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• Studies in rodents suggest there may be no safe level of exposure.
• Studies in rodents suggest there may be no safe level of exposure.
• The current funding level has not kept up with what is happening on the ground.

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• And this would be regardless of their income level.
• <00:18:22.680> And regardless of their income level.
• And regardless of their income level.
• <00:20:37.000> This higher level of education as well.
• This higher level of education as well.

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• I also am an attorney, and I teach a food law class at Georgetown University Law Center.
• mike smith that lives in grand county who might be a scoutmaster or who might lead a Sunday school class
• or that lives in Grand County who might be a scoutmaster or who might lead a Sunday school class or
• Pre-2022, even this level of protection was available—there was no victim confidentiality by statute
• Pre-2022, even this level of protection was available—there was no victim confidentiality by statute

Keywords: 994, senate, all

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• And at the district level, that number has risen to 93%.
• And at the district level, that number has risen to 93% and about 90% at the county level, so significant
• Last session, you did fund a new case-level data system to collect case-level data. So, when I...
• Unidentified Speaker: …last session you did fund a new case-level data system to collect case-level data
• Unidentified Speaker: …to collect case-level data.

Bills: SB 1

Keywords: campground safety, youth camp regulations, flood safety, emergency evacuation, health and safety standards, 1185, senate, all

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• That there’s an appropriate level of oversight.
• The ADA improvements are necessary to comply with an ongoing class action lawsuit.
• The ADA improvements are necessary to comply with an ongoing class action lawsuit.
• We have various levels of attorney classifications ranging from entry-level attorneys up to our Deputy
• We have various levels of attorney classifications ranging from the entry level attorneys up to our deputy

Summary: The subcommittee heard May Revision presentations for the Office of Emergency Services, Judicial Branch, CDCR, and the Department of Justice, with the LAO offering comments and recommendations throughout. For Cal OES, the administration outlined funding for relocating the Red Mountain communications site, increased FEMA reimbursement authority, cybersecurity grants, next-generation 911 support, and a reduction to the Flexible Cash Assistance for Survivors of Crime program. Members raised concerns about VOCA backfill and disaster reimbursement, while the LAO recommended approving the 911 request with reporting, adding contingency planning for cybersecurity grants, clarifying the FEMA reimbursement language, and increasing reporting on emergency spending. For the Judicial Branch, the May Revision included funding for implementation of the Trial Nations Access to Justice Act, reductions tied to court facilities and employee benefits, and General Fund solutions such as a reduction to the pretrial release program, a reversion from the Trial Court Trust Fund, and elimination of the jury duty pilot program. The LAO cautioned that the pretrial reduction could affect detention and release decisions and recommended tighter legislative oversight over the trust fund transfer and reallocation language. Members questioned the impact of the pretrial cut, the lack of Prop. 36 court funding, and the rationale for the jury pilot elimination; the Judicial Branch said it was generally supportive of the budget as proposed. CDCR presented requests for roof repairs, fire alarm replacements, CalAIM-related costs, and trailer bill changes on incarcerated college students, mental health hiring, and tuberculosis testing, along with a planned prison closure by October 2026. The department also proposed reducing or delaying several items, including radio replacement, ADA improvements, COVID mitigation, and some facility upgrades, while adding a $125 million placeholder for consultant-driven operational savings. The LAO recommended rejecting or reducing several San Quentin-related proposals, questioned the staffing and contract medical requests, and urged more transparency on the consultant savings plan; members expressed concern about the realism of the savings targets and the potential legal or operational risks from delaying ADA and radio projects. For DOJ, the May Revision proposed ongoing funding and 44 positions to defend against federal actions, IT and accounting system upgrades, implementation funding for AB 1877, and a special fund loan. The LAO supported the KLETS connection but asked for a contingency plan if the new DMV link is delayed, noted that AB 1877 would not be fully implemented without additional funding, and recommended limiting and reporting on the federal accountability workload. Members questioned the size and permanence of the DOJ request, the use of the earlier $25 million special session appropriation, and the pace of federal litigation; DOJ said the new request would support ongoing litigation, expert assistance, and coordination across multiple cases and states.

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• Every $1 spent on family planning services, medically accurate information in small group classes, or
• This is a very problematic provision that's in the bill on a number of levels.
• But, in all seriousness, I do have a different level of decorum and dress code for off the floor and
• You know, there's a lot going on at the federal level.
• They operate at a level of macro health that we all depend on. They also help all of our counties.

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• Pre-dentistry programs provide dental school prerequisite classes and prepare students for admission
• We look at income in relation to the federal poverty level and family size.
• This chart shows the 2025 federal poverty level.
• We then returned to normal operations and have had consistent enrollment levels in 2024 and 2025.
• I know there's been some things done on the federal level that added some guardrails for prior auth.

Keywords: 908, all

Summary: The committee met to review the history and current treatment of North Dakota health insurance mandates, with presentations from Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota, Sanford Health Plan, the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), and the Insurance Department. The discussion focused on how mandates apply differently to fully insured, self-funded, ACA, Medicaid, and PERS plans; how the state’s benchmark plan and federal essential health benefits affect coverage; and how the existing process requires cost-benefit analysis and, for certain measures, a PERS pilot period before broader application. Presenters also reviewed the long list of existing state mandates, including provider, beneficiary, and coverage requirements, and noted that many were enacted decades ago and have not been revisited despite changes in medical evidence and treatment options. Witnesses from the carriers argued that mandates should be reviewed periodically because some are outdated, can create unintended costs, and may not align with current medical guidance. Examples cited included PSA screening, off-label drug coverage, prior authorization rules, step therapy, and cost-sharing provisions for mental health and substance use treatment. They emphasized that carriers often cover services without a mandate when supported by clinical evidence, and that mandates can shift costs to employers and employees, especially in the fully insured small-group market. They also suggested possible policy improvements such as clearer mandate definitions, better transparency around cost-benefit analyses, a regular 10-year review of mandates, and more timely submission of proposals through the interim process. PERS and the Insurance Department highlighted a recurring tension over what counts as a mandate and when a measure triggers the state’s defrayal obligation under federal law. PERS described its interim committee process, the April 1 deadline for fiscal-impact proposals, and the limited pilot program used for certain measures, noting that only a few bills have gone through the full pilot process. The Insurance Department explained that it views new benefit mandates through the lens of the ACA benchmark plan and essential health benefits, distinguishing true new benefits, such as infertility coverage, from changes to existing benefits, such as telehealth or insulin cost-sharing caps. No votes were taken on policy changes; the meeting was informational, with members asking questions about costs, applicability, transparency, and whether a periodic mandate review should be established.

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• On Section 2, our concerns are about a level playing field.
• essentially overrules them and says we’re going to change the rule so that we’re going to create a level
• , although you have Bitcoin regulated by the Commodities Futures Trading Commission at the federal level
• But this is very problematic at a whole bunch of levels. Mr. Chair: Thank you.
• You know, my Civics 101 class taught me that the regulatory agency should be just that: to regulate what

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• On Section 2, our concerns are about a level playing field.
• essentially overrules them and says we're going to change the rule so that we're going to create a level
• , although you have Bitcoin regulated by the Commodities Futures Trading Commission at the federal level
• But this is very problematic at a whole bunch of levels. Mr. Chair: Thank you.
• You know, my Civics 101 class taught me that the regulatory agency should be just that: to regulate what

Summary: The committee took up AB 2285, a bill related to cryptocurrency staking and broader crypto regulatory issues. The author said the amendments would give California clearer guidelines for staking-as-a-service, maintain consumer disclosures, and remove a fee cap to make the business model workable. Supporters, including representatives of the Crypto Council for Innovation and the Satoshi Action Fund, said the bill would provide needed clarity and help Californians participate in blockchain-related opportunities. Opposition came from the Consumer Federation of California and credit union representatives, who argued the bill would weaken consumer protections, create an uneven playing field for state-chartered institutions, and move California into the middle of unresolved federal debates over the Clarity Act. They also raised concerns about fraud, money laundering, and the effect of the bill on DFPI’s authority and pending litigation involving Coinbase. The author responded that staking is distinct from buying crypto, that blockchain can improve traceability, and that the bill was still a work in progress with room for further amendments. Members discussed preemption, the pending federal framework, and whether the bill should wait until federal law is settled. The chair emphasized California’s role in setting policy and said other states were allowing consumers to benefit from staking. The committee ultimately adopted a due pass as amended motion and sent AB 2285 out on a 7-2 vote.

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• It sets the framework in which tribes and the state can negotiate Class III gaming on Indian lands to
• process internally of developing internal minimum control standards that will provide for a finer level
• That will provide for a finer level of detail in regulating all manner of gaming activities on tribal
• And if you have a high-level idea of some of the work that you'd like to undergo, that may be helpful
• Who are at the poverty level and every little dollar helps, every little nickel helps, quite frankly.

Summary: The joint House and Senate committee meeting heard public testimony on tentative tribal-state gaming compact amendments for the Port Gamble S'Klallam Tribe and the Upper Skagit Indian Tribe. Staff from the Washington State Gambling Commission explained the compacting process, the role of ex officio legislative members, and that the amendments would next go to the Gambling Commission for a January 8, 2026 vote before possible governor review. The Port Gamble S'Klallam presentation emphasized how gaming revenue supports tribal government services, health care, housing, education, language revitalization, natural resources work, and community investment projects in Kitsap County. For Port Gamble S'Klallam, the proposed changes include expanded credit and wager limits, more gaming stations and player terminals, language for a second facility, and adoption of an electronic table games appendix similar to other tribes. Members asked about pre-screening for high-limit tables, including how the tribe would define problem gambling and self-exclusion; tribal counsel said internal minimum control standards were still being developed and more detail would follow. A question about green crab removal in Port Gamble Bay was deferred for follow-up because the natural resources director was not present. The Upper Skagit Indian Tribe described its history, sovereignty, gaming operations, and how gaming revenue supports member programs such as nutrition assistance, education aid, homeownership down payment help, and charitable giving in Skagit County. Its amendment would allow electronic table games after the tribe removed traditional table games due to staffing and cost pressures, with the goal of remaining competitive. Committee members also asked about air quality and smoking-related provisions in the compact; the tribe said it maintains separate smoking and non-smoking areas and supports smoking cessation efforts. Chairs from both chambers closed by thanking the tribes for their contributions to members, local communities, and natural resource protection.

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• GETTING A GOOD GRASP OVER A CONSIDERABLE PERIOD TIME OF WHERE WE ARE, WE CONTINUE TO PERFORM AT A HIGH LEVEL
• A HIGHER ED AS WELL AS K-12 AND A LOT OF THE TALK ABOUT BUREAUCRACY IN EDUCATION FROM THE FEDERAL LEVEL
• LOT OF STUDENTS HAVE COME TO QUESTION WHAT BUREAUCRACY LOOKS LIKE IN HIGHER EDUCATION AT A CERTAIN LEVEL
• PROCESS WHEN IT COMES TO THE HIGHER EDUCATION LEVEL STUDENTS WANT TO BE INVOLVED IN WHO RUNS OUR SCHOOLS
• COUNTY I LIVED ON CAMPUS AND WHILE LIVING ON CAMPUS IT HELPED ME REALIZE IT IS ACCEPTABLE TO ATTEND CLASSES

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• But it deals with class four municipalities, which are Yadon and Tuscaloosa, except whenever this legislation
• You have no choice but to build with the R level.
• Fortified is on the gold, silver, and bronze levels.
• The highest level that you can get is your gold certification that we're referring to here, and it is
• We need flexibility at the local level. ...that we need flexibility at the local level to provide for

Bills: HB324, HB252, SB80, HB241

Keywords: sheriffs, term of office, Alabama law, local government, election, residential construction, architectural approval, engineering approval, home building, single family residences, 1136, house, all

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• And hopefully at some level we can all agree on that.
• And hopefully at some level we can all agree on that.
• My 8-year-old was sitting on the far side of the church from the shooting, and her class was able to
• After the tragedy, I was invited by a constituent to speak to Fletcher Merkel's third grade class.
• Fletcher Merkel's third grade class was doing a unit on civics.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• And very simply, what it does is empower a community at the local level, by local option, to exempt a
• And very simply, what it does is empower a community at the local level, by local option, to exempt a
• What are we doing to raise the wages of working-class families across multiple sectors this session?
• What are we doing to raise the wages of working-class families across multiple sectors this session?

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Senate resumed debate on An Act Fostering Agricultural Resilience in Massachusetts and considered a series of amendments focused on farm economics, land preservation, energy, labor, and agricultural education. Senator Tarr’s Amendment 5, allowing local-option tax exemptions for newly constructed farm buildings for up to five years, was adopted by a roll call vote of 38-0. Several other Tarr amendments were debated but not adopted, including proposals on APR criteria and climate resilience, a one-stop permit and grant portal, a foreign-ownership farmland registry, horse-riding instructor licensing, expanding farm-based renewable energy, a farm stand waiver process, non-agricultural conversion notice requirements, and a health and wellness amendment. Senator Mark’s Amendment 20, creating a Massachusetts Food Tourism Task Force to support marketing and procurement of agricultural goods, was adopted. Senator Gomez’s Amendment 41 on farmworker fairness and wage protections was withdrawn after discussion, with Senators Eldridge and Comerford speaking in support of continued work on the issue. Senator Fattman’s Amendment 34, directing a study of agricultural schools and regional workforce needs, was adopted by roll call vote 37-0. The chamber also took up several procedural matters and extension orders. The Senate adopted a Ways and Means amendment and then ordered the agricultural bill to a third reading before passing it to be engrossed by a roll call vote of 39-0. Separately, the Senate adopted extension orders for the Committee on Revenue and the Committee on Financial Services, with Senators Eldridge and Feeney explaining the need for additional time on revenue and financial services bills; Senator Tarr raised concerns about the scope and duration of some of the extensions. The Senate also approved an extension for a financial technology services bill. In addition to legislative action, the Senate observed a moment of silence in memory of Mark K. Harris after a motion by Senators Collins and Miranda, and recognized guests for Youth Mentoring Day and the Mass Mentoring Program. The chamber also passed a memorial overpass designation for U.S. Marine Staff Sergeant Raymond G. Torville and a local alcohol-license bill for the town of Topsfield. The session concluded with an order to adjourn until the next day at 11 a.m., with the adjournment also dedicated to the memory of Mark K. Harris.

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• It doesn't cover things like intentional class skipping or things that we know even students with autism
• It doesn't cover 244 things like intentional class giving are things that we know 245 even students with
• So somebody with, say, level one autism, as good at times of stress, have elopement risks and things
• So somebody with say level one out 289 as a good at times of stress, have hello, Mont risks and 290 things

Summary: The Student Academic Success Subcommittee met with a quorum and heard four bills, beginning with HB 423 on school elopement plans for students with autism or other elopement risks. The sponsors described the bill as a statewide framework for school elopement response plans, immediate parent notification, campus search procedures, and staff training. Public testimony from parents, disability advocates, and a teacher emphasized the dangers of elopement and the need for standardized procedures; members from both parties spoke strongly in support. The bill was reported favorably by a 15-0 vote. The committee next considered HB 1253, which allows coaches to use limited personal funds, up to $15,000 per athletic team per year, to support student-athletes with food, transportation, and physical rehabilitation services. An amendment added guardrails, including that the coach be a school employee, clarified the scope of athletic associations covered, and refined the rehabilitation language. Members discussed the bill as a way to help students in need while avoiding recruiting concerns, and the bill passed favorably 14-0 after the amendment was adopted. HB 1091 addressed dental screenings for K-12 students in districts that voluntarily offer them. The bill requires advance written notice to parents and an opt-out process, and clarifies that screenings are informational only, with any findings sent to parents rather than compelling treatment. An amendment added the language to student welfare provisions as well as school health services. Public testimony from dental and health advocates supported the measure, and the bill was reported favorably 14-0. Finally, the committee heard HB 765 on child care and early learning services. The bill expands before- and after-care options for certain school-based preschool programs without requiring a child care facility license, removes a flu brochure inspection requirement, bars insurance cancellation based on providing child care, creates a professional recognition program, and establishes a child care tuition fund. Two amendments broadened the bill to public and nonpublic elementary schools and created the Brighter Futures fund concept. After debate, the bill passed favorably 13-1, and the meeting adjourned.

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• the the charge to the Commission it says to reduce paperwork It relates to administrative staffing levels
• were passing it and half the time she was was looking at materials that had nothing to do with her class
• written consent from parents for every in-classroom guidance hour would be so burdensome on schools that class
• Depends on the conversation with the child, the level of development. what's developmentally appropriate

Bills: HB367, HB497, HB549, HB983, HB 1188, HB 1290, HB1368, HB2243, HB2310, HB2849, HB3099, HB3546, HB3629, HB3627

Keywords: education, absences, severe illness, life-threatening, school policy, verification, healthcare, insurance, affordability, coverage, patient rights, school health, respiratory distress, airway clearance devices, medication training, public health, HB 983, Texas Education Agency, TEA, educator privacy

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• caused inflation to spiral out of control, often hurting America's most vulnerable, its poor and middle-class
• There are a bunch of details that we could get into, if you'd like, but I don't... high level of abstraction
• access. to the underlying systems, whether it's the phone or the operating system or at the carrier level
• We could allow class action suits in the antitrust context. We could open up the courtroom door.

Keywords: antitrust, competition policy, digital advertising, monopoly, America Act, big tech, consumer rights

Summary: The meeting, titled 'Big Fixes, Big Tech', marked the first hearing of the Senate antitrust competition policy and consumer rights subcommittee in the 119th Congress. Chairman Lee opened the session focusing on the urgent need for effective solutions regarding anti-competitive behavior among major tech firms like Google and Facebook, highlighting several ongoing court cases regarding monopolistic practices in the digital advertising and search markets. Key discussions included the limitations imposed on small businesses and innovation due to the dominance of these tech giants, with many testimonies advocating for stronger legislative measures, including the America Act. The act aims to disrupt the monopolistic capabilities of these firms and restore competitive integrity in the marketplace, which has suffered under their oppressive market control.

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• NOT JUST EXPLOITING THEM AND HAVING THEM WORK FOUR BELOW LEVEL WAGES. >> YOU SAID EXPLOITATION. >> YOU
• WE NEED TO HAVE A MINIMUM WAGE LEVEL DO SOMETHING FOR US BUT I WANT FOR BREAKFAST THIS MORNING AT ON
• OF THE BROADER FASCISM SILENCING COMMUNITIES ATTACK AND THE MARGINALIZED AND DEFENDING THE RULING CLASS
• VERSION HISTORY BY STRIPPING LOCAL POWER TELLS WORKING-CLASS PEOPLE THE VOICES DON'T MATTER.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• Recovering addicts are a protected class, but there has to be some proof of that.
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• as well as some other federal level as well as some other Federal<00:28:44.480> organizations
• of of oversight and uh really some level of of oversight and uh really addressing<00:30:53.840> Bad
• People in recovery are considered a protected class under the ADA, and they need to be thoughtful and

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• But you do have a a a copy of your high level in your binders as well.
• There is a high level line number 4 through 10.
• it tells you what line numbers are in that high level.
• Those are the high level ideas.
• Very high level.