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• Johanna Wunderley, parent, here in support. Catherine Wanderley supports.
• Kathlin Wanderley supports. Caprice Schuller, in support.
• Are there any other witnesses in support? Any other witnesses in support? Okay.
• Are there any others in support? Thank you. Are there any others in support?
• I fully support and encourage you to support this bill as well.

Summary: The Assembly Health Committee heard a long agenda of health bills focused on access to preventive care, behavioral health, hospital services, and patient safety. Early items included AB 554, which would expand and protect access to HIV prevention drugs like PrEP, including injectable forms and coverage protections; supporters said it would shore up access amid federal threats, while insurers opposed it as a costly benefit mandate. AB 577 would limit insurer and PBM practices that steer medications away from physician offices and require more transparency and patient consent; doctors and patient advocates supported it, while health plans and insurers warned it could raise drug costs and disrupt specialty pharmacy networks. AB 546 would require coverage for portable HEPA purifiers for vulnerable enrollees during declared emergencies, especially wildfire smoke events, with support from air quality and public health groups and opposition from insurers concerned about benefit expansion and cost. The committee also heard AB 224, which would codify California’s updated essential health benefits benchmark plan after a public review process, adding infertility treatment, hearing aids, and durable medical equipment if approved by CMS for the 2027 plan year. DMHC said the state had completed the review and needed legislation to meet federal timing, and the measure drew broad support. AB 1032 would require plans and insurers to reimburse up to 12 additional behavioral health visits for enrollees in wildfire-affected counties for a limited period after an emergency; supporters argued it would fill gaps in trauma care after disasters, while insurers said existing parity and continuity-of-care rules already address the issue and that the bill could create inequities. AB 849 would require trained chaperones for sensitive ultrasound exams and training on how to observe and intervene; it was backed by a survivor and patient advocates, with hospitals and health districts raising staffing concerns. Later, AB 1196 would direct the Department of Public Health to update outdated rules requiring three surgeons for certain heart surgeries using cardiopulmonary bypass; supporters said the rule no longer reflects modern practice and strains staffing, while cardiology representatives had no formal opposition but wanted to review amendments. AB 1113 would codify a right to wear a mask for health reasons in public spaces, with support from disability and public health groups. AB 1386 sought to add perinatal care to the list of basic hospital services, prompting testimony about maternity ward closures, workforce shortages, and rural access; the author said the bill would be amended further and that the committee would need to revisit timelines and implementation details. The committee also heard AB 1429, which would address Kaiser’s repeated mental health parity violations and improve access to behavioral health care, though the transcript cuts off before any action on that bill is shown. Several bills were moved with motions and seconds, but many were held for quorum; AB 1196, AB 1113, and AB 1386 were among the measures advanced to a roll call or held on call, and the committee repeatedly noted that final votes would occur when quorum was available.

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• This is some really significant support and aid to our families here in Arizona.
• This is some really significant support and aid to our families here in Arizona.
• I encourage my colleagues to support it. Great job, Chairman Gress.
• And, you know, we're supporting individuals.
• We're supporting businesses and small businesses and job creators.

Keywords: 1182, all

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• Before I start, I want to say thank you to Senator Quate for her continued leadership and support for
• <00:03:48.360> for<00:03:48.519> the continued leadership support for the continued
• leadership support for the opportunity<00:03:49.159> to<00:03:49.319> speak<00:03:49.680
• Are you asking if we found evidence of dissemination, if there's something retroactive that could be
• We're looking at a pretty bipartisan support.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• I'm actually here to support the bill SB2321.
• We support the bill.
• I'm here today to strongly support SB 777.
• that addresses retroactive concerns.
• SB 75 covers, and I support this bill strongly.

Bills: SB75, SB715, SB776, SB1299, SB1405, SB1968, SB2021, SB2077, SB2148, SB2321, SB2330, SB2411

Keywords: electric generation, reliability, ERCOT, Public Utility Commission, penalties, performance requirements, energy policy, construction contracts, compensatory damages, government delays, contractor, legislation, nonprofit donor privacy, membership lists, supporter confidentiality, volunteer privacy, association rights, public records exemption, Texas Public Information Act, government transparency

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• Bernard: I SEE THIS BILL IS RETROACTIVE, WHAT'S THE DECISION BEHIND MAKING IT RETROACTIVE. >> Chair Avila
• Trumbull: THE BILL IS RETROACTIVE RELATING TO BOB BONDS BUT I SHOULDN'T SAY RETROACTIVE.
• CHAIRMAN, OF COURSE I AM GOING TO SUPPORT THIS.
• I'M GOING TO NOT SUPPORT THIS BILL RIGHT NOW.
• THAT'S THE MAIN REASON TO SUPPORT IT.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• education for students and training and support for our educators and our districts.
• <00:11:04.279> our into the reeda to support our into the reeda to support our evidence-based
• <00:11:08.079> for students and training and support for students and training and support
• <00:14:36.759> that that Educators have all the support that that Educators have all the support
• I support it. Senator Dames, well, thank you, Mr. President. Would Senator Limmer yield?

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• THAT IS TAKING OUT RETROACTIVE DIVISIONS. OKAY.
• AARON WITH FLORIDA FAMILY VOICE AND SUPPORTIVE SB 420.
• EDWARD BRIGGS WAIVING IN SUPPORT. WAIVING AGAINST.
• JARED REPRESENTING McKENNA AND GROVES WAIVING IN SUPPORT.
• I WENT TO APPRECIATE YOUR SUPPORT TODAY.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• We definitely are in support.
• We strongly support disclosures that tell our customers the cost of financing, and we support broker
• In fact, we desperately support it.
• I fully support that goal of supporting in-state institutions.
• I'm here in support.

Bills: HB245, HB700, HB2783, HB3526, HB3900, HB4061, HB4124, HB4166, HB4395, HB4534, HB4609, HB4641, HB4736, HB4738, HB4739, HB4945, HB5015, HJR175, HB245

Keywords: military service, retirement, law enforcement, custodial officer, Employees Retirement System, commercial financing, brokers, registration, disclosures, finance, consumer protection, fees, deferred compensation, automatic participation, county employees, payroll deductions, retirement plans, fiscal transparency, local government, bond issuance

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• Looking for support. Perfect. Any questions for this bill?
• The Senate amended the bill by prohibiting and deeming void retroactively penalties against the committee
• law that prohibits penalties against certain committees through the end of this year, moves the retroactivity
• when conditions are met the Senate amended the bill by prohibited by prohibiting and deeming void retroactively
• lot that prohibits penalties against certain committees through the end of this year moves the retroactivity

Summary: The caucus reviewed several House bills with Senate amendments and conference committee changes. HB 282 would create the Childhood Cancer and Rare Childhood Disease Research Commission and direct DHS to award grants for pediatric cancer and rare disease research; the sponsor said the bill is intended to better use existing funds and federal or donated money, and the Senate amendment shifts grant-awarding authority to the DHS director and requires at least $5 million in funding. HB 2096 would let WIFA assist counties with cesspool remediation, replacement, or closure; the Senate added water-quality compliance language and definitions, and the sponsor said the bill helps smaller counties address illegal cesspools. HB 2749 would reclassify certain non-dangerous felonies as class 1 misdemeanors when criteria are met; the Senate added exclusions for some offenses and a delayed repeal date, and the sponsor’s concurrence was noted. HB 4001 would establish licensing for alternative nicotine product manufacturers and distributors, add enforcement and penalties for sales to minors, and the sponsor emphasized product tracking, stronger enforcement, and protections against youth-targeted marketing. The committee also discussed conference committee versions of HB 2010, HB 2874, HB 2133, and HB 2003. HB 2010 concerns advertising disclosures for digital goods and prorated refunds; the conference amendment limited refunds to digital goods purchased for $20 or more under specified license terms and increased the annual reduction rate. HB 2874 deals with campaign committee termination statements and penalties for late or missing reports; the conference amendment added public disclosure of committees owing penalties, capped penalties, required termination statements in some cases, and added an emergency clause. HB 2133 requires consent and age verification for publishing sexual material online, including AI-generated material; the conference amendment added exceptions for certain preexisting rated films and TV productions and adjusted definitions. HB 2003 lowers the age for an instruction permit to 15 and extends the permit-holding period for some teen drivers; the conference amendment grandfathered permit holders who are at least 15 and a half years old on November 30, 2026 so they are not subject to the longer waiting period. No votes were taken in the transcript, and the caucus ended after questions and brief explanations from staff and sponsors.

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• Chair, I'll be able to hold to waive our time in support. Thank you, waving in support.
• We are in support of SB 420.
• We are in support of SB 420.
• Chair, I would ask for the support.
• I support that.

Summary: The committee first heard SB 1134, which would extend the use of qualified private providers in the building permit process to residential solar energy systems and certain single-trade inspections, and would allow computer-based plan review tools. The sponsor said the bill is intended to reduce long solar permitting delays and lower costs. A late amendment clarifying the word “application” was adopted, and after some discussion about local permitting problems and the need to work with municipalities, CS/SB 1134 was reported favorably, with Senator Pizzo voting no. The committee then took up SB 784, dealing with issuance of addresses and parcel identification numbers for plats. The bill sets a 14-day timeframe, and an amendment was adopted that would allow use of a private provider if the deadline is missed and would limit fee collection if verification is not completed. Members discussed whether the bill should include more flexibility and whether private providers are appropriate for this function, but the committee ultimately reported CS/SB 784 favorably. SB 1738, allowing counties that previously opted out of transportation concurrency to opt back in while maintaining current levels of service, was also reported favorably without significant opposition. Next, SB 1080 on local government land regulation was presented as a measure to speed up development permit and order approvals, limit repeated information requests, prevent hearing delays, and impose penalties for noncompliance. Local government testimony argued it would rush planning and weaken public input, while supporters called it common-sense streamlining. After debate, the bill was reported favorably, with several no votes. SB 1260, which clarifies county constitutional officer budget procedures and creates an appeal process for clerks and supervisors of elections similar to that used by sheriffs, was also reported favorably after members raised concerns about county budget timelines. Finally, the committee considered SB 420, as amended by a strike-all, which would prohibit counties and municipalities from adopting or funding DEI-related ordinances, programs, or policies, while carving out compliance with state and federal law and defining DEI-related terms. The amendment removed retroactivity and delayed the effective date, but members from both parties raised concerns about vague definitions, impacts on women- and minority-owned business programs, local commemorations, and the loss of attorney’s fees for prevailing counties. Public testimony was sharply divided, with many speakers opposing the bill as an attack on local control and inclusion, and a few supporting it as a merit-based standard. The amendment was adopted, but the bill drew extensive opposition in debate and was not yet reported in the portion of the transcript provided.

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• How can we go back retroactively? I believe...
• And they're actually in support of the bill.
• We support the bill with amendments.
• We are here today in support of A8222.
• So that's where we support this.

Keywords: 1146, all

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• Other states that have decoupled have made theirs retroactive.
• Other states that have decoupled have made theirs retroactive.
• Make it retroactive to January 1st of... retroactive to January 1st of 2024 when corporate...
• Well, I certainly support it. Thank you.
• I appreciate you supporting the bill. I love it, and I appreciate you.

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• and insert um uh strike retroactively and insert um uh strike retroactively<00:08:06.319> on<
• 00:08:06.520> nine retroactively on nine retroactively on nine 8.26<00:08:08.560> and<00
• Our office supports it.
• Our office supports it.
• <01:39:57.800> it and uh I look forward to supporting it and uh I look forward to supporting

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Additionally, the committee substitute just adds retroactive language in the new Section 2.
• In support of this bill, which is critically important to the survival of my company.
• So I'm here in support of this bill, as I believe its contents will prevent other property owners from
• Historic properties support small businesses, attract visitors, and drive investment in our community
• Retroactive law or any law impairing the obligation of contract shall be made.

Bills: SB2215, SB2639

Keywords: zoning, municipality, municipal immunity, governmental immunity, local government, Chapter 211, Texas Local Government Code, land use, declaratory relief, injunctive relief, mandamus, attorney's fees, court costs, property rights, home rule city, code enforcement, planning and zoning, land development, municipal ordinance, historic landmark

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• And I see that this bill is retroactive. What's the reason behind making it retroactive?
• The bill is retroactive relating to the bonds, but it would... well, I shouldn't say retroactive.
• So with that, I ask for your favorable support.
• Chairman, I'm of course going to support this.
• is synonymous with support for gun rights.

Summary: The Finance and Tax Committee considered several tax-related measures. SB 674, allowing county property appraisers to budget for and pay hiring or retention bonuses with Department of Revenue approval, was supported by property appraisers and reported favorably. C.S. for SJR 318, as amended, would create a tangible personal property exemption for agricultural land used in agricultural production or agritourism; the amendment clarified the property’s location and allowed the Legislature to define conditions, and the resolution was reported favorably with support from Farm Bureau and the Florida Chamber. The committee also advanced C.S. for SB 1664, as amended, which requires locally approved discretionary taxes to be reauthorized by voters when they expire and sets rules for taxes tied to revenue bonds. Local government and tourism-related groups raised concerns about impacts on tourist development taxes, beach funding, transportation surtaxes, and long-term planning, while supporters argued voters should periodically reaffirm taxes; the bill was reported favorably. C.S. for SJR 1510 and its implementing bill, SB 1512, were both amended to sharply narrow a proposed long-term lease property tax exemption to one qualifying property and to single-family homes, mobile homes, and condominiums; counties and cities opposed the measures as tax shifts, but both were reported favorably. The committee then took up SPB 7034, the Senate tax package, which includes permanent sales tax exemptions for certain clothing and bullion, multiple tax holidays, a temporary motor vehicle fee reduction, a property tax study, corporate and insurance tax credit changes, a communications services tax freeze, and other tax provisions, with staff estimating $2.1 billion in total revenue reduction. Testimony included support for studying property taxes and strong opposition to the firearm and ammunition tax holiday from students and advocacy groups, who argued it was unsafe and inappropriate; others urged adding combined reporting or removing tourist development tax changes. After debate, the committee reported the package favorably and also approved a motion to submit it as a committee bill. The meeting ended after Senator Bernard recorded an affirmative vote on tab 5 and the committee adjourned.

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• We rise in support of HB 999.
• We rise in support of HB 999.
• Waves support. Thank you, sir. We have Chase Mitchell, CFO's office, waving in support.
• Waves support. Thank you, sir. We have Chase Mitchell, CFO's office, waving in support.
• And I must remind you that these were not retroactive.

Summary: The committee met to hear five banking and insurance-related bills. HB 1549, an Office of Financial Regulation agency bill to help more efficiently regulate financial institutions, was amended to match Senate companion language and then passed unanimously. HB 1231 would extend physician payment and prior-authorization protections similar to a prior dental law, including limits on virtual credit card payments as the sole payment method; physicians and medical groups supported it as a way to reduce fees and retroactive denials, while insurers were not heard in opposition, and the bill passed unanimously. The committee then heard HB 999, which would make gold and silver legal tender and allow transactions in bullion through electronic debit mechanisms. The sponsor and several proponents framed it as an inflation hedge and economic freedom measure, while questions focused on definitions, transaction costs, and vendor participation. The bill passed on a mostly party-line vote, with one member voting no. The committee also approved HM 4363, a memorial urging Congress to establish a sovereign wealth fund; the sponsor described it as a way to steward national wealth, and the memorial passed with one dissenting vote. Finally, the committee took up HB 1551, which would create a prevailing-party attorney fee framework in insurance contract disputes. The sponsor argued it would restore balance, deter meritless litigation, and help consumers with valid claims recover fees, while insurers, business groups, and defense attorneys warned it would revive one-way fee shifting, increase litigation, and raise premiums. Consumer advocates and some members supported it as necessary to give policyholders meaningful recourse. After debate, the bill passed favorably, with one member voting no.

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• This includes a new position at the BCA and two support positions at the attorney general.
• This includes a new position at the BCA and two support positions at the attorney general.
• Of note, those sections are both effective retroactively to February 1, 2020.
• <00:38:17.280> relief individuals to get retroactive relief individuals to get retroactive
• > is<00:38:50.400> nearly for retroactive relief is nearly for retroactive relief is nearly

Keywords: 1183, house

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• I will support it.
• I support SB 1016. I support SB 1016.
• In reading the documents that support this, I support the bill.
• In reading the documents that support this, I support the bill.
• We support Senate Bill 1066.

Summary: The committee heard several bills. SB 911, by Senator Becker, would require notification and verification of defensible-space compliance when homes in high wildfire severity zones are transferred, using the preliminary change of ownership report; supporters said it would improve wildfire resilience and insurance availability, while county assessors opposed the use of the PCOR and urged a different recorded document. Members generally supported the bill but raised concerns about the 12-month compliance window and the need to keep working with assessors; the bill was held pending a quorum and later placed on call. SB 1016, by Senator Blakespear, would create a pathway for a higher-level mental health evaluation when a Care Court petition is dismissed because the person is too ill to participate or otherwise needs more intensive care. Supporters, including psychiatrists, family members, and local officials, said Care Court is leaving many severely ill people untreated and that the bill would connect them to existing LPS processes. Opponents, including Disability Rights California, county behavioral health directors, counties, and other advocacy groups, argued it would expand involuntary detention, bypass existing pre-petition screening safeguards, and undermine Care Court’s voluntary nature. The bill passed the committee on a roll call vote and was placed on call. SB 1112, by Senator Archuleta, would create a faster court process for victims of illegal or excessive “bandit towing” to recover their vehicles by posting a bond and obtaining a release certificate. Support came from Enterprise Mobility and the author, who said the bill targets bad actors and helps equalize leverage for vehicle owners; the California Auto Body Association sought an amendment to exclude auto repair shops. The committee passed the bill as amended to Appropriations and placed it on call. SB 1119, by Senator Padilla, would impose child-safety requirements on AI chatbots, including risk assessments, crisis-response protocols, parental controls, limits on time and data use, reporting, audits, and a private right of action. The bill was driven by testimony from the mother of a teenager who died by suicide after prolonged chatbot interactions; industry and business groups opposed or sought amendments, citing overlap with recent law, vague standards, and prescriptive design mandates. Members expressed strong support for the bill’s goals while urging tighter definitions, and the bill was moved on a roll call vote and placed on call.

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• zero in support and zero in opposition. zero in support and zero in opposition.
• there's no such thing as retroactive. there's no such thing as retroactive.
• Um so I support it. I why are you here? Um so I support it.
• three support. three support.
• I would have to support right direction. I would have to support it. it. it.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Victims are supported largely by the public, and I think we owe it to them.
• And by the way, sir, it's not retroactive, and I do not intend to bring a bill to make it retroactive
• I'm supporting your bill, all right? I want you to know that.
• We'll figure that out, you know, 'cause I'm supporting your bill. What you doing?
• Yeah, I can support this bill. I could... Yeah, I can support this bill.

Bills: HB43, SB81, SB178, SB138, SB89, SB183, HB27, HB188, HB199, HB190, SB117, HB43, HB27

Keywords: criminal procedure, split sentencing, probation, Class A felony, Class B felony, minimum confinement, custodial sexual misconduct, sexual misconduct, inmate abuse, prisoner exploitation, correctional staff, jail staff, detention center, probation officer, parole officer, Department of Corrections, Department of Youth Services, sheriff, county jail, municipal jail