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• </c><00:16:13.839><c> Vote</c> fellow legislators to do the same.
• Vote fellow legislators to do the same.
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• It could have been in the original legislation.

Bills: HB0008, HB0009, HB0028

Keywords: stalking, minors, felony, protection orders, criminal penalties, grooming, sexual offenses, child protection, sexual exploitation, law amendment, explicit conduct, sex crimes, 916, all

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• But this piece of legislation would put them under the Department of Mental Health.
• We receive a lot about this piece of legislation.
• Every piece of legislation just deserve proper due diligence.
• That's what we need. >> This legislation does not hamper their services.
• This legislation does not hamper their services. It does not hamper how they serve their public.

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• Our legislative assistant is also Cindy Wallen. Mr. Burus and Mr.
• Our legislative assistant is also Cindy Wallen. Mr. Burus and Mr.
• This is another tax that had been modified in 2023 legislation.
• This was also established in 2023 legislation.
• </c> of generally as as the the legislation of generally as as the the legislation that<00:23:28.600>

Keywords: 1183, house

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• As this bill has moved through the legislative process, we have worked in good faith with the committee
• This legislation was prompted by concerns surrounding Right of Passage operating as STRTPs in Alpine
• We should not have to legislate the protection of our children.
• and legislative intent into real life.
• You are also live crafting legislation.

Summary: The hearing covered several child welfare, human services, tribal housing, child care, and long-term care bills. SB 1099 would clarify local governments’ authority to provide state or local public benefits to all residents under PRWORA; SB 1190 would regulate private youth transport services by requiring permits, background checks, training, and bans on blindfolds, hoods, restraints, and overnight pickups; SB 1322 would streamline tribal access to Community Care Expansion housing grants and better align the process with tribal sovereignty; SB 1109 would require an annual license renewal review for STRTPs with five or more Type A citations in a year; SB 1234 would require fentanyl testing in juvenile dependency cases when a court finds a risk of fentanyl use; SB 991 would require DSS to identify the specific type of abuse on its public licensing database; SB 1200 would redefine “infant” for family child care ratio purposes as under 18 months; and SB 1345 would strengthen foster youth rights regarding access to and dignified transport of personal belongings. The committee also approved a consent calendar including SB 534, SB 1410, and SB 1421. Testimony was largely in support of the measures, often from authors, advocates, county officials, and people with lived experience. Supporters of SB 1190 described traumatic youth transport practices and argued for basic safety standards. SB 1322 supporters said tribal grantees face unnecessary delays and collateral demands that conflict with sovereignty. SB 1109 drew support from county probation officers who cited repeated serious violations and public safety concerns at STRTPs, while the chair ultimately opposed the bill as duplicative of existing CDSS authority. SB 1234 drew emotional support from a grandparent who lost a child to fentanyl, but also opposition from the Drug Policy Alliance and a dependency attorney, who argued the bill was redundant, vague, and could create biased or unnecessary testing; amendments were accepted to narrow the standard. SB 991 supporters said the public needs more specific information about abuse findings, SB 1200 supporters said the change would expand infant care capacity and help working families, and SB 1345 supporters said foster youth deserve dignity rather than having belongings packed in trash bags. Votes were taken after quorum was established. SB 991, SB 1200, SB 1345, SB 1190, SB 1234, SB 1322, and SB 1099 were all reported out of committee, most on unanimous or near-unanimous votes; SB 1234 passed 6-0 as amended to Appropriations, and SB 1099 later had a vote change recorded, ending 5-1. SB 1109 did not advance after the motion failed for lack of a second, and it was held in committee. The committee then adjourned and transitioned into an oversight hearing reviewing the outcomes of AB 2247 (placement stability and notice protections for foster youth) and AB 2496, with presenters discussing how the earlier foster youth placement law has changed practice and the importance of dignity, notice, and youth voice in placement decisions.

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• Another one of those pieces of legislation is unfortunate.
• Another one of those piece of legislation is unfortunate.
• Is there anyone else here in opposition to the legislation? SB 1288?
• And like a lot of the legislation we see, it's a balancing act.
• So that's how I see this legislation.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• </c> minimum wage, the current legislative minimum wage, the current legislative proposal,<00:16:47.920
• These are some past legislation in 2019.
• There are three legislative pathways we can consider given our case studies.
• There are three legislative pathways we can consider given our case studies.
• There are three legislative pathways we can consider given our case studies.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• The grant, that we create and reform with our legislation here.
• Certainly, I understand... ...this body of the history of this legislation.
• This particular legislation is no exception.
• And many times we do things in this state and maybe we pass legislation.
• This legislation also brings accountability.

Bills: HB282, HB293, HB390, HB456, HB460, HB561, HB819, HB1023, HB1047, HB1101

Keywords: employment discrimination, criminal history, rehabilitation, hiring process, human rights, gender identity, sexual orientation, workplace equality, labor rights, domestic abuse, unpaid leave, employee rights, workplace protection, mental health, survivor support, workers' compensation, employment benefits, claims process, fraud prevention, legal petition

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• I represent Legislative District 4, and thank you. My name is Senator Karen Werner.
• I represent Legislative District 4, and thank you for hearing this bill.
• Access has dropped the ball, and we are trying to legislate them into good behavior.
• Access has dropped the ball, and we are trying to legislate them into good behavior. And like Mr.
• Non-legislators decided, hey, 55 sounds good. We'll limit it to 55.

Summary: The committee heard several bills related largely to Arizona’s behavioral health and Access system, plus a fertility coverage mandate, a state hospital admissions bill, and a naturopathic scope-of-practice bill. SB 1114 would appropriate $1 million to the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office for investigations into behavioral health patient brokering; the sponsor described ongoing fraud involving vulnerable Native American patients, while some members questioned why the Attorney General was not handling the work. The bill passed 10-1 with one present. SB 1116 would require claim denials and appeal determinations for American Indian Health Program behavioral health services to be reviewed by someone with at least two years of relevant clinical experience; Access said it was neutral but raised concerns about vague language and added staffing needs, and the bill passed 7-4 with one present. SB 1346 would require Access to notify providers of claim deficiencies within 72 hours and approve or deny corrected claims within 10 business days; supporters said it would reduce long delays and unpaid claims, while Access said it would need more staff and system changes. The bill passed 7-5. The committee also approved SB 1347, which requires insurance coverage for fertility preservation services for cancer patients of reproductive age whose treatment is likely to cause infertility, with a religious-employer exemption. Supporters, including cancer survivors and an advocacy representative, said the bill protects patients who must make rapid decisions before treatment begins; insurers were neutral. The bill passed unanimously 12-0. SB 1813 would require the Arizona State Hospital to admit patients based on clinical need rather than county of residence, effectively ending the Maricopa County cap tied to the Arnold v. Sarn settlement. Supporters argued the cap leaves seriously ill patients waiting in other facilities for long periods, while ADHS warned of possible litigation and rural access concerns; the bill passed 9-2 with one present. Finally, the committee began hearing SB 1178, which would allow naturopathic physicians to administer certain antibiotics, antivirals, and antifungals intravenously. The sponsor argued naturopaths should be able to practice to the full scope of their training amid physician shortages, while the Arizona Medical Association and osteopathic representatives opposed the bill, saying IV antimicrobials are high-risk therapies that require hospital-level training, monitoring, and stewardship. Testimony focused on patient safety, appropriate setting, and whether the bill should be narrowed or amended; no vote on SB 1178 was taken in the portion provided.

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• So, first, legislation is so important.
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• <00:54:27.800><c> legislation</c><00:54:28.560><c> and</c><00:54:28.880><c> in</c> legislation legislation
• and in legislation legislation and in protecting<00:54:29.560><c> Minnesotans.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• To be cautious, please, about this type of legislation.
• I have been at the forefront of advancing historic child online safety legislation at both the local
• Legislators across the country are trying to address a very real problem, and we appreciate this.
• Parents all across the nation are asking for this legislation, or asking for support.
• Arizona NORML does support this piece of legislation.

Summary: The Committee on Regulatory Affairs and Government Efficiency approved the February 11, 2026 minutes and then heard several bills. SB 1668, dealing with funeral and disposition timelines and related requirements for unborn children and minors, drew emotional testimony from funeral industry representatives and a parent about burdensome deadlines and problems obtaining signatures from an ex-partner; it also drew opposition over language referencing abortion clinics and reproductive freedom. The committee adopted a due-pass recommendation on a 4-3 vote. SB 1286, on veterinary telemedicine prescription limits, was amended to shorten non-antimicrobial prescriptions to 30 days and allow antimicrobial prescriptions for up to 14 days without an in-person exam; veterinarians and industry representatives were neutral with caution or supportive, while opponents warned about overprescribing and inadequate diagnosis. The amended bill passed 4-3. The committee then passed SB 1235, joining the emergency services personnel licensure interstate compact, on a 7-0 vote, with the sponsor describing it as a reciprocity measure for EMTs and paramedics. SB 1446, which changes dialysis social worker documentation from monthly to quarterly to match federal and most state practice, also passed unanimously after support from DaVita. SB 1515, an Industrial Commission cleanup bill that renames positions, removes obsolete private employment office oversight language, and shifts publication of fee schedules online, was amended and passed 7-0. SB 1678, concerning documentation and oversight in health care institutions and group homes for vulnerable adults, was amended to remove a patient-form requirement and instead require DHS investigation when EMS personnel complain that a DNR was not provided; providers moved to neutral or support after the amendment, and the bill passed 6-0 with one not voting. Finally, the committee began hearing SB 1747, which would require social media platforms to terminate accounts for minors under 14 and certain 14- and 15-year-olds without parental consent and impose age-verification and harmful-content restrictions. Opponents from NetChoice, TechNet, and Meta raised privacy, security, and constitutional concerns and argued for app-store-based parental controls instead, while a parents’ advocate supported the bill as a starting point for child safety. The transcript ends during that hearing without a final committee action on SB 1747.

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• As I mentioned, there's three tax pieces of legislation.
• And I anticipate that legislation coming forward, hopefully soon.
• Every single legislative session is a tough session.
• We've proposed legislation to do so.
• We've proposed legislation to do so.

Bills: SB5998

Keywords: fiscal appropriations, budget, state funding, financial management, operating expenses, 904, all

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• California, are currently considering related legislation this session.
• That's legislative applause. All right.
• I'm going to go ahead and this is a legislative applause. You go like this. That's legislative.
• This is a legislative applause. You go like this, that's legislative applause.
• I'm a retired legislative advocate. I live. I'm Baxter Culver. I'm a retired legislative advocate.

Summary: The committee heard and acted on several bills. SB 479 by Senator Arreguín would allow Berkeley, Long Beach, and Pasadena, as local health jurisdictions, to use multidisciplinary homeless response teams and share specified information across departments; supporters said it would improve coordination and services for unsheltered residents, and the bill passed 9-0 to Appropriations. SB 46 by Senator Umberg would direct the Secretary of State to keep constitutionally ineligible presidential candidates off the California ballot, including anyone who has already served two terms; supporters argued it was a constitutional enforcement measure, while Senator Niello questioned whether it was needed, and it passed 6-1 to Appropriations. SB 99 by Senator Blakespear would improve coordination between military and civilian systems by requiring courts and law enforcement to account for military protective orders and notify military authorities of possible violations; the Department of Defense supported it, while the ACLU raised due process concerns, and it passed 6-0 to Appropriations. SB 719 by Senator Cabaldon would extend the sunset on state reporting about high-risk automated decision systems from 2029 to 2032, and it passed 6-0 to Appropriations. SB 300 by Senator Padilla would strengthen California’s new AI chatbot law by requiring operators to prevent minors from being exposed to sexually explicit material; supporters said the existing law was insufficient, while industry groups warned against expanding a brand-new regime before it had been tested, and it passed 9-0 to Appropriations. SB 381 by Senator Wahab would allow adult adoptees, and descendants of adoptees, to obtain original birth certificates and create a nonbinding contact preference form for birth parents; supporters described health, identity, and dignity concerns, while some members raised privacy concerns, and it passed 13-0 to the Senate Health Committee. SB 33 by Senator Cortese would eliminate the sunset on the public works contractor claim-resolution process, with supporters saying it reduces litigation and speeds payment, and it passed 10-0 to Appropriations.

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• Reports from the Committee on Rules and Legislative Administration. Thank you.
• We are withdrawing House File 1010 from this legislation. That's what the amendment does. 833.
• On May 9th, he said the legislators had To step up. Members, you have stepped up.
• A legislator that hid legislation, that hid controversial policies...
• This legislative salary is completely gone. It is brutal.

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• All public comments will be posted on the Electronic Legislative Information System, also known as TELIS
• Some of the things that we're going to be looking to in this legislative session is every 10 years, we
• Uh, last legislative session, you may remember the House Bill 8 within the community colleges for the
• To ensure legislative insight and my accountability.
• I look forward to working with this committee on this important legislation.

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• of the House order relative to House rules for the 194th General Court governing the 2025-2026 legislative
• the House order relative to the joint rules for the 194th General Court governing the 2025-2026 legislative
• Canton for the adoption of permanent House rules for the 194th General Court governing the 2025-2026 legislative
• the House order relative to the joint rules for the 194th General Court governing the 2025-2026 legislative
• Canton for the adoption of permanent House rules for the 194th General Court governing the 2025-2026 legislative

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The House met briefly, opened with the Pledge of Allegiance, and recessed several times while the Temporary Committee on Rules reported out a series of orders. The chamber adopted two commendatory resolutions: one recognizing the AdMe-Tech Foundation’s 16th annual Prostate Cancer Awareness Day and another honoring the Ludlow Community Center/Randall Boys and Girls Club on its 75th anniversary. Members then took up special procedures for considering House and joint rules for the 194th General Court, governing the 2025-2026 legislative session. The House adopted the special-procedure orders for both the House rules and joint rules. The rules committee also reported that the permanent House rules and permanent joint rules orders ought to be adopted; after suspension of the rules, the House postponed consideration of the permanent rules matters until tomorrow at 1 p.m. Finally, the House adopted an order to adjourn to meet the next day at 11 a.m., with formal session and roll calls at 1 p.m. The House then adjourned, and members were notified of a Democratic caucus at noon in Room A1.

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• DEES supports the intent of this legislation.
• I would ask on behalf of the New Hampshire Audubon to send this bill inexpedient to legislate.
• Those cost analyses are made by the Legislative Budget Assistant, and I'm sure the Legislative Budget
• </c><01:52:59.239><c> that</c> possibility of crafting legislation that possibility of crafting legislation
• c> sure the legislative budget assistant is sure the legislative budget assistant is very<01:54:58.000

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• Just as importantly, this legislation recognizes something that should never become bipartisan: public
• This legislation appropriately ensures that a final, actively executing removal order may be considered
• This legislation isn't about choosing between quality and affordability.
• Taking care of patients has made me a better legislator.
• Which brings me to the legislation before us.

Keywords: 1212, all

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• We seek to protect the rights of all who participate in the legislative process so that we can have a
• We will not permit conduct that disrupts, disturbs, or otherwise impedes the orderly conduct of legislative
• In the 2024 legislative session and Congress, they acted to remove disability income from government
• At least seven other states have passed similar legislation that prohibits outside forces from entering
• At least seven other states have passed similar legislation that prohibits outside forces from entering

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Senator, we have multiple proposals on the legislative changes that we asked for.
• The legislation can advance last year.
• So definitely concerned about potential legislation in that direction.
• The legislation can advance last year.
• So definitely concerned about potential legislation in that direction.

Summary: The Senate Budget Subcommittee No. 5 heard an update from the California High-Speed Rail Authority on its draft 2026 business plan and related budget proposals. The Authority reported continued Central Valley construction progress, including completion of 59 of 92 major structures, 80 of 119 miles of guideway under construction, 93% utility relocation completion, and plans to begin track laying and electrification soon. It said the revised goal remains completing the Merced-to-Bakersfield early operating segment by 2032-33, while also pursuing ancillary revenue opportunities, a private partner through a co-development procurement, and two budget change proposals to reappropriate $423 million for Link Union Station and $246 million in federal trust funds before they expire. The Legislative Analyst’s Office said it had no specific concerns with the budget change proposals but raised major concerns about the draft business plan and the project’s broader fiscal outlook. LAO said the plan appears incomplete in several respects, that funding is likely insufficient to complete the revised initial operating segment and would leave a larger gap for expansion beyond the Central Valley, and that borrowing costs, optimistic assumptions, and uncertainty around future greenhouse gas reduction fund revenues could worsen the outlook. LAO suggested the Legislature could wait for a finalized business plan and highlighted unresolved questions about the scope of the project, borrowing, public-private partnerships, and proposed statutory changes. Members focused on whether the project can be delivered on time and what financial obligations the state could face. Senators questioned the need for tax increment financing, value capture, and other legislative changes, with concerns about impacts on local governments and school districts. The Authority said utility relocation authority is its top legislative priority and that value capture is a longer-term tool that would not affect civil construction of Merced-to-Bakersfield, but could affect payback timing. It also said the state’s $1 billion annual cap-and-invest funding through 2045 is currently assumed to cover the Central Valley segment, while private partners could either finance against that state commitment or invest additional capital in other segments. Public testimony was mixed: building trades and labor groups supported the project and the Authority’s request, while local government and special district representatives opposed tax increment proposals and urged consent from affected agencies; environmental and rail advocates supported the project and urged action on utility relocation. No votes were taken, and the hearing adjourned after public comment.

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• Yet it was, I would say, in the opinion of many members, one of the most significant pieces of legislation
• And... ...pieces of legislation passed in many, many years.
• may comment on any other legislation in a newsletter.'
• It refers to the immediately preceding legislative session.
• If it’s a legitimate expression of legislative work, otherwise it’s...

Summary: The meeting focused on whether legislators and legislative staff may use official resources, including newsletters and social media, to comment on a bill that has since become a ballot measure. Members discussed older ethics guidance allowing comments on legislation previously before the legislature, but questioned whether that rule still applies to modern social media posts and to ballot measures, especially when the language is strong or could be seen as an indirect appeal to voters. Several members argued that once a bill becomes a ballot measure, using state resources to advocate for or against it is prohibited, while others emphasized the importance of allowing officials to explain their votes and speak to their legislative record. The group debated possible guardrails, including whether comments should be limited to the bill itself, whether tone and timing should matter, and whether the rule should apply only to members not subject to election-year restrictions. One motion proposed extending the prior ethics guidance from the immediately preceding legislative session to the full biennium and applying it to social media, but that motion failed. Members then shifted toward a brighter-line approach tied to the primary election date, with discussion that after the primary officials should not use state resources to talk about a bill that became a ballot measure or is subject to ballot challenge. A second motion to use the primary date as the cutoff for monitoring these discussions was made, seconded, and passed. The chair then noted that officials are still free to speak on personal or campaign accounts, and to respond to questions, but the board’s guidance would help distinguish permissible official communications from campaign-like advocacy. The meeting then moved toward adjournment of the public portion, with no public testimony offered.