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• it revolves around the license plate reader, because we don't know a vehicle's stolen unless we're alerted
• notified that a vehicle is on that hot list so you could have a wanted person, a missing person, amber alert
• deputy director of our construction. and facilities management office, and Lieutenant Colonel Michael Blue
• doing everything we can do to make sure those agencies have that available. to them when it comes to alert
• So this is her favorite alert status when security staff asked her to change her clothes, concerned that

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• Madam Chair, members of the committee, Marla Schott’s, registered lobbyist for Blue Cross.
• Madam Chair, members of the committee, Marla Schottes, registered lobbyist for Blue Cross Blue Shield
• The system interfaces with a monitored alarm to detect a breach and will alert a business and a monitoring
• The bill requires warning signs that are located every 30 feet to alert and deter potential trespassers

Keywords: 996, all

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• A sign that completely out of the blue.
• Pretty sure all I know is my car is blue. And then we heard loud, repeated honking.
• Bright SUVs racing down the street in front of the school with commuters falling behind to alert the
• Coming together across communities red and purple and blue in support of young children and families
• in support of young motans and blue in support of young motans and families<00:46:48.160> who

Keywords: 1183, house

Summary: The committee took up House File 3415, a bill aimed at limiting immigration enforcement activity at child care centers. House Research explained the DE1 amendment, which defined key terms and barred child care employees from consenting to civil immigration enforcement entry without a judicial warrant, while requiring officials to identify themselves and state their purpose; the amendment also clarified that it would not block officials administering child care programs. After brief debate, members adopted the DE1 amendment. The bill author, Representative Sensor Mura, said the measure was intended to address fear and disruption in child care settings caused by recent immigration enforcement activity and to keep those spaces safe for children and families. Supporters, including a pastor, a Children’s Defense Fund representative, parents, child care workers, and an ACLU policy counsel, testified that immigration enforcement near daycares has caused fear, staff absences, lockdowns, and emotional harm to children. They argued the bill would not stop lawful enforcement but would require warrants and basic identification before entry, protecting children from witnessing raids or arrests and giving providers clear rules. Several witnesses described specific incidents involving ICE activity near Spanish immersion daycares in Minneapolis and St. Paul, including staff members being detained, parents organizing safety watches, and children showing distress. Testimony emphasized that many affected children are U.S. citizens in immigrant families and that visible enforcement can create toxic stress and separation anxiety. No final action on the bill was taken in the portion of the meeting provided beyond adoption of the DE1 amendment and continuation of testimony.

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• Thank you, Maddie, for your service to the Senate and the state of Michigan, and go blue.
• House Bill 451A is a bill to amend the Michigan Amber Alert Act.

Keywords: 983, senate, all

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• You might be talking about the actual Blue Jay app.
• designed to protect the integrity of critical public safety infrastructure and ensure that emergency alerts

Bills: HB1002, HB1250, HB2710, HB3008, HB3045, HB3086, HB3595, HB3678, HB3695, HB3831, HB4107, HB4408

Keywords: stalking, victim notification, law enforcement, harassment, penalties, criminal justice, protection orders, local law enforcement, Public Safety Technology Revolving Fund, grants, state funding, law enforcement technology, alcohol testing, drug influence, public safety, Board of Tests, accident response, motor vehicle, fire department, fee prohibition

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• bills, but when I try to look at a bill based on the preamble, and if I know they don't talk, but if Blue
• Would it be prudent to alert municipalities and local governments that, by a certain date, they need

Summary: The committee met with a quorum present and heard a series of bills, mostly local claims and growth-management or permitting measures. SB 16, SB 14, and SB 24 were uncontested claims bills providing relief for injuries or damages involving the City of St. Petersburg and Miami-Dade County; each was described as settled or favorably reported by a special master, and each was reported favorably without debate. SB 288, a negotiated bill on rural electric cooperatives, was presented as a clarification to protect co-op authority over generation and power purchases while preserving consumer protections; it drew support from industry stakeholders and was reported favorably. SB 830 created a public-records exemption for certain local administrators and their families’ personal information, citing threats against city managers, and it also passed favorably. The committee also considered several land-use and permitting bills. SB 1138 would create a registry of qualified professionals to conduct pre-application review for plats and development, aiming to reduce delays and backlogs; local government groups raised concerns about preemption and preserving quasi-judicial authority, but the bill passed favorably with one no vote. SB 168 expanded public nuisance law to include gambling houses, increased penalties, and authorized attorney’s fees and foreclosure of unpaid fees; it was reported favorably. SB 686 revised the agricultural enclave statute to create a public-hearing process for certain residential projects in urban service areas, with a sunset date later amended to June 30, 2026; conservation and planning groups raised concerns about local planning authority and public participation, but the bill passed favorably. SB 548, a growth-management and impact-fee cleanup bill, clarified plan-based methodology, extraordinary circumstances, interlocal agreements, and refund procedures for impact fees. Local government and development stakeholders testified that it would improve predictability while preserving flexibility, though some sought further refinement on fee increases and refunds; the bill was amended and then reported favorably. SB 1234 addressed building permits and inspections, including permit validity, small-project exemptions, temporary hurricane protection, standardized permit forms, and expanded use of private providers; county officials objected to reduced oversight, while builders and private-provider advocates supported the measure. After testimony and debate, the bill was reported favorably. At the end of the meeting, Senator Jones requested to be recorded on several votes, and the committee adjourned after no further business.

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• Job creators and job seekers alike were empowered, driving small business formation and a blue-collar
• Last year, SBA failed to alert or provide the committee with any information before the agency ran out

Keywords: SBA, small business, nominations, Bill Briggs, Casey Mulligan, regulations, capital access, public support

Summary: The Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship convened to consider the nominations of Bill Briggs for Deputy Administrator of the SBA and Dr. Casey Mulligan for Chief Counsel for Advocacy. The discussions highlighted the critical role of the SBA in promoting small businesses, with emphasis on overcoming challenges posed by excessive regulations and the need for improved access to capital. Several committee members expressed their concerns over recent layoffs within the SBA and the closure of district offices, which they believe undermine support for small businesses across the nation. The committee meeting saw extensive dialogue about the implications of regulations on small business operations and how the nominees plan to address these issues if confirmed. Public support for the nominees was acknowledged through letters from various stakeholders who advocate for small business interests.

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• things are incredibly important to keeping pace with the demands signal that teams like SpaceX and Blue
• We get to the security alert. We'll get you moving. We are good afternoon.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• Use your raise hand function, and Legislative Auditor Thomas will alert me to call on you. Okay.
• The blue dots are communities in urban counties; green diamonds are communities in rural counties.
• The states in blue are those that offer a tax exemption, and the states in dark blue are those that offer
• The states in blue are those that offer a tax exemption, and the states in dark blue are those that offer

Summary: The committee met on July 15, 2026, but initially lacked a quorum, so it could not adopt prior minutes. Chair Jerry Pollett welcomed new member Senator Victoria Hunt and new JLARC staff, and noted national recognition for recent JLARC reports. The meeting then moved into a series of preliminary audit presentations and an agency strategic management update, with committee members asking questions after each item. JLARC presented a preliminary audit of DCYF’s Juvenile Rehabilitation programs. Staff concluded that crowding, staffing shortages, weak risk assessments, and inconsistent programming combine to create unsafe conditions. The report found that most youth are housed in two large secure facilities operating near or above capacity, incidents rise as population rises, 47% of frontline staff leave within a year, current assessment tools are not valid for the population, and program access depends more on facility than individual need. JLARC made one recommendation to the legislature to address crowding and seven to DCYF, including improving retention, training, incident response procedures, validated assessments, program alignment, and data quality. DCYF Secretary Ross Hunter said the agency agreed overcrowding is a serious problem, described ongoing efforts to improve staffing and safety, and said a detailed response would be provided later. Committee members raised concerns about education access, retaliation against staff or youth who participated in the audit, and whether JR-25 has helped or worsened conditions. JLARC then presented a preliminary audit of Labor and Industries’ enforcement of farm worker labor laws. The audit found that L&I generally meets inspection timelines for health and safety complaints, but not for wage and hour or retaliation complaints, where delays are driven largely by time before assignment to an investigator. Staff said complaint volume exceeds capacity, though the agency has added staff, created screening processes, and reorganized workloads, and 2026 legislation now allows prioritization of complaints and broader investigations. JLARC recommended that L&I report back in December 2026 and December 2027 on backlog reduction and implementation of the new law. An L&I representative said the agency is hiring additional staff and will provide a formal response later. The committee also received a JLARC overview and Department of Health strategic management plan update on hospital data reporting, inspections, complaints, and adverse event reporting. DOH reported measurable progress on inspection compliance, new staffing and licensing systems, translated complaint forms, and plans for future work on language access, adverse event reporting, and financial data dashboards. After lunch, JLARC began its 2026 tax preference performance reviews. The first review covered the Main Street tax credit, which JLARC said has helped increase the number of Main Street communities and businesses, with positive growth near designated districts; JLARC recommended continuing the preference and improving business-count data. The second review covered the equitable access to credit program, which JLARC said appears to support underserved communities by funding loans through CDFIs; JLARC recommended continuing the preference beyond its 2027 expiration. The committee began questions on the program mechanics and the role of the Community Reinvestment Act, and the presentation was still underway when the transcript ended.

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• out of curiosity, just because of Spanish especially, sometimes we forget, like, oh, wait, we are alerted
• Andres Almedes with Blue Shield of California, in strong support. Thank you.
• And I'm grateful that Blue Shield, which was not formally in support of the bill last year, but this
• And I'm grateful that, you know, Blue Shield, which was, um, not formally in support of the bill last
• These are policies that have been percolating in Congress and state legislatures red and blue around

Summary: The committee heard several health-related measures. SB 27 by Senator Umberg would revise and expand California’s CARE Court by limiting the expansion to people with bipolar I disorder with psychotic features, clarifying the definition of “clinically stabilized,” and narrowing the role of nurse practitioners and physician assistants. Supporters, including behavioral health officials and family members, said the bill would reduce dismissals and better serve people with severe illness; opponents warned the expansion would strain county staffing and housing resources and could undermine voluntary engagement. The bill passed on a do pass motion to the Committee on Public Safety. SB 503 by Senator Weber Pierson would require AI tools used in health care facilities to be identified, monitored, and mitigated for bias when used in clinical decision-making or resource allocation. The author and supporters from Kaiser Permanente and the California Medical Association said the bill would help prevent discriminatory outcomes and improve trust and safety. The committee discussed the need to clarify developer and deployer responsibilities, and the bill passed as amended to Privacy and Consumer Protection. SB 68 by Senator Menjivar would require restaurants to provide written allergen information for the top nine food allergens, with tiered flexibility for smaller establishments. The bill was supported by patients, families, nurses, and allergy organizations, who described severe reactions and the difficulty of relying on verbal disclosures alone. The California Restaurant Association opposed unless amended, seeking broader use of the national model food code and additional liability language. The bill passed as amended to Appropriations. The committee also heard SB 403 by Senator Blakespear, which would remove the sunset from the End of Life Option Act; supporters described the law as a compassionate, well-functioning option for terminally ill patients, while faith-based groups opposed it. The bill passed to Judiciary. Later, SB 41 by Senator Wiener was introduced to rein in pharmacy benefit manager practices that steer patients to mail-order pharmacies and reimburse community pharmacies below cost; community pharmacists and several health organizations testified in support, describing pharmacy closures and patient access problems.

Bills: SF1959, HF2444, SF2298, HF2445, SF2216, HF2443, HF2130, HF1943, HF2436, HF2442

Keywords: veterans, military affairs, Department of Veterans Affairs, Department of Military Affairs, omnibus veterans bill, appropriations, National Guard, state active service, armory, State Armory Building Commission, veterans homes, veterans cemeteries, county veterans service office, Minnesota GI Bill, Gold Star families, Blue Star families, Secret War in Laos, Hmong veterans, Laos veterans, special guerrilla units

Bills: SF1959, HF2444, SF2298, HF2445, SF2216, HF2443, HF2130, HF1943, HF2436, HF2442

Keywords: veterans, military affairs, Department of Veterans Affairs, Department of Military Affairs, omnibus veterans bill, appropriations, National Guard, state active service, armory, State Armory Building Commission, veterans homes, veterans cemeteries, county veterans service office, Minnesota GI Bill, Gold Star families, Blue Star families, Secret War in Laos, Hmong veterans, Laos veterans, special guerrilla units

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• Here today, we have Joyce Blue, Deputy Director of Sacramento Regional Family Justice Center.
• We have Joyce Blue, Deputy Director of Sacramento Regional Family Justice Center.
• So if I can have Joyce Blue, if you want to start, and then Susie Flores and then Dr.
• My name is Joyce Blue, and I'm the deputy director of the Sacramento Regional Family Justice Center here
• Alerting teachers where they can find us.

Summary: The committee met to discuss domestic violence with a focus on teen dating violence, healthy relationships, and the impact of technology on abuse. Chair Blanca Rubio opened by describing the urgency of the issue, including a recent teen murder in her district tied to domestic violence, and emphasized that restraining orders alone do not prevent abuse. The first panel featured Janica Morin Pasquale and Taylor Stone Mill, who described warning signs in teens such as constant monitoring through phones and social media, isolation from friends, jealousy normalized by online content, and control through gifts, food delivery, and access to passwords or tracking apps. They stressed that many teens do not tell parents, that parents often miss the signs, and that prevention should begin early and be reinforced in schools, homes, and youth activities. They also cited resources such as Love Is Respect, One Love, and Take It Down, and urged consistent funding and implementation of the California Healthy Youth Act rather than one-time lessons. The second panel shifted to the effects of domestic violence on children and the systems that respond to them. Joyce Blue of the Sacramento Regional Family Justice Center described the center’s wraparound services, including forensic interviews, legal help, housing support, child therapy, and high-risk response, and highlighted the prevalence and danger of strangulation, including cases with no visible injury. She explained that domestic violence is about power and control, that children often normalize abuse, and that safety planning must accompany restraining orders. Susie Flores of Inner Circle Children’s Advocacy Center explained the multidisciplinary forensic interview model used for child abuse cases, gave examples of severe abuse involving children exposed to domestic violence, and noted that many centers are overwhelmed by caseloads. She stressed the need for immediate trauma-informed services and more front-end intervention rather than waiting until long-term harm develops. Dr. Pamela Tate of Black Women Revolt Against Domestic Violence and other members discussed the need to support not only victims but also the systems and educators who are expected to respond. Several members shared personal experiences with domestic violence, sexual assault, and family trauma, and raised concerns about school implementation, immigrant families’ fear of reporting, and the need to address abusers’ behavior and trauma as well. The discussion also touched on statute of limitations issues, with panelists saying memory and trauma can delay disclosure for years and that rigid deadlines can prevent justice. No votes were taken; the meeting was informational and ended with members expressing support for continued collaboration, prevention funding, and stronger implementation of existing law.

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• So in the green line here, you'll see the average people we served each fiscal year, and the blue bars
• So in the green line here, you'll see the average people we served each fiscal year, and the blue bars
• year<00:13:15.360> um<00:13:15.480> and<00:13:15.600> the<00:13:15.680> blue
• um and the blue bars are total expenditures<00:13:20.360> um<00:13:20.560> slide<00:13
• system that will automate alerts system that will automate alerts streamline<00:48:16.559> investigations

Keywords: 1183, house

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• I represent Fairmont, Blue Earth, Medelia area, basically everything south of Mano.
• <00:05:08.479> Earth<00:05:08.680> medelia I represent Fairmont Blue Earth medelia
• I represent Fairmont Blue Earth medelia area<00:05:09.440> basically<00:05:09.800> everything
• They routinely sit alert, and that was the unit that, when the balloon went over the Great Lakes area
• uh um and uh they routinely sit alert uh um and and<00:19:03.120> that<00:19:03.280> was

Keywords: 1183, house

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• literacy recognizes real-world learning while preparing students for California's growing green and blue
• This notification alerts the employer.
• The notification alerts the employer that a preliminary report has been filed and that an investigation

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• It's because of the turnover, and I'm 30 years at this, multiple administrations, red and blue.
• I would love an alert just like an Amber Alert when a child's sleeping in a CYFD office.

Keywords: 996, all

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• information related to groundwater safety. including postal mail, electronic mail, and door hangers, to alert
• The bill would require TCEQ to alert residents living within a one-mile radius of known contamination
• And then you see in blue on there the savings in water and in money that could be attained from this.

Bills: SB863, SB1190, SB1261, SB1413, SB1624, SB1662, SB1663, SB1855, SB1967, SB2124, SB2204, SB1623

Keywords: Edwards Aquifer, water conservation, reclaimed water, aquifer storage, environmental protection, water loss, municipally owned utilities, Texas Water Development Board, administrative penalties, water audit, water infrastructure, water supply, state water plan, water management strategies, water financing, municipal bonds, revenue bonds, public debt, obligations, TWDB

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• Just talk about yourself until you're blue in the face. No, that wasn't exactly it.
• So yes, we will alert you to that and often suggest technical amendments to accommodate that.
• And that's, again, Why we have such a good staff to make sure they alert us and are aware of those things

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• The purple level, 201 to 300, health alert, the risk of health effects is increased for everyone.
• The purple level, 201 to 300, health alert, the risk of health effects is increased for everyone.
• The purple level, 201 to 300, health alert, the risk of health effects is increased for everyone.
• I recognize a member from Blue Earth, Representative Frederick. Thank you, Madam Speaker.
• I recognize the member from Blue Earth, Representative Frederick. Thank you, Madam Speaker.

Keywords: 1183, house