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• times to be checked? times to be checked? >> Uh,<00:43:25.839> yeah.
• Are you gonna do a background check on me?
• Are you gonna do a background check<02:59:05.840> on<02:59:06.000> me?
• Are you I had somebody check on me?
• I just checked right this kind of bill.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• little context so that we're not talking about it in a vacuum, so there will be a little bit of background
• We're not talking about it in a vacuum, so there will be a little bit of background information about
• And she can give you a little background... ...on physicians in general.
• And she can give you a little background about herself, about how it is she has developed some information
• Baker and ask her to maybe describe a little bit more about her background and proceed with her presentation

Bills: HB99, HB49, HB164, SB30, SB43, SB50, SB136

Keywords: medical malpractice, malpractice reform, patient's compensation fund, PCF, health care liability, tort reform, damage caps, punitive damages, hospital liability, physician liability, nurse practitioner, certified nurse-midwife, outpatient facility, ambulatory surgical center, urgent care, free-standing emergency room, insurance surcharge, superintendent of insurance, New Mexico hospitals, medical review process

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• So that's the background, Madam Chair.
• We don't have medical backgrounds, and we relied on the hospital and doctors to diagnose and treat our
• And let me check in on the sponsor for SB 1. Oh, my God, that's 40.
• Let me give, if you don't mind, just a little bit of background about how we got here.
• Let me give, if you don't mind, just a little bit of background about how we got here.

Keywords: 996, all

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• So while we've been working hard in the background to improve that technical model, it has literally
• But this slide really goes to a bit of the background on sidewalks.
• So to give you a rough background on it, it encompasses about 3,300 acres, whereas 2,800 is owned by
• So give you a rough background on it and encompasses about 3,300 acres, whereas 2,800 is owned by Alcoa
• It writes a check that we never actually collected that payment for to the Port District.

Summary: The committee first heard an update on the Joint Transportation Committee study of transportation impacts if the Lower Snake River dams were removed. WSDOT and Jacobs described the study’s phases, including current work on geology, infrastructure risk, and a total logistics cost model. They explained that the study is examining how freight now moved by barge—especially wheat, fertilizer, and wood—could shift to rail and roads, and they outlined several scenarios ranging from no-dam future conditions to new unit-train terminals, short-line rail options, and a combined “many solutions” scenario. Members asked about irrigation, impacts in Idaho and Oregon, port capacity, emissions, competition, EV trucks, and whether the model could estimate transportation effects if grain volumes decline. The presenters said the study assumes current production levels continue, does not model irrigation changes or broader farm-economics impacts, but does account for transloading costs and can estimate transportation impacts under different volume assumptions. WSU’s independent review team said the model has improved substantially but still needed refinement, especially in routing, road data, and spatial detail, and that stakeholder engagement had been strong though delayed by model development. No votes were taken. The committee then received a presentation on the alternative sidewalk funding study. Staff and consultants said the study is exploring ways local governments could sustainably fund sidewalk maintenance, repair, and new construction, using a statewide survey, interviews, national research, and case studies in eight jurisdictions. They noted sidewalks are important for pedestrian safety and connectivity, but there is no dedicated funding source in Washington, and existing grants and local revenue tools are highly competitive or limited. The consultants highlighted sidewalk fees or utility-style charges as the most promising option to study, while a parcel tax was largely set aside because of state property-tax uniformity concerns. Members asked whether the study would duplicate existing funding or add to current taxes, and how a sidewalk fee would be collected; the consultants said the goal is to expand local options, not mandate adoption, and that fees would likely be billed through utilities rather than property taxes. A preliminary draft report is due December 15, with a final report due in mid-June. Next, staff gave a brief update on the ocean-going vessels study, which is examining shore power and emissions rules for vessels at berth. The presenter explained that federal Clean Air Act rules and California waiver authority create legal limits on how far Washington can go if it wants to adopt similar standards, and that deviations from California’s approach can increase litigation risk. The report will summarize stakeholder outreach and will be presented in draft form at the next JTC meeting. Finally, county engineers from Chelan and Douglas counties began a presentation on county transportation challenges, with the association’s director emphasizing collaboration with state agencies and local partners on issues such as fish passage barriers and infrastructure needs. The county presentation was only beginning when the transcript ended, and no committee action or votes were recorded.

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• We also conduct background and qualification reviews of all wardens prior to their appointment by the
• Governor, with the exception of warden background reviews.
• checks people are doing ahead of time.
• I'm asking this line of questioning is that dealing with one of the cases I handled in my... ...background
• criminal elements that are present or not, hopefully the individual making that assessment has some background

Summary: The hearing focused first on sexual abuse, harassment, and retaliation in California’s women’s prisons, with testimony from CDCR wardens, the Office of Inspector General, advocacy groups, and formerly incarcerated survivors. Legislators and witnesses described a pattern of staff misconduct, fear of retaliation, gaps in reporting, and the need for stronger accountability, better investigations, and more outside access for survivor support organizations. CDCR said it has expanded training, body-worn and stationary cameras, outside partnerships, and PREA-related response procedures, while the Inspector General requested additional funding and staff to monitor more grievances and staff sexual misconduct cases under SB 1069. Members pressed CDCR on why accused staff are not always placed on leave, how cases are referred to prosecutors, and whether current protections are enough; several members argued the state should aim to investigate all complaints and do more to prevent retaliation and repeat abuse. The second issue was rehabilitative and reentry programming in women’s prisons. CDCR’s Division of Rehabilitative Programs and the wardens highlighted education, vocational training, substance use treatment, peer support, and community reentry programs, citing increased enrollment and recent graduates earning diplomas, degrees, and certifications. They said these programs are intended to reduce recidivism and improve public safety. Formerly incarcerated advocates and community providers argued that current offerings are still too limited, outdated, and not aligned with today’s job market, especially around digital literacy and transferable credentials, and they urged more funding for community-based, trauma-informed, gender-responsive programming. A coalition representative asked for a $20 million continuation and expansion of the Wright Grant program, and members discussed additional budget requests for reentry and related women’s services.

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• But a little bit of background here.
• <01:31:10.560> The but a little bit of background here.
• The but a little bit of background here.
• > and<02:29:32.800> industry variety of backgrounds and industry variety of backgrounds and
• Signed, blank check. So before that, before one bottle gets put on one truck, it's paid for.

Keywords: 916, all

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• Anyone with a background in education probably understands the frequency with which fads wind up getting
• <00:07:13.919> in this anyone with a background in this anyone with a background in education
• Some of my background involves tutoring elementary and middle school children in mathematics.
• um uh I'll double check um uh I'll double check um<04:14:31.840> uh<04:14:32.359> the<
• <04:22:19.080> are see what their criminal backgrounds are see what their criminal backgrounds

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on HB 129, which would redefine “evidence-based” in public education to require objective, science-based evidence for pedagogical methods. The prime sponsor said the bill is a verbatim reintroduction from the prior session and argued that current federal definitions are too vague, allowing subjective surveys and other weak evidence to justify teaching methods. He said the bill is limited to pedagogy, not subject matter, and is intended to improve student outcomes, reduce fad-driven practices, and potentially save money by limiting unnecessary retraining and new materials. Members asked repeatedly about the bill’s scope, including whether it would affect classroom teachers, curriculum content, and existing instructional approaches such as phonics versus whole language or queuing. The sponsor said the bill applies to state and local education bodies and educator training policies, not individual teachers in their classrooms, and that teachers would retain flexibility. He also said standardized testing could be part of a scientific study but is not itself a study, and that textbook providers could be asked to furnish the studies supporting instructional guidance included in their materials. Several members raised concerns about the fiscal note and possible cost shifts to local districts and taxpayers. The sponsor disputed the idea that the bill would necessarily create major new costs or require additional staff, saying any costs would likely be limited and that the department is already applying federal evidence-based rules. He also said if some current methods are not science-based, updating them would be justified even if there were some initial expense. No vote or final action was taken in the portion of the meeting provided.

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• We offer check-in and check-out plans.
• We offer check-in and check-out plans.
• We offer check-in and check-out plans.
• We offer check-in and check-out plans.
• We offer them dinner, a place to do homework, a place to check in.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• um you know if I'm getting an IRS check um you know if I'm getting an IRS check they<00:19:18.880
• Got back to us "Let me check on it."
• Sorry, I checked that to testify just to support this time.
• And you did sign up, and you also checked off the box that you wanted to speak, and I checked you off
• And you did sign up, and you also checked off the box that you wanted to speak, and I checked you off

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• So, this bill, uh, that was originally passed here in Vermont in 1986... background on what a disclaimer
• of a background on what a disclaimer of a property<00:06:57.600> interest<00:06:58.000> is
• Is there any way to check on that? Was this come up in the conversation at all, Mr. President?
• Is there any way to check on that? Was this come up in the conversation at all, Mr. President?
• Is there any way to check on that? Was this come up in the conversation at all, Mr. President?

Keywords: 927, senate, all

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• We appreciate the background. Any further questions?
• Good morning, sir. >> Good morning. >> You've checked in opposed. >> Yes. I'd like to explain.
• >> You've<00:27:05.039> checked<00:27:05.279> in<00:27:05.520> opposed.
• >> You've checked in opposed. >> You've checked in opposed.
• Um, but I just should say it's background.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• We don't always know exactly the background.
• Senate Bill 160 by the Senate Committee on Budget and Fiscal Review, relating to background checks and
• checks.
• In our country, the federal government writes the checks for welfare programs, many welfare programs,
• federal government with HR1 came along and said, enough, we're just not going to give you a blank check

Summary: The Assembly met in session, established a quorum, and opened with a prayer and Pledge of Allegiance recognizing 9/11. Members then moved through a long daily file and concurrence calendar, with many items passed without debate or temporarily retained. The chamber also took procedural actions, including re-referring AB 1152 to the Public Safety Committee, suspending rules for guest access and file-item handling, and later taking a roll-call vote to allow a late-filed journal letter request. Among the major Senate bills taken up on third reading, the Assembly approved SB 385 on peace officers’ rights, SB 753 on shopping cart recovery, SB 838 on housing and hotel projects, SB 643 on carbon dioxide removal grants, SB 645 on jury peremptory challenges in civil cases, SB 761 on CalFresh access for students, SB 774 on real estate licensing sunsets, SB 400 on renewable energy labor tax incentives, SB 24 on utility spending transparency, SB 37 on attorney advertising ethics, SB 258 on spousal rape involving disabled spouses, SB 364 on outdoor advertising near new freeways, SB 403 removing the sunset from medical aid in dying, SB 770 on HOA barriers to EV charging, and SB 22 on gift certificate cash redemption values. Most of these measures passed with little or no opposition; SB 403 and SB 770 drew more divided votes, while SB 24 was briefly delayed by a call before passing. The Assembly also concurred in numerous Senate amendments on Assembly bills covering a wide range of topics, including service of process (AB 747), local clean energy planning (AB 39), firearms (AB 1078), workers’ compensation (AB 1336), public health (AB 1487), survivor leave protections (AB 406), solid waste (AB 70), water reporting for data centers (AB 93), Diwali recognition (AB 268), wildfire workforce recovery (AB 338), educational equity (AB 419), civic education (AB 422), office-to-housing conversions (AB 507), cannabis tax relief (AB 564), privacy/browser opt-out rules (AB 566), housing element transparency (AB 610), tenant appliance requirements (AB 628), code enforcement penalties (AB 632), homelessness and LGBTQ-related policy (AB 678), energy (AB 740), DEIA review in state government (AB 766), inmate firefighter wages (AB 247), children’s health (AB 798), real estate (AB 851), COVID-era rehiring protections (AB 858), hazardous materials (AB 961), real property and housing covenants (AB 1050), aging (AB 1069), health care facilities (AB 1172), endangered species protections (AB 1319), CalWORKs modernization (AB 1324), cannabis access for seriously ill patients (AB 1332), foreign labor contractors (AB 1362), and downtown revitalization financing (AB 1445). Several of these passed overwhelmingly, while a few drew notable opposition, including AB 93, AB 403, AB 770, AB 851, AB 1050, and AB 1319. The transcript also included extended debate on SB 34, which was presented as a compromise measure on air pollution and port operations in the San Pedro Bay area. Supporters said it narrowed the scope to protect union jobs while preserving AQMD authority, while opponents and supporters alike noted the underlying distrust between labor and environmental stakeholders. The Assembly passed SB 34, SB 515 on disaggregated demographic data collection, and then began taking up AB 495 on immigration, with the sponsor describing family separation and immigration enforcement trauma before the transcript cuts off.

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• I want to double-check that and make sure.
• The DA could have looked at the evidence and checked the phone.
• Let me kind of comment and give you a little bit of background.
• What stuck with me was the background and purpose that was offered in that piece of legislation, which
• That was the background and purpose that was put forward in that bill before it was substituted in the

Bills: HB867, HB1347, HB1801, HB1820, HB2197, HB2617, HB3110, HB3166, HB3330, HB4237, HB4342, HB4629, HB4933, HJR148

Keywords: criminal case dismissal, attorney discretion, law enforcement misconduct, judicial approval, evidence, judicial consent, transparency, healthcare, Medicare, insurance, elderly, retired, benefits, access, cost, criminal justice, case dismissal, prosecutorial discretion, law enforcement oversight, criminal procedure

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• For additional background, this exempt position supervises a highly technical, uh, highly technical senior
• I would like to check with my subject matter experts and see if they're seeing that in form filings.
• We have, last time I checked, 35 different plans that we're trying to approve so that as a sign of growth
• Uh, page 7 is just some background statistics, and we're going to talk about these challenges, but I'd
• to ensure that those who want to pursue licensure have at least those basic, um, education, um, background

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• And let me check my watch. We got one minute before we start 1161. 15. 1505. Oh, 1505. Okay.
• I checked recently, looked at over this weekend.
• I checked recently looked at happens.
• I checked recently looked at over<00:23:37.120> this<00:23:37.280> weekend.
• In addition to my public service, I have a background in construction and worked with two Fortune 100

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• The House bill requires criminal background checks for circulators. The Senate bill does not.
• checked, although we don't require that in this bill.
• Having my background checked, although we don't require that in this bill, and I'm going to submit to
• I think I understand the background.
• I think I understand the background.

Summary: The Senate opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and several recognitions, including interns, Denim Day awareness, and a resolution honoring Vietnam veterans exposed to Agent Orange. Senators also paid tribute to former Senator Karen Johnson Gendron with a moment of silence. The chamber then moved to special-order bills after routine announcements that no committee reports, governor’s messages, or House messages were on the desk. The first major bill, SB 138/HB 687 on transportation offenses involving death, increased penalties for repeat DUI/BUI manslaughter and vehicular homicide offenses and added warnings and misdemeanor penalties for refusing lawful breath or urine tests. After a brief amendment and questions about attorney rights and prior impairing-substance language, the bill passed 37-0. SB 306 on Medicaid providers followed, requiring broader provider access, including after-hours availability and more primary care access for Medicaid enrollees; it also passed 37-0. The chamber then took up the major condominium reform bill, SB 1742/HB 913, addressing post-Surfside safety, reserve funding, milestone inspections, budgeting, reserve flexibility, manager regulation, conflicts of interest, and condo sale rescission periods. Senators from both parties praised the sponsors for extensive stakeholder work and the bill passed 37-0 after multiple amendments. The final major item was SB 7016/HB 1205 on constitutional amendments and petition-gathering rules, with sponsors arguing the bill was needed to combat fraud in the 2024 petition process and opponents warning it would burden citizen initiatives. The Senate adopted the House bill and then considered numerous amendments on petition circulator rules, submission deadlines, invalid-signature thresholds, voter notification, and related enforcement provisions; several amendments were adopted, and the substitute was later withdrawn, leaving the chamber to continue on the underlying bill and remaining amendments.

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• Just a brief check-in for our agenda today. We're going to be joined by some lovely presenters.
• sure that their communities are inclusive and everyone feels belonging regardless of what their background
• They are from all over the area, come out of academia and hospitals, legal and accounting backgrounds

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Aging and Independence commission meeting focused on continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs), with members and presenters discussing how the model works, consumer protections, and areas for future review. After member introductions, Jennifer Fuller summarized survey results showing the top priorities as financial viability and affordability, consumer protections and rights, and regulation/monitoring standards. The commission said those issues would guide its work plan, while also keeping staffing, definitions, and federal support on the radar. Alyssa Sherman of LeadingAge Massachusetts and Jim Freiling of Brookhaven at Lexington gave a detailed overview of CCRCs, explaining that they combine housing with health-related services under long-term contracts and typically require entrance fees plus monthly fees. They described the three common contract types: Type A/life care, where costs stay relatively stable if residents need more care; Type B, which offers some included or discounted care with higher costs later; and Type C, fee-for-service, with lower entrance fees but higher costs if care needs increase. They also discussed nonprofit governance, resident involvement, and the role of state and Attorney General disclosure requirements. Several members raised concerns about affordability, refund timing, and the need to distinguish true CCRCs from other senior housing marketed similarly; presenters said refunds are often tied to reoccupancy and that their organizations are collecting data on refund timelines and contract terms. The discussion also covered resident rights and governance, including whether residents should have seats on nonprofit boards. Christine Griffin said her community lacks resident board representation and urged the commission to consider a state requirement, while others said resident associations and direct engagement with boards can be more effective than mandatory board seats. Members also discussed transparency around monthly fee increases, financial screening before admission, and the importance of clear marketing so consumers understand what they are buying. No votes were taken. The meeting ended with logistical updates, including a tentative public hearing date of June 3, 2025, a note that the next meeting would focus on regulation and monitoring standards, and a reminder that the commission would continue refining its work plan based on survey feedback.

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• AB 1572, Alonese, officials' background screenings, do pass on an A roll call.
• AB 2126, El-Hawari, criminal background exemption, holding committee.
• AB 2428, Celeste Rodriguez, criminal fees, do pass with author's amendments to exclude the return check

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• My test IC test ike test check one too Chairman's I test one too Est ing testing Rules committee will
• I have a strong accounting and finance background, and I've been active the last few years with the legislative
• I don't need to go into my background.

Bills: HB1675, HB3242, HB1739, HB3320, HB3047, HB4434, HJR1089, HB4432, HB3718, HB3705

Keywords: emergency management, severe weather, youth camp, summer camp, overnight camp, day camp, outdoor education, adventure camp, wilderness program, campground safety, tornado preparedness, flooding, flash flood, high winds, hail, lightning, extreme heat, extreme cold, wildfire smoke, evacuation plan

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• Chair, members, by way of background, certain young probationers, people under the age of 22 who were
• representing the Constable Association, I have Constable Scott Blake to give more information on the background
• regards to Mesa outsourcing, I do not know if they do, but I will get you an answer, and I will also check

Bills: HB2043, HB2045, HB2046, HB2048, HB2064, HB2074, HB2126, HB2133, HB2144

Keywords: felony murder, unborn child, homicide, Arizona Revised Statutes, life imprisonment, death penalty, drive-by shooting, gun violence, firearms, felony, vehicle forfeiture, driver license revocation, drive by shooting, public safety, criminal penalties, education, funding, school districts, state aid, education reform