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• And I would like to be able to demonstrate to my constituents that I do support the Hancock by subclass
• And I think we're in support of that.
• The lady knows that I will not necessarily always support what she has and she won't support what I have
• So you're in support of this bill, correct?
• I think they support us. Right.

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• I am actually in support of the motion for a different reason.
• Senator Weiler: I support the... Senator Weiler: I support the motion.
• So I'll be supporting the motion for that reason.
• So we appreciate the support. Thank you.
• I just want to speak in support of adoption of the updated codes.

Keywords: 985, all

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• :03:21.400><c> jobs</c><00:03:22.200><c> while</c> supports local recycling jobs while supports local
• </c> Encourage your support. Thank you, Mr. Encourage your support. Thank you, Mr.
• </c> supported it in the past many times. supported it in the past many times.
• </c> sales and support. sales and support.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• At that time, only two members of this Senate openly supported cannabis legalization.
• Cannabis reform has bipartisan support and deserves a bipartisan vote.
• Supporting businesses and generating tax revenue in other places.
• It asks a simple question: If a bipartisan bill has the support of every member of the Senate Democratic
• Caucus, was introduced with a Republican prime sponsor, has the support of the governor, has the support

Summary: The Senate convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, then received communications recalling it for voting session and referring gubernatorial nominations and a series of Senate and House bills and resolutions to standing committees. Leaves of absence were granted, and the chamber recessed briefly for committee meetings and party caucuses before reconvening. On the floor, the Senate unanimously agreed to House Bill 1102 and later passed Senate Bill 1133 and Senate Bill 1303 by 50-0 votes. Several measures were set aside to their proper place in the calendar or re-referred, including Senate Bill 1182 and House Bill 928 to Appropriations. The Senate also adopted multiple amendments to Senate Bill 1372, including a technical amendment from Senator Brooks, an amendment offered on behalf of Senator Loughlin, and Senator Fontana’s amendment requiring carbon monoxide detectors in child care facilities; after amendment, Senate Bill 1372 was held over. The chamber adopted Senate Resolution 326 urging a posthumous Medal of Honor for Major Richard Winters. During petitions and remonstrances, Senator Tartaglione urged action to raise Pennsylvania’s minimum wage, noting it has been 20 years since the last increase. Senator Dush honored Colonel James C. Harding on his birthday, highlighting his military service and decorations. Senator Street introduced a discharge resolution to force consideration of adult-use cannabis legalization, arguing the issue has bipartisan support and should receive a vote. Senator Dush also delivered extended remarks on the Founders, John Adams, religion, and the Constitution. Committee reports followed, including Appropriations reporting Senate Bills 1061, 1182, and 1303 as committed and House Bill 2400 as amended, and Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure reporting House Bill 2426 as committed. The Senate then considered supplemental calendars, adopting an amendment to Senate Bill 1182 and passing Senate Bill 1303 on final passage, both by 50-0 votes. The chamber was also notified of upcoming committee meetings, and it recessed until June 30, 2026, at 11 a.m., unless recalled sooner.

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• Applause or other audible demonstrations are not allowed.
• Everybody says they support it, but it's still sitting in this committee. And um it's a clean bill.
• And there was bipartisan support, unanimous support in committee coming out.
• :52.800><c> unanimous</c> there was bipartisan support, unanimous there was bipartisan support, unanimous
• </c> support in committee coming out. support in committee coming out.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• His life demonstrates that leadership is not always about titles and recognition.
• Yeah, and for that reason, I support the bill, and I encourage the body to do the same.
• It's very rare that that could happen, and I support it, and urge the body to do the same.
• We must act unanimously, and I urge the body to support this. Thank you. Further discussion.
• I'd like to thank everyone for showing their support for American Heart Month.

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• It clarifies that electric utilities must explain, rather than demonstrate, a decision to exclude an
• So I'd urge its support.
• But for today, I'd appreciate support of the amendment. Thank you.
• I thought it would work well in this space, and I'd urge its support. Thank you very much.
• So I would appreciate its support. Thank you. Thank you so much, Senator Short.

Bills: SB6124, SB6171, SB6284, SB5609, SB6172, SB6246, SB5932, SB6269, SB6223, SB5975

Keywords: appliance affordability, cost index, energy efficiency, consumer protection, Washington state, energy facilities, large energy consumers, regulation, environment, sustainability, artificial intelligence, data privacy, technological impacts, cultural resources, land use, environmental policy, exemptions, state laws, Washington climate policy, greenhouse gas

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• ,</c> state grant stable, supported, state grant stable, supported, independent.<00:20:32.720><c> this
• </c><00:29:08.559><c> our</c> Gossipson, thank you for supporting our Gossipson, thank you for supporting
• There are also letters of support from the Minnesota Resource Recovery Association, and there is support
• </c><01:17:51.520><c> I</c> But uh they are in strong support. I But uh they are in strong support.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• I'm representing myself, and I'm in support of HB 3225.
• I'm representing myself, and I'm in support of HB3-225.
• I support H.B. 229. Thank you. Males and females have biological differences. I support H.B. 229.
• It does not support families.
• Supporting trans women does not erase me.

Bills: HB186, HB201, HB229, HB796, HB1506, HB2702, HB2885, HB3225, HB3909, HB4285, HB5138

Keywords: social media, children, account verification, data privacy, parental control, financial crime, card fraud, motor fuel theft, law enforcement, criminal activity, skimmers, prevention, training, biological sex, government information, definitions, sex-based distinctions, public health, federal directives, state authority

Summary: The committee took up House Bill 186, which would require social media platforms to verify users are 18 or older before allowing account creation. Invited witnesses in support, including Mary Elizabeth Castle and David Dunmoyer, argued the bill would protect children from harmful algorithms, addictive design, bullying, sexual exploitation, and mental health harms, and emphasized parental rights and the idea that minors should not enter binding contracts with platforms. Committee members questioned them about how algorithms work, whether parents could realistically monitor content, and whether the bill would still allow educational use; the witnesses said the bill was narrowly aimed at harmful social media use and not educational content. Public testimony on HB 186 was largely in opposition, though several student witnesses said they supported the bill’s goals but wanted the age lowered to 16 or the bill amended to allow parental consent or joint accounts. Opponents argued the bill would be ineffective because teens could bypass age checks, would cut off access to educational tools, school communications, recruiting and NIL opportunities, and would burden free speech and privacy. Some witnesses also said social media helps teens with mental health, community, and creative or professional opportunities, while others warned the bill could disproportionately harm disabled and marginalized users. After public testimony closed, HB 186 was left pending. The committee then heard House Bill 5138, which Chairman Hughes said would respond to a court ruling limiting the Attorney General’s authority to prosecute election crimes unless invited by local prosecutors by changing the statute to require AG prosecution. Public testimony on HB 5138 was brief and opposed by at least one witness who argued it would further erode local control and expand state preemption. The bill was left pending after testimony. Finally, the committee heard House Bill 3225, a library bill aimed at keeping sexually explicit books and materials out of children’s sections in municipal libraries and requiring age verification for checkout, including digital access, with parental consent and other revisions added in the House. Supporters said the bill would protect children from explicit material and keep such content in adult sections, while opponents argued it would amount to censorship, be costly and difficult to implement, and could be used to target LGBTQ+ or other marginalized content. Library workers, parents, students, and advocates testified that existing library sections already separate age-appropriate materials and that the bill could reduce access to books, burden libraries, and infringe on parental choice and free expression.

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• Each and every one of these guards can understand that I'm coughing while giving my remarks, has demonstrated
• I am honored to rise in support of ACR 150, which places a much-deserved spotlight on our state's vital
• This bill has received strong bipartisan support, and I respectfully ask for an aye vote.
• It creates a pathway whereby the Board of Supervisors, who are fully in support of this bill, could work

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• um to support support this bill<00:56:57.680><c> 578</c><00:56:58.680><c> um</c><00:56:58.960><c> and
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• </c><02:09:24.360><c> and</c> very key in uh supporting and very key in uh supporting and maintaining

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee first heard House Bill 561, sponsored by Representative Nancy Murphy, which would limit the state’s ability to discontinue, reclassify, or revert state-owned highway property to municipalities without local approval. Murphy and other supporters argued the bill would protect towns from unfunded mandates and prevent property tax increases caused by taking on costly road maintenance. Representative Wendy Thomas, Rosemarie Rung, Merrimack Town Council Chairman Finley Rothhouse, and Town Manager Paul McAuliffe all testified in support, describing the financial burden of the planned transfer of Continental Boulevard in Merrimack and warning it would set a harmful precedent for other communities. The Department of Transportation’s Steve Leon explained the department’s current authority and processes for discontinuance and reclassification, said active highways are not surplus property, and noted that the Supreme Court’s Town of Nelson decision held such reclassifications were not an unfunded mandate. The committee then closed the public hearing on HB 561. The committee next took up House Bill 578, presented by Representative Mooney on behalf of Representative Bill Boyd, to require sound barriers along the F. Everett Turnpike in Merrimack. Supporters said widening the turnpike would increase noise in nearby neighborhoods and that a 2019 NHDOT study identified 17 neighborhoods with noise levels above federal standards, though only four were included for mitigation under the current project. They argued the remaining neighborhoods should also receive relief and cited quality-of-life and property-value concerns. Senator Tim McGuire also testified in support, saying residents were experiencing unexpected and severe noise impacts and urging the committee to act outside the usual criteria to approve the barriers. The transcript provided does not show a final committee vote or action on HB 578.

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• The screenshot on the right is another example of additional decision support in labor and delivery.
• The screenshot on the right is another example of additional decision support in labor and delivery.
• And we already discussed, we deployed this to support our clinician workforce and reduce administrative
• And unlike traditional technology products, the AI platforms can demonstrate value in 90 days.
• I think that's a good starting point to help just define what these things mean and then support the

Summary: The joint informational hearing of the Assembly Health and Privacy Committees focused on generative AI in health care, with opening remarks emphasizing both its potential to improve care and its risks around privacy, bias, liability, workforce impacts, and unequal access. Chair Bauer-Kahan and Chair Bonta framed the discussion around how California can encourage beneficial innovation while protecting patients, especially given the sensitivity of health data and the possibility that AI could worsen existing disparities if not carefully governed. The first panel featured representatives from Cedars-Sinai, Kaiser Permanente, Penguin AI, and Google, who described current uses of AI such as ambient clinical scribes, nursing documentation tools, imaging triage, maternal-fetal risk prediction, and administrative automation. Speakers said these tools can reduce clinician burden, improve patient experience, speed treatment, and in some cases improve outcomes, including a reported mortality benefit from a Kaiser predictive model and faster thrombectomy times at Cedars-Sinai. Members raised concerns about accuracy with accents and multilingual visits, whether predictive tools could reinforce bias or lead to more interventions such as C-sections, and how to ensure a human remains in the loop for important decisions. The second panel, including representatives from the California Health Care Foundation, UC Berkeley, and Stanford, focused on policy and governance challenges. Testimony highlighted examples of AI supporting homelessness outreach and community health work, but also warned that biased algorithms can encode inequities, especially when trained on data that reflect under-treatment of Black, rural, or low-income patients. Witnesses urged clearer standards for trustworthy AI, stronger monitoring and governance structures, better data access for accountability, and attention to the safety net’s limited resources. Several speakers argued that states should require health systems to have AI governance processes, clarify liability between developers and deployers, and regulate downstream uses of AI while preserving access to data for lifesaving research and oversight.

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• approval, but we have a couple of groups in between there that are made up of just citizens with staff support
• this is something we've talked about as an agency all the way to the governor's office has been supportive
• Then we do demonstrations on the vehicle navigation systems and the like.
• We won't have the registration because, as demonstrated here, I think it's a little fuzzy sometimes,
• on the lands that ranchers and farmers have carefully stewarded for... ...generations—lands that support

Keywords: 1182, all

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• How can we get support?
• I'm a big supporter of LANL.
• So it will certainly support them as well.
• We want a demonstration, actually. Ah, okay.
• . ...support its increase in mission.

Keywords: 996, all

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• staff. ...fill gaps in expertise and add professional support staff.
• I will add this. one-time infrastructure investments that will, you know, support.
• "I do want to say I would strongly support getting that old HTML website.
• I, you know, I think water security is very important and I support it.
• From our initial review, we appreciate the continued support.

Bills: SB 1

Keywords: campground safety, youth camp regulations, flood safety, emergency evacuation, health and safety standards

Summary: The committee first heard the Legislative Budget Board and Secretary of State Jane Nelson on the Secretary of State budget. LBB said the recommendation would reduce the agency’s appropriation by about $40.3 million overall, with major changes including removing federal HAVA funding and one-time business system replacement money, adjusting the agency’s base request, deleting an outdated Interstate Crosscheck rider, and directing HAVA funds to be drawn down first. Secretary Nelson and staff defended the agency’s needs, emphasizing election security, business filings, international protocol, and the Texas Register, and requested additional staff, a new website, digitization of records, IT and cybersecurity upgrades, and renovation of the Rudder Building. Senators discussed voter-roll maintenance, cross-checking data, call-center response times, and the need for online voter registration and more efficient election administration. No votes were taken. The committee then took up the Office of the Governor and trustee programs. LBB outlined a $2.4 million decrease for the office proper and a much larger decrease in trustee programs, driven by unexpended balances and the removal of one-time federal and border-security items, while noting continued funding for disaster response, victim assistance, and $2.9 billion for border security at roughly the prior level. Governor’s staff said Texas remains focused on border security, economic development, and public safety, and discussed efforts to seek federal reimbursement for prior border spending. Members asked about the National Guard’s status, possible federal assumption of border costs, the music incubator program, the Semiconductor Innovation Consortium, the Governor’s University Research Initiative, defense economic adjustment grants, and a new $5 million nonprofit security grant proposal. Staff said the semiconductor program has 12 approved projects totaling about 948 jobs and $17 billion in capital investment, and that the nonprofit security request was added late to address threats to houses of worship and other nonprofits. No formal action was taken. Finally, the committee heard the Texas Facilities Commission and lease-payment recommendations. LBB said the Facilities Commission recommendation would reduce appropriations by about $2.0 billion, mainly by removing border wall construction funding and capital complex bond funding, while adding money for higher utility costs, Rudder Building refurbishment, and additional staff. The lease-payment recommendation would decrease general revenue by $9.3 million. LBB also noted new riders related to completing the State Library and Archives building, tenant communication during disruptions, and a space-utilization report. In agency testimony, members asked about border wall maintenance responsibility, total facilities-related debt, and the status of capital complex construction. The Rudder Building renovation and related security needs were repeatedly discussed as important one-time infrastructure investments.

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• The animal studies clearly show that animals demonstrate abstinence and withdrawal.
• And yes, I support a regulatory framework for both. Thank you. Thank you. Hello.
• Again, I really support this AB 1088 action.
• Again, I really support this AB-1088 action.
• I'm in support of AB 1088.

Summary: The committee held an informational hearing on kratom and 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH), focusing on public health risks, overdose deaths, and regulatory gaps in California. The chair opened by noting that FDA and CDPH consider kratom and 7-OH products unlawful for consumption, yet they remain widely sold in smoke shops, vape stores, gas stations, and convenience stores. The hearing was framed as part of ongoing legislative work, including a future review of AB 1088, and members emphasized the need to weigh potential benefits against risks and consider whether stronger safeguards are needed. Expert testimony from a toxicology professor and several public health and medical officials described kratom as a plant with multiple alkaloids, with 7-OH identified as the more potent opioid-like compound associated with tolerance, dependence, withdrawal, and respiratory depression. CDPH reported 362 kratom-related overdose deaths in California from 2019 to 2023 and 15 deaths involving 7-OH, while Los Angeles County officials described unexplained deaths in young adults that led them to expand toxicology testing and identify 7-OH as a common factor. County and state public health representatives said they have issued advisories, contacted retailers, removed products from shelves, and taken enforcement actions, but they stressed that local enforcement is patchy, under-resourced, and limited by unclear jurisdiction and lack of testing capacity. Medical witnesses said patients are presenting with 7-OH dependence and withdrawal in ways similar to fentanyl-related cases, sometimes requiring buprenorphine, methadone, or repeated naloxone. They argued that unregulated retail sales and misleading marketing make the products especially risky, and that a statewide framework would be more effective than a patchwork of local ordinances. Some officials said the safest current policy is to keep kratom and 7-OH unlawful for consumption, while others said any new regulation would need resources, packaging rules, and clearer authority for enforcement. Industry and consumer advocates urged the committee to distinguish natural kratom leaf from concentrated or synthetic 7-OH products. They argued that kratom leaf has long-standing use, that 7-OH should be targeted rather than the whole plant, and that regulation should focus on age limits, labeling, testing, serving-size caps, and restrictions on adulterated products rather than prohibition. Several speakers warned that bans could push demand to the black market and reduce access for people using the products for pain relief or harm reduction, while critics of the industry said the products are being marketed deceptively and that more comprehensive regulation is needed.

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• Historic wrongs with California Native American tribes and support tribal leadership.
• And fuel breaks have again and again demonstrated their effectiveness.
• Additionally, the $10 million is going to support us in our land management plans.
• It means... ...can be fully staffed and supported to meet today's operational reality.
• It means supporting Cal Fire in a faster initial attack and containment more reliably.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• My goodness, this is going in the wrong direction, and I cannot support this.
• Going in the wrong direction, and I cannot support this. Thank you. Thank you, Senator.
• Chair, I support this bill. Thank you, Senator.
• I support the senator from the fourth's amendment. I appreciate...
• I fully support the amendment. Thank you. Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Thank you, Senator.

Keywords: 994, senate, all

Summary: The committee first considered House Bill 4893, which would increase penalties for contempt of magistrate court and raise the maximum fine a court may impose without a jury trial. Counsel explained that the bill would raise fines for first, second, and third offenses, add community service, and allow weekend jail or work release for a third offense. The committee adopted the strike-and-insert amendment, reported the bill to the full Senate with a recommendation that it do pass, and adopted a title amendment. The committee then took up House Bill 5684, a pilot program creating child protection commissioners to help handle abuse and neglect cases. Counsel and the sponsor described the proposal as a way to reduce circuit court backlog, improve the frequency and consistency of hearings, and provide more focused attention to children and families while leaving final decision-making authority with circuit judges. Supporters cited the heavy caseloads, shortages of guardians ad litem, and a Texas model that reportedly improved efficiency; one senator criticized the bill as adding bureaucracy, while others said the system needs a new approach. Members discussed funding through a companion bill tied to the medical cannabis fund, with an initial startup amount and ongoing annual support. Several senators raised concerns about the lack of a sunset date and the need for measurable outcomes. The committee adopted an amendment requiring the Supreme Court’s Administrative Director to identify measurable outcomes, establish a pre-implementation baseline, and provide annual reporting to the Joint Committee on Government and Finance, including costs and projected costs. House Bill 5684, as amended, was then reported to the full Senate with a recommendation that it do pass.

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• Including 11 commercial service airports and 56 general aviation airports, which supports 575,826 jobs
• And whereas Arizona is at the forefront of developing and integrating business services supported by
• And whereas the state of Arizona has a vested interest in maintaining, supporting, and enhancing the
• The academy is created to support Catholic homeschool families in providing a classical liberal arts
• Arizona State Senate resolution in support of human rights and the people of Iran.

Summary: The Arizona Senate convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, attendance, and approval of the journal. The chamber then recognized several guest groups and proclamations, including Alzheimer’s Association advocates, Arizona Society of CPAs members, the Arizona Airports Association, and students from Onyose Day Academy. A proclamation was read declaring January 26, 2006, as Arizona Aviation Day, highlighting the economic and public-safety importance of Arizona’s aviation sector and its airports. The bulk of the meeting consisted of points of personal privilege and floor statements, many focused on condemning recent deaths and injuries involving federal immigration enforcement actions in Arizona and other states. Senators called for investigations, transparency, due process, and an end to what they described as excessive force and warrantless enforcement. One senator also read a resolution supporting human rights and the people of Iran, condemning state violence and supporting secular protections and international accountability. The chamber also handled routine business, including gubernatorial nominations, which were referred to the appropriate committees, and the introduction and first reading of numerous bills and resolutions covering topics such as taxes, education, immigration, elections, health care, water, labor, housing, firearms, and appropriations. After committee announcements, the Senate adopted a motion to adjourn and recessed/adjourned until Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at 1:15 p.m.

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• These lands supply clean water to 60 million Americans and support more than 1,600 species.
• Even small harvest areas support sawmills, trucking, and maintenance industries.
• Science supports purpose-limited roads for safety, not permanent industrial grids.
• Even small harvest areas support sawmills, trucking, and maintenance industries.
• Science supports purpose-limited roads for safety, not permanent industrial grids.

Keywords: 989, all

Summary: The Senate State Affairs Committee approved the January 19, 2026 minutes and then considered a temporary and pending rule for the Idaho Public Safety Communications Commission. Sheriff Andy Creech testified that the rule would reduce administrative burden and costs by allowing longer-term contracts for Next Generation 911 equipment and services, helping modernize degraded legacy 911 systems and improve location routing, redundancy, and interoperability. The committee moved and passed the rule. The committee also introduced RS 32996, sponsored by Senator Shippey, which would create a new licensing procedure for established caterers. The proposal defines an established caterer as a business at a publicly accessible premise that caters at least 50 events per year and would allow such caterers to obtain liquor licensing for service at events, addressing the current limitation that they lack a brick-and-mortar premise for licensing purposes. The motion to introduce the bill was approved. After official business, the committee hosted the American Falls FFA Ag Issues team. The students presented a courtroom-style debate on the federal Roadless Rule and the USDA’s 2025 rescission, with testimony and arguments focused on wildfire risk, forest management flexibility, tribal consultation, economic development, recreation, and environmental protection. Committee members praised the students’ preparation and public speaking, asked questions about their research process and how their views evolved, and recognized their achievements before adjournment.