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• this presentation, it would be this: the widening retail margins suggest that retail-side pricing behavior
• The widening retail margins suggest that retail-side pricing behavior, pricing strategies, and business
• state grew and transportation demands increased, lawmakers enacted several increases over time to support
• I just want to express support.
• We fully support the policy concept outlined by Dr.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• </c><00:02:00.280><c> now</c> collaboration we need your support now collaboration we need your support
• </c><00:02:43.000><c> kids</c> really focused on uh supporting kids really focused on uh supporting kids
• So, um, I am a big supporter of trying to expand our supports for kids so that those all those years
• ><c> so</c><00:15:42.680><c> that</c> our um supports for kids um so that our um supports for kids um
• </c> button issues in particular Behavior button issues in particular Behavior guidance<00:19:55.039>

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• </c> days or decades, we honor and support days or decades, we honor and support every<00:11:04.240><
• or support program to uh support or support program integrity.<00:27:28.880><c> Uh</c><00:27:29.200><
• </c> gave money to supportive housing. gave money to supportive housing.
• So, members, please join me today in supporting the funding for that stable support.
• So, members, please join me today in supporting the funding for that stable support.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• We will not accept disruptive behavior or behavior that incites or threatens violence.
• I am here today in support of AB 1665.
• “I have not made up my mind on this proposal in terms of support or not support, but I do think this
• We strongly support this proposal.
• districts and supporting kids.

Summary: The Assembly Education Committee first heard two bills. AB 1665 by Assemblymember Pacheco would require school sports coaches to complete approved mental health training. Supporters said coaches are trusted adults who are often first to notice student-athlete distress, and a witness described personal experience with body image and disordered eating pressures in athletics. There was no opposition, and the bill was moved out of committee on a due pass as amended motion to Appropriations, ultimately passing 9-0 after add-on votes. AB 2316 by Assemblymember Hoover would allow charter schools to apply for the same financial hardship relief in the state school facilities program that traditional districts can seek. Supporters argued this would improve parity and help smaller and low-income charter schools access permanent facilities; some initially opposed agencies said their concerns were addressed by amendments. The bill also passed unanimously, 9-0, to Appropriations. The committee then took up a consent calendar containing 12 additional measures, including bills on education funding, facilities, and other school-related matters, plus a resolution. Those items were approved on a 7-0 vote, with the roll left open for add-on votes. After the bill hearing portion was recessed and later reconvened, additional members added votes to AB 1665, AB 2316, and the consent calendar, bringing each to 9-0. The committee then held an informational hearing on state-level education governance, centered on Governor Newsom’s proposal to restructure the California Department of Education and the role of the elected Superintendent of Public Instruction, with AB 2117 serving as a policy vehicle carrying the same language and no action to be taken. Testimony came from the Legislative Analyst’s Office, the Education Commission of the States, and former CDE chief deputy Richard Zager. Witnesses reviewed the history of California’s governance structure, compared it with other states, and discussed accountability, legislative oversight, and the role of the superintendent under the proposal. Committee members raised concerns about preserving checks and balances, the fiscal implementation plan, county-office relationships, and whether the superintendent’s role would be reduced too far; no vote was taken at the informational hearing.

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• We will not accept disruptive behavior or behavior that incites or threatens violence.
• I am here today in support of AB 1665.
• “I have not made up my mind on this proposal in terms of support or not support, but I do think this
• We strongly support this proposal.
• districts and supporting kids.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• DON'T EVER FORGET THOSE WHO ARE SUPPORTING US TODAY. THEY ARE A LIFELINE OF SUCCESS.
• CITRUS WILL NOT BE LEFT BEHIND, NEITHER WILL OUR RURAL COMMUNITIES ACROSS THE STATE THAT SUPPORT THIS
• SENATOR BURGESS IS SPONSORING LEGISLATION TO EXPAND SUPPORT.
• AND ESTABLISHED PROFESSIONAL FOSTER CARE TO ADDRESS THE DIFFICULT BEHAVIORAL NEEDS.
• LET'S ALWAYS REMEMBER TO BE THERE FOR EACH OTHER, TO SUPPORT EACH OTHER.

Bills: SJR3, SB5, SJR36, SJR3, SB616, SB565, SB384, SB5, SB21, SB72, SB140, SB262, SB370, SB372, SB495, SB627, SB703, SB764, SB842, SB971, SB790, SB767, SB480, SB1066, SR44, SR135, SR171, SR180, SR185, SR187, SR188, SR191, SR197, SR198, SR199, SR200

Keywords: dementia, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, research funding, state budget, prevention, healthcare, medical research, Dementia Prevention and Research Institute, research institute, funding, grants, state health initiatives, aquifer, water management, Edwards Aquifer, sustainability, regulatory framework, SB 565, Texas Water Code

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• President: Don't ever forget those who are supporting us today. They are a lifeline of success.
• Citrus will not be left behind, neither will our rural communities across the state that support this
• Senator Burgess is sponsoring legislation to expand support services for veterans and their families,
• We're proud to move this bill forward with their support and I'm thankful to Jim for telling his story
• Let's always remember to be there for each other, to support each other, and when we disagree to do so

Keywords: 998, house, all

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• Awareness Month and strongly urges residents and businesses in the Commonwealth to practice safe driving behaviors
• Tournament, to benefit the school his twins attended, and the Luzzo Open Golf Scholarship Tournament, supporting

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Senate session began with the Pledge of Allegiance and the adoption of several ceremonial resolutions. These included commendations for six lifetime members of the Beverly Rotary Club, a resolution marking the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution and honoring Revolutionary War veterans from East Longmeadow, and congratulations to Nicholas Anderson on becoming an Eagle Scout. The Senate also adopted a resolution recognizing April 2025 as Distracted Driving Awareness Month and urging residents and businesses to practice safe driving. The chamber then acted on committee and House papers, suspending the necessary rules to refer a bill on public education about seat belt use in vehicles carrying many passengers to the Committee on Transportation. Another House petition concerning Massachusetts Water Resources Authority sewer service authority was referred to the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources. The Senate also heard proclamations for Parliamentary Law Month and George Demeter Day, highlighting the importance of parliamentary procedure and honoring Dr. George Demeter’s contributions. Finally, the Senate adopted an order to meet again the following Monday at 11 a.m. and approved an adjournment in memory of Antonio “Tony” Gonzalez of Ludlow, with a brief moment of silence in his honor. The session then adjourned.

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• makes it a class one misdemeanor to knowingly disturb a religious worship assembly through indecent behavior
• Governor's Office of Highway Safety to use up to 75% of motorcycle safety fund monies to implement and support

Keywords: 1182, all

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• WILL BE ABLE TO RESOLVE THE BUDGET NEGOTIATIONS SOONER RATHER THAN LATER, GIVEN THE SENATE'S RECENT BEHAVIOR
• TO SADDLE REPRESENTATIVE GARRISON OR KENNEDY ON A BLOATING BUDGET THAT CANNOT SUPPORT ITS RAMPANT SPENDING

Keywords: 998, house, all

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• And just as we go through today, just know that we are here to support you in all the work that you're
• Support crews: Britt is in charge of hiring grounds crews.
• Texas responders remain ready to support local officials as flooding threatens the state over the next
• The most cruel human behavior that you can imagine.
• Now, is there anything that you can do about cruel human behavior?

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• And then also on the contractor side, on the behavioral health side, they were excited to participate
• Both of these, I appreciate that effort and the ideas behind them, but I will not be supporting them.
• Both of these, they are, I appreciate that effort and the ideas behind them, but I will not be supporting

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• </c> children going without financial support children going without financial support for<00:06:14.360
• </c> programs are actually uh being supported programs are actually uh being supported currently<00:07
• , is finding adequate support.
• , is finding adequate support.
• , is finding adequate support.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• We will not accept disruptive behavior or behavior that incites or threatens violence.
• California's regulatory framework supports the continued development of autonomous technology, while
• We look forward to continuing to support safer roads, mobility access, and supply chain solutions to
• How do you believe your technology would be able to improve the efficiency of support?
• We ask this committee to support stability.

Summary: The Assembly Transportation Committee heard an informational hearing on California’s newly finalized autonomous vehicle regulations, with DMV and CHP officials describing the updated framework and committee members pressing them on safety, enforcement, and first-responder impacts. DMV said the rules, effective April 28, 2026, expand reporting, create a phased permitting system from testing to deployment, add requirements for safety cases, remote operations, and first-responder coordination, and open a path for heavy-duty AV testing and deployment while still prohibiting oversized loads and hazardous materials. CHP said it worked with DMV on enforcement tools, first-responder interaction plans, and training local agencies on the new notice of noncompliance process. Members asked about crash data, immobilizations, freeway and construction-zone safety, weigh-station enforcement, and whether foreign licenses can qualify for remote assistants or drivers; DMV and CHP said the rules are intended to keep AVs accountable and that heavy-duty AVs will be held to the same roadway standards as human-driven commercial vehicles. A second panel focused on data collection and enforcement. Consumer attorneys argued the prior rules were too limited because DMV stopped collecting meaningful data once AVs moved from testing to deployment, making it difficult for the public and litigants to understand incidents; they supported the new regulations but urged that the collected information be made public. The industry association said California now has the nation’s most robust AV oversight, with monthly or quarterly reporting of collisions, system failures, immobilizations, harsh braking, vehicle miles traveled, and notices of noncompliance, plus broad DMV authority to restrict or suspend operations. In response to questions, the industry said it generally supports the new framework, believes the regulations are clear, and does not favor full federal preemption of state AV rules, though it wants federal standards for design, construction, and performance. A third panel addressed first-responder interaction and remote operations. The San Francisco Fire Department described repeated AV interference with emergency scenes and said AVs have generated hundreds of “sleeper calls,” where passengers fall asleep and trigger 911 responses; the department said these incidents consume significant staff time and it wants better protocols to reduce unnecessary dispatches. Waymo said it has trained thousands of public-safety personnel, maintains a 24/7 emergency line, uses geofencing/avoid-the-area messages, and can allow first responders to manually override or move vehicles when needed. Committee members asked about sleeper-call prevention, remote assistant licensing and drug testing, communication redundancies during outages, and how manual overrides work for vehicles without traditional controls; Waymo said it is collaborating with responders and that its vehicles are designed to reach a safe stop if connectivity is lost. The final panel began with testimony on heavy-duty autonomous vehicles. A transportation researcher said freight is essential to California’s economy and that heavy-duty AVs pose distinct safety risks because of their weight, stopping distance, and the potentially severe consequences of crashes or immobilizations on highways. He said the new regulations are important because they create a regulated pathway for heavy-duty AV deployment, require a safety case, set mileage thresholds, and add reporting categories that can serve as leading safety indicators. The hearing was still in progress when the transcript ended, with additional testimony expected from labor and industry witnesses on heavy-duty AV deployment.

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• We continue to need state support.
• include child and peer support.
• They need support as well.
• We have provided embedded behavioral supports at the Family Assistance Center and the...
• The type of support we did offer.

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• <00:32:37.840><c> this</c> support this support this because<00:32:40.320><c> of</c><00:32:40.480><c>
• And I ask for members' support.
• And I ask for members support. data. And I ask for members support. Vote<00:34:00.240><c> green.
• </c> that you guys will support my amendment. that you guys will support my amendment.
• </c> support of Representative Hicks motion. support of Representative Hicks motion.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• We urge your support of the bill.
• I'm here in support of HB 1418.
• This bill has bipartisan support and Right on Crime has dropped a card in support.
• We're very supportive of that. We're also supportive of the state providing copies...
• Let's give them the support they deserve.

Bills: HB200

Keywords: HB 200, emergency communication, backup communications, satellite phone, portable satellite equipment, radio, floodplain, 100-year floodplain, FEMA, natural disaster, disaster preparedness, emergency preparedness, vulnerable populations, children, elderly, seniors, people with disabilities, care facilities, residential care, assisted living

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• Uh, Chair West did a great job, and I was glad to support him with Senate Bill 9.
• </c> support him with Senate Bill 9. support him with Senate Bill 9.
• And so, I want to hear why KDE supports the elimination of the three queuing system.
• And so, I want to hear why KDE supports the elimination of the three queuing system.
• </c> really assesses more of adult behavior really assesses more of adult behavior but<00:51:19.640><

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• sciences. of Pediatrics and Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the University of Oklahoma Health
• President, I rise in strong support of this measure.
• But I do totally understand the rationale behind this, and I support that. Further debate.
• You know, are we here to support small business, or are we here to support big government?
• And again, I have talked to superintendents that support this idea, and again, it's a may.

Bills: SB1521, SB372, SB1232, SB1307, SB1338, SB1390, SB1451, SB1463, SB1558, SB1567, SB1595, SB1621, SB1734, SB1749, SB1827, SB1833, SB1991, SB1992, SB63, SB2063, SB2180, SB1198, SB80

Keywords: artificial intelligence, AI, generative AI, chatbot, conversational AI, companion AI, AI companion, virtual companion, chatbot regulation, minor safety, child online safety, parental controls, content moderation, self-harm, suicidal ideation, crisis intervention, mental health claims, romantic AI, emotional dependence, app store

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, prayer, pledges, and a series of guest and gallery introductions, including medical professionals, interns, students, and advocates visiting for Disability Day. The chamber then moved quickly through a long floor agenda, with leaders repeatedly noting the need to stay at desks and proceed efficiently. Several bills were taken up with floor substitutes or minor amendments, most often restore-title amendments, before advancing to final passage. The Senate passed a number of measures addressing technology, public safety, education, health care, elections, and state agency operations. Among the most notable were SB 1521, which creates safeguards around AI social companions for minors after discussion of teen suicides linked to such products; SB 1734, which sets guardrails for AI use in schools and requires district policies by 2027; and SB 1307, which removes statutory language conflicting with religious-freedom case law and passed after debate over whether it could open the door to funding religious entities. Other bills approved included SB 372 on carrying firearms in certain state-owned lodges and cabins, SB 1232 on escalating penalties for major copper theft damage, SB 1338 making the literacy-coach program permanent and tying Strong Readers Act dollars to district access, SB 1451 on voter-registration cleanup and reporting, SB 1463 extending the polygraph examiners board sunset, SB 1558 clarifying that some OJA youth in Level E group homes may remain served until age 19, and SB 1567 clarifying APRN prescriptive-authority rules and supervision compensation. The chamber also approved SB 1595, an anti-steering/anti-discrimination bill aimed at CDL training grants and workforce boards, and SB 1621, treating public law libraries as public entities represented by district attorneys. SB 1749, which lets the LP Gas Board create permitting and inspection rules for mobile food vendors and delegate inspections to more local permit holders, drew concern from some senators about added costs and burdens on food-truck operators but still passed. The Senate also advanced SB 1833, codifying the SNAP waiver executive order and limiting certain non-nutritive foods, with questions focused on how the restrictions would be communicated and applied. Most measures were passed by substantial margins, and several were declared emergency measures after final votes.

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• abuse of a child, sexual exploitation of a child, lewd conduct with a minor child under 16, sexual behavior
• I'm with Cicero Action, and I'm here in support of House Bill 603.
• key state properties are protected from the risks of unregulated camping, and Cicero Action urged support
• And so with that, we support the bill and thank you for the opportunity to speak to it.

Summary: The House Judiciary, Rules and Administration Committee approved the minutes from its February 11, 13, and 17, 2026 meetings, and briefly recognized a page, Paisley, for her service. House Bill 660 was removed from the agenda at the sponsor’s request and was not heard. The committee then took up several bills from Representative Handy and others. House Bill 689 would expand administrative subpoena authority so the Attorney General or prosecutors can subpoena electric service providers to identify suspects in child sexual exploitation and related crimes, including AI-related child sexual conduct offenses. The Attorney General’s office testified that it is a critical investigative tool, and the bill received unanimous due-pass recommendation to the floor. House Bill 690 repeals an obsolete Attorney General program for a 24-7 sobriety and drug monitoring program that was created in 2014 but never implemented; the Attorney General’s office confirmed it had never been used, and the bill also passed unanimously with a due-pass recommendation. House Bill 698 closes a loophole so people convicted of treason in another state cannot regain voting rights in Idaho; it likewise passed unanimously with a due-pass recommendation. The committee also heard House Bill 603, which updates restrictions on camping and temporary structures on the Capitol Mall and clarifies how abandoned property is handled, with the sponsor saying it was a cleanup and security measure and the Department of Administration’s changes were made in response to court decisions. A virtual witness from Cicero Action supported the bill as a public safety and property-management measure. Some members questioned how the bill fits with prior camping laws and how it would be enforced, and one member said he would vote no because of concerns about differing treatment of tents versus vehicles, though the motion still passed by voice vote with a due-pass recommendation to the floor.