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• And so this sets up a dynamic where... ...funding allotments.
• Same 10% set-aside required.
• The HMIS data that's collected is a fixed set of data.
• The HMIS data that's collected is a fixed set of data.
• And I did not mention it initially: the $80 million set-aside for youth.

Summary: The committee opened with the State Controller’s Office May Revision requests, including funding for Fiscal book-of-record stabilization, a Broadcom IDMS licensing adjustment, the California State Payroll System, ACFR reporting automation, and $3 million for unclaimed property outreach. Testimony emphasized progress on Fiscal becoming the state’s accounting book of record in July, faster ACFR publication, and the move to electronic unclaimed property claims. Members asked about the size of the unclaimed property fund and how quickly money is transferred to the General Fund; the Controller’s office said about $15 billion is held, with most excess transferred regularly, and the LAO noted the fund is the General Fund’s fourth-largest revenue source. No concerns were raised by Finance or the LAO, and the item was closed after no public comment. The committee then heard the administration’s proposal to tax prewritten digital software and software-as-a-service, with Finance saying it would modernize sales tax treatment and raise an estimated $450 million General Fund and $560 million local revenue in 2026-27. The LAO supported modernizing the tax but suggested broader digital goods coverage and a business-use exemption; industry and taxpayer groups opposed the proposal, warning of higher costs for consumers and businesses. Members also heard CDTFA’s administrative request tied to the proposal, plus a separate CDTFA budget reduction reflecting lower operational needs; that reduction was presented as a savings item and drew positive reactions. Next, the committee considered federal conformity for “Trump accounts,” which would align California tax treatment with federal rules for tax-deferred children’s accounts and avoid tracking burdens for families. The LAO recommended approval, and the item drew no opposition. The committee also heard a proposal to cut the first-year $800 annual business tax to $400 for LLCs, LPs, and LLPs; Finance argued it would lower startup costs and encourage new business formation, while the LAO said the benefit was not well targeted and could subsidize entities that would form anyway. Members discussed the policy tradeoff, and public commenters split between support for small business relief and concern about revenue loss. The final major revenue item was a permanent business tax credit limitation, capping credits at the greater of $5 million per corporation or 50% of pre-credit liability, while excluding the low-income housing tax credit and personal income tax credits. Finance said it would raise significant revenue from large profitable corporations, and the LAO said it was a reasonable option but noted it would mainly affect the R&D credit and could have future implications for programs like California Competes. Public testimony was sharply divided, with business groups opposing the cap and anti-poverty advocates supporting it as a way to recapture revenue. The committee also heard FTB’s CalFile realignment request, which would return most of the direct-file-related resources to the General Fund while retaining a smaller staff to improve CalFile, and the California Arts Council’s request to reauthorize the Keep Arts in Schools voluntary contribution fund, which members and advocates supported despite relatively modest annual donations. The hearing continued with GoBiz proposals on civic media funding, CA RISE reappropriation, and a semiconductor facility reversion, with the LAO supporting the latter two and members raising questions about the civic media program’s scope, outreach, and inclusion of broadcast and ethnic media.

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• I know them personally, and uh we asked them if they would come and uh present today on our uh integrating
• I know them personally, and uh we asked them if they would come and uh present today on our uh integrating
• uh present today on our uh integrating uh present today on our uh integrating our<00:03:31.280><
• some of the barriers to full integration some of the barriers to full integration into<00:58:04.880
• <01:03:35.839> in those uh barriers to integration in those uh barriers to integration in

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The Commission on Race and Access to Opportunity met in September 2025, established a quorum, introduced new member Larry Forester, and approved the minutes from the August 26 meeting. The main presentation came from Warren County Public Schools Superintendent Rob Clayton and Assistant Superintendent Sarah Johnson, who discussed the district’s work serving English language learners and multilingual students, including immigrant and refugee families. They said Warren County now serves roughly 5,500 multilingual students out of about 19,000 total, representing about 92 languages and 90 countries, with 57 certified multilingual teachers, a GO Center, migrant and refugee advocates, and the state’s first international high school. The presenters emphasized that the district welcomes immigrant families and that students and parents generally value public education, but they described major challenges tied to accountability and funding. They explained that multilingual students are tested after one year in the system, even though many need more time to become proficient in English and grade-level standards, and they argued that current graduation-rate rules can unfairly penalize schools when transient students enroll briefly and then leave. They also said the cost of serving this population has risen sharply, with special revenue and especially general-fund spending increasing substantially over the past decade, prompting the district to reallocate resources from EL teacher assistants toward translation technology and additional certified staff. Committee members asked questions about how long-term multilingual students compare with the general student body and whether the district’s data show similar graduation outcomes. Clayton said he did not have the specific comparison data at hand but believed students who stay K-12 generally reach proficiency. He and Johnson asked legislators to consider giving students more time before accountability measures apply and to shift some graduation accountability from individual schools to the district level for highly transient populations, while still maintaining accountability. No formal votes or legislative actions were taken beyond approval of the minutes.

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• It's a few times for what they call on a set for a lot.
• I was lovingly welcomed by people whom I met in that setting.
• The integrity of education in Massachusetts is at stake.
• I have a set of recommendations for the Commission to explore.
• These aspects of my identity have always been integral to who I am.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The meeting focused on the commission’s work addressing antisemitism in Massachusetts, including security, education, victim services, and legal responses. A major presentation came from former federal prosecutor Eric O’Sham, who described the 2018 Tree of Life synagogue shooting in Pittsburgh, the attack’s planning and execution, the 11 victims killed, the defendant’s white supremacist and antisemitic online activity, the federal prosecution, and the long aftermath for the victim community. Commissioners asked about prevention, radicalization online, security for houses of worship, and how to support victims; O’Sham emphasized the limits of law enforcement when speech is protected, the importance of public education, security grants, and victim-witness support. The commission also heard from Ariel Holman of Agudath Israel, who described a wide range of antisemitic incidents affecting Orthodox Jews, including assaults, threats, vandalism, school harassment, and zoning barriers, and urged expanded security personnel grants, mental health resources, kosher food access, and support for synagogue development. Other speakers included advocates and local officials who supported Holocaust education, the planned Boston Holocaust Museum, cemetery protection, and broader public education efforts, while some public commenters criticized the commission’s focus or raised concerns about definitions of antisemitism and free speech. The meeting concluded with approval of prior meeting minutes and the start of public comment, which was limited to three minutes per speaker due to time constraints.

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• So the infrastructure is getting set up.
• All set, thank you. Thank you so much.
• All set. Keith Michan. Nichelle Nelson Mew will be next. Good afternoon.
• In turn, setting the stage for our towns to fail.
• All set. Michelle Schultz. Thank you. Hi. Hi, Michelle. I'm remote as well.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Ways and Means Committee held its final public hearing on the FY26 state budget, with chairs and members emphasizing that public testimony would help shape the budget and asking speakers to keep remarks brief. Committee leaders introduced members, explained the hearing process, and repeatedly thanked residents, students, and advocates for participating. No votes were taken during the hearing. Testimony focused heavily on education funding and the Chapter 70 formula. Students from Amherst, Northampton, Gateway Regional, Chester Elementary, and other districts described budget-driven cuts to electives, special education supports, paraprofessionals, counselors, transportation, and building maintenance. They urged higher Chapter 70 aid, increased minimum aid, rural school aid, and a reopening or restructuring of the funding formula, arguing that current formulas leave many districts unable to meet student needs and force local layoffs and overrides. Other speakers urged funding or protection for a range of programs and facilities, including the Louis D. Brown Peace Institute for homicide survivor services, the Museum of African American History, the Massachusetts Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing and CART/interpreter services, the Access to Counsel housing legal aid program, the Department of Mental Health and Pocasset Mental Health Center, and Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital for Children. One speaker opposed offshore wind-related spending and urged a reset of the state’s energy approach, while another advocated ending the aircraft sales tax exemption. Committee members responded sympathetically to many speakers, asked a few follow-up questions, and several expressed support for maintaining or expanding the programs discussed.

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• think, obviously, it’s up to the administration, but my understanding is there is a fairly coherent set
• There is a fairly coherent set of partners with a strategic vision for that part of the state, and the
• I don't know why you guys don't want to set it to the side and bend it over, but I'll let you do it.
• integrating landscape and community work as they move forward.
• integrating landscape and community work as they move forward.

Summary: The subcommittee began by announcing a change in the agenda order, moving item 6 ahead of item 1 and then item 7, and noting there would be no votes taken on any items that day. Item 6 covered a proposed operational efficiencies control section for the Natural Resources Agency that would let multiple departments jointly fund landscape-scale or multi-jurisdictional projects and allow Finance to transfer climate bond funds to a lead state entity. The LAO said the proposal was reasonable but suggested the Legislature consider requiring summary notification on how it is used; Finance said it would consider that request. Item 7 focused on the 2026-27 biodiversity and nature-based solutions spending plan. Finance and the Wildlife Conservation Board described the climate bond funding for habitat restoration, wildlife crossings, public access, tribal nature-based solutions, and related work, including $111 million proposed for WCB and $30 million for Salton Sea habitat and public access projects. The LAO supported the overall approach but flagged the San Andreas Corridor Program as an area where the Legislature may want to specify geographic priorities. Members discussed the pace of Salton Sea work and whether the proposed projects would count toward disadvantaged community goals. Item 8 addressed Cal Fire’s aviation contract and staffing needs for wildfire response. Cal Fire said year-round fire activity, a larger and more complex aircraft fleet, and labor market pressures justified the proposed contract increase, including more mechanics, pilots, and maintenance support. The LAO recommended approval, saying the proposal addressed health and safety concerns. Members asked about contractor staffing, competition in the bidding process, and future technology for early fire detection and suppression. The committee then took up item 1 on golden mussel containment. Fish and Wildlife described the invasive species’ spread in the Delta, the task force and response framework, and a request for eight new positions funded by Prop. 4 to support control plans, outreach, monitoring, research, and coordination with partners and law enforcement. Members pressed the department on whether the state should fund more direct decontamination infrastructure and grants to local water managers, and on the realistic goal of containing the mussel. The chair and several members emphasized the urgency of the threat and requested an itemized breakdown of the $20 million request. The hearing then moved to a broader LAO overview of wildfire prevention and response funding, where the LAO summarized the state’s funding mix and warned that ongoing wildfire resilience funding will likely decline as one-time bond and GGRF funds are exhausted, prompting discussion of long-term funding options and the balance between prevention, suppression, and community hardening.

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• <00:14:05.920> the colleague of hers put it, Mary set the colleague of hers put it, Mary set
• <00:27:22.720> and Gabriella and Emily have set and Gabriella and Emily have set and achieved
• programs including the integrated programs including the integrated substance<04:17:36.080> use
• Democrats set records. They sure do.
• to the Treasury, and PEPAR's integrity to the Treasury, and PEPAR's integrity is<05:45:52.080>

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• <00:07:50.720> of mind, integrity of mind, integrity of heart,<00:07:52.880> courage
• He shattered school records, setting the highest point total for the season with 887 points and setting
• c><00:14:53.680> highest school records, setting the highest school records, setting the highest
• > which<04:36:12.320> is integrative teaching style which is integrative teaching style which
• It's not like Texas. not, we would set up a system in which a not, we would set up a system in which

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, May 8, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• <00:26:35.919> an<00:26:36.240> active includes uh setting an active includes uh setting
• charging station uh set of provisions. charging station uh set of provisions.
• Sections 87 through 90 set out a set of procedures for electronic attestation on registration of some
• And then section 86 sets out companies.
• out a set of of of uh procedures uh set out a set of of of uh procedures for<00:51:03.160> electronic

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Teams' integrity is crucial.
• of sports we are undermining Integrity of sports we are undermining the<00:45:37.280> very<00
• in their lives we should all be setting in their lives we should all be setting examples<00:46:10.520
• <01:14:48.360> to<01:14:48.520> the say Athletics are integral to the say Athletics
• are integral to the American<01:14:49.199> education<01:14:49.840> system<01:14:50.440

Keywords: 1183, house

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• resource planning process the integrated resource planning process that<00:05:36.639> that<00
• Atlanta was 142. 6 one data set or Atlanta was 142. 6 one data set or campus<00:41:10.800> that's<
• While the testifiers are getting set up, Mr. Pearson, you're welcome to come up also.
• I know you're not expecting me to know how to get that set up. There we go.
• We're trying to learn and understand from the pilots, but... integrated resource plan in the plan integrated

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• And so the first part of the question is that this sets a flat amount. Is that correct?
• And so they can basically, ...able to set any price that basically they want.
• Because if you look, there's no limit, and so they can basically set it wherever they want.
• He and his wife Amy, who is a teacher at Wagoner High School, are integral members of our community.
• And on a little personal note, High School are integral members of our community.

Bills: HB2933, HB3041, HB3048, HB3081, HB3297, HB3338, HB3673, HB3790, HB3983, HB4105, HB4139, HB4203, HJR1023

Keywords: insurance regulation, homeowner claims, premium discounts, catastrophe mitigation, civil penalties, credit card transactions, payment methods, service charge, consumer rights, financial regulation, insurance, nonadmitted insurers, surplus lines, Oklahoma, fire extinguisher, licensing, public safety, age qualification, State Fire Marshal, towing services

Summary: The Business and Insurance Committee considered a long agenda of bills and executive nominations. Among the bills, it advanced measures to update fire extinguisher industry age restrictions and application rules (HB 381), create a five-day cancellation right for homeowners after severe storm-related contracts (HB 3790), require a biennial workers’ compensation medical fee schedule update (HJR 1023), create the Oklahoma Home Services Act to standardize home service contract disclosures (HB 4139, amended to correct a wording error), cap surcharge fees and add a career tech exemption (HB 3041), create the Oklahoma Tolling and Recovery Board (HB 3297), allow expired electrical contractor licenses to be reinstated without re-examination (HB 3673), clarify who is not a security guard for licensing purposes (HB 4105), create a licensing framework for in-ground pool contractors effective November 1, 2027 (HB 3338), and streamline surplus lines insurance procedures and premium tax enforcement (HB 3048). One bill on smokeless tobacco taxation (HB 3983) drew extended debate over whether a weight-based tax would be fairer and revenue-neutral; after questions about health impacts, reporting, fraud concerns, and inflation, the bill failed to receive a second and was left in committee. HB 3041 also drew significant debate over whether it would effectively allow higher credit card surcharges, but it ultimately passed 5-4. The committee also heard numerous executive nominations, all of which were approved and sent to the full Senate. Those included Michael Stop and Michael Bauer to the Oklahoma State Athletic Commission, Michael Cantrell and Burrell Sears to the Oklahoma Abstractors Board, Richard Willoughby to the State Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors, E. Keith Mitchell and Andrew Revelis to the ABLE Commission, Jackie Ward to the alarm, locksmith, and fire sprinkler industry board, Terence Shreve to the Used Motor Vehicle Dismantler and Manufacturer Board, and Adra Berry as Cabinet Secretary of Licensing and Regulation. Nominees generally described their professional backgrounds and commitment to public safety, regulation, or industry expertise, and several senators spoke in support of their service. Most nominations passed unanimously or near-unanimously.

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• Access to that data is really important, not only for transparency but also for the integrity of what
• I come from a township background where we were free to set how we wanted to handle this.
• We knew we had to provide the data, but we set the guidelines.
• Our school districts and school boards are not allowed to set their own policy.
• I am able to see myself set up for success after high school.

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• And whenever we have a flood situation, then the wind sets in there and blow, guess what?
• I think we've set ourselves on a proper path.
• And therefore, assure that there's integrity to the statute in the rules that we're implementing.
• Has the EPA set drinking water standards for this?
• She was integral to allowing for all that to happen, and things have changed.

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• So either he's lying, or he's setting California up for failure, and maybe both.
• Before I do that, just a level set for everybody that's in here, speaking about the administration is
• As we look to the future, we must start thinking and taking action on how to better integrate transit
• And begin to fully integrate transit use into all aspects of our lives.
• However, Measure Q is set to expire in 2030 unless it is renewed by voters.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• So you have to have Uh, uh, a very similar like regime in the other state and it's set up in the bill
• over, over in your, your existing state, uh, your, or your state of origin, and the way the compact set
• We have, um, I think the way the bill's set up is, is we'll take care of that, OK.
• Um, so she left the hospital setting. She was a director of therapy.
• And set up their own practice and all those things.

Bills: HB163, HB 296

Keywords: judicial liability, personal bond, felony offenses, judges, criminal justice reform, voter registration, election procedures, change of address, residence requirements, Texas Election Code, Texas election law, residence address, precinct voting, county move, same-county move, Election Code, registrar, statement of residence, polling place, local elections

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• And the way the- set up is that we look at that, but we also look, to your point on the- the scope of
• We have, I think the way the bill is set up is we'll take care of that.
• So she left the hospital setting. She was a director of therapy.
• Furthermore, with AI's integration into social media, we must educate youth on the risk of AI. content
• We will probably be still doing a committee set. Okay, hang on. Thank you for that.

Bills: HB713, HB827, HB932, HB499, HB510, HB163, HB296, HB879, HB913, HB163, HB296

Keywords: healthcare, maternal health, reporting requirements, Texas Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Review Committee, health provider immunity, workplace violence, nurses, grant program, healthcare facilities, safety measures, safety, nursing, grants, healthcare safety, verbal abuse, physical abuse, nurse empowerment, occupational therapy, licensure, interstate practice

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• After these assessments are completed, the court must set the parameters of the treatment program, which
• So we set up a centralized evaluation process for those who choose an evaluation under Prop. 36, but
• Each court is different and has its own different set of needs.
• Each court is different and has its own different set of needs.
• by the JCC they have no paid vacations holiday or sick days set by the JCC.

Summary: The committee heard extensive testimony on Proposition 36 and its implementation, with judicial and budget officials describing it as a major shift from misdemeanor to felony processing for repeat drug possession and certain theft offenses. Witnesses explained that the law creates a treatment-mandated felony process that can lead to dismissal if a defendant completes treatment, but also requires evaluations, court monitoring, and potentially long, open-ended supervision. Judicial representatives said the new law is already generating large numbers of filings, creating workload, staffing, courtroom, and facility pressures, and that access to treatment beds, housing, and evaluation capacity is limiting participation. Several speakers emphasized that collaborative courts are effective but are not a perfect fit for Prop. 36 because those programs are typically probation-based and serve different risk/need populations. Court officials from San Bernardino and Orange counties said the impacts vary by county but are severe, with some counties seeing hundreds or more filings in a short period and others moving more slowly to build treatment infrastructure first. They argued that Prop. 36 is effectively an unfunded mandate unless the state provides more resources for judges, staff, facilities, treatment, housing, and supervision. The Legislative Analyst’s Office noted that Prop. 36 will reduce the Proposition 47 savings that fund mental health and substance use treatment grants, but said the near-term reduction is relatively modest and that the full effect will take time to appear because of the way those savings are calculated. Members of the committee repeatedly raised concerns that the state is underfunding the courts and counties needed to carry out the new law. The committee also reviewed the Governor’s proposed trial court operations budget, including a partial restoration of a prior $97 million cut and additional ongoing funding. Judicial branch officials said the restoration helped avoid furloughs, hiring freezes, and service reductions, and supported cybersecurity, technology, staffing, and records management. The LAO recommended that the Legislature seek more detail on how midyear restorations are handled and consider clarifying language for transferring unspent trial court trust fund monies to the General Fund. Finance said the flexibility in the ongoing funding was intentional and would be taken back for consideration. In a separate item, the committee heard testimony on a $6.3 million increase for Supreme Court and Courts of Appeal appointed counsel programs. Judicial officials and appellate project representatives said the system is facing a crisis because indigent appeals have risen sharply while the number of panel attorneys has fallen, leaving many cases waiting months for counsel. They argued the proposed increase would help but is still below what is needed to recruit and retain attorneys and prevent delays that affect criminal, juvenile, and child welfare cases. The committee also discussed the Tracy courthouse project in San Joaquin County, where local officials said reopening a courthouse closed since 2011 is necessary to serve a growing population and relieve overcrowding elsewhere. The LAO and Finance both noted the project is next in line under the facilities plan, though LAO suggested the Legislature could consider whether other facility priorities should come first.

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• of specifics you were asking about the three-year—it's actually when you look at how the system is set
• police chiefs to have some flexibility and some autonomy to work with their individual employees to set
• But uh there are going to be agencies that are going to set up very strong fitness testing and fitness
• But uh there are going to be agencies that are going to set up very strong fitness testing and fitness
• Isn't that a a way simpler will be set.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Our American military's job is to... difference between the two mission sets.
• And the last thing is our integrity. Don't compromise who you are.
• And the last thing is our integrity. Don't compromise who you are. Remain true to yourself.
• I've never served with a finer set of people, more integrity, honest people than the men and women who
• You're not setting that report in stone, building off of it, correct? Absolutely, lady.

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• In an inpatient hospital setting, it requires ACCA to re-procure contracts with Medicaid managed care
• Despite consistent and... and conventional medical care, receiving coordinated care that integrated naturopathic
• Creating a parallel regulatory system lowers the guardrails for the protection of patients and the integrity