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• Why not educate people on healthy ways to boost their immune system?
• Why not educate people on healthy ways to boost their immune system?
• Why not educate people on healthy ways to boost their immune system?
• </c> kids that are below n um 19 years of age kids that are below n um 19 years of age anybody<03:02:
• The Deputy AG said about the clauses.

Committee: House Finance

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• We're not talking about healthy trees here.
• Farmworkers are essential to the county's productive ag industry, which, as we all know, is dependent

Summary: The committee heard a long agenda of natural resources and water bills, beginning without a quorum and then proceeding after quorum was established. AB 706, by Assembly Member Aguiar-Curry, would create a fund to support projects that use forest biomass from wildfire mitigation in environmentally beneficial ways. Supporters said it would help reduce wildfire risk, avoid open burning, improve air quality, and support energy reliability; opponents from environmental groups raised concerns about biomass impacts and sustainability. The bill passed the committee 5-0 and was sent to Energy, Utilities and Communications. The committee then took up AB 2026, also by Aguiar-Curry, which would streamline permitting for groundwater recharge and allow more flexible diversion permits during wet periods. Support came from local water agencies, counties, and water associations, which argued the bill would help capture flood flows, reduce costs, and improve groundwater sustainability. Opponents, including Defenders of Wildlife, salmon and environmental groups, and several irrigation districts, argued the bill could harm fish, public trust resources, and downstream users by allowing diversions based on broad wet-year criteria. Members discussed the bill at length, with some supportive of the recharge goals but urging more safeguards; it passed 4-0 and was sent to Environmental Quality. Other measures included AB 2216 to expand the Delta Conservancy’s service area to additional portions of several counties and add Lake County, which supporters said would improve habitat, climate resilience, and watershed-scale conservation; it passed 4-0 to Appropriations. AB 2075 would clarify fire-safety equipment requirements for land-clearing operations and make employers responsible for compliance; farm and cattle groups sought more flexibility for rangeland, and the bill passed 3-0 to Appropriations. AB 1960 would allow Cal Fire wildfire prevention grants to fund community-level home-hardening projects and was sent to Emergency Management. AB 1808, dealing with Western Joshua tree conservation and local permitting/fee issues, drew support after opposition groups withdrew concerns and passed 3-0 to Environmental Quality. The committee also heard AB 550 on incidental take permits for species not yet listed, aimed at reducing delays for clean energy projects, but the transcript cuts off before final action on that bill.

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• It took me many years to rebuild a healthy relationship with my body and my sport.
• In my current role, I work with athletes of all ages, from elementary school students to professional

Committee: House Arts, Entertainment, Sports, and Tourism

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• But please don't ...something to something that is a healthy alternative to alcohol for people that don't
• doesn't... ...just because that's the case, it doesn't mean to restrict access to Alabamians who are of age

Bills: SB274

Committee: Senate Children and Youth Health

Keywords: cannabis, psychoactive cannabinoids, CBD, delta-8 THC, delta-9 THC, delta-10 THC, criminal penalties, youth protection, medical cannabis, 923, senate, all

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• FINALLY, THE BILL HELPS ENCOURAGE PARTICIPATION IN FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA AND FOR AGE BY ALLOWING
• KNOW THAT THAT IS NECESSARILY THE END-ALL BE-ALL WHEN WE ARE TRYING TO FIGURE OUT HOW TO KEEP PEOPLE HEALTHY

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• REGARDLESS OF BACKGROUND, AGE, OR POLITICAL PARTY, ALL FLORIDIANS EXPECT OUR GOVERNMENT TO OPERATE EFFICIENTLY
• AS HARD AS WE TRY, GOVERNMENT CAN NEVER REPLACE A HEALTHY FAMILY, AND IT IS CLEAR THAT THE FASTER WE

Bills: SJR3 , SB5 , SJR36 , SJR3 , SB616 , SB565 , SB384 , SB5 , SB21 , SB72 , SB140 , SB262 , SB370 , SB372 , SB495 , SB627 , SB703 , SB764 , SB842 , SB971 , SB790 , SB767 , SB480 , SB1066 , SR44 , SR135 , SR171 , SR180 , SR185 , SR187 , SR188 , SR191 , SR197 , SR198 , SR199 , SR200

Keywords: dementia, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, research funding, state budget, prevention, healthcare, medical research, Dementia Prevention and Research Institute, research institute, funding, grants, state health initiatives, aquifer, water management, Edwards Aquifer, sustainability, regulatory framework, SB 565, Texas Water Code

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• Regardless of background, age, political party, all Floridians expect our government to operate efficiently
• As hard as we try, government can never replace a healthy family, and it is clear the faster we can get

Keywords: 998, house, all

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• It's horrific what's happening to young people, people of all ages, men and women, boys and girls.
• right, be able to go back out into society and lead happy and normal lives, and learn how to have healthy

Summary: Texas senators, representatives, trucking industry leaders, DPS, and Bob’s House of Hope held a press event to launch a new awareness campaign against human trafficking, with a particular focus on the trafficking of boys and young men. Speakers said Texas remains among the worst states for stopping trafficking and emphasized that the problem affects people of all ages and genders, not just women and girls. They described the trucking industry’s role in spotting suspicious activity, the importance of public education, and the need to tell people to “see something, say something.” The Texas Trucking Association and Titus Transport announced that trucks will carry decals/posters promoting Bob’s House of Hope and providing a QR code and phone number for help and information. Bob Williams said his organization operates the first safe house in the country specifically for boys and young men who have been sex trafficked, and he cited studies suggesting boys may make up a substantial share of trafficking victims. He also said many of the youth in their care have suffered severe abuse and some have also experienced labor trafficking. Legislators and DPS officials praised the partnership and said the state must give law enforcement every possible tool to combat trafficking. Senator Hinojosa added that the issue is especially visible in South Texas and along the border, and that private-sector involvement is needed to help eradicate the crime. The event ended with plans to photograph the first truck carrying the new decals.

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• Average age is 28.
• Average age is 28.
• , which is the average age of a student.
• A four-year degree at that age, which is the average age of a student.
• 28 years of age to 30 years of age.

Summary: The Assembly Budget Committee met to consider the 2026 Budget Act, which leaders said was the negotiated compromise with the Senate and was expected to move to the floor that evening. Opening remarks emphasized that the plan balances the budget over two years, reduces the structural deficit, and builds reserves, while also protecting core services in the face of federal cuts. Jason Sisney outlined the legislative budget framework and the likely floor bills, including AB 109, SB 110, SB 122, and SB 125. Department of Finance representative Eric Khali said the administration appreciated the two-year balanced approach and supported the modification in SB 122, while noting the package uses additional revenues and new spending to soften or reject some proposed cuts. Most of the discussion focused on major spending areas. Members and subcommittee chairs highlighted protections and additions for health care and human services, including rejecting the proposed Medi-Cal asset limit change, delaying premium increases, restoring clinic and dental funding, supporting distressed hospitals and county indigent care, and expanding county eligibility staffing to handle H.R. 1-related workload. Education members described record or expanded support for TK-12 schools, child care, special education, community colleges, teacher recruitment, and higher education, including a change to extend Cal Grant eligibility to age 30 for some community college students. Housing and homelessness funding was increased for HAP, multifamily housing, and the low-income housing tax credit, while public safety members pointed to investments in victims’ services, restorative justice, and prison closure savings. Several members also raised concerns or priorities tied to the budget deal. Some praised the package as a moral document that protects vulnerable Californians, immigrant communities, LGBTQ residents, seniors, and people with disabilities. Others noted unresolved issues, including the MCO tax’s impact on districts, the need for more support for local journalism, arts, biotech R&D incentives, transit and GGRF-related concerns, and the need for continued work on Prop. 98 and long-term fiscal resilience. The vice chair cautioned that despite the current progress, the state remains vulnerable to revenue volatility and warned that the budget should build more resilience against a possible downturn. No formal vote was taken in the portion provided, but the committee was preparing the budget package for floor action and final negotiations.

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• They're going to present the colors tomorrow at Ag Day.
• Senator Ortota and also a great pitch for Ag Day tomorrow.
• Epilepsy affects thousands of working-age Californians who are otherwise healthy, employable, and seeking
• Backseat Buckers, where we got people involved in getting their children involved in riding at early ages
• Women from ages 16 to 25, depending on where you're competing, compete to be ambassadors of California's

Summary: The Senate opened with a prayer and Pledge of Allegiance, then took up several resolutions and guest introductions, with much of the session focused on commemorations and recognitions. Senate Resolution 87, by Senator Archuleta, marked the 111th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. Archuleta and other senators spoke in support of remembrance, historical recognition, and concern for Armenians facing current threats and displacement. The resolution was adopted by a 37-0 vote, and the chamber also welcomed members of the Armenian community and other guests. The Senate also adopted SR 93 by Senator Cortese honoring Jim Plunkett’s football career and legacy as a California and Latino sports figure. Senators highlighted his Heisman Trophy, Super Bowl victories, and recent selection for the NFL Hispanic Football Hall of Fame. The resolution passed unanimously. Later, SCR 124 by Senator Wiener recognized transportation barriers faced by Californians with epilepsy and the importance of reliable transit for employment and independence; it was adopted by unanimous roll call. SCR 158 by Senator Allen declared April Arts, Culture and Creativity Month and celebrated the 50th anniversary of the California Arts Council, with remarks emphasizing the state’s arts economy and the Council’s history; it also passed unanimously. The Senate further adopted SCR 159 by Senator Alvarado-Gil designating April as California Rodeo Appreciation Month. Supporters described rodeo as part of California’s agricultural and Western heritage, noted its economic impact, and highlighted the roles of Black cowboys, women competitors, and rural communities. Each resolution was followed by introductions of related guests, including Armenian community members, Jim Plunkett and family, epilepsy advocates, arts leaders such as Luis Valdez and Cheech Marin, and rodeo representatives and titleholders. After the resolutions, the Senate handled the daily file and adopted the consent calendar 38-0. The body also approved the Senate journals for April 13-16, 2026, announced committee meetings, and acknowledged Senator Menjivar’s upcoming birthday. The Senate then recessed until its next scheduled floor session on Tuesday, April 23, 2026, at 9:00 a.m.

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• If you use marijuana before the age of 18, your likelihood of developing cannabis use disorder increases
• If you use marijuana before the age of 18, your likelihood of developing cannabis use disorder increases
• Next slide. 30% of cases of schizophrenia among... 30% of cases of schizophrenia among men age 21 to
• I've been on the front lines in the ERs when children, the same age as my children, have...
• I've been on the front lines in the ERs, when children the same age as my children have come in with

Bills: H5005

Committee: Joint Special Joint Committee on Initiative Petitions

Keywords: environment, water conservation, natural resources, public funding, environmental justice

Summary: The Special Joint Committee on Initiative Petitions held a hearing on Initiative Petition 25-10 / House Bill 5002, “An act to restore a sensible marijuana policy,” which would repeal Massachusetts’ adult-use cannabis legalization framework. The chair explained the Article 48 initiative process and noted that, if the Legislature does not enact the measure as written, additional signatures would be needed for it to qualify for the 2026 ballot. The committee heard testimony from an expert, proponents of the petition, opponents, and members of the public, and accepted written testimony through March 27 at 5 p.m. Jessica Trow of MassBudget testified first, focusing on cannabis revenue and spending in Massachusetts. She said legalization has generated nearly $2 billion for the Commonwealth and municipalities since FY 2018, including excise tax, sales tax, local option taxes, fees, and community impact fees. She described how revenues are distributed to public health, the Cannabis Control Commission’s social equity efforts, the cannabis social equity fund, the MBTA, the School Building Authority, the general fund, and local budgets, and argued the industry has supported social equity and community investments. Opponents of the petition argued that repeal would harm public health, consumer safety, jobs, tax revenue, and social equity programs. Wendy Wakeman, speaking for the ballot committee, said legalization has increased potency, addiction, and mental health concerns, and that the state lacks sufficient data on harms. In contrast, business owners, clinicians, and advocates including Caroline Pino, Kristen Rogers, Drudus Ledbetter, Armani White, Lucas Thayer, and Jeff Rawson said the regulated market provides tested products, jobs, tax revenue, and pathways for people harmed by prohibition, while repeal would push consumers back to the illicit market and undermine equity goals. Committee members questioned witnesses about the evidence base, the role of out-of-state funding, the petition’s impact on existing businesses, and whether narrower regulatory fixes might address concerns instead of repeal. No vote was taken; the hearing was closed after testimony ended.

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• Um, and I drafted SB66, put an age limit on there. Drafted SB66, put an age limit on there.
• I'd say about 80% of our clients are over the age of 45. Um, I'm in strong opposition of HB445...
• I mean, I haven't, I don't know of any others that do business with people under the age of 21.
• Okay, any... people under the age of 21. Okay, any other questions? Thank you, sir.
• Uh, we always require 21 and up age restrictions to come into our stores and to purchase anything.

Committee: Senate Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development

Keywords: 923, senate, all

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• Across the country, AG offices house what are called Medicaid fraud control units.
• Across the country, AG offices house what are called Medicaid fraud control units.
• Since I was sworn into as<00:37:33.760><c> AG</c><00:37:34.240><c> of</c><00:37:34.560><c> the</c><00
• </c> saying, "I'm being a healthy parent." saying, "I'm being a healthy parent." what<01:03:54.000><c
• AG Ellison. Yeah. Um, you know, [laughter] I came here to talk about Medicaid fraud.

Bills: HF3423 , HF2354 , HF3634

Committee: House Human Services Finance and Policy

Keywords: healthcare, provider enrollment, medical assistance, legislation, state funds, fraud prevention, subpoena authority, criminal penalties, consumer protection, service verification, Medicaid, human services, electronic documentation, 1183, house

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• Oh, sorry, in building healthy families.
• </c> this amendment would add in healthy this amendment would add in healthy families.
• </c> and peaceful societies, but also healthy and peaceful societies, but also healthy families.<01:03
• The Colorado way of the guilded age.
• You have to be 70 determined by age.

Keywords: 981, all

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• In contrast, I purchased my first home as a young captain in the Army at age 22.
• </c> young uh captain in the Army at age 22. young uh captain in the Army at age 22.
• Fruits and vegetables, healthy aspects of our diet, right?
• healthy uh aspects of our<01:08:06.880><c> diet,</c><01:08:07.440><c> right?
• </c> level playing field between healthy level playing field between healthy medium-siz<05:15:21.520>

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• 2027, and we expect to have data that will help indicate better how the money is being used and the age
• 2027, and we expect to have data that will help indicate better how the money is being used and the age
• My name is Brian Osorio, and I'm with Building Healthy Communities Kern, and I'm here alongside education
• Now more than ever, healthy school meals for all California students are vital for fighting hunger in
• We've also partnered with California After School Advocacy Alliance and the California After School Age

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• I'm also a member of Healthy Climate New Mexico. We are in support of this bill.
• We hope as you go Member of Healthy Climate New Mexico. We are in support of this bill.
• continued strain on the grid, both from increased demand and natural disasters and just degrading of aged
• continue strain on the grid, both from increased demand and natural disasters and just degrading of aged
• infrastructure, all of these factors that are contributing. ...and just degrading of aged infrastructure

Committee: House House Energy, Environment & Natural Resources

Keywords: 996, all

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• we're going to provide a couple reminders, whether this is your first time or your 50th time here in Ag
• With that, we are going to go ahead and get started here in Ag.
• They enable us to maintain healthy, safe school environments where students can learn and staff are able
• They enable us to maintain healthy, safe school environments where students can learn and staff are able
• We like to follow the law here in Ag and Natural Resources, so I appreciate that you too are following

Bills: HB2170 , HB2544 , HB2578

Committee: House Agriculture & Natural Resources

Keywords: natural climate solutions, ecosystem services, revenue generation, economic opportunities, environmental policy, water rights, adjudication, Columbia River, environmental impact, natural resources, tribal members, fish and wildlife, commission, indigenous rights, state regulation, 904, all

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• prevention and education through crisis intervention, treatment, and then maintenance of stable baseline healthy
• Looking at overall comprehensive need, recent data from the National 2024 Healthy Minds Survey did show
• However, when we look at our sector's systemwide disaggregated data, we clearly see that youth ages 18
• With a higher incidence among students in the 18 to 24 age group, this is particularly impactful for
• them, as that age group may have difficulty accessing certain comprehensive services if they're still

Summary: The committee spent much of the meeting hearing presentations on student mental health supports at Central Washington University, Washington State University, the University of Washington, and the State Board of Community and Technical Colleges. CWU described high levels of student distress, loneliness, anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, and basic-needs insecurity, along with a campus-wide holistic well-being model that includes behavioral intervention teams, emergency aid, peer outreach, community partnerships, and a collegiate recovery community. WSU emphasized loneliness, common presenting concerns such as anxiety, depression, PTSD, and relationship distress, and the role of housing and residence life, resident advisors, living-learning communities, and coordinated crisis response in identifying and supporting students. UW highlighted prevention and support programs through LiveWell, including alcohol and other drug consultations, confidential advocacy, suicide intervention, student needs navigation, peer health educators, and peer wellness coaches. The community and technical college system reported persistent access barriers, especially for students ages 18 to 24 and those facing housing or food insecurity, and said the legislature-funded mental health pilot at four colleges expanded counseling access, telehealth, and referral pathways, while broader system efforts focus on awareness, telehealth, basic-needs supports, and workforce training in behavioral health fields. Members asked each panel how they gather student feedback, and the institutions said they use surveys, evaluations, and ongoing outreach to students in services. Questions also focused on substance-use and recovery resources, Greek life outreach, and whether colleges have enough licensed mental health staff versus academic advisors; the community college board said not all colleges have licensed mental health providers on staff, and some rely on community contracts or telehealth. The committee also discussed whether counseling services are increasing because of post-pandemic effects or because students are more willing to seek help, with presenters saying both factors likely play a role. The committee then shifted to artificial intelligence in higher education. Washington State University, the University of Washington, Western Washington University, and the community and technical college system described campus AI task forces, governance structures, and efforts to set policies for students, faculty, and staff. Presenters said institutions are requiring course-level AI use statements, promoting ethical and transparent use, expanding access to approved tools such as Microsoft Copilot, and using AI for teaching, research, advising, and administrative support while guarding privacy, equity, and academic integrity. Members raised concerns about deepfakes, bias, student monitoring, and whether AI should be used to screen applications or evaluate student work; presenters said human review remains essential and that some institutions prohibit AI use in hiring or admissions screening. The final presentation, from OSPI, described the statewide rollout of the School Links high school and beyond plan platform under 2023 legislation, saying it will standardize career and college planning across K-12, provide better data and student guidance, and connect students to postsecondary pathways and employers; OSPI said the rollout is underway but current funding only extends through June 30, 2026.

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• I'm here today on behalf of the New Mexico Food and Ag Policy Council, and we are here today to give
• Cooperative Education Services or Cooperative Extension Services, excuse me, helping make New Mexicans healthy
• So, we agree it's healthy right now, and it can support that level of funding. Okay.
• I know that we increased our funding to aging and long-term services on a recurring basis.
• important food programs—those indigent care, those deliveries that go to folks that are disabled or aging

Committee: House House Appropriations & Finance