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• Ballot analysis.
• Department of Natural Resources.
• Department of Natural Resources.
• Department of Natural Resources.
• Department of Natural Resources. Department of Natural Resources.

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• around investigate and do the analysis around this.<00:50:26.720> So<00:50:27.200> if<
• He added that most of the work can be done internally using existing data and other resources, and that
• <00:54:13.359> we<00:54:13.599> can the the data and other resources we can the the
• data and other resources we can consult<00:54:14.079> with<00:54:14.720> um<00:54:14.800
• I see in the amended analysis on House Bill 480 that it has a Just give me one second if you could.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee met in Division 3 work session on HB 2 and began by noting a delayed start to allow the Legislative Budget Assistant to finish a large packet of updated amendments and revisions. The chair said the goal for the day was to move as many items as possible, with any cleanup deferred to a Friday follow-up. Members also discussed the process for handling public and department testimony on selected items before votes. Several early amendments were taken up and voted on. The committee unanimously recommended items dealing with repealing the liquor transfer to the alcohol fund and redirecting liquor-related revenue to the general fund, and it also approved an amendment revising Granite Advantage funding so there would be no automatic transfer from the liquor fund, instead using a general fund appropriation. Members then approved repealing the foster grandparent program by a 5-4 vote, and later approved an amendment requiring DHS contractors to comply with the patients’ bill of rights by a 9-0 vote. The committee also approved incorporating House Bill 94 on Medicaid coverage of circumcision by a 5-4 vote, while deferring the Wick Farmers Market Nutrition Program repeal for more discussion. The committee spent substantial time on the youth risk behavior survey amendment. Supporters said the change was intended to clarify opt-out procedures and ensure parents, guardians, and students are clearly notified that they may opt out without negative consequences. Some members raised privacy concerns and said the language could add administrative burden, but the amendment was ultimately recommended to Finance by a recorded vote of 8-1. Another amendment on civil rights and contractor standards for DHHS was discussed but not voted on after concerns were raised about vague enforcement language and possible penalties. The committee also struck amendment 1026 as redundant, with members noting related work in existing law and Senate Bill 134, and then moved on to other items, including a revised equity/access-related amendment that was postponed for later discussion.

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• Assembly Member Pellman for bringing forward AB 1668 that would continue this important natural resources
• Assembly Member Pellarin for bringing forward AB 1668 that would continue this important natural resources
• In 2025, as the analysis points out, Governor Newsom did include a partial tax exemption in his budget
• action here in California to help protect our veterans, particularly in housing and health care and resources
• I think for me, Particularly in housing and health care and resources.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• And this is a request from House Counsel for an advisory opinion on whether or not public resources should
• on it, it would be an ethics violation to use that as a campaign item anyway because it's state resources
• It was produced with state resources.
• Ethics Board opinions on assisting campaigns or zero tolerance in assisting campaigns with state resources
• whether they can engage with caucus social media posts that just talk about a policy, basically my analysis

Summary: The committee approved the minutes as corrected and noted there were no employment disclosure forms. It then discussed a draft advisory opinion on legislative stickers, pens, business cards, and similar items. Members agreed the opinion should identify historically provided items as presumptively within normal legislative conduct, but add clearer language that such items still cannot be used in a campaign-related way or otherwise conflict with ethics rules on use of public resources. Staff said Legislative Support Services and administration would be the main points of review for questionable requests, and the draft would be revised for board review. The committee also reviewed a second advisory opinion request about legislative and caucus staff interacting with caucus social media posts. The discussion focused on whether staff may like or engage with posts about legislation or policy positions. Members generally agreed that liking or otherwise engaging with caucus posts could be viewed as support and could create ethics problems, especially because social media content remains online and could later be tied to legislation. The draft was to be revised to draw clearer lines for compliance. Members then discussed a long-running project to review and either retain or retire older advisory opinions, and agreed to continue and complete that review process. They also discussed the recently passed ethics bill and supported issuing an ethics alert summarizing major changes, including concerns about a House amendment affecting social media and website references during the election year activity period. Finally, the committee approved spending about $19,171 to digitize archived case files into searchable format, with members expressing support for moving away from paper records. After public business ended, the committee adjourned the public session and planned to reconvene in executive session.

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• The program diverts their resources from solving crimes.
• and the sheriffs that are combating child exploitation, and then diverting them from their limited resources
• Instead of turning our sheriffs into immigration officers, we should be giving them the tools and the resources
• This bill is going to divert local law enforcement resources from investigating crime to processing immigrants
• A comprehensive analysis of the program found that half of all the containers issued through the program

Bills: SJR12, SJR37, SB7, SB8, SB16, SB27, SB108, SB125, SB207, SB251, SB318, SB371, SB379, SB396, SB406, SB472, SB503, SB533, SB578, SB599, SB608, SB617, SB621, SB689, SB707, SB763, SB836, SB854, SB856, SB857, SB875, SB878, SB906, SB922, SB942, SB965, SB985, SB988, SB1021, SB1059, SB1084, SB1098, SB1185, SB1188, SB1202, SB1207, SB1307, SB1321, SB1330, SB1366, SB1388, SB1396, SB1453, SB1484, SB1497, SB1498, SB1535, SB1563, SB1596, SB1610, SB1619, SB1737, SB1738, SB1741, SB1816, SB1822, SB1841, SB1939, SB2188, SJR36, SJR12, SJR37, SJR81, SJR50, SCR22, SCR12, SCR39, SB875, SB318, SB707, SB765, SB62, SB666, SB888, SB687, SB847, SB1248, SB504, SB857, SB305, SB296, SB284, SB1497, SB1498, SB241, SB304, SB621, SB1023, SB371, SB204, SB609, SB670, SB850, SB854, SB413, SB1346, SB1033, SB1220, SB1073, SB810, SB1539, SB447, SB406, SB985, SB965, SB1119, SB1505, SB1215, SB1302, SB856, SB583, SB673, SB681, SB1172, SB608, SB955, SB957, SB1021, SB1120, SB251, SB541, SB1737, SB266, SB1415, SB125, SB599, SB1330, SB53, SB1352, SB785, SB472, SB1450, SB1502, SB1566, SB414, SB1062, SB578, SB711, SB746, SB942, SB1404, SB1448, SB1738, SB108, SB8, SB507, SB533, SB689, SB1026, SB1349, SB1355, SB1433, SB1434, SB1596, SB1403, SB763, SB667, SB1059, SB617, SB1567, SB503, SB16, SB310, SB311, SB396, SB505, SB1209, SB1210, SB1470, SB264, SB1029, SB1185, SB1358, SB1364, SB1569, SB1376, SB1228, SB519, SB878, SB1350, SB462, SB1535, SB827, SB1585, SB207, SB1207, SB1619, SB1396, SB920, SB1484, SB1273, SB1741, SB7, SB927, SB1227, SB1229, SB1353, SB1366, SB1464, SB1709, SB1729, SB1733, SB1744, SB1772, SB1816, SB1841, SB2188, SB1147, SB879, SB1008, SB1536, SB2016, SB1453, SB1173, SB1163, SB996, SB27, SB568, SB1370, SB1321, SB1101, SB906, SB860, SB1563, SB993, SB693, SB1610, SB1537, SB836, SB1332, SB1307, SB963, SB493, SB922, SB984, SB1084, SB619, SB1098, SB1122, SB455, SB522, SB1057, SB1239, SB1254, SB1255, SB1259, SB1341, SB1664, SB1877, SB464, SB1277, SB32, SB732, SB660, SB731, SB921, SB268, SB1822, SB1188, SB1939, SB1589, SB397, SB1388, SB2230, SB1058, SB1036, SB1267, SB2112, SB1930, SB532, SB1035, SB2155, SB508, SB29, SB292, SB291, SB901, SB1333, SB1436, SB1494, SB964, SB779, SB1378, SB2312, SB1719, SB1386, SB287, SB2143, SB1245, SB261, SB1247, SB1948, SB2406, SB2407, SB1882, SB1197, SB1814, SB618, SB38

Keywords: parental rights, education, constitutional amendment, school choice, child education, voter ID, citizenship, election integrity, voting rights, water infrastructure, financial assistance, Texas Water Development Board, water supply, environmental sustainability, immigration enforcement, ICE agreements, sheriff grants, law enforcement, county jail, federal immigration law

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• and Services Grant Program to include autism screening and referrals, which provides additional resources
• I think this is a great idea, Chair Harrell, but I did wonder, when I looked at the bill analysis, there
• There is no doubt about it, but I am committed to working to make sure that we have the resources to
• And we will find the resources. Thank you. Thank you. No follow-up? And we will find the resources.

Summary: The Senate Education Pre-K-12 Committee heard and passed two autism-related bills. SB 112, by Senator Harrell, would expand autism screening and referral grants, extend Early Steps services from age three to age four, designate the University of Florida autism center as a statewide hub, create grants for autism-focused charter schools and summer programs, and establish an autism microcredential for educators and paraprofessionals. Three technical or clarifying amendments were adopted, and the bill received support from Autism Speaks, The Arc of Florida, Foundation for Florida’s Future, and Miami-Dade County Commissioner Raquel Regalado, who emphasized early intervention and the need for training and expanded services. The bill was reported favorably by committee vote. The committee then considered SB 102, by Senator Gaetz, which would direct the Department of Education to create a workforce credential for students with autism spectrum disorder, including badges for job skills and workplace safety, and require reporting on outcomes such as employment after graduation. An amendment was adopted to allow students on a modified curriculum before formal diagnosis to participate and to require coordination with the Florida Center for Students with Unique Abilities and OSHA. Testimony from Amy Weatherby of the FSU Autism Institute and CARD strongly supported the bill, stressing the importance of employment outcomes and early preparation, while other organizations also supported it. SB 102 was reported favorably, and the committee adjourned after Senator Harrell was recorded as voting in the affirmative on SB 112.

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• here in Santa Fe but of course throughout the state as we continue to unveil, if you will, what the resources
• The questions that I'm going to be asking are pretty much to help us all better understand what resources
• diem for the legislative aides, and then also with the Senate Rules Committee in terms of where the resources
• Regarding bringing in experts and contractors to provide specific analysis, the concept is that there
• administrator of the appropriations for the District Legislative Aides and District Offices, the Human Resources

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• Johns: Um, we also have a member resource council, and we've worked with the Malax Band of Ojibwe to
• council for the Malax Band of resource council for the Malax Band of Ojiway<00:28:36.799> and
• So for our programs, for example, we provide resources to customers who may be struggling to pay their
• <00:53:16.160> of when a utility presents its analysis of when a utility presents its analysis
• educating them on available resources. educating them on available resources.

Bills: HF3458, HF3777, HF3778, HF3912

Keywords: electric utilities, service areas, Tribal lands, Minnesota statute, energy regulation, utility rates, public utilities, Public Utilities Commission, PUC, ratepayer, consumer protection, affordable energy, energy affordability, ability to pay, just and reasonable rates, rate regulation, electric rates, natural gas rates, energy conservation, renewable energy

Summary: The committee approved the March 5, 2026 minutes and then took up House File 3458, as amended, which would exempt tribes from utility exclusive rights and assigned service areas. The bill’s author and the Upper Sioux community chairman said the measure was prompted by a dispute over a solar project at the tribal casino and argued the issue is really about tribal sovereignty, not solar, citing tribal civil regulatory authority and prior court cases. The amendment A1 was adopted before testimony. Testimony was split. Chairman Kevin Jensel of the Upper Sioux community strongly supported the bill, saying the tribe should not be forced to follow utility service territories and that the state should correct a long-standing omission in law. Derek Mo of the Minnesota Rural Electric Association opposed the bill, warning it would undermine the regulatory compact, reliability, long-term planning, and financing for electric service, especially in tribal areas. Justin Johns of East Central Energy also opposed the bill, but emphasized that many cooperatives have productive tribal partnerships and said his co-op has worked successfully with the Mille Lacs Band on solar, resilience, and workforce efforts; he cautioned that removing service obligations could leave difficult-to-serve areas underinvested. Members discussed whether the Public Utilities Commission process already underway should be allowed to resolve the dispute and whether the bill’s scope could extend beyond the current solar issue. The chair responded that the bill was a legislative approach to a problem that had not been resolved and said the amendment addressed concerns about removing the obligation to serve. A roll call was requested, and the committee voted to re-refer House File 3458, as amended, to the General Register.

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• I have a resource witness here from the Attorney General's Office to help answer any questions.
• Are there any questions for the resource witness?
• Sometimes it was a resource piece.
• But I am available as a resource if anyone has any questions.
• Members, we have two resource witnesses here from the General Land Office.

Bills: HB1583, HB1775, HB1832, HB1836, HB1837, HB1866, HB1983, HB2029, HB2217, HB2318, HB2363, HB2486

Keywords: mental health, emergency detention, peace officer, mental illness, prevention of harm, border security, private landowners, study and report, General Land Office, participation, controlled substances, opioid antagonists, law enforcement training, substance abuse prevention, Texas-Mexico border, criminal justice, public safety, law enforcement, National Park Service, arrest powers

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• It just strips resources from FQHCs and the patients they serve.
• You get enormous resources. We've also done a report on it, which is available on the website.
• And Pioneer Institute is a great resource; we use them as a resource as well.
• These actions are draining vital resources from the safety net in Massachusetts.
• It is the only source that allows covered entities to stretch scarce federal resources.

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Summary: The committee held a lengthy hearing on a large docket of pharmacy and drug-pricing bills, with most testimony focused on PBM reform, 340B drug discount program protections, specialty medication access, and medication adherence. Chair James Murphy and Senator Paul Feeney opened the hearing and took testimony from legislators, patient advocates, pharmacists, health center leaders, industry representatives, and policy groups. Several speakers described delays, denials, high out-of-pocket costs, and pharmacy closures tied to PBM practices, while others emphasized the importance of community health centers and independent pharmacies in serving patients. On the 340B program, supporters including Senator Eldridge, Senator Payano, Community Care Cooperative, Fenway Health, the Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers, and several community health center leaders argued that bills such as H. 1107 and S. 819 would stop discriminatory PBM and manufacturer practices, preserve contract pharmacy access, and protect safety-net providers that say they reinvest savings into care, pharmacy expansion, interpreter services, behavioral health, and other services. Opponents including PhRMA, the Community Liver Alliance, and a public policy analyst argued the program lacks transparency and accountability, has grown beyond its original purpose, and may benefit large hospitals and for-profit entities more than low-income patients. They urged more reporting and oversight rather than expanding protections. On PBM reform, testimony supported bills including H. 1157, H. 1234, S. 724, S. 831, and related measures that would require rebate pass-through, ban spread pricing, limit steering to PBM-owned pharmacies, and improve reimbursement for community pharmacies. Independent pharmacists and patients said current PBM practices raise costs, create administrative burdens, and threaten access to local pharmacies. PCMA, representing PBMs, opposed the reforms, arguing PBMs lower costs, that plan sponsors choose to contract with them, and that the Health Policy Commission and CHIA should complete their ongoing study before new mandates are adopted. The committee also heard support for H. 1322 and S. 734 on specialty medications, and for H. 781 and H. 1305 on medication synchronization to improve adherence. No votes or formal actions were taken during the hearing.

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• Budget Subcommittee 4 relates to climate, transportation, natural resources, and energy.
• Earlier, there are an infinite number of problems with a finite amount of resources.
• Have we ever done that kind of analysis?
• It's going to get harder and harder as resources or dollars diminish.
• Additionally, on behalf of CADES and the Central American Resource Center, one of the organizations on

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Before getting into the analysis on some of the stress testing that the economist in our labor market
• on some of the the stress analysis on some of the the stress testing<01:55:15.400> that<01:55
• But again, a lot of that would depend on the solvency analysis as well.
• But again, a lot of that would depend on the solvency analysis as well.
• But again, a lot of that would depend on the solvency analysis as well. Thank you. Follow, follow.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Um, on slide number 4, is there anyone, um, that does any kind of analysis?
• Um, is there anyone that does any kind of analysis like that for you guys? Mr.
• It's not the laws, it's that we've, we've really put a lot of resources into law enforcement over the
• Uh, Mr. uh, Chair, just to expand on that conversation, um, Water and natural resources, I believe, 3
• It's an invaluable resource and it was, it was designed for a purpose, which is that we, we shouldn't

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• With that, I'm proud to be joined by Christopher Sanchez, representing the Central American Resource
• Christopher Sanchez, representing the Central American Resource Center, also known as CARECEN.
• Christopher Sanchez with the Mesa Verde Group here on behalf of the Central American Resource Center,
• Immigration legal nonprofits already operate with limited resources, and those threats directly limit
• Past carceral reforms that further drain taxpayer resources without batting an eye.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• That would not have happened without the work of our Secretary of Natural Resources, the governor, and
• We need to do all that we can to juggle that water resource that the secretary talked about.
• And it's been said that we have to think like the resource that we harvest.
• Have as much analysis been done as to worst-case scenario planning? Thank you, Senator Casey.
• And there has been a shift in the way the resource has kind of rebounded in the springtime.

Summary: The Joint Committee on Fisheries and Aquaculture held its annual State of the Fishery forum, focusing on salmon, Dungeness crab, kelp, ocean conditions, and related aquaculture and committee reports. Opening remarks from committee leadership emphasized climate impacts, reduced federal NOAA support, state investments through Proposition 4, coastal resilience funding, and the importance of fisheries to rural economies and tribal communities. Secretary of Natural Resources Wade Crowfoot described a decade of drought and climate stress, highlighted progress such as Klamath River dam removal, wetland restoration, and the state’s salmon strategy, and warned that federal funding uncertainty and staffing cuts could undermine restoration and fishery recovery efforts. Senator Cortese raised concerns about illegal cannabis cultivation damaging riparian habitat and water flows, and both Crowfoot and Fish and Wildlife Director Bonham said enforcement against illicit grows remains a major environmental priority but is constrained by resources. Director Bonham provided a broad update on California fisheries, reporting encouraging signs for salmon after several difficult years, including improved ocean conditions, stronger returns in some runs, and successful short recreational openings in 2025. He also noted major challenges, including reduced federal hatchery production at Nimbus, ongoing uncertainty around winter-run and spring-run recovery, and the need for continued habitat restoration, monitoring, and hatchery investment. On Dungeness crab, Bonham said the fishery remained valuable but constrained by whale entanglement risk, warming ocean conditions, and domoic acid concerns; he described new marked-line distribution, ropeless and alternative gear trials, and ongoing aerial and vessel monitoring. He also said the department’s unified cannabis enforcement task force had served numerous warrants and seized large amounts of illegal cannabis, but more funding is needed for sustained operations. In the salmon panel, Yurok Tribe fisheries director McCovey said the Klamath still faces low run sizes, climate-driven warming, wildfire impacts, and federal uncertainty, but he pointed to dam removal, restoration work, and AB 263’s river-flow protections as major advances. PCFFA president Bradshaw stressed that the three consecutive salmon closures have devastated coastal communities and argued for major reinvestment in aging Central Valley hatchery infrastructure and better broodstock management at Fall Creek. CalTrout’s Schneider said salmon remain at risk statewide, but cited Prop 4, habitat reconnection, floodplain restoration, improved water management, and monitoring as the main tools for recovery. In the crab panel, CDFW’s Schumann reported that the 2024–25 season produced record prices per pound and about $55 million in value despite delays and trap reductions, but he warned that three confirmed whale entanglements and elevated whale presence could force a conservative opener for 2025–26. PCFFA’s Domrash supported marked line, alternative gear, and a new gear-recovery network, while also criticizing the current ramp system as a response to a problem not fully grounded in science.

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• And that was also noted in a lot of the learning loss analysis that we did around that time.
• No science data was included in this analysis.
• needs grow, but the resources don't grow at the same rate, it pushes into our general fund.
• So at each of those needs, we're allocating resources accordingly.
• Chairman, and thank you, Representative, for the analysis.

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• Additionally, on Tuesday, we'll have an analysis and a presentation from the LAO's office.
• So first off, we have several statutory changes for the Department of Water Resources.
• For the Air Resources Board, we have a refinement to a Governor's budget proposal for regulatory fee
• For CalEPA, the Office of the Secretary, the Air Resources Board, and the Water Resources Control Board
• Moving on to the The Natural Resources Agency for the Department of Water Resources has a $100 million

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Is there any analysis that you’ve done on the costs that this might be on the counties?
• determine in certain cases who voted or who may have voted, as reported by a publicly available analysis
• In their analysis, they said about 2% of analysis of Maricopa County data... ...about 2% of analysis
• Two percent, two percent, two to... ...analysis of Maricopa County data, 2 percent, two-tenths of 1 percent
• You get to court and your defense attorney has caused for an analysis of the drug, the alleged drug.

Bills: SB1003, SB1006, SB1029, SB1037, SB1038, SB1039, SB1040, SB1053, SB1057, SB1060, SB1061, SB1068, SB1069

Keywords: election, canvass, certification, ballot tabulation, write-in candidates, registration, voting procedures, campaign finance, contribution limits, reporting requirements, political action committees, elections, campaign contributions, candidate committees, posthumous provisions, termination process, Arizona Revised Statutes, voting systems, vote tabulation, election security

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• Members, there could not be a better use of state resources than in moments like that.
• <00:24:30.880> We resources than in moments like that.
• We resources than in moments like that.
• Uh, we get that cost analysis already in a fiscal note.
• Uh, we get that cost analysis already in a fiscal note.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• , based on our analysis.
• I see a whole lot of public resources I see a whole lot of public resources being thrown away with lawsuits
• We talk about resources and how union members can use those resources in a school district.
• The resources that everyone's talking about, it's not that.
• HCR 2040 keeps the taxpayer resources focused on students.

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