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• The water board, which we are proud to say is very innovative, has worked with the U.S.
• However, the State Board did do some limited testing on specifically looking for TFA.
• I just want to close with really noting that we all have a very tough job in this bill. equally valid
• Jeff Neal, representing the Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County, also in support. Okay.
• And in the Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County, also in support. Okay, thank you.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• <00:05:23.880> members of having the minimum board members of having the minimum board members
• The board positions are filled with volunteers and are unpaid.
• The Crane Lake Sewer Board needs to meet on a regular basis.
• The Crane Lake Sewer Board needs to meet on a regular basis.
• principles has number two equal principles has number two equal opportunity<00:52:26.760> for

Keywords: 1183, house

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• and a much larger pool of students board and a much larger pool of students who<00:49:26.960> had
• We're equally applying the surcharge across those different definitions.
• We're equally applying the rationing?
• <01:22:30.639> and<01:22:30.880> we<01:22:31.040> had across across the board
• and we had across across the board and we had presentations<01:22:32.080> last<01:22:32.400><

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• We clarify that professional boards of registration may not take disciplinary actions against practitioners
• decision to receive certain health care services, it's only logical and consistent to protect the equally
• of care, Amendment 8 ensures that the fundamental aspect of medical privacy and bodily autonomy is equally
• Articles 1 and 10 of the Massachusetts Declaration of Rights guarantee everyone equal protection under
• As applied in Kligler v. the Attorney General, this means that violations of equal protection must show

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The House first took up several routine matters, adopting resolutions recognizing the 30th anniversary of the Glasgow Lands Scottish Festival and congratulating Father Gerald Francis Finnegan, S.J., on his long ministry. Members also suspended Joint Rule 12 to allow a petition establishing a sick leave bank for a Massachusetts State Police employee to go to the Committee on Public Service. The chamber then moved to Senate Bill 2543, An Act Strengthening Health Care Protections in the Commonwealth, and adopted the Ways and Means amendment before sending the bill to third reading. Later, after the bill was released from third reading, the House considered it on final passage. Supporters described the measure as protecting reproductive and gender-affirming care, patient data, providers, and Massachusetts residents from out-of-state interference, while also incorporating federal emergency care requirements. Amendment 4, which would have barred state funding for campaign ads discouraging pregnant women from using pregnancy resource centers, was rejected. Amendment 8, which would have broadened the bill to include refusals of care and other preventive care for adults and minors, was also rejected after opposition argued it could allow one parent to block care for a child. Amendment 6, as changed, narrowing certain data protections to abortion-related care, IVF, and gender-affirming care, was adopted. The House also adopted Amendment 7, clarifying that businesses handling information for payment, treatment, or health care operations would not violate the bill, and Amendment 9, directing the Commissioner of Public Health to convene a technical advisory group to review a section of the General Laws. After these amendments, the bill passed to be engrossed by a vote of 136-23. The House then observed a moment of silence for victims of the Gabriel House assisted living fire in Fall River and adjourned to meet the next day in informal session.

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• manyarmacies use what are called board manyarmacies use what are called board of<01:04:16.160>
• 04:38.640> test Board authorized protocols include test Board authorized protocols include test
• Every day, board certifications.
• The next experience was equally terrifying.
• The next experience was equally The next experience was equally terrifying.<01:37:21.199> The

Keywords: 1. Call to Order and Roll Call – 00:00:00 2. Approval of Minutes – 00:01:32 3. Getting to Know the Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky – 00:02:26 4. Healthy Kids Clinic – 00:26:58 5. Pharmacy Payment Parity – 00:56:36 6. Ibogaine – 01:17:37 7. Consideration of Referred Administrative Regulations – 01:53:05 8. Adjournment – 01:53:19, 958, all

Summary: The committee first approved the prior meeting minutes and recognized Eric Clark for his service, noting this may be his last meeting before he leaves state government. The main presentation was from Allison Adams, president and CEO of the Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky, who described the organization’s history, nonpartisan mission, and focus on health equity, prevention, and upstream policy solutions. She said Kentucky’s poor rankings in chronic disease, preventable hospitalizations, and life expectancy show the need to shift resources toward prevention and community-driven strategies rather than relying mainly on treatment after people become sick. Adams emphasized leading health indicators, arguing that lawmakers should track actionable measures such as quit attempts and smoke-free policies instead of only lagging indicators like disease rates and mortality. In response to questions, she said accountability should be shared across communities and systems, with possible incentives and disincentives tied to outcomes, and she supported creating a public data utility or dashboard, ideally with university partners, to help legislators and communities monitor progress. She also cited examples of accountable health community models and said Kentucky could adapt similar approaches. The committee then heard from Meade County Schools Superintendent Mark Martin and district health coordinator Karen Kotche about the Healthy Kids Clinic partnership with Cumberland Health. They described a seven-year effort that led to full implementation in the district, which now has a nurse in every school and a nurse practitioner, allowing services such as sports physicals and other clinic functions to be provided on campus. They said the program has been a strong investment for students and the community and began explaining how the district built the partnership after earlier efforts and delays, including the pandemic.

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• Good afternoon, Chair and members of the board, and that's my name Sam and Loyah.
• outcomes that would never pass muster under U.S. constitutional standards—outcomes that undermine equal
• the world, it's directly in conflicts with the freedoms guaranteed by our Constitution, including equal
• So that raises a whole new set of concerns, and that would be equal access to housing.
• And by the way, this is both WinRed and ActBlue, so we have equal opportunity offenders here.

Keywords: 1182, all

Summary: The committee heard several bills and a memorial focused on foreign law, land ownership, presidential electors, and campaign finance/federalism. SB 1018 would amend Arizona’s foreign-law statute to explicitly include Sharia law; the sponsor and supporters said it was needed to prevent foreign legal systems from influencing Arizona courts, while opponents from the ACLU and others argued it singled out Islam, was unnecessary because foreign law is already prohibited, and would be unconstitutional. After debate, the committee recommended SB 1018 do pass by a 4-3 vote. The committee then considered SB 1075, which restricts conveyance of Arizona land to foreign entities deemed hostile to the United States and adds disclosure, penalty, and enforcement provisions through a five-page amendment. The sponsor said it was modeled on other states’ efforts to keep adversarial nations from acquiring land near sensitive sites; the committee adopted the amendment and recommended the bill as amended do pass by a 3-3 vote. SB 1141, dealing with presidential electors, would require electors to vote for a properly nominated successor if a winning presidential or vice presidential candidate dies or withdraws before the Electoral College meets, and would deem an elector’s office vacant if the elector fails to vote. Supporters said it closes a gap in Arizona law and improves election continuity; it received a unanimous do pass recommendation. Finally, the committee heard SCM 1003, a memorial urging Congress to support federalism and a constitutional amendment affirming state authority over election processes and campaign finance. Supporters argued that money in politics and out-of-state or international influence have grown too large and that states should regain more control; some members noted concerns about the rhetoric around ActBlue and other groups but still supported the memorial’s general purpose. SCM 1003 received a unanimous do pass recommendation.

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• Allow the local boards to do what they do and the boards to approve what they can approve and deny what
• Um we originally planning board.
• Substantially equal in amount.
• ZBA or the select board. Um and this ZBA or the select board.
• For a normal planning board or zoning board, that is a double cycle.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• So the maximum state grant is essentially a maximum PEL plus rate, and it is equal to 50% of the cost
• tuition and fees plus typically equals tuition and fees plus an<00:24:57.360> a<00:24:57.600>
• And the Northstar Promise Plus grant is equal to a percentage set by OHE of the student's PEL grant.
• And the Northstar Promise Plus grant is equal to a percentage set by OHE of the student's PEL grant.
• And the Northstar Promise Plus grant is equal to a percentage set by OHE of the student's PEL grant.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Okay, Senator Hoffman's on the board. Thank you, Mr.
• The board is open. Please proceed to vote.
• Education should be the great equalizer.
• No, it's the Santa Cruz Valley Citizens Board. No, it's the Santa Cruz Valley Citizens Board.
• SCR 1019, modification, equal rights amendment.

Keywords: 1182, all

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• We are asking for our lives to be treated with equal value and urgency.
• And fast forward now, we're still dealing with that, with boarding schools removing our language.
• Equally important is ensuring tribal communities have access to clear information and resources.
• And when you do that as a government, you see people not as equal.
• I'm also a board member for a strong-hearted Native Women's Coalition.

Summary: The Select Committee on Native American Affairs held an informational hearing on the state’s response to the missing and murdered Indigenous people (MMIP) crisis, with an added focus on foster youth and child welfare. Opening remarks from the chair and members emphasized that California has made some progress through the Feather Alert, DOJ coordination, grant funding, and MMIP summits, but that the crisis remains severe and requires ongoing, not one-time, investment. Members repeatedly noted the need for stronger statewide coordination, better data, and more consistent attention to tribal communities and foster youth. Tribal leaders described the crisis as rooted in jurisdictional gaps, poor data collection, and lack of urgency from law enforcement. Witnesses from Hamul, Chachancey, Tahon, Yurok, and Hoopa tribes shared personal accounts of missing and murdered relatives, criticized inconsistent responses, and called for regional response agreements, direct tribal access to data, sustained funding, and clearer law enforcement protocols in Public Law 280 settings. Several leaders said Feather Alert and state grants have helped build infrastructure and partnerships, but stressed that trust-building, training, and accountability are still uneven across the state. The second panel featured the California Highway Patrol and the Department of Justice’s Office of Native American Affairs, both of which reported on implementation improvements. CHP said it has tightened Feather Alert practices, increased activations, improved outreach and training, appointed a tribal liaison, and expanded human trafficking training. DOJ described work under AB 3099 and AB 1334, including a Public Law 280 advisory council, improved crime reporting and data systems, MMIP outreach, and a tribal police pilot program with the Yurok Tribe. Members also raised the need to better support tribal courts and ensure protection orders are enforced. The final panel focused on foster youth as part of the MMIP crisis. Advocates from Pitt River, the California Tribal Families Coalition, and Coyote Valley said Native children are disproportionately represented in foster care and are at heightened risk of going missing or being exploited. They argued that foster care, trafficking, poverty, housing instability, and historical trauma are all connected to MMIP, and called for stronger ICWA implementation, culturally grounded services, better coordination with social workers and law enforcement, and immediate use of Feather Alert when Native children are missing. No formal votes were taken; the hearing was informational and ended with continued calls for legislative, budgetary, and policy action.

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• another set of hearings with the board. another set of hearings with the board.
• Unit 50001, Wyoming Equality page 75. Unit 50001, Wyoming Equality Network. Network. Network.
• And then the next agency for your consideration is Agency 211, Board of Equalization.
• Miss Childress, should you please take the roll on Agency 211, Board of Equalization.
• Agency 211, Board of Equalization, is closed. Director, please take us to the next agency.

Keywords: 916, all

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• And again, this is a bill to feed all kids equally.
• And again, this is a bill to feed all kids equally.
• And again, this is a bill to feed all kids equally.
• And again, this is a bill to feed all kids equally.
• And again, this is a bill to feed all kids equally.

Bills: HB2117, HB2155, HB1832, HB1601, HB2297, HB2397, HB1893, HB2533, HB1890, HB2004, HB1810, HB2323, HB1691, HB1671, HB2619, HB1481, HB2314, HB2319, HB2214, HB2488, HB2009, HB2007, HB1964, HB2218, HB1535, HB1977, HB2054, HB2046, HB146, HB2094, HB2181, HB2515, HB2444, HB2385, HB1724, HB1733, HB2416, HB2001, HB1603, HB1753, HB2140, HB1962, HB1963, HB2096, HB1959, HB1960, HB2293, HB2288, HB1752, HB1573, HB469, HB2091, HB1851, HB1688, HB1696, HB2417, HB2375, HB2333, HB2152, HB1881, HB2395, HB1721, HB1921, HB1730, HB1697, HB1824, HB2282, HB2078, HB2321, HB2279, HB1522, HB2097, HB2433, HB2106, HB2274, HB2452, HB1764, HB2438, HB1860, HB2604, HB2118, HB2017, HB2216, HB1934, HB2454, HB2427, HB2207, HB1840, HB1644, HB1645, HB1946, HB1648, HB2324, HB1509, HB1514, HB1515, HB2164, HB2165, HB2283, HB2386

Keywords: arts education, data mapping, task force, creative economy, cultural preservation, workforce development, geographic information systems, agriculture, data collection, statistical program, sustainable practices, Hawaii, aquaculture, biosecurity, food security, sustainable seafood, regulatory framework, interagency coordination, environmental stewardship, invasive species

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• We increased the payout to 80/20 across. the board.
• The Water Trust Board was part of that.
• You get the Water Trust Board, you give that distribution.
• Does a water pressure board do the right thing?
• But the Water Trust Board seems to be able to navigate that.

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• equal and your vote is equal as equal and important<00:44:35.760> as<00:44:36.080> everyone
• State Board of Elections, you or the State Board of Elections, you choose, choose, choose, to<00:53:
• We don't need another board.
• Um my county board of will fix it.
• Boards of Education Transparency Act. Boards of Education Transparency Act.

Keywords: House streaming session for Friday, April 10, 2026, 957, house, all

Summary: The House opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and a prayer, then the Speaker noted a long day ahead and asked members to be patient as the chamber worked through several remaining bills. The House then handled routine business, including reading the journal and taking up a resolution honoring Delegate Susan K. McComas for her 24 years of service representing Harford County. Members from the Harford County delegation praised her work on behalf of families and children, her service as a former mayor of Bel Air, and her long legislative career. McComas briefly spoke in response, reflecting on her service and thanking colleagues. The chamber then moved through a series of consent calendar items and Senate amendments. House Bill 193 on state procurement transparency, House Bill 261 on competitive proof-of-concept procurement, House Bill 266 on the Information Technology Investment Fund, House Bill 998 on Baltimore City alcoholic beverages districts, and House Bill 1422 on procurement and personnel liquidated damages all received concurrence in Senate amendments and were passed, with roll calls showing overwhelming support; HB 1422 drew nine negative votes, and HB 266 drew one negative vote. The House also received committee reports advancing several Senate bills, including measures on child care credential funding, speed monitoring systems, driver skills examinations, school bus fire safety, veterans cemeteries, IT investment fund uses, Baltimore City alcohol regulations, hospital immigration enforcement policies, and board of education compensation changes. Later, the House considered additional amended bills and adopted the committee amendments before advancing them to third reading. These included Senate Bill 212 on tuition exemptions for spouses and dependents of safety employees and the Maryland Fallen Heroes Death Benefits Act, House Bill 1599 and Senate Bill 558 creating a Chesapeake Bay Enhancement Program and Maryland Seafood Industry Financial Assistance Fund, Senate Bill 366 establishing an intelligent speed assistance pilot program, Senate Bill 431 on endangered and threatened species and migratory birds regulations, Senate Bill 947 on Maryland Transit Administration reform, Senate Bill 480 on physician licensure for foreign-trained doctors, Senate Bill 898 on Medicaid reimbursement for registered behavior technicians, Senate Bill 204 on the Maryland Civic Excellence Program, and Senate Bill 890 on captive insurer premium tax study. In several cases, amendments were described as technical or as clarifying reporting, deadlines, eligibility, or program structure. One member asked about SB 890 after amendments removed the proposed tax moratorium, and the floor leader explained that the bill was now only a study requiring a report back to the General Assembly. The session ended with a quorum call showing 133 members present and the House still in session.

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• sets already in place that the board sets already in place that the board addresses<00:27:00.360
• The board would take that up, and we would inform the board if we knew of any issues that need to be
• The board would take that up, and we would inform the board if we knew of any issues that need to be
• The board, if we find that it exists and it has not been authorized by the board and it's within the
• The board, if we find that it exists and it has not been authorized by the board and it's within the

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The committee heard several water, land, and natural resources measures. SB 5 would narrow the definition of historic property to properties eligible for the Hawaii Register of Historic Places or with important Native Hawaiian or ethnic cultural value. The State Historic Preservation Division said the bill would tighten the definition and could reduce or streamline reviews, while one testifier warned it could add another layer of review and delay. Support and opposition were both noted. SB 19 would appropriate funds to DLNR’s Division of Aquatic Resources to establish positions, and it drew strong support from DLNR and multiple ocean and reef advocates. SB 145, concerning declarations of water shortage and emergency, was supported by the Commission on Water Resource Management and the Board of Water Supply, which said rulemaking would improve transparency and public input. The chair also noted broader public concern about water use and pricing, especially on Maui. SB 44 would prohibit commercial sale of parrotfish caught by spearing and ban spearing them at night; DLNR supported the measure, while several fishers and gathering-rights advocates opposed it, arguing it would restrict traditional gathering and that resource management should focus on fish populations rather than methods. The committee noted 26 communications in support and opposition combined. SB 427 would bar the state from leasing or extending public land leases to parties in arrears, out of compliance with environmental obligations, or convicted of a crime, and would require gubernatorial certification for certain federal leases. DLNR said existing law and BLNR procedures already address compliance and cure periods, while supporters argued the bill would help ensure accountability for contaminated or poorly managed lands. The committee also began SB 457, dealing with submerged land reclamation and leasing of submerged/tidal lands; DLNR again said current statutes and BLNR protocols were already adequate, describing existing review and enforcement practices for shoreline structures and easements. No votes were taken in the portion provided.

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• acknowledge that I have a school board acknowledge that I have a school board member<01:10:31.840
• Make them go back to the drawing board and figure it out somewhere else.
• On an equal basis, didn't have to give them a dollar.
• On an equal basis, didn't have to give them a dollar.
• $4 MILLION DON'T EQUAL $400 MILLION. $4 MILLION DON'T EQUAL $400 MILLION.

Keywords: 981, all

Summary: The House convened, established a quorum, approved the journal, and then moved out of order to consider Senate Joint Resolution 10, a resolution celebrating Lunar New Year 2026. The resolution highlighted Colorado’s observed Lunar New Year holiday, the cultural significance of the holiday to Asian-American communities, and the contributions of Asian-Americans in Colorado. Several members spoke in support, including remarks about the Far East Center, Asian-American heritage, and the importance of recognizing the holiday statewide. The chamber also welcomed a number of guests and groups for the Lunar New Year observance, including state and international dignitaries, community leaders, and lion dancers. Representative Soer and others introduced guests and offered brief remarks; the House then recessed briefly for the celebration. After returning, the House adopted Senate Joint Resolution 10 by a vote of 60 ayes, with five excused and no no votes. Following the resolution, members made announcements about committee meetings and visiting student groups, including District 6 Day, Disability Rights Advocacy Day, and several school groups at the Capitol. The House then took up third reading of supplemental appropriations bills. House Bill 1150, a supplemental appropriation to the Department of Agriculture, passed on third reading. House Bill 1151, a supplemental appropriation to the Department of Corrections, prompted extended debate over prison funding, inmate care, staffing, and parole-related concerns; members argued both for humane treatment and for fiscal restraint, and discussion was still ongoing in the portion provided.

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• So I'm equally huge increase in the number of parents served in home with additional supports.
• Number 2, the 14th Amendment that prohibits any state from denying any person equal protection of the
• So with that, I ask you to please remember your duty to provide equal protection of the law and vote
• It's about equality and autonomy.
• The Reg say deleting the requirement that all officers and board members, medical marijuana treatment

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• and relating to medical examiners board and relating to medical examiners board and nursing board chairman
• it's a joint committee a working board it's a joint committee a working board it's a joint committee
• bill would also provide that the Board bill would also provide that the Board of Pardons and Parole
• the board to authorize wait a minute read board to authorize wait a minute read board to authorize wait
• do you believe in co-equal what co-equal do you believe in co-equal what co-equal do you believe in

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• I like to see things across the board apply to everyone across the board.
• been on the board.
• is on a board.
• entire board.
• So, okay, so school boards, how many are on your school board? Your board is seven. You have seven.

Summary: The committee heard testimony on Senate Bill 1002, which would move St. Charles County school board elections and school bond/levy questions from April to the November general election, extend school board terms to four years, and allow candidates to voluntarily list party affiliation. The bill sponsor and several supporters argued that November elections would increase turnout, broaden parent and taxpayer participation, reduce the influence of a small April electorate, and potentially save money. Supporters also said the change could make campaigning more feasible and help voters identify candidates’ general viewpoints. Opponents, including school board members, parents, the Missouri NEA, and the Missouri School Boards’ Association, argued that the bill unnecessarily singles out one county, would politicize school board races, and could bury local education issues on crowded November ballots. They also warned that moving levy and bond questions to November could reduce districts’ flexibility to address urgent needs, and that four-year terms could make recruitment harder and reduce accountability or institutional continuity. Several witnesses said school boards should remain nonpartisan and focused on governance, budgeting, and student needs rather than party labels. Committee members questioned the sponsor and witnesses about why the bill applies only to St. Charles County, whether staggered terms would be lost, and whether partisan labels would help or harm voters. Some members expressed support for the concept as a pilot or model, while others objected to the county-specific approach and the addition of party affiliation. The transcript does not show a final committee vote or other action on the bill.

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• When we start infringing upon that home rule by telling our local planning boards and zoning boards what
• Our local planning boards and zoning boards what they may and may not consider in any application coming
• The board is still open.
• We support equality. We support uplifting individuals.
• , a lot of you are all on county boards or municipalities.

Keywords: 1146, all