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• We've got 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10. Ten bills.
• support to follow the child with an authorization agreement for non-parent adult caregivers under Chapter
• And also let me just... to specify, normally, so let's say a Chapter 34 agreement is not in place, they
• But what What this is doing is adding those Chapter 34 agreements, so they would have to show proof that
• In keeping with this principle, Texas Family Code Chapter 153 requires courts to prioritize the best

Bills: SB387, SB1335, HB1671, SB1760, SB1839, SB1923, HB1928, HB4942, HB5628, HB5642, HB1980

Keywords: judicial bond, guardianship, probate law, county judge, statutory county court, estates, inheritance, representative duties, court authority, personal representative, retroactive child support, parentage, genetic testing, family code, child's conception, incapacitated persons, court proceedings, guardianship fees, estate management, probate

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• It's 9:15, and we're going to open the Senate hearing.
• On the first page, lines<00:28:02.080> 9<00:28:02.320> to<00:28:02.480> 9<00:28:
• <00:28:04.320> It<00:28:04.559> talks<00:28:04.720> about lines 9 to 9 to 11
• It talks about lines 9 to 9 to 11. Yes.
• <01:45:57.840> and that they have a different chapter and that they have a different chapter

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• I represent House District 9, which is the west side of Gallup, and I represent 9 Navajo chapters, and
• Chairman, decrease of 9% from 2030 to 2040, decrease another 11% from 2040 to 2050.
• Um, the laws of 2019 chapter 271, um, the first project was completed, um, New Mexico 68 project that
• We were able to complete 9 of the maintenance construction projects during last summer, and we are set
• And then pages 8 and 9 have our, um, the list of all of our District 5 step projects.

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• Turning to page 9, line 550, select sections of House File 1419 are included.
• Sections 3, 8, 9, and 17 through 19 are from the governor's budget bill.
• Sections 1 through 4, 6, 9, 10, 16, 18, and 19 are all from the governor's budget bill.
• Section 3 modifies the MSA equivalent rate adjustment under the chapter of statutes governing housing
• Article 9 is the Miscellaneous article. It begins on page 195 of the DE document.

Bills: HF2434

Keywords: healthcare, personal care assistance, worker retention, disability services, state funding

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• I have two children, a 14-year-old son and a 9-year-old son. thank you for allowing us to present thank
• -year-old<00:05:29.720> son<00:05:30.200> and<00:05:30.360> a<00:05:30.440> 9-
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• But it seems like, historically, the property appraiser has fallen under KRS Chapter 324.
• This chapter shall line 14, section 14.

Keywords: Meeting Start 00:00 Call to Order and Roll Call 00:07 Discussion SB 97 01:21 Vote SB 97 13:27 Discussion HB 3 15:12 Vote HB 3 17:15 Discussion HB 184 17:54 Vote HB 184 18:42 Discussion HB 355 19:34 Vote HB 355 39:50, 958, all

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• I'm looking at your Chapter 94 as it relates to zoning.
• Among white students, that drop was about 9%. Among Black students, the drop was 18%.
• Among white students, that drop was about 9 percent.
• You know, Chapter 163 is the Community Planning Act.
• You know, Chapter 163 is the Community Planning Act.

Summary: The committee first heard SB 1134, which would extend the use of qualified private providers in the building permit process to residential solar energy systems and certain single-trade inspections, and would allow computer-based plan review tools. The sponsor said the bill is intended to reduce long solar permitting delays and lower costs. A late amendment clarifying the word “application” was adopted, and after some discussion about local permitting problems and the need to work with municipalities, CS/SB 1134 was reported favorably, with Senator Pizzo voting no. The committee then took up SB 784, dealing with issuance of addresses and parcel identification numbers for plats. The bill sets a 14-day timeframe, and an amendment was adopted that would allow use of a private provider if the deadline is missed and would limit fee collection if verification is not completed. Members discussed whether the bill should include more flexibility and whether private providers are appropriate for this function, but the committee ultimately reported CS/SB 784 favorably. SB 1738, allowing counties that previously opted out of transportation concurrency to opt back in while maintaining current levels of service, was also reported favorably without significant opposition. Next, SB 1080 on local government land regulation was presented as a measure to speed up development permit and order approvals, limit repeated information requests, prevent hearing delays, and impose penalties for noncompliance. Local government testimony argued it would rush planning and weaken public input, while supporters called it common-sense streamlining. After debate, the bill was reported favorably, with several no votes. SB 1260, which clarifies county constitutional officer budget procedures and creates an appeal process for clerks and supervisors of elections similar to that used by sheriffs, was also reported favorably after members raised concerns about county budget timelines. Finally, the committee considered SB 420, as amended by a strike-all, which would prohibit counties and municipalities from adopting or funding DEI-related ordinances, programs, or policies, while carving out compliance with state and federal law and defining DEI-related terms. The amendment removed retroactivity and delayed the effective date, but members from both parties raised concerns about vague definitions, impacts on women- and minority-owned business programs, local commemorations, and the loss of attorney’s fees for prevailing counties. Public testimony was sharply divided, with many speakers opposing the bill as an attack on local control and inclusion, and a few supporting it as a merit-based standard. The amendment was adopted, but the bill drew extensive opposition in debate and was not yet reported in the portion of the transcript provided.

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• I'm the director for Sierra Club's Grand Canyon Chapter, and we are opposed to HB 2331.
• I'm the Director of Grassroots Operations for Americans for Prosperity Arizona chapter, here in support
• The Griffin amendment dated February 2, 2026, at 9:37 a.m. replaces the Arizona Highway User Revenue
• Madam Chair, I move that the Griffin amendment dated February 2, 2026, at 9:37 a.m. be adopted.
• is the Arizona chapter, and we are opposed to House Bill 2955.

Bills: HB2014, HB2113, HB2145, HB2331, HB2340, HB2389, HB2400, HB2401, HB2428, HB2494, HB2696, HB2756, HB2795, HB2955, HCM2008

Keywords: air emissions, fuel blends, environmental quality, feasibility study, Arizona Department of Agriculture, utility consumer, rate intervention, public service corporation, Arizona Revised Statutes, residential rates, consumer protection, fuel reformulation, gasoline standards, environmental regulations, ethanol supply, Air Quality, energy reliability, electric service providers, reliable resources, public power entity

Summary: The committee heard several energy and transportation bills, with testimony largely split between sponsors, industry groups, local governments, and environmental advocates. HB 2428, dealing with county and ADEQ authority to issue voluntary permits certifying emission reduction credits for mobile and non-road sources, drew neutral support from ADEQ and support from Maricopa County; it was amended and passed 10-0 with a due pass recommendation. HB 2145, which expands who may petition on gasoline supplier alternative standards, also passed, 5-4, with no amendment. A lengthy debate followed on HB 2331, as amended, which would require electric utilities to ensure 85% of generating capacity serving retail load comes from “reliable resources” by 2030. The sponsor and supporters argued the bill was needed to preserve affordable, dependable power and prevent overreliance on intermittent renewables, while opponents from the Sierra Club and Rural Arizona Action said it would effectively favor fossil fuels, raise costs, and limit cleaner energy options. The committee adopted the strike-everything amendment and the sponsor’s amendment, then passed the bill 6-4. HB 2795, which limits county zoning authority over small modular reactors once federal permitting and certification steps are met, drew strong support from nuclear and business advocates and opposition from county, city, and environmental representatives concerned about local control, safety, waste, and preemption; it passed 6-4 after amendment-related discussion. The committee also passed HB 2340, which allows the power plant and transmission line siting committee to evaluate the plant itself when reviewing transmission line applications, by a 5-4 vote. Finally, HB 2400, an emergency measure to suspend the motor vehicle fuel tax in Areas A and C during summer months and replace the lost revenue with state highway funds, prompted testimony about gas prices, boutique fuel requirements, and transportation funding needs; cities and counties opposed the diversion of highway funds, while the sponsor argued it would help consumers facing higher fuel costs. The Griffin amendment was adopted, and the bill passed with a due pass recommendation after debate on affordability versus road funding.

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• Ryan Flanagan on behalf of the Recycled Materials Association, West Coast chapter. Same thing.
• You've got agenda item number 9, 876. Thank you, Mr.
• Tim Madden, representing the California Chapter of the American College of Emergency Physicians.
• Also representing the California Chapter of the American College of Cardiology, California Society of
• in the California Chapter of the American College of Cardiology, California Society of Plastic Surgeons

Summary: The committee heard a long agenda of bills, with most measures drawing support from industry, professional, local government, and advocacy witnesses, and several receiving committee amendments before moving forward. AB 8 on hemp and cannabis drew the most extensive debate: supporters said it would close loopholes around intoxicating hemp products, strengthen enforcement, and bring THC products into the regulated cannabis supply chain; opponents, including small cannabis farmers and environmental groups, warned it could undermine Proposition 64’s closed-loop system, harm California cultivators, and reduce tax revenues for youth, environmental, and law enforcement programs. The author said the bill was intended to protect consumers and children and to work further with stakeholders. AB 476 on copper theft was presented as a public safety and infrastructure bill to tighten reporting, documentation, and penalties for scrap metal theft; supporters from cities, utilities, broadband, and recycling-related groups described major losses and outages from copper theft, and the remaining opposition moved to neutral after amendments, with the bill advancing with committee support. The committee also heard AB 985, which would allow nationally certified anesthesiologist assistants to practice under direct supervision of licensed anesthesiologists to address anesthesia workforce shortages. Supporters, including the California Society of Anesthesiologists, medical groups, students, and patients, said it would expand access and bring California in line with other states; nurse anesthesiology groups expressed concerns and sought further clarification, but there was no formal opposition at the hearing. AB 506, aimed at online pet sales, would void contracts that fail to disclose an animal’s origin or veterinary records or that require non-refundable deposits; animal welfare groups said it would curb puppy mill pipelines and deceptive online sales, and there was no opposition. AB 876, on certified registered nurse anesthetists, generated the sharpest health care policy dispute: supporters said it would codify existing practice and clarify CRNA duties, while physicians and medical associations argued it would expand scope too far and reduce patient safety. After a roll call, AB 876 passed the committee 9-0, as amended, to Appropriations. Other bills advanced with broad support after amendments. AB 432, the Menopause Equity Act, would require continuing medical education on menopause-related care for certain physicians; the author and medical experts said the bill addresses widespread gaps in menopause treatment and research, while CMA and ACOG opposed the mandate as an inappropriate CME requirement, though they agreed the underlying problem is real. The bill passed on call, as amended, to Health. AB 759 would allow eligible architectural candidates to use the title “architect in training” to encourage completion of licensure and improve diversity in the profession; it passed unanimously, as amended, to Appropriations. AB 967 would create an optional expedited licensure fee for out-of-state physicians to reduce delays in bringing doctors into California’s workforce; supporters said it would help address shortages and improve patient access, and the bill was presented with support from medical stakeholders.

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• Lord, today, help us to abide by your instructions in Philippians Chapter 2.
• Alvarado, Bettencourt, Birdwell, Blanco, Campbell. 21 ayes, 9 nays. The rule is suspended.
• Alvarado, Bettencourt, Birdwell, Blanco, Campbell, Cook, Creighton, Eckhardt, Flores. 21 ayes, 9 nays
• Blanco, Campbell, Cook, Creighton, Eckart, Flores. 21 ayes and 9 nays.
• Under Chapter 54 of the Government Code, 25 different counties have their own qualification standards

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, heard an invocation, recognized a Karnes County Day delegation and the Texas Association of Museums, received a governor’s message on Texas Diabetes Council appointments, and introduced the Doctor of the Day. The chamber then took up several resolutions, including SR 388 honoring the Texas Association of Museums, and adopted SRs 380, 382, and 387 by voice vote. Senator King was excused due to a family death, and the journal reading was dispensed with. The Senate then moved through a series of bills, most of them on expedited suspension of the regular order and three-day rule. Measures passed included SB 868 on Rural Volunteer Fire Department Assistance Program funding for high-wildfire-risk areas; SB 264 exempting certain family motor-vehicle transfers from tax; SB 2112 on oyster mariculture penalties; SB 1484 on catfish labeling and marketing; SB 660 on bollards near hospital emergency rooms; SB 1809 creating offenses for gift card fraud; SB 32 and SJR 81 providing business personal property tax relief and a related constitutional amendment; SB 1267 modernizing boat titling and adding disclosure for hidden hull damage; SB 1470 allowing DPS data sharing for voter list maintenance; SB 2406 and SB 2407 implementing Sunset recommendations for the Sabine River Authority and Lower Neches Valley River Authority; SB 609 on school district compliance with legally required policies; SB 921 on ex parte Medicaid eligibility renewals; SB 2320 increasing DWI penalties; SB 1822 requiring disclosure and oversight of AI-based utilization review algorithms; SB 693 on notaries public and deed theft prevention; and SB 664 setting statewide qualifications and oversight for magistrates and related judicial officers. One of the most contested items was SB 779 on common law public nuisance claims, which drew extended debate over whether the bill would limit lawsuits against lawful, regulated activities and whether it would preserve private nuisance and other existing remedies. Despite objections, the Senate suspended the rules and passed the bill to engrossment by a 17-12 vote, holding it there. Another debated measure was SB 1008 on state and local authority over the food service industry; after a perfecting amendment, it was passed to engrossment and then to final passage. Several bills were adopted or passed with near-unanimous support, while others, including SB 1267, SB 1470, SB 1822, and SB 2320, saw some opposition but still cleared the chamber.

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• A joint resolution proposing an amendment or revision to Sections 4, 6, and 9 of Article 7 and to Article
• properties eligible for a homestead exemption and clarifying that such actions are consistent with Chapter
• Joint Resolution 2F by Senator Avila, a joint resolution proposing amendments to Sections 4, 6, and 9
• Joint Resolution 2F by Senator Avila, a joint resolution proposing amendments to sections 4, 6, and 9
• I move that the Senate adjourn. ...until 9 o'clock a.m. on Tuesday, June 2, or upon the call of the President

Keywords: 998, house, all

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• John Posey: ... it affects judges who start 9-1-2024 and later.
• And then rider 11 is deleted as it's now covered in Article 9.
• And then Rider 11 is deleted as it's now covered in Article 9.
• Cyrus Reed: Yes, Cyrus Reed, Lone Star Chapter of the Sierra Club.
• Cyrus Reed: Yes, Cyrus Reed, Lone Star Chapter of the Sierra Club.

Bills: SB1, SB 1

Keywords: appropriations, budget, state funding, education, healthcare, infrastructure, campground safety, youth camp regulations, flood safety, emergency evacuation, health and safety standards, 1185, senate, all

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• My name is Crystal Gomez and I'm here representing the Texas chapter of the American Immigration Lawyers
• bail for a variety of offenses and circumstances beyond capital murder like we currently have, and 9
• As I mentioned earlier in my testimony against SB 9, I'm a US Navy veteran, and my husband was a disabled
• First bill up as committee substitute for Senate Bill 9.
• Senator Huffman moves that committee substitute for Senate Bill 9 be reported to the full Senate with

Bills: SB 9, SB 1047, SB 1048, SJR 17, SJR 49, SB 40, SJR 1, SJR 5

Keywords: bail reform, defendants, pretrial detention, public safety, criminal justice, charitable bail organizations, criminal procedure, public safety report, victim notification, family violence, bail bonds, public funds, political subdivision, injunction, taxpayer rights, violent crimes, sexual offenses, community safety, constitutional amendment, trafficking

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• She is enjoying the next chapter. We talked about retirement sometimes doesn't.
• I move that when the clerk's desk is clear, the House adjourn until Thursday, February 12, 2026, at 9:
• Until tomorrow, Thursday, February 12th, at 9:30 a.m.

Bills: HB4274, HB3076, HB4358, HB3312, HB3288, HB3885, HB3147, HB4299, HB4265, HB4266, HB3011, HB3143, HB3144, HB3881, HB3519, HB3522, HB3530, HB2976, HB4459, HB3142, HB4316, HB4338, HB4230, HB3985, HB3883, HB4335, HB3416, HB3417, HB3418, HB3619, HB3624, HB3463, HB4423, HB3342, HB3645, HB3647, HB3887, HB4430, HB4431, HB2964, HB3834, HB4193, HB4272, HB3277, HB3148, HB3651, HB3323, HB4287, HB4105, HB3304, HB3345

Keywords: HB4274, Oklahoma schools, interdistrict transfer, open transfer, school enrollment, military families, active duty, National Guard, Reserve orders, military installation, residency requirements, district of choice, public school transfer, student transfer, special education, IEP, Section 504, military housing, base housing, electronic enrollment

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• is covered in in title 7, chapter 13. is covered in in title 7, chapter 13.
• The patrol, DCI, and wardens retirement program is covered under Title 9, Chapter 3, Article 6, while
• the regular peace officers retirement system is covered under Title 9, Chapter 3, Article 4.
• WS 9-3-421. killing of a Sheridan peace officer. the killing of a Sheridan peace officer. the 2024<00
• Chapter 3, Article 6.

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• is just a minor change in the language, so it's very limited in scope and makes minor changes to Chapter
• 9 of the Acts of 2002.
• And makes minor changes to Chapter 9 of the Acts of 2002 in order to facilitate development of the Lowell

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight held a public hybrid hearing with several late-file bills and a large turnout. The main topics were symbolic designations and local property/lease matters: bills to designate the American lobster as the official crustacean of the Commonwealth, asparagus as the official state vegetable, and a Waltham bill concerning the Veterans Memorial Ice Rink lease and right of first refusal. Senator Howard also testified on a Lowell bill making a limited language change to facilitate redevelopment of the Lowell Innovation Network Corridor (LINK) at UMass Lowell. Testimony on the lobster bill emphasized the industry’s cultural and economic importance to coastal Massachusetts, its sustainability efforts, and its role in working waterfronts and the seafood economy. The asparagus bill drew especially enthusiastic support from Hadley Elementary students, teachers, local farmers, and legislators, who described asparagus as central to western Massachusetts agriculture, identity, and civic education. The Waltham rink bill was presented as necessary to protect a heavily used community and youth hockey facility after major city investment, while committee members noted concerns about privatization and affordability of ice time. The Lowell bill was described as a narrow technical fix to remove a reversionary clause that could impede a major redevelopment project. Committee members generally expressed support or favorable reactions to the proposals, with several lighthearted comments about lobster and asparagus. The hearing concluded after testimony ended, and a motion was made and seconded to close the hearing.

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• Sponsored by the Concerned Women for America of New Mexico, and that will be from 9 to 11 in the Rotunda
• Fund**, reconciling conflicting enactments of the same section of law by repealing Laws 2010-2011, Chapter
• exemption for certain types of advertisement signs, repealing section 74-12-2, NMSA 1978, and Laws 1999, Chapter
• The Senate Conservation Committee will meet tomorrow morning at 9 a.m.

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• We have rampid fraud in our state that's going on over $9 billion.
• commissioner of DHS who's been here for almost nine years, compliance officer, deputy commissioner, $9
• We have rampid fraud in our state that's going on over $9 billion.
• commissioner of DHS who's been here for almost nine years, compliance officer, deputy commissioner. $9
• billion in fraud and we're bringing $9 billion in fraud and we're bringing up<00:26:27.600> this

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• I counted how many chapters are in Title 34, and there are 38 chapters, and it just seems like that's
• how many chapters are in title<01:00:39.000> uh<01:00:39.280> 34<01:00:40.280> and<
• title uh 34 and there are 38 chapters title uh 34 and there are 38 chapters and<01:00:43.039>
• I happen to be looking at RSA Title 34, and what I noticed is that although there's a lot of chapters
• I happen to be looking at RSA Title 34, and what I noticed is that although there's a lot of chapters

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Not to mention, sending a certified letter is $5 compared to almost $9 for a return receipt.
• So, you know, there's a reason why it costs $9 because it is extra work.
• I am the president of the National Action Network, Sacramento chapter, and senior pastor of the Genesis
• Sacramento chapter and senior pastor of the Genesis Church here in Sacramento as well.
• Add-ons for Item 9, AB 2579, Petrie-Norris. Johnson? Aye. Lee, aye.

Summary: The Assembly Judiciary Committee heard a series of bills, many focused on homeowners associations (HOAs), along with measures on self-defense, design-professional litigation, mobile home park claims, senior housing, and DEI. Several bills were presented only or discussed with amendments, and the committee repeatedly noted ongoing work with authors and stakeholders. The committee also established quorum partway through the hearing and took up a consent calendar of several unrelated bills, which passed. AB 2584, on civil immunity for lawful self-defense, was presented as a work-in-progress. The author and a UFC/public-safety witness argued that people hesitate to intervene because of fear of civil liability, while committee members said California already has strong self-defense and Good Samaritan laws and that the proposal could create confusion. The bill was not advanced at that time, with the chair emphasizing further conversations. AB 1684, which would prevent HOAs from restricting homeowners’ ability to install or replace compliant cooling systems, drew support from the author, a constituent statement, and supporters from the California Department Association and others; an HOA group opposed unless amended, citing association property rights and grid/power concerns. Members generally supported the concept, and the author said amendments addressed damage and code-compliance issues. AB 1892, a technical cleanup bill clarifying HOA duties on utility repairs, election notices, and electronic voting timelines, passed unanimously as amended. AB 2050, requiring a formula for HOA reserve funding and a phase-in period, also passed with broad support; witnesses said underfunded reserves lead to special assessments, insurance and mortgage problems, and deferred maintenance, while members framed it as a consumer-protection and affordability measure. AB 2106, extending certificate-of-merit protections for design professionals and requiring California-licensed experts in certain cases, passed with strong support from engineers, architects, landscape architects, and civil-justice groups. AB 2145, directing HCD to study seniors’ need and desire to downsize, passed after lenders and financial groups moved from opposition to neutral with amendments; supporters said it could help unlock larger homes for younger families. AB 2238, aimed at deterring meritless failure-to-maintain lawsuits against mobile home park owners by shifting fee exposure to attorneys, passed after amendments narrowed its focus. Supporters said some firms were using vague demand letters and frivolous claims to force settlements and raise insurance costs; opposition said the bill still needed refinement to protect meritorious resident claims. AB 2439, prompted by two authors’ own HOA payment problems, passed despite opposition concerns about community-wide certified-mail requirements and personal liability for board members; supporters said better notice is needed when payment processors change and that liens and collections can be unfairly imposed without notice. AB 2579, responding to the earlier $100 cap on HOA fines, passed as amended to create a Department of Real Estate process for serious health and safety violations; supporters said the cap had weakened enforcement, while members said the bill sought a better balance. Finally, SCR 89, reaffirming California’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, was presented as a response to federal attacks on DEI programs. The author and witnesses from the UC Student Association, National Action Network, and civil-rights and labor groups argued DEI is essential to fairness, access, and opportunity, especially for students and historically underserved communities. Members voiced strong support, describing DEI as central to California’s values, and the resolution moved forward with bipartisan support noted by the author.

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• On page 9, you'll read that program funding has nearly quintupled since fiscal year 2018.
• In this chapter, I will discuss why quality of instruction in Pre-K matters and highlight two ways to
• Over on page 21, one of the most important findings from this chapter is that quality matters.
• It shows the importance of the longitudinal data systems I discussed in the previous chapter.
• Over on page 17, Chart 9 shows that...