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• It prohibits the manufacture, distribution, promotion, mailing, transporting, or provision of abortion
• HB 7 doesn't just exacerbate the fragmented, hostile healthcare landscape where a woman's zip code absolutely
• They are not because this law talks specifically to Chapter 301 of the government code and as you probably
• already know, that code deals specifically with the legislature.

Bills: SB 8, SB 1, SB 2, SB 5, SB 10, HB27, HB7, HB17, HB1, SB 9, SB 7, SB 17, SB 4, HB20, HB18, HB7, HB17, HB1, HB20, HB18, SB9, SB7, SB17, SB4, SB1, SR85, SR87, SB8, SB5, SB2, SB10, HB27

Keywords: sex designation, restroom access, civil penalties, private civil right of action, women's privacy, campground safety, youth camp regulations, flood safety, emergency evacuation, health and safety standards, disaster relief, flood preparedness, emergency funding, local government support, meteorological forecasting, abortion, healthcare, jurisdiction, civil action, qui tam

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• House Bill 3506 seeks to repeal Chapter 132 of the National Resource Code and withdraw its membership
• Members, House Bill 3707 addresses the criminal code and how we can further address the problems of oilfield
• Uh, House Bill 3707 expands the definition of oilfield theft to include transporting petroleum without
• Yeah, that's something that would be really, really be in a different section of code, but as we're what

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• HUMAN TRAFFICKING DEFINED AND FLORIDA STATUTES DEFINED AS TRANSPORTING RECRUITING, HARBORING ENTICING
• OF THOSE REPORTS, 91% WERE CODED AS COMMERCIAL SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OF A CHILD. 8% WERE CODED LABOR TRAFFICKING
• THAT IS ONLY THE SERVICES CODED TO THAT PARTICULAR FUNDING SOURCE.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• um so it it basically Building Code um so it it basically gives<01:44:11.880> a<01:44:12.119>
• I haven't set codes or anything like that.
• <01:46:31.199> that<01:46:31.480> the<01:46:31.880> fire Statewide Fire code
• um but this bill bill 113 the fire code um but this bill bill 113 does<02:05:20.199> very<02:
• , and we lack a section of the fire code, which is the Wildland Urban Interface fire code, which dictates

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The committee held its first hearing of the 2025 session and began with housekeeping on testimony deadlines, hybrid participation rules, time management, and expectations for civility. The chair said testimony posted at least 24 hours in advance would be available to members and the public at the same time, late testimony would still be processed, and decision-making would generally be deferred to later in the day so morning hearings could adjourn before the noon floor session. The first bill heard was HB 673 on emergency management. Hawaii Emergency Management Agency administrator James Barros testified in opposition, saying the bill could undermine the executive’s unity of command during emergencies and objecting to provisions allowing the legislature to terminate a state of emergency by a two-thirds vote. Members asked about the difference between an emergency order and a state of emergency, whether other states use legislative checks and balances, and whether long-running emergencies such as COVID-19 or homelessness should have clearer end conditions. Barros said the agency, along with the Attorney General’s office and the governor’s office, would review the language and that the issue is setting conditions for when an emergency ends. The committee then heard HB 596, also on emergency management, which would clarify types of events that count as dangers and emergencies. Barros opposed the bill, saying the current list covers known hazards but should remain open-ended for future threats; he cited COVID-19 as an example of an unforeseen event and said the bill could limit flexibility. Members asked whether the list could be expanded, and Barros said the agency would look at that possibility. Testimony included support from the Grassroots Institute of Hawaii and concerns from the Tax Foundation of Hawaii about the bill’s special fund provisions; the committee also corrected testimony that had been submitted for the wrong bill. The final measure discussed was HB 1060 on emergency preparedness and the Community Readiness Center Program. Barros explained the proposal as part of HEMA’s effort to build local readiness centers and community hubs, with an initial target of 10 communities through a federal grant and a longer-term concept of roughly 100 statewide. The Climate Advisory Team supported the bill’s intent but urged that centers be developed with strong community and nonprofit involvement through the HARRP program. The Department of Taxation offered comments on the special fund, and members raised questions about cost, size, use of existing school facilities, public messaging, and equity across communities. Barros said the centers would provide backup communications, power, water, and food for a community group, would not function as general shelters, and would be designed to help communities hunker down and recover after a disaster.

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• leaders of the State Law Enforcement Bargaining Council, the Fraternal Order of Police, and the State Code
• morning to the State Law Enforcement Bargaining Council, the Fraternal Order of Police, and the State Code
• So that is very first-grade coded for not accepted.
• Through our Department of Transportation, we're working with the federal government to defeat environmental
• the Education Committee is $1,500 foundation aid, so it goes to all students regardless of their ZIP code

Bills: LR509, LR510, LR511

Keywords: congratulations, Nebraska Sandhills Cowboy Hall of Fame, Deloris Marshall Adamson, recognition, achievement, service, retirement, Nebraska Legislature, public service, legislature, Nebraska, 956, all

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• So we're just mirroring that system so that it makes sense when in other statutes in the criminal code
• c><00:53:21.200> in<00:53:21.359> the<00:53:21.520> criminal<00:53:21.839> code
• other um statutes in the criminal code. other um statutes in the criminal code.
• That would be removing triple taxation for resident electric vehicle drivers from Revenue to Transportation
• That would be removing triple taxation for resident electric vehicle drivers from Revenue to Transportation

Keywords: 916, all

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• I stand here because I have coined myself a huge advocate of public transportation.
• I stand here because I have coined myself a huge advocate of public transportation.
• I stand here because I have coined myself a huge advocate of public transportation.
• , would you take public transportation?
• They still wouldn't take public transportation. So again, you all are not listening.

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• Chair and committee, as the chair of the Tax, Business and Transportation Committee, we... Mr.
• Chair and committee, as the chair of the Tax, Business and Transportation Committee, we have heard a
• There are other deductions for input costs in the GRT code.
• return with the department, and they self-claim deductions, all the different deductions in the GRT code

Bills: SB151, HB8, SB177

Keywords: corporate income tax, franchise tax, gross receipts tax, tax credit, tax deduction, controlled foreign corporation, CFC, bonus depreciation, interest expense, apportionment, unitary group, high-wage jobs tax credit, local journalism, news media, newspaper printer, physician incentive, health care workforce, affordable housing, multifamily housing, construction materials

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• there, that language mirrors the same prison mandatory language that you find throughout the criminal code
• It's nothing different than you would find throughout the code there.
• We are connecting you with somebody that can give you transportation, that can give you housing, that
• ’s life, and a class two felony if the flight causes serious physical injury, if the driver is transporting

Bills: HB2043, HB2044, HB2108, HB2131, HB2132

Keywords: felony murder, unborn child, homicide, Arizona Revised Statutes, life imprisonment, death penalty, abandonment, concealment, dead body, class 5 felony, criminal offense, unlawful flight, eluding police, fleeing law enforcement, police pursuit, vehicle pursuit, reckless endangerment, felony enhancement, class 4 felony, class 2 felony

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• It's Penal Code 2067 and it's there's statutorily statutorily listed out criteria by which the that's
• we can reduce based on how often we send folks out into the community for medical guarding and transportation
• the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Funding in the Washington versus US Department of Transportation
• would continue to operate Los Padrinos as a juvenile hall. violation of the Welfare and Institutions Code

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• relations at Santa Clara... ...and benefits and employer-employee relations at the Santa Clara Valley Transportation
• In addition, this bill adds necessary provisions to the existing Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority's
• Under the current bill, the misconduct that is defined in Education Code, I mean, these are things that
• include the most serious sex and drug... ...conduct that is defined in Education Code includes, I mean

Summary: The committee heard several bills focused on public employment, retirement, and recognition of cultural and public service issues. AB 569 would allow local governments and unions to negotiate supplemental pension contributions for certain employees; AB 989 would make California Native American Day an official paid state holiday; AB 268 would recognize Diwali as an official state holiday; AJR 3 would urge protection of Social Security, Medicare, and Medi-Cal from federal cuts; AB 1067 would require misconduct investigations to continue even if an employee retires during the process; AB 1510 made technical and conforming changes to state employee pay and benefits laws and to Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority labor law; and AB 1233 would create a statewide database of classified school employee employment history and serious misconduct records. The committee also took up AB 1383, which would lower the retirement age for certain first responders and restore some bargaining rights over retirement benefits, drawing extensive testimony for and against. Supporters of the holiday bills emphasized long-overdue recognition of Native American and South Asian communities and the importance of honoring California’s diversity. Supporters of AJR 3 described the reliance of seniors, people with disabilities, and families on federal and state health and retirement programs, warning that cuts would cause serious harm. AB 1067 was presented as a way to prevent employees from retiring to avoid accountability, while AB 1233 was framed as a student-safety measure to help schools identify applicants with prior egregious misconduct. Opposition to AB 1233 focused on due process and the breadth of the misconduct records, and opposition to AB 1383 argued it would reverse PEPRA reforms, raise pension costs, and strain local budgets, while supporters said firefighters and other first responders face unique health and safety risks and deserve earlier retirement. Most bills were reported out of committee on unanimous or near-unanimous votes and placed on hold for add-ons or referral to Appropriations or another committee. AB 912 was taken up on the consent calendar and held; AB 569, AB 989, AB 268, AJR 3, AB 1067, and AB 1510 all advanced with do-pass recommendations and were placed on hold. AB 1233 was moved to the Committee on Education. AB 1383 drew the most extensive debate, with many witnesses in support and opposition, and committee members largely expressing support for first responders while also noting concerns about cost and pension policy.

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• close to North Dakota as you can possibly be, to quote my colleague from South Dakota, was your area code
• considering, back to my technological advancement, is considering canceling solicitations. for this transport
• But I'm told and I'm told that cutting these bids for these transport layers means maybe eight or more
• the Air Force's fighter force structure and prioritizing the recapitalization of combatants. combat-coded

Keywords: Air Force modernization, fighter aircraft, autonomous systems, air superiority, national security, recapitalization

Summary: The meeting primarily focused on military procurement and modernization, with significant discussions surrounding the Air Force's capabilities and strategic needs. Key topics included the urgent need for recapitalization of the Air Force's fighter squadrons, as well as the importance of integrating new technologies like autonomous systems to bolster military effectiveness. Several senators raised concerns about the current resources available to the Air National Guard and the potential loss of skilled service members if recapitalization plans are not swiftly developed. There were also discussions on the importance of maintaining air superiority in light of evolving threats, particularly from adversaries like China.

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• And, like, what assurance do you have that our code will be more judicious and thoughtful?
• Do you have that our code will be more judicious and thoughtful? Mr.
• I think that we've spent money on... ...flights transporting people from other states to Martha's Vineyard
• that just this summer received a joint letter from the Department of Commerce and Department of Transportation

Summary: The committee heard and approved several measures. HB 735 expanded Florida’s boating improvement program to fund parking for boat trailers at public ramps and offered a 10% sovereign submerged land lease discount for manufacturers using environmental best management practices; it passed unanimously. HB 4021 expanded the North River Ranch Improvement Stewardship District in Manatee County by 640 acres and was reported favorably. CS for HB 371, which promotes nature-based methods and green/gray infrastructure for coastal resilience, also passed unanimously after supportive testimony from resilience and environmental groups and committee members. The committee then took up HJR 1325, a proposed constitutional amendment to create an elected Commissioner of Government Efficiency (COGE) with authority to audit, investigate, and report on waste, fraud, and abuse in state and local government. The proposal would eliminate the lieutenant governor position, the Government Efficiency Task Force, and the legislature’s current auditor appointment, with many implementation details deferred to a future bill. Members debated the scope of the new office, its relationship to the Auditor General and inspectors general, whether it should cover the legislative and judicial branches, staffing, and the comparison to federal DOGE efforts. An amendment making a minor wording change was adopted, and the resolution passed 23-? with a favorable report after a split vote. The committee also approved two Gulf of America bills. HB 575 redesignated the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America, and CS for HB 549 required Florida’s academic standards and newly adopted instructional materials to reflect the federal designation for materials acquired on or after July 1, 2025. Both measures drew criticism from members who argued the renaming was politically motivated, historically insensitive, and potentially confusing for students, while supporters said Florida should align with federal action. HB 575 passed and CS for HB 549 passed 18-7. Finally, HB 4071, a local bill adjusting the boundary between Coral Springs and Parkland in Broward County by about 8.7 acres, was amended and reported favorably with support from both cities and the Broward delegation.

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• Some airlines have the code when you're sitting there, and they'll announce it, but they don't announce
• The Department of Transportation has guidelines for animals carried on top of aircraft, and they allow
• transportation and cargo space is empty. transportation and cargo space is empty.
• themselves out of the ethics code. themselves out of the ethics code.
• The remainder of the employees are subject, as state employees, to the state ethics code.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

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• They looked at historical issues and code here in our state.
• We think that's what sets it apart from the current code.
• Agencies and where they land in code are all identified now clearly in one statute.
• There's a unique governance structure in this code, and we've had some questions about that, so I want
• You can almost say we're diminishing our code. I think that's a nice thing. Thank you.

Keywords: 985, all

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• amendments to correct the artificial intelligence definition to align with the existing definition in the code
• Assembly Bill 2105 by Assembly Member Wicks, relating to transportation. Thank you, Mr.
• Again, we cannot have, as data has shown, with car rebates and electrifying cars, that wealthy zip codes
• Assembly Bill 2168 by Assemblymember Wix, an act relating to transportation.
• California's active transportation program is our state's primary funding source for biking and walking

Summary: The Assembly convened, established a quorum, and opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance before moving through the daily file. Several measures were taken up and passed, including bills on county jail accountability (AB 2257), claims against public agencies (AB 2529), affordable housing management metrics (AB 2689), digital wellness instruction in schools (AB 2071), pedestrian and bicycle safety project streamlining (AB 1976), manufactured home transport permits (AB 2012), a Surplus Land Act amendment tied to an Inland Empire soccer project (AB 2139), a Monterey Bay stewardship authority (AB 1548), online electrician licensing (AB 1707), a Caltrans study of navigation apps’ traffic impacts (AB 2105), coastal resiliency permitting reforms (AB 2051), downtown housing streamlining and financing (AB 2074), Cal Fire compensation (AB 2129), emergency care authority for Del Puerto Health Care District (AB 2282), charter school facilities hardship relief (AB 2316), theft by a peace officer under color of authority as serious misconduct (AB 2337), an Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander-serving institution designation (AB 2374), energy and cannabis support bills (AB 2464, AB 2537), and a suicide prevention plan requirement for treatment facilities (AB 2562). Most of these measures passed with broad bipartisan margins, and several were described as support bills with no opposition. The floor also debated a major criminal justice measure, AB 2727, which would raise the threshold for elderly parole eligibility for people serving sentences for violent sex offenses and add screening safeguards. Supporters from both parties emphasized child protection, survivor trauma, and specific local cases involving offenders who had become eligible for release; the bill passed 66-0. Another significant debate centered on AB 1958, which would clarify procedures under the California Racial Justice Act by refining how disparity claims are established and rebutted; the author said he would take Senate amendments to address concerns from district attorneys. The Assembly also considered AB 2313, a gas-to-electric transition bill allowing customers with planned service line replacements to opt out of gas service and use funds to electrify their homes. Members raised concerns about cost shifts and equity, and the author responded that the bill includes no-cost-shift language, larger credits for disadvantaged communities, and would not proceed if the math does not work; it passed 41-21. The final major item was AB 1709, a high-profile social media safety bill creating a minimum age of 16 for accounts on platforms using addictive features and establishing an e-safety commission. The author and many supporters from both parties framed the bill as a response to youth mental health harms, addictive design, and the need for age-based safeguards, while some members raised concerns about impacts on LGBTQ youth and other isolated young people who rely on online spaces. Supporters said the bill targets addictive design rather than speech and is intended to preserve safe online connection while limiting harmful features. The measure drew extensive bipartisan support and was still under debate at the end of the transcript.

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• amendments to correct the artificial intelligence definition to align with the existing definition in the code
• Assembly Bill 2105 by Assembly Member Wicks, an act relating to transportation. Thank you, Mr.
• Again, we cannot have, as data has shown with car rebates and electrifying cars, wealthy zip codes be
• The clerk will read: Assembly Bill 2168 by Assemblymember Wicks, an act relating to transportation.
• California's active transportation program is our state's primary funding source for biking and walking

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• where there's applied arts and sciences, it's in transportation.
• I am the Chief Engineer with the New Mexico Department of Transportation.
• And so that Surface Transportation Funding Bill for State Departments of Transportation ran from 2022
• It's unanimous in House Transportation.
• And then the last table on here is our transportation project fund.

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• The next bill is AB 169, transportation trailer bill.
• The second bill I'd like to talk about is AB 169 of Transportation.
• And then there's also a structure for contract code exemptions and then some other issues.
• Chris McAley here on behalf of the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority.
• Mark Fenstermaker here for two clients, two issues, both in the clean transportation transition.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• Majority Leader Bacon done on a prior policy, which I believe was 1372, to identify kids in certain zip codes
• that are... ...kids in certain zip codes that are marginalized and underserved.
• through investments in wildfire response, drought preparedness, clean water protections, and transportation
• Um, but make no mistake, the transportation network companies want you to believe that they're just an
• Also, Senators Linda and Amab concerning adjustments to transportation funding. "Mr.

Keywords: 981, all