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• The state of California was the first in the nation to recognize Lunar New Year as an official state
• Do you wish for the first roll to be open for coauthors? Thank you, Assembly Member Fong.
• Do you wish for the first roll to be open for coauthors? Yes. Thank you, Assembly Member Fong.
• Do you wish for the first role to be open for co-authors? Yes. Thank you, Assembly Member Fong.
• And he was the founder of the first Karuk Tribe fire crew called K1.

Summary: The Assembly convened after a quorum call and brief procedural business, including approval of a motion to withdraw SB 107 and SB 117 from the Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Committee and place them on third reading. Members also approved procedural requests for adjournment-in-memory remarks and guest seating, and later took up the daily file. The main floor item was H.R. 80, a resolution recognizing Lunar New Year. Assembly Member Fong presented the resolution, and several members from different caucuses spoke in support, emphasizing the holiday’s cultural significance, themes of renewal and family, and California’s large AAPI community. The resolution was opened for coauthors, received 62 coauthors, and was then adopted by voice vote. Fong also distributed prosperity cookie boxes to members after passage. The chamber also observed moments of silence for Reverend Jesse Jackson and later for Babatunde Akinlola and Harold Tripp during adjournments in memory. Members gave tributes highlighting Akinlola’s film and education career and Tripp’s leadership in the Karuk Tribe and work on tribal restoration and natural resources. The session ended with announcements of upcoming committee meetings and adjournment until Thursday, February 19 at 9 a.m.

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• Chair: The first bill today is CS for HB 4081 by Representative Shoaf.
• This bill allows employers to help their employees buy their first home and receive estate tax credit
• come, first served basis and unused credits may be carried forward up to five years.
• First, I want to thank you. You have been so available.
• And it is only for people coming here for the first time that have never lived here.

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• May be not only the first bill in this committee, but the first bill in committee.
• We have Kyle first, and then CJ. Very good, thank you.
• Cruz, I hear you're first. Introduce yourself and give us your testimony. Yes, sir. Thank you, Mr.
• When the NFA was first passed, the barrel length was actually 18 inches.
• The 34 National Firearms Act was the first federal regulation of guns in America.

Bills: SB108, SB318, SB507, SB511, SB533, SB1026, SB1386, SB1433, SB1434, SB1596

Keywords: elections, Election Code, poll workers, election clerks, presiding judge, alternate presiding judge, polling place, central counting station, county chair, political party, gubernatorial election, vote counting, election administration, Texas elections, precinct officials, ballot counting, county election officials, election integrity, election fraud, Attorney General

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• I think the first one I did was on the tracking system for sexual assault kits.
• We'll first hear from Sam Leonard, Catherine McCall, and Julia Callison.
• Let me just first say thank you all for your service and advocacy on this MLK Day.
• We will first start with staff briefing. Did you see that? She sent something clarifying.
• The NRA for over 30 years has taught the Eddie Eagle program to fourth grade and below.

Bills: SB5720, SB5833, SB5936, SB5993, SB5735

Keywords: consumer debt, judgment, uniformity, legal standards, debt collection, pets, motor vehicles, animal welfare, public safety, legislation, human trafficking, prevention, remedies, victims, law enforcement, support services, medical debt, interest charges, consumer protection, healthcare

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• Okay, so did we need to lay out the bill first? Okay. You're gonna say this. Back up. Back up.
• At the age of six during my first grade graduation, I was proud when my teacher announced that my dream
• The first thing that came to my mind was that Texas could easily... ...provide the same rural filming
• So, in nine months, we created that campus and also First Century Village.
• I found myself in Hollywood for the first time in 2013 when I was eight. I graduated from Harvard.

Bills: HB4568, HB5458, HB4543, HB2703, HB3728, HCR113, HCR126

Keywords: film industry, incentives, grants, Texas, moving image, economic development, production companies, content standards, HB 5458, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, TPWD, chronic wasting disease, CWD, cervids, deer, elk, moose, wildlife management, game animals, disease management

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• </c> that this law was first passed in 1999. that this law was first passed in 1999.
• It started in the fifth grade.
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• </c> &gt;&gt; So, first I'll answer your name. &gt;&gt; So, first I'll answer your name.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• Uh, do you want me to offer this first, or do you want me to offer this first? Or your...
• </c> will hear the first bill at 10:15. will hear the first bill at 10:15.
• And the first six questions are age, sex, grade, race, height, and weight.
• First of all, I apologize.
• The health, safety, and well-being of our... first time. Was right the Sorry. first time.

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• Let me first make a statement. Let me first make a statement.
• It was also straining the first responders trying to keep that group settled and get in.
• You usually have the RLFC folks go first and so forth, but that's the case. Go ahead.
• Our first program is project design and construction.
• You know, We all want our roads fixed first.

Keywords: 996, all

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• by carriers to make sure that folks are going to the least lowest-cost product or even trying that first
• And I know that for— At Los Alamos, they started in third grade.
• By the time you get to college, to that first year and second year, you've already lost a percentage.
• And back in 2022, when it was first diagnosed, but there might be a problem.
• I just want to, first of all, commend you on the job you're doing.

Bills: SB37, SB29

Keywords: high-quality literacy instruction, science of reading, structured literacy, reading instruction, literacy assessment, dyslexia screening, phonics, phonemic awareness, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, biliteracy, English language learner, ELL, bilingual education, dual language program, reading intervention, reading difficulty, reading improvement plan, literacy coach

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• Let's take up the first bill. Representative Robinson, for HB 11. Good morning.
• So I'll ask the first question: What is the basic process for a utility to obtain approval?
• First, we have to identify the need.
• First of all, Mr. Brown's right. These are really not relocates anymore; they're new builds.
• At the end of the project, the road grade may have changed.

Summary: The Economic Infrastructure Subcommittee met with a quorum present and first heard HB 11 from Representative Robinson. The bill would address an unintended consequence in Florida’s municipal utility surcharge law by requiring the same water/utility rate for residents when a utility facility is physically located within one municipality but owned by another, rather than allowing the owning municipality to impose a 25% surcharge. The sponsor and several members described it as a fairness issue affecting residents who do not receive local tax support for the facility but still bear the surcharge. Public testimony included support from AARP and Miami-Dade County and opposition from North Miami Beach. The bill was reported favorably on an 18-0 vote. The committee then held a panel discussion on utility use of public rights-of-way and utility relocation. Panelists from FDOT, county government, gas, water, electric, and communications sectors described the permitting process, noting that FDOT uses a detailed utility accommodation manual and that local governments may use permits, franchise agreements, or ordinances depending on the utility type. They emphasized that utilities often must coordinate early with agencies using long-range work programs and project plans, and that the process differs by utility and jurisdiction. Communications witnesses discussed Chapter 337 and the 60-day local permitting shot clock, while others noted the role of Sunshine State One Call in locating facilities before excavation. A major focus was who pays for relocations when road or infrastructure projects require utilities to move. FDOT and several panelists said utilities generally bear the cost when they are in public right-of-way, with exceptions such as certain interstate/interchange projects and easement impacts. Utility representatives said relocations are often effectively new builds, can be costly, and are ultimately reflected in rates or customer costs. Members also asked about easements versus right-of-way, damage and disputes during construction, broadband workforce needs, and whether legislation could improve coordination. Panelists largely said the existing process works best when agencies, contractors, and utilities communicate early and continuously, and that more legislation may not be necessary compared with better planning, staffing, and use of technology.

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• So first off, thank you all for coming today.
• The first evening I took the medication, I experienced 7 hours of uninterrupted sleep.
• And I remember having our first visit, because she lived rurally, we did a televisit and she was holding
• Um, and, uh, market products as medical grade without obtaining a medical license or abiding by medical
• First is geographic accessibility.

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• First, I would direct your attention to a memo from my office that has been put on your desk regarding
• The following bills and resolutions are on first reading and referral to committee.
• HB 4179 by LaHood relating to the right of first refusal.
• relating to the requirement that a student's postsecondary transcript include an average or median grade
• Real property for ad valorem tax purposes for the first tax year in which the owner owns the property

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• Families need safety first.
• Families need safety first.
• First, we have Dr. Melissa DeRosius. First, we have Dr. Melissa DeRoche's. Hello, my name is Dr.
• The first one is H. 245.
• The first one is H-24-5.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The committee held a hybrid hearing on a range of bills affecting children, families, disability rights, homelessness, and social services. Early testimony focused on H.215, which would support children experiencing homelessness by speeding access to child care vouchers and early intervention screenings. Boston officials, Horizons for Homeless Children, Head Start, pediatric and early education advocates, and families described delays in child care and early intervention, the developmental risks of homelessness, and the need for automatic referrals and faster access to services. Testimony also supported H.216, which would improve emergency housing assistance by restoring presumptive eligibility, reducing documentation barriers, extending shelter stays from six to nine months, and creating an ombudsperson; providers and legal advocates said current rules leave families sleeping in cars or outside and create unnecessary administrative hurdles. The committee also heard strong support for H.210, which would repeal the “Learn Fair” school attendance sanction that cuts cash assistance to families when children miss school. Advocates from legal aid, education, and anti-poverty organizations argued the policy is punitive, burdensome, and ineffective, disproportionately affecting low-income, disabled, and Hispanic/Latino families. Several speakers said chronic absenteeism should be addressed through supports such as family outreach, wraparound services, and school engagement rather than benefit cuts. Legislators and school officials from Salem also testified that their districts reduced absenteeism through supportive strategies, not sanctions. Additional testimony addressed children’s vision bills H.202 and H.166, with optometrists and researchers urging better screening, data systems, and treatment access to close achievement gaps caused by untreated vision problems. Senator Lovely also presented S.2714, proposing a study of discrimination in public accommodations for people with service animals. Later, testimony on H.279 supported changing social work licensure rules to remove exam requirements that speakers said disproportionately exclude multilingual candidates and candidates of color. The hearing also included testimony on bills related to the Judge Rotenberg Center and electric shock devices, with disability rights advocates opposing continued use of the devices and urging the committee to reject licensing or authorization for them. No votes or committee actions were taken during the hearing.

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• Let’s begin with our first issue to be heard today.
• But with that, let’s get started with our first panel.
• Let me ask first.
• So if you look at the first... Dr.
• So I will ask the first panel to please come forward.

Summary: The committee heard testimony on three education budget items: the Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELOP), differentiated assistance/statewide system of support, and universal school meals plus kitchen infrastructure grants. For ELOP, the Department of Finance described the Governor’s proposal to provide $4.7 billion ongoing Proposition 98 funding and $62.4 million to set a minimum Tier 2 rate of $1,800 per pupil. The LAO recommended instead fixing the Tier 2 rate at $1,579, and committee members questioned how the rate was determined, how much funding is actually spent, and whether overlapping funding from ELOP, ACEs, and 21st Century programs is being tracked. CDE said ELOP is showing positive attendance and math outcomes, but some requested data will not be available until mid-2027; members also raised concerns about double-funding, transparency, and whether middle and high school students are being equitably served. On differentiated assistance, CCEE outlined the statewide system of support and the various tiers of universal, targeted, supplemental, and intensive assistance. Finance explained the Governor’s proposal to replace the current DA structure with a more stable universal and targeted assistance model, funded at $131.9 million ongoing, with a three-year support cycle aligned to LCAP and ESSA timelines and broader State Board authority to revise eligibility criteria. The LAO objected to considering the proposal before the State Board finalizes the new performance criteria, and committee members expressed concern that moving to a three-year cycle could delay support for LEAs that newly fall into need mid-cycle. There was also discussion about whether the proposal would weaken subgroup-based equity guardrails or give the State Board too much discretion over who qualifies for support. For school meals and kitchen infrastructure, Finance proposed $1.8 billion ongoing for universal meals and an additional $100 million ongoing plus $100 million one-time for a fourth round of kitchen infrastructure and training grants. The LAO recommended rejecting the new kitchen grant round because prior rounds are still being spent and the unmet need is not yet clear. CDE said prior investments have improved meal participation, efficiency, and menu variety, but many schools still lack the facilities for scratch cooking and face construction, electrical, and procurement barriers. Members asked for more data on how prior grants were used, which schools are benefiting, and whether funds could also support lower-cost food access strategies such as pantries, while noting federal restrictions on some meal-service innovations.

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• That was the first sign, just because the soot.
• First, as CRA highlighted, while the bill attempts to Thanks.
• First of all, to your question and your comment, absolutely.
• The first deadline is... X amount of discharge? Correct.
• The first deadline is come up with the plan. Okay. Thank you.

Summary: The committee heard AB 1795, which would create statewide standards for testing, inspection, remediation, and insurance handling of wildfire smoke damage in homes. The author and Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara said the bill is needed because survivors face inconsistent claims practices and no enforceable standards for determining when homes are safe. Supporters included the City of Los Angeles and a wildfire survivor who described health problems and disputed remediation results; opponents from the insurance industry said the bill could create broad new exposure and worsen affordability, though they continued to negotiate amendments. The committee recommended the bill do pass with urgency, and it passed on a 4-0 vote, with the roll held open for additional votes. The committee also heard AB 1612, which would create a centralized process for law enforcement to transfer seized controlled substances such as fentanyl, methamphetamine, and heroin to the Department of Justice for disposal after the state’s last in-state incineration facility closed. The author said the bill would address unsafe storage and inconsistent disposal pathways. There was no opposition in the room, and the committee sent the bill to the Assembly Public Safety Committee on a do pass vote. AB 2322 would standardize the definition of commercial, industrial, or institutional sites for municipal stormwater permits by tying it to assessor land-use codes and excluding residential parcels. Supporters said the bill would reduce patchwork enforcement and improve consistency, while stormwater and city representatives asked to keep working on regional flexibility concerns. The committee approved the bill 4-1 and sent it to Appropriations. The committee then heard AB 2245, a producer responsibility bill for vehicle lubricant products and their containers, intended to expand collection and recycling using existing household hazardous waste and used oil infrastructure. Supporters said it would reduce landfill disposal and align with existing EPR frameworks, while retailers and industry groups raised concerns about overlapping obligations, unclear definitions, and compliance costs. The author said negotiations would continue, and the committee sent the bill to Natural Resources on a do pass vote. The committee also heard AB 1603, which would phase out PFAS-containing pesticides over time and require disclosure and permitting for their use. Supporters argued PFAS pesticides contaminate food and water and pose health risks; agricultural and chemical industry opponents said the bill could remove many products from the market and lead to harmful substitutions. The chair expressed support for reducing PFAS but raised concerns about replacement chemicals, and the bill was sent to Appropriations on a do pass vote. Finally, AB 2034 was introduced to increase transparency around food additives and GRAS ingredients by creating a state database of chemicals that bypass FDA premarket review; supporters said it would close a federal loophole, while consumer brands opposed a duplicative state system and warned of costs and confusion.

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• Our first file item, AB 1795, Assembly Member Gibson, is a special order of business.
• After the first cleaning, insurance Do so. We learned this the hard way.
• First of all, to your question and your comment, absolutely.
• First, requiring universal product code and manufacturer notices.
• The first deadline is... X amount of discharge? Correct.

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• Yeah, our first testifying will be Edward Clark. Your information for the record, sir. Yes, Mr.
• This is the very first year that we did a mayor's youth council.
• About 140 in the junior class, and probably about 100 or less in the eighth grade class, and sophomore

Summary: The House Education Committee first agreed by unanimous consent to hear RS 33413C1 before House Bill 712, and then introduced RS 33413C1. The proposal, presented by Rep. Byswinger, would allow students to participate in sports at the school they attend, including flexibility for homeschool and charter school students to play different sports at different schools if needed. Members asked about how the arrangement would work across multiple schools and whether there was a funding mechanism; the sponsor said eligibility limits by the IHSAA would remain intact and that no funding mechanism was attached. The committee voted to introduce the RS. The committee then heard House Bill 712, a voluntary “seal of excellence in civics” for graduating students. Rep. Veeley said the bill would let students earn a civics endorsement on their diploma, special graduation cords, and allow schools to be designated as civics-excellence schools if they meet certain standards involving GPA, civics coursework, research, and volunteerism. Rep. Nelson noted the bill could provide a useful pathway for senior projects. During testimony, Edward Clark of the Idaho Family Policy Center supported the bill, saying it would help strengthen civics instruction and patriotism. After questions about who would pay for seals and cords, the committee voted to send House Bill 712 to the floor with a due pass recommendation. Next, the committee introduced RS 33400, presented by Rep. Ehart as a parental-rights measure requiring parental permission to enroll a student in a school district. Rep. Nelson raised concerns about how the proposal might affect custody disputes and school responsibilities when parents are separated. The committee voted to introduce the RS. The committee also introduced RS 33461, another Rep. Ehart proposal aimed at clarifying homeschool students’ ability to participate in school activities such as sports and band, while allowing schools to charge fees. Rep. Nelson questioned what would count as a reasonable fee. That RS was also introduced. The meeting ended with a visit from Fruitland’s mayor and members of the city’s new mayoral youth council, who described their meetings, community service projects, and an upcoming 5K event tied to America 250 celebrations.

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• We're only dealing with the sale of in that first one.
• So has no more than six stories above grade plane.
• First, it violates the concept of home rule.
• What was your first recommendation for modification?
• It should have never been designed that way in the first place.

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• Because a little over 12 years ago I was happily teaching school, teaching first grade, and it was a
• First, I'll start with the staff, LAs, our media writers, our committee administrators.
• Well, first of all, I have to say our chief clerk, Patrick Murphy, all of the sergeant-at-arms staff
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Keywords: 1183, house

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• Uh, first, I would direct your attention to a memo from my office that has been put on your desk regarding
• The following bills and resolutions on first reading and referral to committee, the clerk will read the
• An average or median grade awarded in each class for the Committee on Higher Education.
• adarium taxation of all or part of the market value of the residents' homestead of certain disabled first
• Real property for adviarum tax purposes for the first tax year in which the owner owns the property on