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• Regular tours of our operations, updates on our products and processes, um.
• We've completed a rigorous licensing process in those jurisdictions where we are also subject to ongoing
• But as I've worked with couriers, as I've worked for a courier, I've come to respect the processes, the
• Moot the, you know, the part of the claim is they haven't had due process for the rule change.
• Well, there is no more due process than having the legislature come in and say we're not gonna allow

Bills: SB 28

Keywords: groundwater, groundwater conservation district, Water Code, Water Development Board, modeled available groundwater, aquifer, water permit, groundwater transfer, export groundwater, out-of-district transfer, management area, desired future conditions, well permit, retail public utility, potable water, emergency interconnect, subsidiary, controlled entity, aquifer management, water resources

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• Today, I continue to wait for my small claims court jury trial to be set for the lawsuit I filed one
• It is a vital part of their recovery process. This leads me into the veterinary side.
• Some of the claims that have been made regarding the impact this bill will have on businesses, and even
• I think what's important in this legislation is, one, it deregulates the process for... replacement.
• And what about lenders that have a security interest in the sales process?

Bills: HB12, HB149, SB229, SB1361, SB1749, SB1897, SB2113, SB2566, SB2677, SB1652, SB2327, SB2344, SB2696, HB12, HB149

Keywords: artificial intelligence, regulation, biometric data, ethical AI, consumer protection, AI governance, automobile sales, finance, retail seller, motor vehicle purchase, motor vehicle sales, pricing restrictions, third-party financing, education, funding, student assessment, accountability, standards, motor vehicle, financing

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• Uh they simply want that public process.
• c> to<05:02:45.120> fight process process, allowing them to fight process process, allowing
• in BLM's existing processes. in BLM's existing processes.
• , agencies in the RMP development process, agencies in the RMP development process, working<05:33
• <05:58:20.958> for Act outlines the proper process for Act outlines the proper process for

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• It should be a relatively painless process. That's groundbreaking.
• I mean, this is a hard process. I am—you’re right. I mean, this is a hard process.
• It captures virtually all software systems or processes that process non-public data for any pricing
• What was the thought process?
• Yeah, but there is a human review process in this. A hundred percent.

Summary: The committee heard several AI- and consumer-protection-related bills, with extensive testimony from authors, supporters, and industry opponents. SB 53 by Senator Wiener would create transparency requirements for large AI developers, including disclosure of safety and security protocols, reporting of critical safety incidents, whistleblower protections, and the CalCompute public cloud. Supporters said it is a narrower, transparency-based follow-up to last year’s vetoed AI safety bill, while opponents argued it still relies too much on company size, could expose trade secrets, and should be narrowed further. The committee approved SB 53 on a do-pass-as-amended vote to Appropriations, with the roll held open for absent members. SB 766 by Senator Allen would codify the FTC’s Cars Rule and create a three-day cooling-off period for certain used-car purchases, along with stronger disclosure rules on pricing, add-ons, and government affiliation claims. Supporters said it would save consumers money and time and help buyers avoid bad deals, while dealer and industry groups said amendments addressed many of their concerns. Several former opponents moved to neutral, and the committee passed SB 766 unanimously as amended to Appropriations. SB 7 by Senator McNerney would regulate automated decision-making systems in employment by requiring notice, human review for discipline and termination, and limits on predictive behavior analysis. Labor and consumer advocates supported the bill as a safeguard against biased or overly automated workplace decisions, while employer and industry groups raised concerns about scope, notice burdens, and the predictive-analysis ban. The committee passed SB 7 to Appropriations on a 4-2 vote, with the roll held open. SB 833, also by Senator McNerney, would require human oversight of AI used in critical infrastructure, along with training and system assessments; it drew limited opposition focused on scope, and the committee passed it as amended to Appropriations on a 5-0 vote, also holding the roll open. Later, the committee took up SB 11, which would address AI-generated voice, image, and video cloning and deepfakes by clarifying likeness protections, requiring consumer warnings, and addressing misuse and evidence tampering. Supporters framed it as a targeted response to nonconsensual deepfakes, while industry groups said recent amendments improved the bill but still had concerns about penalties and warning language. The committee also heard SB 720, the Safer Streets Act, which would let cities opt into a revised red-light camera system that shifts from driver to owner liability, removes facial identification, makes violations civil rather than criminal, and directs revenue toward transportation safety projects; the author presented the bill, but the transcript ends before any final action on SB 720.

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• As far as data, it was a year-long process.
• And it should be a lot shorter of a process than this last year.
• commitment as they go along in the competency process.
• It wasn't about the state hospital, but it was about this process.
• The process. Madam Chair, Representative García, great questions.

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• We are generally trying to find a better process.
• there is a suggestion, but the actual process itself.
• It claims to speed up the process, but actually it overwhelms local governments, making it easier for
• So what we did is a matching process.
• I don't know the particulars of that particular process. Mr.

Summary: The committee first heard SB 1134, which would extend the use of qualified private providers in the building permit process to residential solar energy systems and certain single-trade inspections, and would allow computer-based plan review tools. The sponsor said the bill is intended to reduce long solar permitting delays and lower costs. A late amendment clarifying the word “application” was adopted, and after some discussion about local permitting problems and the need to work with municipalities, CS/SB 1134 was reported favorably, with Senator Pizzo voting no. The committee then took up SB 784, dealing with issuance of addresses and parcel identification numbers for plats. The bill sets a 14-day timeframe, and an amendment was adopted that would allow use of a private provider if the deadline is missed and would limit fee collection if verification is not completed. Members discussed whether the bill should include more flexibility and whether private providers are appropriate for this function, but the committee ultimately reported CS/SB 784 favorably. SB 1738, allowing counties that previously opted out of transportation concurrency to opt back in while maintaining current levels of service, was also reported favorably without significant opposition. Next, SB 1080 on local government land regulation was presented as a measure to speed up development permit and order approvals, limit repeated information requests, prevent hearing delays, and impose penalties for noncompliance. Local government testimony argued it would rush planning and weaken public input, while supporters called it common-sense streamlining. After debate, the bill was reported favorably, with several no votes. SB 1260, which clarifies county constitutional officer budget procedures and creates an appeal process for clerks and supervisors of elections similar to that used by sheriffs, was also reported favorably after members raised concerns about county budget timelines. Finally, the committee considered SB 420, as amended by a strike-all, which would prohibit counties and municipalities from adopting or funding DEI-related ordinances, programs, or policies, while carving out compliance with state and federal law and defining DEI-related terms. The amendment removed retroactivity and delayed the effective date, but members from both parties raised concerns about vague definitions, impacts on women- and minority-owned business programs, local commemorations, and the loss of attorney’s fees for prevailing counties. Public testimony was sharply divided, with many speakers opposing the bill as an attack on local control and inclusion, and a few supporting it as a merit-based standard. The amendment was adopted, but the bill drew extensive opposition in debate and was not yet reported in the portion of the transcript provided.

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• and this is always great when we're able to get some other folks here to the Capitol to observe the process
• Removing that discretion chips away at due process, and for that reason, I vote no.
• violate that probation, you should not be given an opportunity to do it again, just like what happened. process
• People who have a lawful, potentially lawful claim to asylum in Mr.
• HB 2834, claims against HOAs filing fees. Government. HB 2861, post-nuptial agreements enforcement.

Keywords: 1182, all

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• wellness reimbursement program as a self-insured plan that issues a contract to provide services and pay claims
• pertaining to reimbursement of qualified medical. ...to provide services and pay claims pertaining to
• provides that proprietary information provided to the insurance commissioner as part of the licensing process
• This rule removes that application process for the certification of managed timberland, which is now
• would add new language requiring the Tax Commissioner to design and implement an electronic data processing

Keywords: 994, senate, all

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• required to submit fingerprints for the live scanning process when applying for registration, as well
• Some proponents have simply claimed That Florida State OSHA will fill in the gaps. That is false.
• Despite claims to the contrary, this bill is advancing based on incomplete And inaccurate information
• Language is provided for court processes and the case staffing process leading up to the filing of a
• Clarity is provided for truancy processes at the school district and court levels.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• We seek to protect the rights of all who participate in the legislative process so that we can have effective
• If you look at the damage just between 2018 and 2023, there were 30,000 Caltrans damage claims.
• And I feel like there's a process in place that would probably get supported.
• However, I think that process should be respected.
• I'd love to see it become a budget process and to do it into your own district.

Summary: The Assembly Transportation Committee heard several transportation and climate-related bills. AB 954 would create a Caltrans pilot program for bike highways in two metropolitan areas and require a report to the Legislature; supporters said it would expand protected regional bike networks and help climate and equity goals, while some members objected that it would divert gas-tax-funded transportation dollars away from road repairs and rural needs. The bill passed on a 7-3 vote, with the roll held open for later additions. AB 289 would authorize automated speed enforcement in active highway construction zones to protect workers. The author and labor and contractor witnesses described repeated work-zone crashes and fatalities and argued the cameras would supplement, not replace, CHP enforcement. Some members raised concerns about civil penalties and enforcement policy, but the bill advanced on a 9-? initial vote and later was approved 15-1 after the roll was completed. AB 674 would update the Clean Cars for All program to prioritize pre-2004 high-polluting vehicles in disadvantaged and low-income communities and improve reporting and incentive rules. Supporters said older vehicles produce a disproportionate share of emissions and that the program has already retired thousands of cars; the committee approved the bill unanimously on the floor vote and sent it to the Committee on Natural Resources. AB 1237 would let LA Metro and VTA add a $5 fee to primary ticket sales for 2026 FIFA World Cup and NCAA championship events to fund transit service, with ticket holders able to use transit on event day. Supporters said the fee would help manage congestion and security needs, while the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association argued it was an unconstitutional tax requiring voter approval. The bill passed and was re-referred to the Committee on Arts, Entertainment, Sports, and Tourism. AB 891 would create a Caltrans quick-build pilot for temporary safety improvements on state highways for pedestrians and bicyclists; supporters emphasized rapid, low-cost safety fixes, while opponents said the program could divert gas-tax funds and was not appropriate for rural areas. It passed 11-4 and was sent to Appropriations. The committee also approved a six-bill consent calendar.

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• It was because it was supposed to be a competitive bidding process. Oh, okay.
• Please support this bill and move it forward in the process. Thank you. Thank you. Louisa? Yes.
• Dana-Farber urges common-sense guardrails in the prior authorization process.
• Dana-Farber spent hours trying to follow up on the appeal process and understand the peer-to-peer process
• is filed. ...chronic medical record, and yet the billing process is filed under a claim using our private

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Health Care Financing held a public hearing on a large docket of bills focused on MassHealth benefits and reimbursement, health equity, behavioral health, public health, dental access, 340B drug pricing, tobacco cessation, and coverage for children. The chairs emphasized rising health care costs, provider shortages, administrative burdens, and persistent inequities by income, race, geography, and immigration status. Much of the testimony centered on H.1416/S.901, an act to advance health equity, with legislators and members of the Health Equity Compact arguing for statewide benchmarks, stronger health equity leadership, reimbursement for interpreter services, community health workers and patient navigation, Medicaid graduate medical education support, and a health equity zone trust fund. Witnesses described disparities in life expectancy, maternal mortality, access to primary care, and the impact of federal Medicaid and social service cuts, and urged the committee to report the bill favorably. The committee also heard strong support for H.1368/S.847 on rapid whole genome sequencing for critically ill MassHealth children. Testifiers from industry, academia, hospitals, and families said early sequencing can end long diagnostic odysseys, improve treatment decisions, shorten hospital stays, and save money, while also providing emotional relief and information for families. The hearing then moved to H.1407 on MassHealth rate parity for inpatient behavioral health providers, where Rep. Scanlan and the Massachusetts Association of Behavioral Health Systems said the bill would codify existing administrative parity so managed care plans cannot pay less than the MassHealth fee-for-service rate. On H.1392/S.853 to preserve and protect public health, witnesses supported higher vaccine administration fees to improve provider participation and immunization rates. The committee also heard testimony on H.770/845 to protect 340B providers in MassHealth, and on S.848 to require reporting and transparency around 340B revenues and outside administrative costs. Additional bills drew testimony on tobacco cessation coverage for MassHealth members, with advocates supporting broader access to counseling and medications through medical, behavioral health, and dental providers. On H.1409, a nursing home operator asked for more flexibility in a MassHealth staffing-related penalty tied to patient days per resident. On H.1401/S.888, supporters of the “Take 10” dental access proposal said adult MassHealth dental coverage is underused because too few dentists accept MassHealth, leading to long travel times and avoidable emergency room visits; they urged incentive payments for dentists serving new adult MassHealth patients. Finally, on H.1403/S.855, “Cover All Kids,” advocates and immigrant community members urged removal of immigration status as a barrier to full MassHealth coverage for children, while also backing a related bill to ensure 12 months of continuous coverage for children. No votes were taken during the hearing; the committee primarily received testimony and asked questions on costs, reimbursement levels, and implementation details.

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• I oppose discrimination, but one of the things that gets me about Senate Bill 1013 is that it claims
• I oppose discrimination, but one of the things that gets me about Senate Bill 1013 is that it claims
• would allow evaluation agencies that are holding people to also be trusted to certify the service of process
• Under court rule and Arizona law, the only people who can serve process are process servers, law enforcement
• holding that person to also attest to the court that they have been properly served and given their due process

Keywords: 1182, all

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• motor fuel; HB 2402, ambulance services; HB 2406, Department of Veterans Study; HB 2407, insurance claims
• processing; HB 2419, intelligence; HB 2452, comprehensive plans; HB 2453, Arts Trust Fund; HB 2456,
• It also guarantees our right to due process.
• The claim that federal agents have absolute immunity from accountability, even when civil rights are
• People have a right to go through the legal process.

Keywords: 1182, all

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• with a copy of the parent or guardian's consent instead of an assigned attestation, simplifying the process
• of turn, not being a lawyer and not understanding the fine workings in that part of the judicial process
• that would only be limited to... ...understanding the fine workings in that part of the judicial process
• It claims to support parental rights, but it does the opposite and limits their options for health care
• And at Do No Harm, we've analyzed the health insurance claims data to understand the scope of these harmful

Bills: S0560, S0590, S0778, S1010

Keywords: child welfare, psychotropic medication, Department of Children and Families, community-based care, liability insurance, forensic services, defendants, mental health, judicial system, defense, legal definitions, minors, healthcare, parental rights, criminal penalties, civil action, sex-reassignment, investigations, economic damages

Summary: The Committee on Children, Families, and Elder Affairs considered four bills. SB 590, by Sen. Bradley, would toll the statute of limitations for failure to report suspected child abuse by mandatory reporters until the offense is known to law enforcement; an amendment clarified retroactive application for offenses not already time-barred by the bill’s effective date. Sen. Bradley said the bill is intended to ensure accountability in institutional abuse cases and not to change the reasonable-suspicion reporting standard. The committee adopted the amendment and reported the bill favorably. The committee also heard SB 778, by Sen. Simon, which would update the definition of forensic client so certain individuals with intellectual disabilities or autism whose charges were dismissed for incompetency can be housed with other Chapter 916 residents, reducing duplicative staffing and space needs at the Agency for Persons with Disabilities. Barney Bishop appeared in support, and the bill was reported favorably without amendment. SB 560, by Sen. Garcia, would streamline procedures for psychotropic medication prescriptions for children in DCF custody, reduce duplicative background checks and reporting, and simplify consent documentation. Amendments removed language allowing licensed clinical social workers and marriage and family therapists to serve as evaluators and narrowed changes to the Road to Independence Program’s postsecondary education services and supports, extending eligibility ages from 18 to 26 while keeping the five-year cap. Senators discussed the fiscal impact and funding blend for the education stipend. The committee adopted the amendments and reported the bill favorably. The committee then took up SB 1010, by Sen. Yarbrough, which adds criminal and civil enforcement for violations involving sex-reassignment prescriptions or procedures for minors and related parental-rights provisions. An amendment clarified that the civil action authority applies to minors and that damages benefit the affected minor. Public testimony was heavily divided, with supporters saying the bill enforces existing protections and opponents warning it would chill care, counseling, and school-based support for transgender youth. Senators Harrell, Sharief, and Rouson raised concerns about vagueness, standing, and impacts on teachers and health professionals; Sharief voted no, while the bill was still reported favorably.

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• It's always encouraging to see young leaders engaging in the legislative process and And we are very
• the committee on stage Related to the liability limit for non-economic damages for personal injury claims
• HB 946 by Garcia-Hernandez relates a prohibiting oral releases of automobile insurance claims referred
• education from considering an immigrants staff for purposes of the institution, decenary, plenary, process
• of nondisclosure criminal history who has successfully completed a specialty court program, for Processing

Bills: HCR21, HCR22, HCR23, HCR24, HCR25, HCR26, HCR27, HCR31, HCR41, HCR42, HCR43, HCR44, HCR45, HCR52, HCR53, HCR66, HCR67, HCR73, HR8, HR10, HR13, HR20, HR21, HR50, HR59, HR61, HR71, HR74, HR79, HR84, HR86, HR90, HR91, HR102, HR103, HR107, HR113, HR125, HR126, HR132, HR142, HR145, HR149, HR150, HR152, HR167, HR179, HR181, HR183, HR186, HR192, HR196, HR199, HR207, HR211, HR212, HR213, HR216, HR249, HR256, HR259, HR261, HR263, HR272, HR281, HR285, HR294, HR295, HR300, HR305, HR311, HR313, HR315, HR316, HR323, HR331, HR339, HR340, HR346, HR349, HR352, HR357, HR358, HR360, HR363, HR374, HR377, HCR20, HCR28, HCR30, HCR32, HCR49, HR14, HR15, HR19, HR23, HR24, HR25, HR26, HR27, HR29, HR47, HR48, HR55, HR56, HR66, HR85, HR92, HR93, HR95, HR96, HR140, HR155, HR164, HR204, HR241, HR242, HR250, HR253, HR260, HR262, HR265, HR279, HR310, HR312, HR328, HR332, HR359, HR362, HR367

Keywords: recognition, award, petroleum industry, leadership, community service, HCR 22, House Concurrent Resolution, Texas Legislature, commendation, honorary resolution, Dr. James Olson, James Olson, University of Texas Permian Basin, UT Permian Basin, psychology professor, 50 years of service, faculty recognition, academic award, Piper Professor Award, Regents' Outstanding Teaching Award

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• want justice for the victim, and it gives them another tool to bring to us to consider during the process
• This gives me, as a sentencing judge, more control over the process...
• Section 12-26-9K is added to allow for immunity of an employer with respect to a negligent hiring claim
• Provided, however, that no immunity is provided to the employer for other claims.
• Day, they can make the arrest, but then it's the local court system that has to process them and handle

Bills: HB43, SB81, SB178, SB138, SB89, SB183, HB27, HB188, HB199, HB190, SB117, HB43, HB27

Keywords: criminal procedure, split sentencing, probation, Class A felony, Class B felony, minimum confinement, custodial sexual misconduct, sexual misconduct, inmate abuse, prisoner exploitation, correctional staff, jail staff, detention center, probation officer, parole officer, Department of Corrections, Department of Youth Services, sheriff, county jail, municipal jail

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• This will also begin the process of treating victims of death differently than victims with substantial
• to restore the balances in certain budget accounts as follows: $4.6 million in the State's stale claims
• By not including rural regions in its priority review process, AB 483 neglects a significant portion
• Faster, more efficient processing of rate approvals is essential.
• We're going to recess so we can go through our adjournment process. Thank you. Thank you.

Keywords: 909, all

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• However, the process for enacting comprehensive sunset legislation is ongoing.
• Parker, does this in any way undermine the sunset process? Does it kind of take some?
• That has been the process typically in the state. Where is that?
• Do you understand mine regarding due process?
• I heard the point here that there's an expedited process.

Bills: SB324, SB1978, SB2139, SB2401, SB2587, SB2610, SB2858, SB3016

Keywords: E-verify, employment verification, state contracts, immigration, labor compliance, ERCOT, Texas electric grid, interconnection, Public Utility Commission, PUC, Public convenience and necessity, electric cooperative, municipally owned utility, electric utility, transmission, generation facilities, grid reliability, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, FERC, SERC

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• it's yours under anybody, and then claim it's yours under adverse<00:43:02.240> possession.
• You know, the civil forfeiture process, I think, is worth additional scrutiny and information.
• , I think, is worth additional process, I think, is worth additional scrutiny<01:55:56.000> and
• ><01:56:02.159> some<01:56:02.639> inherent process that presents some some inherent process
• And again, that's because it's part of the process, not the outcome.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• SB 1748, victims' rights opt-in process. SB 1749, raffles, real property.
• SB 1803, veterans benefits claims prohibition. SB 1804, law enforcement cameras data storage.
• SB 1805, quick claim deeds notaries county recorder.

Keywords: 1182, all