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• They have a very dangerous job.
• They do a good job, Florida correctional officers.
• Our lobbyist, John Labriola, who is here today, was fired from his job.
• We will say you are doing your job. That's what people have elected us for, to do our job.
• I go to work to do my job.

Committee: Senate Governmental Oversight and Accountability

Keywords: 999, senate, all

Summary: The committee took up several bills and one set of confirmations. SB 330, relating to disability provisions for firefighters, law enforcement, and correctional officers, was explained as clarifying the heart disease presumption and allowing transferred law enforcement officers to rely on a prior physical if the new agency fails to provide one; it was reported favorably. SB 526, a broad commercial construction bill, was amended with a title amendment and a delete-all amendment before being reported favorably. SB 1192 created a pilot program for callback queues at certain executive agencies to reduce hold times, and it was also reported favorably. SB 1078 established gubernatorial transition procedures, including liaisons, briefing materials, office space, and access to records; an amendment narrowed and reassigned some duties and increased penalties for improper disclosure, and the bill passed favorably. SB 7022 extended and updated a public records exemption for classroom examinations and assessment instruments through 2031, and it was reported favorably. SB 1250 removed the Florida Commission on Human Relations’ requirement to use registered mail for certain notices, allowing less expensive notice methods, and it passed favorably. SB 1698 allowed certain employer notices and posters to be posted electronically instead of physically, and it was reported favorably. The committee also recommended confirmation of 10 appointees to the Florida Commission on Human Relations and the State Retirement Commission. SB 1072 created an anti-Semitism task force within the Attorney General’s Office of Civil Rights to review anti-Semitism in Florida, improve community relations, advise on law enforcement training, assess digital media literacy efforts, review hate crime statutes, and issue annual reports. The bill drew extensive public testimony, with many speakers opposing it on First Amendment, academic freedom, and equal-protection grounds and arguing it could chill criticism of Israel or be used selectively; supporters said it was needed to address rising anti-Semitism and that the state’s definition of anti-Semitism had already been adopted in statute. After debate, the bill was reported favorably. SB 862, as amended, set a $60,000 salary goal by 2030 for state correctional officers, probation officers, and institutional security specialists, with annual raises subject to appropriations; members questioned a separate provision allowing deployment of correctional officers during emergencies, including whether that could intersect with immigration enforcement, but the sponsor said he would follow up and that the bill was aimed at recruitment, retention, and workforce stability. The bill received support from law enforcement and corrections groups and was reported favorably. SB 1642, the Freedom in the Workplace Act, generated the most contentious discussion: it would bar certain pronoun-related requirements, prohibit mandatory training or activities related to sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression as a condition of employment, require sex on employment forms to reflect biological sex, and extend similar protections to public employees and contractors. Supporters framed it as protecting free speech, conscience, and against compelled speech; opponents argued it would authorize discrimination against transgender and nonbinary people, invite litigation, and harm workplace safety and inclusion. An amendment moved the bill into the chapter governing public employers and employees, and the bill was then reported favorably.

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• Reliable transportation is what connects a student to a college classroom, a parent to a good-paying job
• own economic analysis illustrates the need for an independent review, as it misstates and overstates job
• creation through modeled employment generated indirectly through suppliers and induced employment.
• Even the direct job category includes spending assigned to public transportation operations, administration

Summary: The Assembly Elections Committee held an informational hearing on AB 1923 by Assembly Member Soria, which would place the Fresno County Transportation Improvement Act on the November 2026 ballot as a successor to Measure C. Supporters said the measure is needed to preserve transportation funding for road repairs, transit, and matching dollars for state and federal grants, and argued that Fresno County voters should be allowed to decide after more than 32,000 petition signatures qualified the initiative. Testimony in support emphasized impacts on rural communities, students, seniors, farmworkers, caregivers, and access to medical care, with many local officials, residents, labor groups, and community organizations registering support. Opposition came from the Fresno County Board of Supervisors, which argued the bill would override local control and set a bad precedent by directing a local ballot placement contrary to the board’s action. The county also said the board did not delay intentionally, but acted at the next available meeting after signature verification, and argued that a required study was justified. California State Association of Counties registered concerns about local control but did not take a formal position. Committee discussion reflected those concerns, with one member warning about state overreach and the author responding that the board’s role is ministerial and that the bill is intended to prevent delay from pushing the measure to 2028. No vote was taken because the hearing was informational only. The chair noted the committee was hearing testimony and issues surrounding the bill, and the author closed by urging support when the measure reaches the Assembly floor.

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• Reliable transportation is what connects a student to a college classroom, a parent to a good-paying job
• own economic analysis illustrates the need for an independent review, as it misstates and overstates job
• creation through modeled employment generated indirectly through suppliers and induced employment results
• Even the direct job category includes spending assigned to public transportation operations, administration

Committee: House Elections

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• California Jobs did not lose as much land as west Virginia by 2012. eliminating that fee will create
• Create significant co-benefits for biodiversity, habitat creation, wildlife corridors, and locations
• of agricultural land before the water runs out, and the loss of that land will have a net loss of jobs
• come, and many of them are terrified about what's happening in our community with the last loss of ag jobs

Committee: House Agriculture

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• However, isn't it our job to study and to come up with solutions for our constituents?
• of the Commission in the by the creation of the Commission in the first<01:36:41.719><c> place</c><01
• </c><03:05:50.800><c> of</c><03:05:51.000><c> this</c> dealing with that but the job of this dealing
• with that but the job of this committee<03:05:51.880><c> is</c><03:05:52.000><c> to</c><03:05:52.160>
• Great job, Truman. I love your name, too. Thank you. Do you want to look at the Neffy?

Committee: House Health, Human Services & Elderly Affairs

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• CNWS is a 10,000-construction-job and 16,000-permanent-job-creating project, consistent with priorities
• CNWS is a 10,000-construction-job and 16,000-permanent-job-creating project, consistent with priorities
• It includes a project labor agreement with building trades and carpenters, ensuring quality jobs with
• and affordable housing. ...so that it can deliver both good-paying jobs and affordable housing, but
• creation, mental and physical health services.

Committee: Senate Local Government

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• It drives local job creation within production, broadcasting, and within the arts sector.
• I've seen the effect it's had on jobs.
• Those are four or five distinct jobs.
• But at the same time, we have to be sure that these good jobs stay good jobs, we make good content, and
• we are able to Sure that these good jobs stay good jobs, we make good content, and we are able to bring

Summary: The hearing focused on the impact of the federal rescission of Corporation for Public Broadcasting funding on California public media, with Assemblymember Chris Ward and Senator Akilah Weber Pierson framing public media as essential civic infrastructure for education, local news, arts, emergency alerts, and underserved communities. Local officials from San Diego and La Mesa voiced support, emphasizing public media’s role in trusted information, children’s programming, and community arts access. Panelists from PBS SoCal, KCRW, Rebuild Local News, NPR, KPBS, Radio Bilingüe, and KVPR described significant budget losses, layoffs, reduced programming, and threats to rural and specialized services. They highlighted impacts on children’s educational content, local journalism, arts coverage, science and documentary production, and emergency alert systems. Several speakers noted that smaller stations in rural or low-broadband areas are especially vulnerable, while larger stations are also cutting staff and delaying projects. They also discussed possible responses such as shared services, cost reductions, philanthropy, and state support, while warning that one-time bridge funding is not a long-term fix. Committee members asked about operational changes, alternative revenue sources, the role of state programs, and whether public pressure could restore federal funding. Witnesses said the loss is already being felt, that restoration appears unlikely in the near term, and that any state support should be structured to protect editorial independence and provide stable, timely funding. The hearing concluded with a shift to labor and production testimony and then to station-specific testimony from KPBS, Radio Bilingüe, and KVPR, followed by public comment.

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• Maybe MGM then can answer that question if there has been any economic impact study as far as job creation
• Our workers leave for higher-paying jobs.

Committee: House Finance

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• </c><00:15:25.200><c> We</c> great job summarizing um this bill.
• We great job summarizing um this bill.
• Today, that cleaned-up land has created over 2,000 jobs and is generating the increment we're putting
• Today, that cleaned-up land has created over 2,000 jobs and is generating the increment we're putting
• improvement creation of tourism improvement districts.

Committee: House Taxes

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Good job on that. It gives everybody a chance. 373 374 375 376 377 378 Thank you. Okay.
• talked about this a little bit the other day and that's... exactly right you hit it you did a better job
• SIPRT allows for more clinical trials, the creation of new companies and further prevention of cancer
• So we oppose the creation of this new and Research Fund for several reasons.
• It did a fabulous job at actually taking things and deploying them. deploying it.

Bills: HB5 , HJR3 , HB155 , HB513 , HB5 , HB155

Committee: House Public Health

Keywords: dementia, research, health care, Texas Institute, grants, medical breakthroughs, oversight, prevention, funding, healthcare, Texas, autopsy, confidentiality, public records, medical examiner, law enforcement, HB 513, surgical smoke, surgical plume, smoke evacuation

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• believe, Constance Parbin from the Secretary of State's office here, because she can do a much better job
• believe, Constance Parbin from the Secretary of State's office here, because she can do a much better job
• loss if the person's job depends on driving.
• But this, for the first time ever, as you've heard from both sides, creation of a presumption of negligence
• But this, for the first time ever, as you've heard from both sides, creation of a presumption of negligence

Summary: The committee began by waiving the five-day notice rule for engrossed substitute House Bill 2095 so it could be heard that day. It then took public testimony on House Bill 2248, a technical cleanup bill affecting Secretary of State corporate and nonprofit filings, trademarks, foreign entities, and apostille procedures. The prime sponsor said the bill makes no policy changes or fee increases, while the Secretary of State’s office supported it as a clarification measure. One testifier raised concerns about multiple LLCs and transparency in manufactured home communities, asking for stronger oversight and verification. The committee then heard engrossed substitute House Bill 2508, which expands the Office of Independent Investigations’ jurisdiction over deadly-force and related non-deadly-force incidents, broadens notification and records access requirements, and exempts certain records from disclosure. The sponsor and OII testified in support, emphasizing that the bill clarifies authority and procedures; members asked about how far back investigations could go, and staff confirmed there was no time limit for deadly-force cases under the bill. The committee also heard Substitute House Bill 2203, creating the offense of reckless interference with emergency operations for driving around closures on hazardous roadways. The sponsor described it as a response to flood and disaster rescues, and fire chiefs supported it as a safety and accountability measure. Defense attorneys opposed it as unnecessary and disproportionate, warning of criminal penalties, license suspensions, restitution, and fiscal costs for conduct they viewed as more appropriately handled civilly. Next, Second Substitute House Bill 1909 proposed a Court Unification Task Force to study inefficiencies and inequities in Washington’s fragmented court system; the sponsor and a legal aid attorney supported it as an access-to-justice reform, while the committee noted a large number of signed-in opponents. Finally, engrossed substitute House Bill 2095 would create a rebuttable presumption of negligence for drivers who injure or kill vulnerable road users in designated areas, along with education requirements and damages provisions. Supporters, including a widow, bicycling advocates, and a bike commuter, said it would improve accountability and help injured people who cannot easily prove fault; opponents from cities, trucking, and defense groups argued it would expand litigation, create liability and fee-shifting problems, and go beyond existing negligence law. After public hearings, the committee moved into executive session and advanced several bills. Substitute House Bill 2158 received a do pass recommendation. Substitute House Bill 2239, concerning family burial grounds on private property, was amended to increase a setback from public rights-of-way and easements and then received a do pass recommendation as amended. Substitute House Bill 2178 on court rules and procedures also received a do pass recommendation. House Bill 2543 on county clerk fees was advanced despite concerns about fee increases. Engrossed Substitute House Bill 2165 on false identification as a peace officer was amended to clarify intent and then passed out of committee. The committee also adopted an amendment to Engrossed Substitute House Bill 2320 on firearm manufacturing, including a change allowing certain digital code and manufacturing activity for repair purposes, and discussed another amendment removing some possession prohibitions for personal use.

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• Our identification determines whether we can safely apply for a job, access housing, travel, enroll in
• privileged, or exempt record for inspection and copying after the expiration of 75 years from the creation
• of the record may not... ...and copying after the expiration of 75 years from the creation of the record
• It's going to get people into their jobs faster and get paid faster, and it's going to help projects
• get off the ground and have those construction jobs and those buildings all be built way faster.

Summary: The committee heard staff briefings and testimony on several bills. Senate Bill 6137 would expand Washington sports wagering by allowing wagers placed over the internet to be accepted at any tribal gaming facility, not just the same tribe’s facility, and would allow wagering on collegiate events involving Washington institutions while continuing to prohibit bets on individual Washington athletes’ performance. Washington State University opposed the bill over concerns about harassment, point shaving, and broader gambling harms, while the University of Washington supported the individual prop-bet ban but urged caution. An Emerald Queen Casinos representative supported the bill, saying it would move existing illegal wagering into a regulated system with safeguards. The committee also heard Second Substitute Senate Bill 6035, which would require regular consultation with tribes on voting access and authorize a secure electronic ballot return portal for military, overseas, Native American, and disability voters. The Secretary of State’s office supported the bill’s tribal outreach and said it was more comfortable with the revised portal language, but several election-security witnesses opposed the portal sections, arguing internet ballot return is too risky and lacks adequate standards. King County Elections supported the portal as a more secure option than current email and fax methods, and said it would improve access while preserving paper trails and security checks. Substitute Senate Bill 6034 would codify the Governor’s Office of Indian Affairs as a cabinet-level agency. The office and a tribal health liaison testified in support, saying codification would stabilize government-to-government relations with tribes and ensure continuity beyond executive preference. Substitute Senate Bill 6081 would restrict public disclosure of sex designation information in certain licensing and vital records; supporters said it would protect transgender people from doxing, harassment, and violence, while opponents argued it would make official records less accurate. Staff also briefed Senate Bill 5863 on Lakeland Village records, Senate Concurrent Resolution 8406 reestablishing the Joint Select Committee on Civic Health, and Senate Bill 5892 on voter data protections. The committee adopted amendments to SB 5863 and SB 5892, rejected some other amendments, and reported SB 5863, SCR 8406, and SB 5892 out of committee with due pass recommendations.

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• established the Universal Health Care Commission, which is tasked with preparing the state for the creation
• One of my employees works three part-time jobs and does not receive benefits from any of her employers
• My job for 20 years was to help our tribal members get access to health care.
• My job for 20 years was to help our tribal members get access to health care.
• That should be the job of the primary care provider.

Summary: The Senate Health and Long-Term Care Committee held a public hearing on six bills, with the chair repeatedly emphasizing one-minute testimony limits because of the large number of sign-ins. The committee first heard SB 6292, which would create a joint legislative-executive committee on health care financing to study strategies for improving statewide access and coverage and report in 2027. Supporters, including the Health Care Authority, the Office of the Insurance Commissioner, community health centers, carriers, and provider groups, said the bill could help the state respond to affordability and system sustainability challenges and coordinate policy work across branches of government. The committee then heard SB 6258, which would create a non-disciplinary pathway for voluntarily relinquishing certain Washington Medical Commission licenses. The sponsor and supporters said the bill would provide a humane exit option for physicians and other licensees who are medically disabled or otherwise leaving practice, without forcing them into a disciplinary process. Testimony was overwhelmingly supportive, and the hearing closed with 17 people signed in pro and 2 con. The committee also heard SB 6182, establishing an abortion savings program funded by a new assessment on health carriers. Supporters argued it would recapture funds originally set aside for abortion care under the ACA and protect access amid federal changes, while opponents raised concerns about hidden taxes, lack of opt-out, and the impact on premiums and conscience rights. The hearing drew very large public interest, with 245 signed in pro and 1,775 con. The committee next took testimony on SB 5947, which would establish the Washington Health Care Board and prepare a state universal health care plan contingent on federal authorization and funding. Supporters from labor, health care, tribal, and universal coverage advocacy groups said the bill would position Washington to act quickly if federal waivers become available and argued that health care should be treated as a human right; opponents warned about costs, vagueness, and government overreach. The hearing then moved to SJR 8206, a proposed constitutional amendment declaring access to affordable health care a fundamental right. Supporters framed it as an aspirational commitment and a necessary step toward universal coverage, while opponents argued the language was vague, legally risky, and could create costly obligations. Finally, the committee heard SB 5823, which would require hospitals to employ or provide access to patient advocates to help patients navigate bills, records, and appointments. Hospital and patient coalition witnesses supported the goal but asked for amendments to clarify staffing, exemptions, and scope; the hearing closed with 20 signed in pro, 792 con, and 3 other. No votes were taken on the bills during the hearing.

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• This commitment expanded through the creation of the State Bilingual Advisory Committee in 1970 and the
• And I know GASDN does a great job when it comes to proficiency of some of the greatest schools in our
• The state's done a great job of increasing salaries across the board.
• accountable schools who have New Mexico school dash plans that are meeting standards. 796 We did a good job
• We have people doing the same job that are getting 85,000 and 75,000 and 105,000.

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• And I want to thank Senator Yarborough for doing a tremendous job of moving this bill through.
• Senator Yarborough done a tremendous job and it and I heard your support for this amendment.
• I've been here like it's my full-time job even though it's not and actually a successful business owner
• process in the next month of starting interviews and within the next year will be it's tempting my job
• This bill provides for the creation of the series and provide some rules governing operation as well

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• creation and tax revenue.
• They were designated by the federal government to drive investment, business relocation, and job creation
• It creates hundreds of jobs in the six digits.
• Additionally, we need sufficient job growth to support that.
• This could result in potentially thousands of jobs in construction, and then hundreds of jobs for the

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• And those of us who know her know that she'll do a magnificent job.
• Jared is the perfect man for the job.
• Was Elon Musk in the meeting when he offered you the job?
• Was Elon Musk in the room when the President offered you the job?
• I think there would be tremendous economic benefits, job creation, workforce productivity, the expansion

Committee: Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

Keywords: state policy, governance, legislative processes, public concerns, policy improvement

Summary: During the committee meeting, various issues surrounding state policy and governance were deliberated. Although the specifics of bills under discussion were not highlighted, comments from several committee members indicated a focus on improving legislative processes and addressing public concerns. The chairman facilitated discussions that included several points of critique as well as suggestions for enhancement of existing laws. The atmosphere remained constructive despite the complexity of the topics at hand.

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• creations.
• Industries that have strained thousands, hundreds and thousands of California's jobs in the state of
• Small businesses accelerate economic growth and mobility in California creating two-thirds of net jobs
• Resulting in the immediate loss of 700 jobs. This abrupt closure deeply affected.
• I represent L.A. and Oakland had a combined 91 canceled ship arrivals in May and June, impacting jobs

Committee: House Economic Development, Growth, and Household Impact

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• were pressured and, in many cases, coerced to make medical decisions under threat of losing their jobs
• So are they not doing a great job at... All right.
• So are they not doing a great job at requiring the minimal standards on the local government level?
• So, you know, the Cicero Institute specifically says that our providers are doing a bad job.
• They all got a job. Okay. Um, and then we're going to finance. Okay. You know. I got some. Come in.

Bills: HB414 , HB457 , HB475 , HB611 , HB616 , HB740 , HB897 , HB925 , HB926 , HB931 , HB949 , HB962 , HB1076

Committee: House Health and Welfare

Keywords: healthcare, criminal convictions, employment, background checks, prohibited offenses, homelessness, homeless shelter, emergency shelter, transitional housing, group home, halfway house, shelter standards, housing standards, sanitation, habitability, fire marshal, inspection, local permitting, parish government, Louisiana Department of Health

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• all California students with consistent and well-funded arts education, support arts teachers and jobs
• well, too, but, you know, the importance here was to really begin to help to support some of the new jobs
• That individual does an amazing job, but it's too much for one person, so our county offices... ...an
• amazing job, but it's too much for one person, so our county offices, our local partners, have all had
• And when they get offered a job at the end of the year to be somewhere and not have to drive around,

Summary: The Assembly Committee on Arts, Entertainment, Sports, and Tourism and the Assembly Education Committee held a joint informational hearing on implementation of Proposition 28, the 2022 voter-approved arts education funding measure. Chairs emphasized the goal of understanding how the roughly $900 million to nearly $1.1 billion annual funding stream is being used, whether it is supplementing rather than supplanting existing arts programs, and what reporting or guidance improvements may be needed. The Legislative Analyst’s Office reviewed the basic structure of Prop 28: funds are distributed 70% by enrollment and 30% by low-income student counts, 80% must generally be spent on staffing, districts may use up to 1% for administration, and annual local reports and audits are required. Members pressed the LAO on waivers, spending timelines, and whether smaller or rural districts face different challenges; the LAO said some waivers have been issued and that districts have three years to spend each allocation, but statewide data remain limited. WestEd, Create California, and the California County Superintendents described early implementation findings and concerns. Their testimony said schools are using funds for arts materials, staffing, expanded instruction, and field trips, and that many respondents saw positive effects on student access and engagement. At the same time, they reported confusion about allowable uses, supplement-versus-supplant rules, and the 80/20 staffing requirement, along with shortages of credentialed arts teachers and uneven access across districts. Create California argued that Prop 28 has generated optimism but also uncertainty, especially for community arts organizations that have seen reduced contracts as districts bring services in-house. County superintendents and researchers called for clearer statutory guidance, stronger technical assistance, better statewide data, and more support for teacher credentialing pathways. District and county officials then described local implementation. Long Beach Unified said it moved quickly to full implementation, using Prop 28 to expand elementary and secondary arts offerings, hire 56 certificated staff and more than 120 classified coaches, and develop a five-year arts strategic plan tied to equity goals. Butte County and other rural representatives said Prop 28 has enabled restored or expanded programs, including arts teachers, theater, and music offerings, but rural districts still struggle to recruit credentialed staff and to make small allocations workable across large distances. The California Music Educators Association echoed those themes, saying members report both new positions and supplies as well as confusion, fear of audit findings, and inconsistent district guidance. Committee members asked about arts definitions, credentialing, rural pooling of funds, and out-of-state teacher credentials; witnesses said media arts are included, multiple credential pathways exist, and recent legislation has eased some out-of-state credential barriers. The hearing ended with public comment beginning after the panel discussions.