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• companies do not sell data, but they do share data with third parties for marketing and providing service
• support for children in foster care, adoption, and juvenile justice services.
• support for children, foster care, adoption, and juvenile justice services.
• This law allows service directly to their registered agents.
• to intermediate these service of process.

Summary: The Civil Judiciary Committee met with a quorum and took up a long series of Senate bills, adopting a committee substitute for SB 1716 as a working draft before hearing the bill. SB 1716 clarified data privacy language as it applies to utility companies, and it passed on a recorded vote with one nay. The committee then heard and advanced SB 1303, transferring property and records from the Advisory Council on Workers’ Compensation to the Workers’ Compensation Commission, and SB 2180, the Foreign Principal Lobbying Oversight Act, which requires agents of foreign principals to register with the Secretary of State subject to stated exceptions. Both measures passed without opposition. Members also approved SB 504 setting the minimum marriage age at 18, SB 1209 changing eviction timing to exempt only Sundays and holidays, SB 1448 as a Consumer Protection Act cleanup bill, and SB 1597, a mirror CASA bill clarifying that it does not affect receipt of national funds. SB 1679, described as preserving Oklahoma values and protecting against foreign law overriding Oklahoma contracts, also passed after questions about constitutional and interstate issues. SB 2182, creating a Uniform Civil Remedies Act for unauthorized disclosure of intimate images, was adopted after a committee substitute was filed. Later, the committee adopted an amendment to SB 2112 and advanced it as an open-pastures bill for certain county roads in western Oklahoma, then passed SB 2170 requiring supervised visitation for individuals with substantiated DHS findings of sexual abuse. Additional measures approved included SB 2084 limiting settlements in wrongful termination suits involving higher education faculty to two years’ salary, SB 1496 updating OSBI authority and information-sharing rules, SB 1595 restricting state agencies and contractors from steering commercial driver training school choices, SB 1655 expanding post-adoption services through the Children’s Specialty Plan Program, SB 1876 modernizing service of process for foreign insurance companies, SB 1621 allowing county district attorneys to defend county law libraries, SB 1944 clarifying agricultural payroll and independent contractor thresholds, SB 1266 on notary accountability, SB 2072 expanding title-theft investigations and fee waivers, SB 2104 cleaning up the Uniform Trust Code, SB 1769 allowing short-term rental owners to require photo ID from renters and guests age 18 or older, and SB 1827 removing certain University Hospital Trust physician faculty and staff from the Government Tort Claims Act. Most bills passed unanimously or near-unanimously, and the committee adjourned after completing its agenda.

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• We are deeply, deeply grateful for your service.
• Thank you for being here today, and thank you for your service.
• Thank you all for your service.
• Thank you for being here today, and thank you for your service.
• Thank you all for your service.

Bills: HB1160, HB1289, HB1339, HB1604, HB1798, HB1002, HB1065, HB1155, HB1269, HB1916, HB2120, HB2123, HB2158, HB2178, HB2264, HB2309, HB2411, HJM4004

Keywords: design review, local government, land use, zoning, project permits, housing density, middle housing, affordable housing, parking minimums, single-family zoning, infill development, growth management, comprehensive plan, permit streamlining, objective development regulations, architectural review, administrative review, transit-oriented development, accessory dwelling units, ADU

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• The Senate Committee on Health and Human Services will come to order.
• Yes, Latour Jones with the Health and Human Services Commission, I'm neutral on the bill and was here
• I'm a member of the Health and Human Services Committee who breaks just about every rule when it comes
• This allows the Family Protective Services to reimburse certain employees for legal expenses associated
• Thank you for all your years of service and for this committee, and thank you to Dr.

Bills: HB50

Keywords: constitutional amendment, ballot language, fiscal note, fiscal impact, cost estimate, savings estimate, Legislative Budget Board, LBB, secretary of state, Election Code, Government Code, voter information, ballot proposition, state budget, election administration, Texas, 1185, senate, all

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• include increase transparency, accountability and efficiency and how we manage behavioral health services
• The first was to provide a more effective service delivery model to serve Floridians receiving public
• Like does the current application for services make sense for today?
• The new application for services is now available online.
• Are there any appearance forms, Victoria's, that family support services waiving in support?

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• It's not enough It's not enough to know that government is completing a task or providing a service.
• Now, I respect and appreciate those who dedicate their careers to public service.
• Florida will be a hub for autism research, services, and best practices.
• Senator Burgess is sponsoring legislation to expand support services for veterans and their families,
• We're all thankful for your service. Let's give them a hand.

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, presentation of the colors, and the national anthem. The chamber welcomed cabinet members, Supreme Court justices, former Senate presidents and colleagues, and other guests. Senators also observed moments of silence honoring former Senator Geraldine Thompson and former Congressman Lincoln Diaz-Balart, and the Senate dedicated its 2024-2026 handbook to Thompson in recognition of her work in education and civics. The main action of the day was adoption of SCR 1294, which authorized the House and Senate to meet in joint session in the House chamber at 11 a.m. that day to receive a message from Governor Ron DeSantis. The resolution was adopted without objection, rules were waived, and it was immediately certified to the House. The Secretary was also directed to notify the House and Governor that the Senate was convened and ready to proceed with the 2025 regular session. In a lengthy opening-day address, the President outlined the session’s priorities, emphasizing rural Florida, citrus and agriculture, government efficiency, IT and cybersecurity reform, administrative rule review, affordability, insurance and property tax relief, autism services, veterans’ support, mental health and child welfare legislation, Everglades restoration, public school administrative efficiency, and food insecurity. No substantive debate or roll-call votes were taken beyond the unanimous adoption of the concurrent resolution. The Senate then adjourned until March 12, 2025, or upon the call of the President.

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• This is the Senate Standing Committee on Civil Service and Pensions.
• will read the title: An act in relation to authorizing Michael O'Brien to take the competitive civil service
• director will read the title: An act to authorize Christopher Walzer to take the competitive civil service
• An act in relation to authorizing Michael O'Brien to take the competitive civil service examination for
• The title is: An act to amend the Civil Service Law in relation to notification requirements of public

Keywords: 993, senate, all

Summary: The Senate Standing Committee on Civil Service and Pensions met on May 18, 2026, with a quorum present and 10 bills on the agenda. The committee considered measures affecting retirement and pension benefits, civil service rules, and public safety personnel, including bills to raise the mandatory retirement age for certain NYPD uniform members, provide a heart disease presumption for fire alarm dispatchers, authorize a widow to file a retirement option election, create an optional 25-year retirement plan for certain deputy sheriffs, and adjust retirement or disability benefits for specific individuals or groups. The committee also advanced bills allowing named individuals to take civil service or police officer examinations and be placed on eligibility lists, and a bill prohibiting falsely impersonating an employee organization or representative. One bill concerned notification requirements for public employers before procuring or deploying new AI-related technology. Members asked a few clarifying questions, including the location of the Village of Leroy, but there was no substantive opposition recorded. Most bills were approved unanimously, with reported votes of 7-0 and no abstentions or with recommendations. The committee reported several bills to the floor, others to the Finance Committee, and the AI notification bill to the Internet and Technology Committee. The chair then adjourned the meeting after noting there were no further speakers.

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• They cannot be without electrical service or energy service in order to stay cool.
• </c><00:02:51.200><c> or</c> cannot be without electrical service or cannot be without electrical service
• Social Services of Minnesota service<00:32:23.639><c> one</c> service one service one County<00:32:25.639
• We work through 28 different local service providers.
• </c> fraud that uh involves a service fraud that uh involves a service provider<00:57:23.440><c> or</

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• He also serves in public service.
• And thank you both for your service.
• And thank you both for your service.
• And thank you both for your service.
• through that website and that service.

Summary: The committee first handled routine actions, including quorum, governor’s appointments not required to appear, references to bills, and floor acknowledgments, with those items approved on 3-1 or 4-0 votes and left open for add-ons where noted. It then heard testimony on several CDCR appointments: Kathleen Ratliff and Joseph Tuggle as associate directors for adult institutions, and later Jason Johnson as Undersecretary of Operations. All three nominees emphasized long careers in corrections, support from family and colleagues, and a commitment to public safety, rehabilitation, and improving staff and institutional culture. Much of the questioning focused on the California model, staff safety, sexual abuse prevention, use-of-force incidents, visitation, and rehabilitation. Ratliff and Tuggle said the California model was poorly communicated at rollout but is intended to improve both staff wellness and rehabilitation, not weaken security. They described training, root-cause reviews, statewide calls, and direct engagement with staff and incarcerated people. On a widely criticized pepper-spray incident at Central California Women’s Facility, Ratliff said staff were disciplined, some terminated, and the facility received additional training on de-escalation, communication, use of force, and report writing. On sexual abuse and retaliation concerns, both nominees pointed to PREA training, multiple reporting channels, anti-retaliation monitoring, and a zero-tolerance policy. Members also pressed the nominees on visitation consistency, family reunification, contraband, and the San Quentin transition program. CDCR leaders said visitation is essential to rehabilitation and that the department is working toward more consistent statewide rules and a more family-friendly visiting environment. They also said contraband interdiction is being strengthened through K-9 searches, drone interdiction, and information sharing. Johnson, whose confirmation drew late opposition letters and a lawsuit alleging retaliation and workplace culture problems, said he was driving culture change, had improved reentry and community partnerships, and viewed rehabilitation as central to CDCR’s mission. After public support from former incarcerated people, advocates, and nonprofit leaders, the committee voted 4-0 to advance the appointments to the Senate floor.

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• He also serves in public service.
• Thank you very much, and thank you both for your service.
• And thank you both for your service.
• through that website and that service.
• administrative services-type function.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• In relation to various services that you provide, what would be television type services, and what would
• be safety type services?
• That would be like services like.
• We work closely with the National Weather Service, as you know, there's a local National Weather Service
• So you provide data to the National Weather Service.

Keywords: 914, all

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• In your word, you have shown us what service is.
• offered by the shelter, as well as any expansion of services.
• Department of Health and Human Services.
• Assembly Bill 42 by Assembly Member Brian, relating to public social services.
• Paddle Store benefiting behavioral health services, Hung lifted up countless lives.

Summary: The Assembly convened, established a quorum, offered prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and then moved through a long floor file with many Senate bills. Early procedural actions included unanimous-consent motions, a successful roll-call to rescind prior action on SB 351, and a 54-vote suspension of Joint Rule 61(a)(3) to allow floor amendments on SBs 80, 351, and 415. The chamber also made several referrals, moved one item to the inactive file, and welcomed new Assembly Member Natasha Johnson and other guests. The bulk of the meeting consisted of concurrence and third-reading votes on a wide range of measures, many of them passing with little or no opposition. Topics included tribal gaming grants (AB 221), State Bar fee and bar exam changes (SB 253), AI guardrails in community colleges (SB 241), consumer arbitration clauses (SB 82), due process for law enforcement in Racial Justice Act cases (SB 734), dental payment fee disclosures (SB 386), HOA balcony inspection reports (SB 410), farmland protection and EIFD rules (SB 5 and SB 516), emergency shelter zoning (SB 340), HIV confidentiality (SB 504), election signature-cure reforms (SB 3), contractor workers’ compensation compliance (SB 291), fire training funding (SB 345), wage theft enforcement (SB 355 and SB 261), food allergen disclosures (SB 68), ride-share insurance coverage (SB 371), housing and disaster recovery measures (SB 233, SB 625, SB 21), midwifery education (SB 520), mobile home insurance access (SB 525), epinephrine in schools (SB 568), health facility emergency licensing (SB 582), hair relaxer enforcement (SB 236), wastewater surveillance (SB 317), and several tax, transportation, and public health bills. A number of bills drew brief policy debate or opposition. SB 388, creating a California Latino Commission, prompted criticism from some members who argued the money should go directly to community needs rather than a new commission; it still passed. SB 50 on digital safety for victims of abuse, SB 20 on silicosis prevention, SB 306 on prior authorization reform, SB 373 on oversight of out-of-state special education placements, and SB 437 on reparations descendant-status verification were among the more substantive and discussed measures. Most bills passed by wide margins, often unanimously, and several urgency or tax-levy measures required 54 votes and were approved. The session ended with continued passage of remaining file items and multiple items retained or passed temporarily for later action.

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• , including lab work or therapy services, and administrative services. that support the patient care.
• My office is independent within the Health and Human Services Department.
• , maintenance management services and others.
• The Medicaid program was fee for service.
• Texas Health and Human Services programs.

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• Our 45-year-old organization provides holistic, multigenerational health and socioeconomic services to
• Okay, well, thank you for coming to present your bill for CLUES and service in the arts community.
• Okay, well, thank you for coming to present your bill for CLUES and service in the arts community.
• </c> Valley Public Library with a Sur service Valley Public Library with a Sur service population<00:
• </c> in Stevens County with a service in Stevens County with a service population<00:50:00.799><c> of

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• </c><00:13:08.680><c> member</c> may have authority over a service member may have authority over a service
• </c><01:00:01.119><c> for</c> impact aid for veteran services for impact aid for veteran services for
• </c> consists of ourmes in Food Service consists of ourmes in Food Service Health<01:54:56.480><c> Care
• </c> need Do's help to provide the services need Do's help to provide the services for<02:09:20.239><
• </c> community and provided the services community and provided the services including<02:09:39.880><

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: At the joint hearing on SB 951 SD2, the committees heard testimony on a child protection measure requiring mandatory child abuse and neglect reports to include military status and to improve communication between DHS and the Department of Defense. The U.S. Department of Defense testified in support and described its coordinated community response process for abuse reports, saying the bill would help ensure child safety and better coordination with DHS. DHS was initially absent, later appeared, and said it supported the measure but was still working with DOD on implementation details and staff training. Members asked about how DHS becomes involved and whether there were gaps in the current process. The chair recommended passage with technical amendments, including changing the effective date to 7/1/25 and conforming related language, and both committees adopted the recommendation by vote. The Public Safety committee then heard SB 1377 SD2, which would create a Veterans Cemeteries Board within the Office of Veterans Services in the Department of Defense to provide guidance, education, and technical assistance to state veteran cemeteries. DOD supported the bill and explained that county-run cemeteries must meet National Cemetery Administration standards to remain eligible for federal reimbursements and grants; witnesses described past compliance problems at several cemeteries, including one still not compliant in Hilo, and said the board would help counties prepare for future site visits and improve oversight without taking over operations. Members asked about costs, reimbursement amounts, and whether the state would assume cemetery operations; DOD said the current reimbursement process runs through the state to the counties and that direct takeover would be costly. The committee adopted the chair’s recommendation to pass the bill with amendments. The committee also heard SB 1382, which would make intentionally or knowingly causing bodily injury to a National Guard member performing duty a class C felony. The Hawaii National Guard and HPD supported the bill, citing incidents during the Maui response where Guard members encountered noncompliant and sometimes physically confrontational individuals while assisting police and protecting impacted areas. Testimony emphasized that Guard members are often unarmed and should receive protections similar to first responders. One witness opposed the bill, but the committee moved forward and adopted the chair’s recommendation to pass with amendments. Finally, the committee took up SB 1379 SD2 on emergency preparedness and Community Readiness Centers. Hawaii Emergency Management supported the bill, and supporters said it would create a statewide framework for resilience hubs that can provide supplies, action plans, and refuge during disasters. Testimony highlighted recent hurricanes, wildfires, and other hazards, and argued the measure would complement existing county efforts rather than replace them. County of Hawaii testimony opposed the bill, raising concerns about overlap and cost, while members asked about estimated expenses and implementation. The discussion ended with questions about planning and whether the bill would enhance existing programs; no final vote was captured in the excerpt.

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• </c><00:15:39.959><c> will</c> while the demand for services will while the demand for services will
• Chair. service is that Behavioral Healthcare service is that Behavioral Healthcare manage<00:31:54.039
• </c> the Doctor Who is running that service the Doctor Who is running that service is<00:36:43.640><c
• </c> to the committee on human service to the committee on human service finance<00:41:26.800><c> and
• </c><00:41:41.640><c> thank</c> are off to Human Services thank are off to Human Services thank you<00

Keywords: 1183, house

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• </c> way to States uh to support uh services way to States uh to support uh services and<01:03:26.880
• </c> must provide safe and reliable service must provide safe and reliable service to<01:16:17.480><c
• </c><01:21:41.280><c> quality</c> in annual utility service quality in annual utility service quality
• </c> allows us to maintain current service allows us to maintain current service levels<01:24:53.920>
• </c><01:32:21.880><c> to</c> innovative ways to provide service to innovative ways to provide service

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• , and Wyoming Independent Living Services, to provide holistic services.
• She also said they work with Adult Protective Services through the Department of Family Services.
• </c> from the Department of Family Services from the Department of Family Services and<01:39:09.360><
• . services. services.
• </c> are on the DD waiver receiving services. are on the DD waiver receiving services.

Bills: HB0101, HB0062, HB0109

Keywords: guardianship, monitoring, ward protection, financial independence, case management, governmental claims, liability limits, inflation adjustment, public safety, local government insurance, property tax, tax exemption, homeowner, armed forces, residency requirement, 916, all

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• You recruit the service member, but you retain the family.
• to the efforts of this committee, Massachusetts remains one of the nation’s leaders in supporting service
• Policies that focus on assisting service members moving to Massachusetts navigate the host of challenges
• , and enhancing coordination of local child welfare and military protective and rehabilitation services
• Overall, these policies allow our service members and their families to focus on what is most important

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs held its first public hearing of the 2025–2026 session, with House Chair Rep. Joe McGonagle outlining the committee’s focus on veterans’ benefits, military families, and related policy priorities. He noted the committee’s recent record of advancing major veterans legislation, described the hearing as hybrid, and explained that testimony would be limited to three minutes. The committee then heard testimony on several bills, including H. 3886/S. 2503, H. 3863/S. 2480, and H. 3859, among others. Melissa Willett of the Department of Defense and Rep. John Stanley testified in support of H. 3886/S. 2503, which would expand support for military families by improving school open enrollment flexibility, special education continuity, concurrent jurisdiction for juvenile matters on military installations, and coordination around military protective orders. Committee members questioned the juvenile jurisdiction and protective-order provisions, with concerns raised about federal versus state authority and due process; witnesses said the jurisdiction change would be case-by-case and that military protective orders are commander-issued decisions that could be used as evidence in civilian proceedings. The Department of Defense said the proposal aligns with priorities from military stakeholders and other New England states. Jim Keene testified in support of H. 3863/S. 2480, seeking a cost-of-living adjustment for veterans’ benefits and extending certain benefits to Guard and Reserve members killed on active duty. Allie DeBateau of the Massachusetts Municipal Association testified on H. 3859, which would streamline veterans benefits administration by having the state pay benefits directly rather than reimbursing municipalities quarterly; she said this would reduce local administrative burden while leaving local veterans service officers’ roles unchanged. Committee members asked about municipal support and the fiscal impact, and the hearing concluded with no votes taken, followed by adjournment.

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• policy issues and share our messages with Minnesotans, DFL and GOP research, media, constituent services
• keeping us safe, Lori Hodapp, the gold ties, the Sergeant at Arms Office has provided exceptional service
• </c><00:08:25.000><c> to</c><00:08:25.080><c> this</c> provided exceptional service to this provided
• exceptional service to this institution<00:08:25.840><c> and</c><00:08:25.960><c> our</c><00:08:26.080
• ,</c> provide the highest level of service, provide the highest level of service, namely<00:08:53.280

Keywords: 1183, house

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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.
• Let us honor the life and service of Joseph R. Martinez and adjourn in his memory.

Keywords: 988, house, all