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• Lord, grant us the grace to rest in the security of your promises, knowing you won't break your word.
• Lincoln, at Osborne, at Shea, or the surgery center of your choice.
• It's going to be a regional medical campus.
• They're here to testify on my bill today in public safety regarding detox centers that we need in Flagstaff
• SB 1582, appropriation school safety program; SB 1583, school safety and operability monies return; SB

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• I'm speaking with you as the North Coast Regional Vice President for SEIU Local 1021.
• , and modern service delivery models were part of everyday government operations.
• I'm Chris Henning, on behalf of UAW Region 6, in support. Good morning. My name is Melinda Lopez.
• Christopher Sanchez, on behalf of the Central American Resource Center, in strong support.
• This creates some serious fiscal concerns and operational challenges for us.

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• So when we have NPs and others, they don't just operate in a vacuum.
• Having these hospitals open provides critical life-saving support in that region.
• There's also more than one type of hospital that operates in a rural setting in Missouri.
• You would want to pass us up and go to a tertiary center.
• We secure that financially.

Summary: The committee first completed action on House Bill 3009, adopting an amendment, rolling the bill into a House Committee Substitute, and then voting do pass on the substitute by a 20-0 roll call vote. The meeting then moved into public hearing on House Bill 1963, which would reduce from five years to three years the amount of licensed practice required before certain social workers may supervise others. Representative Tara Peters said the change would help address Missouri’s behavioral health workforce shortage, especially in rural areas, and testimony from the National Association of Social Workers and Burrell Behavioral Health supported the bill as a way to remove a bottleneck without changing education or supervision-hour requirements. There was no opposition testimony on HB 1963. The committee then heard House Bill 2557, which would require a physician to be physically present in an emergency department during all hours of operation. Representative George Hruza argued the bill would improve patient safety and standardize emergency care, while noting possible telehealth accommodations for low-volume critical access hospitals. Supporters, including physicians and medical associations, said patients expect physician-led emergency care and that physician presence is the gold standard. Opponents, led by the Missouri Hospital Association and several rural hospital administrators, argued the mandate is not realistic given physician shortages, could force rural ER closures, and would reduce access to care; they emphasized that current hospital models rely on teams, telehealth, and transfer protocols. The bill drew extensive discussion but no vote was taken. Finally, the committee heard House Bill 311, which would modernize Missouri’s bail bond laws by creating a professional board and tightening training, oversight, and recovery procedures. Representative Brandon Phelps said the industry itself wants clearer standards and that he may revise the bill in committee substitute form to merge the new board with an existing board to reduce costs. A bail bond industry representative testified in support, saying the profession wants higher standards and accountability. The chair then adjourned the meeting after testimony concluded.

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• While current law also allows the option of Social Security,...
• AB 2417 ensures the option of Social Security as a retirement benefit is provided to community college
• communities through teaching, AB 2417 provides clarity to make the best financial decisions for a secure
• SB 73 is about protecting the integrity, security, and lawful administration of California elections.
• SB 73 helps ensure that California elections remain secure, transparent, and administered according to

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• about I just want to say thank you to the chairs and members of the committee for your efforts to secure
• Next, we have Roxanne Young Kimball, President of the Minnesota Homeownership Center.
• We are the Minnesota Homeownership Center, a non-profit intermediary that convenes stakeholders on policy
• at bringing statewide resources to households prevented from accessing down payment assistance, centering
• HomeLine is a statewide tenant advocacy organization, and we operate a free and confidential legal line

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• Marshal task force operations, and they do assist the U.S.
• Um, and Marshall task force operations.
• </c><00:19:28.720><c> Investigation</c> to the Homeland Security Investigation to the Homeland Security
• </c> um or other joint operation um or other joint operation venues<00:20:53.440><c> or</c><00:20:53.760
• </c><00:54:34.800><c> Uh</c> uh was a center of conversation. Uh uh was a center of conversation.

Bills: HB0130, HB0095, HB0096, HB0097, SF0101, SF0106, SF0067, SF0123

Keywords: Second Amendment, firearms, state rights, federal regulation, law enforcement, civil penalties, government liability, concealed carry, public colleges, university facilities, weapons legislation, self-defense, campus safety, weapons, age requirement, permits, HB0097, Wyoming firearms privacy, merchant category code, MCC

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• From a farmer and food security perspective, the program will have tremendous benefits.
• So for all those reasons, I would encourage you guys to support the bill. and the region.
• Is his fee the same as somebody who has a very large commercial operation?
• I'm... ...the farm operations side, we can follow up with those. Yeah, yeah.
• State, are in danger. plant, like many other operations in Washington State, are in danger.

Bills: SB5816, SB5971

Keywords: juice grapes, agriculture, commerce, state regulation, market access, green fertilizer, low-carbon, sustainability, incentive program, 904, all

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• It's really part of everyday life, whether you live in rural areas or in urban centers.
• At the same time, insurance costs are rising sharply across wildfire-prone regions.
• Insurance costs are rising sharply across wildfire-prone regions.
• The U.S. tonnage tax system provides a key input that makes owning and operating these U.S.
• The U.S. tonnage tax system provides a key input that makes owning and operating these U.S.

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• </c><00:33:31.840><c> in</c> National Sports Center in National Sports Center in Blaine<00:33:33.519>
• I think it's also important to note that the National Sports Center receives virtually no operating funds
• the National Sports Center puts on.
• </c> come from not just all over the region come from not just all over the region or<00:41:25.160><c
• </c> on average to the National Sports Center on average to the National Sports Center and<00:41:33.160

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• We are your town centers, and we are struggling. We are struggling.
• Think about your town centers. Think about your favorite restaurant.
• State-specific mandates do not reduce the costs associated with the system's operation.
• State-specific mandates do not reduce the costs associated with the system's operation.
• For small businesses operating on their margins, that flexibility can be meaningful.

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Summary: The Special Legislative Commission studying the future of credit card payments and their impacts on small businesses held what leaders described as its last public hearing, though they said the commission would continue meeting to develop a report and recommendations. Chair Paul Feeney and other members noted the issue is complex and that they had sought testimony from a wide range of stakeholders before moving into a more deliberative phase. The commission adjourned after hearing from several in-person and virtual witnesses. Banking and card-industry witnesses, including the Massachusetts Bankers Association, the Card Coalition, the Electronic Payments Coalition, and others, argued that payment cards provide major benefits to consumers and merchants, including convenience, fraud protection, fast settlement, and broad access to electronic commerce. They warned that state-level changes to interchange rules could create a patchwork of conflicting requirements, disrupt global payment systems, and especially affect state-chartered community banks and small businesses. Several also said recent federal actions and litigation, including OCC and NCUA preemption rules and the Illinois interchange-fee litigation, have limited the practical reach of state laws. Restaurant, retail, and convenience-store witnesses pushed for relief from swipe fees, saying independent businesses operate on thin margins and pay fees on amounts that are not really their revenue, such as sales tax and gratuities. They urged transparency, the ability to surcharge, vendor compensation for tax collection, and limits on interchange or related fees. Some witnesses said merchants bear significant fraud and chargeback costs and that banks and card networks have not offered enough direct relief. Commissioners asked questions about surcharging, fee regulation, fraud, and whether industry should share more of the burden. No votes or formal actions were taken beyond adjourning the hearing.

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• These businesses and individuals have been operating freely and are unregulated, unlicensed, and operate
• They are earned, secured through sacrifice, and enshrined in law.
• This remains the ethical and operational foundation... ...by President Lincoln.
• Hello, my name is Sal Hernandez with the Capital Region Veteran Chamber of Commerce.
• Having overseas call centers and processes...

Summary: The Assembly Committee on Military and Veterans Affairs met as a subcommittee because a quorum was initially lacking, and heard six bills. AB 81 by Assemblymember Ta would require CalVet to study the mental health needs of women veterans; supporters from county veterans service officers, veterans organizations, and behavioral health groups said women veterans face higher rates of military sexual trauma, PTSD, depression, and suicide, while no opposition appeared. The bill was later passed 7-0 and re-referred to Appropriations. AB 826 by Assemblymember Gonzalez would prohibit unaccredited individuals or businesses from charging veterans fees to file or assist with VA benefits claims, impose a civil penalty, and direct penalty revenue to veterans services and district attorneys. Supporters argued the bill would curb predatory “claim sharks” and protect veterans from exploitation, while opponents from private claims consulting firms and several veterans said the measure could restrict access to legitimate help and should be narrowed to target bad actors instead of banning paid assistance broadly. After extensive testimony and discussion about federal law, accreditation, and possible amendments, the committee passed the bill 8-0 and re-referred it to Judiciary. AB 556 by Assemblymember Patterson would clarify that campus-level mandatory fees are covered under the CalVet fee waiver for dependents of certain veterans and Medal of Honor recipients. Supporters said the bill would fulfill the state’s promise to veterans’ families, while concerns were raised about fiscal impacts on CSU campuses and the need for more precise cost estimates. The bill was passed 6-0 and sent to Appropriations. The committee also adopted its rules 7-0 and approved the consent calendar, which included AB 264, AB 1508, and AB 1509, all re-referred to Appropriations.

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• And those changes primarily are impacting our Center for Healthy Communities and our Center for Environmental
• Robert Gamboa with the Los Angeles LGBT Center.
• So we do have a BCP for $3.2 million in state operations.
• Marcus Casper with the Dental Surgery Centers Coalition.
• Linda Way with Western Center on Law and Poverty.

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• challenges for affordable housing developers that already operate on extremely tight margins.
• Matt Clemson, on behalf of the Center for Sustainable Energy, in opposition. Thank you.
• Green Building Council, Menlo Spark, and the Climate Center. Thank you.
• Yes, the Turner Center? Okay, I thought so. All right. I'm just here to answer questions.
• regions.

Summary: The committee began without a quorum and first heard AB 748, which would create pre-approved housing plans for single-family homes and small multifamily projects under 10 units, with delayed implementation for smaller cities and counties. The author said the bill is modeled on the state’s ADU preapproval process and is intended to make housing approvals ministerial and faster. Support came from housing and business groups, while several cities opposed it. Senators raised concerns about local control and whether small or rural jurisdictions have the staff and infrastructure to implement the program, but the author emphasized that local agencies would still control the plans and land-use decisions. No vote was taken because there was no quorum. The committee then heard AB 1621, which would tighten timelines and accountability for post-entitlement permits, limit plan-check resubmittals, and restrict field changes unless needed for health and safety. The California Building Industry Association and many housing groups supported the bill, arguing that permitting delays raise costs and slow housing production. The League of California Cities, counties, and several local governments opposed it, saying the two-plan-check limit is too rigid and that the bill could create litigation risk and reduce local flexibility to ensure code compliance. Members debated the proper standard for additional review and whether the bill should allow exceptions for state mandates; the author said the bill was meant to stop endless back-and-forth while preserving health-and-safety exceptions. The bill was recommended for a due-pass motion to Appropriations when quorum is reached. AB 2748 was next, proposing a three-year delay in the new electric-vehicle readiness requirements for 100% affordable housing projects, keeping the older 40% standard during that period. The author and affordable housing advocates said the change would reduce costs and help scarce housing dollars go further, while opponents from environmental, transportation, and clean-energy groups argued the current code is already cost-effective and that the bill would create a double standard and reduce EV access for low-income residents. Senators discussed whether the bill should require additional EV-capable infrastructure if projects use the older standard, and several members said they supported the bill but urged continued work on amendments. The committee also heard AB 1732, which would expand CEQA streamlining to student housing projects at public universities and community colleges with long-range plans. The author and student housing advocates said campus housing shortages are driving student homelessness and that the bill would help projects move faster; some senators supported the concept but questioned the bill’s geographic limits and whether labor standards or rural-campus criteria might be too restrictive. The meeting also included AB 1738, which would require jurisdictions to offer virtual inspections for certain simple home inspections. Supporters said remote inspections save time and money and have been used safely in California, while one senator said she could not support virtual inspections for more complex items like roofs and solar work. No final votes were taken during the transcript, and several bills were held pending quorum or further action.

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• You probably saw it in the news at the endoscopy center in Las Vegas.
• You probably saw it in the news at the endoscopy center in Las Vegas.
• This required the at the endoscopy center in Las Vegas.
• It also would include an emergency vehicle operating course.
• Again, we run a regional program for the entire region, and we support this bill and appreciate your

Bills: AB102, AB108, AB117, AB213, AB220, AB221, AB251, AB259, AB331, AB336, AB375, AB379, AB409, AB475, AB476, AB550, AB575, AB594, SB466

Keywords: emergency medical services, ambulance, licensing, health district, paramedic, training requirements, outdoor education, recreation, grant program, environment, funding, special license plates, vehicle registration, custom plates, state revenue, transportation, public works, prevailing wage, custom fabrication, nonstandard materials

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• for the security of the ballot boxes, um.
• So, I do not want us going backwards in ballot box security.
• It's about true election security and government efficiency.
• Security democracy USA. And shown for the bill. Evan. Can you hear me?
• We have these discussions all the time about election security.

Bills: HB311

Keywords: flood hazards, recreational vehicles, temporary dwelling structures, Texas Water Development Board, flood safety standards, emergency management

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• We need a better network, a collective system where local groups like PTAs, family resource centers,
• We need a better network, a collective system where local groups like PTAs, family resource centers,
• FAAs, family resource centers, and local organizations work together to elevate parent and community
• Framework that we operate under.
• One of the few districts in the region seen increase in enrollment in the past 18 months.

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• uh this Center works with learning uh this Center works with faculty<00:15:56.560><c> um</c><00:15:56.639
• Representative Robbins asked whether the Center for Community Engaged Learning is now the place where
• for so you also referenced um the center for Community<00:28:48.679><c> engaged</c><00:28:49.480><c>
• The off-campus Safety Center opened up just a couple months ago.
• They later found him in Inver Grove Heights at the recycling center.

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• The architectural design for the center is complete.
• As you can see in the center, there's.
• It's the top center listed there. That center is located at Pitt State University.
• And so, the same thing will happen with programming through the Literacy Center and the STEM Center.
• We actually met with them more recently on the safety and security plan for the Literacy Center to see

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• We operate 15 garages.
• So I could assist with transportation to the dialysis center.
• That does, I think, help quite a bit with operational issues.
• There is no operational need for RTO.
• I work at District 3, but District 3 is part of Caltrans North Region.

Summary: The subcommittee heard an informational update on the state’s generative AI implementation and related oversight. Administration officials said several proof-of-concept projects have moved into minimum viable product phases, including work at CDTFA and Caltrans, and that CDPH has a May Revision request for up to $8 million to scale up its healthcare facilities inspections project. The Legislative Analyst’s Office urged the administration to publish a report on lessons learned from each POC and recommended limiting the new generative AI approval process to a pilot through the first two rounds of projects, with continued monthly meetings and stronger legislative oversight. Members pressed for more transparency and questioned why the CDPH request was not included in January; the administration said the cost estimate was not available then and that only one project is seeking additional resources beyond existing departmental budgets. The committee then reviewed a proposed $400 million loan from the Labor and Workforce Development Fund to the General Fund. Finance and the Labor Agency said the fund has grown because civil penalty revenues have risen sharply, and the loan would be repaid in 2029-30 with provisional language allowing earlier repayment if needed. The LAO agreed the fund could support the loan but warned that recent PAGA reforms may reduce future revenues. Public commenters, including labor and community groups, argued the money should instead support labor-law enforcement and outreach programs such as CWOP, and urged rejection of the loan. Members also heard a Department of Industrial Relations request for $19.1 million for phase two of Public Works Information Technology System Enhancements, which officials said will support labor-law enforcement and apprenticeship registration. The department said the project was delayed because a prior procurement did not result in a contract award and that completion is now expected in October 2026. The committee then took up an EDD Next reappropriation technical adjustment to extend UI fund spending authority through June 30, 2026; the LAO said the request was fine but again raised concerns about oversight of the larger modernization effort, which EDD said now totals more than $660 million and is expected to continue through 2029. Finally, the committee discussed DGS’s request for new parking facilities near the May Lee Building and a trailer bill shifting statewide telework policy language from DGS to CalHR while also expanding NDI eligibility for certain CEA employees. The LAO said the telework trailer bill should likely go through the policy committee process instead of budget, and union and employee witnesses strongly opposed it, arguing it would undermine bargaining rights and could be used to narrow telework. In a separate item on the governor’s return-to-office order, administration officials said departments are being directed to move to a four-day in-office expectation starting July 1, 2025, but they had no statewide cost estimate yet because departments are still assessing vacancies, exemptions, and space needs. Members criticized the lack of analysis and said the state should have clearer numbers before moving forward.

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• Businesses, particularly in our town centers, have historically relied on escars.
• I am the CEO of the New England Wildlife Centers.
• I just want to speak really about what I've seen in my operation. Thank you.
• This is a piston, which is operated by a CO2 cylinder with a counter on it.
• There were around 60 in Lexington Center alone.

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Summary: The Joint Committee on Environment and Natural Resources held a hybrid hearing on a large slate of bills focused on pesticides, pollinators, rodenticides, mosquito control, invasive species, and local authority over pesticide regulation. Chair Becca Rausch set strict two-minute testimony limits due to the very large number of speakers. Early testimony from Senator Moore and Representative Hawkins strongly supported a bill to restrict second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides, citing harms to wildlife, pets, and public health, and noting that California has already adopted a similar model. Testimony also supported a Lowell home rule petition to allow the city to prohibit or restrict these rodenticides, with local officials describing documented raptor poisonings and municipal efforts to phase out use on city property. A major portion of the hearing focused on pollinator protection and neonicotinoid-treated seeds. Witnesses from environmental groups, conservation organizations, academics, and beekeepers argued that neonics harm bees and other beneficial insects, contaminate soil and water, and provide little or no economic benefit in most corn and soybean fields. Several speakers pointed to New York, Vermont, and Quebec as models for restricting treated seeds, and one panel cited research showing only a small percentage of fields benefit economically from the treatments. Support was also voiced for a bill establishing an ecologically based mosquito management program, with advocates criticizing aerial and truck spraying and urging non-chemical, locally tailored approaches. Other testimony supported bills to reform the pesticide board and pesticide regulation process, to give vulnerable municipalities more local control over pesticide use, to protect schoolchildren from pesticides on school grounds, and to respond to invasive species through a centralized state office, coordinator, strategic plan, and trust fund. Many speakers, including representatives from Mass Audubon, MSPCA, the Xerces Society, the Sierra Club, watershed groups, and local wildlife rehabilitators, described impacts on hawks, owls, pets, fish, and broader ecosystems. No votes were taken during the hearing, and committee members generally asked few questions, with the hearing remaining in testimony mode throughout.