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• We have defense and security contractors.
• That you're putting forth in this bill for security.
• But what kind of security regulations will they have to?
• all of the sensitive data, Social Security numbers, all of that fun stuff in a secure manner?
• Does DPS have a way to securely handle all of this data?

Bills: SB48 , HB250 , SB17

Committee: House House Commerce & Economic Development Committee

Keywords: State Fairgrounds District, fairgrounds bonds, public financing, bond authorization, gross receipts tax, gaming tax, tax-backed bonds, infrastructure funding, Albuquerque fairgrounds, State Fair Tid, economic development, municipal bonds, revenue pledge, capital projects, New Mexico finance, technology, innovation, advisory board, entrepreneurial support, stakeholder representation

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• Study commission.
• This bill applies specifically to town police commissions, not city commissions.
• . commissions. commissions.
• It allows the town to establish a commission and also rescind the commission.
• It allows the town to establish a commission and also rescind the commission.

Committee: House Municipal and County Government

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• So what do we do in reference to ensuring those pipelines and the court network is secure?
• >> Rep Franklin, there are many, many security features in place in these pipelines.
• >> Have a handful secure supply of gas coming to Florida.
• So so we fall under the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, FERC Ce Authority.
• As for security, we've got people out on the pipes, you know, all the time.

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• potent mechanisms for rural development are the risk management tools that our producers utilize to secure
• One banker in Arkansas then estimated that producers could struggle to secure financing for planting
• in economic assistance provided at the end of last year is a critical bridge for many farmers to secure
• Crop insurance not only secures loans and protects the farmers when they suffer a loss, it also spills
• It should not be so difficult for young and beginning farmers as myself to secure support we need to

Committee: Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee

Keywords: farm bill, rural economy, crop insurance, access to credit, young farmers, USDA funding freeze, agricultural policy, risk management

Summary: The meeting of the agricultural committee focused on significant concerns regarding the current state of America's rural economy, highlighting the need for a strong five-year farm bill to address the challenges faced by farmers, particularly young and beginning farmers. Key testimony was given by multiple stakeholders including agricultural leaders and young farmers, emphasizing issues related to crop insurance, access to credit, and the adverse impact of recent USDA funding freezes. Various members discussed the necessity of risk management tools that farmers rely on to secure financing, which is crucial for sustaining agricultural operations and supporting rural communities. The importance of timely legislative action was underscored, as many farmers reported struggles in the current economic climate, raising urgency for reforms within the Farm Bill framework.

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• Yeah, animal control officers required to maintain a partial law enforcement commission who are currently
• privacy and making sure that we're delivering this stuff to the committee members in a way that's secure
• members' privacy, making sure that we're delivering this stuff to the committee members in a way that's secure
• We're just, again, this is about protecting privacy and making these communications more secure for everyone

Committee: Joint Select Committee on Pension Policy

Keywords: 904, all

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• And what do you think the Public Service Commission can do?
• And what do you think the Public Service Commission could do?
• During that four years, the commission has issued 2,775 final orders.
• He has a very narrow scope within his commission.
• He has a very narrow scope within his commission.

Committee: Senate Ethics and Elections

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• </c><00:53:20.079><c> that</c> period and uh this is a commission that period and uh this is a commission
• and I can support this commission and I can support this commission<00:54:55.440><c> we</c><00:54:55.760
• ><c> can</c><00:54:56.400><c> unpack</c><00:54:57.599><c> these</c> commission we can unpack these commission
• </c> insecurity but create more food security insecurity but create more food security with<00:55:29.040
• ><c> out</c><00:57:59.200><c> there</c> there are good commissions out there there are good commissions

Committee: Senate Health and Human Services

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• , and it concerns the role of that commission in identifying contributing factors leading to roadway
• The fiscal note reveals no fiscal impact to the commission.
• I'm the External Relations Director for the Traffic Safety Commission.
• I'm the External Relations Director for the Traffic Safety Commission.
• I'm the External Relations Director for the Traffic Safety Commission.

Summary: The Senate Transportation Committee met for work sessions, public hearings, and executive action. In the work session, WSDOT briefed the committee on the U.S. 12 corridor near Walla Walla and the North Spokane Corridor. Brian White said U.S. 12 is an eight-phase project with seven phases complete, and phase eight would finish the corridor, improve freight mobility and safety, and include a jurisdictional transfer of the old highway back to Walla Walla County. He said the project remains short of full funding, including a gap between the $350 million corridor cost and the $110 million federal Rural Surface Transportation grant, but WSDOT hopes to build smaller independent-utility pieces and begin construction in summer 2027. Charlene K. then reported that the North Spokane Corridor is seven of eight highway miles open, with major remaining work on the I-90 connection and related interchanges, bridges, and trail segments. She described the project as on track for design completion in 2027 and construction completion around 2030, while noting risks tied to federal approval, tight construction space, labor and contractor availability, utilities, and community impacts. The committee also heard from Karen Messmer of the Cooper Jones Active Transportation Safety Council, who summarized the council’s 2025 report and 2026 priorities. She emphasized that pedestrian and bicyclist fatalities remain unacceptably high and urged a safe-system approach focused on safer speeds, roads, road users, vehicles, land use, and post-crash care. She highlighted recommendations including safety-based performance measures, better speed management, more local safety planning support, improved driver education, attention to micromobility and large vehicles, and faster toxicology and crash-data processing. In public hearings, the committee heard Senate Bill 6131, which would expand the Washington Traffic Safety Commission’s fatal crash review authority, designate it as a public health authority for limited access to health information, and create a confidential fatality review committee. The sponsor and Traffic Safety Commission said the bill would help identify common contributing factors in all fatal crashes while protecting confidential information; a media representative testified that the bill preserves public access to records already open and supports the goal of improving safety. The committee also heard Senate Bill 6155, which would extend disability parking placard renewal from every five years to every 20 years and remove the need for a health care practitioner’s signature at renewal; supporters said this would reduce burdens on permanently disabled people, while opponents warned it could increase fraud and misuse of placards. Finally, the committee heard Senate Bill 6238, which would raise the minimum tug escort horsepower for oil tankers in restricted waters to 3,000 horsepower or 5% of tanker deadweight, whichever is greater; the sponsor and Board of Pilotage said the change would align statute with current practice and newly adopted rules. Testimony was mixed, and the hearing closed with two people signed in pro and two con. In executive session, the committee advanced several bills. It passed Senate Bill 5746 on EV charging infrastructure property crime, Senate Bill 5824 on fifth wheel travel trailer length, Senate Bill 6110 on e-bikes and e-motos, Senate Bill 5839 on county ferry district passenger-only service, and Senate Bill 6148 on regional transit authority bond terms, all with due pass recommendations to the Rules Committee. An amendment to SB 6110 adding several state agency leaders to the e-moto work group was rejected. The committee adjourned after signing committee reports.

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• However, in other contexts, particularly regarding our critical infrastructure and national security,
• Members, I ask that you support HCR 31 so that we can bring consistency to security and language in our
• In 1978, there was a series of hearings called the Church Commission hearings.
• And look, I want to be secure. But we've tilted back in the other direction now. We really have.
• So this is all this is: this body asking Congress to please fix this problem so we can be secure.

Committee: House Civil Law and Procedure

Summary: The House Committee on Civil Law and Procedure met and reported a series of measures, many of them asking the Louisiana State Law Institute to study legal issues. HCR 31 was reported favorably to study the use of the term “foreign” as applied to juridical persons. HCR 61 was reported favorably after discussion about expropriation and carbon capture, with the author agreeing to broaden the study beyond carbon capture alone. HCR 96 was also reported favorably to study civil bench warrants and notice procedures in judgment debtor proceedings. The committee likewise advanced HCR 160, which asks the Law Institute to study property transfer issues and the public records doctrine in light of a recent case. Several bills dealing with court procedure and family law were heard and advanced. SB 68, a constitutional amendment to give the Louisiana Supreme Court authority to discipline out-of-state attorneys in certain circumstances, was amended and reported favorably. SB 76, concerning modification of child custody judgments, was reported with amendments after testimony that it would codify existing standards and add a five-year rule for applying the lower best-interest standard. HB 1198, which prohibits arbitration of child custody and visitation disputes and limits recognition of foreign custody laws contrary to Louisiana public policy, was reported favorably. SB 66, which prioritizes testimony from medical experts in child custody and child-in-need-of-care cases, was also reported favorably after testimony from advocates and medical groups. The committee also advanced measures involving civil litigation and state legal procedures. HCR 38, urging Congress to reform FISA and the FISA court to protect privacy rights, was reported favorably. SCR 19, asking the Law Institute to study long-duration trusts and possible revisions to the Trust Code, was reported favorably. SB 336, allowing civil investigative demands in Medicaid fraud/False Claims Act investigations, was reported favorably after explanation that it would let the Attorney General gather information without filing suit first. SB 139, adjusting interest on personal injury and wrongful death claims against the state or political subdivisions, was reported favorably. Finally, SB 475, dealing with fees for service of process, was reported favorably. HB 668 was voluntarily deferred.

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• of Armenia as a historic nation and key, Demmer security of Armenia as a historic nation and key democratic
• , a valued member of our own Senate family serving as a district representative, the Golden Bears secured
• Even as their opponents fought back, the Golden Bears remained unshakable, securing a 56-47 victory.
• Even as their opponents fought back, the Golden Bears remained unshakable, securing a 56-47 victory.
• Paul not only worked with Ruth on public works commissioned across the Bay Area, but he's continued on

Summary: The Senate opened with a prayer and Pledge of Allegiance, including a remembrance of the 111th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. The chamber then took up Senate Resolution 87 by Senator Archuleta, which recognized April 24 as the anniversary of the Armenian Genocide and emphasized historical remembrance, support for Armenian communities, and concern over ongoing threats and humanitarian issues affecting Armenians. Several senators spoke in support, and the resolution was adopted by a 37-0 vote. Senator Archuleta then introduced members of the Armenian community in the gallery. The Senate also adopted several other resolutions honoring communities and causes. Senator Cortese presented SR 93 honoring Jim Plunkett’s football career and his role as a trailblazing Latino athlete; senators highlighted his Heisman Trophy, Super Bowl wins, and pending Hispanic Football Hall of Fame recognition, and the resolution passed unanimously. Senator Wiener presented SCR 124 on transportation access for Californians with epilepsy, focusing on how seizure-related driving restrictions can limit employment, education, and medical care; it was adopted unanimously. Senator Allen presented SCR 158 declaring April Arts, Culture and Creativity Month and marking the 50th anniversary of the California Arts Council, with remarks celebrating the state’s arts economy and longtime arts leaders; it also passed unanimously. Later, Senator Alvarado-Gil presented SCR 159 designating April as California Rodeo Appreciation Month, describing the history, cultural significance, diversity, and economic role of rodeo in California. Supportive remarks followed from another senator, and the resolution was adopted unanimously. The author then introduced rodeo guests, including athletes and rodeo association leaders. The Senate also heard multiple privileges-of-the-floor introductions, including arts figures such as Luis Valdez, Cheech Marin, and Ruth Asawa’s son Paul Lanier, as well as student and community guests. The chamber approved the consent calendar by a 38-0 vote, noted committee meetings for Human Services, Military and Veterans, and Privacy, and adjourned with the next floor session scheduled for April 23, 2026, at 9:00 a.m.

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• Those are the folks that take them down to Social Security, walk them down there, and make sure that
• Those are the folks that take them down to Social Security, walk them down there, and make sure that
• Simple as that—we're required to secure confidential case records for seven years.
• Simple as that, we're required to secure confidential case records for seven years.
• Otherwise, the Tax Commission will come after you. Bruce. Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Thank you.

Keywords: 989, all

Summary: A joint Senate Finance and House Appropriations committee heard presentations on the Idaho judicial branch budget, beginning with court operations. Legislative staff reviewed the branch’s structure, staffing, recent technology upgrades funded with ARPA dollars, and prior budget enhancements, including support for court technology, judicial compensation, and additional judges in several districts. Court officials explained a late budget request for an additional $800,700 from a dedicated magistrate retirement fund to cover unexpected retirement bonuses and purchase-of-service costs for seven magistrates, as well as the impact of a governor holdback and reduced federal support for some treatment and domestic violence court-related services. Committee members asked about the timing of the revised retirement request, the purpose and success of the magistrate retirement bonus program, the court’s technology modernization, and the effect of losing federal and other outside funding. Court officials said the retirement timing could not be known earlier because magistrates had until January to notify the court, and they described the bonus as helping judges complete their terms. They also said the court had moved case management and recording systems to the cloud and built a statewide network, and that cuts to treatment court and peer support funding would likely force reductions in non-constitutional services. The committee then heard the Guardian ad litem division request, including a $77,900 general fund enhancement for the Second Judicial District CASA program. The CASA director said the money would support a recruiter/trainer/data supervisor position and required compliance costs such as financial review, office space, and liability insurance. She described volunteer shortages across a large rural district, declining VOCA and grant funding, and the need to spend more time fundraising instead of serving children. Members asked about the decline in VOCA funds, the share of funding coming from donations and fundraising, the number of children served, and the role of CASA for older youth. The director said about 30% of the program’s funding comes from fundraising, that the district serves children over age 12 and some older youth, and she gave an example of a case where CASA helped stabilize a family and reunify children with their parents. No votes were taken, and the committee adjourned until the next day.

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• You know, some of them involve Coastal Commission, some of them involve different habitat conservation
• Raymond Contreras, on behalf of San Diego Housing Commission, in strong support. Good morning.
• Metro works closely with cities to secure... transit projects mean delayed or canceled construction work
• Metro works closely with cities to secure. Of whom are transit-dependent. L.A.
• Metro works closely with cities to secure competitive funding and build transit projects throughout the

Committee: House Housing and Community Development

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• In addition to her work with the legal and voters and her service on many boards and commissions, In
• addition to her work with the legal and voters and her service on many boards and commissions, she got
• It also requires ALPR operators to require data security training and data privacy training for all employees
• They don't feel more financially secure. They don't feel like it's getting easier.
• Safer, they don't feel more financially secure, they don't feel like it's getting easier, and yet Sacramento's

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• When the power goes out during a hurricane, I would like to feel secure that people are still capable
• things in government include serving as the acting general counsel at the Department of Homeland Security
• I attended Stetson University where I received my commission, and then later the University of Florida
• I attended Stetson University where I received my commission, and then later the University of Florida
• And lastly, the budget provides funding to improve... campus security for our secondary institutions,

Committee: Senate Appropriations Committee on Higher Education

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• So, it put us in a position where we were required to seek approval from the Planning Commission, who
• Again, we sought and received approval from the Planning Commission on April 17th earlier this year,
• To start with on page 19, you can see the overall mission of the ERB: provide secure retirement benefits
• It includes mortgage-backed securities and other types of asset-backed securities, which might be a pool

Committee: House Investments & Pensions Oversight Committee

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• records after a fair and suitable amount of time can help people improve their credit scores and secure
• And some of the things that might occur is that they could require higher security deposits, they could
• Arriba County Sheriff, Bernalillo County Sheriff, Town of Edgewood, Mayor Brennan and the City Commission
• The Commission recently supported this measure by passing Resolution 2025-006. supporting House Bill
• MNERD, I think most importantly the Homeland Security Emergency Management Agency, they all have different

Committee: House House Government, Elections & Indian Affairs

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• tribal government to take care of our people, exercise our sovereignty, and build a stronger, more secure
• We have to provide education, health and wellness, safety, security, infrastructure, and especially cultural
• tribal-state compacts, the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act, and review by the National Indian Gaming Commission
• long-term certainty for our tribal government to plan responsibly, invest wisely, and continue building a secure
• It is about economic security, responsible tribal governance, cultural preservation, and our continued

Summary: The Assembly Committee on Governmental Organization held an informational hearing on seven tribal-state gaming compacts and amendments, with Chair Blanca Rubio noting that no formal vote would be taken because the Legislature cannot amend the compacts. The committee heard briefings from the Governor’s Office and tribal representatives on the Pechanga Band of Indians, Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians, Fort Mojave Indian Tribe, Picayune Rancheria of Chukchansi Indians, Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation, Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians, and the Urok Tribe. A recurring theme was updating compact terms in light of the Ninth Circuit’s Chicken Ranch decision, including narrowing or clarifying revenue-sharing, regulatory, labor, and liability provisions while preserving state and tribal interests. For the Pechanga, Agua Caliente, and Yocha Dehe amendments, witnesses described commitments not to sue over certain revenue terms, additional gaming-device flexibility, and continued or enhanced payments to the special distribution fund, revenue-sharing trust fund, and tribal nation grant fund. Pechanga and Yocha Dehe each sought flexibility for 1,000 additional devices, while Agua Caliente sought 500 additional devices and a restructuring of its trust-fund contributions. Tribal leaders emphasized economic development, government services, public safety, education, cultural preservation, and community investments, and local government representatives from San Bernardino County and other jurisdictions spoke in support of the agreements. The committee also heard two new compacts: Fort Mojave’s compact, which replaces an expired 2004 agreement and allows up to 1,200 devices at up to two facilities, including a future site near Needles subject to federal approval and gubernatorial concurrence; and the Urok Tribe’s compact, which replaces an expiring 1999 compact and allows up to 349 devices at up to three facilities. The Picayune Rancheria of Chukchansi Indians sought a fifth amendment extending its existing compact while litigation continues, and the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians sought a second amendment extending its compact term and refining liability and insurance provisions. After hearing testimony and brief public comment, the chair closed the hearing and indicated the measures would move to the floor for formal consideration.

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• Stanley mentioned, financial security is a huge reason for bringing this bill before you. As Rep.
• Stanley mentioned, financial security is a huge reason for bringing this bill before you.
• security is a huge reason for bringing this bill before you.
• just to qualify for Medicaid or even consider medical divorce to protect their family's financial security
• MPAC commissioned an independent study of the cost to deliver ABA services in the Commonwealth, and the

Committee: Joint Joint Committee on Health Care Financing

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Health Care Financing held a public hearing on several health care bills focused primarily on autism services and kidney disease coverage. Committee chairs John Lawn and Cindy Friedman opened by outlining hearing procedures, testimony rules, and filing deadlines, and noted the hearing would be recorded and written testimony accepted. They said the day’s topics included affordability and access to behavioral health services, provider reimbursement, Medicare coverage for vulnerable populations, and MassHealth eligibility asset exemptions. A major portion of the hearing concerned House Bill 4623, which would add board-certified assistant behavior analysts (BCABAs) as a recognized mid-level supervisory role in the MassHealth reimbursement framework to help address long wait lists for autism spectrum disorder services. Representative Lisa Field, actuaries, clinicians, and autism service providers testified that the current two-tier model limits workforce capacity, contributes to long delays, and leaves families waiting months for care. Supporters said the bill could expand access, improve retention, and potentially reduce MassHealth costs, while also helping providers meet growing demand and new administrative requirements. The committee also heard testimony on House Bill 4425 and Senate Bill 2737, which would allow Massachusetts residents under 65 with end-stage renal disease to purchase Medigap coverage. Legislators, dialysis advocates, and patients described high out-of-pocket costs under Medicare, barriers to kidney transplant eligibility without secondary insurance, and the financial strain on patients and families. Testifiers said the change would affect about 846 residents, could modestly increase premiums, and might reduce Medicaid spending by preventing asset spend-downs. Senator Gomez and others spoke from personal experience with dialysis and transplant care. Finally, the committee heard testimony on House Bill 4353 and Senate Bill 2587, which would require regular data-driven review of MassHealth ABA reimbursement rates. Providers and association representatives argued that reimbursement has not kept pace with inflation, workforce shortages, accreditation costs, and new 2026 MassHealth policy requirements, and said the bills would improve transparency and ensure rates reflect the true cost of care. No votes were taken; the hearing concluded with the chairs thanking participants, inviting additional written testimony, and adjourning the meeting.

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• and Exchange Commission under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, a broker-dealer in securities or
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Bills: HB0070 , HB0043 , HB0103 , HB0157 , HB0092 , SF0092

Committee: Senate Judiciary

Keywords: foreign censorship, digital innovation, constitutional rights, Wyoming GRANITE Act, extraterritorial laws, civil actions, speech protection, legal jurisdiction, joint liability, money laundering, illegal investment, financial institutions, criminal activity, Wyoming legislation, First Amendment, free speech, lawsuits, immunity, public participation, strategic lawsuits

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• Alabama Justice Information Commission. Alabama Justice Information Commission.
• And then county commissions would have to do then county commissions would have to do then county commissions
• This bill restores uh secure release. This bill restores uh secure release.
• secured from defendants. secured from defendants. secured from defendants.
• with the Alabama uh county commissions with the Alabama uh county commissions association.

Bills: SB 1 , HB 500 , SB 1 , HB 1400 , HB 1094 , HB 365 , HB 1109 , HB 647 , HB 500

Keywords: appropriations, budget, state funding, education, healthcare, infrastructure, state budget, mental health funding, education funding, infrastructure improvements, public safety, groundwater, water conservation, financial assistance, Texas Water Development Board, innovation fund, local conservation districts, transportation protection agreement, funeral services, insurance exemption