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• actually defines what where the chapter actually defines what a<00:26:36.880> CTE<00:26:37.440
• under the chapter not be subject<02:15:57.679> to<02:15:57.920> waiverss.
• <02:19:17.359> related<02:19:17.679> to<02:19:18.240> um it says this chapter
• <02:20:00.160> Is for a waiver is under chapter 194E.
• Is for a waiver is under chapter 194E.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• comply is subject to a noncriminal traffic infraction and is punishable by nonmoving violation as per Chapter
• This bill creates a new section in Chapters 494 and 560 to require a licensed mortgage or money services

Keywords: 998, house, all

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• comply is subject to a noncriminal traffic infraction and is punishable by nonmoving violation as per Chapter
• Senator Martin: This bill creates a new section in Chapters 494 and 560 to require a licensed mortgage

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• Representative Dahl, I think that's on page two, and it's in the marked-out sections of the chapters.
• Oh, it's just where the chapters are marked out? I believe so. Okay. I'm sure it's in here.

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• It allows a waiver of a variety of sections, but including Division 2, which includes Chapter 3.2, which
• under current law, those two departments can coordinate and waive any part of that section, including Chapter

Summary: The Assembly Aging and Long-Term Care Committee met on June 24 with a substitute chair presiding and considered three measures. SB 352 by Senator Reyes was placed on the consent calendar and approved unanimously, 7-0, to be re-referred to the Committee on Emergency Management. SB 433 by Senator Wahab, presented on behalf of Senator Stern, was heard next and focused on room-and-board protections for participants in the assisted living waiver and CalAIM assisted living transition community support programs. Supporters, including Justice in Aging, CANHR, the Western Center on Law and Poverty, the California Commission on Aging, and the Long-Term Care Ombudsman Association, argued the bill would prevent low-income Medi-Cal residents from being charged unaffordable rates and losing their housing. Opponents, including the California Assisted Living Association, LeadingAge California, and Six B’s, said they remained concerned about the bill’s rent-control implications and statutory scope, though they acknowledged recent amendments addressed some eligibility issues. After committee discussion, SB 433 was approved 5-1 with one abstention and re-referred to the Committee on Human Services. The committee also heard SB 582 by Senator Stern, presented by Senator Wahab, which would allow state departments to issue disaster suspensions of active licenses for facilities rendered inoperable by declared emergencies, waive some licensing fees, and provide temporary flexibility for community-based adult services, child care, and evacuation planning requirements for skilled nursing and residential care facilities. Support came from the California Assisted Living Association, LeadingAge California, the California Commission on Aging, the Long-Term Care Ombudsman Association, CANHR, and a child care resource center, all describing the bill as helpful for rebuilding and continuity of services after disasters. There was no recorded opposition, and SB 582 passed unanimously, 7-0, to the Committee on Health. The meeting then adjourned.

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• And the other one pertains to our public records chapter.
• I can share that there's 424 session law chapters, however. 424. And how many bills introduced?

Summary: The committee began with introductions of members and staff, then approved the minutes from the previous meeting and approved a step increase for Code Advisor Kathy Buckley. Staff reported on publication sales and distribution, noting that 2024 paper and paid sales were down from prior years, while online access and reduced demand for printed copies continued to trend downward. Members discussed the continuing role of printed RCWs and session laws, with staff explaining that libraries and counties remain the main paper purchasers and that some specialized titles are still produced in print and electronic formats. The committee then reviewed a table of “multiple actions” affecting RCW sections from the 2025 session. Staff explained that 153 sections had multiple amendments or related actions, but most could be merged through editorial authority; about 10 sections would likely need future legislative cleanup. The committee approved the table, allowing staff to proceed with merging where possible. Financially, staff reported the office was on track to return about $542,000 to the state, though that amount may decrease slightly because of end-of-year purchases, including a shared printer for LSS. They also noted a slight budget reduction for the next fiscal year, but said staffing adjustments and existing coverage should prevent problems. The committee discussed upcoming rulemaking to align the office’s public records procedures with House and Senate practices, including designating a public records officer and updating language to reflect current legislative structure. Staff said the process would follow standard APA rulemaking and could take roughly six months. Members also heard about a prior “video auditor” incident at the office and the office’s response and training. Finally, staff provided a building update: the office is scheduled to move back into the renovated Pritchard building on September 14, 2026, with furniture selection underway. At the end of the meeting, staff shared session statistics, including 424 session law chapters, 1,305 House bills introduced, 1,082 Senate bills introduced, 238 House bills passed, and 193 Senate bills passed, and the committee adjourned.

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• unprecedented in, in, in, in, in my understanding, it, it doesn't work that way with, uh, with, uh, uh, under chapter
• 66 or chapter 283 for telecoms, that would be cable and telecom.

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• In act relating to child support pass-through, and amending RCW 2024, Chapter 174, Section 4.
• In act relating to child support pass-through and amending RCW 2024, Chapter 174, Section 4.

Summary: The Senate opened with a moment of silence for Senator Chris Gildon and his family after the death of his wife, Autumn. It then took up several bills on final passage, beginning with Substitute House Bill 2020, which establishes a 3.1% B&O tax rate for payment card processing activities and allows a deduction for certain related fees. Supporters said it resolves a long-running dispute with the Department of Revenue; it passed 47-0. The chamber also passed House Bill 2039, delaying the child support pass-through expansion from 2026 to 2029, and House Bill 2040, delaying the elimination of recoveries from the Aged, Blind, and Disabled Assistance Program from October 2025 to October 2028. Supporters framed both as timing changes, while opponents argued they would postpone benefits for families and vulnerable people. Both bills passed 25-22. Substitute House Bill 2051, dealing with payment to acute care hospitals for difficult-to-discharge patients, passed 27-20 after several proposed amendments were withdrawn. Supporters said the bill helps hospitals care for patients who have nowhere else to go, while opponents argued the state should not delay payment support for these patients. The Senate also passed In Gross Substitute House Bill 2061, imposing a 10% concession fee on duty-free sales to fund tourism promotion and sustainable aviation fuel, over objections that it was a tax increase passed on to consumers. Finally, Substitute House Bill 2077, which taxes certain business activities related to zero-emission vehicle credits, passed 28-19 after an amendment to remove or narrow parts of the tax was rejected. Supporters said the measure would encourage spending of credits and support clean transportation goals, while opponents called it a targeted tax on Tesla and warned it could raise EV prices. The Senate then concurred in amended Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1293, a litter and plastic bag measure that increases litter penalties and keeps the planned bag-thickness increase from taking effect, and passed it 27-20. The Senate adjourned until April 27, 2025.

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• We also have attorneys appointed under Chapter 264 of the Family Code. ...which are in court-ordered
• parents to select attorneys for termination cases, I would suggest that attorneys appointed under Chapter

Bills: SB629, SB1015, SB2501, SB2933

Keywords: child support, interest accrual, family law, delinquency, financial judgment, statutory probate courts, probate court fees, judicial fund, county reimbursement, comptroller, Texas Government Code, Local Government Code, court fees, fee allocation, excess contributions, judicial education and support fund, presiding judge salary, county finance, court administration, Texas judiciary

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• The Texas Chapter of the Recording Academy are gathering And some of these artists have been honored
• I wish you all the best in the next chapter. Thank you so much. God bless. 674 675 Ms.

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• Uh, the Texas chapter of the Recording Academy are gathering in Austin today, celebrating the unique
• have uplifted, we congratulate you on a well-earned retirement and wish you all the best in the next chapter

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• The Texas Chapter of the Recording Academy are gathering in Austin today celebrating the unique musical
• I wish you all the best in the next chapter. Thank you so much. God bless. 571 572 Ms.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• It does the same with the terms "specific" and "civil penalty," and it eliminates fines from the chapter
• to provide clarity. ...fines from the chapter to provide clarity to the farm supply.

Bills: HB159, HB110, HB114, HB115, HB116, HB123, HB125

Keywords: U.S. Space and Rocket Center, Alabama Space Science Exhibit Commission, public facilities, space exploration, education programs, bond issuance, Governor involvement, pharmacy, pharmacist licensure, Alabama State Board of Pharmacy, renewal fees, continuing education, disciplinary actions, sessions, 2025-R, 1, 219

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• But most egregious of all, this has Chapter 388 in this amendment, which is not in the bill at all.
• most egregious of all, this has chapter most egregious of all, this has chapter 388<00:21:50.080
• And even under the GOP's own rules proposal from earlier this session, a new chapter being inserted into
• The chapter 388, just in case anyone's curious, has the title County Attorneys.
• I think everyone would understand that chapter 388, even though there's not a provision relating to chapter

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Section 3 modifies the MSA equivalent rate adjustment under the chapter of statutes governing housing
• Section 3 modifies the MSA equivalent rate adjustment under the chapter of statutes governing housing
• I'm the vice president of public policy for the Alzheimer's Association Minnesota North Dakota chapter
• I'm the vice president of public policy for the Alzheimer's Association Minnesota North Dakota chapter
• On behalf of the more than chapter.

Bills: HF2434

Keywords: healthcare, personal care assistance, worker retention, disability services, state funding, 1183, house

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• in the United States, Europe, chapters in the United States, Europe, chapters in the United States,
• across the state of Alabama. chapters across the state of Alabama. chapters across the state of Alabama
• Alabama Fraternity Incorporated and the Alabama Fraternity Incorporated and the Alabama District chapters
• for their outstanding District chapters for their outstanding District chapters for their outstanding
• from Birmingham, Jefferson chapter from Birmingham, Jefferson chapter from Birmingham, Jefferson County

Bills: HJR 4, HJR 6, HB 195, HB 13, HB 143, HB 135

Keywords: occupation tax, securities, financial regulation, tax exemption, legislative amendment, capital gains tax, realized gains, unrealized gains, investment income, asset sale, capital assets, wealth tax, estate tax, trust tax, tax limitation, constitutional amendment, Texas Constitution, Article VIII, property tax, sales tax

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• General's office in drafting a draft bill that we attached to our testimony, creating a standalone chapter
• Section 4, HRS 481B-4, already provides that any violation of any section of chapter 481B is deemed an
• 481b which is the any section of chapter 481b which is the chapter<02:09:30.159> this<02:09:30.320
• > new<02:09:30.480> language<02:09:30.840> is<02:09:30.960> being chapter
• this new language is being chapter this new language is being placed<02:09:31.559> into<02:09

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Summary: The committee first heard House Bill 302, which would repeal the requirement that a provider-patient relationship for medical cannabis certification be established in person first. The Department of Health said it supported the House Draft 2 version as a way to expand patient access, and several testifiers from the medical cannabis community and dispensary industry supported the bill, especially for patients on outer islands or those unable to travel. One witness asked that earlier language removed in committee be restored to further improve access. Representative Shimizu asked whether follow-up in-person visits would still occur, and DOH responded that this varies by provider, with some continuing in-person care and others moving to telehealth for chronic conditions. The committee then took up House Bill 712, relating to the federal 340B drug pricing program and contract pharmacies. The Office of Consumer Protection and the Attorney General’s office both said they supported the bill’s purpose but wanted it clarified and possibly moved into a standalone chapter rather than chapter 481B. Supporters, including Hawaii Pacific Health and the Queen’s Health Systems, said the bill is needed to protect safety-net funding and access to discounted drugs, citing large financial benefits from 340B and losses caused by manufacturer restrictions on contract pharmacies. PhRMA opposed the bill, arguing the issue is not access to discounts but accountability and transparency in how contract pharmacies distribute benefits, and said it was willing to discuss amendments. Members asked follow-up questions about whether there was data showing misuse; PhRMA said it did not have numbers, while hospital witnesses said the program is federally audited and used appropriately in Hawaii. Finally, the committee heard House Bill 1482, HD1, which would tighten hemp and controlled-substance definitions to exclude Schedule I cannabinoids from manufactured hemp products and clarify the treatment of artificially derived cannabis. The Department of Health supported the measure, saying it adds clarity to existing prohibitions. Kūre Hawaii and other supporters said it would close loopholes involving Delta-8 and similar products. An individual testifier urged stronger language to also cover compounds such as HHC, THCA, THCP, and THCO. In response to questions about enforcement against mislabeled hemp products, DOH explained that THC percentages are relative to product weight, that some products can remain under the hemp threshold while still containing significant THC, and that hemp flower is already prohibited from direct retail sale, though enforcement can be complicated and involves both administrative and criminal authorities.

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• we need it to be in, section one will require the OLA to refer public tips on fraud as defined in chapter
• When you're under chapter 13D, the regular open meeting law, when there are finalists, those names are
• <00:25:14.919> 13 important part of the law is chapter 13 important part of the law is chapter
• here in Minnesota for Prosperity chapter here in Minnesota um<01:30:52.520> in<01:30:52.639><
• I'm not sure about this batch of chapter I'm not sure about this batch of definitions<01:52:51.920><

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• Alternative News Media Publishers, the Los Angeles Press Club, SBJ Los Angeles, Greater Los Angeles Chapter
• Alternative News Media Publishers, the Los Angeles Press Club, SBJ Los Angeles, Greater Los Angeles Chapter
• Matt Easley on behalf of the Associated General Contractors of California and the San Diego chapter,
• Osama Makhadim, on behalf of the California chapter of the Council on American Islamic Relations, in
• And so we're just trying to inject a little bit of humanity into this very difficult, dark chapter in

Summary: The committee heard testimony on several bills, beginning with SB 16, which would require county behavioral health directors to create clear pathways for clinicians to be authorized to initiate 5150 involuntary holds. The author and supporters argued the bill would reduce reliance on law enforcement and create more consistent crisis response standards statewide, while county behavioral health directors opposed it as an unfunded mandate that could increase law enforcement involvement and create implementation burdens. Members raised questions about county costs and funding, but the author emphasized the bill’s role in building a more clinical response system. SB 561 would require public guardians to acknowledge conservatorship referrals, make determinations within a reasonable time, and provide status updates on request. Supporters said the bill would reduce delays that leave vulnerable adults in limbo, while the opposition from public guardian representatives was removed after amendments. SB 381 drew extensive public testimony in support; it would allow California-born adoptees, and descendants of deceased adoptees, access to original birth certificates, with a nonbinding contact preference form for birth parents. Supporters framed the bill as a matter of dignity, identity, and health, and there was no formal opposition on the record. The committee also discussed SB 880, which would give tenants and prospective owner-occupants notice and a first opportunity to make an offer when institutional investors sell certain homes. Supporters said it would expand homeownership opportunities and preserve neighborhood stability, while opponents warned about conflicts with federal law, bundled-sale restrictions, and impacts on build-to-rent and affordable housing projects. Members and the author discussed possible amendments to address those concerns. SB 1238 would impose a duty of care and additional transparency requirements on HOA managers and boards; supporters said it would protect homeowners from mismanagement, while the main opposition argued the duty should remain contractual and could increase litigation. Finally, SB 423 would require disclosure of emergency-service records related to private detention facilities, and SB 28 would make changes to the CARE Court process, including a statewide ombudsperson and expanded oversight; both drew support and opposition, with concerns focused on transparency, privacy, implementation, and the balance between treatment and coercion. SB 574, discussed at the end, would require disclosure and human oversight for AI use in courts and legal practice and create a complaint process for ADR providers, with the State Bar noting requested amendments related to complaint handling and confidentiality.

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• I'm the executive manager of the Boston chapter of the National Electrical Contractors Association.
• course we as the building trades love, but more importantly, it will also ask them to comply with Chapters
• 26 and 27 of Chapter 149, which is a prevailing wage.
• Basically, I would like to request that you remove Section 45 from the bill that would repeal Chapter
• Basically, I would like to request that you remove Section 45 from the bill that would repeal Chapter

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on H. 4144, the Governor’s Energy Affordability, Independence, and Innovation Act, with the administration arguing the bill would lower bills in the short and long term while expanding clean energy supply and innovation. The Governor and Secretary said the bill would reduce or restructure charges on customer bills, reform Mass Save, expand securitization as a financing tool, speed interconnection, create energy-ready zones, strengthen consumer protections in competitive supply, and allow broader state procurement of energy resources. They said the package could save consumers billions over time and would help address high energy costs, especially during extreme heat and winter spikes. Committee members pressed the administration on several provisions, especially securitization, asking whether the bill requires an apples-to-apples comparison of total costs over time, including interest and lost tax revenue, versus paying through rates. Administration witnesses said DPU review and public comment would be required and said they would work to clarify the language if needed. Members also questioned the bill’s solar and procurement provisions, including reduced net metering compensation for some large facilities, the scope of all-resource procurements, and whether hydro, solar, and nuclear would be included; the administration said those resources were contemplated and that procurement would still be reviewed by DPU. Other questions focused on the short-term relief from bill changes, the treatment of low- and moderate-income discounts, and whether the bill’s heat pump and Mass Save reforms would help customers who cannot afford upfront costs. Several witnesses and committee members discussed Mass Save reforms, including securitization of program costs, on-bill financing, pre-approval of rebates, and shifting program administration away from gas utilities. Administration witnesses said the changes were intended to reduce volatility, lower administrative costs, and better align costs with long-term savings. Questions also touched on geothermal permitting, municipal participation in offshore wind procurement, and the proposed repeal of the ballot requirement for nuclear power, which the administration defended as preserving future options under heavy review. No votes were taken during the hearing portion described. Supportive testimony came from labor, environmental, business, planning, and development groups. The AFL-CIO, NECA, and the Environmental League of Massachusetts backed the bill, emphasizing lower bills, job creation, labor standards, just transition protections, and cleaner energy. NAIOP, the Massachusetts Business Roundtable, and MAPC supported provisions on energy-ready zones, interconnection reform, microgrids, extreme-heat shutoff protections, and Mass Save improvements. A HEET representative praised the bill’s use of securitization, geothermal, and utility financing tools but urged guardrails and workforce protections. Overall, testimony was broadly favorable, with most witnesses calling for refinements rather than opposing the bill outright.