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• I HAVE VISITED 15 DIFFERENT PRISONS SO I KNOW A LITTLE BIT MORE PERSONALLY NOW ABOUT SOME SPECIFIC JOB
• COMMITTEE OR MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE I HAVE INVITED THE HOUSE MEMBERS IN THOSE AREAS TO JOIN ME FOR THOSE VISITS
• AND SEVERAL OF THE COMMITTEE MEMBERS HAVE JOINED ME FOR SPECIFIC PRISON VISITS.
• I THINK A LOT OF THE INFORMATION I HAVE SHARED HAS BEEN VALIDATED BY YOUR VISITS.
• AGAIN THANK YOU AND I KNOW I'M PREACHING TO THE CHOIR YOU ALL KNOW THIS YOU VISIT PRISONS AND A THANK

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• Today these bright young minds are visiting the state Capitol to learn more about how our government
• Their visit to the Capitol is a culmination of months of learning and discussion about public policy,
• And to our Casa Grande Gauchos here today, we hope today's visit inspires you to stay engaged in public
• Your visit inspires you to stay engaged in public service and advocacy for your communities.
• Officer Jordan would visit my district office, ready and willing to assist my district staff any way

Summary: The Assembly convened after a quorum call, heard a prayer honoring Pope Francis, and then proceeded through routine motions, guest introductions, and floor business. Members welcomed several groups, including youth art contest winners, local city officials for Cal Cities Week, emergency dispatchers and 9-1-1 youth heroes, a school group from Northridge Community School, and Sheriff Michael Johnson. The body also handled procedural actions such as re-referring bills, withdrawing AB 16 from Appropriations because it was no longer fiscal, and allowing committees to notice bills pending re-referral. On the floor, Assembly Concurrent Resolution 44, proclaiming April 20–26 as California Cities Week, was adopted by voice vote after opening the roll for co-authors. The Assembly then passed several bills, including AB 793 on dog dangerousness proceedings and AB 533 reauthorizing health care districts’ use of design-build for health facility construction, both by unanimous roll call. AB 764, which would add mute swans to the list of exotic non-game birds that can be legally managed, also passed unanimously. House Resolution 32, recognizing Cambodian Genocide Memorial Week, drew extensive remarks from multiple members about the historical tragedy and the Cambodian American community; it was adopted by voice vote after 70 co-authors were added, followed by a moment of silence. The consent calendar was then taken up and adopted 69-0, including AB 369 and a series of other bills and resolutions. The session concluded with an adjournment in memory of Officer Paul Philip Jordan, a longtime LAPD officer who served the Hollywood community, and the House adjourned until Monday, April 28 at 1 p.m.

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• I don't know what the right solution is, but when I went up to visit, and maybe we should have done this
• The first time I visited the Manchester House was 1994, and I think at that time it was owned by Pride
• The first time I visited there, they said it was for children ages 13 and above with some pretty serious
• The second time I visited there, I'm... ...make life difficult.
• The second time I visited there, I think, was after I was elected, and it might have been '01 or '02.

Bills: SB2015

Committee: Senate Appropriations - Human Resources Division

Keywords: corrections, rehabilitation, prison budget, department of corrections, adult services, youth services, correctional facilities, Heart River correctional center, Missouri River correctional center, James River correctional center, minimum security facility, county jails, regional jails, deferred maintenance, capital construction, strategic investment and improvements fund, Bank of North Dakota, line of credit, tasers, body cameras

Summary: The committee first discussed a wastewater infrastructure bill, centered on whether state support should be provided as a grant or through the existing Clean Water State Revolving Fund as a low-interest loan program. Department of Environmental Quality official David Brushwine explained that the SRF already finances wastewater projects, can leverage federal funds with state bond proceeds, and could accommodate the Washburn, Lincoln, and Peasant projects if they are ready to proceed. Members noted that losing federal grant support would make projects harder for local residents to afford because costs would be recovered through utility rates or special assessments, but the projects would still be eligible for loans. Senator Magrum indicated he would likely concur with the budget after this discussion, and the bill was set aside for later consideration. The committee then turned to a proposed amendment for a four-plex housing project for people with disabilities or other special needs. Senator Mathern described Sections 7 and 8 as creating a design consultation appropriation and a revolving loan fund modeled on existing hospital and nursing home loan programs, while Section 9 would transfer $3.3 million from the state infrastructure fund. Members debated ownership, rent subsidies, repayment terms, and whether the state should finance the project directly or leave it to a private developer with Department of Human Services oversight. Concerns were raised that the state should not own the housing and that the proposal needed more work to be workable, but the committee ultimately reached consensus to adopt Sections 7 and 8 and leave out Section 9 for further conference committee discussion. The committee also reviewed provider inflation and long-term care rate issues, with members discussing whether to support a 2% and 1.5% inflation adjustment and how to handle the $5-per-day basic care rate. Staff explained that the $5 payment was already in the base budget, but members debated whether it should remain ongoing or be treated as one-time funding and paired with a study of rate rebasing. The committee agreed to have draft language prepared to remove the $5 from the base budget and add study language, then moved the bill forward for drafting.

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• volunteers and putting unified work on display for the 100,000-plus visitors and fans that are expected to visit
• volunteers and putting unified work on display for the 100,000-plus visitors and fans that are expected to visit
• volunteers and putting unified work on display for the 100,000-plus visitors and fans that are expected to visit
• volunteers and putting unified work on display for the 100,000-plus visitors and fans that are expected to visit
• volunteers and putting unified work on display for the 100,000-plus visitors and fans that are expected to visit

Keywords: 1183, house

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• But I'd be happy to visit... ...it with you about it because I think I've mentioned this to the committee
• Just like in an in-person doctor's visit, you can consent to share your medical information if that information
• I don't know that I do that when I visit a brick-and-mortar physician.
• That is employed in areas frequently visited by children.
• In fact, nearly half of adolescents visit a convenience store at least once a week.

Bills: HB18 , HB742 , HB754 , HB1644 , HB2187 , HB1887 , HB 1275 , HB37 , HB1503 , HB1699 , HB1700 , HB2735 , HB1741 , HB1731 , HB1675 , HB18 , HB37

Committee: House Public Health

Keywords: rural health, hospital funding, healthcare access, mental health services, financial stability, human trafficking, first responders, health care, training, reporting, protection, trafficking prevention, medical assistant training, health care facilities, hospital compliance, clinic compliance, anti-retaliation, whistleblower protection, employee reporting, good faith report

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• campaign process and kind of the transition here, because I often say this is not my world and I'm just visiting
• I know today many of the members and affiliates will be visiting offices to promote their legislative
• Thank you all for visiting your capital.
• I'm excited today to recognize the Missouri City Mayor's Youth Commission who are visiting their state
• giants like Samsung, and they have 360 members in their chamber of amazing businesses that I have visited

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• CNA courses to promote our visiting CNA courses to promote our Healthcare<00:51:11.720><c> programs<
• </c><00:51:18.680><c> and</c> traditional High School visit and traditional High School visit and visiting
• specific classes alongside our visiting specific classes alongside our financial<00:51:22.040><c> aid
• </c><00:52:57.640><c> um</c><00:52:57.760><c> and</c><00:52:57.960><c> visits</c><00:52:58.280><c> to
• </c> High School visits um and visits to High School visits um and visits to businesses<00:52:59.160>

Committee: Senate Higher Education

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• They help get me to my visits. I was able to have visits at the...
• Another challenge was visitation.
• I survived because I did have visitation.
• I didn't even care about visits. Where's the library?
• They just want to have a visit.” That’s what they thought.

Keywords: 1212, all

Summary: The Special Commission on Correctional Consolidation and Collaboration met to approve prior minutes and then heard extensive testimony focused on reentry, programming, and the differences between Department of Correction facilities and county sheriff programs. Much of the testimony came from incarcerated or formerly incarcerated people describing how county facilities offered education, treatment, work release, identification documents, housing help, and reentry planning that they said were often unavailable or harder to access in state DOC settings. Several witnesses emphasized that these programs helped them obtain sobriety, employment, family reunification, and parole readiness, while others said they needed more time, mentoring, or transitional support before release to make the most of those services. Witnesses from Hampshire, Barnstable, Hampden, and Franklin counties described specific programs such as high school/GED completion, college courses, culinary arts, vocational training, recovery groups, therapeutic treatment, and community-based reentry centers. Many said staff treated them with dignity and that the facilities’ culture encouraged accountability and personal change. A few witnesses also noted that some programs were not a fit for their needs, especially for people without substance-use issues or for those whose mental health needs were not adequately addressed. One Barnstable witness said she returned to custody within 48 hours of release because she was not mentally prepared for reentry, and another from Framingham said mental health support was insufficient and visitation restrictions worsened her experience. Commissioners asked follow-up questions about DOC access to programming, classification barriers, reentry preparation, and visitation policies. Several witnesses said DOC programming was limited by sentence length, classification status, or program waitlists, and that some people were steered into programs that did not match their needs. A number of commissioners and the sheriff present responded by stressing the importance of wraparound services, individualized planning, and hiring formerly incarcerated staff. No votes or formal actions were taken beyond approving the minutes and receiving testimony.

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• And the real key to casino success, and the partnership of the state, is in driving visitation to the
• And the marketing free play tool is the absolute primary driver of that visitation.
• So, you know, particularly in New Orleans, we've gone to great lengths to drive that visitation, particularly
• out-of-state visitation.

Committee: Senate Judiciary B

Summary: The Senate Judiciary B Committee met on May 27 and first approved the minutes from the May 21 meeting. The committee then took up House Bill 75, as amended, which would increase the promotional play tax deduction for gaming facilities from $5 million to $7 million and apply the change to racetracks and other brick-and-mortar casino properties on a phased-in basis. The bill’s author and gaming industry witnesses said the measure would help Louisiana compete with neighboring states, drive visitation, and support horse racing purses and tourism. The committee adopted the amendments and reported HB 75 favorably. The committee next considered House Bill 623, which creates a three-tier system for vapor products and includes related technical changes, including a provision allowing in-person delivery of vapor, alternative nicotine, or smokeless tobacco products by third-party contractors from licensed Louisiana retailers with age verification. Amendments were adopted to correct language and address an effective-date issue tied to another bill. The committee then reported HB 623 with amendments. House Bill 302, which would prohibit the sale of vapor products near schools, was also amended and heard with testimony from the New Orleans Health Department and the American Lung Association. Both witnesses supported youth protections but urged clarifying language to ensure local governments can keep or adopt stricter rules and to avoid conflicts with existing local ordinances; the health department also noted concerns that the bill focuses only on vapor products while youth nicotine use is broader. After discussion, the committee reported HB 302 with amendments. The meeting ended with thanks to staff and members, and the committee adjourned without objection.

Transcript Highlights:

• And the real key to casino success and the partnership of the state is in driving visitation to the casinos
• And the marketing free play tool is the absolute primary driver of that visitation.
• So, you know, particularly in New Orleans, you know, we've gone to great lengths to drive that visitation
• , particularly out-of-state visitation.

Committee: Senate Judiciary B

Keywords: 974, senate, all

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• </c><00:40:26.960><c> Mary</c> Um, we drove up together to visit Mary Um, we drove up together to visit
• You would see her all the time walking down the side of the road visiting with people.
• You would see her all the time walking down the side of the road visiting with people.
• You would see her all the time walking down the side of the road visiting with people.
• You would see her all the time walking down the side of the road visiting with people.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• That was part of the discussion we had during the L site visit was having those on site.
• That was part of the discussion we had during the L site visit was having those on site.
• That was part of the discussion we had during the L site visit was having those on site.
• That was part of the discussion we had during the L site visit was having those on site.
• That was part of the discussion we had during the L site visit was having those on site.

Committee: Senate Economic Development and Tourism

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The committee heard several measures on agriculture, energy, stadium governance, and hotel consumer protections. On SB 448 relating to agriculture, Agra Business Development Corporation and the Hawaii Farm Bureau testified in support of a proposed conservation easement acquisition in Central Oahu; the chair asked follow-up questions about the exact location, cost, and agricultural potential of the land, and the witness said the parcel had good soil and water and was former pineapple land, with cost still to be provided. On SB 827 relating to meat processing, the Department of Economic Development and Tourism said the state needs more meat-processing capacity and that any grant program should complement, not compete with, existing efforts; the Attorney General’s office warned the bill lacked legally sufficient standards for grants of public money under the state constitution and offered draft standards. Several industry and chamber witnesses supported the measure, while discussion focused on the need for brick-and-mortar or modular facilities, infrastructure costs, federal inspection needs, and access for hunters and neighbor islands. The committee then took up SB 1269 relating to geothermal resources, which drew broad support from county officials, energy consultants, utility representatives, and community advocates, with one witness opposing it. Supporters described geothermal as a viable, indigenous, firm baseload energy source that could help reduce Hawaii’s high electricity costs and support clean energy goals; one witness emphasized prior work in New Zealand and another urged the state to move forward with exploration. A DBEDT representative explained that the department is coordinating geothermal-related work with the Hawaii Technology Development Corp., the University of Hawaii, and the Hawaii State Energy Office, noting a prior $3 million appropriation, phase-one community engagement work, and plans to seek a contractor for geoscience and exploration in phase two. Members pressed DBEDT to explain how this bill fits with other geothermal measures moving through different committees, and the chair asked the department to review SB 993 and better coordinate the package of geothermal bills. On SB 1337 relating to the Stadium Authority, the stadium manager testified in support of clarifying quorum rules, explaining that the authority currently has eight seated voting members out of nine possible voting seats and that the bill would help ensure voting members are counted for quorum; he said meetings have not been delayed. Finally, on SB 883 relating to hotels, the Attorney General’s office raised First Amendment and contract-law concerns and recommended adding a purpose statement and a non-impairment savings clause. Unite Here Local 5 and other supporters said guests should be notified of hotel service disruptions such as construction, closures, or labor disputes, while opponents questioned who would enforce the law, what penalties would apply, and whether the measure could require hotels to pay damages even without a complaint. No votes or final committee actions were taken in the portion of the hearing provided.

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• visit would be allowed under Medicare.
• that needed that were visit requirements that needed that were needed<00:35:13.280><c> before</c><00
• ><00:35:13.880><c> first</c><00:35:14.280><c> Audio</c><00:35:14.760><c> Only</c><00:35:15.440><c> visit
• </c> needed before the first Audio Only visit needed before the first Audio Only visit um<00:35:16.599
• </c> 43-13 c requires an in-person visit 43-13 c requires an in-person visit thank<01:12:36.480><c> you

Committee: House Health

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The House Health Committee held its first hearing of 2025, with Chair Greg Takayama and Vice Chair Representative Leoy opening the meeting and outlining housekeeping rules, including a two-minute limit for testifiers and Zoom etiquette. The committee first heard HB 303 on health care preceptors. The Department of Health, Department of Taxation, University of Hawaiʻi, Hawaii State Center for Nursing, and several health care organizations supported the bill, saying the existing preceptor tax credit program has been successful and that expanding eligibility to additional professions and students would help address workforce shortages. In response to questions, the Department of Health said the annual tax credit cap is $1.5 million, about 650 to 670 credits are currently used each year, and the bill applies only to unpaid preceptors. The committee then moved on to HB 441, which would raise cigarette taxes. The Attorney General, Department of Health, University of Hawaiʻi Cancer Center, Hawaii Public Health Institute, American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, and others supported the measure as a way to reduce smoking, especially among youth, and to support tobacco control and cancer-related programs. Opponents, including the Taxpayers Protection Alliance and the Cigar Association of Hawaii, argued the tax is regressive and unreliable as a revenue source. The Department of Health noted the last cigarette tax increase was in 2011, and one witness urged a larger increase than proposed. No vote was taken on either bill in the portion of the hearing provided. The committee also heard HB 557 on telehealth. The Department of Health supported the bill so long as it did not displace executive budget priorities, and the Hawaii State Health Planning and Development Agency and Hawaii Primary Care Association supported it. HPCA said the bill would conform state insurance law to recent Medicare changes expanding audio-only telehealth coverage beyond mental health services, and it emphasized access for rural residents, kupuna, and people with disabilities. HMSA opposed the bill as written, saying it strayed from the intent of Act 107 and that audio-only telehealth should remain limited because of quality-of-care concerns, though it supported continued access and asked for a different amendment approach. A telehealth provider also testified that payment disparities limit provider expansion and that audio-only access remains important for patients with serious illness. The hearing ended in the excerpt before any committee action or vote on HB 557.

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• The Board of Corrections had a rule that covered visitation for their facilities, and you may recall
• So the Board rule didn't cover visitation for the community correction centers.
• We're repealing the old Board rule, and we're now presenting one unified visitation rule, which is ..
• .board rule, and we're now presenting one unified visitation rule, which has been promulgated by the
• This may not be pertinent to your rule here, but I had a question about visitations.

Committee: All ALC-ADMINISTRATIVE RULES

Keywords: 1204, all

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• Uh, it's a powerful thing to visit it.
• Uh, it's a powerful thing to visit it.
• <00:38:03.680><c> powerful</c><00:38:04.200><c> thing</c><00:38:04.480><c> to</c><00:38:04.640><c> visit
• </c> Uh it's a powerful thing to visit it. Uh it's a powerful thing to visit it.
• good morning, everybody, and today I have the honor of welcoming a remarkable group of students visiting

Keywords: 981, all

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• I'm the Executive Director of Visit Yuma. Thank you.
• So I'm with Visit Phoenix, President and CEO of Visit Phoenix.
• I've spent a really wonderful time visiting with the League of Cities. We had a great discussion.
• So as I visited with the accessory dwelling unit. And that seems really high to me.
• So as I visited with them, they have actually suggested that they also think that that's pretty high

Committee: House House Rural Economic Development Committee of Reference

Summary: The committee first took up HB 2950, which would allow a governing body to approve a tourism improvement area to promote tourism and lodging. Supporters from the Arizona Lodging and Tourism Association, Visit Yuma, and Visit Phoenix said the bill would give communities a voluntary, locally controlled tool to market destinations, attract events, and strengthen rural and urban tourism economies without raising taxes on residents. Members discussed tourism’s economic importance in places like Yuma and other rural communities, and the bill was moved forward with a due pass recommendation on a 7-0 vote. The committee then held a presentation on rural economic development in Pinal County, focusing on the Lucid Motors project and its workforce partnership with Central Arizona College. Speakers from the Arizona Commerce Authority, Central Arizona College, and Lucid described the Drive48 training program, the creation of a skilled workforce pipeline, and broader economic impacts such as higher wages, job creation, and related growth in housing and infrastructure. The committee also read proclamations recognizing Lucid Motors and Central Arizona College for their contributions to economic development in rural Arizona. Finally, the committee heard HB 2946, which revises development fee requirements and prohibits development fees on accessory dwelling units. The sponsor argued the bill was intended to address housing affordability and reduce burdens on families and builders, while cities, towns, the League of Arizona Cities and Towns, and municipal attorneys opposed it, saying it would shift costs from growth to existing taxpayers and weaken the principle that growth should pay for growth. An amendment in the chair’s name was adopted to remove county-related provisions and make clarifying changes. The amended bill was then passed with a 4-1 vote and two members voting present.

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• I know that Oklo, we visited that site. It was a tremendous groundbreaking.
• I know that Oklo, we visited that site. It was a tremendous groundbreaking.
• And I know many of you have visited the laboratory before, but please consider that you all have an open
• invitation to come see what this looks like and visit with us and have further, deeper conversations
• invitation to come see what this looks like and visit with us and have further deeper conversations.

Summary: The committee first approved the minutes from January 14 and January 28. It then considered RS 3-2904, a bill from the DOGE Committee to remove 19 obsolete code sections, including provisions related to hazardous waste facility siting and the Big Payette Lake Water Quality Act. The sponsor urged the committee to print the bill so members could review possible unintended consequences, including whether the changes would shift responsibilities or reduce public testimony. After a question about Department of Environmental Quality involvement, the committee voted to introduce RS 3-2904. The remainder of the meeting was a presentation by Dr. John Wagner, director of Idaho National Laboratory, on energy dominance and security through research, development, and demonstration. He described INL’s role in nuclear energy, critical infrastructure security, and critical minerals, and said the current federal administration has accelerated nuclear policy through executive orders aimed at expanding reactor deployment, reforming NRC processes, and supporting advanced reactor testing. He highlighted INL’s work with private companies on small modular reactors, microreactors, fuel fabrication, and used nuclear fuel research, including projects tied to AI/data center power demand and Department of War applications. Members asked about used fuel storage, Idaho’s potential role in nuclear recycling and reactor development, transmission and water constraints, public acceptance, and the timeline for deployment. Wagner said Idaho’s advantage lies in its expertise, existing infrastructure, and a regulatory environment that provides certainty, while noting that transmission, water use, and workforce remain key issues. He also said the legislature can help by signaling receptiveness, clarifying policy, and supporting infrastructure and workforce development. The committee took no further action after the presentation and adjourned.

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• I know that Oklo, we visited that site. It was a tremendous groundbreaking.
• I know that Oklo, we visited that site. It was a tremendous groundbreaking.
• And I know many of you have visited the laboratory before, but please consider that you all have.
• And I know many of you have visited the laboratory before, but please consider that you all have.
• invitation to come see what this looks like and visit with us and have further deeper conversations.

Committee: House Environment, Energy and Technology

Keywords: 989, all

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• I was very honored to visit Gongju in 2022 to formalize that partnership. ...to look at how we can better
• He is remembered by those who knew him, including his son, who was supposed to visit him before the fire
• was described as a man of God who, while stationed at Camp Pendleton, frequently came back home for visits
• Adrian's visit...
• His visit that weekend was focused on just that, not knowing that it would be the weekend that would

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• Three in-person visits with a doctor: one before the drugs are administered and then when these drugs
• Back in 2000, the FDA required another follow-up visit. What's happened since then?
• I defy anyone to look these up and deny these facts: the number of required in-person visits was reduced
• We talked earlier about how the FDA does not require any in-person visits and allows these mothers to
• There should be an in-person doctor visit.

Bills: SB 8 , SB 1 , SB 2 , SB 5 , SB 10 , HB27 , HB7 , HB17 , HB1 , SB 9 , SB 7 , SB 17 , SB 4 , HB20 , HB18 , HB7 , HB17 , HB1 , HB20 , HB18 , SB9 , SB7 , SB17 , SB4 , SB1 , SR85 , SR87 , SB8 , SB5 , SB2 , SB10 , HB27

Keywords: sex designation, restroom access, civil penalties, private civil right of action, women's privacy, campground safety, youth camp regulations, flood safety, emergency evacuation, health and safety standards, disaster relief, flood preparedness, emergency funding, local government support, meteorological forecasting, abortion, healthcare, jurisdiction, civil action, qui tam