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• But six days after 9/11...
• But six days after 9/11...
• November 9, 2016, was the day after elections, was the worst day in 13 years for hate crime.
• That day was one of the worst days for African American hate crime since record-keeping began.
• I wake up every day to new reports.

Summary: The Select Committee on Hate, Racism, and Xenophobia met to examine the scope of hate activity in California and hear from state agencies, commissions, and community organizations. The chair opened by framing hate as a persistent crisis affecting many protected groups, and Assembly Member Gonzalez briefly joined the committee. The first panel included the California Department of Justice and the California Commission on the State of Hate, both of which presented recent data and policy recommendations. The Department of Justice reported that in 2024 California saw 2,023 reported hate crime events, 2,568 hate crime offenses, and 2,491 victims, with anti-Black bias remaining the most common category, followed by anti-Jewish and anti-Latino bias. DOJ also said referrals for prosecution increased, and it described its hate-crimes guidance, rapid response protocol, and multilingual resources. The Commission on the State of Hate said hate is undercounted in law enforcement data and cited a survey suggesting about 2.6 million Californians experienced at least one hate act in a year, including more than half a million potentially criminal incidents. It recommended permanent data infrastructure, mandatory law enforcement training, and continued funding for community-based prevention and victim support. The committee then heard testimony from representatives of the NAACP, LULAC, Jewish Public Affairs Committee of California, CHIRLA, Asian Americans Advancing Justice Southern California, CARE, Equality California, and the Racial Equity Commission. Witnesses described systemic racism, anti-immigrant enforcement, antisemitism, Islamophobia, anti-Asian bias, and anti-LGBTQ+ hate, often linking these harms to political rhetoric, social media, and federal actions. They urged the Legislature to fund programs such as California vs. Hate, Stop the Hate, nonprofit security grants, language access, school and mental health supports, and legal assistance, while also protecting civil rights, due process, and free speech. No formal votes or committee actions were taken during the hearing, but members indicated they would request additional recommendations and continue the discussion in future hearings.

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Committee: Senate Health and Human Services

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• So good morning, Friday, day before Valentine's Day, Pink Out Day.
• Has to do with the foster care plus.
• Kids when they leave foster care.
• Okay, so happy pink day, everyone, and have a good day. We are adjourned.
• Okay, so happy pink day, everyone, and have a good day. We are adjourned. Good day.

Summary: The committee met with a quorum and first took up the committee substitute for HB 38, a complex insurance bill concerning coverage for prosthetics, orthotics, and complex rehab technology. The sponsor and expert witness explained that the substitute made technical clarifications across multiple sections of law, including explicit coverage language, restoration of services and supplies, and replacement timing rules to avoid overuse while preserving access when a patient’s medical needs change. They said the changes had been reviewed and supported by the Office of Superintendent of Insurance and insurers, and there was no opposition from the public. Members asked about the need to return the bill to committee because of the number of statutory changes, and the sponsor said the Speaker wanted a clean committee substitute before floor action. The committee adopted the substitute and then approved a do pass recommendation on the committee substitute for HB 38, with no opposition. The committee then heard House Memorial 59, which requests a study of fair compensation for foster parents, including consideration of a cost-of-living allowance, with findings due to the Legislative Health and Human Services Committee by November 30. CYFD testified that the study would likely use a contractor and that the department already has related recruitment, retention, and placement work underway. Members asked about foster parent numbers, foster care plus stipends, Social Security benefits for children in care, and clothing allowances; CYFD explained current payment structures, including a $50 monthly clothing amount built into the rate and separate vouchers in some cases. The committee heard supportive testimony from the New Mexico Child First Network and then voted do pass on HM 59 without opposition. The chair announced there would be no meeting the next day and adjourned the meeting.

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• see day in and day so much that we don't see day in and day out.<01:31:11.120><c> And</c><01:31:11.199

Committee: Joint Families & Children

Keywords: 958, all

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• They took a cut of around $31 per resident per day, about 12% of their care funding.
• They took a cut of around $31 per resident per day, about 12% of their care funding.
• They took a cut of around $31 per resident per day, about 12% of their care funding.
• Health care has gotten crazier by the day.
• Health care has gotten crazier by the day.

Committee: Senate Finance

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• I entered foster care when I was six.
• I was in care at six and aged out at 18.
• Thank you for caring about this bill.
• Foster care providers are not typical businesses.
• We want to take care of our children.

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• That was in December and then six days ago, five days ago, five days ago, five days ago, five days ago
• But some of those days are going to be weekend days.
• It moves from business days to calendar days.
• days and calendar days is for members in rural Arizona.
• five calendar days.

Bills: HB2009 , HB2022 , HCM2001 , HCM2002 , HCM2004 , HCR2001 , HM2001 , HM2004

Committee: House Federalism, Military Affairs & Elections

Keywords: campaign contributions, foreign contributions, constitutional amendments, public disclosure, Arizona Revised Statutes, elections, voter registration, provisional ballots, primary election, voter participation, Muslim Brotherhood, terrorism, foreign terrorist organization, national security, Islamist extremism, Congress, Arizona, domestic security, CAIR, terrorist organization

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• Our care and outcomes can be greatly improved by enhancing access to appropriate care through standardizing
• this, have looked at this, and the primary care copay goes up, we try to keep primary care copays really
• low because we want no barriers to primary care.
• So you'll have $5.10 dollars, really cheap copays to primary care.
• At the end of the day, our job is to protect them.

Committee: House Insurance

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• Senator Murdock, do you care to vote? Senator Cipher, do you care to vote?
• Senator Green, do you care to vote? Senator Rosino, do you care to vote?
• Senator Arreller, you care to vote? Senator Jett, you care to vote? Thank you, sir.
• Senator Peugh, you care to vote? Senator Daniels, you care to vote?
• I was just looking on page three, and are we reducing the days from 60 days to 30 days in terms of...

Bills: SB1627 , SB227 , SB366 , SB1193 , SB1433 , SB1450 , SB1481 , SB1749 , SB1810 , SB1812 , SB1921 , SB1948 , SB2044 , SB2178 , SB169 , SB1877 , HB1409 , SB1266 , SB1432

Keywords: criminal code cleanup, duplicate statutes, statutory consolidation, repealer bill, emergency clause, Title 21 crimes, Title 47 DUI, child abuse reporting, child neglect, child sexual abuse material, child pornography, sex offenses, rape, stalking, domestic abuse, domestic violence, human trafficking, sex trafficking, gang-related offense, eluding police

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• Health care practitioners are subject to occupational licensure, and health care boards are involved
• in the regulation and licensure of health care practitioners.
• regulation and licensure of health care practitioners. ...have health care boards, which are responsible
• for aspects of regulating and licensing health care professions.
• In Florida, all health care boards operate semi-autonomously.

Summary: The Senate Health Policy Committee met with a quorum and considered several health-related bills, most of them focused on drowning prevention and public safety. SB 428, by Senator Yarborough, would expand Florida’s swim lesson voucher program from children ages 0-4 to ages 1-7. The sponsor and supporting testimony from a pediatric emergency physician and YMCA representatives emphasized Florida’s high drowning rates, especially among very young children, and argued that swim lessons can significantly reduce risk. Senator Harrell noted the need to revisit the funding allocation as eligibility expands. The bill was reported favorably. The committee also heard SB 606, by Senator Smith, which adds drowning prevention and safe bathing practices to postpartum education provided by hospitals, birthing centers, and, after amendment, no longer requires home birth providers to maintain proof of compliance. A parent who lost a child to drowning and Senator Berman spoke in strong support, stressing that the bill would educate new parents at a critical time. The committee adopted the amendment and reported the bill favorably as a committee substitute. SB 162, by Senator Davis, would require hospitals and ambulatory surgical centers to adopt policies using smoke evacuation systems during procedures that generate surgical smoke. The sponsor said the equipment is relatively low-cost and already used in many facilities, while several witnesses supported the bill as a worker-safety measure. Other senators raised concerns about the lack of data, possible rural hospital impacts, and whether the mandate could add costs without clear evidence of harm. Despite those concerns, the bill was reported favorably. The committee also passed SB 340, by Senator Harrell, requiring nursing students to complete a two-hour human trafficking course before licensure, after amending the bill to shift the requirement from nursing programs to the students themselves. Testimony from a trafficking survivor and nursing advocates supported the measure, and it was reported favorably as a committee substitute. Finally, SB 192, presented by Senator Trumbull on behalf of Senator Martin, removed the $1,500 cap on advances chiropractic physicians may collect for examinations or treatment; chiropractic industry representatives supported the change, and the bill was reported favorably.

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• Kids care about insurance for kids. This should be covered under KidCare.
• Rolling applied behavioral analysis into managed care.
• You know, when we went to managed care, we kind of handed things over.
• I don't see that it would decrease access to patient care.
• My health care provider had a credit for me."

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• But you do not get that until the last day of service.
• So as you are leaving, your last day in the military, that's the day that you get that DD Form 214.
• So as you are leaving, your last day in the military, that's the day that you get that DD Form 214.
• Our second and last bill for the day is Senate Bill 5968.
• Our second and last bill for the day is Senate Bill 5968.

Bills: SCR8406 , SB5825 , SB5842 , SB5863 , SB5840 , SB5827 , SB5968

Committee: Senate State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections

Keywords: civic health, community engagement, committee reestablishment, public participation, governance, Washington State Leadership Board, WSLB, gift acceptance, grants, endowments, private funding, public funding, fundraising, state board, youth leadership, civic engagement, leadership development, Washington World Fellows, sports mentoring, Boundless Washington

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• AB 2148, Muratsuchi, from the Aging and Long-Term Care Committee.
• Recognized on April 14, 2026, as Holocaust Memorial Day.
• This is also a different day for us.
• Second day consent calendar.
• She was known among her colleagues as someone who truly cared about her partners, someone who cared about

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• boards we were hearing as far as meeting the 180-day requirement.
• But 180 days does seem reasonable, and the board already tries to meet that.
• I was notified in October of 2023, which was already 60 days or 90 days after.
• care, safety, teaching, protecting nurses.
• Thank you for what you do every day. Thank you. Appreciate you.

Bills: HB2408 , HB2434 , HB2725 , HB2728 , HB2729 , HB2730 , HB2731 , HB2732 , HB2733

Committee: House Health & Human Services

Keywords: nursing board, regulatory actions, disciplinary actions, expungement, healthcare professionalism, controlled substances, prescription monitoring, opioid crisis, healthcare regulations, patient safety, prescription drugs, opioids, healthcare, pain management, utilization controls, AHCCCS, Department of Economic Security, social services, welfare programs, vocational rehabilitation

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• A current-year true-up into the Rainy Day Fund.
• , as well as withdrew from the Rainy Day Fund.
• It into the Rainy Day Fund, as well as withdrew from the Rainy Day Fund, as part of the 2024 Budget Act
• In child care, we have $89 million ongoing General Fund for DSS to administer child care programs, that's
• Secondly, the rainy day fund—how many of us were here when the rainy day fund was established? Aha.

Committee: House Budget

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Crisis intervention, substance abuse treatment, health care access, and supportive services are often
• Every day, he works with students full of promise who need resources, attention, and support.
• Better health care, better K-12 education, reducing childhood hunger, and reducing poverty.
• enough to work and take care of their families, take care of their children so that they can go to school
• Please prioritize the funding of our health care services, our health care systems, and food assistance

Committee: All REVENUE & TAX - SENATE

Keywords: 1204, all

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• </c> working their full 8 hours a day. working their full 8 hours a day.
• When I say we rely on them, we rely on them for our day-to-day activities too.
• When I say we rely on them, we rely on them for our day-to-day activities too.
• for from day one.
• </c> nurtured and cared for from day one. nurtured and cared for from day one.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• every single day, unless schools are also doing wraparound care.
• And on line 12, increase the early care and education distribution for child care assistance.
• The one, only one licensed child care center, and that is a private nonprofit, is willing to do full-day
• Licensed child care center, and that is a private nonprofit, is willing to do full-day, year-round, 52
• weeks out of the year care.

Committee: House House Appropriations & Finance

Keywords: 996, all

Summary: The meeting began as an informal education budget work group focused on reviewing a revised House Appropriations and Finance Committee scenario and flagging concerns rather than taking votes. Staff outlined the main changes from the LFC recommendation, including moving the statewide student information system appropriation, adding funding for the Black, Bilingual, Multicultural and Hispanic Education Act, universal school meals overrun costs, an evidence-based CTE pilot with a 50% local match, STEM network funding, wellness room pilots, Martinez-Yazzie action plan items, and changes to innovation zone and out-of-school time appropriations. A separate handout on the seven-year CTE pilot explained spending patterns, reversions, and possible federal maintenance-of-effort concerns if the state continues funding beyond a true pilot. Members then debated CTE extensively, with several arguing it improves attendance, graduation, and career readiness and should be sustained or expanded, especially in rural areas, while staff and others emphasized that much of the current funding has gone to general operational costs rather than intentional program design and that regional or matched funding models may be more effective. Members also discussed STEM and math initiatives, the need for more industry involvement, and whether the proposed match requirements would be too burdensome for smaller districts and BIE schools. The discussion also covered the Black, Hispanic, and Multilingual Education Acts and the Martinez-Yazzie lawsuit. Some members stressed that the acts should be explicitly named in the budget language and not merely implied, while staff said the scenario reaffirms prior commitments by building the costs into agency operating budgets. Members raised concerns about charter school hold-harmless funding, declining enrollment, and the need to align spending with the needs of at-risk students. The work group ended the education portion without any votes, with staff noting they would incorporate the feedback and return with clarifications, including on CTE funding, the educational acts, and the charter hold-harmless item. The meeting then shifted to the child well-being and early childhood work group, where staff presented a revised Early Childhood Education and Care Department scenario. The proposal moved money toward child care assistance and early pre-K, kept the FIT program funding level unchanged, and used a mix of trust fund, TANF, federal, and operating-budget adjustments to close part of the gap between the executive and LFC recommendations. Members questioned the policy direction, especially the shift toward infant and toddler care and pre-K expansion, the impact on school-age child care, and the implications for continuity of care and provider costs. Staff explained that the scenario prioritizes younger children and at-risk families, includes language for a wage and career ladder, and would require legislation to raise the early childhood trust fund distribution cap from 500 to 525. Members also discussed a separate proposed CYFD pilot bill (HB 65), which would be distinct from ECECD funding. No votes were taken, and staff said they would return with more cost information on full pre-K plus wraparound care. A final work group reviewed C2 and Department of Information Technology-related appropriations. Staff compared the LFC and executive recommendations for new funding and reauthorizations, noting that the LFC generally limited new projects while the executive funded more. Members discussed several IT modernization requests, including the Secretary of State’s voter registration and election management systems, the Spaceport Authority, Game and Fish, the State Engineer’s WATERS system, ECECD’s FitKids and EPIC replacement discovery, and Aging and Long-Term Services’ enterprise system modernization. The main themes were whether to fund planning versus full replacement, how to avoid piecemeal spending, and whether new systems should wait for incoming leadership. The Secretary of State’s office said its system is nearing end of life and the planning funds would help prepare a realistic replacement request, while other agencies described aging infrastructure, cybersecurity risks, and the need for modernization. The work group did not vote on any of the items and ended with staff noting additional follow-up on funding needs and reauthorization details.

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• care, and workers.
• care, and workers.
• February 4th as Saka Nako day on that February 4th as Saka Nako day on that day<07:11:56.558><c> in</

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, February 6, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• When a minor is seeking or receiving protected health care services, protected health care services means
• gender-affirming care.
• gender-affirming care.
• I've been in foster care. I get it.
• Some days there would be a lot of pots. Some days there wouldn't be any pots.

Keywords: 904, all

Summary: The Senate considered Substitute Senate Bill 6184, which updates and clarifies statutes governing the Office of Homeless Youth Prevention and Protection Programs in the Department of Commerce. Supporters said the bill streamlines existing law, expands eligible housing and services for unhoused youth, supports reunification when appropriate, and removes county-based limitations so the program can continue statewide. Several amendments focused on parental notification and agency placement were offered, including proposals to move the program to DCYF and to require more direct notice to parents or law enforcement, but all were rejected after debate over safety, abuse concerns, and the role of DCYF. The bill then passed final passage by a vote of 30 yeas to 18 nays. The Senate next took up Substitute Senate Bill 5931 concerning the Workforce Education Investment Accountability and Oversight Board. An amendment was offered to restore a public-facing data dashboard for transparency and accountability, but the sponsor withdrew it after discussion. The bill was described as making administrative changes without fiscal impact, and it passed final passage overwhelmingly, 47 yeas to 2 nays. After the two bills were disposed of, the Senate announced a Rules Committee meeting following adjournment and then adjourned until 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 11th, the 31st Legislative Day.