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• Osama Muqaddam, with the California chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations, in support.
• Diana Hawkins from MAMA, Mothers Against Media Addiction, Silicon Valley Chapter.
• Diana Hawkins from MAMA, Mothers Against Media Addiction, Silicon Valley Chapter.
• The vote is 9 to 0. That bill is out. Next up is AB 2023, Wicks.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

Summary: The committee heard several bills focused on privacy, AI, consumer protection, and public safety. AB 1979 would require a licensed health care professional to retain final clinical judgment when using AI tools in health care and would limit chatbot access to medical records; supporters, including nurses and TechEquity, said it preserves human decision-making, while hospitals and industry groups opposed it unless amended, citing burdens and training concerns. The bill passed 6-1 and was placed on call. AB 2624 would expand the Safe at Home confidentiality program to immigrant service providers and workers facing harassment and doxing; supporters described threats against advocates and their families, while one senator raised concerns about a private right of action and penalties. The bill passed 4-1 and was placed on call for further committees. AB 2103 would make Engaged California a permanent statewide public engagement program; supporters said it broadens civic participation and transparency, while concerns were raised about partisan balance in topic selection. It passed 6-0 and was placed on call to Appropriations. The committee also considered AB 2, which would set statutory damages and other financial accountability measures for large social media platforms when negligence causing harm to children is proven in court. The author and supporters, including a parent who lost her daughter and child-safety advocates, argued that stronger remedies are needed because social media design features are harming children and existing enforcement has been insufficient. Opponents, including TechNet, CCIA, CalChamber, and others, argued the bill blurs content and conduct, could increase litigation, and is unnecessary given existing lawsuits and verdicts. Several senators said the bill was a consumer-protection measure and supported it; it passed 5-0 and was placed on call. AB 883, as amended, would use California’s Delete Act/DROP system to help elected officials and judges remove personal information from data brokers, while also shortening the deletion timeline for all Californians from 45 to 30 days. Supporters said the bill responds to rising threats against public servants and improves privacy tools broadly; some opponents removed or softened opposition after amendments, though CalChamber and CCIA remained opposed unless amended, largely over the private right of action. The bill passed 4-0 and was placed on call. The committee then recessed briefly before taking up AB 2023, a chatbot safety bill for children that would require age verification, safety audits, default protections, parental controls, crisis-response measures, and limits on targeted ads and data sharing. Supporters said it builds on prior AI and child-safety legislation and is needed to prevent harms like self-harm and manipulation; opponents raised concerns about vague harm standards, audit requirements, and liability. The hearing continued with testimony and committee discussion, but no final vote on AB 2023 was shown in the transcript.

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• And casualty anti-rebating statutes by moving them out of Chapter 541 of the insurance code to a new
• Okay, the committee substitute simply clarifies that the chapter applies to third-party administrators
• costs, they're usually still in like the 4 to 5 percent range, where returns on equity are like in the 9
• The statute currently provides under Chapter 705 for the protection of consumers from an insurer's ability

Bills: HB106, HB144, HB145, HB252, HB1732, HB2221, HB2467, HB2468, HB2517, HB2518, HB2963, HB3016, HB3689, HB3960, HB4386, HB4490, HB4751, HB5247, HJR175, HB2213, HB106, HB144, HB145, HB252

Keywords: HB 106, oil and gas, Railroad Commission of Texas, overhead electrical lines, electrical distribution system, power line maintenance, administrative penalty, Natural Resources Code, oil and gas lease, well operator, energy safety, utility infrastructure, regulatory compliance, cleanup fund, oil and gas regulation and cleanup fund, production safety, leasehold operations, electric utility, distribution poles, inspection

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• When I heard this bill the first time, some of the questioning went down the road of how on page 9 can
• Specifically, this legislation amends Chapter 776.051 to change the current requirement for a law enforcement
• This was a profound milestone that compels us to look back on one of history's darkest chapters and ensure
• This was a profound milestone that compels us to look back on one of history's darkest chapters and ensure

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, opening prayer, pledge, and several member introductions and recognitions, including resolutions and visiting groups. The chamber then moved to a special order calendar and took up a series of bills, beginning with SB 88 on utility terrain vehicles, which would allow local governments to opt in to street use of UTVs under specified safety conditions; it passed 32-5 after debate over safety concerns. SB 102 on exceptional student education created a workforce credential/badge program for students with autism or on modified curricula; despite concerns about unfunded mandates, it passed 36-0. SB 106 on exploitation of vulnerable adults authorized alternative service methods for scammers through the apps they used to contact victims and passed 37-0. SB 130 expanded and eased procedures for compensation of victims of wrongful incarceration, including extending filing deadlines and removing restrictive bars; it passed 38-0. SB 158 eliminated cost sharing for diagnostic and supplemental breast exams under the state employee health plan and passed 38-0. The Senate then considered SB 234 on crimes against law enforcement officers, prompted by the killing of Officer Jason Raynor. The bill clarified that a person may not resist an officer with violence and added a mandatory life sentence for manslaughter of a law enforcement officer. A late amendment to restore “good faith” language failed, and after extensive debate over due process, racial profiling, and sentencing concerns, the bill was temporarily postponed rather than brought to a final vote. SB 262 on trust code technical changes passed 36-0. SB 274 designated portions of roads in Orlando as Harris Rosen Way and Geraldine Thompson Way; it passed 38-0 and then received 37 co-sponsors. SB 280 created an enforcement mechanism for candidate party-affiliation qualification requirements and passed 38-0. SB 296 repealed the statewide middle and high school start-time mandate and returned the issue to local districts with reporting requirements; it passed 38-0. Later, SB 356 designated January 27 as International Holocaust Remembrance Day in Florida, with the sponsor emphasizing anti-Semitism and the need for education and remembrance. The transcript also included additional ceremonial remarks and recognition of Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity members in the gallery. Throughout the meeting, most measures advanced with unanimous or near-unanimous support, while SB 234 generated the most substantive disagreement and was set aside for later consideration.

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• today is a bittersweet day, as we say goodbye to Justin, who is leaving the House to begin a new chapter
• I know you will do great things in this next chapter.
• Over the last five years, I've grown up here, and it's bittersweet that this chapter is coming to a close
• And it's bittersweet that this chapter is coming to a close.
• Heffernan and Representative Minor-Brown and other senators and representatives, an act to amend Title 9,

Summary: The House convened with a quorum present, opened with a moment of silence for Ted Williams, prayer, and the Pledge of Allegiance. Members then accepted the previous day’s minutes and moved into a series of recognitions, beginning with House Resolution 27 designating June 24, 2026 as Staff Appreciation Day. The resolution was adopted by voice vote, and the chamber spent much of the meeting honoring legislative staff across both caucuses, with members and staff introducing themselves and being recognized for years of service and behind-the-scenes work. The House also recognized staff member Justin, who is leaving for a position with the Delaware State Board of Education, and later gave farewell remarks for Representative Kevin Hensley and Representative Charles Postles, both of whom are retiring. Numerous members spoke in tribute to their service, constituent work, and personal character, and both Hensley and Postles offered remarks thanking colleagues, staff, and family. The House then received communications from the Senate, including several bills and resolutions passed and returned, and a notice of Senate concurrence on other measures. Representative Wilson-Anton made a brief statement explaining her vote on Senate Bill 100 and reaffirming support for marriage equality and related civil rights issues. The chamber also took up Senate Joint Resolution 16 and Senate Joint Resolution 17, which set the official revenue estimates for fiscal years 2026 and 2027; both were read, called to roll, and passed by constitutional majority votes of 37-4 and 40-1, respectively. Finally, the House considered Senate Bill 335, the operating budget for fiscal year ending June 30, 2027. Representative Williams presented the budget on behalf of the Joint Finance Committee, describing major funding items including raises for state and education employees, health insurance and retiree benefit funding, developmental disability services, Medicaid growth, purchase of care, and maintenance of reserve funds. Several members praised the committee’s work, while Representative Shupe said he would vote no, citing concerns about the budget’s 6.3% growth despite appreciating the committee’s effort. After the budget presentation and comments, Leader Harris moved that the House recess for party caucuses, and the House stood in recess until the call of the bell.

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• many students fall victim to these practices is that often students only need to rent their unit for 9
• /c><00:34:30.079> do Representative Feist responded that when there is a violation of this chapter
• 00:34:46.399> violation<00:34:46.800> of<00:34:46.960> this<00:34:47.119> chapter
• , there's a violation of this chapter, there's a violation of this chapter, there's<00:34:47.679>

Bills: HF2740, HF2901, HF4443, HF3943

Keywords: affordable housing, housing finance, Minnesota Housing Finance Agency, MHFA, low-income housing tax credit, LIHTC, Section 42, compliance period, housing stability, rental housing, affordable rental housing, homelessness, housing insecurity, housing supply, preservation, recapitalization, distressed properties, regulatory relief, local affordable housing aid, Interagency Council to End Homelessness

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• I was looking at it last night at 9:30. But I can’t seem to find it right now.
• They've been in my memory, and I can't cite chapter and verses.
• They've been in my memory, and I can't cite chapter and verses.
• They've been in my memory, and I can't cite chapter and verses.
• They've been in my memory, and I can't cite chapter and verses.

Keywords: 958, all

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• Sufficient grace is exemplified in 2 Corinthians 12:9, where God tells the Apostle Paul, "My grace is
• I have friends who live out in the chapter houses surrounding Farmington currently.
• The chapter houses surrounding Farmington, Curtland, Fruitland, Waterflow, and the surrounding Native
• Many families who wanted to take advantage of virtual teaching had to either sit inside the chapter house
• where there was some Wi-Fi or sit in their vehicles outside of the chapter house.

Bills: HB145, HB164, HR1, HB20, HB65, HB66, HB80, HB306, SB29, SB37, HB99, HB206, HB213, HB270, SB104, SB193, HB38, HB254, HB256, SB58, SB64, HJM1, HM7, HM17, HM4, HM22, HM23, HM24, HM26, HM2, HM16, HM32, HM13, HM47, HM20, HM51, HM1, HM31, HM35, HM36, HM46, HM53, HM54, HM39, HM29, HM43, HM59, HM11, HM14, HM21, HM34, HM50, HB253

Keywords: high-wage jobs, tax credit, job creation, New Mexico, economic development, lobbying, transparency, public records, government oversight, accountability, House Resolution 1, HR1, House investigatory subcommittee, special committee, legislative investigation, subpoena power, public corruption, criminal activity, Zorro ranch, Santa Fe County

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• For a little bit of housekeeping, under tabs 8 and 9, Senate Bills 1144 and 1146 by Senator Burgess are
• But that program was embedded in the nursing home statute, Chapter 400.
• assisted living facilities, along with adult family care homes and adult daycare centers, out of Chapter
• Homes and adult daycare centers out of Chapter 400 and created its own statute, Chapter 400.

Summary: The committee met with a quorum and took up a series of health and human services bills, beginning with CS/SB 1602, which would require hospital emergency departments to have evidence-based pediatric care protocols, staff training, child-sized equipment and medications, a pediatric care coordinator, and participation in a national pediatric readiness assessment. The bill was reported favorably after no public opposition. CS/SB 1224, aligning Florida law with federal requirements for paramedics to administer controlled substances under physician or nurse practitioner direction, also drew supportive testimony from the Florida Fire Chiefs Association and was reported favorably. CS/SB 1182, requiring coverage of continuous glucose monitors under both pharmacy and durable medical equipment benefits, was likewise reported favorably after brief support from AARP. The committee then considered CS/SB 890, the Emily Adkins Family Protection Act, which addresses venous thromboembolism by defining certain conditions as chronic diseases, creating a statewide registry, and requiring screening and training in hospitals, surgical centers, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities. Family members and blood clot advocates strongly supported the bill, but assisted living representatives objected to being included, arguing the bill would impose unrealistic medical expectations and liability on residential care facilities. Senators also raised concerns about the assisted living provisions, but the bill was reported favorably after the sponsor said more changes were likely later. CS/CS/SB 954, dealing with recovery residences and treatment centers, was amended to reduce the number of active patients from 500 to 300 and then reported favorably after extensive debate over zoning, clustering, neighborhood impacts, and access to recovery housing. CS/SB 1050, which expands the developmental disabilities pilot program and creates an adult pathways waiver option, generated the most extensive testimony. Supporters said it would help reduce the long APD waitlist and expand services, while many families and advocates warned against managed care, citing provider shortages, weak oversight, and the importance of consumer-directed care. Committee members emphasized that participation is voluntary and that people can disenroll, and the bill was reported favorably. CS/SB 614, requiring a public educational webpage about background screening and level-two screening requirements, and CS/SB 1578, expanding breast cancer screening coverage, were both reported favorably with little opposition. CS/SB 1060 created a joint legislative oversight committee for Medicaid financing and operations; after an amendment expanding the committee from three to five members, it was reported favorably. CS/CS/SB 1240, updating DCF substance abuse and mental health procedures including 988, methadone assessment, forensic evaluators, and Baker Act transfer timing, was amended and reported favorably after debate over transfer deadlines and facility responsibilities. Finally, the committee began hearing CS/SB 526, a major nursing education bill aimed at improving Florida’s low NCLEX passage rates by tightening program standards, requiring exit exams and remediation, mandating reporting and inspections, and limiting accreditation extensions. A strike-all amendment was introduced that would also require certain low-performing programs to offer a three-month graduate preceptorship. The transcript cuts off before the bill’s full debate and final action are completed.

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• which is 250 feet from the reference line known as the buffer zone, is proposed to be authorized by chapter
• <00:47:12.520> be<00:47:12.880> authorized<00:47:13.520> by<00:47:13.720> chapter
• proposed to be authorized by chapter proposed to be authorized by chapter 751 751 751 79b 79b 79b
• A reminder: we will be in session next week at 9:30 over in the archives for a briefing from the Secretary

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• <01:21:09.120> 179A, amend, it falls uh in chapter 179A, amend, it falls uh in chapter 179A
• Senator Dascowski moves to amend Senate File 3045 as follows: Page 35, after line 9, insert.
• <03:32:11.040> 4, Now, the legislative auditor, chapter 4, Now, the legislative auditor, chapter
• President, while this chapter is not in the bill, the subject of employees is all over the bill.
• Chapter 182, which is all, again, labor law.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• On slide 9, you'll see that overview, and then on slides 10 and 11, you will see some of those big changes
• The agency implemented last month related to one of the hold harmless provisions in Chapter 48, I believe
• So getting into the service intensity model, you can see on page 9, this is likely a slide or a visual
• So talking about the new system, the statute in Chapter 48.102 of the Education Code requires TEA to
• But in terms of your job in Chapter 48 and Chapter 29, which is where special education is generally

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• Black history includes triumph and progress, but it also includes painful chapters that challenge us
• check-in session; Wednesday, February 25th, check-in session; Thursday, February 26, floor session at 9
• Johnson seconds that this House stands adjourned until Thursday, February 26th at 9 a.m.

Summary: The Assembly met with a quorum call at the start, then proceeded with Black History Month observances, including a libation ceremony, the Pledge of Allegiance, and remarks emphasizing remembrance, ancestry, and the importance of honoring Black history. The chamber also handled routine procedural matters, including dispensing with the journal, re-referring certain Senate budget items to the Budget Committee, and allowing guest introductions and other unanimous-consent requests. The main floor action was on Assembly Concurrent Resolution 134, recognizing Black History Month. Members from multiple caucuses spoke in support, highlighting the historical contributions of Black Americans, the ongoing effects of slavery and segregation, the need to protect voting rights and education, and the importance of solidarity across communities. The resolution was adopted by voice vote after 74 co-authors were added. The Assembly also adopted Assembly Concurrent Resolution 132, declaring February 28 as Rare Disease Day. Members shared personal stories about ALS and other rare diseases, described barriers to diagnosis, treatment, and insurance coverage, and called for more research and support. The resolution received broad bipartisan support, with 71 co-authors added before adoption by voice vote. The chamber then recognized a series of Black History Month Unsung Heroes honorees, including community leaders, health professionals, advocates, and public servants, and later heard additional guest introductions. The meeting concluded with adjournments in memory of Peyton Trilling and John Jackson, followed by announcements and adjournment until February 26 at 9 a.m.

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• Yes, my name is Craig Nazer, and I'm the conservation chair of the state chapter of the Sierra Club.
• Now we have the letters from the DOJ, which states that the Congressional Districts 9, 18, 29, and 33
• In Districts 9, 18, and 29 alone, we represent over 233 businesses, including both major corporations

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• Uh, for those wishing to testify, please, we have to finish before 10, so 9:55, we're gonna adjourn whether
• In sections 4904, 4905, 06, and 065, the penal code and chapter 71 of the penal code.
• I haven't seen him since I was 9. I miss him I'm sorry. No, no, no, it's all good.

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• Chair: The Committee on Local and Consent Calendars will meet today upon first adjournment in Room 3W 9
• Clerk: The Committee on Calendars will meet today at 12 45 p.m. in room 3W 9 in a formal meeting to consider
• Craddick: of fees and refunds under Chapter 1006 of the Transportation Code.

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• 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38
• Part 4, Chapter D, Rule 8162, is a whole section on the central... accumulator, and it would be really
• Thank you, and then on the matter of, at the end, on page six. lines 9 and 10 about how the central accumulator

Bills: SB1065, SB2117, SB2217, SB2363, SB2533, SB2742, SB2743, SB2881, SB2964, SB3013, SB3014

Keywords: SB 1065, handgun carry, license holder, concealed carry, open carry, government contracts, governmental entity, property lease, state agencies, local government, higher education, university, Texas Government Code, Penal Code 30.06, Penal Code 30.07, Penal Code 46.03, Second Amendment, gun rights, firearms, civil penalty

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• The Assembly met at 9 AM.
• Ametria Sidney, President of the California Chapter of the National Emergency Numbers Association.
• AB 50 gives our airports the authority to increase the daily maximum customer facility charge from $9

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• appreciate the DNR's preliminary request of $45 million for the program and the governor's inclusion of $9
• and the government governor's<00:26:52.040> inclusion<00:26:52.560> of<00:26:52.679> 9<
• inclusion of 9 million into the<00:26:53.640> capital<00:26:54.040> budget.
• I would like to thank the governor and the Minnesota DNR for including $9 million in the Flood Hazard
• So moving on to section 6, section 6 amends a definition in chapter 474A, Minnesota's Bond Allocation

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• talk about at the end, and that's about, if you can speak to it, just because I've opened up to page 9
• Fishback just did, that this bill reflects nearly 9 months of stakeholder engagement, including input
• Over the past 9 months, Senator Nichols has continued to convene stakeholders to strike a balance between
• that's in the Senate right now to put additional dollars in public schools, and by dollars, I mean, $9
• talking about it in the interim, the expectation by, by some was that it was going to be more than $9

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• plan operating under chapter 62H.
• chapter chapter 62A.<00:24:40.880> 011.
• insurance company licensed under chapter insurance company licensed under chapter 6A<00:24:55.520
• a<00:25:18.799> joint operating under chapter 64B, or a joint operating under chapter 64B,
• operating under chapter 62H. operating under chapter 62H. Thank<00:25:25.120> you.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all