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• By doing shared services amongst our institutions, for example, the system office, which is in downtown
• Almost 50,000 high school seniors in Texas have applied. go to Texas State University.
• Mark, he's no longer with us, but as a graduate of Texas State, that helped him become the officer. or
• This center will house LIT's existing regional police academy, regional fire academy, and emergency medical

Committee: House Appropriations - S/C on Article III

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• And 53% consumed cannabis an hour or less before driving. 47% of those drivers believed a police officer
• And I remember very distinctly making the comments The police will have problems in trying to prosecute
• Tim, it doesn't matter when an officer sees that know if that was a culprit or not.
• There's no way the officer can look at that and say how hot that was.
• The officer could not detect influence of THC That is from AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety released

Bills: SB5 , SB11 , SB12 , SB9 , SB42 , SB15 , SB5 , SB11 , SB12 , SCR1

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• ANYONE WISHING TO SPEAK BEFORE THE COMMITTEE SHOULD HAND IT TO A MEMBER OF THE SERGEANTS OFFICE SHOULD
• BRADLEY MARSHALL A SENIOR ATTORNEY WITH EARTH JUSTICE HEREBY OFTEN REPRESENT THE RACE RESIDENTIAL GROUPS
• WE PUSHED ANYHOW PARTNERSHIPS OFFICE ESCORTED A LAW THAT PEOPLE HERE TO GET TO TALLAHASSEE AND I WAS
• INTENDED AND WE HAVE HELD THEM ACCOUNTABLE AND THEN WE DO HAVE A SENATOR JONES SAID, AND ORGANIZATION TO POLICE
• POLICE THEM AN AUDIT THEM AND MAKE SURE THEY ARE DOING THE RIGHT THINGS WITH THIS MONEY.

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• or any police.

Summary: The House Judiciary Committee met to hear House Bill 520, which would authorize the Department of Education to issue subpoenas in investigations and hearings involving the code of conduct for New Hampshire educators. Representative Lynn, the bill sponsor, said the measure was intended to give the department standard subpoena power during investigations and in later adjudicatory proceedings, with a process for challenging overbroad subpoenas. He argued that agencies with investigative and hearing authority should also have the power to compel witnesses and documents, and said the bill was narrowed from an earlier broader draft to focus on teacher credentialing and address concerns about scope. Members raised several concerns about whether the department already has enough authority, whether the Attorney General could handle subpoenas instead, and whether the bill creates an imbalance by giving subpoena power mainly to the investigating side. Representative Burroughs said she did not feel she had enough information and was uncomfortable with the bill, especially regarding who bears subpoena costs. Representative Biron questioned the trial analogy and whether both sides truly have equal subpoena rights. Lynn responded that the investigative stage is like a grand jury process, where only the investigating body subpoenas witnesses, while the adjudicatory stage allows both sides to seek subpoenas through the hearing officer. Other questions focused on the bill’s scope. Representative Andreos asked what investigative authority the Department of Education already has, and Representative Organ questioned why the bill is limited to educators rather than also covering vendors, charter school boards, or the EFA scholarship organization. Lynn said the limitation to educators was deliberate, because earlier broader versions drew objections for being too expansive. Representative Tur asked whether the Attorney General could already handle such matters, and Lynn said that while the AG might be able to pursue some investigations or court subpoenas, agencies should be able to conduct their own internal investigations. No vote or final action was taken in the portion of the hearing provided.

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• They're done in order of seniority, the most senior to the least senior, the least senior to the most
• senior.
• </c> office and I had a million things to do. office and I had a million things to do.
• So, I announced loudly, sitting for my home office, I should run for office.
• So, I announced loudly, sitting for my home office, I should run for office.

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• And my office and had 19 employees.
• We had somebody in our office who made an offer on one of those houses.
• A neighbor called the police, and the police came and told us we would have our cars towed, and there
• A neighbor called the police, and the police came and told us we would have our cars towed, and it was
• Matt Mayberry, you're bringing us to the end. police and the police came and told us police and the police

Committee: Senate Commerce

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• Carolyn Chu from the Legislative Analyst's Office: Both Chair Gabriel and Mr.
• Maybe I would answer your question slightly differently, which is that our office did suggest that this
• I don't recall that number off the top of my head, but I could get that for your office.
• They should specifically go to make sure that our schools are fully taken care of, that our police officers
• I'm Chief Operating Officer at California Forward.

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• Have you had conversations with the Attorney General's office about her being the authority, or her office
• We do like to be first, so. that those offices are taking.
• The AG's office already doesn't intervene in half of the responsibilities it already has, from police
• Chief Privacy Officer at UM Worldwide, a global ad agency.
• And I'm here as a senior organizing specialist at Kairos Action.

Committee: Joint Joint Committee on Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity

Summary: The committee hearing focused on a package of Massachusetts privacy and technology bills, especially measures to ban the sale of location data, establish a comprehensive consumer data privacy law, and regulate biometric recognition and surveillance pricing. Chairs and sponsors argued that self-regulation has failed, that data brokers and large tech companies routinely collect and monetize sensitive information, and that state action is needed because federal protections are weak or absent. Several speakers tied the bills to reproductive health, gender-affirming care, domestic violence, children’s data, and other sensitive uses of location and biometric information. Supporters included legislators and advocates who backed H. 86/S. 197 (Location Shield), H. 78/S. 45/H. 104/S. 29 (comprehensive privacy bills), H. 99/S. 47 (surveillance pricing in grocery stores), and H. 36/S. 36 (biometric recognition accountability). They emphasized data minimization, bans on selling sensitive data, consumer rights to access, delete, and opt out, and in some cases a private right of action. Several witnesses said Massachusetts should lead or align with other states, while others argued that stronger protections are needed because data can be weaponized by stalkers, anti-abortion actors, abusive partners, insurers, or law enforcement. Industry and coalition witnesses urged the committee to favor a more standardized, interoperable framework modeled on laws already adopted in other states, warning that novel definitions, data-minimization rules, and private rights of action could create compliance burdens, confusion, and costs for businesses, including small businesses. They argued that entity-level exemptions for sectors already covered by federal laws like HIPAA or GLBA promote consistency, and that Attorney General enforcement is preferable to private lawsuits. Committee members questioned witnesses on patchwork concerns, the scope of exemptions, and whether the proposed bills would harm or help consumers and small businesses. No votes or final actions were taken during the hearing; written testimony was noted as due later, and the committee continued taking testimony from multiple panels and virtual witnesses.

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• I am a Senior Assistant Attorney General at the New Hampshire Attorney General's Office.
• </c><01:47:07.440><c> officer</c> New Hampshire if I'm a police officer New Hampshire if I'm a police
• , booking room area, police station lobby, personnel office, or outside the police department.
• :04:07.840><c> the</c><02:04:07.960><c> police</c> personnel office outside the police personnel office
• </c> office they might be calling the police office they might be calling the police department<02:54

Committee: Senate Judiciary

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• </c> work of the office. work of the office.
• </c> starting or implementing this office. starting or implementing this office.
• </c> any central inspector general office. any central inspector general office.
• <01:10:23.360><c> Superintendent,</c> office? Superintendent, office?
• </c> your office what it's meant to be. your office what it's meant to be.

Bills: SF856 , HF3168 , HF3528 , HF389

Committee: House State Government Finance and Policy

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• With that, I will yield, and I will let from our governor's office, Rebecca.
• Rebecca Roos, I'm Senior Infrastructure Advisor in the Office of the Governor, and as this is a Governor
• Thank the sponsor, Governor's Office, and Lieutenant Governor's Office for supporting it as well.
• Making sure I'm not getting a ticket by the state police again. I mean, to go back in history.
• I see Senator Nier at the governor's office, at the governor's mansion tonight.

Bills: SB2 , SB2

Committees: Senate Senate Finance , Senate House Appropriations & Finance

Keywords: SB 2, State Highway Project Bonds, highway funding, transportation bonds, state road fund, motor vehicle fees, vehicle registration fees, electric vehicle fee, EV surcharge, plug-in hybrid fee, weight distance tax, road construction, infrastructure financing, Department of Transportation, State Transportation Commission, bonding authority, county road funds, municipal road funds, transportation improvement program, state highways

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• I'm also joined today by Rebecca Roos from our governor's office, who will be sharing.
• With that, I will yield and I will let from our governor's office.
• As you've heard, I'm Rebecca Roos, the Senior Infrastructure Advisor in the Office of the Governor.
• Thank the sponsor, Governor's Office, Lieutenant. Governor's Office for supporting it as well.
• I see Senator Lanier at the governor's office at the... Governor's mansion tonight.

Bills: SB2

Committee: Senate Senate Finance

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• Senior Senator from the Fourth asked about businesses.
• Senior Senator from the Fourth asked about businesses.
• No, to run for office. Oh, to run for office.
• No, to run for office. Oh, to run for office.
• It was not entered by the clerk's office, or was not properly transcribed by the clerk's office, and

Committee: Senate Judiciary

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• The Secretary of State's Office Securities Division investigates reports of securities or investment
• This will be the Attorney General's Office last appearance in front of Senate Judiciary.
• That was the first time our office has had victim witness advocates.
• So just like a police department or your county DAs, we've got victim witness advocates now.
• It is very, very difficult to find an executive director for that office.

Bills: AB58 , AB275 , SB46 , SB457 , SB465 , AB320 , AB344 , AB381 , AB541

Committee: Assembly Judiciary

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• Association of Veterans Service Officers.
• As you all know, county veteran service officers serve as VA-accredited veteran service officers, providing
• Department of Veterans Affairs regional offices.
• We went out to a senior home in our community.
• We went out to a senior home in our community.

Summary: The joint informational hearing focused on the role of County Veterans Service Officers (CVSOs), CalVet’s support for them, and the growing problem of for-profit, unaccredited claims companies. Committee leaders and witnesses emphasized that CVSOs are often the first point of contact for veterans and their families, helping with disability claims, education benefits, survivor benefits, housing, health care, and other wraparound services. Testimony highlighted the return on investment from CVSO work, with witnesses citing hundreds of millions in new federal benefits secured for California veterans and arguing that current state funding is too low relative to the workload and need. County representatives from Nevada, Los Angeles, and San Luis Obispo described local models of service. Los Angeles County highlighted a “no wrong door” approach, peer navigators, suicide review work, justice-involved veteran services, and homelessness coordination, while San Luis Obispo described rural outreach, mental health partnerships, and high suicide rates in its county. Nevada County stressed that smaller counties can be disadvantaged by workload-based formulas and that additional funding would expand access, especially in rural areas. Several witnesses said veterans often need more than claims help and should be connected to mental health, employment, food, and family supports. Much of the discussion centered on predatory claims consultants, which witnesses said charge veterans for services that accredited CVSOs provide free. Members and witnesses described cases involving requests for VA and banking logins, misleading advertising, and contracts that can take a percentage of veterans’ benefits. Committee members expressed support for legislation to curb these practices and for increased funding for CVSOs, including the Legislature’s intent to fund 50% of county veterans’ services operations. A CalVet deputy secretary also testified that California’s accreditation and training system improves claim quality and appeal outcomes, and that CalVet works with CVSOs through training, district offices, and appeals representation.

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• SB 1734 deals with juvenile probation officers and juvenile detention officers, and it calls them officers
• officer.
• But police, firefighters, correction officers, just the simple majority of those who show up—no minimum
• I don't understand, and I love our police officers, I love our EMTs, I love our persons that work at
• officer.

Summary: The Senate convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and several introductions, including a resolution honoring the late Bob Graham and a moment of silence for firefighter Roger Timmy Miley. The chamber also adopted a resolution designating August 9, 2026, as Bob Graham Day in Florida. Later, the Senate adopted a memorial-style recognition of the Florida Channel’s 30 years of legislative coverage. Several bills were temporarily postponed, including measures on health care coverage, veterinary licensure, and affordable housing. The most extensive debate centered on CS/CS/SB 1758, a public assistance/Medicaid and SNAP reform bill. The sponsor described five major changes: stronger anti-fraud authority, a Medicaid work requirement for able-bodied adults, expanded behavioral health services through a waiver, pharmacy program changes to reduce costs, and a SNAP fraud-reduction plan with photo ID and work requirements. Democrats offered amendments to condition the work requirement on Medicaid expansion and to add protections for SNAP photo ID use by caregivers, seniors, disabled people, and domestic violence survivors; both amendments failed. Senators then questioned implementation details, exemptions, and eligibility impacts. The bill was placed on the calendar for third reading. The Senate also passed CS/HB 7031 on taxation, substituting it for the Senate bill and adopting a technical amendment, by a vote of 34-0. The chamber passed a series of other bills, generally after substituting House companions and adopting technical amendments. These included a computer science education bill adding digital literacy and AI instruction, a Parkinson’s disease registry bill and related public records exemption, a bill designating the SS American Victory as Florida’s official flagship, a local government electronic payments bill, a legal tender bill repealing a sunset on gold and silver recognition, public records exemptions for gold/silver custodians and stablecoin-related entities, a stablecoin pilot program, local government spending transparency requirements, a digital voyeurism bill expanding privacy protections to private fenced yards, an insurance licensing bill allowing high school students to complete insurance/personal finance coursework, and a medical freedom bill addressing vaccine information, conscience exemptions, ivermectin access, and the mRNA mandate sunset. Most of these measures passed with little or no opposition, with recorded votes ranging from 31-3 to 34-0.

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• SB 1734 deals with juvenile probation officers and juvenile detention officers, and it calls them officers
• officer.
• But police, firefighters, correction officers, just the simple majority of those who show up.
• I don't understand, and I love our police officers, I love our EMTs, I love our persons that work at
• officer.

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, opening prayer, Pledge of Allegiance, and several introductions and recognitions, including a resolution honoring Bob Graham and a moment of silence for firefighter Roger Timmy Miley. The chamber then moved through a special-order calendar with multiple bills, many of them paired with House companions and amended before final passage. Early action included adoption of a tax conformity bill tied to federal changes in the Internal Revenue Code, with a 34-0 vote. The most extensive debate centered on CS/CS/SB 1758, a Medicaid and SNAP reform bill. The sponsor described provisions to strengthen fraud enforcement, impose work requirements for able-bodied adults, expand behavioral health services through a waiver, modernize Medicaid drug purchasing, and require a SNAP fraud-reduction plan and photo ID on EBT cards. Democrats offered amendments to delay work requirements until Medicaid expansion and to add protections for SNAP users such as caregivers, seniors, disabled individuals, and domestic violence survivors; both amendments failed. Senators also questioned implementation details, exemptions, and potential effects on vulnerable populations. After debate, the bill was placed on the calendar for third reading. The Senate also passed bills on technology education and AI instruction, a public records exemption and related Parkinson’s Disease Registry measures, designation of the SS American Victory as the state flagship, electronic payments for local governments, repeal of the sunset on legal tender recognition for gold and silver, public records protections for financial and digital-asset custodians, a Florida stablecoin pilot program, local government budget transparency, digital voyeurism, insurance customer representative licensing, and a medical freedom bill with amendments on vaccine-related materials and anti-kickback provisions. Most of these measures passed with little or no opposition, though the public records bill for gold/silver custodians and the legal tender repeal drew a few dissenting votes.

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• things like that, people that it makes sense for them to be in a room together, because putting two seniors
• things like that people that it makes sense for them to be in a room together because putting two seniors
• And so we have... ...setting in the dental offices throughout the United States.
• And we were able to evaluate that there's different types of anesthesia providers in every office, as
• And most of all, DES for me always represents vulnerable children and vulnerable senior citizens, so

Committee: Senate Senate Health and Human Services COR

Summary: The committee first approved the March 11 minutes and heard a presentation from Nathan Smith, CEO of Central Arizona Shelter Services, on homelessness in Maricopa County. He described rising homelessness, especially among older adults, and said CASS uses low-barrier emergency shelter, family shelter, and an older-adult shelter with case management, behavioral health services, and partnerships with outside groups for food, banking, digital access, and other supports. Members asked about collaborations with mutual aid groups and about point-in-time data, and Smith said the county data could be drilled down through AZMAG. The committee then moved to legislation. HB 2248, the Arizona Medical Freedom Act, would bar businesses, schools, and government entities from denying services or employment based on medical interventions, with an amendment allowing schools to limit access during outbreaks or for certain infections. Supporters framed the bill as protecting bodily autonomy and informed consent, while opponents argued it would undermine employers’ ability to prevent disease spread. The committee adopted the amendment and gave the bill a due pass recommendation on a 4-3 vote. HB 2906, requiring one dental board member to be an active oral and maxillofacial surgeon, passed unanimously after testimony that the board needs surgical expertise for complex cases and anesthesia oversight. HB 2189, directing the Nursing Board to adopt rules for licensed health aides and routine ventilator care, also passed with an amendment and a 6-0 vote. HB 2403 appropriates $2.5 million in FY2027 for home and community-based services providers for elderly and physically disabled Arizonans. Supporters said the funding would help retain caregivers, whose wages have lagged for years, and argued home care is cheaper than hospitalization or institutional care; the bill passed 6-0. HB 2731 continued the Physician Assistant Board to 2030 and passed with a technical amendment, and HB 2730 continued the Occupational Therapy Board and passed as well. HB 2729 continued the Nursing Board to 2030; the board said it regulates about 150,000 licensees and handles thousands of complaints annually, and the bill passed 6-0. HB 2728 continued the Department of Economic Security and incorporated several previously vetoed policy provisions affecting SNAP, unemployment, and eligibility/redetermination rules. Speakers in opposition said it would make benefits harder to access and turn a continuation bill into a vehicle for controversial policy changes, while supporters argued it was part of the legislature’s oversight role. The bill passed 4-3. The committee also adopted a strike-everything amendment to HB 2048, which limits utilization controls on FDA-approved non-opioid pain medications relative to opioids; supporters said it would improve access to non-opioid pain treatment and reduce opioid harm, while opponents warned it would bypass clinical review and raise costs. HB 2048 passed 4-3. Finally, HCR 2058 would require a comprehensive claim-level audit of Arizona Medicaid claims and direct recovery efforts for misappropriated funds; supporters said it could recover significant overpayments, while opponents questioned its incentives and overlap with existing oversight. The resolution passed 4-3, and the committee adjourned.

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• The corrected journal will be filed in the office of the Secretary. Mr. President.
• And so we're encouraging, I was very pleased that the Attorney General's office has been involved at
• uniquely positioned to do that because our four members of our congressional delegation include a senior
• member on the Appropriations Committee in the House, and a senior member on the Finance Committee in
• That correspondence from the Governor will be filed in the Office of the Secretary. Mr. President.

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• First of all, this isn't listing an officer is dealing with the material in the subject in the work.
• I'm a father of a senior in high school.
• My name is Brady Gram as a high school senior fellow for in my class bills like these are why I'm asking
• I am a senior and the Orange County Public School system HB 1119, is a distraction.
• You know, because I talked with several people in my district that elected me to office.

Committee: House Education & Employment Committee