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• So we're well represented.
• a clinic representative of an ATC. a clinic representative of an ATC.
• I represent KAS District 3.
• <01:45:08.239> No represent. No chamber of commerce. No represent.
• Every person I spoke to answered origin. Every person I spoke to answered no. no. no.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• Representative Heap. Mr. Speaker Rotem, I rise for appoint personal privilege.
• Representative Villegas, no. Representative Martinez. Mr.
• Representative Kolodin votes aye. Representative Peshlikai. Representative Peshlikai.
• Representative Alma Hernandez. Mr. Speaker Pro Tem, I rise for a point of personal privilege.
• Representative Alma Hernandez. Mr. Speaker Pro Tem, I rise for a point of personal privilege.

Keywords: 1182, all

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• Representative, we're going to follow Representative Johnson and then Representative García.
• Representative Anaya. Yes. Representative García. Yes. Representative Hall. No.
• Representative Johnson. Yes. Representative Mejía. No. Representative Ortez. Yes.
• Representative Anaya. Yes. Representative García. Yes. Representative Hall. No.
• Representative Johnson. Representative Mejía. No. Representative Ortez. Representative Rehm. No.

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• I represent myself and I am for this bill.
• I represent myself and I'm for this bill.
• Lottery ticket sales were always meant to be in person.
• No representative.
• Who are you representing? Uh, my employer. So you're representing, uh, Houston Oaks?

Bills: SB 28

Keywords: groundwater, groundwater conservation district, Water Code, Water Development Board, modeled available groundwater, aquifer, water permit, groundwater transfer, export groundwater, out-of-district transfer, management area, desired future conditions, well permit, retail public utility, potable water, emergency interconnect, subsidiary, controlled entity, aquifer management, water resources

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• But we can't do it alone, one person at a time.
• We represent providers that serve over 2 million Californians.
• And with regard to a person experiencing...
• And if I need someone in person, they will come.
• We represent over 450 treatment sites across the state.

Summary: The hearing focused first on behavioral health, especially serious mental illness and anosognosia, a condition described by witnesses as a neurological symptom that prevents people from recognizing they are ill. The chair framed the issue around families cycling through emergency rooms, jails, conservatorships, and short-term stabilization without lasting treatment, and warned that federal changes under H.R. 1 could reduce Medi-Cal funding and worsen access. Dawn Marie Anderson gave a personal account of her son’s long history of psychosis, homelessness, arrests, repeated jail and state hospital stays, and eventual stability when he received sustained medication and coordinated support. She argued that the system often treats the problem as criminal rather than medical and that voluntary programs and short-term services are not enough for people who lack insight into their illness. Other panelists, including representatives from the California Behavioral Health Association, Santa Barbara County Behavioral Health, and the County Behavioral Health Directors Association, agreed that anosognosia is not denial or noncompliance and said the system needs long-term, coordinated care, including assertive community treatment, mobile crisis, supportive housing, medication support, and stronger handoffs between county and managed care systems. They said CalAIM and other reforms have improved some coordination, but significant gaps remain, especially for people with serious mental illness, for those in jail or locked settings, and for people with private insurance, which witnesses said often offers little meaningful coverage for early psychosis or intensive behavioral health services. Several witnesses urged the Legislature to protect Medi-Cal, shore up county safety-net services, and invest in training and family engagement. The committee then turned to the Children and Youth Behavioral Health Initiative, with a focus on the virtual services platforms BrightLife Kids and Soluna and the CYBHI fee schedule. DHCS reported strong growth in app registrations, coaching sessions, referrals, and positive user outcomes, saying the platforms provide free, culturally responsive, early-intervention support statewide and help connect users to higher levels of care when needed. On the fee schedule, DHCS said more than 500 LEAs, colleges, universities, and school-linked providers are participating, 181 LEAs have submitted claims, and $9.6 million has been reimbursed to date, with 41,556 students represented in claims. The chair and several members criticized the pace of implementation and the amount of money spent relative to reimbursement levels, saying the Legislature had requested data earlier and that the return on investment still appeared low. DHCS responded that many claims are still being submitted, that 70% of denials are correctable, that $400 million in capacity grants has been distributed locally, and that reimbursement is increasing rapidly as more districts come online. Public comment included a rural county behavioral health director who said private insurance denials leave counties with significant uncompensated work, especially for unlicensed staff providing case management and mobile crisis services.

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• <00:29:25.880> medical pry into someone's personal medical pry into someone's personal medical
• I<00:39:25.520> think trouble getting there in person I think trouble getting there in person
• Hampshire represent Hampshire represent the the the 21<00:46:59.240> uh<00:46:59.400>
• <00:56:42.240> uh have the pleasure of representing uh have the pleasure of representing uh
• <01:09:12.600> data for more and more personalized data for more and more personalized data

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• on motion representative Tinderholtz.
• He was my personal hero when I started, not even as a legislator.
• Much for sharing such an amazing person with us.
• With us today, we have several schools represented, including.
• a firearm to dispose of firearms owned, possessed, or controlled by law. by a person.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• Thank you, Representative. Representative Borrego, thank you, Madam Chair.
• I have represented: Martinez, Senator Stewart, Senator Brantley, Senator Dewey, Representative Mupon,
• Senator Berrigo, Senator Tobiassen, Representative Inayas, Senator Nava, Representative Chandler, and
• Please watch your clocks, Representative.
• Chairman, Representative.

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• Representative Wynne being not here, Representative Wynn is here.
• Representative Stahl-Hamilton votes nay. Representative Cruz. Mr.
• Representative Stahl-Hamilton votes, nay. Representative Cruz. Mr.
• Representative Cruz votes nay. Representative Villegas. Representative Cruz votes nay.
• Representative Villegas votes nay. Representative Caledon. Thank you. May. Representative Colleton.

Summary: The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, approval of the journal, and recognition of the Doctor of the Day. Members also welcomed a visiting group from Women Leading Government and adopted a proclamation honoring Deputy Warden Veronica Parcell and National Corrections Officers and Employees Week. The House then agreed to request Senate consent to adjourn after completing its work on Wednesday, April 22, and later moved into Committee of the Whole to consider bills on the calendar. In Committee of the Whole, the House advanced several Senate bills. SB 1457, SB 1808, SB 1006, SB 1018, SB 1041, SB 1345, and SB 1512 all received do-pass recommendations, with SB 1552 also receiving a do-pass recommendation as amended. SB 1006 was amended to increase the anonymous small-donation reporting threshold and add an inflation adjustment, drawing debate over transparency. SB 1018, dealing with Sharia law, prompted sharp disagreement over constitutional concerns and community impact, but still advanced. SB 1041, a strike-everything amendment on electronic monitoring in assisted living facilities, drew supportive testimony about accountability and protecting vulnerable seniors. SB 1345 advanced with amendments after discussion of licensing timelines for health facilities and removal of an anonymous complaint provision. On third reading, SB 1167 and SB 1254 passed, and SB 1763 also passed after debate over school district finance rules. SB 1315, concerning school safety interoperability and communications with law enforcement, failed on a 25-25 tie after extensive debate over whether it was a vendor-driven bill and whether it created an unfunded or poorly designed mandate. After that vote, a motion to reconsider SB 1315 succeeded by a 30-18 vote. The House also concurred in Senate requests to return HB 2035 and HB 2249 for reconsideration. The session ended with announcements about the annual legislative charity softball game, a Democratic caucus meeting, and adjournment until 10 a.m. on Tuesday, April 21, 2026.

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• That is actually sponsored by Representative Riggs, but will be presented to the committee today by Representative
• Representative Shields. Thank you.
• Any other questions for this representative? Yeah, Representative Hein. To inquire. Proceed.
• Representative Shields. Thank you.
• Representative Shields. Thank you.

Keywords: 959, house, all

Summary: The Committee on Higher Education and Workforce Development heard House Bill 3359, presented by Rep. Travis Wilson on behalf of Rep. Riggs. The bill would create a state income tax credit for donations to school robotics/STEAM programs, including cash, equipment, software, materials, curriculum, and employee volunteer hours, beginning with the 2027 tax year. The credit would be 20% of the donation value, capped at $10 million annually, with a six-year sunset. Committee members raised questions about whether the credit applies to individuals or businesses, how volunteer hours would be valued and limited, whether the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education or the Department of Economic Development would administer reporting, and whether the 20% rate should be higher. Several members also questioned the fiscal note and the impact on a tight state budget. The main witness in support was Sarah Waldron, an 18-year-old Westminster Christian Academy senior and robotics team leader who said she wrote the bill. She argued that robotics programs are expensive, that private investment is needed to improve workforce readiness, and that the bill would help schools in both urban and rural areas. She clarified that the volunteer-hours provision was intended for business employees, not general individual volunteerism, and said the bill could be amended to add guardrails and better target under-resourced schools, including a possible tiered credit based on free-and-reduced-lunch percentages. Committee members praised her initiative and testimony. One witness testified in opposition, State Public Advocate Arne C. Dinoff, who said robotics is worthwhile but the state cannot afford another tax credit given the budget deficit and the cumulative cost of tax credit programs. He objected particularly to subsidizing volunteerism and said schools should support robotics locally rather than through a state tax credit. No vote was taken; the hearing was closed and the committee adjourned after testimony.

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• So it’s not a matter of you voting for the 55% person or the 45% person.
• or the 45% you vote for the person or the 45% you vote for the person<00:42:55.800> that<00:42
• suspicion that they are a party person suspicion that they are a party person so<00:43:50.839>
• One person might vote for one candidate, and whether that person continues through or whether all the
• As we are talking about one person, one vote, can you just reiterate and clarify that one person does

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• <00:15:15.360> or<00:15:15.520> persons Clerk's office or any person or persons Clerk's
• office or any person or persons involved<00:15:16.880> to<00:15:17.000> make<00:15:17.240
• person or persons<00:15:36.320> that<00:15:36.440> attempted<00:15:36.880> to persons
• Chip Holbrook. is my personal doctor uh down in Simpson is my personal doctor uh down in Simpson County

Keywords: MS Senate Floor - 24 March, 2026; 10:00 AM, 925, all

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum present, opened with an invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance, and then dispensed with the reading of the journal and committee report titles. The main business was a lengthy exchange over Senate Bill 2632, the local governments disaster recovery emergency loan program bill. The governor’s veto message argued that the enrolled bill had been materially altered after conference adoption, specifically over the interest-rate language, and called for an investigation. Senate leaders responded that the veto message was inaccurate, saying the word “monthly” had been removed earlier by unanimous consent to avoid an unintended 12% rate and that the bill was intended to provide disaster relief financing for local governments affected by Winter Storm Erin. Senators McCaughn and others defended the process, criticized the governor’s accusations as false and offensive, and emphasized that the legislation was meant to help struggling cities and counties with no interest until FEMA reimbursement, followed by a 1% rate. After the veto discussion, Senator McCaughn moved to refer the bill back to the committee from which it began, and the motion carried. The Senate then moved through routine business, including introductions and recognition of guests. Visitors included the Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation Peanut Committee, the Mississippi School for the Deaf and Blind, the doctor of the day, and an NCSL representative, along with a National Ag Day milking champions presentation and a large group of junior pages. The chamber also honored the Starkville Oktibbeha County School District’s varsity boys and girls basketball teams. Senate Resolutions 64 and 65 were called up to commend the Starkville High School girls and boys teams for winning the 2026 Class 7A state championships, and both coaches addressed the Senate briefly to thank members for the recognition.

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• <00:15:13.960> more business organization representing more business organization representing
• This person is also going to be time.
• I clearly was not a beneficial maybe I was a terrible person.
• I clearly was not a beneficial maybe I was a terrible person.
• . person. person.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• So it's 78.4 cents per person in... 78.4 cents per person in Pulaski County, and it's—Craighead is 5.9
• And Judge Hyde sadly lost his primary, so there will be a new person representing Pulaski County in 2027
• Representative Frye? Yes, sir.
• These improper disbursements consisted of transfers to personal bank accounts, payments on personal credit
• These improper disbursements consisted of transfers to personal bank accounts, payments on personal credit

Keywords: 1204, all

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• Representative Bojanowski. Representative Callaway, present. Representative Klein here.
• Senator Wise, Representative<00:02:15.280> Bojanowski, Representative Bojanowski, Representative
• Representative Don. Representative Duval here. Representative Elliot here.
• Representative Holloway here. Representative Moer here. Representative Pollock.
• Representative Raburn. Representative Riley here. Representative Rors here.

Keywords: Call to Order and Roll Call – 00:00:24 Discussion of The Center for Courageous Kids – 00:02:46 Discussion of Adult Protective Services and State Guardianship Programs – 00:25:22 Discussion of Annual Report of the External Child Fatality and Near Fatality Review Panel – 01:00:34 Consideration of Referred Administrative Regulations – 01:33:41 Adjournment – 01:42:07, 958, all

Summary: The Interim Joint Committee on Families and Children opened its first meeting with roll call and a reminder about the number of children in out-of-home care with active placements, which the chair said was 8,641 as of June 1, 2025. The committee then heard a presentation from the Center for Courageous Kids, a donor-funded camp in Scottville that serves children with lifelong illnesses and disabilities at no charge. Representatives described the camp’s year-round family retreats and summer sessions, its medically safe and inclusive model, and examples of campers gaining confidence and independence. They said the camp has served more than 43,000 campers from Kentucky, other states, and other countries, and that it is seeking legislative support for two capital projects: a new art barn and a medical lodge, with a combined request of $3.2 million. Members praised the program and asked about awareness, staffing, volunteer recruitment, accreditation, and how the projects would expand capacity; the camp said the medical lodge would help increase volunteer housing and allow future growth beyond its current summer cap of 128 campers per session. The committee then moved to adult protective services and state guardianship programs. Jessica Wayne, director of the Division of Guardianship, and Cliff Bryant of DCBS explained the legal framework for guardianship and conservatorship, including state guardianship as a last-resort option when no family member or private entity is available or appropriate. They outlined the court petition process, emergency appointments, and the distinction between full and limited guardianship or conservatorship. They emphasized that guardianship is based on legal incapacity to make decisions, not simply on a medical disability diagnosis, and noted that state guardianship can be arranged for some 17-year-olds aging out of youth services. The presenters said the state currently serves 4,645 individuals under guardianship, with most cases involving developmental intellectual disabilities, supported community living waiver participants, and people in nursing homes or long-term care facilities. They also described the division’s three branches: field services, which handles visits and day-to-day decisions in all 120 counties; a benefits branch that applies for public benefits; and a fiduciary branch that manages funds and pays bills. They reported 89 field workers statewide, an average caseload of 52, and said the agency is hiring to reduce that load. No votes or formal committee actions were taken during the meeting.

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• I'm joined here by Representative Simon Cataldo, Representative Bridget Plouffe, and Representative John
• Representative Gallagher: Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
• Thank you, Representative. Thank you, Representative. All set.
• I believe you're both here in person, right?
• I believe you're both here in person, right?

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Education opened a hybrid public hearing on a large slate of bills related to school buildings, school finance, technology, data privacy, safety, and related education issues. Chairs Jason Lewis and Ken Gordon outlined procedures for the hearing, including two-minute testimony limits and the plan to group similar bills together. Several bills drew no testimony and were closed without further discussion, while others drew extensive testimony from legislators, school officials, parents, advocates, and educators. A major theme was school safety and student well-being. Lori Al-Hadeth testified in support of bills on alert systems in public schools, describing the loss of her daughter in the Parkland shooting and urging adoption of Alyssa’s Law-style panic alert technology. Representative Gallagher and disability advocates also supported a bill authorizing, but not requiring, airway clearance devices in schools, arguing they could save lives in choking emergencies and provide an option for people who cannot use the Heimlich maneuver. Another bill on reducing cafeteria waste drew support from a legislator and a Lexington sustainability official, who said installing dishwashers during construction would reduce waste and long-term costs. Much of the hearing focused on Chapter 70 school funding and the inflation cap. Senator Pavel Payano, Senator Sal DiDomenico, Representative Senna, and multiple local officials and school committee members from Bridgewater, Chelsea, Groton-Dunstable, and other districts argued that the 4.5% cap on inflation adjustments has left schools underfunded during years of high inflation, forcing layoffs, larger class sizes, and cuts to programs and student supports. They urged bills to eliminate the cap, restore lost funding, increase the Commonwealth’s share of the foundation budget, or create commissions to study reforms. Testimony also highlighted the impact on special education, English learners, and low-income students, with Chelsea witnesses saying the cap has cost their district about $7 million annually. School construction and MSBA reform were the other major topic. AIA Massachusetts, Boston Public Schools, Lynn officials, and AFT Massachusetts described aging facilities, overcrowding, deferred maintenance, and the difficulty of financing new schools under current reimbursement rules. Boston officials said the district has many pre-World War II buildings and has only built a handful of new schools in decades, while Lynn leaders said reimbursement rates have fallen well below the statutory 80% because of caps and ineligible costs. Witnesses urged modernization of the MSBA program, higher reimbursement rates, and more resources for school construction. The committee also heard support for a bill to study the adequacy and equity of the school building program, and chairs indicated some bills would be closed after no one signed up to testify.

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• personal privilege. personal privilege. >> Granted. >> Granted. >> Granted.
• , Colorado, the House of Representatives, Colorado, the House of Representatives, concurring<00:21
• House Bill 1160 by Senator ... by Senator by Representative Sera and by Senator by Representative Sera
• Senator<00:28:02.640> Bridges Representative Sera and Senator Bridges Representative Sera
• President uh a moment of personal President uh a moment of personal privilege.<01:23:04.560>

Keywords: 981, all

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• representative Stab. representative Stab.
• Representative Schultz voted no. Representative Murray voted no. Representative Staub voted no.
• 30:34.640> representative represent our very own representative represent our very own representative
• So the dollars can come from either person, go into this account, and then, Representative Granger, your
• Represent. Represent. Represent. >> Thank<05:25:18.000> you.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee began with procedural announcements about report turnaround, amendment submission methods during split operations, a possible January 29 session, the governor’s State of the State on February 5, parking, cafeteria opening, and the plan to finish work by February 10. It then moved into executive session on HB 1123, which would require certain companies to post salary ranges on public job listings. Representative Granger moved ITL, arguing the bill would interfere with negotiations, especially for higher-level jobs, and raise compelled-speech concerns. Supporters, including Representatives Schultz, Sullivan, Cahill, Staub, and others, said salary ranges help applicants avoid wasted time and travel, improve transparency, and are already a common workplace disclosure. The committee voted 10-9 to ITL HB 1123. The committee next took up HB 177, concerning a definition of remote work in labor law. Representative Murphy moved ITL, saying the bill could burden employers, create vague obligations, duplicate existing protections, and potentially require intrusive compliance measures. Representative Sullivan described a proposed amendment that would narrow the bill to a definition of remote work and remove broader requirements, but the committee ultimately voted 11-9 to ITL HB 177. Members also noted that the amendment had not been fully circulated in time and that the issue might merit further review. Finally, the committee opened HB 1352, a workers’ compensation bill focused on repricing and payment practices. The sponsor withdrew an initial ITL motion and moved OTP after amendment review. Members discussed concerns raised at the hearing about delayed payments, third-party administrators, and the need for better accountability. Representative McKenzie’s amendment would define good faith, create a voluntary three-year dispute-resolution pilot, restore fines to prior levels, and add reporting/accountability requirements for carriers that miss the 30-day payment deadline. Several members supported the amendment as a way to help small businesses and providers, while others said repricing needed broader study through the workers’ compensation advisory council. The Department of Labor explained that the amendment would require carriers and related payers to report missed determinations to the department and would increase oversight of payment timeliness.

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• OK, members will open it up for questions, uh, Representative Representative Jim Grego, you're recognized
• Representative Grego, thank you, Mr. Chair. And just for the record, I would never represent...
• So that's both of the person and of the bags.
• Representative Page, you're recognized.
• Representative Hayes, I apologize for recognizing and represent. Members, any other questions?

Summary: The committee held an interim study on airport security vendors, prompted by Representative Hayes’s earlier House Bill 1271, which would have restricted Oklahoma airports from contracting with third-party identity verification companies such as Clear. Hayes explained the bill stemmed from concerns raised after a December 2022 TSA letter and broader questions about whether these vendors create security risks or bypass TSA screening. The committee heard first from Clear, then Idemia, and then Tulsa International Airport, with members focusing on how identity verification works, whether it differs from TSA screening, and whether the state should regulate these services. Clear’s representative said the company provides an opt-in biometric identity verification service at airports, not physical screening, and that every passenger still goes through TSA screening. He said Clear operates in about 60 airports in roughly 40 states, has about 40,000 members in Oklahoma, and has paid more than $1.1 million to Oklahoma airports since launching in the state. Members questioned how Clear verifies IDs, whether Real ID is required, whether the company can manually override biometric checks, whether it shares data, and whether it has had security issues. Clear said it uses source corroboration with state DMV systems, does not sell data, has no manual override, and has worked with TSA on security upgrades after earlier concerns. Idemia’s representative described the company’s broader biometrics work for Oklahoma and the federal government, including fingerprint systems for the Oklahoma Bureau of Investigation, civilian background-check enrollment, TSA checkpoint credential authentication technology, and TSA PreCheck enrollment. She said Idemia’s role stops at identity verification and that TSA retains responsibility for screening and for decisions about who enters trusted traveler programs. Tulsa International’s COO said Clear does not replace TSA, that TSA retains exclusive authority over screening, and that the airport leases space to Clear and receives revenue from the arrangement. No vote was taken, and the meeting ended after questions and testimony.

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• Representative Lara Kavana? Here. Representative Herr? Here. Representative Matthews? Thank you.
• Representative Matthews. Representative Mirabal Moya? Here. Representative Pettigrew?
• Thank you, Representative. Representative Head next.
• Representative Lara Carina? Representative Herrera? Yes. Representative Matthews.
• Representative Mirabal. Representative Mirabal. Representative Matthews?

Bills: HM45, HB276, HB300

Keywords: Taos County, Questa, produced water, treated produced water, water reuse, water quality control commission, freshwater conservation, rural communities, acequias, Indian nations, tribes, pueblos, water rights, industrial water use, data centers, artificial intelligence, AI, quantum computing, economic development, renewable energy