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• So the current law... So the current law we have includes the cruelty definition.
• Right now, it falls under cruelty, and that's what I was asking— is there a punishment for the abandonment
• So if you abandon a dog or cat and that dog or cat dies, it becomes a felony under the abandonment definition
• Now, how are you going to influence this? Well, that's the tricky part.
• I understand we need to pick up the ones on the side of the road.

Bills: SB64 , HB249

Committee: House Agriculture and Forestry

Keywords: SB64, Alabama, state waters, public waters, aquatic plants, aquatic vegetation, lake management, waterway maintenance, environmental regulation, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, DCNR, commercial contractors, vegetation removal, mowing aquatic plants, uprooting plants, Class C misdemeanor, fine, water quality, invasive species, lakes

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• I'm a little under the weather, so please forgive my voice.
• I'm a little under the weather, so please forgive my voice.
• And our last one for today is 6045 placing agriculture employees under the jurisdiction of the Public
• Placing agricultural employees under the jurisdiction of the Public Employment Relations Commission.
• , outlining the rights established under the bill, and provide the signage to agricultural employers.

Bills: SB6053 , SB6134 , SB6147 , SB6106 , SB6045 , SB6135 , SB6128 , SB6282 , SB6068 , SB6303 , SB6290

Committee: Senate Labor & Commerce

Keywords: SB 6053, domestic workers, domestic worker rights, labor protections, minimum wage, overtime, private household employment, nanny, home care worker, personal care provider, housekeeper, cleaner, cook, gardener, household manager, wage theft, retaliation, anti-discrimination, immigration status, privacy rights

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• The university is under a number of federal investigations, Across the country are closely following
• This includes $387 million under the U.S.
• , the support and assistance under AB 100.
• , the support and assistance under AB 100.
• And the sooner that we could do something, the better for us because we know that under AB 218, the liability

Summary: The Assembly Budget Subcommittee on Accountability and Transparency held a hearing focused on three issues: federal funding cuts and delays, possible state revenue impacts from reduced IRS enforcement, and the fiscal effects of AB 218 on local governments. The Franchise Tax Board described how state and federal tax systems are closely linked, how most returns are filed electronically through software, and how FTB relies on IRS information sharing for compliance, fraud prevention, offsets, and nonfiler work. Members raised concerns that federal staffing cuts at the IRS could weaken audits of large corporations and reduce California revenue, and asked about VITA and ITIN filers; FTB said it was not aware of VITA reductions, noted ITIN returns are processed the same as other returns, and said ITIN filing appeared slightly down this year. The Department of Finance said it is monitoring federal developments, summarized the continuing resolution and reconciliation process, and noted that California lost nearly $940 million in earmarked federal projects under the CR, while major federal budget decisions remain uncertain until the President’s budget and later congressional action. The University of California reported substantial federal pressure on research, student aid, and health care. UC said hundreds of millions of dollars in federal awards have already been canceled, with additional threats to NIH and DOE facilities-and-administration rates, graduate fellowships, student loan repayment plans, international student visas, Pell Grants, and Medicaid/Medi-Cal funding. Committee members pressed UC on the effects of DEIA-related federal restrictions, the loss of clinical trials and research staff, and the impact on low-income students and patients. UC said it is pursuing litigation with the Attorney General and other institutions, but emphasized that court action is only a temporary solution and that sustained state and private support may be needed. The second panel addressed the fiscal consequences of AB 218, which extended the statute of limitations for childhood sexual abuse claims against public agencies. FCMAT presented a report with 22 recommendations, including better statewide data collection, financing mechanisms, a possible victims compensation fund, and prevention measures. Los Angeles County described a tentative $4 billion settlement tied to AB 218 claims, saying it will require reserves, borrowing, and long-term annual payments through 2050, while also forcing curtailments and cuts to vacant positions to preserve services. Members discussed insurance pools, retroactive premiums, unidentified future claims, and the need for a compensation fund or other financing tools. No formal votes were taken; the hearing concluded with public comment, including testimony from local health officials about nearly $400 million in terminated federal public health grants and the resulting layoffs and service impacts.

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• Those programs used to be separate under the Clinton administration; they put them all under one umbrella
• that get provided under the Title III federal dollars in our state general fund homemaker services and
• I've told this body in the past that right now under our current docketing system, if you want to file
• in the chess project, and they are on time and under budget.
• If I'm looking at the document that was in behind our tab under 361, and item 10 specifically that talks

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• I am the Director of the Center for American Education, the Idaho representative for the National Association
• the heart of the bill intact.
• The intellectual influences on the American founding, the founding documents in their original intent
• influence of Western intellectual tradition on the United States Constitution, including the political
• We will go back to the call of the chair.

Committee: House Education

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• The Clerk will call the roll.
• The clerk will close the roll. The clerk will close the roll, tally the votes: ayes 57, noes 0.
• The clerk will close the roll and tally the votes: ayes 61, noes 0. The measure passes.
• It helps the cities get the revenue in and manage the contentiousness between the neighbors and the renters
• The clerk will close the roll and tally the votes.

Summary: The Assembly met after a quorum call and opened with a prayer marking the 80th anniversary of Hiroshima, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance and several guest introductions, including a recognition of UC Merced’s 20th anniversary. Members then moved through the Daily File, with several items passed or retained on file, and took up concurrence votes on a number of bills. Among the measures discussed, AB 385 on park property and AB 1119 on teacher credentialing both received unanimous concurrence in Senate amendments. SB 351, dealing with health practices and enforcement of California’s corporate practice of medicine rules, was presented as a way to protect physician decision-making from private equity and hedge fund interference and passed 61-0. SB 697 on water rights adjudication and use of technology, including drones for investigations, also passed unanimously. The most detailed debate centered on SB 346, which would help local governments enforce short-term rental ordinances and collect transient occupancy taxes by requiring platforms to provide property information. Supporters argued it would improve local control, public safety, and revenue collection, while members with local government experience described the difficulty cities face regulating short-term rentals. The bill passed 50-0. The chamber then moved to adjournment-in-memory remarks honoring Miguel Antonio Cano, Vincent Dino, Andrew Meredith, and Erica Hoffman, before adjourning until Tuesday, September 2 at 1 p.m.

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• the state but also across the country.
• </c> And so the commission through the And so the commission through the initial<00:03:16.159><c> review
• the complement of the overview is just the complement of the commission<00:04:36.560><c> that's</c><
• The LBO relies on the annual reports of the Gambling Control Board.
• In some other states, that falls under the purview of the department of revenue, instead of, like Georgia

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• The bill before you places agricultural employees under the jurisdiction of the Public Employment Relations
• under the NLRA, agricultural cannabis workers, and members of the employer's family.
• It's adding the unions covered under this bill to the union privilege that currently exists.
• It's adding the unions covered under the bill to that privilege. Okay, thank you.
• Living under pressure, and even for us, the workers of the...

Summary: The committee first heard Senate Bill 6045, which would place agricultural employees under the Public Employment Relations Commission for collective bargaining, including card-check or election certification, bargaining duties, and interest arbitration. Staff explained the bill’s scope, exclusions, enforcement provisions, and fiscal note, and members asked about the domestic-violence privilege language, the fiscal impact, and implementation timing. Public testimony was sharply divided: labor and farmworker advocates said the bill would correct a historic exclusion of agricultural workers and improve wages, safety, and dignity, while growers and industry groups argued it would raise costs, create coercive card-check concerns, and risk disruptions during short harvest windows. The sponsor closed by saying the bill was a starting point and that she would continue working with stakeholders. The committee then took up Senate Bill 6188, an agency-request bill on asbestos training rules. Staff said it would remove a limit on Labor and Industries’ rulemaking authority so the agency could adopt additional training and certification requirements beyond those specifically required by federal law; the fiscal note showed no fiscal impact. The sponsor and L&I said the change would let the state strengthen worker safety around asbestos removal, while the Building Industry Association opposed it, warning about divergence from federal standards and added costs. The hearing then moved to Senate Bill 6053 on domestic workers, which would create statewide labor protections including minimum wage and overtime, written agreements, notice requirements, anti-discrimination protections, and enforcement by L&I and private actions. Testimony from domestic workers, advocates, and caregivers supported the bill as a needed extension of basic protections, while L&I noted implementation costs and technical amendments. Finally, the committee heard Senate Bill 5852 on immigrant workers and I-9 audits. Staff described requirements for employers to notify workers within 72 hours of a federal inspection notice, provide copies of results and correction timelines, limit voluntary access to records without a warrant or subpoena, and prohibit retaliation, with enforcement by the Attorney General and private lawsuits. The Attorney General’s office and supporters said the bill would add due process and transparency and reduce fear during workplace raids, while business, hospitality, county, and small-business representatives argued it could conflict with federal law, create heavy compliance burdens, and expose employers to severe penalties and lawsuits. No votes were taken in the transcript; the committee heard testimony and closed hearings on the bills discussed.

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• as a lobbyist on this side trying to figure out how to influence the legislature or advocate for my
• Here are a couple of interesting observations: bill introductions under the current governor have been
• influences the prioritization of rural and tribal issues?
• It was under Manny Aragon. What was the bill when he was? Do you remember what that one was?
• Under half, $12 billion, $53 million came in the form of direct aid from the federal government.

Committee: House House Government, Elections & Indian Affairs

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• If you have your retirement invested in anything that is controlled by or under the jurisdiction of the
• But unfortunately, under the last administration, the SEC failed to enforce this law.
• But the reality is that party influence runs deep.
• The U.S. is still the world's largest market, supported by the world's largest economy, under the rule
• Very often, the same plants that ran the molds under a relationship they had with the company.

Committee: Senate Aging (Special) Committee

Keywords: Chinese Communist Party, retirement security, investment risks, SEC enforcement, Bipartisan action

Summary: The meeting primarily addressed concerns regarding the impact of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) on American investments and the financial security of retirees. The chair discussed legislation aimed at ensuring the protection of American investors against the risks posed by Chinese companies. There was a consensus among the members regarding the necessity to enforce existing policies that require compliance from foreign companies wishing to trade on American exchanges. The discussion included testimony from various stakeholders highlighting the urgent need to limit exposure to the CCP in retirement portfolios. Additionally, there were calls for increased accountability of regulatory bodies such as the SEC to better shield American investors from potential loss.

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• whispers in the back of the van.
• harm and the heroism, the brutality and the brilliance, the oppression and the resistance.
• Finally, with regard to the review of the... ...review of the review of the, you know, the review of
• Senators under Rule 2.102, the President has authorized the continuation of this meeting until 11:15.
• And as we all know, foster family relationships really can evolve to the same level of trust and influence

Committee: Senate Rules

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• Under current Florida law, someone who commits a crime while under the influence of alcohol could have
• SB 878 extends this for controlled substances so that those committing crimes under the influence of
• be issued to the school district for regional consortium, still under the authority of the Education
• Senator Simon: ...the ability to do that under the current law.
• Senator Simon: ...the other 50 percent doesn't come under instructional practice, it comes under other

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• "To the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation under
• Removing the notary requirement from trespass letters filed under Penal Code Section 602.
• The bill extends protections under the Domestic Violence Prevention Act. From a forced marriage.
• The bill extends protections under the Domestic Violence Prevention Act to allow individuals to file
• Under the leadership of our Native American Caucus Chair, we have been working to address this crisis

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• </c> So, where would we get the money for that? Well, let's look at the reason to drive.
• We will take that money from the reason to drive, maybe take it away from the half-million-dollar salary
• I know that we don't do that under the golden dome.
• individuals who were all at the age of 17 to get the license and they would have been precluded under
• </c><04:21:30.920><c> the</c><04:21:31.040><c> committee</c> positions and influencing the committee

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• Senator, today, under the regulatory scheme, our authority exists only over the license to lottery retailer
• The laundering aspect is real, the under 21 is real, but don't tell us.
• The amount of projects being delivered under construction.
• So the priorities, those absolutely drive... ...the prioritization and are a factor in the prioritization
• We ended the year at just under 150,000 children a day.

Bills: SB1 , SB 1

Committee: Senate Finance

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• This bill would make it illegal to purchase kratom if a person is under the age of 21, which is the same
• So as I’m reading on page four, line nine, under subsection three, under the enforcement and penalties
• We’re just adding a clarification that the testing falls under the manufacturer and producer, not an
• The reason it also includes the Department of Ag is because this chapter, this section, is under the
• So they’re kind of splitting the... ...chapter, the section is under the Department of Agriculture.

Committee: Senate Health and Welfare

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• the influence, provides for uniform references.
• This bill seeks to limit the term of the governor, similar to the President of the United States under
• leaves bodies that are connected and under the jurisdiction of the U.S.
• That's the bill, that's the charter that the Coast Guard is under.
• That's the bodies of water that's under the Coast Guard's jurisdiction.

Bills: HR210 , HR211 , HR212 , HR213 , HR214 , HR215 , HR216 , HR217 , HR196 , HR197 , HR198 , HR199 , HR200 , HR201 , HR203 , HR204 , HR205 , HR206 , HR207 , HR208 , HR209 , HCR87 , HCR88 , HCR89 , HCR90 , HR118 , HCR63 , HCR69 , HCR86 , SCR6 , SCR18 , HB79 , HB165 , HB175 , HB198 , HB437 , HB457 , HB488 , HB603 , HB646 , HB763 , HB902 , HB909 , HB971 , HB981 , HB1066 , HB1089 , HB1099 , HB1125 , HB1154 , HB1231 , HB1245 , HB1246 , HB1247 , HB1248 , HB1249 , SB47 , SB82 , SB106 , SB206 , SB210 , SB248 , SB305 , SB376 , SB397 , SB441 , HCR41 , HCR76 , HCR77 , SCR19 , SCR3 , HB64 , HB68 , HB92 , HB316 , HB549 , HB578 , HB748 , HB798 , HB824 , HB988 , HB989 , HB1001 , HB1032 , HB1081 , HB1108 , HB1129 , HB1140 , HB1157 , HB1192 , HB1195 , HB1198 , HB1244 , HB167 , HB227 , HB243 , HB321 , HB335 , HB398 , HB492 , HB624 , HB689 , HB708 , HB804 , HB906 , HB926 , HB955 , HB968 , HB969 , HB978 , HB985 , HB1005 , HB1029 , HB1069 , HB1077 , HB1095 , HB1104 , HB1107 , HB1187 , HB1203 , HB1217 , HB1220 , SB73 , SB89 , SB128 , SB149 , SB191 , SB196 , SB238 , SB318 , SB340 , SB66 , SB68 , SB76 , SB139 , SB336 , SB475 , HCR32 , HB181 , HB1118 , HB1082 , HB225 , HB864 , HB1166 , HB1189 , HB59 , HB617 , HB897 , HB911 , HB1223 , HB901 , HR20 , HR74 , HB284 , HB306 , HB366 , HB393 , HB458 , HB459 , HB577 , HB582 , HB605 , HB614 , HB682 , HB733 , HB752 , HB773 , HB996 , HB1035 , HB1113 , HB1180 , HB1234 , HB1240

Summary: The House met on April 27, 2026, with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a series of personal privileges recognizing Domestic Violence Prevention and Advocacy Day, Guarantee Corporation’s 100th anniversary, Delta Waterfowl, FFA and 4-H students, St. Bernard Parish Day, the Louisiana Notary Association, and New Orleans Day. The chamber also received Senate messages, committee reports, and introduced several resolutions, including measures on Gulf States renewable energy, asthma and allergy awareness, St. Bernard Parish Day, and other commemorations. The floor then took up a long series of bills and resolutions. Among the notable measures were House Bill 316 on literacy and tutoring, House Bill 578 changing statutory references from gender to sex, House Bill 748 expanding toll exemptions for school board vehicles, House Bill 101 redesignating a portion of U.S. Highway 190 as the Jesse Jackson Memorial Highway, House Bill 1032 cleaning up DWI terminology, House Bill 1081 transferring the Louisiana Ports and Waterways Investment Commission, House Bill 1108 creating a homeschool pride prestige plate, House Bill 1129 giving in-state auctioneers preference for selling surplus state property, House Bill 1157 creating a Louisiana State Infrastructure Bank, House Bill 1192 creating a dental hygienist prestige plate, House Bill 1195 revising athletic commission rules and NIL-related provisions, House Bill 1198 barring arbitration in child custody and visitation matters, House Bill 181 allowing limited tax-data sharing for Medicaid/SNAP integrity, House Bill 1118 requiring disclosure of hospital ownership by real estate investment trusts, House Bill 1082 changing venue rules in suits involving municipal police employees’ retirement systems, House Bill 225 proposing a lifetime two-term limit for governor, House Bill 864 on municipal fire limits and storage of flammables, House Bill 1189 requiring captain’s licenses for certain freshwater charter guides, and House Bill 549 creating the Bayou Growth Opportunity Workforce Program. Most measures passed, often after brief debate and technical amendments. Several bills were recommitted or returned to the calendar, including House Bill 902, House Bill 1245, and House Bill 1247, while House Bill 225 failed on final passage. The House also considered and passed multiple Senate bills dealing with tax administration, child custody testimony, Supreme Court disciplinary jurisdiction over out-of-state lawyers, civil investigation demands in Medicaid fraud cases, service of process fees and notice, and permanent homestead exemption registration. The session ended with the House in recess after completing its bill agenda for the day.

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• So under this proposed PCS, the electronic voting will allow the co-ops to meet that quorum requirement
• that would be served under the bill.
• The purpose of this is to drive participation in these electric co-op elections.
• Would they have the responsibility of initiating the request to see which municipalities are under audit
• So under the Florida Constitution, you are able to port over the Save Our Homes tax exemption from one

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• In this graph, we have the population on the X axis and the growth rate on the Y axis.
• Under the CRA, financial institutions are required to provide banking services to low- and moderate-income
• Loans were issued to businesses in 16 counties throughout the state, nine rural and seven urban under
• This provides a very good example of saying, please, when you create an intent section under the statute
• Under the preference, plane owners who live outside of Washington state do not pay sales or use tax on

Committee: Joint Citizen Commission for Performance Measurement of Tax Preferences

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• Under Texas's top 10% or 6% rules, the committee substitute for Senate Bill 1716 also makes homeschool
• For some students, the early acknowledgment of their specific... influences the courses they decide to
• Additionally, under the current Coordinating Board rules, the exemption will only apply to courses that
• not fall under a cap. that was associated with the paramedics degree, and so it was in two different
• The key provisions of this bill provide protection against foreign adversaries. ...influence that they

Bills: SB750 , SB2995 , SB1716 , SB2430 , SB203 , SB1679 , SB2683 , SB1414

Committees: Senate Education , Senate Education K-16