Transcript Highlights:

• Senator Cabaldon continued: On this floor, maybe eight.
• Thank you for continuing to advance that.
• But you all just continued to show up and continued to provide aid to folks.
• as we continue this long process of rebuilding.
• After surviving a stroke and living with aphasia, she continues to serve, continues to fight, and continues

Keywords: 987, senate, all

Summary: The Senate met with a quorum, approved the journals, and took up several gubernatorial appointments. Senators confirmed Clint Kellum as Director of the Cannabis Control Department, Jennifer Osborne as Director of the Department of Industrial Relations, Dr. Trinidad Solis and Dr. Gerald Tolbrook to the Medical Board of California, with roll-call votes showing broad support. The chamber also adopted a request to remove SB 830 from the inactive file for return to the Assembly. A major portion of the session was devoted to Senate Resolution 97, recognizing May as Asian and Pacific Islander American Heritage Month. Senators from multiple caucuses spoke in support, highlighting AAPI contributions to California, histories of exclusion and discrimination, solidarity with other communities, and the importance of visibility and representation. The resolution was adopted 39-0. The Senate also recognized numerous AAPI community honorees and guests, including leaders in advocacy, education, business, and public service. Members then adopted several awareness resolutions: SCR 168 designating May as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, SCR 148 declaring May 23, 2026 as GM1 gangliosidosis awareness day, SR 95 proclaiming May as ALS Awareness Month, SCR 156 recognizing Stroke Awareness Month, and SR 110 marking National Hospital Week in California. Each measure was supported by personal testimony or remarks from members and guests, often tied to lived experience or advocacy work, and each passed unanimously or by unanimous consent. The Senate also honored retiring California Professional Firefighters president Brian Rice and heard additional floor recognitions before adjourning until May 14, 2026.

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• That continues to this day. Construction began in 2023 and is 75% complete.
• I think it should be continued until completed. Thank you.
• Yes, you may continue. You may proceed with your testimony. Hello. Okay.
• We just—yes, you may continue. You may continue your testimony. Are you talking about you or me?
• I first come, first serve, but you may continue, Mr. Magnuson.

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• So I definitely think this is worthy of a state commitment of an investment to continue...
• I'd rather see a reform if this continues, happy to discuss with the Chair and anyone else.
• We'd like to continue the discussions.
• To that point, I believe offer dollars has helped this continue in the last few years.
• Chair, can I just continue?

Bills: SB1112, SB1517, SB1537, SB1584, SB1673, SB1776

Keywords: mental health, hearings, acquaintance witnesses, patient rights, treatment evaluation, barbering, cosmetology, appropriation, funding, licensing, board operations, peace officer, training, public safety, traffic offenses, judicial system, corrections, recruitment, state budget, crime victims

Summary: The Appropriations Committee met on March 25 for what was described as its last regular meeting, with a possible special meeting tentatively planned for the following Tuesday. The committee first took up Senate Bill 1112, as amended by a strike-everything amendment that would appropriate $1 million from the Special Services Fund in FY2027 to the Arizona Department of Corrections for holistic, studio-based rehabilitative programming, with a required report due by June 30, 2028 on spending and outcomes such as self-harm, discipline, and recidivism. Testimony from the founder of Art of Our Soul and a formerly incarcerated peer facilitator emphasized trauma-informed art and music therapy, reductions in disciplinary violations and self-harm, and benefits for both incarcerated people and staff. The committee adopted the amendment and then gave SB 1112 a do-pass recommendation. The committee then heard Senate Bill 1776, which would allow urban Indian organizations to provide traditional healing services reimbursable through AHCCCS or the Arizona Long-Term Care System. The sponsor said the bill was intended to align Arizona with federal approval and other states’ models. AHCCCS testified neutral but said the bill would require a waiver change, likely at standard FMAP rather than 100%, and estimated a $1.3 million general fund impact; the chair said a COW amendment and fiscal note were needed. Members raised concerns about cost and access, and the sponsor clarified the bill was meant for American Indians and family members served through IHS-related facilities. The committee ultimately passed the bill out with a do-pass recommendation, though several members voted no or present over funding concerns. Senate Bill 1537, which would rename the Peace Officer Training Equipment Fund as the Public Safety De-escalation and Life Safety Fund and repeal an inactive advisory commission, failed after testimony from a legislative liaison explaining the fund’s history and use for equipment and de-escalation tools. Some members supported the cleanup, but others objected after the Arizona Police Association opposed the change and argued the commission should be reformed rather than repealed. The committee then considered Senate Bill 1584, as amended, which would provide $1 million for Department of Corrections recruitment and training, funded instead from the Peace Officer Training Equipment Fund. Testimony supported the need to address DOC staffing shortages, but some members objected that the fund was restricted to peace officer equipment; the committee adopted the amendment and passed the bill out. Finally, the committee heard Senate Bill 1673, which would fund the law enforcement crime victim notification system. A chair amendment shifted the source from the general fund to the victim compensation fund and reduced the amount to about $2.5 million. Testimony from the Arizona Sheriffs Association, a vendor, and the City of Phoenix described the notification system as constitutionally required, widely used, and important for victim safety and communication, but several members argued the amendment would take money from victim compensation and “rob Peter to pay Paul.” The committee adopted the amendment and then gave SB 1673, as amended, a do-pass recommendation. The chair closed by noting the committee was adjourned and that a special meeting might be posted for the following week.

Transcript Highlights:

• Continue the roll, please. Senate Bill 176, Senator Tomes.
• Continue the roll. Senate Bill 199, Senator Roth. Continue the roll. Senate Bill 199, Senator Roth.
• Please continue the roll. House Bill 1408, Senator Roth.
• But we can continue to work on it.
• Continue the roll. Excuse me.

Keywords: 964, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Improving access to care continues to be a priority.
• We'll continue to push for transparency.
• As far as I'm aware, I think I saw some of the ads continue. Thank you.
• As far as I'm aware, I think I saw some of the ads continue post-election.
• I want to thank you for your continued service.

Summary: The committee met to consider a large slate of appointments, with the main discussion centered on the confirmation of Chavon Harris as Secretary of the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA). Harris testified about her background in state service and outlined agency priorities including Medicaid financial accountability, transparency, managed care oversight, behavioral health redesign, rural health access, workforce recruitment, and use of technology and AI. Senators questioned her extensively about the Hope Florida/Medicaid settlement controversy, opioid settlement-funded advertising campaigns tied to marijuana prevention and the 2024 Amendment 3 election, public records compliance, abortion reporting and enforcement under the Heartbeat Protection Act, managed care denials, value-based purchasing, and Medicaid funding pressures. After debate, the committee voted to recommend her confirmation, with Senator Polsky voting no. The committee then considered Anna Ortega and Robert Payne for the Florida Public Service Commission. Ortega, a current PSC commissioner and former staff advisor, discussed utility regulation, data center load issues, ratepayer protections, transparency in PSC decisions, and lessons from other states. Payne, a former legislator and longtime utility co-op employee, emphasized his technical background and the need to balance utility returns with consumer affordability. Both nominees were confirmed by unanimous or near-unanimous votes and recommended favorably to the full Senate. Next, the committee heard from Jeffrey Aaron for reappointment to the Public Employees Relations Commission. Aaron described PERC’s role in public-sector labor disputes and said his work had been upheld in appellate courts without reversal. Senators questioned him about his law firm’s state contracts, his role as chairman of Attorney General James Uthmeier’s PAC, and his connection to the Hope Florida Foundation matter; he declined to discuss the pending investigation. Public testimony included opposition from Florida Voice for the Unborn. The committee nevertheless recommended his confirmation, with several no votes. Finally, the committee approved the remaining appointees on tabs 5 through 46 in a single vote, postponing Dr. John Littell and DCF Secretary Hatch, and then adjourned.

Transcript Highlights:

• A key issue for the legislature is to continue to monitor these debt loads to ensure that they remain
• However, the deferred maintenance backlog continues to grow.
• I want to thank the subcommittee for its continued support of CalKids.
• And with that, anything we can do to continue to increase...
• Continued investments show that student success matters. Thank you.

Keywords: 988, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• And I thank you for the opportunity to come and talk today and continue your discussion about how we
• But we're also in the midst of an initiative just started in July to ensure more continuity.
• They are welcome to stay in the program and continue their work, or if they leave, they can come back
• Then we continue to train and give ongoing support for the professionals, both in the court and with
• And then we continue to train and give all. to see that length of stay increase.

Summary: The Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice met to continue its review of performance measurement in the criminal justice system. The first presentation, from State Courts Administrator Eric McClure, described how the court system uses multiple data sources to track filings, dispositions, clearance rates, workload, and support services, and how those data inform judge need, budget requests, resource allocation, and court administration. He also discussed ongoing efforts to improve case-level reporting, the use of case management systems in trial and appellate courts, and performance efforts in problem-solving courts and civil case management. McClure noted that the legislature provides dedicated funding for problem-solving courts and for medication-assisted treatment, and that the courts are required to report outcomes and monitor compliance with contract requirements. Melanie Brown-Whor of the Florida Behavioral Health Association then reviewed the medication-assisted treatment program funded through the courts budget. She said the program combines medication with counseling and behavioral supports, serves people involved in or at risk of criminal justice involvement, and has expanded over time to include additional medications and more counties. She reported improved engagement and retention, with more than 10,000 people screened over five years, about 9,200 receiving medication, and over 6,600 successfully discharged. Senators asked about racial and ethnic demographics, hospital referrals, and how services are delivered; Brown-Whor explained that local community providers deliver treatment under contract and that the program is working to improve data reporting and consistency. The Department of Law Enforcement then presented on investigations, forensics, and criminal justice information services. Deputy Commissioner Vaden Pollard outlined FDLE’s strategic plan and major investigative priorities, including cybercrime, targeted violence, crimes against children, mutual aid, and the SAFE fentanyl eradication program. He said SAFE has led to major seizures, arrests, and a reported decline in fentanyl deaths. Director Jason Bundy described FDLE’s forensic laboratory operations, DNA and rapid DNA capabilities, cold case and missing persons work, and the staffing and turnaround-time challenges tied to complex evidence testing. Director Lucy Saunders reviewed FDLE’s criminal history, biometric, incident-based crime reporting, and criminal justice transparency systems, noting that Florida is still transitioning agencies from summary reporting to incident-based reporting. The committee raised questions about Rapid DNA deployment, cold case coordination, and the slow pace of NIBRS/FIBRS adoption. No votes were taken, and the meeting adjourned after the presentations and questions.

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• expect this leveling off to continue. expect this leveling off to continue.
• And so we hope that um we will continue And so we hope that um we will continue to<00:08:12.720>
• We did have a couple will continue.
• expect if the current policies continue expect if the current policies continue that<00:10:40.000
• daily life that we need to to continue daily life that we need to to continue to<00:15:23.279>

Bills: HF3004, HF3663

Keywords: workforce development, youth employment, internships, mentoring, job opportunities, digital platform, online portal, career pathways, youth workforce, employment and economic development, DEED, general fund appropriation, nonprofit grant, social media outreach, digital outreach, workforce opportunities, teen jobs, young adults, career exploration, Minnesota youth

Transcript Highlights:

• We're continuing to see disability waiver spending growth.
• Improving financial controls is a continuous process; it's not a destination in a sense.
• <00:56:15.200> to live and which continues to live and which continues to disproportionately
• So that we have to... communication to continue and often communication to continue and often times<01
• I think that this is complete, but we will continue to have discussions.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• continued relationship with treatment. continued relationship with treatment.
• And a large number of these continue to have THC in them.
• next legislative session for continued next legislative session for continued changes<00:50:07.839
• <01:15:46.640> to almost 75% more than 75% continue to almost 75% more than 75% continue to
• BCTCS soon to talk about that continued BCTCS soon to talk about that continued partnership<01:26

Keywords: Meeting Start 00:00:00 Call to Order and Roll Call 00:00:28 Kentucky Recovery Vocational: Workforce Reimagined 00:01:31 Update on College Athletics and 25RS SB 3 00:24:39 Goodwill Kentucky Excel Center 01:09:53, 958, all

Summary: The committee first heard a presentation from Kentucky Recovery Vocational Workforce and Re-entry Incorporated, led by Executive Director Jerick D'vor, on its vocational training model for people in recovery and formerly incarcerated individuals. He said the nonprofit operates in Russell Springs and serves students from across Kentucky, offering manufacturing and welding training tied to recovery services through Spark Recovery. D'vor emphasized that the program combines treatment, soft-skills coaching, job placement, and continued support after employment, arguing that training should begin around 90 days into recovery rather than earlier. He reported strong outcomes, including 292 students served, 259 certificates earned, and 250 job placements, with many participants placed in manufacturing jobs and 17 welders trained and placed through the new welding academy. Members praised the program but asked about funding, retention, and employability barriers. D'vor said the pilot was supported by opioid abatement grant funding, and the program now relies mainly on donor contributions and Spark Recovery’s investment in clients, with possible future support from additional opioid abatement funds or 1915(i) mechanisms. He said participants are not charged tuition and that the organization provides soft-skills training and job coaches. In response to questions about long-term outcomes, he said the program does not yet have a full alumni tracking system but is exploring technology options and continues to provide post-employment support for 90 days. After approving the committee minutes, members received an update on college athletics and Senate Bill 3 from University of Louisville Athletic Director Josh Heird and University of Kentucky Athletic Director Mitch Barnhart. They said Kentucky’s NIL framework and reporting requirements are working reasonably well and praised the state for not trying to create a competitive advantage in the evolving college sports environment. Heird reported that 521 student-athletes have signed up for NILGO and about 240 deals have been approved through the system, while noting the need to ensure NIL agreements are legitimate marketplace deals rather than artificial payments. The discussion also touched on the House settlement, the $600 approval threshold, and broader federal changes affecting college athletics.

Transcript Highlights:

• grant activities to include continuing grant activities to include continuing education.<00:13:06.240
• continuing continuing education.<00:15:19.920> Sections<00:15:20.399> 33<00:15:20.720>
• I hope that continues to next week.
• House File 99 continues the File 99.
• record and continue with the testimony? record and continue with the testimony?

Bills: HF2115, HF2276, HF1644, HF99, HF2068, HF2707, HF2704, HF2406, HF1674, HF1579

Keywords: human services, aging services, disability services, behavioral health, long-term care, nursing home, nursing facility, assisted living, waiver services, medical assistance, Medicaid, case mix reimbursement, PDPM, RUG, direct care and treatment, developmental disabilities, day services, positive support, guardian, conservator

Transcript Highlights:

• for future expansion and continued for future expansion and continued funding,<00:02:12.959>
• :12.799> analysis<00:04:13.280> to doing and continue our analysis to doing and continue
• > my confidence continued throughout my confidence continued throughout my pregnancy<00:25:26.159
• <01:34:25.360> to because this is going to continue to because this is going to continue to
• If we continue to see provider groups.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Hopefully we'll have quorum here soon, and we can continue the conversation.
• Are they going to continue to operate? Are they going to seek not to do so?
• Why would the state do that, though, to force analysis on whether they decide to continue or not continue
• I'll just continue to tease out this third. Hold on. I'll just continue to tease out this dialogue.
• I'll just continue to tease out this dialogue.

Keywords: 988, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Hopefully we'll have quorum here soon, and we get to continue the conversation now.
• Are they going to continue to operate? Are they going to seek not to do so?
• Why would the state do that, though, to force analysis on whether they decide to continue or not continue
• I'll just continue to tease out this third. Hold on. I'll just continue to tease out this dialogue.
• I'll just continue to tease out this dialogue.

Summary: The committee heard several housing-related bills, beginning with SB 1003, which would create pro-housing enhanced infrastructure financing districts to help local governments fund infrastructure needed for housing developments. The author and supporters argued that infrastructure costs often prevent projects from penciling out, while the chair expressed support and said the bill would be taken up later when quorum was available. SB 1014 followed, proposing new disclosure requirements for local jurisdictions to provide good-faith estimates of on-site and off-site improvements within 30 days of application, with supporters saying it would reduce late surprises and opposition from several cities citing implementation concerns with the 30-day timelines. The committee then took up SB 802, a Sacramento-region bill requiring a joint powers authority to coordinate housing and homelessness services. Senator Ashby and former Mayor Darrell Steinberg argued that Sacramento’s fragmented system has failed for years and that a JPA would improve accountability, coordination, and use of state funds. The bill drew broad support from local officials, service providers, business groups, and advocates, while some county and city representatives registered opposition or neutral concerns about state-mandated local governance. Several committee members said they were persuaded by the need for regional coordination, though some raised concerns about local control; the chair noted the bill would be moved when quorum allowed. The committee also heard SB 1092 and SB 1093, both focused on mobile home park residents after disasters or park sales. SB 1092 would give residents a right of first opportunity to match a sale offer for a park, with supporters saying it protects vulnerable seniors and preserves affordable housing, while park owners and their representatives argued it would devalue property and raise constitutional and financing concerns. SB 1093 would require more transparent communication, access to property, and consideration of rebuilding or closure after a disaster; supporters cited the long uncertainty faced by Palisades residents, while opponents warned about liability, safety, and burdensome review requirements. Members split along similar lines, with some emphasizing property rights and market impacts and others stressing the need to protect residents and preserve scarce affordable housing.

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• <00:03:24.600> five Yet, we continue to maintain five Yet, we continue to maintain five separate
• amendment or would you like to continue amendment or would you like to continue with<00:09:46.880
• your name for the record and continue your name for the record and continue with<00:19:32.720>
• <00:58:18.600> There routes continue to to perpetuate.
• There routes continue to to perpetuate.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• and uh we'll continue those discussions. and uh we'll continue those discussions.
• I look forward to working with the VA to continue this program and to have conversations with you in
• We could not continue the work that we do in this fight to end veteran homelessness without it.
• agreement that we can want to continue agreement that we can want to continue to<00:35:40.320>
• I will not support it at this time, but we will talk and continue on this discussion.

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• So we must be continually willing to refine and improve great policy.
• I'm happy to include them if this continues to move forward.
• I'm happy to include them if this continues to move forward.
• So I'm happy to continue those conversations.
• So I encourage you to continue. Work with me.

Summary: The committee heard and acted on a long agenda of local, housing, education, construction, and claims bills. It first took up SB 1730 on affordable housing/Live Local changes, adopting an amendment that narrowed and clarified several provisions, including density, height, parking, attorney fees, and exclusions for certain protected areas, then reported the bill favorably. It also approved SB 1674, which clarifies that local investment restrictions cannot block Israel bonds, after a clarifying amendment. SB 140 on charter schools was reported favorably after significant debate over school conversion, teacher contracts, local control, and the use of surplus school property for housing or other public purposes; several speakers opposed it as harmful to public schools, while the sponsor said it preserved district authority and added options for municipalities and job creation. The committee also passed SB 96 and SB 4, two local claims bills, and SB 1714, which allows SHIP funds to help mobile home owners with lot rent and requires local housing plans to address mobile home park closures.

Transcript Highlights:

• Members, this is a continuation of the income tax reduction that's really been taking place since 2013
• Senator Dismang continued: "This lowers the top rate from 3.9% to 3.7%.
• "If they continue to escalate, where is that money going to come from?
• One was a continuation of a previous set-aside of $100 million for Medicaid..." "...a continuation of
• This has been a continuation.

Summary: The Arkansas Senate convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a brief morning hour that included an announcement about volunteers for the Hunger Caucus “Serving Up Solutions” fundraiser. The chamber then moved to its business agenda, where the main item was Senate Bill 1 by Senator Dismang, which would reduce income tax rates for individuals, trusts, estates, and corporations. Senator Dismang explained the bill as a continuation of tax reductions begun in 2013, lowering the top individual rate from 3.9% to 3.7% effective January 1, 2026, and reducing the corporate rate to 4.1% starting next year. The bill drew debate over state priorities and fiscal tradeoffs. Senator Flowers questioned local sales tax limits and whether future needs such as Medicaid, education, and educational freedom accounts could be funded if taxes were cut further. Senators Tucker and Leding spoke against the bill, arguing the state should prioritize investments in early childhood education, hospitals, maternal health, and public schools rather than returning revenue to taxpayers. Senator McKee spoke in favor, saying money should be returned to the people who produced it. Senator Dismang closed by emphasizing that the tax cut was supported by surplus revenue and that a family making $65,000 had already seen a significant reduction in effective tax burden since 2013. The Senate passed Senate Bill 1 by a vote of 29 yeas to 6 nays and transmitted it to the House. Afterward, members announced that the Revenue and Taxation Committee would meet after House adjournment if the House sent over its tax bill, and the Senate adjourned subject to clearing the desk and reading House Bill 1001 across the desk, until 9 a.m. the next day.

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• this version has already changed from the time it was posted and I think there's still going to be continual
• But I think we're going to have to continue to track this through and we're going to have to continue
• on the right path, that gives Lance the authority to continue supporting it, that would allow us to
• and senators that's going to have questions and gonna continue to look at it, so that we can work on
• To allow the liaison and the legislative committee to work, continue working on this bill, while the

Keywords: 914, all

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• And so my hope is that we can continue to move this bill forward.
• We can continue to enlist the support of the chamber To move this bill forward.
• For those reasons, we respectfully ask for your continued effort to pass SB 1032.
• For those reasons, we respectfully ask for your continued effort to pass SB 1032.
• So this is a continuation, not a continuation, but that is one of the examples of a private right of

Keywords: 988, house, all