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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.

Summary: The Joint Committee on Financial Services held a fully virtual public hearing because the State House was closed due to the prior day’s blizzard and ongoing cleanup and travel concerns. Chairs Paul Feeney and James Murphy opened by thanking first responders, DPW crews, plow operators, healthcare workers, and others who responded to the storm, and they explained the hearing was kept on schedule because of upcoming reporting deadlines. The committee heard testimony on H. 5112, An Act Prohibiting Genetic Discrimination, and also noted two other bills on the docket: H. 4914, An Act Relative to the Massachusetts Uniform Commercial Code, and S. 2921, An Act Relative to Travel Insurance. Representative Dave Rogers testified in support of H. 5112, joined by constituent Robin Biggs, who described her experience as a BRCA2 mutation carrier and said she was advised to secure life insurance before genetic testing because results could affect coverage. Biggs said genetic knowledge helped her make preventive health decisions, but she and others fear financial discrimination if insurers can use genetic information. Lindsay Jack of the ALS Association also supported the bill, arguing that people should not have to choose between learning about their health risks and protecting their financial future, and saying the measure would encourage testing and early intervention without harming the insurance market. Lisa Schlager of FORCE likewise backed the bill, saying many people with hereditary cancer risks avoid testing because of insurance concerns and that the federal law does not fully protect against discrimination in life, long-term care, and disability insurance. Committee members asked questions about whether insurers currently request genetic testing information and whether such information is used in underwriting. Testifiers said insurers routinely ask about genetic testing or obtain the information from medical records, and that the bill would prohibit using genetic test results in underwriting 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.

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• inviting every generation from our youngest students to our wisest seniors to join hands in this shared
• a bright city glow to Coeur d'Alene's calm waters below, steady body waves with a smile so white, sharing
• Church bells are ringing through the valley, yeah, what a light we share, as though perpetual forever
• They are in the building over the next couple of days to share with you the regional coordination that's
• They are in the building over the next couple of days to share with you the regional coordination that's

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Summary: The House opened with roll call, prayer, and the Pledge of Allegiance, and members noted the death of Representative Lyndon Bateman, offering condolences for his family. The journal was approved, and the chamber then took up House Concurrent Resolution 22 after suspending the rules by a 68-aye vote with two abstentions. The resolution declared 2026 the Year of Volunteerism and the America 250 in Idaho Service Challenge, recognized the theme song “Forever Idaho,” and encouraged Idahoans to sign the state’s replica of the Declaration of Independence as part of the America 250 celebration. Representative Mitchell explained that the resolution was intended to promote volunteer service, with a goal of 250,000 acts of service tracked through Idahokindness.com, and to support statewide commemoration activities tied to the nation’s 250th birthday. The House adopted HCR 22 by voice vote and transmitted it to the Senate. The chamber then briefly recognized and played the “Forever Idaho” song and thanked organizers, ambassadors, service groups, and advisory council members involved in the America 250 effort. Later, the House received committee reports and printed or referred several bills, including measures on private forest land, surveyor licensing, cosmetology and barbering, bullying and parental rights in education, and repeal of the Pacific Northwest Economic Region statute, along with House Joint Resolution 7 on sectarian appropriations. During announcements, members highlighted a housing and affordability lunch-and-learn, an informational meeting on rats in the Treasure Valley, a visit by a Pacific Northwest Economic Region delegation, and “Sugar Day” at the Capitol recognizing sugar beet farmers. The House then adjourned until 8:00 a.m. on Friday, January 23, 2026.

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• HB 2877, time share of salespersons. HB 2882, law enforcement prohibition.
• promise that the future of the West Valley should be shaped not in isolation... ...the shared promise
• Members, I rise today to share some words...
• Members, I rise today to share some words in loving memory of Jennifer Marie Walker Skaggs.
• Her creativity was freely shared, and her presence remains deeply cherished by her family, friends, and

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• resolution before you, which is a handout for this meeting, and I don't know if we can get it um on a shared
• I move we adopt the resolution, share. Thank you. Do I have a second? 2nd, Senator Stewart.
• Connected and share uh with the location coding efforts.
• I'm going to share my screen. Um, Can you guys see my screen? Uh, not yet. Oh, there it is.
• Um, this year, I'm gonna go ahead and stop sharing.

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• But I just can't thank the committee members and staff enough for it and look forward to sharing the
• I feel good about our work together within the current budget context to move us toward this shared goal
• Thank you for the opportunity to share support for critical homeownership investments in House File 2245
• With the critical shortage of affordable homeownership opportunities across the state, I want to share
• We look forward to continuing to partner on our shared goal of a Minnesota where everyone has a safe

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• They advocated and shared impressively an insight of the pedestrian focus on bikes and pedestrian safety
• early this morning they<00:03:19.879><c> advocated</c><00:03:20.440><c> and</c><00:03:20.599><c> shared
• </c><00:03:21.480><c> impressively</c> they advocated and shared impressively they advocated and shared
• Uh, Madame President, also in the gallery are our students that we share in District of Pro City, as
• If you're from Pro City High School, please stand. ...also in the gallery are our students that we share

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• And I have some data to share with the committee.
• Thank you, Chair and members, and thank you for sharing your story.
• That shared commitment is reflected in the bill's design.
• That shared commitment is reflected in the bill's design.
• AB 2361 modernizes treatment of vicarious liability for peer-to-peer vehicle sharing platforms...

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• I'm Simon Cataldo, sharing this meeting with Senator John Vilas, and thank you so much for being here
• It may make sense to go—I actually share it, need your help on this.
• Preparedness, but also signal a shared commitment to protecting every community targeted by hate.
• It’s a matter of shared civic responsibility.
• So when we meet, I can’t wait to share that with you.

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Summary: The Special Commission on Combating Antisemitism met to hear testimony from Chief James Hicks of the Natick Police Department, who chairs the Municipal Police Training Committee, and Chief Thomas Fowler of the Salisbury Police Department. They described the statewide civil-rights-officer model for hate-crime response, the HEART Unit, and MPTC training authority under POST, and urged the commission to recommend incorporating the IHRA definition of antisemitism into police training and to fund that effort. Commissioners asked about how law enforcement should handle antisemitic incidents that may not rise to crimes, the 2022 Mapping Project, masking during protests, and the role of HART; the chiefs said departments can update training quickly, that every department should have a trained civil-rights officer, and that HART’s expertise should be integrated statewide. The commission also approved the October 16, 2025 minutes after correcting an initial procedural error. The rest of the meeting focused on the draft report, especially the prefatory statement and the definition section. Commissioners broadly praised the report’s scope and the chairs’ work, but offered many edits aimed at tightening language, reducing advocacy tone, and clarifying the “Massachusetts way” of combating antisemitism. Several members wanted stronger emphasis on Massachusetts values, education, moral leadership, and the distinction between hate incidents, hate crimes, and statutory offenses; others urged clearer references to constitutional protections, First Amendment limits, and Attorney General review of legal statements. There was also discussion of whether to keep or remove references to alternative definitions of antisemitism: some commissioners argued that only the IHRA definition should be centered, while others said acknowledging other definitions was factually important and would reflect the range of testimony. Commissioners also raised specific substantive edits for later sections, including adding examples such as the 2022 Mapping Project, strengthening language on online intimidation, academic boycotts, and divestment campaigns, and clarifying that some conduct may be hateful even if lawful. In the higher education section, members praised recommendations on mandatory training, bystander intervention, trauma-informed responses, mental health supports, and campus climate surveys, while suggesting a few technical edits and additional best-practice examples. No final votes were taken on the draft report during this portion; the chairs said they would incorporate feedback into a revised draft before the remaining meetings and eventual vote.

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• Today I'm sharing my family's experience because it reflects what families like mine across the state
• And these associations represent an ever-growing share of California's housing stock, and membership
• In fact, nationwide... ...share of California's housing stock, and membership is mandatory.
• I've already shared with the opposition that I don't intend to add more work.
• Another recent article by The Wall Street Journal shared a piece earlier that surging fees are a major

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• I also want to name that the stories that were shared in our committee and in the press take an indescribable
• amount of courage, strength, and support to share on the public stage.
• These images generally end up posted to the dark web, shared on social media, exchanged for money, or
• Governors from both parties have signed these bills into law, and I'd like to share a couple of them
• Governors from both parties have signed these bills into law, and I'd like to share a couple of them

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• Thank you for sharing that. And in terms of how Um, thanks for sharing that.
• Thanks for sharing that.
• And thanks for sharing that.
• Thanks for sharing that.
• Thanks for sharing that.

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• Baudill at the committee last week shared our accounting gives us a life cycle analysis of the emissions
• And that was based on industry surveys in California and looking at market share and market presence
• What we did last October was preview some of the technical work that we're going to be sharing in the
• Right now, when you look at the staff proposal, the sector that is growing in its share of the pie is
• That the share of allowances going to industry is going to get bigger, which means that the other pie

Summary: The committee heard an overview and discussion of CARB’s proposed amendments to California’s Cap-and-Invest program, implemented under AB 1207 and SB 840. Chairs and members emphasized the program’s role in meeting climate targets while balancing affordability, and CARB described the proposal as intended to preserve market certainty, strengthen cost containment, address utility affordability, and support the state’s 2045 carbon-neutrality goal. CARB also noted the public comment period, the planned board hearing, and the goal of an effective date of September 1, 2026. Members questioned CARB on several implementation issues, including whether the rulemaking would be completed on time, the treatment of carbon capture and sequestration, the timing of the transfer of allowances from natural gas utilities to electric utilities, and the impact on ratepayers. CARB said it was on track to meet the May deadline, that CCUS/CDR could be further refined in the proposal and would also be addressed in a separate SB 905 rulemaking later in the year, and that it was seeking to protect ratepayers while inviting more utility data during the comment period. The committee also discussed refining-sector leakage risk, gasoline imports, and how imported fuel is accounted for under cap-and-invest versus the low-carbon fuel standard. A second panel of outside experts and stakeholders then testified. The Legislative Analyst’s Office and IEMAC representatives explained the major statutory changes, including putting offsets under the cap, shifting allowances from natural gas to electric utilities over time, and changing how allowance value is divided among utilities, industry, and the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund. They stressed that CARB has significant discretion in setting the allowance “pie,” and that more free allocations to utilities or industry reduce GGRF revenues. EDF’s representative argued the proposal should be adopted this spring, said the utility transition should happen faster, and urged a tighter near-term emissions cap. SCAPA, representing publicly owned utilities, opposed the proposed utility allocation changes, saying they would reduce expected allowances, undermine long-term planning, and could force higher rates or reduced decarbonization investments.

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• Yeah, we have a couple of slides that we're going to share. Yes. Great.
• They'd share timelines. They'd outline electrical distribution routes.
• I would like to thank you for the opportunity to share Fremont's story with you this afternoon.
• I also wanted to share an anecdote.
• So happy to share more and just really appreciate the venue and your leadership on this issue.

Summary: The committee held an informational hearing on California’s industrial policy and manufacturing, with opening remarks emphasizing the state’s large manufacturing base, the need to retain and scale advanced manufacturing in California, and the tension between economic growth, climate goals, labor standards, permitting, and energy reliability. Senators and witnesses repeatedly noted that California has strong innovation assets, but companies often face uncertainty around regulation, power availability, and the cost of expanding here, leading some to locate manufacturing elsewhere. Senator Wahab highlighted Fremont as a major manufacturing hub and stressed apprenticeship pathways, community college partnerships, and good-paying jobs for both college-educated and non-college workers. California Forward’s Agon Turplin and Jake Higden argued for a durable statewide regional economic development system with ongoing funding, regional strategic plans, and sector-specific roadmaps. They said California Jobs First and related regional planning efforts created useful infrastructure, but the system remains fragmented and one-time funded. Higden focused on “green industrial policy,” especially batteries, bioeconomy, and other clean manufacturing sectors, arguing California often funds R&D but loses the manufacturing scale-up phase to other states. Priyanka Mohanti of the Center for Manufacturing a Green Economy said climate policy must be paired with industrial policy so Californians can actually benefit from the transition through affordable clean products, good jobs, and domestic supply chains. She pointed to international examples such as India, Brazil, and China, and urged tools like public investment, procurement, loan guarantees, and supply-chain planning. Industry witness Josh Richmond, drawing on experience at Bloom Energy and Cy Quantum, said energy and economic development are inseparable and that “time to power” is often decisive in site selection. He argued California needs better coordination among the state, utilities, universities, national labs, and economic development agencies, and that the state should be more proactive and creative in helping strategic industries scale. Committee members discussed the role of high energy costs, regulatory burdens, K-12 education, and cap-and-trade, with Senator Niello raising concerns about business climate, education outcomes, and the cost impacts of climate regulations. Witnesses responded that California should balance regulation with benefits, and that regional coordination and state partnership can help companies navigate red tape and stay in-state. The second panel, from labor, supported a worker-led industrial policy. Sarah Flox of the California Labor Federation said manufacturing jobs can be good jobs only when paired with labor standards, apprenticeship pipelines, and public support tied to worker protections. Tom Hincey of UAW Region 6 said California should use public financing, procurement, off-take agreements, and, where appropriate, public ownership or equity stakes to localize supply chains and create union jobs in batteries, offshore wind, and heat pumps. The final panel featured Fremont economic development director Donovan Lazaro, who said Fremont has become California’s top manufacturing city by preserving industrial land, allowing by-right zoning, reducing permitting delays, and building in-house technical expertise to support advanced manufacturers. He said the city’s approach has helped double its manufacturing workforce and strengthen its tax base. No votes were taken; the hearing was informational and ended with committee members indicating they would continue working on follow-up legislation and coordination efforts.

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• I will tell you, and I've shared this story with others, I even carry my passport nowadays.
• My father shared his story of being deported. It was painful and it was frightening.
• The reason why I'm sharing you this story is because about six weeks later, I went to court, and the
• And I thank you for sharing that with us. ...that they face, and I thank you for sharing that with us
• Thank you so much for sharing him. Members, let us observe a moment of silence to honor his life.

Summary: The Assembly met on July 17, 2025, after a quorum call and prayer, then moved through a long ceremonial and floor session. The chamber recognized the 2025 Science and Technology Policy Fellows, the 2024-25 Jesse Marvin Unruh Assembly Fellows, and the 2025 Assembly Fellows, and also heard guest introductions honoring Brad Webb of Legislative Counsel, youth advocates supporting AB 1231, the Live Oak Lady Lions softball team, the new UC President J.B. Milliken, the Rohnert Park 11-and-under Cal Ripken All-Star team, and arts leaders from Auburn. The Assembly also took up several procedural motions, including removing some bills from the consent calendar and noting absences. On the floor, members adopted ACR 12 designating November 1 as Fernando Valenzuela Day, with broad support and 66 co-authors, and later adopted H.R. 56 recognizing August 2025 as Chicano Heritage Month, with 65 co-authors. The Assembly also adopted ACR 101 naming a portion of State Highway Route 46 the James Dean Memorial Highway, and H.R. 50 proclaiming November 25, 2025, as Elimination of Violence Against Women Day, with members emphasizing survivor support and prevention. In each case, authors and supporters highlighted the cultural, historical, or public-safety significance of the measures. The chamber also concurred in Senate amendments on several bills, including AB 359 on the Political Reform Act, AB 594 on student health insurance protections, AB 1085 banning license plate obstruction devices and penalizing sellers, AB 1286 on public employment transparency, and AB 1505, the Agriculture Committee omnibus bill. AJR 14, urging federal attention to the impact of tariffs on California ports, passed 44-1 after debate over trade policy and port jobs. AJR 17, calling for modernization of immigration law and a pathway to lawful status for long-term undocumented residents, passed 47-7 after extensive debate focused on immigrant families, the economy, and federal enforcement actions. The Assembly also adopted the resolutions by voice vote where required and recorded the roll-call results for the joint resolutions.

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• I do want to share just some thoughts here with the investment revenue.
• And later, I'll share with you our new data dashboards.
• As well as what the LFC report has shared with you.
• Pleased to share these data dashboards with you.
• Slide 13 shares with you the department's current priorities.

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• Many times financial firms or groups with a political agenda will purchase shares in companies and then
• weaponize those shares, use those shares to push the company in a certain direction to get some policy
• times this is done through shareholder resolutions where a group of activist shareholders will buy shares
• So the ultimate check and balance on your concern, because I would share your concern, I don't want to
• I would share that concern. But the ultimate check and balance is it takes 38 states, or...

Summary: The Senate took up and passed Senate Bill 945, which concerns political shareholder proposals by insurers and insurance holding companies. Senator Hughes argued the bill would protect Texas-based insurers from activist shareholder pressure, especially proposals aimed at limiting insurance coverage for oil and gas companies for ESG or political reasons. The motion to suspend the regular order was adopted over objection, and SB 945 passed to engrossment on a 20-10 vote with one present not voting. The chamber also passed Senate Bill 1117, allowing any Texas-licensed dentist to administer botulinum toxin in oral or maxillofacial regions for aesthetic purposes, and House Joint Resolution 98, renewing Texas’s application for an Article 5 Convention of States to propose amendments on fiscal restraints, federal power limits, and term limits. Both measures advanced after debate and roll-call votes; SB 1117 passed unanimously after suspension of the three-day rule, and H.J.R. 98 was adopted on a 17-14 vote. Members then approved several other measures, including the committee substitute for House Bill 142 on HHSC’s Office of Inspector General and Medicaid overpayment recovery, Senate Bill 2373 on AI-enabled financial fraud and deepfake/phishing schemes, Senate Bill 2221 on fraudulent UCC financing statements, and Senate Bill 2681 on the basis for third-party voter-registration challenges. The Senate also adopted a resolution authorizing a Texas Life Monument replica at the Capitol complex, and passed S.J.R. 59 creating funds for Texas State Technical College capital needs. The body debated and passed Senate Bill 946, which would bar credit discrimination against organizations based on social, political, religious, or similar value-based considerations and require credit decisions to rest on creditworthiness. Senators raised concerns that the bill could create a special protected class for non-human entities or conflict with existing state policies, but the bill advanced to engrossment on a 20-11 vote. The Senate also passed Senate Bill 2477 to ease office-to-residential conversions in large cities after adopting an amendment negotiated with municipal stakeholders, and began consideration of Senate Bill 715 on ERCOT reliability requirements for generators, including existing generation, with extensive debate over impacts on renewables, power purchase agreements, and grid reliability.

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• So a few details that I'd like to share—I know I only have two minutes.
• Thank you for sharing your thoughts. You're welcome.
• Can you kind of share with us? Is it all our members?
• Can you share with us your experience regarding this concern?
• Or can you share with us? I can say that yes, that would be a concern.

Bills: HB74, HB175, HB460, HB576, HB2271, HB2294, HB2874, HB3016, HB3133, HB3191, HB3458, HB3929, HB4063, HB4115, HB4394, HB74, HB175

Keywords: Puerto Verde, Port Authority, eminent domain, bonds, tax assessments, economic development, infrastructure, transportation, public welfare, child care, certifications, Texas Rising Star Program, grant program, disability inclusion, family income, affordability, economic impact, state study, cost analysis, government support

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• It provides financial incentives to entities at a 10-to-1 ratio cost share.
• The other thing I would just share with you very briefly is that there are different chemistries.
• I think if we don't have anything else, we're ready to move on to issue four, CPUC data sharing.
• The cost share is roughly $900 million.
• I'm Mick Snyder with Axiom Advisors, sharing comments on behalf of two different clients today.

Summary: The hearing was an informational budget session on energy agency proposals, with no votes taken. Early discussion focused on Proposition 4 climate bond implementation, including funding for demand-side grid support, offshore wind development, and transmission financing. The Department of Finance said the budget includes allocations for demand-side grid support and offshore wind, but not yet for the $325 million transmission financing piece pending a required study. The Legislative Analyst’s Office urged the Legislature to consider whether to wait on offshore wind funding, whether to keep shifting funds into demand-side grid support, and how to direct future transmission financing. Members also raised concerns about local technical assistance for offshore wind, Salton Sea priorities, and the need for more information before final decisions. The California Energy Commission and CPUC then reviewed the broader energy package. The CEC highlighted the demand-side grid support program’s growth, distributed energy backup assets, long-duration storage, hydrogen grants, and the SIRP clean energy reliability program. CPUC testimony emphasized affordability, wildfire mitigation costs, rooftop solar cost shifts, and efforts to reduce rates while maintaining reliability and clean energy goals. Members questioned CPUC staffing, delays in proceedings, coordination with the CEC and CAISO, and the impact of rate increases on customers. The agencies also discussed the AB 3264 transmission financing study, with CPUC saying work on the study had already begun and was on track for the July 1 deadline. Several trailer bill and implementation items were also discussed. The committee reviewed a proposal to extend the Deaf and Disabled Telecommunications Program surcharge, with members split over whether it should be handled in budget trailer bill language or policy legislation; the administration said the surcharge supports a critical program serving about three-quarters of a million Californians. The committee also heard a CPUC data-sharing proposal to allow nondisclosure agreements for transmission and reliability data, which members generally supported as a technical fix. DWR explained a proposal to clarify language for the Electricity Supply Strategic Reliability Reserve so it can potentially sell three gas-fired units it owns, and the CEC presented a federal transmission grant proposal tied to grid-enhancing technologies and ratepayer cost recovery. Finally, the committee discussed California Lifeline and possible broadband pilot reforms in light of uncertainty around federal Universal Service Fund support, with CPUC saying it is exploring a statewide standalone broadband option for eligible customers.

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• Thank you, Chair Faiola, and thank you for reaching out ahead of time to share that testimony.
• I just wanted to share a little bit about how this bill came about.
• I have a picture I can share when I submit my letter to the committee.
• My mother and I shared students at East Boston; my father and I shared students as well.
• There's a quote that I shared with him.

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Summary: The Joint Committee on the Judiciary held a late-file hearing on several bills, with Chairs Michael Day and Lydia Edwards outlining hearing rules, testimony limits, and written-testimony procedures. The first bill discussed was H. 4876, a proposal to strengthen supports for survivors of abuse. Representative Carol Faiola testified on behalf of a constituent who described how a lifetime restraining order was effectively undermined after a family member’s death, arguing the bill should limit abusers’ legal standing after death, improve survivor notification and privacy protections, expand coercive-control definitions, and create education and resource programs. The committee then heard testimony on H. 5111, which would strengthen the Massachusetts Antitrust Act. Representative Dave Rogers and Attorney General’s Office antitrust chief Anthony Mariano said the bill would give the state more tools to pursue anti-competitive conduct, including conduct with multi-state effects, while allowing enforcement even when federal authorities are also involved. They said it would increase penalties, clarify that invitations to conspire are violations, protect labor markets, remove limits affecting some housing transactions, and extend the statute of limitations. The committee also heard support for a related “universal 1983” bill, S. 2976/H. 2976, creating a state cause of action for constitutional violations by federal, state, or local officers acting under color of law; supporters said it would fill gaps in remedies against federal officers while preserving qualified immunity. Testimony also supported H. 4783, a bill affirming the rights of people experiencing homelessness. The Massachusetts Coalition for the Homeless said the measure would push back against growing criminalization of homelessness, especially after the Supreme Court’s Grants Pass decision and local encampment bans, and would protect the use of public spaces without discrimination based on housing status. On H. 4826, condo owners and advocates said Chapter 183A is outdated and leaves owners with too little say and too few remedies against mismanagement, citing problems such as unsafe water, major assessments, and lack of meaningful dispute resolution. The committee also heard strong support for H. 5116, renaming the Dorchester Division of the Boston Municipal Court the Judge Leslie E. Harris Courthouse, with testimony from family members, legislators, attorneys, and community leaders describing Judge Harris’s mentorship, community service, and commitment to second chances. Later testimony covered S. 2975, a bill to deter ICE courthouse arrests and protect access to justice; CPCS, law students, and defense advocates said courthouse arrests chill participation by defendants, witnesses, and victims and disrupt pending cases. The committee also heard support for H. 5244, repealing an archaic law criminalizing concealment of a child’s death, with advocates arguing it has been used to punish pregnancy loss and should be removed. The hearing concluded with additional testimony in favor of S. 2976 and more support for the Judge Harris courthouse renaming, after which the chairs closed the hearing and reminded the public how to submit written testimony.