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• county recorders, and we are requesting your support for SB 1237.
• The statute only names county boards of supervisors in the drafting process.
• Chairman Gillette, members of the committee, Dana Lewis, Pinal County Recorder.
• County recorders are responsible for early voting.
• County recorders are responsible for early voting.

Bills: SB1006, SB1029, SB1037, SB1038, SB1040, SB1057, SB1060, SB1237

Keywords: campaign finance, contribution limits, reporting requirements, political action committees, elections, campaign contributions, candidate committees, posthumous provisions, termination process, Arizona Revised Statutes, voting systems, vote tabulation, election security, internet connectivity, offline voting, chain of custody, polling place equipment, counting center, central counting center, election management system

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• CHRISTINE HOULIHAN, LEE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT WAIVES AND SUPPORT.
• THE BEST DECISION FOR THAT COUNTY.
• SCOTT HOWARD ORANGE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS WAIVES IN SUPPORT.
• SEMINOLE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN SUPPORT. SPEAKING IN SUPPORT.
• GREG BLACK MARTIN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICTS WAIVES IN SUPPORT.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• Uh, served in the Senate District 34, Eddy and Otero Counties.
• I represent uh part of San Juan County, Northwest New Mexico. Good morning, everyone. Buenosia.
• I represent House District 9, which is uh Gallup, McKinley County.
• We also have the county supported Medicaid revenue, uh, which was about 63.7 million.
• So we can see and use McKinley County for an example. I think Sierra is another one.

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• , the 15 counties in this state... ...and they are the leaders in every county, the 15 counties in this
• Jurisdiction: sheriffs have the authority throughout their county, particularly in unincorporated areas
• within a county has no valid basis in the text... ...and federal law enforcement authorities within
• All 15 county protect us.
• go to Pinal County roads.

Keywords: 1182, all

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• </c> this testifying from the City and County this testifying from the City and County of of of Honolulu
• </c><00:01:51.759><c> of</c> jordina ferm with the city in County of jordina ferm with the city in County
• </c> to the grant um through the county to the grant um through the county process<01:00:05.720><c> um
• as a as a also been um authorized as a as a authorized<01:26:53.920><c> project</c><01:26:54.520><c>
• This authorization is required by statute.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The hearing covered Senate Bill 426, which would create an early learning apprenticeship grant program. Testimony was overwhelmingly supportive from the City and County of Honolulu, the Department of Human Services, the Executive Office on Early Learning, the University of Hawaiʻi College of Education, the Attorney General’s office, the Early Childhood Action Strategy, Hawaii Children’s Action Network, the University of Hawaiʻi’s early childhood educator project, and a Zoom testifier who described the importance of investing in high-quality early childhood education. Committee discussion focused on the program’s estimated cost, with figures of about $14.5 million in 2025-26 and $15 million in 2026-27, and on whether the program would require ongoing base-budget funding. The committee recommended technical, non-substantive amendments, including a statewide-concern amendment and a deferred effective date, and both committees adopted the recommendation by vote. The committees then heard Senate Bill 1622, which would appropriate funds to establish the Aloha Intelligence Institute within the University of Hawaiʻi to support statewide artificial intelligence initiatives. University representatives described the proposal as the product of campus-wide input and outlined five pillars: governance and policy, outreach and engagement, research and development, workforce development, and AI tools for key sectors such as health care, creative industries, manufacturing, data science, astronomy, and climate change. Members questioned staffing distribution, tuition, enrollment timing, housing, campus placement, and whether positions would be permanent or temporary; the university said it planned about 10 positions across campuses, would start with internal resources, and would house the effort under the Vice President for Research and Innovation initially. The committees recommended an SD1 with the appropriation amounts blanked out, a July 31, 2050 effective date, and committee-report language on housing and West Oʻahu, and the higher education and labor/technology committees adopted the amended recommendation. Finally, the Higher Education Committee took up Senate Bill 1488, a housekeeping measure to consolidate existing University of Hawaiʻi conference center statutes into a single revolving fund structure, and Senate Bill 636, which would fund retention and internship coordinator positions and broader enrollment management efforts at the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo. SB 1488 drew university support and no opposition. SB 636 prompted substantial questioning about Hilo’s declining enrollment, current retention rate of 72.8 percent, and the scope of the request, which includes not only two named positions but also about $432,000 for enrollment management initiatives such as data analysis, IT support, and other student services. Hilo said it is targeting 3 to 5 percent annual enrollment growth and that the positions would support recruitment, retention, internships, and data-driven enrollment strategy. The committee pressed for a clearer broader plan, but the discussion in the transcript ended before a final vote on SB 636 was shown.

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• Debate having ceased, the clerk will open the roll for co-authors.
• Remember, this is for co-authors. All those who desire to vote.
• For co-authors. All those who desire to vote. This is for co-authors.
• This is for co-authors. The clerk will close the roll.
• There are 68 co-authors added to this resolution.

Summary: The Assembly met after a quorum call and prayer, then handled a series of procedural motions, guest introductions, and floor actions. Members welcomed student groups from Hope International University and Vacaville High School, and later recognized several guests connected to public safety dispatch. The chamber also adopted multiple re-referrals and procedural requests, including moving bills between committees and taking up AB 100 on concurrence from the Senate. A major portion of the session was devoted to ACR 34, designating April 14 as Sylvia Mendez Day. Assembly Member Ta and several colleagues spoke in support of honoring Sylvia Mendez and the Mendez v. Westminster case as a landmark in civil rights and school desegregation. The resolution drew extended partisan debate over the framing of the measure and broader issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion, but it ultimately passed on a roll call vote, with the resolution adopted. The Assembly also recognized Dolores Huerta on her 95th birthday through guest introductions and celebratory remarks, then moved through several bills and resolutions. AB 471 on air district board compensation, AB 677 on pupil records and access to screenings for housing-insecure students, ACR 31 designating California Public Safety Telecommunications Week, and AB 1150 on airport customer facility charges all passed. HR 30 recognizing Khmer New Year also was adopted with broad support. The most contentious policy action was AB 100, the early action budget bill. Supporters said it provided funding for wildfire prevention, hospital payments, Medi-Cal, and recovery in Los Angeles fire areas, while opponents criticized the bill for health care spending and high-speed rail. After a failed attempt by Assembly Member DeMaio to amend the bill and an unsuccessful appeal of the chair, the Assembly concurred in the Senate amendments and sent AB 100 to the Governor. The day ended with consent calendar approvals and adjournments in memory for several community members, including Larkin Carol Wells, Carmen O. Perez, and Oscar B. Ramos.

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• Additionally, we've had, also we've had, counties.
• And who authorizes them to operate? Mr. Chair, committee members, there's no authorization.
• Regarding State Farm, what authority are they challenging?
• From cities to counties, whatever it's going to take.
• We're the most interesting beings in the county.

Keywords: 996, all

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• This remaining issue relates to DHS's authority during an investigation.
• This remaining issue relates to DHS is authority during an investigation.
• We have a unique authority in a...
• So the authorities differ slightly.
• So authorities differ slightly.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• The author, Representative Bob Lynn, sends his regrets to you today, but he had an unavoidable county
• </c> unavoidable county unavoidable county obligation.<00:30:46.960><c> Uh,</c><00:30:47.360><c> this
• </c> provide services to our uh county provide services to our uh county taxpayers.<00:40:09.520><c>
• </c> County District 10, the town of Durham. County District 10, the town of Durham.
• of Counties.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• This bill removes prior authorization.
• That's not prior authorization. Prior authorization is a long and lengthy process.
• One of our biggest concerns is related to the prior authorization prohibition.
• I think it's important to get the prior authorization piece.
• And given the county public defenders defend children who may have moved out of county, this, coupled

Bills: SB1052, SB1115, SB1118, SB1120, SB1121, SB1124, SB1171, SB1172, SB1174, SB1175, SB1214, SB1233, SB1235, SB1316, SB1345, SB1372, SB1399, SB1458, SB1494, SB1496, SB1564, SB1602, SB1621, SB1628, SB1630, SB1631, SB1668, SB1672, SB1814, SB1821

Keywords: assisted living, health care, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, physician orders, informed consent, AHCCCS, remote work, state agency, employment, public health, housing, zoning, middle housing, urban development, duplexes, triplexes, fourplexes, townhomes, historic preservation, radiation protection

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• And the county had tried and tried and tried to pass a bond to get a new courthouse.
• It began in a particular area in western Ada County, and people joked about it.
• So what this does, Basically, it says you've got the authority. Go do it. It's okay.
• You've got the authority.
• The bill is really designed to be just a simple authorization to cities, counties, and a limited number

Summary: The Senate State Affairs Committee heard several bills and resolutions. House Bill 835, presented by Rep. Jason Monks, would place limits on spending non-cognizable funds above $10 million annually, with exceptions for declared emergencies, Gowen Field construction, and tuition revenue; at the sponsor’s request, the committee sent it to the 14th order for a possible amendment. The committee also recognized page Drew Brown, who spoke about his experience and future plans, and members offered comments and encouragement. The committee introduced RS 33834, a measure authorizing local governments to address rat infestations as an invasive species while protecting private property rights, and RS 33839, the Senate concurrent resolution to approve pending rules. House Bill 930, presented by Sen. Harris and Rep. McCann with Secretary of State Phil McGrane, would require campaign funds to be kept in a separate checking account, prohibit commingling, limit investments to cash-equivalent accounts, and require personal loans over $1,000 to be deposited into the campaign account; supporters said it would improve transparency, while some senators argued it was unnecessary because campaigns already follow those practices. The committee voted to send H.B. 930 to the floor with a do-pass recommendation, with Senators Den Hartog, Taves, and Shippy recorded as no votes. House Concurrent Resolution 35, honoring Idaho’s Olympic and Paralympic athletes, was also sent to the floor with a do-pass recommendation. Finally, Senate Bill 1436, presented by Sen. Anthon, would clarify that state agencies may use cooperative purchasing agreements with limited modifications when piggybacking on another entity’s competitive bid, while preserving legal remedies if the process is misused; the committee approved it for the floor with a do-pass recommendation, with Senator Ruchti recorded as voting no.

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• It's just a technical amendment asking for authority. Thank you very much. Thank you.
• Since this authority has been provided, the state has given UC authority to finance $4 billion in projects
• We bought eight hospitals last year alone, four in Orange County.
• I represent 11 very rural counties that don't have a media market.
• County.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Any other questions for the author? Senator Parker moves that we adopt the substitute.
• It gives large counties flexibility to spread services where they are needed most. Second.
• Members, any questions for the author on the 24?
• We're regarding political activities of County Elections Administrators 2819.
• Author, poet. My job is words.

Bills: HB256, HCR19, SB2101, SB2334, SB2633, SB2637, SB2713, SB2781, SB2782, SB3059, HB1130

Keywords: severe weather, adaptation plan, vulnerability assessment, environmental protection, state agencies, federal agents, transparency, law enforcement, identification, public trust, immigration enforcement, HCR 19, Texas concurrent resolution, federal immigration enforcement, masked agents, facial coverings, visible identification, uniforms, badges, name tags

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• I'm talking about Okaloosa, Walton, Bay, and Santa Rosa County.
• We have 14 of the 15 counties that are in our district are already counties with that.
• , in Brevard County, for the Indian River Lagoon.
• We are a taxing authority, like all the water management districts.
• So that was authorized in 2000, 25 years ago. So that was authorized in 2000, 25 years ago.

Summary: The Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government heard budget presentations from all five water management districts for FY 2026-2027: Northwest Florida, Suwannee River, St. Johns River, Southwest Florida, and South Florida. Each district described its preliminary budget, major funding sources, staffing levels, and how most of its spending is tied to the four core missions of water supply, water quality, natural systems, and flood protection. Several directors noted budget reductions from the prior year largely because major projects were completed or because grant/appropriation funding is not yet fully reflected in preliminary budgets. Committee members repeatedly asked how districts project operations and maintenance costs, how projects are selected, and what share of staff and spending is devoted to core missions versus administration or regulatory work. Northwest Florida Water Management District said its preliminary budget is $93.4 million, down about 15%, with 97% of spending tied to core responsibilities and a request for additional regulatory services funding. Suwannee River Water Management District presented a $70.4 million budget, emphasized its rural/agricultural character and spring protection work, and highlighted the Water First North Florida reclaimed-water recharge project; members also discussed its need for an additional FTE to handle consumptive use permit reviews tied to a new lower Santa Fe rule. St. Johns River Water Management District presented a $181 million budget, highlighted major water supply, water quality, flood protection, and land management projects such as Taylor Creek Reservoir, Water First North Florida, Black Creek, Crane Creek, and Lake Jessup restoration, and said about 93% of its budget supports core missions. Southwest Florida Water Management District presented a $227.6 million budget, with major spending on alternative water supply, water control structure repairs, watershed projects, and land management; officials said 93.4% of the budget supports core missions and discussed rising construction costs for aging infrastructure. South Florida Water Management District presented the largest budget at $1.05 billion, focused on Everglades restoration, flood control, water supply, and ecosystem recovery; the director described major reservoirs and treatment projects, the EAA Reservoir, and ongoing efforts to improve water quality and restore flows to the Everglades and Florida Bay. The committee took no formal votes on the district budgets and adjourned after the presentations and questions.

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• </c><00:15:47.680><c> or</c> regulatory Authority or regulatory Authority or taxation<00:15:49.720><c
• Louis County folks there, we've had Lake County people there, and we've had people in the local communities
• Louis County folks there, we've had Lake County people there, and we've had people in the local communities
• folks there we've had St Louis County folks there we've had Lake<00:26:27.600><c> County</c><00:26:28.440

Keywords: 1183, house

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• My name is Angela Kramer, and I live in Spokane County.
• This bill authorizes the court...
• This authorization occurs at a shelter care hearing.
• My name is Christina Johnson, and I live in Yakima County.
• The vulnerability of children with authoring this bill.

Summary: The committee heard testimony on House Bill 2511, which would define “imminent physical harm” in the child welfare context as a substantial risk of serious harm arising from home conditions, caregiver conduct, neglect, substance abuse, unsafe environments, or other circumstances likely to cause significant injury. Representative Tom Dent, the sponsor, said the bill was intended to give caseworkers clearer tools to protect children while still recognizing the importance of keeping families together. Supporters, including some foster parents, kinship caregivers, advocates, and individuals with lived experience, argued that the current standard is too vague and has contributed to child fatalities and near-fatalities, especially in cases involving fentanyl exposure, chronic neglect, and abuse. They said clearer language would help courts and caseworkers intervene earlier and more consistently. Opponents, including legal aid, public defense, and child welfare policy groups, argued the bill is legally problematic, could conflict with existing statutes and ICWA-informed language, and would not address root causes such as service gaps, training, and inconsistent implementation. DCYF testified “other,” saying the bill could add clarity but that the language needed refinement; the sponsor said he was open to working on changes. No vote was taken on the bill during the hearing. The committee then heard House Bill 2660, which would allow courts at shelter care hearings to order parents of children under age five to comply with safety-related conditions, evaluations, or services when the child is returned home, with referrals required within seven days and participation not treated as an admission of abuse or neglect. The sponsor, Representative Ortiz-Self, said the bill is aimed at critical incidents and would give caseworkers and courts more ability to require safeguards for very young children when families are not voluntarily engaging in services. DCYF and the Office of the Family and Children’s Ombuds supported the bill, saying it could help prevent tragedies by allowing earlier court-ordered services and safety conditions. Some advocates and parents also supported it, describing cases where removal or court intervention helped protect children. Opponents, including public defense and some family-support organizations, raised constitutional and due process concerns, argued that services are not the same as immediate safety, and warned the bill could shift problems without fixing underlying service shortages. The sponsor and DCYF discussed the need for follow-up on language and implementation, but no committee action or vote was taken in the hearing.

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• Madam Whip and members, House Bill 4164 continues session law that authorizes counties with populations
• under 250,000 individuals to use county revenues from any source in fiscal year 2027 to meet any county
• Because some counties operate differently. So, Madam Whip and members.
• for counties with fewer residents than that.
• Regarding the Pinal County Transportation Excise Tax, as session law it states that all Pinal County

Keywords: 1182, all

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• </c><00:01:45.200><c> um</c> includes not only uh chief author um includes not only uh chief author um
• So, I do look forward to our authors.
• To the author of the amendment, I don't...
• </c> rolled into any of the employment author rolled into any of the employment author uh uh uh employment
• Um and then what authority.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• We have Hernando County royalty in the House.
• Johns County, Henry Dean Road; and in Miami-Dade County, Wayne Russell and Jimmy Fabricatory Way.
• In Miami-Dade County, we have added Lowell-Loman Road in Volusia County.
• Sullivan Memorial Highway in Okaloosa County.
• Ray Carroll Memorial Interchange in Osceola County.

Summary: The House met with a quorum present, heard prayers and ceremonial remarks, and then took up a series of returning messages from the Senate. The first major item was CS/CS/HB 1503 on computer science education and certification. Members explained that the House concurred in a Senate amendment that restored teacher certificate language, kept computer science and AI-related content in the bill, and delayed implementation to give the Department of Education time to develop curriculum. The House adopted the amendment and then passed the bill 105-0. The House also considered CS/CS/HB 1085 on local government cybersecurity. Members adopted a House amendment allowing local governments to buy into the cyber grant program even if they do not receive a grant, adding a five-year sunset and reporting provisions. The House then concurred in the Senate amendment shifting grant administration from a university to the Florida Digital Service, and passed the bill 104-1. Several other returning messages were rejected or sent back to the Senate. The House refused to concur in Senate amendments to CS/HB 351 on concurrent legislative jurisdiction over military installations and HB 6011 on reporting gifts or honoraria, as well as CS/HB 851 on professional learning for instructional and school administrative personnel. The most contentious debate came on CS/CS/HB 1471, which concerns systems of law and terrorist organizations; the Senate amendment defined “promote,” refined notice and timeline requirements, and retained references to Sharia law. Opponents argued the bill was overbroad, lacked due process and evidentiary standards, and threatened First Amendment rights, while supporters said it targeted conduct, not speech, and protected against terrorist support. The House adopted the amendment and passed the bill 80-25. The House then took up a related public records bill, CS/CS/HB 1473, which made a technical conforming change to align with HB 1471; debate focused on transparency and due process concerns.

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• </c><00:40:11.119><c> Senator</c> uh photograph authorization. Senator uh photograph authorization.
• </c> only provision that authorizes a person only provision that authorizes a person to<00:41:12.400>
• So largely counties, regional railroad authorities, and then these modifications are directed to the
• </c> didn't hear anything from the counties didn't hear anything from the counties and<01:39:28.000><
• On behalf of counties, my name is Emily Murray, and I represent the Association of Minnesota Counties

Keywords: 1187, senate, all