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• Section 3 is also from House File 98. Section 6 is also from House File 98.
• House File 98.
• So the next bill on the calendar today is House File 22, House File 2222, and House File 2276.
• House File 1644 as amended is laid over. The next bill we have is House File 19.
• House File 99 is laid over, so the next bill on the agenda will be House File 27.

Bills: HF2115, HF2276, HF1644, HF99, HF2068, HF2707, HF2704, HF2406, HF1674, HF1579

Keywords: human services, aging services, disability services, behavioral health, long-term care, nursing home, nursing facility, assisted living, waiver services, medical assistance, Medicaid, case mix reimbursement, PDPM, RUG, direct care and treatment, developmental disabilities, day services, positive support, guardian, conservator

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• We are on filed item number 3, SB 1059.
• File item 1, SB 966. Motion by Senator Cortese.
• So we will now move to file item number four.
• We will move on to file item number five, SB 1227.
• Moving on to SB, file item number 4, SB 1185, Cortesi. File item number four, SB 1185, Cortese.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

Summary: The committee heard several labor-related bills. SB 1059 would modernize the Employment Training Panel by allowing electronic record-keeping, digital attendance documentation, and updated training terminology; supporters said it would reduce paperwork and better match current workplace practices, while no opposition appeared. SB 966 would make permanent refinery worker participation and safety protections adopted in 2017 after the Richmond Chevron fire; labor supporters backed the bill as a way to preserve stop-work and safety review rights, while the Western States Petroleum Association opposed it, arguing it conflicted with a prior settlement and could be preempted by federal labor law. SB 1024 would provide 26 weeks of paid postpartum and recovery leave for firefighters, with supporters emphasizing recruitment and retention of women in the fire service and the health risks of returning too soon after childbirth; there was no opposition testimony. The committee also heard SB 1316, which would strengthen wage theft enforcement by allowing Labor Commissioner liens to be renewed, limiting late use of records by employers, and requiring Cal/OSHA to report complaints and citations data annually. Supporters said the bill would help workers collect judgments and address long backlogs, while no opposition testified. SB 1185 would apply skilled-and-trained workforce standards to pharmaceutical facility construction and maintenance; labor and building trades groups supported it as a safety and quality measure, while contractor groups opposed it as an unnecessary expansion of state mandates onto private projects. SB 1227 would create apprenticeship pathways into DIR enforcement jobs, including Cal/OSHA and Labor Commissioner roles, to address staffing shortages; supporters said it would improve enforcement and create career pathways, and no opposition was heard. The committee first heard the bills in subcommittee and later took formal votes once a quorum was present. All six bills advanced: SB 966 passed 4-1 to Senate Appropriations, SB 1024 passed 5-0 to Appropriations, SB 1059 passed 5-0 to Appropriations, SB 1185 passed 4-1 to Appropriations, SB 1227 passed 5-0 to Appropriations, and SB 1316 passed 5-0 to Senate Judiciary. Several bills were amended before passage, including SB 1059, SB 1185, and SB 1227.

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• It's suddenly so late in the game that we need to act now doesn't quite line up with that.
• widely supported. in a bipartisan way, but that bill would, I hope it passes, but it would come too late
• You have to incur costs before you can file a test claim for reimbursement.
• So this relieves the state of the obligation to reimburse them for those costs they incurred to file
• requirements are that the dealer has to have a thousand or more transactions per year, has timely filed

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• We’re going to begin in a moment in file order.
• The only exception to file order is the Chair of Judiciary, Umberg.
• Yeah, you can go ahead and line up at the microphone, single file.
• It's easy for consumers to file claims or reports.
• We have file item 11, SB 947, Senator McNerney. We have file item 11, SB 947, Senator McNerney.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• We’re going to begin in a moment in file order.
• The only exception to file order is the Chair of Judiciary, Umberg.
• Yeah, you can go ahead and line up at the microphone, single file.
• It was approved by the Legislature on its consent file.
• We have file item 11, SB 947, Senator McNerney. We have file item 11, SB 947, Senator McNerney.

Summary: The committee heard testimony on several bills, beginning with SB 16, which would require county behavioral health directors to create clear pathways for clinicians to be authorized to initiate 5150 involuntary holds. The author and supporters argued the bill would reduce reliance on law enforcement and create more consistent crisis response standards statewide, while county behavioral health directors opposed it as an unfunded mandate that could increase law enforcement involvement and create implementation burdens. Members raised questions about county costs and funding, but the author emphasized the bill’s role in building a more clinical response system. SB 561 would require public guardians to acknowledge conservatorship referrals, make determinations within a reasonable time, and provide status updates on request. Supporters said the bill would reduce delays that leave vulnerable adults in limbo, while the opposition from public guardian representatives was removed after amendments. SB 381 drew extensive public testimony in support; it would allow California-born adoptees, and descendants of deceased adoptees, access to original birth certificates, with a nonbinding contact preference form for birth parents. Supporters framed the bill as a matter of dignity, identity, and health, and there was no formal opposition on the record. The committee also discussed SB 880, which would give tenants and prospective owner-occupants notice and a first opportunity to make an offer when institutional investors sell certain homes. Supporters said it would expand homeownership opportunities and preserve neighborhood stability, while opponents warned about conflicts with federal law, bundled-sale restrictions, and impacts on build-to-rent and affordable housing projects. Members and the author discussed possible amendments to address those concerns. SB 1238 would impose a duty of care and additional transparency requirements on HOA managers and boards; supporters said it would protect homeowners from mismanagement, while the main opposition argued the duty should remain contractual and could increase litigation. Finally, SB 423 would require disclosure of emergency-service records related to private detention facilities, and SB 28 would make changes to the CARE Court process, including a statewide ombudsperson and expanded oversight; both drew support and opposition, with concerns focused on transparency, privacy, implementation, and the balance between treatment and coercion. SB 574, discussed at the end, would require disclosure and human oversight for AI use in courts and legal practice and create a complaint process for ADR providers, with the State Bar noting requested amendments related to complaint handling and confidentiality.

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• We will be hearing a number of Senate files.
• We'll hear Senate File 1300 from Senator Klein.
• is test testifiers for Senator file is test testifiers for Senator file number number number 1300
• our agenda it has number six as CER file our agenda it has number six as CER file 240<01:11:45.080
• senate file senate file 227<01:12:09.120> and<01:12:09.600> this<01:12:09.719>

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Introduction of first reading of House Files 2366. House Files 2366 through 2512.
• So I urge you to vote yes on House File 944. Thanks.
• The next bill on the calendar for the day is House File 438. This time, House File 438.
• House File number 1443. Third reading. House File number 1443. No further discussion of the bill.
• House File 4 would put an end to this reckless cycle.

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• She's ahead on the file with AB 50 and AB 489.
• File item 6, AB 521, Carrillo, the motion is do pass to the Committee on Judiciary.
• File item 8, AB 559, Berman, the motion is do pass to the Committee on Judiciary.
• File item 9, AB 586, Flora, the motion is do pass to the Committee on Judiciary.
• File item 9, AB 586, Flora, the motion is do pass to the Committee on Judiciary.

Summary: The Assembly Business and Professions Committee held its first regular bill hearing of 2025 and considered a wide range of measures on health care access, professional regulation, animal welfare, and consumer protection. Early in the hearing, the committee adopted its rules and then approved a consent calendar of several bills, including measures by Chen, Caloza, Carrillo, Arreguín, Berman, and Flora. The committee also took up AB 1082, which would allow California nursing students enrolled in out-of-state programs to complete clinical training in California; supporters said it would help address the nursing shortage and keep students closer to home, while opponents warned it could worsen already limited clinical placement capacity and reduce oversight. The bill passed on a do pass recommendation to Appropriations after a quorum was established. The committee then heard and advanced several health-related bills. AB 50, by Assembly Member Bonta, would ease Medi-Cal access to over-the-counter hormonal contraception by removing the need for a prescription for coverage purposes; pharmacists, reproductive health advocates, and medical groups supported the bill, and it passed unanimously to the Committee on Health. AB 489, also by Bonta, would prohibit AI systems from misrepresenting themselves as licensed health professionals; supporters from medical, psychiatric, behavioral health, and other professional groups said the bill would protect patients from misleading chatbot advice, and it passed to Privacy and Consumer Protection. AB 481, by Assembly Member Rubio, would expand the tasks that federally qualified lab personnel can perform under CLIA supervision to help address lab staffing shortages; labor groups raised concerns about training, certification, and supervision, but the bill passed to Appropriations with an amended do pass recommendation. The committee also considered animal welfare and access-to-care measures. AB 631, by Assembly Member Lee, would require animal shelters to post intake and outcome data online; supporters said the reporting would improve policy and resource allocation, while members discussed how the requirement would work for shelters without websites, and the bill passed to Appropriations. AB 867, also by Lee, would prohibit cat declawing except when medically necessary for the animal; animal welfare groups strongly supported the bill, while the veterinary association opposed it as an improper legislative regulation of veterinary surgery, and the bill passed to Appropriations. Finally, AB 1307 would create a pilot program allowing a limited number of qualified dentists trained in Mexico to practice in underserved California areas; supporters framed it as a cost-neutral way to address major dental access gaps, the California Dental Association remained opposed unless amended, and the bill passed to Appropriations. Several members later added their votes on the various items after the hearing, and the committee kept the hearing open briefly to allow additional add-ons.

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• I file an application for a permit.
• I file an application for a permit.
• We haven't filed an application to produce water.
• Okay, there's nobody to file with.
• Okay, there's nobody to file with.

Summary: The committee held a hearing on high-capacity groundwater wells proposed in Anderson, Henderson, and Houston counties, with members framing the issue as one of local water supply, fairness, and the need to modernize groundwater law while protecting private property rights. Opening remarks focused on the scale of the proposed Redtown Ranch and Pine Bliss projects, the potential export of tens of thousands of acre-feet of groundwater annually, and concerns that the applications lacked sufficient technical detail and could harm nearby landowners, cities, agriculture, and manufacturing. Members also noted the broader context of the recent flooding tragedy in central Texas and the Legislature’s intent to address water-related loss of life in the upcoming special session. Witnesses from the Texas Alliance of Groundwater Districts and the Texas Water Development Board explained the current groundwater management framework. They described groundwater conservation districts as the state’s preferred management method, the role of groundwater management areas and desired future conditions, and how the Water Development Board uses those conditions to calculate modeled available groundwater. They emphasized that districts rely on local data, monitoring wells, and planning processes, but that information is often more limited in areas without a district, where the rule of capture applies. Members pressed witnesses on recharge rates, export permits, subsidence, the effect of pumping on nearby wells, the age and real-time availability of model data, and whether the proposed project would exceed modeled available groundwater in some counties. TCEQ explained its limited oversight role over groundwater conservation districts, including inquiries, compliance actions, and, in extreme cases, dissolution authority. Water Development Board staff also outlined funding programs, saying the New Water Supply for Texas Fund is limited to projects such as brackish desalination, reuse, ASR, and other new-supply projects, and does not fund fresh groundwater exports alone. They said the project at issue had not applied for board funding. A water lawyer then testified on the rule of capture, ownership in place, and district regulation, arguing that districts must use permitting and other tools to manage production within modeled available groundwater and that the Legislature could consider additional authority over groundwater exports under current law.

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• These provisions come from two House Files: House File 1672 and House File 1877, which this committee
• Article two of the DE consists of provisions from House File 1310, House File 1877, House File 1734,
• House file come from two house files.
• file 1271 and<00:03:52.879> house<00:03:53.120> file and house file and house file 1877
• House file, excuse me, uh DE1 on House House file, excuse me, uh DE1 on House File File File 1615.<00

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Next on the agenda was House File 862. House File 862 was before the committee.
• /c><00:02:52.800> today<00:02:53.040> on<00:02:53.159> house<00:02:53.400> file
• today on house file 862 for the<00:02:55.200> record<00:02:55.560> my<00:02:55.720>
• <00:03:21.440> 862<00:03:22.080> is<00:03:22.200> so to share why house file
• House File 2131 is referred to the General Register.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Her parents, who are in their late 50s and early 60s, had to cancel their insurance because the costs
• <00:20:00.000> 50s Her parents, who are in their late 50s Her parents, who are in their late
• And others told us the way was too late.
• an amikas brief filed on Monday by<03:28:49.359> me,<03:28:49.920> my<03:28:50.319>
• They're just trying to file correctly, correct honest mistakes, and make sure they're treated fairly.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• Was there a thought to maybe file a resolution at the beginning of session to take care of this?
• like what they're doing, we don't like predatory practice, we don't like whatever this is, then just file
• to operate with unlimited free play to a loss to the state of Arkansas, actually, when they were filing
• We have the option to file resolutions if we want to go in depth and start limiting the business practices
• It is early mornings, late nights, weather worries, and faith that what we plant or raise today... ..

Keywords: 1204, all

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• So this will eliminate the back and forth, just filing necessary motions and spending a lot of money?
• As lawyers on the committee know, Louisiana was a late adopter of the trust code because our civil law
• And when I said before about saving money, if we don't have this process, then we actually have to file
• And I'm trying to figure out why this bill was filed.
• think that in the end, what we would do, because we do have lawyers on staff, we’d probably try to file

Bills: HR38, HR96, HR160, HCR31, HCR61, HB578, HB668, HB1198, SCR19, SB66, SB68, SB76, SB139, SB336, SB475

Keywords: privacy rights, surveillance, USA Patriot Act, FISA, Fourth Amendment, civil liberties, government oversight, civil bench warrants, judgment debtors, notification process, judgment debtor examination, Louisiana State Law Institute, property transfer, public records doctrine, bad faith, real estate law, HCR 31, House Concurrent Resolution 31, foreign entities, foreign corporation

Summary: The House Civil Law and Procedure Committee met on the 22nd and considered a series of resolutions and bills, many of them requesting Louisiana State Law Institute studies. HCR 31, asking the Institute to study the use of the term “foreign” in state law as it applies to juridical persons, was reported favorably. HCR 38, urging Congress to reform FISA and the FISA Court to restore privacy protections, was also reported favorably. HCR 61, directing a study of expropriation issues related to carbon capture and sequestration, and HCR 96, directing a study of civil bench warrant recall and debtor notification practices, were both reported favorably. Chairman Muscarello’s HCR 160, requesting a study of property transfer provisions and the public records doctrine in light of the SimSport State Bank v. Roy matter, was likewise reported favorably. The committee also advanced several substantive bills. SB 68, a constitutional amendment to give the Louisiana Supreme Court authority to discipline out-of-state attorneys in certain circumstances, was amended and reported with amendments. SB 76, which codifies and revises standards for modifying child custody judgments, including a five-year rule and definitions distinguishing consent judgments from considered decrees, was reported as amended. SCR 19, requesting a study of extended-duration trusts and possible revisions to the Louisiana Trust Code, was reported favorably. SB 336, allowing civil investigative demands in Medicaid fraud False Claims Act investigations, and SB 139, capping interest on certain claims against the state or political subdivisions at 6%, were both reported favorably. Later, the committee approved HB 1198, which prohibits arbitration of child custody and visitation disputes and bars enforcement of foreign custody laws that conflict with Louisiana public policy or constitutional protections. Members questioned whether such arbitration was currently occurring, and the author said the bill was intended to close a potential gap. The committee also reported favorably SB 66, which prioritizes testimony from medical experts and other professionals in child abuse, neglect, and custody-related cases so they are not kept waiting unnecessarily. Testimony in support emphasized the burden on providers and nonprofits when hearings are repeatedly continued. Throughout the meeting, motions to report the measures favorably or with amendments were adopted without objection, and one bill, HB 668, was voluntarily deferred by its author.

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• I have filed Senate 1741 to require in-service training for interactions.
• Ryan for filing those bills. You know, charging fines and fees is not enough.
• Ryan for filing those bills.
• Thank you, Representative Xiarhos, for filing that bill for us.
• had filed this bill in the House.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The hearing focused on a range of public safety bills, with especially emotional testimony on the Maggie Hubbard Rental Safety Act, which would require short-term rentals to be inspected for smoke and carbon monoxide detectors and require platforms or agents to verify compliance before listing. Rep. Hadley Luddy, Sen. Julian Cyr, and the Hubbard and Waldron families described the fatal Airbnb fire that killed Shannon Hubbard and her daughter Maggie in New York, saying the deaths were preventable and that the bill would save lives. Committee members expressed sympathy and support for the families’ efforts to turn their loss into legislation. The committee also heard testimony on a proposed peace officer oath (S. 1680), described by Sen. Lydia Edwards as a binding ethical standard tied to certification and recertification, with discipline and annual reporting to promote accountability and de-escalation. Rep. Tom Walsh testified for a bill requiring hotel and motel workers to be trained to recognize human trafficking and to post hotline signage, and later testimony supported a school safety data grant program to provide first responders with standardized, up-to-date school maps for emergencies. Another major topic was a bill to allow temporary door-locking devices in public buildings; supporters said the devices are removable, do not alter fire code, and could improve lockdown response during active shooter events. Additional bills discussed included measures to transfer the Office of Emergency Medical Services to EOPSS, increase penalties for unlicensed hood-system cleaning, expand membership on the Massachusetts Fire Training Council, and strengthen confidentiality for peer support and critical incident stress debriefings. Firefighters and fire chiefs also supported a bill to tighten penalties for violations of hot-work regulations, citing the 2014 Beacon Street fire that killed Lt. Walsh and Firefighter Kennedy. Law enforcement groups backed a package including a Blue Star plate and Blue Alert system for fallen officers’ families, stronger move-over penalties, and a memorial fund, while the State Police Association supported the move-over provisions but asked for further work on the special state police officer bill before final action. No votes were taken during the hearing.

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• they resolved their rate filing.
• The momentum is building, and as more rate filings are submitted, we will be letting you know.
• with insurers filing and receiving approvals under the Sustainable Insurance Strategy.
• we've actually cut the rate filing times.
• we've actually cut the rate filing times.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• Of Norris moves House File 2354 to be re-referred to Judiciary Finance Civil Law Committee.
• a Medicaid provider, we are required to provide them with any information that we have in our case file
• a Medicaid provider, we are required to provide them with any information that we have in our case file
• And stealing $100,000 in the late 80s was a lot different than stealing $100,000 in 2026.
• With [clears throat]<00:52:01.200> that,<00:52:01.599> Repres File<00:52:06.400> TW<

Keywords: 1183, house

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• And consistent with House Rule 27, all matters filed in the House which are listed for today's hearing
• to report favorably on House Bills 2818, 2885, and 2968 and Senate Bills 1827, 1856, and 1906, all filed
• I also testified today in support of Senate Bill 1843, filed by Senator Fatman, and its companion House
• Bill 2972, filed by Representative Soder.
• Most of our calls involve late-night or early-morning calls to respond to the loss of life.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Public Service held its 15th hearing of the 194th General Court, focused on retirement group classifications for a range of public safety and related employees. Much of the testimony centered on bills affecting Barnstable County dispatchers and 911 telecommunicators, who argued they should remain in or be moved to Group 2 because their work is highly stressful, life-or-death in nature, and historically had been treated that way. Speakers said the proposed changes would largely grandfather in current employees, would not add costs in some cases, and were needed to correct outdated statutory language and PERAC rulings that had created uncertainty for workers nearing retirement or already retired. Similar support was offered for bills to reclassify 911 dispatchers statewide from Group 1 to Group 2, with testimony from dispatch supervisors, sheriffs, and police associations describing chronic stress, PTSD, staffing shortages, and retention problems. The committee also heard testimony on several other retirement-related bills. Representatives of Massport and campus police supported measures to align retirement benefits for Massport police and public higher education police with other law enforcement groups, arguing they perform comparable duties and face similar risks. The Massachusetts Chiefs of Police Association also backed a bill to ease post-retirement earning restrictions for retired police and firefighters so they can continue consulting, training, or advising without penalty. MOSES testified in favor of bills moving certain state employees into Group 2, including forensic scientists at the State Police Crime Lab, DCR aerial foresters, and Department of Correction construction coordinators, citing hazardous work environments and physical danger. Department of Fire Services compliance officers likewise sought Group 4 classification, describing exposure to toxins, fatal fire scenes, and cancer risks. No votes were taken during the hearing. The committee heard extensive testimony from affected employees, union and association representatives, and public safety officials, all urging favorable reports on the bills. At the end of the hearing, the chairs thanked witnesses and staff, and the committee adjourned after a motion and second.

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• This session, I've filed several bills in support of Texas law enforcement, making sure they have the
• This original bill that we filed, SB2425, would require automated vehicle companies to provide information
• With this bill, at least I haven't seen the committee substitute, but the original filed bill would give
• And then late in my career, And I have to say, most of those crashes, most of the hundreds or thousands
• If y'all will recall, he filed that earlier. We had that time to review the committee substitute.

Bills: SB 1493, SB 1598, SB 1895, SB 1919, SB 2039, SB 2226, SB 2243, SB 2425

Keywords: SB 1493, Texas Transportation Code, motor vehicle lighting, vehicle lighting standards, high-mounted stoplamp, center high mount stop lamp, CHMSL, brake light, stop lamp, federal motor vehicle safety standards, 49 C.F.R. 571.108, FMVSS 108, vehicle inspection, automotive compliance, Transportation Committee, Texas vehicle equipment, motor vehicle collision report, crash report, accident report, traffic accident

Summary: The committee meeting focused on two primary bills, SB1598 and SB1493. SB1598, introduced by Senator Hagen Booth, addresses the clarity of collision report information access for law enforcement, aiming to enhance the tools available to police agencies across Texas for solving crimes. The meeting featured strong support from police representatives, including Sheriff Brian Hawthorne of Chambers County, who emphasized the significance of the CARFAX program for police in facilitating access to vital vehicle information, free of charge. Public testimony reflected a consensus on the necessity of the bill for improved investigatory processes.

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• This one is House File 2591.
• and so what house file and so what house file 2591<00:27:01.600> does<00:27:01.880> is
• support for house file support for house file 2591<00:33:04.000> uh<00:33:04.240> house
• had to keep filing and filing to the had to keep filing and filing to the point<01:18:54.560>
• We've got up for Tuesday House File 1016, Lawrence's bill dealing with LGA; House File 2081, or 201?

Keywords: 1183, house