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• These unemployment extensions are critical to keeping our communities whole.
• These unemployment extensions are critical to keeping our communities whole.
• These unemployment extensions<00:31:17.240> are<00:31:17.360> critical<00:31:17.880>
• extensions are critical to keeping our communities<00:31:18.920> whole.
• <01:20:19.960> to My request is for a time extension to My request is for a time extension

Bills: HF3489, HF3393, HF3785, SF856, HF4006, HF4615, HF3919, HF4591, HF3682, HF4240

Keywords: grooming, child protection, student safety, sexual exploitation, educator licensing, teacher discipline, mandatory reporting, mandated reporter training, school misconduct, predatory offender, child abuse, sexual abuse, sex trafficking, child sexual abuse material, child pornography, position of authority, school employee, school administrator, license revocation, license suspension

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• And then we have options for extensions and waivers.
• But there is a process for requesting an additional extension on an individual basis, and folks will
• um indivi on an individual extension um indivi on an individual basis<01:40:37.119> and<01:40
• The extension component is for unique things for that individual company that may play into it.
• having to file an extension. having to file an extension.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• We got an extension, so it's being rolled over.
• We got an extension, so it's being rolled over.
• We got an extension, so it's being rolled over.
• We got an extension, so it's being rolled over.
• We got an extension, so it's being rolled over.

Bills: HF1354, HF1901, HF2124, HF2130, HF2260, HF2099, HF104, HF134, HF1769

Keywords: public safety, school safety, active shooter, active shooter drill, violence prevention, threat reporting, anonymous tip line, See It, Say It, Send It, Minnesota Fusion Center, Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, BCA, officer-involved death, missing person, endangered missing person, criminal background check, national background check, FBI fingerprint check, adult entertainment license, massage license, correctional facilities

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• Enforcement Extension Act. Enforcement Extension Act.
• Administration carried out an extensive Administration carried out an extensive effort<02:35:23.280
• This bill extends the extension act.
• I rise today in support of H.R. 4495, the SBA Fraud Enforcement Extension Act.
• > would<04:45:30.400> ensure extension of this program would ensure extension of this program

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, December 1, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• Since the rider was created in 2009, it's been extensively used by Xcel Energy and sparingly by MERC
• <00:09:24.520> used<00:09:24.720> by<00:09:24.840> Xcel it's been extensively
• To be clear, these lines are not new extensions, but required for upgrades to existing infrastructure
• <00:14:26.520> and<00:14:26.680> thorough<00:14:27.079> regulatory extensive and
• thorough regulatory extensive and thorough regulatory process.<00:14:28.959> An<00:14:29.000>

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• COVID-19 era waiver requirements, deadline extension, extension of expiring principal apportionment categorical
• Are they informed that they have an extension, that if this goes through?
• they would have that extension but it would be one year?
• An extension of the Hold Harmless for SMC is roughly the equivalent of seven one hundredths of a percent
• We've had a lot of conversation, extensive conversation on solutions and strategies around how we can

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• And there is extension of the can renew grants within the Office of Cannabis Management budget, neutral
• > the<00:10:04.160> can<00:10:04.480> renew there is extension of the can renew
• there is extension of the can renew grants<00:10:05.120> within<00:10:05.440> the<00:10
• And then finally, the extension of funding for the single egress stairway apartment building report,
• for<00:54:52.720> the<00:54:52.880> single extension of funding for the single extension

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• The amendments, I think, are really extensive and have covered some of the concerns, and it's understandable
• Electric Strategic Reliability Reserve that you mentioned earlier, and managing the Diablo Canyon Extension
• And, as I mentioned, the demand forecasts are based on the CEC's extensive work with the IEPR, and that
• And so that's consistent with this extension.
• open until 2045 would save over $1.3 billion a year, or over $20 billion over the course of that extension

Summary: The Assembly Committee on Utilities and Energy heard SB 1259, which would require refineries to provide advance closure and remediation planning information, and SB 1425, which would authorize the High-Speed Rail Authority to create a permit process for encroachments in its right of way. The committee also held an informational hearing on California electricity reliability and the future of the Strategic Reliability Reserve. The chair opened by noting the hearing room change, testimony limits, and that the committee would proceed without a quorum at first, then later established quorum for votes. On SB 1259, Senator Blake Spear argued the bill would give communities and state agencies needed information to plan for refinery closures, cleanup, and land reuse, comparing the requirement to estate planning. Supporters, including Benicia City Councilmember Carrie Birdseye and UC Santa Barbara professor Ranjit Schmook, said the bill would help communities facing refinery closures avoid being left without information and better prepare for redevelopment and remediation. Opponents, including the Western States Petroleum Association, the State Building and Construction Trades Council, and business groups, argued the bill could send negative market signals, create conflicts with federal reporting, and potentially accelerate refinery closures. The committee passed SB 1259 on a 7-3 vote, later reopening the roll and recording additional votes before moving it out as amended to Appropriations. On SB 1425, Senator Cortese and sponsor Robert Pearsall said the bill would help the High-Speed Rail Authority manage utility, broadband, drainage, and vegetation encroachments along the project corridor and reduce delays. Labor and construction groups supported the measure as a way to add certainty and speed project delivery. Utilities and local agencies, including LADWP, Southern California Gas, Southern California Edison, PG&E, and others, opposed unless amended, saying the bill needed clearer language on emergencies, existing agreements, and potential impacts on their own rights of way and service obligations. After discussion about emergency language and utility coordination, the committee passed SB 1425 as amended to Appropriations on a 10-3 vote. In the oversight hearing, CEC, CPUC, CAISO, and DWR officials reported that California’s summer reliability outlook is better than in prior years, with substantial new procurement, storage, and demand-response resources added since 2020. They said the state is projected to meet its summer reliability standard and has not needed a flex alert for three straight years, but cautioned that extreme heat, fire, hydro conditions, and federal policy uncertainty still pose risks. Officials emphasized that the current Strategic Reliability Reserve remains important as a backstop, while longer-term planning must address rising demand from electrification and data centers and the eventual retirement of emergency resources.

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• Electric Strategic Reliability Reserve that you mentioned earlier, and managing the Diablo Canyon Extension
• Now, as I mentioned, the demand forecasts are based on the CEC's extensive work with the IEPR, and that
• Recommend extension of these resources to the Water Board, and staff's recommendation is to stay on course
• And so that's consistent with this extension.
• open until 2045 would save over $1.3 billion a year, or over $20 billion over the course of that extension

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Some of you may have seen Pew recently released an extensive report on the cost, benefits, and safety
• We found that almost everybody in this pilot needed an extension for the three-month home search period
• Most of them needed more than one extension. Most of them needed more than one extension.
• For the three-month home search period, most of them needed more than one extension, so more than six
• Wheelchair users all needed the maximum number of extensions.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Housing opened a hybrid hearing focused on housing production bills, with Chairs Julian Cyr and Rich Haggerty emphasizing Massachusetts’ housing shortage and the need to produce more than 200,000 units over the next decade. The committee then heard testimony on a wide range of proposals, including social housing, starter homes and the “missing middle,” accessory dwelling units (ADUs), single-stair residential buildings, permanent affordability homeownership, and housing for people with disabilities. Several witnesses framed the bills as tools to expand supply, lower costs, and address racial and generational wealth gaps. Representative Connolly testified for H. 1478 on the Massachusetts Social Housing Program, describing publicly owned, mixed-income housing financed through a revolving loan fund. Senator Feeney testified for S. 989 on missing middle starter homes, arguing for zoning changes, incentives, and affordability tools to support smaller starter homes and duplexes, triplexes, and fourplexes. Multiple witnesses, including housing advocates, real estate representatives, and local officials, supported the ADU trust fund bill and the single-stair study bill, saying they would reduce barriers, support homeowners, and enable more family-sized and infill housing. Some witnesses opposed bills they said would weaken ADU reforms or add new restrictions, while others urged broader deregulation to speed production. A major portion of the hearing focused on H. 1576/S. 1010, the Homes for Lasting Affordability bill, which would create a permanent affordability homeownership program for low- and moderate-income buyers and support small developments with long-term affordability restrictions. Testimony from community land trust leaders, legislators, and housing advocates emphasized that permanent affordability can preserve public investment, stabilize neighborhoods, and help families build wealth over generations. Senator Miranda and Representative Worrell tied the bill to closing the racial wealth gap and expanding access to homeownership for Black and Latino residents. The committee also heard testimony on S. 971, which would reform the Housing Development and Incentive Program to require more affordability in Gateway City projects. The committee additionally heard from Senator Kennedy and disability advocates on S. 1004, which would strengthen the Alternative Housing Voucher Program for people with disabilities by codifying project-based vouchers and aligning the program more closely with other voucher systems. Witnesses described long waitlists and the lack of accessible, affordable units as major barriers that can lead to homelessness or unnecessary institutionalization. No votes were taken during the hearing; the session was devoted to testimony and questions from committee members.

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• There is an extension of the timeline to make sure we're reporting at a time that will capture relevant
• It's just the current SIP encumbrance extension, which is one thing.
• It's just the current SIP encumbrance extension, which is one thing.
• And then finally, we're in strong support of the extension of the supporting inclusive practices.
• It's very extensive. Thank you.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• But we are expecting it to be extensive. Thank you. Appreciate that. I know. To be extensive.
• that the Legislature and the Governor's office, through the budget process, consider removal or extension
• Our proposal is for a five-year extension with no other changes to the program.
• Providing this extension would give certainty to these businesses and the business community to know
• But we do recommend approving the extension of California Competes in its current form.

Summary: The Assembly Budget Subcommittee on State Administration heard several budget proposals from CDTFA, the Board of Equalization, and the Franchise Tax Board. The first panel focused on cannabis, hemp, flavored tobacco, and related enforcement. CDTFA requested ongoing funding to implement cannabis tax changes, enforce the new intoxicating hemp restrictions and flavored tobacco seizure authority, and continue compliance work. The department said it is targeting illicit product, protecting licensed businesses, and using referrals from the public and lawmakers to focus inspections. The LAO supported some of the proposals but urged the Legislature to treat them as part of a longer-term enforcement strategy and raised concerns about the use of General Fund support for cannabis enforcement. Public testimony on the cannabis item largely supported stronger enforcement and funding for the legal market. The committee also heard CDTFA’s request to reappropriate funds for an upgrade to the CROS tax collection system, which would improve taxpayer services, security, and software maintenance without adding new money. A separate CDTFA proposal would make all delivery network companies, such as DoorDash and Uber Eats, marketplace facilitators for sales tax purposes. CDTFA said the change would reduce confusion for restaurants and improve compliance, while the LAO questioned whether the proposal functioned more like a tax increase because it would also capture service fees. Members raised affordability concerns, but the proposal was framed by the administration as a parity and compliance measure. The subcommittee then considered a governor’s proposal for a sustainable aviation fuel tax credit. Finance argued the credit would help decarbonize aviation and support in-state production, while the LAO recommended rejection, citing cost, uncertainty about environmental benefits, possible diversion of diesel excise tax revenues from transportation programs, and concerns about consistency with voter-approved transportation funding rules. Testimony from airlines, labor unions, airports, and refinery workers strongly supported the credit, emphasizing union jobs, refinery conversions, and emissions reductions, while fuel retailers and some others warned about fiscal risk and higher fuel prices. The chair and some members expressed support for the proposal despite the funding concerns. Finally, the BOE presented an IT modernization project for state-assessed property administration, saying the current system is outdated and manual and that a new system is needed to improve accuracy, cybersecurity, and workflow efficiency, especially with a likely increase in workload from new VoIP assessments. The LAO asked for more justification for the timing, but BOE said the urgency stems from aging systems and growing workload. BOE also requested modest funding to implement SB 293 changes to intergenerational property transfers and wildfire relief guidance, which the LAO did not oppose. The Franchise Tax Board began its presentation on the final phase of its Enterprise Data to Revenue modernization effort, describing the project’s rollout across audit, collections, legal, and filing enforcement workloads and noting it is now in a warranty period.

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• So, um I know that was an issue that Representative Berg worked um pretty extensively on just to make
• So, um I know that was an issue that Representative Berg worked um pretty extensively on just to make
• So, um I know that was an issue that Representative Berg worked um pretty extensively on just to make
• Representative Berg worked<00:15:43.680> um<00:15:43.920> pretty<00:15:44.240> extensively
• on just to worked um pretty extensively on just to make<00:15:45.279> sure<00:15:45.360> it

Keywords: 1183, house

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• to clarify that um because the list of partners and a and directors and everything could be quite extensive
• to clarify that um because the list of partners and a and directors and everything could be quite extensive
• to clarify that um because the list of partners and a and directors and everything could be quite extensive
• everything<00:28:44.880> could<00:28:45.200> be<00:28:45.919> quite<00:28:46.240> extensive
• <00:28:46.960> or everything could be quite extensive or everything could be quite extensive

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• We also support an extension to the REAP 2.0 expenditure deadline.
• However, last year's spending freeze put many of these projects on hold, so therefore the extension would
• However, last year's spending freeze put many of these projects on hold, so therefore the extension would
• We're certainly open to the conversation about an extension for that program.
• There was an extensive presentation that was provided to the Senate, happy to provide the PowerPoint

Summary: The Assembly Subcommittee on State Administration held a budget hearing focused heavily on housing, homelessness, and related administrative proposals. HCD reported that California housing production has increased, with 2023 completions up 13% from 2022 and entitlement and construction timelines improving, while members and advocates criticized the Governor’s January budget for zeroing out or sharply reducing several housing programs. Public testimony urged funding for affordable housing production, preservation, youth housing, CalHome, LIHTC, HAP, and related programs, and several speakers argued the state should not pull back after recent progress. A major policy item was trailer bill language to allow HCD to access “excess equity” in existing affordable housing projects and recycle those funds into new or preserved housing. HCD and the LAO said the proposal could unlock tens or hundreds of millions of dollars, but members wanted guardrails and clearer statutory direction to ensure the funds stay within the intended housing purposes. The committee also discussed encampment resolution funding; HCD said the proposal would shift expenditure deadlines to the date of award rather than appropriation, while the LAO raised concerns about limited outcome data and urged the Legislature to use upcoming reporting before deciding on future funding. The hearing also covered HCD trailer bills to consolidate default reserve funds into a centralized continuously appropriated account and to clarify reporting requirements for early rounds of the Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention program. HCD requested funding to implement chaptered legislation, including a new tribal housing program and reporting-related bills, and also sought extensions for certain reappropriations, including Homekey and REAP 2 deadlines. Public commenters and regional agencies supported flexibility for REAP 2 timing and other housing-related adjustments. Finally, the Business, Consumer Services and Housing Agency presented the Governor’s reorganization proposal to split the current agency into a Housing and Homelessness Agency and a Consumer Protection Agency. The administration said the change would improve focus, efficiency, and coordination, but the LAO and several members questioned whether it would truly save money or improve accountability, especially given the need for new leadership, possible staffing changes, and the fact that the plan had not yet been formally submitted for review. No votes were taken during the hearing.

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• they should reach out to their extension they should reach out to their extension agents,<01:13:
• Do you know of any studies UNH or UNH Extension has done?
• Do you know of any studies UNH or UNH Extension has done?
• extension I believe it was an extension extension I believe it was an extension official<03:02:07.680
• Cornell Extension is having trouble Cornell Extension is having trouble finding<04:26:09.120> a

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• That's the reason we plugged that in. And that's the explanation of the amendment.
• Ladies and gentlemen, this committee sub comes to us after extensive work on the Main Street Investment
• This would be a three-year extension on that repealer. That's an explanation.
• <06:31:14.958> be<06:31:15.040> a<06:31:15.280> three-year<06:31:15.760> extension
• <06:31:16.080> on This would be a three-year extension on This would be a three-year extension

Keywords: MS House Floor - 4 February, 2026; 10:00 AM, 925, all

Summary: The House convened with prayer and the pledge, established a quorum, dispensed with reading the journal and bill introductions, and then moved through announcements recognizing visitors in the galleries, including cancer advocacy groups, Mississippi Math and Science School students, a gospel choir, Leadership Greater Jackson, and other guests. Members also made several commendations, including recognition of Elena Johnson’s softball accomplishments and a student’s appointment to West Point. On the general calendar, the House passed House Bill 1076, the SAVE Act of 2026, by a vote of 122-0. The bill is described as a consumer protection measure for veterans that prohibits pay-to-refer arrangements, tightens standards for paid claims assistance, requires written agreements and limits upfront or nonrefundable fees, and adds privacy and disclosure safeguards. The House also passed House Bill 223, designating a segment of Highway 537 as the Sergeant John Howard Tanner Memorial Highway, by 122-0. The chamber then passed House Bill 1112, which revises state aid road division laws to expand purchasing authority, increase authorized vehicles, and allow unused county road funds to be reallocated after a period of time, by 120-1. House Bill 737, with an adopted amendment, allows Medicaid providers to repay certain non-fraud overpayments in installments when immediate repayment would cause hardship and aligns the repayment timeline with federal law; it passed 116-0. The House also passed House Bill 479 on marriage and family therapy and psychology licensure changes, adopting an amendment that extends the time to verify credentials for out-of-state applicants and provides a temporary license, by 121-0. Additional bills passed included House Bill 991 on third-party registration systems for used motor vehicle parts dealers and scrap metal processors (118-0), House Bill 1072 creating voluntary portable benefits accounts for independent contractors (119-0), House Bill 1137 revising CPA licensure education and experience requirements (118-1), House Bill 571 extending the foreign-national contribution ban to ballot measures (111-1), House Bill 630 allowing certain county electors to serve as municipal poll managers in small municipalities (113-4), House Bill 858 requiring election equipment internet connectivity to be disabled on election day (116-1), House Bill 788 changing how affidavit ballots can update voter registration information, with an amendment adopted, (115-3), and House Bill 908 tying Mississippi’s mail-ballot counting rule to the outcome of pending federal litigation so state and local races would be treated the same if the current federal-race rule is struck down (the bill was under discussion at the end of the excerpt).

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• This bill is a product of extensive collaboration among you. to safeguarding the well-being of children
• This bill is a product of extensive collaboration among you.
• This bill is a product of extensive collaboration among all of you, among agencies and advocates who

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The House opened with ceremonial business, including adoption of resolutions recognizing the Copernicus Institute and honoring October 2025 as Polish American Heritage Month. Members also concurred in Senate petitions and suspended Joint Rule 12 to allow several new petitions to be referred, including proposals on employer notice of I-9 records, Lobular Breast Cancer Awareness Day, a sick leave bank for a trial court employee, and the purchase or lease of Fenn Farm. The chamber then advanced several local and administrative bills, including legislation authorizing MassDOT to convey land in Stoneham and bills on child welfare protections, transit-worker assault penalties, and other local matters. The most substantial debate centered on House No. 4645, a substitute bill addressing assault and battery on transit workers. Supporters argued that transit employees face rising violence and deserve protections similar to other public employees, citing MBTA assault statistics and testimony from workers describing threats, spitting, weapons, and serious injuries. The House accepted the substitute bill and passed it to be engrossed by roll call, 116-0. The chamber also passed to be engrossed a child welfare bill, House No. 4644, after debate on expanded DCF reporting, discharge planning, the independence of the Office of the Child Advocate, education coordination for children in care, and child fatality review reforms; amendments were adopted, including one adding a Department of Social Services social worker to the fatality review team and another creating a commission to study a digital education portfolio for foster youth. The House also adopted an emergency preamble for a bonds bill and passed several engrossed local bills, including measures affecting Hull, Lanesborough, and Norton. The session included a formal visit from a Hokkaido, Japan delegation marking the 35th anniversary of the Massachusetts-Hokkaido sister-state relationship, with remarks entered into the Journal. Members observed moments of silence for Bernard Fang and former Representative Thomas George, and the House later adopted a special adjournment in memory of Mark Haren before adjourning to meet the next day.

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• After extensive conversations with the Department of Revenue and other stakeholders, we ascertained in
• road mileage is the most important factor in addressing their repair needs, since these towns have extensive
• road mileage is the most important factor in addressing their repair needs, since these towns have extensive

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The House opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and received a resignation letter from Rep. Fana Howard of Lowell, effective March 17, 2026, as she transitioned to the Senate. The chamber then took up several procedural orders, including multiple unanimous or voice-vote suspensions of rules and concurrence with Senate petitions, such as referrals on housing and student transportation matters, and a suspension of Joint Rule 12 for a petition involving children served by DCF. The main substantive item was House No. 5264, a fiscal year 2026 supplemental appropriations bill totaling about $1.8 billion. Members discussed its use of Fair Share surtax surplus funds for transportation and education, including major support for the MBTA, special education circuit breaker costs, early education and child care, snow and ice costs, regional transit authorities, and other deficiencies such as GIC and sheriff costs. Members also explained the bill’s tax conformity provisions responding to recent federal tax changes, with debate over whether to delay conformity to limit state revenue exposure. The House adopted a consolidated amendment to the bill and then passed it to be engrossed by roll call vote, 150-3. The House also adopted a resolution commending the Admetek Foundation on Prostate Cancer Awareness Day. Several local bills were advanced, including a sick leave bank for a Department of Corrections employee, a bill waiving the minimum age requirement for a Boston police officer, a Nantucket charter bill, a Stoneham public safety bill, and a Malden special police officers bill, the last of which was amended before being engrossed. The chamber also considered Amendment 43 to redistribute $100 million of Fair Share revenue more evenly to municipalities for roads and education; supporters argued the current distribution favored statewide priorities over local aid, while opponents said the formula would not adequately address rural road needs. That amendment was rejected 128-25. The House then recessed several times, observed moments of silence for local public servants, welcomed visiting youth sports teams, and finally ordered adjournment to meet the next day at 11 a.m. in informal session.

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• The House took extensive...
• The House took extensive testimony over the past two years to determine these exemptions.
• We appreciate, in particular, the extension of the period of...

Keywords: 927, senate, all