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• committee on, so if you look at your own report, which I think was just circulated, your terminal report
• the Family Division and so this report the Family Division and so this report is<00:53:24.680>
• <00:59:16.359> um here is a family task force report um here is a family task force report
• These are a series of, I believe, five reports—strike that, well, maybe six reports—that talk about how
• So I took a look at the Vermont Judiciary disciplinary report, which is a biennial report in Vermont,

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The subcommittee on the Children and Family Law Committee met organizationally to continue work on family court issues, building on a prior special committee’s report and taking a collaborative approach with the Judiciary. The chair said the group would focus on solutions rather than rehashing public complaints, and identified three main topics for early study: specialization and training of family court judges, the extent to which judges should be bound by the rules of evidence, and whether mediation in family cases should be mandatory or voluntary and what qualifications mediators should have. A fourth concern was also raised about overlap between superior court domestic violence cases and family court custody/support matters, and whether one judge should hear both. Members discussed whether to divide into smaller subcommittees, but the prevailing view was to work as a committee of the whole at first. Most members agreed that additional public testimony was unlikely to add much, though recent concerns could still be emailed to the committee. The committee then heard from Attorney Erin Krian, general counsel for the judicial branch, and Judge Michael Mace. Krian said the judicial branch could provide additional witnesses on mediation and judicial training, including Judge Kissinger, and noted the branch was preparing materials on how other states handle the issues. Mace described the history of the Family Division and said he had reviewed older reports going back to the 1990s. He also outlined current judicial branch efforts, including expanded shadowing for new judges, monthly family-law trainings, and a year-long focus on family law topics. He reported that court rules had been updated to clarify notice requirements for minor guardianship changes, and that the branch had received positive feedback on the family access motion, which provides a statutory timeline and listed remedies for parenting-time disputes. Members also discussed prior committee work on rules of evidence and family court procedures. One member recalled recommending quiet review of any judges who appeared to apply evidence rules inconsistently, and Krian said the administrative judge can review complaints even if they come from a single person. The committee also received a status update on prior initiatives, including a federal grant for guardian ad litem services for indigent litigants in four locations, testing of redesigned court forms, and continued training improvements. The chair scheduled the next subcommittee meeting for April 1 and the full Children and Family Law Committee for April 8, with further documents from committee research and NCSL to be circulated.

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• information for the annual reports. information for the annual reports.
• The report also notes that locations.
• The 2024 report did not include this recommendation, but the 2025 report did.
• recommendation, but the 2025 report did. recommendation, but the 2025 report did.
• <01:19:29.120> for, uh, section 15 lowers the threshold for, uh, section 15 lowers the threshold

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• So, of work in terms of data reporting.
• I'm just is the threshold or the line?
• educators in which more than 76 reported educators in which more than 76 reported they<02:19:14.639
• :30.239> been Unfortunately, reports have often been Unfortunately, reports have often been later
• financial reporting. financial reporting.

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• collection and reporting requirements. collection and reporting requirements.
• On the report, any discussion or objections to the amended report?
• report. Thank you, Mr. President. report. Thank you, Mr. President.
• Question now is on the amended report. Question now is on the amended report.
• adoption favorable committee report. adoption favorable committee report.

Keywords: Senate streaming session for Monday, March 23, 2026, 960, senate, all

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum present, opened with an invocation, and welcomed guests including the doctor of the day, a Johns Hopkins student, and visiting scouts. The chamber then moved through first-reading introductions of several House bills, including measures on bullying and harassment reporting, the Family and Law Enforcement Protection Act, Baltimore County nuisance actions, parole hearing commission procedures, a blockchain technology task force, and a task force on deed fraud, all of which were referred to standing committees. The main floor action centered on layover bills. Senate Bill 932, concerning social media platforms displaying a user’s usual location, was amended to broaden the protected location reference and to protect participants in the Secretary of State’s address confidentiality program; after discussion about whether minors and child-abuse victims were covered, the amended bill was ordered printed for third reading. Senate Bill 623, creating a premium cigar lounge alcoholic beverage license, drew multiple county-specific amendments. Howard County and Baltimore County amendments sought to give priority to existing local tobacco businesses for the new licenses. Supporters said the changes would protect established local shops from out-of-state entities, while opponents argued the bill should remain statewide and not be amended county by county. A motion to special order the bill failed, and the amendments were adopted before the bill was ordered printed for third reading. Senate Bill 84, on collective bargaining for graduate assistants, also advanced after a committee amendment was adopted. A District 2 amendment was offered to clarify that graduate assistants are employed as teaching, administrative, or research assistants, but the floor leader opposed it, saying the bill’s definition was already clear and the change would create confusion. The minority leader questioned the definition and the relationship between graduate assistants and employees, prompting discussion of collective bargaining as bargaining by employees through representatives. The transcript cuts off before final disposition of that amendment.

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• website uh there's also a summary report website uh there's also a summary report as<00:06:59.319
• recommendations that are in the report recommendations that are in the report really<00:23:30.520
• <00:48:29.079> um chamber foundation for their report um chamber foundation for their report
• processes uh even before this report processes uh even before this report agency<00:49:23.520>
• public the most recent permitting report public the most recent permitting report produced<01:13

Keywords: 1183, house

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• be room for allowing a two-thirds vote in that circumstance since the census will clarify how the threshold
• say that our corporate stakeholders have teams of attorneys and lawyers that already do separate reporting
• , which of course I would love to see combined reporting here, but you have the team that does separate
• reporting and I'm sure you can continue having a separation between the corporate tax rate for the feds
• Vice Chair: Show this bill reports favorably.

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• are a number of just little cleanup language things that I won't go into in detail, but you have a report
• are a number of just little cleanup language things that I won't go into in detail, but you have a report
• The screen study, if you increase the megawatt threshold, I mentioned that we were concerned that people

• There being seven ayes and zero nays, Committee Substitute Senate Bill 6 is favorably reported

• Senator Shortner aye there being seven eyes and zero nays committee substitute Senate Bill 6 is favor reported

Summary: The Senate Committee on Business and Commerce met to consider and vote on a committee substitute for Senate Bill 6, which Senator King said was intended to address rapidly growing electricity demand from large loads such as data centers while protecting reliability and keeping costs from shifting to homeowners and small businesses. He described the bill as a response to updated ERCOT and PUC forecasts showing much higher generation needs than previously expected. Senator King outlined several substantive changes in the substitute: replacing a minimum transmission charge with an upfront interconnection charge for new large loads; requiring the PUC to conduct a more detailed 4CP evaluation and adopt rules based on it; expanding load-forecasting data collection to smaller loads and standardizing criteria for interconnections; removing an exemption from ERCOT/PUC reliability review for certain net metering arrangements; making some PUC conditions temporary and limiting intervenors in those proceedings; and requiring utilities to work with large load customers on protocols and equipment for firm load shed participation. He also noted technical changes meant to close loopholes, including changing references from “duplicate” to “substantially similar” projects and from “affiliated” to “unaffiliated.” Senator Menendez asked for clarification on several provisions, including whether stranded infrastructure costs applied to generation or only transmission, how “single site” would be defined, how ERCOT-directed curtailment and notice would work, and what “load ramp milestones” meant. King responded that the bill was meant to cover both distribution and transmission-level loads, that the PUC would define certain terms through rulemaking, that large customers would work with utilities in advance on flexible load and backup generation arrangements, and that ramp milestones would help utilities plan for phased growth in demand. After questions concluded, Senator King moved adoption of the committee substitute and passage of SB 6 as substituted. The motion passed on a 7-0 vote, and the bill was reported favorably to the full Senate.

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• It holds employers accountable through stronger reporting and enforcement, and it confronts implicit
• Many people think it's simply observing and reporting, but that's not the reality.
• Meanwhile, some of our largest, most profitable corporations continue to report strong profits while
• I could have a workers' comp policy and report $1. So it doesn't have to do anything with...
• I could have a workers' comp policy and report $1.

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• to<01:11:11.280> any Eligible, they get this subject to any changes made based on reported
• Um, and then you guys can look at what the threshold would be if you're going to introduce those two
• The threshold for determining whether or not someone's in the 20-week at the higher WBA or someone's
• The threshold for determining whether or not someone's in the 20-week at the higher WBA or someone's
• are all in there, the the jobs reports are all in there, occupational<02:05:13.760> data,<02:

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• As the always excellent Senate Revenue and Taxation Committee staff tax report notes, state law does
• As also noted in the staff report, tip income already has one of the lowest compliance rates; I believe
• And again, these are folks who generally don't meet the 80% AMI threshold. Good morning, Mr.
• Again, these are folks who generally don't meet the 80% AMI or below threshold for traditional affordable
• As we review annual progress reports submitted to HCD by jurisdictions across the state, it is exceedingly

Keywords: 987, senate, all

Summary: The Revenue and Taxation Committee heard a long agenda of tax and housing measures, beginning with SB 1329 on solar property tax assessment. The author and solar industry witnesses argued the bill would create a uniform, predictable statewide method as the current solar property tax exclusion sunsets, while county assessors and local county representatives opposed it as a departure from market-based valuation that would reduce assessed values and local revenue. The committee also heard SB 1406, which would target the so-called Montana loophole used to avoid California vehicle taxes and fees; it drew support from CTA and no formal opposition. Both bills were moved to Appropriations and placed on call after committee votes. The consent calendar was also adopted and placed on call. The committee then took up several tax relief and wildfire-related measures. SB 984 would conform California law to the federal tipped-income deduction; restaurant, taxpayer, and enrolled agent representatives supported it, and the committee approved it 3-0 to Appropriations, on call. SB 1084 would create a fire-safe home tax credit for home hardening and defensible space improvements; supporters included the Town of Truckee and the California Association of Realtors, while members raised questions about cost and interaction with Prop. 98, and the bill passed 3-0 to Appropriations, on call. SB 1118 would provide a tax credit for backup generators or solar battery systems in high fire-threat areas; the author and supporters framed it as a resilience measure, but committee members questioned the use of taxpayer funds, diesel generators, and the benefit relative to cost. The bill was not advanced in the portion of the transcript provided. Later, the committee heard SB 1249, a narrowly targeted senior deduction for taxpayers ages 86 to 90, supported by LeadingAge California and the California Senior Legislature; it passed 4-0 to Appropriations, on call. SB 1424 would extend a partial sales and use tax exemption to zero-emission vehicle refueling equipment, including charging and hydrogen stations; it received support from hydrogen and electric transportation groups and passed 4-0 to Appropriations, on call. SB 1113 would conform California tax law to the federal tonnage tax regime for U.S.-flag international shipping companies; maritime industry witnesses supported it as a competitiveness and national security measure, while ILWU opposed it over the estimated general fund impact, and the bill passed 4-0 to Appropriations, on call. SB 1137 would expand the medical expense deduction for lower-income taxpayers, and SB 1415 would extend a partial welfare property tax exemption to mixed-income housing; both were presented with support from advocacy and local government witnesses, with assessors and housing stakeholders seeking amendments on SB 1415. The transcript ends before final action on SB 1415 is completed.

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• We urge the committee to favorably report each of these bills to make further progress after the passage
• The Journal of the American Medical Directors Association reported in 2021 that 31% of coronavirus deaths
• The report further details that transitioning from multi-resident homes to single-occupancy rooms improves
• In addition, they gave us reports on the lack of care.
• story about Niles's fall and his final days at this facility without both cameras and first-hand reports

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Committee on Aging and Independence heard testimony on a package of long-term care and elder care bills focused on building on the state’s 2024 long-term care reform law (Chapter 197). Richard Moore of Dignity Alliance urged favorable action on the bills as a “long-term care 2.0” effort, arguing they would strengthen the workforce, protect residents’ rights, improve clinical quality, and increase transparency and sustainability in nursing homes and other facilities. He also raised concerns about staffing funds not reaching direct care workers and suggested further oversight of how appropriated money is spent. Patricia Crispy of the American Nurses Association testified in support of House Bill 766, which would require at least one registered nurse with full voting rights on the board of directors or trustees of every acute care hospital and nursing home. She and the bill’s sponsor, Representative Vanado, said nurses’ clinical expertise and 24/7 presence make them valuable contributors to governance and patient safety. Committee members asked whether the bill would cover assisted living and how many facilities already have nurse board members; the witness said she would provide more data and clarify the assisted living question. Senator Lovely testified on two bills: Senate 479, which would expand transparency and accountability in long-term care by tightening fire safety, smoking, hearing-loss, and ownership disclosure requirements, adding advocacy groups to an advisory committee, and increasing penalties; and Senate 480/House 795, which would require single-occupancy rooms in nursing homes unless residents consent to share, to improve privacy and reduce infection spread. Deborah De Benedictus also testified in support of House 759, describing her father’s experience in assisted living and arguing for the use of cameras in elder care facilities to monitor care and deter neglect. The committee discussed privacy concerns, notification rules, and the need for honest staffing and care practices, and then adjourned without taking any recorded votes or formal actions in the transcript.

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• And we have a report on that if anybody needs it. And we have a report on that if anybody needs it.
• We hope that the committee will give this bill a swift and favorable report.
• Thank you for your time, and I ask that you report this bill favorably.
• That is significant, so you have two bodies reporting on this data already.
• And it's not an arbitrary threshold.

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Summary: The committee heard testimony on H. 4144, the Governor’s Energy Affordability, Independence, and Innovation Act, with the administration arguing the bill would lower bills in the short and long term while expanding clean energy supply and innovation. The Governor and Secretary said the bill would reduce or restructure charges on customer bills, reform Mass Save, expand securitization as a financing tool, speed interconnection, create energy-ready zones, strengthen consumer protections in competitive supply, and allow broader state procurement of energy resources. They said the package could save consumers billions over time and would help address high energy costs, especially during extreme heat and winter spikes. Committee members pressed the administration on several provisions, especially securitization, asking whether the bill requires an apples-to-apples comparison of total costs over time, including interest and lost tax revenue, versus paying through rates. Administration witnesses said DPU review and public comment would be required and said they would work to clarify the language if needed. Members also questioned the bill’s solar and procurement provisions, including reduced net metering compensation for some large facilities, the scope of all-resource procurements, and whether hydro, solar, and nuclear would be included; the administration said those resources were contemplated and that procurement would still be reviewed by DPU. Other questions focused on the short-term relief from bill changes, the treatment of low- and moderate-income discounts, and whether the bill’s heat pump and Mass Save reforms would help customers who cannot afford upfront costs. Several witnesses and committee members discussed Mass Save reforms, including securitization of program costs, on-bill financing, pre-approval of rebates, and shifting program administration away from gas utilities. Administration witnesses said the changes were intended to reduce volatility, lower administrative costs, and better align costs with long-term savings. Questions also touched on geothermal permitting, municipal participation in offshore wind procurement, and the proposed repeal of the ballot requirement for nuclear power, which the administration defended as preserving future options under heavy review. No votes were taken during the hearing portion described. Supportive testimony came from labor, environmental, business, planning, and development groups. The AFL-CIO, NECA, and the Environmental League of Massachusetts backed the bill, emphasizing lower bills, job creation, labor standards, just transition protections, and cleaner energy. NAIOP, the Massachusetts Business Roundtable, and MAPC supported provisions on energy-ready zones, interconnection reform, microgrids, extreme-heat shutoff protections, and Mass Save improvements. A HEET representative praised the bill’s use of securitization, geothermal, and utility financing tools but urged guardrails and workforce protections. Overall, testimony was broadly favorable, with most witnesses calling for refinements rather than opposing the bill outright.

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• what that price threshold would be. what that price threshold would be. >> Okay.
• I will say that ISO New England puts out an annual report on markets, and within their annual report
• markets and within their annual report markets and within their annual report they<00:47:36.079>
• Reggie report. It's actually very late. Reggie report. It's actually very late.
• and I think that's the inspection report and I think that's the OBD<01:33:16.560> report.

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• So, that $600-ish million historical threshold before the pandemic is about 13-14% of that SEG amount
• Thank you for this sobering and yet somewhat hopeful points report. I really appreciate it.

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• to 12 uh seeing a spike in those reports to 12 uh seeing a spike in those reports as<00:03:00.720
• The report this is really the beginning.
• Um, we're going to be the report will be looking at the premiums.
• Um, we're going to be the report will be looking at the premiums.
• We're gathering the information hopefully after this report.

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• It would raise the maximum population threshold of an eligible county from 75,000 to 200,000.
• In its March 2025 report.
• These efforts resulted in a report with robust legislative recommendations.
• House Bill 2564 will be reported to the full Senate with favorable recommendation.
• Uh, House Bill 4396 will be reported to the full Senate with favorable recommendation.

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• Are there reports on the committees? None on the desk. Motions related to committee reference?
• The Highway Patrol, County Sheriff's Offices, and each Police Department shall maintain crash reports
• By October 15, 2026, each Sheriff's Office and Police Department should submit the reports to the Department
• The Department should then submit a summary report by October 31, 2026, with the government. of the Senate
• The bill also establishes cybersecurity reporting requirements for financial institutions.

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• Are there reports on the committees? Secretary: None on the desk.
• The Highway Patrol, county sheriff offices, and each police department shall maintain crash reports.
• By October 15, 2026, each sheriff's office and police department should submit the reports to Department
• The department should then submit by October 31, 2026, a summary report to the Governor of the Senate
• Individuals with sickle cell routinely report delayed care, inadequate pain management, and provider

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• Members, by your votes, please show the bill is reported favorably. Congratulations.
• The bill is reported favorably. Congratulations. Thank you, Mr. Chair.
• The bill is reported favorably. Congratulations. Thank you. The bill is reported favorably.
• Please show the bill reported favorably. Congratulations. Congratulations.
• Please show the bill reported favorably. Congratulations.

Summary: The Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee heard four bills. HB 37 by Rep. Nix addressed the removal, storage, and cleanup of damaged electric vehicles, allowing towing and storage operators to charge an administrative fee when EVs are stored under enhanced safety standards such as a 50-foot separation or protective barrier. The sponsor and towing industry witnesses described post-crash battery fire risks, while Tesla and Enterprise Mobility raised concerns that the bill was too broad and could lead to triple storage charges even when battery damage is not present. Members largely supported the concept, though some urged further narrowing; the bill was reported favorably after debate. HB 401 by Rep. Tant would cap inmate health care compensation at 110% of the Medicare reimbursement rate for Jefferson County, with the sponsor and Sheriff Matt McNeil saying the measure would help a fiscally constrained county control rising outside medical costs and encourage providers to contract in advance. With no opposition or debate, the bill was reported favorably. The committee also considered HB 4003 by Rep. Benaroch, a local bill for Marco Island that creates a special-election process for council vacancies when the council fails to act; an amendment extended the election window to 130 days and required the governor to call the election if the council does not do so within 30 days. The amendment was adopted and the bill was then reported favorably. Finally, HB 407 by Rep. Snyder would modernize the Martin County Health Care Fund and define indigency criteria for county-funded indigent care, including residency, income, asset, and Medicaid eligibility limits. County and hospital representatives supported the measure, and one member suggested comparing the bill’s indigency definition with existing criminal indigency standards for consistency. The bill also was reported favorably, and the meeting adjourned after all agenda items were completed.

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• clerk will report the title of the bill. clerk will report the title of the bill.
• <04:09:44.000> Union report the title of the bill. Union report the title of the bill.
• <04:22:55.040> Union report the title of the bill. Union report the title of the bill.
• But this approach has thresholds.
• clerk will report the title of the bill. clerk will report the title of the bill.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, June 23, 2025, 1012, house, all