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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

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• local control is a good principle, why is it not applied consistently to all counties rather than limited
• there a specific area in Oklahoma that has requested this because they currently feel like they're limited
• So I do think that I would appreciate us understanding the work the load that they do.
• If I so, first off, it again, it limits the program to American made insulin, so no companies outside
• And without a limiting principle, this is not a one-time solution.

Bills: SJR47, SB1491, SB1579, SB1806, SB1552, SB483, SB63, SB137, SB346, SB514, SB1344, SB1360, SB1380, SB1437, SB1189, SB1217, SB1221, SB1262, SB1272, SB1325, SB1339, SB201

Keywords: voter ID, elections, constitutional amendment, Oklahoma, proof of identity, presidential electors, vacancies, oath of office, political party, property tax, valuation increase, taxpayer rights, homestead, protest process, foster care, adoption assistance, transitioning youth, Department of Human Services, voluntary services, county home rule charter

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• I won't play it now because I know that the time is limited, but you all have access to it.
• families to provide services and, you know, partnering with community and recognizing that with our limited
• We have a limited number of employees who are in each of those counties.
• We had a lot of response in some areas where we have limited number of positions, but you know I think
• Are these indicators going to be loaded into this $90 million software system?

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• spirit of Falcon pride, proving that with collective grit and a commitment to excellence, there are no limits
• This is the program that you've seen in the budget limits bill for the Department of Education.
• deeply alarmed that we're inserting ourselves into this, opening ourselves to this risk with very limited

Bills: HB3327, HB3711, HB4104, HJR1077, HB3329, HB4322, HB4202, HB4203, HB4457, HB3983, HB3660, HB3802, HB2933, HB2955, HB2956, HB3781, HB3521, HB3794, HB3796, HB3800, HB3183, HB4316, HB4484, HB3469, HB3464, HB3173, HB3989, HB3016, HB2979, HB2988, HB2288, HB3062, HB3315, HB3372, HB3530, HB3622, HB3755, HB4266

Keywords: State Board of Education, Oklahoma education board, board appointments, school governance, education reform, governor appointments, legislative appointments, speaker of the house, president pro tempore, senate confirmation, board vacancies, removal for cause, public education, state superintendent, school board training, board member qualifications, emergency clause, Oklahoma statutes 70 O.S. 3-101, school funding, transparency

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• Proving that with collective grit and a commitment to excellence, there are no limits to what can be
• This is the program that you've seen in the budget limits bill for the Department of Education.
• This is the program that you've seen in the budget limits bill for the Department of Education.
• deeply alarmed that we're inserting ourselves into this, opening ourselves to this risk, with very limited
• deeply alarmed that we're inserting ourselves into this, opening ourselves to this risk, with very limited

Bills: HB3327, HB3711, HB4104, HJR1077, HB3329, HB4322, HB4202, HB4203, HB4457, HB3983, HB3660, HB3802, HB2933, HB2955, HB2956, HB3781, HB3521, HB3794, HB3796, HB3800, HB3183, HB4316, HB4484, HB3469, HB3464, HB3173, HB3989, HB3016, HB2979, HB2988, HB2288, HB3062, HB3315, HB3372, HB3530, HB3622, HB3755, HB4266

Keywords: State Board of Education, Oklahoma education board, board appointments, school governance, education reform, governor appointments, legislative appointments, speaker of the house, president pro tempore, senate confirmation, board vacancies, removal for cause, public education, state superintendent, school board training, board member qualifications, emergency clause, Oklahoma statutes 70 O.S. 3-101, school funding, transparency

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, opened with prayer, and recognized several guests and groups, including the nurse of the day, Donna Reynolds; the Tuttle High School wrestling team; auctioneer and ringman honorees; the Bristow Chamber of Commerce; Deer Creek cross country; Guthrie High School AP U.S. government students; and family members of Senator Reinhardt. The chamber also held a live auction demonstration on the floor, with Brandon Mendoza and Logan Snyder participating, and the winning bid was announced as $675. The Senate later recognized Millwood High School boys basketball and Isaiah Wilkes, the Gatorade Oklahoma Boys Basketball Player of the Year. The body then considered and passed several House bills. HB 3016 created a two-year pilot vision screening program for kindergarten through third grade to identify convergence insufficiency disorders; it passed 34-10 and was declared an emergency. HB 2979 authorized the Department of Transportation to establish school zones on portions of state highways at local request and passed 41-0. HB 2288, a teacher return-to-work bill removing the earnings cap and allowing return after six months, passed 45-0 as an emergency. HB 2988 expanded the definition of harmful woody species and broadened the Terry Peach Water Restoration Act statewide; it passed 43-1. HB 362, defining retired municipal judges for firearm-carry authority, passed 40-4. HB 3315 directed the state regents to study whether some graduate programs could be 90 credit hours and report to the governor; it passed 38-6 as an emergency. Additional bills passed included HB 3372, creating a $5 million revolving loan fund for charter school capital expenditures, after extended debate over public funds being used for improvements to privately owned facilities; it passed 39-6. HB 3530 required ABLE Commission records to be provided within 10 days when requested and passed 44-0. HB 3622 created a U.S. decennial census revolving fund in the Department of Commerce and passed 32-11. HB 3755 established a financial mechanism for juvenile detention centers to provide medication to youth in their care and passed 43-0. HB 4266, the omnibus specialty license plate bill, passed 25-19 after questions about out-of-state university plates. The Senate then made announcements about upcoming committee meetings, birthdays, and schedule changes, and adjourned until Monday, April 27 at 1:30 p.m.

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• They'll also talk about the cost of our mental health system reaching its limits and not serving every
• Access to first-episode psychosis should not be limited to people with Medi-Cal benefit coverage.
• Access to first-episode psychosis should not be limited to people with Medi-Cal benefit coverage.
• All during this hearing, but it's when we have to prioritize limited dollars, you know, the in-person
• But by no means was any limitation by the legislature intended. So we'll definitely review that.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• with with the interpreted in the limit with with the limits<00:32:50.000> that<00:32:50.159><
• The committee liability limitations.
• <01:21:29.440> the considerations that still limit the considerations that still limit the
• access for that limited group of people. access for that limited group of people.
• understanding the the waiting limits understanding the the waiting limits that<03:11:14.399>

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• Again, I'm going to try to limit things to three questions, but go ahead, follow-up.
• conversations about what are the prices, what are the priorities we have, and how do we move forward with the limited
• conversations about what are the prices, what are the priorities we have, and how do we move forward with the limited
• And then you have that risk loaded on top of that.

Keywords: 904, all

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• So there are more limited opportunities.
• One was the Arizona Surge Line, which was stood up to help load-balance hospitals with COVID patients
• So for 2026 thus far, and this is not obviously limited to entities that are regulated by DIFI.
• So for 2026 thus far, and this is not obviously limited to entities that are regulated by DIFI.

Summary: The Committee on Director Nominations met with four members present and approved the prior minutes without objection. Chair Jay Kaufman outlined the committee’s role in reviewing executive nominations and explained the hearing process for three nominees: Mary Foote for the Office of Economic Opportunity, Debbie Johnston for the Department of Health Services, and Chuck Bassett. Foote did not appear for her hearing, and members discussed her absence and alleged omissions in her disclosure materials, including prior service with Planned Parenthood-related organizations. The committee then moved to reject her nomination, and the motion passed 3-2, recommending that the full Senate reject Mary Foote. Debbie Johnston, nominee to lead the Department of Health Services, appeared and gave an opening statement describing her Arizona background, prior Senate staff work, and more than 20 years with the Arizona Hospital and Health Care Association. She said her priorities at ADHS include rebuilding trust in public health licensing, improving stakeholder engagement, standardizing rulemaking communication, addressing alleged religious discrimination and retaliation concerns in licensing, and using technology and AI to improve efficiency. In questioning, senators pressed her on her management style, conflict-of-interest safeguards given her prior industry role, enforcement priorities, budget pressures, behavioral health and assisted living oversight, and the department’s response to COVID-19. Johnston said she would follow statutes, recuse herself from enforcement matters involving former contacts, and resign if directed to carry out an unlawful policy. She also said the department does not regulate therapy itself, only facilities, and that it would rely on legal counsel regarding the governor’s conversion-therapy executive order and related federal civil-rights allegations. Several senators focused on public health trust and the department’s pandemic response, with Johnston acknowledging concerns about closures, data collection, and communication during COVID-19 while saying she would review past after-action materials and be better prepared in the future. Public testimony from stakeholders in aging services and health care strongly supported her confirmation, praising her accessibility, responsiveness, and collaborative approach. After testimony, the vice chair moved to recommend Johnston’s confirmation to the full Senate. The roll call was underway when the transcript ended, with several members voting aye and one member expressing reservations about her not reviewing the pandemic after-action report before another crisis occurs.

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• marketing companies and various vendors of software want you to use their definition, and then that's too limited
• If we're only going to limit the bill to minors, my concern...
• If we're only going to limit the bill to minors, my concern is that this bill becomes a Trojan horse
• Well, I'm asking for just a clarification on some of the weight of a semi-truck fully loaded, 65,000

Bills: HB2056, HB2057, HB2224, HB2257, HB2265, HB2311, HB2352, HB2367, HB2369, HB2446, HB2532, HB2592, HB2752, HB2809, HB2957

Keywords: brackish water, groundwater, desalination, water resources, feasibility study, environmental impact, special plates, centennial, Arizona Department of Transportation, vehicle registration, commercial discounts, Arizona Centennial, produce incentive, agriculture, economic support, funding, Arizona, boating, watercraft licensing, law enforcement

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• Judiciary Committee substitute for Senate Bill 41, an act relating to crime, eliminating the statute of limitations
• An act relating to crime, eliminating the statute of limitations for certain sexual crimes, making conforming
• Speaker, gentlelady, I'm not really sure about that answer, but I do know that there is a limited scope
• avoided greenhouse gas emissions in how they evaluate the cost-effectiveness of energy efficiency and load

Bills: HB145, HB164, HR1, HB20, HB65, HB66, HB80, HB306, SB29, SB37, HB99, HB206, HB213, HB270, SB104, SB193, HB38, HB254, HB256, SB58, SB64, HJM1, HM7, HM17, HM4, HM22, HM23, HM24, HM26, HM2, HM16, HM32, HM13, HM47, HM20, HM51, HM1, HM31, HM35, HM36, HM46, HM53, HM54, HM39, HM29, HM43, HM59, HM11, HM14, HM21, HM34, HM50, HB253

Keywords: high-wage jobs, tax credit, job creation, New Mexico, economic development, lobbying, transparency, public records, government oversight, accountability, House Resolution 1, HR1, House investigatory subcommittee, special committee, legislative investigation, subpoena power, public corruption, criminal activity, Zorro ranch, Santa Fe County

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• But let's say there's somebody life circumstance mental load really, really high, cannot complete those
• We also run a risk of improperly limiting institutions' abilities to respond to their individual missions
• The rate-limiting step for growing the programs inside the School of Medicine has been two-part.
• The rate limiting step for us, Representative, is do we have enough patient population, experience, and

Keywords: 996, all

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• And they'll also talk about the cost of our mental health system reaching its limits and not serving
• Access to first-episode psychosis should not be limited to people with Medi-Cal benefit coverage.
• Access to first-episode psychosis should not be limited to people with Medi-Cal benefit coverage.
• But by no means was any limitation by the legislature intended. So we'll definitely review that.
• The department is proposing $469,000 in the budget year to support two one-year limited-term positions

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.