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• This allows them to work in this position for up to two years while they work to meet the 12-unit requirement
• This allows them to work in this position for up to two years while they work to meet the 12 unit requirement
• So thank you for all your work on that.
• So thank you for all your work on that.
• I wanted to touch specifically on work-study.

Summary: The Assembly Committee on Human Services heard a long agenda of bills focused largely on child welfare, foster care, child care, CalWORKs, mandated reporting, and public benefits. Early items included AB 890, which would ease county transfer rules for nonminor dependents in extended foster care; AB 461, which would replace punitive truancy-related penalties with supportive services for families; and AB 753, which would create an interim associate teacher pathway to help address the child care workforce shortage. Testimony on these bills emphasized barriers faced by foster youth, low-income families, and child care providers, and members expressed support for the general policy direction. The committee also heard AB 926 on foster care visitation, AB 563 on early childhood planning and reporting, AB 601 on standardized mandated reporter training, AB 1074 on CalWORKs reunification aid, AB 822 extending the Commission on the State of Hate, AB 970 creating a Los Angeles County mandated reporter pilot, AB 1161 protecting public benefits during disasters, AB 1172 allowing trained staff to administer emergency seizure medication in community care settings, and AB 363 expanding CalWORKs student supports and work-study. Witnesses generally supported these measures as ways to reduce trauma, improve reunification, modernize reporting and training, and expand access to services. County welfare and child welfare groups, advocacy organizations, and providers largely testified in support, while some bills drew concerns from county representatives about implementation or needed amendments. Several bills were voted out of committee, often unanimously and sometimes as amended, including AB 926, AB 563, AB 601, AB 1074, AB 822, AB 970, AB 1161, and AB 1172; AB 1172 was reported on call. The committee also took up consent items and later voted on subcommittee-held bills AB 461, AB 753, and AB 890, leaving them on call. At the end of the hearing, the committee heard AB 1211, which would protect CalFresh benefits from federal cuts and require a feasibility study on increasing benefits and eligibility; testimony stressed rising food insecurity and the economic importance of food assistance, but the transcript ends before a final vote on that bill.

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• We're working through that.
• We work with partners to elevate their work.
• We work with partners to elevate their work.
• So this is in the works.
• We've worked extensively. SAG-AFTRA has worked extensively with local stations.

Summary: The hearing focused on the impact of the federal rescission of Corporation for Public Broadcasting funding on California public media, with Assemblymember Chris Ward and Senator Akilah Weber Pierson framing public media as essential civic infrastructure for education, local news, arts, emergency alerts, and underserved communities. Local officials from San Diego and La Mesa voiced support, emphasizing public media’s role in trusted information, children’s programming, and community arts access. Panelists from PBS SoCal, KCRW, Rebuild Local News, NPR, KPBS, Radio Bilingüe, and KVPR described significant budget losses, layoffs, reduced programming, and threats to rural and specialized services. They highlighted impacts on children’s educational content, local journalism, arts coverage, science and documentary production, and emergency alert systems. Several speakers noted that smaller stations in rural or low-broadband areas are especially vulnerable, while larger stations are also cutting staff and delaying projects. They also discussed possible responses such as shared services, cost reductions, philanthropy, and state support, while warning that one-time bridge funding is not a long-term fix. Committee members asked about operational changes, alternative revenue sources, the role of state programs, and whether public pressure could restore federal funding. Witnesses said the loss is already being felt, that restoration appears unlikely in the near term, and that any state support should be structured to protect editorial independence and provide stable, timely funding. The hearing concluded with a shift to labor and production testimony and then to station-specific testimony from KPBS, Radio Bilingüe, and KVPR, followed by public comment.

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• And so that is in its works.
• So, I'm working with Dr.
• They do really great work.
• That work?
• So, do you work well with UNM?

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• to work because of their disability or because there are not enough work opportunities for them to do
• They are already working. They are already working as hard as they can.
• They are already working. They are already working as hard as they can.
• If you're working, you don't get thrown off.
• I'm well over 60, and I work full-time.

Keywords: 1182, all

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• We very much appreciate the work of the committee and the author, and some of our work on a companion
• You're working on it. I'm committed to continue to working with you and the committee at all.
• We can work on rules. We can work on incentive programs.
• Ask that you keep working with them.
• How does that work?

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• He began this work with momentum.
• New Mexico to work?
• She's working a job.
• In talking to a number of caseworkers who have left the department who are currently working, working
• I mean, I didn't say this, but I've worked for CYFD and for the university, and I worked for them for

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• Not where I work. Where I work, it's been 6% per year every year for 30 years, but...
• Where I work, it's been 6% per year every year for 30 years.
• That's just the nature of how that works.
• It doesn't work very well.
• So we're working with the legislature to get that funded.

Keywords: 985, all

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• So we do need to get to work to understand what that exact number is, and that's some work that I've
• These folks that do this work that install this work are specialists, and so it, in my opinion, needs
• These folks that do this work that install this work are specialists and so it in my opinion needs to
• We do primarily 95% public work.
• I see work going on in the county. ...there 50-plus years old. I see work going on in the county.

Bills: S0558, S1294, S1468, S1474, S1682, S1628

Keywords: stormwater systems, environmental standards, municipal infrastructure, engineering certifications, local compliance, Florida Department of Transportation, biosolids, agronomic rate, land application, environmental protection, Florida statutes, nutrient management, recordkeeping, farming, compost products, wastewater treatment, environment, sewage disposal, pollution control, reporting requirements

Summary: The committee took up several environmental bills, beginning with SB 1682 on local administration of vessel restrictions. Senator Trumbull said the bill would give cities and counties tools to address abandoned, derelict, and long-term anchored vessels while following state standards and FWC guidance. Members from affected areas spoke in support, citing recurring derelict vessel problems and the difficulty and cost of removal once vessels sink. The bill was reported favorably. The committee then heard SB 1468 on advanced wastewater treatment, which would require DEP to compile a detailed statewide report on wastewater treatment plants, including construction age, treatment levels, contaminant data, spill history, flood risk, and receiving waterbody impairment information. Florida Rural Water Association testified that any move to require advanced treatment for all plants over one MGD could create major financial burdens without dedicated funding. The bill was reported favorably. The committee also considered CS/SB 1294 on biosolids management, with a strike-all amendment adopted. Senator Bradley said the revised bill would require bulk Class AA biosolids fertilizer and compost products to be land applied only at agronomic rates and, absent a bona fide sale, only at permitted DEP-approved sites, with a transition date moved to July 1, 2028. Supporters said it would protect water quality and legitimate fertilizer and compost markets, while rural utilities asked for funding and flexibility. The committee reported the bill favorably. Next, the committee took up CS/SB 1628 on net zero policies by governmental entities. Senator Avila said the bill would prohibit local governments and other governmental entities from adopting or funding net zero policies, imposing related fees or taxes, or operating cap-and-trade or carbon trading programs. The committee adopted an amendment clarifying the definition of carbon dioxide. The bill drew extensive debate: supporters argued it would protect residents and businesses from higher costs and preserve predictability, while opponents said it would block local climate and clean-energy policies, including electric buses, energy-efficiency measures, and climate resilience planning. After public testimony on both sides, the bill was reported favorably. The committee also approved CS/SB 1474 on biosolids management, which Senator Gates said would require biosolids and septage to be treated at the highest practical level when wastewater treatment facilities are reasonably accessible and would bar Class B land application within 50 miles of a permitted wastewater facility. An amendment applying the statutory definition of septage was adopted, and the bill was reported favorably. Finally, the committee heard SB 558 on stormwater system standards. Senator Burgess said it would create statewide standards for municipal and county stormwater systems using FDOT guidelines and third-party inspections, with an amendment making technical changes and broadening who may perform inspections. Supporters said uniform standards could improve safety and reduce failures, while contractors, engineers, and industry groups warned it could raise costs, delay projects, and preempt stronger local standards. The bill remained under discussion as the transcript ended.

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• So we're trying to work with the Farm Bureau to figure out, and also talk to people who work in the field
• And they can do that remotely.
• resolved so everybody can get back to work.
• Away so everybody can get back to work.
• I followed that by working for President.

Bills: HB164, HB164, HB411, HB627, HB 1226, HB1677, HB1865, HB1997, HB2985, HB3462, HB4188, HB4685, HB4840, HB5370, HB5424, HB5466, HB5509, HB5660, HB5673

Keywords: HB 164, HB164, Texas Flood Recovery, Reimbursement, and Reconstruction Program, Texas Division of Emergency Management, TDEM, Hill Country floods, July 2025 floods, flood recovery, disaster relief, flood reimbursement, reconstruction grants, resiliency standards, floodplain, base flood elevation, FEMA, Federal Emergency Management Agency, insurance denial, property damage, tenant assistance, rental property

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• trying to do their best to balance work trying to do their best to balance work and<00:07:59.759
• So, we did the hard work. We did the hard budget work.
• So, we did the hard work. We did the hard budget work.
• So, we did the hard work. We did the hard budget work.
• Nathan Coulter for all of his hard work Nathan Coulter for all of his hard work and<00:24:16.720

Keywords: 1183, house

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• So what could work?
• Would that work?
• Look forward to working with you on this.
• Many of them are already working, they're just working in low-wage jobs or they might be elders, right
• How do those two work together? And they don't.

Keywords: affordable housing, government investment, barriers, legislative solutions, public testimony

Summary: The committee meeting focused on addressing the significant issue of affordable housing in America. Members expressed concern over the persistent barriers faced in the housing sector, despite substantial government investment aimed at alleviating these issues. It was highlighted that government interference plays a critical role in complicating the housing landscape, and discussions revolved around potential legislative approaches to mitigate these challenges. Several witnesses provided testimony, contributing to a thorough exploration of the topic.

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• in the work in municipalities.
• Work with those entities.
• in Florida the opportunity to bid that work.
• Many of your largest providers of public works In 2008, many of your largest providers of public works—sort
• in Florida the opportunity to bid that work.

Summary: The Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee held its first meeting of the 2025 session and focused on an overview of county and municipal home rule powers and state preemption. After roll call and member introductions, Chair Alex Rizzo and Vice Chair Griff Griffiths explained the constitutional and statutory basis for local self-government, the distinction between charter and non-charter counties, and how express and implied preemption limit local authority. Griffiths emphasized that home rule gives local governments broad power to address community needs, but the Legislature can override that authority through clear preemption, with courts ultimately deciding disputes. Representatives Holcomb and LaMarca added that local issues should generally be addressed locally first, but statewide standards can be appropriate when uniformity is needed or local action is ineffective. The committee then heard from a panel representing counties, cities, business, and construction interests: Ginger Delegal of the Florida Association of Counties, Carolyn Johnson of the Florida Chamber of Commerce, Rebecca O'Hara of the Florida League of Cities, and Carol Bowen of Associated Builders and Contractors of Florida. Delegal and O'Hara argued that home rule is rooted in local autonomy, policy experimentation, and accountability to voters, and warned against broad or “vacuum” preemptions that remove local authority without replacing it with state regulation. Johnson and Bowen supported preemption when local rules create a patchwork that hurts statewide competitiveness, raises costs, or complicates business operations, citing examples such as labor rules, heat safety, permitting, and procurement preferences. The panel also discussed the 2023 local ordinances law, which requires business impact estimates and provides attorney’s fees in certain challenges, as a mechanism to resolve disputes locally before resorting to preemption. Members questioned the panel about the 2024 heat-safety preemption and how to protect workers in the absence of local ordinances. Business representatives said existing OSHA duties and industry best practices already require employers to provide safe conditions, while local governments and the state should avoid inconsistent standards across jurisdictions. Another discussion centered on construction permitting, licensing, and local boards that may slow projects and increase costs; Bowen suggested eliminating redundant local fees and barriers while preserving statewide licensing and enforcement against bad actors. No votes were taken, and the meeting remained informational, with the chair inviting continued discussion on when preemption is appropriate versus when local governments should retain authority.

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• It simply does not work.
• It simply does not work.
• I want to work with him.
• to work together.
• So I look forward to working with the stakeholders, working with Representative Martinez, working with

Bills: HB2746, HB2750, HB2765, HB4036

Keywords: trade offices, committee, Arizona commerce authority, stakeholder input, efficiency, Arizona-Sonora, Sonora, Mexico, trade commission, cross-border trade, bilateral trade, international trade, economic development, foreign relations, border economy, investment, infrastructure, business exchange, academic exchange, legislative commission

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• <00:10:47.560> group Agriculture to convene a working group Agriculture to convene a working
• Nobody really wants to do this work.
• <00:26:58.799> group not and I think the this working group not and I think the this working
• off the street willing to do the work off the street willing to do the work willing<00:27:33.960
• Why do we have to put some kind of working group?

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on HB 345, which would establish ʻōpae ʻula as the state shrimp. The Department of Land and Natural Resources and Kua Ulu Aumo testified in strong support, saying the designation could help protect endemic shrimp in anchialine pools and increase public education and awareness. In response to questions, DLNR said it would use existing education programs, press releases, and partnerships for statewide outreach and was not seeking a separate appropriation for that purpose. Members then took up SCR 132 and SR 111, which encourage adoption of recommendations from the UN Global Plastics Treaty and the Rapa Nui Summit Declaration on climate justice and sustainable development. Greenpeace Hawaii supported the measures, arguing that plastic production is tied to fossil fuel interests and that microplastics pose serious health and environmental risks. The committee later adopted the measures with amendments, including a change from “waste hierarchy” to “zero waste hierarchy” and technical edits. The final measures, SCR 157 and SR 127, urged the state to adopt and implement the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea agreement on biodiversity beyond national jurisdiction. DLNR testified that it had only just reviewed the resolution but stood on its written testimony. The committee passed SCR 157 and SR 127 as is. The meeting also included a separate hearing on SCR 89 and SR 72, which would create a University of Hawaiʻi Community College pathway for meat processing. The Department of Agriculture, Hawaii Farm Bureau, and Hawaii Cattlemen’s Council supported the idea, citing workforce needs and local protein supply, while several members raised concerns about whether a formal educational pathway or degree requirement might unnecessarily limit entry into the field; discussion focused on whether the proposal should be more vocational and whether there is enough data on workforce demand. No final vote on those measures was shown in the transcript excerpt.

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• What's working, what's not.
• Just a word about Attendance Works.
• and what's not working.
• Verizon worked here, AT&T worked there, T-Mobile worked there.
• And so as a working parent, you know, I was a working parent when I had little I still am, I guess.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• One is remote; the other two may sit at the table, and you may introduce your bill.
• I work for the Association of Minnesota Counties.
• That being said, I hear you, and I'd love to work with you.
• If that's something you're amenable to continue working on the language, I know you've been working on
• <00:26:18.279> on you're manable to continue working on you're manable to continue working

Keywords: 1183, house

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• held after normal working hours.
• One, I work with counsel, just like your opposition group are working with counsel against this plan.
• You didn't work with anybody? Okay. No. Let me tell you who I work with.
• I work with a constituent, the members that we've worked with over the past years in terms of trying
• All you needed to do was work. Work hard, follow the rules, and you'll earn the American dream.

Bills: HB4, HB 4

Keywords: district composition, congressional election, Texas, legislature, voting districts, 997, house, all

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• I want to express my appreciation for the work you're doing.
• division do support that work.
• Our work at the consortium has been jeopardized with the recent federal changes, and our work was also
• CDLS is the connective tissue for this kind of work.
• CDLS is the connective tissue for this kind of work.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• people, those who shower before work and after work.
• So does the spouse that works at the police department or works at the school or works for the fire department
• That's how it works.
• or works at the school police department or works at the school or<00:23:11.600> works<00:23:
• or works for the uh fire department. or works for the uh fire department.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• <00:27:13.480> remotely<00:27:14.480> so Home where they can work remotely, so there's
• How's that working? I mean, you said 80% of your liability is lava zone, which is crazy to me.
• experience from Bank of Hawaii working experience from Bank of Hawaii working with<01:15:39.639>
• So yeah, I'll work with Chair K.
• <01:32:22.239> with emergency um so yeah I'll work with emergency um so yeah I'll work with

Keywords: 910, house, all