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• And I am going to share who else is in this group. If we could go to the next slide.
• And I look forward to sharing, you know, our process.
• And then from there, we can share: these are events, these are ...conversation.
• Thanks for sharing all these resources on the chat.
• I just shared the URL to the resource hub that we just released.

Keywords: 1212, all

Summary: The Employment Subcommittee of the Commission on the Status of Persons with Disabilities met on April 27 and approved the prior meeting minutes. The main presentation was from the Lawrence Partnership for Transition to Employment (LPTE), a five-year grant project focused on improving transition outcomes for youth with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Lawrence. Presenters described the project’s community conversations, consortium, and four work groups, with emphasis on the family-partnership work group and a family survey designed to better understand engagement barriers and transition needs. The survey results showed that family participation increased sharply when Lawrence Public Schools helped distribute the survey, rising from about a dozen responses to more than 200. Key findings included barriers such as scheduling conflicts, language access, childcare, and limited understanding of the IEP and transition process. Many families said they wanted their children to pursue college or employment after high school, but fewer reported access to pre-employment training, suggesting a gap between expectations and awareness of available services. The Lawrence team also described a bilingual transition website, workshops offered at different times with interpretation and childcare, and efforts to make transition planning more visible and accessible. Committee members responded with questions and comments about cultural barriers, early transition planning, college and community college pathways, trades, summer youth employment, and how to reach families earlier, especially in middle school. Presenters said Lawrence has a strong transition team and existing resources, but needs more real-world work experiences and better communication so families understand and use them. The meeting ended with thanks to the presenters, a note that committee members would meet with SEED later in the week about Massachusetts as a model employer, and an announcement that the May meeting would feature the Office of Veterans Affairs.

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• I shared this with Kyle and my team, how a 35-year-old man told me that because of the 98 crisis hall
• I'm committed to broadband for all, for consumer protection, and the goals I know we all share in this
• I'm committed to broadband for all, for consumer protection, and the goals I know we all share in this
• And we share some of the frustrations.
• So I think we have shared values.

Summary: The Communications and Conveyance Committee heard several bills focused on telecommunications, emergency response, and digital access. AB 1540 by Assemblymember Mark Gonzalez would restore the 988 “press 3” option for LGBTQ+ youth crisis support, with strong support from suicide prevention advocates, mental health organizations, local governments, and family groups, and opposition from groups arguing it politicizes crisis services and raises safety concerns. Members emphasized the bill’s life-saving purpose and noted it would depend on federal approval. The committee voted AB 1540 out on a due pass recommendation to Appropriations. The committee also approved the consent calendar, including AB 2093 and AB 2193, both sent to Appropriations. AB 1832 by Assemblymember Ransom, as amended, would expand and stabilize statewide 211 services through a state fund, a community needs dashboard, and integration into emergency planning; supporters described 211’s role during disasters and service gaps in many counties, and the bill passed unanimously as amended to Appropriations. AB 2289, the chair’s bill, would create an Office of Broadband and Digital Equity, consolidate broadband programs, and narrow CPUC jurisdiction to voice communications; TURN and CWA District 9 opposed the regulatory changes but acknowledged shared goals, and the bill passed to Appropriations. AB 2424 by Assemblymember Carrillo would create a new low-income telecommunications advisory board to oversee California Lifeline and address fraud and oversight concerns. Supporters said the board would add needed telecommunications expertise and improve access for low-income and immigrant communities, while opponents argued an existing advisory structure already serves that role and warned of added costs and surcharges. After discussion, the committee voted AB 2424 out on a 7-2 vote to Appropriations. The meeting concluded after all listed bills were reported out.

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• I shared this with Kyle and my team, how a 35-year-old man told me that because of the 98 crisis hall
• I shared this with Kyle and my team, how a 35-year-old man told me that because of the 98 crisis hall
• I'm committed to broadband for all, for consumer protection, and the goals I know we all share in this
• And we share some of the frustrations.
• So I think we have shared values.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• We have our differences, but our shared faith, our shared values, and our shared love of the people of
• Moments I share with my kids often remind me of what's really important and just how blessed I am.
• Today I'm not here just to talk about policies, but to share the stories and the faces of Arkansans who
• Hundreds of times over many years, but I've never publicly shared the next part.
• He shared how he and his wife had settled in Virginia and that he was now raising two young kids.

Summary: The meeting was the opening of the Arkansas General Assembly’s 2026 fiscal session, beginning with quorum calls, prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and recognition of guests, including law enforcement officers, a doctor of the day, nurse of the day, constitutional officers, Supreme Court justices, and family and friends of legislators. The House adopted House Resolution 1001 to convene a joint session for Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders’s address, appointed committees to notify the Senate and the Governor, and later received the Senate into the chamber before recessing for the joint session. In the joint session, members observed a moment of silence for former Representative Stan Berry, then heard Governor Sanders’s fiscal session address. Her remarks focused heavily on the proposed budget and her administration’s priorities: fully funding education and the LEARNS Act, supporting teachers and literacy efforts, funding public safety and corrections, expanding the 1033 initiative to move people from crisis to career, and holding down government growth while pursuing further income tax cuts. She also highlighted economic development, low cost of living, and support for veterans, while emphasizing conservative policy themes and thanking several Arkansans whose stories illustrated the administration’s agenda. No substantive legislation was debated or voted on beyond the adoption of House Resolution 1001 and the procedural motions to adjourn the joint session and then adjourn the House until the next day. The House announced that Joint Budget would meet later that afternoon and again the following morning.

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• To my friends and neighbors who have grounded me and shared me on.
• So if you want to hear a little bit more about it, I’m happy to share.
• I know we spoke of it, but I’d like for you to share with us here, and when this change came about or
• Share a little bit about where you came from and why transit is so important to you, if you would, for
• I came through the trenches, so I'm very solution-oriented, and I think I shared with you that transit

Summary: The Senate Committee on Rules met to consider several items, beginning with gubernatorial appointments not required to appear. The committee approved multiple appointments on 3-2 and 5-0 votes, including members to the Board of Behavioral Sciences, the Contractors State License Board, and the Medical Board of California. Members also approved a bill referral item, a rule waiver request to suspend SR 55 for guests on the Senate floor during an adjourn-in-memory for former President Pro Tempore John Burton, and floor acknowledgment items, all by 5-0 vote. The committee then heard the required appearance of Dina El-Tawansy for Director of the California Department of Transportation. In her opening remarks, she emphasized Caltrans’ priorities of safety, equity, climate resilience, economic prosperity, workforce development, and multimodal transportation. Senators questioned her on a range of issues, including impacts from federal and state rules affecting immigrant truck drivers, the Highway 58 truck climbing lane project, DBE reevaluation under new federal guidance, asphalt recycling and waste disposal, climate-related damage to infrastructure, and the future of transportation funding as gas tax revenue declines. El-Tawansy said Caltrans would prioritize emergency and safety projects, continue work on the Highway 58 corridor, and help DBEs through a reevaluation process and outreach efforts. She described ongoing climate adaptation work, including vulnerability assessments, vegetation management, and corridor studies such as Route 37 and LOSSAN, and said the department is researching road user charges through pilots and national collaboration. She also discussed small-business programs, local hiring, toll lane agreement consistency, and efforts to address litter and homelessness on Caltrans property through delegated maintenance agreements and new staff positions. After public testimony from numerous transportation, construction, local government, labor, and technology organizations in support of the nominee, the committee voted 5-0 to advance El-Tawansy’s appointment to the full Senate floor for confirmation. The meeting then adjourned.

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• But I share your sentiments there.
• However you feel like you need to share information, leave it up to you.
• So every year I buy a share in a local CSA, community-supported agriculture.
• But when you look at this bill and you look at 737 Section 207 and you talk about animal shares, many
• But when you look at this bill and you look at 737 Section 207 and you talk about animal shares, many

Keywords: 989, all

Summary: The House Agricultural Committee approved the minutes from its prior meeting and then took up several bills. House Bill 826 would shift the Honey Commission’s regulatory functions to the Idaho State Department of Agriculture while leaving marketing and publicity duties with the commission. Representative Ehlers said the bill codifies an existing memorandum of understanding and aligns the commission with other agriculture commissions. Honey industry representatives said the bill was the product of negotiations and supported it, though some members questioned the need for the change, the $10,000 penalty language, and whether a misdemeanor provision was being removed. The committee moved HB 826 to the floor with a do pass recommendation. The committee also advanced Senate Bill 1242 and Senate Bill 1243, both described as cleanup measures. SB 1242 removes obsolete definitions and statutes related to the Potato Commission and public records language, while SB 1243 deletes outdated references to the Idaho One Plan under the Soil and Water Commission. Both bills were said to be obsolete or duplicative, and each was sent to the floor with a do pass recommendation. Finally, the committee heard extensive testimony on Senate Bill 1283, a direct-to-consumer sales bill for small producers. Supporters from the Farm Bureau, Fair Idaho, cattle and wool groups, and individual producers said it would help small operations sell directly to consumers, expand local food access, and reduce barriers for small-scale meat and food sales. Food Northwest opposed the bill, citing concerns about labeling, the lack of a competency test or training requirement, and the absence of stronger food-safety provisions. Members also raised questions about catfish, dairy, raw milk, recordkeeping, liability, and the bill’s revenue cap. After testimony and debate, the committee sent SB 1283 to the floor with a do pass recommendation.

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• I'd be happy to share more about that. We have a parent app.
• Simmons shared about IDLA in general.
• And just one more story I'd like to share.
• Superintendent, Chair, Senator Zito, we would share the same concern.
• I want to share a quote with you from Lewiston’s mayor, Dan Johnson.

Summary: The Senate Education Committee first approved the January 26 and January 27, 2026 minutes by voice vote. The committee then heard a presentation from Idaho Digital Learning Alliance (IDLA) Superintendent Jeff Simmons, joined by Cambridge Superintendent Anthony Butler, on IDLA’s role as Idaho’s statewide supplemental online learning program. Simmons described IDLA’s funding model, course offerings, growth in enrollment, quality controls, teacher certification and oversight, use of Idaho teachers and curriculum, free open-content resources, and efforts to support families through lower course fees and waived dual-credit fees. He also said IDLA is preparing for a proposed $10 million budget cut, which he said would significantly reduce enrollments and course offerings. Butler testified that IDLA is especially valuable for small rural districts like Cambridge for credit recovery, dual credit, scheduling flexibility, and keeping students on track to graduate. Senators asked about teacher certification, costs, evaluation in a virtual setting, AI use, statutory naming, and how IDLA would be affected by budget reductions. The committee then took up Senate Bill 1234, sponsored by Senator Carlson, which would change Lewis-Clark State College’s name to Lewis-Clark State University. President Cynthia Pemberton testified that the change would not alter the institution’s mission, programs, or focus, but would reduce confusion about the school’s offerings, better reflect its four-year and graduate programs, and help recruitment and partnerships. She said the proposal has broad support from the State Board of Education, K-12 partners, local chambers, and campus stakeholders, and estimated a one-time rebranding cost of about $50,000. Senators asked about the cost and intent language, and the committee voted to send the bill to the Senate floor with a do-pass recommendation. The meeting adjourned afterward, with notice that there would be no Education Committee meeting the following day.

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• Justin, could you share...
• But could you share how, when you're assembling potential topics, how you consider the potential for
• The practices include classroom and schedule organization, communication and information sharing, and
• Thank you for the report and for sharing. At this point in time, we have, let's see, if we...
• We heard some of the data shared from our previous speaker, so it's also exciting to see that this is

Summary: The committee meeting began with a brief explanation of the renamed Joint Legislative Audit Review Committee subcommittee, now called the Committee to Hear SAO Performance Audits, and a presentation from the State Auditor’s Office on its current biennium performance audit work plan. The auditor described how topics are selected from a large pool of potential audits and highlighted several ongoing or planned audits, including the Liquor and Cannabis Board, oversight of authorized entities serving students with disabilities, the Quality Home Care Initiative, Medicaid managed care versus fee-for-service costs, the Housing Commission tenant ownership follow-up, DSHS vendor payment patterns, implementation of the Since Time Memorial curriculum, and the Washington State ferry system. Members asked about coordination with JLARC to avoid duplication, and the auditor said the offices exchange work plans, monthly updates, and quarterly coordination meetings. The committee then heard the State Auditor’s performance audit on how charter schools identify and support at-risk students. Auditors reviewed four charter schools—Catalyst Public Schools, Innovation High School, Pinnacles Prep, and Rainier Prep—and focused on English language learners, homeless students, and special education students. The audit found the schools met nearly all legal requirements reviewed, with only one area where two schools partially met a language-access requirement. The schools also used several promising practices, including small-group instruction, culturally responsive environments, and multi-tiered systems of support, though the auditors recommended better documentation of procedures to improve consistency. Families interviewed generally reported positive experiences, while noting resource constraints. Committee members asked about how the four schools were selected, whether the audit compared charter populations to home districts, and how MTSS requirements applied to the schools reviewed. The State Auditor’s Office said the sample was chosen for geographic diversity, student population characteristics, and representation from both authorizers, and that K-2 MTSS requirements were not evaluated because they applied to only one school. Representatives from the Charter School Commission and charter school advocates responded positively, emphasizing technical assistance, collaboration, and sharing best practices across schools. Two public testifiers also supported the report and said it highlighted effective practices that could be expanded across charter and traditional public schools.

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• In terms of what share of our population baby boomers make up, when we looked at the 2010 data, they
• issues, and even impacts on things like what's it going to do to our taxes as we have such a large share
• Except the lion's share of that money is coming from that bar that's highlighted in orange, which says
• The other thing... except the lion's share of that money is coming from that bar that's highlighted in
• Human services, largely driven by Medicaid, is declining over the period in both dollars and shares,

Summary: The committee met to receive Amy Baker’s presentation on Florida’s long-range financial outlook for fiscal years 2026-27 through 2028-29. Baker said the forecast assumes continued but moderating economic growth, with Florida GDP slowing from recent highs, personal income remaining above average, wages continuing to rise faster than job growth, and population growth eventually slowing as the state approaches 2030 and the baby-boomer cohort fully ages into retirement. She also highlighted weakening housing and real-estate-related revenue, especially documentary stamp collections, along with low consumer sentiment as signs of caution in the outlook. Baker explained that the state’s near-term general revenue picture improved largely because of legislative actions taken in the prior session, including contingency releases, reversions, and other budget adjustments, rather than from major new revenue growth. She said reserves remain strong at nearly $15 billion, or just under 30% of general revenue, with the budget stabilization fund at its constitutional maximum. The main spending pressures identified were critical needs and other high-priority needs, led by a new recurring transfer to the emergency preparedness and response fund and by Medicaid, where rising service costs and medical inflation—especially behavioral analysis costs in managed care—are driving higher expenditures despite lower caseloads and a slightly better federal match. Members questioned the accuracy of the forecast, the Medicaid cost drivers, the treatment of the governor’s emergency fund, federal funding assumptions, and whether recent federal legislation was reflected in the numbers. Baker said the outlook assumes current federal funding paths continue, that the new federal tax/revenue law had not yet been fully incorporated because agencies were still reviewing it, and that the emergency fund line was calculated from recent appropriations without distinguishing specific uses. She also said the vetoed $750 million did not affect the budget stabilization fund because it reverted to unallocated general revenue. No bills were heard, no votes were taken, and the committee adjourned after the presentation and discussion.

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• THE REACH OFFICE WAS ALSO TASKED WITH THE FACILITATION AND COORDINATION OF DATA SHARING AGREEMENTS ACROSS
• WE LOOK FORWARD TO SHARING THE INFORMATION WE HAVE LEARNED IN THIS YEAR'S REPORT.
• THIS INFORMATION WAS SHARED WITH BOTH INDUSTRY AND OUR PARTNERS AND TO USE THE ANALYSIS TO IDENTIFY IF
• RECOGNIZED. >> RANKING MEMBER TANT TO AND MEMBERS OF THE COMMITTEE THANK YOU FOR THE OPPORTUNITY TO SHARE
• IN RESPECT TO THE ORGANIZATIONAL CHART YOU SHARED WITH FUNDING FROM LABOR TO THE GOVERNOR AND ARE THE

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• I encourage you to share your experiences, your ideas and solutions.
• Today, we welcome together an open minds and shared purpose.
• Pacheco, we share Silico. And I know through Mr.
• Thank you once again for this opportunity to share.
• This message we share with businesses, business owners, is simple. You are not alone.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• I'll also submit the testimony I previously shared with the Joint Committee on Economic Development and
• I share, by the way, I may be more of an AI optimist than a lot of other folks out there.
• Section... ...their models or share safety data with their business clients.
• Marcia, I just want to say thank you very much for sharing your story. Thank you.
• Chair, I just also want to add my heartfelt appreciation to you for sharing your story.

Keywords: 1212, all

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• revenue gap should be closed by making the corporations who profit from our market pay their fair share
• There are a number of bills introduced in this chamber, including my own Data Center Fair Share Act,
• Share Act that we could be moving. But we aren't doing that.
• It doesn't make them pay their fair share of the increases in your bill that has skyrocketed.
• Senator Muth: their fair share in corporate net income tax.

Keywords: Scheduler, 972, senate, all

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• I'll just share some information.
• It immediately shares those floor plans. The videos are contextually laid out on that floor plan.
• I share Representative Stahl Hamilton's concerns in the procurement process, which was highlighted by
• I'm always open for discussion for the questions even beyond this to share experiences and expertise
• And I always want to appreciate your sharing your—from Illinois, Colorado.

Keywords: 1182, all

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• tour brought together cities, counties, developers, affordable housing advocates, and many others to share
• It does not eliminate tax-sharing agreements or local control.
• of 32%. 43% of the deaths were among Latinos, which is higher than the statewide share of 32%.
• than the statewide share of 17%.
• I would like to take a moment to share how we got here.

Summary: The committee heard a series of housing, local government, and governance bills, with most of the discussion focused on housing production, permitting, and local accountability. SB 1003, by Senator Grayson, would create an Infrastructure Partnership Financing Program to help local jurisdictions and developers jointly fund infill housing infrastructure; it drew support from housing advocates and senior housing groups, while Senator Seyarto questioned whether the state would actually fund another program. The bill was moved on a 3-1 vote and remained on call. SB 1014 would require local jurisdictions to provide good-faith estimates of on-site and off-site improvements within 30 business days of a preliminary application and limit later surprise requirements; Habitat for Humanity, SPUR, and other housing groups supported it, while the City of San Mateo and local government associations raised concerns about accuracy and timing. It passed 4-2 and remained on call. SB 1036, which would require credit under the Mitigation Fee Act for prior site uses when redeveloping a site, passed unanimously to the Senate floor. SB 1145 would streamline CEQA and federal reuse review for qualifying projects at the former Concord Naval Weapons Station; it drew broad labor and local support, but housing and legal advocates sought stronger affordability and enforceability provisions. The bill passed 6-0 to the Committee on Environmental Quality. The committee also considered SB 908, which would streamline permits for energy-code-compliant residential window replacements and limit local design restrictions and HOA barriers. Supporters said the bill would let homeowners and affordable housing providers reduce energy costs, while opponents argued it could override local design standards; it passed 3-1 and remained on call. SB 1172, the Local Tax Savings Act, would add guardrails and transparency to local tax-sharing and consultant agreements; it was supported by the City of Shafter and the League of California Cities and passed 4-0 to Revenue and Taxation, remaining on call. SB 1283 would expand ministerial approval for EV charging stations to include canopies and on-site energy storage systems and require local ordinance updates by 2027; EV industry groups supported it, while cities and counties warned about safety, liability, and local review. Members discussed battery storage safety and litigation concerns, and the bill passed 4-0 to Judiciary, remaining on call. The committee also heard SB 1379, which would separate the Riverside County Sheriff-Coroner offices and create an independent medical examiner in response to in-custody death concerns. Supporters cited high death rates, settlements, and the need for independent investigations, while the sheriff’s association and county representatives argued the change would be costly, duplicate services, and override local control. The bill passed 4-1 to Public Safety and remained on call. Finally, SB 1414 would create an independent redistricting commission for San Bernardino County; supporters said it would improve transparency and remove conflicts of interest, while the county opposed the estimated $2 million cost and noted its existing advisory commission. Members generally supported independent redistricting, and the bill was discussed but no final vote was recorded in the excerpt.

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• be exceptions for state agencies, and there are exceptions if the shareholder passes or leases the shares
• Opposition. be leasing the shares or homeowners because as I understand it, Altadena has a significant
• They go to the shares and to the shareholder.
• And then because the share is appurtenant to the land, it goes on the property.
• . ...methods to ensure data centers pay their fair share, ensure data centers pay their share for the

Summary: The committee heard a long agenda of energy, water, and utility bills. SB 952, SB 1417, SB 924, SB 925, SB 1011, SB 1168, SB 1196, and SB 1350 were all discussed, along with consent items SB 1008 and SB 1245. SB 952 would give the Department of Water Resources more flexibility in meeting clean energy procurement goals for the State Water Project; it drew support from the State Water Contractors and California Municipal Utilities Association and no opposition. SB 1417 would extend transparency and notice requirements to mutual water companies, especially in response to wildfire-related rate increases in Altadena; supporters described lack of notice, meeting access, and public accountability, while the California Association of Mutual Water Companies opposed the bill as overly prescriptive and potentially conflicting with existing law. SB 924 would modernize low-income energy assistance and weatherization programs to better measure affordability outcomes and tenant benefits, and it passed with broad support. SB 925 would direct the Energy Commission to develop a statewide roadmap for fusion energy; it was supported by industry and clean energy groups and passed without opposition. SB 1011 would require CPUC standards for human review of utility AI systems and labor consultation; supporters framed it as a safety and workforce protection measure, while utilities and business groups warned about cost, duplication, and overbroad regulation. SB 1168, now a study bill, would have the CPUC examine how data centers pay for load growth and rate impacts; it drew mixed reactions, with some industry opposition and some labor support after amendments. SB 1196 would speed utility hookups for ADUs and JADUs by allowing earlier applications and setting timelines; housing advocates supported it and it passed. SB 1350 would allow renewable portfolio standard credit for power plants using green hydrogen, with strong support from hydrogen, labor, and utility interests, but TURN opposed it unless amended, arguing it lacked safeguards against greenwashing and resource shuffling. The committee also approved the consent calendar and several bills were reported out on recorded votes, with most measures advancing on strong bipartisan support and a few no votes from Senators Strickland and Dahle on selected items.

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• ways; there are exceptions for state agencies and exceptions if the shareholder passes or leases the shares
• rebuilding a system and imposing that on the shareholders as well as on those who may be leasing the shares
• Because as I understand, be leasing the shares or homeowners because as I understand it, Altadena has
• They go to the shares and to the shareholder.
• And then because the share is appurtenant to the land, it goes on the property.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• Businesses today collect, analyze, and share vast... Correct the personal information.
• Businesses today collect, analyze, and share vast amounts of information.
• MPA shares the author and sponsor's concern about the use of synthetic performers that might deceive
• I certainly share the concerns. Thank you back to it.
• I certainly share the concerns of the associations in support.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• Our witnesses are unable to share their experiences directly today, so I'll be uplifting their comments
• We're now going to continue with any members of the public who would like to share their testimony in
• I want to share a couple of brief stories.
• It only improves how existing findings are classified and shared. This is about transparency.
• It only improves how existing findings are classified and shared. This is about transparency.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• The Senate bill provides that any sharing or use of CID materials must be consistent with Keep Washington
• So let me be very Shared with ATF for purposes of firearms enforcement.
• Could staff share a little bit more?
• Yakima County has never shared ALPR footage with ICE.
• License plate data should be carefully regulated, and its sharing should be limited.

Bills: SB6011

Keywords: court security, bailiffs, threat assessment, judicial safety, law enforcement, 904, all