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• That school districts are actually penalized from identifying kids with dyslexia and there's like, no
• Uh, 233-2024, I collaborated with the Windham School District.
• If you haven't heard of the Windham School District, that's what they call the school district for the
• She actually got a truancy notice from the school district. Apologies.
• And now I'm running for trustee because I love the district and I want to see it continue on to more

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• And investing in next generation infrastructure in her district and across Delaware.
• The Chair will entertain up to 15...
• The Chair will entertain up to 15 requests for one-minute speeches on each side of the aisle.
• And he has also helped make our district the birthplace of champions.
• You see, yes, I'm the congresswoman of Illinois' Third Congressional District.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• , I know we have a very successful and important college fair that we do in my district.
• That has impacted a lot of our districts here in the state of California.
• So on behalf of the people of the 70th Assembly District, the districts you have served prior, the California
• Seeing and hearing no further business, I'm ready to entertain a motion to adjourn.
• Seeing and hearing no further business, I'm ready to entertain a motion to adjourn.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• I am Cindy Ryu, state representative from the 32nd legislative district.
• Representative Josh Penner from the 31st legislative district. Michael Keaton, 25th district.
• Mike Volz, 6th district. Kevin Waters, 17th district.
• Julio Cortes from the 38th legislative district. Tarra Simmons from the 23rd legislative district.
• Welcome to the 26th session and your district number, please.

Summary: The Technology, Economic Development, and Veterans Committee held its first meeting of the session and began with member and staff introductions, followed by a work session on emerging technology, digital risks, and governance, focused on artificial intelligence in state government. Washington Technology Solutions officials Gretchen Perry, Katie Ruckel, and James Galvin described the state’s approach to balancing innovation with public trust, emphasizing human judgment, transparency, accountability, and the use of AI to augment rather than replace people. They outlined benefits such as automating repetitive tasks, improving fraud and anomaly detection, supporting multilingual access, and improving customer service and internal productivity. The presenters also discussed AI risks, including algorithmic bias, overreliance, hallucinations, and ethical concerns, and explained the state’s governance framework. That framework is based on NIST AI risk principles and includes statewide AI principles, inventory requirements, risk assessments for high-risk uses, accuracy and monitoring requirements, training, data-sharing controls, and restrictions on creating likenesses without consent. They noted the state adopted a statewide AI policy on December 11 and has created an AI community of practice and related subcommittees to support implementation. They also said the policy was bargained with unions where required and that agencies must give notice before consequential AI-related changes affecting working conditions. James Galvin highlighted current AI use cases across state agencies, including visual and spatial analysis for emergency response and flood recovery, the Department of Licensing’s Dolly chatbot for resident services, and an internal contract-assistance tool for staff that is limited to approved materials. Members asked about audit implications, language services and interpreters, the policy’s applicability beyond government, union involvement, return on investment, and whether the state uses off-the-shelf or custom AI models. The presenters said most uses rely on off-the-shelf large language models, that high-risk generative AI is not yet in production, and that the policy is designed to encourage low- and moderate-risk uses while adding more scrutiny for higher-risk applications. No votes or legislative actions were taken; the meeting concluded with committee housekeeping and adjournment.

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• Okay, then let's entertain a motion to approve the draft as it currently stands.
• Hearing none, I’ll entertain a motion for adjournment. Motion by Rep. Lefleur? Seconded.

Summary: The H.R. 322 task force on public health outcomes of incurable STIs in Louisiana met on January 7, established quorum, and approved the November 19 minutes. Members then reviewed the draft final report and incorporated final edits. One change removed the term “cultural competency” from recommendation 6 after concerns it could imply stigma; another discussion centered on whether to keep a reference to LDOE in recommendation 2, and the task force ultimately left it in as a nonbinding recommendation for review and cooperation. Members also made formatting and wording changes to recommendations 2, 4, 5, and 6, including clarifying the presentation of “State Fiscal Impact” and related stylistic edits. After discussion, the task force moved to approve the draft report as amended. One member abstained because of educational recommendations in the report, but there were no votes in opposition, and the report was accepted by majority vote. The task force was told the final report would be submitted to the Legislature and the Legislative Library, and each member would receive a digital PDF copy. No public comment was offered, and the meeting adjourned after brief closing remarks thanking members and staff for their work.

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• I represent Senate District 6. James Gray.
• I represent Senate District One.
• Can you just entertain me?
• Can you just entertain me?
• Can you just entertain me?

Committee: Senate Executive Departments and Administration

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• of an enumerated sex offense or have been determined to have sexual intent, we refer them to the district
• of an enumerated sex offense or have been determined to have sexual intent, we refer them to the district
• and come to completion on to why they're where they're at, and you go back six months out to the district
• I'd entertain a motion to adjourn? So moved. Thank you everybody. Good.
• I'd entertain a motion to adjourn? So moved. Thank you everybody.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Special Commission on Correctional Consolidation and Collaboration met on January 12 to continue its review of DOC classification practices, with Senator Brownsberger and Representative Hunt co-chairing. After brief discussion of the prior hearing, members said there would likely be another opportunity for additional testimony, including possible video testimony from people inside facilities. The main presentation for the day was DOC’s classification system and a UMass Chan study of whether the system predicts institutional misconduct and whether overrides affect its accuracy or create racial/ethnic bias. DOC officials described the objective point-based classification system, its history, and the role of discretionary and non-discretionary overrides. They said the system is designed to balance public safety and reintegration, with initial classification emphasizing offense history and reclassification emphasizing institutional adjustment. DOC reported that, in the current population, about 16% are classified to maximum security, 74% to medium, and 10% to lower security. They also reviewed the non-discretionary restrictions that keep people out of minimum or medium security, and said discretionary overrides are used less often than the National Institute of Corrections’ suggested ceiling and are reviewed within six months. UMass Chan researchers said their analysis used historical DOC data from 2019 to 2022, focused mainly on about 7,600 male reclassification cases, and found that the scored custody level accurately predicted institutional misconduct. They said the tool performed well on standard statistical measures, but predictive accuracy declined after overrides were applied, with overlap appearing between minimum and medium groups. In a supplementary analysis, they said the loss of accuracy was driven primarily by non-discretionary restrictions rather than discretionary overrides. They also said the study did not find evidence of racial or ethnic bias in the tool itself, and that DOC’s current system is comparatively more lenient than many other states. Members and guests raised concerns about overclassification to medium security, the low share of people in minimum, the role of civil commitment restrictions, and whether the data captured historical bias or individual cases where overrides felt subjective. DOC and UMass Chan responded that the study was group-based, not case-specific, and that minimum-security rates are hard to compare across states because Massachusetts’ prison and county systems differ structurally. The commission did not take a vote or formal action, but asked members to send follow-up data questions by the end of the week for referral to DOC and the researchers.

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• Due to the short time the committee has to hear bills, I would entertain a motion to waive the five-day
• Due to the short time the committee has to hear bills, I would entertain a motion to waive the five-day
• I represent the 22nd Legislative District in which you are sitting.
• I represent the 22nd Legislative District in which you are sitting.
• I am Clyde Shavers from the 10th Legislative District.

Summary: The committee first took up House Bill 2515, which addresses emerging large energy use facilities, especially data centers. Staff explained that the bill requires utilities to adopt tariffs or policies for data centers, adds reporting and sustainability requirements, sets renewable energy targets, and creates a sales tax exemption for certain eligible data center equipment in eastern Washington. The House sponsor said the bill is intended to protect ratepayers, grid reliability, water resources, and Washington’s climate goals as data center growth accelerates. Tribal representatives and several environmental and labor witnesses urged restoring provisions removed from the House version, especially authority to curtail data center load during energy emergencies and to refuse service if reliability or affordability would be harmed; they also asked for stronger water reporting and protections for salmon. Utility, business, and data center industry witnesses supported the bill’s general framework but raised concerns about implementation, costs, and some of the added requirements, while some opposed the tax exemption and the loss of earlier protections. No final action on 2515 was taken during the hearing portion shown. The committee then heard and acted on several bills in executive session. It passed Substitute House Bill 1302, which allows municipal utilities to waive connection charges for industrial symbiosis projects. It also passed House Bill 2338 on community-scaled weatherization projects after rejecting an amendment, and House Bill 2367 on eliminating preferential treatment for a coal-fired plant after rejecting an amendment. Substitute House Bill 2496 on tribal consultation by the Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council was amended and then passed, while amendments to change public meeting and tribal summary provisions were rejected. Engrossed Substitute House Bill 2225 on AI companion chatbots, House Bill 2426 on PCHB efficiency and appeals, House Bill 2606 on the Office of Privacy and Data Protection, Engrossed House Bill 2575 on reducing reporting obligations, and Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill 2215 on Climate Commitment Act compliance for fuels were also advanced, with some amendments adopted and others rejected. The committee then reopened public hearing on House Bill 2416, which would treat a Spokane waste-to-energy facility differently under the Climate Commitment Act by allocating no-cost allowances in the second compliance period and requiring a decarbonization and waste-reduction plan. Spokane city officials, labor, environmental groups, and Ecology generally supported the bill as a balanced approach that protects ratepayers while allowing the facility to decarbonize, though Avista raised a concern about language implying a utility compliance obligation. After that, the committee resumed testimony on House Bill 1170, which requires large AI providers to offer provenance tools and disclosures for AI-generated or altered images, video, and audio. Supporters said the bill would help workers and consumers identify synthetic media and prevent impersonation and misinformation, while industry and civil liberties witnesses argued the bill is technically difficult, uses new definitions, and may be unworkable or premature compared with California’s evolving approach.

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• I represent the 10th District.
• I am the regional marketing director for Tri-County Economic Development District, representing Ferry
• I am state representative for the 38th Legislative District, and I'm proud to sponsor 2481.
• And then hopefully we can entertain some questions as well. So the first ones on that, please.
• And then hopefully we can entertain some questions as well. So the first ones on that, please.

Bills: HB2278 , HB2325 , HB2481 , HB2503

Committee: House Technology, Economic Development, & Veterans

Keywords: tourism, promotion areas, state funding, economic development, community engagement, tourism promotion, Washington Tourism Marketing Authority, assessment, self-supported assessment, visitor economy, destination marketing, statewide marketing, lodging, hotels, restaurants, travel services, attractions, recreation, retail, beverage producers

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• You know, every year, one of the great things I get to do for my district is to honor our student leader
• Ethan Shue, who is visiting us from the district all the way to the Capitol.
• Over the interim recess, I had two senior scam stopper events in my district, and I heard from hundreds
• While Tanner was not from my district, he was a Marine.
• Seeing no further business, I'm ready to entertain a motion to adjourn.

Summary: The Assembly convened, established a quorum after a roll call, and opened with a prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance. Routine procedural motions followed, including unanimous-consent actions to suspend rules for adjournment-in-memory remarks, guest introductions, and expedited floor processing of certain bills and committee reports. The chamber also recognized several guests, including Sacramento Police Detective Jason Collins, student musician Ethan Shue, and Glendale Councilmember Artie Kasakian. On the floor file, AB 1184 by Assembly Member Patterson, the Homeowner Association Accountability and Transparency Act of 2026, was presented as a measure to add basic transparency requirements for HOAs; it passed 56-0. AB 871 by Assembly Member Stephanie, addressing financial elder abuse and scam reporting/training for financial institutions, also passed 56-0. On the Senate side, SB 25 by Senator Umberg, which would give the California Attorney General earlier access to federal merger-notification filings to streamline merger review, passed 43-14 after the Majority Leader presented it. The Assembly then held several adjournment-in-memory tributes, including Paul R. Ignatius, former U.S. Secretary of the Navy and Glendale native; Oxnard Police Commander Scott Aaron; Private First Class Tanner F. Rubio of the U.S. Marine Corps; and former Yolo County Supervisor Betsy Marchand. Members and family guests offered remarks honoring their service and legacies, followed by a moment of silence for PFC Rubio. The session concluded with announcements about upcoming floor and committee deadlines and adjourned until Monday, January 26 at 1 p.m.

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• We know that existing laws rely heavily on this process. on local district and county attorneys to handle
• Without clear direction from the legislature, school districts and open enrollment charter schools...
• historical integrity in our classrooms when we refer to the dates that are referenced, it requires districts
• Senate Bill 2617 relates to a policy adopted by a school district or open enrollment charter school regarding
• It's for the entertainment of the individual, making something that does not allow for these, you know

Bills: HB11 , HB12 , HB21 , HB26 , HB30 , HB33 , HB37 , HB45 , HB210 , HB303 , HB630 , HB879 , HB1041 , HB1188 , HB1261 , HB1318 , HB1465 , HB1535 , HB1593 , HB1778 , HB2559 , HB2596 , HB2692 , HB2703 , HB2712 , HB2742 , HB2809 , HB2890 , HB3012 , HB3526 , HB5061 , HB5092 , HB5238 , HCR92 , SB203 , SB317 , SB393 , SB397 , SB644 , SB731 , SB801 , SB867 , SB913 , SB1071 , SB1073 , SB1086 , SB1087 , SB1250 , SB1310 , SB1359 , SB1444 , SB1483 , SB1705 , SB1782 , SB1861 , SB1897 , SB1944 , SB2023 , SB2043 , SB2082 , SB2133 , SB2215 , SB2309 , SB2497 , SB2532 , SB2549 , SB2566 , SB2617 , SB2639 , SB2696 , SB2717 , SB2747 , SB2751 , SB2790 , SB2797 , SB2799 , SB2841 , SB2850 , SB2857 , SB2891 , SB2919 , SB2928 , SB2994 , SB3051 , SJR34 , SB529 , SB541 , SB693 , SB963 , SB1968 , SB2308 , SB2544 , SB1173 , SB1646 , SB1734 , SB1833 , SB1 , SB17 , SB260 , SB509 , SB1506 , SB1637 , HB1393 , HB2559 , HB26 , HB3012 , HB1593 , HB2607 , HB3526 , HB3810 , HB388 , HB879 , HB12 , HB2703 , HB30 , HB2712 , HB2692 , HB1633 , HB1318 , HB685 , HB630 , HB4753 , HB2742 , HB303 , HB198 , HB1535 , HB762 , HB148 , HB1520 , HB5061 , HB2286 , HB1606 , HB1041 , HB132 , HB11 , HB45 , HB48 , HB1261 , HB1465 , HB1778 , HB2596 , HB5238 , HB33 , HB1188 , HB210 , HB1022 , HB1458 , HB5560 , HB1240 , HB1950 , HB2027 , HB2768 , HB2788 , HB2791 , HB3146 , HB3698 , HB3699 , HB1893 , HB3700 , HB4850 , HB4187 , HB1397 , HB4885 , HB4804 , HB3751 , HB3611 , HB2775 , HB2061 , HB2003 , HB1729 , HB1242 , HB791 , HB2029 , HB647 , HB2522 , HB4738 , HB3033 , HB3594 , HB3474 , HB2563 , HB2802 , HCR90 , SJR36 , SJR50 , SJR63 , SCR12 , SCR39 , SB2023 , SB128 , SB2043 , SB62 , SB666 , SB847 , SB284 , SB854 , SB810 , SB1505 , SB583 , SB507 , SB1434 , SB1772 , SB2016 , SB1122 , SB731 , SB397 , SB508 , SB1436 , SB287 , SB1882 , SB393 , SB1791 , SB209 , SB2429 , SB511 , SB2309 , SB1085 , SB1975 , SB2717 , SB1262 , SB636 , SB2056 , SB884 , SB1200 , SB1845 , SB2458 , SB801 , SB3014 , SB3013 , SB758 , SB2797 , SB2076 , SB2876 , SB1640 , SB1449 , SB1181 , SB1234 , SB2926 , SB2841 , SB1528 , SB2891 , SB1854 , SB317 , SB1250 , SB2082 , SB1237 , SB2819 , SB629 , SB2608 , SB1602 , SB2009 , SB867 , SB640 , SB1698 , SB2680 , SB2994 , SB913 , SB1071 , SB1086 , SB1087 , SB1483 , SB1444 , SB1553 , SB1556 , SB1703 , SB2133 , SB2297 , SB2298 , SB2622 , SB2955 , SB2334 , SB1861 , SB1367 , SB2044 , SB2363 , SB2565 , SB1888 , SB3036 , SB3057 , SB3043 , SB3063 , SB3035 , SB203 , SB2799 , SB2688 , SB2522 , SB2639 , SB2459 , SB2655 , SB2251 , SB1884 , SB2617 , SB2928 , SB2566 , SB1897 , SB1749 , SB2549 , SB2553 , SB2919 , SB1782 , SB1705 , SB2696 , SB1944 , SB2215 , SB1232 , SB2850 , SB2969 , SB2497 , SB1798 , SB2603 , SB2607 , SB781 , HB34 , HB128 , HB130 , HB581 , HB668 , HB677 , HB766 , HB2259 , HB2960 , HB2358 , HB2894 , HB4384 , HB2663 , HB748 , HB793 , HB1193 , HB1734 , HB2340 , HB2350 , HB3104 , HB5180 , HB4739 , HB1584 , HB4344 , HB4238 , HB4219 , HB3806 , HB3805 , HB3804 , HB3803 , HB3229 , HB3228 , HB1922 , HB1522 , HB431 , HB3597 , HB1612 , HB4224 , HB754 , HB1314 , HB2254 , HB2789 , HB3560 , HB4643 , HB1237 , HCR98 , SB3070 , SB835 , SB524 , SB2233 , SB2683

Keywords: licensing, reciprocity, regulation, Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, interstate agreements, housing finance, multifamily residential, low income, tax exemption, audit requirements, affordable housing, local government, development bonds, Medicaid, nutrition support, maternal health, chronic conditions, pilot program, disaster relief, tax rates

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• Speaker, members, it is with great pleasure that I welcome two leaders who represent members of my district
• of Santa Monica, the Honorable Lana Negrete, and the Los Angeles City Council Member for the 11th District
• I'm honored to call both of these amazing women my friends, and the 51st Assembly District is blessed
• Local district in Bakersfield spent 100 million of voter approved bond measures and state grants to construct
• At 9 AM, seeing and hearing no further business, I'm ready to entertain a motion to adjourn. Ms.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Today, I really wanted to showcase in an entertaining way what exactly market development does and what
• many of our programs as I can in such a finite amount of time, and I was told to make it fun and entertaining
• So, I think we're in a really great space to certainly with all of our district conservation commission

Keywords: 914, all

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• But first, I'd like to entertain a motion to approve the minutes from March 26th.
• students receive hands-on experience in assisting small businesses and non-profits. profits, school districts
• For possible inclusion, so if you want to entertain a further amendment down the road, we can take a

Bills: HF2634 , HF2241 , HF2649 , HF2520 , HF2610

Committee: House Higher Education Finance and Policy

Keywords: North Star Promise, scholarship, higher education, Minnesota Office of Higher Education, in-demand jobs, workforce development, career training, job market, high-demand occupations, high-demand industries, college aid, state financial aid, FAFSA, student eligibility, program of study, degree program, certificate program, community college, university, labor market data

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• You know, you give the money to the school districts and you say, you got to live in this budget.
• So I think what we should do here, and I appreciate Senator you and your office entertaining some...
• So I would love to... entertain your thoughts on that because what you just said in the last two years

Bills: SB483 , SB522 , SB783 , SB1239 , SB1254 , SB1255 , SB1259 , SB1341 , SB1664 , SB1762 , SB1856 , SB1877 , SB1977

Committee: Senate Business & Commerce

Keywords: utility, proprietary information, customer data, data protection, electric service, customer information, emergency communication, electric utility, privacy, certification, public accountants, interstate licensing, accounting, regulatory amendment, energy efficiency, construction regulations, building codes, Texas, sustainability, cost-effectiveness

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• Their districts are huge. So I can see how it’s hard to fill those positions.
• I personally, in my district, dealing with the state inspectors there, we get quite a bit of turnover
• Districts are huge. So I can see how it’s hard to fill those positions.
• I personally, in my district, dealing with the state inspectors there, we get quite a bit of turnover
• I would entertain a motion if there are no further questions or comments. Representative Cannon.

Committee: House Business

Keywords: 989, all

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• And at the appropriate time, we'll entertain a motion on that bill.
• Matt Robinson, on behalf of the Monterey-Salinas Transit District.
• We get calls in my district office every week about this issue.
• We get calls in my district office every week about this issue.
• Because in my area, my district, you can do... ...with the county, because in my area, my district, you

Committee: House Transportation

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• To see the volcanoes and the petroglyphs, that's the heart of my district.
• We were entertaining.
• Then we have the districts, then we have the agencies.
• We are entertained with at times.
• I represent the family housing; they're part of my district.

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• Now that we've concluded this meeting, I would entertain a motion to adjourn.
• Now that we've concluded this meeting, I would entertain a motion to adjourn.

Committee: Senate Executive

Summary: The Senate Executive Committee met in hybrid format, approved the minutes from its June 11 meeting, and noted that the prior day’s minutes were not yet available. The committee then took up Senate Joint Resolution 21, presented by Senator Townsend on behalf of Senator Hoffner, which directs the Department of Safety and Homeland Security to study issues related to the preservation and long-term storage of biological evidence and return recommendations by November so legislation can be considered in 2027. Sergeant Mike Ripple testified for the department, explaining that the agency had worked through multiple drafts with Senator Hoffner and other stakeholders and concluded that a feasibility study of other jurisdictions would be more useful than providing unreliable cost estimates. He said the department also consulted with the courts, which currently store evidence, and hopes to develop a centralized storage approach aligned with best practices. In response to a question from Senator Pinkney, he said the $15,000 cap on the study and report was believed to be sufficient and absorbable for travel and related costs. No other members of the public testified, and there was no virtual public comment. Senator Hoffner arrived just as the meeting was ending. The committee then adjourned by motion and second.

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• The travel industry encompasses attractions, airlines, airports, arts and entertainment organizations
• during the preceding three months in the county court and during the preceding six months in the district
• The Judicial District, as a summoning county, doesn't change the standards that qualify you to serve

Bills: SB1888 , SB3003 , SB2417 , SB2459 , SB3055 , HB1393 , HB2884 , SB2943

Committee: Senate State Affairs

Keywords: grand jury, jury qualifications, jury wheel, small counties, Texas legislation, age verification, obscene devices, online sales, juvenile protection, penalties, antitrust, attorney general, Texas Free Enterprise, business regulations, legal confidentiality, personal identifying information, data brokers, judicial safety, civil rights, data privacy