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• a practice heavily concentrated in family law, although we handle criminal cases and some general civil
• <00:49:59.440> Um<00:50:00.079> I<00:50:00.319> speak<00:50:00.559> in civil
• Um I speak in civil litigation as well.
• <01:10:19.120> as<01:10:19.440> well<01:10:19.679> in they also appear in civil
• law as well in they also appear in civil law as well in terms<01:10:20.080> of<01:10:20.320><

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• and we've heard a couple of times in the last few weeks that this program, the voucher scam, is the civil
• This is definitely not the civil rights issue of our time, but it is the scam of this generation.
• This is definitely not the civil<01:36:16.239> rights<01:36:16.480> issue<01:36:16.960>
• :36:17.199> our<01:36:17.440> time,<01:36:17.920> but<01:36:18.159> it civil
• rights issue of our time, but it civil rights issue of our time, but it is<01:36:18.960> the<

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The Education Funding Committee met in executive session on a bill concerning school meal access and reimbursement. The bill would address local school districts’ responsibility to provide meals during school hours, reimburse schools for meals served at no cost, and make an appropriation. The committee first moved to retain the bill, with supporters saying it was complex, had uncertain fiscal impacts, and should be considered alongside other related meals bills. Opponents argued the committee already had enough information, that the bill served a small number of students at relatively low cost, and that delaying action would harm children who need food to learn. The committee also heard from Tim Roar, a Keene school business administrator and co-designer of the bill, who explained that the proposal was intended to be an opt-in program for districts, with rulemaking to set participation requirements. He said the bill was meant to target aid to students between 175% and 200% of poverty, reduce bad meal debt, and avoid spending taxpayer money on families who could afford to pay. He estimated the state cost at about $250,000 in year one, with local taxpayer costs around $8,500 for Keene, and said some districts already have systems for online applications while others do not. Committee members questioned him about meal debt, online application software costs, and how districts handle students who reach debt limits. Roar said districts still feed students who are hungry, but use other resources and family outreach when meal debt is capped, and he argued that parents should be responsible for providing lunch when they can afford it. Other members pushed back, saying they had seen students go hungry and that teachers sometimes pay for lunches themselves. One member noted the bill would increase eligibility, make it easier to apply, strengthen personal responsibility, and was not a mandate. The discussion ended without a recorded final vote in the excerpt, though the retain motion remained the central action under debate.

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• Commission on Civil Rights recommended eliminating subminimum wages for people with disabilities.
• <00:26:59.000> It is a violation of their civil rights.
• It is a violation of their civil rights.
• The labor movement is committed to the dignity of all work and believes every worker is entitled to a
• The labor movement is committed to the dignity of all work and believes every worker is entitled to a

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Her commitment to fellow scouts.
• Her commitment to mentoring<00:16:52.720> others,<00:16:53.120> promoting<00:16:54.480>
• Senate Bill 464-FN, relative to civil rights enforcement.
• But I also understand this: when you ask someone to show up, you're asking them to commit part of their
• <05:41:18.160> liability farmers immunity from civil liability farmers immunity from civil

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• through violence intervention and risk reduction-type services for those young People that are committing
• Fewer kids are getting arrested, referred, and fewer kids in detention and commitment than there were
• one arrest can make it more likely that the child will be rearrested, engage in violent behavior, commit
• While there's a lot of attention on young people committing more violent behavior, such as gun offenses
• Whether we're talking about kids committing status offenses, kids under a certain age, or kids committing

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• What matters is not blame, it's commitment. It's commitment to improve.
• You have my commitment that we will improve these systems.
• You were totally committed.
• I have a background in civil engineering.
• Tornado Alley and we had civil defense sirens.

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• We're talking about nearly a billion dollars of a commitment.
• So they report... ...committed to, the wages that they committed to, as well as the capital investments
• Permanent long-term commitments in this budget environment.
• I'm going to stipulate again about long-term commitments for extensions.
• So I would be prepared to support this as a commitment, because we're talking about, again, a commitment

Keywords: 987, senate, all

Summary: The subcommittee heard informational updates and budget requests from the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (Go-Biz), the California Office of the Small Business Advocate (CalOSBA), and the California Film Commission. Go-Biz Director D.D. Myers described the California Jobs First strategy, including regional economic planning, sector working groups, and investments in priority industries such as ag-tech, space and defense, life sciences, semiconductors, and microelectronics. She also outlined budget proposals for a five-year extension of the CalCompetes tax credit, support for export promotion, additional staffing for the film tax credit program, innovation and emerging technologies work, and the new California brand campaign. Senators questioned the campaign’s purpose, its relationship to tourism promotion, and whether it could obscure regulatory and business-climate concerns; Myers said it was intended to counter misinformation, promote California’s economic strengths, and support business attraction and retention, not to shut down debate about policy challenges. CalOSBA Deputy Director Claire Whitmer and program partners reported on the California RISE program, the Performing Arts Equitable Payroll Fund, and technical assistance/capital infusion programs. CalOSBA said RISE’s first cohort awarded $16.9 million to 61 employment social enterprises, which collectively expanded operations and employment for people facing barriers to work; a second round is being launched with updated services and a new grant administrator. The Performing Arts Equitable Payroll Fund fully distributed $11.6 million to 100 recipients, but witnesses said demand far exceeded available funding and that the sector remains fragile after the pandemic and AB 5-related cost increases. The technical assistance and capital programs were described as serving more than 112,000 businesses in the last year, helping start 3,780 new businesses and leverage significant loan and equity capital, with emphasis on outreach to women-, minority-, veteran-, rural-, and low-wealth-owned firms. Committee members focused on whether these programs produce durable outcomes and reach underserved communities. One senator asked for longitudinal data on employment social enterprises and whether jobs created through incentives persist over time; CalOSBA said it would provide prior studies and future tracking. Another senator pressed for more outreach and support for small businesses at different stages of development, especially those in disadvantaged communities that may struggle to access capital. The California Film Commission then presented a request for three permanent positions and ongoing funding to administer the expanded film and television tax credit program. Commissioners said the program is tracking demographic and career-pathway data, with about 90% of productions opting into new diversity provisions and reporting due to the Legislature in 2027. The LAO supported the film commission staffing request given the larger program size and expanded applicant pool. No votes were taken; the items were informational or budget requests under review.

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• Mak plays a critical role in administering the statewide grant program and has committed to continue
• uh pro grant program and has committed uh pro grant program and has committed to<00:03:10.000>
• <00:54:19.200> discourse this time of degrading civil discourse this time of degrading civil
• Our family has committed $20,000 as a startup seed for this project.
• a startup seat for committed $20,000 as a startup seat for this<01:31:46.239> project.

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• Angelina Palsato, on behalf of California's Civil Liberties, and we support. Thank you.
• California's Civil Liberties, and we support.
• Return of premium is, in most counties, a civil matter.
• member Harbidian, for acknowledging the length of time that we've worked on this and the level of commitment

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• And you look at the federal government, with what Elon Musk has done in firing civil servants for no
• He has been a civil servant for years. He served in the military, lost his job with no notice.
• handful of veterans—speaking to a colleague of mine who is currently serving, five of our veterans committed
• The only thing that's constant in the universe is change, and we as human beings, as a civilization,

Summary: The committee heard and approved several measures. HB 735 expanded Florida’s boating improvement program to fund parking for boat trailers at public ramps and offered a 10% sovereign submerged land lease discount for manufacturers using environmental best management practices; it passed unanimously. HB 4021 expanded the North River Ranch Improvement Stewardship District in Manatee County by 640 acres and was reported favorably. CS for HB 371, which promotes nature-based methods and green/gray infrastructure for coastal resilience, also passed unanimously after supportive testimony from resilience and environmental groups and committee members. The committee then took up HJR 1325, a proposed constitutional amendment to create an elected Commissioner of Government Efficiency (COGE) with authority to audit, investigate, and report on waste, fraud, and abuse in state and local government. The proposal would eliminate the lieutenant governor position, the Government Efficiency Task Force, and the legislature’s current auditor appointment, with many implementation details deferred to a future bill. Members debated the scope of the new office, its relationship to the Auditor General and inspectors general, whether it should cover the legislative and judicial branches, staffing, and the comparison to federal DOGE efforts. An amendment making a minor wording change was adopted, and the resolution passed 23-? with a favorable report after a split vote. The committee also approved two Gulf of America bills. HB 575 redesignated the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America, and CS for HB 549 required Florida’s academic standards and newly adopted instructional materials to reflect the federal designation for materials acquired on or after July 1, 2025. Both measures drew criticism from members who argued the renaming was politically motivated, historically insensitive, and potentially confusing for students, while supporters said Florida should align with federal action. HB 575 passed and CS for HB 549 passed 18-7. Finally, HB 4071, a local bill adjusting the boundary between Coral Springs and Parkland in Broward County by about 8.7 acres, was amended and reported favorably with support from both cities and the Broward delegation.

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• Can you please commit to a timely execution of project grant agreements?
• I am committed. Infrastructure is not partisan.
• But I do believe as a philosophy, if we commit to rail, if we commit to infrastructure, we should actually
• I know you're committed to that.
• So, can you commit to me to help with technical upgrades?

Keywords: surface transportation, infrastructure reauthorization, bipartisan collaboration, safety, federal programs, funding challenges, bureaucracy, transportation needs, critical projects, public testimony

Summary: The committee meeting focused on the development of the next surface transportation reauthorization bill. Discussions centered around key principles aimed at improving the safety and reliability of the transportation network, reforming federal programs for efficiency, and addressing the diverse transportation needs across various states. Members emphasized the importance of bipartisan collaboration to streamline processes, eliminate bureaucratic delays, and ensure timely funding for critical infrastructure projects. There were also notable conversations about specific projects and funding challenges, reflecting the urgency for action and commitment to modernizing America's infrastructure.

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• According to the branch, court interpreter costs have been increasing because of a lack of civil servant
• We're committed to moving this vital work forward with urgency and transparency.
• And I'm glad to see that ongoing commitment baked into the proposed budget.
• The administration believes this investment reflects a continued commitment for this program in times
• The administration believes this investment reflects a continued commitment for this program in times

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• uh, you know, my my nephew committed uh, you know, my my nephew committed suicide<00:50:11.440><
• I haven't seen the details on that just yet, but I would like you guys to commit to 652.
• I would like you guys to commit to 652. I would like you guys to commit to 652.
• But now that it's very committed, that's where I want the attention to be.
• Some of them apply in civil cases depending on the nature of the case.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• The majority of individuals we serve are forensic commitments.
• They have either committed or been accused of committing crimes linked to their mental illness and come
• It's like we're in commitment.
• DHCS certainly is committed to working with counties, At this time, DHCS certainly is committed to working
• Thank you for your continued commitment to suicide prevention.

Summary: The subcommittee heard presentations from the Department of State Hospitals (DSH), the Commission for Behavioral Health, and the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) on budget proposals and implementation updates. DSH outlined its proposed 2026-27 budget, including funding for patient operating expenses, IST solutions savings, conditional release program costs, LPS bed allocation changes, electrical infrastructure projects at Napa and Patton, SB 380 transitional housing feasibility work, and expanded dental services at Metropolitan and Patton. DSH also reported that it has met court-ordered IST treatment benchmarks in the Stiavedi v. Clinton case, with average time to initiate treatment down to about five days and pending placements reduced to roughly 250, while noting that Proposition 36 could increase referrals and SB 1323 may divert some individuals earlier into community-based treatment. Members asked about rising outside hospitalization costs, Medicare enrollment, the timing and structure of capital projects, and whether IST solution funds are being fully used; DSH said the savings reflect slower-than-expected ramp-up of community programs and that the Central California FACT replacement program is still on track for January 2027 activation. The Commission for Behavioral Health described its role under the Behavioral Health Services Act (BHSA), including data, evaluation, grantmaking, technical assistance, and transparency work. It highlighted the new statewide Innovation Partnership Fund, a five-year, $20 million-per-year program with small and large grant categories; the first RFA drew strong interest, with more than 400 questions and over 1,000 bidders’ conference participants. The Commission also discussed a proposed extension to spend down about $4.1 million remaining for the Alcove Youth Drop-in Center grants so sites can finish implementation and Stanford can complete the final evaluation. Members asked about grant duration, whether projects can be renewed, what qualifies as innovation, and whether the fund could support service delivery rather than awareness campaigns or training; the Commission said awards are expected to be three-year contracts and that proposals must be new or meaningfully expanded approaches that support BHSA priority populations. DHCS reviewed major behavioral health changes under CalAIM and BH Connect, including peer support, mobile crisis, contingency management, traditional health care practices for tribal members, updated specialty mental health access criteria, and new substance use treatment standards based on ASAM’s fourth edition. DHCS reported strong contingency management results, with more than 13,000 members served and 95% testing negative for stimulant use during treatment, and said 21 Indian health care providers have been approved to offer traditional health care practices. It also described BH Connect initiatives such as the $1.9 billion access reform and outcomes incentive program, workforce investments, evidence-based practice expansion, IMD participation by four counties, and transitional rent services. On BHSA implementation, DHCS said it is not tracking individual county contract cuts but is monitoring county plans and statewide outcomes, while stakeholders raised concerns about local prevention and service gaps. DHCS also outlined its H.R. 1 implementation strategy, including outreach, streamlined renewals, exemptions for disabled, substance use, and medically frail individuals, and proposed clinic navigator and outreach funding; it said it has not yet produced a focused estimate of H.R. 1 impacts on behavioral health populations. The discussion ended with DHCS noting that B-CHIP bond funding has supported 437 infrastructure projects, creating 546 new or expanded facilities and more than 9,500 residential beds across the state.

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• We are committed to supporting in-person and high-quality online learning for our students.
• We are committed to supporting in-person and high-quality online learning for our students.
• Our commitment to education goes far beyond classroom walls. St.
• I'm also a civil engineer, so I have a very familiar background with this type of work.
• What was the MnDOT commitment? Coincidentally, there are two projects at play here.

Bills: HF2418, HF1666, HF232, HF344, HF402, HF431, HF468, HF547, HF583, HF1476, HF1711, HF2787, HF2788, HF3207

Keywords: capital investment, political subdivisions, state assistance, funding, project grants, child care, Slayton, state bonds, economic development, extended time revenue, school funding, state aid, career and technical education, CTE, STEM, secondary credit, after-school programs, summer school, learning year program, extended day

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• We've got no cost commitments. from them on it. This is where, again, legislative prerogative.
• Now, the two, the civil litigation that the agency is, where we're the defendant in the civil litigation
• Our commitment to maintaining high standards of regulatory oversight and public service.
• Texas Medical Association is fully committed to supporting the Texas Medical Board and we appreciate
• We're committed to provide the most accurate information possible, Representative Harris. and I came

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• A civil lawsuit was filed by our family against the police officers involved for excessive use of force
• Um, did want to add that we're committed to working with the senior advisor on mental health and justice
• HCR 192, HR 182, requesting the Hawaii Civil Rights Commission to examine the applicability of existing
• 38:29.240> Hawaii HCR 192 HR 182 requesting the Hawaii HCR 192 HR 182 requesting the Hawaii Civil
• Rights Commission to examine the Civil Rights Commission to examine the applicability The applicability

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The committee heard a series of resolutions and a few bills, with testimony largely in support across the agenda. Early measures included HCR 15/HR 17 supporting Kamehameha Schools’ admissions policy, and HCR 22/HR 22 urging Congress to pass federal kidney disease legislation; both drew support and no opposition. The committee also heard HCR 146 HD1/HR 138 HD1 on “excited delirium,” with testimony from advocates urging the resolutions be broadened to include related terms such as hyperactive delirium and agitated delirium, and from family members and disability-rights advocates describing the issue as harmful pseudoscience tied to police-custody deaths and calling for a ban on the term and better mental-health responses. The committee then took up HCR 123/HR 115 on creating a coordinated support and stabilization task force for Native Hawaiians experiencing homelessness or extreme low income. Department of Hawaiian Home Lands testified in support, describing its transitional housing work and saying collaboration and data-sharing with the state homelessness office would help beneficiaries and others; members questioned whether existing entities already do similar work and whether the proposal would extend beyond beneficiaries. HCR 32/HR 32, which asks the governor’s senior advisor on mental health and the justice system to develop a plan to increase access to Hawaii State Hospital for certain criminal defendants, drew support from the Department of Health, the governor’s office, and disability-rights advocates, who emphasized coordinated planning, diversion from arrest when appropriate, and matching people to the right level of care. Additional resolutions addressed a range of policy issues: renaming Leeward Community College to Puloulou Community College (with no testimony), creating an ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi pathway under the Niʻihau dialect at UH (UH noted existing courses already cover the dialect but not a degree pathway), moving to a demerit-point driver licensing system (support only), and coordinating transportation infrastructure planning for Hawaiian home lands (DHHL supported the measure and said an expired DOT memorandum of understanding had covered related collaboration). The committee also heard support for expanding DHHL financial literacy and homeownership-preparedness programs, a resolution asking the Hawaii Civil Rights Commission to examine algorithmic discrimination, and a resolution urging the Oahu Metropolitan Planning Advisory Committee to follow its rules, comply with the Sunshine Law, review its executive director, and strengthen accountability; the last measure drew 11 written supports and no opposition. No final votes or decisions were taken in the portion provided, as the hearing focused on testimony and questions.

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• We are committed to continuing those conversations as the bill moves forward.
• We oppose AB 1795 unless amended, and we are committed to working with the author to get the bill to
• And obviously, the survivors are very much committed to helping perfect this bill.
• That shared commitment is reflected in the bill's design.
• That shared commitment is reflected in the bill's design.

Summary: The Assembly Insurance Committee met as a subcommittee at first because a quorum was not initially present, then later established a quorum and heard several bills. The main special-order item was AB 1795 (Gibson), which would create statewide standards for testing, inspection, and remediation of wildfire smoke damage in homes, with CalEPA and public health agencies developing science-based standards and insurers required to follow new claims-handling timelines. Supporters, including Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara and wildfire survivors, said the bill would bring consistency and safety; insurers and consumer groups generally supported the concept but sought further amendments on scope, standards, and claim handling. The committee voted do pass as amended and refer AB 1795 to Appropriations, with the roll held open for later additions. The committee also considered AB 1576 (Ortega) on the Subsequent Injury Benefit Trust Fund, which would make changes intended to reduce litigation and employer assessments while preserving the program’s purpose of encouraging hiring of workers with prior disabilities. Labor-side witnesses supported the bill as a reform step, while business, public entity, and insurance groups opposed it, arguing it did not address the core structural problems and that a trailer bill was a better vehicle for broader reform. AB 1576 was voted do pass to Appropriations, with the roll held open. AB 1931 (Papan) would create an optional limited-lines license for utilities to offer home protection products for repairs to appliances and utility service lines. Support came from HomeServe, utilities, and industry groups, who said the bill would clarify current law and add consumer protections such as training, disclosures, and a free-look period; there was no opposition in the room. The committee passed AB 1931 to Appropriations. AB 2361 (Pacheco) would limit vicarious liability for peer-to-peer vehicle-sharing platforms like Turo while preserving insurance coverage requirements; supporters said it would align California with other states, while consumer attorneys opposed it as reducing accountability and consumer recovery. The committee passed AB 2361 as amended to Appropriations. AB 2098 (Kalra), heard later, would require employers to allow leave for workers to attend treatment for occupational injuries during work hours, subject to notice and business-necessity limits; labor groups supported it and business and insurance groups sought narrower standards. It was also voted do pass to Appropriations. The committee then completed roll-call add-ons and adjourned.

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• 202nd District, In the gallery, Representative Jared Solomon from the 202nd District welcomes the Civil
• The Committee on Appropriations reports House Bill 2198, re-reported as committed.

Summary: The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and recognition of guests, including the Civil Air Patrol Pennsylvania Wing Cadet Color Guard, district office staff, and a guest page. A quorum was established with 202 members voting on the master roll. The chamber also noted that Deputy Sergeant Hopkins is retiring after three years of service, and several committee meetings were announced for later in the day. The main floor action was on House Bill 2198, which repeals the sales and use tax exemption for computer data center equipment. Supporters argued the exemption is no longer needed because data centers are large, profitable companies that should pay their share, and cited a projected future cost to the Commonwealth of about $517 million annually. Members in favor also said data centers place heavy burdens on local water, land, and electricity resources and should not receive taxpayer subsidies. Opponents argued the bill conflicted with broader data center policy discussions and that the House was moving too quickly after passing related infrastructure legislation the day before. After debate, the House took a recorded final vote and passed House Bill 2198 by a vote of 197-5. The bill was sent to the Senate for concurrence. The House then moved several bills from the table calendar to the active calendar and adjourned until Friday, June 26, 2026, at 12 noon unless recalled sooner by the Speaker.

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• She is deeply committed to advocacy and public policy that supports Arizona's families and communities
• These students, youth, have been at the forefront of civil rights movements throughout this country's

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