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• Those in support of Senate Bill 241 substitute...
• I support that as well. Are you—Senator Woods?
• They've done a demonstration for staff late last fall.
• Chairman, the school support one.
• We'll look at public school support. The first paragraph, we've supported that. No.

Bills: SB241, SB145, HB2

Keywords: child care, child care assistance, child care subsidy, early childhood education, early childhood care, daycare, preschool, pre-K, Head Start, Early Head Start, Children's Code, early childhood education and care department, ECECD, child care facilities, licensed child care, registered child care, copayments, waitlist, subsidy, federal poverty level

Summary: The committee first took up Senate Bill 241 and reviewed a Senate Finance Committee substitute that incorporated several amendments. Staff explained changes related to the child care fund, residency determinations for federally eligible applicants, expanded child care assistance eligibility for grandparents raising grandchildren and foster parents, updated payment-rate rulemaking, tribal child care sovereignty and culturally appropriate services, limits on land grant permanent fund use for nonsectarian/non-denominational services, provider licensure pathways, and reporting clarifications. Members also discussed whether the bill would maximize federal and state child care tax benefits and how the nonsectarian language would apply to faith-based child care providers. The committee adopted the substitute and then passed it on a 7-3 vote. The committee then moved into House Bill 2 budget language review, focusing on budget adjustment authority and other fiscal provisions. Members discussed proposed BAR language for the State Investment Council, State Treasurer, PERA, and the Economic Development Department, with concerns about caps, whether the language was too broad, and whether some items should revert to existing law or be removed. The committee approved some of the BAR language items, but flagged the Treasurer and Economic Development provisions for later review. Members also discussed extending certain appropriations and project timelines, including a Rio Grande Trail Commission item and several IT and public safety projects, generally favoring extensions where work was still underway. The committee then debated proposed public school support language that would bar PED from approving budgets for schools with fewer than 180 instructional days and from approving new moves to four-day school weeks. Several members argued the 180-day language conflicted with existing statute, which is based on instructional hours, and that the four-day-week restriction could have unintended consequences. The committee ultimately voted down both public school support provisions. The meeting ended with a brief discussion of reviewing the rest of House Bill 2 and related supplemental and language items in the next session, and then adjourned.

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• Bondi's nomination has received a flood of support from all across America.
• Bondi publicly supported President Trump just like 77 million...
• Bondi's support of President Trump.
• So for that reason, I'm unable to support Ms. Bondi's nomination. Ms.
• But today, I cannot support her confirmation. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.

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• I don't think the facts support that.
• As demonstrated by board staff's evidence, she was involved with this proviso after the initial request
• The board is responsible for setting forth facts which, if true, would support a violation.

Keywords: 904, all

Summary: The Washington State Office of Administrative Hearings held oral argument before the Legislative Ethics Board in the matter of Tara Simmons, docket 401-645, on a respondent-filed motion for summary judgment. Judge T.J. Martin identified the issues as whether Simmons violated the Ethics Act by using her legislative position for the benefit of others and by holding outside employment that conflicted with her official duties, under RCW 42.52.070 and RCW 42.52.020, and, if violations were found, what penalties or sanctions would be appropriate. The judge clarified that board staff had not filed its own summary judgment motion, only a response to Simmons’ motion. Attorney Doug McKinney argued that the complaint and board staff’s allegations were legally insufficient because they did not allege a personal benefit to Simmons, only benefits to her employer, EEC, or to others. He contended that the Ethics Act has historically required a benefit to the legislator herself, that employees do not automatically have a disqualifying interest in their employers, and that the board’s position would create a new bright-line rule and unfairly change the law as applied to Simmons. He also addressed allegations involving a contract provision, a campaign surplus donation to AEG, a subcontract dispute involving AEG and EEC, and text messages with Anthony Powers, arguing none showed a special privilege or conflict of interest for Simmons. Assistant Attorney General Julia Eisenhower, for board staff, argued the motion should be denied because the record sufficiently alleged violations of both statutes. She said Simmons’ involvement in securing funding for EEC, her employment duties involving stakeholder and legislator connections, her donation of campaign surplus funds to AEG to help secure a job for someone she knew, her role in the AEG-EEC subcontract dispute, and her text messages referencing her official capacity all supported the allegations. A board member asked whether the allegations were sufficient to show a special benefit, and Eisenhower responded that the facts were enough at the summary judgment stage. After rebuttal by McKinney, the ALJ closed the hearing and the board went into deliberations; no ruling was announced during the transcript.

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• project without a written notice and allows the applicant to request an individualized determination demonstrating
• There's several things folded into this bill, and we're just looking for everyone's support to address
• So we're looking for support in the ongoing work this committee has done.

Summary: The caucus reviewed a long list of Senate bills and memorials, mostly on consent calendars, covering housing, elections, health care, public safety, land use, transportation, and water. Several measures focused on housing and local government regulation, including limits on municipal interference with home design standards, restrictions on alleged “malicious delays” in permitting, and rules on exactions. Election-related bills addressed internet access for voting equipment, timekeeping requirements for election systems, primary election timing, precinct committeeman vacancies, and other election administration changes. Other topics included liquor law updates, assisted living facility rules, deed and title fraud prevention, a Freedom of Speech Monument committee, renaming public spaces, and a bill restricting gender transition procedures for minors. Health and human services bills drew discussion on behavioral health technician definitions and AHCCCS/DHS coordination, Medicaid billing during facility ownership changes, breast cancer screening cost-sharing, naturopathic physicians administering IV antibiotics and similar drugs, safe-haven newborn surrender at hospitals, and reporting requirements for dialysis social workers. In public safety and judiciary, members considered bills on probation for dangerous crimes against children, sex offender registration limitations, victim restitution costs, unlawful alerting, increased penalties for unlawful flight, and a new offense for motor fuel theft. One member noted a no vote on extending the Vulnerable Adult System Study Committee, saying it would become a long-running study committee, while supporters said the committee had produced useful recommendations. The caucus also heard land, agriculture, energy, water, and transportation measures, including creation of a foreign entity land review commission, restrictions on transporting Mexican gray wolf pups with state resources, water reuse and banking provisions, solar installation disclosures and roof inspections, a larger revolving fund loan cap, and several congressional memorials. Transportation items included roadable aircraft registration, motor vehicle booting rules, military property signage, a towing and impound study committee, and photo enforcement penalties. Public safety bills included extending traumatic event counseling programs and requiring state data sharing with the federal government regarding unauthorized aliens. No formal votes were taken in the transcript; members mostly asked clarifying questions and several sponsors explained the intent and practical effects of their bills.

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• I have 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 studies in front of me, all from the last 10 years that demonstrate that. ...gun-free
• Senate Bill 2693, relating to the role of advocacy and support groups in the juvenile justice system.
• mails, and ...transports, delivers, prescribes, or provides abortion-inducing drugs, even if that support

Bills: HCR35, SJR59, SJR84, SCR30, SB127, SB317, SB324, SB457, SB506, SB511, SB529, SB547, SB584, SB619, SB636, SB646, SB659, SB715, SB732, SB735, SB771, SB784, SB800, SB801, SB904, SB1026, SB1049, SB1065, SB1181, SB1224, SB1250, SB1383, SB1467, SB1524, SB1528, SB1531, SB1568, SB1585, SB1640, SB1681, SB1754, SB1757, SB1777, SB1972, SB1980, SB2007, SB2041, SB2046, SB2050, SB2055, SB2069, SB2080, SB2119, SB2138, SB2139, SB2154, SB2201, SB2225, SB2268, SB2306, SB2308, SB2310, SB2330, SB2366, SB2375, SB2392, SB2401, SB2422, SB2480, SB2514, SB2530, SB2533, SB2543, SB2544, SB2589, SB2610, SB2615, SB2623, SB2660, SB2662, SB2693, SB2695, SB2707, SB2722, SB2742, SB2753, SB2807, SB2843, SB2844, SB2858, SB2880, SB2885, SB2891, SB2925, SB2938, SB2986, SJR3, SJR18, SB5, SB914, SB963, SB1197, SB1415, SB1437, SB1786, SB326, SB767, SB769, SB783, SB1035, SB1271, SB1619, SB1637, SB1806, SB1, SB260, HB135, HB1109, HCR35, HCR64, SJR36, SJR50, SJR63, SJR84, SJR59, SCR12, SCR39, SCR48, SCR19, SCR30, SCR3, SB2023, SB619, SB2742, SB646, SB1026, SB2880, SB62, SB666, SB847, SB284, SB854, SB1073, SB810, SB1505, SB583, SB1502, SB507, SB1434, SB1376, SB1585, SB1772, SB2016, SB1163, SB1122, SB731, SB397, SB508, SB1436, SB287, SB261, SB1882, SB393, SB1791, SB529, SB209, SB2429, SB1999, SB511, SB2309, SB510, SB584, SB1085, SB2046, SB1975, SB2717, SB1262, SB1524, SB636, SB2056, SB884, SB517, SB1200, SB1845, SB1863, SB2681, SB2200, SB2199, SB1757, SB2050, SB2458, SB2201, SB2660, SB2662, SB1065, SB801, SB2533, SB3014, SB3013, SB758, SB1721, SB2366, SB1013, SB2797, SB2383, SB1754, SB2119, SB2448, SB1777, SB1283, SB2392, SB2076, SB2786, SB2876, SB2284, SB2225, SB1540, SB2929, SB1972, SB2540, SB2595, SB2217, SB715, SB2330, SB1383, SB500, SB1640, SB2001, SB2080, SB506, SB2514, SB2753, SB2398, SB1241, SB2927, SB2173, SB2538, SB898, SB1449, SB2529, SB1531, SB2846, SB2476, SB986, SB1181, SB2075, SB2154, SB2864, SB1359, SB2386, SB771, SB2844, SB2550, SB1351, SB1423, SB1931, SB2245, SB2589, SB2707, SB2807, SB410, SB659, SB2776, SB2693, SB2580, SB1980, SB1886, SB1234, SB739, SB456, SB127, SB1666, SB2843, SB2801, SB800, SB2055, SB784, SB2986, SB735, SB1012, SB324, SB2926, SB2938, SB2007, SB2138, SB1242, SB2615, SB1049, SB2310, SB1224, SB2972, SB1568, SB2841, SB2885, SB3016, SB2858, SB2610, SB2139, SB1856, SB2035, SB2308, SB2306, SB2041, SB1528, SB1681, SB1141, SB2401, SB2530, SB2375, SB547, SB1266, SB1373, SB1467, SB2069, SB2269, SB2480, SB2544, SB672, SB904, SB2695, SB2891, SB2422, SB2543, SB1854, SB317, SB2539, SB2532, SB2925, SB1250, SB2082, SB2203, SB457, SB2357, SB2721, SB243, SB1285, SB2568, SB1959, SB1442, SB1454, SB2520, SB2541, SB1708, SB1237, SB1844, SB1586, HB1392, HB22, SB1551, SB3039, SB2819, SB66, SB629, SB1015, SB2342, SB2903, SB2933, SB1965, SB2477, SB3029, SB2605, SB2419, SB1957, SB375, SB250, SB777, SB628, SB2523, SB2367, SB2703, SB2608, SB2778, SB3044, SB2965, SB2521, SB865

Keywords: spaceports, tax-exempt bonds, aerospace investment, Texas space economy, Federal legislation, education funding, Texas State Technical College System, capital projects, infrastructure, higher education, tax exemption, property tax, homestead, fire damage, constitutional amendment, Birding Capital, Matagorda County, wildlife, conservation, Texas Legislature

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• So that way you're supporting the knowledge you're learning in one class with another class.
• It's something where there needs to be... ...a demonstration with the State Board of Education for why
• So as directly as I can, I guess I'm asking: Does the Department of Education support that carve-out
• I won't be addressing this motion because on page 4, line 17 through 21, I supported the civics requirement
• definitely an expansion of this civics and history requirement, and for that reason I won't be supporting

Keywords: 989, all

Summary: The House Education Committee heard Senate Bill 1336, a late-session proposal to codify and expand Idaho’s civics, American history, and American government instruction. The bill’s sponsor and Dr. Samuel Lair described it as an America 250 measure focused on core civic knowledge, cardinal virtues, key founding documents, Federalist Papers, and instruction on totalitarian ideologies such as communism and fascism. They said the bill largely aligns with recently adopted social studies standards, adds clarity by placing requirements in statute, and includes local discretion on where documents are taught across history, government, and English language arts courses. Committee members raised concerns about the bill’s breadth, especially the number of “shall” requirements and whether the material could realistically be covered in high school coursework. Several members also objected to a section allowing public charter schools to seek exemptions based on unique missions, asking why similar flexibility was not extended to alternative or district-run schools such as magnet or military-style programs. Department of Education staff said the carve-out was drafted in response to stakeholder feedback from charter schools and that the bill was intended to align with existing standards rather than impose entirely new content, while also noting the exemption would require State Board approval. After debate, Representative Marmon moved to send Senate Bill 1336 as amended to the floor with a do pass recommendation. The motion passed on an 8-6 roll call vote. Representatives Wisniewski, Marmon, Pickett, and Hostetler voted yes; Representatives Nelson, Veile, Mathias, and Galaviz voted no; other votes were not fully recorded in the transcript excerpt.

Transcript Highlights:

• Those in support of Senate Bill 241 substitute...
• Chairman, the school support one.
• We'll look at public school support. The first paragraph, we've supported that. No.
• I don't think we need the public school support for I don't think we need the public school support for
• Under the first public school support, I move a do not Under the first public school support, I move

Bills: SB241, SB145

Keywords: child care, child care assistance, child care subsidy, early childhood education, early childhood care, daycare, preschool, pre-K, Head Start, Early Head Start, Children's Code, early childhood education and care department, ECECD, child care facilities, licensed child care, registered child care, copayments, waitlist, subsidy, federal poverty level

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• I'm here representing myself in support of HB 1211.
• My life today demonstrates the transformative power of the tuition waiver.
• Please support HB 1211 to ensure more individuals can achieve similar success.
• I'm here representing myself. ...and I'm testifying in support of HB 1211.
• I am here in full support of House Bill 4236.

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• Thank you very much. >> Thank you. support of House Bill 1613 as amended. support of House Bill 1613
• </c> operate operating subsidies can support operate operating subsidies can support long<00:23:50.559
• This is a we support House Bill 1021.
• We support it again.
• We support it again. Seems that time. We support it again.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• The original bill and the strike-all both require agents in foreign-supported political organizations
• This is why I respectfully ask for your support and favorable recommendation today to continue.
• But without any facts supporting evidence, anything referenced which let someone know this is...
• This is how your decision was supported. That's not only what I want to see.
• I'm going to support your nomination today.

Summary: The Committee on Ethics and Elections met with a quorum present and Senator Polsky excused. The committee first heard Senate Bill 1416 by Senator DeSigley, which would move municipal elections to coincide with the general election and extend incumbent terms until the new election schedule takes effect. Members asked about runoff elections, with the sponsor saying runoffs would likely shift to the August primary and that he was open to further discussion, including possibly eliminating runoffs. The bill drew support from a senator citing potential taxpayer savings, while the Florida League of Cities and Florida Association of Counties were noted as opposed. SB 1416 was reported favorably. The committee then considered Senate Bill 766 by Senator Burgess, as amended by a strike-all that refocused the bill on agents of “countries of concern” and narrowed disclosure requirements. The sponsor said the measure was intended to increase transparency around foreign-backed political activity and align with federal Foreign Agents Registration Act concepts. The amendment was adopted, and the bill as amended was reported favorably. Members next heard the reappointment of Mike LaRosa to the Public Service Commission. LaRosa described the PSC’s role regulating investor-owned utilities and emphasized transparency, consumer protection, workforce development, and adapting to new energy technologies such as small modular reactors. Senators questioned him closely about recent Florida Supreme Court criticism of PSC orders as insufficiently reasoned and overly reliant on utility assertions. LaRosa acknowledged the criticism, said PSC procedures and orders had become more detailed, and committed to continued improvement. Despite concerns, his nomination was advanced favorably to the full Senate. The committee then approved a block of nominations in tabs 4 through 27 without objection and without separate hearings. At the end of the meeting, Senator Grall asked to be recorded as voting in the affirmative on SB 1416 and SB 766, and the committee rose.

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• . support. support.
• </c> with information, and supporting with information, and supporting policies<00:40:43.599><c> that
• </c> support this this important amendment. support this this important amendment.
• </c> rise in support of J00009. rise in support of J00009.
• I ask for your support. support. support. &gt;&gt; Senator<03:29:50.640><c> Molly.

Keywords: 981, all

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• it thing that you're doing and I support it thing that you're doing and I support it 100% thank you
• of us making sure that whatever support of us making sure that whatever support of us making sure that
• for our children supporter or a fighter for our children supporter or a fighter for our children mhm
• you've thank you for all the support you've thank you for all the support you've given me through the
• lack of Competency says has demonstrated lack of Competency says has demonstrated lack of Competency

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• I'm here to ask for your support of House Bill 883 for two reasons.
• So I'd ask for the committee's support in the joint memorial. Thank you, Senator.
• I am in full support of deregulating our schools as where we can.
• So I'm sorry, for those reasons, I won't be able to support this memorial. Thank you, Senator. Mr.
• I will support this memorial, but reserve the right to change on the floor. Thank you.

Keywords: 989, all

Summary: The Senate Education Committee heard testimony on House Bill 883, which would create an optional flexibility program for high-performing charter schools and traditional school districts. Sponsors said qualifying schools could gain more spending discretion and be exempted from some reporting requirements if they meet academic, financial, and governance criteria. Supporters from the Idaho Charter School Network and American Classical Schools of Idaho said the bill would let schools direct funds to local priorities and reduce redundant compliance work. A district representative opposed the measure, arguing it would create unequal treatment among public schools and conflict with the idea of a common school system. Senators asked about the number of reports being waived, whether federal funding would be affected, why virtual schools were excluded, and how district and charter criteria compare. The committee voted to send HB 883 to the floor with a due pass recommendation. The committee also considered House Joint Memorial 19, which expresses support for disbanding the U.S. Department of Education and shifting responsibilities elsewhere in the federal government. The sponsor argued the department has led to federal overreach and burdensome mandates, while protections for students with disabilities and other federal programs would still need to continue under another agency. Testimony in support came from the Idaho Family Policy Center, which said education authority belongs primarily to the states. Opposition came from Dr. Victoria Young, who argued the memorial misstates the Tenth Amendment and blames the wrong level of government for education problems. Senators raised concerns about uncertainty over where programs like Pell Grants, special education funding, Title I, and school nutrition would be housed, and about possible impacts on the state education budget if federal responsibilities shift. The committee voted to send H.J.M. 19 to the floor with a due pass recommendation, with one senator noting support but reserving the right to change on the floor.

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• I support your needs. I support the building industry, but I also support the home buyer.
• I'm in support of, I'm with Aces, and I support the legislation. Thank you.
• I’m here to support AB 1157. Thank you. I’m here to support AB 1157. Thank you.
• I'm in big support of AB 1157. Please support it.
• I support AB 1157. Thank you. Hello, Ramon Bonifacio, I support AB 1157.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• to our facilities and support the department.
• </c><00:07:33.000><c> the</c> efforts which demonstrates the efforts which demonstrates the Department's
• That's to support our invasive species Council.
• I have a question, yeah, so your... to support Haw wall farm management to support Haw wall farm management
• They also support Hawaii Ant Lab.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

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• I'm in support.
• We're in support of the bill. We're in support of the bill.
• Friends have a long history of supporting reparative justice, and we support this bill. Thank you.
• I'm sorry, in support? Are there any members of the public wishing to offer their support?
• Yes, can I voice support as well?

Summary: The committee heard and advanced several tax-related bills, beginning with AB 760, which would exempt settlement payments tied to the Garden Grove chemical incident from California income tax. The author and a school district trustee described evacuations, school closures, and losses to residents, businesses, students, and staff, arguing the payments should make victims whole rather than be taxed. There was support from the Orange County Board of Supervisors, no opposition, and the bill passed 3-0 to Appropriations, with committee amendments accepted. Members then heard AB 2319, creating a California post-production tax credit for film and television work done in-state, even when principal photography occurred elsewhere or the project did not receive the existing film credit. The author and supporters from the Motion Picture Editors Guild, California Post Alliance, and others said post-production jobs and facilities are leaving California and that the bill would help retain high-wage work; opponents were not present. The committee members generally supported the measure, and it passed 3-0 to Appropriations. AB 2186 followed, excluding future reparations benefits for descendants of formerly enslaved people from state income tax. The author and NAACP California-Hawaii State Conference said taxing such benefits would undermine reparative justice; there was no opposition, and the bill passed 3-0. The committee also heard AB 762, which would ban the sale of disposable nicotine vapes and add enforcement tools. Supporters, including waste, recycling, local government, and public health groups, said disposable vapes create fire hazards, waste problems, and costs for local agencies; opponents argued the bill would mainly eliminate the legal market while leaving illicit products untouched and urged stronger enforcement instead. The author accepted committee amendments adding CDTFA enforcement, but the bill was not voted on because a motion was pending and members were absent. Later, AB 1519, AB 2172, AB 2222, AB 1793, AB 2089, and AB 1265 were heard and each received support from committee members and passed 2-0 or 3-0 to Appropriations, with amendments accepted where noted. AB 1519 clarified that the 20-year tax collection statute of limitations should not be reset by later fees or penalties; AB 2172 would let large counties use a single assessment appeals commissioner for complex property tax appeals; AB 2222 would create a temporary tax credit for local news organizations to retain and hire journalists; AB 1793 would authorize symmetrical cash rounding to the nearest nickel after the federal penny phaseout; AB 2089 would streamline the welfare exemption filing process for affordable housing; and AB 1265 would extend and revise the historic building tax credit to encourage adaptive reuse for housing and mixed-use projects.

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• As you probably know, I'm a big supporter of the... I do. Thank you.
• Like I said, I'm a big supporter. I know you are.
• Testing and comprehensive warranty service and support. So what is warranty service?
• Number three, DFA Child Support Enforcement with Martha Crane.
• This is for process server services for the Office of Child Support Enforcement.

Summary: The subcommittee first considered a used tire program contract for Arkansas District 4, an $88,000 one-year contract with LTR Intermediate Holdings. Senators raised concerns that the tire district’s revised business plan had not yet been approved and that the contract could leave the district unable to pay. Questions also focused on solicitation language that excluded bidders under corrective action plans. On motion, the committee held the contract until next month and encouraged the tire board to appear. Members then reviewed and, without objection, moved forward a series of methods of finance, alternative delivery projects, and discretionary grants. These included multiple university and college projects such as renovations, roof replacements, a new UCA multipurpose arena, and a revised financing package for UA Fayetteville’s Maple Hill residence hall. The committee also reviewed DHS and Department of Health grants for aging services, substance abuse prevention, mental health, nutrition outreach, hearing-loss follow-up, HIV services, maternal health, and rural hospital quality improvement. The committee next handled contract items, including a UAMS ratification for FMLA Source after an amendment was not submitted for review and payments continued past expiration; UAMS said it had retrained staff and would review for other missed contracts. Members also reviewed numerous construction, intergovernmental, out-of-state, and in-state contracts across state agencies and universities. Questions were raised about an out-of-state aeronautics study, a U of A Fayetteville parking guidance system, and a Veterans Affairs nursing contract. Most items were reviewed without objection, and the meeting adjourned after informational reports on contract amendments and minor contracts.

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• And this bill passed with strong bipartisan support and no opposition.
• So CalWORKs must be a robust and well-supported program to accommodate for the increased needs.
• I rise in support of SB 119 as well.
• I rise in support of SB 119 as well.
• Throughout his life, Glover demonstrated a consistent commitment to serving his community.

Summary: The Assembly convened without a quorum, completed the roll call, and then proceeded with the day’s business after a prayer, pledge, and a moment of silence for victims of the Texas flooding. Procedural motions suspended several rules to allow committee notices, guest seating, and the withdrawal of AB 898 back to the Senate. Members also made several guest introductions, including family members, interns, and scouting troop visitors. On the floor, AB 1416 by Assembly Member Ta, a taxation bill, was concurred in with Senate technical amendments by a 60-0 vote. ACR 1, designating October 23 as Korean Ginseng Day, was adopted by voice vote after supportive remarks highlighting Korean culture and the health benefits of ginseng; 62 coauthors were added without objection. The Assembly also heard SB 119, the budget-related human services trailer bill, with extensive debate over CalWORKs, CalFresh, child welfare reporting, and housing/homelessness programs. Supporters framed it as a needed anti-poverty and safety-net measure, while opponents criticized it as expanding dependency and failing to address fraud and work requirements. SB 119 passed on a 54-11 vote. The second-day consent calendar, including AJR 16 on the Tijuana River, was adopted 71-0, and the remaining consent items AJR 15 and SB 765 were also adopted 71-0. The session concluded with adjournments in memory of Contra Costa County Supervisor Federal Glover, followed by announcements of upcoming committee hearings and the next floor session before adjournment until July 10 at 9 a.m.

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• The first request is for a restructure of administrative support.
• The first request is for a restructure of administrative support.
• </c> a restructure of administrative support. a restructure of administrative support.
• </c> uh in the administrative uh support uh in the administrative uh support structure.<01:17:28.560>
• Uh, again, this is the administrative support restructure.

Keywords: 916, all

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• I support for Lentwens and support SB 921. It will help my family.
• Any more support?
• Support.
• Thank you for your support. Thank you and we urge your support. Thank you.
• Support.

Summary: The committee heard SB 921, which would create a tax credit to help agricultural employers offset overtime premium costs for farmworkers. Senator Grove and supporters, including farmworkers, the California Farm Bureau, and agricultural groups, argued the bill would restore lost hours and take-home pay after California’s agricultural overtime law reduced schedules. Opponents, including the California Federation of Labor Unions and CRLA Foundation, argued the proposal would subsidize employers with taxpayer dollars and undermine the principle that employers should pay overtime themselves. The bill was held in subcommittee until more members arrived. The committee then took up SB 1083, a cleanup bill to the prior year’s school employee misconduct database law. The author and supporters said it would add due process protections for classified school employees, require an administrative law judge review before placement in the database, and improve notice and vetting rules for contractors and non-permanent staff. School employer groups and other opponents warned the bill could slow investigations and weaken child-safety protections. The committee approved the bill 3-0 and sent it to Senate Appropriations. Members also considered SB 1089, which would require CalPERS health plans to cover GLP-1 medications and expand access through CalRX for chronic weight management and related health conditions. The author and supporters, including the American Diabetes Association and medical groups, said the drugs can prevent diabetes and improve health outcomes but remain unaffordable for many. Pharma representatives expressed concerns about the bill as drafted but said they were open to continued discussions. The bill passed 4-0 to Appropriations. The committee also approved the consent calendar 4-0. Later, the committee heard SB 954, which would narrow and add guardrails to last year’s CEQA exemption for advanced manufacturing, including environmental review near disadvantaged communities and labor standards such as prevailing wage and skilled-and-trained workforce requirements. Labor, environmental, and community groups supported the bill as a cleanup of an overly broad exemption, while business and manufacturing groups opposed it, warning it would discourage investment and worsen California’s competitiveness. The bill passed 3-1 to Appropriations. Finally, SB 1299, a fire sprinkler fitter certification bill, was heard and passed 3-0 to Appropriations with support from the sprinkler fitters and building trades and no recorded opposition.