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• A 2025 study found that California is the most expensive state to build multifamily housing, largely
• A 2025 study found that California is the most expensive state to build multifamily housing, largely
• that study.
• But there's nothing on the back end of it about funding that study.
• The idea with zero is that you're given a 30-year time span by your reserve study specialists.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

Summary: The committee heard several housing-related bills, beginning with AB 2002, which would clarify and extend the Regional Early Action Planning (REAP 1.0) grant program to support regional governments, cities, and counties with housing element planning and technical assistance. Supporters from SCAG and CalCOG said REAP helped jurisdictions meet housing obligations and build capacity, while the California Building Industry Association opposed unless amended over concerns the bill could create additional local constraints. The committee discussed accepted amendments, including emergency and permanent regulations, suballocation to subregions, and a three-year expenditure deadline. The bill was moved on a do-pass-as-amended basis and kept on call, along with the consent calendar. AB 1684 would bar homeowners associations from restricting a homeowner’s ability to install, use, or replace a home cooling system. Supporters argued cooling is a health and safety necessity during extreme heat, especially for vulnerable residents, while opposition from the Community Associations Institute said the bill needed more clarity on electrical capacity, permits, and common-area placement of equipment. Committee amendments were summarized to require licensed electrical contractors where permits are needed, preserve HOA authority over unpermitted or unsafe installations, and require disclosure to buyers. The bill was approved on a do-pass-as-amended motion to Senate Judiciary and kept on call. AB 1710 would extend SB 330-style vesting protections to state and regional agencies so housing projects are not subject to later regulatory changes after the entitlement process begins, except for certain health, safety, and environmental exceptions. Supporters said it would reduce delays and costs in housing development, while special districts and water agencies opposed unless amended, warning the bill could improperly freeze later state, regional, or federal requirements. Senators raised concerns about overbreadth and operational conflicts, but the bill was moved do-pass as amended to Senate Local Government and kept on call. The committee also heard and advanced AB 2263, authorizing the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority to develop employee housing with a preference for employees and annual reporting; AB 2270, which would adjust tax credit scoring for farmworker housing to reflect rural realities; AB 2118, which would refine AB 2011 streamlined approval rules for mixed-use and affordable housing; and AB 2050, the HOA reserve-funding bill, which would require associations to build reserves over time and add notice and safeguards, but drew opposition over enforcement and foreclosure concerns. Each of those bills was moved forward with amendments and kept on call for absent members.

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• Bless the people of Florida, of every faith and background, that we may live in harmony, respect one
• I wanted to ask you about the Apaka study. Thank you, Mr.
• before that final 27 date on the OPAGA study, I would suggest we get at least a halfway study done.
• But I would hope that we can get something earlier than a year on that OPAGA study.
• And who even knows what a traffic study would show or where people would park.

Summary: The Senate convened with opening prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and several member introductions of guests and staff. The chamber then took up returning messages from the House and acted on several bills, including transportation facility designations (SB 628), affordable housing/Live Local Act changes (HB 1389), utility services (HB 1451), education (HB 1279 substituted for SB 7038), data centers (SB 484), and land use/development regulations (SB 208/HB 399). Several other measures were temporarily postponed, including education, emergency services, and environmental rule ratification bills. On SB 628, the Senate concurred in the House amendment and passed the bill 31-4. On the affordable housing bill, senators discussed the fourth iteration of the Live Local Act, including a new provision allowing certain affordable housing on religious institution property, removal of accessory dwelling unit language, and changes to tax exemption and expiration provisions; the Senate concurred in the House amendment and passed the bill 35-0. On the utility services bill, the House amendment shortened the surcharge phase-out timeline and advanced reporting dates; the Senate concurred and passed the bill 30-6. The education package was substituted with the House companion, amended to include agreed-upon provisions on student health and safety, early learning, math, virtual instruction, career and technical education, school choice, accountability, tuition protections, and financial aid, and passed 36-1. The data centers bill drew extensive debate over transparency and ratepayer protections. Senators questioned the removal of the Senate’s nondisclosure agreement prohibition, the 12-month confidentiality period, and whether costs could be shifted to residential and commercial customers. Supporters said the amendment strengthened ratepayer protections and maintained local land-use authority, while critics objected to the loss of transparency and the possibility of local NDAs. After debate, the Senate concurred in the House amendment and passed the bill 31-6. The land use and development bill generated the most contentious discussion. Amendments addressed a Fontainebleau/Miami Beach resort water park issue, a sunset provision, and a major rural boundary/property rights proposal affecting counties such as Orange and Seminole. Senators debated whether the rural boundary language protected property rights or undermined local planning and environmental safeguards, with concerns raised about takings, county liability, and the use of an Attorney General opinion. The transcript cuts off during extended debate on that amendment, so no final vote on the land use bill is shown in the excerpt.

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• The right staff, the right training, the right background to be standing in this role of Prosecuting
• We did an interim study last year, so we heard from some youth health experts.

Bills: SB1670, SB1716, SB1521

Keywords: security breach, data breach, cybersecurity, breach notification, privacy, consumer protection, class action, civil liability, Attorney General, district attorney, financial institution, banking regulator, data security, reasonable safeguards, breach notice, Oklahoma Consumer Protection Act, artificial intelligence, AI, generative AI, chatbot

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• scoring the most points in a single basketball game, and he is going on to college after high school to study
• talents, and potential exist within every community, culture, language group, and socioeconomic background

Keywords: 1182, all

Summary: The Senate opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, attendance, and approval of the prior journal. Members then recognized several guests and issued proclamations, including honors for the Maryvale High School basketball program and Maryvale’s gifted and talented micro school, a Black History Month proclamation, and a remembrance for Emily Pike, with Senator Hatathlie urging continued attention to missing and murdered Indigenous people and to changes in the turquoise alert law. The chamber also marked Arizona’s statehood anniversary with cake for members and staff. The body then moved through Committee of the Whole and third-reading action on several bills. SB 1107, relating to peace officer certification pathways, was amended in committee and passed 27-2-1. SB 1032, appropriating money to the Corrections Oversight Fund, passed 29-0-1 after supportive explanations from senators. SB 1083 on condominiums and planned communities, SB 1252 on assignment for benefit of creditors, and SB 1259 on campaign-related provisions all passed 29-0-1. SB 1198, relating to the Arizona Beef Council, passed 23-6-1 after debate over whether the council used tax dollars or industry checkoff dollars. SB 1020, relating to special plates, initially passed 26-3-1 but was later reconsidered at Senator Bolick’s request and then passed again 25-4-1. The Senate also requested the House return SBs 1333 and 1368 for reconsideration. Committee meetings were announced for the following Monday, and the chamber adjourned until February 16, 2026.

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• This will likely strengthen background checks and investor protection.
• I do not know if there is one and I'm sure there's actually study out there somewhere for that on our

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• Kira is a freshman at UC Berkeley and is double majoring in economics and media studies.
• We must ensure that every child, no matter of their background, has the skills they need to read.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Uh, she attends, uh, AUM in Montgomery and is studying criminal justice.
• It has to do with recordkeeping and background checks and having a system of background checks, having
• the wrapback program established in Alabama, where if you have a background check done on somebody,
• for example, a teacher, if the school system needed a background check from Aaliyah on a teacher and
• checks and having a a system background checks and having a a system of<01:15:14.640> background<

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• "Well, let me give you some background. "Well, let me give you some background.
• Students obtain funding for<00:57:13.960> their<00:57:14.160> studies<00:57:15.240>
• while<00:57:15.440> gaining<00:57:15.760> valuable for their studies while gaining
• valuable for their studies while gaining valuable work<00:57:16.480> experience<00:57:17.400><
• The rate study that was conducted and given to this body a couple of years ago did a really great job

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Almost every single metric, according to our research study done with Morris Leatherman, Peter Leman
• Almost every single metric, according to our research study done with Morris Leatherman, Peter Leman
• Almost every single metric, according to our research study done with Morris Leatherman, Peter Leman
• My background is I'm an attorney.
• My my background is I'm about the board. My my background is I'm an<01:27:03.120> attorney.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• And the students of Likelike Elementary come from diverse backgrounds.
• There's over 12 languages backgrounds.
• And our social studies standards do have, from K-12, a strand that goes across all grade levels that
• It could be from whatever they're studying.
• integrated into the social studies integrated into the social studies course<01:36:41.520> at

Bills: SB3263, SB3261

Keywords: student-athletes, name image likeness, NIL, compensation, transparency, University of Hawaii, Title IX, funding, protections, athlete agents, student athletes, endorsement contracts, professional representation, registration requirements, sports law, 912, senate, all

Summary: The joint committees heard testimony on Senate Bill 3263, which would create a state-supported endowment for University of Hawaii athletics NIL (name, image, and likeness) funding. University of Hawaii Athletics Director Matt Eliott supported the bill, saying NIL requires both immediate funding and a longer-term sustainable solution. He asked for several changes: lowering the initial endowment target from $10 million to $2 million so the fund could start sooner, allowing NIL reporting by team rather than by individual student-athlete, and clarifying that athletes may choose whether to use an agent, while still allowing certified agents or a parent/guardian if desired. Committee members raised concerns about using taxpayer dollars for athlete compensation, the burden on a small-state budget, and whether the university could realistically raise the required matching funds. Several senators questioned whether the university had a concrete fundraising plan and whether the endowment would meaningfully help UH compete with larger programs. Eliott said UH is already fundraising privately for current NIL obligations, had raised more than $1.6 million toward a $3 million annual goal, and would continue fundraising for both short-term needs and the endowment match. He also said the university is not trying to compete with Power Five schools on the same scale, but to be successful at its own conference level. Members also discussed transparency and privacy, with some senators arguing that if state money is used, the public should know how it is spent, while Eliott said individual student-athlete NIL information should remain private and team-level reporting would be preferable. He confirmed international student-athletes are eligible for NIL and said about 60 to 70 UH athletes are currently participating, with more than 100 expected next year. The discussion also touched on UH’s Mountain West media rights and local TV rights, with Eliott explaining that the conference distribution is expected to remain around $3.5 million and that local TV rights would be negotiated separately. No vote or final action was taken during the portion of the hearing provided.

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• You guys might be the perfect case study in conservative fiscal conservatism.
• It should be by experts with studies who presented to us over a seriously long period of time.
• A year ago, we put forth the study, and you heard that the governor vetoed the money.
• We talked a lot about how there weren't any studies done prior to us taking up this bill today.
• I don't see why we would ever be against more information and more study and more knowledge.

Summary: The Committee on Appropriations took up SJR 2-F, a proposed constitutional amendment to reduce property taxes by lowering assessment caps on non-homestead property, expanding homestead exemptions over time, and allowing local governments to increase exemptions further. The sponsor argued the measure would provide broad property tax relief while requiring revenues to be directed to core services such as public safety, education, infrastructure, and natural resource projects, with a trust fund intended to help local governments transition. Senators raised concerns about the lack of a fiscal score, the effect on counties, cities, school districts, and special districts, and whether the proposal would shift costs to fees or other taxes. Several amendments were debated. Senator Polsky’s amendment to explicitly authorize user fees and non-ad valorem assessments to offset lost property tax revenue failed. Senator Avila’s amendment broadening permissible uses of ad valorem revenue to include county constitutional officers and other expenditures approved by local governing bodies was adopted after debate over whether the bill would otherwise underfund essential functions. Senator Smith’s sunset amendment, which would have made the constitutional changes expire after five years, failed. Senator Smith’s amendment to allow tourism development tax revenue to support public safety and education also failed. Senator Graal’s amendment removing the constitutional trust fund language was adopted, with supporters arguing the Constitution should not promise an unfunded account. Additional late-file amendments were considered. Senator Berman’s proposal to change the ballot title to more neutrally describe the measure as affecting property taxes and local community service reductions failed. Senator Trumbull’s amendment removing school board ad valorem taxes from the proposal was adopted, preserving school taxes. Senator Smith’s amendment narrowing the non-homestead assessment cap reduction to small businesses only failed. The committee then returned to the bill as amended and continued questioning the sponsor about eligibility, fiscal impacts, and whether the proposal could lead to local governments offsetting lost revenue through special assessments or other charges.

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• He's going to be going to Willamette University, where he plans to study Political Science and hopes
• Chair, members of the committee, I'll just add that this is a Legislative Education Study Committee endorsed
• A Legislative Education Study Committee endorsed bill. Thank you so much. Senator, anything else?
• person from Silver City, Roswell, or Las Cruces sitting on a nominating commission, who has that background

Bills: HB30, HB120, HJR1, SB210, SB306

Keywords: teacher residency, Teacher Residency Act, public schools, teacher preparation, educator pipeline, teacher recruitment, teacher retention, student teachers, apprenticeship, co-teaching, mentor teachers, residency stipend, teacher salary, level one teacher, charter schools, school districts, New Mexico education, teacher workforce, principal stipend, cohort model

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• They did a quick study. They said, 'Oh, you need at least 90 people.'
• We created study materials for the written tests, practice tests, and FAQs to establish a first-time
• driver study hub so that when they actually become drivers, they are better prepared.
• So, we didn't have so when we transferred over just a little background.

Keywords: 914, all

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• THERE ARE MANY STUDIES OUT THERE NOT JUST RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS ASTHMA AND STILLBIRTHS AND HEALTHCARE
• I WANT TO SEE THESE STUDIES THAT YOU REFERENCED HERE.
• MANY OF THEM HAVE THIS IN THEIR BACKGROUND. THEY ALSO HAVE A ROBUST RECOGNITION PROGRAM.
• FOR STUDIES ON THE MEDICAL INCENTIVE PROGRAM AN INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT WILL PROVIDE THE LEGISLATURE WITH

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• My name is Shelby Evans, and I have a background in policy, and I work with performers.
• things he raised about electromagnetic pulses, I would mention that we've done a very extensive cost study
• Volunteer fire departments respond to these situations and establish a wildfire risk study that will
• I also like the study in section one that will allow us to analyze the regions of the state to assess

Bills: SB34, SB75, SB330, SB1535, SB18, SB 18, SB 34

Keywords: wildfire, wildfire mitigation, wildfire prevention, volunteer fire department, Texas A&M Forest Service, West Texas A&M University, prescribed burning, fuel loading, fuel reduction, firefighting equipment database, emergency communications, disaster preparedness, rural fire protection, asset hardening, natural resource management, emergency management, large wildfire risk, fire grant funding, fire suppression, Texas Legislature

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• My background is as a tax and employee benefits lawyer, as well as a workers' compensation lawyer and
• Commission in collaboration with the Department of Labor... with the Department of Information Resources to study
• This bill will aim to study how AI and automated hiring tools are used in Texas, including how bias can
• The result of the study will be completed ahead of the next legislative session. to provide lawmakers

Bills: HB875, HB1667, HB2369, HB3844, HB4415, HB4479, HB4483, HB4676, HB5118, HB5400, HB5545

Keywords: workers' compensation, municipal construction, bidding requirements, small municipalities, contracting policies, first responders, PTSD, mental health, emergency services, medical expenses, injury claims, insurance carriers, opportunity youth, workforce development, employment, education, federal funds, employment discrimination, immunity waiver, public employees

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• was called the Organized Retail Theft Task Force and was housed within the Comptroller's office to study
• A recent study showed that 80% of retailers say ORC incidents are increasingly violent and aggressive
• There are no registration requirements, background checks, or licensing processes, making it relatively
• because schools serve as ground zero for predators to prey on our children. 55% is the number in a study

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• Finally, many studies have shown that there is no correlation between enacting juvenile curfew laws and
• We have detailed studies and statistics on this, showing what happened across the nation whenever this
• In fact, studies show that less than a fifth of juvenile-related... crime actually occurs after midnight
• I'll give you a little bit of background about me. probation work since 1995 and the Chief Juvenile Probation

Bills: HB1511, HB1831, HB1988, HB2147, HB2234

Keywords: housing, affordable housing, state regulations, zoning, local government authority, drug court, juvenile justice, diversion programs, rehabilitation, criminal justice reform, remote proceedings, depositions, virtual hearings, court technology, criminal responsibility, age of maturity, expungement, mental health services, juvenile record sealing, 1184

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• ULTIMATELY, I WILL SHARE A BIT OF MY BACKGROUND. I WAS RAISED INCREDIBLY POOR.
• THIS DISREGARD STUDENTS NEED FOR STUDYING, DOING HOMEWORK OR HAVING A DAY OFF AND REMOVES THE REQUIREMENTS
• UTILIZING THESE BREAKS TO STUDY, GET AHEAD IN CLASS, AND ALSO TO SLEEP BECAUSE THEY WERE EXHAUSTED AFTER
• STUDENTS PART TIME JOBS AND IT'S ALREADY IN PLACE ALLOWING THEM TO HAVE A HEALTHY BALANCE OF WORK AND STUDIES

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• It also mandates a statewide study to assess nature-based flood mitigation, economic and environmental
• The bill requires DCF to contract for a bed capacity study for residential treatment and a gap analysis
• Senator Berman: I didn't see this bill in any committees, but I studied it a lot last night and I was
• district, while they may live in big neighborhoods now, they came from families, many with rural backgrounds

Keywords: 998, house, all