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• But every time I drive down here, the kids are not back in school.
• It's been a little while, but three million bucks or whatever more.
• Got this ditch in my district that I can't drive around.
• And then a three-hour drive to Wickenburg.
• And then a three-hour drive to Wickenberg.

Keywords: 1182, all

Summary: The committee first took up SB 1167, which would let municipalities and counties satisfy certain public notice requirements by posting notices on their official websites instead of only in newspapers. The sponsor argued the bill is permissive, meant to modernize notice practices, reduce costs, and help governments meet deadlines, while a Blackman amendment added a six-month transition period requiring continued newspaper publication and a notice to the public about the change. Media representatives, tribal advocates, and others opposed the bill, warning that moving away from print could reduce access for rural, tribal, and older residents and weaken transparency; county and local government representatives supported it as a flexible, efficient option. The committee adopted the amendment and then passed SB 1167 as amended on a 4-3 vote. The committee then heard SB 1021, which after a strike-everything amendment would require the Auditor General to refer possible criminal conduct involving health profession regulatory boards to the Attorney General and outline how such investigations should proceed. The sponsor and supporters said the measure would create a mechanism for accountability when audits uncover criminal activity and address conflicts of interest in enforcement. With no opposition testimony, the committee adopted the strike-everything amendment and passed SB 1021 as amended on a 4-3 vote. Next was SB 1011, a bill directing county medical examiners or forensic pathologists to review an infant’s immunization and vaccination history and any countermeasures given in the 90 days before a sudden unexplained infant death. The sponsor said the bill was intended to improve data collection, align Arizona with best practices, and help identify correlations without implying causation. Opponents, including vaccine advocacy groups and a disability advocate, argued the state already collects much of this information, that the bill could fuel misinformation about vaccines, and that it failed to address the main known risk factors for SIDS such as unsafe sleep. The committee passed SB 1011 on a 4-3 vote. The committee also considered SB 1013, an original merit-based public hiring bill that was not amended after a proposed strike-everything was defeated. The sponsor framed it as ensuring public employees are hired based on qualifications rather than identity-based preferences, while opponents from the ACLU and others argued existing law already prohibits discrimination and that the bill could create new liability and hinder outreach to diverse communities. Supporters said it would clarify merit hiring and prevent quota-based practices. The committee passed SB 1013 on a 4-3 vote. Finally, the committee began hearing SB 1015, which the sponsor said would create accountability and data collection around detransition care for minors, while the proposed strike-everything would instead establish a family and medical leave insurance program through Medicaid beginning in 2029; testimony on that bill and the striker was underway when the transcript ended.

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• While sales transactions are an ideal time to bring homes up to code, the fly in the ointment is that
• I've been working on it a while.
• I've been driving for Republic for 13 years and been a union member for over 20 years.
• I've been driving for Republic for 13 years and been a union member for over 20 years.
• So while we applaud our... ...maintain in perpetuity, really.

Summary: The committee heard several bills focused on wildfire resilience, land use, and local government transparency. SB 911 by Senator Becker would require notification to fire enforcement agencies when a home in a high fire severity zone is sold with an agreement for the buyer to bring the property into defensible-space compliance; the California Association of Realtors said it would drop opposition if the bill is amended to use the preliminary change of ownership report, and the bill passed 4-0 to Appropriations. SB 994 by Senator Cabaldon would bar local officials from signing nondisclosure agreements that prevent them from sharing information with the elected decision-makers of their jurisdiction; supporters framed it as a transparency measure, and it also passed 4-0 to Appropriations. SB 1041 by Senator Riggins would expand PACE financing for wildfire home-hardening improvements and add consumer protections, but it drew strong opposition from homeowner advocates, county treasurers, bankers, and others over predatory lending and lien concerns; it passed 3-2 and remained on call. The committee also considered SB 1075 by Senator Reyes, which would require local governments in AB 617 communities to consider air-quality reduction measures in land-use approvals for industrial and commercial projects. Environmental justice groups supported the bill as a way to implement community air plans, while counties, cities, business groups, builders, trucking interests, and others opposed it as duplicative of CEQA and a barrier to investment and jobs. After debate over local control and environmental justice, the bill passed 3-2 and remained on call. SB 958 by Senator Cabaldon would advance the Midway Rising redevelopment project in San Diego, replacing a former arena and parking lots with housing, affordable units, parks, and a new entertainment venue; with no opposition voiced, it passed 3-0 to Appropriations. Another wildfire-related measure, SB 1182 by Senator Allen, would require local governments to consider insurance availability in safety planning for development in high fire hazard areas and direct state technical guidance on the issue. Supporters said insurance access is now a key indicator of risk, while some members questioned whether the bill would add useful information or burden local governments; the bill received a 1-1 vote and remained on call. The committee then began hearing SB 1116 by Senator Caballero, a starter-home/infill housing bill creating a streamlined ministerial path for small projects up to 10 units, but the transcript cuts off before testimony or a vote on that measure.

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• For these reasons, we respectfully urge your aye vote. ...while people inside are at risk.
• While technology has emerged... and comments that are not person-based.
• I myself drive a Level 2 car.
• Khan had while she was held there are very common.
• Every early morning, my dad drives me to school as he heads off to work in the fields.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• While technology has emerged... ...and comments that are not person-based.
• To continue to drive that car themselves.
• I myself drive a Level 2 car.
• Kahn had while she was held there are very common.
• Every early morning, my dad drives me to school as he heads off to work in the fields.

Summary: The committee heard testimony on several bills, beginning with SB 16, which would require county behavioral health directors to create clear pathways for clinicians to be authorized to initiate 5150 involuntary holds. The author and supporters argued the bill would reduce reliance on law enforcement and create more consistent crisis response standards statewide, while county behavioral health directors opposed it as an unfunded mandate that could increase law enforcement involvement and create implementation burdens. Members raised questions about county costs and funding, but the author emphasized the bill’s role in building a more clinical response system. SB 561 would require public guardians to acknowledge conservatorship referrals, make determinations within a reasonable time, and provide status updates on request. Supporters said the bill would reduce delays that leave vulnerable adults in limbo, while the opposition from public guardian representatives was removed after amendments. SB 381 drew extensive public testimony in support; it would allow California-born adoptees, and descendants of deceased adoptees, access to original birth certificates, with a nonbinding contact preference form for birth parents. Supporters framed the bill as a matter of dignity, identity, and health, and there was no formal opposition on the record. The committee also discussed SB 880, which would give tenants and prospective owner-occupants notice and a first opportunity to make an offer when institutional investors sell certain homes. Supporters said it would expand homeownership opportunities and preserve neighborhood stability, while opponents warned about conflicts with federal law, bundled-sale restrictions, and impacts on build-to-rent and affordable housing projects. Members and the author discussed possible amendments to address those concerns. SB 1238 would impose a duty of care and additional transparency requirements on HOA managers and boards; supporters said it would protect homeowners from mismanagement, while the main opposition argued the duty should remain contractual and could increase litigation. Finally, SB 423 would require disclosure of emergency-service records related to private detention facilities, and SB 28 would make changes to the CARE Court process, including a statewide ombudsperson and expanded oversight; both drew support and opposition, with concerns focused on transparency, privacy, implementation, and the balance between treatment and coercion. SB 574, discussed at the end, would require disclosure and human oversight for AI use in courts and legal practice and create a complaint process for ADR providers, with the State Bar noting requested amendments related to complaint handling and confidentiality.

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• And we also say partnerships, because while the relationships are about the personal, which is critically
• So I want us to be aware that we're driving towards October 27, October of 2027, but the thing that keeps
• While there aren't any formal, regular meetings between the collaboratives, there's a lot of informal
• So it’s sort of the opposite direction, and certainty is also driving this, heading to those counties
• So you've got three different things that are all driving to increase the premiums that we are seeing

Summary: The committee first welcomed new DSHS Secretary Angela Ramirez, who introduced herself and described her background in public service, federal and state legislative work, and health and human services leadership. Members emphasized the importance of building strong relationships with her and noted her focus on protecting services, using strategic approaches in a tight budget environment, and improving partnerships with the Legislature. Ramirez said she wanted to keep communication open and that her priorities would be shaped by what she learns from lawmakers and agency partners. The next work session focused on the West Coast Health Alliance and the broader Governor’s Public Health Alliance. Department of Health and governor’s office staff said the West Coast alliance, involving Washington, Oregon, California, and Hawaii, was formed to coordinate science-based public health guidance, especially around vaccines, return-to-work guidance, and responses to federal changes. They said the alliance is intended to reduce confusion, counter misinformation, and preserve access to evidence-based recommendations, with early actions including vaccine guidance for COVID-19, flu, and RSV, a statement rejecting any vaccine-autism link, and preparation for possible ACIP changes. Members asked about workload and coordination with other regional alliances, and staff said there is informal coordination but no formal regular meetings. The committee then heard from the Washington State Health Benefit Exchange about open enrollment and the effects of federal policy changes. Exchange leaders said the expiration of enhanced premium tax credits, HR1 provisions, and immigration-related eligibility changes are affecting affordability and enrollment, with some customers facing large premium increases and some counties becoming harder to serve. They reported early open-enrollment traffic increases, nearly 10,000 new sign-ups, and nearly 12,000 active coverage drops so far, while noting that many more people may disenroll later if subsidies are not extended. They also described mitigation efforts such as silver loading, Cascade Care Savings, outreach through navigators and community partners, and planning for future HR1 requirements like ending auto-renewal and adding verification steps. In the final work session, staff from the Health Care Authority and Insurance Commissioner’s office reviewed Washington’s health reform history and the state’s current affordability and access efforts. They highlighted past ACA-related coverage gains, continued work on prescription drug affordability, PBM oversight, primary care and behavioral health access, and a pending legislative proposal to preserve access to preventive services. They also discussed federal changes affecting Medicaid and the exchange, including work requirements, six-month redeterminations, and the need to coordinate across agencies to implement new rules. Members raised concerns about network adequacy, provider access, and the complexity of the health care system, while staff said they are trying to mitigate harm, simplify administration, and keep coverage and access as stable as possible.

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• Bill 482 and pass House Bill 482 so we can work together to create safer roads and reduce reckless driving
• So HB776, which aims to add wrong-way driving to the list of aggravated DWI offenses in New Hampshire
• to the list of aggravated DWI driving to the list of aggravated DWI offenses<00:15:49.839> in
• Do you think there should be an enhanced penalty for wrong-way driving on the interstate?
• <01:12:59.040> the the Amber Alert maybe driving the the Amber Alert maybe driving the vehicle

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• So, was hit and injured while working.
• <00:53:09.200> in consequences of dangerous driving in consequences of dangerous driving in
• , about safe speeds, distracted driving, about safe speeds, distracted driving, and<00:54:13.760>
• ensure their safety while they do it. ensure their safety while they do it.
• <01:15:51.280> we'll meantime, while you're talking, we'll meantime, while you're talking,

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• When I drive Department of Commerce.
• And while that We were forced to do it.
• While their prudently incurred costs.
• And what are we doing to cost drive the cost of energy up?
• And so while that would potentially go.

Bills: HF4236, HF4122, HF4377

Keywords: public utility, interim rates, utility rates, rate case, general rate case, Minnesota Public Utilities Commission, PUC, rate increase cap, rate freeze, refunds, customer refunds, ratepayer protection, electric utility, gas utility, regulated utility, ratemaking, return on equity, rate base, test year, rate design

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• And while that might be a good fit for some, it is driving up the cost of home ownership for many Minnesotans
• And<00:08:19.039> while<00:08:19.280> that<00:08:19.520> might<00:08:19.680>
• that might be a good fit for And while that might be a good fit for some,<00:08:21.280> uh,<00
• :08:21.440> it<00:08:21.599> is<00:08:21.840> driving<00:08:22.160> up<00
• cost of some, uh, it is driving up the cost of home<00:08:23.280> ownership<00:08:23.680>

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• We have a belief in one tiger, many stripes, and while I don't see our good colleague from Swisson City
• opportunity with Speaker Rivas as he come to our district to be able to speak about immigration and while
• Well I'm hoping that those caucuses, while they not stand in support speaking to this resolution, my
• They will wake up really early and drove that four, five hour drive all the way up from Shafter to be
• Naming afforded to him by establishing Leon Williams Drive to the block of East Street where he bought

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• While sales transactions are an ideal time to bring homes up to code, the fly in the ointment is that
• I've been working on it a while.
• I've been driving for Republic for 13 years and been a union member for over 20 years.
• I've been driving for Republic for 13 years and have been a union member for over 20 years.
• So while we applaud our... ...maintain in perpetuity, really.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

Summary: The committee heard several bills focused on wildfire resilience, local land use, and transparency. SB 911 by Senator Becker would require notification to fire agencies when a home in a high fire severity zone is sold with an agreement to bring it into defensible-space compliance; the California Association of Realtors said it would drop opposition if the bill is amended to use the preliminary change of ownership report, and the bill passed 4-0 to Appropriations. SB 994 by Senator Cabaldon would bar local officials from entering nondisclosure agreements that prevent them from sharing information with the actual elected decision-makers of a city or county; supporters framed it as a transparency measure, local-government concerns were raised about personnel/separation agreements, and it passed 4-0 to Appropriations as amended. SB 1041 by Senator Arreguín would expand access to PACE financing for wildfire home-hardening improvements and add consumer protections, hardship relief, and reporting requirements. Supporters, including Renew Financial and Cal Fire Local 2881, argued it would help homeowners finance roofs, vents, and other fire-safety upgrades, while opponents from homeowner advocates, county treasurers, bankers, mortgage lenders, and consumer groups warned about abusive sales practices, high costs, liens surviving fire or bankruptcy, and risks to vulnerable homeowners. After extensive debate, the bill passed 3-2 to Appropriations as amended and remained on call. SB 1075 by Senator Reyes would require local governments in AB 617 communities to consider air-quality impacts and related emissions-reduction plans when approving certain commercial and industrial land uses. Environmental justice groups supported the bill as a way to make AB 617 implementation more meaningful, while the Chamber of Commerce, counties, cities, planners, builders, and several industry groups opposed it as duplicative of CEQA, a litigation risk, and a barrier to investment and jobs. The committee approved it 3-2 to Appropriations as amended, also on call. SB 958 by Senator Atkins would facilitate the Midway Rising redevelopment project in San Diego, shifting from a CEQA exemption to prospective guidance on height-related impacts; supporters said it would deliver thousands of homes, including affordable units, and the bill passed 3-0 to Appropriations, remaining on call. The committee also discussed SB 1182 by Senator Allen, which would require local governments to consider insurance availability in safety planning for development in fire-prone areas; the discussion centered on whether insurance access should be part of land-use decisions, but no vote was taken in the portion provided.

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• while playing hockey for Benel St. while playing hockey for Benel St.
• I drive much look at everything.
• <00:49:00.800> his now a C4 quadripollegic that drives his now a C4 quadripollegic that drives
• While they may have it in the nurse's office, while teachers may have it, they don't allow students to
• While they may have it in the Narcan.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• He's been around for a while now, but he's joining me in this first session as my Legislative Director
• Chief of Staff Stacey Chamberlain, who has been around this place for a while, goes back a long time.
• I was thinking about this driving in this morning.
• When we force, through mandates, a change in the market. ...it will drive prices up, hopefully in the
• There are 10,000 chemicals allowed in our food supply here, while they have only 338 in Europe.

Bills: SB 25, SB25, SB314

Keywords: attorney ad litem, indigent parents, parent-child relationship, legal representation, Texas Family Code, court procedures, nutrition, health standards, food labeling, education, dietary guidelines, medical education, food safety, school meals, child nutrition, food additives, public health, 1185, senate, all

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• While the economy is still is year.
• <00:33:20.640> businesses, money policy is what drives businesses, money policy is what drives
• Gas prices dependent drive-in state.
• A variety of things are driving it.
• Of things driving it.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• Collectively, these projects position West Virginia to continue as a national energy leader while also
• The U.S. is the dominant country and driving force in carbon removal today.
• We need authorized funds for continued research and development on driving down the costs of all use
• The number one thing that we can do to drive down the cost of direct air...
• Energy to these projects to drive down the cost on the capture side.

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• While Oklahoma schools work tirelessly to create safe...
• And I hope you don't think I was distracted while you were speaking.
• and I hope you don't think I was distracted while you were speaking.
• Sorry, while we were researching the subject, we determined that he...
• The only access they have is to drive through the middle of our campus.

Summary: The meeting focused on school safety funding and security practices in Oklahoma schools, especially how districts have used school resource officer (SRO) allocation money and related security grants. Kevin Rey of the Oklahoma State Department of Education’s Office of School Safety and Security explained that the program, created under HB 2903, allows districts to use funds for SROs and physical security improvements such as cameras, access control, fencing, window film, bollards, metal detectors, and vape detectors. He said more than 170 districts used the money to hire SROs in 2024-25, and that the 2024 change allowing retired officers and armed security guards to qualify was a major help. Members questioned whether the money should also support prevention and mental health services, and Rey said the current program is mainly for security hardware and related measures. Mark Stout, chief of police for Putnam City Schools, described the district’s layered security approach, including weapon detection at middle and high schools and the ZeroEyes AI camera system, which monitors existing cameras for visible guns and sends alerts to trained monitoring staff and then to district police. He said the system is used as one layer among others, alongside officers, weapon detection, and school procedures, and noted the district is expanding coverage at athletic facilities. He also explained that the system is more economical than full weapon-detection setups, with annual costs based on the number of cameras. Tecumseh Superintendent Kinsey, Chief Kennedy, and Pottawatomie County law enforcement described the October threat investigation involving a student who posted a photo with a handgun and knife and discussed violence online. They said the FBI tip, rapid coordination among agencies, and an SRO already embedded in the district helped lead to a search warrant and arrest within hours, preventing a possible attack. Kinsey also described the district’s safety measures, including secure entrances, cameras, ALICE training, crisis communication planning, mental health support, clear backpacks, and a new staff alert system. He said community feedback after the incident favored more law enforcement partnership, limited entry points, handheld metal detectors, more SROs, stronger training, and more mental health support. Matt Riggs, former superintendent of McComb, said smaller districts face different security challenges because of limited local law enforcement and long response times. He explained that McComb used its funding for facility upgrades rather than hiring a full-time SRO because the district wanted improvements that would last beyond the three-year funding window. Throughout the discussion, several members emphasized the tension between visible security measures and prevention, with repeated calls for more counselors, mental health supports, and threat-assessment efforts alongside hardening measures. No formal votes or actions were taken in the transcript.

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• We would just have to train them in nursing education while they're in the program.
• We do clinical hours while they're in the different facilities.
• ... ...while in this area.
• So is that something that's driving these people?
• Madam Chair, I know this committee knows it very well; I've been around a while.

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• So while we were here, we fixed that as well.
• So while we were here, we fixed that as well.
• So while we were here, we fixed that as well.
• So while we were here, we fixed that as well.
• well-intentioned,<00:23:08.640> you so while this is well-intentioned, you so while this is

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• So while some people might look at this as a stick, okay, I'm looking at Adam and laughing.
• That's what really drives the movement of people and jobs. Mr.
• So we've got to continue to drive that down. And I hope that's still correct.
• tax to grow quickly is driving a similar increase in our costs.
• If I were to drive, I'm happy to come. Okay, thanks. Okay, thanks, Senator. Thank you.

Bills: SB9, SB 9

Keywords: property tax, ad valorem tax, voter-approval tax rate, no-new-revenue tax rate, tax rate calculation, Tax Code, local government finance, municipality, county, special taxing unit, sales and use tax, property tax cap, tax rollback, tax levy, maintenance and operations, debt rate, disaster relief rate, Texas Legislature, local taxing unit, school assessment

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• experience that Charlie has developed have made him successful in the private sector, but also will drive
• President Macron has worked very hard to keep Europe united in support for Ukraine while pushing back
• Anna and Maggie are here with us today while Rachel is home with her Irish twins.
• Military sales are absolutely a way we can help drive down that trade deficit.
• And while the Dutch are great partners, we have a very, very clear difference here.

Keywords: diplomatic nominations, foreign policy, ambassadors, U.S.-European relations, Bilateral relationships, security, trade

Summary: The meeting focused primarily on diplomatic nominations, featuring discussions about the implications of these roles on U.S. foreign policy. Notable was the introduction of nominees for key ambassadorial positions, including ambassadors to the Dominican Republic, France, and the Netherlands. Senator Shaheen emphasized the importance of U.S.-European relations, particularly in light of current global challenges, while other members voiced their concerns regarding the nominees’ qualifications and the impact on bilateral relationships. Public support for these nominations was evident, as was the committee's commitment to fostering stronger connections with allied nations, particularly in addressing security and trade issues.