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• 209 210 211 212 213 214 215 216 217 218 219 220 221 222 223 224 All right, the chair announces the signing
• March 11th, 1878, and welcomed its first class of students, which includes. at eight young African-American
• had on people from being their first jobs, building their careers, peers, and connecting with the American
• the City of Edinburgh and all those individuals who helped secure the award as a 2020... for All-American
• director, and in 2002, she stepped into the role of CEO under her leadership. has transformed from a language

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• 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 All right, the chair announces the signing
• March 11th, 1878, and welcomed its first class of students, which includes. at eight young African-American
• ahead on people, from being their first jobs, building their career. peers, and connecting with the American
• the City of Edinburgh and all those individuals who helped secure the award as a 2020... for All-American
• DCC has transformed from a language school into a comprehensive agency providing critical services like

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• Chairman, Senator Fernandez, I don't have the language in front of me. I have read it. Okay. Mr.
• Chair, Senator Fernandez, I don't have the language in front of me. I have read it.
• And there's express language in here that says that is the case. And with that I'll conclude.
• Vice Chair, anyone else signed up to speak? Were there any questions here?
• Whatever signs you want to make, but please don't interrupt. Thank you.

Bills: HCR2048

Keywords: elective officers, salary regulation, compensation, Arizona Constitution, voter approval, legislative commission, 1182, all

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• I think we had language in the bills that addressed that.
• At one point at the end, someone signs off? Correct. Is this...
• Do you recall signing off on the mobile inspection report?
• I didn't read here that you're signing it under penalty of perjury or...
• Senator, we already have language.

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• >> so you're okay with the loyalty language >> so you're okay with the loyalty language
• So those are some signs that positions.
• Um there's some concerns some language.
• On page six, we also want to clarify the language.
• Um it's a little ambiguous the language.

Bills: HB20, HB2612, HB2404, HB2459, HB2194, HB1880, HB2284, HB1969, HB2458, HB1546, HB2161, HB1721, HB1641, HB2137, HB1782, HB2360, HB1965, HB1897, HB1513

Keywords: lava insurance, homeowners, insurance market, subsidy, Hawaii, mortgage, debt, secured transactions, real property, Hawaii Revised Statutes, cooperative associations, electric utility cooperatives, agricultural cooperatives, mutual help, food innovation, agribusiness, food safety, market access, branding, economic diversification

Summary: The committee heard testimony on HB 20, which would create a lava zone insurance subsidy/fund. The Insurance Division opposed the bill, arguing that lava zones 1 and 2 are the highest-risk areas, that a subsidy would not reduce the underlying risk or loss costs, that it could invite similar subsidy requests for other hazards, and that the bill may conflict with HICV by diverting funds from the CRF. Members discussed the lack of authorized homeowners insurance in those lava zones, the role of HPIA and the surplus market, and the difference between the proposed lava-zone subsidy and the Hawaii Hurricane Relief Fund. The chair noted 37 submitted testimonies in support and one in opposition, and the committee then moved on without taking a vote on HB 20 in the portion provided. The committee then took up HB 2612, relating to mortgages, which would clarify that a mortgage does not exist independently of the debt it secures and is not independently enforceable from that debt. The Hawaii Credit Union League and Hawaii Financial Services Association opposed the bill, while several individuals testified in support, arguing it would restore Hawaii’s long-standing lien-state rule and prevent so-called “zombie mortgages” after the Hawaii Supreme Court’s White decision. Supporters said the bill would protect borrowers from delayed foreclosures and predatory lending practices, while opponents and the Insurance Division emphasized that foreclosure actions still require proof of standing and possession of the note, and that lenders generally pursue foreclosure without seeking deficiency judgments. Committee members questioned the Insurance Division about how the current market works, whether lenders could wait out the statute of limitations and then foreclose only on the mortgage, and whether equitable tolling or later defaults could allow refiling. The division said it is still trying to attract authorized insurers back into the lava-zone market, but has seen little progress. No vote or final action on HB 2612 was taken in the excerpt provided.

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• In 2003, while flying a U.S. government counter-narcotics mission over the Colombian jungle, five Americans
• The American pilot, Tom Janice, a retired Delta Force hero recently inducted into the U.S.
• The three surviving Americans, Mark Gonzalez, Keith Stansell, and Thomas Howes, were held hostage and
• I do think the DOA language is better than what we currently a reduction in exchange for that.
• And it says things that could, using the language “may,” provide sufficient evidence.

Summary: The committee met with a quorum and heard several insurance- and trust-related bills. CS/HB 265, relating to post-judgment execution proceedings involving terrorism, was presented as a measure to help victims enforce long-standing judgments against terrorist assets; it received no opposition in testimony and was reported favorably. CS/HB 1173, concerning the Florida Trust Code, clarified that the Florida Attorney General is the only public official with standing to enforce charitable trusts administered in Florida; members discussed that it was intended to resolve ambiguity identified by a court decision, and it also passed favorably. The committee then took up PCS/HB 643 on residual market insurers. The bill would remove the “diligent effort” requirement for surplus lines placements, revise surplus lines eligibility, and let Citizens policyholders elect arbitration through DOAH or the courts at renewal or issuance. The sponsor argued the changes would reduce red tape and give consumers more options, while an opponent from the Florida Justice Association warned that removing diligent-search protections could push more policyholders into higher-cost, less-regulated surplus lines coverage and that arbitration could favor insurers. Committee members raised concerns about the lack of premium credits for arbitration, the effect on Citizens, and the loss of consumer protections, but the bill was reported favorably. Finally, PCS/HB 1047 on insurance regulation generated extensive debate. The bill would reduce pre-licensure hours for general lines agents from 200 to 60, clarify restrictions on public adjuster conduct, require claims-handling manuals only for active residential property insurers, and define “sufficient evidence” for bad-faith claims with examples and a 10-day objection/response process. Supporters said it would streamline claims handling and clarify timelines; opponents and several members argued it could burden policyholders, especially after disasters, and might make it easier for insurers to delay or deny claims. There was also concern about the reduced training hours for new agents and the lack of detail on what constitutes sufficient evidence or a specific objection. After a divided debate, the bill was reported favorably by a 12-6 vote. The meeting then adjourned.

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• Well, the governor, at least I'll say, I won't say the governor did, but he signed it.
• You don't like all the flashy signs. It dealt with training of the salespeople.
• Sorry, we're going to lose the harassment language.
• We've removed the language prohibiting harassment.
• It's the same language as before. The Senate just is making us vote a third time.

Keywords: 977, all

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• So let's begin through the language.
• And uh the language two sessions now.
• I will note that the language that appears in section 3 is not the same language that was heard by the
• This language is identical to the language that the committee heard last week from Senator Hashel, Senate
• hundreds of thousands of motans signing hundreds of thousands of motans signing up<01:59:22.000>

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• The language changes the intent of certain budget items.
• Is there a way that we can take a deeper dive looking at budget language.
• Also, sometimes The Senate Finance Committee's language changes.
• Have that language anymore. And there were ramifications for that.
• FY26, the housing money, the language was similarly struck but followed.

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• To support me and to work as hard as I have to earn my master's degree, that's the American way, and
• I'm the Native American spiritual leader at Corcoran State Prison, and I'm in support of this bill.
• We therefore recommended that the Legislature create statutory language further defining LCC.
• There is some remaining refinement to the language.
• There is some remaining refinement to the language.

Keywords: 988, house, all

Summary: The Assembly Business and Professions Committee heard a long agenda of bills, with much of the discussion focused on cannabis regulation, consumer protection, and licensing issues. AB 1598 would extend and standardize timelines for mental health licensure requirements, AB 1850 would clarify that real estate wholesalers are subject to licensure and disclosure rules, AB 1794 would allow enteral formula to be shipped directly to patients’ homes, AB 2402 would create a new category for multi-service health club studios and remove an outdated fee cap, and AB 1990 would impose stronger safety and advertising standards on compounded GLP-1 drugs. Members and witnesses generally framed these measures as balancing access, clarity, and public safety, while several bills drew opposition from affected industries or professional groups concerned about overregulation, implementation burdens, or unintended effects on access and small businesses. A major portion of the hearing centered on cannabis bills. AB 2537 would direct the Department of Cannabis Control to prioritize enforcement against the most serious public health threats and illicit-market activity, while AB 2249 would tighten rules on cannabis packaging and advertising that is attractive to children, based on a state auditor report and testimony about youth exposure and inconsistent enforcement. AB 1826 would require the department to provide more documentation and due process when embargoing, recalling, or seizing cannabis products, and AB 2532 would require clearer serving-size labeling and safer packaging for cannabis beverages. Supporters argued these bills would improve public health, transparency, and fairness for licensed operators; opponents, including public health advocates and cannabis industry representatives, warned that some proposals could overreach, burden small businesses, or fail to address the most serious risks. Several bills were voted out of committee once a quorum was established. AB 2249, AB 1826, AB 2402, AB 2532, and AB 1794 all received due-pass motions and were approved with amendments, moving to Appropriations or Judiciary as applicable. The committee also indicated support for AB 1598 and AB 2537 once quorum issues were resolved, but those items were not voted on at the time they were first heard. Throughout the meeting, the chair repeatedly noted the lack of quorum early on, then later called the roll and took votes once enough members were present.

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• Benjamin Lou, and I'm the clean air advocacy manager for the American Lung Association.
• Benjamin Lou, and I'm the cleaner advocacy manager for the American Lung Association.
• Benjamin Lou], for the American Lung Association, stated that they are in respectful opposition to SB
• And before they can, and they have to sign all these documents to say they won't interfere, they won't
• And we just sent them the language a couple days ago. Okay. Thank you for that.

Summary: The Assembly Communications and Conveyance Committee met with several bills on the agenda, beginning with SB 739 (Arreguín) on the Clean Miles Standard and Incentive Program for transportation network companies. The author and supporters from Lyft, Uber, and TechNet said the bill would update EV miles traveled and greenhouse gas targets to reflect current market conditions, add flexibility for CARB and the CPUC, and protect drivers from losing platform access while also creating a path for future electrification. Opponents including the American Lung Association, Sierra Club California, and NRDC argued the bill would weaken a program meant to accelerate EV adoption and should retain stronger targets. Members discussed affordability, charging infrastructure, and the need to balance climate goals with feasibility. The committee approved SB 739 as amended and re-referred it to Appropriations, later recording a 9-0 vote when the roll was completed. The committee then heard SB 1190 (Grove), the “Safe Passage for Youth Act,” which would regulate private youth transport services used for out-of-state residential placements. The author and sponsor testimony described abusive practices such as nighttime pickups, blindfolds, restraints, and emotional trauma, and said the bill would require CPUC permitting, TrustLine background checks, training, parental consent, and bans on certain practices. Support came from youth and disability advocates, with no opposition testimony. The bill was moved on a due pass as amended recommendation and later passed 9-0. SB 1191 (Ochoa Bogh) would extend the sunset for California High Cost Fund A and B universal service programs that help provide affordable telephone service in rural and high-cost areas. Supporters from rural telecom companies and industry groups said the funds are essential for maintaining service, 911 access, and emergency communications in remote communities. There was no opposition, and the committee advanced the bill on a due pass recommendation; it later passed 9-0. The consent item, SB 985 (Strickland) on the 911 emergency system, was also approved. Finally, the committee heard SB 1246 (Cortese) on autonomous vehicles and emergency response. The author and supporters from SEIU California and the California Professional Firefighters said the bill would require AV companies to provide incident response, notify local jurisdictions during system failures, ensure U.S.-based remote drivers, and prevent public safety workers from having to manage AV breakdowns. Industry opponents argued the bill intrudes on federal vehicle standards, gives local governments enforcement authority they should not have, and could create overly broad notification and response requirements. Members raised questions about local control, response times, and whether the bill was premature given existing DMV regulations. Despite those concerns, the committee passed SB 1246 on a due pass as amended recommendation, later recording a 7-1 vote. The committee then recessed and returned to complete roll calls before adjourning.

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• here if you go to the American here if you go to the American Confederation<00:35:58.280> of<
• <00:39:55.440> language<00:39:56.319> so figure out a foreign language so figure out
• He said he showed her the language in the bill, followed up on it, and that she thinks the language would
• <02:13:24.320> affords this this particular language affords this this particular language
• than the current statutory language than the current statutory language follow<02:18:42.639>

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on HB 129, which would redefine “evidence-based” in public education to require objective, science-based evidence for pedagogical methods. The prime sponsor said the bill is a verbatim reintroduction from the prior session and argued that current federal definitions are too vague, allowing subjective surveys and other weak evidence to justify teaching methods. He said the bill is limited to pedagogy, not subject matter, and is intended to improve student outcomes, reduce fad-driven practices, and potentially save money by limiting unnecessary retraining and new materials. Members asked repeatedly about the bill’s scope, including whether it would affect classroom teachers, curriculum content, and existing instructional approaches such as phonics versus whole language or queuing. The sponsor said the bill applies to state and local education bodies and educator training policies, not individual teachers in their classrooms, and that teachers would retain flexibility. He also said standardized testing could be part of a scientific study but is not itself a study, and that textbook providers could be asked to furnish the studies supporting instructional guidance included in their materials. Several members raised concerns about the fiscal note and possible cost shifts to local districts and taxpayers. The sponsor disputed the idea that the bill would necessarily create major new costs or require additional staff, saying any costs would likely be limited and that the department is already applying federal evidence-based rules. He also said if some current methods are not science-based, updating them would be justified even if there were some initial expense. No vote or final action was taken in the portion of the meeting provided.

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• I assume we're only looking at the language here, but it's... It does.
• I assume we're only looking at the language here, but it creates a legal process for essentially impeachment
• Members, this ballot language, well, this amendment set would change the ballot language to say, do you
• It just specifies in the ballot language that the right to trial by jury is not waived in capital cases
• An authentic act is an act that is signed in the Presence of two witnesses and a notary, and so that

Bills: HB375, HB986, HB1098, SCR35, SB97, SB123, SB466

Keywords: liability, regional transit, streetcars, trolley cars, motor vehicles, HB986, vehicular homicide, child support, surviving child, minor child, parent killed in crash, criminal restitution, family law, Louisiana child support schedule, R.S. 9:315.48, R.S. 14:32.1, victim compensation, traffic fatality, wrongful death, sentencing enhancement

Summary: The House Civil Law Committee met on May 11, 2026, and reported several measures favorably. Senate Bill 466 by Sen. Seabaugh was approved without objection; it bars foreign adversaries from using expropriation authority in Louisiana and creates a narrow expropriation category for very large aerospace/LED-related projects on at least 20,000 contiguous acres with no residential structures. House Bill 986 by Rep. Kerner was also reported favorably; it requires child support payments in cases where a parent is convicted of vehicular homicide, with the stated purpose of helping children who lose a parent in such cases. The committee then considered two constitutional amendments by Sen. Morris. Senate Bill 123 would require the governor to certify a legislative removal of certain judges for cause; an amendment changed the ballot language to refer to removal for malfeasance, gross misconduct, or incompetence, and the committee adopted the 6.8A report and reported the measure favorably after a roll-call vote of 8-1. Senate Bill 97 would require prosecutorial consent for a defendant to waive a jury trial, except in capital cases; after adopting an amendment clarifying that capital cases are excluded, the committee heard opposition from the Louisiana Citizens Advocacy Group, which argued that jury-trial waiver should remain a defendant’s right. The bill was reported favorably on a 5-1 vote. The committee also reported favorably Senate Concurrent Resolution 35, which asks the Louisiana State Law Institute to study remote online notarization for authentic acts, with support testimony from the Louisiana Bankers Association emphasizing rural access and modernization of notary services. Finally, House Bill 1098 by Chairman McFarland, a narrowly tailored limitation of liability for FAA-licensed aerospace entities, was reported favorably without objection. House Bill 375 by Rep. Freeman was voluntarily deferred, and the meeting adjourned.

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• The clerk will read the following signed in the presence of the House: HB 135, HCR 35, HCR 64, HCR 123
• So the language in here, it also refers to cell distribution display, right?
• And is it your understanding that this language mirrors long-standing Supreme Court precedent?
• And so that they learn warning signs for how to avoid abusers.
• And did you need to restate that provision because of the striking of language?”

Summary: The House convened with a quorum, offered an invocation, led the pledges, and approved a series of routine motions, including excusing absent members and granting permission for several committees to meet while the House was in session. Members also adopted several memorial and recognition resolutions, including H.R. 1023 honoring Christian Beerbill, H.R. 1033 recognizing International Bereaved Mother’s Day, and H.R. 877 recognizing Urban League Advocates Day. The House also recommitted SB 17 and HB 4211 to committee and postponed SCR 27 and HB 2145 for later consideration. The chamber then took up a long third-reading calendar of bills covering a wide range of topics, including Sunset review measures, health care workforce and pricing, child custody and family law, Medicaid, rural ambulance grants, energy reporting, public information requests, trail development, virtual meeting disruptions, occupational licensing, protective orders, county leave pools, animal cruelty, infrastructure, and higher education. Most bills were explained briefly by their authors and passed with broad support, though several drew notable opposition, including HB 5265, HB 2402, HB 3000, HB 3237, HB 3326, HB 1056, HB 281, HB 3308, HB 1043, HB 1234, HB 1193, HB 294, HB 809, HB 334, HB 2037, HB 285, HB 1353, HB 3960, HB 4044, HB 4264, HB 2807, HB 3349, HB 4406, HB 1593, HB 1899, HB 1201, and others. Several bills prompted extended debate or amendments. HB 3237, extending public energy-use reporting for state and higher-education buildings, passed after questions about its public-sector-only scope and energy savings. HB 3326, addressing public service loan forgiveness credit for adjunct professors, initially failed on a 69-70 vote but later passed after verification and machine corrections. HB 3211, concerning optometrists in managed care plans, adopted a Buckley amendment before passing. HB 2213 on Texas Windstorm Insurance Association board composition adopted a Metcalf amendment requiring certain board members to be Texas residents. HB 412, dealing with harmful materials and sexual performance of a child, generated extensive questioning about its scope, existing legal standards, and effects on educators and medical professionals; the excerpt ends during that debate.

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• McDaniel, if you would, please make sure that you sign a card at registration.
• Our witness has signed up for public testimony. Mr. Chairman? Yes, Senator Buerkle.
• To overcome the political aspect of it, I believe the language that came back from...
• So there's no one else that signed up for public testimony.
• The Chair sees no one signed up for public testimony.

Bills: SB614, SB872, SB1199, SB1212, SB1278, SB1573, SB1588, SB1602, SB1660, SB1704, SB1723, SB1833, SB1858, SB1946, SB2009, SB2146, SB2177, SB2373, SB2460, SB2785

Keywords: forensic science, capital writs, criminal justice, case review, Texas Forensic Science Commission, SB 872, burglary of a vehicle, vehicle burglary, theft of a firearm, stolen gun, firearm theft, Penal Code Section 30.04, third-degree felony, Class A misdemeanor, criminal penalty enhancement, gun theft, vehicle break-in, property crime, sentencing enhancement, Texas criminal law

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• language placed around that, Senator. language placed around that, Senator.
• to make sure that the sharing language to make sure that the sharing language for<00:25:17.559><
• We got the language settled, so the committee amendment will have that language in it. Here we go.
• that's the change in the language. that's the change in the language.
• So, a huge huge million Americans.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• I'm proud to sign on to this bill.
• language um is yes. language um is yes. All<00:40:04.000> right.
• Have we just softened the language some? Have we made the language now constitutional?
• Have we just softened the language some? Have we made the language now constitutional?
• Have we just softened the language some? Have we made the language now constitutional?

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• The American Savings Bank's entity was involved with the New Markets tax credits.
• Which we did sign up to assist with our vacancies.
• That's the reason why people think that our language is dead. Absolutely, Senator.
• <02:31:45.240> is people thinking that our language is people thinking that our language is
• and dialects within, I guess, Hawaiian language.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The joint Ways and Means and Hawaiian Affairs committee heard a budget presentation from the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands on its biennium requests for critical projects, repairs and maintenance, and operations. DHHL described its role in administering the Hawaiian Home Lands Trust, noted the large beneficiary wait list, and said prior funding, including Act 279, has helped the department accelerate land development and reduce vacancies. Officials said they have about 47,219 applications involving 29,548 Native Hawaiians, roughly 28 projects underway, and that about $471 million of a $600 million appropriation has been encumbered, with the remaining lapse-fix funds expected to be resolved before the June 30, 2026 deadline. DHHL emphasized that its current request would support additional lot development and could help produce roughly 6,000 units from the existing project pipeline, with another phase of requests potentially adding about 2,000 more units. The department said it is prioritizing shovel-ready projects, accelerating lease awards and orientations, and using a mix of approaches including paper leases, rental-with-option-to-purchase, owner-builder, and loan programs. Officials also discussed a shift toward denser urban development, citing projects in West Oahu and Honolulu, and said the department is working to reduce its vacancy rate and move beneficiaries onto the land more quickly. Members questioned why Oahu, despite having the largest wait list, was receiving comparatively lower amounts, and DHHL responded that land availability and cost drive those decisions, with Oahu having limited developable land and very high acquisition costs. The department pointed to land acquisition on Kauai and other islands, and to urban high-rise projects that can yield far more units on small parcels. Members also raised long-term maintenance and wildfire risk, asking whether current acquisition and development choices account for future infrastructure costs; DHHL said maintenance is a growing concern, especially on large unused or isolated lands, and that it is pursuing Firewise planning, federal funds, and partnerships to reduce risk. The discussion also touched on mixed-use and community-led development, with DHHL explaining that it leases land to nonprofit homestead associations under general leases with milestones, business-plan requirements, and land-use restrictions to support local services and community goals.

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• by the president, away from the American people.
• by the president, cannot be taken away from the American people.
• <01:00:37.240> people fees are they going to be signing people fees are they going to be signing
• that's us our responsibilities Americans that's us our responsibilities Americans you<01:15:12.360
• <01:37:36.800> up example uh of that is when you sign up example uh of that is when you sign

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• That was the legal opinion based on the current statute language.
• Um when we asked should we language.
• The American Independence Bill. Oh, we could, I think we could pass that.
• The American Independence Bill. Oh, we could, I think we could pass that.
• The American Independence Bill. that? The American Independence Bill.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all