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• Student, do you get an equal amount of the SEG? Mr. Chair and Representatives, no.
• The last column over there is kind of my goal, where I would love to be equal to the other state agencies
• debt service for this bond is $1.5 billion; at the high end, it would be about $108 million, which is equal
• So out of the 56 million, the two projects equal 50 million that have not been encumbered yet because

Keywords: 996, all

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• sectors across the board, from the community colleges, branch campuses, and research institutions equally
• And why was that applied equally across all universities? Why was that fair?
• take maybe 12 credits in the fall, 12 credits in the spring, and then the remainder of credits to equal
• So, no budget increases, but language is equally important to me.

Keywords: 996, all

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• Just this year, Governor Newsom signed SB 642 by Senator Limon, which strengthens the California Equal
• Maria Morales, and I serve as the statewide policy director at Hispanas Organized for Political Equality
• HOPE is a nonpartisan Director at Hispanas Organized for Political Equality, also known as HOPE.
• So, over a 40-year career, the wage gap equals a loss of nearly $2.2 million for the typical woman in

Summary: The Select Committee on Latina Inequities met at Los Angeles Mission College in Sylmar, hosted by Assemblymember Celeste Rodriguez and joined by Assemblymember Mia Bonta. Rodriguez opened by framing the committee’s work around the economic status of Latinas and the effects of federal policies on the economy and social safety net, while the college president welcomed the committee and described campus services for undocumented and housing-insecure students. Rodriguez also emphasized the local impact of immigration enforcement in the San Fernando Valley and said the hearing would focus on Latinas’ economic conditions, immigration enforcement impacts on the workforce and safety, and H.R. 1’s effects on the safety net. The first panel featured HOPE’s Maria Morales and Dr. Elsa Macias, who presented findings from HOPE’s National Economic Status of Latinas report. They said Latinas are a major and growing part of California’s population and workforce, but face persistent inequities, including a large wage gap, higher unemployment, high uninsured rates, student debt, and affordability pressures around child care, housing, and education. They also discussed entrepreneurship, noting both the growth of Latina-owned businesses and barriers such as limited access to capital, technical assistance, and retirement and health coverage. In response to committee questions, they said higher education can still offer a strong return on investment, but only if students can complete degrees without being overwhelmed by debt and care costs; they also pointed to policy solutions such as SB 642, mentorship, financial literacy, CalSavers access, and support for community development financial institutions. The second panel focused on immigration enforcement and Latina safety in the workforce. Luis Nolasco of the ACLU described arrests tied to apparent ethnicity and Spanish-speaking, the chilling effect on families, and the loss of wages, school attendance, and mobility. Dr. Amada Armenta said immigration enforcement harms California’s economy, public health, and mixed-status families, and noted that undocumented workers are concentrated in agriculture, construction, and child care. SEIU’s Jen Baca Beltran said raids and school-based enforcement traumatize children and families and highlighted the need for Know Your Rights trainings. Megan Ortiz of IDEPSCA described repeated Border Patrol raids on day labor centers, injuries to staff, and the need to protect worker centers, domestic workers, and street vendors. Inclusive Action’s Shannon Camacho said raids have forced many informal workers to stop working, prompted emergency cash assistance and rent relief efforts, and strengthened advocacy for vendor protections and CDFI support. CHIRLA’s Jeanette Zanipatine said the rapid response network has expanded, documented widespread arrests and detention conditions, and is providing direct support and legal referrals; committee members asked about detention, maternal health, and what the state can do, and panelists urged stronger oversight, more legal representation, and protections for pregnant and detained people.

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• I wanted to just kind of point out on this slide that our total production equals about $739.8 million
• create fee parity caps on business licenses and permit caps across all cities and towns, and keep it equal
• It will – sorry, I'm struggling a little equal for small businesses.
• So again, the comparisons are not equal, and they're not equitable in this discussion.

Keywords: 996, all

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• . $215,000 to equalize that.
• So I'm trying to figure out, have we equalized everybody?
• So you typically make Appropriations from the general fund are made into the state equalization guarantee
• end, we have a balance of admin staff to support the frontline workers, and then we have a pretty equal

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• It has not yet become a place that feels equally welcoming for all Minnesotans.
• :08.080> feels has not yet become a place that feels has not yet become a place that feels equally
• equally welcoming for all motans. equally welcoming for all motans.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Constitution requires that congressional districts be drawn with populations as close to equal as possible
• And that's why the most fundamental thing in redistricting in congressional districts is equal population
• Fair and equal representation, the crown jewel of our democracy, that is what we are here to protect.
• You're being obtuse if you think one vote before the redistricting is equal to one after.

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• To complete our agenda and allow everyone equal time, the rules for witness testimony are as follows:
• As the Senator explained, today, the state and the federal government have equal footing to enforce our
• So we're on equal footing with the federal government under the federal law.
• So we're on equal footing with the federal government under the federal law.

Summary: The committee heard several bills from Senator Umberg and Senator Allen, with testimony from supporters and opponents before roll-call votes were taken once quorum was established. SB 253, the annual State Bar fee bill, would keep fees unchanged while requiring two-year notice for substantial changes to the bar exam, including vendor changes, and returning to an older delivery method for the upcoming exam; it was presented as a response to recent State Bar problems and the February bar exam failure. SB 25, the Pre-Merger Notification Act, would require certain merger parties to provide California’s attorney general the same Hart-Scott-Rodino materials filed federally, so state antitrust review can occur in parallel with federal review; supporters said this would reduce delay and uncertainty, while members questioned whether it would add another layer of review. SB 36 would strengthen price-gouging enforcement after the January 2025 Southern California firestorms by requiring rental-listing platforms to report suspected gouging, expanding consumer and prosecutor remedies, and allowing warrants in housing-related cases; supporters said it would close loopholes, while opponents from business groups raised concerns. All three bills were later approved on roll call, with SB 36 and SB 413 placed on call before final passage and SB 253 and SB 25 moving forward on committee votes. The committee also heard SB 413, which would streamline access to juvenile case files in certain civil cases brought by or on behalf of the youth who is the subject of the file, allowing attorneys to use heavily redacted records without first petitioning the juvenile court. Supporters, including Los Angeles County counsel and county associations, said the current petition process is costly, slow, and routinely granted, creating delays in civil litigation and court congestion. Opponents, including the Youth Law Center, argued the bill would weaken longstanding juvenile confidentiality protections by bypassing judicial review and could expose sensitive information unnecessarily. After discussion about redactions, sealing, and the scope of access, the bill was passed on a do-pass-as-amended vote. Finally, Senator Wahab presented SB 436, which would extend the notice period for nonpayment of rent from three days to 14 days. Supporters, including tenant advocates, legal aid groups, and several local governments, argued the change would reduce unnecessary evictions, give renters more time to obtain assistance or a paycheck, and help prevent homelessness. Opponents, including apartment associations, property owners, and the California Association of Realtors, said the bill would burden landlords, especially small owners, and could unintentionally affect commercial leases; members also raised concerns about repeated late payment and the lack of stronger guardrails. The author said she would work on clarifying commercial coverage and safeguards, and the bill remained under discussion as the hearing continued.

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• They set a standard for pro-equality campaigning for future candidates and so on.
• We know the fight for equality is in a better place with their presence here alongside us, fighting for
• We are co-equal branches of government, and legislative salaries are too low to base any sort of pension
• Amount equal to the number of years of service credit, so how many years you've served, and in that class

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• And that is, as you can see, equal to the revenue on line seven.
• Um and that is as you can see equal<00:04:14.400> to<00:04:14.720> the<00:04:15.040>
• <00:04:17.199> So equal to the revenue on line seven.
• So equal to the revenue on line seven.

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• amendment, changed some of the language to say that the direct aid payments will continue until the fund equals
• continue continue continue until<00:32:38.320> the<00:32:38.880> fund<00:32:39.360> equals
• <00:32:39.840> 110%<00:32:40.640> of<00:32:40.880> the until the fund equals
• 110% of the until the fund equals 110% of the actuarial<00:32:41.840> accured<00:32:42.919>

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• As required by law, the council is comprised of equal numbers of members representing business and members
• And one of those needs is order and equality in the classroom. Everyone's right to learn.
• But I got to tell you, not Not all superintendents or administrators are created equal, and when she
• So, I appreciate that, but again, because all administrators are not created equal, and I know oftentimes

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• Knowing that we are a legislature with 101 Democrats, 100 Republicans, but equally tied in the state
• Knowing that we are a legislature with 101 Democrats, 100 Republicans, but equally tied in the state
• Knowing that we are a legislature with 101 Democrats, 100 Republicans, but equally tied in the state
• nearly $5 billion from biennium to biennium, and that is progress. 101 Democrats, 100 Republicans, but equally

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• We have equal number of members in all committees and we have committee chairs that run our committees
• <00:06:20.080> We<00:06:20.319> have<00:06:20.400> equal<00:06:20.720> number
• We have equal number of what that is.
• We have equal number of members<00:06:21.600> in<00:06:21.840> all<00:06:22.080> committees

Keywords: 1183, house

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• We are demonizing SNAP participants in this bill for something that's affecting the population equally
• carbohydrates and you divide by, that number could be 44 and you divide by 4 for a serving, and that equals
• just carbs, that equals 4 teaspoons of sugar.
• clients I serve, but for the countless families in the Rio Grande Valley and across Texas who deserve equal

Bills: HB 2510, HB 3589, HB 4611, HB 4655, HB 4665, HB 4666, HB 4670, HB 4700, HB 4730, HB 4798, HB 4838, HB 5136, HB 5243, HB 5302, HB 5539

Keywords: assisted living, healthcare, licensing, criminal offense, personal assistance, group home, regulation, health and safety, inspections, resident care, criminal background checks, adoption, parental rights, registry, vital statistics, disclosure, counseling, foster care, independent living, financial literacy

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• Um, that's going to violate your equal protection clause, your due process clause, and the Texas Constitution's
• support of 4503, uh, and I represent citizens of Texas who believe in the freedom of conscience and equal
• Members, my name is Miriam Lockey, and I serve as the government affairs director for Equality Texas,
• At Equality Texas, we believe that all students deserve to see themselves and their families reflected

Bills: HB 45, HB 755, HB 1232, HB 1555, HB 2460, HB 2702, HB 2973, HB 3120, HB 3225, HB 3314, HB 3356, HB 3371, HB 3634, HB 3638, HB 4247, HB 4283, HB 4290, HB 4302, HB 4503, HB 4511, HB 4565, HB 4581, HB 4627, HB 4632, HB 4660, HB 4668, HB 4960, HB 5042

Keywords: housing, affordable housing, rent control, landlord-tenant laws, housing rights, lobbying, public entities, expenditures, government code, transparency, Texas Ethics Commission, government regulation, lobbying restrictions, government accountability, taxpayer money, HB 1232, whistleblower, whistleblower protection, public employee, retaliation

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• assessment requirements, and clean water-funded programs and every practice we implement, we report equally
• practice we implement we<00:42:56.000> report<00:42:57.000> uh we report uh we report uh equally
• 58.880> any<00:42:59.119> other<00:42:59.359> agency<00:42:59.720> or equally
• as much as any other agency or equally as much as any other agency or any<00:43:00.040> other

Keywords: 1183, house

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• If we're serious about addressing some of those issues, then we really should just treat everybody equally
• um then we really should just treat um then we really should just treat everybody<00:35:42.720> equally
• and<00:35:43.240> say<00:35:43.440> that<00:35:43.680> anybody everybody equally
• and say that anybody everybody equally and say that anybody who<00:35:44.119> is<00:35:44.280

Bills: HF1169, HF1916

Keywords: child protection, child welfare, paperwork reduction, social services information system, SSIS, Department of Children, Youth, and Families, foster care, children in placement, county social services, Tribal governments, private child placing agencies, case management, administrative burden, information technology, human services, welfare administration, Minnesota tribes, child care assistance, CCAP, program integrity

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• I mean, for the rest of this century, is equal to the risks associated with fluvial flooding.
• So a drainage system, whatever it may be, they have these equal responsibilities in terms of flood control
• The other equally very, very co-equal important goal here, this is where that nexus comes together, is

Summary: The committee held an informational hearing on flood risk and flood management in California, with opening remarks emphasizing that flooding is a statewide and growing threat due to climate change, including the possibility of extreme losses in a worst-case event. Members noted recent flooding in places such as San Diego, the Tulare Basin, and Pajaro, and framed the hearing as a way to better understand prevention, response, and how to capture excess water for later use. Jeffrey Mount of PPIC gave the main overview, describing California’s high flood exposure, the different flood types the state faces, and the mix of structural and non-structural tools used to manage them. He stressed that levees, dams, bypasses, land-use planning, flood insurance, and emergency response all matter, but that risk is rising because current standards are based on past hydrology rather than future climate conditions. He also warned that flood management is underfunded, that the National Flood Insurance Program is weak, and that federal support is increasingly uncertain. Members asked about groundwater recharge, permitting, NOAA and federal cuts, and which communities are most at risk; Mount said recharge can help but does not eliminate flood risk, and that small Central Valley communities and heavily developed floodplains are especially concerning. State officials Laura Hollander of the Department of Water Resources and Jane Dolan of the Central Valley Flood Protection Board described the state’s role in forecasting, emergency response, grants, planning, and the Central Valley Flood Protection Plan. They highlighted aging infrastructure, the need for better coordination, and the state’s special liability in the Central Valley after the Paterno decision. Dolan reviewed the history of major floods and said the plan calls for about $1 billion per year over 30 years to meet current needs, while Hollander said the state works with local and federal partners on preparedness, response, and subventions projects. Both emphasized that floodplain planning, regional coordination, and faster permitting are important, but that more consistent funding is needed. A later panel from local flood agencies and districts reinforced those points, arguing that the state’s annual flood funding is below identified needs and that a proposed statewide flood and dam safety bond was reduced substantially in the broader climate bond package. Witnesses urged more routine maintenance funding, support for regional flood planning, and continued federal-state-local partnerships to reduce risk and maintain eligibility for federal assistance. No formal votes or legislative actions were taken during the informational hearing.

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• They'll be on par with at least the lowest equal to somebody else that's law, yes.
• with at least they're they'll be on par with at least the<00:08:57.760> low<00:08:58.079> equal
• to<00:08:59.000> somebody<00:08:59.320> else<00:08:59.640> that's the low equal
• to somebody else that's the low equal to somebody else that's law<00:09:00.680> yes<00:09:02.120

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