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• 07:14.079> Aging<01:07:14.400> and<01:07:14.520> the Leadership Council on Aging
• River Area Agency on Aging I'm also the River Area Agency on Aging I'm also the co-chair<01:07:42.319
• The funding we request would be integrated into the current aging network of the area agencies on aging
• be integrated into the current aging be integrated into the current aging network<01:10:22.960><
• network of the area agencies on aging network of the area agencies on aging and<01:10:24.920>

Keywords: 1183, house

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• under age 16. under age 16.
• <00:02:57.280> 10 lifetime with younger children aged 10 lifetime with younger children aged
• estimation by using their age estimation by using their age estimation technology,<00:18:04.800>
• <00:24:39.320> I start of the social media age. I start of the social media age.
• <00:51:58.640> age is enough to do the age age is enough to do the age age verification,<00

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• That could include, between the ages of—actually, it's below the age of 13.
• of transfer to adult prison to age 21.
• Chair, Senator, this does not affect the age at all. There is no age change.
• I wanted to raise the age to 16.
• So there is no change to the age.

Bills: SB41, SB153, SB165, SB261, SB264

Keywords: sexual crimes, statute of limitations, criminal justice, victim rights, child abuse, procurement, contracting, small business, local government, disaster recovery, emergency procurement, certification, public spending, juvenile justice, delinquency, rehabilitation, community corrections, risk assessment, public safety, health regulations

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• ; the House bill relative to security bonds, House No. 3566; the House bill relative to the minimum age
• requirement for original appointment as a police officer, The House bill relative to the minimum age
• renovation projects, House No. 4035, local approval received; the House bill relative to raising the age
• number 4035 local approval received the house bill received the house bill relative to raising the age
• An act relative to waiving the maximum age requirement for police officers from Matthew Cummings, House

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The House convened, recited the Pledge of Allegiance, and received a Senate message referring a petition on certain property in Lowell to the Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight, which the House concurred in after a suspension of Joint Rule 12. The Committee on Steering, Policy and Scheduling then recommended several bills for consideration, including measures on Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day, security bonds, police officer age requirements in Worcester and Boston, a Somerville net-zero building standard, waivers of police age limits, pre-employment medical record retention for Peabody public safety personnel, smart meters, and an additional alcohol license for Bridgewater; Rule 7A was suspended and the bills were read a second time and ordered to a third reading. The House also welcomed former Pennsylvania House Speaker Dennis M. O'Brien as a guest of Speaker Mariano. Two engrossed bills were then taken up: House No. 4259, designating the Wheeler Park Tennis Courts as the Kim O'Connell Tennis Courts, for which the emergency preamble was adopted by a 9-0 vote and the bill was passed to be enacted; and House No. 4602, changing the membership of the select board in Monson, which was also passed to be enacted. Finally, the House received a gubernatorial message recommending legislation on Massachusetts winning global investment, talent, and innovation, which was referred to the Committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies. The House adopted an order to meet again Thursday at 11 a.m. and then adjourned in formal session.

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• P.E.S.S. eligibility extends to age 26. This change would not expand the program's intent.
• Finally, it establishes a modest weekly allowance for foster youth. ages 13 to 17 to help them learn
• But I think it's important; I think it's good to have this conversation because children who age out
• credit hours in a semester, they are allowed to receive these benefits for a five-year period from ages
• What I really wanted to do was extend that runway to the age of 26, because a lot of kids don't know

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• Instead, the laws are based on age.
• So the thing for me and the committee, it's age: what do you see as a risk for waiting till the age of
• We have laws and reasons for not to drink to a certain age and not to smoke till a certain age.
• What is the age? So I would say... ...in a clinic and being started on hormones. What is the age?
• I have known I was transgender from the age of 12.

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• We will also youth ages 11 through 13.
• By 2031, and five population is aging.
• Americans will be over the age of 65. Americans will be over the age of 65.
• And I grew up in the ag environment.
• I helped work a farm at the age of 10. I helped work a farm at the age of 10.

Keywords: 981, all

Summary: The House convened with a quorum, approved the journal, and then spent much of the early portion of the meeting on recognitions and announcements. Members welcomed the Sikh community of Colorado for Baisakhi and Sikh Awareness and Appreciation Month, noted a langar lunch at the Capitol, and announced a governor’s proclamation later in the day. Other tributes highlighted Jackie Robinson Day, Golf Day at the Capitol, an upcoming Colorado Religious Freedom Day event, and an Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority legislative day and youth leadership program. After announcements, the chamber moved to business and adopted a motion making Senate Bill 109, Senate Bill 104, House Bill 1245, and Senate Bill 121 special orders for April 15. The House then began consideration of Senate Bill 109, concerning building code standards for accessible housing supported by public money. The committee report was adopted, and debate focused on an amendment offered by Representative Soper to exempt counties that have not adopted international building codes. Supporters argued the amendment would protect rural counties, preserve local control, and avoid higher housing costs and budget strain; opponents said it would undermine uniformity. Several members spoke in favor, and the amendment was still under discussion when the transcript ended. Committee announcements also noted that Judiciary would hear Senate Bill 1283 and Senate Bill 85, Education would hear Senate Bill 153, and Health and Human Services would hear Senate Bill 60, House Bill 1347, and House Bill 1314 for action only. The House also heard that House Bill 1250 would be pushed to the following week.

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• <00:15:14.959> Attorney<00:15:15.360> Susan reaching the age of 18.
• Attorney Susan reaching the age of 18.
• The individual remained at SYSC and he turned 18 years of age.
• at SYSC and he turned 18 years of age. at SYSC and he turned 18 years of age.
• <00:19:17.039> at<00:19:17.280> that because he was 18 years of age at that because

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• Again, this is a rename of the Re-Engage Alabama Grant Program, and it changes the minimum age.
• , it's now 22 years of age. >> Okay.
• <00:03:58.879> 22, for those scholarships, uh, at age 22, for those scholarships, uh, at age
• > age.
• now 22 years of age. now 22 years of age. >> Okay.<00:04:30.240> Yeah.

Bills: SB66, SB74, SB72, SB149, SB168, SB66, SB74, SB72, SB149, SB168

Keywords: University of Montevallo, trustees, board governance, terms of office, quorum, education, teacher support, loan assistance, acute shortage, Alabama teachers, higher education, adult learners, grant program, education funding, eligibility requirements, teacher certification, military veterans, temporary teaching certificate, workforce development, K-12 education

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• So it's going to be age appropriate to be age appropriate.
• Does have a variety of books for all ages. Thank you for your time. variety of books for all ages.
• Even when the district we feel the district is overreaching in the age of school choice.
• And so but as they yea, nay as they gain in ages, they get older. Certainly those passages.
• It has to be age appropriate. Certainly we all know that we grow and move through life.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• That had a steady flow of school-age individuals entering the store.
• His use of THC started at the age of 22 after college graduation.
• We age verify all clients.
• the age requirement. Hold on just a second. Yes ma'am.
• Also, I agree with the age limit of 21 and up.

Bills: SB3, SB810, SB965, SB1073, SB1119, SB1505, SB 3

Keywords: Texas Education Code, public schools, school district, open-enrollment charter school, teacher speech, employee speech, biological sex, pronouns, gender identity, retaliation, discipline, workplace protections, school personnel, education policy, LGBTQ, transgender, charter schools, SB 965, religious speech, prayer

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• If the AG doesn't, you know, have the resources to bring a case and my rights are violated and the AG
• As much as knowing the age, sex, and location of up to 200 people.
• The proposed age 78 definitely society, especially children.
• People should be protected at every age and no matter what choices they make online.
• They are my age to sit in front of you talking about the same privacy issues.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The committee hearing focused on a package of Massachusetts privacy and technology bills, especially measures to ban the sale of location data, establish a comprehensive consumer data privacy law, and regulate biometric recognition and surveillance pricing. Chairs and sponsors argued that self-regulation has failed, that data brokers and large tech companies routinely collect and monetize sensitive information, and that state action is needed because federal protections are weak or absent. Several speakers tied the bills to reproductive health, gender-affirming care, domestic violence, children’s data, and other sensitive uses of location and biometric information. Supporters included legislators and advocates who backed H. 86/S. 197 (Location Shield), H. 78/S. 45/H. 104/S. 29 (comprehensive privacy bills), H. 99/S. 47 (surveillance pricing in grocery stores), and H. 36/S. 36 (biometric recognition accountability). They emphasized data minimization, bans on selling sensitive data, consumer rights to access, delete, and opt out, and in some cases a private right of action. Several witnesses said Massachusetts should lead or align with other states, while others argued that stronger protections are needed because data can be weaponized by stalkers, anti-abortion actors, abusive partners, insurers, or law enforcement. Industry and coalition witnesses urged the committee to favor a more standardized, interoperable framework modeled on laws already adopted in other states, warning that novel definitions, data-minimization rules, and private rights of action could create compliance burdens, confusion, and costs for businesses, including small businesses. They argued that entity-level exemptions for sectors already covered by federal laws like HIPAA or GLBA promote consistency, and that Attorney General enforcement is preferable to private lawsuits. Committee members questioned witnesses on patchwork concerns, the scope of exemptions, and whether the proposed bills would harm or help consumers and small businesses. No votes or final actions were taken during the hearing; written testimony was noted as due later, and the committee continued taking testimony from multiple panels and virtual witnesses.

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• bring the AG up on how that would be handled procedurally.
• bring the AG up on how that would be handled procedurally.
• I could I ask the AG? >> Yeah. I could I ask the AG?
• completely out of the AG sense. completely out of the AG sense.
• >> And<00:59:41.119> AG >> And AG >> And AG >> uh<00:59:42.160> similarly

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The committee first heard SB 2122, which would tie public service flexible spending account contribution and carryover limits to the annual IRS cafeteria plan caps. DEER supported the bill and said it would help the state keep pace with federal limits, though it suggested deleting the words “inflation/adjusted” and “for that calendar year” as unnecessary. HGA and UPW strongly supported the measure, saying state limits lag the IRS amounts and that higher caps would help employees offset rising health care costs. In response to questions, DEER said the plan has a fund balance of about $1.6 million but noted some risk if employees leave before contributing enough to cover reimbursements. The unions agreed to DEER’s suggested wording change so long as the bill still clearly required future increases to track the IRS limits. The committee then took up SB 2116, which would create a confidential process in the Attorney General’s office for anonymous complaints against public employees, with complaints forwarded to the appropriate agency and annual reporting required. DLIR and the Attorney General opposed the bill. The AG’s office said anonymous complaints cannot truly be guaranteed to remain anonymous, that existing laws already provide confidential complaint processes in specific areas, and that the AG would effectively be only a repository without meaningful authority over how complaints are handled. HGA and UPW supported the bill, saying it would begin a conversation about protecting complainants while discouraging frivolous complaints. In questions, senators raised concerns about how anonymous complaints would be investigated and whether the AG could serve as an appeal body; the AG said the proposal would likely require broader changes to existing complaint laws. The committee also heard SB 218, which would amend the amount a disbursing officer may deduct from an employee’s wages to repay indebtedness to the state. HGA and UPW supported the bill, saying it would create a more lenient repayment process for employees who were overpaid and should not have to repay large amounts in a single pay period. UPW said the bill would eliminate a provision allowing recovery of debts of $1,000 or less in one pay period, which it described as problematic for members. The Libertarian Party of Hawaii was listed in opposition, and additional comments were submitted by the state controller and the University of Hawaii Professional Assembly. Finally, the committee heard SB 2114, which would repeal the prohibition on certain exempt employees grieving suspensions or discharges and allow bargaining-unit members to grieve disciplinary actions. DHRD and the City and County of Honolulu opposed the bill, arguing exempt employees are at-will employees who serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority and already have other legal remedies for discrimination or harassment; they also said the issue is a negotiable matter under collective bargaining agreements. HGA and UPW supported the bill, saying exempt positions have increased in number and that just-cause protections would improve recruitment and retention. Senators questioned how unions would represent exempt employees and whether the bill would change the at-will nature of those positions; no vote or final action was taken on the measures in the portion of the meeting provided.

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• You're well aware of the age requirement.
• You're well aware of the age. Age restriction require the requirement.
• And also, Aware of the age restriction requirement. And also, it's not just about age.
• Disabled veteran does not have an age, does not have an age threshold, so any age can make its way; they
• , let's say, or commercial and residential versus ag.

Keywords: 908, all

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• They're told that their breast removal at age 15 or 16 or their sterilization at age 10 or 12 is a medical
• They're told that their breast removal at age 15 or 16 or their sterilization at age 10 or 12 is a medical
• And at what age? I mean, to go through it in the first place. "And at what age?
• I'm a father of two sons, now aged 21 and 19. I live and work here in Arizona, in Gilbert.
• Drives now practice insurance rates up, and insurers do not draw the line at age 18.

Bills: SB1015, SB1049, SB1066, SB1081, SB1092, SB1133, SB1134, SB1139, SB1147, SB1148, SB1168, SB1189, SCR1001, SCR1002, SCR1005, SCR1010

Keywords: gender transition, detransition, healthcare liability, medical malpractice, youth protection, legal action, Arizona law, spousal maintenance, court guidelines, self-sufficiency, financial support, marriage dissolution, child safety, dependency cases, attorney regulation, foster care, legal representation, probation, dangerous crimes, children

Summary: The Senate Judiciary and Elections Committee heard several bills and took action on multiple measures. SB 1066 would create civil liability for knowingly or recklessly publishing fraudulent scientific research, allowing the Attorney General, county attorneys, and injured parties to sue; the sponsor and supporters argued it would deter research fraud and protect the public, while opponents warned it would chill research and speech. After debate over peer review, fraud standards, and the bill’s scope, the committee voted 4-3 to give SB 1066 a do-pass recommendation. SB 1015 would impose strict personal liability on providers who perform gender transition procedures on minors, including liability for later detransition costs and injuries; supporters framed it as accountability for irreversible treatment on children, while opponents called it discriminatory and likely to function as a backdoor ban. After testimony from the sponsor, medical professionals, detransitioners, and civil liberties advocates, the committee also passed SB 1015 on a 4-3 vote. The committee then considered SB 1049, which would limit spousal maintenance awards to four years and change the factors courts use in setting support. The sponsor said the bill was intended to curb long-term maintenance and align support with self-sufficiency, while judicial and family-law witnesses explained the existing guideline system, the 2022-2025 court study, and concerns that a hard cap could ignore case-specific circumstances such as disability or housing instability. The committee adopted an amendment setting the duration cap at four years and approved the bill as amended by a 4-2 vote. SB 1189, allowing campaign funds to be used for personal security for candidates and family members, passed unanimously after supporters cited threats against public officials and personal experiences with harassment. The committee also passed SB 1081, which would prevent a Department of Child Safety attorney from appearing before a judge they had appeared before in the prior five DCS cases; the sponsor said it was meant to reduce familiarity between attorneys and judges, while opponents raised concerns about rural court access and arbitrary limits. SB 1133, which would eliminate the need for a candidate to file a second financial disclosure statement if one had already been filed that year, was amended to add an emergency clause and passed unanimously. The committee then moved to SCR 1001, a referral measure to end early voting at 7 p.m. on the Friday before the general election and require affirmative request for a mail ballot by voters who have provided proof of citizenship; the transcript cuts off as that measure was being introduced.

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• with the Master Plan of Aging.
• affects what it will be when they age.
• Personal support, all of that predicts a bad outcome for when they age.
• , or becoming part of the aging community?
• The IDD individual who is aging, right?

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• If you are experiencing homelessness at a young age, you need support.
• Ray was born June 16, 1997, and from an early age, his life was...
• Ray served in my unit from the age of 11 until he graduated high school.
• At the young age I was, I had a lot of pride in what I did for myself.
• Of the 6,000, 1,200 were unaccompanied youth under the age of 24.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Transportation held a public hearing on a wide range of bills and topics, including impaired driving, antique and collector vehicles, roadway maintenance, homelessness-related identification cards, a pedestrian tunnel for Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School, a bridge naming in Sandwich, historic route designations, and litter prevention. The chairs outlined the hearing process, including three-minute limits for individuals and seven minutes for panels, and noted that elected officials would be taken out of turn. No votes were taken during the hearing; the committee heard testimony and then adjourned. On impaired driving, Middlesex County District Attorney Marian Ryan and tow lot operator Chris Nolan supported a bill creating a 12-hour tow-yard hold for vehicles involved in drug-impaired incidents, similar to the existing alcohol-related hold. On transportation infrastructure and road safety, Representative Howitt testified for several bills requiring reflective tape on temporary loads, restoring road markings after utility work, requiring roadway restoration after excavation, and improving reporting on roadway damage after crashes. AAA Northeast supported bills expanding the distracted driving law to cover video recording while driving, while noting it preferred the offense remain a primary offense. Several witnesses testified in support of bills affecting vehicle enthusiasts, including restoring year-of-manufacture plates for antique vehicles, creating a single rear collector plate, and changing antique vehicle inspection rules. Another major topic was H. 3750/S. 2399, which would provide no-fee state IDs and flexible residency documentation for youth and adults experiencing homelessness; supporters included the Massachusetts Coalition for the Homeless, social workers, city officials, and people with lived experience, all emphasizing that lack of ID blocks access to housing, jobs, health care, and other services. The committee also heard strong support for S. 2414, authorizing a tunnel connecting the north and south campuses of Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School, with school leaders and students citing safety, accessibility, and traffic concerns. Finally, the committee heard emotional testimony for H. 4374 to name the Quaker Meeting House Road overpass in Sandwich for Staff Sergeant Raymond G. Torville, and testimony for a resolve creating a roadside litter prevention and cleanup task force.

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• This is the ag policy language that we passed off the Senate floor, relevant to the ag finance bill that
• we are working on today as we work on ag policy.
• <00:26:08.440> policy Uh this is the ag policy Uh this is the ag policy language<00:26:10.440>
• <00:26:20.400> Uh on ag policy. Uh on ag policy.
• Department of Ag said would possibly do. Department of Ag said would possibly do.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• or older, but younger than 15 years of age.
• of 10 are usually much more aggravated, I'm assuming that's why initially that was the age cutoff.
• The members of our organization abhor violent acts against children of any age.
• Uh, with SB 990 for me, I have two children under the age of 3, and I have seen.
• gun violence with a lot of peers who may be over the age of 18.

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• In the past, they have developed an age-specific emotional intelligence curriculum for four age groups
• In the past, they have developed an age-specific emotional intelligence curriculum for four age groups
• uh are you going down to the age of 10? uh are you going down to the age of 10?
• We actually went with four age 18.
• As you can that is age specific.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all