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• Tim Madden, representing the California Chapter of the American College of Emergency Physicians, in support
• Tim Madden, representing the California chapter of the American College of Emergency Physicians.
• I also sit on the board of directors for the California chapter of the American College of Emergency
• More than a dozen other states, including Texas, Florida, New Jersey, and Alabama, have already adopted

Summary: The Assembly Health Committee heard a long series of health-related bills, with most measures focused on access to care, administrative simplification, and behavioral health. Early items included AB 583, allowing nurse practitioners to sign death certificates; AB 492, requiring DHCS to notify local governments when new alcohol or drug recovery facilities are licensed; and AB 280, which would tighten provider directory accuracy requirements, add enforcement benchmarks, and allow use of a centralized database. Testimony on AB 280 highlighted the harms of “ghost networks,” while insurers and some provider groups opposed the bill as written, arguing it placed too much responsibility on plans and did not fully address provider-side data problems. AB 280 passed on a roll call vote, and several other bills were placed on consent and approved. The committee also advanced AB 636, expanding Medi-Cal coverage for medically necessary diapers for children up to age 21 and lowering the age threshold for access; AB 1041, streamlining physician credentialing with a uniform form and 90-day review deadline; and AB 787, requiring health plans to help enrollees find in-network providers quickly when directories fail. Supporters of these bills emphasized family financial strain, delays in care, and the burden of administrative red tape, while opponents of AB 1041 and AB 280 raised concerns about provider participation, accuracy, and liability. All three measures were approved and sent to Appropriations. The committee then took up AB 4 and AB 29. AB 4 would allow income-eligible Californians to buy Covered California coverage regardless of immigration status, and AB 29 would authorize Medi-Cal reimbursement for community health workers and doulas conducting ACE screenings. Both bills drew strong support from immigrant-rights, health access, and community-based organizations, and both passed on roll call votes, with AB 4 receiving some no votes. The committee also approved AB 416, which would allow emergency physicians to place 5150 holds in certain circumstances; supporters said it would reduce delays and overcrowding in emergency departments, while Disability Rights California and others warned it could increase unnecessary involuntary hospitalization and transfers to locked facilities. Despite those concerns, the bill passed and was sent onward for further consideration.

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• Everything is bigger in Texas.
• The State Board for Educator Certification is established under Chapter 21 of the Texas Education Code
• The programs that we offer in Texas are Texas Tech and Stephen F.
• keeps Texas competitive.
• Texas has the money.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• It was July 4th of last year when floodwaters tore through a girls' summer camp in central Texas.
• It was July 4th of last year when floodwaters tore through a girls' summer camp in central Texas.
• From the rugged border towns of Texas to the heartland villages of Michigan.
• From the rugged border<02:28:14.160> towns<02:28:14.560> of<02:28:14.720> Texas<
• 02:28:15.200> to<02:28:15.439> the<02:28:15.680> heartland border towns of Texas

Keywords: Presidential address to the Joint Session of the United States Congress on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• I am the chapter director for New Hampshire Sierra Club.
• I am the chapter Katherine Corkery.
• I am the chapter director<02:03:16.960> for<02:03:17.199> New<02:03:17.440> Hampshire
• A mine in Rockdale, Texas, promised to create over 300 jobs, but actually created only 14 jobs and then
• A mine in Rockdale, Texas, promised to create over 300 jobs, but actually created only 14 jobs and then

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• We have seen this in Texas.
• We have seen this in Texas.
• We have seen it happen in Texas.
• This bill has been passed in Texas, Arizona, and Alabama. In Texas, we saw frivolous lawsuits.
• In Texas, which I've represented families who've lost loved ones in Texas as well, every single survivor

Summary: The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and quorum established, then adopted the Rules and Ethics Committee’s special order report for the day. The chamber first took up HB 167 on former phosphate mining lands. Sponsor Rep. McClure said the bill would remove strict liability for previously mined phosphate lands if a Department of Health study is done at the owner’s request and the former mining status is recorded publicly. Opponents, including Reps. Cross, Nixon, and Eskamani, argued the bill did not provide enough notice to future buyers and renters and could create health and disclosure concerns. The bill passed 87-24. The House then passed HB 145 on suits against the government, which Rep. McFarland said updates Florida’s sovereign immunity caps for the first time since 2010, raising them to $500,000 per person and $1 million per incident with future automatic increases, aligning the statute of limitations with private claims, and allowing governments to settle above the caps if they choose. He said the bill would make redress more accessible without eliminating the liability shield. The bill passed 104-7. The chamber then considered CS/HB 289 on civil liability for the wrongful death of an unborn child, a bill by Rep. Greco that would amend the Wrongful Death Act to allow parents and other survivors to bring claims for the death of an unborn child, while exempting the mother and lawful medical care provided within the standard of care. Debate centered on whether the bill could affect abortion access, fertility treatment, miscarriage care, surrogacy, and liability for doctors, friends, family members, and others. Multiple amendments were offered to narrow the bill or add carve-outs for abortion, fertility care, surrogates, perinatal professionals, rape/incest/human trafficking situations, and to require the mother’s consent before suit; sponsors and opponents argued over whether these changes would prevent frivolous lawsuits or instead create loopholes and weaken the bill. None of the amendments were adopted during the portion of the transcript provided.

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• Angela Bradford Rosenberg, Sierra Club, Delta Chapter.
• Angel Bradford Rosenberg, Sierra Club, Delta Chapter; and Chris Alexander, Louisiana Citizens Advocacy
• Angel, Bradford, Rosenberg, Sierra Club, Delta Chapter.
• It says nothing contained in this chapter applies to contracts mandating arbitration of child custody
• in that chapter does not apply to any contracts that would mandate arbitration.

Keywords: 974, senate, all

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• That was from the laws of Minnesota, Minnesota 1994, Chapter 641.
• That was from the laws of Minnesota, Minnesota 1994, Chapter 641.
• That was from the laws of Minnesota, Minnesota 1994, Chapter 641.
• That was from the laws of Minnesota, Minnesota 1994, Chapter 641.
• That was from the laws of Minnesota, Minnesota 1994, Chapter 641.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• To bring potentially refined gasoline in from Texas or refiners in Arizona.
• Is Texas foreign oil? Or is Iran foreign oil? Or is it all just foreign?
• in Los Angeles, Sacramento, and the Climate Reality Project chapters in Los Angeles and San Fernando
• Sacramento and the Climate Reality Project chapters in Los Angeles and San Fernando Valley.
• Matt Easley, on behalf of the California chapters of the Associated General Contractors, in opposition

Summary: The committee first heard SB 804, the Hydrogen Pipeline Safety Act, from Senator Arreguín. He said the bill would designate the State Fire Marshal as the safety regulator for intrastate hydrogen pipelines and require hydrogen-specific standards, while not mandating any pipeline construction or bypassing environmental review. Supporters included labor groups, utility employees, and the City of Burbank, while Air Products opposed unless amended, citing concerns about the bill’s specificity, fee structure, and the need for a hydrogen-specific rulemaking process. The committee discussed safety, fees, and regulatory certainty, and later passed SB 804 on a 9-0 vote to Emergency Management with commitment to take amendments. The committee then took up SB 905 by Senator Becker, aimed at reducing electricity rates by changing utility incentives. The bill would tie part of executive compensation to keeping rates below inflation, require more performance metrics, and allow the CPUC to consider lower returns on equity for certain lower-risk investments and alternative financing options. Support came from consumer, environmental, agricultural, and large energy user groups, while Southern California Edison, CalChamber, PG&E, and utility labor groups raised concerns that the bill could reduce investment, create regulatory uncertainty, and raise borrowing costs. After extensive discussion about utility affordability, wildfire costs, and capital markets, the committee passed SB 905 on a 7-1 vote to Appropriations. SB 913, also by Senator Becker, would create a clearer pathway for distributed energy resources such as batteries and smart thermostats to participate in the resource adequacy market and compete with utility-scale resources. Supporters said the bill would better use existing grid capacity, lower costs, and build on the state’s Demand Side Grid Support Program; PG&E opposed unless amended, saying the use case was not yet proven and was already being addressed in other rulemakings. After the committee accepted amendments, one opposition group moved to neutral and another said it might do so after reviewing the changes. The bill passed 8-0 to Appropriations and was placed on call. Several other measures were heard and advanced, including SB 1196 on faster utility hookups for small energization projects such as ADUs and EV chargers, SB 931 reauthorizing the Diablo Canyon Essential Services Mitigation Fund through 2028, SB 1158 reducing the frequency of joint reliability assessments from quarterly to twice yearly, and SB 1245 directing further study of California’s gasoline market and potential use of non-CARBOB fuel during supply disruptions. SB 1196 and SB 931 both passed with broad support and no opposition after amendments, SB 1158 passed without testimony, and SB 1245 drew strong support from consumer and environmental advocates but opposition from fuel industry and business groups concerned about costs, confidentiality, and fuel standards.

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• <00:53:25.040> and and not be open to those in Texas and and not be open to those in Texas
• 91 which also provides with chapter 91 which also provides those<02:01:15.040> um<02:01:15.280
• Thank you so much for being here and thank you for your patience. chapter 329, Hawaii Revised Statutes
• to chapter 329, Hawaii Revised Statutes to make<02:45:09.760> it<02:45:09.920> consistent<
• 343, Hawaii Hawaii Revised chapter 343, Hawaii Hawaii Revised Statutes,<03:24:32.640> to<03:24

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The House Committee on Judiciary and Hawaiian Affairs heard testimony on HB 1875, which would expand Hawaii’s existing protections to include gender-affirming health care, clarify permitted disclosures of protected health information, and bar certain adverse actions by malpractice insurers and health carriers against providers of lawful reproductive or gender-affirming care. The Insurance Division of DCCA supported the bill with a technical amendment, suggesting language tied to actuarial analysis rather than the phrase “actuarially sound.” The Office of Information Practices also provided comments. Most testimony was strongly in support. State agencies and advocacy groups, including the Hawaii State Youth Commission, State Health Planning and Development Agency, Commission on the Status of Women, Hawaii Civil Rights Commission, Hawaii Public Health Institute, Stonewall Caucus, ACLU of Hawaii, PFLAG Oahu, Planned Parenthood Alliance Advocates, the Healthcare Association of Hawaii, and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, said the bill would protect patient privacy, reduce chilling effects from out-of-state litigation, and help retain providers in a state already facing shortages. Several testifiers said gender-affirming care is medically necessary, evidence-based, and life-saving, and emphasized that Hawaii should protect its own health care decisions from outside political pressure. A few individuals testified in opposition, arguing the bill was unnecessary or that it protected providers more than opponents of the bill, but these views were not echoed by most of the testimony. The chair repeatedly reminded testifiers to keep comments brief and maintain decorum. The transcript provided does not include a final committee vote or disposition on the bill.

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• Study after study has shown that in states as diverse as North Carolina, Texas, Michigan, North Dakota
• And then Texas did their redistricting.
• United States, who is led on policy by a ...who is led on policy by a white nationalist, calling up Texas
• And although you know me in my second chapter as a legislator, it is my first career and profession,

Summary: The Assembly convened after initially lacking a quorum, then completed the prayer, Pledge of Allegiance, journal motions, and a long series of procedural actions, including suspending rules to move bills and approve a large Appropriations Committee hearing list. Members also made several guest introductions, including Shannon Lee, district staff from Assemblymember Jeff Gonzalez’s office, and later guests tied to agritourism and education recognitions. The floor debate centered heavily on AJR 31, a resolution urging Congress to restore and strengthen the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Supporters argued that recent Supreme Court decisions and redistricting efforts in other states were weakening Black and other minority representation and that California should take a clear stand for voting rights. Opponents argued the measure promoted racial division, conflicted with equal protection principles, and that districts should be drawn based on place or communities of interest rather than race. After a contentious debate with repeated parliamentary warnings over decorum, the Assembly suspended the rules to take up the resolution, added coauthors, and passed AJR 31 by a vote of 58-8. The Assembly then moved through a series of bills and resolutions, generally approving them with little or no opposition. These included AB 2341 clarifying emergency language translation rules for local agencies; AB 1816 extending court supervision for certain sex-offender rehabilitation programs; AB 2561 protecting consumer privacy settings on phones and digital devices; ACR 167 recognizing World Agritourism Day; ACR 190 recognizing California Day of the Teacher; AB 1581 improving identification of Native American students in public schools; AB 1586 requiring opioid overdose prevention training for school resource officers and safety planning; AB 1665 requiring mental health training for school coaches; AB 1693 streamlining retail tenant-improvement permitting; AB 1768 authorizing a local tax measure related to health funding; AB 1712 facilitating a water-system sale for Santa Fe Springs; AB 1792 addressing sexually exploitive AI imagery in health education; and AB 1822 prioritizing school projects that address extreme heat. Most measures passed overwhelmingly, several unanimously, and the resolution on agritourism and the teacher day were adopted by voice vote.

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• And went down, visited some schools in Texas that are also smaller schools, bigger than us, but has to
• It's working in Texas. It's something that we can do.
• comes to listening to your presentation, it sounded like I was listening to somebody that lived at a chapter
• I will just say that Texas does a really good job of regional education groups and we haven't done such

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• Moran of Texas; and Mr. Nunn of Iowa.
• MORAN OF TEXAS, AND MR. NUNN OF IOWA.
• during the period of transformation and laid the foundation of significant growth and an exciting new chapter
• The Speaker pro tempore: For what purpose does the gentlewoman from Texas seek recognition?

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• And then chapter 3, offenses against property, chapter 5, offenses against public administration, and
• Chapter 4, the against the person.
• Chapter six, the against persons.
• by chapter and chapter 6, Title 6.
• <02:23:10.960> six<02:23:12.240> title chapter by chapter and chapter six title chapter

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• Two years later, Texas changed the law, allowed carrying in churches.
• Two years later, Texas changed the law, allowed carrying in churches.
• Two years later, Texas changed the law, allowed carrying in churches.
• Two years later, Texas changed the law, allowed carrying in churches.
• <00:34:39.839> uh that had been in place in Texas uh that had been in place in Texas uh before

Keywords: 1183, house

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• So in light of these successful outcomes, 14 states, including Montana, Texas, Washington, California
• ,<00:24:18.360> Washington,<00:24:19.040> California Montana, Texas, Washington, California
• Montana, Texas, Washington, California and<00:24:19.920> Florida<00:24:20.640> have<00
• I serve as the legislative and coalitions director for the Americans for Prosperity chapter here in Minnesota
• I serve as the legislative and coalitions director for the Americans for Prosperity chapter here in Minnesota

Keywords: 1183, house

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• and it's required to be uh through our electronic management system that's required under uh KRS Chapter
• and it's required to be uh through our electronic management system that's required under uh KRS Chapter
• in KRS chapter 218B. in KRS chapter 218B.
• We'll chapter 218b. So, when you see a chapter 218b.
• neighboring states, Kansas and Texas. neighboring states, Kansas and Texas. uh<00:20:56.960>

Keywords: Meeting Start 00:00:00 Attendance Roll Call 00:00:20 Approval of June 4, 2026 Minutes 00:03:09 Prioritizing Kentucky Agriculture: Medical Cannabis 00:03:38 Prioritizing Kentucky Agriculture: Bourbon 01:41:03, 958, all

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• In Texas, they have exemptions country.
• Uh, I know you mentioned Texas in there, and Texas actually has the plans going forward with the AI implementation
• :45.120> there<04:30:45.279> and<04:30:45.640> Texas you mentioned Texas in there
• and Texas you mentioned Texas in there and Texas actually<04:30:46.960> has<04:30:47.199>
• <04:53:50.080> and Texas and Texas and Florida.<04:53:52.000> Those<04:53:52.240> are

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• These volunteers operate in a serious legal gray area under Chapter 493.
• And meanwhile, states like Texas have successfully implemented clear exemptions for unpaid armed church
• Under Chapter 493, individuals who guard persons or property for consideration could be classified as

Summary: The committee heard and advanced several bills. SB 624, by Senator Yarborough, would allow batterers intervention programs to offer optional supplemental faith-based activities, with no participant required to take part; supporters said it would expand provider options amid a shortage of certified programs, while opponents raised concerns about government speech and mixing religion with court-ordered programming. After debate, the bill was reported favorably 7-2. The committee also considered CS/SB 834, which repeals a 2022 restriction preventing licensed insurance agents from marketing or selling health care sharing ministries; supporters framed it as restoring choice and free speech, while opponents warned about consumer confusion, commissions, and lack of insurance protections. It was reported favorably 8-2. The committee next approved CS/SB 502, via a strike-all amendment, to give Florida concurrent jurisdiction over certain juvenile offenses on military installations so juveniles can be handled in state juvenile court rather than federal court; the amendment and bill both passed unanimously. CS/SB 52 also passed unanimously after testimony from church leaders and security personnel supporting an exemption from Class D/G licensing for unpaid armed security volunteers at places of worship. Supporters said the bill would clarify legal gray areas and help churches afford security, while members noted the broader concern that houses of worship need armed protection at all. Finally, the committee reported favorably SB 840, which revises last year’s emergency/local planning law by narrowing its application after storms from 100 miles to 50 miles of the storm track and exempting certain water, flood, and state/federal planning matters; local government representatives supported the clarification, and the bill passed 9-0. CS/SB 758, as amended, updated the membership of the Justice Administration Commission to better reflect the entities it oversees, and it also passed 9-0. The meeting ended with a recorded affirmative vote from Senator DeSigley on SB 624.

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• We must teach respect and understanding to our children, so that we eliminate these unbearable chapters
• than ever to preserve the truth and educate people, especially younger generations. about the dark chapter
• They live in Texas, his grandmother actually got into a fender bender and got on the side of the road

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• That means that they were awarded as a result of competitive solicitation as outlined in Chapter 287,
• There are three methods outlined in Chapter 287 that I mentioned: the invitation to bid, the request
• Texas has already done it. Multiple states have already done it. We're way behind.

Summary: The subcommittee heard a panel on Florida’s IT procurement process from the Florida Digital Service, the Department of Management Services, and the Department of Financial Services. Witnesses walked through the procurement lifecycle, including planning, market research, solicitation, evaluation, award, implementation, and closeout, and emphasized the role of budget timing, contract managers, and subject matter experts. DMS described the state’s enterprise contracting system, noting more than 1,100 active vendor agreements, over 800 involving IT services, and the statutory requirement to request 25 quotes for certain IT purchases. DFS demonstrated the Florida Accountability Contract Tracking System (FACS), explaining how agencies upload contract and payment data and how the public can search contracts and related documents online. Members focused on accountability, transparency, and whether the state is getting the best products and vendors. Questions addressed how contracts are vetted, how technical evaluations are performed, how financial consequences are used for missed deliverables, how public records and confidential information are handled, and how the state screens vendors for foreign-concern or bad-actor issues. Witnesses said agencies rely on technical experts for evaluations, that contract terms should include measurable deliverables and meaningful financial consequences, and that agencies—not procurement staff—generally manage performance, though Florida Digital Service oversees large IT projects of $10 million or more. The committee then shifted to broader policy discussion, including Senate Bill 7026 and proposals to reorganize state IT governance. Several members argued for stronger centralization under a state CIO or similar enterprise authority, while others cautioned against abrupt restructuring and stressed the need for a transition plan. Members also raised concerns about workforce retention, consulting services, recurring project overruns, and the need for better planning and periodic monitoring. No votes were taken; the meeting ended with the chair thanking members and staff and adjourning the subcommittee.