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• We talked about it in terms of the UI Trust Fund. We had a lot of conversations.
• But somehow when it comes to that bus driver that we trust our kids' lives with to pick them up in the

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• Such tactics not only inflict harm upon the victim and their family, but also erode trust in law enforcement
• These practices compound trauma and fracture critical trust between law enforcement and the communities

Summary: The Assembly Appropriations Committee met on April 9, 2025, with a large regular-order agenda and a consent calendar. The committee first approved a set of unanimous consent bills, then heard and acted on several measures, generally with authors describing them as having minor or absorbable fiscal effects. Bills discussed included AB 439 on Coastal Act streamlining, AB 322 on school-based health and mental health reimbursement participation, AB 679 on state park land acquisition exemptions, AB 482 updating the California Table Grape Commission law, AB 681 increasing the Dream Loan Program cap, AB 40 clarifying emergency services include reproductive health care, AB 454 making the California Migratory Bird Protection Act permanent, AB 572 creating protections for families of people killed or seriously injured by peace officers, and AB 639 narrowing the definition of dams to avoid extra regulation for certain water operators. Testimony was largely in support of the bills. Supporters included representatives from the University of California, the California Table Grape Commission, Audubon California, Sempervirens Fund, emergency physicians, health equity groups, water districts, and several impacted family members and advocacy organizations on AB 572. AB 572 drew especially emotional testimony from family members describing police-involved deaths and the need for transparency and protection from coercive questioning. No organized opposition was raised on most of the bills heard in committee, though AB 439 drew no-votes from some Republicans, and AB 572 and other measures were framed as low-cost or cost-neutral. The committee reported the bills out on roll calls after motions and seconds, with several measures passing on B-roll calls and AB 482 passing on an A-roll call. After the hearing on presented bills, the committee also approved the suspense calendar and accepted brief public comment on bills not heard that day, including opposition to AB 339 and support for AB 335. The meeting then adjourned.

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• Safe, orderly facilities are foundational to both rehabilitation and public trust.
• Safe orderly facilities are foundational to both rehabilitation and public trust.
• So go ahead and tell me to do it because you all, I trust this body. I trust this entire body.
• I trust this Senate to do what's right for the safety of the community.
• I believe fundamentally—and trust me, you would hear if I didn't.

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• for revisions to the trust code.
• I'm very much a trust-but-verify person.
• I'm very much a trust-but-verify person, so I wanted to make sure this was an issue.
• I am going to support Representative Schlegel's bill because I trust her.
• I am going to support Representative Schlegel's bill because I trust her.

Bills: HR115, HR116, HR117, HR118, HR112, HR113, HR114, HCR51, HCR52, SCR18, SCR20, SB14, SB76, SB118, SB142, SB156, SB170, SB197, SB234, SB258, SB287, SB288, SB313, SB315, SB393, SB396, SB426, SB427, HCR7, HB76, HB84, HB132, HB181, HB210, HB250, HB265, HB275, HB291, HB322, HB342, HB457, HB475, HB477, HB486, HB616, HB635, HB639, HB690, HB740, HB757, HB761, HB766, HB774, HB808, HB855, HB866, HB872, HB883, HB886, HB903, HB949, HB962, HB996, HB1003, HB1036, HB1054, HB1071, HB1076, HB1078, HB1113, HB1132, HB1146, HB1232, HB1233, HR15, HR20, HCR14, HCR6, HCR19, HCR10, HR74, HCR26, HCR35, HB98, HB108, HB131, HB151, HB161, HB288, HB294, HB305, HB310, HB320, HB336, HB380, HB392, HB403, HB420, HB459, HB476, HB540, HB615, HB631, HB637, HB648, HB665, HB682, HB789, HB813, HB815, HB835, HB870, HB905, HB915, HB933, HB938, HB987, HB1040, HB51, HB82, HB143, HB145, HB160, HB180, HB192, HB393, HB430, HB445, HB506, HB515, HB521, HB565, HB590, HB614, HB638, HB670, HB672, HB685, HB692, HB752, HB773, HB781, HB799, HB860, HB874, HB887, HB917, HB937, HB956, HB965, HB972, HB977, HB982, HB1006, HB1010, HB1044, HB1072, HB1088, HB1179, HB1200, HB81, HB400, HB154, HB410, HB463, HB827, HB868, HB952, HB953, HB140, HB750, HB911, HB52, HB961, HB399, HB401, HB901, HB9, HB58, HB193, HB284, HB570, HB577, HB582, HB605, HB733

Keywords: Kappa Alpha Psi, fraternity, Louisiana, commemoration, community engagement, recognition, state championship, basketball, sports achievement, school commendation, commendation, athletics, team sports, youth, community recognition, water utility, tax credit, excessive rates, residential service, subcommittee

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• We need to make sure our students are protected first and foremost, and the level of trust that are given
• We need to make sure our students are protected first and foremost, and the level of trust that are given
• to make sure student safety is at the forefront and make sure our schools have the confidence and trust
• from parents that they're safe trust from parents that they're safe place<00:25:49.679> and<00
• And hopefully we'll gain more and more trust as we move forward with the local accountability model,

Keywords: 958, all

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• First, using disinformation to erode trust in election systems.
• First, using disinformation to erode trust.
• We are in year 10 of a steady campaign to degrade Americans' trust in our electoral system.
• And as leaders, voters look to everyone in this room for trusted information.
• in this room for trusted information. in this room for trusted information.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• have had to work with other state offices on before: radon testing, well disclosures, community land trusts
• , well disclosures, uh,<00:14:51.920> community<00:14:52.399> land<00:14:52.720> trusts
• ,<00:14:53.839> electronic uh, community land trusts, electronic uh, community land trusts
• the Supreme Court's invitation to clarify the law, strengthens due process protections, and fosters trust
• the Supreme Court's invitation to clarify the law, strengthens due process protections, and fosters trust

Bills: HF3676, HF2959, HF3233

Keywords: Safe at Home, address confidentiality, domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, harassment, victim privacy, survivor protection, confidential address, protected address, secret address, identity protection, residential confidentiality, program participant, nondiscrimination, court disclosure, protective order, service of process, driver's license, state ID

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• Lord, then Christ will make his home in their hearts as they trust you.
• /c><00:06:31.120> hearts<00:06:31.360> as<00:06:31.600> they<00:06:31.840> trust
• home in their hearts as they trust you. home in their hearts as they trust you.
• Recreation, Wildlife. funding bill is the uh is the wildlife funding bill is the uh is the wildlife trust
• trust uh bill and generally goes to TRW. trust uh bill and generally goes to TRW.

Keywords: 916, all

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• I broke her trust as well. true story that happened last week I one true story that happened last week
• I<00:26:35.440> I<00:26:35.720> broke<00:26:36.039> her<00:26:36.320> trust
• <00:26:36.760> as<00:26:36.960> well paperwork I I I broke her trust as well paperwork
• I I I broke her trust as well a<00:26:37.360> lot<00:26:37.520> of<00:26:37.640> our
• as well insurers just breaks the trust as well insurers and<00:26:47.039> the<00:26:47.200>

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• No, I trust that you're sincere. We want a cost-effective government.
• I trust nobody here wants to see waste.
• Now, I don't think the vast majority of us would trust these kids looking at my checkbook, let alone
• Every Democrat should support this amendment to preserve Congress's authority and maintain the trust
• There's no way we can have that trust to vote on either side any time in the future for any president

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• um attorney um attorney maral's maral's maral's concerns<00:28:11.480> and<00:28:12.120> trust
• I<00:28:12.640> have<00:28:12.760> a<00:28:13.159> daughter concerns and trust
• me I have a daughter concerns and trust me I have a daughter who's<00:28:13.679> a<00:28:13.840
• /c><00:38:55.319> I not appropriate to be put in here I not appropriate to be put in here I trust
• was not I know senator trust was not I know senator Carson<00:38:59.000> and<00:38:59.599>

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The subcommittee met on House Bill 553, which concerns the definitions of child abuse and neglect in RSA 169-C, including psychological maltreatment and the rebuttable presumption of harm. The chair and members emphasized that the bill is intended to clarify definitions rather than create punishments, and they discussed concerns that had arisen after the bill’s earlier drafting. Representative Eimon stated his view that the bill is constitutional, citing case law, and members noted that amendment 114 would restore language refined by the prior study committee and address trauma-informed wording, especially around substance use disorder and newborns. A major portion of the discussion focused on whether the bill could be read to treat ordinary parental discipline or disagreements with a child—such as grounding, taking away car keys or a phone, or refusing gender-affirming care—as abuse or neglect. DCF Deputy Director Jen Ross explained that screeners look at the nature of the allegation and whether the parent’s conduct is likely to cause serious psychological or emotional harm; she said routine discipline or prudent parenting would not be screened in, while persistent ridiculing, terrorizing, bullying, isolating, threats, or similar conduct could qualify. She also said that denial of gender-affirming care, by itself, would not be treated as neglect, but the agency would consider the full context and any resulting harm or need for mental health care. DCF General Counsel Susan Larby added that the legislature’s earlier definition of psychological maltreatment and related policy already focus on pervasive emotionally abusive behavior, and that the bill is meant to make the statute more understandable and transparent, not to change the core neglect standard. She and other speakers said the goal is to identify serious harm and provide services, not to remove children for ordinary parental decisions. Lisa Massio of the Office of the Child Advocate said the bill and related placement language are intended to preserve family unity and fill gaps where courts have interpreted neglect too narrowly or inconsistently. Members also discussed a proposed concise analysis from Representative Maral and asked about CPSW qualifications and training; DCF said staff generally have backgrounds in human services, social work, psychology, or education and receive a 12-week Core Academy on policy, law, investigations, and family engagement. No vote was taken in the portion provided, and members indicated they wanted to continue refining the amendment before sending anything to the Office of Legislative Services.

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• In my view, not doing so would be a missed opportunity to build trust in New Hampshire elections.
• <01:56:49.040> which house had been placed into a trust which house had been placed into a
• However, when doubt arises, trust in outcomes erodes.
• trust uh trust in when doubt arises, the trust uh trust in outcomes<02:18:29.359> erodess.
• We need more trust built from the ground up, town by town.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• It builds public trust. I believe right now that there's a problem with public trust.
• It builds public trust. I believe right now that there's a problem with public trust.
• Um, so, we do believe that the public trust will be there.
• <05:15:23.520> It that the public trust will be there.
• It that the public trust will be there.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• It makes the trust eligible to receive gifts, grants, and donations.
• The bill makes the trust eligible to receive gifts, grants, and donations.
• from the species conservation trust from the species conservation trust fund. fund. fund.
• <05:19:22.080> in the people, and weakens trust in the people, and weakens trust in government
• , voice, and their trust, voice, and their trust, I<05:20:22.400> urge<05:20:22.878> a<

Keywords: 981, all

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• I chose the only option available: to trust. It wasn't easy.
• Truth number one: doctor-prescribed suicide damages trust in doctors.
• A physician cannot be both healer and killer and still maintain a patient's trust.
• I think maybe with respect to the public health funding and trusts that are set up in existence, we may
• While there are many safeguards written into this proposed bill, history casts doubt on the absolute trust

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Public Health opened its first hearing of the session and heard testimony on bills in three areas: emergency medical services/AED access, athletic training and student safety, and end-of-life options. Committee chairs outlined testimony rules and noted that written testimony would also be accepted. Some bills had no live witnesses, while others drew extensive testimony from advocates, professionals, and legislators. On AED-related bills, the American Heart Association supported requiring automated external defibrillators at sporting events and athletic fields, citing sudden cardiac arrest survival rates and urging cardiac emergency response plans as an added safeguard. A parks and recreation professional supported AED access but raised concerns about the cost, staffing, maintenance, and feasibility for municipalities with limited resources. Athletic trainers supported expanding their scope of practice and removing workplace restrictions, arguing it would improve injury prevention, reduce costs, and help retain professionals in Massachusetts. The committee also took extensive testimony on end-of-life options legislation. Supporters included legislators, physicians, hospice volunteers, clergy, patients’ family members, and advocacy groups, who described the bills as allowing terminally ill, mentally capable adults to choose a peaceful death with strict safeguards and self-administration requirements. They emphasized personal stories of suffering, public support, and the claim that other states have not seen abuse. Opponents, including faith-based, disability-rights, and family policy representatives, argued the bills amount to physician-assisted suicide, could pressure vulnerable people, and may be influenced by prognosis errors, coercion, or financial incentives. No votes or final committee actions were taken during the hearing.

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• Anchor our trust in you.
• Give us the courage to pick up our smooth stones of prayer, scripture, and obedience, trusting that you
• equivalent positions appropriated to the Arizona Department of Agriculture from the Commercial Feed Trust
• We mentioned the housing trust fund being secure; that's so important.
• We mentioned the housing trust fund being secure; that's so important.

Keywords: 1182, all

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• I lost trust. I lost trust, and I lost peace of mind.
• We trusted that the adults, the teachers, were handling it.
• They are looking for a state that trusts them to make decisions for their children.
• They are looking for a state that trust them to make decisions for their children.
• And trust me, it's not what you want to do, but when you morally step up and you do, once you do it,

Summary: The committee met for public testimony on the Finance budget, with the main discussion focused first on funding for disability services and then on the LA GATOR scholarship program. Several individuals testified in support of fully funding Families Helping Families and Louisiana Rehabilitation Services (LRS), describing how advocacy, transition services, and direct support workers help people with disabilities access education, employment, and independent living. Witnesses urged the committee to preserve or increase state general funds to draw down federal matching dollars, and provider groups said current reimbursement rates and staffing shortages are leaving agencies in deficit, creating waitlists, overtime costs, and difficulty retaining workers. Committee members thanked the speakers and noted that the testimony would be used to compare the governor’s, House, and remaining budget requests. The committee then heard extensive testimony in support of increasing funding for the LA GATOR scholarship program. Supporters included policy groups, school leaders, parents, and students who argued that the program expands educational choice, helps low-income and special-needs students find schools that fit their needs, and should be fully funded at the level of demonstrated demand. Speakers from Catholic and Christian schools said GATOR funding had helped students thrive academically and spiritually, but that shortfalls left many eligible students without awards, hurt kindergarten enrollment, and forced schools to raise private donations to cover gaps. Several witnesses emphasized that the program is not a zero-sum attack on public schools, but a way to let education dollars follow students. A few committee questions focused on the fiscal impact and on whether choice programs improve outcomes without harming public schools. Testimony cited enrollment growth, parent demand, and data from other states to argue that school choice can improve student and parent outcomes and may also strengthen traditional public schools through competition. No votes or formal actions were taken during the public testimony portion of the meeting.

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• anonymous reporting system with trained crisis response and school-based teams, it gives students a safe, trusted
• anonymous reporting system with trained crisis response and school-based teams, it gives students a safe, trusted
• A strengthened statewide model would ensure one clear, trusted way to report concerns anywhere in the
• <00:14:06.079> ensure<00:14:06.480> one<00:14:06.959> clear<00:14:07.360> trusted
• <00:14:07.839> way model would ensure one clear trusted way model would ensure one clear trusted

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The committee heard House File 3764, as amended by the DE1 amendment, which would allow school districts and charter schools to create local anonymous threat reporting systems. Representative Nadeau described the bill as an optional framework that would support 24/7 anonymous tips through an app, hotline, or website, use trained crisis counselors and school-based teams, coordinate with 911 and law enforcement when needed, require public awareness efforts and student training, and direct districts to report usage data to the Department of Education. The chair adopted the DE1 amendment, and the bill was moved before the committee with the intent to place it on the general register. Testimony was largely supportive. Chris Linquist of St. Francis Area Schools said his district has used the Sandy Hook Promise reporting system since 2023-24 and credited it with helping identify bullying, mental health crises, and other safety concerns outside school hours. Alexandra Fitz Simmons of Children’s Defense Fund Minnesota said anonymous reporting systems are an important prevention tool because students are often the first to see warning signs before violence occurs. Representative Lawrence also praised the bill for being encouraged rather than mandated and emphasized local control. Rick Kaufman, speaking for several school organizations, supported the concept but said the bill still lacked clear standards for how tips are evaluated and shared with school officials, and he urged stronger coordination and funding for staffing and training. Joe Oonie of the Department of Education said the department supports anonymous reporting systems but raised concerns about the costs of building data collection and reporting infrastructure, FERPA safeguards, and the need for resources to implement the bill effectively. Chair Bennett pushed back on the funding objection, arguing the department should be able to handle the reporting within existing resources, and Representative Roach later asked whether the department had higher-priority uses for its carryover funds. No final vote on the bill itself was taken in the portion provided, beyond adoption of the DE1 amendment.

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• this new role just over one week ago, my priority is to listen, to learn, to appreciate, and to build trust
• to deepening relationships with partners across the state and, perhaps most importantly, to build trust
• My priority is to listen, to learn, to appreciate, and to build trust.
• to deepening relationships with partners across the state and, perhaps most importantly, to build trust
• Um, based on trust and mutual goals.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• This example shows the ripple effects such attacks can have on both operations and public trust.
• It comes from sustained investment, disciplined preparation, and trusted partnerships long before an
• disciplined sustained investment, disciplined preparation,<00:19:23.919> and<00:19:24.160> trusted
• <00:19:24.799> partnerships preparation, and trusted partnerships preparation, and trusted
• Clean backups from July 25th gave us a trusted foundation to start from.

Keywords: 1183, house