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• We strive to support the nonprofit community and be good partners.
• We strive to support the nonprofit community and be good partners.
• So, you know, we really do support the existing procedures.
• So, you know, we really do support the existing procedures.
• So, you know, we really do support the existing procedures. And again, needs.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• INCLUDING TRAINING, SYSTEM UP RATES AND SUPPORT. SUSTAINABILITY MATTERS.
• AS EACH YEAR WITH A LINE ITEM BECAUSE YOU ALL ARE SUPPORTING THIS COMPACT.
• RESEARCH IS IN ORDER TO INTERFACE WITH IT AND HR AND SUPPORT WITH THE CAMPUS.
• IN THIS AREA, HOW DO I HELP MY CHILD GET THAT SUPPORT?
• WE NEED TO LOOK AT THE BEHAVIORS AND HOW THE BEHAVIORS ARE CHANGING AND MAYBE WE ARE HONING DOWN THE

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• Do you have any witnesses in support?
• Are there additional witnesses in support of this bill?
• Are there any other witnesses in support?
• Are there any other witnesses in support?
• So with those amendments, I'm recommending support.

Summary: The Assembly Elections Committee met on July 16, 2025, and heard five measures focused on election administration, voter participation, judicial retention elections, charitable solicitation by officials, and local transportation tax initiatives. The chair noted the committee’s rules for limited witness testimony and accepted written testimony through the legislative portal. Several authors presented their bills in person or through a committee member due to scheduling conflicts. SB 3 by Senator Cervantes would tighten and clarify the ballot signature-cure process, including requiring standardized forms from election officials and adding a reminder on vote-by-mail envelopes about signature matching. Supporters said the bill would reduce rejected ballots and make the process more reliable; there was no opposition. The committee voted do pass as amended and re-refer to Appropriations. SB 316 by Senator Reyes, presented by Assembly Member Pellerin, would expand high school voter registration and pre-registration outreach to students, with testimony from students, education groups, disability advocates, and civic organizations in support. One member opposed on the grounds that it could be an unfunded mandate for schools. The bill passed 4-1. ACA 8 by Assembly Member Pellerin would change appellate and Supreme Court judicial retention elections so justices would appear on the ballot only if voters file a petition requesting it. Supporters, including the Secretary of State, the League of Women Voters, and the California Judges Association, said it would reduce ballot length, voter fatigue, and costs while preserving accountability. One member raised concern about the future petition threshold and the possibility it could be set too high, and voted no. The measure passed 4-2. SB 760 by Senator Allen would narrow behested payment reporting requirements for public appeals to charities, especially in disaster response, while preserving disclosure where officials, family members, or staff have conflicts of interest. Good-government groups supported the bill as a balance between transparency and encouraging charitable appeals; it passed unanimously on the recorded vote. SB 512 by Senator Perez would clarify that voters in transportation districts may use citizen initiatives to propose transportation sales taxes where the district already has taxing authority. Supporters argued it aligns Elections Code with Proposition 218 and recent case law, while opponents from business and real estate groups objected to the measure’s implications for tax approval rules. The committee approved the bill 5-2. After calling absent members, the committee cleared the calendar and adjourned.

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• We joined support groups.
• So I totally support that.
• No, I wouldn't support that. Okay. Even if... No, I wouldn't support that. Okay.
• We just want to really thank you and support the initiative and really support the Legislature's work
• You have a safe and supportive environment. We're happy to support the effort.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• “It would also harm those who visit there and support your travel economy.
• Yeah, certainly a change in consumer behavior. The other, Ms.
• And yet the current system does not support us. It only takes from us.
• It supports jobs. It strengthens our communities.
• It supports jobs. It strengthens our communities.

Keywords: 1212, all

Summary: The commission met to continue studying credit card payments, interchange fees, fraud, chargebacks, and the impact of card processing costs on small businesses, especially restaurants and retailers. Members heard extensive testimony from credit unions, retailers, restaurant owners, payment-industry representatives, and an airline trade group. Supporters of reform argued that swipe fees are a major and rising expense, that businesses are paying fees on sales tax and tips that are merely pass-through amounts, and that merchants have little negotiating power. Several restaurant and retail witnesses described thin margins, higher costs for card-not-present transactions, and chargebacks that they said usually favor cardholders and leave merchants absorbing losses and fees. Witnesses from the Cooperative Credit Union Association cautioned that state-level interchange regulation could reduce revenue used for fraud prevention, compliance, and member services, and could lead to higher rates or reduced access. Retail and restaurant representatives countered that fees have risen sharply, that statements are difficult to decipher, and that rewards programs and card-network pricing are subsidized by merchants and ultimately by all consumers. The Massachusetts Restaurant Association and independent operators urged legislation to bar fees on tax and tip portions of transactions and to allow businesses to pass along card fees if they choose, saying this would improve transparency and fairness and help keep small restaurants open. Other testimony came from the National Restaurant Association, which supported interchange reform and said modern point-of-sale systems can already separate tax and tip amounts, and from a payments-industry group that emphasized the broader economic benefits of digital payments and warned against state-by-state rules. Airlines for America opposed changes that could undermine airline credit card rewards programs. Commission members asked detailed questions about fee structures, card types, chargebacks, POS systems, and whether consumers paying cash are also affected. No votes or formal actions were taken at the meeting.

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• They're wanting the people that are around them and supporting them to also be supported.
• But they still need support from time to time.
• Um, elementary schools need some support, but not necessarily someone to... ...support, but not necessarily
• That is not for daily SRO support within a school.
• of support that they would get from the state?

Keywords: 916, all

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• And the Great Start compensation support payment program, which supports child care and early education
• support payment program which<00:04:22.720><c> supports</c><00:04:23.440><c> child</c><00:04:23.960>
• </c> examination this examines the behavior examination this examines the behavior in<00:10:37.120><c
• We very much appreciate your interest and support in this.
• </c> new federal rule but it also supports new federal rule but it also supports program<01:34:23.119

Keywords: 1183, house

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• </c> the designated support person language. the designated support person language.
• Are they required to do the positive behavioral supports? I think so.
• behavioral behavioral positive<00:39:40.400><c> behavioral</c><00:39:40.960><c> supports?
• </c><00:39:41.440><c> I</c><00:39:41.599><c> think</c> positive behavioral supports?
• I think positive behavioral supports?

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• resources, information technology, and payroll support.
• Um, the support functions would still come from the agency. OK, thank you very much.
• 5 for 5 to support the 15 members. Is that in the text of the bill? I'm not looking at that.
• is all supported by the agency already.
• I can support you, but this is something that you need to involve your parent in.

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• The remaining 5 billion has been dedicated to support local agencies and tribal governments in their
• Let me start off by saying I fully support HAP and I'm advocating for more resources in the budget.
• prior to entering permanent supportive housing.
• We clearly need more supportive services. more treatment and recovery-focused services.
• So that means, by that I mean that they have the evidence to support that.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• </c> residents with behavioral health needs. residents with behavioral health needs.
• </c><01:28:09.960><c> I</c> and I stand in strong support. I and I stand in strong support.
• It's not because I don't support firefighters. I have a record of supporting firefighters.
• I'm really excited to support it.
• ><c> supportive.

Keywords: 981, all

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• And we focus a great deal on providing support to our candidates.
• They're getting individual support.
• So they're just being surrounded with support.
• It says support, oppose, or neutral.
• All we need to do is support them.

Keywords: 1182, all

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• supports.
• Thanks to the legislature to do that in more of a support role; it's equally as a...
• I'm here today in support of the recent SAO report on how charter public schools identify and support
• policies that support all public schools and identifying and supporting at-risk students throughout
• I'm here to support the recent SAO report on how our public schools identify and support at-risk students

Summary: The committee meeting began with a brief explanation of the renamed Joint Legislative Audit Review Committee subcommittee, now called the Committee to Hear SAO Performance Audits, and a presentation from the State Auditor’s Office on its current biennium performance audit work plan. The auditor described how topics are selected from a large pool of potential audits and highlighted several ongoing or planned audits, including the Liquor and Cannabis Board, oversight of authorized entities serving students with disabilities, the Quality Home Care Initiative, Medicaid managed care versus fee-for-service costs, the Housing Commission tenant ownership follow-up, DSHS vendor payment patterns, implementation of the Since Time Memorial curriculum, and the Washington State ferry system. Members asked about coordination with JLARC to avoid duplication, and the auditor said the offices exchange work plans, monthly updates, and quarterly coordination meetings. The committee then heard the State Auditor’s performance audit on how charter schools identify and support at-risk students. Auditors reviewed four charter schools—Catalyst Public Schools, Innovation High School, Pinnacles Prep, and Rainier Prep—and focused on English language learners, homeless students, and special education students. The audit found the schools met nearly all legal requirements reviewed, with only one area where two schools partially met a language-access requirement. The schools also used several promising practices, including small-group instruction, culturally responsive environments, and multi-tiered systems of support, though the auditors recommended better documentation of procedures to improve consistency. Families interviewed generally reported positive experiences, while noting resource constraints. Committee members asked about how the four schools were selected, whether the audit compared charter populations to home districts, and how MTSS requirements applied to the schools reviewed. The State Auditor’s Office said the sample was chosen for geographic diversity, student population characteristics, and representation from both authorizers, and that K-2 MTSS requirements were not evaluated because they applied to only one school. Representatives from the Charter School Commission and charter school advocates responded positively, emphasizing technical assistance, collaboration, and sharing best practices across schools. Two public testifiers also supported the report and said it highlighted effective practices that could be expanded across charter and traditional public schools.

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• One of the things I actually liked about when you come to the managed care aspect and the behavioral
• When you come to the managed care aspect and the behavioral health, it's so closely tied, in my opinion
• Some significant cost, I think, and I think the senator, the chair, has indicated a lack of support of
• Did you want to tag team a little bit, or is he just for moral support?
• I know there's concerns with behavioral health concerns on certain program aspects, or do you just go

Keywords: 989, all

Summary: The committee first heard reports from the House and Senate Health and Welfare chairs on budget issues and related policy concerns. Senator Van Orden said the department’s non-Medicaid budget had been presented and that members were focused on scrutinizing public health contracts, avoiding broad across-the-board cuts, and preserving essential services. She also said she was not in favor of moving 988 suicide crisis hotline services into the behavioral health managed care contract at this time, while Representative Tanner noted prior intent language had only required a cost-benefit analysis and that any change would need more detail. Representative Van der Woude said the House committee was committed to a bill holding back about $21 million for RESHAB, with audit and oversight provisions, and raised concerns about rural health fund oversight, provider rate reductions, and Medicaid expansion spending. Members then questioned the chairs about possible policy changes to reduce costs, including reviewing programs not in Idaho Code, restoring provider rates if revenues improve, and adding work requirements or enrollment caps to Medicaid expansion. Van der Woude said he was drafting a bill that would let Medicaid expansion expire and restart with work requirements and a cap, and he said he would support an asset-based waiver request for people with substantial assets. Several members raised concerns about the human impact of cuts, especially in adult dental and developmental services, while others emphasized the need for clearer evaluation tools and better return-on-investment data for programs. Van der Woude explained that RESHAB funding concerns stemmed from unclear assessment standards and the loss of a prior evaluation tool in litigation, and Senator Wintrow cautioned that a straight $21 million reduction could harm services and providers. The committee then heard from House Agricultural Affairs Chair Gerald Raymond, who reviewed agriculture-related budget items and emphasized the importance of dedicated funds, research, and invasive species prevention. He highlighted funding for quagga mussel prevention, Mormon cricket control, Japanese beetles, and carnal bunt response through a deficiency warrant, and said prevention at boat check stations is cheaper than treatment. He also discussed the University of Idaho dairy/cafe project, saying the facility was nearing completion and expected to have about 400 cows milking by the end of the summer. Members asked about the impact of recent cuts on check stations, and Raymond said his committee had not yet discussed that issue but would consider it, and that the Snake River Basin study had mostly been left to the resource committees. The meeting ended with notice that work groups would meet immediately after adjournment and that budget-setting would begin the next day, with the committee reconvening at 7:15 a.m. and the full committee at 8:00 a.m.

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• And although it's a great concept, and I totally support having kids have moments of silence, but it
• Well, at this time, I support the idea of a resolution, sure.
• we talk about laying burdens on educators, usually it's we're adding credit... at this time this I support
• It's a simple thing that I think everyone can adjust to, and it allows a calming behavior from a chaotic
• It allows a calming behavior from a chaotic world and all that's going on around us.

Summary: The House convened with a quorum, approved the previous day’s journal, and swore in new pages. It then received several messages from the Senate and Governor, including Senate-passed bills being referred to committees and House Bills 514 and 515 being transmitted to the Governor. Committee reports moved a number of bills and memorials to second reading, general orders, or committee referral, including measures on Medicaid managed care review, taxation, public utilities, foster care, and other administrative updates. The chamber then took up multiple third-reading bills. House Bill 630, concerning aerial shooting of predators such as wolves and coyotes, passed 60-8 with 2 abstentions. House Bill 631, on certificates of free sale for Idaho products, passed 62-7. House Bill 548, requiring reasonable suspicion before stopping and boarding vessels on the water, passed 68-0 with 2 abstentions. House Bill 599, revising the public school digital content and curriculum grant process, passed 68-0 with 2 abstentions. House Bill 731, entering Idaho into a federal tax credit scholarship framework, passed 68-0. House Bill 603, clarifying rules on camping and property handling on state facilities, passed 68-0. House Bills 689 and 690 also passed unanimously with 68 ayes each, and House Bill 698, closing a voting-law loophole related to treason in another state, passed 68-0. The House also passed House Bill 642, creating a catastrophic benefit for public safety officers killed or catastrophically injured in the line of duty, with 68 ayes and no opposition; one member declared a conflict because a spouse is a law enforcement officer. House Bill 563, easing CPA licensure pathways and clarifying practice privileges, passed 67-0 with 3 absent and excused. House Bill 623, requiring a 60-second moment of silence at the start of each public school day, drew the most debate over local control, teacher burden, and whether it should be a mandate; it ultimately passed 51-17 with 2 absent and excused. The remaining third-reading bills were held one legislative day, a committee letter on agricultural rules was filed, the House noted the death of former Representative Bob Geddes Sr., welcomed professional firefighters in the gallery, and then adjourned until 11:00 a.m. on February 25, 2026.

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• This funding would support those communities in addressing water needs.
• This project will provide additional space and resources to support increased demand for investigatory
• This project will give incarcerated persons access to education, behavioral health, religious, medical
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Keywords: 1183, house

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• I'm here to state our support for SM1.
• I absolutely support this.
• And so I'm going to support the memorial.
• But I’ll support it. But I’ll support it, Madam Chair. Why not?
• Well, I support my colleagues to table.

Bills: SR1, SM1, SM6

Keywords: alcohol consumption, Senate rules, legislative conduct, ethics, New Mexico Senate, redistricting, gerrymandering, election integrity, Congress, voter rights, political polarization, Nancy Lopez, Roswell bypass, US Highway 285, U.S. Highway 285, Highway 285 bypass, road naming, highway naming, memorial, transportation department

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• the</c> droves to support this to support the droves to support this to support the ITL<00:53:11.599>
• And why do I support this?
• That’s why I support this. So join me. Support the committee’s recommendation to pass.
• That's why I'm support this. for women. That's why I'm support this.
• Support the committee's me.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• Safe, confidential support matters.
• We have green cards in support.
• Lindsay Truay, present in support with the Jefferson Parish DA's office, Darren Alamon, present in support
• These are dollars that could instead support prevention, education, support interventions, alternatives
• We have green cards in support, no red cards. We have green cards in support, no red cards.

Bills: HB36, HB52, HB56, HB68, HB92, HB119, HB140, HB147, HB160, HB171, HB289, HB351, HB552, HB784

Keywords: HB 36, Act 780, Acadiana Regional Juvenile Justice District, juvenile justice, juveniles, Evangeline Parish, regional district, board of commissioners, commission membership, Louisiana juvenile law, R.S. 15:1109, R.S. 15:1109.1, parish governance, district boundaries, local government, HB 52, Act 192, Louisiana criminal procedure, misdemeanor jury trial, six-person jury

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• are trying to earn a living and support their family.
• Everybody may phone call and support this bill, which has expressed support for safer and more responsible
• Senator McGee was a big supporter as well at the time.
• I support, and the Friends of Natick Trails supports, Senate 3077.
• You're supporting micromobility, bicycles.

Summary: The Joint Committee on Transportation held a hearing on the governor’s Ride Safe Act (S 3077), a micromobility bill based on recommendations from last year’s Special Commission on Micromobility. Administration witnesses from MassDOT and the MBTA said the bill is needed because current laws are outdated and inconsistent, and they emphasized a new speed-based framework that would classify devices by maximum speed rather than by device name. They said the bill would set statewide rules, clarify enforcement, require safety equipment and age limits, restrict unsafe modifications, improve crash-data collection, and create a working group to address future issues such as registration, licensure, insurance, and emerging technologies. Committee members asked about crash reporting, battery safety, enforcement on shared-use paths, commuter rail access, and how the bill would apply to off-road vehicles. Several witnesses and legislators supported the bill’s general approach but raised concerns about whether the speed tiers should be tied more directly to actual operating speed on paths, whether higher-speed devices should be registered, and how police would distinguish between similar-looking devices. Representative and commission witnesses also urged more funding for Complete Streets and Shared Streets and Spaces, and some suggested adding default speed limits on shared-use paths and automated enforcement tools. Public testimony was mixed. Pediatric emergency physicians strongly supported the bill but urged amendments for a minimum age to operate powered devices and a universal helmet requirement, citing rising severe injuries and deaths among children. A police chief and other safety advocates backed clearer rules and better data collection, while some moped riders objected that the bill would treat low-speed gas mopeds too harshly and should better account for mopeds as vulnerable road users. UL Standards and AAA supported the bill’s safety and clarity goals, with UL recommending tighter language on battery certification and equivalent standards. No vote was taken at the hearing.