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• You have a QR code on this slide in front of you.
• I visited Elephant Butte Reservoir after the Water Leaders Conference in Silver City in April and took
• Crisis for the city. And this person. To us in the first place. We're going to do it again.
• Code what we're seeing. And you talk about charcoal ties and planting one, how do we do that?
• The city of Las Cruces is 1905. Okay, and NMSU?

Committee: House Water & Natural Resources Committee

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• It's just in the wrong object code.
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• </c> where the what the proper code is? where the what the proper code is? Uh<00:54:08.600><c> Mr.
• <02:36:01.680><c> as</c><02:36:02.000><c> 241</c> coded as 241 coded as 241 should<02:36:04.120><c> be
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Committee: Joint Appropriations

Keywords: 916, all

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• He served in Lake City and Jacksonville for decades.
• And we are and city and you are here on behalf of the university.
• and our in Hardee County want to love the city manager for the previous 12 years.
• My name is journeys and I'm Curt and the deputy city manager and former chief of police from the city
• And I served as a city Kissimmee engineering manager in the past.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• “That has been collected is been corrupted by being too close to cities or other certain sites.
• I'm a lawyer in Jefferson City, and I'm in support of this bill.
• Not necessarily chartered cities; they're a unique animal of their own.
• So you said you're an attorney here in Jeff City? I am. Are you here on just your own accord?
• And we do have zoning in my city.

Committee: House Special Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• We're a small rural community in eastern Washington, just 45 minutes north of the Tri-Cities.
• These are licenses in coding or that lead to credentials in coding, and also the only AI skill-based
• I depend on my job coach to be able to keep my dream job with the City of Seattle.
• I'm Candace Bach, Government Relations Director for the Association of Washington Cities.
• Along with the Association of Washington Cities, our community is signed in other on SB 5998.

Bills: SB5998

Committee: Senate Ways & Means

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

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• It's a late file amendment bar code 229782 by Senator DeSigley.
• Are you telling me that it's on a case-by-case or city-by-city or government-by-government basis as to
• Sam Wagner, waived speaking in support, Florida League of Cities.
• I think perhaps our cities in Canada.
• With them, inferred data, including your city preferences, and other characteristics.

Committee: Senate Appropriations

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• In terms of the six items that are part of Education Code 61.031C, I'd defer. to the ombudsman on how
• So I was born and raised in Bridge City, Texas.
• error code: 520 Most schools I would say no.
• And I was, you know. amazed that, I guess, the liberal city of Austin would give them a permit to do
• The difficulty for the state, the city, and in this instance, the University of Texas to have appropriate

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• This amendment would modernize the Tax Reform Code by taxing digital ads.
• Pennsylvania's tax code was written in 1971. The digital advertising economy didn't exist then.
• This amendment modernizes the code to reflect how the largest corporations in the world actually make
• This amendment transfers EITC from the school code to the tax code, and it increases scholarships by
• they've got to light, and those reductions are going to benefit the tax base for the citizens of those cities

Summary: The Senate returned from recess and first handled routine calendar matters, laying several bills on the table or over in their order without objection. The chamber then took up Senate Bill 1400, which addresses sentencing for second-degree murder in response to the Pennsylvania Supreme Court’s Commonwealth v. Lee decision. Senator Street offered an amendment to replace mandatory life without parole with parole eligibility after 25 years and individualized review, but the Senate tabled the amendment by a 26-24 roll call. The bill then advanced to final passage after extended debate over whether it adequately met the court’s constitutional ruling and how it would affect victims, culpability, and retroactivity. It initially passed 31-19, then after reconsideration and a correction to one member’s vote, passed 30-20 and was sent to the House. The Senate next considered Senate Bill 1212, which tightens the handling of sexual assault evidence kits by removing discretionary language that had contributed to inconsistent testing practices. Supporters said it would improve statewide consistency, preserve a survivor’s right to decline testing, and help reduce the rape kit backlog. The bill passed unanimously, 50-0, and was sent to the House. The chamber then moved through additional calendar items, including re-referrals of several House bills to Appropriations and multiple bills being passed over. Later, the Senate took up House Bill 1667 on a supplemental calendar after suspending the rules. The bill became the vehicle for several amendments tied to affordability and tax policy. Senators adopted a back-to-school sales tax holiday amendment, a data-center tax exemption repeal amendment, and a school-choice-related amendment transferring EITC provisions and increasing scholarships by $25 million. Other proposed amendments, including a digital advertising tax and a combined reporting corporate tax reform, were tabled. After further debate on the bill’s impact on electric bills, data centers, and the state budget, House Bill 1667 was agreed to as amended and the Senate recessed.

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• Medical Board, who found that we were in compliance with that set forth in Business and Professions Code
• opportunity for me to challenge this discharge based on my service record, and I would receive a separation code
• come into existing priority programs right now that are already actually reflected also in the BP code
• come into existing priority programs right now that are already actually reflected also in the BP code
• I actually recently toured the city of Fresno's Animal Center and saw Animal Balance in action delivering

Summary: The committee heard a series of bills on access to care, professional licensing, and consumer protection, beginning as a subcommittee because quorum was initially lacking. AB 1307 would create a pilot program allowing up to 30 qualified dentists from Mexico to work in underserved California areas for up to three years; the author and sponsor framed it as a cost-neutral way to address dental shortages, the California Dental Association moved from opposition to neutral after amendments, and members expressed support. AB 1703 would restrict use of osteopathic titles and osteopathic manipulative treatment to licensed DOs; supporters said it would prevent patient confusion and unlicensed practice, while non-physician osteopaths argued it would criminalize a long-standing, safe practice and reduce access. Members raised concerns about consumer clarity and access, and the author said she would continue working with opponents. AB 2250 made technical cleanup changes to last year’s hemp enforcement law, with support from the cannabis industry and no opposition. AB 1758 would raise the annual seller-of-travel assessment for the Travel Consumer Restitution Fund from $35 to $60, and AB 1794 would allow prescribed enteral nutrition formulas to be drop-shipped directly to patients’ homes with pharmacist oversight; both drew support and no opposition. AB 1775 would expand state licensing priority and related support for veterans discharged because of a federal transgender military policy, with emotional testimony from a transgender Army captain and support from equality and women’s organizations. AB 1939 would allow licensed professional fiduciaries to form corporations, and AB 2477 would create a limited provisional period for new pest control employees to work under supervision while licensing is pending; both were supported, though AB 2477 drew questions about supervision and committee amendments. AB 1999 would address veterinary workforce shortages by creating retired volunteer status, a shelter-veterinarian pathway, changes to VCPR rules, and narrowing the owner exemption to exclude surgical procedures; supporters cited animal welfare concerns, while some opponents warned about overreach. AB 2010 would permit high-quality, high-volume spay/neuter clinics in nontraditional settings to expand access, but the Veterinary Medical Board and some advocates opposed it unless amended over safety and clarity concerns. AB 2311 would let public health care district hospitals directly employ physicians, with supporters saying it would improve recruitment and access and opponents warning about erosion of physician autonomy; the author said the bill included safeguards, a sunset, and reporting requirements, and continued negotiations were ongoing. After quorum was established, the committee took roll-call votes and advanced the bills, generally on party-line or broad bipartisan votes, with several measures placed on call and others sent to Appropriations, Judiciary, Revenue and Taxation, Military and Veterans Affairs, or other committees as noted.

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• the election, which is consistent with recount and other laws that are established in the election code
• The 2007 election code had 298 pages. The 2007 election code had 298 pages in it.
• offices are the ones responsible for looking at each street and the house numbers on that street and coding
• which house gets coded which ballot so that when people come to vote, they're voting on the correct
• And, for example, Barksdale in Bossier City is a secure base.

Bills: HR118 , HR196 , HR237 , HR285 , HCR85 , HB442 , HB443 , SCR5 , SCR29 , SCR33 , SCR63 , SB25 , SB202 , SB319

Committee: House House and Governmental Affairs

Keywords: water utility, tax credit, excessive rates, residential service, subcommittee, fallen trees, property damage, insurance, property values, hurricanes, storm damage, local government, homeowners, risk management, committee study, census, military population, Department of Defense, representation, federal funding

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• Social workers follow a code of ethics that calls on them to stand for equality in every Social workers
• follow a code of ethics that calls on them to stand for equality in every community, uphold human dignity
• We had the League of Cities and Towns. We had Airbnb. We had the Realtors Association.
• And also there in Loop is the beginning of the code talkers that was formed with William Johnston and
• They were the first ones that formed the code talkers up in San Diego.

Keywords: 1182, all

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• It seemed like code for: some of our community colleges have counselors, but it may be really an advisor
• It seemed like code for we, some of our community colleges have, we say counselors at a community college
• Maybe they're self-taught in coding, vibe coding. Who knows? Maybe they've taken AP exams.
• use AI as a support tool in ungraded work, but then when it comes to exams or assessment, they write code
• They can sort by geographic scope, by city.

Summary: The committee spent much of the meeting hearing presentations on student mental health supports at Central Washington University, Washington State University, the University of Washington, and the State Board of Community and Technical Colleges. CWU described high levels of student distress, loneliness, anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, and basic-needs insecurity, along with a campus-wide holistic well-being model that includes behavioral intervention teams, emergency aid, peer outreach, community partnerships, and a collegiate recovery community. WSU emphasized loneliness, common presenting concerns such as anxiety, depression, PTSD, and relationship distress, and the role of housing and residence life, resident advisors, living-learning communities, and coordinated crisis response in identifying and supporting students. UW highlighted prevention and support programs through LiveWell, including alcohol and other drug consultations, confidential advocacy, suicide intervention, student needs navigation, peer health educators, and peer wellness coaches. The community and technical college system reported persistent access barriers, especially for students ages 18 to 24 and those facing housing or food insecurity, and said the legislature-funded mental health pilot at four colleges expanded counseling access, telehealth, and referral pathways, while broader system efforts focus on awareness, telehealth, basic-needs supports, and workforce training in behavioral health fields. Members asked each panel how they gather student feedback, and the institutions said they use surveys, evaluations, and ongoing outreach to students in services. Questions also focused on substance-use and recovery resources, Greek life outreach, and whether colleges have enough licensed mental health staff versus academic advisors; the community college board said not all colleges have licensed mental health providers on staff, and some rely on community contracts or telehealth. The committee also discussed whether counseling services are increasing because of post-pandemic effects or because students are more willing to seek help, with presenters saying both factors likely play a role. The committee then shifted to artificial intelligence in higher education. Washington State University, the University of Washington, Western Washington University, and the community and technical college system described campus AI task forces, governance structures, and efforts to set policies for students, faculty, and staff. Presenters said institutions are requiring course-level AI use statements, promoting ethical and transparent use, expanding access to approved tools such as Microsoft Copilot, and using AI for teaching, research, advising, and administrative support while guarding privacy, equity, and academic integrity. Members raised concerns about deepfakes, bias, student monitoring, and whether AI should be used to screen applications or evaluate student work; presenters said human review remains essential and that some institutions prohibit AI use in hiring or admissions screening. The final presentation, from OSPI, described the statewide rollout of the School Links high school and beyond plan platform under 2023 legislation, saying it will standardize career and college planning across K-12, provide better data and student guidance, and connect students to postsecondary pathways and employers; OSPI said the rollout is underway but current funding only extends through June 30, 2026.

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• California zip codes, particularly care for complex health conditions that is not available at community
• signed, which, by the way, on the contract, which I have here, the contract uses a health and safety code
• agreement that stipulates permitted uses, and a violation of that agreement is a violation of criminal code
• per California Civil Code.
• Implementing functionality with the current CRM software Requires time-consuming custom dotnet coding

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• So we will continue our efforts with city and county.
• We will continue our efforts with city and county.
• </c><02:42:58.520><c> boy</c> imprisonment in the penal code boy imprisonment in the penal code boy revised
• and I’m testifying on behalf of the city and county.
• </c><02:54:15.080><c> and</c> prosecuting attorney for the City and prosecuting attorney for the City

Committee: House Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The committee met on February 12 at 2 p.m. and heard several measures related to corrections, re-entry, law enforcement, retirement benefits, and gun violence prevention. On HB 10002, which would extend the Hawaii Correctional System Oversight Commission coordinator’s term and clarify unannounced inspection authority, the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation said it had no objection to the term length or to 24/7 unannounced access. The commission’s chair, Commissioner Mark Patterson, asked for a longer term, saying the commission needs more time and stability to manage reform efforts after years without staff during COVID. Community Alliance on Prisons and Carolyn Eaton also supported a longer term, with both suggesting six years would better insulate the position from politics. The chair noted he had asked Chair Bot for background on the prior committee’s changes and said that could be discussed during decision-making. The committee then heard HB 67, which would require DCR to help inmates obtain civil identification documents such as IDs, birth certificates, and Social Security cards as soon as practicable, including for people in furlough or community placement programs. DCR said it supported the bill and described ongoing work with the city and county on ID machines and with agencies on certificates and Social Security cards. The Office of Hawaiian Affairs, the Oversight Commission, Community Alliance on Prisons, and the Office of Public Defense all supported the measure, emphasizing that identification is essential for housing, employment, and successful re-entry and noting the disproportionate impact of incarceration on Native Hawaiians. On HB 1183, which would classify certain law enforcement administrators and Department of Law Enforcement employees as Class A members for retirement purposes, the Department of Human Resources Development, the Employees’ Retirement System, and the Department of Law Enforcement all supported the bill. DHRD said it would help recruitment and retention, ERS said it had technical amendments to suggest, and DLE said the change would help with succession planning and allow the governor to appoint the most qualified leader. The committee also heard HB 1045, an emergency appropriation bill to cover payroll fringe benefits for Department of Law Enforcement personnel after salary funding had been shifted to other departments; Budget and Finance and DLE explained the need for the supplemental funding, and no opposition was noted. Finally, the committee took up HB 664, which would create an Office of Gun Violence Prevention, a grant program, a resource bank, and a special fund. The Attorney General recommended adding standards for grant awards and warned of overlap with the existing Gun Violence and Violent Crimes Commission, suggesting consolidation and repeal of the older commission to avoid duplication. Supporters included the Brady Campaign, Everytown for Gun Safety, Moms Demand Action Hawaii, a physician, and an Army veteran, who argued the office would centralize data, coordinate prevention efforts, and help secure outside funding. Testimony was mixed, with the chair noting 37 supporters, nine opponents, and three commenters, but no vote was taken during the hearing.

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• </c> that city for that misprononunciation. that city for that misprononunciation.
• So of coding<01:27:18.080><c> region.</c><01:27:18.560><c> So</c> coding region. So coding region.
• </c><01:33:40.560><c> correctly</c><01:33:40.960><c> there</c> reading the um coding correctly there
• And they're really not that hard to understand once you kind of understand the code.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Summary: The committee met as a special House committee on COVID response efficacy, noted absences, and restated its mission to review New Hampshire’s pandemic response, including federal guidance, federal funds, emergency use authorization vaccination efforts, long COVID treatment, patient bill of rights implementation, and vaccination policies. The main business was discussion of a proposed letter or report language concerning current COVID vaccine recommendations for young children, especially those under age two, and how to support any conclusions with cited scientific and state sources. Representative Polozov argued that the committee should ask the governor or agencies to reconsider current recommendations, saying the committee should focus on whether vaccination is needed for that age group, whether it is effective, and whether the risks outweigh the benefits. He said he had distributed articles and wanted the committee to pair its conclusions with scientific and statistical data. Other members asked him to identify the specific New Hampshire DHHS and American Academy of Pediatrics sources for the recommendation, clarify the age range being discussed, and separate any evidence about adverse effects in other age groups from the infant/toddler demographic so the letter would be transparent and not misleading. Members generally agreed the letter should be carefully sourced and refined, with citations for each claim. The chair said the committee would treat the request as urgent and try to finalize a version by the next meeting, noting that some members would be traveling. The committee also discussed scheduling additional testimony in September and October, possibly with extra meetings, to continue gathering evidence and to hear from witnesses. The chair then began reviewing supporting articles, including studies he said were new since the 2024 report, and introduced a 2025 South Korea cohort study and another 2025 Italian cohort study as examples of the evidence he wanted to incorporate into an updated 2026 report.

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• Prior to serving in the Assembly, he served eight years on the city council of his native city of South
• Gate, including two years as mayor, and he currently serves as executive director of the Gateway Cities
• Executive Director of the Gateway Cities Council of Governments.
• district in the state is now getting a reminder under SB 472 that the Holocaust is in the education code

Summary: The Senate opened with a quorum call, prayer, pledge, and several guest introductions recognizing visitors including Leadership Torrance participants, former Assembly Member Hector de la Torre, University of the Pacific President Christopher Callahan, and other higher education leaders. The body then approved the Senate journals and moved through the daily file and gubernatorial appointments. Three appointments to the Board of Behavioral Sciences were considered and confirmed, and a confirmation for the California Community Colleges Board of Governors was also approved. The Senate also adopted Senate Concurrent Resolution 140, designating April as Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month, with members speaking about research, advocacy, and the personal impact of the disease. Senate Resolution 92, marking California Holocaust Memorial Day, drew extensive floor remarks from multiple senators emphasizing remembrance, Holocaust education, antisemitism, and the need to confront hate and denial; the resolution was adopted unanimously. On third reading, the Senate passed AB 1389, an urgency measure ratifying a tribal-state gaming compact amendment with the Yurok Tribe, with no opposition and immediate effect. The chamber also received committee announcements about upcoming meetings of the Privacy, Digital Technologies, and Consumer Protection Committee and the Energy, Utilities, and Communications Committee. The session concluded with adjournment in memory motions honoring John Bean, Cynthia Brantley Pierce, and Detective Armando “Mando” Santana, each described as a significant community leader or public servant whose work and legacy were recognized by the Senate. The Pro Tem then announced the Senate would recess briefly and return for the next floor session on Thursday, April 16 at 9 a.m.

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• Prior to serving in the Assembly, he served eight years on the city council of his native city of Southgate
• , including two years as mayor, and he currently serves as executive director of the Gateway Cities Council
• Executive Director of the Gateway Cities Council of Governments.
• district in the state is now getting a reminder under SB 472 that the Holocaust is in the education code

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, offered prayers and the pledge, and spent much of the early portion of the session on guest introductions recognizing visitors from Leadership Torrance, former Assembly Member Hector de la Torre, and several university presidents and academic leaders. The body then moved through routine business, including approval of the Senate journals and reading of several bills on the second reading file, before taking up gubernatorial appointments. Three appointments to the Board of Behavioral Sciences were confirmed: Justin Hufft, Cali Rana Singhe, and Dr. Annette Walker. The Senate also confirmed Villian Corral to the California Community Colleges Board of Governors. In each case, the appointing committee recommendation was noted and roll calls were taken, with the confirmations approved by the required vote margins. On third reading, the Senate adopted Senate Concurrent Resolution 140, designating April as Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month, with supportive remarks from several senators and advocates emphasizing research, awareness, and the lived experience of Parkinson’s disease. The Senate also adopted Senate Resolution 92, marking California Holocaust Memorial Day, with extensive floor statements from multiple senators on remembrance, education, antisemitism, and the importance of teaching Holocaust history. Finally, the Senate passed Assembly Bill 1389, an urgency measure ratifying a tribal-state gaming compact amendment with the Yurok Tribe; the measure and urgency clause both received unanimous support. The session concluded with committee announcements and several adjournment-in-memory tributes, including honors for coach John Bean, Cynthia Brantley Pierce, and Detective Armando “Mando” Santana. The Pro Tem then announced the next floor session and the Senate recessed.

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• Prior to serving in the Assembly, he served eight years on the city council of his native city of South
• Gate, including two years as mayor, and he currently serves as executive director of the Gateway Cities
• Executive Director of the Gateway Cities Council of Governments.
• district in the state is now getting a reminder under SB 472 that the Holocaust is in the education code

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• Office of the Governor, a transit agency, a regional transit authority, the Association of Washington Cities
• Bill 2172 modifies the process for route jurisdiction transfers and abandonments for state highways, city
• Bill 2172 modifies the process for route jurisdiction transfers and abandonments for state highways, city
• This bill is about basic fairness and updating our code to reflect the reality of cars and trucks today
• Some cities and places have transportation benefit districts; some places don't.

Bills: HB2092 , HB2114 , HB2172 , HB2251 , HB2374 , HB2410 , HB2552 , HB2588 , HB2718 , HB2722 , HB2727

Committee: House Transportation

Keywords: passenger rail, transportation, committee, advisory, infrastructure, defective license plates, vehicle registration, Department of Licensing, state regulations, route jurisdiction, abandonment, local governance, climate change, commitment act, emission reductions, sustainability, environmental policy, electric bicycles, electric motorcycles, regulation

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• We're ready to go out letting for the city. That will take approximately two years.
• Where they are under construction by year, color-coded with the links shown on this map.
• I know that there are several people asking all of us for projects in our counties and across the city
• I represent the West side of Albuquerque, and I started with the Sale Del Norte when I was on the city
• Brousher, thank you for the improvements that you all made on Paseo del Norte in conjunction with the city