Transcript Highlights:

• The judge altered the transcript and lost an entire hearing to cover his tracks.
• SB31 is a clever lie with too many problems to cover in only two minutes.
• Prescriptions that are all adulterated, all unnatural, just to cover up an issue.
• Senate Bill 292 is by an entity with eminent domain authority.
• Covered under surveillance, that didn't make sense.

Bills: SB31, SB33, SB510, SB871, SB1868, SB2024, SB2166, SB2309, SB2880, SJR27, SJR39, SJR40, SB 31, SB 33

Keywords: SB 31, Life of the Mother Act, Texas abortion law, medical emergency, reasonable medical judgment, pregnancy complications, maternal health, life-threatening condition, ectopic pregnancy, spontaneous abortion, miscarriage, unborn child, abortion exception, abortion ban, physician liability, health care liability claim, aiding and abetting, Texas Medical Board, State Bar of Texas, continuing medical education

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• While the 3M settlement fund will cover a good portion of the construction, the city is still facing
• c> of pipe while the 3M settlement fund of pipe while the 3M settlement fund will<00:04:25.520><c> cover
• :38.560><c> outside</c> this situation brought by an outside this situation brought by an outside entity
• 04:40.759><c> sales</c><00:04:41.039><c> tax</c><00:04:41.320><c> on</c><00:04:41.479><c> City</c> entity
• or program and so every every two entity or program and so every every two years<01:15:12.280><c> um

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Hi, Michele Peña, District 23, that covers part of Maricopa, Pinel, Yuma, and the south side of Tucson
• Representative Rivero already stated what that covers.
• I thought it's not going anywhere; we need this entity, so I put the maximum timeframe possible, which
• Our region stretches from the Dakotas all the way to the Republic of Palau, covering 15 states, U.S.
• Governmental entities and municipalities can take advantage of it, institutions of higher education,

Keywords: 1182, all

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• the General Assembly caused this additional expense, and we're going to have to pony up the cash to cover
• They have connected themselves to significant, robust business entities.
• They have connected themselves to significant, robust business entities in Sussex County, and they have
• But anyhow, take a look at what we've covered thus far.
• Thank you for not covering all fire companies because of one suspicious behavior.

Summary: The Joint Finance Committee met to review and vote on the fiscal year 2027 Grants and Aid Act, which was expected to be pre-filed as Senate Bill 337. Members first reviewed Section 1, covering county seat payments, paramedic operations, senior center allocations, senior center transportation, and Homeland Security grants. They approved Section 1 after discussion of how senior center transportation is being moved from DART to grant-in-aid and how some organizations can appear in both the senior center formula and the general aging category. The committee then worked through Section 2, which included one-time appropriations and the various grant categories for aging, arts/historical/recreation, economic housing or labor services, family and youth services, health or disability services, and neighborhood and community services. Members discussed several specific items, including New Castle County reassessment-related funding, Friends of Cooch’s Bridge, Slaughter Neck Community Action Organization, Plastic-Free Delaware, Love, Inc. of the Delmarva, and the Southern Delaware Horse Retirement Association. One aging line for Slaughter Neck was reduced back to flat funding after members questioned a large increase, and the revised category total was adjusted accordingly. Each of the Section 2 subcategories was then adopted. Section 3, covering fire companies and public service ambulance companies, was approved with increases across apparatus, ambulance, rescue truck, aerial truck, rescue boat, substation, and insurance rebate equalization funding. Section 4, for veterans organizations and youth programs such as Boys State, Girls State, and Trooper Youth Week, was also adopted. The committee then approved the epilogue sections, which included eligibility, audit, payment, and reporting rules; special provisions for the Wilmington Senior Center contingency; conditions tied to several one-time appropriations; withholding funding from Merri-Dell Volunteer Fire Company pending a corrective report; and reprogramming $1,485,000 from a prior SMART food program appropriation toward SNAP/WIC-related food access initiatives. The meeting ended with remarks thanking staff and noting that it was likely the last JFC meeting for two members, followed by adjournment.

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• So I just wanted to clarify that because you said Daffy Duck, and Daffy Duck would not be covered by
• So I just wanted to clarify that because you said Daffy Duck and Daffy Duck would not be covered by Bill
• And I will tell you that, and I speak for the studios as well, these are entities who are And I will
• We do not have an oversight entity that is doing those types of things, and that's why legislators, at
• In one case covered by the Washington Post, a person targeted by a subpoena had agents show up to his

Summary: The Assembly Privacy and Consumer Protection Committee heard a long agenda focused largely on AI-related consumer protection, child safety, and privacy bills. Members first adopted the consent calendar, then took up SB 1050, which would require disclosures when advertisements use AI-generated or synthetic performers. Supporters, including SAG-AFTRA, Common Sense Media, and labor groups, said consumers should know when an ad depicts a non-human performer and that the bill protects both consumers and workers. Opponents from TechNet, the Motion Picture Association, broadcasters, and business groups argued the bill was too broad, lacked a deception standard, could burden accessibility uses and short audio ads, and created litigation risk. The committee voted the bill out on a party-line-leaning roll, with several members noting concerns but supporting continued work on the measure. The committee also approved SB 1111, which creates liability and remedies for non-consensual digital replicas using a person’s voice or likeness, and SB 1146, which targets deceptive AI-generated health advertisements that depict synthetic health care providers. Both measures drew support from consumer, labor, medical, and child-safety advocates and faced no formal opposition. Members emphasized the need to prevent deepfake abuse, especially in health-related ads where consumers could be misled into trusting fake doctors or medical endorsements. Several child- and privacy-focused bills were also heard and advanced. SB 867 would place a four-year moratorium on AI chatbot-powered toys for children, with supporters warning about harmful content, addictive design, and privacy risks; some opposition raised definitional concerns and asked for clearer standards. SB 1247 would give child influencers the right to delete monetized content posted during their minority, and it moved forward without opposition. SB 1000 updated California’s AI Transparency Act to align content provenance rules with newer technology and international standards, with support from Google and Adobe and no opposition. Finally, SB 957 would require social media companies to notify users when the federal government seeks their data through administrative subpoenas, give users time to challenge the request, and report disclosures; supporters framed it as a First Amendment and due process protection, while one member opposed it as an overreach against federal law enforcement. All of the measures discussed were reported out of committee, with several rolls left open for absent members.

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• I'm representing Mike Steinmeyer, District 20, which covers a great state of our great city of Sugar
• There's no amount of economic development that could take that away and cover that for people who are
• I'm happy to talk to these entities to see what type of partnerships they have in place to ensure.
• These entities to see what type of partnerships they have in place to ensure public safety with these
• It's not a problem. these entities to see what type of partnerships they have in place to ensure public

Summary: The committee first heard House Bill 2896, sponsored by Rep. Brown, which would change how boards of governors for state universities are selected. Brown said the bill, developed with input from the governor’s office, would simplify appointment rules by removing service-area and congressional-district requirements and instead limiting board membership so no more than half of the voting members come from the county where the institution is located, with a St. Louis exception. Members asked about Missouri residency requirements, the effect on Missouri State University and Southeast Missouri State University, and whether university presidents would recommend candidates to the governor. Brown said he would follow up on questions and was open to discussing possible adjustments, especially regarding geographic representation. One witness spoke in favor, arguing that boards should reflect a cross-section of the state. No opposition was presented, and the hearing on HB 2896 was closed. The committee then took up House Bill 1659, the Missouri Defense and Energy Independence Act, sponsored by Rep. Steinmeyer. The bill would create a grant program to help Missouri manufacturers convert facilities to produce strategic materials tied to national defense and energy resilience. Steinmeyer described it as a private-capital-first program requiring at least $500,000 in private investment, with grants capped at $1 million per project per year, subject to appropriation, annual reporting, and repayment provisions if projects fail. He said the bill is intended to attract investment, create jobs, and strengthen supply chains while keeping taxpayer risk limited. Members raised concerns about environmental and public safety risks, the bill’s placement in the higher education committee, whether it should instead be funded federally, and whether the program would mainly benefit large companies rather than small businesses. Questions also focused on the bill’s workforce-development component, the lack of detail on training and public-health protections, and the budget impact of creating a dedicated fund that would retain money and interest rather than sweep it to general revenue. Steinmeyer said the bill is meant to support existing Missouri companies or companies establishing headquarters in Missouri, and that universities had been involved in discussions about workforce needs. A representative from the API Innovation Center testified in favor, saying the bill could help develop key starting materials for pharmaceuticals and support reshoring. One witness testified in opposition, arguing the state should not subsidize private industry and warning about fiscal strain and environmental oversight. No vote was taken, and the hearing concluded without further action.

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• I'm representing Mike Steinmeyer, District 20, which covers the great city of Sugar Creek and some of
• There's no amount of economic development that could take that away and cover that for people who are
• Take that away and cover that for people who are trying to get rec-up money and that $50,000 for health
• I'm happy to talk to these entities to see what type of partnerships they have in place to ensure.
• These entities to see what type of partnerships they have in place to ensure public safety with these

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• really learned to depend on my soil and water conservation district because it's the only governmental entity
• So if you have a huge flood and everything's covered with silt, they can take a bulldozer onto that property
• Those are not government entities; they're like nonprofits.
• Cimarron Watershed Alliance, those kind of things, are not government entities.
• the federal government, the Department of Defense, or the cost that the state would be expending to cover

Keywords: 996, all

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• We are actually part separate entities.
• It takes into account commercial, and it covers a lot of ground.
• There are county and regional entities.
• </c> that would cover that would cover Brian<00:49:31.599><c> Mimoto,</c><00:49:32.319><c> Hawaii</c>
• That covered the 360. All right.

Bills: HB1601, HB1828, HB1616, HB1603, HB1606, HB1604, HB1605

Keywords: biosecurity, invasive species, Hawaii Invasive Species Council, Department of Land and Natural Resources, appropriation, agriculture, land use, farm dwelling, renewable energy, income qualification, solar energy, geothermal resources, hydropower, agricultural tourism, aquaculture, commercial activity, swine production, Korean natural farming, land leases, Hawaii

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• And 157 was silent on uh fleet inspections, but the larger category covered all vehicles.
• </c> larger category covered all vehicles. larger category covered all vehicles.
• :31:43.919><c> in</c><00:31:44.159><c> that</c> uh entity would enroll in that uh entity would enroll
• Does that cover you? reasonable requirement. And in addition reasonable requirement.
• Does that cover you? >> Um, thank you, Chairman.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• Those entities are utilities, special districts, or, I think, as the senator has said.
• SB 50 covered a big swath of the state. This is much, much more limited.
• This part of the bill would remove the ability for establishing entities to use sales tax increment in
• , because I could have sworn this was covered.
• I'm here today representing a coalition of about 50 entities that have been working very closely with

Summary: The committee first heard SB 753, which would modernize California’s shopping cart recovery rules by allowing cities and counties to return abandoned carts directly to retailers, recover documented retrieval costs, and avoid the current impound-and-wait process. The author and supporters, including San Jose officials and the League of California Cities, said the bill would help clear streets, sidewalks, and waterways and reduce local costs. Grocers and retailers opposed the measure unless amended, arguing it would turn cart retrieval into a new cost burden and could create incentives for cities to charge too much for stolen property. After extensive discussion about notice periods, cost caps, and local ordinances, the committee adopted amendments and passed the bill 6-0 as amended. The committee then took up SB 445, which would speed up permitting and approvals needed for high-speed rail by requiring early engagement, setting rules for third-party coordination, and creating a dispute-resolution process. The author said the bill was narrowed from an earlier, broader transit proposal and was intended to reduce delays caused by utilities, local governments, and other entities. Supporters said permitting bottlenecks add major costs and delays to infrastructure projects, while opponents from utilities, cities, counties, telecoms, and special districts raised concerns about safety, reliability, affordability, and the need to review the pending amendments. The bill passed 8-1 to the Utilities and Energy Committee. The committee also heard SB 9, a narrower housing bill focused on accessory dwelling units. The author explained that it would require local ADU ordinances to be submitted to HCD for review and would make state standards control if a local agency fails to submit a compliant ordinance or respond to HCD findings. Supporters from housing and YIMBY groups said the bill would improve enforcement of state ADU law and prevent local barriers from slowing housing production. There was no opposition, and the bill passed 6-0. The committee then began hearing SB 79, which would allow more housing near major transit stops; the author and supporters framed it as a response to the housing shortage and transit underuse, and the hearing continued with extensive support testimony as the transcript ended.

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• They have the experience, but they cannot get work because there are entities like the forestry and Cal
• They have the experience, but they cannot get work because there are entities like the forestry and Cal
• If you want to, but if you think I covered it, that's fine.
• There's also still a provision that says that any opaque facial covering can only be used if there's
• So I guess my position has been that wearing a mask that covers...

Summary: The committee heard several bills related to public safety, juvenile justice, mental health, and criminal procedure. SB 1157 by Senator Archuleta would create a framework for less restrictive juvenile placements in the probation setting, with Judicial Council rules on issues such as insurance, staffing, background checks, notice, and zoning. Supporters said the bill would add needed safeguards for youth still serving custodial terms, while opponents argued it would impose rigid standards on a diverse continuum of placements and that the Judicial Council is the wrong entity to set substantive program rules. Members generally supported the goal of accountability, but the bill was not moved because quorum was not yet established at that point in the hearing. SB 1012 by Senator Smallwood-Cuevas, the Fire Camp to Career Act, would require CDCR to connect California Conservation Camp participants to state-approved apprenticeships and require apprenticeship programs to consider prior fire camp training. Supporters, including labor organizations, formerly incarcerated workers, and fire-training advocates, said the bill recognizes real skills gained in fire camps and creates a path to stable employment after release. Committee members largely supported the measure, with one noting that certification still must reflect demonstrated competency. SB 1012 was presented favorably, though the transcript does not show a final roll-call vote before the meeting moved on. SB 1306 by Senator Cortese would align California law with federal exemptions for certain low-concentration GBL chemical mixtures used in semiconductor manufacturing and research. Supporters said the bill would reduce unnecessary regulatory burdens without affecting pure GBL or public safety, and committee members expressed support. SB 1401 by Senator Stern would align felony incompetent-to-stand-trial procedures with existing misdemeanor procedures, including timelines, information-sharing, and conservatorship referral tools. Supporters said it would prevent people from falling through gaps in the mental health system, while opponents warned it could expand court control and weaken confidentiality and due process. The committee passed SB 1401 to Appropriations on a roll-call vote, with members voting aye and the bill held on call for absent members. The committee also heard SB 1027 by Senator Strickland, which would create a task force to study street prostitution, human trafficking, victim services, and community impacts. Supporters from law enforcement, cities, and district attorneys said the bill would help identify victims and develop better statewide responses; some opponents remained opposed to the bill as introduced but said they would review the amendments. Members praised the amended version, and the committee passed SB 1027 as amended to the Governmental Organization Committee on a roll-call vote, with the bill held on call for absent members. SB 1307 by Senator Jones, dealing with fraudulent or forged real estate documents and clouded titles, was also heard; after opposition withdrew, members supported the measure and moved it forward as amended, held on call for absent members. The transcript then shifted to SB 1276 by Senator Rubio, which would clarify that knowingly viewing livestreamed or AI-generated child sexual exploitation is criminalized; the author and witnesses described it as a needed update to keep pace with technology and close loopholes protecting predators from accountability.

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• </c> want to acquire out ofstate u entities want to acquire out ofstate u entities and<00:48:05.760><
• that's covered would be covered &gt;&gt; I think that's covered would be covered under<01:16:52.239>
• So you cannot see kind it covers that.
• <02:17:40.000><c> here</c> covers here covers here &gt;&gt; would<02:17:40.960><c> be</c><02:17:41.120
• </c> clarifies that only authorized entities clarifies that only authorized entities under<03:30:28.560

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• folks that are involved in the issuance of public debt, advising cities, counties, and all public entities
• Port authorities are similar to other public entities for reasons that no one is quite clear on.
• for reasons that no one public entities for reasons that no one is<00:05:05.640><c> quite</c><00:05:
• Um Representative Smith covered a lot of what I was going to cover, so I'll just sum it up.
• :50.800><c> I'll</c> what I was going to cover, so I I'll what I was going to cover, so I I'll just<00

Bills: HF495, HF4321, HF3902, HF4161, HF3755

Keywords: day care, tax subtraction, child care costs, licensed child care, dependent care assistance, HF4321, dependent care assistance programs, gross income exclusion, federal conformity, Internal Revenue Code, individual income tax, Minnesota tax law, tax conformity, child care assistance, employer-provided dependent care, taxable income, state income tax, retroactive tax change, family care benefits, housing tax credit

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• The bill prohibits a government entity from mandating, refusing, coercing, or compelling any individual
• Madam Chair members, 2271 insurers covering firefighters rate deviation.
• Member 2271 insurers covering firefighters rate deviation requires that firefighters can only submit
• The definition for masks does not include equipment or face coverings worn by a law enforcement officer
• The definition for masks does not include equipment or face coverings worn by a law enforcement officer

Summary: The caucus reviewed a large Minority Caucus Calendar and moved quickly through many bills, with staff often noting whether items were unanimous, party-line, or pulled from consent. Early items included HB 2130 on ADOA personnel financial systems, HB 2749 on felony sentence-completion designation, HCR 258 on Medicaid claim audits, and several agency or board continuation bills. Members also discussed HB 2745 on legislative subpoenas, HB 4027 naming Loop 202 the Charlie Kirk Highway, HB 2601 on Interstate 11 studies, and a number of education, health, labor, and public safety measures. Several bills were pulled from consent or flagged for later discussion, including HCR 258, HB 4027, HB 2375, HB 2601, HB 2408, HB 2444, HB 2923, HB 2182, HCR 2048, HB 2750, HB 2765, HB 2838, HB 4043, HB 2290, HB 2940, and others. Testimony and caucus debate focused on a range of policy concerns. Members objected to bills involving school strikes, weapons detection systems, public records fees for legislators, union activity, school safety felony penalties, and restrictions on school clubs. Education bills drew extended discussion, including HB 2423 on automatic advanced math placement, HB 2478 creating a student outcomes commission, HB 2579 for free school meals, HB 2992 on child sexual abuse prevention, HB 4041 on spending authority for low-reading-performing districts, and HB 4043 requiring CPR/AED training. Health and professional regulation bills also prompted debate, including HB 2408 on nursing board investigations and expungement, HB 2444 on pharmacist testing authority, HB 2697 on expired opioid antagonists, and HB 4010 establishing a genetic counselors board. Members raised concerns about fiscal impacts, stakeholder opposition, and whether some measures were unfunded mandates or needed more amendment work. The caucus also discussed immigration, labor, and public safety measures, including HB 2416 for DPS local border support, HB 2811 on obstructing governmental operations during lawful arrests, HB 2862 on unlawful masking penalties, HB 4070 on nonprofit incorporation restrictions tied to offenses, and HB 4117 creating a crime for disturbing religious services. Water, energy, and land-use bills were reviewed as well, such as HB 2099, HB 2263, HB 2330, HB 2341, HB 2492, HB 2757, HB 2782, HB 2912, HB 2918, and HCR 2020. The meeting ended with announcements, including an Affordability Award for Brian Garcia and a March 12 breakfast update on the Colorado River, before adjournment.

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• contain mud, rocks, or debris on them to either be cleaned off before being towed or to be fully covered
• substitute clarified that it is, in fact, a choice to either clean the debris off the vehicle or to cover
• that contain mud rocks or debris on them to either be cleaned off before being towed or to be fully covered
• substitute clarified that it is, in fact, a choice to either clean the debris off the vehicle or to cover
• As I understand this bill, it allows a second option if folks would instead like to cover the debris;

Bills: SB6131, SB6155, SB6238, SB5824, SB6110, SB5839, SB6032, SB6148

Keywords: traffic safety, roadway fatalities, Washington traffic safety commission, policy update, road safety, accident prevention, disability, parking privileges, accessibility, special parking, local government, oil tankers, restricted waters, environmental safety, maritime regulations, state law, fifth-wheel, travel trailers, vehicle regulation, transportation

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• our administration and face that and speak out against it, and we expect people to do it without any cover
• Despite clearly displaying medical needs, she was left handcuffed and covered in vomit for over eight
• We're looking to have covered durable medical equipment, fertility coverage, along with hearing aids
• that he had previously put in his bill to be able to meet and discuss if the counties or another entity
• Thank you. levels, federal, state, and local, from engaging in extreme masking to cover their faces and

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• I just want to clarify, the bill also covers informal kinship care as well. Informal kinship care.
• Yeah, I just saw a draft of the committee sub and it won't Right now, this is not covered in current
• forefront of making rules for the the compact placement of the children, which department or which entity
• I would just point out that today, because right now those Parents are usually not covered through ICPC
• And so, and obviously we become a voting entity at that point for the compact, if we join into this,

Bills: HB26, HB140, HB141, HB142, HB215, HB26, HB140, HB141, HB142, HB215

Keywords: Medicaid, nutrition support, maternal health, chronic conditions, pilot program, DFPS, Department of Family and Protective Services, child protective services, child abuse investigations, child neglect, child exploitation, advisory committee, Family and Protective Services Council, council abolition, foster care, due process, investigative procedures, child welfare, parental rights, family preservation services

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• uh including the different entities uh including the legis<00:26:43.159><c> the</c><00:26:43.320><c>
• The Behavioral Health Fund covers individuals who are eligible for but not enrolled in Medicaid.
• individuals who are eligible for covers individuals who are eligible for but<00:37:17.240><c> not</c
• um are firm allies in that entities um are firm allies in that effort<00:42:56.920><c> and</c><00:42
• She asked how many counties and cities over 30,000 are impacted by opioid deaths but are not covered

Bills: HF696, HF1429, HF1379

Keywords: HF696, rural EMS, ambulance, emergency medical services, uncompensated care, payment pool, rural health, Office of Emergency Medical Services, public safety answering point, PSAP, nontransport, unpaid ambulance calls, EMS reimbursement, rural ambulance provider, general fund appropriation, Minnesota health finance, specialized life support, metropolitan counties, emergency response funding, HF1429

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• Davis responded that the report would cover all ammonia certificates issued in the state of Minnesota
• He said there may be entities generating ammonia certificates in other states, and that Minnesota is
• Davis explained that entities may transact on a number of energy certificates or ammonia certificates
• there might be entities that would be you<00:15:36.160><c> know,</c><00:15:36.280><c> generating</c>
• as a way of making Minnesota entities as a way of making sure<00:15:50.040><c> that</c><00:15:50.480

Keywords: 1183, house