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• Um, also if you are a covered entity or business, which, uh, would be some sort of research purpose,
• Um also if you are a covered entity<01:08:55.679><c> or</c><01:08:56.000><c> business</c><01:08:56.799
• </c> entity for the purpose of judicial educ. entity for the purpose of judicial educ. education.<01:
• It says it is exempt from uh entity.
• You know, it's it's exempt entity.

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• Online is probably the biggest form of alternative learning experience, but ALE covers a lot, including
• They're talking to a computer entity, right, that is adopting a personality. So help me save lives.
• And we know how important it is that we're treating each entity that we have across our state fairly
• A pharmacy benefit manager or a publicly traded entity.
• And having it so limited into the language of the bill really doesn't cover all of the needs for all

Bills: HB2720, HB2073, SB5816, SB5919, SB5831, SB6244, SB6044, SB5109, SB5877, SB6258

Keywords: behavioral health, emergency services, health insurance, provider access, mental health funding, premium assistance, funding, healthcare, subsidies, juice grapes, agriculture, commerce, state regulation, market access, fire safety, insurance incentives, best practices, community protection, voluntary measures, mortgage modification

Summary: The House first took up Substitute Senate Bill 6225, a transportation bond measure. Supporters said it was needed to fund preservation and maintenance of Washington’s transportation system, including road upkeep and emergency repairs, while opponents argued the state had already addressed current needs through a recent unanimous budget and existing bond authority. The bill passed final passage 59-38, meeting the required three-fifths vote. The House then considered Gross Substitute Senate Bill 6260, an education budget-related bill with many floor amendments focused on transition to kindergarten, alternative learning experience (ALE) funding, local effort assistance (LEA), educational service district reserves, superintendent pay, MSOC funding, and collective bargaining limits. Most proposed amendments were rejected, though Amendment 2654 on TK priorities was adopted. After the committee amendment as amended was adopted, the bill advanced to third reading and then passed 50-47. Supporters described it as a necessary budget reduction and risk-management measure; opponents argued it cut K-12 funding too deeply, especially in rural and property-poor districts, and would worsen inequities and invite litigation. The House also concurred in Senate amendments and passed several other bills. House Bill 1796, about school construction financing and capital levy use, passed 95-2. Second Substitute House Bill 2105, dealing with immigrant worker protections, passed 58-38. Engrossed House Bill 2211, on food sourcing for a health-related program, passed unanimously. Engrossed Substitute House Bill 2225, regulating companion chatbots and child safety, passed 74-21. Engrossed Substitute House Bill 2247, related to animal care, passed unanimously. Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill 2418, streamlining permitting timelines to support housing affordability, also passed unanimously. The House then moved on to additional Senate-concurred bills, beginning with Second Substitute House Bill 1906.

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• However, it is not a permanent entity and is subject to an interagency service agreement between EOHHS
• The cost of this therapy was not covered by workers' comp or my insurance.
• The cost of this therapy was not covered by workers' comp or my insurance.
• I paid out of The cost of therapy was not covered by workers' comp or my insurance.
• hospice agencies, ...entities demand contracts that far exceed what is currently reimbursed to home

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Public Health held a hybrid hearing on a wide range of bills focused on patient safety, workforce development, health equity, and access to care. A major portion of the hearing centered on H. 2362/S. 1491, which would require health care providers to offer trained chaperones for sensitive exams. Sponsors and supporters said the bill is a common-sense safeguard prompted by cases of physician sexual abuse, and survivors gave emotional testimony describing grooming, isolation, and abuse during exams when no chaperone was present. Support also came from a health services researcher, a physician, and a RAINN representative, all arguing that trained chaperones and clearer documentation would improve transparency and protect patients. Committee members asked about clarifying who may serve as a chaperone and whether the bill would apply to other clinicians such as PTs and OTs. The committee also heard testimony on H. 2401/S. 1485, which would require explicit informed consent for certain educational exams performed on unconscious patients. The bill’s supporters said patients should know in advance if students or physicians will conduct non-medically necessary exams while they are under anesthesia, and that the measure would protect survivors from retraumatization. The hearing then moved to H. 2537, a primary care access bill. Health Care for All, the Massachusetts Medical Society, pediatric and internal medicine physicians, and a patient advocate described long waits, provider shortages, and difficulty finding primary care, especially for low-income people and people of color. They supported the bill’s proposed primary care spending target, payment reforms, Medicaid graduate medical education funding, and a commercial payment floor for health centers. Another set of bills addressed workforce and safety issues. H. 2397/S. 1593 would establish a nursing workforce center; nursing leaders said Massachusetts should make the current workforce council permanent to support data collection, apprenticeships, and long-term planning for the state’s largest health care workforce. H. 2396/S. 1535 would require safe patient handling and mobility programs in health facilities; nurses described serious injuries from lifting patients and said better equipment and programs would reduce staff injuries and improve patient outcomes. H. 2501/S. 1505 on LGBTQ+ health disparities drew support from a medical student and Doctors for America, who urged collection of sexual orientation and gender identity data to improve care and school outcomes. Finally, H. 2448/S. 1522 on patient safety and equitable access to care drew strong support from nursing organizations and individual nurses who described unsafe staffing, burnout, and patient harm, while the Massachusetts Association of Behavioral Health Systems opposed the bill as redundant for psychiatric facilities already regulated by the Department of Mental Health.

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• Various policy, or various other government entities, may be able to find offsets that help with the
• And I think the answer to that depends upon the local entity proposing the project.
• I defer to the DNR as they would be the entity that would conduct that study.
• I defer to the DNR as they would be the entity that would conduct that study.
• We talk about exhausting resources; oftentimes the resources are exhausted, but it is covered up.

Bills: HF4807

Keywords: overweight vehicles, aggregate mining, local ordinance restrictions, legislative audit, transportation, resource inventory, 1183, house

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• I think I covered everything.
• Now, if you have a private entity that is going to be coming into the state and creating generation,
• And I cover those briefly. We have over 25 years of experience now comparing two different models.
• All of the risk is on the ratepayer to cover the cost of those in a monopoly market.
• In a competitive market, the ratepayer does not cover any of those costs. Right.

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• The legislation states that any person or entity that develops or deploys artificial intelligence in
• It's an exchange of promises between these entities.
• And also, would Mizzou be covered by this?
• Nonprofit is a designation under Missouri law of the type of entity that you are.
• Nonprofit is a designation under Missouri law of the type of entity that you are.

Summary: The committee first met in executive session and adopted a House committee substitute combining House Bills 1850 and 1975, which was then voted do pass by a 16-0 roll call. The substitute was described as incorporating federal PBM-related transparency and audit provisions, including requirements intended to ensure fair audits, greater transparency for employers and patients, and protections for pharmacies so they are not reimbursed below drug cost and receive a fair fee. Members said the package was a compromise and a needed step because pharmacies are closing. The committee then heard House Bills 2318 and 2368, related to artificial intelligence and mental health. The sponsors said the bills are aimed at truth in advertising, barring AI platforms from marketing themselves as mental health professionals or therapy providers, while not banning AI use in health care generally. Testimony from supporters emphasized concerns about minors and adults relying on chatbots for mental health guidance and the need to protect consumers from misleading claims. The committee adopted an amendment adding social workers to the bill string, rolled it into a substitute, and voted the combined House committee substitute do pass 14-0. Next, House Bill 3313, described as an AOT bill from the prior week, was voted do pass 14-0 without discussion. House Bill 2745 was then amended and passed 14-0; the sponsor explained the changes would require a prompt physical exam for children entering foster care, allow a physician or nurse practitioner to perform it, try to continue existing developmental, behavioral, or emotional care when possible, and require biological parental consent before updating vaccines at the initial visit. House Bill 2463 also received a substitute to close a loophole involving referral payments when a prospective resident or legal representative cancels a contract, and the committee voted the substitute do pass 14-0. The committee also heard House Concurrent Resolution 28, which would designate the last full week of April as Infertility Awareness Week in Missouri. The sponsor linked the resolution to broader efforts to expand fertility access, and supporters, including a patient sharing her infertility experience, spoke about the emotional and physical toll of infertility and the value of awareness. Finally, House Bill 2979, the Rural Missouri Rural Doctors Act, drew extensive testimony. The sponsor and supporters argued it would limit physician non-compete agreements to one year and five miles for nonprofit employers to improve rural access and physician mobility, while opponents from hospitals and health systems said the bill would weaken recruitment, hurt financially stressed rural hospitals, and create uneven treatment between nonprofit and for-profit employers. No vote was taken on HB 2979 in the portion provided.

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• Trial court facilities are often shared between the judicial branch and another entity, often counties
• In that case, the counties or the other entity sharing the facility have to pay for their share of the
• Trial court facilities are often shared between the judicial branch and another entity, often count.
• Facilities are often shared between the judicial branch and another entity, often counties.
• In that case, the counties or the other entity sharing the facility have to pay for their share of the

Summary: The Senate Budget Subcommittee on Corrections, Public Safety, Judiciary, Labor, and Transportation held a hearing focused on courthouse facility funding and the Governor’s budget proposals for the judicial branch. The Legislative Analyst’s Office outlined the state’s courthouse funding structure, including the Trial Court Facilities Act, the main facility funds, the fixed county facility payment, and the heavy reliance on General Fund backfill. LAO also explained that the state’s construction funds were depleted after large transfers and declining fine-and-fee revenue, leaving a backlog of roughly 80 construction projects and more than 22,000 deferred maintenance projects statewide. Members and witnesses discussed the long timelines for capital projects, the need for reassessments, and the impact of inflation, CEQA, and site acquisition delays. Judicial branch representatives, including Justice Hill, Judge Moorman, and Judge Tapia, testified that courthouses across the state face serious seismic, ADA, security, and maintenance problems. They described cost-cutting efforts in design and construction, but emphasized that many facilities are aging and unsafe, with examples from Los Angeles, Compton, Ukiah, and other courts involving flooding, elevator failures, asbestos issues, and closures that disrupted thousands of cases. Judge Moorman highlighted the Ukiah courthouse replacement as an example of a project that is on time and on budget and would improve access, safety, and community services. Judge Tapia stressed that deferred maintenance in Los Angeles County alone exceeds $1.4 billion and argued that preventive maintenance is fiscally prudent because emergency repairs and closures are more costly. Committee members pressed the panel on how priorities are set, whether caseload and population growth are adequately reflected, how quickly projects can be accelerated, and what level of funding would actually meet statewide needs. The Department of Finance and Judicial Council staff explained that the county contribution is fixed and not inflation-adjusted, that acquisitions require willing sellers and can be delayed by CEQA and market conditions, and that the Judicial Council’s prioritization process was based on 2019 criteria that may need updating. LAO cautioned that any new General Fund commitment would require tradeoffs with other state priorities and suggested the Legislature decide what level of funding it is willing to support. The committee also reviewed the Governor’s budget proposals for courthouse facilities, which include backfill for the construction fund, selected new construction and judgeship-related projects, and major facility modifications such as the Orange County Central Justice Center and relocation of Los Angeles courtrooms from the Spring Federal Building.

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• And already, Idaho entities, state entities, local entities, have spent millions of dollars protecting
• For government entities, it's pretty clear what we're asking them to do.
• Most of them are covered by the exemptions. Law enforcement's exempted.
• Most of them are covered by the exemptions. Law enforcement's exempted.
• That's covered under the exemption of this bill.

Keywords: 989, all

Summary: The House convened with 59 members present, approved the journal, and then held a memorial program honoring former legislators and public servants, including Frank Brunel, Jeannie Givens, Carl Shirtleff, Wendy Ungrich Kachetti, Ron Vieselmeyer, and Anne Wilde. The tributes highlighted their legislative service, community involvement, family lives, and personal legacies, and the chamber observed a moment of remembrance with music before returning to business. During announcements, the House also welcomed several student and civic groups in the gallery, including participants in 4-H Know Your Government, AAUW members, and students from CUNA High School. After the memorial, the House received messages from the Senate and governor, and committee reports were read. Several bills were referred for printing or to committees, including measures on state budget logos, elections, telecom service discontinuance, broadband, geothermal water, trapping, self-defense and public assemblies on roads, child abuse interview recording, criminal procedure, parental rights, sex offender residency, sheriff reimbursement, masks during crimes, bribery and nepotism, AI procurement, airbags, administrative subpoenas, Attorney General duties, unauthorized workers, rental applications, land use, homeowners associations, programmable money, school start dates, administrator authorization, civics programming, and health insurance cost-sharing. Senate bills 1240, 1248, 1249, and 1251 were also received and referred. On second reading, House Bills 639, 635, 594, and 610 were advanced to the third-reading calendar. On third reading, House Bill 576, concerning the Idaho Consumer Asset Recovery Fund and limiting reimbursements to Idaho residents, passed 53-14; House Bill 577, removing the requirement to replace license plates every 10 years if still legible, passed 66-1; and House Bill 632, expanding whistleblower protections and setting timelines for legislative records requests, passed 68-0. The chamber then debated House Bill 607 at length; the bill would require separate restroom, shower, and locker room facilities by biological sex in government buildings and public accommodations, with enforcement provisions and civil penalties. Supporters argued it would protect privacy and safety and impose only reasonable steps, while opponents said it was vague, costly for small businesses and cities, and could create liability and enforcement problems. The debate continued without a final vote in the excerpt provided.

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• In addition, we found some similar problems across all three entities.
• gaming, event wagering, and fantasy sports operators, and investigating complaints against various entities
• Chair, Representative, yes, and that's actually what I was going to cover regarding the conflicts of
• someone to do this, where I mean the UFC owns that, WWE I believe, and the rodeo is like all one entity
• This was a private entity. The CEO may well be terminated and may well be prosecuted.

Keywords: 1182, all

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• NO GOVERNMENT ENTITY HAS THE RIGHT TO MEDICATE US AGAINST OUR WILL.
• WATER UTILITIES ARE NOT SOCIAL WELFARE, THEY ARE NOT SOCIAL MEDICAL WELFARE ENTITIES.
• BUT ALLOW MUNICIPALITIES THE POWER TO NEGOTIATE AS WE CURRENTLY HAVE WITH VARIOUS ENTITIES WHETHER THEY
• THERE IS NO REQUIREMENT FOR AN UPFRONT DEPOSIT TO COVER THOSE COSTS BUT IF A SPONSOR PLEADS POVERTY AND
• Gaetz: SENATOR, THAT'S COVERED UNDER EXISTING LAW.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• I believe should also be covered by these provisions. Thank you, Madam Chair. I yield.
• </c><00:33:25.559><c> by</c> I believe should also be covered by I believe should also be covered by
• <c> already</c><00:46:11.319><c> have</c><00:46:11.559><c> uh</c><00:46:11.760><c> HP</c> another entity
• we already have uh HP another entity we already have uh HP 1020<00:46:13.319><c> that</c><00:46:13.480
• Representative Lowen continued that DHHL is the appropriate entity to do that, and that there is work

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• It's really just an effort to make sure that our assistant attorney generals are actually covered by
• So where is the shortfall now if this bill doesn't get passed, we don't create this entity?
• So like I mentioned with the ADA, it does cover small... ...with the ADA, it does, it's, you know, it
• does cover small businesses, but really small businesses that are 15 employees or less, such as maybe
• It's to truly cover the gaps, you know, if something were to happen, that an interpreter is needed.

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• What I am opposed to is the designation itself that prevents any private citizen or an entity that owns
• receive public money, this type of actions by local communities drives the expenses up for those entities
• But that's not covered in here. No. Oh, it is? No, it is in here.
• But that's not covered in here. No. Oh, it is? No, it is in here.
• what all we have here that is available with words that I have trouble pronouncing, so I'll let him cover

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• I'm also excited that we'll have three minutes today, so I'll try to cover some of the topics that were
• And so I want to make sure that the bill covers these kinds of interactions.
• Moore already covered one of the issues I was going to discuss, and far better than I could: the need
• You talked about trying to strengthen the spelling out that it's not a sentient entity.
• Several entities provide aviation support to the state, including the Washington Air National Guard,

Summary: The committee first heard Engrossed Senate Substitute Senate Bill 5984, which would regulate AI companion chatbots. Staff explained that the bill requires disclosures that the chatbot is AI and not human, adds stronger protections when the user is a minor or the chatbot is directed to minors, bars manipulative engagement techniques, requires periodic reminders, and creates protocols for detecting and responding to suicidal ideation or self-harm. Several speakers, including researchers, students, the PTA, the governor’s office, and the Attorney General’s Office, supported the bill and described harms from chatbot sycophancy, emotional dependence, and self-harm risks. Some testifiers urged expanding protections to all users rather than only minors, adding language on harm to others, and clarifying that chatbots should not present themselves as sentient or human; industry representatives said the bill was workable and noted support for removing the exemption for underlying general-purpose AI models, while also discussing concerns about the private right of action and age-verification/data-collection issues. The chair noted that an amendment for narrow educational tools would be worked on. The committee then took testimony on Senate Bill 6046, which would create a state Civil Air Patrol under the Washington Military Department. Staff said the bill would allow the governor to activate the state Civil Air Patrol for cadet training, communications, disaster relief, cybersecurity, search and rescue, and related missions, while preserving the federal Civil Air Patrol’s existing structure. Military Department and Civil Air Patrol leaders testified in support, saying the bill would streamline coordination, improve emergency response, and expand training opportunities without changing federal authorities or adding costs; one witness said the model was based on Kansas law. Members asked about the fiscal note, which was described as indeterminate by one agency despite testimony that the bill would not create new state costs, and about whether the bill would face concerns in Appropriations. The Veterans Legislative Coalition also supported passage, and the committee adjourned after the hearing.

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• But maybe that's one of the things we can agree on is that we're not the best entity to do that work.
• Dent makes technical fixes to the language, allowing a vehicle that's being towed to be covered.
• This way, they can put a track machine on a trailer and cover the tracks to prevent dirt, rocks, and
• it gives them another option and helps save them money, and also for the folks that haven't been covering
• gives them another option and it helps save them money and also for the folks that haven't been covering

Bills: HB2550, HB2645, HB2109, HB2134, HB2323

Keywords: transit, community colleges, student transportation, free rides, public transportation, HB 2645, HB2645, Fairfax Bridge, State Route 165, SR 165, Carbon River, Washington State Department of Transportation, WSDOT, emergency infrastructure replacement, bridge collapse, bridge closure, transportation emergency, public safety, infrastructure repair, bridge replacement

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• There are some agencies who are choosing not to do the physical so that they do not have to cover the
• Governmental entities would be granted without charge. All right. Any questions on that amendment?
• It shouldn't centralize authority up here and cover everyone underneath that.
• We shouldn't centralize authority up here and cover everyone underneath that.
• You can't cover 100% with blacktop or concrete at your home.

Bills: S0330, S0354, S0504, S0506, S0526, S0594, S0840

Keywords: firefighter disability, law enforcement disability, correctional officer disability, correctional probation officer, presumptive disability, workers' compensation, line of duty presumption, heart disease presumption, hypertension presumption, tuberculosis presumption, public safety employees, first responders, physical examination, preemployment exam, medical specialist, Medicare reimbursement, employing agency, Florida Statutes 112.18, Florida Statutes 943.13, occupational disease

Summary: The committee took up several bills related to public safety, housing, disaster recovery, construction, and land use. SB 330 clarified the heart disease presumption for firefighters, law enforcement, and correctional officers, aligned the definition of heart disease with medical practice, and allowed a transferring law enforcement officer to rely on a prior physical if the new agency does not provide one. An amendment stating the act serves an important state interest was adopted, and the bill passed unanimously after supportive testimony from law enforcement and fire groups. SB 594 expanded local housing assistance eligibility to residents of mobile home communities, including SHIP rental assistance for lot rent and rehabilitation/emergency repair programs for the home itself; it also passed unanimously after support from manufactured housing advocates. SB 840 revised the hurricane-related land use limits enacted in prior legislation by sunsetting certain temporary restrictions on June 30, 2026, narrowing the affected area from 100 miles to 50 miles from a storm track, and exempting certain planning, water, wastewater, stormwater, and flood-related decisions. The sponsor said the bill was intended to fix unintended consequences of prior hurricane recovery legislation, and the measure was reported favorably on a unanimous vote. SB 526 addressed commercial construction projects by prohibiting “no damages for delay” clauses in public construction contracts, directing the Florida Building Commission to create a uniform commercial permit application, requiring permit fee reductions when private providers are used, and adding mitigation to product approval categories; county representatives raised concerns about implementation and fees, but the bill passed favorably. The committee also approved SB 504 and SB 506, both by Senator Burgess, creating a framework for code inspector body camera use and a related public records exemption for recordings. Both were described as optional for local governments and were reported favorably without opposition. Finally, the committee considered CS/SB 354, a major “blue ribbon projects” bill creating a framework for very large developments that would reserve at least 60% of land for conservation, agriculture, recreation, utilities, and related uses in exchange for streamlined approval and state preemption over local land use controls. The bill drew extensive testimony both for and against, with supporters emphasizing housing supply and land preservation and opponents warning about local control, sprawl, infrastructure costs, and weak conservation protections. Two amendments were adopted to define reserve areas more specifically and address conservation easements, and the committee reported the bill favorably on a divided vote, with Senator Passidomo voting no.

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• There are some agencies who are choosing not to do the fiscal so that they do not have to cover the officers
• Governmental entities would be granted without charge. All right. Any questions on that amendment?
• It shouldn't centralize authority up here and cover everyone underneath that.
• We shouldn't centralize authority up here and cover everyone underneath that.
• You can't cover 100% with blacktop or concrete at your home.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• For instance, back in 2015, they would cover a $10 million layer.
• They can't find one that will cover their full exposure.
• We tell you about our loved ones, about how they died, covered in blood.
• You're recognized on behalf of all of those entities. Thank you, and I will be quick.
• You're recognized on behalf of all of those entities. Thank you, and I will be quick.

Summary: The Civil Justice and Claims Subcommittee considered one bill, HB 603, which would repeal section 768.21(8), the Florida medical negligence wrongful death exception often referred to by supporters as the “Free Kill” law. The sponsor argued the current statute unfairly bars certain families—especially adult children or parents of unmarried adults without minor children—from recovering non-economic damages when a loved one dies from medical negligence, while such damages are available in other wrongful death cases. Supporters, including family members, AARP, and some legal advocates, testified that the law is discriminatory and denies equal access to justice for grieving families and vulnerable adults. Opponents, including physicians, hospital and insurer representatives, and business groups, argued that repeal would increase malpractice exposure, raise premiums, worsen access to care, and accelerate physician retirements or departures from Florida. Several urged that if the bill moves forward, it should be paired with caps on non-economic damages to balance the impact on the health care system. Supporters countered that negligence must still be proven, that the law creates unequal treatment, and that existing tort reforms have not lowered premiums. The sponsor closed by rejecting claims that the bill is “jackpot justice” and emphasizing that families deserve court access and accountability. After debate, the committee voted on HB 603 and passed it 16-2. The meeting then adjourned.

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• AB 1419, Addis, Covered California automatic enrollment: due pass out on a roll call.
• AB 4, Arambula, Covered California unsatisfactory immigration status: hold in committee.
• AB 670, Quirk-Silva, housing element covered affordable units: do pass out with Republicans not voting
• AB 1052, Valencia, Digital Assets: do pass as amended to strike public entity prohibitions and make other
• do pass out on an a roll call AB 1052 Valencia digital assets due pass is amended to strike public entity

Summary: The Assembly Appropriations Committee held its May 23, 2025 suspense hearing and opened by emphasizing the difficult budget environment, rising costs for constituents, and the need to make tough choices. The chair said many bills would be held, amended to reduce costs, or made two-year bills because the state could not afford broad program expansions this year. The committee also noted the agenda was organized alphabetically by author and that results would be posted later that day. The committee then acted on a large suspense file, taking up hundreds of Assembly bills across topics including housing, health care, education, labor, public safety, climate, water, transportation, elections, and technology. Many bills were held in committee, while many others were approved with cost-saving, clarifying, or author’s amendments. Examples included measures on CalABLE, Covered California enrollment, wildfire and insurance issues, reproductive health, school and college programs, prison and juvenile justice matters, AI and data privacy, and local government and utility regulation. Several bills were converted to two-year bills to continue discussion. Throughout the hearing, the committee repeatedly voted on bills by A roll call or B roll call, often with Republicans not voting on amended measures. Some bills were advanced with notable amendments, such as narrowing scope, removing appropriations, delaying implementation, or striking costly provisions. The committee also approved a number of committee bills and omnibus measures, including emergency management, judiciary, insurance, and water-related bills. At the end of the hearing, the chair stated that the committee had moved 435 bills to the Assembly floor, either as do pass or do pass as amended, and adjourned the meeting.

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• network companies and requires an occupational permit. ...background checks and authorizes a fee to cover
• It increases the prize amount used to calculate prizes and allows the creation of a non-profit entity
• This arrangement allows two brewing entities to share facilities legally and efficiently, provided both
• There are three more catches in all the scenarios covered above.
• Consumers are often unaware of the terms, conditions, and what is covered under the service contracts

Bills: HB 1301, HB2278, HB2776, HB2820, HB3848, HB3920, HB4172, HB4215, HB4284, HB4285, HB4463, HB4517, HB4690, HB4765, HB4766, HB4767, HB4768, HB4769, HB4773, HB4830, HB5506

Keywords: alcohol, beverages, winery permit, restaurant, malt beverages, Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code, alcohol production, home brewing, family use, craft beverages, massage therapy, licensing, criminal offenses, sexually oriented businesses, public safety, bingo, charitable gaming, operating capital, regulation, funding