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• Chief Clerk, are there any communications?
• The Farm to Community Program began in 2003 through the USDA.
• Currently, virtual reality or XR technology supports...
• Chief Clerk, are there any communications? Yes, Madam Speaker.
• Chief Clerk, are there any communications? Yes, Madam Speaker.

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• Technology, wonderful thing. Thank you for having me in today.
• My name is Emmanuel DiBarros from Alternatives for Community and Environment.
• communities, the cities with the highest asthma rates in the state.
• We have the technology to evacuate this smoke.
• low-income communities, children, the elderly, and renters.

Committee: Joint Joint Committee on Public Health

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Public Health heard testimony on a wide range of bills focused on environmental health, disease prevention, and access to care. Major topics included restricting polystyrene use, creating a pancreatic cancer awareness and early-detection initiative, improving indoor air quality through a task force and new regulations, expanding access to epinephrine in public places, improving access to health care for people with long COVID, creating an OBGYN loan repayment program for underserved areas, expanding access to hygiene products, modernizing licensure for dietitians and nutritionists, updating school postural screening requirements, and restricting harmful diet pills and muscle-building supplements. Several legislators also testified in support of their own bills, including measures on menstrual product access and ingredient disclosure, and surgical smoke protections. Testimony on the polystyrene bill emphasized local municipal bans and the need to reduce plastic pollution. Pancreatic cancer advocates and patients described the disease’s low survival rate, the difficulty of early diagnosis, and the need for an awareness campaign and implementation of commission recommendations. Indoor air quality supporters from environmental justice groups, public health organizations, and residents described asthma, mold, pollution, and the need for a task force with technical expertise; some witnesses urged adding remediation professionals to the task force. On epinephrine access, family members of a man who died after a bee sting and an allergy organization stressed that anaphylaxis can be sudden and fatal and that stock epinephrine in public venues could save lives. Long COVID advocates said the condition affects hundreds of thousands of residents and called for better surveillance and access to care, with a request to include MECFS in the bills’ scope. Other testimony focused on workforce and equity issues. Supporters of the OBGYN loan repayment bill said it would help address maternal health disparities and provider shortages, especially in rural and underserved communities. Hope and Comfort described widespread hygiene insecurity and a long waiting list for basic products, urging a task force to study statewide solutions. Dietitians and nutritionists supported modernization of licensure to clarify standards for medical nutrition therapy while allowing broader wellness counseling. School nurses backed reducing mandatory postural screenings, arguing the current law is not evidence-based, is not reimbursed by MassHealth, and takes time from other student health needs. On the supplement bill, the industry trade group opposed restrictions as overbroad and burdensome, while a public health expert cited research linking weight-loss and muscle-building supplements to serious harms and urged passage. The committee also heard support for menstrual product access and surgical smoke protections, with legislators and advocates describing those bills as longstanding priorities.

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• ><c> program</c><00:21:26.400><c> was</c> The community solar garden program was The community solar
• c> solar</c> voluntary members, community solar voluntary members, community solar gardens<00:24:28.480
• To be clear, members, Community Solar.
• </c> Mano is an early subscriber to community Mano is an early subscriber to community solar.<00:31:09.760
• </c> communities of color and communities communities of color and communities with<00:32:37.279><c>

Bills: HF2438

Committee: Senate Finance

Keywords: transportation finance, transportation policy, MnDOT, Minnesota Department of Transportation, Department of Public Safety, Metropolitan Council, highway funding, trunk highway fund, county state-aid highway fund, municipal state-aid street fund, state aid roads, local roads, bridge funding, road construction, transit funding, passenger rail, freight rail, aviation, airport development, safe routes to school

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• Members of their communities, these outcomes are not isolated.
• He did not know how to communicate what was going on.
• It is constantly monitored by the software and by the technology that we've developed.
• . ...to establish relationships in those communities, and I think that's a big draw.
• The result is a new technology cell culture program. Thank you.

Bills: HB 44 , HB 2200 , HB 1612 , HB 2747 , HB 2038 , HB 3717 , HB 1431 , HB 3800 , HB 3801 , HB 3560 , HB 3246

Committee: House Public Health

Keywords: HB 44, Life of the Mother Act, abortion exceptions, medical emergency, reasonable medical judgment, pregnancy complications, maternal health, life-threatening condition, ectopic pregnancy, miscarriage, spontaneous abortion, fetal survival, Texas abortion law, abortion ban, physician liability, health care provider, disciplinary action, aiding and abetting, emergency abortion, obstetric care

Summary: The meeting of the public health committee focused on the pressing issue of opioid addiction in Texas, with a particular emphasis on House Bill 3717. Chairman Harris detailed the bill's intent to fund a grant program for Ibogaine clinical trials, framing it as a critical response to the ongoing opioid crisis. He shared poignant testimonies highlighting the struggles of families and veterans battling addiction and mental health issues. The conversation underscored the necessity of innovative treatments, like Ibogaine, which showed promising results in studies for reducing symptoms of withdrawal and PTSD.

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• </c><00:10:23.959><c> and</c> how to manage um the communication and how to manage um the communication
• </c> out that I wasn't able to communicate out that I wasn't able to communicate with<00:13:50.639><c
• </c><00:26:01.279><c> I</c> and friends in the deaf Community I and friends in the deaf Community I wasn't
• couldn't communicate with him.
• </c><00:57:34.160><c> learning</c> or asynchronous community-based learning or asynchronous community-based

Committee: Senate Education Finance

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• ,</c> his extensive community involvement, his extensive community involvement, Jack<00:16:13.600><c>
• </c><00:26:53.760><c> 6</c> the community through that tragedy. 6 the community through that tragedy.
• I yield back. community and on this country. Please community and on this country.
• The coordination our communities.
• </c> and danger to the community. and danger to the community.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• supporter for the broader Armenian community and dedicated to public service.
• We're joined here today by advocates and members of the epilepsy community.
• It's the way that we unite our cultures and our communities.
• It's the way that we unite our cultures and our communities.
• In communities like Clovis and Bakersfield and all around our state, and others within the communities

Summary: The Senate opened with a prayer and Pledge of Allegiance, then took up several resolutions and guest introductions, with much of the session focused on commemorations and recognitions. Senate Resolution 87, by Senator Archuleta, marked the 111th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. Archuleta and other senators spoke in support of remembrance, historical recognition, and concern for Armenians facing current threats and displacement. The resolution was adopted by a 37-0 vote, and the chamber also welcomed members of the Armenian community and other guests. The Senate also adopted SR 93 by Senator Cortese honoring Jim Plunkett’s football career and legacy as a California and Latino sports figure. Senators highlighted his Heisman Trophy, Super Bowl victories, and recent selection for the NFL Hispanic Football Hall of Fame. The resolution passed unanimously. Later, SCR 124 by Senator Wiener recognized transportation barriers faced by Californians with epilepsy and the importance of reliable transit for employment and independence; it was adopted by unanimous roll call. SCR 158 by Senator Allen declared April Arts, Culture and Creativity Month and celebrated the 50th anniversary of the California Arts Council, with remarks emphasizing the state’s arts economy and the Council’s history; it also passed unanimously. The Senate further adopted SCR 159 by Senator Alvarado-Gil designating April as California Rodeo Appreciation Month. Supporters described rodeo as part of California’s agricultural and Western heritage, noted its economic impact, and highlighted the roles of Black cowboys, women competitors, and rural communities. Each resolution was followed by introductions of related guests, including Armenian community members, Jim Plunkett and family, epilepsy advocates, arts leaders such as Luis Valdez and Cheech Marin, and rodeo representatives and titleholders. After the resolutions, the Senate handled the daily file and adopted the consent calendar 38-0. The body also approved the Senate journals for April 13-16, 2026, announced committee meetings, and acknowledged Senator Menjivar’s upcoming birthday. The Senate then recessed until its next scheduled floor session on Tuesday, April 23, 2026, at 9:00 a.m.

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• I, I diverted for 8 years to Fort Sumner and, um, Being in a small community, uh, something that I was
• Thank you Superintendent and my heart is with you and with the Portalis community.
• And that is lack of communication. Or lack of training.
• We spent two days with my entire board and our community and had huge input.
• Our, uh, technology people waited till today.

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• </c> employment, community, and event impact. employment, community, and event impact.
• </c> public safety, preserve community public safety, preserve community access,<00:09:36.399><c> and
• That vision accessible to the community.
• More than 300 Minnesota vis community.
• </c><00:54:56.160><c> here</c> ecosystem of the business community here ecosystem of the business community

Committee: Senate Taxes

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• I represent the best district in the state, which is Senate District 54, Scott County, so the communities
• State which is Senate District 54, Scott County, so the communities of Prior Lake, Shakopee, Jordan—you
• Thank you. ...and nice rural small communities, small businesses. Thank you.
• Thank you. ...which is southeastern Minnesota, just say Austin, Albert Lea communities.
• In a recent grant round, we've seen Hermantown Community Schools and Moorhead Public Schools.

Committee: Senate Labor

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• </c><05:41:21.200><c> still</c> impacts on our communities still impacts on our communities still exist
• > Communities of color disproportionately Communities of color disproportionately experienced<05:41:40.958
• </c> the use of all personal communication the use of all personal communication devices.<05:57:57.680
• </c> the use of all personal communication the use of all personal communication devices<06:06:08.240
• ,</c> personal devices to access technology, personal devices to access technology, would<06:06:27.600

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• We’ve got to encourage the veterans in your communities to look at CalVet.
• Habitat for Humanity is about community.
• The words are affected by it, like her words and communication.
• So she can communicate it, and she knows what to say.
• and bring beautiful art to communities such as those communities around the Los Angeles River.

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• So invoking patriotism against a whole community is really just such a disingenuous straw man.
• on other communities.
• What I do know is that in these federal lawsuits... ...communities.
• So I don't know about the impact on lower-income communities; what I do know...
• So I don't know about the impact on lower-income communities.

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• Communities like Hopkins and communities around the state of Minnesota deeply care about the safety of
• Communities like Hopkins and communities around the state of Minnesota deeply care about the safety of
• </c><00:20:35.280><c> by</c> lack this life saving technology by lack this life saving technology by
• </c><00:38:07.720><c> and</c> with services in their community and with services in their community and
• These are towns that offer aging community members a safe and affordable place to live in the community

Committee: House Housing Finance and Policy

Keywords: 1183, house

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• So you're addressing the technology transfer agreements.
• Technology transfer agreements are housed in our measure-of-tax statute.
• We have a number of different languages in the Asian American community.
• Several of our communities also raise concerns that they're under cost pressures, Several of our communities
• I'm the Director of Housing Services for Sacramento LGBT Community Center.

Summary: The committee opened with the State Controller’s Office May Revision requests, including funding for Fiscal book-of-record stabilization, a Broadcom IDMS licensing adjustment, the California State Payroll System, ACFR reporting automation, and $3 million for unclaimed property outreach. Testimony emphasized progress on Fiscal becoming the state’s accounting book of record in July, faster ACFR publication, and the move to electronic unclaimed property claims. Members asked about the size of the unclaimed property fund and how quickly money is transferred to the General Fund; the Controller’s office said about $15 billion is held, with most excess transferred regularly, and the LAO noted the fund is the General Fund’s fourth-largest revenue source. No concerns were raised by Finance or the LAO, and the item was closed after no public comment. The committee then heard the administration’s proposal to tax prewritten digital software and software-as-a-service, with Finance saying it would modernize sales tax treatment and raise an estimated $450 million General Fund and $560 million local revenue in 2026-27. The LAO supported modernizing the tax but suggested broader digital goods coverage and a business-use exemption; industry and taxpayer groups opposed the proposal, warning of higher costs for consumers and businesses. Members also heard CDTFA’s administrative request tied to the proposal, plus a separate CDTFA budget reduction reflecting lower operational needs; that reduction was presented as a savings item and drew positive reactions. Next, the committee considered federal conformity for “Trump accounts,” which would align California tax treatment with federal rules for tax-deferred children’s accounts and avoid tracking burdens for families. The LAO recommended approval, and the item drew no opposition. The committee also heard a proposal to cut the first-year $800 annual business tax to $400 for LLCs, LPs, and LLPs; Finance argued it would lower startup costs and encourage new business formation, while the LAO said the benefit was not well targeted and could subsidize entities that would form anyway. Members discussed the policy tradeoff, and public commenters split between support for small business relief and concern about revenue loss. The final major revenue item was a permanent business tax credit limitation, capping credits at the greater of $5 million per corporation or 50% of pre-credit liability, while excluding the low-income housing tax credit and personal income tax credits. Finance said it would raise significant revenue from large profitable corporations, and the LAO said it was a reasonable option but noted it would mainly affect the R&D credit and could have future implications for programs like California Competes. Public testimony was sharply divided, with business groups opposing the cap and anti-poverty advocates supporting it as a way to recapture revenue. The committee also heard FTB’s CalFile realignment request, which would return most of the direct-file-related resources to the General Fund while retaining a smaller staff to improve CalFile, and the California Arts Council’s request to reauthorize the Keep Arts in Schools voluntary contribution fund, which members and advocates supported despite relatively modest annual donations. The hearing continued with GoBiz proposals on civic media funding, CA RISE reappropriation, and a semiconductor facility reversion, with the LAO supporting the latter two and members raising questions about the civic media program’s scope, outreach, and inclusion of broadcast and ethnic media.

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• What's really the difference between parole and community custody?
• Seems like they're both in the community, right?
• may live in the community or in an institutional setting such as an RHC.
• I'm the founder of Colorful Communities.
• We also made a... ...when they receive education in their local communities.

Summary: The Senate Human Services Committee heard several House bills. Substitute House Bill 2539 would raise the indigent inmate account threshold from $25 to $100, allowing incarcerated people to retain more money for commissary items like hygiene products, postage, and medications before deductions for legal financial obligations, child support, and other debts. Representative Street said the bill is meant to better cover essentials without stopping debt repayment. Testifiers from Civil Survival, incarcerated people, and family advocates supported the bill, describing current commissary prices, low prison wages, and the burden on families. The committee also heard that the Department of Corrections expects some indeterminate implementation costs and IT expenses. No vote was taken. House Bill 2510 would require the Department of Corrections to supervise anyone sentenced to community custody for stalking, regardless of risk classification. Representative Burnett said the bill is intended to protect victims and give them peace of mind. Staff explained that the bill is narrower than a related measure heard earlier because it applies only to people sentenced to community custody, typically at the superior court level. Victim advocates and survivors testified in strong support, describing stalking cases that escalated to severe threats and violence and arguing that mandatory supervision could prevent future harm. The hearing was closed without action. The committee also heard Engrossed Substitute House Bill 2319 and Substitute House Bill 2350, both concerning residential habilitation centers. HB 2319 would rename Fircrest School and Rainier School to remove the word “school” and better reflect their current role as residential habilitation centers; supporters said the old terminology is outdated and confusing, while the sponsor said the bill is a clarification only and does not change services or funding. HB 2350 would require DSHS to notify residents, guardians, and other designated people when an RHC falls out of compliance with federal CMS requirements, and to post plain-language notices at the facility. Supporters from Disability Rights Washington, The Arc, and self-advocates said the bill would improve transparency and accountability. The committee closed public hearing on both bills, and the meeting adjourned.

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• 14:25.199><c> our</c><00:14:25.440><c> state,</c> in communities throughout our state, in communities
• The chair lays before the House a communication. The chair lays before the House a communication.
• I yield back. our communities and our planet. That is our communities and our planet.
• </c> communities in your district and mine. communities in your district and mine.
• And this body's their communities.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• The bill directs FDOT to conduct a study to evaluate emerging technologies in railroad crossing safety
• . and that you have community input.
• As technology has moved forward, we have heat pump power and all different types of solar to be able
• It doesn't look at community planning from a 10-year perspective. It looks at planning.
• Now, it's this gorgeous mixed-use community with all sorts of housing. ...the walkable areas.

Committee: House Commerce Committee

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• Uh, Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs is our housing.
• So for instance, low income housing tax credits, Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs.
• So our state agency that, uh, operates the housing programs is Texas Department of Housing and Community
• So, Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs as I call is the oversight body.
• It um Basically, it says with every communication you have, you have to repeat this information.

Bills: HJR40

Committee: House Pensions, Investments & Financial Services

Keywords: Medicaid, healthcare access, Affordable Care Act, federal funding, constitutional amendment

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• They have reached nearly 2,000 community, I'm sorry, nearly 2,000 community vouchers, which help transition
• Thank you for your service to our communities.
• And any of you who watch the person. community.
• , what they continue to do for our communities.
• And they're certainly the bedrock of our community health system down south and in many communities.

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