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• All of this is happening, of course, against the backdrop of a cost-of-living crisis that I know you,
• So, taken together, California's transition to an electrified economy combined with aging grid infrastructure
• California's transition to an electrified economy, combined with aging grid infrastructure and a fragile
• And what unites our members is a shared vision around the transition to clean energy.
• an option to reduce costs and provide the high-road jobs that most of the other elements of this transition

Committee: House Economic Development, Growth, and Household Impact

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• **Scott Turner** believes in his community and improving the lives of those living there.
• We know that just in the past few days, including last night, the Armed Services Committee, the Agriculture
• In many cases, and again, who knows what happened during the transition, many of these nominees—the FBI

Committee: Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee

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• Those are live saves, live extended.
• The agency's general revenue directly supports agency services that change the lives of Texas veterans
• The agency's general revenue directly supports agency services that change the lives of Texas veterans
• These are individuals who dedicated significant portions of their lives to public service.
• Our members dedicated their lives to public service, focusing on issues that affect retirees, which include

Bills: SB1 , SB 1

Committee: Senate Finance

Keywords: appropriations, budget, state funding, education, healthcare, infrastructure, campground safety, youth camp regulations, flood safety, emergency evacuation, health and safety standards, 1185, senate, all

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• Health and Human Services will come to order. Members, thank you.
• of that in child welfare services.
• As we had a chance to visit, he has lengthy service and healthcare and service to our... State.
• Growth of the psychiatry residency there as well as expanding services.
• And we're all living that.

Committee: Senate Health and Human Services

Keywords: 914, all

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• Controls for hospice services.
• We oppose any cuts to medical programs and services which improve the lives of people with chronic conditions
• We are health and human services, not American-only services.
• those services?
• Cuts to dental services.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Our vision is to ensure entrepreneurs can access capital regardless of who they are or where they live
• </c><00:02:56.640><c> or</c><00:02:56.879><c> where</c><00:02:57.040><c> they</c><00:02:57.200><c> live
• this broader gap, competitive grant programs that offer this kind of funding as we think about a transition
• this broader gap, competitive grant programs that offer this kind of funding as we think about a transition
• wondering do you know that represent Fraser or That offer this kind of funding as we think about a transition

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Two is for Departmental Legislative Services as well.
• c> as</c> Departmental Legislative Services as Departmental Legislative Services as well.<00:06:35.000
• It's important to know those because we're talking about a job where people lose their lives in service
• Delays in such services, especially to those critically injured, can be deadly.
• <c> especially</c><00:56:26.480><c> to</c> Delays in such services, especially to Delays in such services

Keywords: Senate streaming session for Friday, March 6, 2026, 960, senate, all

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• We are not living in a silo.
• We are not living in a silo.
• We are not living in a silo.
• Moreover, it improves connectivity and access to transit services for the Rondo community.
• Access to transit services for the Rondo community and supports economic development by creating new

Bills: HF192 , HF268 , HF1214 , HF494

Committee: House Transportation Finance and Policy

Keywords: Minnesota income tax, dependent exemption, personal income tax, tax relief, family tax relief, children, dependents, tax deduction, tax exemption, state revenue, inflation indexing, tax year 2025, taxable income, household tax policy, family tax credit, HF268, Joshua Schmidt Memorial Highway, memorial highway, highway naming, road designation

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• </c> extra years to transition to adulthood? extra years to transition to adulthood?
• ><c> in</c><02:18:51.359><c> tenementss</c> system where we lived in tenementss system where we lived
• I live in My name is Deborah Nelson.
• I stopped wanting to live. I was 12.
• </c> stopped wanting to live. I was 12. stopped wanting to live. I was 12.

Committee: Senate Education

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• David, Director of the Arkansas Health Care Association, Arkansas Assisted Living Association, and president
• Jay, Division Director for Aging and Adult Services with Department of Human Services.
• But what we do know is that there's over 7 million Americans currently living with Alzheimer's disease
• You've lived this yourself.
• So we have been able to convince our service line to hire a new APN.

Committee: All ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE AND DEMENTIA ADVISORY COUNCIL

Keywords: 1204, all

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• Adam lives his whole life away from his home. He lives as an immigrant.
• Not just our own lives, but the lives of everyone in this world.
• It is a platform of damaging lives and putting a price tag on our lives.
• . services.
• care services.

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• Health Services Fund.
• I have received services from... ...on behalf of Mass Social Services Foundation.
• for preventive mental health services.
• It saves lives by its own existence.
• or saved their lives.

Summary: The Assembly Budget Subcommittee on Health held an informational hearing on the Governor’s May Revision, focusing first on the Commission on Behavioral Health, then EMSA, and then the California Department of Public Health (CDPH). The Department of Finance said the state faces a third consecutive deficit and that the May Revision includes difficult trade-offs, including proposed eliminations or reversions of some behavioral health and public health funds. The LAO echoed concern about the structural deficit and said it was still awaiting some budget details before offering a full analysis. For the Commission on Behavioral Health, Finance proposed eliminating $20 million in Mental Health Wellness Act funds, arguing the money would help offset General Fund costs and noting future Proposition 1 innovation funding. The commission strongly opposed the cut, saying it would eliminate or delay launch-ready grants for early childhood supports, full-service partnerships, and peer respite, and would eventually end ongoing grant programming. Several advocates and commissioners testified that the funds support underserved communities and that Proposition 1 is not a substitute for the existing programs. The chair asked Finance to look for alternatives, but no vote was taken. EMSA presented mostly technical budget adjustments: increased authority for the California Poison Control System, a correction to EMSIS funding, and a reappropriation for enterprise services and data management. CDPH then reviewed a broader set of May Revision proposals, including reversions from the California Reducing Disparities Project, workforce development, STD prevention, hepatitis C prevention, hospice, and extreme heat funding, as well as a new generative AI pilot for health facility survey reporting. Members raised concerns about cuts to CRDP and gender health equity programs, especially because many grants are mid-contract and serve underserved communities; CDPH said the reversions were part of solving the deficit and that CRDP had been successful, while also clarifying that abortion.ca.gov would not be eliminated. Public comment was overwhelmingly opposed to the CRDP and related cuts, with many speakers describing the programs as life-saving and cost-effective. No formal votes or actions were taken during the hearing.

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• California is one of the highest-cost-of-living states in the nation due to a variety of factors.
• By requiring the cost-of-living analysis, AB 2366 would take By requiring the cost-of-living analysis
• Cost of living is also added to the list of factors the Office of Administrative Law must evaluate.
• Cost-of-living impacts as part of every regulatory analysis. For manufacturers, this is critical.
• Local governments are struggling to close budget gaps while maintaining essential services.

Summary: The Assembly Committee on Economic Development, Growth, and Household Impact heard several bills focused on trade, affordability, and public finance. AB 2745 (Fong) would update California’s international trade and investment strategy, add a public advisory process, and allow regional trade hubs; supporters from the California Asian Pacific Chamber of Commerce and California Forward said it would help California compete globally and attract investment, while no opposition testified. AB 2366 (Avila Farías) would require state agencies to analyze cost-of-living impacts when adopting regulations and direct the LAO to develop guidance; supporters from the New California Coalition and the California Manufacturers and Technology Association argued it would improve transparency and help address affordability, while members noted concerns about implementation and unintended consequences. The committee also heard AB 2243 (Haney), which creates a commission to study whether California should establish a state public bank and how it might be structured. Supporters from the California Public Banking Alliance, climate groups, and other organizations said a public bank could reduce borrowing costs and finance housing, climate, and small business needs; the California Bankers Association and credit unions opposed the bill, arguing it could compete with private banks, duplicate prior studies, and raise unresolved regulatory and cost issues. Several committee members said they would support the study concept but wanted the bill amended so any final decision would return to the Legislature, and the author agreed to clarify that point and remove language related to extending local public bank licensing timelines. The committee also took up consent items AB 2048 (Calderon), AB 2583 (Hoover), and ACR 129 (Haney), which were approved without opposition. After quorum was established, the committee voted AB 2366 out on a 7-0 basis to Judiciary, AB 2745 out on a 7-0 basis to Appropriations, and AB 2243 out on a 7-0 basis to Finance, with the consent calendar also approved.

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• For any government service or purpose.
• I've lived in the West Valley my whole life.
• Lane filtering has saved a lot of lives. Lane filtering has saved a lot of lives. Thank you.
• Will this save lives? Mr.
• Saving lives is what this original law was all about. Mr.

Bills: HB2127 , HB2257 , HB2305 , HB2573 , HB2772 , HB2941 , HB2957

Committee: House Transportation & Infrastructure

Keywords: special license plates, transportation, funding, nonprofits, charitable contributions, boating, watercraft licensing, law enforcement, safety fund, state funding, Arizona Revised Statutes, towing regulation, private towing carriers, vehicle impound, towing rates, preemption, DUI, ignition interlock, substance abuse treatment, driving privileges

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• </c> and service. and service.
• </c> way that they've lived out these values. way that they've lived out these values.
• their lives.
• </c><00:46:56.920><c> So</c> to live their lives. So to live their lives.
• </c><00:57:05.920><c> Many</c> re- living the trauma again. Many re- living the trauma again.

Committee: Senate Higher Education

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• One week since these young service members lost their lives, Isabella, 19, was graduated from Hebron
• One week since these young service members lost their lives, Isabella, 19, was graduated from Hebron
• To the people who lived there, he was a hero. That same spirit carried him into public service.
• She's lived a life defined by faith, service, and a steadfast commitment to her community.
• defined by faith, service, lived a life defined by faith, service, and<01:57:29.440><c> a</c><01:57:

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, July 23, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• I live best. Thank you. I'm Gita Smith. I live best. Thank you. I'm Gita Smith.
• Right out there by that service station. You know the by that service station.
• You new service station right out there. You new service station right out there.
• All lives are enforcement officer. All lives are enforcement officer. All lives are sacred.
• Child Protective Services intervention. Child Protective Services intervention.

Bills: HB265 , HB146 , SB254 , HB202 , HB3 , HB42 , SB18

Committee: Senate Judiciary

Keywords: resisting arrest, penalties, criminal justice, law enforcement, public safety, youthful offender, capital murder, victims' rights, SB254, Alabama, statute of limitations, civil procedure, civil action, sex offense, sexual abuse, child sexual abuse, survivor rights, tolling, disability, minor plaintiff

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• , and if student services have been affected.
• And I want to transition.
• And so basic needs services are incredibly critical.
• or excessive in areas of low cost of living.
• or excessive in areas of low cost of living.

Summary: The subcommittee heard opening remarks and updates from UC President James Milliken and CSU Chancellor Mildred Garcia on the state of higher education, including federal funding losses, civil rights/Title IX compliance, enrollment, housing, and budget needs. Both leaders emphasized the value of UC and CSU to California’s workforce, research, and economic mobility, while warning that federal grant cancellations, investigations, and changes to student aid are creating major financial and operational strain. UC reported losing or having at risk more than 1,600 grants and over $1 billion in research activity, while CSU said it had lost more than 200 grants totaling about $161 million, including minority-serving institution grants that affected student support programs. Both systems said they are investing in civil rights services and trying to limit the release of personally identifiable information in response to federal requests. The committee then reviewed the higher education student housing grant program. Finance and Legislative Analyst’s Office staff said the governor’s budget does not include major new changes but continues support for the program. CSU reported 12 approved projects that will add about 5,047 beds, with roughly 75% below market rate, and said it has about 68,000 beds systemwide, a 92% occupancy rate, and ongoing housing insecurity among students. UC said its housing projects have added more than 7,000 beds when reduced-rent and regular-rent units are combined, but nearly 10,000 students were on housing wait lists at the start of fall 2025. Both systems described rapid rehousing efforts, emergency beds, and partnerships with community colleges, and UC noted several joint housing projects, including at Riverside, Merced, and Santa Cruz. Members discussed whether future housing bonds and use of surplus school sites could help expand capacity. In the enrollment section, the LAO recommended maintaining UC’s 2026-27 resident undergraduate target, funding enrollment growth separately from base increases, pausing the nonresident reduction plan at the three highest-demand UC campuses, and holding UC enrollment flat in 2027-28. For CSU, the LAO recommended revising the 2026-27 enrollment expectation downward to reflect updated projections, while also funding enrollment growth separately and holding enrollment flat in 2027-28. CSU said it has rebounded from pandemic-era declines, is above its funded target by about 3,000 FTE, and is shifting about $89 million and 10,000 FTE from lower-demand campuses to higher-demand ones while developing turnaround plans for seven campuses with sustained enrollment declines, including Sonoma State. UC said it has already exceeded its compact enrollment goals and is planning continued growth, but that sustaining it depends on ongoing state support. Members raised concerns about campus-specific enrollment declines, nonresident caps at UC San Diego, and the need for stronger turnaround plans and teacher preparation pathways. The final section covered core operations and deferred payments: Finance said the governor proposes another one-year deferral of about $129.7 million for UC and $143.8 million for CSU, and the LAO recommended retiring the deferrals when one-time funds are available. CSU described rising compensation, financial aid, utilities, insurance, and deferred maintenance costs, and said it is pursuing cost-saving measures such as procurement alignment, campus integration, and shared administrative services.

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• I've lived in the West Valley my whole life.
• Lane filtering has saved a lot of lives. Lane filtering has saved a lot of lives. Thank you.
• Will this save lives? Mr.
• Saving lives is what this original law was all about. Mr.
• Saving lives is what this. and fatalities to zero.

Summary: The committee first heard HB 2957, which would prohibit cities, towns, counties, and districts from requiring a digital or mobile driver license for government identification purposes and would require physical licenses to be accepted. The sponsor argued the bill preserves choice, privacy, and state control over identification, and several supporters said it protects informed consent and limits biometric data use. Some members raised concerns about travel requirements and proof of legal status, but the sponsor said the bill would not eliminate Real ID or change federal travel rules. The committee recommended the bill do pass on a 4-3 vote. The committee then heard HB 2941, which would make certain unsafe motorcycle lane-splitting or lane-sharing behavior subject to reckless driving penalties. The sponsor said the bill is intended to address dangerous conduct and close a gap in enforcement, while a motorcycle rights advocate explained the difference between lane filtering, which is legal under Arizona law in limited circumstances, and lane splitting, which is not. Testimony emphasized public safety and education for riders. The committee approved the bill with a do pass recommendation on a 7-0 vote. Next, the committee considered HB 2305, as amended, dealing with private property towing. The bill would make towing rates a matter of statewide concern, tie charges to DPS tow service agreements, require documentation and notice requirements, and standardize rules for private towing carriers. Supporters said the measure would reduce confusion and predatory towing by creating uniform statewide standards, while opponents from the trucking industry argued the DPS rate structure was designed for emergency towing and that more stakeholder work was needed. After adopting an amendment clarifying the bill applies only to motor vehicles towed from private property, the committee passed the bill 7-0. Finally, the committee heard HB 2257, a strike-everything amendment changing how watercraft fee revenue is distributed between the watercraft licensing fund, the State Lake Improvement Fund, and boating safety/law enforcement purposes, while also requiring an annual expenditure report. Supporters said the change would help Mohave County and other local agencies that are covering more water patrol duties as Game and Fish resources are stretched, but Game and Fish warned the shift would create a significant fiscal impact and said the department is already operating with tight budgets. The committee adopted the amendment and gave the bill a do pass recommendation on a 4-3 vote.

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• “Literally put their lives on the line to save other people.
• Vaccines have helped save everybody’s lives in here, like everybody.
• I ran the transit center. So we were still running the buses.
• These things save people’s lives. Like my kid, I stepped on a nail...” “...in my roof and work.
• So Tdap and polio have saved over 150 million lives over the last 50 years.”

Committee: House Health and Welfare

Summary: The House Committee on Health and Welfare met on April 23 and first disposed of several items without hearing them, including HB 1093 and HB 1145, and voluntarily deferring HB 946. The committee then quickly reported HB 1095 favorably without objection. That bill would require nursing facilities to have fuel or another alternative power generation source to maintain power, and supporters said it preserves existing backup-power safety requirements while giving facilities more flexibility as technology changes. The committee then took up HB 926, which concerns vaccination status and admission to public buildings and seeks to prohibit medical mandates. After adopting an amendment set and additional changes clarifying exclusions for licensed health care providers and facilities, medical masks, and child welfare/school-related provisions, the committee heard testimony both for and against the bill. Supporters framed it as a civil-liberties measure limiting vaccine-card requirements for public buildings, while opponents warned it could interfere with public health measures, school immunization rules, and the ability of health care facilities to protect patients. The bill was reported favorably on an 8-4 vote. HB 1220, a cleanup bill for the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners, was then reported favorably after a technical amendment set. HB 1227, which would require complaints involving medical judgment to be reviewed by a three-physician panel before formal disciplinary action, drew extensive testimony from a physician sponsor, a doctor describing his disciplinary experience, and the board’s executive director, who said the board already uses practicing physicians, nurses, and experts in its process and warned the proposed panel system could be impractical because physicians are difficult to recruit for such reviews. At the sponsor’s request, the committee voluntarily deferred HB 1227 for further work. Finally, the committee reported HB 1217 favorably with amendments to a pharmacy benefit manager transparency bill, after supporters said it would expose hidden pricing and rebate practices and opponents argued some provisions were duplicative or unnecessary. HB 1028, setting minimum Medicaid reimbursement rates for non-emergency medical transportation, was reported favorably and referred to Appropriations after supporters described the need for higher rates and members discussed funding. The committee also reported HB 1185 favorably, with amendments preserving the existing Rural Hospital Preservation Act while extending similar protections to additional rural-lookalike hospitals, and adopted HCR 76 to continue the Health Inequities and Disparities in Rural Areas Task Force for another year.