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• Are there any other bills to be removed from the consent calendar?
• Are there any other bills to be removed from the consent calendar?
• </c> bill would be not only to remove bill would be not only to remove rulemaking<00:46:25.520><c> authority
• Representative Sweeney moves to remove Senate Bill 171 from the table.
• The House will also attend to bills removed from the consent calendar.

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• I'll wrap it up here um I urge expire I'll wrap it up here um I urge you<00:15:12.639><c> to</c><00:
• order if they’re not able to execute the removal order and remove them to their country of origin within
• </c><01:02:29.640><c> order</c> they have received a final removal order they have received a final removal
• </c><01:02:33.880><c> to</c><01:02:34.039><c> their</c> removal order and remove them to their removal
• </c> what their status is and when it expir what their status is and when it expir ERS<01:12:56.159><

Summary: The committee heard testimony on House File 16, and the chair moved the bill with a recommendation that it be re-referred to Elections Finance and Government Operations. Representative Rymer said the bill would require reporting to ICE when an illegal immigrant is arrested on suspicion of a violent crime, even if the county attorney does not prosecute, and would bar state and local entities from blocking federal immigration enforcement. He described the bill as narrowly focused on serious offenses such as murder, assault, robbery, kidnapping, and criminal sexual conduct, and said it was intended to improve communication with federal authorities about dangerous offenders. Supporters argued the bill would improve public safety and cooperation with federal law enforcement. David Zimmer, a former local law enforcement official, said cooperation with ICE is consistent with law enforcement practice and helps with information-sharing, warrants, consulate notifications, and locating individuals. Several other supporters, including a crime victim family member and a security officer, said the bill would help identify dangerous criminals and protect communities. Opponents said the bill would reduce trust in local law enforcement and discourage victims and witnesses from reporting crimes. Testifiers from the Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota, The Advocates for Human Rights, Violence Free Minnesota, the Minnesota Council on Latino Affairs, the Northstar Alliance, the City of Minneapolis, and others said mandatory ICE notification could deter domestic violence and trafficking victims from seeking help, harm due process, and undermine community safety. Some also warned it would interfere with local separation policies, burden local agencies, and have negative economic and civil rights impacts. The committee also heard emotional testimony from individuals describing domestic abuse and immigration-related fears, and from family members of a murder victim who supported the bill.

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• one</c><00:12:45.680><c> through</c> substitute removes sections one through substitute removes sections
• </c> come up with a solution, but we removed come up with a solution, but we removed it<00:13:01.920>
• than two terms to expire in the same calendar year.
• So, I expire in the same calendar year.
• 26:25.840><c> on</c> removing representative Rors on removing representative Rors on postsecary<01:26

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• Remove line 65 through 71 and insert an amendment.
• Remove line 66 through 71 and insert an amendment.
• Remove line 66 and insert an amendment.
• Remove line 6-7 and insert an amendment.
• Time for debate has expired.

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• So we were legislating on pills that expired.
• They then expired in 2025.
• It's going to expire.
• I ask that we remove the emergency clause.
• And I'll agree, we may have removed children that shouldn't have been removed, absolutely.

Bills: HB2720 , HB2073 , HB2681 , SB5467 , SB5820 , SB5863 , SB5892 , SCR8406 , HB2487 , HB2711 , SB5816 , SB5919 , SB5995 , SB6278

Keywords: behavioral health, emergency services, health insurance, provider access, mental health funding, premium assistance, funding, healthcare, subsidies, cannabis, license fees, regulatory framework, revenue generation, legalization, SB 5467, water-sewer district, water sewer district, surplus property, public property sale, local government

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• I think AB 432 would have removed that requirement for treatment of certain symptoms.
• I think AB 432 would have removed that requirement for treatment of certain symptoms.
• To remove people from hospitals.
• They expire, the two waivers expired December 31st. You mentioned...
• On the, they expire, the two waivers expire December 31st, you mentioned if we don't change something

Summary: The hearing began with testimony from Let California Kids Hear and supporters urging action on pediatric hearing aid coverage. Advocates said California has repeatedly failed to enact a workable solution over the past eight years and argued that children need early access to sound to support development. The proposal discussed would limit the coverage mandate to the large-group market, which advocates said would cover roughly 70% to 80% of affected children and avoid the exchange-related cost issue that contributed to prior vetoes. Supporters, including parents, audiologists, and children’s health groups, backed the proposal, and the chair expressed sympathy and support while noting hope for a federal solution for exchange plans. The Department of Finance then gave opening remarks about the state’s structural deficit and the need to balance new investments against projected out-year shortfalls. HCAI followed with a broad overview of its programs, including CalRx insulin and naloxone initiatives, reproductive health grants, the Office of Health Care Affordability, hospital seismic compliance, workforce programs, and the diaper access initiative. Members asked about geographic targeting of workforce funds, the behavioral health workforce pipeline, and the status of the 21st Century Nursing Initiative, which HCAI said had reverted funds. The committee also discussed a proposed transfer of the Data Exchange Framework and Office of the Patient Advocate to HCAI, new reporting on long-term care staffing and health coverage waiting periods, and a Behavioral Health Services Act workforce proposal that would use BHSA funds to support training, stipends, and technical assistance while offsetting $100 million in General Fund spending; members and LAO questioned the offset and asked for more detail, and the item was held open. HCAI also presented the Rural Health Transformation Program, explaining that California received $233.6 million in federal funds for the first year and had to revise its proposal so that $35 million in provider payments would be tied to specific transformative activities rather than general financial relief. The program will fund rural care model redesign, workforce development, and technology/infrastructure improvements, with grants to be rolled out on a tight timeline and subject to CMS approval. Members asked about the size of California’s award, the use of funds for maternity care, labor and delivery access, dialysis, tribal set-asides, and the role of a technical assistance contractor. The department said the program will use supply-and-demand workforce modeling to target funding and that all funds must be obligated by October 30. Finally, the Department of Managed Health Care outlined its budget and two major bill-related proposals: SB 41 on PBM reform and SB 306 on prior authorization transparency. DMHC said SB 41 would require PBM licensure, ban spread pricing, require rebate pass-through, and regulate pharmacy network practices, while SB 306 would require reporting on prior authorization and create a list of services exempt from prior authorization. DMHC requested additional positions and funding to implement both measures.

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• This is why the department feels it's necessary at this time to allow this rider to expire.
• . expire. expire.
• It is also important to note that the expiration of the rider would not remove utilities' obligation
• It is also important to note that the expiration of the rider would not remove utilities' obligation
• </c> expiration of the rider would not remove expiration of the rider would not remove utilities'<00:

Committee: Senate Energy, Utilities, Environment, and Climate

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• It ensures that access is limited to granted, expired, vacated, or active protective orders.
• Would it include expired protective orders?
• will make it easier to get protective orders in the future if you need them because sometimes they expire
• such material within 72 hours of a removal request.
• Well, the other side of that is sometimes parties, and the statute of limitations is about to expire.

Bills: HB4922 , HB4713 , HB4256 , HB872 , HB1571 , HB4266 , HB4559 , SB251 , SB441 , SB1719

Committee: House Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence

Keywords: healthcare liability, emergency medical care, standard of proof, negligence, legal reforms, Texas General Arbitration Act, arbitration, binding arbitration, statute of limitations, limitations period, tolling, Civil Practice and Remedies Code, Section 16.073, alternative dispute resolution, ADR, civil procedure, lawsuit filing, court jurisdiction, Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence, procedural law

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• setback provisions are allowed to be negotiated with an adjoining property owner that could either remove
• Yes, because we have a consistent base load that allows the—it removes a lot of the peaks and valleys
• It removes a lot of the peaks and valleys of production of energy as residential people use it in the
• Have any of these companies that you've attracted, have their discounts expired and have they asked to
• ... companies that you've attracted have their discounts expired and have they asked for discounts to

Committee: House Utilities

Summary: The Committee on Utilities first took up House Committee Substitute for House Bills 2762, 2816, and 2402, a solar-energy measure. The committee substitute combined the bills’ titles and focused on three main areas: a taxation framework for solar projects, setback requirements from occupied dwellings and property lines, and a decommissioning/bonding framework for project cleanup. Supporters said the bill would create baseline rules for a growing industry, protect neighboring landowners, and ensure land is restored after projects end. Members asked about Chapter 100 agreements, the setback distances, county rulemaking authority, and how reclamation and bonding would work. The committee adopted the amendment, rolled it into a new substitute, and then voted the substitute do pass by 18 ayes and 2 noes. The committee then heard House Bill 2248, which would change Missouri’s economic development electric rate structure and close a loophole that could allow data centers under 75 megawatts to receive reduced rates. The sponsor and utility witnesses said the bill would make incentives more predictable by replacing a variable formula with a fixed discount for qualifying new industrial projects, while still requiring customers to pay full cost to serve and meet load-factor and other requirements. Witnesses from Evergy, Ameren Missouri, the Missouri Chamber, and Ford discussed the value of incentives for manufacturing, the difference between new load and retention of existing large users, and whether the bill should also address retention discounts. No action was taken on the bill during the hearing. Finally, the committee heard Senate Substitute for Senate Committee Substitute for Senate Bill 903, which would expand critical infrastructure protections. The bill adds wireline and broadband facilities to the definition of critical infrastructure, increases penalties for damaging or tampering with such facilities, and creates an offense for unauthorized possession of certain stolen materials such as copper and related telecom materials. The sponsor and witnesses from AT&T, Verizon, cable, railroad, electric cooperative, recycling, municipal utility, and chamber groups said the measure responds to rising theft and vandalism, including copper theft and fiber cuts that disrupt 911 and other services. Members asked about scrap dealers, fiber versus copper, trespassing concerns, and whether harsher penalties would deter theft. The hearing concluded without a vote, and the committee adjourned after testimony.

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• The idea being that the task force would meet between now and the expiration of that moratorium.
• The current law exemption on this property is set to expire after 2025, and this provision would extend
• Section 3 would extend certain temporary TIF authority by one year from the current expiration of 2020
• a tree, and they received a special assessment on the property for the cost of removing that tree.
• For example, instead of using one second-hand that could be at or nearing its expiration date.

Bills: HF2730 , HF2257 , HF2768 , HF1932 , HF2437

Committee: House Taxes

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• , making it easier to remove voters from the rolls, and actively making it harder to vote by removing
• And we don't know if that's, but those IDs don't expire.
• The amendment removed the following items from the House bill.
• Unfortunately, the House has removed a good part of the bill.
• And it's been removed. We have to stop being in the business.

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• So current federal law says that the tax credits expire, the additional tax credits expire at the end
• , the additional tax credits expire, the additional tax credits<00:14:58.720><c> expire</c><00:14:58.959
• </c> credits expire at the end of the year. credits expire at the end of the year.
• </c><00:15:11.440><c> at</c> which is that the tax credits expire at which is that the tax credits expire
• </c> expire on December 31st of this year. expire on December 31st of this year.

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• Despite their removal, our twins continued to suffer multiple fractures.
• A week later, Melina was removed.
• A week later, Melina was removed.
• A week later, Melina was removed.
• Day, I had to cut you off, but your time's expired. One more moment.

Committee: Senate Judiciary

Summary: The committee first took up CS for Senate Bill 304, which would address child protective investigations involving children with certain pre-existing genetic or medical conditions. Senator Sharif said the bill is intended to prevent children from being wrongly removed from their families when symptoms of conditions such as Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, osteogenesis imperfecta, rickets, or vitamin deficiencies are mistaken for abuse. Several parents and advocates testified in support, describing long dependency cases and removals they said were caused by misdiagnosis. The committee adopted a substitute amendment that removed language requiring certain medical personnel to provide differential-diagnosis analysis, and the bill then passed favorably with unanimous support. The committee then heard SB 1430 on post-judgment execution proceedings relating to terrorism, sponsored by Senator Collins, who described the long effort by U.S. victims of the FARC to enforce a federal judgment and recover assets. The bill would clarify procedures for terrorism-related judgments, modernize intangible asset law, and help prevent terrorists from hiding assets or blocking wire transfers. After one supportive appearance form and no debate, the bill passed favorably. The committee also approved SB 96, a local claims bill for Jacob Rogers, and SB 382, an affordable housing rent bill that was amended to define base rent and apply to certain shorter-term rental agreements entered after July 1, 2026; SB 382 drew support from housing advocates and some opposition, but passed unanimously. Several claims bills were also approved: SB 4 for Patricia Armini, SB 6 for Jose Correa, SB 28 for Darlene Engerville and J.R., SB 30 for the estate of M.N., and SB 24 for Mandy Penny Lemon, each involving injuries or damages caused by local government or hospital district negligence and each reported favorably after brief testimony and roll calls. The committee also passed SB 658 on waiver or release of liens after discussion about form language and enforceability. SB 72, which would allow campaign funds to pay certain child care expenses incurred while a candidate is actively campaigning, prompted questions about definitions and safeguards; the sponsor said the bill would require the expense to exist only because of campaign activity, and the bill was reported favorably. Finally, the committee approved SB 1142 on release of conservation easements, which would create a statewide process for releasing certain small, low-value parcels from conservation easements if mitigation credits are secured elsewhere. The bill drew support from the sponsor and a property representative, but environmental advocates and President Passidomo raised concerns about flood control, wildlife corridors, and whether the bill was too property-specific; the sponsor said he would continue working on the language. The committee also heard extensive testimony on SB 1622, which would repeal the 2018 customary use law and restore local authority over public beach access. Supporters argued the current law has privatized beaches, hurt tourism, and led to harassment and conflict, while opponents defended private property rights and warned against taking away owners’ ability to exclude others. The transcript ends during testimony on SB 1622, before a final vote is shown.

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• Chairman, uh, the reason of that amendment, uh, the bill actually had the state flower, but I removed
• So, we were removing the state flower and giving Aaliyah the option or the discretion to create the symbol
• Chairman, the reason of that amendment, the bill actually had the state flower, but I removed the state
• Chairman, the reason of that amendment, the bill actually had the state flower, but I removed the state
• Elections post-election audit required. removing the state flower and giving removing the state flower

Bills: HB66 , HB79 , HB95 , HB145 , HB66 , HB79 , HB95 , HB145

Committee: House Ways and Means General Fund

Keywords: elder abuse, financial exploitation, inheritance, joint tenancy, conviction effects, off-label, pharmacists, medical treatment, state board of pharmacy, employment protection, HVAC, air conditioning, heating, ventilation, warranty transfer, manufacturer warranty, consumer protection, home sale, residential real property, real estate

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• The bill also removes the 10-year expiration date.
• Lastly, the tax incentives expire on July 1, 2051. Fiscal note available.
• A land's current use classification can be removed.
• The provenance data must be difficult to remove to the extent reasonable.
• The AI Task Force is scheduled to expire this summer.

Bills: HB2521 , HB2249 , HB1796

Committee: Senate Ways & Means

Keywords: firearms, background check, gun control, public safety, legislation, HB 2249, Washington Technology Solutions, WaTech, civil service, classified service, exempt employees, state employment, state personnel, network security, cybersecurity, information technology, IT contracting, data center, systems integration, network engineering

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• Thank you. ...Gentlemen, this time has expired. Ms. Collier, for what purpose? Stand the time.
• Gervin-Hawkins, the gentleman's time has expired. I request an extension just for clarity.
• The gentleman's time has expired. Mr. Speaker, Mr. Romero, for what purpose?
• Gentlemen, this time has expired. Mr. Speaker. Mr. Dutton, for what purpose?
• The gentleman's time has expired. So, can he answer a question? The gentleman's time has expired.

Bills: HB18 , SB 54 , SB 10 , HR76 , HR77 , HR78 , HR82 , HR83 , HR88 , HR89 , HR93 , HR94 , HR95 , HR98 , HR101 , HR102 , HR104 , HR105 , HR107 , HR108 , HR109 , HR110 , HR111 , HR112 , HR113 , HR123 , HR125 , HR79 , HR80 , HR81 , HR84 , HR85 , HR86 , HR87 , HR90 , HR91 , HR92 , HR96 , HR97 , HR100 , HR103 , HR106 , HR114 , HR115 , HR116 , HR117 , HR118 , HR119 , HR120 , HR121 , HR122 , HR124 , HB18 , SB54 , SB10 , HB8

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• as many uh let's back up and take remove as many uh let's back up and take into into into account<00
• And if it was me, I might recommend modifying some of the language there to remove that ambiguity.
• He added that, if it were up to him, he might recommend modifying some of the language to remove that
• He said he might recommend modifying the language to remove that ambiguity, but he still thought most
• </c> 1A the words or negotiations are removed 1A the words or negotiations are removed the<04:21:26.960

Summary: The committee heard testimony on House Bill 232, which would protect health care workers’ conscience rights in connection with certain procedures, especially abortion and sterilization, and also referenced contraception. The prime sponsor, Rep. Mark Pearson, said the bill is meant to prevent medical professionals from being forced to participate in procedures that violate their beliefs, while still prohibiting discrimination against patients based on protected characteristics. He said the measure was intended to help retain health care workers in New Hampshire and noted he had added an amendment to address concerns about people taking jobs only to later refuse duties, as well as emergency situations where a provider is the only one available. Committee members raised concerns about how broadly the bill and amendment were written. Questions focused on whether the protections could apply to non-physician staff such as schedulers, receptionists, or pharmacy employees; whether a provider could refuse to schedule, refer, or otherwise assist with services; and how “emergency” would be determined in practice. Several members also questioned whether the bill could affect access to contraception, including pharmacy sales and procedures such as tubal ligation, and whether the language was clear enough to prevent confusion or unintended refusals of care. Pearson said the bill was not intended to allow refusal of emergency care or general patient discrimination, and he acknowledged some language could be tweaked. Rep. Paige Boerman, a maternal-child health nurse, testified in opposition, saying she had seen pharmacists question prescriptions related to miscarriage care and that the bill could create barriers to contraception and other reproductive health services. She warned that the lack of a disclosure requirement and the broad definitions could create risks, especially in rural areas with limited providers. She also pointed to problems she said had occurred in other states, arguing the bill could lead to delayed care in emergencies. The hearing ended after questions and discussion; no vote or final action was taken in the portion provided.

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• I'm going to skip section 2 and section 3, that have been removed.
• I'm going to skip section 2 and section 3, that have been removed.
• </c><00:19:27.120><c> that</c> death and this amendment removes that death and this amendment removes
• Right now it's set to expire; actually, it has expired.
• actually I it has it's set to expire actually I it has expired<01:21:30.320><c> uh</c><01:21:30.400>

Committee: House Taxes

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• Despite their removal, our twins continued to suffer multiple fractures.
• A week later, Melina was removed.
• Family members who were willing to A week later, Melina was removed.
• Day, I had to cut you off, but your time's expired. One more moment.
• Fogarty, your time's expired. Economic impacts are just beginning.

Summary: The committee first took up CS for Senate Bill 304, which would address child protective investigations involving children with certain genetic or medical conditions that can mimic signs of abuse. Senator Sharif and several family members and advocates described cases in which children were removed after injuries were initially misread as abuse, and argued the bill would give parents more opportunity to obtain qualified medical opinions. The committee adopted a substitute amendment that removed language imposing analysis duties on certain medical professionals, then passed the bill favorably after testimony in support from the Florida chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics and several affected families. The committee then considered SB 1430 on post-judgment execution proceedings for terrorism victims, SB 96 on relief for Jacob Rogers, SB 382 on affordable housing rent agreements, SB 4 and SB 6 on claims bills for Patricia Armini and Jose Correa, SB 1142 on release of conservation easements, SB 658 on waiver or release of liens, SB 28 and SB 30 on claims involving South Broward Hospital District and the Broward County Sheriff’s Office, SB 24 on relief for Mandy Penny Lemon, SB 72 on campaign funds for child care expenses, and SB 1622 on recreational customary use of beaches. Most of these bills were explained by their sponsors as narrow relief or technical measures, and the committee heard a mix of support and opposition from claimants, local governments, industry groups, and advocacy organizations. Several bills drew substantive debate. On SB 382, members discussed rent stability and whether the bill should better address lease language and future rent increases; the amendment and bill were both reported favorably. On SB 1142, members raised concerns about environmental and drainage impacts and whether releases of conservation easements should be mandatory or discretionary, but the bill still passed favorably. On SB 72, members questioned the scope of allowable campaign child care expenses and the need for stronger guardrails against abuse; the bill nevertheless passed favorably. On SB 1622, testimony sharply divided between supporters of restoring public beach access and opponents defending private property rights; debate continued when the transcript ended, so no final vote on that bill is reflected here.

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• New Mexico Lottery Authority Board of Directors for a term commencing on September 26, 2025, and expiring
• of the Board of the Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum for a term commencing on March 23, 2025, and expiring
• of the Board of the Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum for a term commencing on March 23, 2025, and expiring
• And expiring December 30, 2028, has been duly confirmed by the New Mexico Senate.
• Senate Bill 156, introduced by Senator Compos, an act relating to taxation, removing the income cap for