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• I respectfully request your aye vote at the appropriate time.
• Chair, for allowing me to present this important legislation.
• And it presents a real question: Is that appropriate?
• And so we think that strikes the appropriate balance.
• We're supposed to request an aye vote.

Summary: The committee heard several insurance-related bills. AB 69, AB 1554, and AB 1680 all focused on California’s insurance market and the Fair Plan. AB 69 would require clearer notices to Fair Plan policyholders about coverage options, quarterly public reporting on clearinghouse programs, and additional broker/agent training to help depopulate the Fair Plan while preserving consumer choice. AB 1554 would require the California Earthquake Authority to post its annual report online and send it to relevant committees, and would direct the Insurance Commissioner to convene a working group on incorporating hazard mitigation into risk-transfer recommendations. AB 1680 would require the Fair Plan to comply with CDI examination findings, hire more staff, and improve clearinghouse operations; the Fair Plan moved from opposition to neutral after amendments, and the department said the bill would strengthen accountability and consumer protections. These bills were held pending quorum or taken up later, with authors requesting aye votes. AB 2198, by Assemblymember Rodriguez, would clarify title insurance rate-filing rules by specifying that title insurers file title rates and underwritten title companies file escrow rates, reducing duplicative filings and requiring rate schedules to be posted online. The California Land Title Association supported the bill, saying it codified longstanding practice and improved transparency, while the department continued discussions about possible revisions. The bill was left open for further questions and a later vote. AB 1795, by Assemblymember Gibson, would create statewide standards for inspecting, testing, and remediating smoke damage in wildfire-affected homes. The author and the Department of Insurance said the bill would establish science-based standards, protect survivors from unsafe reentry, require training and certification for relevant professionals, and improve claims handling; the department also described serious gaps found in its Fair Plan examination and recent wildfire claims. Insurers and some residents opposed or opposed unless amended, arguing the bill was still too broad, could raise costs, relied too much on industry standards, and left unresolved issues about legal standards, timing, and coverage. The bill remained under discussion, with the author saying negotiations would continue. AB 311, by Assemblymember McKinnor, would create an optional telematics-based auto insurance program to reward safer driving and improve road safety. Supporters, including road-safety advocates, victims’ families, and some insurance representatives, argued telematics could reduce speeding and distracted driving and save lives. Opponents, including privacy and consumer groups, argued the bill would create opaque surveillance pricing, undermine Prop. 103, and raise privacy and fairness concerns. After extensive debate, the committee passed the bill on a 3-0 vote and placed it on call. AB 1798, by Assemblymember Wilson, would bar life and disability insurers from using non-diagnostic genetic information from direct-to-consumer or other predictive genetic testing to deny coverage or raise premiums, while preserving use of medical history and family history and allowing consideration of certain high-value policies above $1.5 million. Supporters said the bill would reduce genetic discrimination and encourage testing; insurers argued genetic information is relevant to underwriting and warned the bill could raise costs and create inconsistencies. The committee chair and members noted the bill was close to agreement but still needed work, and the bill was moved with a 3-0 vote and placed on call.

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• </c> resolution around supporting legislation resolution around supporting legislation and<00:26:54.880
• </c> this is a piece of legis legislation this is a piece of legis legislation trying<01:49:43.600><c
• </c> &gt;&gt; You may request follow-ups. &gt;&gt; You may request follow-ups.
• Um my um request of this to hear.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• To the contrary notwithstanding, is recognized to explain the specific appropriation.
• bill and any related implementing and conforming legislation.
• Email requests are not accepted.
• Show the amendment deadlines for the General Appropriations Act adopted.
• THIS LEGISLATION IS MORE THAN LEGAL REFORM; IT IS A DECLARATION OF HUMANITY.

Keywords: sales tax reduction, budget cuts, boating safety, water treatment, municipal utilities, school safety, medical malpractice, firearm purchase age, cursive writing instruction, first responder support, veto overrides, veterans funding, infrastructure projects

Summary: The Florida House convened for regular business, with Speaker Perez announcing historic budget plans including the largest state tax cut in Florida history - a permanent 0.75% sales tax reduction from 6% to 5.25%, saving Floridians nearly $5 billion annually. The House will propose a budget lower than both the Governor's proposal and last year's budget. Several bills passed including Lucy's Law (boating safety), water access facilities funding, municipal utility rate corrections, hazardous walking conditions for schools, and medical malpractice 'Free Kill Law' repeal. The controversial firearm purchase age bill (HB 759) passed 78-34, lowering the minimum age from 21 to 18, despite emotional opposition citing the Parkland shooting. Other bills addressed cursive writing instruction, peer support for first responders, and government sunset reviews. Multiple veto override motions were approved unanimously, reinstating funding for veterans programs and infrastructure projects.

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• I know courts will do what courts are going to do, but I just wanted to make sure that that legislative
• Chair, and this is the Department of Corrections deficiency funding request.
• The DOC is requesting $9.1 million from the state's general fund, as well as legislative approval to
• reallocate $10 million in appropriated funds to address our budget shortfall for fiscal year 2025.
• The request would be for a delay in the fee sunset. I have a testifier today.

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• appropriation, which means that we have no<00:06:47.199><c> idea</c><00:06:47.440><c> what</c><00:06
• </c><00:07:19.840><c> Seeing</c><00:07:20.160><c> 15</c> &gt;&gt; Roll call has been requested.
• Seeing 15 &gt;&gt; Roll call has been requested.
• Let's pass a piece of legislation that benefits students.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• </c> things like state legislative office? things like state legislative office?
• </c> of appropriations? of appropriations?
• Chair of appropriations. &gt;&gt; Yes you may. Chair of appropriations.
• With<02:24:59.120><c> this</c><02:24:59.360><c> legislation,</c> With this legislation, With this legislation
• </c> which by the way is a civil request. which by the way is a civil request.

Keywords: House streaming session for Saturday, April 11, 2026, 957, house, all

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• Legislative mandates that Actuarial considerations and regulatory standards.
• I would allow for you to close, and at the appropriate time, you know, we'll vote.
• The motion is due pass and re-refer to the Committee on Appropriations.
• The motion is due pass and re-refer to the Committee on Appropriations.
• The motion is do pass and re-refer to the Committee on Appropriations.

Summary: The Senate Committee on Health heard several bills focused on Medi-Cal access, HIV prevention, death certificate amendments, caregiver certification, advance care planning, and sugar-sweetened beverage labeling. SB 1422 by Senator Durazo would restore Medi-Cal access for income-eligible undocumented adults beginning January 1, 2027. The author and many supporters argued the enrollment freeze shifts costs to counties and hospitals, worsens health outcomes, and undermines California’s prior coverage gains. County, labor, health, immigrant-rights, and provider groups testified in support; there was no opposition. Committee members generally expressed support but also raised concerns about funding and the need for new revenue sources. The bill was discussed while the committee lacked quorum, so no vote was taken at that time. The committee also heard SB 1023 on PrEP access, SB 1071 on death certificate amendments after homicide findings, SB 1057 on criminal-history review for CNA and home health aide certification, and SB 1088 on POLST and advance care planning updates. SB 1023 would require insurers that cover injectable PrEP under the medical benefit to also cover it through the pharmacy benefit; supporters said this would reduce administrative barriers and improve access, while health plans and insurers opposed it as an unnecessary mandate that could blur benefit design lines. SB 1071 would allow next of kin to amend a death certificate’s manner of death to homicide after a final court determination; families and law enforcement supported it as a matter of truth and closure, while coroners opposed it as blurring medical and legal findings and potentially distorting public health data. SB 1057 would replace automatic denial with individualized review for certain convictions in CNA and home health aide certification, and SB 1088 would modernize POLST/DNR rules, including electronic signatures, out-of-state recognition, and clarifying who may sign; both drew support, though clinical nurse specialists opposed SB 1088 because they were not included as authorized signers. Several of these bills were heard without quorum, so no votes were taken during the discussion. After quorum was established, the committee heard SB 869 by Senator Weber-Pierce, which would require large chain restaurants to display a clear added-sugar icon next to beverages exceeding 50% of the daily recommended limit. The author and supporters, including the American Diabetes Association and an emergency physician, said consumers need simple, visible information at the point of purchase to better understand health risks tied to sugary drinks. The bill was framed as a public health transparency measure aimed at diabetes, obesity, and other chronic disease prevention. The transcript ends during testimony on SB 869, before any final committee action or vote is shown.

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• </c><00:58:19.560><c> as</c> had a similar piece of legislation as had a similar piece of legislation
• </c> partners in this request. partners in this request.
• </c><01:47:31.440><c> Um</c> beyond what we've appropriated. Um beyond what we've appropriated.
• </c> appropriations directed to it. appropriations directed to it. Thank<01:53:03.920><c> you.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Welcome to the June 24th, 2026, Assembly Appropriations Committee hearing.
• Thank you, Chair Wicks and distinguished members of the Assembly Appropriations Committee.
• So we're here requesting...
• Without an appropriate time, I’d like to request an aye vote. Thank you.
• SB 1350 is that move, and we thank you and request your aye vote. Thank you.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• I support the legislation. However, I don't think it goes far enough.
• Andre John, 48th Legislative District: Hello, my name is Andre John from the 48th Legislative District
• We do have one request.
• And this piece of legislation is a chance for Washington to get it right.
• But as I said, those freshman legislators get everything right.

Summary: The Transportation Committee held public hearings on three bills. HB 2307 would update the commute trip reduction program by removing the current 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. arrival-time requirement from key definitions, so more employers and shift workers could qualify for CTR benefits. The bill sponsor and several supporters, including Microsoft, transit and transportation nonprofits, local transportation management groups, and city representatives, said the change would modernize the program, improve equity, reduce congestion, and help workers with transportation costs. No one testified in opposition. HB 2374 would distinguish electric-assisted bicycles from higher-powered electric motorcycles, clarify labeling and equipment rules, and direct DOL to convene a work group on enforcement and consumer protection. The sponsor and many supporters, including cities, trail and park organizations, Washington Bikes, and several students, said the bill would address unsafe high-powered vehicles being marketed as e-bikes, especially those used by younger riders, while preserving access to true e-bikes. Some testifiers asked for additional work group members and suggested civil enforcement options for underage riders. HB 2379 would require WSDOT to suspend tolling on facilities that serve as evacuation routes during emergencies such as wildfires or levee breaches. The sponsor said the bill was prompted by constituents facing evacuation while tolls were still being charged; staff noted the fiscal impact would be indeterminate and could reduce toll revenue during suspensions. After the hearings, the committee took executive action on two bills. It adopted proposed substitute H-2771 for HB 1823, which cleans up Transportation Improvement Board provisions and removes obsolete language while retaining remaining bond authority. It also passed HB 2111, which directs interest earned from toll revenues for the Interstate Bridge project to be credited to that project. Both actions were approved by voice vote, 27-0, with two members excused.

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• Gates is sponsoring the legislation, sir.
• Gates is sponsoring the legislation, sir.
• appropriate, the dollar amounts are equitable.
• I've spent the last 25 years working with legislators to help craft legislation that would help students
• That concludes our legislative part of it.

Summary: The committee first heard the proposed Pre-K-12 education budget for fiscal year 2025-26, totaling $34.7 billion. The chair highlighted major increases for the FEFP, including $29.6 billion for public schools and K-12 scholarships, a $984 million year-over-year increase, along with higher per-FTE funding, $4 billion for the Family Empowerment Scholarship, $431.4 million for VPK, funding for school safety, the Florida School for the Deaf and Blind, school hardening, Jewish day school security, and an education enrollment stabilization fund. With no public comment, the committee adopted a motion for staff technical corrections and then approved the budget proposal as a recommendation to the full Senate Appropriations Committee. The committee then considered SB 1402 on dropout retrieval programs. The bill expands eligibility so any individual who has withdrawn from high school may enroll in dropout retrieval services and clarifies how school grades are calculated for virtual instruction providers that offer those services. An amendment clarifying the grading calculation was adopted, and the committee reported the bill favorably. Next, the committee took up SPB 7030 on educational scholarship programs, a broad measure addressing school choice funding and administration. The bill would fund the Family Empowerment Scholarship as a separate categorical, expand the education stabilization fund, create fall and spring application windows, require a single scholarship application and more documentation, assign student IDs, standardize payment timing to monthly installments, require continued eligibility verification, and add Level 2 background checks for providers receiving state funds. Members raised questions about background-check enforcement, payment timing, data sharing, and the impact on homeschool and private-school families. Public testimony included support from school-choice advocates and concerns from private-school representatives about added regulatory burdens and deadlines. The committee adopted the bill as a committee bill and reported it favorably, with Senator Osgood voting no. Finally, the committee considered SB 508 on the Family Empowerment Scholarship Program, which requires private schools to disclose in writing what accommodations, modifications, and services they will provide to students with existing plans such as IEPs, EEPs, 504 plans, or ELL plans before enrollment. An amendment was adopted to require public schools to consult with private schools about equitable services. Testimony was mixed: supporters said the bill would give parents needed information for informed choice, while private-school representatives said the language could be burdensome and vague. The committee reported the bill favorably.

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• And it said that they could accept the request to withdraw by an agency or deny the request in writing
• And, you know, that's the whole purpose of this legislation.
• the legislation beforehand, we didn't change a whole lot.
• Representative Rebold: I think legislative intent matters.
• Representative Rebold: I think legislative intent matters.

Summary: The Revenue and Taxation Committee met on March 2, 2006, and first introduced RS 33-260, a proposal by Representative Cannon to amend Idaho’s Community Infrastructure District Act. Cannon said the bill would extend CID authority from cities to counties, allow CIDs to fund fire protection and emergency medical services, and require CIDs to terminate after a set period rather than continue indefinitely. On motion, the committee agreed to introduce the RS with Section 5 left unchanged, and the motion carried without opposition. The committee then heard House Bill 734 from Representative Furman, which would change how wind and geothermal tax revenues are distributed among taxing districts when a school district lacks a supplemental levy. Furman said the bill was intended to prevent schools from being pressured to run levies just to qualify for revenue distribution and would use the larger of certain local levy rates instead. He said the Idaho School Board Association supported the bill and the Idaho Association of Counties was neutral. After brief questions and no public testimony, the committee voted to send HB 734 to the floor with a due pass recommendation. House Bill 670, sponsored by Representative Monks, drew the most discussion. Monks said it was meant to clarify last year’s urban renewal law so fire districts could opt out of urban renewal areas when there were no outstanding bonds or contractual obligations, and he argued fire districts were losing revenue while still providing service to new development. Testimony from the Association of Idaho Cities, the Eagle Urban Renewal Agency, and the Redevelopment Association of Idaho opposed the bill, warning it would further erode urban renewal financing, create ambiguity, and interfere with ongoing litigation over the meaning of contractual obligations. After debate over legislative intent and the effect on urban renewal districts, the committee approved HB 670 and sent it to the House floor with a due pass recommendation.

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• General Appropriations Act.
• in the General Appropriations Act.
• That's SPB 2506 by Appropriations relating to natural resources.
• It also adds an appropriation to the Data Center to implement...
• My suspicion is there's a limit in the Appropriations Act as to how much money you will appropriate for

Summary: The Appropriations Committee heard presentations on the Senate’s proposed 2025-2026 budget, SPB 25-200, totaling $117.4 billion. Chair Hooper and committee chairs highlighted major spending priorities including a 4% raise for state employees, continued health insurance contributions, investments in water quality, transportation, education infrastructure, and workforce development, along with reductions tied to long-vacant positions. Education funding was a major focus, with increases for K-12 public schools and scholarships, higher education workforce programs, nursing initiatives, tutoring, and university performance funding. Health and human services, criminal and civil justice, transportation/economic development, and agriculture/environment budgets were also outlined, including Medicaid, mental health, corrections staffing, affordable housing, beach restoration, citrus recovery, and water projects. Members then questioned several budget choices, especially K-12 funding. Senators Polsky and Smith raised concerns that the Senate’s AP and dual enrollment funding changes could disadvantage public schools, while Burgess argued the budget preserves the money in the FEFP and gives districts more flexibility rather than reducing support. Questions also addressed voucher availability, school stabilization funding, and the My Safe Florida Home program. The committee adopted 171 consent amendments and three late-file amendments, then approved SPB 2500 as a committee bill. It also favorably reported implementing and conforming bills for state employees, retirement, natural resources, judgeships, K-12 education, higher education, and health and human services, along with SB 7022 on Florida Retirement System contribution rates and elected-officer DROP options, CS/SB 1320 on the Resilient Florida Trust Fund, SB 7014 ending the Mediation and Arbitration Trust Fund, SB 7028 on cancer research, CS/CS/SB 170 on nursing home quality and oversight, CS/SB 168 on mental health diversion and behavioral health data, SB 114 creating an insurance and risk management research center at FSU, and SB 180 on emergency preparedness and post-storm recovery. Most bills were reported favorably with little or no opposition, though SB 180 drew discussion about local-government authority after storms and the need to balance recovery speed with local safety and planning concerns.

Transcript Highlights:

• We're almost close to another legislative session.
• they still had another 400 million that they hadn't appropriated.
• Maybe one of your requests would be to strengthen your...
• It's good to see you all, legislators. Thanks again for this opportunity.
• Advanced appropriation will be the elimination of critical funding.

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• And we're at the waiver request talking about the youth.
• The 14 elements are part of the WIOA waiver request.
• The 14 elements are part of the WIOA waiver request.
• And then, yes, that would go through a legislative process. Okay.
• Did they go through legislative audits?

Keywords: 1204, all

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• We'll be requesting an appropriation of $341 million annually to maintain current operations and programs
• We'll be requesting<00:15:31.360><c> an</c><00:15:31.600><c> appropriation</c><00:15:32.480><c> of</c
• ><00:15:32.880><c> 341</c> requesting an appropriation of 341 requesting an appropriation of 341 million
• >> No, that's an addition. >> So the 341 is the required appropriation, but you're going to be requesting
• The base appropriation, we have a few additional funding items that we will be requesting in that local

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The Interim Joint Budget Review Subcommittee on Justice and Judiciary met without a quorum and heard an update from the Administrative Office of the Courts on the judicial branch budget. AOC Director Zach Ramsey and budget director Carol Henderson outlined the branch’s current funding structure, noting that fiscal year 2026 general fund support is about 2.77% of the state general fund, below the National Center for State Courts’ typical 2% to 4% range. They emphasized Kentucky’s unusual responsibility for courthouse facilities, with the judicial branch directly involved in construction, maintenance, and operations across 229 facilities in all 120 counties. AOC said nearly 91% of its general fund is spent on personnel and other non-discretionary costs, and that the branch has long relied on agency revenue, restricted fund carryforwards, and vacancy credits to balance court operations. Members were told that Senate Bill 25 required a $34.5 million transfer into a reserve account, part of which was used to purchase the Chamberlain Avenue building in Frankfort. AOC reported that only $11.9 million remains in restricted funds, while it projects needing about $13.5 million to cover fiscal year 2026 obligations, not including roughly $9 million in flood-related remediation costs for Hardin and Franklin counties, much of which it expects to recover through insurance and FEMA. Looking ahead to the next biennium, AOC said it will seek full funding of court operations at $341 million annually, a $13.5 million increase to bring current services into the base appropriation rather than relying on reserves. It also previewed additional requests, including a 15% across-the-board pay parity plan for Kentucky Court of Justice personnel, replacement of declining master commissioner fee revenue tied to 141 deputy circuit court clerk positions, funding for technology subscription and case management system costs, JAV audiovisual system upgrades, AEDs and medical kits for courthouses, and other staffing and operational needs. Senator Funky Frommeyer asked whether the 15% salary proposal was included in the $13.5 million increase; AOC said it was not, and that it would be an additional request. No votes or formal actions were taken.

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• Thank you, everybody. been requested um and I I can make that been requested um and I I can make that
• Um, can I request a roll call on this one too, please? Roll call requested. Roll call granted.
• </c> Anne Shikany, Director of Legislative Anne Shikany, Director of Legislative and<00:41:57.520><c>
• </c><01:13:24.440><c> or</c> have to do that uh legislatively or have to do that uh legislatively or
• </c> they request that. So thank you. they request that. So thank you. All<01:21:11.960><c> right.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• </c> of the bill and enacted that legislation of the bill and enacted that legislation you<00:32:36.200
• This is largely remedial legislation from last session.
• </c><00:53:00.520><c> that</c> large uh piece of legislation that large uh piece of legislation that
• </c> medical oversight board really request medical oversight board really request your<01:08:07.960>
• </c><01:48:45.880><c> when</c> to testify on proposed legislation when to testify on proposed legislation

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• </c> proof of domicile is appropriate proof of domicile is appropriate under<00:44:10.119><c> um</c><
• the appropriate forms.
• the appropriate forms.
• </c><02:22:45.120><c> the</c><02:22:45.280><c> appropriate</c> so they're requesting the appropriate
• so they're requesting the appropriate forms<02:22:47.160><c> they'll</c><02:22:47.359><c> be</c><02:22

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• And then we've even seen in 2025 legislation passed that added more components to the bill. 2025 legislation
• Look, I sit on the Appropriations Committee.
• But, you know, it's fair for us as legislators to have an opinion.
• and memos requested continue to be used this way.
• I requested it. We did it for one of our Laredo school districts.

Keywords: 1184, house, all