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• I think it's a new process and I think that... We've been able to do through CARE Court.
• This legislation without the permission of the mother will squash that redemption.
• All GSAs have minimum. ...or special legislation.
• North Fork Kings was created via special legislation rather than as a JPA.
• Nothing's going to happen until they get the application process.

Summary: The Senate Judiciary Committee heard several bills focused on health care planning, mental health court participation, homeowners association governance, groundwater enforcement, pet-policy disclosure in rentals, and post-disaster property speculation. SB 1088 would update California’s POLST and DNR laws by renaming POLST to Portable Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment, allowing electronic signatures, clarifying who may sign on a patient’s behalf, and making clear that these forms are voluntary; it drew support from the Coalition for Compassionate Care and no opposition. SB 1242 would let original family petitioners participate in CARE Court for care coordination and information-sharing, while preserving judicial discretion to exclude them if harmful; supporters said it would improve treatment coordination, while Disability Rights California opposed it as coercive and a removal of patient consent. The committee advanced SB 1242 on a 7-0 vote, with the bill placed on call. The committee also considered SB 1007, which would require more HOA budget transparency, disclosure of evidence for violations, and a lower cap on regular assessment increases without a homeowner vote. Supporters argued it would improve accountability and protect homeowners from steep fee hikes, while HOA industry groups warned it could undermine funding for insurance, maintenance, and other operating costs. Members raised concerns about the cap and the need for flexibility for large expenses; the bill passed 6-1 and was placed on call. SB 1364, as amended, would prevent a person convicted of sexual assault from obtaining custody or visitation of a child conceived from that assault, while preserving the possibility of voluntary co-parenting and aiming to qualify California for federal grant funding; it passed 8-0 and was placed on call. Later, SB 997 would give the North Fork Kings Groundwater Sustainability Agency lien authority to enforce fees and its groundwater sustainability plan, addressing an enforcement gap for a GSA created by special legislation rather than a joint powers agreement. It drew support from agricultural and county groups and passed 9-0, placed on call. SB 1296 would require landlords to disclose pet policies up front on applications, websites, and ads, and allow refund of an application fee if disclosure was not provided before payment; supporters said it would reduce wasted application costs and pet relinquishment, while rental housing groups said the ad disclosure requirements were impractical. The bill passed 8-0 and was placed on call. The final bill, SB 1090, was introduced to prohibit large property owners from making unsolicited purchase offers for five years in wildfire-disaster areas, responding to investor activity after the Eaton and Palisades fires; the author and a SAGE witness described it as a protection against disaster capitalism and predatory low offers to displaced residents.

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• legislative classmates, Chairman Reggie Smith.
• No, that's the process.
• with the process.
• The admission process comes first.
• and the admissions process.

Bills: HB 3

Keywords: emergency communication, public safety, interoperability, Texas Interoperability Council, grant program, emergency communications, public safety radio, first responders, radio system, dispatch, 911, emergency management, Texas Division of Emergency Management, public safety infrastructure, Project 25, P25, broadband emergency alerting, outdoor warning sirens, homeland security, disaster response

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• Another person's lack of due process.
• All of those resources are part of the planning process.
• Again, it's that competitive, least-cost process.
• So that's the process.
• Yeah, so actually, similar in thought process.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• We want to first thank the sponsors for bringing this legislation forward.
• This is a multi-step process, and the first step... ...work.
• So I hope that helps the committee understand the process.
• I hope that helps the committee understand the process.
• The response was no; they need reciprocity, and the legislation would streamline that process.

Keywords: 996, all

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• Of course, again, I look at the legislation. My hope is that we look at the legislation.
• And this legislation, it's three individuals that are recommended from the presidential search process
• This legislation is focused on making sure that is an institution-specific process.
• by this rulemaking process.
• We have the ability as legislators to narrowly tailor legislation if it serves a compelling government

Summary: The committee first took up CS/SB 1606 on patient access to records. The sponsor explained that the bill, as amended, would align Florida law more closely with HIPAA by defining “designated record set,” requiring providers to furnish requested records within set timeframes, allowing a limited extension with notice, and requiring records to be produced in the requested form if readily producible. Several members asked about patient portals, legal representatives, and whether the bill affected meaningful-use rules or post-mortem access. Multiple witnesses opposed the bill, arguing it could create cybersecurity risks, conflict with existing privacy rules, and burden providers; supporters said it would improve patient access and consistency. The committee adopted the amendment and then reported the bill favorably. The committee then considered CS/SB 712 on construction regulations. The bill would direct DEP to establish rules for synthetic turf and limit local governments from banning it if state rules are followed, while also addressing change orders, public works bidding, elevator rails, alarm contractor work, building code updates, spaceport exemptions, permit document limits, and single-trade inspections. Amendments removed the pool and spa contractor provisions and the tall mass timber language. Testimony on the bill centered heavily on the pool industry, with contractors and the Florida Swimming Pool Association opposing expansion of scope to general and building contractors, while some speakers supported other parts of the bill. After adopting the amendments, the committee reported the bill favorably. Finally, the committee heard CS/SB 1288 on parental rights. The bill would allow minors to be tested for STDs without parental consent but require parental consent for treatment, expand parents’ rights to access records and control certain health decisions, and restrict health care services, medical procedures, and biofeedback devices for minors absent consent or an exception. An amendment moved survey and questionnaire provisions into the education code, added an explicit court-order exception, clarified DNA and biofeedback provisions, and added emergency behavioral health exceptions. The committee heard extensive public testimony both for and against the bill, with supporters emphasizing parental authority and opponents warning it could delay STI treatment, mental health care, and other services for vulnerable minors. The transcript ends during public testimony on the bill, before any final committee action is shown.

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• I'd like to give an example of our district's process.
• And through the 100 steps of the process.
• They need legislative assistance.
• During the 2017 legislative session, the.
• What is the IMRA process?

Bills: SB451, SB762, SB1490, SB1262, SB1459, SB1750, SB1962, SB2252, SB2253, SB2365

Keywords: instructional materials, public schools, Education Code, adoption, rejected materials, local funds, open educational resources, Texas Education Code, school districts, open enrollment charter schools, funding restrictions, environmental regulation, business compliance, local authority, economic development, state preemption, local control, open education resources, SB 762, Texas public schools

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• Welcome to the Joint Legislative Audit Committee.
• So, sort of the way the CPUC process works, procedural process.
• process.
• And when our focus on making this process...
• And when our focus on making this process...

Summary: The committee met as a subcommittee for much of the hearing because it initially lacked a quorum, then later established one and began taking votes. The state auditor gave a status update on ongoing audits, including several JALAC-requested audits in progress, other statutory audits, staffing growth in his office, and the number of new JALAC audits his office could start in the coming months. The committee also heard that one audit request on Prop. 28 was held, and another PUC-related request was moved off consent and heard on the regular calendar. Members then heard and discussed several audit requests. Senator Cervantes presented a request to audit California fusion centers, with witnesses from the FBI and ACLU supporting the need for transparency and oversight; opponents argued the request was politically motivated and could interfere with counterterrorism work. Senator Allen presented a request on CPUC enforcement of Rule 21 interconnection timelines for solar and storage projects, supported by industry and school representatives who described long delays and financial harm, while CPUC staff said the issue was being addressed through workshops and a formal proceeding. Senator Perez presented a request to audit Caltrans’ administration of the former SR 710 extension properties and affordable sales program, citing tenant complaints about maintenance, pricing, and transparency; Caltrans said it was working to complete sales and improve administration. Senator Umberg presented a request to audit the Orange County Board of Education over transparency, contracting, litigation spending, charter oversight, and whistleblower issues, while board representatives said there was no factual basis for an audit and that existing legal remedies had not been invoked. After quorum was established, the committee approved the consent-calendar DMV license revocation audit and then approved the PUC utility timeliness audit and the Caltrans SR 710 audit. The fusion center audit was left on call after a split vote, and the Orange County Board of Education audit continued with testimony from the board’s representatives after the committee had already moved on to other business.

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• actual cost of redaction and processing. actual cost of redaction and processing.
• So I will yield to the process.
• his legislation. his legislation.
• So we are, um, we follow our process and standing process of how we keep it.
• So we are, um, we follow our process and standing process of how we keep it.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• It's pleased to be the sponsor and in support of this legislation.
• Most disturbing of all is the legislative priority this bill represents.
• NICB has seen unscrupulous repair shops abuse this process.
• . ...provisions in SB 988, as well as the NCOIL model legislation.
• It has taken a few years for this model legislation.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• However, the legislation as drafted sets up an adjudicative process and has the authority to approve
• However, the legislation as drafted sets up an adjudicative process and has the authority to approve
• However, the legislation as drafted sets up an adjudicative process and has the authority to approve
• However, the legislation as drafted sets up an adjudicative process and has the authority to approve
• However, the legislation as drafted sets up an adjudicative process and has the authority to approve

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• So, to work, Legislative Analyst's Office.
• The estimates include actual data as well as the estimated impact of legislation, policy, and process
• That might not require the same payroll processing.
• That might not require the same payroll processing.
• I'm not sure I understand the thought process.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• President, of the legislative session. President, of the legislative session.
• :32:38.399> the<00:32:38.720> most legislative interim is probably the most legislative
• teams part of the process.
• teams part of the process.
• teams part of the process.

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The Senate convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, roll call, and a declared quorum. The chamber excused an absent senator, approved the prior journal, received House communication that the House had passed HB 168, 185, 249, and 455 and requested concurrence, and heard committee reports advancing SB 37 and SB 214 from Agriculture, SB 157 and SB 189 with a committee substitute from Banking and Insurance, and SJR 54 with a committee substitute from Families and Children. The Senate also introduced SB 226 on pre-need burial contracts and SR 113 honoring Robert Connley Young. The main floor debate centered on SB 101, an act relating to children, which would require a mandatory 12-month expulsion for students in grades 6-12 who assault a school employee, with exceptions for certain students with disabilities under an IEP and for incidents involving provocation by a school employee. The bill also creates a mandatory reporting requirement for assaults and penalties for intentionally failing to report them. The sponsor argued the measure responds to widespread, underreported assaults on teachers, citing 25,000 reported incidents since 2021 and sharing testimony from a teacher whose career ended after repeated assaults. Supporters said the bill would improve school safety, accountability, and classroom control, while opponents argued it is too harsh for children, could permanently remove students from school, and should leave more discretion to principals and districts. After debate, the Senate adopted Senate Committee Substitute 1 for SB 101 and then proceeded to final passage. Several senators spoke for and against the bill during roll-call explanation, with supporters emphasizing teacher safety, parental responsibility, and consequences for repeat offenders, and opponents warning about lost educational opportunities and the need for second chances. The transcript cuts off during the roll call, but the chamber had already adopted the committee substitute and moved to vote on SB 101 as amended.

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• We seek to protect the rights of all who participate in the legislative process so that we can have effective
• of this legislation, around this particular device, product, and administration of drug.
• And then the UC and the UAW and UC are partnering on this legislation.
• And you will stay put; you have another piece of legislation. I'll go ahead.
• It's incredible legislation.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Please honor our process.
• It's going to happen as legislators...
• We know the healing process looks different for each survivor, and putting arbitrary limits on that process
• Madam Chair and representatives, I would just distinguish this legislation from another piece of legislation
• That's not part of this legislation.

Bills: SB38, SB17, SB41, SB264

Keywords: SB38, pet food, registered pet food, registration fee, fees, sunset repeal, repeal of repeal, revenue, state fee, business regulation, animal feed, pet food registration, New Mexico, gun control, firearm safety, dealer regulation, illegal trade, background checks, sexual crimes, statute of limitations

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• This project focuses on the recovery process after a wildfire.
• Then in October, as we get closer to the legislative session, we want to talk about funding and any legislative
• of getting the legislation with the legislative. support, we have come a long way.
• That is a very important part of that process.
• How much is your business processes and the underlying IT systems that support those business processes

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• <01:49:54.960> It workable process for counties. It workable process for counties.
• This will save our legislative This will save our legislative department<02:22:46.399> another
• percentage increase for legislative percentage increase for legislative department<02:25:48.640>
• legislative department. legislative department.
• <02:28:15.840> branch in the legis in the legislative branch in the legis in the legislative

Keywords: 981, all

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• process, he respect for the legislative process, he worked<00:08:26.400> to<00:08:26.560>
• Do you even know what the process<01:19:52.560> will<01:19:52.800> be process will be process
• Incorrect or late submissions cause significant delays in the approval process for all legislators.
• process for all legislators. process for all legislators.
• speak on the legislation. speak on the legislation.

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• On to each of the major policy areas in the legislative package.
• Also, great thanks to the Legislative Analyst's Office over and over again.
• Lackey added insight to the budget and to the process that we went through.
• I look forward to the conversations through both our legislative process and the next budget cycle on
• I think the Legislative Analyst's Office has also made that point.

Summary: The Assembly Budget Committee met to consider the 2026 Budget Act, which leaders said was the negotiated compromise with the Senate and was expected to move to the floor that evening. Opening remarks emphasized that the plan balances the budget over two years, reduces the structural deficit, and builds reserves, while also protecting core services in the face of federal cuts. Jason Sisney outlined the legislative budget framework and the likely floor bills, including AB 109, SB 110, SB 122, and SB 125. Department of Finance representative Eric Khali said the administration appreciated the two-year balanced approach and supported the modification in SB 122, while noting the package uses additional revenues and new spending to soften or reject some proposed cuts. Most of the discussion focused on major spending areas. Members and subcommittee chairs highlighted protections and additions for health care and human services, including rejecting the proposed Medi-Cal asset limit change, delaying premium increases, restoring clinic and dental funding, supporting distressed hospitals and county indigent care, and expanding county eligibility staffing to handle H.R. 1-related workload. Education members described record or expanded support for TK-12 schools, child care, special education, community colleges, teacher recruitment, and higher education, including a change to extend Cal Grant eligibility to age 30 for some community college students. Housing and homelessness funding was increased for HAP, multifamily housing, and the low-income housing tax credit, while public safety members pointed to investments in victims’ services, restorative justice, and prison closure savings. Several members also raised concerns or priorities tied to the budget deal. Some praised the package as a moral document that protects vulnerable Californians, immigrant communities, LGBTQ residents, seniors, and people with disabilities. Others noted unresolved issues, including the MCO tax’s impact on districts, the need for more support for local journalism, arts, biotech R&D incentives, transit and GGRF-related concerns, and the need for continued work on Prop. 98 and long-term fiscal resilience. The vice chair cautioned that despite the current progress, the state remains vulnerable to revenue volatility and warned that the budget should build more resilience against a possible downturn. No formal vote was taken in the portion provided, but the committee was preparing the budget package for floor action and final negotiations.

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• process for Native Hawaiians.
• what will happen through the process. what will happen through the process.
• c> from the legislative process, you know, from the legislative process, you know, from the<00:32
• a little bit tricky to legislate. a little bit tricky to legislate.
• legislation itself. legislation itself. >> Okay,<01:29:43.920> great.

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• a result of the one and only legislative a result of the one and only legislative recommendation
• , and who have process improvement or ISO experience, or those types of legislators with that type of
• , and who have process improvement or ISO experience, or those types of legislators with that type of
• <00:30:57.600> uh background uh and who have process uh background uh and who have process
• They have the right to due process.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all