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• We're a nonpartisan nonprofit dedicated to defending free speech rights of all Americans.
• Very briefly, the American Law... Justice, you get the final word.
• Very briefly, the American Law Institute promulgates the restatements.
• I've got you here, Jacob Hupp, on behalf of the American Kennel Club.
• I've got you here, Jacob Hupp, on behalf of the American Kennel Club, against the bill.

Bills: HB2242, HB2446, HB2799, HB4502, HB2920, HB2790, HB5620, HB5060, HB5076, HB5080, HB5081, HB5128, HB5130, HB3847, HB5116, HB2969, HB4546, HB4202, HB5624, HB3964, HB4803, HB872, HB4775, HB4777, HB4961, HB5570, HB2988, HB4260, HB1375, HB5009, HB5411, HB5134, HB4388, HB3095, HB1387

Keywords: constables, civil rights, local government, law enforcement, policy-making authority, affidavit, medical bills, civil actions, reasonable charges, healthcare services, judicial statistics, court performance, family law, civil cases, efficiency reporting, court security, emergency management, harassment penalties, judicial safety, court committee

Summary: The committee heard testimony on several bills affecting civil practice, judicial conduct, and attorney regulation. HB 4961 and the similar HB 3095 would bar uninsured motorists from recovering non-economic damages after a collision, with HB 3095 also addressing certain exceptions and limiting economic damages in some cases. Supporters said the measures would encourage insurance coverage and fairness for insured drivers, while opponents argued they would unfairly punish injured people who were not responsible for the lack of insurance, including pedestrians, passengers, children, and others. HB 3095 drew constitutional concerns from witnesses, and the committee later withdrew the committee substitute and left the bill pending; HB 4961 was also left pending after questions about its scope, including passengers. HB 5570 would expand a continuing legal education exemption to attorneys appointed by the governor and confirmed by the Senate who serve on boards or commissions. The author and witness said the bill would free up time for public service while still requiring ethics training. A committee member raised a discrepancy in the number of attorneys covered, and the bill was left pending. HB 2969 would prohibit the State Bar from adopting rules or penalties that unreasonably burden attorneys’ religious exercise or free speech, especially in relation to sincerely held religious beliefs. Supporters framed it as a protection for lawyers of faith against an ABA-style speech code, while no one testified in opposition; the bill was left pending. HB 4260 would prohibit county judges and county commissioners from practicing law in courts over which they have jurisdiction. The author described it as an ethics measure to avoid conflicts of interest, but county officials and the County Judges and Commissioners Association opposed it, saying existing ethics rules already address conflicts and that the bill would impose hardships, especially in rural counties. The bill was left pending. HB 4388 would require all judges, including those who serve only in administrative roles, to remain subject to the Code of Judicial Conduct; supporters said some judges avoid discipline by relinquishing judicial functions, while opponents said the bill was unnecessary and could burden county judges who serve as administrators. It was also left pending. The committee also heard HB 5134, which would limit Rule 202 pre-suit depositions to people who have suffered or reasonably expect to suffer actual damages and allow attorney’s fees against abusive petitioners. The author said the bill would curb harassment and fishing expeditions, but members questioned how the standard would work in practice; the bill was left pending. Finally, HB 3964 would narrow common-law public nuisance claims by barring suits over lawful conduct, conduct already addressed by other remedies, and products, while preserving other causes of action. Supporters said the bill would prevent regulation through litigation and protect legislative authority; opponents said it would eliminate important remedies and that no Texas abuse had been shown. The author indicated he would revise the bill, and it was left pending.

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• Yeah, you're scared because I thought you were just saying that, like, no Native Americans.
• I'm Brian Hummel, the Arizona Director of Government Relations for the American Cancer Society Cancer
• I believe that, in lieu of time, my colleagues from the American Heart Association and American Lung
• The American Cancer Society and the other groups that I am affiliated with have worked in the tobacco

Bills: HB2128, HB2255, HB2397, HB2429, HB2591, HB2680, HB2834, HB2868, HB2911, HB2951, HB2979, HB2991, HB2996, HB2999, HB4001, HB4011, HB4017, HB4020, HB4026, HB4086, HB4088, HB2244, HB2342

Keywords: homeowners associations, condominiums, open meetings, governance, transparency, Arizona Teachers Academy, teacher preparation, education funding, public schools, scholarships, teacher certification, community colleges, HOA, homeowners association, planned community, condominium, CC&Rs, covenants, conditions and restrictions, resale disclosure, association disclosure

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• The harms are increased because, as of 2000, only 2.5 million Americans reported daily use; as of 2022
• The harms are increased because, as of 2000, only 2.5 million Americans reported daily use; as of 2022
• 00:43:21.880> only<00:43:22.160> 2.5<00:43:22.880> million<00:43:23.200> Americans
• as of 2000 only 2.5 million Americans as of 2000 only 2.5 million Americans reported<00:43:24.160
• disparate impact of cannabis laws against specific communities here in Hawaii, that is, men under 25 and Native

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The Judiciary Committee heard SB 1231, which would repeal the Parentage Uniform Act of 1973 and update Hawaii’s parentage laws, including parts of the Uniform Parentage Act of 2017. Supporters said the current statutes are outdated and do not adequately address assisted reproduction, surrogacy, and modern family formation. The Attorney General’s office supported the bill with technical amendments, including conforming changes to the Probate Code and child support provisions, and several testifiers urged passage as a needed modernization of the law. A major point of disagreement was Part 10, which concerns donor anonymity. Some supporters, including members of the task force, the Uniform Law Commission, fertility and family law practitioners, and LGBTQ+ advocates, backed the bill as written or said it should move forward even if Part 10 is removed. Others, including donor-conceived adults, parents, and advocacy groups, opposed Part 10 and urged the committee to adopt the 2024 version of Article 9 or delete Part 10 entirely, arguing that anonymous donation harms donor-conceived people’s access to genetic, medical, and identity information and that anonymity is not realistic in the DNA-testing era. One task force member and attorney said she supported the bill but preferred removing Part 10 if necessary to pass the rest. The hearing included extensive public testimony both in support and opposition, with many individuals describing personal experiences with adoption, IVF, surrogacy, and donor conception. No committee vote or final action on the bill was taken during the portion of the hearing provided.

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• , hardworking American taxpayers, working-class Americans, middle-class Americans, and those who aspire
• , hardworking American taxpayers, working-class Americans, middle-class Americans, and those who aspire
• , hardworking American taxpayers, working-class Americans, middle-class Americans, and those who aspire
• of the American people. of the American people.
• great American dream. great American dream.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• Here at home in the American decades.
• Lumber Standards Committee, the American Wood Council, and the things they're used to designing to.
• by their standards says is not SPF, then they wouldn't meet that SPF standard by the American Lumber
• <05:32:30.240> Wood Southgrade with the American Wood Southgrade with the American Wood Council
• <05:35:17.120> Lumber standard by the American Lumber standard by the American Lumber Standards

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• American property tax exemptions in '27 and '28 biennium, and that's page 105 in the budget request
• American property tax exemptions in '27 and '28 biennium, and that's page 105 in the budget request
• American property tax exemptions in '27 and '28 biennium, and that's page 105 in the budget request
• American property tax exemptions in '27 and '28 biennium, and that's page 105 in the budget request
• American property tax exemptions in '27 and '28 biennium, and that's page 105 in the budget request

Keywords: 916, all

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• I took this bill two years ago in partnership with our Native American tribes to ensure exclusivity over
• These are veteran service organizations like the American Legions and VFWs.
• The American Gaming Association has been reaching out to federal regulators saying, please do something
• ><01:34:42.600> the states have not found that out the states have not found that out the American
• gaming Association has been American gaming Association has been reaching<01:34:45.520> out<01

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• That's why we work at the federal level, for example, supporting the North American Electric Reliability
• They're American-based.
• have market participants, also same story, aware of no compliance issues there, and they are either American-owned
• Again, we have American companies, so it's not something that we're focused on at the moment.
• and there's a lot of different ways to do that for CP is one way construction and our contribution native

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• I also serve as the government relations chair for the American Massage Therapy Association, Minnesota
• advanced<00:31:38.920> techniques In 1983, I co-founded the Minnesota chapter of the American
• Perhaps you utilize indigenous, Native American, hands-on healing methods, or among traditions, or Somali
• , or African-American, or Latino.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• than 200 Americans in uniform, killing than 200 Americans in uniform, killing more<00:20:09.840>
• > the<00:20:23.120> fact Americans are talking about the fact Americans are talking about
• <00:37:34.320> Last American food supply at large. Last American food supply at large.
• American communities.
• American communities.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, March 19, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• I am a 65-year-old, Native Minnesotan living in Delo, Minnesota.
• Eligible grantees include nonprofit organizations, federally recognized American Indian tribes or bands
• Eligible grantees include nonprofit organizations, federally recognized American Indian tribes or bands
• Eligible grantees include nonprofit organizations, federally recognized American Indian tribes or bands
• Eligible grantees include nonprofit organizations, federally recognized American Indian tribes or bands

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• trafficking in every county, victims ranging in age from very small children to the elderly, both American
• Americans, not people who were kidnapped.
• Thank you. people who think that it's a choice people who think that it's a choice Americans<02:44:35.359
• 36.160> people<02:44:36.439> who<02:44:36.560> were<02:44:37.439> uh Americans
• not people who were uh Americans not people who were uh kidnapped<02:44:39.800> when<02:44:39.960

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Uh, she's a Laurel County native.
• a<00:50:25.680> a<00:50:25.760> Laurel<00:50:26.080> County<00:50:26.440> native
• c><00:50:27.240> Um,<00:50:27.720> and<00:50:27.880> she's a a Laurel County native
• Um, and she's a a Laurel County native.

Bills: SB8

Keywords: utilities, public service commission, energy regulation, appointment, emergency declaration, tax increases, consumer protection, The first couple minutes of the livestream was cut off. This recording restored the beginning of the meeting Meeting Start 00:00:00 Attendance Roll Call 00:00:51 Approval of Minutes 00:02:07 Legislator Comments 00:02:18 LIHEAP Public Hearing 00:04:19 PSC Update on RS 26 SB 8 00:32:18 WaterStep Presentation 01:04:08, 958, all

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• The fact remains, though, that Native Minnesotans are 15 times more likely to overdose than white Minnesotans
• <00:29:41.200> though<00:29:41.360> that<00:29:41.600> that<00:29:42.000> native
• The fact remains though that that native The fact remains though that that native motans<00:29:43.039

Bills: HF2433, HF2434

Keywords: education funding, children with disabilities, transition aid, special education, school district consolidation, healthcare, personal care assistance, worker retention, disability services, state funding, 1183, house

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• We don't just protect Native people when we do that.
• to Water initiative report that we did in terms of identifying what we knew in the basin is that native

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• Projects include replacing school asphalt with green areas, including native trees, plants, pollinators
• Projects include replacing school asphalt with green areas including native trees, plants, pollinators

Summary: The subcommittee heard presentations on the administration’s Proposition 4 spending plans for extreme heat mitigation and outdoor access, then took up SB 54 implementation, SB 707 textile producer responsibility, and recovery needs related to the Los Angeles fires at state parks. For the extreme heat chapter, agencies described funding for the Extreme Heat and Community Resilience Program, urban greening, urban forestry, fairground upgrades, and technical assistance for community-based climate programs. Witnesses emphasized that these are existing programs with strong demand, that technical assistance is important for reaching disadvantaged and tribal communities, and that the proposed funding would expand outreach and implementation capacity. Members asked for more detail on where funds have gone geographically, examples of successful projects, tree-planting totals, and how fairgrounds could better support fire staging and emergency preparedness. The LAO said the timing of the administration’s proposed funding generally made sense because the programs are already established, and no votes were taken. For outdoor access, State Parks, Fish and Wildlife, and Natural Resources described funding for new parks in underserved communities, deferred maintenance, state lands access, and several new or pending programs. State Parks said the park development program would fund roughly 48 projects and that deferred maintenance funding would address high-priority health, safety, and access needs. Fish and Wildlife said its lands program would improve visitor amenities and access on properties that often lack basic facilities. The Natural Resources Agency also outlined three newer outdoor-access proposals: expanding recreation in disadvantaged communities, enhancing natural resource values and trail access, and a nature/climate/education facilities grant program. The LAO distinguished between existing programs, which are ready to move forward, and the newer proposals, where the Legislature may want more input before funds are allocated. Members also raised concerns about park police vacancies, the need to track outcomes for accessibility investments, and whether Prop. 4 could help with wildfire-related recovery at state parks. CalRecycle then presented on SB 54, the plastics and packaging producer responsibility law, and members pressed hard on the delay in regulations. CalRecycle said it has held workshops, formed an advisory committee, selected the producer responsibility organization, and completed required baseline and covered-material reports, but needs more time to address complex comments and novel features such as source reduction and eco-modulated fees. Members expressed frustration that a statutory deadline was missed and asked for a concrete timeline; CalRecycle said it expects regulations in place by 2026, ahead of the PRO’s January 1, 2027 plan deadline. Finance said the Beverage Container Recycling Fund is currently healthy enough to support short-term loans for implementation. The committee also reviewed SB 707, the textile EPR law, which would create the nation’s first textile producer responsibility program; staff said the proposal would add positions and loan authority, and members noted the statutory deadlines for PRO approval, needs assessment, and later regulations. The hearing ended with discussion of the January Los Angeles fires’ damage to Topanga State Park and Will Rogers State Historic Park, where State Parks described extensive losses, emergency response work, and ongoing damage assessment. Members asked about FEMA eligibility, state funding sources, and community engagement in rebuilding, and the department said it is still assessing costs and will work with the public on reimagining the parks.

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• And then we were under attack for the DEI programs, and more specifically the reduction of Native Hawaiian

Keywords: 912, senate, all

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• The Wildcats' success reflects the contributions of outstanding student-athletes, including Arizona native

Keywords: 1182, all

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• He's a native of Arizona, which, that's rare, we all know.

Keywords: 1182, all

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• I'm a proud native New Mexican.