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• </c><00:13:10.000><c> requires</c> housing projects this measure requires housing projects this measure
• </c> Any minimization or avoidance measures or mitigation measures can carry forward outside of that
• We stand in support of this measure.
• I am in opposition to this measure.
• This measure clarifies that the Department of Health has the legal authority and obligation to prevent

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on several housing, land use, and preservation bills. HB 1008 HD2 would require the Department of Land and Natural Resources to complete historic preservation determinations for state affordable housing projects within 90 days and create sensitivity-based review pathways. HHFDC, DLNR’s State Historic Preservation Division, and written testimony from DBEDT supported the bill as an expedited process for projects unlikely to affect significant historic resources. Members asked how the bill would define significant versus non-significant historic properties, how it would interact with Kapakai analysis, and whether burial councils had been consulted; SHPD said the bill would not replace Kapakai review and that burial councils had not been included. Written support also came from OHA, Hawaii Realtors, and the Maui Chamber of Commerce. HB 1093 would clarify the Hawaii Public Housing Authority’s powers relating to housing projects. HPHA supported the measure, saying it would align definitions with prior law and help deconcentrate poverty by allowing mixed-income rebuilding. The director also said the bill was increasingly urgent because of reported federal HUD priorities that could affect public housing and Section 8 funding. HB 1096 HD1 would repeal state low-income housing preferences for disabled veterans and spouses of deceased veterans, with HPHA saying federal veteran programs such as VASH are a better mechanism and that the state preference has not been used in years. HB 1411 would allow HHFDC projects to give sale or lease preferences to applicants who live or work within five miles of a project; HHFDC and the Hawaii Chapter of NAIOP supported it as a way to keep residents connected to their communities, while members raised constitutional concerns about broader local-preference policies. The committee also heard HB 367 HD1, which would create county permit exemptions for certain agricultural and maintenance activities. Written testimony included opposition from the Department of Planning and Permitting and support from the Hawaii Farm Bureau, Grassroot Institute, and others. A public testifier opposed the bill, arguing that permit exemptions could worsen safety and compliance problems. Finally, HB 826 HD1 would allow county planning commissions, by special permit, to authorize residential housing in agricultural districts for agricultural workforce housing, long-term rental, or fee simple ownership under certain conditions. HHFDC supported it as a faster alternative to lengthy state land-use redistricting, but the Department of Agriculture, Land Use Commission, and Office of Planning and Sustainable Development raised concerns about food production impacts, due process, service provision, jurisdictional conflicts, and the use of special permits for what could amount to district boundary changes. Public testimony was mixed, with some support and some opposition. No votes or final actions were taken in the portion provided.

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• He's known for his measured and thoughtful approach to complex policy issues, leading to compromises
• AB 238 provides clear, accessible support. to prevent financial ruin and ensure communities have the
• During the COVID-19 pandemic, similar measures were enacted to protect homeowners.
• Even before this measure was introduced, banks and financial institutions were already outreaching and
• While we fully support the intent of this measure, to provide relief to borrowers in need.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• In the meantime, this revenue package allows the state to prevent some of the most devastating reductions
• So I guess my question on this is, you know, what safeguards are in place to prevent large corporations
• So I appreciate the administration's work on these measures.
• This measure does not propose to do that. So this is not a tax on labor.
• the ...approve that tax, that essentially the measure would be sunset and wound down.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• This is common-sense reform to prevent benefits going to those who are not here legally.
• With regards to this amendment, we're not looking to prevent prevent With regards to this amendment,
• we're not looking to prevent legal residents of Massachusetts from participating in this program and
• So even though I know we can't do a lot, don't let it prevent us from doing a little.
• Thank all of my colleagues who have supported economic development measures in this budget.

Summary: The House first adopted several ceremonial resolutions congratulating three Eagle Scouts, then concurred in Senate amendments to House bills affecting the town of Milford’s alcohol licensing law and the town of Middleton’s charter. It also passed to enact a Senate bill on maintenance of private roads in Gloucester and engrossed a House bill allowing Plymouth to create a special revenue account for land acquisition. The chamber later observed moments of silence for former Lynn City Councilor Richard “Rick” Ford, Portuguese American community leader Louis Pedroso, and Quincy veteran Mildred “Millie” Cox, and welcomed several guest groups and dignitaries, including students from Fall River, D.A.R. Good Citizen award recipients, and a British minister visiting the State House. Most of the floor session centered on FY27 budget amendments, especially housing and shelter policy. Members debated and rejected multiple Republican amendments that would have tightened eligibility for the HomeBASE and emergency shelter programs by requiring citizenship or limiting access to U.S. citizens with Massachusetts residency, with supporters arguing the changes would reduce costs and opponents saying the programs already have strict eligibility rules and that the proposals would exclude lawful residents and vulnerable families. The House also rejected an amendment to block Housing and Livable Communities grants from being conditioned on MBTA Communities Act compliance, with supporters calling it a reprieve for noncompliant towns and opponents saying the law is helping address the housing shortage. A consolidated housing/environment amendment was then adopted 154-0, funding major housing, shelter, clean water, climate, and food assistance accounts. The chamber also defeated amendments to create a data center commission and to eliminate the vocational-technical school admissions lottery, though the latter was withdrawn after debate. Another rejected amendment would have suspended public policy and public benefit charges on electric and gas bills; opponents said that would eliminate low-income and senior bill relief. The House then turned to education-related amendments, rejecting proposals to change special education reimbursement formulas and to raise the reimbursement rate from 75% to 80%, with opponents arguing the ideas needed committee review and cost analysis. Finally, the House began debating an amendment to fully fund regional school transportation by removing “subject to appropriation,” but the transcript ends before any final vote on that item.

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• Currently, that power lies with the Associate Director of the Division of Weights and Measures within
• Madam Chair, members, House Bill 2795 prohibits any county zoning ordinance from preventing or House
• Bill 2795 prohibits any county zoning ordinance from preventing or otherwise regulating the use of land
• As you've heard, it preempts county government from preventing restrictions.
• As you've heard, it preempts county government from preventing, restricting, or in any way regulating

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

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• The measure passes. File item 125, that's ACR 143 by Assembly Member Pacheco. The clerk will read.
• The measure passes. It's so nice to have a pinch hitter. Thank you, Assembly Member.
• The measure passes. We're going to pass and retain on file items 130 through 137.
• Colleagues, I rise today to present AB 2052, a measure designed to protect some of our most vulnerable
• The measure passes. We're going to pass and retain on file items 139, 140, and 141.

Summary: The Assembly convened after a quorum call, prayer, and pledge, then dispensed with reading the journal and moved through a large number of procedural items, including deeming 102 second-reading items read and amendments adopted. The body also approved several floor motions, including suspending rules for guest access and committee noticing, moving AB 2595 to second reading, and sending ACR 110 to the inactive file. Numerous local officials and community representatives were introduced from cities including South Pasadena, Isparia, Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, Palmdale, Holtville, and Lindsay. On the floor file, several measures were taken up and passed. AB 1673 by Hadwick, allowing county fish and game commissions more flexibility to use certain funds for wildlife conflict prevention, passed 62-0. ACR 143 by Pacheco, proclaiming April 19-25 as California Cities Week, was adopted with 65 co-authors added. AB 1982 by Lowenthal, removing sunsets from existing anti-drink-spiking requirements for certain establishments, passed 68-0. ACR 158 by Solache, recognizing April 2026 as Donate Life Month, was adopted with 74 co-authors added after testimony about organ donation and transplant needs. AB 1908 by McKinnor, authorizing counties to establish victim compensation funds for survivors of abuse involving public agencies, passed 71-0. AB 2052 by Stephanie, aimed at ensuring continuity for vulnerable victims in criminal cases by allowing the same prosecutor to remain on a case, passed 62-0. ACR 178 by Flora, recognizing April 21 as National Rendering Day, was also adopted with 69 co-authors added. The second-day consent calendar and remaining listed items were then approved, with all votes recorded at 69-0 and no items removed. The Assembly also heard an adjournment in memory from Assembly Member Haney for Mary Dallas Armstrong of San Francisco, followed by announcements of committee meetings and the next floor session. The House adjourned until Monday, April 27, at 1 p.m.

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• And finally, a city may require a plan to prevent vacant properties zoned for and that previously housed
• That's why we measure to the drip edge, right? So there is enough setback.
• I'm in support of this measure.
• So much of the time we hear up here, I'm in support of this measure.
• Energy efficiency measures largely pay themselves back, benefiting customers by lowering energy bills

Bills: HB2517, HB2480, HB2588, HB1529, HB2223, HB2006, HB2573, HB2141

Keywords: municipal permitting, transit projects, high capacity transit, infrastructure, urban development, residential development, commercial zones, mixed-use zoning, urban planning, state regulations, county ferry district, ferry district, passenger-only ferry, passenger ferry, Puget Sound, Vashon, Seattle, Southworth, county transportation, local taxing authority

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• This bill is about protecting health freedom, preventing potential risks, and ensuring that Arizonans
• of tooth decay in our young children, because that's multiple, that's For the prevention of tooth decay
• Water fluoridation is a public health measure that adjusts fluoride levels in community water to prevent
• And I can tell you that prevention works. I grew up.
• Toothpaste, and I can tell you that prevention works.

Summary: The committee heard a series of bills on taxes, public health, veterans’ benefits, public notices, HOA rules, and school policy. SB 1045, which would bar local governments from taxing or feeing blockchain use in residences, passed 4-3 after brief discussion; supporters framed it as a tax-preemption measure, while opponents argued it would reduce local revenue. SB 1019, which would prohibit adding fluoride to public water systems, drew extensive testimony. The sponsor argued fluoride should be topical rather than systemic and cited emerging research on possible health risks, while dental and public health advocates strongly opposed the bill, citing decades of evidence that fluoridation reduces tooth decay and saves money. The committee voted 4-3 to advance the bill, with members on both sides explaining their votes at length. The committee also advanced SB 1050, granting free lifetime state park passes to Arizona veterans, after Arizona State Parks said it was neutral but warned of possible revenue losses; the bill passed 4-3. SB 1078, clarifying that court review of public-records denials is de novo, passed unanimously 7-0 with support from the Goldwater Institute and no opposition testimony.

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• Is there anyone else wishing to testify for or against the measure?
• I'll close on the measure. Thank you. This is a roll call.
• Is there anyone else wishing to testify for or against this measure?
• That said, the chair recognizes the chair to close on the measure.
• Testimony for or against the measure?

Bills: HB293, HB 1173, HB3753, HB4999, HB5696, SB2145, HB5689, HB5690, HB5694, HB5698, HB293

Keywords: HB 293, Texas housing tax credits, low-income housing, affordable housing, private activity bonds, PAB, qualified allocation plan, TDHCA, Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs, state representative objection, housing development approval, municipal notice, county commissioners court, extraterritorial jurisdiction, LIHTC, bond-financed housing, homelessness, housing services, Texas Department of Housing, municipal programs

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• This is a case where we are trying to prevent getting to the form of abuse.
• We prevent it here.
• at EMDAR or in the local communities to prevent abuse in the household or the farm.
• at EMDAR or in the local communities to prevent abuse in the household or the farm.
• at EMDAR or in the local communities to prevent abuse in the household or the farm.

Keywords: 1212, all

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• Third, the government had the ability to prevent property damage in that riot.
• It's a basic measure for accountability.
• </c> address these riots and to prevent address these riots and to prevent property<00:12:57.440><c>
• It's a basic measure for recourse after.
• </c><00:14:27.519><c> the</c> citizens they could have prevented the citizens they could have prevented

Keywords: 958, all

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• Coordinating statewide efforts related to substance abuse prevention.
• It is totally unprofessional beyond measure.
• We did speak in favor of this measure over in the other House, predicated on a simple fact that measures
• This bill may look like a safety measure, but to the members of Make the Road, it reads like another
• It is built through prevention, support, and equity. I urge lawmakers to vote no on SB 457.

Bills: AB275, SB371, SB457

Keywords: criminal procedure, wiretap, law enforcement, child protection, sexual offenses, SB371, Nevada, trespass, criminal trespass, NRS 207.200, property rights, misdemeanor, warning period, 24 months, 36 months, no trespassing, posted signs, fencing, private property, public property

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• You know, what prevents correcting that issue is it Or comments to contribute.
• </c> is a problem you know what prevents is a problem you know what prevents correcting<01:03:22.400>
• </c> &gt;&gt; And so why what what is preventing that?
• &gt;&gt; And so why what what is preventing that?
• ><c> it,</c><01:13:08.400><c> but</c> Several things are preventing it, but Several things are preventing

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• When we have a quorum, we'll take a roll call on this measure. Thank you.
• emotions would be measured against an inherently limited, biased benchmark.
• Thank you and your team for your work with us on this measure.
• And your team for your work with us on this measure.
• And thank you and your team for your work with us on this measure.

Summary: The committee heard several bills and took up multiple votes. AB 576, dealing with updates to California’s charitable fundraising platform registry after AB 488, was presented as a technical fix to help charities and platforms more quickly update eligible listings; there was no opposition testimony, and the measure was later moved on a due pass basis. AB 1160, on law enforcement drone programs, was presented with proposed amendments requiring U.S.-based data storage and limits on sharing or selling collected data; supporters said it would protect sensitive drone-collected information while preserving affordable drone use, while there was no opposition testimony, and it was also later passed out on a due pass as amended basis. AB 75, which would require insurers to give notice before collecting aerial images of homes and provide homeowners access to those images, drew support from the Department of Insurance and consumer advocates, while insurers opposed it unless amended, arguing aerial imaging is a cost-saving inspection tool and that the bill could worsen availability and affordability; the bill was moved to Appropriations on a due pass basis, with the roll held open for absent members. The committee spent the most time on AB 325, which would address algorithmic price-fixing and collusion. The author and supporters argued that competitors using the same pricing software or algorithm to set prices can function as collusion even when the agreement is hidden behind code, and cited examples involving housing, frozen potatoes, gas pricing, and other industries. Opponents, including apartment, business, hospital, retail, chamber, and tech groups, said the bill was too broad, could sweep in lawful software and public-data market research, and might chill legitimate pricing tools, especially for small businesses and housing providers. Committee members raised concerns about clarity, intent standards, and whether the bill should focus more narrowly on nonpublic competitor data; despite those concerns, AB 325 was moved to Appropriations on a due pass basis, with the roll held open. Later, AB 1221 was presented as a workplace surveillance bill that would prohibit certain invasive or discriminatory surveillance tools, require notice to workers, limit sharing of worker data, and require corroborating evidence before discipline based on surveillance outputs. Labor and consumer groups supported the bill, saying modern surveillance technologies can track speech, movement, emotion, and other sensitive traits and can be biased or abusive. The Security Industry Association opposed it, warning that the bill’s broad definitions could restrict legitimate security systems, emergency sharing with first responders, and employer responses to misconduct or unsafe behavior. The transcript cuts off before any final vote on AB 1221 is shown.

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• I think it’s a little bit measured.
• You have the power to prevent that by supporting this bill, and that's all that I ask.
• It would prevent my actions moving forward because I will understand that the law,...
• It would prevent my actions moving forward because I will understand that the laws have changed.
• And even though I haven't made this offense, this may prevent me from making this offense.

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• Injunctions and long, drawn-out judicial proceedings are preventing that from happening. ...not attempt
• And I request your favorable consideration of this measure to try and prevent it.
• The only way to prevent it is to have which is some sort of standard that a court finds.
• And so the only way to prevent that, I think, and I'm no expert, but is to let the lawyers out.
• The goal is to prevent those lawsuits, so whatever we need to do.

Bills: HB 1181, HB3704, HB1363, HB1610, HB1615, HB1620, HB3223, HB1317, HB2884, HB2176, HB4027, HB1664, HB933, HB2613, HB3353, HB2086, HB4101, HB3441, HB4145, HB3455

Keywords: judiciary, judges, justices, retired, legal assignments, judicial conduct, notary public, criminal offense, education requirements, official documents, record retention, implicit bias, bias training, judicial training, judge education, court personnel, continuing legal education, CLE, state bar, Texas Court of Criminal Appeals

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• That's the measure. If not, the Chair recognizes Chairman Shaheen to close on the measure.
• . against this measure.
• I think this is a good transparency measure.
• on for or against the measure. If not, the chair recognizes Chair Paul to close on the measure.
• on for or against the measure.

Bills: HJR58, HJR63, HB263, HB542, HB905, HB 1288, HB1402, HB2003, HB2262, HB2323, HB2429, HB2876, HB3019, HB263

Keywords: healthcare, insurance, elderly, retirement, benefits, transit-oriented projects, constitutional amendment, state highway fund, funding allocation, voter approval, highway fund, funding, public transportation, transit projects, transportation, local transit, fund allocation, voting rights, election integrity, ballot access

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• We aren't measuring whether a child can We aren't measuring whether a child can read<00:17:32.960><c>
• </c> driving innovation in the measurement driving innovation in the measurement science<00:42:59.359
• . measurement. measurement.
• There's a minus one standard error of measure, a minus two standard error of measure, a minus one, and
• </c> demographics, and achievement measures. demographics, and achievement measures.

Keywords: Call to Order and Roll Call - 00:13 Approval of Minutes - 4:07 Kentucky Academic Standards for Reading and Writing - 5:18 Math Improvement Committee Report - 21:02 ETS Praxis Exam - 41:47 KDE Performance Review Data - 1:15:04 Adjournment - 1:57:54, 958, all

Summary: The committee heard a presentation from KDE on the revised Kentucky academic standards for reading and writing. KDE explained the statutory six-year review process, the public comment periods, and the main revisions, including updates tied to the science of reading, decodable text, encoding/decoding, and an updated vision statement. KDE said 308 responses were received on the initial public comment, most respondents favored keeping standards as-is, and about 12% of standards were revised. The department also said the document was streamlined by removing repeated graphics and reducing its size by about 24%, and that a later comment period drew more than 400 responses. No new standards were flagged for review. Members asked about alignment between standards, curriculum, assessments, and NAEP, and KDE said instructional resources should be aligned to standards, KSA assessments are aligned to the standards, and screeners/diagnostics help identify student needs. Representative Truett raised the idea of a textbook-to-standards crosswalk, and KDE said publishers and a future repository partner should provide such crosswalks for local districts. Representative Bojanowski asked why foundational reading skills are not directly assessed on the third-grade KSA; KDE responded that the assessment is designed to measure end-of-grade expectations, while screening and diagnostics are used earlier to identify decoding needs. Representative Gel asked about early childhood supports, and KDE said it is working with early learning and special education offices and promoting LETRS professional learning for both teachers and preschool educators. The committee then received the mathematics improvement committee report. KDE said the mathematics committee unanimously approved a new strategic plan for improving math achievement from pre-K through grade 20 and adult education. The plan centers on six priorities: student empowerment, effective mathematics teaching and learning, continuous educator development and growth, a continuum of learning, community and family partnerships, and teacher recruitment and retention. KDE said the plan is intended as a living document with goals, recommended actions, and evidence bases, and that it aligns with the Kentucky Numeracy Counts Act by supporting high-quality instructional resources, professional learning, and family resources. In response to Senator Thomas, KDE explained that the professional learning recommendation means districts should tailor teacher training to classroom needs and instructional materials so math teachers are better equipped to implement standards and support students.

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• And there are, in both the population-based prevention and workforce...
• in prevention and going to things that the Legislature has expressed concern about.
• I think the counties feel frustrated that they've lost prevention dollars.
• need and that also looked at other measures of financial distress.
• by the administration... ...specifically in the measure there.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• The committee has one measure on its agenda today.
• This bill is an important measure to meet the moment and to fortify our democracy.
• I think it was during the Kirkringle contest, and legislation was passed to prevent uniformed guards
• I think it was during the Kurt Bringle contest, and legislation was passed to prevent uniformed guards
• , given the threats on our democracy. ...to be prepared, to be preventative, given the threats on our

Summary: The Assembly Elections Committee met on May 6, 2026, with a quorum present and heard one bill, SB 73. The author described the measure as a response to perceived threats to California elections, including restrictions on armed or non-uniformed personnel at polling places, protections for ballots and voting equipment, and limits on law enforcement access to election materials without a court order. The chair reviewed a set of agreed amendments, including removing a section conflicting with AB 1664, deleting proposed criminal penalties, clarifying the role of the Attorney General and Secretary of State, and refining language on signature challenges, law enforcement support, and certified voting technology. Supporters, including AAPI Force, CHIRLA, the League of Women Voters of California, and Common Cause, argued the bill would protect voters from intimidation and preserve election integrity. Opponents from CALA argued the bill was unnecessary, would hinder legitimate investigations, and reflected distrust of law enforcement and federal oversight. Committee discussion focused heavily on whether the bill was responding to real-world threats and on the ballot seizure in Riverside County. Members questioned how the measure would affect signature challenges, chain of custody, and investigations into possible fraud. The author and supporters said ballots should remain in election officials’ custody and that federal or local agents should not be able to interfere with election materials or intimidate voters. The chair and other members also discussed the urgency clause and the need to move the bill quickly despite the proximity of the June election. The committee voted to do pass and re-refer SB 73 to the Committee on Public Safety. The roll call initially showed the bill passing 5-1, then after the absent member arrived, the final vote was 6-2, and the bill was reported out of committee.