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• . state. state.
• Representative Garcia, we're in Standing Committee Report 2061 on state construction projects.
• <01:59:33.840> Wrong on state construction projects.
• Wrong on state construction projects. Wrong one.<01:59:34.560> Okay.
• . code. code.

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• service, and youth empowerment across the western United States, including the state of California,
• Through the return of youth state program and extends our very best wishes on behalf of the state for
• And to all the chapters present today, welcome to the State Senate, your State Senate, and thank you
• for the work that you all do throughout our state.
• Thank you for coming to the State Senate.

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• We represent 3% of the population of the state and we generate 15% of the revenues to the state coffers
• Oh, construction staging.
• not only with the state but with 45 other reciprocal partners across the state.
• Not only with the state, but with 45 other reciprocal partners across the state.
• And we are a very large department all over the state, so ensuring that our culture across the state

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• international high school in the state international high school in the state of<00:06:50.080>
• ,<00:39:23.359> uh some of them had on ROC uniforms, uh some of them had on ROC uniforms,
• ,<00:39:25.599> you some of them had on ball uniforms, you some of them had on ball uniforms
• So in-state tuition, a lot of scholarship and state financial aid, of course, are often limited to those
• eight other states.

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Summary: The Commission on Race and Access to Opportunity met in September 2025, established a quorum, introduced new member Larry Forester, and approved the minutes from the August 26 meeting. The main presentation came from Warren County Public Schools Superintendent Rob Clayton and Assistant Superintendent Sarah Johnson, who discussed the district’s work serving English language learners and multilingual students, including immigrant and refugee families. They said Warren County now serves roughly 5,500 multilingual students out of about 19,000 total, representing about 92 languages and 90 countries, with 57 certified multilingual teachers, a GO Center, migrant and refugee advocates, and the state’s first international high school. The presenters emphasized that the district welcomes immigrant families and that students and parents generally value public education, but they described major challenges tied to accountability and funding. They explained that multilingual students are tested after one year in the system, even though many need more time to become proficient in English and grade-level standards, and they argued that current graduation-rate rules can unfairly penalize schools when transient students enroll briefly and then leave. They also said the cost of serving this population has risen sharply, with special revenue and especially general-fund spending increasing substantially over the past decade, prompting the district to reallocate resources from EL teacher assistants toward translation technology and additional certified staff. Committee members asked questions about how long-term multilingual students compare with the general student body and whether the district’s data show similar graduation outcomes. Clayton said he did not have the specific comparison data at hand but believed students who stay K-12 generally reach proficiency. He and Johnson asked legislators to consider giving students more time before accountability measures apply and to shift some graduation accountability from individual schools to the district level for highly transient populations, while still maintaining accountability. No formal votes or legislative actions were taken beyond approval of the minutes.

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• All other support and opposition can be stated at the standing mic when we call upon you to simply state
• It updates state law to allow APCs to practice to the full It updates state law to allow APCs to practice
• The Uniform Law Commission is in strong support of AB 1558 to enact the Uniform Emergency Volunteer Health
• many were delayed or denied because states lacked a clear system for recognizing out-of-state licenses
• and integrating... ...or denied because states lacked a clear system for recognizing out-of-state licenses

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• Uh, this Military Appreciation Month, we honor those who have worn the uniform of the United States Armed
• <02:47:32.960> My<02:47:33.200> state, My state, your state, other states, a lot of
• Union Calendar No. 521, H.R. 6260, a bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit fraud in
• Bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit fraud in connection with posting bail.
• States courts. States courts.

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• I HAVEN'T SEEN A SINGLE STUDY FROM THE UNITED STATES WITH THE PROPER PERCENTAGE THE UNITED STATES WITH
• OF FLORIDA THAN THEY WOULD IN ANOTHER STATE?
• OF THESE MILK PRODUCTS TO SELL IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA OR OTHER STATES BRINGING FORTH THIS LEGISLATION
• YES BUT THEY UNDERSTAND THEY WOULD PROBABLY DO A UNIFORM ACROSS THE UNITED STATES.
• COMMERCIAL CODE.

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• <00:06:02.160> championship winning the baseball state championship winning the baseball state
• School on winning the 1A baseball state School on winning the 1A baseball state championship.<00
• This was the state 1A championship.
• Hackleberg's second state 1A Hackleberg's second state 1A championship<00:07:13.360> in<00:07:
• states ones. Without objection, Mr. states ones. Without objection, Mr.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, June 5, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• Some states are different.
• What the amendment allow for the construction of let's say a golf course. >> If a state park if the E
• But if if this construction of a gas court in a state park, if DEP he found that such construction would
• our state parks is being what they are to the state of Florida.
• You know, the renaming of a certain state park, Saint marks preserve state park.

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• We represent 3% of the population of the state and we generate 15% of the revenues to the state coffers
• Oh, construction staging.
• not only with the state but with 45 other reciprocal partners across the state.
• Not only with the state, but with 45 other reciprocal partners across the state.
• But do you see I'm using these terms like Middle Mile and Golden State Network and State Poppy Chat,

Summary: The hearing began with a vote-only agenda and then focused first on San Mateo County’s request to restore in-lieu vehicle license fee (VLF) funding. County officials, city leaders, labor representatives, nonprofits, and public safety advocates argued that the loss of roughly $157 million would force major cuts to homelessness services, housing assistance, mental health programs, libraries, parks, fire and police staffing, and other local services. They described the current formula as outdated and unfair, tied to school funding and basic-aid dynamics that no longer work for San Mateo County, and urged both an immediate budget restoration and a permanent legislative fix. The Department of Finance said the payments are discretionary, not statutorily required, and noted the administration does not view the expenditure as sustainable in the current fiscal climate. Committee members expressed sympathy, questioned the formula, and said they would keep the issue under consideration; the committee later voted to move the two vote-only items on the agenda. The committee then received an update from the Department of General Services on state property redevelopment, including the Hillcrest DMV site in San Diego, the Fell Street DMV site in San Francisco, and other state-owned properties. DGS explained that Hillcrest is not currently an active project, while the Fell Street project shifted from an integrated DMV-housing plan to a more feasible relocation of the DMV into leased commercial space, with a budget change proposal pending. Members pressed DGS on the slow pace of redevelopment, the potential for housing on state sites, and the costs and feasibility of adaptive reuse. DGS said many state buildings are aging and that adaptive reuse depends heavily on building design, floorplate depth, light, and risk from unknown conditions behind walls. The Government Operations portion then turned to the California Education Learning Lab, which supports intersegmental higher education innovation grants. The Lab asked for permanent restoration of $4 million in ongoing funding and a move of its home agency from the Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation to GovOps, along with technical trailer bill changes. Supporters said the program has funded more than 120 projects reaching thousands of faculty and hundreds of thousands of students, including work on generative AI in higher education. The Legislative Analyst’s Office recommended rejecting the restoration and continuing the wind-down, citing the state’s projected deficit and suggesting the California Education Interagency Council could pursue non-state-funded grant opportunities instead. The committee held the item open. Finally, GovOps presented the new California Education Interagency Council staffing request, seeking four ongoing positions to support the council, with funding already included in last year’s budget. The department said the governor has appointed Debbie Cochran as executive officer and that the remaining positions are being recruited. Finance and LAO had no objections, and the committee began questions about how the council will be staffed and organized.

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• And for over 20 years, we've had one uniform CAMA system across the state of Wyoming that was legislatively
• <00:49:32.520> of uniform CAMA system across the state of uniform CAMA system across the state
• And it again, the reason that's a better metric is because it's uniform across the United States.
• So, under the current constitutional construct, do you think that Wyoming could have a non-state or a
• Construction. Construction.

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• , this state, or a political subdivision of this state, or by appropriate funds of the United States,
• this state, or a political subdivision of the state.
• Or state dollars. Or state dollars, right? Now, they get the dollars.
• State police. Yes. Yes, the colonel of state police. Okay.
• State police. Yes, the colonel of state police. Okay.

Bills: HCR41, HB11, HB227, HB243, HB278, HB335, HB424, HB454, HB455, HB492, HB623, HB641, HB660, HB708, HB719, HB940, HB1029, HB1053, HB1069, HB1077

Keywords: coupons, rebates, alcohol regulation, malt beverages, Louisiana Department of Revenue, remembrance, Charlie Kirk, state recognition, October 14, memorial day, court filings, electronic filing, letter size paper, privacy, legal procedure, recusal, district attorney, substitute attorney, appointment process, legal proceedings

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• , this state, or a political subdivision of this state, or by appropriate funds of the United States,
• this state, or a political subdivision of the state.
• Or state dollars. Or state dollars, right? Now, they get the dollars.
• Therefore, from the state, it doesn't come from any other state agency besides the Legislature.
• State police. Yes. Yes, the colonel of state police. Okay.

Bills: HCR41, HB11, HB227, HB243, HB278, HB335, HB424, HB454, HB455, HB492, HB623, HB641, HB660, HB708, HB719, HB940, HB1029, HB1053, HB1069, HB1077

Keywords: coupons, rebates, alcohol regulation, malt beverages, Louisiana Department of Revenue, remembrance, Charlie Kirk, state recognition, October 14, memorial day, court filings, electronic filing, letter size paper, privacy, legal procedure, recusal, district attorney, substitute attorney, appointment process, legal proceedings

Summary: The committee first took up H.C.R. 41, which would direct the ATC to allow electronic rebates for beer purchases and clarify that rebates are the manufacturer’s responsibility. The author and supporters said it would align beer with wine and other liquor rules. With no opposition, the resolution was moved forward. The committee then advanced H.B. 1029, which extends a moratorium on certain alcoholic beverage permits in House District 3 to give Shreveport and the MPC more time to revise local ordinances; it also moved forward without objection. The committee next considered two related bills by Rep. Egan on district attorney funding. H.B. 660, as amended, raises the state warrant amount used to support assistant district attorneys from $50,000 to $60,000 and sets district attorney salaries at $65,000 effective July 1, 2026. The Louisiana District Attorneys Association and several DAs supported the bill, saying it would help recruit and retain prosecutors. H.B. 719, also amended, increases the number of assistant district attorney warrants in many judicial districts statewide, with supporters describing it as a response to crime, population changes, and local workload needs. Both bills were reported favorably as amended. Rep. Ventrella’s H.B. 227, allowing court filings on letter-sized paper instead of only legal-sized paper, was also moved favorably. The committee then heard extensive testimony on H.B. 335 by Rep. Henry, which would expand citizenship verification requirements for entities administering public benefits. Supporters said it was meant to ensure state dollars go to U.S. and Louisiana citizens and to add accountability for NGOs; opponents, including farmers, food-access nonprofits, and health providers, argued it would create administrative burdens, chill participation in SNAP-related programs, and discourage vulnerable people from seeking food or medical help. After an amendment exempting nonprofit food distribution was adopted, the bill was reported favorably by a 12-5 vote. Finally, the committee took up H.B. 623, a tobacco and vapor products permitting bill. After adopting a three-minute rule, the committee accepted an amendment removing tobacco products from the proposed three-tier permitting system and excluding lawful marijuana products authorized by LDH. The amended bill was then reported favorably. The transcript ends as the committee was beginning H.B. 708.

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• This was a late request from the State Department of Education, and it was agreed upon through the budget
• Also, so I'm thinking also from the state department of education, do we think maybe if we're trying

Bills: SB1734, SB1630, SB1894, SB1975, SB1432, SB1437, SB1812, SB346, SB1250, SB710, SB1489, SB2045, SB1614

Keywords: artificial intelligence, AI, schools, public school districts, education technology, edtech, student privacy, FERPA, data privacy, data security, emerging technologies, machine learning, generative AI, classroom technology, instructional technology, teacher oversight, human-in-the-loop, student data, parental consent, opt-out

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• Thank you. and uh and work with the state. I and uh and work with the state.
• Tom stated about the concerns.
• Tom stated about the concerns.
• Tom state about understand um what Mr. Tom state about the<01:26:42.880> concerns.
• State Office of >> Thank you so much. State Office of Energy. Energy. Energy. >> Okay.

Bills: HB2392, HB2462, HB2423, HB1771, HB2081, HB2334, HB2336, HB1666, HB2375, HB2415, HB2451, HB2373, HB1641, HB1694, HB1695, HB1986, HB1797, HB1879, HB2034

Keywords: transportation, tax credit, employer incentives, commuting, environmental impact, flexible work arrangements, carpooling, bicycling, public transportation, consumer protection, subscription services, motor vehicles, ownership expectations, transparency, biodiesel, renewable diesel, diesel blend, B5, blending mandate, clean energy

Summary: The committees heard testimony on several transportation-related measures. SB 2356, relating to parking, drew support from the Office of Planning, the Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission, Appleseed Center, Realtors, and the Hawaii Bicycling League. Members discussed the bill in the context of the planned stadium-area mixed-use development, with questions about whether parking would be built in structures rather than as large surface lots. Senators expressed support and noted the measure’s broader housing and parking-reduction goals, but no vote was taken during the hearing. The bulk of the hearing focused on SB 2699, which would create a fare-free youth transit program, a special fund, annual evaluations, and appropriations tied to the environmental, energy, and food security tax. The Attorney General’s office raised technical concerns about whether the special fund met statutory requirements. The Department of Education and Department of Health supported the bill, as did the City and County of Honolulu DOT, Appleseed Center, Hawaii Youth Transportation Council, Public Health Institute, Hawaii Children’s Action Network, Hawaii Bicycling League, Our Children’s Trust, and numerous youth testifiers. Supporters emphasized reduced family transportation costs, better school attendance, improved health and mobility, and environmental benefits. One senator raised emergency-planning concerns about how children using free transit would be handled during events like tsunamis; DOT and DOE responded that emergency procedures are being developed. The chair said the committee would work on language changes, including a delayed effective date to July 2027, and defer decision-making until the 12th. The final measure discussed was SB 2470, which would require leading pedestrian intervals, accessible pedestrian signals, and other safety improvements at state-controlled intersections, and create a process for community requests for accessible pedestrian signals. Appleseed Center, the Hawaii Association of the Blind, and the Disability Rights Center supported the bill, citing pedestrian safety, reduced collisions, and the need for audible cues for blind and low-vision pedestrians. Testifiers urged a phased-in approach that prioritizes high-traffic intersections. The hearing ended with the bill still under consideration and no final vote announced.

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• SENATE BILL 658 IS STANDARDIZING THE CONSTRUCTION LIEN RELEASE PROCESS TO SIMPLY SIMPLIFY THE CONSTRUCTION
• TAP 3 SB 30 THE RELIEF OF A STATE BY THE STATE OF MM BY THE BROWARD COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE BY SENATOR
• TO THE STATES SO THE STATE WHO RUNS THE STATE PARKS COULD PUT IN REGULATIONS. >> Sen.
• SO A STATE PARK IS RUN BY THE STATE.
• THE LARGEST CONCESSION VENDOR IN OUR STATE PARKS DOES THE ONE WEEKI WACHEE, DOES THE STATE PARK THERE

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• I'VE ARCHITECTED SOFTWARE BEFORE BUT I HAVE NOT CODED IT.
• BUT AT SOME POINT IN THE FUTURE THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT IF NOT THE STATE GOVERNMENT, STATE GOVERNMENT
• Bradley: I COULD NOT AGREE WITH YOU MORE, THAT'S THE REASON ALL THESE STATES AND A LOT OF US IN THE STATE
• THESE COULD BE BASED UPON THE DISTRICT SO IT MAKES SENSE TO HAVE A UNIFORM APPROACH FROM THE STATE LEVEL
• SENATOR BERMAN, CURRENTLY THIS DOES NOT HAPPEN IN THE STATE.

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• This is something that does not need the nanny state or the Karen state.
• I don't like nanny state. I needed. I don't like nanny state.
• Uh the student state.
• child for state tax purposes. child for state tax purposes.
• capital construction.

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• We're doing a bunch of stuff on housing innovation construction this year, construction defect liability
• The committee stated they believed that this can help jurisdictions throughout the state.
• Keith Dunn here on behalf of the State Building and Construction Trades Council.
• While the state has created several tools that provide funding for housing construction, programs that
• codes.

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• We understand the intent of the bill and what the state is trying to do with deregulation in our state
• And this state is a big problem for the construction industry.
• You have a code to strong statewide to you, bill, to a code in to inspect to it, too.
• If we change it every 3 years and have a new code, you see to the code.
• That is a state standard in there's continuity across the state that's in this bill because I agree that