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• Assembly Member Krell will lead us in the Pledge of Allegiance.
• It causes a lot more delays and is more expensive in the long run, which leads to worse health care outcomes
• care that they need: breast cancer screenings, cervical cancer screenings, screenings for STIs that lead
• level to reject racism unequivocally, and to understand that words carry consequences and words do lead
• We in this body have the ability to lead with love, to lead with understanding, and to lead our community

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• It's also used combined with lead in bullets, artillery shells, missile systems, optical systems, etc
• All right, we are now to Lead Acid Battery Amendments, again another committee bill file.
• It was heard in both May and June, and with a vote of 14 to 1, the committee elected to remove the Lead
• Acid Battery Program Act from the Sunset Act, so... ...Lead Acid Battery Program Act from the Sunset
• The Lead Acid Battery Disposal Act deals with the disposal of lead acid batteries, so I'd be happy to

Committee: Joint Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment Interim Committee

Keywords: 985, all

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• Now, I will say that New Mexico leads most of the states in our area regarding how much of that water
• going beyond these metrics, is to also provide a basis for really cutting-edge research that will lead
• We found certain metals such as aluminum, arsenic, chromium, iron, manganese, lead, and. selenium were
• I believe the OSC and ISC are leading the study, and the drilling program could potentially identify
• It would also lead to reduced reliance on federal oversight; it would put the oversight in the hands

Committee: House Water & Natural Resources Committee

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• to collaborate, his ability to assess different perspectives, because he will need all of that in leading
• His abilities and legislative experience are a unique blend that's necessary to lead a department that
• blend that's experience are unique blend that's necessary<00:26:18.320><c> to</c><00:26:18.480><c> lead
• /c><00:26:18.919><c> department</c><00:26:19.480><c> that</c><00:26:19.600><c> is</c> necessary to lead
• a department that is necessary to lead a department that is set<00:26:20.000><c> to</c><00:26:20.120

Keywords: 912, senate, all

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• Again, it's a great opportunity for Texas to lead in AI.
• Senator Parker helped co-lead this council where the benefits of AI use in Texas were showcased.
• Senator Parker has been leading on this issue, balancing ethics and innovation in AI for years now.
• I lead the payments team at Racetrack.
• ETA is the leading payments industry trade association with many members based here in Texas.

Bills: SB231 , SB584 , SB600 , SB668 , SB841 , SB986 , SB1003 , SB1244 , SB1625 , SB1960 , SB1963 , SB1964 , SB2026 , SB2056 , SB2368

Committee: Senate Business & Commerce

Keywords: temporary emergency electric energy facility, temporary generation, emergency power, backup generation, mobile generator, portable generator, grid resilience, power outage restoration, transmission and distribution utility, TDU, Public Utility Commission of Texas, PUCT, Utilities Code Section 39.918, competitive bidding, lease authorization, emergency procurement, bulk power system, locational marginal pricing, reliability model, black start

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• president of the student body<00:25:48.480><c> and</c><00:25:48.720><c> holds</c><00:25:49.039><c> lead
• 00:25:49.279><c> and</c><00:25:49.520><c> holds</c><00:25:49.760><c> leadership</c> body and holds lead
• and holds leadership body and holds lead and holds leadership roles<00:25:50.559><c> in</c><00:25:51.039
• This bill would potentially lead to increased electricity costs in our state, and HEO already has some
• </c><01:03:52.720><c> to</c> This bill would potentially lead to This bill would potentially lead to

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The House convened with 46 members present and five excused, deferred reading of the journal, and noted there were no messages from the governor or Senate communications. Members then offered several introductions recognizing guests in the gallery, including LifeSmarts awardees, DCCA and LifeSmarts program officials, former Representative Pono Chong and his children, an intern from District 39, a landback advocate, and staff from the Education Committee office. The chamber also marked the close of Education Week 2025 with applause and recognition of the visiting students and supporters. The main floor presentation was House Resolution 211, which congratulated the first- and second-place teams at the 2025 Havi LifeSmarts State Competition and the 2025 U.S. Senate Youth Program delegate. Representative Tam presented the resolution, praising the Eolani Raiders for winning first place and wishing them well at the upcoming Chicago competition. Representative Hashimoto recognized Kalanianaole High School’s second-place team, and Representative Woodson honored Wilson Chow of Maui High School for his leadership and service. The resolution was adopted by voice vote, and the House recessed briefly to allow members to congratulate the honorees. After recess, the House took up a large block of standing committee reports, moving reports 1406 through 1504 with a series of member notations including no votes, reservations, and a few brief explanations. Several members raised concerns about specific measures involving emergency readiness centers, immigration-related legal access, blank votes on ballot questions, electricity costs and Hawaiian Electric, and gambling. Some members spoke in support of measures while noting reservations about cost, process, or policy effects. The full package of reports was ultimately adopted by voice vote. During announcements, Representative Garcia read a statement from Representative Jean Ward announcing her resignation effective at the end of the month due to ongoing health issues, including anemia, sciatica, and pneumonia, after nearly 27 years of service. The House then adjourned by voice vote until 12:00 noon on Monday.

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• And the interoperability lead was not advertised. It was not advertised. Correct. Okay.
• The interoperability lead, their job is to—thank you, Rep.
• The interoperability lead is, her, their job is to exchange—thank you, sir. Thank you, Rep.
• These are leading experts in the country that do this... ...cybersecurity for us.
• These are leading experts in the country that do this at the federal level, and we have been lucky to

Summary: The subcommittee heard presentations from the Department of Financial Services and the Department of Business and Professional Regulation, then returned to its ongoing budget workshop with the Department of Management Services. DFS’s Division of Risk Management described its role as the state self-insurance fund, covering about 200,000 employees and 27,000 vehicles, paying roughly $150 million in claims last year, and managing a pilot ETS treatment program for veterans and first responders that had 49 patients and 804 treatments as of the latest report. The Division of State Fire Marshal outlined its fire prevention, training, emergency response, and grant programs, including hurricane deployments, the Florida State Fire College, and several capital and grant requests for roof, courtyard, memorial, and equipment needs. The Division of Rehabilitation and Liquidation explained how it handles insolvent insurers under Chapter 631, currently administering 14 estates with $1.2 billion in assets and $3.7 billion in liabilities, and said no new receiverships had been opened since February 2023. Members asked about grant backlogs, fire truck procurement delays, memorial repairs, and whether affiliate transfers were occurring in insurer liquidations. Secretary Griffin then updated the committee on DBPR’s implementation of House Bill 1021 on community associations. He said the department had used the new authority to expand education, complaint handling, and ombudsman services, including 10 free standardized courses, a new condo website, and a four-hour board certification course that had already drawn more than 12,000 attendees. He reported that outreach to condominium communities had increased by more than 60%, that complaint filings were up 39% while jurisdictional dismissals dropped to 11%, and that about 81% to 82% of the 65 new positions had been filled. Members pressed him on whether the department had enough authority and funding, how condominium counts are determined, how self-reported structural integrity reserve study data is verified, and whether more public-facing complaint tracking and better reporting from local governments or developers would improve the system. The committee then resumed questioning Secretary Allende of DMS about outstanding budget and operations issues. Members focused on the delayed People First contract extension required by statute, with the secretary saying the delay involved technical and contractual complexity in moving a legacy hard-coded system to the cloud. They also revisited the state data team and data catalog project, asking why a statutory 2022 deadline had not been met, how the four-person team and broader data staff were organized, how many applicants were considered for key positions, and what each role was doing. The secretary said the catalog work was being simplified into six metadata fields and supported by a broader community of practice, but no firm completion date was given during the exchange.

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• what was designed as a safeguard has evolved into a burdensome administrative obstacle that too often leads
• We rank 46th in preventable hospitalizations and premature deaths, and we know that many leading causes
• causes of of death that me many leading causes of of death including<00:27:32.159><c> heart</c><00:27
• Thank you for allowing me to participate, and thank you, Representative Neighbors, for leading on this
• Thank you for allowing me to participate, and thank you, Representative Neighbors, for leading on this

Keywords: Meeting Start: 00:00 Roll Call: 00:13 HB423 Discussion: 01:38 HB423 Vote: 12:30 HB415 Discussion: 13:50 HB415 Vote: 15:13 HB390 Discussion: 16:30 HB390 Vote: 21:48 HB3 For Discussion Only: 23:15, 958, all

Summary: The committee first took up House Bill 423, a prior authorization reform measure sponsored by Representative Kim Moser. A committee substitute was adopted to clarify that the bill’s prior authorization exemption program does not apply to Medicaid. Supporters, including the Kentucky Medical Association, said the bill would reduce red tape, improve transparency, and let providers spend more time on patient care. The bill would create a framework for insurers to establish a gold carding or waiver program for certain health services, exclude prescription drugs, prohibit retrospective reviews based solely on an exemption, and require annual reporting by the Department of Insurance and the Department for Medicaid Services. After questions about how exemptions would work and whether the bill addressed repeat prior authorizations, the committee voted to pass HB 423 with favorable expression. The committee then considered House Bill 415, sponsored by Representative Pollock and supported by AFLAC representatives. The bill was described as clarifying that health insurance coverage mandates are generally intended to apply only to primary major medical policies. With no substantive opposition or questions, the committee voted to pass HB 415 with favorable expression. Finally, the committee heard House Bill 390 from Chair Meredith, presented with support from multiple insurance industry representatives and the Department of Insurance. The bill would move motor vehicle insurance verification data from the old system to the CAVIS database and shorten the reporting turnaround from 30 days to a ceiling of seven days, with the possibility of a shorter period by regulation. After brief discussion and no objections, the committee voted to pass HB 390 with favorable expression. The committee also heard House Bill 3 for discussion only, sponsored by Representative Neighbors and supported by the Kentucky Pharmacists Association. The bill would require Kentucky Medicaid to reimburse pharmacists for covered clinical services they already provide, aligning Medicaid with existing commercial insurance policy. Supporters argued it would improve access, especially in underserved areas, and could reduce emergency room use and improve outcomes; the bill was not voted on during this meeting.

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• So it's just a technical difference that's leading to a notable programmatic effect this year.
• Finally, we've been building on the university's academic and research excellence, including leading
• It's not leading to more students.
• Those vacancies lead to unsafe discharges and readmissions.
• At my campus, we're looking towards a proposed loss of core departments and majors that can only lead

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• to respiratory illnesses and can lead to cancer.
• Chair, you don't believe this will lead to any regulatory overlap and confusion between the Environment
• That showing that oil and gas pollution leads to respiratory illness.
• So one of the, I guess it sort of leads me in two places around the testing, the water quality testing
• And I guess what my question is going to lead to, so I'll just go ahead and ask it now.

Committee: House House Energy, Environment & Natural Resources

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• Republican senators who served as co-chair under the power-sharing agreement will now be the committee's leads
• Republican senators who served as co-chair under the power-sharing agreement will now be the committee's leads
• Republican senators who served as co-chair under the power-sharing agreement will now be the committee's leads
• price that a house is sold at, and so if we can reduce any one of those individual components that lead
• </c><00:13:36.680><c> to</c> those individual components that lead to those individual components that

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Kentucky leads the nation in cancer.
• We should be leading the way in consumer protection, not leading the way in corporate immunity.
• We Kentucky leads the nation in cancer.
• should be leading the way in consumer protection,<00:59:58.480><c> not</c><00:59:58.640><c> leading<
• Um, so that leads to me never will.

Keywords: 958, all

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• We'll turn to, if there are any lead witnesses in support.
• Lead witnesses can have two minutes, or just... okay, me too in support. Come on up.
• Any lead opposition or general opposition? Seeing none, bring it back to the dais.

Summary: The Senate Emergency Management Committee heard several wildfire, disaster recovery, and behavioral health bills. AB 1960 would allow Cal Fire wildfire prevention grants to fund community-level home hardening projects, and AB 1964 would require the State Fire Marshal to survey the number of homes needing upgrades to very high fire-hardening standards and estimate the cost. Supporters for both bills included Fire Aside, Megafire Action, the Orange County Fire Authority, and the Nature Conservancy; there was no opposition. Committee members praised the community-focused approach and the need to better measure progress on home hardening. The committee also heard AB 2385, which would clarify state law so local governments can create local reconstruction agencies and plan disaster recovery in advance, with model ordinances and technical assistance from state agencies. The League of California Cities supported the bill, saying it would help cities and counties recover more quickly and orderly after disasters; members cited the Blue Ribbon Commission’s recommendations and urged preserving the bill’s authorities. No opposition was heard. AB 2093, a cleanup and governance bill for California’s 988 crisis response system, would address implementation problems from AB 988, including unclear leadership, coordination gaps between 988 and 911, and funding structure issues. The Steinberg Institute and several behavioral health and advocacy organizations supported the measure, while the County Behavioral Health Directors Association opposed unless amended. After discussion, the committee voted to pass the consent calendar and all four bills—AB 1960, AB 1964, AB 2093, and AB 2385—to the Appropriations Committee, with each measure ultimately reported out on unanimous or near-unanimous votes.

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• Chairman, that I know you've been leading for the past several legislative sessions on the issue of housing
• So I just want to credit you, sir, for all your work that you did leading up to this moment on behalf
• Chapter 40 incentives attract both businesses and residents, leading to job creation and a boost to the

Committee: Joint Joint Committee on Community Development and Small Businesses

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Community Development and Small Businesses held a brief hearing on several housing and planning bills. Testimony focused on Senate Bill 176 and House Bill 313, which would update Chapter 40R smart growth zoning incentives and double municipal payments for adopting qualifying zoning districts, and Senate Bill 177, a technical correction to Chapter 40S so starter-home districts created under Chapter 40Y would also qualify for school cost reimbursement. Benjamin Fierro, representing the Home Builders and Remodelers Association of Massachusetts, strongly supported the bills, arguing that the current incentives are too modest, that starter homes are needed for young and first-time buyers, and that the school reimbursement fix is necessary to align the statutes. Nally Soto of the Massachusetts Housing Coalition also supported the bills, saying the higher incentives would help municipalities approve more housing and address the housing shortage. Representative Kassner testified on House Bill 303, a remote community development planning bill modeled on Executive Order 418. She said it would restore and expand statewide comprehensive planning for land use, transportation, housing, open space, infrastructure, and climate resilience, with regional planning agencies playing a key role. Committee members asked about how Chapter 40S reimbursement is calculated and how the planning bill would interact with existing regional planning commissions. One member also spoke in support of the housing bills and described local challenges with affordability, land costs, and compliance with the MBTA Communities law. No votes were taken during the hearing. The chair closed testimony after a final call for additional witnesses and announced that the committee would continue working on the bills and hold one more hearing in September on additional measures and late-filed bills. The committee then adjourned by motion and second.

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• please note that the guideline for measures heard in the committee is to allow for testimony from two lead
• witnesses in support and two lead witnesses in opposition to speak for no more than two minutes each
• present today will have an opportunity to provide an opening statement, a closing statement, and each lead

Summary: The Assembly Higher Education Committee met for a hearing with one item on the agenda, ACA 18, a constitutional amendment to expand student representation on the University of California Board of Regents. The authors, Assemblymembers Celeste Rodriguez and Anamarie Farías, said the measure would double the number of student seats on the board and ensure both an undergraduate and a graduate student voice, arguing that students are the primary stakeholders and should have more meaningful input on decisions affecting tuition, housing, basic needs, and other campus issues. The authors accepted committee amendments that cleaned up language and the appointment process for student regents and their nonvoting designates. Supporters included UC student leaders, alumni, and advocacy groups. Testimony emphasized that the UC system has far more students than the current single voting student regent can represent, that student input has helped shape policies on housing, basic needs, campus policing, and tuition, and that the UC should align with the CSU and community college systems, which already have two student voting members. No opposition testimony was presented. Committee members voiced support, with several noting the importance of student voice and representation. The committee then voted to pass ACA 18 as amended and re-refer it to the Committee on Appropriations. The roll call ultimately finished at 9-0 in favor, and the measure was reported out of committee.

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• You can go ahead and present whenever you're ready, and we'll welcome your lead witnesses right after
• This not only threatens the health and safety and the life safety of occupants, but it also leads to
• Thank you, Senator, for the moving presentation, and we'll move on to lead witnesses if you have any

Summary: The Senate Emergency Management Committee heard several bills related to wildfire recovery, fire safety, and school threat response. SB 904 would codify emergency coordination procedures used after the L.A. County and Palisades fires, including identifying permitting and building code requirements that can slow rebuilding after wildfire disasters. The author said it would not eliminate protections but would streamline recovery; Climate Action California opposed the bill, while the chair noted concerns about balancing efficiency with safeguards. The bill was later advanced on a 9-0 vote to the Senate Appropriations Committee. The committee also heard SB 1299, which would create a clearer statutory framework for certifying and training fire sprinkler fitters. Supporters from the Sprinkler Fitters Association and State Pipe Trades Council said the measure would ensure only properly trained and certified workers install sprinkler systems, addressing safety risks and litigation that weakened existing regulations. There was no opposition, and the bill passed 9-0 to the Senate Labor, Public Employment, and Retirement Committee. SB 1181 proposed a voluntary pilot allowing schools to share credible safety concerns with regional threat assessment centers in several Central Valley counties, with privacy protections and a reporting requirement before expansion. The author tied the bill to youth violence, social media threats, and the need to connect warning signs before tragedies occur. Senators Rubio and the chair spoke in support, citing fusion center successes in preventing attacks; there was no opposition. The committee also approved a consent calendar, and all measures were reported out on unanimous votes.

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• You can go ahead and present whenever you're ready, and we'll welcome your lead witnesses right after
• This not only threatens the health and safety and the life safety of occupants, but it also leads to
• Thank you, Senator, for the moving presentation, and we'll move on to lead witnesses if you have any

Committee: Senate Emergency Management

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• Assembly Member Chen will lead us in the Pledge of Allegiance.
• This bill, if passed, will lead to litigation, and the state of California will lose that litigation.
• Rios serves as Chair of America 250, the Bipartisan Congressional Commission, leading our nation's commemoration

Summary: The California Assembly met in session, established a quorum, and opened with a reflection and pledge. The body handled routine procedural business, including dispensing with the journal reading, suspending rules for guest introductions and adjournment memories, and re-referring several bills to different committees. Members also introduced guests, including district staff, the Citrus Heights leadership class, and Rosie Rios, chair of America 250. The main floor debate centered on AB 2180 by Assembly Member Ward, a local government finance measure related to water rates and Proposition 218. Ward argued the bill would provide clearer legal standards for proportional water rates, reduce litigation, and prevent low-use customers from subsidizing high-use users. Assembly Member DeMaio opposed the bill, saying it would weaken taxpayer protections and allow overcharging. After debate, the Assembly passed AB 2180 on a roll call vote of 41-17. The Assembly then adopted the second-day consent calendar, with AB 1853 and several other bills and resolutions passing 52-0. The chamber also held adjournment-in-memory tributes for former Santa Clara County Supervisor Rod Diridon Sr., praising his public service and transit advocacy. The session ended with announcements and adjournment until Monday, April 13 at 1 p.m.

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• Assembly Member Chen will lead us in the Pledge of Allegiance.
• If this bill passes, it will lead to litigation, and the state of California will lose that litigation
• Rios serves as Chair of America 250, the Bipartisan Congressional Commission, leading our nation's commemoration

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Floyd's family has also followed his lead by serving and protecting our city. Mr.
• Floyd's family has also followed his lead by serving and protecting our citizens.
• Floyd, would you please lead us in the Pledge of Allegiance? Thank you.

Bills: HR1037 , HR1043 , SB1491 , SB1451 , SB1286 , SB1581 , SB1521 , SB201 , SB1290 , SB169 , SB1377 , SB1991 , SB1346 , SB1509 , SB1928 , SB2028 , SB2071 , SB2110 , SB2117 , SB2127 , SB2134 , SB722 , SB3

Keywords: National Poetry Month, poetry, education, cultural celebration, arts and humanities, child abuse, prevention, community support, family safety, child welfare, presidential electors, vacancies, oath of office, political party, elections, voter registration, election integrity, Secretary of State, cancellation of registration, gender neutrality

Summary: The House convened, completed the roll call, prayer, pledge, and a series of ceremonial recognitions and introductions. Chaplain Ronnie Wilson delivered the invocation, and the chamber honored Veteran of the Week Bobby Joe Floyd for his Army service and decades in Oklahoma law enforcement. Members also recognized a visiting youth performer, Nova Williams, and adopted House Resolution 1037 recognizing April as National Poetry Month and House Resolution 1043 recognizing Child Abuse Prevention Month. The House also featured several special presentations tied to Caregivers Day, including introductions of Dr. Mukesh Perrek as Doctor of the Day, Dr. Colby Kipp as Psychologist of the Day, and Cynthia Cothram as Nurse of the Day. Additional guests from Stillwater Medical Center and Share Medical Center were welcomed, and Representative West presented Metropolitan Library System poet laureate Hallie Waugh, reading one of her poems in honor of Poetry Month. Representative Hill then recognized the week’s pages, highlighting students from across Oklahoma and their academic and extracurricular achievements. In floor action, Representative Schreiber moved to request further conference on House Bill 1851, and the motion was adopted without objection. The House also reassigned measures according to the Majority Floor Leader’s list. After announcements, Representative Kennedy hosted a special presentation for the Oklahoma Rifle Association and NRA-related guests, and the House adjourned until Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at 9:30 a.m.