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• We helped our youth navigate truancy, secure IEPs, and address the underlying issues that have... ...
• The mission of the Highway Patrol is to provide the highest level of safety, service, and security to
• The California Highway Patrol provides security for the Governor, state constitutional officers, State
• By securing the requested resources, By securing the requested resources, which are outlined in the Governor's
• Out of those five, Sacramento covers Stanislaus all the way up to the Oregon border.

Summary: The Assembly Budget Subcommittee on Public Safety heard several items focused on youth safety and law enforcement resources. The committee first took up tribal youth diversion programs, with the Legislative Analyst’s Office describing the Tribal Youth Diversion Grant Program and its two cohorts of grantees funded through the Board of State and Community Corrections. Tribal representatives from the Yurok Tribe and San Pasqual Band of Indians testified that diversion, tribal courts, school partnerships, mentoring, and culturally grounded services helped reduce truancy and justice-system involvement, but that short-term funding interruptions and limited capacity prevented them from serving all youth in need. Committee members discussed the importance of early intervention, tribal-state court collaboration, and possible misidentification of Native youth in the justice system. The committee then heard the California Highway Patrol’s overview of surge operations supporting local crime suppression, including organized retail theft. CHP reported that its surge teams have been used in response to mutual aid requests and cited arrests, stolen vehicle recoveries, and firearm seizures in Oakland, Bakersfield, and San Bernardino. Members asked about demand for these operations and whether CHP could meet requests without affecting other duties; CHP said requests have increased and are accepted when resources allow. The committee also heard CHP’s request for a $5 million General Fund augmentation and 12 positions for its Computer Crimes Investigation Unit to make child sexual abuse material and human trafficking investigations a higher priority. CHP cited rising cybertip volumes, a case involving AI-generated CSAM, and the need for more investigators and forensic capacity. A larger portion of the hearing focused on the Internet Crimes Against Children task forces and a separate $5 million ongoing General Fund proposal for Cal OES to continue the program. Task force commanders from Sacramento, San Diego, Silicon Valley, and Fresno described rapidly growing cybertip volumes, heavy caseloads, forensic backlogs, and the need for training and equipment for affiliate agencies statewide. They emphasized that the ICAC model relies on local partnerships, deconfliction, and subject-matter expertise to identify victims, execute warrants, and rescue children, and they gave examples of cases that led to arrests and child rescues. Members generally supported the work but raised questions about overlap between CHP and ICAC efforts, the need for broader statewide collaboration, and whether more resources should be directed to task forces and victim services. A public commenter also urged expansion of homeless youth exploitation services and the California Youth Crisis Line.

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• has set for me. ...the income limit that Social Security has set for me.
• Half of them improved and maintained their housing security.
• Social Security payments have worked for many, many years.
• And for Texans for Strong Borders, testifying for the bill.
• Chris Russo: I'm the president of Texans for Strong Borders.

Bills: HB21, HB211, HB223, HB323, HB524, HB530, HB636, HB762, HB21, HB211, HB223

Keywords: housing finance, multifamily residential, low income, tax exemption, audit requirements, affordable housing, local government, development bonds, housing assistance, financial assistance, low income housing, community support, affordability, veterans housing, community involvement, air conditioning, tenant support, healthcare, elderly, taxation

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• Line 1373 is a reduction to public health infrastructure pilot grants.
• It supports the public health infrastructure, hospitals, mental health centers, home care, community
• Coming from the state and reaching folks across the state from border to border are also being felt in
• farmers, it's for small business owners, and it's for people that retire, who may collect Social Security

Bills: HF2435

Keywords: healthcare, dementia services, public health funding, opioid prevention, women's health, community health boards, mental health

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• Uh, as a consulting engineer, I've worked with MPCA for decades securing these permits.
• Engineer, I've worked with MPCA for decades securing these permits.
• <00:57:43.440> Louis Wisconsin county that borders St.
• Louis Wisconsin county that borders St.
• And so international border with Canada.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• base capacity and it is essential to reauthorize DPA and keep it focused exclusively on national security
• McKenzie. with you today on defense mobilization, which is essential for our nation's security.
• However, if we don't bring demand back to those more secure sources, they will not survive. have the
• We were able to build the requirements and actually secure the funding from the Congress because we had
• Clearly national security is a huge piece of that, border security is another one.

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• WE'VE GOT A TROPICAL STORM PARTY, TEXAS BORDER SUPPORT, HURRICANE IDA.
• INFRASTRUCTURE.
• HOWEVER THERE IS A PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE COMPONENT THAT HAS TO BE PLANNED OUT.
• AS THE DIFFERENT INDUSTRIES CONTINUE TO GROW THERE ARE SIGNIFICANT INFRASTRUCTURE NEEDS.
• BUT WITH THE NEW INFRASTRUCTURE, THE NEW CHRIS CAPACITY THERE ARE OTHER SUPPORTING INFRASTRUCTURE CHALLENGES

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• Infrastructure improvements are certainly essential for our state's future.
• It does many things specifically touches on secure Florida law enforcement recruitment bonus that time
• All amendment specifically deals with secure Florida.
• job opportunities for for Floridians, our lawful citizens of the U.S. the creation of the office secure
• in terms of ranges and secure the perimeter.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• .<00:02:52.239> Some<00:02:52.560> of's infrastructure.
• Some of's infrastructure.
• And to do that, we need Social Security numbers, but we are tracking wages, you know, two years after
• We focused our evaluation on the border-to-border broadband development grant program, and we describe
• the borderto-border broadband the borderto-border broadband development<00:54:26.000> grant<00

Keywords: 1183, house

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• And of course our border state tuition initiatives, and again this is a program that we've done where
• we apply scholarships to bring students from our border states into the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
• we've used and of course our border we've used and of course our border state<00:09:01.200> tuition
• program in the on the cyber security program in the state. state. state.
• That will be, of course, infrastructure.

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The committee met with a full quorum and approved the prior minutes. Members offered introductions of guests and family members, then heard a presentation from University of Louisville President Thomas Jared Bradley, who was sworn in before testifying. He described his background and outlined U of L’s strategic priorities: student success, access and affordability, workforce development, community engagement, and research. Bradley highlighted enrollment growth, increases in first-generation and Pell-eligible students, strong transfer pathways with KCTCS, and support programs such as the Cardinal Commitment Grant, 15-to-Finish, Comeback Cards, tutoring, mentoring, and mental health services. Bradley also emphasized U of L’s statewide and regional impact through UofL Health, rural outreach, the Bullitt County rural cancer education and research center, nursing expansion, and the Kentucky Manufacturing Extension Partnership program. He noted major institutional distinctions, including R1 status, a new Carnegie Opportunity College and University designation, and community-engaged classification. He said the university is one of only 10 public universities nationwide with all three designations and reported record enrollment, improved retention, and strong research expenditures. He also thanked lawmakers for significant capital and operating support, including funding for the simulation center, health science center, asset preservation, and the MEP program. During questions, members praised the university’s public service role and asked about first-generation enrollment, retention, graduation rates, and post-graduation outcomes. Bradley said the university is working to improve completion by expanding academic support, early alerts, incentives for tutoring, and faculty/advisor mentoring, especially for first-generation and high-need students. He acknowledged that post-graduation employment data is difficult to collect but said the new Carnegie classification reflects positive outcomes. No votes were taken beyond approving the minutes, and no formal actions were taken on legislation in this portion of the meeting.

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• Um, so, that another way to kind of, uh, goes beyond our borders.
• goes beyond our borders. goes beyond our borders.
• large infrastructure to accept large donations,<00:35:56.040> fresh,<00:35:56.560> frozen,
• The<01:08:04.240> food<01:08:04.680> security<01:08:05.160> network<01:08:05.520
• Without those dollars, the food security Without those dollars, the food security system<01:08:38.880

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• We've had requests related to governance structures and cost savings, and physical infrastructure, how
• We have much larger populations in general than our bordering states, and so a lot of our students, as
• So you want to pay attention to your border states because that's typically where your students will
• you want to pay attention to your border you want to pay attention to your border states<00:18:14.520
• <00:32:05.360> meaningful independently secure meaningful independently secure meaningful

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Support to secure sustainable funding to address these growing shortfalls.
• I know it's easy to forget us once you pass the border.
• All right, next up, the Colonia Infrastructure Fund.
• , in small communities within 150 miles of the international border.
• Would it be going to the Colonias Infrastructure Board?

Bills: SJR37, SJR57, SCR8, SB8, SB108, SB125, SB251, SB318, SB378, SB379, SB396, SB472, SB487, SB503, SB533, SB565, SB583, SB608, SB650, SB686, SB689, SB707, SB710, SB763, SB854, SB875, SB916, SB924, SB925, SB958, SB961, SB965, SB987, SB988, SB1006, SB1019, SB1021, SB1024, SB1026, SB1038, SB1146, SB1185, SB1194, SB1202, SB1252, SB1253, SB1330, SB1343, SB1362, SB1497, SB1498, SB1499, SB1527, SB1547, SB1596, SB1697, SJR36, SJR12, SJR57, SJR37, SCR22, SCR12, SCR8, SB925, SB1362, SB565, SB765, SB62, SB666, SB707, SB888, SB687, SB847, SB1248, SB504, SB857, SB305, SB296, SB284, SB1497, SB1499, SB1498, SB241, SB304, SB621, SB1023, SB1024, SB686, SB371, SB204, SB609, SB670, SB850, SB854, SB413, SB1346, SB1033, SB1220, SB1073, SB810, SB1539, SB447, SB875, SB406, SB985, SB965, SB1119, SB1505, SB1194, SB1253, SB1215, SB1302, SB856, SB583, SB673, SB681, SB1172, SB1252, SB378, SB608, SB955, SB957, SB988, SB1019, SB1021, SB1120, SB251, SB541, SB379, SB1737, SB266, SB1415, SB1527, SB125, SB599, SB1330, SB53, SB916, SB1352, SB785, SB710, SB472, SB1450, SB1502, SB1566, SB414, SB1062, SB961, SB1038, SB578, SB711, SB746, SB942, SB1404, SB1448, SB1738, SB108, SB8, SB318, SB507, SB533, SB689, SB1026, SB1349, SB1355, SB1433, SB1434, SB1596, SB1403, SB1146, SB763, SB667, SB1059, SB617, SB1567, SB503, SB16, SB310, SB311, SB396, SB505, SB1209, SB1210, SB1470, SB264, SB924, SB1029, SB1185, SB1202, SB1358, SB1364, SB1569, SB1697, SB1376, SB1228, SB519, SB878, SB1350, SB462, SB1535, SB827, SB1585, SB207, SB1207, SB1619, SB1396, SB920, SB1484, SB1273, SB1741, SB7, SB927, SB1227, SB1229, SB1353, SB1366, SB1464, SB1709, SB1729, SB1733, SB1744, SB1772, SB1816, SB1841, SB2188, SB1147, SB879, SB1008

Keywords: voter ID, citizenship, election integrity, constitutional amendment, voting rights, central bank digital currency, CBDC, Federal Reserve, digital dollar, digital currency, cashless payments, financial privacy, cybersecurity, government surveillance, financial surveillance, money laundering, terrorism financing, illicit finance, banking policy, monetary policy

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• hazardous materials at a weight that exceeds the weight limitations authorized for the vehicle to Border
• Security.
• overweight vehicle transporting hazardous materials on a route other than the designated permit route to Border
• Security.

Bills: SCR8, SCR24, SCR25, SB1, SB65, SB315, SB371, SB372, SB379, SB400, SB402, SB406, SB427, SB487, SB502, SB509, SB535, SB610, SB707, SB740, SB761, SB840, SB875, SB893, SB918, SB925, SB965, SB987, SB990, SB995, SB1006, SB1018, SB1073, SB1106, SB1121, SB1194, SB1253, SB1300, SB1343, SB1362, SB1379, SB1447, SB1532, SB1555, SJR36, SJR12, SJR57, SCR25, SCR22, SCR12, SCR24, SCR8, SB565, SB372, SB765, SB62, SB666, SB707, SB888, SB687, SB847, SB1248, SB740, SB14, SB1006, SB504, SB925, SB1121, SB995, SB857, SB305, SB296, SB284, SB815, SB1379, SB1300, SB1497, SB1499, SB1498, SB65, SB241, SB304, SB402, SB621, SB1023, SB1024, SB1106, SB686, SB112, SB371, SB204, SB400, SB609, SB1447, SB670, SB502, SB427, SB850, SB854, SB413, SB1555, SB1362, SB1346, SB1033, SB1220, SB1073, SB810, SB987, SB1539, SB893, SB447, SB875, SB406, SB509, SB985, SB965, SB1119, SB1505, SB24, SB1194, SB1253, SB1215, SB1532, SB1302, SB856, SB650, SB583, SB673, SB840, SB213, SB681, SB1172, SB1252, SB378, SB610, SB918, SB1343, SB608, SB487, SB955, SB957, SB988, SB990, SB1019, SB1021, SB1120, SB251, SB958, SB535, SB761, SB1, SB541, SB315, SB379, SB1018, SB1737, SB266, SB1415, SB1527, SB125, SB599, SB1330, SB53, SB916, SB896, SB1352, SB973, SB785, SB710, SB472, SB1450, SB1502, SB1566, SB414, SB1062, SB1547, SB961, SB1038, SB513, SB578, SB711, SB746, SB942, SB1404, SB1448, SB1738, SB108, SB8, SB318, SB507, SB533, SB689, SB1026, SB1349, SB1355, SB1433, SB1434, SB1596, SB1403, SB1198, SB1146, SB763, SB667

Keywords: central bank digital currency, CBDC, Federal Reserve, digital dollar, digital currency, cashless payments, financial privacy, cybersecurity, government surveillance, financial surveillance, money laundering, terrorism financing, illicit finance, banking policy, monetary policy, payments system, commercial banks, Texas Legislature, concurrent resolution, federal reserve digital currency

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• I was really thrilled to see the strong housing infrastructure bond position that we have in the bill
• We know there's more requests than are being funded for infrastructure and similar needs.
• The state of Minnesota from border to border. I think this bill really reflects that.
• to border.
• Our investment in housing infrastructure bonds will help us build some of the homes that we know, if

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• These systems are not only critical infrastructure for agriculture and rural economies; they're part
• Acequia and ditch infrastructure across our great state.
• It recognizes that water security is not optional.
• I mean, we're talking about infrastructure for acequias many times. They are inexpensive.
• I mean, we're talking about infrastructure for acequias many times.

Keywords: 996, all

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• AB 835 will strengthen our health care infrastructure and improve access to care.
• AB 835 will strengthen her health care infrastructure and approve access to care.
• Because... ...of $20 million to maintain its current infrastructure.
• county with Mexico on the eastern portion of the border with California.
• , south of the border.

Summary: The Assembly Health Committee met on April 22 and took up a special order of bills focused largely on prior authorization and utilization management in health care. The chair framed the discussion as part of a broader legislative effort to reduce delays and barriers to care, especially in behavioral health, chronic disease management, cancer treatment, and rehabilitation services. AB 384 by Assembly Member Connolly would prohibit prior authorization for inpatient mental health or substance use emergency admissions and related physician care; supporters said it would prevent dangerous delays in crisis care, while insurers and health plans warned about fraud, abuse, and ambiguity around residential treatment facilities. The bill was moved on a due pass as amended motion and passed the committee on a party-line style vote, with Republicans largely absent or not voting. The committee then heard AB 510 by Assembly Member Addis, which would require health plans, upon request, to provide a peer reviewer of the same or similar specialty when a treating provider appeals a prior authorization denial or modification. Supporters argued that specialty-matched review would make appeals fairer and more clinically informed; opponents said the requirement was too rigid and that timelines and electronic submission rules needed changes. After discussion about the need for timely, specialty-specific review, the bill was approved on a due pass as amended motion and placed on call. AB 539 by Assembly Member Schiavo would extend prior authorization approvals to one year or the duration of the physician’s prescribed treatment for chronic conditions; supporters cited repeated denials and treatment interruptions, while opponents raised concerns about overbreadth, fraud, and the need for shorter validity periods. The bill was also passed as amended and placed on call. The committee next considered AB 669 by Assembly Member Haney, which would bar concurrent and retrospective review for the first 28 days of medically necessary substance use disorder treatment and limit prior authorization for related outpatient medications. The bill was presented with a powerful personal story from Ryan Matlock’s mother about her son’s death after an insurer cut off treatment early; supporters said the measure would keep patients in care long enough to stabilize, while opponents argued it would reduce oversight and could allow lower-quality or non-evidence-based care. The bill was moved on a due pass as amended motion and placed on call. Finally, AB 512 by Assembly Member Harabedian would shorten prior authorization response times to 24 hours for urgent requests and 48 hours for non-urgent requests; supporters said delays can worsen outcomes, while opponents warned the timelines were unrealistic and could increase administrative burdens and safety issues. The bill was approved as amended and placed on call. AB 574 by Assembly Member Mark Gonzalez was then heard; it would allow up to 12 medically necessary physical therapy sessions for a new episode of care without prior authorization, with supporters emphasizing stroke and neurological recovery and opponents warning of reduced oversight and unnecessary care. The transcript ends during testimony on AB 574, before final action is shown.

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• And so since my work is primarily involved in advocating for more sustainable border policy statewide
• Agriculture remains the cornerstone of rural Texas, and food security is inseparable from national security
• I'm the Executive Director of the Texas Water Infrastructure Network, which is a non-profit that represents
• companies that build water infrastructure across the state of Texas.
• alternative approaches during the interim to accomplish a balance of local needs and regional water security

Bills: HB24, HB27, HB24, HB27

Keywords: groundwater, conservation, water permits, sustainability, resource management, 997, house, all

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• ,<00:30:53.679> we're and you earn social security, we're and you earn social security, we're
• <02:19:54.319> Mayor infrastructure, and education. Mayor infrastructure, and education.
• ,<02:20:05.120> and well-maintained infrastructure, and well-maintained infrastructure, and
• <02:40:17.520> and ensure these assets remain secure and ensure these assets remain secure
• protections<03:18:47.120> for establish security and protections for establish security

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• Office of Cyber Security. LFC applied a.
• Security and Emergency Management.
• Analyst for Homeland Security.
• Homeland Security Program.
• And so, the Department of Homeland Security Emergency Management.

Keywords: 996, all