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• With my other hat on, I am the co-chair of the legislative committee for the Los Angeles County Democratic
• Party, representing three million registered Democrats in Los Angeles County.
• as far as I'm concerned and would urge the mobile homeowners to join ...the work that I know the Democratic

Summary: The committee heard testimony on several bills. AB 416 would allow emergency room physicians to initiate 5150 mental health holds, with supporters saying it would reduce emergency room bottlenecks and speed care for patients in crisis. County and behavioral health representatives opposed the bill, and some members raised broader concerns about the 5150 system and juvenile placements. The bill was ultimately approved on a do-pass as amended vote. AB 446, the Surveillance Pricing Act, drew extensive testimony. The author and supporters argued it would prohibit businesses from using personal data to charge different prices for the same product or service, describing the practice as discriminatory and exploitative. Business and industry groups opposed the bill, warning that its language was too broad, could affect discounts and loyalty programs, and would create litigation risk through a private right of action. After discussion about enforcement and possible amendments, the bill passed on a do-pass motion. AB 632 would give local governments a faster way to collect penalties for serious code violations, including unsafe housing, fire hazards, and illegal cannabis activity, by allowing certain fines to become money judgments and clarifying lien authority. It had support from county and city groups and no opposition was voiced in the hearing; the bill passed as amended. ACA 7, a constitutional amendment intended to clarify and limit misuse of Section 31A, also moved forward after brief support testimony. The committee then took up AB 649, which would extend protections for businesses that proactively obtain certified access specialist inspections and fix accessibility violations; the author, a small business owner, and others testified in support, while disability rights groups moved to neutral after amendments. Members discussed the balance between access enforcement and reducing predatory litigation, and the bill was still under consideration as the transcript ended.

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• today, if I could uh introduce to the party to the people here, Derek Turban, chair of the Hawaii Democratic
• chair<00:22:37.679><c> of</c><00:22:37.760><c> the</c><00:22:37.840><c> Hawaii</c><00:22:38.240><c> Democratic
• In the gallery as well from the Democratic Party of Hawaii is their executive director, Phil Ro.

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• Democrats and Republicans alike have contributed to this bill because supporting veterans is not a partisan
• Ronald Reagan, a Republican, and Tip O'Neill, a Democrat, came together to figure out how to change the
• As a brief stop before the I-90 party, if Democrats could come to our caucus room after we adjourn.

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• And and certainly applaud some of the Democrats that applaud some of the Democrats that applaud some
• of the Democrats that probably spent over four hours uh with probably spent over four hours uh with probably

Bills: HB265 , HB146 , SB254 , HB202 , HB3 , HB42 , SB18

Committee: Senate Judiciary

Keywords: resisting arrest, penalties, criminal justice, law enforcement, public safety, youthful offender, capital murder, victims' rights, SB254, Alabama, statute of limitations, civil procedure, civil action, sex offense, sexual abuse, child sexual abuse, survivor rights, tolling, disability, minor plaintiff

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• It is not the time to bring guns into our political and democratic institutions.
• I love voting; obviously, I love being a Democrat and being involved in the democratic process.

Bills: HB259 , HB259 , HB 1128 , HB1337 , HB1506 , HB1794 , HB2215 , HB2470 , HB2771 , HB2882 , HB2993 , HB3053 , HB3428 , HB3669 , HB3789 , HB3924 , HB4201 , HB4675

Committee: House Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs

Keywords: redistricting, Independent Citizen Redistricting Commission, Texas Legislature, elections, district boundaries, voter representation, healthcare, insurance, patient rights, medical expenses, access to care, affordability, legislation, firearms, penal code, regulation, short-barrel firearms, ammunition, gun control, public safety

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• well as a forfeiture of illicit compensation and cost recovery for legal actions, fortifying our democratic
• It's a big advantage to our system overall that we are open and democratic, but When we're confronted
• The committees were named by the leaders of the chambers at the time, both Democrats.

Bills: SB30 , SB517 , SB1313 , SB1314 , SB1316 , SB1541 , SB1698 , SB1845 , SB1860 , SB2420 , SB2429 , SB 30

Committee: Senate State Affairs

Keywords: gambling, criminal offenses, penalties, defense, electronic devices, tobacco advertising, youth protection, public health, criminal offense, retailer regulation, e-cigarettes, nicotine products, health, public safety, regulation, advertising restrictions, health and safety, elections, election audit, county elections

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• few times this last election, most notably to Representative Bennett, where she was listed as a Democrat
• few times this last election, most notably to Representative Bennett, where she was listed as a Democrat
• few times this last election, most notably to Representative Bennett, where she was listed as a Democrat

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Quiet our racing hearts so that in stillness we can hear you call us by name, not as Republicans or Democrats
• Whereas, the future of democratic institutions such as the Minnesota House of Representatives relies
• Whether you're a Democrat or a Republican, whether you represent Minneapolis or greater Minnesota, our

Keywords: 1183, house

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• We are requesting today is pretty straightforward and a truly democratic process.
• Our current community... straightforward and a truly democratic straightforward and a truly democratic
• With respect to those perspectives, the most democratic approach is to allow our residents in our city
• We will move our council chambers from the basement to the main level, ensuring a democratic process
• We will move our council chambers from the basement to the main level, ensuring a democratic process

Committee: House Taxes

Keywords: 1183, house

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• I have friends who are lifelong Democrats who support this bill, but are afraid to speak up on it out
• Lastly, as my good friend, Democratic Representative Jonah Wheeler, said in his now famous speech to
• Lastly, as my good friend, Democratic<01:53:25.440><c> Representative</c><01:53:25.920><c> Jonah</c><
• 01:53:26.320><c> Wheeler,</c> Democratic Representative Jonah Wheeler, Democratic Representative Jonah
• </c> further into the democratic process. further into the democratic process.

Committee: Senate Judiciary

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• I've also learned that when people walk in the halls, some of my Democratic friends who have come up
• </c><00:22:41.480><c> friends</c><00:22:42.480><c> who'</c> Halls some of my Democratic friends who'
• Halls some of my Democratic friends who' have<00:22:42.760><c> come</c><00:22:42.919><c> up</c><00:22
• Bedford did not vote for the Democratic Party in a national election until like, what, 2020, I think.
• They kept Democratic in 2024. It's a pretty conservative town.

Committee: Senate Judiciary

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• 35.279><c> on</c> with an election is a direct attack on with an election is a direct attack on democratic
• <01:08:36.239><c> governance</c><01:08:36.960><c> and</c><01:08:37.199><c> the</c> democratic governance
• and the democratic governance and the sovereignty<01:08:37.920><c> of</c><01:08:38.080><c> our</c><01
• And there are many Democrats who believe that little girls should be able to be little girls.
• Speaker Hortman spent her life strengthening democratic institutions and serving the people of Minnesota

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• And it's also pretty rich hearing about local control from Democrats.
• </c><00:55:54.559><c> It's</c><00:55:55.040><c> it's</c> local control from Democrats.
• It's it's local control from Democrats.
• Just two years ago, Democrats stood way.
• </c><03:54:14.239><c> Democrats</c> The answer is simple.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Democrats and Republicans alike have contributed to this bill because supporting veterans is not a partisan
• </c><00:07:33.199><c> Democrats</c><00:07:33.759><c> and</c> bipartisanship and action.
• Democrats and bipartisanship and action.
• Ronald Reagan, Republican, Tip O'Neal,<03:39:11.000><c> Democrat,</c><03:39:12.000><c> they</c><03:39
• together to O'Neal, Democrat, they came together to figure<03:39:13.200><c> out</c><03:39:13.920><c>

Keywords: 1183, house

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• We represent Democratic voters nationwide, including here in New Hampshire.
• I'm with Democrats for an informed I'm with Democrats for an informed approach<02:23:14.399><c> to</c
• We represent Democratic nonprofit.
• So, Evelyn Almond, Democrats for an informed approach to gender. Okay.
• So, Evelyn Almond, Democrats for an informed approach to gender. Okay.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The House Judiciary Committee opened a hearing on Senate Bill 141, which would create a narrow exception to New Hampshire’s three-year deadline for motions for a new trial when a petitioner has newly discovered evidence, new forensic testing, or new scientific understanding. The prime sponsor’s representative and advocates from the Innocence Project and New England Innocence Project argued the bill is needed to help wrongfully convicted people access the courts, noting that exonerations often take many years and that outdated forensic science has contributed to wrongful convictions. The chair also said he had drafted a proposed amendment for committee review, but it had not yet been formally submitted. Witnesses supporting the bill emphasized that the measure would not guarantee relief, only allow a petition to be filed and reviewed under existing standards. They discussed examples such as arson science, explaining that some convictions were based on forensic methods later shown to be unreliable. Committee members asked about the scope of habeas corpus, whether the bill would create a new cause of action, and whether additional screening or pleading requirements should be added. The supporters said they would be open to requiring a petitioner to plead innocence, but opposed adding more burdensome preliminary procedures or counsel requirements at the filing stage. Thomas Farardi, from the Attorney General’s Office, testified in opposition or with caution, saying the bill was a “solution looking for a problem” because existing habeas corpus and coram nobis procedures already provide avenues for relief, and prosecutors can act when credible new evidence arises. He argued the current draft could invite additional litigation and create a new cause of action, and said he favored more screening before cases proceed. The discussion also touched on whether the statute applies in criminal cases, the current three-year limitation in RSA 526:4, and questions about posthumous petitions and petitions by deported individuals. No vote or executive action was taken during the hearing.

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• It was 8 to 4, with the Democrats voting for it and Republicans voting against it.
• We came there at 10 o'clock for a meeting, and the Democrats went behind closed doors and... ...discussed
• So... ...if that's the way we're going to do business in Delaware, if the Democrats, because they're
• And I think that when we are building things in Delaware, we don't just build them for Democrats.

Keywords: 1064, all

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• We've spent many years trying to democratize the electric vehicle and have successfully provided some
• And I know there's something the author and others agree with in democratizing EVs.
• And I know there's something the author and others agree with in democratizing EVs.
• If we truly want to democratize the use of EVs, we have to put our money where our mouth is.

Summary: The committee heard a long housing agenda with several bills presented before quorum was established. AB 1725, as amended, would require disclosure of nearby oil wells and methane monitoring issues in a specific district; the author and community witnesses described serious health and safety risks in Vista Hermosa Heights, while the California Apartment Association, California Building Industry Association, and California Chamber of Commerce opposed, arguing the bill targeted the wrong industry and that the state should instead fix abandoned wells directly. AB 2110, a local finance tool to create tax increment districts for workforce housing for education, health care, manufacturing, and public safety workers, drew no witnesses in support or opposition and was presented as a way to help workers live closer to jobs. AB 1732 would expand CEQA streamlining for public university and college housing projects; UC and several housing and labor groups supported it, while housing advocates raised concerns about amendments affecting existing 100% affordable housing exemptions. AB 1771, amended into a study bill, would direct HCD to report on the long-standing resident manager requirement for apartment buildings with 16 or more units; the rental housing industry supported studying the issue, while the chair emphasized the need to consider tenant protections and the impact on current resident managers before changing the law. The committee also heard AB 2185, which would direct state affordable housing programs to update guidelines to better support factory-built housing; it drew broad support from housing, labor, technology, and local government groups, with no opposition. AB 2748 would delay new EV-readiness requirements for 100% affordable housing developments, keeping the prior 40% standard through 2035; supporters said the higher standard would add significant costs and threaten project feasibility, while clean air and transportation advocates argued the code changes are modest, important for equity, and should not be rolled back. Members split along those lines, with some emphasizing housing production and others urging more public subsidy for EV infrastructure rather than delaying the code. SB 417, a proposed $10 billion affordable housing bond for the November ballot, received extensive support from housing organizations, local governments, labor, and business groups, but Habitat for Humanity and the Los Angeles mayor’s office asked for specific allocations for CalHome and interim housing; the bill was ultimately moved to Appropriations on an 8-0 vote, with members noting ongoing negotiations over funding priorities. Finally, AB 1740 would create an urban multimodal community designation for Santa Monica, allowing local approval of certain low-impact coastal-zone activities—such as some housing, bike and bus lanes, outdoor dining, and building changes—without Coastal Commission review. The author and Santa Monica officials said the bill would reduce delays and uncertainty for infill housing and local economic recovery while preserving protections for sensitive coastal resources; supporters included housing, business, and city groups. The Coastal Commission and environmental organizations opposed, saying the bill would carve out broad exemptions, weaken public access and appeal rights, and bypass the local coastal program process that Santa Monica has not completed. Committee members debated the Commission’s role, with some criticizing it for opposing legislation and others arguing the bill was a common-sense way to modernize coastal permitting. A motion and second were made on AB 1740, and the bill was left pending with the committee’s action to be taken when appropriate.

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• c> House</c><01:12:05.480><c> of</c><01:12:05.640><c> Representative</c> And I want to thank our Democrat
• Thank you so much and for<01:14:43.320><c> our</c><01:14:43.440><c> Democrat</c><01:14:43.960><c> staffs
• 44.560><c> and</c><01:14:44.760><c> I</c><01:14:44.840><c> can</c><01:14:45.000><c> never</c> for our Democrat
• staffs and I can never for our Democrat staffs and I can never remember<01:14:45.600><c> who's</c><01

Committee: House Capital Investment

Keywords: 1183, house

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• money that we allocated not being spent, that is just being sat on, it really frustrates me as a Democrat
• frustrates<00:30:34.480><c> me</c><00:30:34.720><c> as</c><00:30:34.960><c> a</c><00:30:35.000><c> Democrat
• </c><00:30:35.520><c> who</c><00:30:35.640><c> believes</c> frustrates me as a Democrat who believes
• frustrates me as a Democrat who believes in<00:30:36.000><c> government.

Bills: HF4810 , HF4597 , HF1082 , HF3230

Committee: House Public Safety Finance and Policy

Keywords: public safety, radio communications, infrastructure funding, county funding, interoperability, ARMER network, local jurisdictions, HF4597, Minnesota public safety, 911, emergency dispatch, emergency communications, public safety appropriation, Metropolitan Emergency Services Board, PSAP, dispatch interoperability, real-time coordination, emergency response coordination, cross-jurisdictional response, 911 center awareness platform

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• Beverly Talbot from San Francisco, on behalf of Democrats for an Informed Approach to Gender, Lesbian
• I'm on the board of Democrats for an Informed Approach to Gender, which strongly opposes.
• seeing is no longer isolated; it is becoming normalized, and if we're serious about upholding our democratic
• And this isn't good for democratic dialogue or for civic engagement.

Committee: House Judiciary

Keywords: 988, house, all