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• Coast Guard boat captain. Good afternoon. I'm Representative Bobbie Harder.
• There are 12 different provisions that comprise this bill, many of them authored by House Republicans
• many of them Republicans have authored many of them have<00:10:33.360><c> been</c><00:10:33.560><c>
• Are there any other questions for the bill author or any other testifiers? Yeah, and Mr.
• Are there any questions for the bill author, any testifiers?

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Um, there is value in authorizing cremations.
• </c> they can't then that's what authorizes they can't then that's what authorizes it.<01:04:51.599><
• </c><04:24:14.399><c> figure</c> have alerted an an an authority figure have alerted an an an authority
• Yes, thank authors like Robert Heinline.
• I'll be on the West Coast. So, as well. I'll be on the West Coast.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The House Judiciary Committee opened a hearing on Senate Bill 146, which would remove the requirement that a medical examiner physically view a body before issuing a cremation certificate. The prime sponsor, Sen. Suprentice, and Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Jenny Duval explained that the bill would not change the death certificate process or the existing waiting period before cremation; it would only eliminate the in-person viewing step. They said the current review of death certificates already catches the vast majority of cases that should be reported to the medical examiner, and that the physical view changes outcomes in less than 1% of cremation cases. The witnesses emphasized that the bill is intended to improve efficiency and reduce delays for families and funeral homes, while freeing deputy medical examiners to focus on homicides, suicides, accidents, and unexpected natural deaths. Dr. Duval cited an example where review of a death certificate, not the body, uncovered a long-ago strangulation-related homicide, arguing that the key safeguard is review of records and cause of death, not the physical view. She also said the change would save travel time and some costs for the department. Committee members asked about how death certificates list primary and contributing causes of death, whether the low percentage of findings means the current process has a deterrent effect, why cremation is treated differently from burial, and whether identification concerns are adequately addressed. The sponsors responded that identification is handled earlier by hospitals, families, and funeral directors, and that any questionable identification would already fall under medical examiner jurisdiction. They also said the bill would not alter the two-day cremation delay or other existing safeguards. No vote or final action was taken in the portion of the hearing provided.

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• Congratulations, and we look forward to seeing more good things come out of Arizona's West Coast.
• So currently, we are in the process of completing the third and final J-LAC-authorized school safety
• DES authorizes child care providers to directly input payment information into its benefit system, and
• Rules pay child care providers based on what a child is enrolled for, pay the full authorized amount
• This Joint Legislative Audit Committee could direct—we have the authority to access records based off

Keywords: 1182, all

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• I want to start by thanking Assemblymember Harabedian, the co-authors, and everyone who made AB 38 possible
• So for example, There are some limitations to how far we can go with our legal authorities.
• So for the audience, we have at the DFPI authority...
• Or is it limitations in enforcement authority on the state's behalf, as the Chair noted?
• There is... ...enforcement authority on the state's behalf, as the Chair noted.

Summary: The Assembly Banking and Finance Committee held an outcomes review of AB 238, the wildfire mortgage forbearance law, focused on how the law has worked for survivors of the Eaton and Palisades fires. Chair Valencia and Assemblymember Harabedian said the hearing was intended to hear directly from survivors, assess whether the law is being implemented as intended, and identify fixes. Several survivors described losing homes, facing long rebuild timelines, and struggling with insurers, housing costs, and mortgage servicers. Many said they encountered confusion, inconsistent information, requests for financial documentation, lump-sum repayment demands, credit reporting problems, or loan modifications that they viewed as undermining the law’s purpose. Some urged clearer consumer education, a consumer bill of rights, and an extension of forbearance relief; one witness specifically advocated for AB 1847 to extend forbearance to 36 months. DFPI Chief Deputy Commissioner Suzanne Martindale said the department had received about 300 wildfire-related consumer complaints, mostly about mortgage forbearance, and that more than 91% had been resolved in the consumer’s favor. She said the department works with both state-licensed and federally regulated institutions, but its authority is limited when national banks are involved, so it often uses outreach and direct contact with lenders and federal partners to resolve complaints. She also described recurring complaint themes such as difficulty obtaining forbearance, customer-service breakdowns, withholding of insurance funds, and non-interest-bearing impound accounts. Committee members pressed DFPI on which institutions were noncompliant, what enforcement tools were available, and how much data the state could collect and make public. Representatives of the California Bankers Association and California Mortgage Bankers Association said lenders had provided early disaster relief and were working to comply with AB 238, but emphasized that mortgage servicing is constrained by federal law, investor requirements, and secondary-market guidelines. They argued that forbearance is temporary relief, not forgiveness, and warned that extending it without a clear repayment path can create future payment shock or larger debt burdens. They also said many servicers use disaster protocols tied to federal declarations and that clearer communication is needed. In response to committee concerns, the mortgage bankers said they would continue working with the Legislature and federal agencies, but could not promise changes beyond investor and agency rules. No votes or formal committee actions were taken during the hearing.

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• I want to start by thanking Assembly Member Harbidian, the co-authors, and everyone who made AB 38 possible
• So for the audience, we have, at the DFPI, authority Mr. Chair.
• Or is it limitations in enforcement authority on the state's behalf, as the chair noted, there is...
• Enforcement authority on the state's behalf, as the chair noted, there is interplay between state and
• If there’s data points that they’re not currently collecting, they have statutory authority under our

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• had up to 10% of funds, and this amendment drops it to up to 5%, so it would be between 0% and 5% authorized
• </c><03:34:24.920><c> reported</c><03:34:25.319><c> that</c> Control Authority reported that Control
• Authority reported that compliance<03:34:25.920><c> with</c><03:34:26.040><c> underage</c><03:34:26.479
• rails up to make sure that we we guard rails up to make sure that we we stay<04:13:39.720><c> within
• rails on the bookmarker or or the guard rails on the end<04:22:38.880><c> time</c><04:22:39.800><c>

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Summary: The committee met in executive session and first discussed scheduling, noting that Town Meeting Day would cancel the next Tuesday meeting, that they would meet Wednesday instead, and that remaining bills would be handled through subcommittees and a likely final executive session on the 19th to meet the deadline for committee action on the 20th. The committee then took up several bills, with repeated roll calls and votes, often placing measures on the consent calendar after committee approval. House Bill 185 on ambulance reimbursement rates was described as a perennial issue and was voted inexpedient to legislate, with members noting concerns that an any-willing-provider approach would make premium impacts hard to evaluate. House Bill 186 on cannabis legalization was retained for further work, with members saying the bill addressed stopping marijuana arrests but that the sales and implementation details still needed more development. House Bill 241 on treatment alternatives to opioids was also retained because the sponsor could not attend and the committee wanted more time to continue work. The committee then considered House Bill 302 on state treasury investments in digital assets and precious metals. The amendment narrowed the proposal, removing more complicated provisions like stable tokens and staking, lowering the authorized allocation from 10% to 5%, and limiting eligible digital assets to those with very high market capitalization; members discussed volatility, the treasurer’s discretion, and oversight through bond-rating concerns. The amendment and the bill as amended both passed, and the bill was placed on the consent calendar. Other measures moved quickly: House Bill 451 on a paint product stewardship program was amended to remove direct funding and framed as manufacturer-run enabling legislation, then passed and was placed on consent; House Bill 499 made technical corrections to insurance laws and passed unanimously; House Bill 538 on relocating Liquor Commission positions passed unanimously; House Bill 552 on children covered under the state retirement insurance plan was cleaned up to remove a student requirement and passed unanimously; and a blockchain/digital currencies bill was amended to address noise and local regulation concerns for data mining operations, with supporters emphasizing energy-use issues, municipal authority, and a separate commission studying regulation. That bill also passed and was sent to consent.

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• diversity of multiple Cape Verdean populations, and this includes but isn't limited to Boston, South Coast

Keywords: 1212, all

Summary: The commission met to continue work on planning a Cape Verdean Cultural Center in Massachusetts, with a focus on finalizing membership and preparing for a feasibility study. After roll call and introductions, members reviewed and unanimously approved the November 25 minutes. The chair described the commission’s mandate, including monthly meetings, cultural institution visits, listening sessions, and hiring a consultant to conduct the feasibility study. Members also discussed the historical importance of the project in light of Cape Verde’s 50th anniversary of independence and the 250th anniversary of the United States. A major portion of the meeting was devoted to a draft nomination criteria document for expanding the commission. The criteria emphasized geographic, generational, gender, and sector diversity, along with needed expertise in areas such as arts and cultural programming, history, museum work, architecture, fundraising, nonprofit governance, higher education, language preservation, community organizing, economic development, legal issues, and communications. Members highlighted several organizations and institutions as important designees, including Bridgewater State’s Pedro Pires Institute, Mili Mila, the Schooner Ernestina Morrissey Advisory Board, and the New Bedford Whaling Museum. The criteria document was amended to explicitly include Cape Cod, and then approved unanimously. The commission then reviewed a slate of 16 additional nominees to fill the remaining seats, discussing gaps in legal expertise, Taunton representation, and other regional needs. Members noted that some nominees could also support a separate Cape Verdean associations body rather than serve on the commission itself. After discussion, the body approved forming a three-member nominating committee consisting of the chair, Commissioner Monica Vega, and Commissioner Manny Lopes to narrow the list and report back. Commissioners also agreed to schedule another meeting later in the month to vote on final appointments, and the meeting adjourned after those action steps were set.

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• IN THE WEST COAST OF FLORIDA AND IN MY COUNTY OF PINELLAS WHERE MY CONSTITUENTS ARE FACING THE CHALLENGE

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• Located on the space coast of Florida.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• </c><02:27:37.240><c> 247</c><02:27:38.240><c> turkey</c><02:27:38.880><c> has</c> the employee on guard
• 247 turkey has the employee on guard 247 turkey has sensors<02:27:39.800><c> all</c><02:27:40.000><c
• > a</c><02:34:17.680><c> you</c><02:34:17.800><c> know</c><02:34:18.000><c> a</c><02:34:18.160><c> guard
• </c><02:34:18.399><c> or</c> it to have a you know a guard or it to have a you know a guard or somebody

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• any enforcement efforts to implement the provisions of oversight over PBMs, the department had the authority
• but in my conversation with them this morning, they said that they believe that they do have the authority
• necessary to clarify that the new section that's being created here falls within the scope of that authority
• Green Guard, Randall Johnson, with the Independent Pharmacy Association, present.
• On the bill: it provides relative to the authority of the Joint Legislative Committee on the Budget.

Summary: The Senate Finance Committee met with eight members present and deferred HB 127. It then considered a series of bills, most of which were reported favorably without opposition. HB 22 revised COLA rules for the clerks of court retirement system, allowing more frequent COLAs when the system is better funded; HB 324 made judicial stipends permanent and added future COLAs subject to available funding; HB 233 increased jury mileage reimbursement; HB 47 reorganized assessor retirement COLA statutes; HB 533 allowed St. Tammany Parish to transfer unused witness-fee account balances to the 22nd Judicial District Court; HB 980 adjusted eligibility for the Firemen’s Supplemental Pay Board; HCR 45 urged Congress to clarify ARPA deadlines for water projects; HB 559 increased court costs in the 4th Judicial District; HB 290 recreated the Department of Treasury and related entities in statute; and HB 382 addressed Joint Legislative Committee on the Budget review authority over Group Benefits plans. The committee also reported HB 1157 favorably, creating a financing bank mechanism for infrastructure projects, and HB 575 favorably, giving youth aging out of foster care preferred access to surplus state vehicles through the Louisiana Property Assistance Agency. Several measures drew more discussion. HB 1236, dealing with pharmacy benefit managers and professional dispensing fees, prompted extensive testimony from the sponsor, the Legislative Fiscal Office, the Department of Insurance, independent pharmacies, and PBM representatives. Supporters said it clarifies and strengthens enforcement of existing PBM law and protects independent pharmacies; opponents argued the bill’s requirement that PBMs bear dispensing-fee costs would be difficult to implement and could raise premiums. The sponsor said he would work on amendments, including clarifying language and a delayed effective date, and the bill was nevertheless moved favorably. SB 25, on registrar of voters compensation, was amended to a revised pay structure and then reported favorably. HB 47 and HB 533 were also presented as funding and administrative cleanups for retirement and court-related accounts, with local support noted. The committee also heard HB 233 on jury duty mileage reimbursement, which the sponsor said updates a 1961 rate and would be funded locally at an estimated average increase of about $4,000 per judicial district. HB 324 on judicial salaries was described as self-funded by the judiciary and subject to available funding, with no budget impact. HB 575 on foster youth transportation was presented as a non-appropriation measure aimed at helping youth aging out of foster care by giving them preferred access to surplus vehicles. HB 382, which concerns the Joint Legislative Committee on the Budget’s role in approving Group Benefits plans, was reported favorably with little discussion. The meeting ended after a motion to adjourn.

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• detention sergeant, a member of SWAT, a state gang task force detective, and a proud member of the Honor Guard
• only people who can serve process are process servers, law enforcement officers, or attorneys if authorized
• It seems to me, upon my review, that it may be a backdoor authorization for agencies to share this impact
• It may be a backdoor authorization for agencies to share this information, for example, pursuant to an
• interstate compact, where that would not be authorized under Arizona law.

Keywords: 1182, all

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• In fact, I... the author of Senator Johnson's bill that would establish strong regulations for adult
• The legislature does not have the constitutional authority to take the powers of one branch of government
• It exceeds the authority of this legislature.
• leaders are absent from the conversation, and it becomes easier to claim fairness while caught off-guard
• the passage of this legislation has not been the will of this legislature or the last ten times the author

Bills: SB5, SB11, SB12, SB5, SB11, SB12

Keywords: hemp regulation, consumable products, cannabinoids, occupational licenses, criminal offenses, SB 11, Texas attorney general, election crimes, election law enforcement, criminal prosecution, Election Code, Government Code Chapter 402, local prosecutors, county attorney, district attorney, grand jury, probable cause reports, state election offenses, voter fraud, election integrity

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• The bill provides clear statutory authority for addressing such cases and strengthens the processes involved
• This bill authorizes an institution to immediately fire a professor for discriminating against a student
• fight anti-Semitism and religious discrimination within all levels of education, and I thank the author
• intended to prevent unnecessary disruption and ensure campus safety, allowing governing boards the authority
• My mom went to Kent State after the National Guard murdered four students; the pain of what happened

Bills: SB2972, SB1909, SB2815, SB735, SB2233, SB800, SB1069, SB2683, SB2986, SB2058, SB2310, SB2055, SB1032

Keywords: expressive activities, freedom of speech, public forum, higher education, protests, student rights, antisemitism, public institutions, disciplinary policy, student organizations, compliance, institutional policy, disciplinary sanctions, diploma designation, institution merger, academic records, student options, Holocaust education, Holocaust Remembrance Week, genocide education

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• Villis is currently on active duty deployment with his unit of assignment in the Massachusetts National Guard
• Villis is currently on active duty deployment with his unit of assignment in the Massachusetts National Guard

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Working Group on Outreach and Treatment of the Special Commission on Xylazine held its first meeting, chaired by Gabe Adams-Cain in Senator John Villis’s absence. Members introduced themselves and described priorities such as improving education about xylazine, expanding first responder and clinical training, and ensuring patients and providers know how to respond to xylazine-related wounds and complications. Several participants emphasized that outreach should reach both people who have not been exposed and those already affected, and that stigma is a major barrier for patients and families. Discussion focused on the main challenges to treatment and outreach, including limited awareness, inconsistent wound care access, gaps in geographic coverage, cost of supplies, and the need for better training in both outpatient and inpatient settings. Dr. Kimmel noted that harm reduction and outreach programs are already providing much of the care, but often lack specialized staff, sufficient supplies, and standardized protocols. He also said xylazine can complicate withdrawal and make it harder for people to engage in substance use treatment. Members discussed the value of non-stigmatizing, consensus messaging, family support organizations, and existing resources such as PARI, StreetCheck, and state-funded syringe service and naloxone networks. The group also reviewed the commission timeline and next steps. Staff said materials for the December 11 full commission meeting should be submitted by December 2, with draft presentation materials to be shared by December 4 and reviewed by December 9. Members agreed to do additional follow-up research on topics including the cost-effectiveness and contents of self-care wound kits, outreach to family and recovery organizations, incarcerated populations, and geographic access gaps. The meeting ended with agreement to use a PowerPoint-style presentation and to continue compiling research through a shared folder, followed by adjournment at 9:55 a.m.

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• ACCORDINGLY TO SFO IS ALSO AUTHORIZED TO USE TAX CREDIT CONTRIBUTIONS UP TO 3 PERCENT OF FES AND FPC
• AS OF JANUARY THIS YEAR THE OFFICE WAS AUTHORIZED 36 FULL-TIME EQUIVALENT POSITIONS AND ACCORDING TO
• AS NECESSARY THE DEPARTMENT SHALL WORK WITH THE LEGISLATURE TO ENSURE IT HAS SUFFICIENT AUTHORITY FOR
• WE HAVE THE STATUTORY AUTHORITY TO WITHHOLD OF EACH FUTURE PAYMENT BASED ON THE CERTIFICATION. >> Chair
• IN RED GUARDS TO THE UA PROGRAM, I WOULD ASSESS A QUESTION REGARDING THE $367 MILLION OF UNUSED FUNDS

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• We did a huge exercise with the National Guard and continue to build that relationship for earthquake
• that can, if we know weather's coming our way, we could put somebody on orders or with the National Guard
• The National Guard are colocated with us, and having the general in his role, he has a lot of influence
• <01:05:53.039><c> with</c><01:05:53.200><c> the</c><01:05:53.359><c> National</c><01:05:53.680><c> Guard
• </c><01:05:54.000><c> or</c> orders or or with the National Guard or orders or or with the National Guard

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The committee met with a quorum, approved the prior meeting minutes, and then spent much of the meeting recognizing members of the Falmouth Police Department and related support personnel. Representatives and senators described the department’s response to a May 17, 2025 shooting between two vehicles, saying officers secured the area, apprehended suspects, and prevented further harm within about 30 minutes. They also recognized Officer Jonathan Bis for helping rescue a person from a burning storage facility on May 3, and honored Chaplain Abram Croer and police administrator Marilyn Belure for their support roles. Members praised the officers’ service and presented citations; one member also noted the recent flooding in Falmouth and the strain on local responders. The committee also observed a moment of silence for a firefighter who died after a vehicle crash while responding to a call. The committee then recognized Sergeant Major Jimmy Thorne, USMC (Ret.), with a lengthy citation for his military service and community involvement. The citation highlighted more than three decades of service, including Vietnam, Lebanon, Somalia, multiple injuries, exposure to Agent Orange, and numerous decorations such as the Purple Heart and Meritorious Service Medal. Speakers also noted his continued civic work in Williamstown and Grant County. Thorne thanked the committee, said enlisting in the Marine Corps and moving to Kentucky were two of his proudest decisions, and received a committee coin. Members and guests offered additional remarks about his character and service. Finally, Brigadier General Charles Jones and Kentucky Emergency Management Director Eric Gibson gave an update on spring storm response and recovery. They said Kentucky has had three declared disasters and one undeclared event this year, with 113 of 120 counties affected in the last 12 months, including February flooding, April flooding, and May tornadoes; a January ice storm appeal was denied. Gibson emphasized the rising frequency and cost of disasters, citing about $350 million in public assistance over the first 10 years of the period reviewed versus about $2 billion in the last five years. He reported on sheltering, disaster recovery centers, FEMA and SBA assistance, and said about $57 million in individual assistance had been paid and nearly $69 million obligated, while public assistance projects were still moving through review and payment.

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• I can't speak for the bill's author or own experience.
• Our organizations appreciate the author hearing our concern in addressing it in this amendment, and I
• </c> our organizations appreciate the author our organizations appreciate the author hearing<00:26:20.200
• You can bet I guarded those days jealously.
• </c><00:35:19.000><c> those</c><00:35:19.240><c> days</c> I guarded those days I guarded those days jealously

Bills: HF1976

Keywords: paid leave, family leave, employment law, Minnesota statute, benefit eligibility, seasonal employment, workforce, labor rights, 1183, house

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• WHEN I WAS ON ACTIVE DUTY WITH THE NATIONAL GUARD WHEN THAT HAPPENED ALMOST 20 YEARS AGO 20 YEARS AGO
• We should have local governments having the authority to ban guns. We have had incidents.
• If I could ask the author a question.
• Latz referred to, I co-authored an article in 2019 for the Minnesota Physician.
• ON ONE ONE OF MY WEBSITES IF YOU WANT TO READ THE WHOLE THING THE CO-AUTHOR WAS DR.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Then authorizes liens for non-payment.
• Then authorizes liens for non-payment.
• </c><00:43:29.680><c> Then</c><00:43:29.920><c> authorizes</c> stateowned dams.
• Then authorizes stateowned dams.
• when that risk emergency authorization when that risk is<04:30:33.279><c> imminent.

Keywords: 1189, house, all