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• , and how different responsibilities then change under the law.
• under the nonprofit and determine what does convenient collection mean for this community and how can
• public the opportunity to understand and influence DTSC's decision-making.
• Second, as the director mentioned, I think it really is quite impressive: the department's role under
• different activities that go into responding to the event, and we also do a lot of coordination under

Summary: The Senate Budget Subcommittee No. 2 on Resources, Environmental Protection and Energy heard department budget overviews and several budget change proposals from CalRecycle, CalEPA, and DTSC. CalRecycle presented its 2026-27 budget and discussed priorities including edible food recovery, composting, beverage container recycling, and landfill response. Members asked about funding for food recovery grants, processing fees for wine and spirits containers under SB 1013, plastic packaging generation under SB 54, restaurant food waste requirements under SB 1383, and litter cleanup efforts. CalRecycle said edible food recovery has helped recover more than 300 million meals, but there is no sustained funding source; it also explained that beverage container processing fees are set by statute and that new producer responsibility and infrastructure investments are intended to improve recycling rates over time. The committee then heard CalEPA’s overview, including the agency’s response to climate, air quality, water, toxics, and enforcement challenges. Secretary Garcia emphasized federal rollbacks, methane monitoring, AB 617 implementation, safe drinking water progress, Exide cleanup, and pesticide reduction efforts. Members questioned the agency about regional gasoline blends, authority and technical thresholds for landfill intervention, and the growth in the Secretary’s office staffing and budget. CalEPA said the budget increase reflects expanded coordination, technology modernization, hazardous materials response, and legal capacity. The committee also discussed a proposed landfill support, response, and enforcement package for subsurface elevated temperature events, with CalEPA describing a coordinated multi-agency approach and the need for stronger early response tools. DTSC presented its department overview and several BCPs. Director Butler highlighted progress on permit backlog reduction, safer consumer products rulemaking, Exide cleanup, PFAS work, and planning for emerging waste streams such as solar panels and lithium batteries. The Board of Environmental Safety described its oversight role, public meetings, permit appeals, and fee-setting authority, and identified community concerns about cumulative impacts, hazardous waste planning, accessible data, and engagement. The committee also heard a proposal to expand DTSC’s Office of Policy into a statewide planning division to implement hazardous waste management plan recommendations and improve reporting systems. Members raised concerns about whether the new division duplicated existing work, but DTSC said it would fill identified gaps and improve coordination. Public testimony largely supported the proposals, especially ongoing funding for edible food recovery, composting, safer consumer products enforcement, and the coordinated landfill response package. Witnesses from StopWaste, California Against Waste, Waste Management, Breast Cancer Prevention Partners, and water advocacy groups urged continued or increased funding for these programs. No votes were taken; the chair held all items open and adjourned the hearing after public comment.

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• About 10 to 15% are falling under the amended statutes, right?
• The vacancy rates can be influenced by the rate of prison admissions, the composition of them, broader
• The vacancy rates can be influenced by the rate of prison admissions, the composition of them, broader
• And more on the disposing of the properties themselves: is that something that’s under CDCR or DGS?
• as promised to our shared constituency under the measure.

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• Much has changed since those days, always influenced by the work of M&P.
• Please introduce yourself for the record. group has the potential to drive group has the potential to
• Crawford has been involved, driving the research side of it.
• Representative Ric said there are two different kinds of eligibility under the bill, depending on the
• under the bill depending of Eligibility under the bill depending on<01:34:22.199><c> the</c><01:34:22.679

Bills: HF2090 , HF982 , HF2229

Committee: House Higher Education Finance and Policy

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• It could be unconstitutional under the federal constitution, which supersedes the state constitution.
• Well, if you're looking at the paper that was distributed, it's under number four.
• the income limit for students who qualify for ESAs under the eligibility categories existing before
• the definition of qualified student under A.R.S. 15-2401 may no longer qualify under the program if
• shall be interpreted to the greatest extent possible allowed under the law.

Committee: Joint Legislative Council

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• Good afternoon, everybody, to the January meeting of the AIR Task Force.
• Booth is going to address the report if you'd like to address the committee, or the task force rather
• <c> the</c><00:01:47.600><c> report,</c><00:01:48.240><c> any</c> the detail in the report, any the detail
• > this</c> understand the the importance of this understand the the importance of this subject<00:02:
• the reference to the other states and how they've defined it on the next page.

Summary: The January meeting of the AIR Task Force focused on reviewing a draft report on artificial intelligence and discussing how to move forward with future work. Ted Booth and Matthew Holmes explained that the report is intended to lay a foundation by describing AI-related challenges, what Mississippi has already done, and possible steps for future reports, since the task force will continue meeting in coming years. Members were invited to suggest edits and improvements, including on how the group communicates by email and how to keep the process efficient given everyone’s schedules. A major topic was whether the task force should recommend a statutory definition of artificial intelligence. The chair said a bill needed to be filed quickly and asked members to review the definition on page five of the report. Booth read the definition, which tracks federal language describing a machine-based system that makes predictions, recommendations, or decisions using machine and human inputs. Members generally agreed the definition was solid and noted that it could be amended later as the field evolves. The task force also discussed the broader legislative approach to AI. Members said the issue is fluid and that they do not want to regulate too early or duplicate existing law. They noted that current criminal statutes, including recent changes related to morphed images, appear to cover AI-related crimes for now, and the attorney general’s office reported no current loopholes or need for tweaks. Homeland Security likewise had no recommendations for new legislation. The chair said the report would be submitted to leadership if there were no objections, and the meeting adjourned.

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• UCOP is currently under a lot of pressure to respond to the federal funding cuts, and campuses are relying
• possible, but those drive the health aspect. of the cost increases.
• Under the state budget plan, funding for these purposes is deferred to 2728, with an expectation that
• The legislature can still influence the 26-27 enrollment level.
• Now, unlike UC or CSU, which had its 25-26 base augmentations defined, deferred under the state budget

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• Under this, I think it would be the total. Okay, thank you.
• However, the balance of the campaign fund under this amendment is not publicly accessible.
• However, the balance of the campaign fund under this amendment is not publicly accessible.
• Under the 48 hours, we're talking.
• Any late fees levied by the Secretary of State under this section, and the identity of the person subject

Bills: SB2156

Committee: House Government and Veterans Affairs

Summary: The subcommittee met to review HB 2156, which reorganizes North Dakota campaign finance disclosure law by repealing Chapter 16.1 and moving the provisions into a new Chapter 16.2 with mostly technical cross-reference updates. Legislative Council and the Secretary of State’s office walked through the bill section by section, explaining that most language is carried over from current law, with some cleanup to definitions, reporting requirements, public access rules, and filing procedures. The committee discussed how the new chapter would apply to candidates, candidate committees, political committees, political parties, ballot measure groups, and conduits. Several substantive issues were raised and adjusted during the discussion. Members questioned the open-records language for expenditures and contributions over $250, the use of “deposit” versus “receipt” as the reporting trigger, and whether the 48-hour supplemental reporting deadline should be changed to three calendar days; the group ultimately favored keeping 48 hours and using “deposit” consistently. They also clarified reporting dates, including changing one special-election deadline from 40 days to 39 days, and confirmed that balances of campaign funds would be reported but not made publicly available. The Secretary of State’s office also explained that the bill would make late fees public and that the chapter-wide penalty for willful violations remains a Class A misdemeanor. The main policy change debated at length was the late-filing fee schedule. Members expressed concern that the existing penalties were too low to deter intentional non-filers, and after discussion the committee agreed to increase the final late fee from $100 to $500 while keeping the new public posting of delinquent filers. The committee also reviewed an inflation-adjustment provision for reporting thresholds and the “ultimate true source of funds” language, which was described as existing law being carried into the new chapter. The meeting ended with the understanding that additional drafting changes would be made and that the bill would be ready for further committee action later in the week.

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• , eliminate the 24/7 drive-through windows.
• The department used to be under the governor, first of all, the department, I believe it started in 1973
• It was under the governor. The chief public defender was hired and sometimes fired by the governor.
• Cannot come into the state under the rules now, but scored so high on the LSAT test, excuse me, not the
• will be working on the same, uh, under the same standards.

Committee: House Courts, Corrections & Justice Committee

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• district and to the people that are affected by the report because we are under a mandate and also want
• employment within the to influence employment within the district. district. district.
• the law. their options truly are under the law.
• law,</c> resulting from confusion under the law, resulting from confusion under the law, maybe<01:35
• /c> versus recommended under the law, but we versus recommended under the law, but we feel<01:35:12.920

Summary: The Education Assessment & Accountability Review Subcommittee approved the minutes from its October 14 and November 4 meetings and also approved the Office of Education Accountability report analyzing student discipline data in Kentucky schools. The main presentation came from KDE Commissioner Dr. Robby Fletcher on implementation of House Bill 257, which he said has two major parts: selection of a statewide college entrance exam through a new procurement process, and development of locally designed indicators of quality for accountability. On the college exam, Fletcher explained that the state had to reopen procurement after Senate Bill 197, with the RFP released May 21, vendor questions handled through the Finance and Administration Cabinet, proposals due June 22, and scoring and review expected in July and August, with a vendor decision not likely until October. He emphasized that the exam is a norm-referenced college-readiness measure, not a test of Kentucky academic standards, which are assessed by the KSA. Members asked about the science requirement in statute, the possibility of multiple vendors or district choice, and whether the CLT could participate; Fletcher said vendors must address science in the RFP, multiple vendors could be possible, and any vendor could submit a proposal if it meets the rubric. He also noted that ACT and SAT differ in structure, that either can meet college-readiness benchmarks, and that there were no major complaints about the SAT during its first year of use. The second major topic was the locally developed indicators of quality under House Bill 257. Fletcher said these are intended to let districts measure themselves against their own goals rather than compare districts statewide, while still aligning with Kentucky standards. He described examples such as achievement, growth, student well-being, safety, fiscal responsibility, civics, internships, apprenticeships, project-based learning, and defenses of learning. He said districts may use local assessments such as MAP, STAR, and I-Ready alongside state data, and that local models should be developed with families, community members, and workforce partners. He added that KDE is providing technical assistance, has applied for a federal CGSA grant, and will use a one-time $15,000 cost offset for districts implementing local accountability models, with a superintendent webcast planned for August.

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• As a member of the colorectal cancer task force under the Hawaii Comprehensive Cancer Coalition, under
• Under the new CMS requirements, prior authorization timelines will be shortened further, reducing the
• </c><01:24:18.239><c> the</c> this should be in chapter 431 under the this should be in chapter 431 under
• ><c> dcca</c><01:24:21.520><c> the</c><01:24:21.639><c> insurance</c> insurance um under on dcca the
• </c><02:08:23.480><c> the</c><02:08:24.400><c> um</c> pharmacy tech um you know under the um pharmacy

Summary: The joint hearing covered HB 553 on biomarker testing coverage, HB 556 on colorectal cancer screening access, and later HB 712 on 340B drug pricing. For HB 553, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, patient advocates Natalie Heyman and Susan Hirano, a surgical oncologist, and the American Lung Association strongly supported the bill, arguing that biomarker testing should be covered when ordered by a doctor and guided by current evidence. DHS and several insurers offered comments and requested amendments, with DHS saying it appreciated the intent but wanted changes. The committees then voted to pass HB 553 with amendments, including a House draft and a defective date of July 1, 3000; both the House Health and Human Services and Homelessness committees adopted the recommendation unanimously. For HB 556, testimony focused on closing gaps in colorectal cancer screening, especially for uninsured and underinsured patients who can get stool-based screening but then cannot access follow-up colonoscopies. Community Clinic of Maui, ACS CAN, and the American Cancer Society supported the bill, with ACS CAN urging a program similar to the breast and cervical cancer control program and offering amendments. DHS requested that the program and appropriation not conflict with executive budget priorities, and the committees noted technical amendments, a defective date, a blank appropriation amount, and corrections changing Medicare references to Medicaid. HB 556 was also passed with amendments by both committees. The hearing then moved to HB 712 on 340B drug pricing and contract pharmacies. The Department of Health and the Attorney General’s office expressed concern that the bill would require the state to regulate private commercial activity and said the department lacked the expertise and resources to implement it as written, suggesting it might belong in a different statutory section. In contrast, PhRMA opposed the bill, while Hawaii Pacific Health and Hawaii Island Community Health Center supported it, saying 340B savings are important for hospital services and patient access to low-cost medications, especially where manufacturers have restricted shipments to contract pharmacies. No vote on HB 712 was taken in the portion provided.

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• The first bill on the calendar for today is House File 475. The clerk will report the bill.
• Number two on the calendar for the day is a memorial resolution requesting the Joint Committee of the
• I recognize the member from Hennepin, the author of the bill, Representative Long, to explain the bill
• I recognize the member from Hennepin, the author of the bill, Representative Long, to explain the bill
• And the best Minnesota can project its influence upon our nation and upon our world, the better for us

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• FFA is also under CTE, under the Agricultural, Food and Natural Resources Division.
• FFA is also under CTE, under the Agricultural Food and Natural Resources Division.
• of the Idaho Soil and Water Conservation Commission under the Idaho Department of Water Resources.
• That's the nature of the beast. That's the nature of mankind.
• the waters of the state.

Committee: House Agricultural Affairs

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• But the mandates that we are requiring are driving up the cost of care.
• drives up the cost of services and insuring.
• Take the bus, walk, drive, or otherwise get to the distribution site.
• It is in the bill for under 200% of the federal poverty level, and by restricting and identifying the
• Under 400% of the federal poverty line.

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• under the supervision of licensed attorneys, represent clients in paternity cases.
• under the supervision of legals working under the supervision of licensed<00:23:08.159><c> attorneys
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• ><c> of</c> 20th anniversary under the leadership of 20th anniversary under the leadership of Judge<00
• To further enhance civic education, the Court established the PACE Commission under the leadership of

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• limitation</c> that we're under the statute limitation that we're under the statute limitation so<02
• If a police officer thinks you're under the influence of drugs, then they need the lab to test. rockfall
• </c><03:00:44.800><c> the</c><03:00:44.920><c> influence</c><03:00:45.319><c> of</c> thinks you're under
• the influence of thinks you're under the influence of drugs<03:00:45.920><c> then</c><03:00:46.479><
• And so our drug recognition experts go out there when they find people who are driving under the influence

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• The Rocky Mountain Farmers Union would like to invite all of us to the legislative drive-in event today
• Knights of Columbus for the Rocky Mountain Farmers Union Drive-In.
• It's housed in the Department of Agriculture under the Division of Animal Welfare.
• c> under</c><01:27:53.679><c> the</c> department of agriculture under the department of agriculture under
• under whole bags leave report is under consideration.<03:26:22.160><c> The</c><03:26:22.319><c> following

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• both on the ground and in the air.
• under 10,000, while preserving the intent of Idaho Code 18-1359 to prevent favoritism and misuse in
• I am the chief of the criminal law division in the Idaho Office of the Attorney General.
• So pelicans, they're a protected migratory bird under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1913.
• And under one of the waivers, it says over 30% of electronic fish tags that have originated in Idaho's

Committee: Senate State Affairs

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• And then the second is a little bit more unclear, but it's important because it's including riot under
• window, they would be included under riots, and then adding that to the racketeering, which I'll be honest
• In its most common modern legal usage, racketeering is defined under the Federal Racketeering Influence
• In its most common modern legal usage, racketeering is defined under the Federal Racketeering Influence
• Chairman, members, Senate Bill 1049 amends the conditions under which the court may grant a spousal maintenance

Bills: SB1049 , SB1053 , SB1058 , SB1093 , SB1160 , SB1211

Committees: House Judiciary , House House Judiciary Committee of Reference

Keywords: spousal maintenance, court guidelines, self-sufficiency, financial support, marriage dissolution, concealed carry, gun permits, firearms training, public safety, criminal history checks, local recognition, firearms, merchant codes, financial privacy, Second Amendment, data protection, riot, planning, racketeering, criminal conspiracy

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• campus, not to be driving all the time.
• And this is the... ...away, and they needed to live at the campus, not to be driving all the time.
• That UC and the CSU eliminated the SAT and the ACT requirement in 2020 in the name of equity.
• The community is helping with the education, the family's helping with the education.
• The hub of the Inland Empire, the hub of the community.

Committee: Senate Rules

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• The state's process for reimbursing under the mandate system is cumbersome and usually gets pennies on
• under the terms of this bill.
• And as we know, the commission on unfunded mandates is both fully under-resourced as well. Right.
• And as we know, the commission on unfunded mandates is both fully under-resourced as well. Right.
• I mean, the rural school districts operate under the same local control funding formula that exists

Summary: The Assembly Education Committee met at the start of the 2026 session and heard four bills. AB 673 (Jackson) would create a five-year Unaccompanied Youth Support Grant Program for 16- and 17-year-old homeless students who are not in a parent or guardian’s custody, with grants to local education agencies for housing referrals, basic needs, tutoring, employment readiness, and related services. Support came from the Department of Education and an Alameda County Office of Education representative. Members raised questions about funding, reporting burdens on small districts, and coordination with county and nonprofit services, but the bill was approved 6-0 and sent to Human Services as amended. AB 1493 (Avila Farías) would have required school board special elections to be consolidated with the next primary or general election. The author argued this would reduce costs and increase turnout, while opponents including CFT and the California School Boards Association said it would reduce local accountability and preserve too much time for appointed members without voter input. Committee members debated turnout, democracy, costs, and whether the bill should instead address signature thresholds; the author said she was open to further work, but the measure failed on a 2-2 vote and did not advance. AB 68 (Gallagher) would require rural school districts, as defined in the bill, to have at least one school resource officer on campus, with a good-cause exception and a compliance plan if a district cannot meet the requirement. The author and a Glenn County superintendent said rural schools face long response times and need more protection, while CSBA, the Small School Districts Association, and several advocacy groups opposed the mandate, citing local control, costs, and evidence that SROs can increase anxiety and disciplinary actions without improving safety. After a lengthy debate over safety, local control, and funding, the bill passed 5-2 and was sent to Public Safety. AB 296 (Davies), which would create a standalone website for schools to buy and sell used career technical education equipment, drew support from construction industry groups and passed unanimously 8-0 to Appropriations.