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• Senator Bailey moves to discharge from the Committee on Rules, Assembly Bill 10710, and substitute the identical
• moves to discharge from the Committee on Local Government, Assembly Bill 11008, and substitute the identical
• Their contributions continue to shape the identity, strength, and future of our great state and great
• President, maybe it is in conclusion on the redundancy CONCLUSIVE PROOF THAT THEY ARE A CITIZEN, THE
• >> NOT THERE IS NOT CONCLUSIVE PROOF OF CITIZENSHIP THAT STATE BOARD OF ELECTIONS AGREES TO.

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Summary: The Senate opened with routine business, including approval of the prior journal and several messages from the Assembly to discharge and substitute identical Senate bills. The chamber then took up a budget extender, Senate Print 10262/Assembly Bill 11295, which would appropriate $2.9 billion to keep state government operating through May 14 while budget negotiations continued. Senator O’Mara questioned the delay in reaching a full budget and criticized the lack of clarity on major policy issues, conference committees, school aid timing, and a proposed $1 billion utility ratepayer relief plan, arguing the state’s spending and affordability problems were worsening. Senator Serrano responded that negotiations were in the final stretch and that the extender was necessary to maintain government operations. The extender passed 59-1 after being restored to the non-controversial calendar. The Senate also considered a major election-law bill, Senate Print 88A, providing for automatic voter registration and pre-registration through DMV, Medicaid, and NYCHA-related transactions. Senator Walczyk’s proposed amendment to require voter ID was ruled nongermane, and his appeal was rejected. The bill prompted extended debate over whether the process would protect against non-citizen registration or instead remove barriers for eligible voters. Supporters, including Senator Gianaris, said it would streamline registration and help eligible but unregistered New Yorkers participate; Senator Zellner said it would strengthen the process. Opponents, including Senators Walczyk, Borrello, Helming, Rhoads, and Martins, warned it would shift responsibility away from bipartisan boards of elections, create administrative errors, and risk improper registration. The bill ultimately passed after being restored to the non-controversial calendar, with senators explaining votes along party lines. The chamber also adopted or advanced several resolutions and recognized guests. Senator Gallivan’s Police Week resolution drew remarks honoring fallen officers and law enforcement families, with Senators Chan, Rolison, Weik, Ryan, and Myrie speaking in support. Senator Sepúlveda’s resolution commemorating Dominicans in Albany was also discussed, with praise for the Dominican community’s contributions to New York and supportive remarks from Senator Chan. In addition, the Senate heard introductions for guests from Allen A.M.E. Church and the creators of the documentary “Teenage Wasteland.”

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• It's identical to what's being presented.
• language, unless it's not identical.
• The initial bill was not identical, right?
• Not identical, and then I need to— that's what I'm looking for.
• The initial bill was not identical, but is that correct?

Summary: The Senate Land Use Committee met in hybrid format but did not have a quorum, so it did not approve minutes or take formal votes. The committee first heard House Bill 457, which would raise the appraisal threshold for certain DELDOT real property dispositions from $10,000 to $25,000 to match federal highway standards and reduce the time and cost of selling small surplus properties. There was little discussion and no public comment on that bill, and the chair indicated it would be circulated. The committee then took up House Bill 451, which would codify a disparate impact framework under Delaware’s Fair Housing Act. The bill was described as clarifying that housing policies or practices can violate the law even without discriminatory intent if they have an unjustified discriminatory effect on a protected class, using a burden-shifting test similar to federal law. The sponsor and DHSA said the measure was intended to preserve fair housing protections amid uncertainty at the federal level, and an additional amendment was discussed that would delay implementation for 180 days and require DHSR, with DSA and stakeholders, to conduct outreach, education, and training. Public testimony was divided. Supporters, including Housing Alliance Delaware, YWCA Delaware, and the Delaware Human and Civil Rights Commission, said the bill would protect against discriminatory outcomes, align state law with longstanding fair housing principles, and preserve recourse if federal enforcement changes. Opponents and housing-provider groups, including the Delaware Association of Realtors, Greater Wilmington Housing Providers, and the Delaware Apartment Association, argued the bill could create liability for neutral policies, rely on statistical outcomes landlords cannot easily measure, and increase litigation and costs; several asked for more time, a right-to-cure process, or further amendments. The committee adjourned without taking a formal vote.

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• So it's not only a matter of proving the proof of purchase, but also security.
• To simply use proof of purchase as a means to get into our facility.
• Having said that, I think there's a way I see... ...of multiple proofs of purchase, right?
• get into a venue if it's an authorized seller that offers a proof of receipt.
• The motion picture industry is a cornerstone of California's economy and our identity.

Summary: The committee heard AB 749, which would create a blue ribbon commission to study equitable access to youth sports and recommend a statewide framework, including coaching standards, PE modernization, and funding models to reduce barriers for families. The author and supporters, including youth sports advocates, educators, coaches, and former athletes, argued that sports improve health, school engagement, and long-term opportunity, while noting racial and income disparities in participation. One member raised concerns that a new commission could add cost and regulatory burdens, but the bill was framed as a study measure rather than immediate regulation. The committee also took up AB 549, aimed at coordinating state and local security planning for major upcoming sporting events such as the FIFA World Cup, Super Bowl, and Olympic and Paralympic Games. Supporters said the bill would improve interagency coordination, protect visitors and communities, and help prevent human trafficking and discrimination during mega-events. Members discussed the need to avoid over-policing and to center community values, but the bill advanced on a due pass recommendation to Appropriations. AB 1291 addressed ticket purchasing for concerts, sports, and other live events by requiring electronic proof of purchase and allowing it to be used for entry if a ticket cannot be accessed through no fault of the buyer. Supporters said the measure would give consumers more certainty and help address problems in a monopolized ticketing market, while opponents from venues, sports teams, and entertainment groups warned it could undermine anti-scalping tools, create security problems, and burden venues with duplicate or fraudulent proofs of purchase. The committee approved the bill on a due pass as amended basis to Privacy and Consumer Protection, with the roll held open for absent members. The consent calendar item, AB 644, was also approved.

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• Madam Witt, members, this bill is identical to House Bill 2437. Thank you. Madam Witt? Yes, please.
• , the caseworker says I saw this on the child, but there's no proof of it.
• This is really just a child protective thing. ...but there's no proof of it.
• Madam Witt, members, it's identical to House Bill 2926, which passed out of the House. Thank you.
• Madam Witt, members, it's identical to House Bill 2926, which passed out of the House. Thank you.

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Summary: The caucus reviewed a long agenda of Senate bills across elections, commerce, education, government, health and human services, judiciary, public safety, transportation, rural development, and ways and means. Many measures were described as consent or third-read consent items, including bills on campaign finance termination statements and late-report penalties, AI provenance data for media, adjuster/contractor conduct during emergencies, Industrial Commission changes, association meeting closures, banking and remittance rules, central bank digital currency, public safety parity funding, barbering and cosmetology board continuation, digital asset reserve management, contractor licensing, gaming and racing commission continuation, school AED instruction, classroom removal procedures, school safety reporting, special education complaint transparency, foreign influence and land ownership restrictions, DCS and DES process changes, health care licensing and reimbursement rules, EMS compact adoption, and multiple tax, housing, and transportation measures. Staff repeatedly summarized each bill and answered questions, with several bills noted as mirror or identical to House measures or as strike-everything amendments from committees. A few bills drew discussion. On SB 2874, staff explained that the Senate amendment would limit penalties for untimely campaign finance reports when a committee certifies it received no contributions and made no expenditures, but the sponsor did not concur. SB 1074 prompted questions about whether parental notification changed; staff said it did not and that the bill was aimed at improving communication between teachers and principals about discipline. SB 1175, requiring DCS caseworkers to photograph children at each interaction in abuse or neglect cases, drew concern about the scope of the photos, while supporters said it would improve continuity and documentation. SB 1180 also drew comment because the sponsor and committee chair disagreed over an amendment, though the bill was advanced for further work. The most extended debate came on SB 1751, which would allow death-row inmates to choose firing squad, lethal injection, or lethal gas if voters approve the related constitutional measure. One member strongly opposed the bill on moral and personal grounds, another argued it could be a more humane option if the state is going to carry out executions, and a third raised concern that it could be used against Second Amendment rights. The bill remained on the third-read consent calendar despite the objections. The caucus concluded after moving through the remaining agenda items, with no formal votes recorded in the transcript beyond committee status and consent-calendar placement.

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• As a result of those changes, coerced debt is considered identity theft under Texas law.
• theft by allowing victims to provide documentation, including a police report for identity theft, an
• identity theft court order, or a Federal Trade Commission identity theft victims report demonstrating
• the debt is a result of identity theft without needing an attorney to enforce their rights.
• I also wanted to talk a little bit about the options for proof.

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• Requiring the presentation of proof of identity, citizenship, or domicile when registering to vote and
• Requiring the presentation of proof of identity, citizenship, or domicile when registering to vote and
• Requiring the presentation of proof of identity, citizenship, or domicile when registering to vote and
• Requiring the presentation of proof of identity, citizenship, or domicile when registering to vote and
• Requiring the presentation of proof of identity, citizenship, or domicile when registering to vote and

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• <00:10:10.200> um um provides members um with identity um um provides members um with identity
• <01:44:18.599> of allowing the law and proof of allowing the law and proof of registration
• persons shall submit to the board proof persons shall submit to the board proof of<01:44:42.360>
• <01:46:10.280> of<01:46:10.480> voter tuition to proof of voter tuition to proof of
• , and proof, I believe, the standard for that proof is more likely than not.

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• Um so, that confirm their identity.
• <01:45:18.760> of<01:45:18.920> citizenship having proof of citizenship having proof
• <01:45:40.320> of provide provide documentary proof of provide provide documentary proof of
• <01:45:43.000> of right now, but documentary proof of right now, but documentary proof of
• <01:46:01.600> of show documents, documentary proof of show documents, documentary proof of

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• Although some use EDR and same-day registration interchangeably, they are not identical reforms.
• They are not identical reforms.
• Like SDR, EDR generally requires proof of residency and identity at the time of registration, and many
• Proof of residency is a key requirement in all states that offer same-day registration.
• Second, the proof of residency and identity required under EDR generally exceeds what is required for

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Summary: The Special Joint Committee on Initiative Petitions held a hearing on Initiative Petition 25-01, H.5-001, an act relative to election day registration. The co-chairs explained the Article 48 initiative process and noted that the committee must report on the petition to the legislature. The hearing focused on how election day registration differs from same-day registration, how it is used in other states, and what implementation would require in Massachusetts. Three expert witnesses testified in support of the concept. A Northeastern University political science professor said the research shows election day registration would likely increase turnout, especially among younger voters, renters, recent movers, and other underrepresented groups, while requiring planning, training, and funding. A National Conference of State Legislatures policy analyst described how election day and same-day registration work in other states, including proof-of-residency and ID requirements, provisional ballot options in some states, and the need for updated voter systems and staffing. An MIT election administration professor said the proposal is mainstream, likely popular with Massachusetts voters, and administratively workable if the state addresses workload, wait times, and system integration. Committee members asked about costs, residency documentation, use of Real ID, provisional ballots, rural polling places, and whether election day registration could increase lines or discourage advance registration. Secretary of the Commonwealth William Galvin and volunteer proponent Norma Shulman testified in favor of the petition. They argued that election day registration would help eligible voters who miss deadlines or move before an election, reduce reliance on provisional ballots, and improve participation. Galvin said the proposal includes a 10-day reconciliation period and would likely require additional staffing and possibly technology, but he viewed the reform as worth the cost and consistent with broader election reforms. Shulman said voters she encountered during the signature drive strongly supported the measure and viewed it as common sense. In questioning, Galvin said the measure would help voters who move within a community or arrive at the polls unregistered, and he said many provisional ballots are not counted because of eligibility or registration problems. Opponents from the Massachusetts Municipal Association and the Massachusetts Town Clerks Association argued that while expanding access is important, election day registration would add to already heavy workloads for local clerks, who are managing early voting, vote-by-mail processing, and election-day operations with limited staff and resources. They said any major election change should be developed through the traditional legislative process with direct input from local officials, and they urged caution until municipalities receive more administrative and financial relief. The hearing then moved into the public testimony section, beginning with a representative from Mass for Fair Elections.

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• But to be able to use proof of purchase as the only means to get into a venue is a problem.
• So it's not only a matter of proving the proof of purchase, but also security.
• I have ten proofs of purchase that come to the front gate.
• Proof of purchase. Yes, because that language isn't in print.
• The motion picture industry is a cornerstone of California's economy and our identity.

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• Um, we do not want to take over providing the proof that a voter needs of citizenship, domicile,
• identity, and age.
• <00:07:13.599> I proof of voter qualifications." I proof of voter qualifications."
• There's no proof that they did or didn't.
• There's no proof that they did or there.

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• House Bill 10 is the identical bill we passed out of here last year.
• House Bill 10 is the identical bill we passed out of here last year.
• House Bill 10 is the identical bill we passed out of here last year.

Bills: HB10, HB33, HB35, HB42, HB74, HB102, HB107, HB10, HB33, HB35, HB42, HB74, HB102, HB107

Keywords: body-worn cameras, dashboard cameras, law enforcement, public disclosure, investigation, transparency, juveniles, nonviolent offenses, intervention program, juvenile detention, youth services, volunteer firefighters, cancer compensation, death benefits, line of duty, first responders, bail reform, cash deposit, judicial discretion, criminal justice

Bills: HB886, HB1514, HB2434, HB2688, HB2802, HB3161, HB3221, HB4029, HB4339, HB4591, HB4774, HB4802, HB4853, HB5627, SB1737

Keywords: retirement, supplemental payment, benefits, Employees Retirement System, eligible annuitants, legislation, annuity, service credit, Employees Retirement System of Texas, employee benefits, pension reform, public retirement systems, municipality pensions, firefighters, police officers, retirement age, DROP program, actuarial studies, pension benefits, municipal retirement

Bills: HB886, HB1514, HB2434, HB2688, HB2802, HB3161, HB3221, HB4029, HB4339, HB4591, HB4774, HB4802, HB4853, HB5627, SB1737

Keywords: retirement, supplemental payment, benefits, Employees Retirement System, eligible annuitants, legislation, annuity, service credit, Employees Retirement System of Texas, employee benefits, pension reform, public retirement systems, municipality pensions, firefighters, police officers, retirement age, DROP program, actuarial studies, pension benefits, municipal retirement

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• to banks, proving your identity to prospective employers and more.
• Will the transgender individual be required to bring in additional proof?
• Not having accurate identity documents jeopardizes people's health and safety.
• Our identity is not something created by culture or driven by confusion.
• Identity matters and our public records must reflect truth not political trends.

Bills: SB29, SB406, SB447, SB875, SB893, SB1033, SB1346, SB1362, SB1539, SCR22, SB 29

Keywords: business organization, internal management, corporate governance, partnerships, liability reduction, birth certificate, biological sex, gender identity, health and safety, sex assignment, SB 875, Texas, independent school district, ISD, school board trustee, superintendent, campus administrator, electioneering, political signs, early voting

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• Each voter shall present proof of identity to the appropriate election official when voting at any election
• Proof of identity shall be required for any method of voting authorized by law. For a follow-up.
• I would say it requires proof of identification. I mean. Are you saying that it should be stronger?
• would say that a photo ID would be something that would meet the qualifications of proving one's identity

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• Jesus declares his true identity, and it's an incredible moment.

Bills: SJR39, SJR47, SB227, SB1942, SB1627, SB625, SB1716, SB1303, SB2180, SB504, SB1209, SB1448, SB1597, SB1679, SB2182, SB2112, SB2170, SB2084, SB1496, SB1595, SB1655, SB1876, SB1621, SB1944, SB1266, SB2072, SB2104, SB1769, SB1827

Keywords: property valuation, tax limit, homestead, income threshold, elderly, constitutional amendment, voter ID, elections, Oklahoma, proof of identity, gross production tax, ad valorem tax, property exemption, Oklahoma Tax Commission, oil and gas production, regulatory impact, economic implications, dental insurance, health care, medical necessity

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• If they're applying for an absentee ballot, they don't have to provide proof of citizenship.
• I mean, other than there's nothing, what this adds is the citizenship proof.
• I mean, other than there's nothing, what this adds is the citizenship proof.
• They have to prove their age, their citizenship, their identity, and their domicile, right?
• , their identity and the doicile,<00:40:26.000> right?

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• <00:16:08.079> of<00:16:08.199> informant by revealing the identity of informant by
• revealing the identity of informant or<00:16:08.720> Witnesses<00:16:09.600> etc<00:16
• of the information could pose a risk of harm to the agency or its investigation by revealing the identity
• have to do that concrete that concrete have to do that concrete that concrete uh<00:21:44.240> proof
• that it would harm that would uh proof that it would harm that would harm<00:21:46.840> it<00

Keywords: This meeting will take place upon Recess of the Senate Chambers. There is not an exact time for this meeting therefore a placeholder time for the live stream has been set for 12:30PM est. Meeting Start: 00:03 Attendance Roll Call: 00:12 HB 321 (Rep. Johnson): 00:49 HB 340 (Rep. Hampton): 05:10 HB 520 (Rep. Fugate): 08:55 Adjournment: 32:26, 958, all

Summary: The Senate Standing Committee on State and Local Government considered three bills. House Bill 321, sponsored by Rep. DJ Johnson and supported by the Kentucky League of Cities and the Kentucky Realtor Association, was amended by committee substitute and adopted unanimously. As amended, it extends training deadlines for planning commission and board of adjustment members and adds required training on how planning and zoning policies affect housing supply and accessibility. The committee substitute also limits appeals of final board of adjustment actions to persons or entities claiming injury who own real estate in the same zone as the affected property. The bill passed 8-0, and a title amendment was adopted. House Bill 340, sponsored by Rep. Tony Hampton with support from law enforcement and federal security representatives, would create a new section of KRS Chapter 13 to require criminal justice agencies to provide criminal history records for federal suitability or fitness background checks and allow a $25 fee for records requests reimbursed by the federal government. It also conforms juvenile records law to the new process. The committee approved the bill 9-0 with no opposition. House Bill 520, sponsored by Rep. Chris Fugate and backed by the Kentucky Sheriff's Association, Kentucky Police Chiefs Association, and Kentucky League of Cities, generated the most debate. The bill and committee substitute would exempt certain open police investigation records from disclosure under the Open Records Act when an agency says release could harm an investigation or reveal informants or witnesses. Several senators raised concerns that the “could” standard was too broad and could weaken transparency, while supporters argued it was needed to protect ongoing investigations, witnesses, and officers. The committee initially failed the bill 6-4, then after additional vote changes and discussion, reconsidered it and advanced the amended bill with favorable expression 6-4 to the floor.

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• Chairman—the apps, just like Turo or Airbnb, if you sign up for those apps, you have to have proof of
• out, it'll be the same thing now with the peer-to-peer companies: they have to provide it or accept proof
• Chairman. ...provide it or accept proof if you're going to use their apps to rent your boat out.
• The Senate amended the bill to allow the board to keep a complainant's identity confidential from the
• when issuing a license, except when required by... ...used to verify a person's identity when issuing

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