Transcript Highlights:

• They use an ad agency to buy their advertising, and this bill would eliminate the third party of those
• The agencies would just put it in their contract that a third party cannot use any type of ranking system
• is you can use outlets like Nielsen or viewership to rank them, but you can't use the opinion of a third
• I just remember reading about it, and there was a little bit of... ...and there was a little bit of heartache

Bills: HB282, HB283, HB95

Keywords: government contracting, state agencies, local agencies, procurement, marketing contracts, advertising contracts, media monitoring, fact-checking, news ratings, bias ratings, misinformation, journalistic standards, news accuracy, vendor certification, contractor certification, public relations, media analytics, government procurement, Alabama, data privacy

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• Florida Medicaid is and two-thirds of Florida's nursing home residents.
• The third reform contained in SB 1758 is a substantial expansion of behavioral health services.
• Third, expanded home- and community-based care for mental illness.
• I was reading about the new ID that's going to be required on the EBT card.
• However, we know that more than two-thirds of these individuals are already, in fact, working.

Bills: S0036, S0864, S0268, S0844, S0514, S1404, S0914, S1758

Keywords: nursing title, advanced practice registered nurse, advertising, professional standards, disciplinary action, uterine fibroids, public records, health privacy, epidemiology, medical information, emergency department, physicians, privacy, personal information, sickle cell disease, sickle cell anemia, pain management, controlled substances, prescribing education, continuing medical education

Summary: The committee first considered SB 268, a public records exemption for emergency physicians. Senator Rodriguez’s strike-all amendment narrowed and clarified the exemption, and testimony from an emergency physician described threats, harassment, and safety concerns tied to mandatory reporting and patient encounters. The committee adopted the amendment and reported the bill favorably as a committee substitute. Members then heard SB 514, creating the Dula Support for Healthy Births Pilot Program in Broward, Miami-Dade, and Palm Beach counties for pregnant and postpartum women affected by substance use disorder. Senator Osgood explained the pilot would provide non-medical doula support and data collection, and an amendment changed the funding source to specific appropriations in the General Appropriations Act. Supporters said doula care can improve maternal and infant outcomes and complement medical providers. The committee adopted the amendment and reported the bill favorably as a committee substitute. The committee also approved SB 36 on use of professional nursing titles after extensive debate over whether nurses with doctoral degrees should be allowed to use “doctor” in clinical settings, with concerns raised about patient confusion and the need for clearer identification. The bill was amended to align with the House version and then reported favorably as a committee substitute. The committee next approved SB 864, a public records exemption for uterine fibroid research data, after a technical amendment setting a July 1, 2026 effective date; Senator Sharif said the exemption is needed so the Department of Health can collect sensitive data for the related research bill. SB 844, requiring continuing education on sickle cell disease care management for certain licensed physicians and nurses, was also reported favorably after emotional testimony from patients and advocates describing delayed care and bias. Later, the committee approved SB 1404 on memory care, after a strike-all amendment creating a new memory care specialty license for assisted living facilities that advertise or provide specialized memory care services, while allowing optional supportive services without the new license. Supporters from the senior living industry backed the clarification. The committee then passed SB 914, which clarifies that licensed occupational therapists may perform dry needling, after an amendment adjusting supervision and continuing education language. Finally, the committee took up SB 1758, a broad Medicaid and SNAP reform bill that would strengthen fraud enforcement, impose Medicaid work requirements for certain able-bodied adults, expand behavioral health services, modernize drug purchasing and prior authorization, and require SNAP fraud-reduction measures. Several amendments were adopted, and members questioned the work requirement, implementation costs, EBT card photo identification, and due process concerns; debate continued as the transcript ended.

Transcript Highlights:

• And so if we were reading and writing.
• Is that our students are not just learning how to read, but they're reading things in fifth grade that
• <00:46:22.400> but are not just learning how to read but are not just learning how to read
• > fifth<00:46:24.640> grade they're reading things in fifth grade they're reading things
• <04:41:56.240> in there seems to be some you can read in there seems to be some you can read

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• The second most costly is translation and interpretation, and working with applicants to read through
• applica applicants um to one read applica applicants um to one read through<00:10:42.639> up<
• So that's the third point, a shout-out that I want to make. Thank you.
• in 2024 um the the uh the the third in 2024 um the the uh the the third shout<00:23:34.919> out
• <00:59:33.400> 1.13<00:59:34.400> and part if you read 1.13 and part if you read 1.13

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Read a first time. Sir, objection. Chair, here's none. The clerk read the bills a first time.
• First reading of the bill. Bill be advanced. The clerk will read the bill a first time.
• First reading of the bill. Bill be advanced. The clerk will read the bills a first time.
• First reading of the bill. Bill be advanced. The clerk will read the bills a first time.
• Read a first time. Sir, objection, Chair, here's none. Clerk read the bill first time.

Keywords: 994, senate, all

Summary: The Senate first took up Senate Bill 155 on adjunct teaching permits. After adopting a Senate amendment to the House amendment, the chamber concurred in the House amendment as amended and passed the bill 33-0, with one member absent and not voting. The amendment was described as creating an exception so a criminal history check would not be required every year, and the bill was presented as a tool to help county boards fill vacancies, especially in shortage areas. The chamber then received a large number of committee reports and advanced several House bills on first reading. These included measures on creating the Team West Virginia Corporation, establishing the West Virginia Collaboratory, the Foster Youth Post-Secondary Transition Awareness Act, business-ready site programs, volunteer fire company allowances, extending qualified opportunity zones, natural resource police retirement, PEIA treatment flexibility, PANS/PANDAS, ALS care services, abuse prevention, the respiratory care interstate compact, peer support services, tax lien sales, the Neighborhood Investment Program, bonds for the Science and Culture Center, and a comprehensive energy development policy and plan. Several bills were reported as amended by committees, and one energy bill was referred to the Rules Committee. Additional committee action included reports on a bill to repeal the school-transfer eligibility protection, a load forecast accountability bill, oil and gas well plugging provisions, a TANF drug-screening extension, and a bill authorizing the Supreme Court of Appeals to create child protection commissioners. Most of these were advanced on first reading after unanimous consent. The Senate then moved to adjourn until the next day, with announcements of upcoming committee meetings before the chamber adjourned.

Transcript Highlights:

• One is a timed course where you read material.
• a timed course where you read material. a timed course where you read material.
• I never read the law or regulation.
• I I think third is is the fee.
• This would be just read.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The hearing began with SB 12, which would let certain veterans who already qualify for a disabled veteran license plate use that VA disability determination to obtain a walking disability placard without having to undergo a second physical or submit additional proof. Senator Waters, the prime sponsor, said the bill was prompted by a constituent and would reduce redundant paperwork. Melinda Sims of United Spinal and Leo Pacquin of the State Veterans Advisory Committee both supported the bill, saying veterans already go through an extensive VA certification process and should not have to repeat it for the state. A DMV representative said the department had no known objection and explained that the change would let the placard travel with the veteran in another vehicle. The hearing on SB 12 was then closed. The committee then took up SB 40, which would allow safe boater education certificates to be completed and tested online, rather than requiring an in-person final exam. Representative Coker and Senator Tim Lang described the bill as a cleanup measure to make a COVID-era online process permanent and said it would improve convenience and keep more revenue in New Hampshire. Tom Praol, representing the vendor, said the state lost significant revenue when the online option ended and argued that online proctoring can verify identity and prevent cheating. The New Hampshire Marine Trades Association supported the bill, saying it would help boaters learn New Hampshire-specific laws and keep dollars in-state. The Department of Safety Marine Patrol was neutral: Captain Tim Dunlvy said the current system includes classroom and online coursework followed by an in-person proctored final exam, and he raised concerns about safety, exam integrity, and lower scores in computer-only testing, while noting New Hampshire’s strong boating safety record. Committee members asked about reciprocity, proctoring methods, costs, and crash data, but no vote was taken in the portion of the transcript provided.

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• And that would, I've read several white papers recently that I'm sure you've also read, that a flood
• I'm going to read everything.
• I like to read about weather.
• Morton Baird the third. Morton Baird the third.
• Baird the Third, Morton Baird the Third, Raymond Howard Jr. Come on up, sir. Dr.

Summary: The joint Senate and House disaster preparedness hearing convened in Kerrville with quorum, public testimony limited to three minutes and invited testimony to 10 minutes. Leaders from both chambers, along with the lieutenant governor and speaker, framed the hearing as an unprecedented joint effort focused on learning from the July 4 flood, honoring victims, and identifying actions to reduce future loss of life. The committee also heard opening remarks about decorum, logistics, and the intent to continue work in future sessions. The first panel included Kerr County Judge Rob Kelly, Sheriff Larry Leitha, Emergency Management Coordinator William B. Thomas IV, Kerrville Mayor Joe Herring Jr., Kerrville City Manager Dalton Rice, Upper Guadalupe River Authority representative William Rector, Kendall County Judge Shane Stolarczyk, and Real County Judge Bella Rubio. They described the flood as sudden and catastrophic, with Kerr County reporting 108 deaths and two missing. Local officials emphasized that they received no timely warning of the scale of the event, that responders and volunteers acted heroically under extreme conditions, and that communications, cell coverage, and rural emergency resources were strained. Several witnesses said the county’s existing alert systems were limited by geography, sparse broadband, and the speed of the flood. Testimony focused on possible improvements, including real-time flood gauges and predictive monitoring, stronger rural emergency management staffing and training, better interoperability and alerting tools such as IPAWS, CodeRED, WENS, and sirens, and expanded broadband and radio coverage. Kerrville asked for a flood warning system before next summer and state help for stormwater, floodplain, and disaster recovery funding. UGRA described its past and current flood-warning and mitigation efforts, including gauge funding, a new software-based flood prediction project, and consideration of additional retention dams. Kendall and Real counties highlighted successful or needed alerting and evacuation practices, while also stressing the difficulty of funding and maintaining such systems in small rural counties. Members asked detailed questions about the timeline of the flood response, low-water crossings, communications failures, sirens, bridges, and whether regional consolidation or additional infrastructure could improve future preparedness.

Transcript Highlights:

• Third, the global information space is an active battlefield that impacts every arena of U.S.
• GECC was not just a government megaphone; it provided grants to third-party researchers around the world
• That third-party element is really critical.
• The U.S. government can be a bit slow in tackling those spaces, but they're a third party.
• I know you try to read my emails. I know you try to read my texts.

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• >> When<00:10:27.680> I<00:10:28.160> read >> When I read >> When
• I read the<00:10:31.200> squad, the squad, the squad, sorry<00:10:32.959> about<00:10:
• Um, when I read this, I'm assuming that this is meant for all of those rural volunteer squads, whether
• Um, when I read this, I'm assuming that this is meant for all of those rural volunteer squads, whether
• And I think with the part you read of a good Samaritan under the direction...

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• You could take a breath test on a first, second, or third, which is a misdemeanor level DWI.
• I have to read an advisory basically saying I want to take your blood.
• It's that first offense, second offense, third offense—not felony-level DWI.
• Is that, am I reading that right, Madam Chair? Yes, Madam Chair, Representative.
• I can’t read who’s on, but we could actually just do it the way we normally do it.

Transcript Highlights:

• I hope you had a chance to read it.
• I hope you had a chance to read it.
• I hope you had a chance to read it.
• that the who Cho who chooses a third that the who Cho who chooses a third party<01:37:49.199>
• written testimony I'm not going to read written testimony I'm not going to read it<03:17:12.000>

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The Environment and Agriculture Committee held a hearing on HB 566, which would require permit applications for new landfills to include a detailed leachate management plan. Representative German introduced the bill and explained that it was prompted by recent reporting on leachate management problems at New Hampshire landfills, including alleged violations and deficiency letters from DES. He said the bill was intended to address public health concerns, PFAS contamination, and increased leachate volumes tied to more severe rainstorms, while still allowing innovation in treatment and transportation methods. He also described a set of proposed amendments developed after discussions with DES and a landfill operator, including changing “permit for construction” to “operating approval,” applying the bill to landfill expansions, moving contract-related language into the planning section, and removing a proposed new subparagraph. Committee members asked whether the bill would limit operator flexibility or duplicate existing DES rules. Representative German said the bill would not dictate specific treatment methods or lock operators into long-term contracts, but would require a plan showing how leachate will be managed, transported, and disposed of, with later contract changes reported to DES. Several members and the BIA representative questioned whether the bill was necessary given existing Env 806 rules and DES enforcement authority. The Business and Industry Association opposed the bill as introduced, arguing that DES already has rules and technical expertise, that the issue is better handled through rulemaking, and that moving requirements into statute could freeze the framework and make future adjustments harder. Supporters countered that a statute would provide a stronger, more durable policy commitment in response to ongoing problems. No vote or final committee action was taken during the hearing. The discussion ended with the bill still under consideration and with the sponsor indicating that a revised amendment would likely be brought forward for later work session or executive session review.

Transcript Highlights:

• . >> Reading of the journal.
• as read.
• All bills reported direct to third reading. >> Move to accept the report of the Rules Committee. >> All
• SECRETARY WILL READ.
• READ THE LAST SECTION.

Keywords: 993, senate, all

Summary: The Senate met briefly, approved the prior journal, and then took up a Rules Committee report that advanced a large package of bills, mostly Election Law measures, along with several bills in other subject areas. The chamber then moved through a supplemental and controversial calendar focused primarily on election administration, campaign finance, and voter access. Senators also announced committee meetings and later filed majority committee assignments in the journal. On the supplemental calendar, the Senate passed several Election Law bills. One measure by Senator Gianaris aimed to curb foreign influence in New York elections by restricting foreign-influenced corporations; Senator Walczyk argued it was too narrow and ignored dark money, while Senator Gianaris said it was needed to address foreign meddling. Senator May’s bill creating short-term early voting sites passed after debate over whether pop-up sites would confuse voters or improve access, especially in rural areas; supporters said it would help bring voting closer to where people are, while opponents called it costly and confusing. Senator Myrie’s bill establishing standardized training for elections commissioners also passed, with supporters citing the need for uniform training and opponents calling it an unfunded mandate. On the controversial calendar, the Senate passed Senator Myrie’s bill allowing additional early voting locations and clarifying that a voter’s intent can determine residency for voting purposes, including in some cases a second or vacation home. The most debated measure was Senator Gonzalez’s bill creating civil remedies and confidentiality protections for election officers who are threatened or intimidated; supporters said it responds to rising threats against election workers, while opponents warned it could chill legitimate questioning at polling places and create vague liability. Several senators explained their votes on both sides, and the bill passed despite significant opposition. The Senate then adjourned until Tuesday, January 14 at 11:00 a.m.

Transcript Highlights:

• So third parties aren't encouraged to file lawsuits.
• I don't. so third parties aren't encouraged to file lawsuits and then also a little flexibility in the
• Members, you've read the motion on my amendment. All those in favor say aye. Aye. All opposed, nay.
• There is a two-thirds requirement in the bill.
• That's how I read it. There's always next year.

Bills: HB2091, HB2140, HB2320, HB2384, HB2398, HB2502, HB2780, HB2918, HB2939, HB2950, HB2999, HB4020, HB4026, HB4029

Keywords: insurance, financial surveillance, regulations, assessments, Arizona Revised Statutes, investment, state treasurer, gold bullion, treasury management, financial regulations, school districts, bonds, financial advisors, elections, municipal advisors, cost of borrowing, lease agreements, school property, tax exemptions, impact aid revenue bonds

Transcript Highlights:

• Third, the fiscal note is 1.5 million for HHSC to call and mail vendors and cardholders, just stating
• Uh, we printed them out for you so that you could, uh, see them, um, and read them.
• Yeah, I'm, I'm reading your language access and demographic overview. Yes, sir.
• And do they have access to the funding of that third party?
• It's not enough to have a third party release because they want that child protected.

Bills: HB 2510, HB 3589, HB 4611, HB 4655, HB 4665, HB 4666, HB 4670, HB 4700, HB 4730, HB 4798, HB 4838, HB 5136, HB 5243, HB 5302, HB 5539

Keywords: assisted living, healthcare, licensing, criminal offense, personal assistance, group home, regulation, health and safety, inspections, resident care, criminal background checks, adoption, parental rights, registry, vital statistics, disclosure, counseling, foster care, independent living, financial literacy

Transcript Highlights:

• We printed them out for you so that you could see them and read them.
• Yeah, I'm reading your language access and demographic overview...
• If a third party rules in a facility's favor through the IDR...
• HHSC to contract with an impartial third party to adjudicate the IDR process.
• They did, the third party looked at both sides. Did they have the opportunity?

Bills: HB2510, HB3589, HB4611, HB4655, HB4665, HB4666, HB4670, HB4700, HB4730, HB4798, HB4838, HB5136, HB5243, HB5302, HB5539

Keywords: assisted living, healthcare, licensing, criminal offense, personal assistance, group home, regulation, health and safety, inspections, resident care, criminal background checks, adoption, parental rights, registry, vital statistics, disclosure, counseling, foster care, independent living, financial literacy

Transcript Highlights:

• Chair: I can't read your last name. S-A-B... Please pronounce your full name, sir.
• This would be no different than if a meter reader came on your property to read the meter.
• But it sounds like there's a third party.
• You know, I just read an article about 1,500 lakes across Florida having nitrogen issues.
• I think, you know, your grandfather taught me how to actually read.

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• It's time for a second reading. Clerk will read.
• To the third reading file.
• Assembly third reading, we're going to pass and retain on file items number 46 through 71.
• Clerk will read.
• Clerk will read.

Summary: The Assembly met after a quorum call, opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, approved routine procedural motions, and recognized several guest groups, including First Five California, a fourth-grade class from Gideon Hausner Jewish Day School, visitors from Modoc and Lassen counties, and representatives from the Port of Long Beach. The chamber then moved through second reading and concurrence items, with most bills and resolutions being read, deemed adopted, or passed on file without debate. The main floor action centered on ACR 39, designating May 2025 as Missing and Murdered Indigenous People Awareness Month. Assembly Member Ramos and many caucus members spoke in strong support, describing the crisis as a state of emergency and emphasizing violence against Native women, girls, and two-spirit people, the need for better data collection, agency coordination, tribal sovereignty, and continued action beyond symbolic recognition. The resolution passed concurrence with 67 ayes and 0 noes. The Assembly also passed a series of bills on topics including classified school employee pay stubs (AB 374), allowing voucher preferences in housing (AB 282), authorizing nurse practitioners to sign death certificates (AB 583), student health insurance protections (AB 594), local housing pre-approval programs (AB 1206), veterans education program administration (AB 1509), expanding the Family Urgent Response System (AB 898), Star Wars Day (H.R. 33), local news sale notice requirements (AB 611), mask-wearing protections in public spaces (AB 1326), a Chula Vista university land-use measure (AB 76), undercover officer record protections (AB 1178), and preservation of Clover Valley in Rocklin (AB 1152). Most passed with broad support, though AB 282 and AB 611 drew some opposition. A major debate occurred on AJR 10, which urged the President to reverse cuts to the U.S. Forest Service. Members from both parties discussed wildfire prevention, forest health, staffing, and federal-state responsibility, with some criticizing the administration and others emphasizing forest management and the need for bipartisan cooperation. The resolution was adopted after a co-author roll and final roll vote of 67 ayes and 0 noes. The chamber then adopted the second-day consent calendar, heard an adjournment in memory for Giovanni “Johnny” of East Side Italian Deli, and adjourned until Monday, May 12, 2025.

Transcript Highlights:

• The committee clerk will read: Senate Bill 156, an act to amend the Executive Law in relation to awards
• The committee clerk will read: Senate Bill 429, an act to amend the Executive Law in relation to authorizing
• Third bill on our agenda is S. 863 by Senator Bailey.
• The committee clerk will read: Senator Salazar, the committee clerk will read: S. 2666A, an act to amend
• And our final bill is S. 5037 by Senator Sepúlveda, the committee clerk will read: Senate Bill 5037,

Keywords: 993, senate, all

Summary: The Senate Standing Committee on Crime Victims, Crime and Correction met with a quorum and considered 10 bills. The committee advanced measures on crime victims’ awards (S.156), Inspector General review of sexual assault complaints in correctional facilities (S.429), expanded substance use programming access for non-English-speaking incarcerated people (S.863), preliminary license application procedures to identify criminal-history disqualifications early (S.1048, the PLAN Act), visitation rules for local correctional facilities (S.1892B), lethality assessments in domestic violence incidents (S.2280B), breast pumps for certain incarcerated nursing parents (S.2666A), time allowances when program completion is prevented by circumstances beyond an individual’s control (S.3974), health and human rights protections for incarcerated pregnant people and their children (S.4583A, the CARE Act), and visiting policies for incarcerated individuals (S.5037). Most bills were reported to Finance; S.1892B was reported from committee, and several members noted prior Senate passage or recurring support for some of the measures.

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• I have, and I apologize, I thought it was and it's not, so I'm going to read it rather than let you guys
• it's not so I'm I thought it was and it's not so I'm going<00:01:18.560> to<00:01:18.720> read
• c> rather<00:01:19.640> than<00:01:20.119> let<00:01:20.360> you going to read
• <00:44:01.200> the The bill is, if you read the bill, uh, it says to lease or sell.
• So I had to ask my AI to exactly tell me what third degree of kindred is.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• I STILL CAN'T READ YOUR NAME. COME ON UP YOUR GET ONLINE. AND THEN. .
• I AM READING THEM OUT BECAUSE A LOT OF PEOPLE WANT TO TALK.
• THERE IS ONE PERSON WAITING WE WILL READ OUT SOME MORE.
• Fine: WE ARE GOING TO READ ALL OF THEM WAIVING IN OPPOSITION.
• I CAN'T READ YOUR HANDWRITING. KINDLY COME UP FOR 30 SECONDS, PLEASE.

Keywords: 999, senate, all