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• I WILL NOW RECOGNIZE OUR STAFF DIRECTOR TO INTRODUCE THE AMAZING REGULATED INDUSTRY STAFF.
• THE SENATE HAS PHENOMENAL STAFF.
• THE REGULATED INDUSTRY STAFF, I AM TELLING YOU, THEY ARE JUST AMAZING.
• AND, WE HAVE A STAFF DIRECTOR MR. IMHOF AND HE HAS A GREAT TEAM AROUND HIM.
• MEMBERS OF THE COMMITTEE OR STAFF CONSISTS OF SUSAN DATRES OUR ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• This bill seeks to make that somewhat right, to bring some fairness, some equity, and get rid of the
• I do have joining me today on the floor and in the gallery AVID board members, AVID staff, teachers,
• are protections in the case that there is sexual assault against a student by a school employee or staff
• My deputy chief of staff, Sam Lou, has been very involved with Cause for quite some time.
• public policy leadership and service in the API community is made possible by the wonderful Cause staff

Summary: The Senate opened with a quorum call, prayer, and Pledge of Allegiance, then honored astronaut Captain Victor J. Glover Jr. for his achievements as a Navy officer, NASA astronaut, and California native. Senators Weber Pearson and Rubio highlighted his historic space missions and his role as an inspiration for students, especially in STEM, before the chamber took a photo with Glover and his family. The body then took up SCR 183 on Juneteenth. Senator Weber Pearson presented the resolution as a commemoration of emancipation and a reminder of the ongoing struggle for racial justice. Senators Padilla, Smallwood-Cuevas, Valladares, and Becker spoke in support from the perspectives of the Latino, LGBTQ, Women’s, Hispanic, and Jewish caucuses, emphasizing historical memory, faith, and the need to continue fighting discrimination. The resolution passed unanimously, 39-0. The Senate next considered budget trailer bills SB 110, SB 122, and SB 125. SB 110 made technical budget amendments and passed 29-10. SB 122 expanded sales tax to electronically delivered prewritten software, extended and limited business tax credits, adjusted LLC minimum taxes, and included other revenue changes; supporters said it helped balance the budget and protect services, while opponents argued it would raise costs for businesses, hospitals, and families. It passed 27-9. SB 125 created a federally compliant managed care organization tax to support Medi-Cal and avoid deeper cuts; supporters said it was necessary after federal changes eliminated the prior tax, while opponents warned premiums could rise. It also passed 27-9. The chamber also adopted SR 114 designating June 15-21, 2026 as AVID Week, and SJR 14 urging a Congressional Gold Medal for World War II Army and Navy nurses, both by unanimous roll call. SCR 187 recognizing Father’s Day in California also passed unanimously. The Senate then approved a large consent calendar and closed with remarks about Juneteenth and the next session scheduled for June 22, 2026.

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• It does appear there has been some staff changes at The Tel Casino, so we're kind of in limbo.
• Allen has sent an email that says, 'Pardon the delay, things have changed a bit here with our staff.
• And Alan indicated that there's been a change in staff members, and that he would be following up with
• But we'll figure out how to make sure that that equity and access piece about compliance isn't the barrier
• positions, a director position of AI fellows or AI hub zone, whatever we decide to call it, and then a staff

Keywords: 914, all

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• So for a for-profit health system or a not-for-profit health system or a private equity firm... ...that
• Nurses, technicians, therapists, and support staff all lost their jobs, just in the blink of an eye.
• And the partnership to staff emergency rooms, to provide the expertise through virtual care or through
• It's natural for physicians and staff to wonder what integration means for local access, for clinical
• In addition, the normal staff, we have MU. As I said, they sent two more providers.

Summary: The committee first met in executive session on House Bill 1714, adopting an amendment that clarified the bill would not apply to hunting dogs or animals not under direct control of the hunter and would not affect a specified section of law. The committee then rolled the amendment into a House Committee Substitute and voted the substitute do pass, with the roll call showing passage. The committee then heard House Bill 317, which would authorize MU Health Care to collaborate with hospitals and providers in a 25-county area and seek state-action antitrust immunity for those transactions. The sponsor and MU Health Care testified that the bill is intended to help preserve rural hospitals and keep care local, citing multiple hospital closures in Missouri and examples from Alabama and other states. Supporters from MU Health Care, rural hospitals, and local business and health leaders described the bill as a way to stabilize struggling facilities, maintain emergency access, and protect rural economies. Opponents, including the Missouri Insurance Coalition and the Missouri Health Plan Association, warned that the bill could codify monopoly power, raise prices, and reduce competition, and argued that the language was too broad and not limited to distressed hospitals. Some committee members also raised concerns about antitrust immunity, facility fees, market share, and whether the bill should be tightened to ensure voluntary participation and clearer limits. No vote was taken on House Bill 317 before the hearing adjourned.

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• So for a for-profit health system or a not-for-profit health system or a private equity firm...
• Nurses, technicians, therapists, and support staff all lost their jobs, just in the blink of an eye.
• And the partnership to staff emergency rooms, to provide the expertise through virtual care or through
• It's natural for physicians and staff to wonder what integration means for local access, for clinical
• In addition, the normal staff, we have MU. As I said, they sent two more providers.

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• redetermination of They simply ask the MCOs to reach out to hear from the enrollee to ensure that our staff
• That represents 160 elected county commissioners and hundreds of county frontline staff supporting the
• I commend DHS, the staff at DHS, and AMC for engaging in this collaborative work to develop CARMA.
• Equity Advisory and Leadership Council, and strikes some confusing and unnecessary sentences in Subdivision
• As you saw yesterday in the news, we unfortunately had to lay off over 170 staff.

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• You know the House rules. ...stipulate what I just said off the mic, or is your staff cutting off the
• In fact, in early March, my staff attended the Community Health and Wellness Fair with scholars from
• You and I, at least my staff and your staff talked about having to have some open... just similar to
• institutions of higher education from providing funding to student organizations that promote diversity, equity

Bills: HJR4, HJR6, HB195, HB 13, HB143, HB135

Keywords: occupation tax, securities, financial regulation, tax exemption, legislative amendment, capital gains tax, realized gains, unrealized gains, investment income, asset sale, capital assets, wealth tax, estate tax, trust tax, tax limitation, constitutional amendment, Texas Constitution, Article VIII, property tax, sales tax

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• If you require assistance in registering or testifying, please contact the committee staff.
• everybody on this panel can read, so if you have written testimony, please turn it in to the committee staff
• So the lenders do issue UCC-1 liens. on the properties and so it's not exactly like a home equity loan
• Meanwhile, my staff collected a list of licensed nursing and assisted living homes in my district. from
• I would encourage you and your staff to try that exact same exercise with your personal individual utility

Bills: HB14, HB 106, HB146, HB267, HB274, HB 1127, HB1359, HB1393, HB1584, HB1640, HB1710, HB2152, HCR101, HJR8, HR51

Keywords: nuclear energy, advanced reactors, energy security, grant programs, Texas Advanced Nuclear Energy Office, HB 106, oil and gas, Railroad Commission of Texas, overhead electrical lines, electrical distribution system, power line maintenance, administrative penalty, Natural Resources Code, oil and gas lease, well operator, energy safety, utility infrastructure, regulatory compliance, cleanup fund, oil and gas regulation and cleanup fund

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• Ask staff to please hand out the bill packets to members. We have Senate File 3735 before us.
• Staff will distribute the packet. While they’re doing that, Senator Westlin, to your bill.
• And I have staff from Secretary of it.
• </c> residents, staff, and our communities. residents, staff, and our communities.
• The room will be closed after we recess, so staff may secure the space.

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• </c><00:46:26.640><c> as</c> applicants, and the county staff as applicants, and the county staff as
• </c><00:47:02.800><c> for</c><00:47:02.960><c> all</c> only promote fairness and equity for all only
• Our staff would review that declaration and then give notice to the complainant, the person who filed
• If our staff does determine that a filing is fraudulent, we would issue a final order explaining the
• If our staff determines complainant.

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• Through his commitment and leadership, he rose to the rank of staff sergeant, earning the respect of
• that have City, myself, and all the staff that have made this happen.
• And I want to say Thank you to the majority of the minority staff from both sides of the aisle to help
• I also want to thank both our staffs on the committee because without their hard work, this bill would
• Today we celebrate the players, coaches, staff, and the...

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• The District Attorney and County Attorneys Association explained this issue to my staff and called it
• If, um, I would like to thank the advocacy groups who have worked with me and my staff on this bill and
• On our first day of managing the community, our staff was threatened by individual individuals illegally
• armed security guards at the cost of $13,000 a month to ensure the safety of the residents and the staff
• Legislate this legislation is missing the element of equity between the landlords and the tenants.

Bills: HB15, HB171, HB204

Keywords: flood risk, campground, safety regulations, civil penalty, guest safety, Harris County, flood control, governance, expansion, public health, local governance, environmental management

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• And we had to have a follow-up bill that said nonprofits can't do it because there's still that equity
• that keeping people and their pets together is not just a pet issue or a housing issue, but also an equity
• I appreciate the work of committee staff in collaborating with my office to define what an unsolicited

Summary: The Senate Judiciary Committee heard several bills focused on health care planning, mental health, housing, homeowners associations, groundwater enforcement, pet-friendly rental disclosures, and post-disaster property protections. SB 1088 would modernize POLST and DNR forms by renaming POLST to “portable orders for life-sustaining treatment,” allowing nurse practitioners and physician assistants to sign, clarifying that the forms are voluntary, recognizing out-of-state forms, and permitting electronic signatures. It drew support from the Coalition for Compassionate Care and related groups and no opposition was presented. SB 1242 would allow family members who originally petitioned in CARE Court to continue participating for care coordination and information-sharing, subject to judicial discretion; supporters said it would improve treatment coordination, while Disability Rights California opposed it as coercive and a threat to confidentiality. The committee voted 7-0 to pass SB 1242, and it was placed on call. The committee also considered SB 1007, which would require more HOA transparency, including clearer budget comparisons and disclosure of evidence for violations, and would lower the threshold for regular assessment increases without a homeowner vote. Supporters argued it would curb steep fee hikes and improve accountability, while HOA industry groups warned it could undermine funding for insurance, maintenance, and other operating costs. Members raised concerns about the cap on assessments, but the bill advanced on a 6-1 vote and was placed on call. SB 1364, as amended, would bar custody or visitation rights for a person who impregnated a survivor through sexual assault, using a clear-and-convincing evidence standard rather than requiring a criminal conviction; supporters said it protects survivors and may increase federal funding, while opponents argued it could deny children a relationship with a parent. The bill passed 8-0 and was placed on call. Additional measures included SB 997, which would give the North Fork Kings Groundwater Sustainability Agency lien authority to enforce fees and sustainability rules; it had support from local water, farm, and county representatives and passed 9-0. SB 1296 would require landlords to disclose pet policies up front in applications, ads, and websites and allow application-fee refunds if disclosure was not made before payment; supporters said it would reduce wasted fees and pet relinquishment, while rental housing groups raised concerns about signage, ADA language, and vaccination disclosures. The bill passed 8-0 and was placed on call. Finally, SB 1090 would prohibit large property owners from making unsolicited purchase offers for five years in wildfire disaster areas, aiming to curb post-disaster speculation; supporters described aggressive investor pressure after the Eaton and Palisades fires, while real estate and title groups raised implementation and enforcement concerns. The committee was still discussing the bill when the transcript ended.

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• freedom of inquiry rather than maintaining administrative structures centered on DEI, or diversity, equity
• prohibits mandatory training or policies that include race-based or sex-based stereotyping, scapegoating, equity
• No clinician or staff member should be required to affirm beliefs about race, sex, or gender that conflict

Summary: The committee first approved the February 11 minutes, then unanimously sent House Bill 721 to the floor with a due pass recommendation. HB 721, sponsored by Representative Crane, expands an existing 30-day initial plan review timeline from public school projects to all public works projects. Crane and supporters from the Idaho Associated General Contractors said the bill would improve efficiency, reduce regulatory burden, and let projects go to bid sooner; no opposition testified. The committee then heard extensive testimony on House Bill 618, a wildfire insurance transparency bill sponsored by Representatives Sauter and Church. The bill would require insurers using wildfire or catastrophe models to disclose certain risk-model information and mitigation-related details to policyholders and to the Department of Insurance, with annual data collection and website posting. Sponsors and several homeowners and fire-related witnesses said the measure would help consumers understand nonrenewals, appeal ratings, and learn what mitigation steps matter; opponents, including the American Property Casualty Insurance Association and some committee members, argued it could expose proprietary information, increase compliance costs, and raise premiums. After debate, the committee rejected a motion to send the bill forward and instead voted to hold HB 618 in committee. House Bill 817, sponsored by Representative Petsky, was then advanced to the floor with a due pass recommendation. The bill would allow mobile cigar-event businesses and related “cigar garden” operations under tobacco permitting rules, with age restrictions and compliance checks still in place. Supporters described it as a small-business and entrepreneurship update, while opponents worried mobile retail would make tobacco compliance enforcement harder; the sponsor said the Department of Health and Welfare believed enforcement could still work. Finally, the committee began hearing House Bill 801 from Representative Redman, which would ease land-use barriers for faith-based organizations to develop housing and related uses on religious land. Redman said the bill is intended to help churches use underutilized land for attainable housing and services, while preserving guardrails such as setbacks from heavy industrial uses, airports, and military zones. Members raised concerns about parking, building height, setbacks, and airport rules, and Redman said he was open to amendments; the transcript ends during that discussion before any final action on HB 801.

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• inquiry rather than, once again, maintaining administrative structures centered on DEI, or diversity, equity
• prohibits mandatory training or policies that include race-based or sex-based stereotyping, scapegoating, equity
• No clinician or staff member should be required to affirm beliefs about race, about sex.

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Summary: The committee first approved the February 11 minutes, then unanimously sent House Bill 721 to the floor with a due pass recommendation. HB 721, as explained by Representative Crane, expands an earlier proposal to require a 30-day initial plan review timeline not only for public schools but for all public works projects. Supporters from the Idaho Associated General Contractors said the bill would improve efficiency, reduce regulatory burden, and help projects move to bid sooner without waiting for final plan approval. The committee then took up House Bill 618, a wildfire insurance transparency bill sponsored by Representatives Sauter and Church. The sponsors said the bill would require insurers using wildfire or catastrophe risk models to disclose information about those models, mitigation options, and related data to policyholders and the Department of Insurance, with the goal of helping homeowners and businesses understand non-renewals, premium increases, and ways to reduce risk. Several property owners testified about steep premium increases, cancellations, and difficulty getting clear explanations from insurers, while the sponsors argued the bill would improve consumer information and mirror laws already in place in several western states. Opponents, including the American Property Casualty Insurance Association and an ICRMP representative, argued the bill was overly broad, could raise costs, and would improperly sweep in governmental insurers and proprietary rating methods. After debate, the committee rejected a motion to send the bill forward and instead voted to hold HB 618 in committee. House Bill 817, which would allow a mobile cigar business permit and related “cigar garden” operations, was then introduced by Representative Petsky. Supporters said the bill would create a new small-business opportunity without changing existing tobacco age restrictions or use rules, while opponents from the American Heart Association/Tobacco Free Idaho raised concerns about enforcement and the difficulty of conducting compliance checks on mobile retailers. After testimony from the sponsor, industry representatives, and a small-business owner, the committee passed HB 817 to the floor with a due pass recommendation. Finally, Representative Redman began presenting House Bill 801, a religious-lands housing bill intended to let faith-based organizations use their land for attainable housing and related community uses. Early questions focused on parking, building height, setbacks, and airport-related restrictions, and the sponsor said he was open to amendments to address concerns about unintended effects and “poison pill” local requirements.

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• I, at the outset, want to thank all... of the staff members, DPS, the Sergeant's office, and the committee
• This money-making machine uses private equity money to fund an obnoxious amount of advertising that every
• I'm not backed by private equity; I don't know what that was about. I'm just a solo practitioner.

Bills: HB4806

Keywords: civil action, damages, health care services, noneconomic damages, negligence, legal standards, 1184, house, all

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• And so I have to say Bob has been, and Bob, the chief of staff for the majority leader, have been ...
• has been in Bobbeck, the chief of staff for the majority leader, have been working really, really hard
• And what this bill does is it trains coaching staff and coaches to have a cardiac emergency response
• Most of the athletic staff are trained in CPR and they can have a portable AED.
• So we want staff and the coaches to be aware of it and be trained to save kids' lives.

Summary: The Senate Health and Public Affairs Committee heard several measures focused on health and child welfare. House Bill 65 would codify and fund CYFD’s foster care plus short-term stabilization pilot for children in state custody with behavioral health needs, using clinical experts and specialized foster parent training to reduce office stays, hotel placements, and multiple placements. CYFD and child welfare advocates supported the bill, while senators raised concerns about cultural competency, ICWA/IFPA compliance, LGBTQ youth placement, and the need to spell out protections in statute. The bill passed 9-0 to the next committee. The committee then considered House Bill 13 and House Bill 14, joining the occupational therapy compact and the dentist/dental hygienist compact. Both bills drew support from health agencies, chambers of commerce, and professional groups as workforce tools to improve licensure portability and recruitment. Members, however, were uneasy about late-arriving amendments, venue provisions, commission authority, and how much control New Mexico would retain over compact rules and enforcement. After debate, HB 13 advanced 6-3 and HB 14 advanced 7-3, both to Judiciary. House Bill 256, which would require school emergency response plans to include cardiac emergencies during athletic activities, received support from the American Heart Association and nursing advocates, who cited survival benefits from rapid AED use and CPR. Questions centered on travel across state lines, private and religious schools, homeschool athletics, and enforcement, but the bill passed 10-0. House Bill 66, which updates the health care professional loan repayment program to increase physician awards and broaden recruitment incentives, was backed by provider groups and business organizations; dentists noted concerns about equity, but the bill passed 5-0.

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• Required by in-house staff to monitor compliance with the terms and conditions of the permit.
• Do just want to first start off by thanking the author and his staff for all the work and certainly all
• Please keep me and my staff in the loop. We're here.
• Noah Melroy, on behalf of the Climate Equity Policy Center, the Sisters of St.
• I'll tell her staff. Will you tell her staff that I have her mask? And maybe she'll come back.

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• I'm a senior staff attorney at the ACLU of Northern California, also a sponsor of CalECPA.
• I'm a senior staff attorney at the ACLU of Northern California, also a sponsor of Cal ECPA.
• Hi, Samantha Gordon with Tech Equity, here in support. Thank you.
• We staff the box office. We handle the rope lines. We book and promote the show.
• They hire caterers, bus drivers, roadies, electricians, and venue staff.

Summary: The committee first heard AB 56, which would require social media platforms to display a warning label about potential mental health harms from prolonged use, with amendments shortening the initial warning and allowing immediate access to the platform. The author and supporters, including a parent who lost a daughter to suicide and a therapist, argued that social media contributes to teen anxiety, self-harm, and other harms and that families need clearer public health information. Opponents from tech and civil liberties groups argued the bill would be ineffective, burdensome, and likely unconstitutional, saying it would create warning fatigue and should be replaced by more targeted tools and digital literacy measures. Several members discussed emergency access concerns, language access, and whether the warning should be more actionable; the bill was moved on a 9-0 vote to the Judiciary Committee. The committee then took up AB 358, which would amend CalECPA to allow law enforcement, with the victim’s consent, to inspect certain abandoned tracking or surveillance devices found in a victim’s home, vehicle, or personal property without first obtaining a warrant. The author and a San Diego prosecutor said the bill is narrowly tailored to devices used solely for spying and is intended to help stalking and domestic violence survivors act quickly before evidence is lost. Opponents from EFF and the ACLU warned the bill would weaken warrant protections, create a loophole around CalECPA, and reduce transparency and accountability. Members debated Fourth Amendment issues, abandonment, and the practical need for rapid access; the bill passed the committee on a 9-0 vote to Appropriations. The committee also heard AB 1137, which builds on last year’s CSAM reporting law by allowing any user to report child sexual abuse material, requiring clearer reporting mechanisms, adding human review in some cases, and mandating third-party audits and public reporting. Supporters, including survivor advocates and a parent of a child victim, said the bill would reduce the burden on survivors and improve removal of abusive content. Tech industry opponents said they support the goal but objected to the human-review mandate, public audit disclosures, and enforcement provisions, arguing they could create security risks and compliance burdens. Members generally supported the bill’s intent but raised questions about audit frequency and human review; the bill was moved on call with seven votes at the time of the transcript.

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• So the other issue is the equity issue.
• So the other issue is the equity issue.
• It was also explained that there is no one dedicated to running the grant program, so staff have had
• kind of handles that like how many staff kind of handles that like I<03:23:57.920><c> know</c><03:23
• for the Hawaii as in our grant staff for the Hawaii Department<05:06:09.958><c> of</c><05:06:10.200>

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