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• Chairman members, okay good to see you again. Thank you for having me.
• It's that we can't end up with material like what you see. in the gingerbread person.
• And what we see happening in our schools is...
• I mean, when you read that document, you'll see those words throughout that document.
• We hope to see you again soon. I sure hope so.

Bills: SB207, SB611, SB920, SB1174, SB1207, SB1325, SB1396, SB1551, SB1619

Keywords: SB 207, Texas Education Code, public school attendance, excused absence, mental health appointment, mental health care, behavioral health, school district, student absenteeism, same-day return, health care professionals, physician certification, religious holy days, court appearance, DFPS, foster care, education policy, student wellness, school mental health, attendance policy

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• Seeing none, Chair Moeller, any closing? Comments?
• Seeing none, I will move to discussion.
• I see the need for this.
• You'll see letters in your packets on that as well.
• All right, I am not seeing any.

Bills: HF1354, HF1901, HF2124, HF2130, HF2260, HF2099, HF104, HF134, HF1769

Keywords: public safety, school safety, active shooter, active shooter drill, violence prevention, threat reporting, anonymous tip line, See It, Say It, Send It, Minnesota Fusion Center, Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, BCA, officer-involved death, missing person, endangered missing person, criminal background check, national background check, FBI fingerprint check, adult entertainment license, massage license, correctional facilities

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• <01:11:00.960> peace a time when we were seeing peace a time when we were seeing peace officers
• You'll see letters in your packets on that as well.
• You'll see letters in your packets on that as well.
• You'll see letters in your packets on that as well.
• Amendment seeing none all those in favor Amendment seeing none all those in favor of<01:38:12.840>

Bills: HF1354, HF1901, HF2124, HF2130, HF2260, HF2099, HF104, HF134, HF1769

Keywords: public safety, school safety, active shooter, active shooter drill, violence prevention, threat reporting, anonymous tip line, See It, Say It, Send It, Minnesota Fusion Center, Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, BCA, officer-involved death, missing person, endangered missing person, criminal background check, national background check, FBI fingerprint check, adult entertainment license, massage license, correctional facilities

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• In fact, we'd see the opposite in the studies that I just referenced.
• All right, seeing none, thank you both very much for your testimony. Thank you.
• trans kid in this state dead. ...before seeing them as human beings.
• But not often do I see them helping with this kind of transition.
• I don't know how to tell you this, but Students do not see teachers as cool.

Bills: HB1325, HB1655, HB3312, HB5526, SB13, SB57, SB207, HB441, HB591, HB5019, SB27, SB843, SB 13, SB 27, SB 57

Keywords: student transfer, public servants, education code, peace officer, servicemember, judicial officer, school security, volunteer program, retired law enforcement, veterans, public safety, school safety, criminal background check, school libraries, library advisory councils, parental rights, library materials, educational content, challenging materials, emergency operations plan

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• I mean, how do you see this being funded?
• I see you in there all the time, and I'm sure the other members see you and your colleagues in their
• I don't see the logic in that at all.
• All right, seeing none.
• Oh, I see. Okay, just an example.

Bills: SB 13, SB 27, SB 57, HB1325, HB1655, HB3312, HB5526, SB13, SB57, SB207, HB441, HB591, HB5019, SB27, SB843

Keywords: lobbying, public funds, political subdivision, local government, county association, municipal lobbying, registered lobbyist, Texas Legislature, taxpayer lawsuit, injunctive relief, attorney's fees, government finance, county dues, state association of counties, sheriffs association, law enforcement officers, legislative advocacy, bill tracking, legislative alerts, Government Code Chapter 556

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• interest that the public wants to see interest that the public wants to see it's<00:08:33.760>
• interested in these cases want to see interested in these cases want to see the<00:09:26.880>
• Seeing none, member discussion.
• I see I'm shuffling around. I see other members doing that, so thank you.
• I see a hand back there.

Bills: HF1855, HF102, HF1082, HF1354, HF2184, HF1792, HF2296, HF2429, HF2543, HF2566

Keywords: veterans, benefit services, accreditation, consumer protection, civil penalties, disclosure requirements, HF102, Sibley County Road 166, Freedom Drive, Arlington, Sibley County, Minnesota transportation bonds, bonding bill, capital investment, road extension, highway access, intersection improvements, right-of-way acquisition, water main, sewer improvements

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• United States and the Holy See.
• Ambassador to the Holy See.
• The Holy See is an extremely important partner.
• The Holy See is no exception.
• The Holy See maintains. diplomatic relations with Taiwan.

Keywords: legislative process, public involvement, community engagement, transparency, introductions

Summary: The meeting was characterized by a series of introductions and personal anecdotes shared by the committee members, with a focus on the importance of community engagement and transparency in legislative processes. Members expressed their commitment to open hearings and the necessity for public involvement in discussions impacting constituents. Several members remarked on how personal experiences shape their legislative priorities, thus reinforcing the human element of governance. However, there was a noticeable absence of discussion regarding specific bills, indicating that the session may have been more exploratory or introductory in nature.

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• It is a very holy day where we celebrate St. Patrick and what he brought to Ireland.
• <00:16:30.160> a<00:16:30.240> holy to the Irish.
• It is a very holy a holy to the Irish.
• It is a very holy a holy day<00:16:31.360> where<00:16:31.440> we<00:16:31.600> celebrate
• Every time you see a fire today, you're seeing an Irish legacy.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• I see a question from Senator Leveck, one virtually from Senator Fortunato, and I think I see Senator
• Good to see you again. Good to see you.
• Good to see you all today.
• So we’re seeing a 25% attrition.
• So we're seeing a 25% attrition.

Summary: The committee received agency updates on several behavioral health and justice programs. The Health Care Authority reported that assisted outpatient treatment (AOT) has expanded from two counties to eight, with a ninth expected in December, and described AOT as a court-ordered, least-restrictive treatment model that depends on close coordination among courts, treatment providers, and local officials. The agency also reviewed Joel’s Law, which lets family members, guardians, conservators, or tribes petition for an initial involuntary detention when they disagree with a designated crisis responder’s decision. Judges Ferreira and Larson said petition use has increased significantly statewide and in Snohomish County, but many cases do not proceed beyond the initial detention stage; they also noted family frustration, disjointed processes, and bed shortages as ongoing issues. Committee members asked about expansion criteria, the law’s effectiveness, and how the system fits together with other mental health interventions. The Attorney General’s Office presented on the hate crimes and bias incidents hotline created by SB 5427. The hotline began a pilot in King, Clark, and Spokane counties on July 1, 2025, with a statewide launch planned for 2027. Officials said the advisory committee helped shape the referral process, intake questions, outreach materials, and public branding. In the first five months, the hotline received 301 reports, with roughly 45% from King County and about 38% from outside the pilot counties; 42% requested follow-up, and only about a quarter of those wanted law enforcement referral. Testimony emphasized that the hotline is non-emergency, anonymous if desired, and focused on referrals rather than investigation. Members asked about why callers do not seek law enforcement involvement, how the hotline compares with Oregon’s launch, and what kinds of incidents are being reported. The Office of Independent Investigations reported progress on its work investigating police deadly force fatalities. Director Roger Rogoff said the agency has grown to 66 employees, including 31 investigators, and has completed six fatality investigations, with two public final reports posted. He said the office now operates in Region 1 and plans to expand statewide as staffing allows, with a future east-side expansion dependent on additional investigators. He also said the office has 29 requests to review prior cases, but those reviews are time-intensive and limited to cases with new evidence. Committee members asked about staffing needs, local cooperation, and whether the office conducts parallel investigations; Rogoff said OII performs the criminal investigation, while agencies may still do administrative reviews. The committee then heard a lengthy panel on public defense caseload standards and funding. The Washington State Bar Association, Washington Defender Association, county representatives, and city representatives all discussed the new caseload standards and the implementation timeline. Speakers said the standards reflect modern public defense realities but warned that funding, attorney recruitment and retention, office space, and data collection remain major barriers. Survey results from county offices showed wide variation in readiness, with many counties uncertain about timelines and most citing lack of funding as the biggest obstacle; attorney attrition was also described as high. County and city representatives argued that the new standards will require far more attorneys and support staff, and that local governments cannot absorb the cost without substantial state funding. They urged the Legislature to increase state support, improve workforce pipelines, and address structural issues in the public defense system.

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• Seeing none, Madam Vice Chair? Yes. Thank you, sir. Thank you, sir. Seeing none?
• Hello, it's nice to see all of y'all today. It's nice to see some familiar faces.
• Seeing none. Madam Vice Chair. Okay, Mr. Chair, I'd like to call. Seeing none, Madam Vice Chair.
• Seeing none, final discussion.
• Seeing none, final discussion.

Bills: HB2009, HB2022, HCM2001, HCM2002, HCM2004, HCR2001, HM2001, HM2004

Keywords: campaign contributions, foreign contributions, constitutional amendments, public disclosure, Arizona Revised Statutes, elections, voter registration, provisional ballots, primary election, voter participation, Muslim Brotherhood, terrorism, foreign terrorist organization, national security, Islamist extremism, Congress, Arizona, domestic security, CAIR, terrorist organization

Summary: The committee met to hear several measures, beginning with HCM 2001 and HCM 2002, both memorials urging Congress to review and potentially designate the Muslim Brotherhood and CAIR as foreign terrorist organizations. Supporters argued the groups have documented ties to Hamas and the Muslim Brotherhood’s stated goal of undermining Western civilization, citing the Holy Land Foundation case, FBI concerns, and testimony from national-security advocates. Opponents, including CAIR representatives, Muslim community members, and civil-rights advocates, said the memorials relied on guilt by association, would stigmatize Muslims, and lacked a factual or legal basis; they emphasized CAIR’s civil-rights work and warned of First Amendment concerns and community harm. After extensive debate and questions about the relationship between national and Arizona CAIR entities, the committee approved HCM 2001 and HCM 2002 on 4-3 votes, with members on both sides explaining their votes at length. Supporters framed the measures as simple requests to Congress based on existing federal findings, while opponents called them political theater and discriminatory. The committee then recessed briefly. When the committee returned, it heard HB 2009, which would prohibit committees primarily organized to influence constitutional amendments from accepting foreign national contributions and require donor verification and disclosure of out-of-state funding. The sponsor said the bill is meant to help voters understand outside influence on Arizona constitutional initiatives and suggested it could be broadened to all ballot measures. The bill passed 4-3. The committee then took up HCR 2001, a proposed constitutional amendment on elections that would limit voting to U.S. citizens, ban foreign contributions to candidate and ballot measure campaigns, require government-issued ID, and adjust early voting and mail-ballot rules. A late amendment clarified that the citizenship requirement applies to primary, general, and municipal elections, set early voting to end the Friday before an election, and refined mail-ballot rules while preserving federal overseas military voting requirements. The sponsor argued the measure would make Arizona elections more secure and efficient, while critics said it would create barriers and longer lines. The transcript cuts off during sponsor questioning on the amendment and ballot-access provisions.

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• Holy mystery, help us keep finding steady ground in this time of instability.
• Holy mystery, remind us in these days of spectacle to stay human by telling the truth, caring for each
• Holy mystery, help us to cultivate community by listening, listening, listening, trusting, and staying
• Holy mystery, remind us that courage and Holy mystery, remind us that courage and wisdom<00:07:12.360
• Holy<00:07:25.360> mystery, Holy mystery, in this season of resurrection, we do not wait for new

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, April 13, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• Holy. Kauffman. King. Krishnadasan. Leas. Liias. Lovelett.
• Holy. Kauffman. King. Krishnadasan. Leas, Leas. Lovelett. Lovelett. Lovelett. Lovick.
• Holy. Kauffman. King. Krishnadasan.
• So you're going to see a lot of those on our side.
• I think we all would have liked to see that policy.

Summary: The Senate opened with a moment of silence for Senator Chris Gildon and his family after the death of his wife, Autumn. It then took up several bills on final passage, beginning with Substitute House Bill 2020, which establishes a 3.1% B&O tax rate for payment card processing activities and allows a deduction for certain related fees. Supporters said it resolves a long-running dispute with the Department of Revenue; it passed 47-0. The chamber also passed House Bill 2039, delaying the child support pass-through expansion from 2026 to 2029, and House Bill 2040, delaying the elimination of recoveries from the Aged, Blind, and Disabled Assistance Program from October 2025 to October 2028. Supporters framed both as timing changes, while opponents argued they would postpone benefits for families and vulnerable people. Both bills passed 25-22. Substitute House Bill 2051, dealing with payment to acute care hospitals for difficult-to-discharge patients, passed 27-20 after several proposed amendments were withdrawn. Supporters said the bill helps hospitals care for patients who have nowhere else to go, while opponents argued the state should not delay payment support for these patients. The Senate also passed In Gross Substitute House Bill 2061, imposing a 10% concession fee on duty-free sales to fund tourism promotion and sustainable aviation fuel, over objections that it was a tax increase passed on to consumers. Finally, Substitute House Bill 2077, which taxes certain business activities related to zero-emission vehicle credits, passed 28-19 after an amendment to remove or narrow parts of the tax was rejected. Supporters said the measure would encourage spending of credits and support clean transportation goals, while opponents called it a targeted tax on Tesla and warned it could raise EV prices. The Senate then concurred in amended Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1293, a litter and plastic bag measure that increases litter penalties and keeps the planned bag-thickness increase from taking effect, and passed it 27-20. The Senate adjourned until April 27, 2025.

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• Remind this governing body, Holy One, on this Holy Thursday of that mandate you passed on to us: to love
• In this holy week, when we see Jesus on the cross, we are reminded that suffering and death do not have
• But in the resurrection of Jesus, we are reminded that you, O Holy One, have the final say.
• I don't see him at his desk. Oh, he's right here. Oh, there he is.
• Seeing no further discussion, the question before the House is open.

Keywords: 1182, all

Summary: The House convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, approved the journal, recognized the Doctor of the Day, and welcomed several guest groups and visitors in the gallery. Members also offered personal privilege remarks introducing guests and marking birthdays and other occasions. The chamber then took up third-reading votes on Senate bills 1126, 1252, and 1479, all of which passed and were transmitted onward. The House then resolved into Committee of the Whole to consider multiple Senate bills. SB 1099, dealing with defamation and online publication, drew debate over free speech and press protections; opponents argued it would narrow speech rights, while supporters said it distinguished criticism from defamation. SB 1107, SB 1148, SB 1294, and SB 1366 were each recommended do pass with little or no debate. The Committee also considered SB 1237 on the election procedures manual, with supporters saying the Secretary of State should consult legislative committees and opponents calling it overreach; SB 1243 on notice to guardians when patients are released from court-ordered treatment, with supporters citing patient safety and opponents warning it could weaken guardianship reforms; and SB 1281 on reporting federal land acquisitions, which drew a sharp exchange over property rights, federal overreach, and conservation concerns. Later, the Committee considered SB 1586 and SB 1741. SB 1741, which would allow students to be excused for off-campus religious instruction and receive academic credit, prompted debate over free exercise rights, public-school neutrality, and whether charter and district schools should be required to accommodate release-time religious programs. After the Committee rose, the House adopted the Committee of the Whole report, placing SB 1237, SB 1243, SB 1281, SB 1586, and SB 1741 on third reading. The House then heard additional personal remarks and adjourned until Tuesday, April 7, 2026.

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• Heavenly Father, you have called each of us to live a holy life worthy of the grace you have shown us
• bestowed on him the mantle of responsibility, not just to lead the Catholic Church, but to live as a holy
• It is in your holy name that we pray. Amen.
• Catholic Church, but to live as a holy Catholic Church, but to live as a holy exemplar<00:07:09.520><
• It is in your holy name that we pray. It is in your holy name that we pray. Amen.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Friday, May 9, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• In the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit.
• We ask this in your holy name. In the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen.
• We ask this in your holy name. In do. We ask this in your holy name.
• the name of the Father and the Son and the name of the Father and the Son and the<00:01:51.759> Holy
• the Holy Spirit. Amen. the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Bless the members of this House with collaboration in this holy experiment.
• We pray this in your holy and precious name. Amen.
• 00:57.160> collaboration<00:00:57.920> in<00:00:58.120> this<00:00:58.280> holy
• with collaboration in this holy with collaboration in this holy experiment<00:01:00.079> give
• <00:01:41.720> and<00:01:41.880> precious we pray this in your holy and precious we

Keywords: 1183, house

Summary: The House convened with prayer by Reverend Justin Grim of the St. Paul area and the Pledge of Allegiance, then the clerk called the roll and announced a quorum was present. The House approved the Journal of the previous day without objection and adopted the reports of standing committees and divisions. During the order of business, the chief clerk reported House Files 194 through 309 for first reading. The House also took up non-controversial motions, which prevailed without objection. No bill debate or substantive policy testimony occurred in this segment. In announcements, Representative Nisa moved that when the House adjourns it do so until 3:30 p.m. Monday, January 27, 2025. The motion prevailed, and the House adjourned accordingly.

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• We come before a holy and righteous God who rules over the cosmos with sovereign care and holy affection
• the cosmos with sovereign care and holy the cosmos with sovereign care and holy affection.<00:00
• >> Seeing none. Talk to sound the chimes. >> Seeing none.
• Clerk, sound the Seeing none, Mr.
• Colleagues, today is Holi.

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The House convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, then approved the journal, excused absent members, and suspended rules to allow co-sponsorships and vote modifications. The clerk reported Senate Bills 156, 173, and 193 had passed the Senate and requested concurrence. Committee reports were then read, advancing a number of bills on banking and insurance, judiciary, licensing/occupations, and primary/secondary education, including measures on insurance, fraudulent practices, virtual currency kiosks, eminent domain, DUI, legal representation, costs and fees, barbering, fire protection, licensing background checks, dentistry, school reporting, teacher certification, and educator placement. Those favorable reports were treated as first readings and placed on the calendar. The chamber then took up House Bill 307, the “My Kentucky Future Act,” on proactive post-secondary admission. Sponsors explained that the bill would send opt-in letters from public universities to eligible high school juniors, include a common application for the state’s public institutions, and share data with KY Stats to track outcomes. Members asked about scholarships, the target student group, and privacy; the sponsor clarified that participation is voluntary, the letters do not guarantee admission, and the program is meant to streamline college access. House Committee Substitute 2 and House Floor Amendment 2 were adopted, and HB 307 passed 97-0. House Bill 418 on domestic violence was then considered. The sponsor said the bill prioritizes the non-offending parent, requires abusive parents to address violent behavior before unsupervised visitation, and gives courts more tools to consider false abuse allegations and victim advocates’ testimony. House Committee Substitute 1 was adopted, and after brief discussion the bill passed 96-1. House Bill 593 on data centers followed; its sponsor said the measure is intended to support data center development while protecting ratepayers from subsidizing infrastructure risk, requiring companies to bring their own generation, buy power on the open market, or prepay certain costs. After adopting House Committee Substitute 1, the bill passed 90-8. The House also passed House Bill 5 on prison educational programs, with a committee substitute and a floor amendment adding data collection on post-release employment; it passed 99-0. Finally, House Bill 584 on licenses for prescribing or dispensing controlled substances was debated. The sponsor said the bill removes a permanent ban so a physician who has regained licensure may apply for DEA registration, while opponents raised concerns about repeated misconduct and the ability to practice without DEA authority. The transcript cuts off before final disposition on HB 584.

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• Dear Lord, the Bible declares your name holy, holy, holy is the Lord of heaven and earth.
• acknowledging that you have established the institution of government to further your will on Earth. your name holy
• holy holy is the Lord of your name holy holy holy is the Lord of Heaven<00:00:54.120> and<00:

Keywords: 1183, house

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• I love seeing the interest in the audience today.
• We don't see other. So we don't see any other author.
• We don't see other. So we don't see any other author.
• So let me model what I want to see.
• These are their two most holy days.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• . >> Heavenly Father, we come right now in precious son Jesus' name and Father, with your Holy Spirit
• presence, Father, come... ...Father, with your Holy Spirit presence, Father, come, Father, recognize
• We ask that you allow the power of the Holy Spirit to continue to touch our chairperson and bring him
• Once again, that's lines 89 through 95. allow the power Holy Spirit continue to allow the power Holy
• And I see you got a good a good a >> Good.

Bills: HB358, HB358

Keywords: juvenile justice, detention, age of majority, jurisdiction, child welfare, foreign influence, political activity, transparency, registration, civil penalties, hostile foreign principals, state ethics, 1136, house, all