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• What may seem like suspicious behavior to, you know, for a regular person is completely normal for other
• What may seem like suspicious behavior to, you know, for a regular person is completely normal for other
• What may seem like suspicious behavior to, you know, for a regular person is completely normal for other
• What may seem like suspicious behavior to, you know, for a regular person is completely normal for other
• What may seem like suspicious behavior to, you know, for a regular person is completely normal for other

Bills: SB7, SB22, SB39, SB40, SB45, SB46, SB86, SB95, SB107, SB7, SB22, SB39, SB40, SB45, SB46, SB86, SB95, SB107

Keywords: voting rights, absentee ballot, protected classes, Alabama Voting Rights Act, felony conviction, election integrity, preclearance, Alabama Jobs Act, incentives, job creation, economic development, recapture provisions, capital investment, employment, board governance, occupational licensing, Sunset Law, public accountability, training requirements, SB40

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• to<00:26:37.679><c> our</c><00:26:38.000><c> office</c><00:26:39.039><c> in</c><00:26:39.360><c> support
• </c><00:26:42.480><c> So</c> to our office in support of the Turk.
• So to our office in support of the Turk.
• Um, so this is not a policy meant to encourage a certain type of behavior or certain activity.
• </c><01:09:33.600><c> change</c><01:09:34.799><c> caused</c> look for are is behavior change caused look

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• So I stand for questions, but I would appreciate your support for this.
• We are in support of 2105.
• We are here asking for your support on this bill.
• We're here in support of House Bill 2979.
• We are in support of the bill.

Summary: The committee approved the March 9, 2026 minutes and held HB 29 and HB 2939 at the sponsor’s request. It then took up HB 2016, which would bar late-filing penalties when a taxpayer’s income tax liability is zero; after an amendment narrowed the bill to income tax filers, the Department of Revenue was neutral on the bill but supported the amendment, and members debated whether removing the penalty would reduce incentives to file. The committee adopted the amendment and returned HB 2016 with a do-pass recommendation on a 4-3 vote. The committee also heard HB 2289, which updates the property-value examples used in bond/override election pamphlets and truth-in-taxation notices from older low values to a $300,000 home example. The sponsor and Arizona Tax Research Association said the update would better reflect current home values and improve voter understanding, while some members argued the bill could confuse voters or that the second example should be closer to the current median home price. The committee passed HB 2289 on a 4-3 vote. Several bills related to school district bonding and agricultural property classification were then considered. HB 4103 would prohibit school districts from calling bond elections if enrollment is below 50% of capacity; supporters said districts should use or monetize excess space before seeking more debt, while school administrators and several senators argued it would block needed maintenance and local voter choice. HB 2104 and HB 2105 would give agricultural property owners a temporary reprieve from repeated reclassification and inspections after winning an appeal, with farm groups supporting the measures and county assessors opposing them as limiting oversight; both bills passed 4-3 after amendments. The committee also passed HB 2256 on a 7-0 vote, which creates a process for salvage auction dealers to obtain abandoned titles when insurers do not complete salvage title transfers, and HB 2979 and HB 2996 unanimously, addressing credit union regulatory timelines and clarifying that certificates of insurance do not alter policy coverage. Finally, the committee heard HB 2174 on insurance modeling organizations and HB 2477 on AZ 529 plan updates, with HB 2174 discussed at length over regulatory treatment of models and HB 2477 described as a conformity bill expanding K-12 and credentialing uses and rollover options.

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• It comes out of the resources that support military families and mission-focused member service.
• Supporters of this legislation argue that reducing interchange costs will lower prices for consumers,
• This is a 20-plus-year litigation regarding antitrust behaviors from Visa and MasterCard.
• I really think a lot of the solution is in support for small and medium-sized retailers in negotiating
• I really think a lot of the solution is in support for small and medium-sized retailers in negotiating

Keywords: 1212, all

Summary: The Special Commission on the future of credit card payments and their impacts on small businesses heard extensive testimony from credit unions, retailers, payment industry groups, and a credit card issuer. Much of the discussion focused on proposed state laws that would limit interchange fees on the tax and tip portions of transactions, especially Illinois’s Interchange Fee Prohibition Act and similar efforts in other states. Witnesses opposing the proposals argued that interchange helps fund fraud protection, cybersecurity, rewards, and access to credit, and warned that state-by-state rules would create a patchwork that could harm state-chartered banks and credit unions, raise compliance costs, and reduce consumer access to credit. Supporters of reform argued that swipe fees are a significant burden on merchants, especially small businesses, and that current pricing is opaque and often bundled with other processor charges. Several witnesses emphasized that the current payment system provides major benefits to merchants and consumers, including security, convenience, faster settlement, online commerce, and broader access to credit. One witness from Capital One said the industry’s losses from fraud and default are substantial and that interchange helps offset those risks; he also noted that merchants already have some tools, such as surcharging where allowed and negotiating clearer processor contracts. Retail representatives and the National Retail Federation countered that small businesses are under pressure from many costs and that interchange and related fees remain a real pain point, with some urging the commission to consider reforms that would return more money to businesses without disrupting the system. There was also discussion of the recent Visa/Mastercard antitrust settlement, with industry witnesses describing it as a significant merchant win that includes temporary rate reductions, more surcharge flexibility, and the ability to decline certain card tiers. No votes were taken. The meeting concluded after all scheduled testimony was heard, with the commission chair saying the session had been productive and that the committee would continue gathering testimony and written comments before making recommendations.

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• And I support savings, you know.
• I just—my question is, and I support the fiscal discipline, but we have so many challenges.
• And I support the fiscal discipline, but we have so many challenges, too, that we're facing.
• So there's a lot of potential there, but it really depends a lot on just sort of behavior.
• So he actually supported the general principle that we are going at with ACA 20.

Summary: The Senate Committee on Budget and Fiscal Review held an informational hearing on ACA 20, the Save for California’s Future Act, and took no votes. The chair described the measure as a way to strengthen the state’s Rainy Day Fund by increasing reserves during strong revenue years and helping pay down long-term obligations. The vice chair said he preferred a broader spending rule tied to a rolling average of revenues, rather than the proposal’s reserve-focused approach. The Legislative Analyst’s Office explained how Proposition 2 currently requires deposits into the Budget Stabilization Account and debt payments when revenues are strong, and how ACA 20 would change those rules by increasing required reserve deposits, raising the BSA target from 10% to 20% of General Fund revenues, creating a “super excess capital gains” deposit requirement, extending debt-payment requirements through 2040, and expanding eligible debt uses to include Proposition 98 settle-up, budgetary borrowing, and federal unemployment insurance debt. The Department of Finance said the administration supports the measure and believes it improves Proposition 2. Members asked about the Gann limit, whether the measure would allow more spending or simply change how deposits are counted, the impact on infrastructure and other programs, the size of the UI debt, and how the proposal would affect future budget flexibility. Several senators supported the goal of saving more in good years and using reserves to avoid painful cuts in downturns, while others questioned whether the proposal was sufficiently simple or whether a larger structural spending rule would be better. Public comment largely supported the measure, with one former legislative staffer arguing it follows earlier reserve reforms and helps address the state’s UI debt. The chair closed by noting the committee would not act that day and that the measure would be considered on the Senate floor the next day.

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• This is supported by workers' comp payments made by employers. Next item is B4.
• It's supported by tuition fees and $7 million in insurance reimbursements.
• It's supported by the Training Academy's fund balance. F3 is a letter from Corrections.
• It's supported by revenue from commissary sales.
• Support Enforcement.

Keywords: 1204, all

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• We get the struggling students. ...average support of my mom and dad at home. We don't.
• Erin Ballas, Florida Nurses Association, is waiving in support.
• And Yvonne Hernandez, AARP, is also waiving in support.
• And Yvonne Hernandez, AARP, is also waiving in support. Senators, we're in debate.
• Yes, we have Yvonne Fernandez from AARP, and she is waiving in support.

Summary: The Committee on Health Policy met with a quorum and considered three bills. Senate Bill 526 on nursing education programs, sponsored by Senator Harrell, would tighten oversight of nursing schools by requiring admission criteria, exit exams, remediation plans, annual reporting, on-site inspections, and stronger action against programs with poor NCLEX results or adverse actions in other jurisdictions. After testimony from the sponsor and several committee questions, a late-filed amendment restored a two-year probation period instead of one year, and the bill was reported favorably. Senate Bill 714, also by Senator Harrell, would create a voluntary non-opioid advance directive allowing patients to document a wish not to receive opioids, including when incapacitated, with the form developed by the Department of Health and potentially included in electronic medical records. The sponsor said it would not prevent treatment discussions and would provide liability protection for providers who lack actual knowledge of the directive in emergencies. The bill drew no opposition in the meeting and was reported favorably. Senate Bill 170, sponsored by Senator Burton, would add nursing home quality and transparency measures, including consumer satisfaction surveys, patient safety culture surveys, electronic health record requirements, reporting to the Florida Health Information Exchange, a $10,000 fine for failure to submit required financial data, and reporting on Medicaid quality payments. An amendment clarified the fine’s application to both facilities and home offices. Testimony from AARP and the Florida Health Care Association supported the bill, and it was reported favorably after discussion about implementation and costs.

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• So I stand for questions, but I would appreciate your support for this.
• We are in support of 2105.
• We are here asking for your support on this bill.
• We're here in support of House Bill 2979.
• We are in support of the bill. We are in support of this bill.

Bills: HB2016, HB2104, HB2105, HB2174, HB2256, HB2289, HB2477, HB2903, HB2939, HB2979, HB2996, HB4103

Keywords: tax penalties, filing, tax returns, administration, Arizona Revised Statutes, agricultural property, classification, county assessor, property inspection, appeal process, property tax, agricultural classification, Department of Revenue, property valuation, inspection notice, inspection report, on-site inspection, full cash value, rural land, farm land

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• our business only to have them support our business only to have them take<00:20:13.440><c> a</c><00
• For these reasons, we cannot support House File 3794 as drafted.
• cannot support House File 3794<00:24:11.120><c> as</c><00:24:11.440><c> drafted.
• I'm happy to support it, and we need to be active in this space. Thank you, Chair.
• I'm happy to support it, and we need to be active in this space. Thank you, Chair.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• their actions to behave professionally. ...down into the protected ranks and may or may not be supporting
• Um, and I wouldn't want us to automatically excuse really bad behavior um, just because they offered
• to</c><00:13:20.399><c> be</c><00:13:20.480><c> able</c><00:13:20.639><c> to</c><00:13:20.959><c> support
• </c><00:13:57.199><c> um,</c><00:13:57.680><c> just</c><00:13:57.920><c> because</c> really bad behavior
• um, just because really bad behavior um, just because they<00:13:58.399><c> offered</c><00:13:58.800

Keywords: Consideration of HB 10 -- 00:03:22 Consideration of HB 456 -- 00:20:47 Consideration of HB 480 -- 00:31:24, 958, all

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• </c> we strongly would suggest you support we strongly would suggest you support this this this Bill<
• </c><01:47:55.000><c> for</c> move forward with with uh support for move forward with with uh support
• I don't—I can't support this bill.
• It's a long reach for us, and I just can't support it. If we support this, what's next?
• Any other type of behavior?

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.

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• I think we heard from people who were in support of the bill, support of the ideas.
• The industry supports this.
• The industry that will support this. The industry supports<01:03:09.280><c> this.
• We are here in support of Association.
• </c> testify in support of Senate Bill 635. testify in support of Senate Bill 635.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• , project managers, and ongoing support, which does play into the success of implementation.
• , project managers, and ongoing support, which does play into the success of implementation.
• It’s whatever’s needed and identified throughout this process that we can support.
• So yeah, we'd appreciate any support there.
• We appreciate any support there.

Keywords: 1182, all

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• This amendment supports that.
• It's electronic monitoring, which this amendment supports.
• So if we can back the blue, we can be fair on crime, and we can support rehabilitation by supporting
• An individual was released on good behavior.
• I support CPAC before this bill 100%. to I support CPAC before this bill 100%.

Keywords: 908, all

Summary: The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a quorum present. Representative Hoverson offered remarks recognizing World Autism Day, and the House then handled conference committee motions on several bills, including House Bills 1460 and 1248 and Senate Bills 2262, 2070, 2294, and 2297, with the Speaker appointing members to each conference committee. The chamber also set aside Senate Bill 2200 for re-referral to Appropriations and moved to amendments on Senate Bill 2128, which was the main subject of the day. Senate Bill 2128, a major criminal justice and corrections bill, drew extensive debate over truth-in-sentencing, mandatory minimums, parole, transitional facilities, work release, electronic monitoring, and the fiscal impact of longer incarceration. Division A of the amendments removed mandatory minimums for resisting arrest and felony simple assault while keeping consecutive-sentence language; supporters said this preserved judicial discretion and reduced costs, while opponents argued it weakened public safety. Division A was adopted 70-23. Division B proposed broader changes to preserve transitional programming, add penalties for tampering with electronic monitoring and escape, limit some work-release restrictions, create a parole board study, and fund electronic monitoring with a $600,000 appropriation. Supporters framed it as a compromise that balanced rehabilitation and public safety; opponents said it undercut the bill’s intent and left dangerous offenders with too much access to transitional release. Division B failed on a 46-46 tie. The House then took up the bill itself, with the Judiciary Committee reporting a do-not-pass recommendation as amended, and debate continued over whether the amended bill should advance, with members split between concerns about victims and public safety versus rehabilitation, prison capacity, and recidivism.

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• And then at the last part it says, or engage in behavior adversely affects the health and safety of other
• Number one, there are a number of times when the behavior is limited to one person in the household,
• Number one, there are a number of times when the behavior is limited to one person in the household,
• behavior that I'm suggesting, and those who had nothing to do with it, that they can remain.
• </c><00:38:14.960><c> that</c> bad beha of the criminal behavior that bad beha of the criminal behavior

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• And I do want to mention that we stand ready to support the implementation of this program.
• So what we are finding is, you know, any way to support and fund the critical organizations that can
• The energy providers, the folks that need the support the most.
• You're able to help scale up and support those smaller municipal groups.
• In one such incident, the frontier AI company OpenAI had detected similar misaligned behavior from its

Summary: The joint informational hearing focused on how frontier AI is changing cybersecurity, with testimony from OpenAI, Anthropic, Palo Alto Networks, California OES/Cal-CSIC, and Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. Witnesses said AI is making attacks faster, cheaper, and more scalable, while also giving defenders new tools for vulnerability discovery, incident response, and patching. Several recent incidents were discussed, including AI systems autonomously reaching real production systems during testing, and AI-assisted cyber activity against critical infrastructure, especially water systems and operational technology. OpenAI and Anthropic described their internal safety and evaluation processes, including pre-release testing, layered safeguards, monitoring, and restricted access programs for vetted defenders. They discussed the recent Hugging Face and related incidents as lessons in safer testing, stronger isolation, and the need for independent review. Both companies emphasized that the same capabilities that can find vulnerabilities can also be used offensively, and said they are working to put advanced cyber tools into the hands of trusted defenders, including California agencies and utilities. State officials from Cal OES said California is expanding its cyber posture through CalSecure 2.0, the California Cybersecurity Collaboration Playbook, MS-ISAC membership, and a secure portal for reporting under SB 53. They said the state is working with CDT, local governments, and critical infrastructure partners to improve cyber hygiene, information sharing, and incident response, especially for water districts and other resource-strapped entities. Palo Alto Networks described the scale of current threats and the value of machine-speed defense, virtual patching, and attack-surface monitoring. Lawrence Livermore warned that open-weight models pose distinct risks because they can be downloaded, modified, and used without developer oversight, and argued that the U.S. should not cede leadership in that space to China. No formal votes were taken; the hearing was informational and ended with calls for continued collaboration and follow-up briefings.

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• In short, we support passage of this legislation in its entirety.
• In short, we support passage of this legislation in its entirety.
• He said the city of C-TAC respectfully urges support for the bill.
• The city of CETAC, we respectfully urge your support.
• The tribe is in full support of this bill as is.

Summary: The committee heard testimony on several bills. Substitute House Bill 2158 would authorize remote notarization of tangible records and remote oaths/affirmations, with record-retention requirements and no fiscal impact; the prime sponsor and staff described it as an access-to-justice measure, and the bill drew strong support in signed-in testimony. Substitute House Bill 2239 would create a framework for family burial grounds on private land, including setbacks, notice, recording, local regulation authority, and grandfathering of existing sites; supporters said it would help rural families and some tribal members bury loved ones on family land, while WSDOT raised a technical concern about the setback from rights-of-way. Substitute House Bill 2178 would reconcile statutes with court rules on malicious mischief aggregation, infraction deadlines, payment plans, and treasurer handling of certain funds; the sponsor and AOC described it as a technical cleanup with no fiscal impact, and it was supported by AOC. The committee then heard Engrossed House Bill 2445, which would tighten probate procedures to curb “probates for profit” by extending the time to petition, narrowing who qualifies as a suitable personal representative, changing venue, adding notice and reporting requirements, and regulating agreements with transferees for value and heir-finding firms. The sponsor, Attorney General’s Office, and Northwest Justice Project said the bill would protect grieving families from predatory actors, while some probate attorneys warned it could sweep too broadly and affect legitimate heir-finding services; the sponsor said he was open to further discussion and written recommendations. Substitute House Bill 2543 would update county clerk fees to match new appellate court rules and modernize outdated references such as CDs; county clerks and county officials supported it as a technical, cost-recovery measure. Finally, Engrossed Substitute House Bill 2165 would create a standalone gross misdemeanor for false identification as a peace officer, replacing part of the criminal impersonation statute and adding prohibitions on badges, vehicles, and attire that mimic law enforcement, with exceptions for lawful, artistic, and inherited items. The sponsor, the governor’s office, and a city representative supported it as a public-safety and trust measure, citing impersonation incidents and protections for immigrant communities. The committee also began hearing Engrossed Substitute House Bill 2532 on nitrous oxide, which would make it a gross misdemeanor to sell or distribute nitrous oxide canisters for personal use while exempting medical, veterinary, dental, food, industrial, and automotive uses; members questioned how the law would be enforced and whether additional controlled-substance treatment would be needed. No votes were taken during the hearing excerpts provided.

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• Alternative ways in which the state may respond to that change in federal support and activity.
• George Cruz on behalf of the California Behavioral Health Association.
• We recommend expanding workforce development supports and creating clarity around student eligibility
• We urge this subcommittee to protect our our communities by continuing the state's support for health
• I appreciate you all the opportunity to support this bill.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• or not support.
• or not support.
• or not support.
• or not support.
• or not support.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• </c> respectfully urge for your support. respectfully urge for your support.
• You know, I'll just reiterate support.
• ,</c><01:31:05.440><c> encourage</c> more diversionary behavior, encourage more diversionary behavior
• </c> otherwise support the state's budget. otherwise support the state's budget.
• </c><02:00:03.440><c> this</c> those of you who are supporting this those of you who are supporting this

Keywords: 1187, senate, all