Golden

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• Building on our current water expertise at the Meadow Center for...
• to produce skilled and qualified technicians demands of the $80 billion of active projects in the Golden

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• Included in that four percent in 2024 in June, Flushing Meadows, Queens, New York, a 13-year-old girl
• INCLUDED IN THAT 4% IN 2024 IN JUNE, FLUSHING MEADOWS QUEENS, NEW YORK.
• We are the golden door, the place of entry to this country, the place that other nations look to around
• When I visited East Meadow jail in Nassau County last summer to observe immigration detention, I met
• WHEN I VISITED EAST MEADOW JAIL IN NASSAU COUNTY LAST SUMMER TO OBSERVE IMMIGRATION DETENTION, I MET

Keywords: 993, senate, all

Summary: The Senate opened with routine proceedings, approval of the prior day’s journal, and several motions to restore previously passed bills to the third-reading calendar. Senate Print 2436A, an amendment to the Administrative Code of New York City, and Senate Print 7160, an amendment to the Elder Law, were both reconsidered and restored to the calendar by roll call. Amendments were also received on Senate Print 9960, which retained its place on the third-reading calendar. The chamber then paused to honor Madeline Wilson on her 100th birthday and Marilyn D. Mosley through previously adopted resolutions, with family members and guests recognized on the floor. The Senate also welcomed Columbia Kicks Cancer, a student-run East Greenbush fundraising team that raised more than $239,000 for blood cancer research and care. The Finance Committee reported Senate Print 9005C, a budget bill amending Chapter 268 of the Laws of 1996, directly to third reading, and the Senate accepted the report and the message of necessity. The bill was then taken up on the controversial calendar, leading to extended debate on Part LL, which focused on limits on state and local cooperation with federal immigration enforcement, including 287(g) agreements, informal cooperation, masking rules for law enforcement, sensitive locations such as polling places, and the creation of an Office of Immigration Trust within the Attorney General’s office. Supporters argued the bill would keep state and municipal employees focused on their own duties, protect constitutional rights, and prevent New York resources from being used for federal immigration enforcement; they also said it would not bar all cooperation or prevent local police from responding to crime. Opponents argued it would hinder public safety, restrict law enforcement cooperation, and interfere with local discretion, while some raised concerns about constitutional issues and the practical effects on sheriffs, county jails, and police agencies. The debate also included a separate provision creating a civil cause of action for constitutional-rights violations by federal, state, or local officials, which supporters described as an accountability measure. Members further discussed the masking section, with supporters saying it applied broadly to officials and was intended to withstand constitutional scrutiny, while opponents cited a recent Ninth Circuit ruling striking down a similar California law. The Office of Immigration Trust and its complaint/referral process were also examined, including the role of the Governor and the State Education Department in reviewing alleged violations. No final vote on the controversial calendar bill was taken in the portion of the transcript provided.

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• Sir, I want to say on behalf of my four golden retrievers: Rocky, Lucky, Duke, and Odin.
• It allows them to receive a gambling permit to transfer to Palm Meadows without notice.

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• > the<00:07:11.400> hills<00:07:11.880> be<00:07:12.000> clothed May the meadows
• of losing beloved colleague in the House, Melissa Hortman, and Mark Hortman, and their beautiful golden
• 56.280> beautiful and Mark Hortman, and their beautiful and Mark Hortman, and their beautiful golden
• <00:40:57.560> retriever<00:40:58.040> Gilbert,<00:40:58.760> and golden retriever
• Gilbert, and golden retriever Gilbert, and the<00:41:00.560> experience<00:41:01.120> of

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• A smaller increase at Meadows, which is the nursing home.
• adult psychiatric division to help take the next people who are up for that and put them over at Meadows
• Madam Chair, **Representative Herndon** (member_13489), about 90% of our residents at Meadows are on
• multifamily infill development in Santa Fe with rents below market rates in Santa Fe, which that's golden

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• Meadows Mental Health, Hog Mental Health. Health and Texas Council of Community Centers.
• come from the consortium is Meadows, the collaborative managed care when that that was brought to the
• Part of the expertise is at Meadows, and so they go to the HRIs and help with that. Roll out.
• So the other one so Meadows did receive tax dollars.
• One, Meadows, the answer is yes.

Keywords: budget, House Bill 1, public education, healthcare, border security, federal funding, spending limits

Summary: The meeting primarily focused on reviewing the proposed budget for the upcoming biennium, with substantial discussions around House Bill 1 and its implications for public education, healthcare, and border security. The Comptroller presented a revenue overview indicating a total of $194.6 billion available for general purpose spending, which reflects a slight decrease compared to previous years due to fluctuating economic conditions. Members raised questions regarding spending limits and the impact of federal funding on state programs, highlighting concerns about the sustainability of funding in light of potential changes at the federal level.

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• Uh, it's a very high-level engineering firm out of Golden, Colorado.
• The largest being that Sussex right in the middle there, Sussex West, Sussex, and Meadow Creek Fields
• <01:19:36.480> Uh<01:19:36.719> they firm out of Golden, Colorado.
• Uh they firm out of Golden, Colorado.
• That was a project Meadow Creek Fields.

Bills: HB0075, HB0128

Keywords: virtual currency, kiosk, financial institutions, regulation, Wyoming Money Transmitters Act, penalties, severance tax, oil production, tax exemption, energy sector, economic impact, 916, all

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• Marine Corps Memorial in Golden, the Admiral Arleigh Burke Memorial in Boulder, the Black Forest restaurant
• They've been found in some of the most remote places on Earth, including alpine streams and meadows in
• including alpine places of um on earth including alpine streams<00:53:33.359> and<00:53:33.599> meadows
• <00:53:35.680> Um streams and meadows in Colorado. Um streams and meadows in Colorado.

Keywords: 981, all

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, approved the February 11, 2026 journal, and received committee reports. Judiciary reported Senate Bills 84, 11, 15, and 37 favorably with amendments or referrals, while SB 73 was postponed indefinitely; Transportation and Energy reported Senate Resolution 001 for final action. The chamber also took up a personal privilege recognizing the PBLO leadership program and its 2026 class, and later honored former state senator John Kafalas. The Senate adopted Senate Joint Resolution 11, designating a portion of US Highway 34 as the Sergeant John Jack Thurman Memorial Highway. The resolution, read at length, detailed Thurman’s World War II service at Iwo Jima and his later civic contributions. The resolution passed 34-0 with one excused, and the current roll call was added as co-sponsors. On third reading, Senate Bill 19, concerning local early childhood infrastructure and expanding the role of early childhood councils, passed 31-3 with one excused. On second reading, Senate Bill 74, addressing the penalty for excessive claims in public construction performance bond disputes, was explained as aligning public and private project treatment and passed the Committee of the Whole, then the Senate, and was ordered engrossed for third reading. Senate Bill 16, prohibiting discharge of pre-production plastic materials, drew debate over environmental harms, existing law, enforcement, penalties, and impacts on industry; several amendments were adopted, including clarifying definitions and a legislative declaration, and the bill ultimately passed second reading 23-11 with one excused. Senate Bill 34, expanding participation by members of the Auraria Board of Directors advisory committees, also passed second reading after an amendment correcting the committee report; supporters cited broader representation for faculty and students, while opponents warned of politicizing the board.

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• If I read it right, there are three nonprofit organizations that are explicitly listed here, Meadows
• The only one of those three that has any dollars that affect it. come from the consortium is Meadows,
• Part of the expertise is at Meadows, and so they go to the HRIs and help with that. Roll out.
• So the other one so Meadows did receive tax dollars.
• One, Meadows, the answer is yes.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• valley, he's promoting and encouraging visitors to enjoy often overlooked features like Twallome Meadows
• , Mariposa Grove, Glacier Point, Meadows, Mariposa Grove, Glacier Point, and<00:19:25.440> Tanaya<
• As we commemorate this golden anniversary, may we all remember Juneteenth's call to protect freedom.
• :23:40.640> we<00:23:40.880> commemorate<00:23:41.360> this<00:23:41.679> golden
• As we commemorate this golden years.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• At an inaugural address, the President promised that his administration will work to usher in the golden
• With your support... ...this administration will usher in a golden age of American innovation.
• Meadow, will you commit to objectively following the facts in any of these conspiracies?

Keywords: Senate Committee, Commerce, Science, Technology, Quantum Computing, Artificial Intelligence, FTC, Consumer Protection, Innovation, Emerging Technologies

Summary: The meeting of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation featured significant discussions regarding technological advancements and their implications for the future. Notably, nominations were made for key positions in the White House's Office of Science and Technology Policy and the Federal Trade Commission. Committee members expressed the importance of leading in emerging technologies like artificial intelligence and quantum computing, emphasizing that the pace of innovation is crucial for maintaining the United States' global position as a leader in technology. The discussions also highlighted the role of the FTC in protecting consumers from deceptive business practices and ensuring fair competition in the marketplace. Attendees underscored the urgency of advancing research and development in areas such as quantum computing, as evidenced by a demonstration of a new quantum chip anticipated to redefine computing capabilities across industries. Various members engaged in vibrant exchanges, showing support for initiatives aimed at bolstering innovation through public and private collaboration. Overall, the meeting set a strong agenda for pursuing future science and technology policies that ensure the U.S. remains at the forefront of global advancements.

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• I think the bear, the kind of golden bear that's got a little spiky spine, maybe on 19th or 20th Street
• question for your witness we met you Palo Alto where did you go to school yes sir I went to fair meadow

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• We have Austin, Minnesota, Grand Meadow, Southland, and some kids in Hayfield.
• Perpich is located in Golden Valley. statutes chapter statutes chapter 129c<00:45:06.960> um<00
• /c><00:45:17.319> is<00:45:17.480> located<00:45:18.079> in<00:45:18.280> Golden
• support um and purp is located in Golden support um and purp is located in Golden Valley<00:45:21.119
• Finally, out in Golden Valley, they also have a lending library of arts and education materials that's

Keywords: 1183, house

Summary: The Education Policy Committee met for its first hearing of 2025 and began with member and staff introductions, along with opening remarks from Chair Peggy Bennett about her first time chairing the committee. Members briefly described their districts and backgrounds, and the chair also reviewed committee rules and procedures, including deadlines for bill requests, amendments, testifiers, and handouts. Nonpartisan House Research then provided an extensive overview of the committee’s jurisdiction and the education code. The presentation covered the Department of Education’s duties, including supervision of public schools, rulemaking under legislative authority, state and federal education funding and compliance, standards and assessments, accountability systems, student discipline, and model policies. It also discussed related entities such as PELSB, the Board of School Administrators, the Perpich Center, regional centers of excellence, Compass, MTSS, and the READ Act. The committee asked questions about zoning for school sites and about teacher licensure changes, including the tiered licensure system and recent adjustments affecting special education teachers and standards of effective practice. No bills were heard and no votes were taken. The meeting was primarily organizational and informational, focused on orienting members to the committee’s work and the structure of Minnesota’s education policy system.