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• ><c> a</c> uh New Hampshire fishing game or at a uh New Hampshire fishing game or at a shooting<00:37
• Your math skills aren't adequate. Your English skills aren't up to par.
• </c> to the science, to the social to the science, to the social studies.<00:48:19.440><c> And</c><00
• Your math skills are your math job.
• Your math skills are your math skills<00:48:47.680><c> aren't</c><00:48:48.000><c> adequate.

Committee: House Criminal Justice and Public Safety

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Maybe they'll be socialized in the other direction.
• That's getting more and more challenging because there's so many ways to game the system.
• That's getting more and more challenging because there are so many ways to game the system.
• At Coalinga, we just recently hired 16 social workers.
• At Atascadero, we made conditional offers to three social workers and three rehab therapists.

Summary: The Senate Rules Committee approved several governor’s appointments not required to appear, including Dorka Keene to the California Arts Council, Luciana Profaca to the Commission on Disabilities, Sarah Han Shapiro to the Commission on Disability Access, Robin Umberg and Veronica Zoror to the California Veterans Board, and Daniel Curtin to the California Water Commission. Two appointments to the State Park and Recreation Commission, Phil Ginsburg and Francesca Viter, were approved on split votes of 3-2. The committee also unanimously approved a motion to refer bills to committees. The committee then heard testimony from three appointees to the California Community Colleges Board of Governors: Jesse Melgar, Tom Epstein, and Joseph Williams. They emphasized student success, affordability, workforce alignment, dual enrollment, basic needs support, housing, and adapting to AI. Members questioned them about financial aid and ghost-student fraud, regional career technical education needs, enrollment declines, standardized testing and AB 705, community college baccalaureate degrees, and the new career passport initiative. Public commenters strongly supported the nominees, and the committee voted 5-0 to send all three appointments to the full Senate for confirmation. Finally, the committee heard from Mark Beckley, nominated as Chief Deputy Director for Operations at the Department of State Hospitals. He described his background in state operations and said his priorities would include recruitment and retention, improving treatment through a new electronic health record system, maintaining aging facilities, and supporting community providers. Senators asked about high vacancy rates at state hospitals, especially Atascadero and Patton, and about coordination with law enforcement oversight on patient deaths and safety trends. The committee voted 5-0 to advance his appointment to the full Senate for confirmation.

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• </c> October of 2018 when ESPN's College Game October of 2018 when ESPN's College Game Day<00:25:23.520
• </c> famous Old Crimson flag at every game famous Old Crimson flag at every game day<00:25:29.919><c>
• </c> with this impressive game. with this impressive game.
• These games are not just about sports, but help participants build existing skills, develop confidence
• </c> political games of the Democratic party. political games of the Democratic party.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• consideration the matter of the governor's nomination to appoint Jessica Manuel as a member of the Game
• Resources recommend to the Senate the confirmation of Jessica Emmanuel as Commissioner for the Game and
• We'll have some games.
• Corporations profit from social decisions to pay workers low wages.
• Pensioners should have the right to pursue their individual environmental, social, and governmental goals

Keywords: 1182, all

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• The New American Gaming Association analysis revealed that illegal and unregulated gaming operators now
• So that's the way that goes. >> But fantasies or or a fantasy game, fantasy sports games is not a real
• It doesn't say that the game is legal.
• There's either chance or skill associated and then you get something back.
• game you would think would be stricken.

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• In 2023, SGC identified factory-built housing as a game-changing opportunity to accelerate progress toward
• I have high standards and exceptional motivation skills, which earned me a transition to a lead role.
• Communication skills and the ability to work through day-to-day challenges make me a valuable part of
• Skilled and trained construction workers who already build housing right the first time, on time, and
• Funded social service benefits to subsidize what employers should be providing.

Summary: The committee held its second hearing on housing construction innovation, focusing on factory-built and modular housing as a way to lower costs, speed delivery, and expand housing supply. The chair framed the effort as a search for practical innovation paired with land use, financing, and regulatory changes that could make housing more affordable for working families. Government witnesses from HCD, the Strategic Growth Council, and the tax credit and bond allocation agencies explained how factory-built housing is regulated, how California standards and third-party approvals work, and how state programs are trying to build regional demand and financing pipelines for modular production. Testimony from investors and developers emphasized both the promise and the risks of modular construction. JP Morgan Chase and the Housing Accelerator Fund described projects that achieved meaningful time and cost savings, but said lenders still see elevated risk because of manufacturer solvency, upfront deposits, transportation and installation issues, and the need for standardized designs and experienced teams. They urged more standardization, more local factories, better alignment between financing timelines and construction schedules, and state support such as backstops, top-loss capital, and scoring preferences in tax credit and bond programs. Several speakers noted that recent federal changes to the 4% tax credit program increased production capacity, but warned that without continued state investment the pipeline could face a future funding cliff. The workforce panel, including union contractors, factory supervisors, and labor representatives, said modular construction can support good jobs if it is paired with union labor, training, and fair standards. They described benefits for workers such as steadier schedules, less commuting, improved safety, and better work-life balance, while also stressing the need for wages, health coverage, retirement benefits, and apprenticeship opportunities. Union representatives supported a model that keeps both factory and on-site work unionized and said the industry could create more jobs overall if California builds more factories and develops a stable, long-term demand pipeline. No formal votes or actions were taken during the hearing.

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• Let me first begin by acknowledging the dedication and professionalism of the attorneys, social workers
• Let me first begin by acknowledging the dedication and professionalism of the attorneys, social workers
• Yes, we recently just organized the Mass Gaming Commission, and we had to petition the DLR on behalf
• of... and we had to petition the DLR on behalf of a smaller group at the gaming commission.
• They are gaming agents and senior gaming agents, and they have duties, roles, and responsibilities similar

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Special Joint Committee on Initiative Petitions held a public hearing on Initiative Petition 2522 / H. 5909, which would amend state labor law to treat the Committee for Public Counsel Services (CPCS) as a public employer and allow its employees to seek collective bargaining rights. The chair explained the Article 48 initiative process, noted that no opponents or members of the public had signed up to testify, and said written testimony would be accepted through March 20. The hearing focused on whether CPCS staff should be brought within the public-sector bargaining framework and how that would interact with the agency’s statutory duties. Expert testimony began with an NCSL analyst, who gave a national overview of public employee bargaining rights and examples of public defender unions in other states and localities, including Colorado, New York City, Indianapolis, Cook County, Maryland, and Illinois. Department of Labor Relations officials then reviewed prior failed organizing efforts at CPCS and its predecessor, explaining that earlier petitions were dismissed because the agency was not considered a public employer under existing law. They said passage of the initiative would not automatically unionize employees, but would allow a union to petition for an election or written majority authorization, with normal unit-appropriateness and supervisory/confidential employee issues still to be resolved. CPCS Chief Counsel Anthony Benedetti testified that the agency supports providing information to the legislature but is not taking a position for or against unionization. He described CPCS’s statutory responsibilities, size, and current efforts to expand staffing after recent indigent-defense crises, and said any new bargaining framework would need to operate alongside the agency’s obligations to provide counsel. Proponents from SEIU Local 888 and allied labor groups argued that CPCS employees have long been denied the same collective bargaining rights as other public workers, and that a union would provide just-cause protections, a voice on staffing and working conditions, and better support for recruitment and retention. CPCS attorneys and staff testified in favor of the measure, citing heavy caseloads, rapid expansion, inadequate supervision and office support, and the need for representation in disciplinary and workplace disputes. Committee members asked about bargaining-unit composition, the role of the DLR, the effect of unionization on attorneys’ ethical duties, and the use and cost of paid signature gathering. The hearing ended with no votes taken and no opposition testimony presented.

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• Like a bullhorn, social media has the ability to both amplify and distort social ills and harms.
• form of social interaction and communication.
• I am not against social media.
• And it was a social media profile.
• And it was a social media profile.

Summary: The committee heard several privacy and consumer protection bills, with most of the discussion focused on AI and social media. AB 1405 would create a state registry for AI auditors and set basic transparency, ethics, and qualification standards for those auditors; supporters said it would build trust and provide a foundation for future AI oversight, while some members questioned whether government should define auditor qualifications instead of industry groups. The bill was moved out on a 5-1 vote to Appropriations, with the roll left open. AB 2, by Assemblymember Lowenthal, would impose enhanced financial penalties on large social media companies when their negligence causes harm to children and teens. Supporters, including a grieving parent and Common Sense Media, argued the bill would create accountability for harmful algorithms and design choices, while opponents from TechNet, EFF, CCIA, and CalChamber warned it was vague, could chill speech, invite censorship, and raise Section 230 and First Amendment concerns. Committee members debated private right of action versus public enforcement, possible shakedown lawsuits, and whether the bill should be narrowed; the bill passed 6-0 to Judiciary with the roll left open. AB 410 would expand California’s bot disclosure law so bots must identify themselves up front and truthfully if asked, rather than only prohibiting deceptive bots in limited commercial or election contexts. Supporters said the measure would help users, especially youth and vulnerable people, know when they are interacting with AI and reduce deception online; one privacy group withdrew opposition after amendments, and other industry groups said they were no longer opposed or had no formal position. The bill passed 9-1 to Appropriations with the roll left open. The committee also approved AB 1327, which lets consumers cancel home improvement contracts by email instead of only by mail and requires phone assistance for cancellations; the Contractor State License Board withdrew opposition after amendments, and the bill passed 11-0 to Judiciary with the roll left open.

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• For many kids, this may be their only opportunity to learn those skills.
• Friday night football games are the beating heart of small towns across the Lone Star State.
• But we all know football season begins long before Friday night football games.
• It's been confused, and I think we've lost the game.
• Part of what we're seeing is lottery players are realizing that it's a rigged game.

Bills: SB835 , SB3070 , SB22 , SJR59 , SB926 , SB1494 , SB251 , SB456 , SB500 , SB1307 , SB2615 , SB2995 , SB2321 , SB973 , SB974 , SB865 , SB506 , SB781 , SB1522 , SB1558 , SB510 , SB667 , SB763 , SB2073 , SB1858 , SB1660 , SB505 , SB2900 , SB1433 , SB1540 , SB1964 , SB1300 , SB1644 , SB2217 , SB2373 , SB2431 , SB1758 , SB2480 , SB3039 , SB3047 , SB3073 , SB2920 , SB2781 , SB826 , SB766 , SB2460 , SB527 , SB1946 , SB2885 , SB1243 , SB2610 , SB2595 , SB857 , SB37 , SB8 , SB10 , SB227 , SB261 , SB12 , SB15 , SJR27 , SB552 , SB835 , SB3070 , SB22 , SJR59 , SB25 , SB57 , SB127 , SB293 , SB441 , SB3059 , SB512 , SB241 , SB1718 , SB140 , SB2055 , SB2075 , SB2018 , SB1534 , SB1567 , SB785 , SB1233 , SB1580 , SB1663 , SB413 , SB447 , SB519 , SB467 , SB1579 , SB1191 , SB1021 , SB1838 , SB2807 , SB2835 , SB546 , SB2121 , SB2167 , SB2035 , SB2024 , SB1032 , SB1049 , SB1266 , SB1400 , SB1302 , SB401 , SB1596 , SB1281 , SB1242 , SB1343 , SB310 , SB1346 , SB2753 , SB2703 , SB2221 , SB1719 , SB2177 , SB800 , SB790 , SB748 , SB571 , SB1957 , SB1923 , SB1896 , SB1760 , SB1335 , SB2368 , SB2477 , SB2587 , SB2972 , SB2986 , SB2965 , SB1563 , SB1467 , SB1164 , SB1137 , SB614 , SB705 , SB961 , SB918 , SB955 , SB869 , SB850 , SB863 , SB1610 , SB1055 , SB2206 , SB457 , SB2337 , SB1362 , SB926 , SB1494 , SB251 , SB456 , SB500 , SB1307 , SB2615 , SB2995 , SB2321 , SB973 , SB974 , SB865 , SB506 , SB781 , SB1522 , SB1558 , SB510 , SB667 , SB763 , SB2073 , SB1858 , SB1660 , SB505 , SB2900 , SB1433 , SB1540 , SB1964 , SB1300 , SB1644 , SB2217 , SB2373 , SB2431 , SB1758 , SB2480 , SB3039 , SB3047 , SB3073 , SB2920 , SB2781 , SB826 , SB766 , SB2460 , SB527 , SB1946 , SB2885 , SB1243 , SB2610 , SB2595 , SB857 , SCR9 , HB5560 , HB762 , HB 107 , HB 114 , HB300 , HB138 , HB4386 , HB2495 , HB581 , HB3348 , HB5323

Keywords: sexual abuse, nondisclosure agreements, confidentiality agreements, public policy, victim rights, lottery, bingo, regulation, Texas Lottery Commission, Department of Licensing and Regulation, criminal offenses, state administration, audits, transfers, Texas, moving image industry, incentive program, film production, grant funding, job creation

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• </c><00:21:02.720><c> to</c> adults around them learn skills to adults around them learn skills to assist
• </c> um it can again help them build skills um it can again help them build skills but<00:21:17.200><
• ,</c> the more that we can help build skills, the more that we can help build skills, the<00:21:25.679
• They can also be working on social emotional learning and have other staff.
• worker and get them connected social worker and get them connected somewhere

Keywords: 1183, house

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• The next bill is AB 165 on skilled nursing facilities.
• And what you guys are doing to these skilled nursing facilities is completely unacceptable.
• impact on workforce stability and patient access to quality care in skilled nursing.
• impact on workforce stability and patient access to quality care in skilled nursing.
• While we remain concerned about the sharing of social security members, social security numbers, we very

Committee: Senate Budget and Fiscal Review

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• If you're the only game in town, or very nearly the only game in town, then you can kind of charge what
• And they have a certain skill set.
• I think adding that into the curriculum, having those specific skills taught, those soft skills, much
• It is a different skill set, an additional skill set.
• Our rural students have social challenges as well.

Committee: House Public Health

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• Now let's switch over to social work.
• They don't learn how to self-regulate, problem-solve, or develop social and interpersonal skills.
• We had to hire licensed social workers.
• If we don't have that basic base of skilled workers, of a skilled workforce, all of the changes that
• educating licensed social workers, licensed master-level social workers.

Committee: House Legislative Health & Human Services Committee

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• </c> life these individuals require skilled life these individuals require skilled nursing<01:14:14.560
• </c> Hampshire care can keep their skilled Hampshire care can keep their skilled nursing<01:16:26.960
• </c><01:32:50.600><c> Gatherings</c> community events and social Gatherings community events and social
• </c> zero sum game zero sum game folks<02:03:33.199><c> you</c><02:03:33.360><c> might</c><02:03:33.599
• </c><02:55:32.439><c> studies</c> the next generation of social studies the next generation of social

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The House Finance Committee opened a public hearing on House Bills 1 and 2, which concern the governor’s proposed FY 2026-2027 budget. The chair explained that the committee must fit the budget to House Ways and Means revenue, which is about $800 million below the governor’s estimate in an almost $16 billion budget. He also noted a projected current-budget overspend, the impact of recently passed legislation, possible fee updates, no new tax proposals at that time, and the importance of federal funding and Medicaid stability. Testimony was limited to three minutes, with the chair asking speakers to avoid duplication. Much of the testimony focused on Medicaid, disability services, and home- and community-based care. Speakers urged the committee to restore or protect funding for transportation, Medicaid, day programs, in-home supports, and behavioral health services. Several individuals and providers described how cuts would affect people with disabilities, medically fragile children, and families who rely on services to remain employed and avoid institutional care. A home care provider argued that a proposed 3% Medicaid cut would increase hospitalizations and costs, while a behavioral health representative asked for sustainable Medicaid rates, uncompensated care support, housing resources, and continued funding for community behavioral health clinics. Another major topic was the Group II retirement provisions in HB 2 for public safety workers. Representatives from police, fire, corrections, probation/parole, and related associations testified in support, saying prior pension changes hurt recruitment and retention, pushed experienced workers to neighboring states, and should be reversed to restore promised benefits. They argued the provisions would help keep public safety careers viable and honor commitments made to first responders. An executive counselor also warned that when the state shifts costs away from itself, local property taxpayers bear the burden, and she opposed cost shifts such as Medicaid premiums and universal vouchers. A separate speaker urged funding public schools rather than universal vouchers, arguing vouchers can leave other students behind as resources are diverted.

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• communities. state, and industry partners, such as computer information systems, cyber security. social
• There is a need to expedite career paths and critical industry-skilled jobs through experiential learning
• Providing a Bachelor of Science in Nursing program aligns with student skills and nursing. workforce
• The second one is a game bird research, Tented Dotted Lion Center for Game Bird Research. would tremendously
• One, as mentioned in previous testimony, Texas faces a skills gap and an urgent need for a skilled workforce

Committee: House Appropriations - S/C on Article III

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• of the Indian Gaming Association.
• So it was a great game. Next year, the game is back next year.
• This is not an official game by any means. This was one of the most dirty games.
• They played a great game.
• No one's going to remember the 26 game once the 27 game is played. Thank you.

Keywords: 996, all

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• I was at a social this Saturday, Packerbacker Social, and I sat across from a bunch of your parents.
• So their own skin is in the game in that regard.
• You're changing the game.
• But it's your game.
• Waterford is an online computer-based skills program, A computer-based skills program that students do

Committee: Joint Education Committee

Summary: The meeting focused heavily on dual credit programming across North Dakota, with presentations from Valley City State University, Lake Region State College, Fargo Public Schools, and teachers from West Fargo and Drake-Anamoose. Speakers described dual credit as a way to give high school students college-level rigor, reduce future tuition costs, and help students explore academic and career pathways. Several presenters emphasized that strong local relationships between colleges and school districts are central to program quality, especially in rural areas where access to advanced coursework can be limited. Valley City State University outlined its quality-control model, including annual teacher trainings, syllabus and outcomes alignment, faculty evaluations, qualification standards, school visits, and a goal of building 24-credit College Studies Certificates. The university reported about 504 students in the fall and 559 in the spring, with roughly 5,539 projected credit hours and about 130 students expected to earn the 24-credit certificate. Members asked about faculty qualifications, online versus in-person delivery, student retention, revenue, and whether a more centralized statewide model might be more efficient; the presenter said centralization could reduce duplication but might weaken local relationships and choice. Lake Region State College described a broader regional model, with about 913 dual credit students last fall across 44 school districts, roughly half of them taking online college courses and half taking face-to-face courses taught by qualified high school teachers serving as adjuncts. The college said it has paid for graduate credits to help teachers meet credentialing requirements and reimburses districts for teacher support and materials. Fargo Public Schools reported 50 dual credit courses through multiple higher-ed partners, 1,571 enrollments, and a 12.61% increase in participation, while also raising concerns about inconsistent registration systems, credentialing requirements, and transfer clarity across institutions. Teachers from West Fargo and Drake-Anamoose reinforced the value of dual credit, while noting concerns about retention in foundational science courses and the importance of maintaining rigor and support for students.

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• skills.
• So there's, it's a different skill set.
• We're fighting a zero-sum game here.
• We're fighting a zero-sum game here.
• Reports of educators and students... ...socially safe spaces.

Committee: Joint Joint Committee on Ways and Means

Keywords: 1212, all

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• Thank you. maintaining integrity and respect of the games we love.
• She has officiated a multitude of postseason games, including the NCAA Division I World Series Finals
• Every student deserves to come home safely after practice or a game.
• DSPs perform highly technical, skilled, intimate work to support these individuals and, as I say, the
• He used those skills to fight for basic fairness.

Summary: The Assembly convened after a quorum call, prayer, and pledge, then moved through a largely ceremonial and floor-action-heavy session. Early business included unanimous consent motions, removal of several Senate bills from the consent calendar, and recognition of the 2025-26 Assembly Fellows and California Council on Science and Technology Policy Fellows. The chamber also welcomed several student and community guests, including National Science Bowl champions from Mission San Jose High School and a group of fifth graders touring the Capitol. One concurrence item, AB 2106, was adopted 65-0 after the author explained Senate amendments expanding enhanced vote-vetting requirements to geologists and geophysicists. The floor then took up several resolutions and one appropriations bill. ACR 199 recognizing India’s Independence Day was adopted by voice vote after remarks highlighting Indian American contributions and the role of the Sikh community in India’s independence movement. HR 119 recognizing International Referees Day was adopted, with 59 coauthors added, and the chamber honored referee Marcia Barclay. HR 125 declaring August as Chicano Heritage Month was adopted with 61 coauthors, with members speaking about Chicano history, civil rights, military service, and economic contributions. ACR 221 on sudden cardiac arrest awareness among student athletes was adopted by voice vote, and AB 2597, an urgency appropriation bill paying specified claims against the state, passed 60-0 on both the urgency clause and the measure. The Assembly also adopted ACR 231 designating Coastal Stewardship Day, with members discussing coastal protection, wetlands, climate change, and marine ecology, and ACR 234 declaring California Wine Month, which passed after remarks on the wine industry’s economic importance and challenges. HR 126 proclaiming September as Suicide Prevention Awareness Month drew extensive, emotional testimony from the author and several members about suicide loss, youth mental health, LGBTQ+ youth, Native communities, and prevention resources; it was adopted with 63 coauthors. HR 127 recognizing Transgender History Month was also adopted after debate focused on transgender history in California, current attacks on transgender people, and the importance of dignity and safety; 47 coauthors were added. Finally, HR 129 recognizing Sarcoma Awareness Month passed with 60 coauthors after members discussed pediatric sarcoma, rare cancer awareness, and a cluster of Ewing sarcoma cases in South Orange County. The consent calendar, including ACR 233 on Sepsis Awareness Month, was adopted 63-0, and the chamber then moved toward adjournments in memory.

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• The most common platform, in my opinion, is social media.
• The most common platform, in my opinion, is social media.
• It's I think they gain more traction nowadays because of social media.
• And you can imagine watching your favorite sports game.
• And one son killed himself over social media addiction.

Committee: Joint Artificial Intelligence and Data Center Committee

Keywords: 908, all