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• I mean, the legislation doesn't specifically say that.
• This isn't cutting-edge legislation by any means.
• I think this is a good piece of legislation.
• What is the intent? It relates to the last known address.
• Again, I think your intent is spot on.

Summary: The committee first deferred House Bill 1102 without hearing it. It then took up House Concurrent Resolution 66, which urges Louisiana Economic Development and other state agencies to continue studying rural parishes’ economic assets, infrastructure, workforce, and development opportunities. Representative Weible and Secretary Bougoir described the resolution as part of a broader effort to align state rural programs and create a strategic framework for rural development. Members emphasized infrastructure, workforce training, local coordination, and retaining young people in rural communities. An amendment requiring LED to report to the legislature by January 1, 2027 was adopted, and HCR 66 was reported favorably as amended. The committee next considered Senate Bill 102, which would allow qualified trade associations for motor vehicle dealers to bring declaratory and injunctive actions against manufacturers on behalf of dealers. Senator Presley and the Louisiana Automobile Dealers Association said the bill would consolidate similar disputes into one action, reduce costs, and help smaller dealers avoid retaliation or uneven litigation. Questions focused on standing, the limited remedies, and whether the bill would affect nontraditional sales models. Technical amendments were adopted, and SB 102 was reported favorably as amended. Senate Bill 521, concerning banks’ continued use of a non-surviving bank’s name after mergers or consolidations, drew the most debate. Senator Boudreau and former Senator Fred Mills said the bill would preserve community-bank identity while following FDIC guidance on clear disclosure and consumer notice. Several members raised concerns about codifying federal guidance, future changes to federal rules, and whether the bill should instead set a fixed transition period; an amendment to limit use of the old name to 24 months was adopted after discussion. Another proposed amendment tying the bill to 1998 FDIC branch-name guidance failed on a roll call vote. The bill, as amended, was then reported favorably. The committee also advanced House Bill 387, which narrows the scope of incidental engineering work by architects and clarifies the state fire marshal’s authority to review plans under both architecture and engineering laws, and House Bill 1228, which updates hearing-aid dealer licensing and consumer-protection rules, including testing periods, cooling-off rights, and refund/cancellation procedures. Both bills were reported favorably with technical amendments. The transcript then shifted to additional measures, including House Bill 975 on Public Service Commission reconstitution and several Senate bills by Senator Abraham on self-storage facilities and contractor licensing, but the provided text cuts off before those items are fully concluded.

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• Um, first of all, it's great to see it's former legislator day, right?
• I really like the intentions in it.
• And so, I appreciate the intent of this.
• And so, I appreciate the intent of this.
• as a founding brother with the intention as a founding brother with the intention of<01:08:28.520

Bills: HF3373, HF4449, HF3486, HF4180, HF4227, HF2505

Keywords: transportation, interchange, funding, bonds, St. Paul Park, transit, Metropolitan Council, Twin Cities, metro area, high-frequency transit, bus rapid transit, busway, guideway, transportation policy plan, transit performance measures, regional transit benchmarks, transit-oriented development, TOD, zoning, land use

Summary: The committee approved the April 8, 2026 minutes and then heard House File 3373, which was laid over. The bill sought trunk highway bond funding for preliminary and final design work at the 70th Street interchange in St. Paul Park. Representative Hansen, Mayor Keith Frankie, and Washington County Commissioner Karla Bigham described the interchange as undersized and increasingly unsafe because of refinery truck traffic, aggregate hauling, nearby growth, and changing traffic patterns. Members asked about prior study, cost, and greenhouse gas requirements, and the bill author said the request was about $500,000. Chair Cosgrove noted the bill would be laid over and suggested the issue could involve future statutory exemptions. The committee then took up House File 4449, also laid over, after adopting the A4 author’s amendment. Representative Jones presented the bill as a transit planning and accountability measure for the Twin Cities metro. It would set numeric transit goals, require better coordination between road projects and future transit projects, and give the Met Council more tools to support transit-oriented development, including property acquisition and development around transit corridors. Jones argued the bill would help avoid rebuilding roads twice and improve transit ridership, frequency, speed, and reliability. Representative Olson offered an amendment to exempt highway projects primarily addressing documented safety issues, arguing that safety projects should not be burdened by added transit requirements or costs. Jones said she supported the safety concern but opposed the amendment as written because the bill was aimed at major construction projects. After a roll call, the amendment failed on an 8-8 tie. The bill itself remained laid over for further work, with the chair noting there was still time to refine the proposal.

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• But I don't think we should be legislating that.
• But I don't think we should be legislating that.
• But I don't think we should be legislating that.
• be legislating that. be legislating that.
• answers to how or what the in intention answers to how or what the in intention is<00:40:49.040>

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• . >> Senator Leek: AS A SUMMARY THIS LEGISLATION AFFIRMS TWO TYPES OF EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENTS IMPORTANT
• SPECIFICALLY, THE LEGISLATION CHANGES CERTAIN THINGS BY ESTABLISHING A FRAMEWORK FOR THE USE OF LABOR
• McClain: THAT IS MY INTENT.
• TO THIS BILL, I THINK THE BILL IS WELL-INTENTIONED BUT THE ISSUE SURROUNDS THIS ISSUE OF ENCRYPTION.
• THIS LEGISLATION DOESN'T ACHIEVE ANYTHING BUT WEAKENED PRIVACY PROTECTIONS FOR EVERYONE.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• So, the intent was clear.
• Uh the So, the intent was clear.
• As said before, we urge you to support this simple clarification that confirms the legislative intent
• <01:19:45.640> in legislative intent that was passed in legislative intent that was passed
• I'm asking what the original intent of the law passed in 2010 was, just to maintain that original intent

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• session and throughout, I believe, the two years of this legislative biennium.
• session and throughout, I believe, the two years of this legislative biennium.
• That's not at all the intent.
• It is our intent to look at hiring an owner's representative for this project.
• to move that it's it's not our intent to move that it's our<02:09:33.239> intent<02:09:33.480

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• You're still a legislator.
• This legislation represents a commitment to protecting women.
• Certainly, I don't think you have any ill intent.
• Certainly, I don't think you have any ill intent.
• Friends Committee on Legislation of California, in support.

Summary: The committee heard several public safety and criminal justice bills. AB 837 by Assemblymember Davies would add ketamine transportation to existing drug trafficking law; supporters, including district attorneys and peace officer groups, said it would address a growing and dangerous drug trend, while opponents argued increased penalties do not reduce drug supply and can worsen health harms. The bill was approved on a due-pass-as-amended vote and sent to Appropriations. AB 352 by Assemblymember Pacheco would make threats against judges and court commissioners an aggravating factor in sentencing; judicial and law enforcement groups supported it as a response to rising threats, while ACLU and criminal justice advocates said existing law already covers threats and the bill is unnecessary. It also passed to Appropriations. The committee then took up AB 938 by Assemblymember Bonta, which expands vacatur and affirmative-defense relief for survivors of human trafficking, intimate partner violence, and sexual violence, including for some violent offenses. Survivors and advocates testified that the bill would allow people coerced into crimes to tell their full stories and seek relief, while district attorneys and sheriffs warned it could sweep too broadly and affect public safety. The chair and several members strongly supported the measure, and it passed as amended to Appropriations. AB 475 by Assemblymember Wilson would make prison work assignments voluntary and is tied to a broader effort to remove involuntary servitude language from the state constitution; supporters framed it as a rehabilitation and dignity issue, while one member objected to the premise and cited the defeat of a related ballot measure. The bill was voted out to Appropriations but left on call pending additional votes. Assemblymember Lowenthal presented AB 704, which would allow people convicted of low-level offenses before age 26 to petition to seal and destroy records after a waiting period. Supporters said the bill addresses the limits of expungement in the digital age and recognizes young adult brain development; prosecutors and police groups raised Brady/disclosure concerns and objected to treating 18- to 25-year-olds like children. The committee debated those issues at length before sending the bill to Appropriations. Lowenthal also presented AB 812, which would expand resentencing opportunities for incarcerated firefighters who serve on conservation fire crews; supporters emphasized rehabilitation, wildfire response, and reduced recidivism, and the hearing continued with support testimony and the start of opposition testimony as the transcript ended.

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• The if the intent of this institute.
• conversation to amend the whole intent conversation to amend the whole intent of<00:18:50.720>
• I chair the legislative action committee for CI.
• c> action<00:32:21.840> committee I chair the legislative action committee I chair the legislative
• Um as enacted intent of the legislature.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on SB 2294, which would require condominium associations, boards, and managing agents to comply with declarations, bylaws, county ordinances, and state and federal laws, including mortgage lending requirements. The Community Associations Institute opposed the bill as redundant, arguing existing law already requires compliance and provides penalties. Supporters, including condominium owners and board members, said the measure would clarify that associations are not “self-governing” in a way that exempts them from outside laws, and cited examples where local officials or police told residents to take issues back to their boards. Several supporters said the bill would reinforce board responsibility for permits, safety, and legal compliance. The committee noted 27 pieces of testimony, with 10 in support and 17 in opposition, and then moved on without taking a vote on the measure in the transcript provided. The committee also took up SB 2298, which would require common interest community proxy forms to include additional language explaining proxy selection options. The Community Associations Institute opposed the bill, saying the proposed language was inaccurate and would not improve consumer clarity unless significantly revised. Supporters argued that proxy forms are confusing and that clearer instructions would help homeowners understand how their votes are being used. Opponents said the added language would make the forms longer and more confusing, and suggested a separate instruction sheet or other educational material instead. Testimony also raised broader concerns about proxy voting being misused in some associations, with one witness urging that proxy voting be eliminated altogether. The committee reported 29 written testimonies, including seven in support, 19 in opposition, and three with comments, and again did not record a final vote in the excerpt. For SB 2300, which would shorten condominium reserve cash-flow projections from 30 years to 25 years, the Community Associations Institute opposed the bill, saying it would not make housing more affordable, would reduce transparency, and would increase the annual burden by giving associations less time to save for long-life components. The group suggested that if affordability is the goal, lawmakers should consider allowing future loans or special assessments with guardrails. Supporters of the bill said the shorter projection period would better reflect practical budgeting and help associations plan more realistically, though some supporters also warned against relying too heavily on loans and emphasized accountability and fiduciary responsibility. Other testimony stressed that the impact of changing the projection period would vary by association and that many owners are already struggling with rising fees. The discussion remained focused on testimony and policy concerns, with no final action on SB 2300 shown in the transcript.

Transcript Highlights:

• Why is legislative intent being ignored?
• Why is legislative intent being ignored?
• It is not our intent to continue to lose cases.
• It is not our intent to continue to lose cases.
• We appreciate legislative support of $3 million.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• WE ARE NOT LEGISLATING TO THE HIGHEST COMMON DENOMINATOR.
• WE LEGISLATE TO THE LOWEST COMMON DENOMINATOR.
• SOMEONE SAID YOU CAN'T LEGISLATE TRUST AND THAT'S A WORD. YOU CAN'T. YOU CAN'T LEGISLATE TRUST.
• IN THIS LEGISLATION YOUR FILING IS FOR YOU AND ME.
• THIS BILL LEGISLATES TO ALL OUR CONSTITUENTS.

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• , but the same under the legislation, but the program<00:13:33.040> that<00:13:33.360> we
• We are charged in statute to do the things we do, so we do need legislative permission to do this.
• <00:20:56.720> reference through the legislative reference through the legislative reference
• the program in such a way that his intent is met.
• And in speaking that his intent is met.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Have an intention to have something in a description that is not actually in the bill?
• No, that is not the intent.
• We do legislation all the time. We do legislation all the time.
• Not because this is his policy, his legislation. Again, this was something he was given.
• And so, of course, most of these bills were not heard during this legislative session.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• And, you know, this is a complicated area to legislate.
• And, um, you know, this is a complicated area to legislate.
• And the only intention of they're free.
• Um, but I also want through legislation.
• I assume because when I the legislation.

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The committee took up House File 4138, a bill aimed at limiting harmful social media practices for minors by requiring verifiable parental consent for accounts and restricting addictive features and targeted advertising for youth users. Chair Scott offered an A2 amendment, with an oral clarification striking specific language and two commas; the committee adopted the amended A2, and the bill was then discussed as amended. The bill author described social media as addictive by design and said the measure would use age-estimation technology to identify users 15 and under, require parental consent, and provide a different, less addictive experience for youth. Supportive testimony came from the Minnesota Catholic Conference, parents Jerry and Giana Cox, and a Minnesota high school student, all arguing that social media harms youth mental health, encourages excessive use, and exposes children to manipulation, cyberbullying, and addictive design features like infinite scroll and autoplay. They said the bill would help parents, protect children, and reduce exploitation of minors’ data. Several committee members also spoke in favor, saying the bill addresses corporate negligence, youth mental health, and the need to act even if the proposal needs more work. Opposition testimony came from industry groups including the Computer and Communications Industry Association, the Information Technology Industry Council, and NetChoice. They argued the bill is vague and narrow in scope, could create uneven coverage, and may push platforms toward intrusive age-verification or digital-ID-like systems that raise privacy and data-breach concerns. They also said restrictions on personalized or algorithmic features could weaken safety tools and make it harder to protect young users. No final vote on the bill itself was taken in the excerpt, but the amended A2 was adopted and the bill remained under discussion.

Transcript Highlights:

• And it may not be your intent, but I see that as the intent.
• And it may not be your intent, but I see that as the intent from somebody.
• It's like, it's like we know next year that all the legislators are coming up.
• I think there's serious problems with this legislation.
• to Louisiana voters that our legislators do not respect the will of voters.

Bills: SB256

Keywords: court consolidation, judicial administrative, Orleans Parish, civil district court, criminal district court, court clerk, judicial funding

Summary: The Judiciary Committee heard Senate Bill 256, which would combine the Orleans Parish clerks of criminal district court and civil district court into one office, with the bill taking effect upon gubernatorial signature. Senator Jay Morris said the change would align Orleans with other parishes, improve efficiency, and eventually help consolidate funding and operations, noting that Orleans is the only parish with two clerks and that the criminal side lacks the civil-side revenue streams used elsewhere. Committee members questioned the timing because the election for the next term had already been held and certified, and repeatedly raised concerns that the bill would effectively eliminate an office after voters had already chosen Calvin Duncan as criminal clerk. Much of the discussion focused on whether the bill would be constitutional or fair if enacted before the new term began. Opponents argued it would disenfranchise voters, target Duncan personally, and set a dangerous precedent by abolishing an office after an election. Supporters and witnesses for Duncan said the bill was rushed, lacked a fiscal note, and would create confusion about staffing, records, training, and the transition between the two court systems. Several witnesses also argued that the criminal clerk’s office is essential to access to justice and that the data and efficiency rationale did not justify the timing or effect of the bill. Calvin Duncan testified that he ran to improve access to court records after his own wrongful conviction and incarceration, and said the bill sends the message that votes do not count. Other witnesses, including teachers, voters, attorneys, former officials, and advocacy representatives, echoed that the measure undermines democracy and appears aimed at preventing Duncan from taking office. Senator Morris denied personal targeting and said the bill was about abolishing an unnecessary office, but acknowledged litigation was likely. The committee also adopted a three-minute rule for testimony by a 10-3 vote, then began hearing public testimony, with the first witnesses overwhelmingly opposing the bill.

Transcript Highlights:

• That's the intent of the bill.
• could inadvertently revive that legislation?
• Remain quiet on any legislation that that seeks to criminalize a woman who um has an abortion.
• I, I share the same, I share the same concern, which would certainly not be the intent of the, of the
• legislation.

Bills: HB 229, HB 3990, HB 5082, HB 5510

Keywords: biological sex, government information, definitions, sex-based distinctions, public health, flags, display, state law, municipalities, government buildings, drug enforcement, local control, home rule, municipal charter, county policy, ordinance preemption, state preemption, attorney general enforcement, civil penalties, mandamus

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• and Legislation.
• I'm Nick Sackett, Director at Social Compassion and Legislation, proud co-sponsor of the bill.
• Reannon Morales, legislative aide with UFCW Western State Council.
• Reannon Morales, legislative aid with UFCW Western State Council.
• We appreciate that it's not in this legislation.

Summary: The Assembly Business and Professions Committee heard a full agenda of bills focused on reproductive health, professional licensing and sunset reviews, consumer protection, and business regulation. Early testimony centered on AB 260, which would protect access to medication abortion, mifepristone, and telehealth reproductive care in California; supporters emphasized state protections against federal restrictions, while an opponent argued the bill removed safety safeguards. The committee also heard AB 714 on closing a loophole in regulation of low-cost commercial driving schools, AB 968 on allowing pharmacists to prescribe non-hormonal contraception, AB 671 on streamlining restaurant permitting, AB 1027 on strengthening cannabis product testing oversight, AB 1271 on broadband pricing and speed transparency, and AB 1332 on narrowly allowing medicinal cannabis shipments for seriously ill patients. Several sunset bills were also taken up, including AB 1482 on animal shelter and breeder transparency, AB 1501 on the Podiatric Medical Board and Physician Assistant Board, AB 1502 on the Veterinary Medical Board, AB 1503 on the Board of Pharmacy, and AB 1504 on the Massage Therapy Council. Testimony was largely in support of the measures, with many bills drawing co-sponsors or support from industry, consumer, or professional groups. AB 1503 generated the most sustained opposition, with nurses, physicians, and drug industry representatives objecting to expanded pharmacy technician ratios, standard-of-care language, and therapeutic interchange authority; supporters argued the bill would modernize pharmacy practice and expand access. AB 1504 also drew mixed testimony, with massage therapy groups supporting continuation of the council but raising concerns about proposed public records and governance provisions. AB 1271 drew a policy dispute over whether broadband reporting requirements duplicated federal FCC processes, while supporters argued California needed its own consumer-facing data and complaint system. After quorum was established later in the hearing, the committee began taking roll-call votes. AB 1271, AB 1332, AB 1482, AB 1501, and AB 1502 were all reported out on due-pass motions, with AB 1271 amended and the others generally amended or as introduced as noted. Earlier bills including AB 260, AB 671, AB 714, AB 968, and AB 1027 also received motions and were approved once the quorum was present. The chair repeatedly noted the lack of quorum during the hearing, but once one was secured, the committee completed votes on the agenda items and advanced the measures to Appropriations.

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• The exceptions run counter to the spirit behind the legislative intent created in Florida's Wrongful
• The legislative intent is clear was placed in law nearly 20 years before the exceptions.
• That was a major piece of legislation.
• But legislation alone is not enough.
• If you read the legislative analysis of the bill or the the legislator analysts report on the bill, it

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• this legislation. this legislation.
• legislation that should appeal to all. legislation that should appeal to all.
• Is it your intent with this legislation to make this mandatory for every qualifying first responder?
• Is that what your intention is?
• your intent to include family members? your intent to include family members?

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• The intention is to aggregate provisions related to tracking criminology data in one place for the purpose
• The<00:10:30.920> intention<00:10:31.360> is<00:10:31.480> to<00:10:31.600> aggregate
• <00:10:32.040> provisions The intention is to aggregate provisions The intention is to aggregate
• Your Senate Judiciary heard from team lead legislative counsel, office of legislative council, and the
• We received the House proposal of amendment and reviewed it this morning with Legislative Council.

Keywords: 927, senate, all

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• I'm not necessarily suggesting that this is unnecessary legislation, but it concerns me sometimes that
• we over-legislate here in Montgomery on things that might be handled outside of legislation.
• Is that the intent of the bill to include that?
• I know that it's been through a series of compromises and details, and that you have been very intentional
• Its intent is to provide recruiting and retention, addressing Alabama's... and retention, addressing

Bills: SB92, HB9, HB9

Keywords: K-12 education, wireless communication devices, digital safety, social media education, classroom distraction, three-cueing system, reading instruction, structured literacy, scientific strategies, 1136, house, all