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• And I know we're limited 3 minutes.
• I just didn't understand why we were limiting it.
• I just didn't know what the limit was on that.
• Again, there's a 3-minute limit per witness. I'm gonna call you up in groups of 4.
• Uh, you know, I also have a full course load.

Bills: HB15, HB171, HB204

Keywords: flood risk, campground, safety regulations, civil penalty, guest safety, Harris County, flood control, governance, expansion, public health, local governance, environmental management

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• I limited out in an hour, so I was feeling pretty good yesterday.
• There’s a limit to how much goes back to a particular county, and then that could be redistributed to
• So that's why data and metrics are so important to us because of our timeframe and limited timeframe
• Do we limit her executive orders?
• Okay, members, I think we'll be loading up here soon. We'll leave in five minutes.

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• Please state and limit your comments to your name, affiliation, and position on the bill only.
• In order to facilitate the goal of hearing as much from the public within the limits of our time, we
• Again, please limit your comments to name, affiliation, and position on the bill. Good morning.
• We’ve recommended an approach to the authors that front-loads educators with training and resources to
• Again, please limit your comments to your name, affiliation, and position on the bill only.

Summary: The Assembly Education Committee held an informational hearing on AB 715, followed by discussion of SB 48. AB 715 was presented by Assembly Members Zbur and Addis as a response to rising anti-Semitism in California schools. They described incidents involving harassment, swastikas, biased classroom materials, and students feeling unsafe, and said the bill would create an Office of Civil Rights with coordinators to address anti-Semitism and other forms of discrimination, provide prevention resources, and support school districts. Witnesses in support, including a rabbi and a student who described personal experiences with anti-Semitic harassment, urged immediate action to protect Jewish students. Opposition testimony came from the California Teachers Association, county superintendents, school board groups, labor organizations, civil liberties advocates, ethnic studies educators, and many community members. Their main concerns were that the bill was rushed, had not been fully vetted in the Assembly Education Committee, and could chill classroom speech or create constitutional problems, especially around language requiring instruction and materials to be “factually accurate” and not based on advocacy, bias, or partisanship. Several opponents argued that anti-Semitism should be addressed through education, training, and restorative practices rather than new statutory restrictions. Some witnesses also raised concerns about the bill’s impact on ethnic studies and free speech. Committee members then debated the bill’s process and substance at length. The authors said the bill had been narrowed through negotiations with education stakeholders and the Senate, that some disputed provisions would be revisited in cleanup language, and that the urgency of anti-Semitic incidents required action now. Several members expressed support for the bill’s goal but criticized the late release of the final language and the lack of consultation with the Assembly committee. Others emphasized the need to protect Jewish students immediately and argued the bill was a necessary response to a real crisis. The transcript does not show a final vote on AB 715 in the portion provided.

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• Debate will be limited to five minutes per side in five-minute increments.
• I think we're going to overload our already loaded prison system.
• It tries to limit the unintended consequences.
• It limits the number of unintended consequences.
• Debate will be limited to 20 minutes per side in 10-minute increments.

Summary: The House convened with prayer, a moment of silence for the Parkland shooting victims, the Pledge of Allegiance, and adoption of the special order report for the day. The chamber then moved into a special-order agenda focused almost entirely on immigration-related measures, beginning with Senate Memorial 6C urging the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to provide guidance and training for 287(g) agreements. The memorial was adopted 85-27 after brief debate, with supporters arguing Florida should help maximize federal immigration enforcement and opponents saying Congress, not the state, should fix immigration policy. The House next took up Senate Bill 4C, an immigration bill creating new state offenses for illegal entry and reentry by adult unauthorized aliens and requiring a mandatory death sentence for an unauthorized alien convicted of a capital felony. Members debated constitutional concerns, due process, racial profiling, fiscal impacts, and whether the bill intruded on federal immigration authority. Several amendments were offered and defeated, including proposals to extend protections to Venezuelans with TPS, to remove the mandatory death penalty, to protect certain long-term immigrant workers and teachers, to expand exemptions for Haitians and humanitarian parole recipients, and to create a task force on best practices for immigration enforcement in schools and other sensitive locations. A final amendment to strip the bill as unconstitutional was also rejected. The bill then passed 85-29. The final measure discussed was Senate Bill 2C, which creates a State Board of Immigration Enforcement led by the Governor and Cabinet, establishes grants and incentive bonuses for local law enforcement cooperation with federal immigration authorities, repeals the fee waiver for undocumented students beginning July 1, 2025, and appropriates more than $300 million for immigration enforcement. The sponsor described it as a broad enforcement package, while questions from members focused on the impact on current students who receive in-state tuition and whether the bill would remove incentives for those already enrolled. The transcript ends during that exchange, before final action on SB 2C is shown.

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• And staff use monitoring to identify disease and parasite loads on wildlife honored at the Emmys.

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• We have to decide who has the impact or who carries the load on these things, and is it going to be the

Bills: HF2434

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

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• between the parties, and each member other than the majority and minority leaders and the minority whip limited
• expire, limiting the amount of money law enforcement can return or the number of criminals that they
• Additionally, the bill doubles the statute of limitations for COVID-era unemployment insurance fraud
• By extending the statute of limitations, this bill would allow the Office of the Inspector General to
• KOSA requires platforms to put in place concrete safeguards, limiting harmful design safeguards, limiting

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, June 29, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• So I I don't see a limitation Right?
• So I I don't see a limitation here<00:22:10.720> that<00:22:11.120> says<00:22:11.760><
• But there's also, I would think, some limit of, you know, why am I building a little league park and
• But there's also, I would think, some limit of, you know, why am I building a little league park and
• They limit their to repeal the cap.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Because they rely on credit and rented land, she said they must limit investments to things they can
• <00:45:09.440> it<00:45:09.599> at $250,000 um the agency does limit it at $250,000
• um the agency does limit it at that<00:45:10.440> cap<00:45:10.720> of<00:45:10.880>
• Comm time left um we are willing limited Comm time left um we are willing to<00:53:31.760> uh
• Age and physical limitations for some breeders have made the project unmanageable.

Bills: HF1621, HF1701, HF1796, HF1676, HF40, HF1428, HF1540

Keywords: HF1621, CelluComp, Minnesota Department of Agriculture, appropriation, grant, commercialization, fiber-based barrier packaging, packaging materials, PFAS, perfluoroalkyl substances, polyfluoroalkyl substances, plastic reduction, sustainable packaging, environmental health, materials innovation, bio-based packaging, food packaging, agriculture finance, one-time grant, state subsidy

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• be focused... ...on ensuring comprehensive medical care for every woman, everywhere, not directing limited
• And while some continue to excuse him or say things like, oh, his comments are just racially loaded,

Summary: The Assembly convened after a quorum call, completed the roll, and opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and several guest introductions recognizing visitors, students, and a long-serving committee secretary, Tabitha Volga-Sang, who was honored for 32 years of service. Members also took up a procedural motion by Assembly Member DeMaio to immediately consider ACA 14, the Taxpayer Protection Act, without reference to file; that motion failed on a 14-44 vote. The main policy debate centered on SB 106 by Senator Laird, a budget appropriation to provide $90 million in one-time funding for Planned Parenthood and related women’s health and family planning services after federal cuts. Assembly Member Tangipa offered amendments arguing the money should be directed more broadly to women’s health and hospitals, but the Assembly voted 41-13 to lay the amendments on the table. Supporters, including Gabriel, Sharp-Collins, Gibson, Krell, Bonta, and others, said the bill was needed to preserve access to cancer screenings, contraception, STI testing, and reproductive care, especially in rural and underserved communities, and to offset the effects of federal defunding. Opponents, including Johnson, DeMaio, Patterson, and Tangipa, criticized the bill as lacking transparency, favoring a politically connected organization, and diverting attention from hospital funding and other health needs. After extended floor debate, SB 106 passed the Assembly 55-10 and was transmitted immediately to the Senate. The chamber then took up H.R. 84, a resolution condemning racism after President Trump circulated racist imagery depicting former President Obama and Michelle Obama. Members from the Black, LGBTQ, Latino, AAPI, Jewish, Native American, and other caucuses spoke in support, saying the post normalized dehumanization and had real-world consequences; Assembly Member Tangipa also stated the post was wrong and apologized on the record. The transcript ends during continued debate on H.R. 84, before a final vote is shown.

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• Instead of one-size-fits-all mandates from Washington, House Republicans are focused on limiting the
• Instead of one-size-fits-all mandates from Washington, House Republicans are focused on limiting the
• the authority of the focused on limiting the authority of the federal<00:26:02.880> government,
• This, within certain limits, is probably true.
• This within certain limits is liberty. This within certain limits is probably<02:35:22.000> true.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• The statute of limitations in record.
• With the example you just cited, was the firearm in the automobile loaded? Loaded? Yes, it was.
• Judicial oversight in 169F is not limited to out-of-New-England placements.
• The limitations of the confines of that profession. Thank you for the question.
• So that is within the limits of our profession and the teachers' limits of our curriculum, are they not

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee opened with Senate Bill 22-FN, which would expand child care licensing background checks so the Department of Health and Human Services can receive fuller criminal history information, including pending charges and other non-conviction records, similar to the system already used for school staff. Grant Bossi, for Senator Pearl, and DHHS officials Melissa Clement and Christine Sheay testified in support, saying the bill closes a gap that can allow people with disqualifying charges to work with children. They explained that the FBI record is a snapshot in time, that juvenile records are not included, and that the bill would apply to child care programs including residential group homes. Questions focused on what “confidential criminal history” means and how often checks are repeated; DHHS said checks are done every five years or sooner if new charge information is received. The hearing on SB 22 was then closed. The committee then took up Senate Bill 23-FN, which would expand the child endangerment statute and remove the word “purposely” from part of the language. Senator Pat Long said the bill is intended to strengthen protection for children and allow more serious conduct to be charged appropriately. Testimony from law enforcement, including Executive Counselor Dave Wheeler, Sergeant Ryan Rooney of Nashua Police, and Nicholas Georgulis of Manchester Police, supported the bill as a way to distinguish routine misdemeanor cases from the most egregious abuse and neglect cases, such as children living in squalor or being exposed to severe danger. Wheeler and some members raised concerns that the language could be vague or overbroad and cited a prior Manchester firearm-in-a-car arrest as an example of possible unintended consequences; supporters responded that the bill still requires knowingly violating a duty of care and that the serious bodily injury or death standard limits its reach. Rooney also described a fentanyl overdose case involving an 11-year-old and said the current misdemeanor charge did not fully reflect the seriousness of the conduct. The committee recessed SB 23 briefly to open and close SB 161, then returned to SB 23, which remained under hearing with no final vote taken in the excerpt.

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• to allow the withholding limitations to allow the department<00:55:34.079> to<00:55:34.319>
• I promise it's not loaded.
• I promise it's not loaded. Thank you, Chair. I yield. Okay. Good answer.
• scope versus limit time frame.
• c> um<02:05:15.679> time to limit scope versus limit um time to limit scope versus limit um

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• When you count within that limitation.
• This bill is limited to on campus. This bill is limited to medication<02:20:57.840> abortion.
• Um, bill will be limited to two hours.
• And with the limited time that placed.
• a limitation on the amount of the fee. a limitation on the amount of the fee.

Keywords: 981, all

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• at a fixed to be within the legal limit at a fixed body<01:24:14.800> scale.
• Somebody that's working right now. >> And so that ends up with about a limit, it's a cap, a limit of
• , >> And so that ends up with about a limit, >> And so that ends up with about a limit
• Um, a a a limited liability company.
• limitation established in section<05:41:33.680> 4.

Keywords: 920, all

Summary: The Senate first recognized the Montgomery Academy boys basketball team for winning the 2026 Class 3A state championship, their second straight title. Senator Barfoot introduced the team and read a resolution commending the players, coaches, and school community for the 66-39 win over Southside Selma, noting standout performances by Braden Gordon, Mason Ellis, and Jarrett Friendley. Coach Jeremy Aant and school head John Williams thanked the Senate and emphasized the team’s selflessness, teamwork, academic standards, service, and leadership development. The Senate applauded the team, added all senators to the resolution, and arranged for a picture and challenge coins for the players. After the recognition, the Senate came to order, established a quorum, excused absent senators, and adopted the previous day’s journal. Committee reports followed. The Committee on State Government Affairs reported House Bill 541 favorably with one amendment; the bill would create the Safeguard Alabama Voter Engagement Act, requiring party registration for primary voting, restricting crossover voting, retaining voter history as a public record, revising voter registration forms, and requiring parties to publish candidate qualifications. The bill was ordered to a second reading and placed on the calendar. The Committee on Local Legislation reported House Bills 630, 631, and 632 favorably, all relating to Etowah County, including changes to tax exemptions and personnel board membership. These bills were also sent to second reading and the calendar. The Senate then took up Senate Joint Resolution 117, commending Dylan Nut for winning the 2026 Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Classic, and added all members as co-sponsors. During discussion, one senator used the opportunity to speak at length about a separate concern involving alleged unlicensed real estate solicitation and the need for legislation to protect citizens from property-related scams; he also discussed the calendar process and other bills. The floor later included extended informal remarks about fishing and a separate discussion of a proposal to designate Miss America as an official state ambassador, with support expressed for a possible stipend amendment.

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• And the real importance there for us is that it limits where the federal action or federal actions can
• uh where the federal action or limits uh where the federal action or federal<00:43:34.079> uh
• And director, do you know if there is a time limit on when we have to be in compliance with the DOJ?
• Um, and we would have to find the authorization to spend, and so we would be limited to what we could
• of their case load will be handled<02:32:36.960> by<02:32:37.200> internal<02:32:37.600

Keywords: 916, all

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• In order to facilitate the goal of hearing as much from the public within the limits of our time, we
• But often without regard to weight limits, any sort of restrictions, school zones, slower speed limits
• This limit pertains to peak power or continuous power.
• We have to limit everyone at this point to name, affiliation, and position.
• This is not about limiting independence or access.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• As the Assemblymember mentioned, we are planning on limiting that portion.
• limits, all the other pieces of traffic safety that we put in place to accommodate.
• We have to limit everyone at this point to name, affiliation, and position.
• We have to limit everyone at this point to name affiliation and position.
• This is not about limiting independence or access.

Summary: The committee heard several transportation and public safety bills, largely focused on traffic violence, e-bike regulation, and DUI enforcement. AB 1588 on sideshows and street takeovers drew support from the author, San Francisco officials, law enforcement, and the League of California Cities, who said the bill would close loopholes, add motorcycles and dirt bikes to the sideshow framework, and align penalties with speed contests. ACLU California Action opposed it, but members generally supported the bill, noting the need for stronger tools against dangerous takeovers. The committee also heard AB 1654 on commercial driver’s licenses and federal verification rules, with the author arguing California must comply with federal law to avoid losing CDL authority; the chair and others objected that the bill could wrongly affect U.S. citizens and codify changing federal rules. The bill was discussed but not advanced in the portion provided. AB 1976 sought to speed delivery of bicycle and pedestrian safety projects by limiting some public meetings, restricting cancellation of contracts without findings, lowering petition thresholds for traffic calming, and updating the Pedestrian Mall Act. Supporters said current procedures delay life-saving projects and give too much power to opponents, while counties and cities opposed the limits on local public input and budget authority. After discussion, the committee voted to send AB 1976 to Local Government, with several members expressing support but also concerns about preserving community participation. The committee also heard AB 2015, which would direct Caltrans to study the effects of navigation apps on local roads and safety. Supporters said apps can divert traffic onto residential streets and undermine local traffic calming, while members suggested the bill should also consider built-in vehicle navigation systems. AB 2168, on the Active Transportation Program, would update the definition of safe routes to transit, prioritize transit-rich and underserved areas, and add stronger spending accountability; it drew support from bicycle and transit advocates and some local agencies, with a few technical concerns left to resolve. Finally, AB 1942 on e-bike registration and license plates for Class 2 and 3 e-bikes drew strong support from law enforcement and medical witnesses citing rising injuries, but broad opposition from bicycle groups, micromobility advocates, and some local governments who said it would burden lawful riders, create DMV problems, and not address illegal e-motos. The committee also heard AB 1685 and AB 1687, both DUI-related bills from the same author: AB 1685 would increase DMV points for gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated, and AB 1687 would extend license revocation for a third DUI conviction to eight years with an interlock option after four years. Both bills received strong support from law enforcement and victims’ advocates, with ACLU California Action opposing them as duplicative or overly punitive; both bills were advanced by committee vote.

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• assessment increases for specified real property, to increase the homestead exemption, to provide a limitation
• To revise the limitation on annual assessment increases for specified real property, to increase the
• homestead exemption, and to provide a limitation on the use of ad valorem taxes levied by counties and
• Property taxes are the primary funding source for local government, a load-bearing wall.
• And I totally object to the fact that we are limiting them to seven categories of what they're allowed

Summary: The Senate took up Committee Substitute for Senate Joint Resolution 2F, a proposed constitutional amendment to expand homestead property tax relief, lower the assessment cap on non-homestead property from 10% to 5%, and limit county and municipal ad valorem tax revenues to specified uses. Senator Avila presented the measure as a major property tax reform intended to provide relief to homeowners and restrain local government spending, while opponents argued it would shift costs to fees, services, and state appropriations and could harm local budgets, public safety, schools, and other services. Several senators also raised concerns about the ballot language and the lack of a completed fiscal analysis. The chamber considered and rejected multiple amendments. Senator Sharif’s income-based “circuit breaker” amendment failed, as did Senator Smith’s sunset clause amendment and Senator Berman’s amendment to rewrite the ballot statement for greater accuracy. During questioning, Avila said the revised language was meant to preserve flexibility for local governments and that future legislatures could set implementing procedures and, if necessary, prohibit certain local expenditures by general law. He also confirmed that the proposal would not affect refinancing or portability, and said the measure would not prevent local governments from continuing to fund many services such as libraries, parks, animal control, code enforcement, mosquito control, public housing, county health departments, and elections. Debate on final passage was extensive. Supporters described the proposal as overdue relief for homeowners and a way to force local governments to prioritize spending, while critics called it a risky tax shift that could reduce local revenue by billions and force cuts or higher fees. Some senators emphasized concerns about public safety funding, mental health and social services, and the accuracy of the ballot summary; others argued the measure would give voters a chance to decide on property tax reform. After debate, the resolution was rolled over for third reading and the Senate continued discussion, but the transcript provided does not include a final vote on the joint resolution.

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• It authorized certain projects again, and then it changed the language to limit what the uses of Tier
• And so I feel like it would be a better model if we front-load the services and the cost of the students
• Important to note that this is not limited to fall semesters; it would be all completions during the
• So previously it was limited to academic and student housing facilities.
• would be easier to understand, which is something we need to think about going forward with term limits

Keywords: 908, all