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• of two years, two legislative cycles.
• SB 754 creates further transparency in these products by...
• I am one of the 30 principal authors of this legislation.
• The merits of this legislation.
• Tangipa, that's not in this legislation. This legislation is very specific.

Summary: The Assembly convened, established a quorum after a roll call, observed a moment of silence for John Burton, and proceeded with the Pledge of Allegiance and routine procedural motions. Members approved a rule suspension to allow floor amendments on SB 271 and SB 67, and several committee notices and bill referrals were handled. The chamber then moved through a long third-reading file, with many bills passed and a number of items temporarily passed or retained on file. Among the major measures approved were bills on civil rights and public safety (SB 477, SB 19, SB 36, SB 571, SB 580), health care and coverage (SB 257 on pregnancy as a qualifying life event, SB 530 on Medi-Cal access standards, SB 660 on health data exchange, SB 754 on menstrual product contaminant disclosure), housing and disaster recovery (SB 610, SB 655), transportation and climate (SB 533 on EV charging payments, SB 30 on diesel locomotives, SB 71 on CEQA exemptions for transit, SB 263 on tariff impacts), and natural resources/energy (SB 283 on battery storage safety, SB 88 on biomass emissions, SB 427 extending the Habitat Conservation Fund). The Assembly also passed urgency measures including SB 864 on tribal gaming compacts, SB 663 on wildfire-related property tax relief, SB 471 expanding DDS ombudsman authority, and SB 497 on privacy protections for legally protected health services. Several bills drew notable debate. SB 41 on pharmacy benefit managers saw opposition over concerns about moving ahead before broader PBM data and licensing reforms take effect, but it still passed. AB 1340, a concurrence item on gig worker collective bargaining rights, prompted extended debate over labor rights, consumer costs, and union influence. Other concurrence items included AB 671 on restaurant permitting, which passed without opposition. The Assembly also took up SB 640 on direct admission to CSU, SB 702 on demographic reporting for appointees, SB 710 preserving a solar property tax exclusion, and SB 793 on counterfeit lighter safety, all of which passed. The session ended with the Assembly continuing through the file, including concurrence votes and additional bill actions, with most measures approved by substantial margins.

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• lack of disclosure lack of transparency lack of disclosure lack of transparency and<00:42:57.200
• but yeah the the amount of transparency but yeah the the amount of spending<00:43:17.640> in<
• This would start the clock. ...transparency and to clarify what counts as coordination.
• Some major spenders attempt to influence elections while avoiding transparency with election ads that
• um to uh you know give that transparency um to uh you know give motans<01:16:11.080> more<01:

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• Chairman and Vice Chair, HB 3258 ends to provide. transparency for taxpayers and accountability for appraisal
• While we're spending value... legislative time on this bill, there are other parts of the tax code that
• We have full and open transparent meetings at the local conference center once a month.
• I am always for transparency, accountability, secure elections, and a prosperous Texas.
• I think that that is just something that the transparency and the...

Bills: HB1952, HB3258, HB3524, HB3851, HB4478, HB4613, HB4703, HB4742, HB4744, HB4809, HB4864

Keywords: county appraisal district, board of directors, governance, taxing units, public representation, penalty, property report, taxation, timely filing, chief appraiser, appraisal district, ad valorem tax, property appraisal, tax protests, unequal appraisal, property rights, property tax, public employees, protest leave, appraisal review board

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• Both organizations support this legislation. This bill addresses our workforce.
• This type of legislation, it's got good metrics, and that's what we're looking for.
• We want to see legislation and funding that we see a return on investment, right?
• We want transparency, right?
• Those types of transparent metrics placed out to the public.

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Summary: The House Labor, Veterans, and Military Affairs Committee met to hear House Bill 7, sponsored by Representative Garrett and Representative Cates, which would continue and support apprenticeship and workforce training funding. The sponsors and the Department of Workforce Solutions described strong growth in apprenticeship participation, especially in the building trades, and said the fund has helped expand programs while maintaining high retention and employment outcomes. They emphasized that the bill would provide predictable, sustained investment in skilled labor needed for construction, infrastructure, and other growing sectors. Supportive testimony came from contractors, chambers of commerce, trade unions, and a small business owner, all of whom said apprenticeship funding is essential to meeting workforce shortages and keeping workers in New Mexico. Committee members asked about program demographics, geographic distribution, rural participation, reentry and high school dropout data, and how apprenticeships connect to displaced workers from energy and industrial closures. The secretary explained that the department uses Rapid Response and economic transition programs for layoffs and closures, and also surveys current energy workers to gauge retraining interest. Several members praised the bill’s return on investment and retention of workers in the state, while Representative de Rassas suggested adding more public transparency and performance metrics. Representative Ortiz asked about future funding after 2031 and whether the program could scale with more money. After discussion, Representative Hall moved a do pass, Representative de Rassas seconded, and the committee approved House Bill 7 with no opposition. The chair also announced upcoming committee meetings and asked members to consent to sharing contact information for committee purposes.

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• Larsen: I rise in support of H.R. 1373, bipartisan legislation to promote additional transparency of
• Burchett: I rise in support of the TVA Transparency Act.
• I've always advocated for more transparency at TVA, first as a state legislator and then as mayor and
• THIS LEGISLATION REQUIRES T.V.A.'
• TRANSPARENCY ACT. T.V.A.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, June 9, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• We need a more transparent process, and AB 617 would help make that happen.
• Transparency when services are denied is the key to start the change.
• Well, I want to thank the author for this incredible piece of legislation as well.
• Thank the author for this incredible piece of legislation as well.
• This legislation addresses three key areas.

Summary: The committee heard a series of child care, social services, immigrant support, disability services, and language access bills, with many measures drawing strong support and no opposition. Early in the hearing, AB 450 proposed a Department of Aging task force to study and recommend policies for undocumented adults age 55 and older; AB 593 would let CDSS identify data-sharing opportunities to improve CalFresh administration and participation; and AB 904 would clarify child care subsidy eligibility so families do not lose care during pregnancy leave, family leave, caregiving, or job search periods. All three were presented as ways to reduce barriers and improve access to essential services, and AB 904 was moved out on a 1-0 call after support testimony from child care advocates and a member of the public. AB 617, which would expand and standardize respite care access for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities by requiring licensing and registry participation, drew both support and significant opposition from respite providers and disability service organizations concerned about added regulation, cost, and possible delays; the author said she would continue working with opponents, and the bill was moved out on a 2-0 call. The committee also heard AB 1220, which would require regional centers to document denials, notices of action, and appeals in individual program plans and include that data in annual reports to improve transparency and equity in developmental services. The bill drew extensive public support from parents, advocates, and disability organizations, with no opposition, and passed 5-0. AB 752 would make child care centers by right in certain residential zones when co-located with multifamily housing or institutional uses, and supporters argued it would reduce zoning barriers and help expand child care capacity; it also passed 5-0. AB 1242 would create a CalHHS language access director, require human review of machine translation, and improve language coverage determinations for state and local agencies; supporters emphasized health equity and the need for better access for limited-English communities, and the bill was moved out on a 4-0 call. Later, AB 548 would continue and expand the Asylee and Vulnerable Non-Citizen Program, which provides case management and integration services for asylees and certain visa holders; supporters said the program had been effective but had run out of funding, and the bill passed 4-0. AB 495, the Family Preparedness Plan Act, would strengthen family safety planning for immigrant families, standardize acceptance of caregiver authorization affidavits, and create a joint guardianship process for temporary separations; testimony focused on fear of family separation and the need for clear school and medical procedures, and the bill passed 4-0. AB 1357 would exclude guaranteed income payments from being counted as income for state public assistance eligibility, with supporters arguing it would prevent recipients from falling off the “benefits cliff”; it passed 4-1. Finally, AB 1201, the Reunity Act, was introduced to require individualized court assessments before denying reunification services to parents with certain violent felony convictions after a five-year period, with the author and a witness describing the bill as a trauma-informed approach to family reunification.

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• Total lack of transparency. Senator McNerney, you are expressing a point of order.
• Because if you allow transparency, it will be unwieldy.
• And again, I have SB 900, which does increase transparency modestly.
• The Senate will be in recess until all legislative business has been received.
• The Senate will be in recess until all legislative business has been received.

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Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and recognized several birthdays and guests. The body then handled procedural motions, including a successful motion to advance measures reported by the Budget and Fiscal Review Committee and to adopt authors’ amendments, both on 28-8 votes. AB 28 and AB 2539 were moved to the inactive file at the request of the authors. The Senate also confirmed two gubernatorial appointments: Maggie Hallahan to the Bodina Waterways Commission and Kansasaki to the Building Standards Commission, both by unanimous roll call. On third reading, the Senate adopted SR 112, designating June 14-20 as Familial Adenomatous Polyposis Awareness Week, with remarks emphasizing the importance of family health history, early screening, and cancer prevention. The chamber also adopted SCR 181, declaring June 10 Family Justice Center Day in California; supporters described Family Justice Centers as trauma-informed, wraparound service hubs for survivors of domestic violence, elder abuse, child abuse, and human trafficking, and several members and advocates from the California Family Justice Center Network were introduced in the gallery. The Senate then debated and passed SJR 18, a resolution opposing Citizens United and urging limits on corporate and dark-money spending in elections. Supporters argued that unlimited political spending undermines democracy and transparency, while opponents raised concerns about unions, nonprofit advocacy, and the need for broader campaign finance reform; the resolution passed 28-8. The consent calendar and special consent calendar were adopted without objection, with item 93 receiving a 35-0 vote and the remaining consent items passing unanimously. The session concluded with adjournment-in-memory tributes for Larry Mazzola, Sr., a longtime San Francisco labor leader; Steve Zaley, a longtime county and state public servant; and James J. McClain Sr., a retired Air Force master sergeant and postal worker. The Senate announced it would recess and reconvene on Monday, June 15, 2026, at 2 p.m.

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• Worth noting, they don't make very good comedians because their jokes are always transparent.
• Worth noting, they don't make very good comedians because their jokes are always transparent.
• She is a junior at Northwest Christian and came down to the Capitol to watch the legislative process.
• Our caucus stands united in calling for a more transparent, inclusive, and respectful legislative process
• Our caucus stands united in calling for a more transparent, inclusive, and respectful legislative process

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Summary: The Senate convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and the national anthem, then recorded attendance and approved the journal. Members recognized Radiology Advocacy Day and welcomed radiologists in the gallery. The chamber also approved a motion to request House consent for the Senate to adjourn on Thursday, April 2, 2026, after completing its work, until Tuesday, April 7, 2026. The main substantive action was consideration of Senate Resolution 1002, honoring Lieutenant Colonel Salvatore Capitano, an Italian Air Force officer who served at Luke Air Force Base as an F-35 instructor and evaluator pilot. The resolution praised his leadership, service to allied training efforts, and support for Arizona’s driver’s license reciprocity legislation for allied service members. Senators and guests spoke in tribute, a moment of silence was observed, and the resolution was unanimously adopted and transmitted to the Secretary of State. During personal privilege, members introduced guests including a student visitor and several Italian military and diplomatic representatives. Senate Democrats also entered a statement into the journal protesting the March 26 floor handling of HB 2072, the repeal of Cesar Chavez Day, arguing that amendments were not fully heard and that the process lacked meaningful dialogue. The Senate then recessed for caucus and later adjourned.

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• legislative agenda to restore<00:36:24.960> fairness,<00:36:25.599> transparency,<00:36
• This legislation does not violated.
• withdrawal and allows a transparent withdrawal and allows a transparent process<02:27:45.840>
• There's been no transparency there.
• organizations opposing this legislation. organizations opposing this legislation.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• We'll take the next witness in favor of this legislation. Good morning.
• We've worked with her in the past on election legislation.
• But yeah, I think the transparency part is key. The affirmative consent part is key.
• But, yeah, I think the transparency part is key. The affirmative consent part is key.
• Now, do we need legislation that gives them some standing to sue to get back?

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• Section three is really about transparency and clarity. Mr.
• legislation does not weaken standards. legislation does not weaken standards.
• , more transparent, and better serve<00:31:16.000> the<00:31:16.240> public.
• ,<00:47:33.599> accountability,<00:47:34.480> and transparency, accountability, and transparency
• We can have high standards and a process that's efficient, transparent, and predictable.

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• Transparency Organ Advisory Commission.
• And the Legislative Fiscal Office maintains administrative responsibility for working with the Transparency
• Briefly, just as background, NCSL is a bipartisan organization representing the legislators and legislative
• As we provide educational training services for legislators and legislative staff, extensive nonpartisan
• legislation.

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Summary: The committee held a series of informational briefings on information management and technology issues. It first heard from ACLU representatives on data privacy, who argued that Oregon should strengthen protections against private data brokers, government purchases of personal data, reverse warrants, automatic license plate readers, and local police surveillance. They urged data minimization, limits on data sales and retention, and broader transparency and accountability measures. Members asked about practical uses of license plate readers, state sales of data, and how Oregon’s approach compares with other states; the presenters said similar proposals have been adopted elsewhere, including data minimization in Maryland and a state version of the Fourth Amendment Is Not for Sale Act in Montana. The committee then received a detailed update from the Department of Administrative Services and Enterprise Information Services on licensing system modernization for 14 boards and commissions with the most immediate need. DAS said it is seeking a shared procurement approach through an RFP that would create either one scalable system or two tiers of systems, depending on agency needs and security requirements, with contracts expected by September. Committee members emphasized the need for a more unified, user-friendly statewide login and service experience for businesses and residents, and raised concerns about small agencies “figuring it out on their own” without sufficient cybersecurity or technical expertise. EIS said it is overseeing the investment review, security and architecture review, and future implementation planning, and noted that multiple agency requests may still come back to the legislature in the next session. The committee also discussed a revised cybersecurity incident notification concept. Staff explained that the earlier bill had raised stakeholder concerns, so the co-chairs directed further interim work with the Oregon Cybersecurity Advisory Council and other local government and K-12 stakeholders. The goal is a narrower, voluntary “911-style” notification process that would let public bodies alert peers and potentially receive assistance after cyber incidents; a temporary voluntary process is being tested now, with a work group developing language for possible 2027 consideration. Finally, the committee heard updates from the new state chief data officer on data governance, data sharing, geospatial work, and the state transparency website, followed by a briefing on data centers from NCSL and the Technology Association of Oregon. The data officer described efforts to expand data inventories, data governance plans, data literacy, and interagency sharing, along with statewide aerial imagery, geospatial standards, and the open data portal. The data center discussion focused on national and state trends, including rapid growth in data centers, rising electricity and water demand, and legislative responses such as new rate classes, reporting requirements, and cost-allocation rules to protect ratepayers. No votes were taken; the meeting was informational only.

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• And transparency is essential, and that's all that this bill is about.
• So in this legislative...
• When this legislation was brought to me, just given my experience, it interested me a lot.
• But there's no lack of transparency. There's still going to be a public process.
• The Dental Board can enforce to ensure cost transparency.

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• <00:01:55.840> session efforts of the last legislative session efforts of the last legislative
• ,<00:02:55.000> more<00:02:55.720> um more transparent, more um more transparent, more
• <00:07:04.080> journey partners in this legislative journey partners in this legislative journey
• <00:14:59.360> that<00:14:59.880> um legislation that um legislation that um I<00:15:00.520
• So, thank you, and I do support the legislation, and, um, thank you for being here.

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• We are 100% committed to public transparency.
• And I want to be transparent with you today.
• You might have an unmet need in the legislation.
• I'm telling you, we're in a legislative world here.
• I don't think the transparency piece...

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• <00:28:08.320> and state level transparency measures and state level transparency measures
• This legislation is the question.
• . legislation. legislation.
• order legislation has been in Colorado. order legislation has been in Colorado.
• number of reasons for this legislation. number of reasons for this legislation.

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Summary: The Senate opened with the pledge, approved the January 30, 2026 journal, and then proceeded out of order for several personal privileges and resolutions. Members welcomed delegates from Poland and noted the Jewish holiday of Tu Bishvat. The chamber then took up Senate Joint Resolution 001, which approves the water project revolving fund eligibility list administered by the Colorado Water Resources and Power Development Authority. Sponsors explained that the resolution only establishes project eligibility and does not itself set funding amounts. The resolution passed 32-0, and the current roll call was added as co-sponsors. The Senate next considered Senate Joint Resolution 006, a lengthy measure affirming civil rights and dignity for immigrant Coloradans and calling for transparent, accountable federal immigration enforcement. The resolution urged an end to anonymous enforcement tactics, protection of access to schools, health care, courthouses, and other public spaces, and broader federal immigration reform. Senator Weissman moved a technical amendment correcting a reference from ICE to CBP in one example; the amendment was adopted 32-0. Debate featured personal stories from supporters about immigrant family histories and service, while the Minority Leader said he appreciated the sponsors’ engagement but could not support the resolution as drafted, though he agreed with much of its intent and called for more constructive dialogue. The resolution passed 20-12, and several senators were added as co-sponsors. After the resolutions, the Senate moved into the Committee of the Whole for second reading of bills on the consent calendar. Senate Bill 10, concerning clarification of definitions used in the taxation of agricultural property, was adopted on second reading and reported out favorably. The chamber then began consideration of Senate Bill 4, concerning who may petition a court for an extreme risk protection order, with the sponsor noting two technical amendments had been added to improve the language. The committee report on that bill was adopted, and the bill was moved forward on second reading.

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• Well, as you're well aware, the legislative...
• As committees meet and they're doing their legislation and rolling out, there'll be a lot more legislation
• Well, you know how the legislative process works.
• legislation of the day.
• And I just think the process doesn't lend itself to transparency, and that is what we're... ...transparency

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• <00:02:46.160> and is the lack of transparency and is the lack of transparency and accountability
• refer to the lack of DFL legislators refer to the lack of transparency,<00:09:16.560> calling
• I just couple of quick legislation.
• <00:42:57.599> is of accountability or transparency is of accountability or transparency is
• Uh I urge you to pass this legisl Uh I urge you to pass this legisl legislation<01:28:56.320>

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• So, I believe that Jennifer Smith, our legislative director, has passed out a handout for you all.
• ,<00:08:19.040> and solvency, transparency, and solvency, transparency, and accountability
• <00:12:24.360> and funds that there is transparency and funds that there is transparency and
• Do the 25%, do the next 25%, and then leave it to further legislation to do whatever is needed.
• and then leave it to further legislation and then leave it to further legislation to<00:29:13.240

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• All venues by First Ave have free accessible water, and Minnesota United allows fans to bring in transparent
• allows fans to bring in transparent allows fans to bring in transparent plastic<00:03:17.519>
• <00:10:38.279> leaders<00:10:38.680> to the time for legislative leaders to the time
• for legislative leaders to protect<00:10:39.160> the<00:10:39.279> people<00:10:39.480
• would not prohibit all this legislation would not prohibit all medor<00:26:56.840> formulary<

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