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• To start, I would like to share a video from Rocky Point. It's a short video.
• A shared focus on predictability—families and property owners want predictability.
• I want to share a short personal story about Rocky Point.
• So I did want to share that. That said, Mr.
• So I did want to share that. That said, Mr.

Bills: HB2746, HB2751, HB2752, HB2753

Keywords: trade offices, committee, Arizona commerce authority, stakeholder input, efficiency, Arizona competes fund, economic development, fund repeal, state finances, state appropriations, Arizona Commerce Authority, job creation, business incentives, commerce authority, public-private partnership, business regulation, Arizona governance, 1182, all

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• We share the same concerns and will continue working with the author's office. Thank you.
• We also share the same concerns, and you will continue working with the author's office. Thank you.
• I share your concern that the cost of rebuilding after losing one's home and belongings in a natural
• It does not eliminate tax-sharing agreements or local control.
• put forward, these local tax-sharing agreements do have some beneficial use, no doubt.

Summary: The committee heard several bills focused on public health, wildfire recovery, local finance, transportation, and rural health care. SB 1124 by Senator Archuleta would require the California Department of Public Health to create and post signage at tobacco retail locations about lung cancer screening eligibility. The author and a UC San Diego thoracic surgery resident testified that lung cancer screening is underused because many Californians do not know it exists, while retailers and convenience store groups raised implementation concerns about sign size, store space, and notice before penalties. Members discussed penalties and screening access, and the author said he was willing to reduce the penalty in later amendments. The bill passed 4-0 and was sent to the Committee on Health. The committee also considered several disaster-related tax measures. SB 1352 by Senator Valadao and Senator Allen would clarify that wildfire victims can rebuild homes up to 110% of the original size without losing their Proposition 13 base-year value, and it received support from the Los Angeles County Assessor, the California Association of Realtors, and the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association. SB 1343, presented by Senator Allen on behalf of Senator Dahle, would create a $4,000 income tax credit for sales tax paid on furniture and appliances purchased after a disaster for a primary residence; the chair raised concerns about administration and benefits flowing to higher-income households, and CTA opposed. Both bills were approved and sent to Appropriations, with SB 1352 passing 5-0 and SB 1343 passing 5-0 after committee amendments were accepted. SB 1172 by Senator Hurtado would place limits and transparency requirements on consultant compensation in local tax-sharing agreements, responding to examples from Shafter and Dinuba where local revenue was allegedly diverted to consultants. The city of Shafter, League of California Cities, and California Retailers Association supported the bill, while some members worried it could infringe on local control; the author and sponsor argued it would protect local tax dollars without eliminating local discretion. The bill passed 4-0 and went to Appropriations. SB 1408 by Senator Arreguín would authorize Contra Costa Transportation Authority to place a countywide sales tax measure of up to 1% on the ballot to continue transportation funding; supporters included transit agencies and county officials, while Howard Jarvis and the Contra Costa Taxpayers Association opposed. The committee emphasized that the measure only lets voters decide, and the bill passed 4-1. The committee also took up SB 1404 by Senator Stern, which would restore a fee on property owners in state responsibility areas to help fund Cal Fire wildfire prevention and suppression, with the author saying he wanted to reduce administrative costs and work on hardship protections. NRDC and PG&E supported the concept, while rural county representatives, Howard Jarvis, and Butte County opposed, arguing the fee would unfairly burden rural and fixed-income residents and function like a tax. Members split over affordability and local impacts, but the bill passed 4-1. Finally, SB 1102 by Senator Dodd would create a $2,000 tax credit for frontline nurses working in rural hospitals; supporters said it would help retention and access to care in underserved areas, and the bill passed 5-0 after committee amendments were accepted. The consent calendar and other listed bills were also approved on unanimous or near-unanimous votes.

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• We also share the same concerns, and we will continue working with the author's office. Thank you.
• I share your concern that the cost of rebuilding after losing one's home and belongings in a natural
• It does not eliminate tax-sharing agreements or local control.
• As the author so eloquently put forward, these local tax sharing agreements, The author so eloquently
• put forward, these local tax sharing agreements do have some beneficial use, no doubt.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• She's a child who connects with the restaurant server over their shared love of cats.
• She buys treasures from Five Below and shares them with people who cross her path.
• New doctors, new nurses, no shared understanding of his diagnosis.
• Thanks for sharing those. Appreciate it.
• Thanks for sharing those. Appreciate it. Next up in support.

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• The, if somebody can find that in the new packet again, it's Department of Shared Services.
• And what is your issue with this Department of Shared Administrative Services?
• I think Shared Services is in the room. They will now come to the table. Thank you.
• Leslie Fiske, Secretary of Shared Administrative Services.
• Senator, AIS is a kind of a shared responsibility between DFA.

Keywords: 1204, all

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• And while not intentional, the result is clear: Western students are asked to shoulder a greater share
• Last year, the state’s share of our fund split declined by 18%, from 60 to 42%, the lowest among our
• I will share my other examples with you if you’re interested. Thank you. Nora?
• Last year, as part of budget cuts, the state’s share of support for the fund split moved from 70% to
• There are a few things I'd like to share with you this afternoon.

Summary: The committee heard public testimony on House Bill 2070, which would create state funding parity for Western Washington University by tying appropriations to a per-student funding ratio. The prime sponsor and Western officials said Western has long been the lowest-funded public four-year institution on a per-student basis, leading to budget cuts, reduced student services, and delayed graduation. Students, faculty, and university leaders testified in support, while some members questioned whether the bill should instead address a broader higher-education funding formula for all institutions. Central Washington University also supported the bill but suggested a broader approach. No vote was taken on HB 2070. The committee then heard House Bill 2671, which would expand eligibility for state financial aid to certain nonprofit out-of-state branch campuses operating in Washington if they meet specified accreditation, duration, and authorization requirements. Rep. Timmons said the bill is intended to help students in an accelerated nursing program at Northeastern University in Seattle access aid and support workforce needs. Northeastern’s dean testified in support, saying the bill would align financial aid law with prior changes to degree-granting statutes and would not increase state spending. The hearing on HB 2671 was then closed. House Bill 2617, dealing with the higher-education “fund split,” drew extensive testimony. The bill would gradually shift more of employee compensation increases and central services costs to state funding, and would require a study of essential student services. The sponsor and many university, faculty, staff, and student witnesses argued that the current funding practice shifts costs to tuition, contributes to layoffs, program cuts, larger classes, and reduced student support, and creates instability across public higher education. Community and technical college representatives also said underfunding COLAs harms operations and students. The committee then moved to executive session on Senate Bill 6258, which would authorize the Washington Medical Commission to create a non-disciplinary pathway for voluntary license relinquishment; the committee approved it 14-0 with a due-pass recommendation, with three members excused.

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• Thank you very much for sharing. Thank you. Appreciate your showing up.
• Thank you very much for sharing. Thank you. Appreciate your showing up.
• But for some schools, that can be sharing a copy a few days ahead of time; for others, it means a shared
• But for some schools, that can be sharing a copy a few days ahead of time; for others, it means a shared
• So we do need those days to share that report with our private providers. Thank you.

Bills: HB1796

Keywords: school construction, contract indebtedness, school districts, bonding authority, education funding, 904, all

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• We not only try to find when partners are doing good work and share that with our sector, but we also
• We not only try to find when partners are doing good work and share that with our sector, but we also
• And I'll share some high-level things that we're finding right now.
• You know, these were the delays that were shared by the DOJ.
• First, I want to begin from a place of shared intention.

Summary: The Assembly held its first-ever outcome review hearing, focused on AB 488, Assemblymember Irwin’s 2021 law regulating charitable fundraising platforms and platform charities. Chair Bauer-Kahan and Irwin described the hearing as part of a new oversight process meant to evaluate whether enacted laws are working as intended and to identify implementation problems. Irwin reviewed the bill’s purpose: updating California’s charitable solicitation rules for online fundraising, requiring platform registration and reporting, setting disclosure and conduct rules, and creating protections for charities and donors. The Attorney General’s office said the implementing regulations took effect in stages in 2024 and 2025 after extensive rulemaking, and argued the law was needed because online fundraising had outgrown older solicitation laws. The office highlighted enforcement concerns, including unregistered platforms, delayed remittances, and unauthorized fundraising pages, and said the new online filing system should improve processing and compliance. Nonprofit representatives and platforms generally supported the law’s transparency goals but said implementation has created major burdens, especially around “good standing” determinations, slow registry response times, and disruptions to fundraising when charities are flagged as delinquent. PayPal Giving Fund and GoFundMe both said they complied with the law but urged changes to better fit platform operations, reduce delays, and ease requirements for small or micro-donations. Committee members pressed the witnesses on donor protection, due process, and whether California should shorten the time to resolve good-standing issues. Several members said the law has helped stop misleading or unauthorized fundraising practices, while also acknowledging unintended consequences for nonprofits. Irwin said she is preparing follow-up legislation to address implementation problems and balance the interests of charities, platforms, donors, and the Attorney General’s office. During public comment, Candid praised the review and the DOJ’s efforts to improve the process, and a PG&E representative described an unintended consequence in employee giving where donations were redirected because recipient charities were not in good standing.

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• OK, in the packet that I shared with you is information about the actual presentation and other related
• I have probably been to 40-45 different cities and towns just to share our story.
• I just basically share where we were at the Tax Commission, where we are, and where we're going.
• And so I share this information. I want to share it with you.
• I wanna share some of our, what I would consider, our top accomplishments.

Keywords: 914, all

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• And ma'am, thank you very much for the courage to share your story with us today.
• And ma'am, thank you very much for the courage to share your story with us today.
• And I know it's always hard to share those stories and relive those again.
• And I know it's always hard to share those stories and relive those again.
• I've been involved with the reporting of domestic violence, and I'll just share with you a story.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• THEY REPORTED MONTHLY TO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION THROUGH A SHARE FILE.
• IS TO SEE HOW THAT SHARING OF INFORMATION OCCURS.
• THIS REQUIRES THE SHARING INFORMATION FOR THREAT MANAGEMENT PROCESSES REGARDLESS OF WHO WE WERE.
• IT REQUIRED BAKER ACT RECEIVING FACILITIES TO SHARE INFORMATION WITH THREAT MANAGEMENT TEAMS.
• THE SESSIONS WERE DESIGNED TO SHARE BEST PRACTICES AND IDENTIFY VULNERABILITIES OR CHALLENGES THAT WE

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• They build equity, they gain financial stability, and when they sell, if they sell, They share in the
• I'd like to share two examples of how this works.
• Please proceed and share your name and title for the record.
• I will now turn it over to some of them to share their stories.
• For some of the testifiers, things that are going on, I just wanted to share.

Bills: HF1143, HF1548, HF1340, HF2549, HF2559, HF1673, HF2740, HF2507, HF2461, HF2381, HF2695

Keywords: education funding, unemployment aid, special education, Minnesota statutes, appropriations, housing, redevelopment, local government, trust funds, community development, HF1340, housing infrastructure bonds, Minnesota Housing Finance Agency, MHFA, affordable housing, supportive housing, permanent housing, adaptive reuse, area median income, AMI

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• The money that is does that designated for the education of that child to follow the child to wear share
• We know to take it to the board and share it in the board we're in.
• Requires a private school share. She discussed academic programs and policies before enrollment.
• I've always believe that I don't want a fair division and I want more than my share.
• We want to share that private schools are not negatively.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• Take 5.45%, which the Commissioner just shared with you, which is the 0.375% of 6.875%, and we multiply
• We then shared that with M&B in early February, worked with them to ensure that we could quantify and
• But if I'm not planning to do that and share that with anybody else, then I don't need a state grant
• This slide shares how MHC determined review panels for each grant opportunity.
• This slide shares the average funding requests for each grant line.

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• I just share with the 55% for mathematics.
• some of the resources we have available to department whole lot of the most of the data that I've shared
• We are sharing with districts and schools really how to move to an implementation model.
• We'll continue to help accelerate these numbers that Deputy Commissioner Copa shared with you today.
• And then I will be sure to share that with the rest of my colleagues. >> And so with that being said,

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• We had one student from the course share the following: 'I liked how this course incorporated active
• We had one student from the course share the following.
• That data is then shared back with certain... ...that assesses the health of their organization.
• That data is then shared back with certain members of that organization who decide on something that
• Is there any agreement between departments to share the expense of this? Ms. Van Lanham. Thank you.

Summary: The committee heard three presentations focused on child welfare workforce development and the needs of children in Florida’s dependency system. First, the Florida Institute for Child Welfare described its Grow Center and related initiatives, including academic curriculum enhancements, simulations, virtual reality training, coaching, on-demand learning, advanced certifications, and the planned Tallahassee learning lab opening in January 2026. Members asked about conflict resolution, domestic violence, addiction, and microcredentials; the presenter said the institute is expanding training in those areas and is working with DCF to align advanced certifications with the department’s career ladder. The Department of Children and Families then presented on the Continue the Mission initiative, which recruits veterans, military spouses, and former law enforcement officers into CPI, API, and case management roles. DCF said it has held more than 240 hiring events and hired 372 such workers since launch, while also improving recruitment and retention through higher starting pay, streamlined hiring, rebranding, wellness supports, and enhanced pre-service training. Senators asked about PTSD concerns, staffing levels, caseloads, hotline vacancies, and salaries; DCF said it had not seen direct PTSD issues from the hiring effort and provided figures including a $50,000 starting salary for CPIs, $37,000 for APIs, and average caseloads of 12 to 15 investigations for CPIs and about 10 for APIs. Finally, DCF discussed the increased acuity of children in the dependency system, explaining that fewer children are entering care overall but those who do often have more complex behavioral, mental health, developmental, or medical needs. The department highlighted a new Behavioral Qualified Residential Treatment Program (BQRTP) designed for youth who need more intensive support than traditional foster or group home settings but do not require inpatient psychiatric treatment; one facility is licensed with 12 of 14 beds filled, and DCF said it is seeking funding for placement for 230 youth total. Members pressed for details on licensure timelines, standards, funding, and the handling of crossover youth and lockouts, and DCF said it uses braided funding and works with DJJ, APD, and lead agencies through local and state review teams. A representative of the Florida Coalition for Children also testified, saying the issue is complex and multi-year, and that the coalition is working on possible legislative and programmatic solutions. The committee took no formal votes and adjourned after the presentations and discussion.

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• I'm ending Title VI and 21 of the Delaware Code relating to rental cars and peer-to-peer car sharing
• Aligns with statutory language with existing vehicle rental and peer-to-peer vehicle sharing laws.
• It eliminates conflict terminology between rental vehicles and shared vehicles, and it clears statute
• the terms, First, highlighted by the previous administration, between the terms rental vehicles and shared
• Which share that aquifer, and its taxpayers will provide the money to remedy those contaminations.

Summary: The committee met in hybrid format, approved the minutes from June 24 and June 25, 2026, and then heard several bills and a resolution. On House Bill 382 with House Amendment 2, sponsored by Rep. Lynn and Sen. Hocker, the sponsor said the bill makes technical corrections to Delaware’s rental car and peer-to-peer car sharing laws after concerns raised following HB 209, clarifies when loss-of-use damages may be recovered, and preserves recovery for intentional, willful, or criminal conduct. Avis Budget Group and Enterprise Mobility supported the bill, while Allstate Insurance and Toro opposed it, arguing the measure could reintroduce unfair fees and leave too much discretion to rental companies; Sen. Townsend also said he wanted more clarity on how the bill would operate. No vote was taken in the transcript. The committee then considered House Bill 476, a Frederica charter change sponsored by Rep. Postals and Sen. Buckson. The bill would reduce town council meetings from twice monthly to once monthly and make ordinances effective immediately unless otherwise stated. Members asked why the Senate sponsor was absent and noted the bill requires a two-thirds vote, but no public comment was offered and no action was recorded. The committee also heard House Joint Resolution 13, sponsored by Sen. Sturgeon and Rep. Barry, which directs the Department of Labor to study a Delaware health care apprenticeship degree program to help address workforce shortages. The Delaware Health Care Association supported the resolution and urged coordination with existing workforce efforts; no opposition was presented and no vote was recorded. Finally, the committee heard House Bill 458 with House Amendment 1, sponsored by Rep. Lynn and Sen. Pardee, concerning backflow devices in low-hazard buildings. Sen. Pardee said the bill would exempt residences and office-type buildings from costly retrofits, while DHSS said the current regulation does not clearly define low-risk buildings and the bill’s list would not create immediate public health concerns until regulations are updated. The Delaware Association of Realtors supported the bill, saying the regulation is overly broad and expensive, while the Delaware Rural Water Association opposed it, warning that backflow prevention is important to protect aquifers and drinking water. The meeting ended with adjournment after public comment and no recorded votes in the transcript.

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• Robin, thank you so much for sharing.
• Well, thank you for sharing, and keep up the great work. We appreciate your sharing. Thank you.
• We appreciate your sharing. Thank you. Thank you, Representative Kerans.
• But we can tell you that doctors, genetic counselors, members of the public, and researchers share with
• Thank you for the opportunity to share with you today. Thank you so much, Lisa.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Financial Services held a fully virtual public hearing after a blizzard and state emergency closed the State House and created travel and cleanup concerns. Chairs Senator Paul Feeney and Representative James Murphy opened by thanking first responders and committee staff for making the hearing possible and noted that several members attended remotely. The committee heard testimony on three bills: H.5112, An Act Prohibiting Genetic Discrimination; H.4914, An Act Relative to the Massachusetts Uniform Commercial Code; and S.2921, An Act Relative to Travel Insurance. Most of the testimony focused on H.5112. Representative Dave Rogers and his constituent Robin Biggs testified in support of H.5112, describing gaps in federal genetic nondiscrimination law that do not cover life, long-term care, or disability insurance. Biggs shared her experience as a BRCA2 mutation carrier and said genetic knowledge helped her take preventive steps, but that people fear testing because insurers may use results against them. Lindsay Jack of the ALS Association and Lisa Schlager of FORCE also supported the bill, arguing that it would encourage preventive care, research participation, and fairer underwriting without harming insurance markets. They said insurers could still use medical history and diagnoses, but not genetic test results alone. Committee members asked questions about whether insurers currently request genetic testing and how such information is used in underwriting. Testifiers said the information is routinely asked for or found in medical records, but the bill would prohibit its use in coverage decisions and would prevent insurers from requiring testing. No votes were taken. After testimony concluded and no additional witnesses came forward, the chairs closed the hearing and adjourned the meeting by unanimous voice vote.

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• And whereas Taiwan shares the same values of freedom, democracy, human rights, rule of law, peace, and
• presidential election, underscoring the importance of peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait and the shared
• to deepen their bilateral partnership, strengthen economic and people-to-people ties, and advance shared
• and people-to-people ties,<00:18:19.280><c> and</c><00:18:19.400><c> advance</c><00:18:20.000><c> shared
• </c><00:18:20.560><c> democratic</c> ties, and advance shared democratic ties, and advance shared democratic

Keywords: 1183, house

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• And so I am sharing the stage to welcome and give all of the honor and privileges of the House to Dr.
• And if you're a policyholder, we're just saying that you should be able to share in those profits from
• Representative, when you say whole, does that mean that they will get money or will they get shares of
• You know, that could be determined up to the policyholders, you know, if they get shares in that new
• You know, that could be determined up to the policyholders, you know, if they get shares in that new

Bills: SB330, SB2069, SB2095, SB1721, SB1433, SB1316, SB1280, SB1455, SB1456, SB1457, SB1459, SB1461, SB1463, SB1465, SB1466, HJR1088, SB1684, SB378, SB1447, SB1920, SB1443, HR1047, SB1877, SB1884, SB1365, SB2174, SB1525, SB1810, SB1771, SB1805, SB1916, SB1530, SB1847, SB1990, SB2060, SB1992, SB1579, SB1778, SB2132, SB1623, SB2067, SB1589, SB1441, SB1224, SB372, SB1232, SB1264, SB1450, SB2011, SB2030, SB1980, SB1936, SB1477, SB1593, SB1725, SB1670, SB1480, SB1726, SB1633, SB1735, SB1632, SB1277, SB1217, SB1826, SB1824, SB1813, SB1326, SB1937, SB1641

Keywords: elk population, wildlife management, Oklahoma State University, veterinary medicine, ecosystem health, habitat assessment, advanced nuclear energy, nuclear power, small modular reactor, SMR, microreactor, generation III+, generation IV, nuclear reactor, nuclear permitting, nuclear licensing, Oklahoma Corporation Commission, OCC, Oklahoma Advanced Nuclear Energy Office, Oklahoma Advanced Nuclear Development Revolving Fund

Summary: The House convened, called the roll, offered an invocation, and recited the Pledge of Allegiance. The chamber also handled routine business including reassignment of Senate Bills 262 and 1618 to the Rules Committee, and recognized the Doctor of the Day, Dr. Hatoum, and Nurse of the Day, Alexis Watt of Pryor. Several guest groups were introduced from the galleries, including Leadership Lawton-Fort Sill, the Grove Area Chamber of Commerce, Sooner Job Challenge, Elevate Oklahoma students, and the Antlers youth leadership group from Sapulpa. The main legislative item discussed was House Resolution 1047 by Representative Sneed concerning CompSource Mutual Insurance Company. Sneed said the resolution was intended to ensure policyholders are made whole from roughly $1 billion in reserves before any reorganization or conversion, and explained that policyholders should share in the value created by their premiums. Members asked questions about CompSource’s structure, its move from mutual to stock status, whether the resolution was binding, and whether policyholders would receive cash or stock; Sneed said the resolution expresses the will of the House and that the details would be determined by the policyholders and the company. An amendment to the resolution was adopted without objection, and the resolution itself was then adopted without objection. The remainder of the meeting consisted of announcements about committee meetings and events, including devotion, Gen Gov, Post-Secondary Education, Banking, Insurance, Public Health, Rural Caucus, and Oklahoma Film and Music Day. The floor leader then moved to adjourn, and the House adjourned until Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at 1:30 p.m.