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• Nothing less will be accepted from our former service members.
• A little boy came over and said, "Thank you for your service."
• This is based on the non-service connected burial set by the Veterans Benefits Administration within
• This fee allows MDVA to deliver the level of service needed in our state veterans cemeteries.
• That grant from the MDVA helps us pay for our service team that's out at the Veterans Service Building

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• Members, over the weekend, six U.S. service members were killed while serving our country.
• Over the weekend, six U.S. service members were killed while serving our country.
• Because of his determination, emergency services, jobs, and lives were saved.
• With gratitude for his life and service, I ask that we adjourn in his memory. Touched.
• With gratitude for his life and service, I ask that we adjourn in his memory.

Summary: The Assembly convened in Sacramento with an initial quorum call, then established a quorum and proceeded with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and routine opening business. The chamber dispensed with reading the prior journal, deferred introductions and references of bills, and reported no Governor or Senate messages. Procedural motions were approved, including suspending rules to allow adjournment-in-memory remarks and guest access, and withdrawing S.J.R. 7 from committee and placing it on the third reading file. Members then recognized several guest groups, including Grace Valley Christian School, College of San Mateo student-athletes, the Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Agricultural Leadership Class, the Light of the World youth group, and exchange students from Germany and Tajikistan. There was no substantive floor debate on legislation; daily file and several file items were passed, retained, or continued without further action. The main floor activity centered on adjournment-in-memory tributes. Assemblymember Ortega honored former San Leandro Mayor Stephen Cassidy for his public service, school and hospital advocacy, and civic leadership. Assemblymember Wilson honored Joseph R. Martinez, a Solano County agricultural leader and advocate for rural health care. The Assembly observed moments of silence for both individuals. The session concluded with announcements, including a reminder that FPPC Form 700 was due that day, notice of committee meetings, and an adjournment motion carrying the House until Thursday, March 5 at 9 a.m.

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• We know that Washingtonians rely on the state government for many services and supports, including quality
• of inflation and other pressures of continuing to provide the services.
• So we're faced with flat, at best, revenue... ...provide the services.
• So we're faced with flat, at best, revenue, and rising costs of providing services.
• So it was the place that we felt we could still maintain services and take a reduction.

Summary: Senate budget writers, led by Chair June Robinson with Senators Noel Frame and Derek Stanford, rolled out the Senate operating budget and described it as a difficult supplemental budget shaped by flat revenue growth, rising maintenance costs, and uncertainty from federal actions, including H.R. 1 and tariffs. They said the proposal aims to preserve core services such as K-12 education, health care, food assistance, housing stability, and long-term care while making targeted reductions and avoiding broad-based tax increases like sales, property, or B&O tax hikes. A major focus of the discussion was how to pay for the Working Families Tax Credit and how to handle cuts in the Working Connections child care program. Robinson said the Senate budget uses policy changes, especially an attendance-based payment adjustment, rather than the governor’s proposed enrollment cap and waitlist, because lawmakers wanted to avoid destabilizing the child care workforce and reduce harm to families. She also said the Senate is open to negotiating with the House on the Climate Commitment Act use of funds for the tax credit, noting that the statute allows it, though some advocates oppose that approach. The senators defended using $750 million from the rainy day fund, saying it was preferable to deeper cuts and still leaves reserves above $1 billion in the near term. They also argued that Washington’s revenue system is too dependent on property and sales taxes and that a future “millionaires tax” could help stabilize funding, especially for education and other core services. In response to criticism from educators and Republicans, they said the state has made progress on school funding and that rising program costs reflect increased need and utilization rather than waste. No votes were taken in the transcript, and the event was a budget rollout and press Q&A rather than a formal committee action.

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• At Tucson Electric Power and UniSource Energy Services, business resource groups, or BRGs, are employee-led
• The UNS Native BRG is committed to acknowledging that TEP and UniSource's service territory is on the
• So I would like to read this proclamation today: Honoring the Life, Service, and Legacy of Amaya Curley
• , service defined by deep responsibility, cultural pride, and unyielding patriotism.
• The Arizona State Senate do hereby celebrate, honor, and proclaim the extraordinary life and service

Summary: The Senate opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, then completed roll call, approved the prior journal, and welcomed several guest groups to the gallery, including CSG West and NCSL visitors, Tucson Electric Power/UniSource Native BRG members, Pascua Yaqui constituents, Marcos de Niza High School students, and guests from Payson. Members also observed a moment of silence for former Attorney General Mark Brnovich. Senator Hatathlie read a proclamation honoring the life and service of Amaya Curley, a Navajo woman and Navy veteran, and the chamber recessed for presentation of an Arizona state flag flown in her memory, with her family present. The President Pro Tem announced extended deadlines for opening Senate folders and for Senate bill intro set preparation, and the Senate received House messages regarding adjournment. The chamber voted to accede to the House request to adjourn after Thursday, January 15, 2026, until Tuesday, January 20, 2026. No substantive bill debate occurred; instead, the body moved a large number of measures to second reading, including election, education, health care, firearms, immigration-related reporting, cryptocurrency, transportation, and various memorial and appropriation bills. Committee and caucus announcements were made for Thursday, January 15, including Rules Committee and both party caucuses. The Senate then adopted a motion to adjourn until Thursday, January 15, 2026, at 10 a.m.

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• Please guide them today as they gather in service to the people of the great state of Texas.
• Thank you for your service to Texas.
• During his service, he has served in the Middle East and Africa.
• Senator Miles: ...with a mission to be of service to all mankind.
• Senator Perry: ...for her exemplary service and contributions to the engineering field.

Bills: SJR36, SB2, SR9, SR10, SR16

Keywords: American Public Works Association, public works, infrastructure, Texas, recognition day, local government, municipalities, APWA, Texas Chapter, community development, engineering, professional recognition, community impact, Texas Society of Professional Engineers, Lubbock leadership, recognition, professional achievement, Alpha Kappa Alpha, sorority, social service

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• SB 1546, Senate Bill 1546, Religious institutions, charitable services.
• and human services.
• human services.
• SB 1596, appropriation, homeless shelter services fund. ATT and HHS.
• Health and Human Services will meet at 9:00 a.m. in Hearing Room 2.

Keywords: 1182, all

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• This bill, House File 3532, is going to make a slight adjustment to the way that we allow service members
• House File 3532 is going to make a slight adjustment to the way that we allow service members to be buried
• So, currently, the current law says that service members who die on active duty, eligible veterans, and
• So, thank you for bringing this bill, and thank you for your service. Thank you, Mr.
• </c><00:03:07.360><c> Chairman,</c> service. Close. Thank you, Mr. Chairman, service. Close.

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The committee heard House File 3532, authored by Rep. Olson, which would adjust eligibility for burial in Minnesota state cemeteries. Olson explained that current law generally requires 181 days of active military service, and argued that this excludes many long-serving National Guard, Air Guard, and Reserve members who may not have had uninterrupted active-duty time despite years of service. The bill would allow burial eligibility for individuals who complete an entire contract with an honorable discharge, or who die while serving. Members spoke in support, saying Guard and Reserve service should be recognized regardless of whether members were called up for active duty and that their assigned status should not affect burial rights or benefits. One member also praised the bill as an example of representative democracy and thanked Olson for bringing forward an issue close to affected service members. The committee then voted to recommend House File 3532 be placed on the general register. The motion passed by voice vote with no opposition noted.

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• While not a vital support services.
• </c> your consideration and your service. your consideration and your service.
• hospital services.
• </c> $423 for outpatient hospital services. $423 for outpatient hospital services.
• </c> emergency room services. emergency room services.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Next we have testimony from Susan Le. provide legal services to residential provide legal services to
• </c> client income limits that legal service client income limits that legal service providers<00:20:
• Human Services with Human Services with comments<01:24:13.639><c> we</c><01:24:13.760><c> have</c><01
• I'm the Social Services Division Administrator with the Department of Human Services.
• child welfare services Human Services child welfare services Branch<02:34:32.760><c> to</c><02:34:32.920

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The committee first considered House Bill 1324, which would require the Judiciary to contract for legal services for residential tenants in landlord-tenant disputes and allow attorneys, paralegals, and law students to provide those services, with an appropriation. The Department of the Attorney General recommended removing reference to Hawaii Public Housing Authority tenants because HPHA eviction proceedings are administrative and could conflict with the bill. Hawaii Appleseed and other testifiers strongly supported the measure, citing studies showing much higher tenant retention when counsel is available, and suggested adding notice of the right to counsel at key points such as rent increases, eviction notices, and lease signing. The committee adopted amendments, including the Attorney General’s suggested change and a technical amendment, and passed the bill out with a recommendation to move it forward; members voted aye, with one member voting with reservations and several excused. The committee then heard House Bill 126 on property forfeiture, which would increase transparency and accountability in civil asset forfeiture by clarifying covered property, changing disposition rules, and removing language requiring liberal construction of the forfeiture act. The Attorney General said forfeiture remains an important law enforcement tool and that the bill would not impair its use. The Office of the Public Defender supported the measure but argued civil forfeiture is broadly problematic because many people cannot meaningfully challenge it and are not entitled to counsel. Honolulu Police Department opposed the bill, saying forfeiture is useful in fighting illegal activity and that added procedures would delay enforcement and reduce operational funding from forfeiture proceeds. Community Alliance on Prisons, the Drug Policy Forum of Hawaii, and other supporters urged reform or abolition of civil forfeiture, citing transparency concerns and the risk of abuse. No vote on HB 126 was taken in the portion provided. The final measure discussed was House Bill 166, which would require the state to defend professionally licensed or certified state employees in certain civil actions, allow employees to hire their own counsel at their own expense, and set a process for the Attorney General to transfer or withdraw representation if the state declines to defend. Testimony from the Hawaii Association for Justice and labor representatives was in strong support, describing the bill as a negotiated clarification that balances employee protections with accountability and noting it had passed previously but died in conference. The transcript cuts off before any committee action on HB 166.

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• Are these type of services, are they working?
• They also do conflict resolution, mental health services, and a number of vital services.
• are getting quality services and are getting the level of service that they deserve for the money and
• are getting quality services and are getting the level of service that they deserve for the money and
• are getting quality services and are getting the level of service that they deserve for the money and

Summary: The House Budget Committee met with a quorum and began by taking up a series of budget bills and committee substitutes, including House Bills 2002, 2003, 2004, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, and 2013, which were laid over. The chair then walked members through a committee amendment package, explaining a mix of technical corrections, fund swaps, and adjustments involving highway patrol fringe costs, summary budget timing, rural health care, the CCBHO FMAP correction, and marijuana-fund reallocations. Members adopted the chair’s decrease amendments and later adopted the corresponding increase amendments, including partial restoration for Care to Learn, a Title I grant language change, an Overpass and Seymour road project, technical corrections for DPS and health-related items, and restorations for Jordan Valley and FQHC substance abuse funding. After a brief recess for session and lunch, the committee returned to House Bill 2 and began considering member amendments. On House Bill 2, the committee adopted Representative Lewis’s amendment making the curriculum transparency and parent portal item a pilot program, and Representative Davidson’s amendment adding $2 million in federal Child Care and Development Block Grant funds for One-Time Wonder School. Representative Steinhoff’s attempt to shift funding from Missouri Star Solutions and WorkKeys to the Success Ready Student Assessment failed, as did Representative Taylor’s proposal to move $1.2 million from career ladder to community college nursing programs. The committee then rejected Representative Steinhoff’s attempt to redirect Title I Innovation and Improvement Grant funds back to the governor’s recommendation, and later adopted Representative Steinhoff’s vocational rehabilitation amendment, which restored the department’s request and drew down additional federal matching funds. The committee also adopted Representative Hyne’s language amendment to allow flexibility between the MOQPK pre-K grant program and the Child Care Works tri-share program, though members discussed concerns about cross-bill flexibility and whether funds would actually be available. Representative Fogle’s amendment to require budget communications sent to committee chairs to also go to the full Budget Committee was defeated after members expressed concern about information overload and the difference between required distribution and requested information. The committee then took up a lengthy debate over Representative Fogle’s amendment to remove language barring Parents as Teachers participation for children already enrolled in public pre-K. Supporters argued the programs serve different purposes and that families should not be forced to choose between them, while opponents said the language was intended to prevent duplication of services and preserve resources for children without other options. After extensive discussion, the amendment failed. The committee continued with additional House Bill 2 amendments, but the transcript ends before final action on the remaining items.

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• The Department of Human Services, through the Office of Youth Services, shall certify police station
• The Department of Human Services, through the Office of Youth Services, shall certify police station
• The Department of Human Services, through the Office of Youth Services, shall certify police station
• The Department of Human Services, through the Office of Youth Services, shall certify police station
• The Department of Human Services, through the Office of Youth Services, shall certify police station

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The House Committee on Judiciary and Hawaiian Affairs heard SB 104, which would restrict the use of restrictive housing or solitary confinement in state-operated and state-contracted correctional facilities, with specified exceptions. The Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation strongly opposed the bill, saying its existing policy already meets or exceeds ACA and National Institute of Corrections standards, and objecting to language they said would give the oversight commission operational decision-making authority. The Hawaii Correctional System Oversight Commission supported the bill, but also said it was not intended to run operations and described concerns about restrictive housing practices, including CoreCivic’s SHIP program at Saguaro. Supporters included the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, the Office of the Public Defender, the Disability Rights Center, ACLU Hawaii, Easter Seals Hawaii, and individual testifiers. They argued that Native Hawaiians are disproportionately impacted by incarceration, that solitary confinement is harmful and linked to depression, anxiety, suicidality, and poor reentry outcomes, and that confinement beyond 15 days is widely condemned under international standards. Several testifiers cited suicides and deaths in custody as reasons to codify limits in statute rather than rely on policy alone. The department responded that it already has 24/7 medical care, though not 24/7 mental health coverage at one facility, and explained that it uses four custody categories: disciplinary segregation, administrative segregation, protective custody, and placements for inmates seeking separation for safety reasons. Members questioned the department and commission about the SHIP program, whether the bill was based on other states’ laws, and how current policies compare with national standards. The director said the bill was too ambiguous in places and that the department was willing to work with the commission on policy changes, but still opposed the measure as written. The committee took testimony and questions; no vote or final action was taken in the portion provided.

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• </c> provisions in connection with services provisions in connection with services that<01:35:16.320>
• Line 13.11 clarifies that the rate increase for phototherapy services only applies to services provided
• And that's $4.5 services providers.
• Moving into department of services.
• </c><02:09:18.239><c> to</c> permanency collaboration services to permanency collaboration services to

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• </c><00:04:34.840><c> and</c> teams focused on improved services and teams focused on improved services
• MAD, as we affectionately call it, is a fee-for-service consulting group which provides services, supports
• </c><00:10:53.519><c> division</c> FTE for the accounting services division FTE for the accounting services
• </c><01:11:20.440><c> we</c> agree to a grass cutting service we agree to a grass cutting service we
• </c><01:31:49.480><c> is</c> dramatically the need for services is dramatically the need for services

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• ,</c><00:05:22.800><c> that</c> for health and family services, that for health and family services,
• So that’s how KDPH handles everything from health and medical services and support, human services as
• Um and that's human services as well.
• </c><00:06:32.800><c> Um,</c> for health and family services. Um, for health and family services.
• </c> you know, for for the human services you know, for for the human services side,<00:07:22.560><c>

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The committee met to adopt the minutes of the second meeting by voice vote, then heard an update focused on disaster preparedness, resiliency, response, and coordination among state agencies and partners. The chair emphasized avoiding duplication of resources and highlighted the importance of agriculture-related response issues, including animal evacuation, feed distribution, and the role of extension services during disasters. The Department for Public Health was invited to explain its role in emergency planning and response. Public Health described its Emergency Preparedness and Response Branch as the lead coordinating agency for Emergency Support Function 8, covering health and medical services under Kentucky’s emergency operations framework. Testimony outlined its broad responsibilities, including support for hospitals, morgues, local health departments, behavioral health, crisis counseling, suspicious package testing, disease outbreaks, and coordination with emergency management, EMS, transportation, and nonprofit and private partners. Officials also described the agency’s risk-assessment process, training and exercise programs, and deployed assets such as PPE caches, deployable communications, a federal medical station, a mobile treatment center, and alternate care support used in events like the eastern Kentucky floods and COVID-19. The agency also discussed funding through federal cooperative agreements for public health emergency preparedness and hospital preparedness, noting that these programs have evolved since 9/11 and have been shaped by major disasters and emerging threats. Officials said Kentucky’s funding has declined over time and that current awards are partially funded for the first time in the program’s history. They expressed support for efficiency if federal programs are consolidated, but cautioned that combining programs could risk further funding losses.

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• service community schools appropriation<00:28:59.760><c> savings.
• Laws like unemployment were more than lip service.
• I support 3- to 5-year-olds throughout the city receiving services.
• </c> students are not receiving the service students are not receiving the service minutes<01:20:33.520
• Representative Lee and thank your mom so much for her service.

Bills: HF1388

Keywords: BARR Center, Building Assets, Reducing Risks, education finance, school funding, grant appropriation, evidence-based program, student achievement, social and emotional learning, school climate, teacher effectiveness, high school graduation, students in poverty, students of color, BIPOC, equity in education, Minnesota Department of Education, urban schools, suburban schools, rural schools, school coaching

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• </c> &gt;&gt; And thank you for your service. &gt;&gt; And thank you for your service.
• And no one services he depended on.
• </c> this is my fourth term as human services this is my fourth term as human services chair. chair.
• We're also going to add in a defective date um medical services personnel from medical services personnel
• </c><01:31:11.360><c> and</c> emergency medical services vehicles. and emergency medical services vehicles

Bills: SB3263, SB3261

Keywords: student-athletes, name image likeness, NIL, compensation, transparency, University of Hawaii, Title IX, funding, protections, athlete agents, student athletes, endorsement contracts, professional representation, registration requirements, sports law, 912, senate, all

Summary: The joint Senate Committee on Education and Committee on Health and Human Services heard testimony on several bills related to student health and safety, University of Hawaii programs, and workforce development. For SB 2969, which would appropriate funds for the University of Hawaii to expand and sustain the Maui Wildfire Exposure Study and Maui Health Registry, testimony was overwhelmingly supportive. Witnesses described the ongoing physical and mental health impacts of the August 2023 Maui fires, said the study has identified serious untreated conditions and connected participants to care, and emphasized its role in serving survivors and training students. The committee also heard support from the Department of Health, the Alzheimer’s Association, the American Lung Association, Maui residents, and study staff. No vote was taken during the hearing. The committee then heard SB 2657, which would establish an Alzheimer disease and related dementia research center at the University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine. University of Hawaii and Alzheimer’s Association representatives supported the bill, saying a local center would improve coordination of existing research, build state capacity, and help Hawaii compete for future NIH designation and federal funding. A family member affected by Alzheimer’s also testified in support, citing the disease’s impact in Hawaii. In response to questions, the university said the proposal would follow a five-year phased plan, with the first year funding used to recruit a senior neuroscientist and staff person, at an estimated cost of about $375,000, and that the effort would still strengthen Hawaii’s research infrastructure even if federal funding is not secured. For SB 2612, which clarifies immunity for Department of Education employees and agents who assist students with medication administration under certain conditions, the Department of Education said the bill is intended to protect volunteers and help ensure students can participate in school activities even when staffing is limited. The committee discussed how volunteers would be selected and whether every school would have someone available, and DOE said schools currently rely on health attendants, nurses, and trained volunteers. The committee also briefly discussed liability language and gross negligence exceptions. The hearing then moved to SB 2412, which would fund a bachelor’s degree program in sign language and sign language interpretation at UH Mānoa with a future master’s pathway. Testimony from interpreters, educators, and university officials emphasized the shortage of interpreters, the need to retain local talent, and the program’s role in building a pipeline; university representatives said the initial request would fund a faculty/staff position as a first step, with additional funding needed later. No final committee action or votes were announced in the transcript.

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• </c><00:01:19.159><c> in</c> of Human Services since 2017 serving in of Human Services since 2017 serving
• </c><00:02:35.080><c> that</c> committed to providing services that committed to providing services that
• </c> Department of Human Services Department of Human Services great<00:20:29.440><c> so</c><00:20:29.919
• </c><00:42:29.720><c> and</c> which analyzes the provider service and which analyzes the provider service
• service service Provisions<00:42:39.280><c> the</c><00:42:39.440><c> BCA</c><00:42:40.079><c> as</c>

Keywords: 1183, house

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• ><00:08:51.760><c> far</c> commitment to service extended far commitment to service extended far beyond
• </c> more than a decade of dedicated service. more than a decade of dedicated service.
• And while foreign service officers.
• </c> offering certain products or services offering certain products or services directly<02:30:13.680
• </c> of the committee on financial services of the committee on financial services or<02:30:54.800><c

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• provider covers a prescribed service for one patient population, they also cover the same service for
• , water, or electrical services when the interruption of service begins.
• I am Beth Wyatt, Operations Manager for Sonoma County Animal Services.
• The incident placed an enormous strain on Sonoma County Animal Services.
• And I am pressed back into service as chair, casting caution to the wind.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• services, child protection services,<00:21:46.080><c> Medicaid,</c><00:21:47.120><c> building</c><00
• :21:47.360><c> an</c> services, Medicaid, building an services, Medicaid, building an overpass,<00:21
• I'll give you an managed service.
• ,</c><01:05:23.440><c> um,</c> integrations with human services, um, integrations with human services
• They were all on prim services. services. services.

Keywords: Appropriations - Room 216, 24 February, 2026; 1:30 PM, 925, all