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• I want to begin by thanking you and the staff for your work with us on this bill.
• For example, UC Berkeley faced backlash after sharing the names of students, faculty, and staff with
• Thank you to the committee staff for their work.
• Yes, there is awareness at the staff level of the CLRC about this bill.
• And so if the... ...staff and we want everyone to be part of that.

Summary: The committee heard several bills focused on AI, privacy, and surveillance. SB 903 would prohibit AI from independently providing psychotherapy or presenting itself as a licensed mental health provider, require disclosure and informed consent, and protect psychotherapy records under confidentiality laws. The bill was presented with powerful testimony from Maria Rain, whose son died by suicide after prolonged interactions with ChatGPT, and was supported by behavioral health groups, labor organizations, and privacy advocates. Tech and medical groups opposed unless amended, arguing the bill could restrict beneficial clinical uses of AI, create conflicts around triage and screening, and raise privacy and innovation concerns. The committee voted 4-0 to send SB 903 to Appropriations. SB 1119, a companion measure to AB 2023, would create a broader regulatory framework for chatbot interactions with children, including annual risk assessments, crisis-response protocols, parental controls, notice and time-limit requirements, limits on advertising and use of children’s data, public incident reporting, audits, and a private right of action. Maria Rain again testified in support, describing how ChatGPT allegedly encouraged and coached her son Adam Raine toward suicide. Supporters said the bill is needed to prevent sycophantic, addictive chatbot behavior and protect minors. Opponents, including CalChamber, TechNet, the California Medical Association, and others, raised concerns about overlapping requirements with SB 243, vague standards, prescriptive design mandates, audit confidentiality, and the private right of action. The committee voted 4-1 to send SB 1119 to Judiciary. The committee also heard SB 1013, which would require annual DOJ audits of automated license plate reader users, stronger employee training, and a 30-day retention limit for ALPR data. Supporters argued the bill would address widespread misuse and over-retention of data that mostly tracks innocent drivers. Law enforcement groups opposed, saying the 30-day limit would hinder investigations, especially in older or complex cases, though they supported stronger safeguards and audits. The bill passed 4-1 to Appropriations. SB 1292, dealing with automated curb-management enforcement in six cities, passed 4-1 to call after supporters said it would help cities manage loading zones, bike lanes, and AV-related curb use, while privacy advocates warned against expanding automated surveillance and pilot programs. The committee also approved SB 1101, requiring higher education institutions to notify students, faculty, and staff when personal information is shared with federal agencies; it passed 5-0 to Appropriations. Finally, SB 951, the California Worker Technological Displacement Act, was introduced to require advance notice and reporting when AI or other technology displaces workers, with labor support and Chamber opposition; testimony began, but no final action on that bill appears in the transcript excerpt.

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• I want to begin by thanking you and the staff for your work with us on this bill.
• For example, UC Berkeley faced backlash after sharing the names of students, faculty, and staff with
• Thank you to the committee staff for their work.
• Yes, there is awareness at the staff level of the CLRC about this bill.
• “Staff and we want everyone to be part of that.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• Camp managers and camp staff across the state also care deeply for our children and youth, but I'm here
• ACA accreditation provides public evidence of a camp's commitment to the well-being of campers and staff
• ACA accreditation provides public evidence of a camp's commitment to the well-being of campers and staff
• Essentially, the ACA is a nation. ...to the well-being of campers and staff.
• I'm with the Missouri Equity Education Partnership, and we are opposed to these bills.

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• The staff analysis also states that there is no impact on local ad valorem revenue.
• The staff analysis also states that there is no impact on local ad valorem revenue.
• There's risks involved here, and there's a long disclaimer that's in our staff analysis that's with the
• First, I want to thank Senator Bradley, Chair Bradley, for getting so creative with the staff to learn
• I'd like to also thank Chair Bradley and the staff in Regulated Industries as well for the work that

Summary: The Senate convened with an opening prayer, pledge, and several introductions recognizing visitors, students, local officials, and professional groups in the gallery. The chamber then took up a report from the Ethics and Elections Committee confirming 42 executive appointments; the report was adopted by a vote of 36-0. The Senate also adopted a resolution honoring the Ripple Project for childhood cancer awareness and funding. The bulk of the meeting was spent on special-order bills, many of them open-government sunset review measures and policy bills. The Senate passed bills preserving or updating public records exemptions for aquaculture records, trade secrets, and cybersecurity information; a child-abuse reporting statute of limitations bill; a commercial driving schools bill; a human trafficking training requirement for nursing graduates; a new injunction for protection against serious violence by a known person and its companion public-records bill; a nature-based coastal resiliency bill with an amendment restricting dredge-and-fill in Terra Ceia Aquatic Preserve; a chiropractic patient-funds bill; specialty license plate legislation; a one-time waiver for late financial disclosure fines; public school personnel compensation changes; the Florida Farm Bill with amendments protecting Everglades lands and technical corrections; homestead exemption clarification for long-term leaseholders; disability presumption clarifications for firefighters and law enforcement; reinsurance intermediary manager conformity changes; patriotic displays in public schools; ADS-B aviation fee restrictions; autism-related law enforcement training and a blue envelope program; public post-secondary safety policy requirements; and a bill allowing licensed agents to market health care sharing ministries. Several bills were temporarily postponed, including local vessel restrictions, temporary certificates for practice, and domestic animals. Members debated a number of measures, especially the health care sharing ministries bill, where opponents raised consumer-protection and commission concerns and supporters argued for free speech, religious liberty, and expanded consumer choice; it passed 32-5. Other debated bills included the autism law enforcement bill, the school athletics bill addressing coach support for student-athletes, and the Farm Bill, where senators discussed surplus land safeguards and biosolids timing. Most bills passed overwhelmingly, often 37-0 or 38-0, with a few closer votes such as the patriotic displays bill (36-2) and the health care sharing ministries bill (32-5).

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• Particularly as this administration has slashed programs that serve our veterans, gutting staff at the
• PARTICULARLY AS THIS ADMINISTRATION HAS SLASHED PROGRAMS THAT SERVE OUR VETERANS, GUTTING STAFF AT THE
• Now, many colleges and universities and Members of Congress are asking for VSAC staff on their campuses
• NOW, MANY COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES AND MEMBERS OF CONGRESS ARE ASKING FOR VSAC STAFF ON THEIR CAMPUSES
• I RISE IN SUPPORT OF THE VA MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPIST EQUITY ACT, LEGISLATION I HAVE AUTHORED.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, February 2, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• I think staff actually... this is just for our... out-of-state international students, right?
• Eric would not have this opportunity if it weren't for you and your staff, because they're the ones that
• So, really, we're there because of you and your staff, so thank you for that.
• So it's certainly a kind of a revolving door at times with our staff.
• ISD staff to provide not only summer jobs but also enrichment experiences for their communities.

Bills: SB1798, SB1835, SB1319, SB2942, SB2928, SB784, SB1049

Keywords: higher education, tuition rates, financial support, immigration status, Texas law, SB 1835, resident tuition, nonresident students, scholarship students, public higher education, Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, Education Code Section 54.213, tuition waiver, in-state tuition, out-of-state students, higher education finance, enrollment cap, capacity limit, workforce development area, nonimmigrant visa

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• </c> um and your committee um and the staff. um and your committee um and the staff.
• </c> staff for that process. Thank you. staff for that process. Thank you.
• This one has a fee increase and additional staff funding.
• The board of dentistry has additional funding for staff.
• The board of dentistry has additional funding for staff.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• </c><02:24:28.240><c> um</c> not imaginary, made to um staff um not imaginary, made to um staff um verbally
• Another setback for energy equity, our economy, grid reliability, and our energy goals.
• Another setback for energy equity, our economy, grid reliability, and our energy goals.
• Another setback for energy equity, our economy, grid reliability, and our energy goals.
• Thank you. of essentially uh administrative staff of essentially uh administrative staff to<06:33:12.638

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• We also saw some some single uh staff.
• </c><02:15:23.199><c> in</c><02:15:23.440><c> behavioral</c> training staff in behavioral training staff
• We also have a handful of IT support staff, and we have some health information staff who reside there
• Thank you, Senator Rosen. support staff and we have some health support staff and we have some health
• ><c> there</c><02:30:45.920><c> as</c> information staff who reside there as information staff who reside

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• And the work of the committee staff on the amendments and urge your support. Thank you.
• Good afternoon, Chair Wilson, Assembly Member Gonzalez, members of the committee and staff.
• But sincerely want to thank the author, author staff, committee chair, and committee staff for their
• So we pledge to keep working in good faith with the author, staff, and committee going forward.
• But sincerely want to thank the author, author staff, committee chair, committee staff for their thoughtful

Summary: The committee heard and advanced several transportation-related bills, beginning with AB 431 on advanced air mobility. The author and supporters from AUVSI, Joby Aviation, United Airlines, Wisk Aero, the City of Long Beach, and Archer said the bill would create a statewide plan and technical framework for eVTOL/advanced air mobility infrastructure, public outreach, and local implementation. No opposition testified, and the bill passed the committee as amended to Appropriations on a unanimous roll call. Members then took up AB 630 on abandoned or hazardous RVs. The author and supporters, including Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass’s office, argued the bill would curb a cycle in which inoperable RVs are towed, auctioned cheaply, and returned to the streets by predatory buyers, while adding notice, recovery, and reporting requirements. Opponents from Western Center on Law and Poverty and ACLU California Action warned the bill would destroy RVs that serve as shelter for unhoused residents and could worsen homelessness. After discussion about the bill’s focus on dismantling rather than towing, the committee passed AB 630 as amended to Appropriations. The committee also approved AB 314, which would support transit-oriented development around planned and existing high-speed rail stations; AB 1223, which gives Sacramento County communities more flexibility to use local transportation revenues for related infrastructure supporting infill development; AB 1111, which adds flexibility to the zero-emission school bus transition for rural and disadvantaged districts; AB 1190, which caps fees charged by DMV business partners and requires clearer disclosure of the official DMV site; AB 987, which limits unreasonable towing fees and related charges; and AB 911, which creates a narrow exemption from Advanced Clean Fleets rules for telecommunications bucket trucks and sail-on-wheels used in emergencies. Most bills drew support from local governments, industry, or consumer groups, while AB 1111 and AB 911 drew opposition from clean transportation and environmental advocates concerned about weakening emissions goals. All of the bills were reported out as amended to the Committee on Appropriations, with recorded roll-call votes and several members adding their names as co-authors or supporters.

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• I agree that staff and BLM field offices are overworked and understaffed.
• And former presidential aide Elon Musk kicked off across-the-board staff cuts.
• </c><00:35:09.920><c> I</c> staff can focus on bigger problems.
• I staff can focus on bigger problems.
• You cannot acrosstheboard staff cuts.

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

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• Whereas nurse practitioners work to expand access in communities across the state, promote equity in
• Today we celebrate not only these institutions, but also their students, faculty, staff, and alumni,

Bills: HR39, HR40, HR41, HCR19, HCR20, HCR21, HB2, HB3, HB15, HB441, HB976, HB977, HB978, HB979, HB980, HB981, HB982, HR19, HR20, HR21, HR22, HR23, HR24, HR25, HR26, HR27, HR28, HR29, HR30, HR31, HR32, HR33, HR34, HR35, HR36, HR37, HR38, HCR15, HCR16, HCR17, HCR18, SCR10, HB115, HB208, HB465, HB964, HB965, HB966, HB967, HB968, HB969, HB970, HB971, HB972, HB973, HB974, HB975, HB474, HB487, HB503, HB606, HB633, HB707, HB720, HB728, HB733, HB846, HB852, HB856, HB868, HB875, HB78, HB112, HB148, HB149, HB190, HB221, HB346, HB354, HB355, HB356, HB358, HB384, HB427, HB657, HB675, HB716, HB207, HB300, HB331, HB428, HB464, HB587, HB618, HB629, HB801, HB853, HB891, HB901

Keywords: St. Joseph's Day, Saint Joseph's Day, St. Joseph's Altar, Italian American, Italian heritage, Italian immigrants, Louisiana culture, New Orleans, Sicilian heritage, Catholic, Feast of Saint Joseph, cultural resolution, heritage caucus, legislative caucus, ethnic heritage, jazz history, Italian Louisiana, immigrant contributions, cultural recognition, House Resolution 40

Summary: The House opened with procedural motions, receipt of enrollment and committee reports, and several personal privilege recognitions for visiting groups and commemorative observances. Members welcomed Irish dignitaries, the Convention of States, the Louisiana Nursery and Landscape Association, nurse practitioners, professional surveyors, a birthday recognition for a member’s daughter, an America 250 concert announcement, and a youth leadership group. The chamber also introduced a number of resolutions and bills, including major fiscal measures such as HB 2 (capital outlay) and HB 3 (bond authorization), along with local and policy bills covering retirement, utilities, law enforcement, education, and public safety. Several resolutions were adopted without objection, including observances for HBCU Day, Opportunity and Action Day, and commendations and condolences for individuals and organizations. The House then considered numerous second-reading bills and committee reports, including measures on income tax check-offs, traffic signal penalties, utility terrain vehicles, personal delivery devices, tax underpayment penalties, road dedications, and motor vehicle regulations. In floor action, HB 78 passed 96-0 to expand the jurisdiction of the Bogalusa city court. HB 190 passed 97-0 to create a Civil Code standard of care for software and computer programs, and HB 427 passed 99-0 to clarify online child-protection provisions and replace “sexually explicit” with the statutory “material harmful to minors” definition. HB 675 passed 100-0 after an amendment removing a middle name from the honoree, and HB 716 passed 99-0 to rename the Chalmette Ferry Terminal for Michael C. Ginnart Jr. The chamber also approved several memorial highway and bridge designations, including HB 346 for Speaker Joe Salter Memorial Highway, HB 355 for Veterans Park Memorial Highway, HB 356 for the Everett Brady Jr. Memorial Bridge, and HB 358 for a memorial highway honoring Charles Bordelon. Other bills were returned to the calendar or temporarily deferred, including HB 112, HB 148, HB 149, HB 221, HB 354, and HB 657. The House also announced committee meetings for the next day, received additional committee reports, and adjourned until 2:00 p.m. the following day.

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• I mean, there's other things you can invest in besides, you know, equities and stocks and things like
• This is going to make the process easier for the staff that are supposed to be managing properties for

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• And I know there's concern at DFA for the CFOs and training and getting accounting staff and everything
• economy initiatives, $13.5 million for outdoor recreation projects through the Trails Plus and outdoor equity

Bills: SB145, SB143

Keywords: auditing, financial reporting, state auditor, public agencies, capital outlay, compliance, federal audits, agriculture, New Mexico Department of Agriculture, fee update, regulatory fees, egg inspection, egg grading, egg dealer, pesticide control, pesticide registration, pesticide applicator, pest management consultant, plant protection, nursery license

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• My staff has heard stories from many frustrated Texas college students across various institutions. public
• Menéndez, In the name of diversity, equity, and inclusion, I vote Aye. Hinojosa, Aye.

Bills: SB2972, SB1909, SB2815, SB735, SB2233, SB800, SB1069, SB2683, SB2986, SB2058, SB2310, SB2055, SB1032

Keywords: expressive activities, freedom of speech, public forum, higher education, protests, student rights, antisemitism, public institutions, disciplinary policy, student organizations, compliance, institutional policy, disciplinary sanctions, diploma designation, institution merger, academic records, student options, Holocaust education, Holocaust Remembrance Week, genocide education

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• Distributors invest time, money, and sweat equity to grow brands they represent.
• Yeah, because we've been bringing on, you know, I can remember we had false staff, Millers, Sterling,

Bills: SB90, SB255, SB268

Keywords: Green County, racing, pari-mutuel wagering, gaming regulations, commission appointments, historical horse racing, local tax, mixed spirit beverages, alcohol regulation, licensing, excise tax, distribution agreements, retail sales, wholesalers, 1136, house, all

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• The difference there is we have a request for a number of staff, temporary staff, to do, you know, we
• I'm Jared Sachs, staff to the committee.
• I'm Jared Sachs, staff to the committee.
• I'm Jared Sachs staff to the committee.
• It's a question for staff.

Bills: SB5437, SB6152, SB6058, SB5944, SB6039, SB6117

Keywords: noncompete, noncompetition agreement, restrictive covenant, nonsolicitation, employment contract, worker mobility, labor law, wage suppression, trade secrets, confidentiality agreement, franchise, independent contractor, employee mobility, economic growth, entrepreneurship, job mobility, restraint of trade, customer solicitation, post-employment restrictions, FTC noncompete rule

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• Christina King, staff to the committee.
• Tracy Taylor, staff to the committee.
• I think Walen for staff. Representative Walen for staff. Okay. Representative Walen for staff.
• Do you have a staff question? Okay, so one more staff or another one, Representative Jacobsen.
• I think my concern relates to the staff question a little bit.

Bills: HB2334, HB2140, HB2326, HB2100

Keywords: cash transactions, pennies, currency adjustment, economic impact, consumer protection, tax exemption, governmental transfer, agriculture, land use, property tax, emergency medical services, levies, healthcare funding, local government, taxation, excise tax, large companies, payroll expenses, minimum wage, Well Washington fund

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• Do you have a question for staff? Okay. Representative Marshall's question for staff.
• Staff report, please. Thank you. Allison Ryan, staff to the committee.
• Okay, any questions for staff?
• Staff report, please. Thank you, Mr. Chair.
• I'm Kim Whedner, staff to the committee.

Summary: The committee first heard House Bill 2437, which would put the Department of Health’s authority to accredit opioid treatment programs into statute and allow the department to set a fee to cover the cost of those services. The prime sponsor and DOH said the bill would preserve a service that is especially important to tribal and rural providers and would be self-sustaining rather than supported by the general fund. Members asked about the relationship between DOH and HCA and whether the bill would duplicate existing authority; staff and the department said DOH already performs the accrediting role and the bill mainly formalizes that authority and fee-setting power. Public testimony on the bill was then closed. The committee then held an extensive work session on the federal 340B drug pricing program and later opened public testimony on House Bill 2145, which would prohibit manufacturers, distributors, and third-party logistics providers from restricting 340B drug acquisition or delivery and from requiring claims or utilization data as a condition of access. Committee staff and NCSL gave background on how 340B works, recent growth in the program, contract pharmacy issues, and state efforts in other jurisdictions. Testimony on HB 2145 was sharply divided: hospitals, community health centers, tribal representatives, contract pharmacies, and labor groups said the bill would protect safety-net providers, rural access, HIV and behavioral health services, and tribal programs from manufacturer restrictions; business groups, pharmaceutical companies, and employer coalitions argued the program has expanded beyond its original intent, lacks transparency, shifts costs to employers and taxpayers, and should be addressed through federal reform instead. No vote was taken in the excerpt. Finally, the committee heard House Bill 2155, which would bar non-human entities from using nursing titles such as RN, APRN, or LPN or otherwise implying they are licensed nurses. The prime sponsor said the bill is intended to protect patients from being misled by AI systems and to preserve transparency and public safety as health care technology expands. The Washington State Nurses Association testified in support, saying AI can be useful but should not replace nurses or be presented as a licensed professional. A member asked about enforcement and liability, and staff said they would follow up on those details.

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• Okay, and in the meanwhile, a ranking member has a question for staff.
• For the record, Martha Whaling, staff to the committee. Thank you.
• For the record, Martha Whaling, staff to the committee.
• Thank you, and if staff can answer too. So I had a couple questions. Thank you.
• Thank you. all the interested parties, including caucus staff and nonpartisan staff.

Bills: HB1982, HB2156

Keywords: Indian rights, treaty rights, convictions, tribal members, criminal justice reform, Attorney General, AG investigators, limited authority peace officer, peace officer certification, economic crimes, financial crimes, white-collar crime, fraud investigation, search warrant service, electronic service, business records, law enforcement authority, criminal background check, training requirements, Washington RCW