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• If you had to get a new tobacco license, you wouldn't be allowed to, which reduces the equity in that
• If you had to get a new tobacco license, you wouldn't be allowed to, which reduces the equity in that

Committee: House Business and Professions

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• of Chancery as a magistrate in Chancery, those judicial officers oversee the traditional cases in equity
• Oversee the traditional cases in equity with our fellow Delawareans, with real people.

Committee: Senate Executive

Summary: The Senate Executive Committee met in hybrid format and first considered two gubernatorial judicial appointments. Morgan T. Zurn, nominated to the Delaware Supreme Court, described her background in public service, the Court of Chancery, DOJ, and federal clerkship, and answered extensive questions about judicial philosophy, precedent, statutory interpretation, access to justice, AI and deepfakes, corporate law stability, civility, social media, and public confidence in the courts. Christy N. Vitola, nominated to be Commissioner of Family Court, discussed her Delaware upbringing, legal career in family law and child support, and experience with pro se litigants and high-volume dockets; she was questioned about handling family court cases efficiently, the best interests of the child, and correcting calculation errors. No votes on the nominations were taken during the portion shown. The committee then moved to legislation. House Bill 443, concerning background checks for volunteers and mentors in the Department of Education’s mentoring program, was presented as a technical update to allow DOE to continue receiving wrap-back reports and to ensure mentors undergo state and federal criminal background checks. There was no public comment or committee debate on the bill. House Bill 431 with House Amendment 1, sponsored by Representative Bush and Senator Hoffner, would allow composting of yard waste, food residue, and other organic materials to divert waste from landfills, extend landfill life, reduce disposal costs, support farmers by returning nutrients to the soil, and reduce methane emissions; it also preserves county/local control over siting and inspection. Senator Townsend asked whether composting was currently allowed, and Senator Hoffner explained that the bill would authorize it under the stated controls. No public comment was offered on either bill. At the close of the meeting, the chair noted that the bills and nominee backers had been circulated for signatures. Senator Hocker moved to adjourn, Senator Townsend seconded, and the committee adjourned without objection.

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• Classifying our correctional nurses as Group 4 is truly a matter of equity and fairness for some of the
• And by the way, one thing I will add: if you consider it as a matter of gender equity, most of the Group

Committee: Joint Joint Committee on Public Service

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on several retirement and workforce-related bills. House Bill 2980 would place county correctional nurses and certain medical staff into Group 4 retirement. Representative Trino, Middlesex Sheriff Peter Koutoujian, and nurse manager Leanne Cameron argued that correctional nurses work in dangerous, high-stress settings with frequent contact with incarcerated people, high rates of mental illness and substance use in the jail population, and significant workplace violence, and that the change would help recruitment and retention with limited statewide fiscal impact. The committee also heard Senate Bill 210, which would create a commission to study additional regular compensation and annual expenses for members of the General Court. Senator John Keenan said Massachusetts has high leadership stipends compared with other states and argued the current structure can affect independence and public trust. Representative O'Day testified on House Bill 2928 to extend Group 2 retirement to additional Department of Children and Families social workers, and SEIU 509 witnesses described frequent transport of children, crisis response, threats, assaults, and other high-risk duties that they said match Group 2 work. Additional testimony supported House Bill 2943 for DDS service coordinators and supervisors, with witnesses describing home visits in unsafe conditions, transport of vulnerable individuals, direct care during staffing crises, and exposure to violence. House Bill 2899 drew support from the Association of Social Work Boards for social work field placement grants, incentives for supervisors, and expanded retirement benefits for DCF social workers. The committee also heard Senate Bill 2613, a local retirement bill for Salem police officer Kathleen Roachville, who described a severe line-of-duty injury during an arrest involving a combative person in a mental health crisis. Finally, Susan Smith Campbell testified for reclassifying certain DYS administrative officers into Group 2 because of their direct involvement in restraints, assaults, and crisis management. After testimony concluded, the committee adjourned without taking any votes.

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• The conference report prioritizes municipal winter relief and regional equity, targets tax incentives
• , Municipal winter relief and regional equity, targets tax incentives to jump-start housing production

Keywords: 1212, all

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• And fourth, the bill requires courts to exercise discretion in favor of voting access and equity.
• And fourth, the bill requires courts to exercise discretion in favor of voting access and equity.

Committee: Senate Elections and Constitutional Amendments

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• I'm an equity person, you know.
• I'm an equity person, you know.

Bills: HB542 , HB542

Committee: Senate Transportation and Energy

Keywords: HB542, district attorney, prosecutor, supernumerary district attorney, Employees' Retirement System, ERS, Alabama retirement, public employee retirement, pension, retirement benefits, post-retirement employment, salary cap, dual participation, double dipping, District Attorneys' Plan, assistant district attorney, deputy district attorney, state pension, survivor benefits, Office of Prosecution Services

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• barriers in their legislature, in this legislature, serving in statewide office and championing justice, equity
• School's civic engagement program, Peyton worked tirelessly on issues related to immigration and equity

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Most of our agriculture producers are living off their equity.
• There's just no profit, and most of our agriculture producers are living off their equity, which means

Bills: HB2376 , HB2584 , HB2610 , HB2615 , HB2089 , HB2194 , HB2257 , HB2528 , HB2175 , HB2334

Committee: House Finance

Keywords: property tax, reform, local government, taxpayer, funding, agriculture, tax exemption, farm machinery, equipment, sales tax, HB 2610, property tax exemption, nonprofit housing, affordable housing, low-income housing, community use, temporary use, charitable property, Washington property tax, Department of Revenue

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• So hidden costs and fees bring in millions for equity investors who control so much of healthcare, and
• Transparency will cut equity investors, but that's not what patients are for. Thank you. Thank you.

Committee: House Public Health

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• important steps to reverse the decline of the IC, most notably by getting rid of a toxic diversity, equity
• That's quite different than having a political dogma called diversity, equity, inclusion.

Committee: Senate Intelligence (Select) Committee

Keywords: national security, intelligence community, Aaron Lucas, Joe Kent, John Eisenberg, China threat, terrorism, collaboration, oversight, intelligence capabilities

Summary: The committee meeting centered around significant discussions regarding national security and intelligence community leadership. Notably, nominees Aaron Lucas for Principal Deputy Director of National Intelligence, Joe Kent for Director of the National Counterterrorism Center, and John Eisenberg for Assistant Attorney General for National Security were introduced. Concerns were raised about the current state of U.S. intelligence capabilities, particularly in relation to threats posed by foreign adversaries such as China and ongoing risks from terrorism. The dialogue emphasized the necessity for robust oversight and the importance of collaboration within the intelligence community, as well as with international allies, to ensure effective security measures are in place.

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• Let's prioritize health equity, preventive care, and ensure that all Californians, regardless of income
• AB 1307 is a cost-neutral, equity-driven solution that increases access to care without lowering standards

Summary: The Assembly Business and Professions Committee held its first regular bill hearing of 2025 and considered a wide range of measures on health care access, professional regulation, animal welfare, and consumer protection. Early in the hearing, the committee adopted its rules and then approved a consent calendar of several bills, including measures by Chen, Caloza, Carrillo, Arreguín, Berman, and Flora. The committee also took up AB 1082, which would allow California nursing students enrolled in out-of-state programs to complete clinical training in California; supporters said it would help address the nursing shortage and keep students closer to home, while opponents warned it could worsen already limited clinical placement capacity and reduce oversight. The bill passed on a do pass recommendation to Appropriations after a quorum was established. The committee then heard and advanced several health-related bills. AB 50, by Assembly Member Bonta, would ease Medi-Cal access to over-the-counter hormonal contraception by removing the need for a prescription for coverage purposes; pharmacists, reproductive health advocates, and medical groups supported the bill, and it passed unanimously to the Committee on Health. AB 489, also by Bonta, would prohibit AI systems from misrepresenting themselves as licensed health professionals; supporters from medical, psychiatric, behavioral health, and other professional groups said the bill would protect patients from misleading chatbot advice, and it passed to Privacy and Consumer Protection. AB 481, by Assembly Member Rubio, would expand the tasks that federally qualified lab personnel can perform under CLIA supervision to help address lab staffing shortages; labor groups raised concerns about training, certification, and supervision, but the bill passed to Appropriations with an amended do pass recommendation. The committee also considered animal welfare and access-to-care measures. AB 631, by Assembly Member Lee, would require animal shelters to post intake and outcome data online; supporters said the reporting would improve policy and resource allocation, while members discussed how the requirement would work for shelters without websites, and the bill passed to Appropriations. AB 867, also by Lee, would prohibit cat declawing except when medically necessary for the animal; animal welfare groups strongly supported the bill, while the veterinary association opposed it as an improper legislative regulation of veterinary surgery, and the bill passed to Appropriations. Finally, AB 1307 would create a pilot program allowing a limited number of qualified dentists trained in Mexico to practice in underserved California areas; supporters framed it as a cost-neutral way to address major dental access gaps, the California Dental Association remained opposed unless amended, and the bill passed to Appropriations. Several members later added their votes on the various items after the hearing, and the committee kept the hearing open briefly to allow additional add-ons.

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• everything we do, the Commissioner mentioned that MDE's work is guided by our 10 Minnesota commitments to equity
• MDE's work is guided by our 10 Minnesota commitments to equity.

Committee: House Education Policy

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• During my time with College Corps, I focused on educational equity, specifically serving justice-impacted
• The California Alliance for Digital Equity, we certainly appreciate the work that's PDT has done to date

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Because you can't have a priority, and you can't have equity or equality.
• Not on equity, not on inequality. I assume it's prioritization. Thank you. Thank you very much.

Committee: Senate Senate Health & Public Affairs

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• House Bill 13, having been read twice by title, is ordered printed and referred to the House Energy,
• House Bill 109, having been read twice by title, is ordered printed and referred to the House Energy,
• House Bill 128, having been read twice by title, is ordered printed and referred to the House Energy,
• House Energy, Environment, and Natural Resources, Ranking Member Rod Montoya (member_12899).
• Her classroom is a vibrant hub of energy, movement, conversation, and discovery.

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• And really, it came down to drain on our grid and the impacts to our grids, the various energy grids
• We think it is a great step in the right direction when regulating large energy users.
• I mean, that's green energy.
• I mean, that's green energy.
• I've got a farmer in north of my district that is, that's green energy.

Committee: House Conservation and Natural Resources

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• Committee on Transportation and Energy, after consideration on the merits, recommends the following:
• President, the Committee on Transportation and Energy has had a hearing on the following appointments
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Keywords: 981, all

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• . >> The Energy Committee will meet today at 1:30 in room 409. >> Energy 1:30 409. Mr.
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• :21:43.200><c> Committee</c> &gt;&gt; The Energy Committee Energy Committee &gt;&gt; The Energy Committee
• Clerk, Senator &gt;&gt; Energy 1:30 409. Mr. Clerk, Senator Wiggins. Wiggins. Wiggins.
• Energy meets in room 409 1:30 room 216. Energy meets in room 409 1:30 p.m. p.m. p.m.

Keywords: MS Senate Floor - 3 March, 2026; 10:00 AM, 925, all

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• After retirement, George also used his time and energy to volunteer for multiple committees dedicated
• The chair recognizes Representative Griffin to move the Natural Resources, Energy and Water amendment
• I move the Natural Resources, Energy and Water Committee amendment be adopted. Thank you.
• I move the Natural Resources, Energy and Water Committee amendment be adopted. Thank you.
• I move the Natural Resources, Energy and Water Committee amendment be adopted.

Summary: The House opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, approval of the prior journal, and several guest introductions, including the Doctor of the Day, students visiting the chamber, and other special guests. Members also announced committee substitutions and bill withdrawals/re-referrals, and the chamber observed a moment of respectful silence for the late Hon. George Cunningham, after unanimously adopting HCR 2060, a death resolution honoring his public service. The House then spent much of the day in Committee of the Whole on several calendars. The most contested item was HB 2758, a groundwater transportation bill, which drew extensive debate over fairness to the McMullen Valley and the need to protect water supplies for the CAP system and metro Phoenix. Multiple amendments were adopted, including changes affecting transfer limits and basin-specific water allocations. The bill ultimately received a do pass recommendation in COW by a 31-23 vote, and later passed third reading in the House 32-24 after several members explained their votes. A motion to amend the COW report to show the bill failed was defeated 23-32. The House also advanced a series of other measures with little or no opposition. In COW, HB 2049, HB 2090, HB 2092, HB 2179 as amended, HB 2228 as amended, HB 2111, HB 2114, HB 2256 as amended, HCM 2007 as amended, HR 2003, HB 2098, HB 2265 as amended, HB 2663, HB 2666 as amended, HB 2756 as amended, HB 2192 as amended, HB 2476, HB 2693 as amended, and HB 2877 as amended all received do pass recommendations, while HB 2875 was retained on the calendar. The House later passed several bills on third reading, including HB 2089, HB 2258, HB 2322, HB 2786, and HB 2825, and referred the approved measures to engrossing or to the Senate as appropriate. The session concluded with numerous personal privilege remarks, including recognition of a retiring Air Force veteran, Black History Month remarks, birthday wishes, and an announcement that Representative Chaplik plans to resign next week to focus on a congressional campaign. The House also announced upcoming committee meetings and adjourned until 1:30 p.m. on Monday, February 23, 2026.

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• management during this phase of the transition leads to rising energy prices and less reliable fuel
• Gasoline, especially as the state moves through a mid-transition phase in its energy transformation.
• I'm Sivagunda, currently serving as the vice chair at the California Energy Commission.
• The State Building and Construction Trades builds alternative energy.
• Michael Bocodoro on behalf of the Ag Energy Consumers Association. I'm more of a tweener.

Summary: The Assembly Natural Resources Committee heard three major bills. SB 237, by Senator Grayson, proposed a package of fuel-supply and permitting changes aimed at stabilizing gasoline prices during California’s energy transition. Supporters, including state officials, Kern County representatives, labor groups, and industry groups, said it would help retain in-state refining and drilling capacity, reduce price spikes, and protect jobs. Opponents, including environmental justice and conservation groups, argued it would expand oil drilling without enough community protections and would not meaningfully address climate goals. After extensive testimony and questions about emissions, sunsets, and long-term strategy, the committee passed SB 237 on a due pass vote, with some members voting no or not voting. SB 352, by Senator Reyes, sought to strengthen implementation of AB 617, the community air protection program, by codifying the Environmental Justice Bureau in the Department of Justice, extending monitoring requirements, and requiring annual legislative reporting. Supporters said the bill would improve accountability and ensure that funding for impacted communities actually produces emissions reductions. Some environmental justice advocates were neutral or not fully supportive because they wanted stronger language, while business and industry groups opposed the bill, arguing it was added late and duplicated existing processes. The committee approved SB 352 on a due pass vote. SB 840, by Senator Limon, was the cap-and-invest reauthorization package. It would update offset protocols, adjust how revenues are spent, and continue funding for key climate, housing, transit, and community programs, including AB 617. Support came from environmental groups, labor, local governments, housing advocates, and clean transportation organizations, while some agricultural interests objected that the package did not sufficiently prioritize climate-smart agriculture and methane reduction programs. The committee passed SB 840 on a due pass vote as well. All three measures were later confirmed out of committee after calls were lifted.