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• registrations, and we've completed cleaning. up at over 843 remediation sites.
• we're some of that language that you're reading representative pairs up with code, and then there's
• And at that point, you know, it's standard hiring practices moving forward. giving any kind of we're
• The American Society of Civil Engineers Texas 2025 infrastructure report card indicates Texas water and
• to adopt new water conserving technology. and methods and practices so that they can grow more water.

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• Civil Code Section 1798.125(b)(3) provides a business may enter into a financial incentive program only
• And so the point is that the practice of connecting personally identifiable information to the pricing
• And so the point is that the practice of connecting personally identifiable information to the pricing
• Ultimately, we want the practice to stop, and we hope it's a deterrent enough that it doesn't happen
• It expressly applies existing statute for civil liability to the intentional creation and distribution

Summary: The Assembly Privacy and Consumer Protection Committee met with a new membership roster and adopted its committee rules after quorum was established. The hearing then began with AB 412, the AI Copyright Transparency Act, which would require generative AI developers to provide copyright holders notice when registered copyrighted works are used in training data. The author and supporters, including SAG-AFTRA, the Transparency Coalition, voice actors, writers, labor groups, and other creators, argued the bill would give artists a practical way to learn whether their works were used and to vindicate their rights. Opponents, including EFF, CalChamber, RIAA, CCIA, Chamber of Progress, Bay Area Council, BSA, and TechNet, said the proposal was technically unworkable, could burden startups, conflict with existing law and pending litigation, and raise federal preemption concerns. Members discussed the bill’s amendments, including a fingerprinting approach and narrowing the bill to model developers, and the committee voted 8-2 to pass AB 412 as amended to the Judiciary Committee. The committee then heard AB 446, which would prohibit “surveillance pricing,” or the use of personal data to charge different prices for the same product or service. The author and supporters, including Consumer Watchdog, UFCW, labor organizations, and consumer/privacy groups, described examples of differential pricing tied to device type, location, shopping behavior, and digital price tags, and argued the bill would protect consumers from discriminatory and predatory pricing. Business and industry opponents, including CalChamber, grocers, retailers, travel, broadband, and other associations, said the bill could conflict with the CCPA, interfere with loyalty and rewards programs, and create confusion about personalized discounts and dynamic pricing. The discussion focused on how the bill would treat loyalty programs, whether existing privacy law already covers the issue, and whether the proposal would unintentionally affect legitimate discounts and promotions.

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• And more specifically, as the Judiciary Task Force Director, I handle various civil and criminal justice
• <00:16:28.960> and Director, I handle various civil and Director, I handle various civil and
• stretched and ever going to practice stretched and ever going to practice under<01:12:18.800>
• faults and it’s different in the 23 code than it is in the 20 code.
• If it's within the veterinary practice and the vet tech is supervised within the veterinary practice,

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• civil litigation are not able to access and use juvenile court records without a petition.
• bill doesn't change the redactions required under the Welfare and Institutions Code.
• And I actually used to practice landlord-tenancy cases.
• does depend on every judge's calendar and how the county has arranged their UD practice.
• I am a practicing immigration attorney, almost 30 years in practice, and we have never seen anything

Summary: The committee heard several bills from Senator Umberg and Senator Allen, with testimony from supporters and opponents before roll-call votes were taken once quorum was established. SB 253, the annual State Bar fee bill, would keep fees unchanged while requiring two-year notice for substantial changes to the bar exam, including vendor changes, and returning to an older delivery method for the upcoming exam; it was presented as a response to recent State Bar problems and the February bar exam failure. SB 25, the Pre-Merger Notification Act, would require certain merger parties to provide California’s attorney general the same Hart-Scott-Rodino materials filed federally, so state antitrust review can occur in parallel with federal review; supporters said this would reduce delay and uncertainty, while members questioned whether it would add another layer of review. SB 36 would strengthen price-gouging enforcement after the January 2025 Southern California firestorms by requiring rental-listing platforms to report suspected gouging, expanding consumer and prosecutor remedies, and allowing warrants in housing-related cases; supporters said it would close loopholes, while opponents from business groups raised concerns. All three bills were later approved on roll call, with SB 36 and SB 413 placed on call before final passage and SB 253 and SB 25 moving forward on committee votes. The committee also heard SB 413, which would streamline access to juvenile case files in certain civil cases brought by or on behalf of the youth who is the subject of the file, allowing attorneys to use heavily redacted records without first petitioning the juvenile court. Supporters, including Los Angeles County counsel and county associations, said the current petition process is costly, slow, and routinely granted, creating delays in civil litigation and court congestion. Opponents, including the Youth Law Center, argued the bill would weaken longstanding juvenile confidentiality protections by bypassing judicial review and could expose sensitive information unnecessarily. After discussion about redactions, sealing, and the scope of access, the bill was passed on a do-pass-as-amended vote. Finally, Senator Wahab presented SB 436, which would extend the notice period for nonpayment of rent from three days to 14 days. Supporters, including tenant advocates, legal aid groups, and several local governments, argued the change would reduce unnecessary evictions, give renters more time to obtain assistance or a paycheck, and help prevent homelessness. Opponents, including apartment associations, property owners, and the California Association of Realtors, said the bill would burden landlords, especially small owners, and could unintentionally affect commercial leases; members also raised concerns about repeated late payment and the lack of stronger guardrails. The author said she would work on clarifying commercial coverage and safeguards, and the bill remained under discussion as the hearing continued.

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• Prohibiting civil arrests in courthouses would address the disruptions to access and administration of
• Civil arrests by ICE prevent that fundamental right and disrupt our proceedings in Massachusetts.
• People are afraid to file these orders for fear of ICE interactions and the threat of civil detention
• I'm D'Andre Fernandez, a practicing attorney and graduate of Howard University and Boston College Law
• And finally, the Westfall Act, which effectively preempts most state law civil causes of action against

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on the Judiciary held a late-file hearing on several bills, with Chairs Michael Day and Lydia Edwards outlining hearing rules, testimony limits, and written-testimony procedures. The first bill discussed was H. 4876, a proposal to strengthen supports for survivors of abuse. Representative Carol Faiola testified on behalf of a constituent who described how a lifetime restraining order was effectively undermined after a family member’s death, arguing the bill should limit abusers’ legal standing after death, improve survivor notification and privacy protections, expand coercive-control definitions, and create education and resource programs. The committee then heard testimony on H. 5111, which would strengthen the Massachusetts Antitrust Act. Representative Dave Rogers and Attorney General’s Office antitrust chief Anthony Mariano said the bill would give the state more tools to pursue anti-competitive conduct, including conduct with multi-state effects, while allowing enforcement even when federal authorities are also involved. They said it would increase penalties, clarify that invitations to conspire are violations, protect labor markets, remove limits affecting some housing transactions, and extend the statute of limitations. The committee also heard support for a related “universal 1983” bill, S. 2976/H. 2976, creating a state cause of action for constitutional violations by federal, state, or local officers acting under color of law; supporters said it would fill gaps in remedies against federal officers while preserving qualified immunity. Testimony also supported H. 4783, a bill affirming the rights of people experiencing homelessness. The Massachusetts Coalition for the Homeless said the measure would push back against growing criminalization of homelessness, especially after the Supreme Court’s Grants Pass decision and local encampment bans, and would protect the use of public spaces without discrimination based on housing status. On H. 4826, condo owners and advocates said Chapter 183A is outdated and leaves owners with too little say and too few remedies against mismanagement, citing problems such as unsafe water, major assessments, and lack of meaningful dispute resolution. The committee also heard strong support for H. 5116, renaming the Dorchester Division of the Boston Municipal Court the Judge Leslie E. Harris Courthouse, with testimony from family members, legislators, attorneys, and community leaders describing Judge Harris’s mentorship, community service, and commitment to second chances. Later testimony covered S. 2975, a bill to deter ICE courthouse arrests and protect access to justice; CPCS, law students, and defense advocates said courthouse arrests chill participation by defendants, witnesses, and victims and disrupt pending cases. The committee also heard support for H. 5244, repealing an archaic law criminalizing concealment of a child’s death, with advocates arguing it has been used to punish pregnancy loss and should be removed. The hearing concluded with additional testimony in favor of S. 2976 and more support for the Judge Harris courthouse renaming, after which the chairs closed the hearing and reminded the public how to submit written testimony.

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• a great opportunity for us to turn the page and get specific commitments on new practices and internal
• controls, and that these internal controls or practices could also be of benefit. in scope or delayed
• a great opportunity for us to turn the page and get specific commitments on new practices and internal
• controls, and that these internal controls or practices could also be of benefit. ...controls, and that
• And, as Mr.

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• upended the practice of religious tolerance and acceptance for Orthodox Christians that live and practice
• and Orthodox Christians from practicing and Orthodox Christians from practicing their<00:21:03.440
• And I'm deeply concerned about the policies and practices that seem to sidestep these principles.
• All it does for the code of ethics, it adds responsibility to students and the parents, and that's it
• And the remedy make that determination.

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• We're now here from Chair Garcia on the Criminal and Civil Justice. You're recognized.
• The proposed criminal and civil justice budget totaled $7.9 billion and reflects a balanced approach
• The proposed criminal and civil justice budget totaled $7.9 billion and reflects a balanced approach
• It's practical, it's humane, and it's the right thing to do for our staff and the incarcerated.
• It's practical, it's humane, and it's a right thing to do for our staff and the incarcerated.

Bills: S2500, S2502, S2504, S7028, S2506, S2508, S2510, S2512, S2514, S2516, S2518, S0482, S0678, S0984, S1016, S1074, S1706, S7030

Keywords: budget, appropriation, education funding, healthcare, environmental protection, infrastructure, local government, Appropriations Act, funding, education, rural development, economic assistance, collective bargaining, state employees, labor relations, impasse resolution, negotiations, retirement, elected officials, Deferred Retirement Option Program

Summary: The committee heard presentations on the Senate’s proposed 2026-2027 budget, SPB 2500, with chairs outlining major spending in K-12 education, higher education, health and human services, criminal and civil justice, transportation/tourism/economic development, and agriculture/environment/general government. Highlights included a $115 billion overall budget, pay raises for state employees and public safety workers, major K-12 funding increases and enrollment supplements, higher education workforce and nursing investments, expanded Medicaid/KidCare and behavioral health funding, corrections and law enforcement operational funding, transportation and housing investments, and significant environmental and water quality spending. Members asked about civic education funding, declining enrollment, professor retention, APD waiver waitlists, cultural grant allocations, and other line items. Public testimony also addressed HIV/AIDS drug assistance funding and prison air conditioning. SPB 2500 was adopted as a committee bill after amendment consideration and a roll call vote. The committee then took up implementing and related budget bills, including SPB 2502 (implementing the General Appropriations Act), SPB 2504 (state employee bargaining placeholder), SB 7028 (Florida Retirement System contribution rates and related retirement changes), SPB 2506 (fuel tax distributions), SPB 2508 (state agency law enforcement radio system surcharge), SPB 2510 (termination of an unused court trust fund), SPB 2512 (new judgeships), SPB 2514 (K-12 conforming changes), SPB 2516 (higher education conforming changes), and SPB 2518 (health conforming changes). Most were explained as technical or conforming measures tied to the budget, and all were reported favorably as committee bills, with SB 7028 amended to direct a portion of increased contributions to disability and line-of-duty death benefits in the FRS investment plan. The committee also heard and passed several member bills, including CS for SB 1074 on rounding rules for cash transactions in a world without pennies, CS for SB 678 restoring the alcohol loss deduction framework for distributors, and SB 964 on firefighter cancer benefits and prevention. SB 964 drew the most discussion, with questions about the one-year death-benefit window, the separate $25,000 cancer diagnosis payment, and whether the bill could create gaps in coverage for firefighters diagnosed or dying just outside the new time limits. Firefighter representatives testified in support, saying the bill would provide clearer protections for members and families. All of these measures were reported favorably.

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• a scope of practice, and the scope of practice is based on education, training, and experience. this
• I completed board certification in obstetrics and gynecology and practiced and taught that medical specialty
• and gynecology and practiced abstetrics and gynecology and practiced and<00:59:15.119> taught
• And it sounds like that didn't happen, but there is a remedy through the Office of Civil Rights currently
• remedy through the Office of Civil remedy through the Office of Civil Rights<01:39:10.560> um

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• capital and enjoy your day. capital and enjoy your day.
• and we also have Kirsten, Brooklyn, and and we also have Kirsten, Brooklyn, and Harper.<00:09:27.040
• mater, Kahuku High and And from my alma mater, Kahuku High and Intermediate<00:11:45.839> School,
• and Mianiguchi. and Mianiguchi.
• And Mr. President, can I state senate. And Mr.

Bills: SB874, SB2098, SB2110, SB2126, SB2154, SB2160, HB818, SB2047, SB2116, SB2246, SB2250, SB2334, SB2505, SB2520, SB2561, SB2721, SB2820, SB2971, SB3019

Keywords: veterinary medicine, prescription, consumer rights, transparency, pet medication, agriculture, clean plant program, disease-free plants, Hawaii agriculture, plant propagation, conservation, soil health, climate change, food security, small farmers, technical assistance, Hawaii, grant program, small farms, midsize farms

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• And while intended to strengthen voter protections, this change introduces serious practical and enforcement
• And while intended to strengthen voter protections, this change introduces serious practical and enforcement
• It also fills gaps and remedies available to stop policies that disproportionately burden voters of color
• State VRAs are powerful, practical, and popular solutions to voting discrimination.
• I mean, the ballot was cast for candidate one or two; it should be counted, and it's not color-coded

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• And Cole Garrett also present and would like to speak. information and Cole Garrett also present and
• being a civil servant of the people in this district and envy the connection these people have with
• And as data is small and spatially biased...”
• I mean, you're in and out of the mud and you're, you know, you're stuck and you're pushing and pulling
• push and pull and all this type of stuff.

Bills: SCR54, SCR59, HCR5, HCR62, HCR78, HCR86, HB595, HB688, HB802, HB841, HB1161, HB1171, HB1189, HB1248, HB1258

Keywords: Mississippi River Basin, fishery commission, invasive species, sustainability, economic impact, red drum, fishing regulations, tournament permits, wildlife management, recreational fishing, flood management, FEMA, floodplain maps, environmental risks, Louisiana, flood insurance, risk assessment, community planning, seafood, commercial fishing

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• I mean, they are going to go to the bank and get a loan, and OWRD backs that loan?
• If I'm sitting next to 100 acres and I've got 100 acres and my neighbor drills a well, and then I want
• And if you punch a well on 100 acres and I move, I'm the next 100 acres over and they determine that
• , and you are recognized.
• Come to a mic and introduce yourself to us who you are and what department you're with.

Bills: SB1346, SB1509, SB1928, SB2028, SB2071, SB2110, SB2117, SB2127, SB2134, SB722, SB3

Keywords: water infrastructure, wastewater, investment program, loans, local government, SB1509, groundwater, water wells, well spacing, water rights, Oklahoma Water Resources Board, OWRB, basin, subbasin, maximum annual yield, aquifer management, water allocation, water permits, temporary permits, irrigation

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• The use of braiding devices in the practice of natural hair braiding presents health and safety risks
• And then if individuals are practicing using specific braiding tools or devices and they aren't trained
• At least in my practice, my daughter and my colleagues practice, the votes are counted separately, and
• and my in my practice, my daughter and my colleagues<00:28:08.240> practice,<00:28:09.279>
• <01:40:30.480> therefore code needs to be changed and therefore code needs to be changed and

Bills: HB1697, HB1678, HB1679, HB2282, HB1940, HB1671, HB1481, HB2015, HB2207, HB2486

Keywords: natural hair braiding, registration, Barbering and Cosmetology Licensing Act, public health, sanitation, cumulative voting, associations, unit owners, board of directors, elections, Hawaii Revised Statutes, condominium, association meetings, electronic voting, proxy voting, mail voting, insurance, premium increase, policy cancellation, licensing

Summary: The committee heard testimony on HB 1697, which would exempt natural hair braiders from licensing requirements under certain conditions. The DCCA Board of Barbering and Cosmetology said it recognizes braiding as within the scope of cosmetology practice but warned that a broad exemption could create consumer protection gaps, especially around sanitation training, tool use, and enforcement. Supporters from the Institute for Justice and the Grassroots Institute of Hawaii argued the current licensing regime is overly burdensome and unrelated to braiding, citing the 1,250-hour training requirement, high tuition costs, barriers for low-income entrepreneurs, and the fact that many other states already exempt braiders. Committee members asked whether a standalone sanitation course or similar training could address the board’s concerns, and the board said it would bring that idea back for discussion. The committee also noted 16 written testimonies in support and 2 in opposition. The committee then took up HB 1678, relating to condominium and planned community association elections using cumulative voting. Supporters, including the Hawaii State Association of Parliamentarians, said the bill would clarify that cumulative voting applies to all candidates, including write-ins, and would help resolve confusion in association elections. One testifier urged the committee to remove proxy voting, calling it an abuse of power in some associations, while another asked whether cumulative voting and proxies could be manipulated to stack votes. In response, the parliamentarian explained that cumulative voting and proxy voting are different, that proxies simply allow someone to vote on another’s behalf, and that existing deadlines and counting procedures reduce opportunities for abuse. Testimony also emphasized that electronic or mail voting can be secure and efficient, and that the bill would make the process clearer and more democratic. Finally, the committee heard testimony on HB 1679, which would clarify an association board’s authority over electronic meetings, electronic voting, voting without a meeting, and mail voting without a meeting. Supporters said the measure would clean up statutory language, make electronic voting optional, and fix problems created by a 2024 change that made written-consent timing rules difficult to use for association actions. They also said the bill would clarify that proxies are only used at meetings, not for actions taken without a meeting. One opponent argued the bill needs further amendment because electronic voting is not well defined and could be abused, and questioned the neutrality of parliamentarians testifying on condominium bills. No votes were taken on any of the measures during the portion of the meeting provided.

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• and our teachers to handle.
• And I'm going to tell you something else too, and I'm going to be through, Mr. Chairman.
• Elijah is autistic and... Elijah is autistic and has cerebral palsy.
• . ...restroom and change him securely and privately.
• . ...and they reinforce Alabama's commitment to accessibility and inclusion.

Bills: SB1, SB83, SB159, SB160, SB1

Keywords: workers' compensation, public education, employee injury, insurance trust fund, on-the-job injury, administrative procedures, adult-size changing table, changing station, accessible restroom, public bathroom, public building, public entity, ADA, Americans with Disabilities Act, accessibility, restroom renovation, new construction, grant program, state grant, local government facilities

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• Acts or as unfair and deceptive Acts or practices<03:50:28.159> and<03:50:28.359> what
• and is a deceptive actor practice and is a violation<03:50:40.520> of<03:50:40.720> the
• And if they don't do that, that would be an unfair and deceptive act or practice and give us all those
• rights and remedies we talked about earlier. build this unit and get it off the build this unit and
• <04:27:12.159> civil Criminal um agencies as well and civil Criminal um agencies as well and

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Summary: The meeting began with introductory remarks for new and returning members of the House Commerce Committee, led by Chairman John Hunt. Members briefly introduced themselves and their backgrounds, and several noted the committee’s bipartisan, collegial tone. Hunt explained the committee’s structure and traditions, including the division into three subcommittees: banking and business, consumer protection, and liquor commission matters, with insurance now handled as a single area. He also reviewed basic hearing procedures, including decorum, questions for information only, and the committee’s practice of moving bills through subcommittees before full committee executive sessions. The committee then heard an overview from the New Hampshire Insurance Department, led by Commissioner DJ Bettencourt and staff. The department described its mission as promoting a safe and competitive insurance marketplace and emphasized consumer protection, market competition, and affordability. Officials outlined the department’s responsibilities, including licensing insurers, producers, adjusters, and TPAs; reviewing insurance forms; regulating companies and market conduct; overseeing financial solvency; and investigating insurance fraud. They also noted that the department is self-funded through assessments on insurers, collects premium taxes and fees for the state, and returned more than $2.7 million to companies in fiscal year 2024 due to underspending. The presentation also covered the broader regulatory framework for insurance, including the role of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners in promoting uniform standards across states and territories. Officials said New Hampshire licenses about 1,200 insurance companies and roughly 245,000 producers and adjusters, and that the department’s financial examinations are part of an accreditation system used nationwide. No votes or formal committee actions were taken in the portion provided; the session was primarily organizational and informational, with the insurance department presentation beginning the committee’s substantive work for the term.

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• The United States, China, and Russia have the collective power to destroy civilization.
• That promise is not just policy, it is a lifeline and a civil right.
• systems where they ask you for a key code and only you know the key code.
• It is a compassionate and practical step that recognizes the service of our retired military members
• Yet a history exclusionary policies and practices has left many families behind, creating significant

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• the minimum jail standards that are codified in the administrative code and state statute.
• Uh, some of that is based upon changes in pretrial release practices and bonding practices that we are
• So while we don't send a letter, which was practice and policy up until 2007 saying congratulations,
• Have limited enforcement power for building codes, public safety, and infrastructure planning, which
• And so we're working with the county and the ESD to, to entice and to help them afford some of the remediation

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• Senate Bill 23 builds on that momentum by strengthening and aligning existing practices while recognizing
• ... ...Senate Bill 23 builds on that momentum by strengthening and aligning existing practices while
• and could potentially also help us decrease the remediation that we face.
• And could potentially also help us decrease the remediation that we face across the state.
• and bring them up to APS and then back and forth.

Bills: SB23, SB73, SB210, SB234, SB243, SB244, SM16

Keywords: student use, wireless devices, public schools, policy implementation, education technology funding, driver education, driver's ed, driving school, motorcycle safety, traffic safety, vulnerable road users, pedestrian safety, bicycle safety, cyclist, bike lane, micromobility, scooter, moped, motorcycle training, DWI prevention

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• Chair, and ...because of our high poverty, because of all the history of trying to remediate and correct
• to 26, and in Los Lunas... ...to 2006, and in Los Lunas, there are violations of the Procurement Code
• And so they have that opportunity to remedy something.
• And it has been, Mr. Chair and Representatives, at least my practice, and in speaking...
• . ...to be able to balance out between best practices and roles and responsibilities of our teachers,

Bills: SB23, SB73, SB210, SB234, SB243, SB244, SM16

Keywords: student use, wireless devices, public schools, policy implementation, education technology funding, driver education, driver's ed, driving school, motorcycle safety, traffic safety, vulnerable road users, pedestrian safety, bicycle safety, cyclist, bike lane, micromobility, scooter, moped, motorcycle training, DWI prevention