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• </c><00:40:16.480><c> that</c> have to consider the core values that have to consider the core values
• </c><00:40:17.920><c> Values</c><00:40:18.320><c> like</c><00:40:18.560><c> individual</c> define our
• Values like individual define our state.
• Values like individual rights<00:40:19.520><c> and</c><00:40:19.839><c> personal</c><00:40:20.359><c>
• </c> The Department of Motor Vehicles did not ask for this.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• so far, but I would hate to unleash the reins without having a couple more iterations of seeing the value
• so far, but I would hate to unleash the reins without having a couple more iterations of seeing the value
• </c><00:29:58.720><c> Um</c><00:29:59.039><c> and</c><00:29:59.600><c> you</c> seeing the value of this
• Um and you seeing the value of this.
• on their vehicles by helping to<01:37:46.239><c> reduce</c><01:37:47.040><c> some</c><01:37:47.280><

Keywords: 1183, house

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• So items that are not fixtures, like vehicles and wheeled items, are still supported by this statute
• So items that are not fixtures, like vehicles and wheeled items, are still supported by this statute
• So items that are not fixtures, like vehicles and wheeled items, are still supported by this statute
• So items that are not fixtures, like vehicles and wheeled items, are still supported by this statute
• So items that are not fixtures, like vehicles and wheeled items, are still supported by this statute

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• But thank you for allowing me to come here and instilling in me the values that I've maintained throughout
• But thank you for allowing me to come here and instilling in me the values that I've maintained throughout
• And if they've helped you in this building, then you understand their value.
• I happened to do a sober Saturday with Matt and was sitting in Cody's vehicle at the time and thought
• tax dollars are going, and to make sure that our school boards are filled with people with our same values

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• Thank you for allowing me to come here and instilling in me the values that I've maintained throughout
• And if they've helped you in this building, then you understand their value.
• I happened to do a sober Saturday with Matt and was sitting in Cody's vehicle at the time and thought
• tax dollars are going and to make sure that our school boards are filled with people with our same values
• and with the same ideologies that we with people with our same values and with the same ideologies that

Summary: The House met on the final day of session with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and approval of the previous day’s journal by a 126-0 vote. Much of the early floor time was devoted to points of personal privilege, with members and the Speaker offering lengthy tributes to departing colleagues, House staff, law enforcement, veterans, and family members. Several members reflected on their service, discussed the challenges of the session, and thanked staff in the chamber and across the Capitol for their work. The chamber then took up Senate messages and committee reports, followed by several bills and resolutions. House Bill 2636, dealing with mortgage modification and related consumer protections, was adopted as amended and finally passed by votes of 142-1 on adoption and 144-1 on final passage. House Bill 2397, concerning water district dissolution procedures and related safeguards, was adopted and finally passed by votes of 129-16 and 127-17. House Bill 2576, a naming and designation bill adding observances and memorial highways/bridges, was adopted and finally passed by votes of 136-4 and 134-6. The House also debated Senate Joint Resolution 95, which proposed creating a constitutional Show Me Prosperity Fund as a sovereign wealth fund intended to eventually replace state taxes through long-term investment returns. Supporters argued it was a forward-looking fiscal strategy based on compound interest and could reduce reliance on taxes over generations. Opponents warned that the state was facing near-term budget shortfalls and that locking money away could make it inaccessible during emergencies or when needed for current services. The transcript ends during continued debate on the resolution, with no final vote shown.

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• for her work with HMO reform and on economic development issues, and for her staunch conservative values
• Appropriations. 15902, 1, Law and Military. 1512, 153, 17, 3, 7, Police Officer, Fire. 1540, Motor Vehicle
• So I encourage everyone to recognize the value of this bill and let's pass it. Thank you.
• is going to create a continual need to take the interest from the Rainy Day Fund, thus eroding its value
• And since we have not been contributing ...eroding its value.

Summary: The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, guest introductions, and a memorial adoption of HCR 2064 honoring former legislator Barbara Leff, which was unanimously adopted and sent to the Senate. The chamber also recognized the Doctor of the Day, Dr. Eladio Pereira, and numerous student and constituent guests in the gallery. After routine desk business and bill referrals, the House moved into Committee of the Whole to consider a long calendar of measures. Several bills were amended and advanced with do pass recommendations. HB 2170 was narrowed to restrict state purchases of certain electronic and information technology from China/Chinese-controlled entities and to address third-party resellers. HB 2375 dealt with middle housing in historic districts, with amendments limiting demolition of historic structures unless necessary for health and safety and preserving local discretion. HB 2380 focused on school district transparency and meeting location rules, requiring governing board materials online and keeping meetings within district boundaries, with debate over local control and comparisons to legislative caucus retreats. HB 2617, HB 2621, and HB 2671 also moved forward after amendments; HB 2621’s discussion centered on certificates of educational convenience and ensuring special education access for children in unorganized territory and DCS placements. The committee also advanced HB 2720 on anti-human trafficking and prostitution-related reforms, including sealed records for sex trafficking survivors and an anti-human trafficking grant fund; HB 2772, allowing a DNR designation on driver’s licenses, prompted extended questions about emergency care and liability; HB 2784, dealing with school district excess cash refunds, was amended to phase in implementation; HB 2902, affirming support for the Electoral College, drew the most ideological debate, with supporters citing constitutional structure and opponents arguing for a national popular vote; and HB 2950, concerning a tourism/hospitality district, saw a failed attempt to make participation voluntary. The House also considered HB 4025, a study bill on the feasibility of building an oil refinery in Arizona, which sparked extensive debate over fuel prices, refinery capacity, environmental impacts, and whether a study was necessary, but the transcript cuts off before final action on that measure.

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• strong supporter of the California High-Speed Rail project because of its potential transformative value
• Sarah, from Transitional Values for Next Generation, in opposition to AB 1803. Thank you.
• Vehicles were involved in over 70% of the cases we prosecuted.
• Simply put, deploying unmarked vehicles, wearing masks, and carrying heavy tactical gear.
• Particularly at this moment, California should reaffirm its values of transparency and responsiveness

Summary: The committee heard several bills, with testimony largely focused on transparency, public health, labor enforcement, health privacy, high-speed rail oversight, and antitrust policy. AB 1544, by Assemblymember Crowell, would strengthen transparency and access to courthouses; the author said it was aimed at protecting press and public access, and the bill was pulled pending quorum. AB 1604, by Assemblymember Stephanie, would ban BPA and other bisphenols in thermal receipt paper by 2027-2028; supporters from Breast Cancer Prevention Partners, Californians Against Waste, and a broad coalition argued receipts are a major source of toxic exposure and recycling contamination, while the author said she would continue working with opposition. AB 1859, by Assemblymember Jackson, would let Joint Labor Management Committees visit public works sites to help identify wage and safety violations; labor groups supported it as a low-cost enforcement tool amid a large wage-theft backlog, while contractors and local government groups opposed it as creating private enforcement, liability, and safety concerns. The committee later took up AB 1930, by Assemblymember Burr and sponsored by Attorney General Bonta and Equality California, which would require notice to the Attorney General before certain entities respond to subpoenas or inquiries involving legally protected reproductive or gender-affirming care; supporters framed it as a patient privacy and anti-intimidation measure, while opponents said it would shield providers from scrutiny and interfere with lawful investigations. The bill was approved on a 6-2 vote and placed on call. The consent calendar, including several unrelated bills, was also approved. The committee also heard AB 1584, by Assemblymember Jackson, which would create an Office of Civil Rights within the California Air Resources Board to provide training, language access, and compliance oversight. Supporters said CARB needs a stronger legal framework and dedicated office to enforce civil rights commitments, while an opponent argued CARB already has a civil rights office and should expand existing structures instead of creating a new one. The bill was moved to Appropriations after a roll call vote. AB 1608, by Assemblymember Wilson, would expand the powers and staffing tools of the High-Speed Rail Office of the Inspector General, including public reporting requirements and authority over classifications and purchasing; supporters said stronger independent oversight is needed for the costly project, while opponents criticized the project itself and raised concerns about confidentiality and who should receive reports. The bill was also passed to Appropriations after extended discussion. Finally, AB 1776, by Assemblymember Aguiar-Curry, would revise California antitrust law to address single-firm conduct under the Cartwright Act. Supporters, including small business and labor advocates, argued dominant firms can harm competition and that the bill would protect small businesses and workers; opponents from business, biotech, retail, housing, and other sectors warned it would create legal uncertainty, expand litigation, and chill investment. The transcript ended during that bill’s testimony and debate, before a final vote was taken.

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• </c> vehicle. The vehicle took off on him. vehicle. The vehicle took off on him.
• $100 per vehicle.
• of vehicles.
• </c> plates on vehicles. plates on vehicles.
• all vehicles with trailer apparatus, and all vehicles reasonably expected to tow.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Uh, in the front there is the mission and the vision and the values, and it's always that Vision One
• Uh, in the front there is the mission and the vision and the values, and it's always that Vision One
• upon</c><00:05:29.319><c> which</c><00:05:29.720><c> the</c><00:05:29.880><c> tax</c> amount or the value
• upon which the tax amount or the value upon which the tax rate<00:05:30.680><c> is</c><00:05:30.919>
• or sails or none of the motor vehicle or sails or fuse<00:14:45.160><c> excise</c><00:14:45.680><c>

Keywords: 1183, house

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• It was going to walk over the open container law on vehicles.
• It was going to walk over the open container law on vehicles.
• It was going to walk over the open container law on vehicles.
• It was going to walk over the open container law on vehicles.
• seal on this vehicle, if you will,<00:34:12.639><c> vehicle</c><00:34:13.040><c> being</c><00:34:13.599

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• In April 2011, while working a construction detail in the city of Cambridge, I stopped a vehicle in which
• so it's not going to be accessible to everybody, but it's going to be accessible to a lot of our valued
• to be it's not going to be accessible to everybody but it's going to be accessible to a lot of our valued
• I ask that Massachusetts recognize the full value of all my years of service, including my child-caring

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on a range of public retirement and municipal health insurance bills. Mass Retirees and the American Federation of Teachers supported House 2890/Senate 1848 on transparency in municipal health insurance, arguing that broker and consultant roles should be clearly defined, commissions disclosed, and dual roles prohibited to reduce conflicts of interest and costs. They also supported House 2799/Senate 1848 on protecting municipal retirees from future premium contribution increases, House 2854 on voting rights for surviving spouses in retirement board elections, and Senate 1917 on updating the definition of veteran for retirement purposes. Committee members discussed whether the veteran definition should simply conform to the federal definition going forward. Educators testified in support of House 2769/Senate 1921, which would allow teachers with at least 20 years of service to buy back creditable service for periods when they worked part-time while raising children. Multiple teachers described the financial and retirement penalties they experienced after stepping down to part-time work for child care, calling the current system inequitable and a “mom tax.” Sponsors and supporters said the bill is intended to correct that disparity and help retain teachers, while one committee member noted it appeared neutral on an actuarial basis. The committee also heard strong support for Senate 1908, which would raise the cap on outside income for public pension recipients, from retired State Police troopers who said the current limit is outdated and unfair to those forced into disability retirement after line-of-duty injuries. Another State Police representative supported House 2910 on state police pensions, citing recruitment and retention problems under current pension rules. In contrast, Hampden County Regional Retirement System officials and the Massachusetts Association of Contributory Retirement Systems opposed House 2745, a bill to restructure the Hampden County system’s governance, arguing it would weaken PERAC oversight and create an unworkable local system. They instead supported House 2813, which would extend the time to fill a vacant fifth member seat on retirement boards. At the end of the hearing, the committee voted to adjourn the hearing.

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• But I think we see the value and the benefit of establishing a durable, holistic, statewide approach
• We're really just concerned that this might wrap in some off-highway vehicles.
• These properties have value. They have infrastructure. They have rights of way. They have power.
• So there's a lot of value in continuing in the property itself.

Summary: The Assembly Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials Committee heard three main bills after initially lacking a quorum and deferring the consent calendar. SB 501 by Senator Allen would expand California’s battery extended producer responsibility program to include medium-format batteries, such as those used in e-bikes, lawn equipment, and portable power systems. Supporters from local governments, recycling groups, environmental organizations, and battery stewardship interests said the bill would reduce fire risks, improve collection and recycling, and close a gap in existing law. One industry witness sought clarification about off-highway vehicles and a battery association requested guardrails for mixed battery formats; the California Retailers Association moved from opposition to neutral after discussions with the author. SB 1125 by Senator Menjivar would create a statewide, state-funded low-income drinking water rate assistance program administered by the State Water Resources Control Board, contingent on funding. The author and supporters said many Californians face water debt and that the bill would help address affordability while working around Proposition 218 limits on local ratepayer-funded assistance. Water districts, local governments, environmental justice groups, and conservation organizations testified in support, and there was no opposition. SB 1259 by Senator Blakespear, as amended, would require refineries to provide advance information on closure, cleanup costs, and timelines to help communities plan for refinery transitions and remediation. Supporters, including the City of Benicia, environmental justice groups, and advocacy organizations, argued that communities need transparency before closures occur and that other energy sectors already provide similar planning information. Opponents from labor, petroleum, and business groups argued the bill was unnecessary, burdensome, and could discourage refinery investment or signal premature decline of the industry. After extensive debate, the committee voted to pass SB 1259 as amended to the Assembly Utilities and Energy Committee, and also approved SB 501 and SB 1125; the consent calendar items SB 1253 and SJR 13 were adopted.

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• I mean, he lives in a multimillion-dollar home as well and drives a very expensive $100,000-plus vehicle
• had with the evaluation tool that they had is the company that had the evaluation tool had had the value
• And once you pass through a migrating group of Mormon crickets, your typical car wash is of no value
• And once you pass through a migrating group of Mormon crickets, your typical car washes of no value to

Keywords: 989, all

Summary: The committee first heard reports from the House and Senate Health and Welfare chairs on budget issues and related policy concerns. Senator Van Orden said the department’s non-Medicaid budget had been presented and that members were focused on scrutinizing public health contracts, avoiding broad across-the-board cuts, and preserving essential services. She also said she was not in favor of moving 988 suicide crisis hotline services into the behavioral health managed care contract at this time, while Representative Tanner noted prior intent language had only required a cost-benefit analysis and that any change would need more detail. Representative Van der Woude said the House committee was committed to a bill holding back about $21 million for RESHAB, with audit and oversight provisions, and raised concerns about rural health fund oversight, provider rate reductions, and Medicaid expansion spending. Members then questioned the chairs about possible policy changes to reduce costs, including reviewing programs not in Idaho Code, restoring provider rates if revenues improve, and adding work requirements or enrollment caps to Medicaid expansion. Van der Woude said he was drafting a bill that would let Medicaid expansion expire and restart with work requirements and a cap, and he said he would support an asset-based waiver request for people with substantial assets. Several members raised concerns about the human impact of cuts, especially in adult dental and developmental services, while others emphasized the need for clearer evaluation tools and better return-on-investment data for programs. Van der Woude explained that RESHAB funding concerns stemmed from unclear assessment standards and the loss of a prior evaluation tool in litigation, and Senator Wintrow cautioned that a straight $21 million reduction could harm services and providers. The committee then heard from House Agricultural Affairs Chair Gerald Raymond, who reviewed agriculture-related budget items and emphasized the importance of dedicated funds, research, and invasive species prevention. He highlighted funding for quagga mussel prevention, Mormon cricket control, Japanese beetles, and carnal bunt response through a deficiency warrant, and said prevention at boat check stations is cheaper than treatment. He also discussed the University of Idaho dairy/cafe project, saying the facility was nearing completion and expected to have about 400 cows milking by the end of the summer. Members asked about the impact of recent cuts on check stations, and Raymond said his committee had not yet discussed that issue but would consider it, and that the Snake River Basin study had mostly been left to the resource committees. The meeting ended with notice that work groups would meet immediately after adjournment and that budget-setting would begin the next day, with the committee reconvening at 7:15 a.m. and the full committee at 8:00 a.m.

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• TO STAY COMPETITIVE WE MUST EMBRACE IT, REGULATE IT WISELY AND USE IT TO DELIVER REAL VALUE TO THE CUSTOMERS
• THE OPENING STATEMENT WILL PROVIDE INFORMATION ON HOW LEGISLATORS ARE VALUING THE AI AS IT RELATES TO
• THIS IS NOT JUST HEALTH DECISIONS BUT EVERYTHING FROM – I KNOW JUST RECENTLY CALIFORNIA AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE
• MY QUESTION IS REALLY -- I SEE TREMENDOUS VALUE IN THE TECHNOLOGY AND HOW IT CAN HELP WITH PRICING WAS

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• The vehicle bill, House File 1378, contains a few provisions related to the timeline for filing statements
• pay, give, promise, lend food, money, liquor, clothing, entertainment, or anything else of monetary value
• rights lawyers and public officials is that Wisconsin, like Minnesota, prohibits offering anything of value
• This is value agnostic, except for it is standing up for Minnesota voters who should be able to participate

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• CRITICALLY, SBA 20 REINFORCES CORE VALUES OF RESPECT AND DIGNITY AND COMMUNITY RESILIENCE BY BUILDING
• FURTHERMORE, IT DECENTRALIZES THE APPROACH TO CERVICAL SERVICES IT VALUES LOCAL KNOWLEDGE AND GRASSROOTS
• JUST ENDORSING THE GOVERNMENT PROGRAM BUT CHAMPIONING A PROVEN SYSTEM OF SUPPORT THAT EMBODIES THE VALUES
• TRAFFIC FOR CEREMONIES BEING HELD IN THE 19 YEAR OLD DRIVER WHO FAILED STRUCK THE DEPUTY WITH HER VEHICLE

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• We’re looking, if a new chief comes in the future, we’re not guaranteed to keep some of these valued
• , less than... ...is the current standard fraud, and then you're trying to go to less than value, less
• than reasonable value?
• That type of out-of-state heir can have their interest bought for a tiny fraction of its true value,
• of the home, requiring notice, An appraisal of the fair market value of the home, requiring notice,

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on the Judiciary held a hearing on a wide range of state, probate, and family bills, with chairs Edwards and Day outlining strict testimony limits and accepting written testimony. Early testimony focused on H. 1911/S. 1138, which would clarify that a durable power of attorney may create a trust if that authority is expressly granted; sponsors and elder law advocates said the bill would resolve uncertainty created by the Barbetti decision and align Massachusetts with other states. A major portion of the hearing centered on S. 1102, a proposal to establish medical panels in Probate and Family Court. Supporters, including attorneys, parents, physicians, and advocates, said neutral three-doctor panels would help judges resolve disputed medical issues in guardianship and custody cases involving children, elders, and people with disabilities. Testifiers described cases where medical treatment was blocked or contested by one parent or guardian, arguing the panels would provide impartial expertise and protect vulnerable people. The committee also heard support for bills addressing disability discrimination in family court, military parents’ custody rights, and a shared parenting bill, H. 1710, which drew strong opposition from domestic violence advocates and others who said a 50-50 presumption could harm survivors and children. The committee also took testimony on several probate and court-administration measures. Senator Lovely supported a bill on nominee trust partition, and Senator Comerford and probate officials backed legislation to codify additional registry staff positions and modernize registry operations. Other bills discussed included foster care liability insurance, with providers warning that rising premiums and loss of coverage could force program closures; health care proxy storage and activation; access to decedents’ email accounts; uniform trust decanting; the Uniform Voidable Transactions Act; heirs’ property partition protections; a constitutional right to health care; alimony-related reforms; child-centered family law; and a right of disposition for funeral arrangements. No votes were taken during the hearing, and the committee repeatedly invited written testimony and follow-up questions.

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• My point is that bilingual education is a value-added model. It's a value-added model.
• It has to be value-added. It cannot be just a supplement. It can't be a necessary evil.
• It has to be value-added.
• If you know two languages, you're valued more than one. Even my monolingual students.
• It is a value-added tool. Now what do you see in the field. The word is accountability.

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• fund with the gas tax would eventually lead to shortfalls as fuel mileage has improved and electric vehicle
• Third, a system that rewards value, prevention, and accountability.
• 00:28:24.799><c> system</c><00:28:25.200><c> that</c><00:28:25.520><c> rewards</c><00:28:26.000><c> value
• ,</c> Third, a system that rewards value, Third, a system that rewards value, prevention,<00:28:27.520
• leaving Vermont better than we found it. >> I began today talking about my administration's core values

Keywords: 927, senate, all

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• So, members, when we were here last, as you know, we passed a vehicle bill to Ways and Means.
• The 29 other states, both red and blue, have already recognized the value of creating a similar program
• Lastly, I would like to thank the committee for recognizing the value of uncompensated care and how it
• There is no added value there.
• And we were able to use that, you know, our budget as our moral document, as our guide of our value,

Bills: HF2435

Keywords: healthcare, dementia services, public health funding, opioid prevention, women's health, community health boards, mental health