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• General lady from Berlio, Representative Roybal Caballero. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
• Speaker, General Liddy. So are these funds exclusively for planning purposes? Mr.
• Speaker, General Ladies, so these funds are entirely contingent upon the master plan.
• General lady from Bernalillo and Torres, Representative Lord. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
• General, explain the bill. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

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• Unlike traditional CSAM, which is already illegal, AI generated images, videos, and deepfakes depicting
• The offense is a felony if the depictions are of a computer-generated child. conviction if a depicted
• 654 to visual material involving depictions of children, computer-generated children, or other persons
• Senate Bill 992. by which the Attorney General approves or denies approval of a state agency contract
• Produced water is wastewater generated during oil and gas extraction and is most commonly disposed of

Bills: SJR18, SCR9, SCR13, SB10, SB11, SB19, SB20, SB25, SB62, SB260, SB263, SB293, SB314, SB384, SB412, SB441, SB442, SB494, SB523, SB569, SB616, SB688, SB707, SB766, SB842, SB869, SB890, SB914, SB929, SB971, SB992, SB1066, SB1145, SB1621, SJR36, SJR18, SCR9, SCR13, SB616, SB565, SB384, SB372, SB495, SB842, SB971, SB1066, SB929, SB765, SB523, SB62, SB19, SB18, SB666, SB688, SB707, SB888, SB687, SB706, SB847, SB869, SB890, SB992, SB1145, SB494, SB290, SB766, SB11, SB10, SB13, SB263, SB412, SB20, SB441, SB442, SB1621, SB569, SB314, SB25, SB293, SB914, SB260, SB1248, SB740, SB14, SB1006, SB20, SB25, SB260, SB293, SB314, SB384, SB442, SB494, SB616, SB869, SB890, SB929, SB992, SB1145, SB1621, SR232, SR237, SR242, SB16, SB22

Keywords: capital gains, taxation, constitutional amendment, state revenue, individual investment, Supreme Court, judicial independence, Keep Nine, checks and balances, water rights, treaty compliance, Rio Grande, agriculture, drought, international water, Texas water supply, education, Ten Commandments, public schools, religious display

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• In general, VA offers support and is appreciative of much of the proposed legislation before us today
• VA generally supports the Service Members and Veterans Empowerment and Support Act or the SAVES Act of
• in general, so that they are aware of their benefits and eligibility requirements.
• Let me ask you, how many employees have been removed or resigned from the Office of General Counsel?
• The VA's inspector general recently highlighted several.

Bills: SB124, SB201, SB275, SB410, SB478, SB607, SB610, SB611, SB654, SB702, SB787, SB831, SB892

Keywords: Department of Veterans Affairs, disciplinary procedures, accountability, personnel actions, whistleblower protection, cancer, military, aircrew, veterans, health study, toxins, morbidity, mortality, service members, mental health, community care, accessibility, treatment programs, substance abuse, appointments

Summary: During the meeting, various members engaged in extensive discussions surrounding 15 proposed bills related to veterans' affairs. Notably, concerns regarding recent VA workforce changes sparked debates, particularly about potential cuts and their implications for veterans' care and benefits. Chairman Moran emphasized the need for thoughtful reforms and coordination with stakeholders, urging responsible measures to prevent negatively impacting service delivery. The meeting highlighted a significant bipartisan effort to enhance veterans' access to essential health services, particularly in light of recent challenges faced by the VA workforce. Senator Blumenthal's assertions about the urgent plight of veterans due to cuts in personnel drew strong reactions, showcasing the deep concern among committee members regarding the current state of veteran services.

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• Elementary Student Government accompanied by General Salas, Mrs. Salas, and Jayna Adams.
• General from Bernalillo, Representative Hockman-Vigil, are you ready? On item number 38.
• Generally, this is flexible enough, Mr.
• Seeing no further debate, General Leader, close. Thank you, Mr.
• Bureau generally puts out reports every single year. NMED has an annual review.

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• Our VR general program receives a yearly formula grant from the U.S.
• We reconcile back to the general ledger account.
• Year-end balances are verified as they must agree with the SCEIS general ledger.
• This information is verified and reconciled against the SCEIS general ledger.
• Generally, our cases are six months to six years.

Keywords: 977, all

Summary: The committee met to receive a detailed financial operations presentation from the South Carolina Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) agency, with staff walking members through funding sources, budgeting, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and grants management. Sabrina Walker explained VR’s blended funding structure, including federal grants, state appropriations, program income, and interagency contracts, and emphasized that state funds are essential to meeting the federal match and maintenance-of-effort requirements. Members asked repeatedly about transparency, audit controls, and the risk that state cuts could reduce federal drawdowns; staff responded that all reports reconcile back to the SCEIS accounting system, are subject to state audits and internal reviews, and that even modest state reductions could significantly reduce total available funding. The committee also discussed pre-employment transition services for students with disabilities, with staff confirming services are offered through school districts, charters, and private schools, and that contracts are monitored for performance and compliance. The presentation then shifted to budgeting and internal controls. Walker described a zero-based departmental budgeting process, monthly monitoring reports, contingency reserves for unexpected expenses, and a formal annual cycle that culminates in board approval. Members asked about facilities tracking, culture, and how the agency maintains accountability; staff said facilities staff inspect buildings and equipment, supervisors justify line-item requests, and the process has become smoother over time as departments learned the system. Cynthia Johnson followed with an accounts receivable overview, describing invoicing, receipting, aging, customer verification, year-end reporting, and the use of cross-training, shared email inboxes, and spreadsheets as checks and balances. She also explained work training center billing, interdepartmental transfers, and the revolving fund used to issue consumer checks more quickly than standard vendor payments. Olivia Perez presented accounts payable operations, including invoice processing through SCEIS and OnBase, the three-way match, travel reimbursements, revolving fund checks, State Treasury Office interactions, and handling of reversals, rejections, and levy notices. She reported that AP processed 67,723 SCEIS payments, 13,670 case management system invoices, 3,379 travel reimbursements, and 15,693 revolving fund checks in fiscal year 2025, with only 70 payment rejections. The final portion of the meeting covered Grants and Funds Management, where Walker explained federal reporting, drawdowns, payroll allocation, asset tracking, lease and IT contract reviews, cost allocation, and closing packages. She noted upcoming system changes such as S/4HANA, Workiva, and SC Pro, but said the agency is receiving training and feedback opportunities. No formal votes or legislative actions were taken during the presentation portion beyond approval of the prior minutes and a brief recess.

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• </c><00:23:47.200><c> of</c> ensure that the future generations of ensure that the future generations
• </c><00:50:58.840><c> obligation</c> If OTAT can utilize general obligation If OTAT can utilize general
• So, you know, I think less than 1% were exposed by less than 1% general fund.
• </c><00:58:09.000><c> Um</c> budget by less than 1% general fund.
• Um budget by less than 1% general fund.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• They are not funded by the general fund unless there is a special appropriation from the general fund
• There's enough fees generated in this package to pay these bonds.
• President, the way this bill works: with what we're generating in revenue, it generates about $80 million
• We still have to fund that with general fund.
• What they generate in road tax, what they generate in other revenues, goes into them; they budget that

Keywords: 996, all

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• Generations and their impacts to our society for history, for storytelling, for art.
• us, once in a generation.
• The documentary space is just not that well funded generally.
• I am a first-generation immigrant. Help preserve the buildings at Angel Island.
• How do we protect that for tomorrow's generation?

Summary: The joint informational hearing focused on how recent federal actions are affecting arts, culture, humanities, libraries, museums, and the creative economy in California. Chair Ben Allen and Vice Chair Chris Ward opened by describing the hearing as a response to proposed and ongoing federal cuts to the NEA, NEH, IMLS, and public broadcasting, as well as grant terminations and leadership changes at cultural institutions. Several members emphasized the economic and civic importance of the arts, while one Republican member argued for greater ideological diversity in the arts and noted the loss of music programs in small schools. Testimony from Aaron Harky of Americans for the Arts and Jolie Fisher of SAG-AFTRA described the impact of federal policy on grants, jobs, and production. Harky said executive orders and the FY 2026 budget proposal threaten arts agencies and arts education, and that rescinded grants are causing hiring freezes, shutdowns, and losses for small organizations, especially in rural and underserved communities. Fisher focused on runaway film and television production, outdated tax rules, and the need for federal incentives, intellectual property protections, and action on AI and digital replicas. Members also discussed bipartisan support, the role of business and tourism partners, and the need to include more diverse voices in arts advocacy. The second panel featured Rick Noguchi of California Humanities, Greg Lucas of the State Library, and Danielle Purcell of the California Arts Council. Noguchi said NEH funding was cut immediately, putting California Humanities’ grantmaking and documentary programs at risk and prompting consideration of litigation and possible state support. Lucas reported that IMLS funding for California libraries was briefly canceled but partly restored, though a budget gap remains. Purcell said the California Arts Council is still awaiting federal award language for state partnership funds, but NEA grant terminations and the proposed elimination of federal cultural agencies create major uncertainty; she also said the council is assessing the damage and tracking impacts on grantees. Members asked about measuring outcomes, AI’s threat to creative work, documentary funding losses, and possible state and national strategies to protect cultural institutions and jobs.

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• I think the story generally is that the district is of the opinion.
• call. dispute resolution is a general term to refer to many different things.
• rate on test scores like on state assessments in general?
• Now, I also agree that these findings are generally modest, but they're just- generally modest because
• the levels of competition are also generally modest, right?

Bills: HB3, HB3

Keywords: education savings account, educational expenses, certified educational assistance organization, school choice, funding, special education, tuition reimbursement, emergency communication, public safety, interoperability, Texas Interoperability Council, grant program, emergency communications, public safety radio, first responders, radio system, dispatch, 911, emergency management, Texas Division of Emergency Management

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• The average road width in the U.S. in general is 50 feet, so if a fire truck is able to drive down a
• normal road, then they should be able to drive down a driveway, which is generally about 20 feet wide
• </c> system to the utility that generates system to the utility that generates Revenue<00:53:00.160><
• or potentially generate for Nashua or group?
• </c> of uh of power supply generation of uh of power supply generation distribution<01:30:46.520><c>

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• So this work has continued to be done by generation after generation of people.
• So this work has continued to be done<00:03:29.360><c> by</c><00:03:29.680><c> generation</c><00:03:30.159
• ><c> after</c><00:03:30.480><c> generation</c><00:03:30.879><c> of</c> done by generation after generation
• of done by generation after generation of people.<00:03:31.599><c> So</c><00:03:31.760><c> I'm</c><00

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Fund to the Attorney General to pay three specific claims against the state.
• The technical experts with me today are Deputy Attorney General Bree Boutin, Jerry Yen, and Supervising
• Deputy Attorney General John Achevaria.
• Deputy Attorney General John Achevaria.
• Anyone else like to do general comment? Anyone have recipes they want to share, you know, jokes?

Summary: The Assembly Appropriations Committee met on July 2, 2025, to consider 25 bills. After opening remarks and quorum, the committee approved a consent calendar of unanimously supported measures, including several Senate bills and committee bills, and then moved to individual items. SB 391, which would authorize the California Community College Chancellor’s Office to charge reasonable fees for data requests from research partners, drew support from the author and the California Teachers Association, which withdrew its opposition after amendments; the bill passed on a roll call. SB 251, an annual appropriations bill to pay three state claims totaling a little over $1.2 million, was supported by the Attorney General’s office and the Department of Finance and also passed. The committee then deemed the suspense calendar approved, covering SBs 748, 329, 388, 439, 458, 454, and 563, and took public comment on suspense-file bills. Commenters voiced support for SB 88 on biomass and SB 80. The committee next heard SB 477, which would clarify the Fair Employment and Housing Act to help the Civil Rights Department investigate and prosecute discrimination and harassment cases more efficiently; the author described changes to deadlines, complaint definitions, and venue rules, and the bill passed. SB 831, which updates the definition of geological hazards to reflect climate-change-related risks and clarify the California Geological Survey’s duties, received support from industry and passed without recorded opposition. Finally, SB 450, which clarifies California’s jurisdiction over adoption proceedings, including confirmatory adoptions for families who have moved out of state and requires all legal parents to be listed on adoption orders, was presented with support from Equality California and related groups. The bill was described as having no significant state cost and passed on a roll call. Several measures were approved with Republicans not voting, and the committee adjourned after completing its agenda.

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• THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS REQUESTS A TRANSFER OF 8.2 MILLION IN GENERAL REVENUE AUTHORITY FROM THE
• LET'S TAKE AMENDMENT EOG2A205-40 YOU MAY EXPLAIN THE AMENDMENT. >> THE 24 25 GENERAL APPROPRIATION ACT
• WE WILL HAVE DIS BALANCES THIS YEAR BASED ON THE INCREASED AMOUNT OF FUNDING. >> DO YOU HAVE THE GENERAL
• ESTABLISH $53,653,382 FROM UNBUDGETED RESERVE IN THE GENERAL REVENUE AND MEDICAL CARE TRUST FUND.
• SO THE AGENCY IS REQUESTING THE REALIGNMENT OF THE GENERAL REVENUE AND TRUST FUND BUDGET TO PROJECT SURPLUS

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• This is our former Surgeon General calling for this.
• The enforcement would be from the Attorney General.
• Enforcement would be from the Attorney General.
• And so I do have concerns with that generally.
• And so I do have concerns with that generally.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• </c> specifically or about a more general specifically or about a more general Okay.<00:41:59.680><c>
• </c> with more of a general with more of a general provision<01:08:33.719><c> that</c> provision that
• > Commis- Inspect- Inspector General Commis- Inspect- Inspector General Clark.<01:15:50.480><c> Chair
• </c> chapter 124E, MDE provides general chapter 124E, MDE provides general oversight<01:26:15.760><c>
• This gap is general education funds.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Allison Cato, Deputy Attorney General, on behalf of the Department of the Attorney General.
• Allison Cato, Deputy Attorney General, on behalf of the Department of the Attorney General.
• Allison Cato, Deputy Attorney General, on behalf of the Department of the Attorney General.
• Attorney General, please.
• </c><00:55:51.560><c> I</c> coastline for future generations. I coastline for future generations.

Bills: SB3253, SB2401, SB3169, SB17, SB3014, SB3032, SB1432, SB2002, SB2972, SB3247

Keywords: conservation, endangered species, wildlife preservation, native birds, biodiversity, sanctuary, nonprofit, DLNR, agricultural district, land use, chapter 195D, chapter 205, chapter 42F, state funding, public purpose, habitat restoration, predator-free sanctuary, ecosystem restoration, Zealandia, wildlife refuge

Summary: The Committee on Water and Land heard testimony on SB 5253 SD2 relating to conservation and SB 2401 relating to regional shoreline mitigation district, with the chair emphasizing short testimony limits and the need to finish before session. On SB 5253, DLNR said it stood on its written testimony and answered questions about the bill’s proposed nonprofit endangered species sanctuary. Members asked whether existing entities or agreements, such as land trusts, private landowners, and DLNR safe harbor agreements, could accomplish similar conservation goals without creating a new entity. DLNR said similar work already exists, but it was not aware of a comparable sanctuary model in the state. A member also questioned language suggesting for-profit businesses in the sanctuary, and DLNR said the intent appeared to be sales of outreach or similar materials, though it agreed that such activities could be handled by a nonprofit. The bulk of the hearing focused on SB 2401, which would create a regional shoreline adaptation/mitigation framework. The Department of the Attorney General said it had concerns about inconsistent use of the terms “mitigation” and “adaptation,” warning of possible title-subject issues. DLNR said it was neutral on the terminology and more concerned with the substance, and noted that the bill would not waive permits; any plan would still require environmental review and applicable state and county permits. DLNR also supported OHA’s recommendation to consider impacts on Native Hawaiian traditional and customary practices during regional planning, and said the bill’s language on temporary shoreline protection measures could help address the gap between emergency permits and longer-term planning while avoiding a hardening-only approach. The Office of Planning supported the regional planning concept but noted it is not a regulatory agency and would need to work with DLNR and the Land Board. OHA supported the bill’s planning-based approach but recommended amendments to require assessment of impacts on Native Hawaiian traditional and customary practices during plan development and to clarify that environmental review would still apply at the project level. Testifiers from the Ka‘anapali Steering Committee strongly supported the bill, saying it would provide a regional framework for ongoing erosion problems while preserving full regulatory authority and normal permitting, and they proposed amendments to standardize terminology, create a limited pathway for temporary shoreline protection, and address ownership and maintenance responsibilities. Members discussed the meaning of “mitigation” versus “adaptation,” the scope of shoreline hardening, and whether the bill would help the legislature take a broader, more holistic view of shoreline decisions. No votes or final actions were taken in the portion of the hearing provided.

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• </c> health for generations to come. health for generations to come.
• ><c> of</c> intention, generally speaking, of intention, generally speaking, of stripping<00:45:56.880
• That is what is generating the carbon.
• That is what is generating the carbon.
• </c> parameters to ensure that we generate parameters to ensure that we generate carbon<01:01:09.680>

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Summary: The meeting began with introductions and approval of the previous minutes, including a small amendment clarifying a note about “leakage” in a prior presentation. The committee then heard a presentation from Sarah Hall of the American Forest Foundation on the Family Forest Carbon Program, which she described as a voluntary carbon and forest management program for smaller landowners. She said the program provides annual payments and technical assistance, requires a forest management plan within two years, and is designed to support improved forest management while still allowing compatible uses such as recreation, hunting, and some harvesting. Hall emphasized that the program is intended as one tool among many and is not a fit for every property. She said most enrolled landowners did not previously have a forest management plan or work with a forester, and that the program helps bring “unengaged” landowners into active management. She also said the program is compatible with current use and other commitments on a case-by-case basis, and that landowners retain ownership of their land and timber rights while AFF holds the carbon rights for the contract term. She highlighted examples of landowners using the program to support taxes, family ownership, wildlife habitat, timber stand improvement, and continued recreational or business uses. Committee members asked about registry compliance in New Hampshire and the relationship between carbon markets and the program. Hall responded that AFF handles registry administration for landowners and would follow up on the specific registry count raised by a member. She explained that the program is funded through a mix of carbon market revenue, philanthropy, and grants, and that carbon credits are generated through landscape-level methodology and monitored using randomly selected plots compared with FIA data. She also noted that consulting foresters are key partners in the program and that AFF has paid more than $3 million to consultants nationwide.

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• Deputy Attorney General Mark Tom, for the department.
• </c> cost of basic necessities in general. cost of basic necessities in general.
• Michael Moriyama, Attorney General.
• </c> Michael Moriyama, Attorney General. Michael Moriyama, Attorney General.
• General. General.

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on several bills, with most measures drawing either support or comments rather than opposition. HB 2395, relating to taking marine deposits for research, education, management, or propagation, received support from the University of Hawaii and DLNR. HB 2585, relating to agricultural tourism, drew broad support for its intent to keep agritourism secondary to farming, but agencies and farm groups raised concerns about enforcement, county authority, and the rebuttable presumption language. Testifiers included OPSD, the Agribusiness Development Corporation, Hawaii Farm Bureau, a small farm operator, and others, with some urging clearer definitions, simpler registration, and protections for bona fide farms and hosted farm stays. HB 1728, on rainwater catchment systems, was supported in principle by DLNR, which cited drought conditions and said it deferred to counties and the Department of Health on safety and regulation. HB 1881, which would prohibit passenger ropeways on mountain lands, drew strong support from community testifiers who said it would help prevent development disguised as agritourism and protect forests and country lands. HB 1990, establishing penalties and possible foreclosure for unresolved zoning violations, received comments from the Attorney General recommending removal of AG references and more county-centered enforcement, while the Hawaii Association of Realtors warned the 30-day timeline could create problems for absent or unaware homeowners. The committee also heard HB 1712, which would expand and make permanent certain seats on the State Building Code Council. The Plumbers and Fitters union supported the bill, but BIA Hawaii requested amendments to add “licensed contractor” language, and architects and other professionals opposed the measure, arguing that increasing the council from 12 to 15 voting members would make it less efficient and harder to reach quorum. Finally, HB 2151, relating to hempcrete, was supported by a Kauai workforce development advocate and the Hawaii Farm Bureau, who said hempcrete could support agriculture, manufacturing, and affordable housing while reducing carbon and reliance on imported materials. No votes or final committee actions were taken in the portion of the meeting provided.

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• And I would like to welcome Assistant Attorney General Miko and Deputy Attorney General Whitney to the
• </c><00:00:57.360><c> Miko</c> welcome Assistant Attorney General Miko welcome Assistant Attorney General
• My name is Caitlin Miko, Assistant Attorney General.
• I'm joined with Deputy Attorney General Jessica Whitney.
• Uh generally speaking um more quickly.

Bills: HF3794, HF3408

Keywords: surveillance, price discrimination, wage discrimination, automated decision systems, consumer protections, data privacy, biometrics, consumer protection, price setting, biometric data, retail, privacy, 1183, house

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• </c> the state of Wyoming and four generation the state of Wyoming and four generation and<00:03:05.840
• </c> the ones that get the power, generate the ones that get the power, generate and<00:03:11.519><c>
• I'm a fourth<00:32:46.799><c> gener</c><00:32:47.039><c> resident</c><00:32:47.600><c> generation</c>
• fourth gener resident generation fourth gener resident generation resident<00:32:48.399><c> of</c><00
• </c> generate runoff regardless of ownership. generate runoff regardless of ownership.

Bills: SF0099, SF0116, SJ0006

Keywords: easement, electricity delivery, public utility, prescriptive easement, landowner rights, surface water, drainage utilities, municipality, elections, environmental management, shared parenting, family law, joint custody, child well-being, parental rights, 916, all