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• The state is putting in nothing because those bonds were defeased and the state was out.
• The state is putting in nothing because those bonds were defeased and the state was out.
• The state is putting in nothing because those bonds were defeased and the state was out.
• The state is putting in nothing because those bonds were defeased and the state was out.
• </c> state or from expanding somewhere else. state or from expanding somewhere else.

Committee: Senate Taxes

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• We are a small state. We do not have armies of regulators.
• We have studied other states.
• </c><00:09:14.880><c> We</c><00:09:15.000><c> have</c> have studied other states.
• We have have studied other states.
• </c><00:10:12.120><c> and</c> cross-references to other state and cross-references to other state and

Keywords: 926, house, all

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• I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America.
• I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands
• House No. 4154, an act authorizing certain investments for the town of Richmond Free Public Library.
• House No. 4168, an act authorizing certain investments for the town of Richmond Free Public Library.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The House first took up several Committee on Rules reports extending committee reporting deadlines on current House documents. Extensions were adopted for the Committees on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies, Environment and Natural Resources, Labor and Workforce Development, Mental Health, Substance Use, and Recovery, and Municipalities and Regional Government, with the rules suspended where needed and the orders adopted by voice vote. The Committee on Steering and Policy then recommended five bills for House consideration: House Nos. 1068, 1641, 3417, 3438, and 4664. After suspension of Rule 7A, the House ordered all five bills to a third reading. The chamber also took up House No. 4624, establishing a sick leave bank for Jean McCarran of the Registry of Motor Vehicles; the emergency preamble was adopted by a recorded count, and the bill later passed to be enacted. The House also passed to be enacted several local bills, including measures extending residency requirements for certain Newton police and fire personnel, authorizing investments for the Richmond Free Public Library, and increasing the residency limit for Acton police and fire personnel. In addition, the House concurred in Senate amendments to the Lynn charter bill (House No. 4149), passed the Greenfield charter bill (House No. 4379) to be engrossed, and passed the Ludlow unpaid bill measure (House No. 4589) to be engrossed. The session ended with an order to adjourn and the House adjourned to meet Monday at 11 a.m. in informal session.

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• guests are asked to remain standing and join me in pledging allegiance to the flag of the United States
• I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands
• Third reading of the bill: An act relative to the Williamsburg Library Trustees, House Bill 4347.
• Third reading of the bill: An act relative to the Williamsburg Library Trustees, House Bill 4347.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The House opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and then took up several routine reports and local bills. It adopted a resolution commending the AADC Family Network and recognizing October 23, 2025, as AADC Deficiency Awareness Day in Massachusetts. The House also concurred with a Senate petition on energy-conservation windows being referred to the Committee on Housing. The chamber then acted on a slate of bills scheduled by the Committee on Steering Policy and Scheduling. It advanced House Bills 1194, 2280, 2644, 2646, and 1301 to third reading, covering cleanup of accidental home heating oil spills, permitting reforms for businesses and landowners, fire protection, public fire safety and professionalism, and primary insurance. Each was taken up under suspension of Rule 7A and ordered to a third reading without objection. The House also passed several local bills to be engrossed: House Bills 3896 on recall elections in Berlin, 3901 exempting Natick’s assistant fire chief from civil service, 4212 allowing Lancaster to dissolve its animal control commission, and 4347 concerning Williamsburg Library Trustees. House Bill 4380, amending Agawam’s charter, was amended on the floor to change the election timing language and add an effective-date section, then passed to be engrossed as amended. The House then recessed briefly, adopted an order to meet the following Tuesday at 11 a.m., and adjourned to an informal session.

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• </c> of this state or the United States. of this state or the United States.
• state in the state federal violations in state in the state in<01:27:19.840><c> the</c><01:27:20.000
• :02.960><c> southern</c><03:11:03.279><c> states,</c> states, you know, the southern states, states,
• /c> I practiced in a state, Texas, um in a I practiced in a state, Texas, um in a hospital<03:36:11.200
• </c> other state. other state.

Committee: House Judiciary

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• We are pulling item number one related to the State Library’s administration of the Imagination Library
• We gave the State Library a deadline of today to provide us with receipts, invoices, and backup documentation
• I do want to acknowledge that on Sunday, March 15th, the California State Library sent a demand letter
• They are built to state standards. They are actually built to a higher state standard.
• through the state lease revenue bond.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• I in it with throughout the state Yeah.
• </c><00:15:07.520><c> of</c> together and determine how the state of together and determine how the state
• </c> did was, I believe it was in the state did was, I believe it was in the state of<00:32:44.080><c
• </c> Institute of Museum and Library Institute of Museum and Library Services.<00:33:47.160><c> Okay.
• Secretary of State. >> [sighs] >> Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Keywords: 924, joint, all

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• No, it's going to be the state that repays itself.
• deficits in the state budget.
• Is it true that other states are facing challenges with Medi-Cal?
• Is it true that other states are facing challenges with Medi-Cal?
• They live where in our state? It serves Californians living in every part of the state.

Summary: The Assembly Budget Committee held an informational hearing on SB 100/AB 100, the early action budget bills, with a focus on Medi-Cal funding, wildfire recovery, and several smaller budget adjustments. The Department of Finance explained that the bill would add $2.8 billion General Fund and $8.3 billion federal funds for Medi-Cal, along with other items including wildfire-related local assistance for Los Angeles County, property tax backfills for fire-damaged local agencies, Cal OES wildfire monitoring authority, nonprofit security grants, the Property Tax Postponement Fund, FARMER and Clean Cars for All funding, foster family home insurance claims, Proposition 98 technical assistance for LA wildfire-impacted schools, teacher credentialing authority, and Proposition 4 climate bond appropriations for wildfire and forest resilience projects. Much of the member discussion centered on rising Medi-Cal costs, the recent $3.4 billion cash-flow loan, and whether the new appropriation would cover payments through June. Finance said the new funds were for program costs and cash flow, not repayment of the loan, and that no additional loan authority remained. Members also debated the causes of higher Medi-Cal spending, including expanded eligibility, higher enrollment, pharmacy costs, and federal policy changes. The LAO noted that forecasting errors are not unusual but that current revisions are somewhat higher than typical, though not unprecedented. Several members emphasized that Medi-Cal supports access to care and hospital stability, while others raised concerns about sustainability and future federal cuts. Public commenters largely supported the bill, especially the Medi-Cal funding and wildfire-related provisions. Health and labor advocates argued that the program is functioning as intended by covering more low-income Californians and preventing uncompensated care. Representatives of special districts and the Altadena Library District supported the property tax backfill provisions tied to the Eaton fire. The hearing ended without a vote, with the chair noting that the committee would adjourn for floor session and that the Assembly would vote on one of the early action bills later that morning.

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• to revise provisions regarding the powers and duties of public libraries and the Public Library Board
• of Trustees, and to revise provisions regarding library directors of public libraries.
• Section 2 is repealing language around state licensure of aircraft pilots, which is something the state
• In the Senate, Senate Bill 1320 by State Affairs Committee, an act relating to the state controller,
• In the Senate, Senate Bill 1321 by State Affairs Committee, an act relating to the state controller to

Keywords: 989, all

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• The issue was brought before me from multiple teachers throughout the state, including some in my own
• So whether it’s during cafeteria or library... ...occur during recess.
• Lindsay Turner, who’s at Boise State.
• I just think using recess as a punishment is not the best policy for the state.
• Again, Debbie Critchfield, State Superintendent.

Committee: House Education

Summary: The committee first approved the minutes from February 27 and March 3. It then took up House Bill 785, which would expand the definition of inappropriate online behavior involving public school employees and other persons, and add disciplinary options for school boards to address vulgar, false, or defamatory online conduct directed at teachers and others. Representative Redmond said the bill was prompted by complaints from teachers, and State Superintendent Debbie Critchfield testified in support. After a brief question about public records and executive session handling, the committee voted to send HB 785 to the floor with a due pass recommendation. The committee next introduced RS-33-6-23, a proposal from Representative Harris to remove statutory hour requirements for career and technical education instructors so the Department of CTE would have more flexibility in recruiting trade professionals into classrooms. The motion to introduce the RS passed. The bulk of the meeting focused on House Bill 784 and its RS, which would require daily recess for elementary students and unstructured activity time for middle school students, while barring recess from being withheld for discipline except when the misconduct occurred during recess. Representative Redmond and Superintendent Critchfield argued recess improves focus, behavior, and health, and that schools need flexibility and guidance rather than using recess as punishment. Several members raised concerns that the language was too rigid and could limit classroom management or disciplinary discretion, especially for behavior occurring outside recess. After extended debate and testimony from John Mason of FGA Action in support, the committee voted to hold HB 784 in committee and then approved the RS for second reading, with some members recording opposition.

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• We have around 400 items that are on state use.
• They are out making deliveries all across the state.
• They are out making deliveries all across the state.
• state use.
• There's not a lot of state agency or state use contract being leveraged on our side of the state, so

Keywords: 914, all

Summary: The committee/task force met with several disability service providers to discuss integrated employment, transition services, and barriers to community jobs for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Robin Arder and Belinda Stevens of ThinkAbility described creating their own businesses when community employers were not hiring their clients, and said rigid service rules, employer readiness, bullying, and reimbursement structures often force the person to fit the service rather than the service fitting the person. They said they have not seen clients lose benefits, but they do closely manage reporting to Social Security and related supports. Tina Hannah of South Central Industries described a broad business model that includes manufacturing, janitorial work, city beautification, state-use contracts, a food truck, and an entertainment trailer, along with an adult day program and residential services. She said many employers are hesitant because of productivity and cost concerns, and that businesses are often more open to contracting with her agency than hiring individuals directly. Miranda Figueroa of A New Leaf said her agency is moving toward a more person-centered model with sheltered work, volunteer sites, paid contracts, and a Transition Academy. She said the academy is a two-year program focused first on independent living and then on employment, with internships and an 85% placement rate, but funding is a major barrier because the program is not accredited and students cannot access traditional aid. She also cited dual diagnoses, inconsistent job coaches, and employer uncertainty as major obstacles. Angela Decker and Deborah Copeland of DRTC described DRTC’s long-running enclave contracts, a new Community Skills and Connections program, and a plan to phase out 14(c) subminimum wage use by the end of the year. They said the new program is designed to keep people engaged in community-based skill-building and networking while families still need day supports, and that DRTC has developed more than 100 community partnerships. Senator Kirt, Rep. Hefner, and participants discussed broader system issues, including the need for better school-to-work transition, more social integration, transportation, safety, and employer education. DRS staff said the agency is already required to provide pre-employment transition services in schools starting at age 14 and offers employer accommodations support and job-carving assistance, though they acknowledged federal reporting expectations and service rules can be restrictive. Several participants raised concerns about line-of-sight restrictions, congregate living rules, benefit cliffs, and the difficulty of moving from DDS to DRS services. The group also discussed the need for better data and possible working groups focused on in-school transition, program support and blending services, and community integration. No formal votes were taken.

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• Jennifer Meese, Washington State Register Editor. Sam? Vermease, Washington State Register Editor.
• So far we've sold 70 RCW volumes, 19 session laws, two State Register CDs, and one State Register subscription
• Well stated. That's really what we're talking about. I only read the headnote.
• You know, well stated. That's really what we're talking about.
• For our shelving and our library and in our print room.

Committee: Joint Statute Law Committee

Summary: The Statute Law Committee met on December 10, 2025, approved the June 10, 2025 minutes, and received a publications update noting that the 2025 RCW volumes and session laws are available, with sales continuing a gradual decline but generally tracking prior years. The committee also heard that the office remains fully staffed and financially stable, with projected year-end funds remaining and a healthy publications fund balance. A major discussion centered on a proposal from retired Judge Ann Levinson to make the code more reader-friendly when chapters are repealed and recodified, especially after the civil protection orders reform in E2 SHB 1320, which consolidated multiple protection order laws into new chapter 7.105 RCW. Levinson argued that current disposition-table language such as “repealed by” can be confusing to the public and may appear to signal legislative disapproval, and suggested adding a simple pointer to the new chapter. Code revisers explained their current practice, the limits of their editorial discretion, and the technical and policy concerns involved, while expressing support for some form of “see also” guidance and noting that hyperlinking session-law citations in disposition tables may also help readers find the new law. The committee also discussed office operations, including a planned move from the modular offices back into the rebuilt Pritchard building, expected in late 2026, with improved space, storage, and enclosed offices. Staff proposed changing regular Monday-through-Thursday office hours from 8 a.m.–8 p.m. to 8 a.m.–7 p.m., with exceptions for active work, client requests, and floor action; the proposal was supported by a chart showing that many evenings have no work after 7 p.m., though late nights would still occur during busy periods. The meeting ended with acknowledgments of retiring staff, including editor Barb Sage after 37 years of service, and a farewell to Vice Chair Sam Thompson, whose successor had just been selected.

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• Our support team looked at, I think, nine states that have done some transformative work in their states
• Our support team looked at, I think, nine states that have done some transformative work in their states
• </c><00:13:23.600><c> that</c> recommendations um in the states that recommendations um in the states
• There are many state agencies and state partners.
• </c><00:43:44.319><c> there</c> state agencies and state Partners there state agencies and state Partners

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• She represents the state controller or state superintendent Oberley, who's here with us today.
• She represents the state controller or state superintendent of public instruction on our board.
• local libraries, schools, and more, and our efforts are showing in the increases.
• But we’re doing advertising through the Idaho State Broadcasters Association that goes around the state
• We put information in libraries. We put information in every newsletter you can think of.

Committee: Senate Education

Keywords: 989, all

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• Many states have also recently chosen to update the statues that represent them.
• My state did something great on that day on that battlefield.
• Every other state gets two statues.
• own state statue.
• Let's not remove our state statue from Statuary Hall.

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• </c> and many more have traveled this state and many more have traveled this state throughout<00:01:51.240
• </c> costs and operational pressures State costs and operational pressures State funding<00:08:18.360
• Thank you so much. to date State funding has provided to date State funding has provided minnesotans<
• </c> every dollar that comes from the state every dollar that comes from the state Min<00:33:40.880><
• </c><00:46:41.760><c> right</c> local library has a seed library right local library has a seed library

Committee: House Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• just by ourselves as a state.
• We're a Dominion state.
• state government, and I'm sure Secretary of State.
• In all different states.
• to state.

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• There are places in the state where we have good data, and there are places in the state where we don't
• by the state water board.
• One of those examples is the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund and the Clean Water State Revolving
• state has statewide reports.
• to less state regulation.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• I stated I am Senator Dr.
• There is a very interesting effort coming together across the state of Texas, which is centralizing a
• When you were talking about the state of journalism here in the United States, which then trickles down
• And we often take a look and see what’s possible state by state.
• We look at what’s working in And see what’s possible state by state.

Summary: The hearing focused on the impact of the federal rescission of Corporation for Public Broadcasting funding on California public media, with Assemblymember Chris Ward and Senator Akilah Weber Pierson framing public media as essential civic infrastructure for education, local news, arts, emergency alerts, and underserved communities. Local officials from San Diego and La Mesa voiced support, emphasizing public media’s role in trusted information, children’s programming, and community arts access. Panelists from PBS SoCal, KCRW, Rebuild Local News, NPR, KPBS, Radio Bilingüe, and KVPR described significant budget losses, layoffs, reduced programming, and threats to rural and specialized services. They highlighted impacts on children’s educational content, local journalism, arts coverage, science and documentary production, and emergency alert systems. Several speakers noted that smaller stations in rural or low-broadband areas are especially vulnerable, while larger stations are also cutting staff and delaying projects. They also discussed possible responses such as shared services, cost reductions, philanthropy, and state support, while warning that one-time bridge funding is not a long-term fix. Committee members asked about operational changes, alternative revenue sources, the role of state programs, and whether public pressure could restore federal funding. Witnesses said the loss is already being felt, that restoration appears unlikely in the near term, and that any state support should be structured to protect editorial independence and provide stable, timely funding. The hearing concluded with a shift to labor and production testimony and then to station-specific testimony from KPBS, Radio Bilingüe, and KVPR, followed by public comment.

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• Dan Hutton, State Tax Commission ombudsman now for the State Tax Commission.
• We went across the state.
• Brandon Alexander, Chief of Staff, State Auditor's Office. State Auditor's Office. Okay.
• They buy them out of state, and they register them out of state because of personal property tax.
• This is the worst tax in the state of Missouri. Only 24 out of 50 states even have this tax.

Committee: House Ways and Means

Keywords: 959, house, all