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• AS YOU KNOW, THINGS CHANGE.
• THEN THE MAJOR CHANGE IN MORTGAGE RATES PROCEED THAT.
• THIS CHANGE ENACTED RAISES CONCERNS NO DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS.
• THEY ARE ALLOWING A LEGISLATION TO TAKE EFFECT BEFORE WE ENACT THESE CHANGES.
• DRIVEN BY THE CHANGE IN INCIDENTS, AND INSURANCE RATES, ET CETERA.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• Does anyone like to change their votes? Does anyone like to change their votes?
• They had the power to get that change They had the power to get that change made<00:30:57.360>
• anyone like to change their votes? anyone like to change their votes?
• Would anyone like to change their vote? Would anyone like to change their vote?
• Anyone else for vote change? Anyone else for vote change? All<01:39:05.760> right.

Keywords: House streaming session for Friday, April 3, 2026, 957, house, all

Summary: The House convened with 113 members present and took up House Bill 774, a local enabling bill on residential landlord-tenant good-cause termination and eviction standards. The sponsor and floor leader described the bill as intended to create stability for families and communities by limiting nonrenewal of leases without good cause, while emphasizing that it would only take effect if adopted by local counties. The bill’s stated good-cause grounds include repeated late rent payment, lease violations, and other specified reasons. Several amendments were offered and debated. One amendment sought to require tenants to keep paying rent, late fees, and other lease obligations during any legal challenge to a nonrenewal; the floor leader argued this was redundant because existing law already requires payment during holdover proceedings, and the House rejected the amendment by roll call, 79 in the negative. Another amendment added a good-cause ground where housing is tied to employment on the property and the employment ends; the floor leader accepted it as a friendly amendment, and it was adopted. A further amendment exempted short-term rentals such as VRBOs from the bill; it was also accepted as friendly and adopted. The House then rejected another amendment that would have changed the late-rent good-cause standard from four notices in a 12-month period to three. The sponsor argued the change would reduce the time and financial burden on small landlords, while the floor leader responded that the bill did not alter existing eviction timelines for nonpayment and that the current four-instance standard was appropriate. Finally, an amendment to extend access to the state’s eviction counsel fund to low-income landlords was offered, with the sponsor arguing for fairness to small property owners; the floor leader opposed it, saying the fund was created to represent low-income tenants and that most landlords are already represented. The transcript cuts off before the final vote on that amendment.

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• So, it just changes the trade. It doesn't change the habit, and it is an unfair tax.
• So, it just changes the trade. It doesn't change the habit, and it is an unfair tax.
• So, it just changes the trade. It doesn't change the habit, and it is an unfair tax.
• So, it just changes the trade. It doesn't change the habit, and it is an unfair tax.
• Rate changes occur.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• I'm the mother of dragons, so I felt like regulatory would be okay.
• also recognize that 1,600 people a day... ...coming to Texas, that your manpower generally has not changed
• meaning our role is to assist farmers, ranchers, and other open space landowners in compelling a change
• They weren't probably helping much, and they conceded in that those last measures need to change to where
• Small change. It looks like we're going to have a CWD conversation.

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• and would allow experts and educators to develop guidance that can adapt over time as technology changes
• AB 2780 is the Assembly PERS Committee bill that makes technical and clarifying changes to the state
• response, deadlines, and men. is the Assembly PERS Committee bill that makes technical and clarifying changes
• modernization of California's cannery law, which is over a century old, that brings our state's regulatory
• AB 2697 addresses this regulatory inconsistency by allowing drive-through cannabis sales subject to local

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• and would allow experts and educators to develop guidance that can adapt over time as technology changes
• AB 2780 is the Assembly PERS Committee bill that makes technical and clarifying changes to the State
• modernization of California's cannery law, which is over a century old, that brings our state's regulatory
• AB 2697 addresses this regulatory inconsistency by allowing drive-through cannabis sales subject to local
• for the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education and makes various technical reforms and policy changes

Summary: The Assembly Appropriations Committee met on May 6, 2026, with a quorum present and began by approving a large consent calendar of bills on two unanimous-support motions. The committee then heard a series of individual bills, with authors and sponsors generally describing low or absorbable state costs and asking for aye votes. Topics included AI/digital safety education for students (AB 1792), hepatitis C treatment access (AB 1843), rent-now-pay-later consumer protections (AB 2350), retirement information for community college faculty (AB 2417), cannabis regulation changes including tribal commerce, drive-through sales, and beverage labeling (AB 2506, AB 2697, AB 2532), emergency equipment training for law enforcement volunteers (AB 1913), cannery law modernization (AB 2706), child care planning in local governments (AB 1914), EV charger permitting fees (AB 1820), election-record notice requirements (AB 1664), nursing home discharge notices (AB 2135), a San Diego energization-delay pilot (AB 2518), mental health training for school coaches (AB 1665), and education governance and oversight changes (AB 2117). Several bills were described as committee or sponsor measures with technical or clarifying changes, including AB 2780, AB 2615, AB 2121, and AB 2771. Testimony was largely supportive, often from sponsor groups, industry representatives, labor, or advocacy organizations. Notable support included TechNet for AB 1792, the California State Sheriffs’ Association for AB 1913, California Dairies and food manufacturers for AB 2706, the Low Income Investment Fund for AB 1914, EV and environmental groups for AB 1820, the Attorney General’s Office for AB 1664, long-term care ombudsman advocates for AB 2135, and the California State Association of Psychiatrists for the cannabis and mental-health-related bills. Some bills drew limited opposition or “opposed unless amended” positions, including AB 2350, AB 1820, and AB 2506, while AB 2697 and AB 2532 were presented as efforts to support the legal cannabis market and consumer safety. The committee also heard a presentation-only item, AB 2541, creating a lowrider specialty license plate, which drew enthusiastic bipartisan comments and co-author requests from members. Most bills were reported out with due pass recommendations, many on roll call and several with specific members not voting or voting no. AB 1664 was reported out as due pass as amended and placed on call before later being moved out on a B roll call. AB 2350 and AB 1914 were also later reported out from call on B roll calls, with AB 1914 noted as passing despite some Republican no votes. The suspense calendar was then deemed approved without individual action, and the meeting concluded after a brief public comment period in which members of the public voiced positions on unrelated bills, including support for AB 2497, AB 1729, AB 2189, AB 1575, AB 2170, and opposition to AB 1603, AB 2447, AB 2411, AB 2492, and AB 1952.

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• changed.
• changed.
• Now, I just need to know what needs to be changed and if it's in the jurisdiction that's changed to change
• Other changes include modifications to make conforming changes.
• change.

Bills: SB1

Keywords: campground safety, youth camp regulations, flood safety, emergency evacuation, health and safety standards

Summary: The committee heard a Legislative Budget Board presentation and then testimony from the Department of Public Safety on the Article 5 public safety budget. LBB said DPS’s 2026-27 recommendation totals $3.7 billion, down from the prior base, while FTEs rise by 856.7. Major items included increased funding for driver license services and customer support, new trooper funding and recruit schools, crime lab operations, border security, and reductions tied to one-time facility, vehicle, and aircraft spending. The committee also discussed new riders, including one to lapse unused trooper funds and require reporting after recruit schools. Members focused heavily on driver license operations, questioning why prior staffing increases and a prior efficiency study had not solved long wait times, high call abandonment, and appointment delays. DPS and LBB said the agency receives about 22,000 calls per day, answers only about 9 percent, and is seeking more staff plus technology upgrades such as automation, kiosks, and better online processing. Senators also raised concerns about rural access, REAL ID document requirements, and whether the department should rethink its processes rather than simply add employees. DPS leadership then described needs for the Williamson County training academy, additional troopers, Capitol and Alamo security, border operations, aircraft and vehicle replacement, and regional headquarters in El Paso and San Antonio. Members asked about Operation Lone Star costs, overtime, pursuit safety, border crime, oilfield theft, and sexual assault kit and toxicology backlogs. DPS said border deployments remain focused on criminal threats, that overtime is partly driven by deployments and staffing shortages, and that the sexual assault kit backlog is down to 118 cases with a goal of zero by April. The committee later recessed and began the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission budget presentation, where LBB outlined a $115.1 million recommendation and noted ongoing costs for the AIMS technology project.

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• changes changes for<00:16:08.120> for<00:16:08.720> uh<00:16:08.880> the<00:16:
• And so that’s what changes.
• The public nuisance side doesn’t change, but that’s the biggest change in it.
• The public nuisance side doesn’t change, but that’s the biggest change in it.
• The public nuisance side doesn’t change, but that’s the biggest change in it.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Last year, they contemplated putting some changes in the budget.
• Last year, they contemplated putting some changes in the budget.
• If changes don't apply, or if change is only applied prospectively, as proposed by AB 1576, the system
• If changes don't apply, or if change is only applied prospectively, as proposed by AP 1576, the system
• It does not change insurance coverage.

Keywords: 988, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Um, but I think this change in directed payments is a catastrophic change. Thank you, Mr. Chair.
• Um, but I think this change in directed payments is a catastrophic change.
• <01:14:53.440> the could not make those changes until the could not make those changes until
• There's the SNAP admin changes.
• soon as you all make those changes.

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The Medicaid Oversight Advisory Board’s fourth meeting focused primarily on a presentation from University of Kentucky and University of Louisville health leaders about the state university directed payment program. Mark Birdwhistle and Ken Marshall described the program as a long-running, value-based Medicaid arrangement that began in 2019, uses university-provided matching funds rather than provider taxes, and ties a portion of payments to quality outcomes. They said the program has improved measures such as tobacco cessation, diabetes control, depression screening, and cancer screening, while supporting access to specialty care, medical education, and workforce training. They also emphasized that Kentucky’s model is nationally notable and has helped improve health rankings and generate cost savings. A major topic was the federal reconciliation bill signed July 4, which the presenters said will reduce directed payments by 10% annually for 10 years beginning in 2028. UL Health estimated a first-year loss of about $75 million and a cumulative loss of about $600 million over the decade; UK estimated about $100 million in the first year, for a combined first-year impact of roughly $175 million. Both speakers warned the cuts could affect access to care, training capacity, and the sustainability of Kentucky’s value-based model, though they expressed hope that congressional action could alter or delay the changes. They also noted that 340B drug pricing changes could further strain already thin operating margins, but did not provide exact figures during the meeting. Committee members responded positively to the program’s reported outcomes and the institutions’ role in Kentucky health care. Senator Berg praised the quality of care and shared a personal example of being advised to stay at UofL for breast cancer treatment. Representative Moer highlighted Kentucky’s strong cancer-control score and asked for more explanation of the value-based payment structure; the presenters said the system is built around ongoing measurement, accountability, and collaboration with the Cabinet for Health and Family Services. No votes or formal actions were taken beyond approving the amended August 27 minutes by voice vote.

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• It puts restrictions on how citizens can push for local changes at the municipal level by making it more
• Yeah, this bill simply creates a clear and responsible regulatory framework for stem cell regenerative
• This bill simply creates a clear and responsible regulatory framework for stem cell regenerative therapies
• is a good start, and we will continue to have discussions about what, you know, additional policy changes

Keywords: 1182, all

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• As you can see, we have a very strong budget for the environment, regulatory agencies and well, while
• Technical changes that modernize and streamline agency processes. In some cases.
• Sorry. >> Thank you for letting me speak about sections. 31 32 this bill that have to do with changes
• Chairman. >> The bill before you create an efficient, effective regulatory framework for pet insurance

Keywords: 999, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• <01:24:10.400> the line 8, would you favor changing the line 8, would you favor changing the
• Um, and I think regulatory purposes.
• word change and it was kind of ambiguous word change and it was kind of ambiguous about<03:34:55.359>
• know take steps to uh you know change know take steps to uh you know change practices<04:51:08.080
• . change. change.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Uh making sure fuel regulatory support.
• for sustainable aviation fuel regulatory for sustainable aviation fuel regulatory services<00:08
• that is otherwise changed by this bill. that is otherwise changed by this bill.
• It's one of the only things that we still do that has not changed.
• Um, as another faithful person, I made the changes and ... Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• amended has changed amended has changed and and and and and and um<01:13:07.360> I'm<01:13
• We fully didn't make changes to it.
• <02:26:23.680> responsibility regulatory responsibility regulatory responsibility for<02:26:25.600
• Um and we changed They just bring it.
• Um and we changed did<02:47:15.920> some<02:47:16.160> changes<02:47:16.399> in<

Keywords: 981, all

Transcript Highlights:

• The maintenance, you know, the oil changes, changing the wipers, filling up with gas—that's an individual's
• changes in what's happening federally. changes in what's happening federally.
• that age doesn't change that situation. that age doesn't change that situation.
• impressive here for behavioral change impressive here for behavioral change from<02:48:23.920>
• market and healthcare regulatory space. market and healthcare regulatory space.

Keywords: 916, all

Transcript Highlights:

• <01:12:20.880> there rule and some things had changed. there rule and some things had changed
• change their information. Absolutely. change their information. Absolutely.
• particular problem via other regulatory particular problem via other regulatory tools,<03:38:14.720
• changes to the statute. changes to the statute.
• <03:59:16.399> them buy insurance, you you're changing them buy insurance, you you're changing

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• So that's a change that those lines would change.
• Um, your fingerprints don't change, senators.
• So that's a change that those lines would change.
• But we're not changing any kind of law or anything like that. But we're just changing ...
• But, we're not changing any kind that.

Keywords: Business and Financial Institutions - Room 409, 2 February, 2026; 2:00 P.M., 925, all

Summary: The committee first took up Senate Bill 2725, which would shorten the required hold period for pawn brokers on precious metal coins and bullion from 21 days to 3 days, change fingerprinting renewal from annually to every three years to match FBI requirements, and make a technical address update. The sponsor and a Mississippi Pawn Brokers Association representative said the change was needed because gold and silver prices are volatile and pawn brokers are disadvantaged compared with jewelry stores. After questions about whether the bill affected pawn loans, the committee adopted a do pass motion and passed the committee substitute. Next, Senate Bill 2530 on perpetual care cemeteries would raise the trust-fund threshold from $50,000 to $75,000 and allow longer-term CDs so cemetery funds can earn more interest. Members discussed Secretary of State oversight, annual reporting, and the fact that only interest, not principal, may be used for cemetery care. The committee then moved the bill out with a title sufficient do pass recommendation. The committee also considered Senate Bill 2712, which would allow small lenders to charge up to a $10 fee for insurance in lieu of filing a UCC on certain collateralized loans. It was described as a way to reduce costs and follow guidance from the Department of Banking and Consumer Finance, and it was passed out on a do pass motion. Senate Bill 2714, a major unclaimed property bill, drew extended discussion about creating a legal process for abandoned safe deposit boxes: banks would inventory contents with a notary and two officers, notify owners and heirs, transfer contents to the Treasurer after notice periods, and allow the Treasurer to auction items while preserving proceeds for claimants. Members raised concerns about notice methods, privacy, wills and other documents, and whether first-class mail should be changed to registered mail; the committee adopted a conceptual amendment to use registered mail and added a reverse repealer, then passed the bill out. Finally, Senate Bill 2732 was introduced to combat identity theft by allowing a child’s credit to be frozen at birth through a form provided with the birth certificate. The sponsor said the bill is aimed at protecting minors from fraud and noted that credit freezes and unfreezes are free. The discussion was brief, and the bill was presented as a consumer protection measure for children.

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• our mission here with this committee and put together a great budget for our environment and a regulatory
• The big priority of the commissioner is to change one in funding sources for citrus inspectors.
• and what they're able to do and won't allow them to do in moments and inspection verifications by changing
• It's definitely climatic changes. You can have a year where there's less runoff and rainfall.
• And I'd like to know we continue to break down barriers and the regulatory barriers for people accessing

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• implement a statutory or regulatory implement a statutory or regulatory program<00:20:54.640>
• One piece was we a few language changes.
• 50:54.319> of These changes strengthen oversight of These changes strengthen oversight of these
• this amendment who supports this change this amendment who supports this change [clears throat]<
• our regulatory system. our regulatory system.

Keywords: 926, house, all

Summary: The House began with several announcements and recognitions, including a lengthy tribute to Representative Carolyn Brangan of Georgia on her retirement and years of service, followed by remarks from Brangan explaining that she is leaving to care for her husband during cancer treatment. Additional members offered brief reflections, including one on the end of the session and another welcoming students from Founders Memorial School to the gallery, and a member from Brattleboro highlighted a collaborative mural in the card room titled “These Green Hills, Vermont State Symbols and Personal Reflections.” The body then took up its calendar. It adopted Joint House Resolution 12, authorizing limited remote voting in joint committees through the remainder of the calendar year, with an ADA-related accommodation for members physically present but unable to access a meeting room. The House also suspended rules to take up and concur in the Senate amendment to House Bill 935 on emergency management. The committee report described grant programs for emergency response and technical rescue, new definitions and shelter-planning language centered on “whole community,” a wildland fire response task force, and an emergency rulemaking provision requested by the Agency of Natural Resources; the committee approved the Senate proposal on an 8-3 straw poll, and the House concurred. The House next adopted the conference committee report on House Bill 952, the capital construction and state bonding budget adjustment bill. The report explained changes made in conference, including shifting funds to cover a higher-than-expected bid for the St. Johnsbury facility, restoring some funding for maintenance at the women’s correctional facility in Chittenden County, and setting aside $750,000 toward planning for Wi-Fi installation in correctional facilities. It also noted a lease-related language change for a Vermont Huts project at Little River State Park, with notification to the institutions committee chairs. The House then took up Senate Bill 64 on optometrists’ scope of practice; the committee presentation supported allowing specially credentialed optometrists to perform certain minor surgical, laser, and injection procedures, citing improved access, safety, cost, and workforce development, and the bill was read for second reading with committee recommendations for concurrence.