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• FBI also executed a warrant to seize ballots from the 2020 presidential election from the Fulton County
• In March, Maricopa County, Arizona election officials were served a subpoena from the FBI for records
• In March, Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco seized more than 600,000 voted ballots from last year's
• It would also allow the Secretary of State, the Attorney General, and relevant county registrar to seek
• You know, it is the county district attorneys that take the lead on investigating election crimes.

Summary: The Assembly Standing Committee on Public Safety heard one item, Senate Bill 73 by Senator Cervantes, and took up committee and Elections Committee amendments. The bill was described as strengthening protections against interference in elections by extending restrictions to military personnel at polling places, protecting the chain of custody of voted ballots, and limiting law enforcement access to voting machines and voter rosters without a court order. The chair explained that the committee amendments would remove certain criminal penalties for peace officers, restore a uniform requirement for some polling-place personnel, and clarify the effect of objections by the Secretary of State or Attorney General. The author and supporters, including API Force and CHIRLA, argued the bill was needed to respond to threats of intimidation and election interference, citing concerns about armed personnel at polling places and the Riverside County sheriff’s seizure of ballots. Supporters said the measure would protect voters, especially immigrant communities and in-person voters, and preserve confidence in election administration. Opposition from the California State Sheriffs’ Association and CALA argued the bill was vague, could hinder lawful criminal investigations, and improperly restrict law enforcement and federal election oversight. After closing remarks, the committee voted to pass SB 73 as amended to the Assembly Appropriations Committee. The vote was 6-1, with one member not voting. The chair and another member recommended an aye, while one member voted no.

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• In fact, a state, city, and county is one only, and Maui County...
• In fact, a state, city and county is one only, and Maui County Are currently litigating climate-related
• of Honolulu, Mayor Alameda from the County of Hawaiʻi, the Hawaiʻi Police Department, the County of
• And for a year, just in context, Maui County alone, Maui County alone, last year, 491 guns were seized
• Maui County alone.

Bills: HCR93, HCR14, HR85

Keywords: image-based sexual abuse, working group, gender-based violence, Hawaii Commission on the Status of Women, prevention efforts, survivor protections, new technologies, legal reform, HCR14, House Concurrent Resolution, perpetual easement, non-exclusive easement, state submerged lands, submerged lands, shoreline easement, drainage outfall, stormwater outfall, lagoon outfall, pipelines, Kahala Hotel & Resort

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• issues in their counties as far as city council or county commissioners.
• Senator Martin, you specifically list Hillsborough County as one of the counties where this bill would
• Senator Martin, you specifically list Hillsborough County as one of the counties where this bill would
• , but not your own of Lee County.
• I hope the Miami-Dade County delegation will stand up and stick up for your county.

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, opened with prayer and the Pledge, and heard several member introductions before moving to the special order calendar. The chamber first took up SB 200/HB 295 on a comprehensive waste reduction and recycling plan, which directs DEP to develop a statewide recycling strategy by 2026 with stakeholder input and a three-year implementation roadmap; the House bill was substituted and passed 38-0. Senators then approved CS/CS/SB 492 on mitigation banking and land development after adopting two McLean amendments, including one on out-of-service credits and another incorporating phosphate mining lands provisions; the bill passed 35-3 after debate over possible constitutional issues. CS/SB 494 on aggravated animal cruelty was also amended and substituted with the House companion to add a searchable FDLE database of convicted animal abusers and a sentencing multiplier, with an agriculture-related exemption; it passed 37-0. The Senate next passed CS/CS/SB 500/HB 711 creating the Spectrum Alert for missing children with autism, including training and coordinated alert procedures, with a House amendment to align implementation timing and funding; it passed 37-0. CS/CS/SB 524/HB 1089 added Duchenne muscular dystrophy to newborn screening tests and passed 36-0. CS/CS/SB 592/HB 393 revised the My Safe Florida Condominium Pilot Program by lowering approval thresholds, clarifying eligibility and ownership issues, and adding sliding-door wind-driven rain mitigation devices; it passed 37-0 after discussion about funding and insurance premium credits. CS/SB 742/HB 1145 on workforce education allowed charter schools direct access to grant funding and expanded money-back guarantees for certain programs, and it passed 37-0. CS/CS/SB 822/HB 443 on charter schools generated extensive debate and multiple amendments, including a Jones amendment requiring parent acknowledgment of school rules; the bill would expand charter autonomy, reporting flexibility, enrollment capacity, and governance provisions, and it was placed on the calendar for third reading after the amendment process. Later, the Senate passed HB 827 on a statewide study of automation and workforce impact, which would examine job displacement, wages, vulnerable regions, and training needs, by a 35-0 vote. It also passed CS/CS/SB 964/HB 181 on parole guidelines, CS/SB 976/HB 901 on court-appointed psychologists, and CS/SB 1084/HB 1451 on sexual cyber harassment and digitally forged intimate images, all unanimously. CS/CS/SB 1156 on a Home Health Aid for Medically Fragile Children Program was amended to clarify training requirements and passed 37-0 after supportive debate about helping parents care for medically fragile children. Finally, CS/CS/CS/SB 1240/HB 1091 on substance abuse and mental health care was amended to allow designated facilities to retain certain stabilized patients during the 72-hour involuntary examination period and passed 37-0. Several other bills were temporarily postponed, and the chamber also recognized guests and interns throughout the session.

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• I'm a Chief Deputy with the Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office.
• No, I know it's county, but it's within the county. And also, ma'am, it's only BCSO's data.
• a whole county.
• It speaks to the support of our county government, the elected officials, the county manager, and the
• Espanola is broken up into two counties: Santa Fe County and Rio Riba County.

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• And I'm reading a lot of testimony from the counties about overburdening from the counties.
• from the counties of the overburdening from the counties<00:16:43.120> I<00:16:43.240> just
• <00:17:33.200> to they're mandating the counties to they're mandating the counties to provide
• <00:17:59.200> with county Support or County inspection with county Support or County inspection
• <00:18:22.880> great this program with the counties great this program with the counties great

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The House Committee on Health heard testimony on several measures. On HB 1233 relating to storm water management, the Attorney General’s office said the state may need to share costs with counties for any new inspection or regulatory program. Testifiers strongly supported the bill, including the Hawaiian Lifeguard Association and a community member who described her daughter’s death in a poorly maintained detention pond and urged statewide inspections and a comprehensive approach. A member asked the Attorney General about the cost-sharing issue, and the office said state appropriations would be needed if counties are required to take on new duties. The committee then heard HB 245 on student heat exposure safety. The Department of Education, Department of Health, and the Hawaii State Council on Developmental Disabilities supported the measure. A physician testifying for the Climate Change and Health Working Group described children’s vulnerability to heat and cited examples from other states that adopted stronger heat guidelines after school heat deaths. The Department of Education said it could do the feasibility study without additional funding and preferred to wait for the study before deciding on equipment needs. The Attorney General’s office later testified on HB 903, authorizing schools to maintain bronchodilators, supporting the concept but warning that the bill’s definition of school was broad and that DOE may not have jurisdiction over all covered entities; it suggested changing “protocol” to “guidelines” and involving the Public Charter School Commission. On HB 1314 relating to youth mental health, the Department of Education testified in opposition, though no additional testimony was offered. The committee also heard HB 1334 on meat donation, with DLNR and the Hawaii Farm Bureau supporting the measure. HB 799 on health care drew support from HMSA and the Hawaii Association of Health Plans, while the Department of Health said it supported the intent but wanted amendments, including limiting the bill to Maui, adding a sunset, and requiring a study of quality and access impacts. On HB 952 relating to Parkinson’s disease research, the Department of Health said the proposal would require additional appropriations and staffing and suggested a public-private partnership approach; the Hawaii Parkinson Association, Queen’s clinicians, and other supporters testified that a registry would help identify the number of patients and improve care. Finally, SHPDA strongly supported HB 1431 establishing an oral health task force, saying the state lacks sufficient dental oversight and that both keiki and kūpuna need better access to services.

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• Our farm workers do some of the toughest work there is in Napa County.
• of the Napa County Board of Supervisors.
• My name is Ann Cottrell, and I am a Napa County supervisor.
• The county is responsible for the remaining 20%.
• It's the largest and oldest trade organization in Napa County.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• In addition, the bill significantly increases local government aid and county program aid to counties
• Counties that have an older need.
• all counties across Minnesota. Thanks. all counties across Minnesota. Thanks.
• . counties. counties.
• all our cities and all our counties. all our cities and all our counties.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• I'm an assistant county administrator for resident services in Hennepin County.
• I'm the Hennepin County assessor.
• <01:08:31.920> and records provision the counties and records provision the counties and County
• Louis County. He said St.
• Louis County. He said St.

Bills: HF2233, HF1524, HF1893, HF1396, HF2456, HF2959, HF2300, HF2412, HF3022, HF2825, HF1862, HF1373, HF1039, HF3070

Keywords: Uniform Special Deposits Act, special deposit, banking law, financial institutions, escrow, escrow account, trust account, security deposit, beneficiary, depositor, creditor process, garnishment, attachment, levy, setoff, recoupment, financial market infrastructure, retirement benefits, compensation, earnest money

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• The prayer today is going to be offered by Riley from Baltimore County.
• >> Baltimore<00:10:40.080> County. >> Baltimore County.
• >> Baltimore County.
• >> Baltimore<00:12:56.040> County. >> Baltimore County.
• Recognizing the gentleman from Baltimore County.

Keywords: House streaming session for Friday, March 6, 2026, 957, house, all

Summary: The House met on February 24, 2026, with 110 members initially present and later 126 present after additional quorum calls. The chamber handled routine introductions and referrals, including House bills 1629-1631 and Introductory House Bond Initiatives 60 and 61, and received Senate Bill 9 and Supplemental Budget Number One, both of which were read and referred to the appropriate committees. The supplemental budget was submitted as an amendment to the fiscal 2027 budget and referred to Appropriations. The House then took up third reading and final passage on several bills. House Bills 311 (public schools, individuals with disabilities, accessibility, and emergency planning), 359 (property tax credit for urban agricultural property alterations), 396 (residential child care programs and training), 430 (family child care providers and reserve component members), 735 (earned income tax credit assistance program implementation delay and study), and 851 (Maryland Statewide Independent Living Council legal status) all passed, with HB 396 receiving four negative votes and the others passing overwhelmingly or unanimously. House Bill 805, the Building Homes Act, also passed after brief floor questions about whether the tax credit would apply to nonprofits and what safeguards existed; the sponsor explained it was an enabling bill and that local governments could set their own requirements. The floor session included several personal and guest recognitions, including visitors in the gallery, a doctor of the day, a birthday recognition, Women in Construction Week, African Advocacy Day, District 16 night, and a foster youth shadow day announcement. Members also discussed the addition of children’s books in the lounge and thanked the pages for their work. Committee and subcommittee announcements followed, and the House recessed until Monday, March 9, at 8:00 p.m. legislative day February 25.

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• So it is city and county health departments. It is FQHCs.
• I'm with the County Health Executives Association of California.
• The county chose to spend county funds to extend the employment until the end of April to allow the nurses
• Kelly Brooks, I'm here on behalf of Los Angeles County.
• in Los Angeles County.

Summary: The subcommittee held an oversight hearing on federal actions affecting California’s public health and family planning systems, focusing first on the freeze to Title X family planning funds and then on broader CDC/public health grant terminations. Chair and members described the cuts as abrupt, harmful, and likely to create major gaps in disease surveillance, vaccination, contraception, STI testing, and other preventive services, while also criticizing the federal administration’s explanation that the actions were tied to DEI or civil-rights compliance. The chair thanked Attorney General Bonta for legal action and said the hearing was intended to document the real-world impacts and inform state budget responses. Witnesses from Essential Access Health, Planned Parenthood Affiliates of California, a Central Coast clinic, and other providers said California’s Title X network serves more than half a million low-income patients annually and relies on the funds for staffing, outreach, training, mobile and school-based clinics, and confidential care. They warned that the freeze has already forced reserve spending, delayed services, and could lead to layoffs, reduced hours, longer waits, and fewer appointments, especially for sexual and reproductive health care. Public comment included support for a proposed state backfill of Title X losses, with advocates emphasizing impacts on low-income, LGBTQ+, and communities of color. On the public health side, CDPH, county health officials, and local health officers testified that the CDC’s rescission of $11.4 billion in grants would affect California by an estimated $840 million and threaten lab capacity, immunization programs, health disparities work, and data systems such as CalConnect and vaccine registries. Sacramento County and others described how the grants supported outbreak response, sequencing, community vaccination clinics, and equity-focused partnerships, and said terminations had already led to canceled appointments, stopped contracts, and layoffs. Several speakers urged the Legislature to preserve and expand state “future of public health” funding and to backfill federal losses, while public commenters from HIV, immunization, labor, and county organizations echoed concerns about workforce losses and worsening health outcomes.

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• Lucie County or Project Lift in Martin County? We recognize what >> I would say.
• in August and September of 2023, Taylor County was hit the 2 major tragedies.
• Grant graphic county was awarded 4 million dollars with that 4 million dollars.
• And we partner with the county and our students in the skilled trades.
• We have Davis Center, which is a a rural part of Alachua County.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• SENATOR PIZZO AND I REPRESENT BROWARD COUNTY AND BROWARD COUNTY HAS BEEN DILIGENT IN A LOT OF THE WAY
• AS IT RELATES TO THE COUNTY LEVEL DATA THAT WE'VE RECEIVED IT REVEALED THAT HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY RECEIVED
• TONY ANDERSON, WALTON COUNTY COMMISSIONER. WOULD LIKE TO SPEAK.
• I AM A RESIDENT OF LEON COUNTY.
• WHY DOESN'T THIS APPLY TO YOUR COUNTY? I WILL GIVE THE SAME ANSWER THIS APPLIES TO ALL COUNTIES.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• And so when they commit that offense. in a county jail for 180 days, right, under this bill?
• I've been a prosecutor at the Tarrant County D.A.'
• Tarrant County are individuals inserting themselves into traffic stops.
• I would say, for you know, I'm just going to speak to Tarrant County in Fort Worth.
• Yes, sir, I'm here on behalf of the Waller County District Attorney's Office.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• like PBLO and Mesa County.
• <01:15:17.679> like counties. um the size of counties like counties. um the size of counties
• ,<01:15:26.880> the residents of these two counties, the residents of these two counties,
• This is not a small county workload, and I represent a lot of small counties.
• <01:49:54.960> It workable process for counties. It workable process for counties.

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• In support of SB 261, Ravi Rajendra, Deputy County Counsel for Santa Clara County, and an advisor to
• I'm Deputy County Counsel with Santa Clara County. I speak today in support of SB 261.
• county associations: the Urban Counties of California, Rural County Representatives of California, and
• populous counties.
• populous counties.

Summary: The committee heard testimony on several bills, beginning with SB 41 by Senator Wiener, which would regulate pharmacy benefit managers by increasing transparency, banning patient steering and spread pricing, and requiring full pass-through of rebates. Supporters, including independent pharmacists and health advocates, said PBM practices are driving up drug costs and closing neighborhood pharmacies. Opponents from PBM and health plan groups argued the bill overlaps with recently enacted licensing and reporting requirements, would not lower consumer prices, and may be preempted by ERISA. Members discussed confidentiality issues, consumer savings, and the relationship between SB 41 and the new budget trailer bill; the author asked for an aye vote. The committee then took up SB 378, also by Senator Wiener, aimed at online marketplaces that advertise illegal intoxicating hemp and unlicensed cannabis products. Supporters from labor, public health, and the licensed cannabis industry said online sales are undermining regulated businesses and exposing children to unsafe products. Opponents from tech and hemp industry groups warned the bill is overbroad, could sweep in general-purpose platforms and lawful hemp wellness products, and raises Dormant Commerce Clause and First Amendment concerns. The author said he would narrow the bill, remove industrial hemp references, and address strict liability and standing issues; members largely focused on how to target illegal products without capturing lawful marketplaces. SB 243 by Senator Padilla addressed AI companion chatbots, with supporters including Common Sense Media and transparency advocates warning that these systems can be addictive, manipulative, and dangerous for minors and vulnerable users, citing studies and the death of a Florida teenager. The bill would require disclosures, anti-addiction design limits, self-harm protocols, audits, reporting, and a private right of action. Tech and business groups opposed the measure as overly broad and said its definitions could sweep in general-purpose AI tools; several members supported the goal but questioned the breadth of the definitions and the private right of action. Finally, SB 522 by Senator Wahab would extend just-cause eviction protections to rental units that were previously covered by the Tenant Protection Act but were destroyed in disasters and later rebuilt. Supporters, including Los Angeles city officials and tenant advocates, said the bill would help keep displaced renters housed after wildfires and other disasters. Apartment and realtor groups opposed it, arguing it would remove a key exemption needed to finance rebuilding and could discourage post-disaster reconstruction. Members expressed support for tenant protections in disaster areas, and the author asked for an aye vote.

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• THE SRT PROGRAM WAS LAUNCHED AUGUST 5 WITH PALM BEACH COUNTY FIRE RESCUE AND PASCOE COUNTY AS AMONG THE
• THE COUNTIES THAT ARE GOING TO BE ASSESSED THAT HAVE ALREADY SAID TO ME I WANT TO BE NEXT, BROWARD COUNTY
• AND SAID COUNTY SHERIFF, COUNTY FIRE AND DO YOU TAKE CARE OF YOUR AREA AS A DELEGATION BUT WE'VE GOTTEN
• FLAGLER COUNTY I WAS VERY BLESSED TO BE PART OF THAT COUNTY. 1989, EITHER 87 OR 89.
• THAT WAS A HUGE INVESTMENT FOR A SMALL COUNTY.

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• And educate our county, local, and federal partners.
• But as we all know, no two counties are alike, no two plans are alike.
• And so each county faces its own challenges at their level.
• Earlier in the year in the Panhandle, we had some tornado activity in Bay County and Jackson County.
• One was established in Sarasota County during Hurricane Aline.

Summary: The Natural Resources and Disaster Subcommittee met to continue its review of hurricane impacts and state response. The committee first heard from the Florida Division of Emergency Management, which described its four core functions—preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation—and highlighted its 24/7 State Watch Office, regional training efforts, and disaster assistance work. Deputy Executive Director Keith Pruitt detailed the state’s 2024 storm response, including Hurricanes Debby, Helene, and Milton, citing large-scale mission support, flood-control deployments, meal and water distribution, power restoration, debris removal, and billions in disaster funding and mitigation dollars. He also discussed debris management challenges and recommended that local governments update and exercise debris plans and maintain contingency contracts.

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• ,<00:01:12.960> roughly Henipin and Ramsey counties, roughly Henipin and Ramsey counties,
• Um 3/4 of in Henipin Ramsey County.
• And so the sentencing guidelines list, um, county by county, what the percentage is.
• district Ramsey County and fourth district<00:20:10.080> Henipin<00:20:10.559> County.
• county by county what guidelines list um county by county what the<00:20:56.080> percentage<00

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The committee took up House File 3380, a bill by Representative Hudson aimed at repeat violent felony offenders who use firearms. Hudson said the bill would require aggravated sentencing, up to the statutory maximum, for people convicted of three or more violent felonies involving firearms, with no probation, parole, early release, or work release. He argued the measure was needed because repeat offenders cycle through the system and because downward departures are too common, especially in Hennepin and Ramsey counties. Dave Zimmer, a former law enforcement officer and public safety policy fellow, testified in support, saying the bill would tighten loopholes, restore consequences for repeat violent offenders, and help victims of violent crime. Representative Pinto questioned the bill’s need and structure, asking for specific examples of the problem and raising concerns about separation of powers, the breadth of the lookback into prior convictions, and whether the bill actually required a full maximum sentence or could be satisfied by only a small upward departure. He also noted that sentencing departures are public and can be challenged. Representative Mohler similarly pressed for clarification on the statistics Hudson cited, referenced sentencing guidelines data showing different departure rates across counties, and said departures can sometimes reflect victim preferences or evidentiary difficulties. Hudson responded that the bill was simple, that any ambiguity about firearm involvement would likely not count, and that the point was to ensure sentences could not go down for repeat armed violent offenders. After discussion, the chair announced that an amendment, DE2, was out of order. The committee then laid House File 3380 over, and the meeting adjourned.

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• Cibola County and portions of McKinley County.
• We've got a lot of good things going on in the county.
• We need good ways to get them around the county.
• I want to let Lincoln County know how fortunate they were to have Jason Byrne in Eddy County previously
• The projects you see are identified by the counties.

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• president of the Henipin County president of the Henipin County Association<00:04:54.639> of<
• Uh, and in for Henipin County EMS.
• addition, I've been a a Henipin County addition, I've been a a Henipin County paramedic<00:05:09.199
• <00:26:57.039> about<00:26:57.200> the Henipin County is always about the Henipin County
• Henipin County medics and dispatchers Henipin County medics and dispatchers and<00:28:15.039> the<

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