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• Alarmingly, approximately 55% of those cases involved offenders using social media platforms as their primary
• I’m open for any questions you may have. But you're representing?
• Thank you, and I'm open to any questions you may have. Thank you. Members, any questions?
• background checks, track arrests and charges, and impose disciplinary actions for illegal practices during open
• That was all it took for someone to pull up beside her and open fire.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• we could help some essential service providers—child care providers, pharmacies—that needed to stay open
• So, this really does open the door so that they can focus on other things and get a foot in the door
• We've requested, and the oversight committee has endorsed. and I introduced appropriations to the Primary
• So if you open that sheet up, we have programs to create more housing.
• And Madam Chair, with that, I'm open to taking any questions that you might have, and I do apologize

Committee: House House Rural Development, Land Grants And Cultural Affairs

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• . >> So Representative O'Driscoll called you senator, so I was wondering if I had a primary challenge
• making your case. >> So Representative O'Driscoll called you senator, so I was wondering if I had a primary
• making your case. >> So Representative O'Driscoll called you senator, so I was wondering if I had a primary
• making your case. >> So Representative O'Driscoll called you senator, so I was wondering if I had a primary
• making your case. >> So Representative O'Driscoll called you senator, so I was wondering if I had a primary

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The conference committee on House File 3900 met with a quorum, introduced members and staff, and received a nonpartisan walkthrough of the bill. Staff explained that the proposal would change the permanent school fund’s distribution formula from interest and dividends to a statutory payout based on 4.5% of the fund’s average value over the previous three fiscal years, with the Commissioner of Management and Budget responsible for determining and transferring the distributable amount. The Senate version differed by adding language requiring a two-thirds vote of each legislative house to change the distribution policy or apportionment. Members then debated whether a future legislature could increase the payout and whether the constitutional language would sufficiently protect the fund’s purchasing power. Senator Farnsworth argued that a supermajority requirement would help prevent politicization and lock in the fund’s purpose, while Representative Long, Senator Kunesh, Representative Youakim, and Representative O’Driscoll opposed the supermajority as unnecessary and potentially politicizing, emphasizing existing constitutional protections, fiduciary duties, and the legislature’s track record of stewarding school trust lands for students. Staff indicated the language requiring preservation of purchasing power would be a strong safeguard, though the exact legal remedy was unclear. Senator Kunesh moved to adopt the House File 3900 second engrossment as the conference committee report. The committee took a roll call vote and approved the motion 7-1, with Senator Farnsworth voting no. After the vote, Senator Swedzinski offered brief remarks about the historical importance of school trust funds and public education.

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• It extends the deadline to register to vote by mail from 30 to 10 days prior to a primary or general
• 10 days<00:14:00.759><c> prior</c><00:14:01.000><c> to</c><00:14:01.160><c> a</c><00:14:01.360><c> primary
• </c><00:14:01.759><c> or</c><00:14:02.040><c> general</c> days prior to a primary or general days prior
• to a primary or general election<00:14:02.880><c> repeals</c><00:14:03.320><c> absolute</c><00:14:03.639
• This extends the deadline to register to vote by mail from 30 to 10 days prior to the primary and general

Committee: Senate Judiciary

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The Judiciary Committee heard testimony on several bills covering criminal justice, elections, and wildfire-related settlement funding. HB 103 would raise the age cutoff for life-without-parole eligibility from 18 to 21; supporters included the Public Defender and others, while prosecutors and some others opposed it. HB 11 would allow civil claims against people or businesses profiting from sexual exploitation or sex trafficking; it drew mostly support but was not ready for a vote and was deferred for further questions. HB 132 would expand a state-initiated expungement pilot to include possession of any Schedule V substance; the Public Defender, ACLU, and oversight groups supported it, with one opponent, and committee questions focused on what substances and how many cases would be affected. HB 145 would require the Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center to transmit expungement orders to the Judiciary to implement Act 159; the Judiciary and Public Defender supported it, and members discussed technical issues involving multiple defendants and multiple charges. HB 369, a campaign finance housekeeping bill on excess cash contributions, and HB 408, which aligns voter registration-by-mail deadlines with current law, both received support and no opposition of note. The committee also heard HB 1175, which creates appropriations and a trust fund for Maui wildfire settlement claims; the Attorney General’s office, Maui County Council, and Tax Foundation supported it, while one senator said he would vote no because of concerns about House leadership. HB 386, which conforms drug possession thresholds for methamphetamine, heroin, morphine, and cocaine, was supported by law enforcement and prosecutors. HB 134 would require electronic filing of nomination papers; the Elections Office supported it but asked that any convenience fee be authorized in statute, while one witness opposed it over security and cost concerns. After testimony and questions, the committee took up decision-making and passed HB 103 with amendments, deferred HB 11, and passed HB 132, HB 145, HB 369, HB 408, HB 1175, HB 386, and HB 134, with HB 134 amended to clarify no additional charge for electronic filing.

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• Jacob Brint with the California Retailers Association, primary witness and support. I'm sorry.
• continue to be a growing challenge for businesses across the state, including retailers trying to open
• continue to be a growing challenge for businesses across the state, including retailers trying to open
• It's great to hear such openness and such a positive way of saying, we take these steps, we look forward

Summary: The Senate Committee on Local Government heard several bills focused on housing, utility billing, permitting, oversight, disaster recovery, and traffic safety. AB 2058, by Assemblymember Harropetian, would streamline inspections and fees for factory-built housing by reducing duplicative local review and allowing third-party inspections; supporters said it would cut costs and delays, while the author noted local land-use authority would remain intact. AB 1945, by Assemblymember Hodgwick, would let Lassen Municipal Utility District offer voluntary prepaid electricity accounts without deposits or start-service fees, with consumer protections and electronic notices; municipal utility and power agency representatives supported it. AB 2418, by Assemblymember Mark Gonzalez, would set timelines for commercial plan review and allow third-party plan checkers for delayed tenant improvement projects; business and property groups supported it, and the bill was narrowed by amendments. AB 2433, by Assemblymember Alvarez, would expand density bonus incentives for for-sale affordable housing; supporters said it could help produce more homeownership opportunities, while labor and local government concerns led to amendments removing ministerial/by-right provisions. AB 2760, by Assemblymember Sharpe Collins, would allow counties with an Office of Inspector General to extend oversight to probation and animal control in San Diego County; the author and county supervisors supported it, but probation officials opposed it as duplicative. AB 2385, by Assemblymember Petrie-Norris, would clarify local authority to plan for disaster recovery and create local reconstruction agencies; cities and other supporters said it would improve post-disaster rebuilding. AB 1976, by Assemblymember Hitt, would limit late-stage public process for pedestrian, bicycle, and traffic calming projects and exempt pedestrian malls from CEQA; supporters framed it as a safety streamlining measure, while local government groups raised concerns about reduced community engagement. The committee also adopted the consent calendar for AB 2118 and AB 2728. Final votes were taken after quorum was established: AB 1945 passed 6-0 to the Senate floor; AB 1976 passed 5-1 to the Committee on Transportation; AB 2058 passed 7-0 to Appropriations; AB 2385 passed 6-1 to Emergency Management; AB 2418 passed 7-0 to Judiciary; AB 2433 passed 7-0 to Housing; AB 2760 passed 5-2 to the Senate floor; and the consent calendar was adopted 7-0.

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• So this bill simply takes the sunset off, and I appreciate that and open it up to any questions.
• Madam Vice Chair, we'll open the public hearing if there's no further questions. Thank you, Chair.
• Madam Vice Chair, we'll open the public hearing if there's no further questions. Thank you, Chair.
• One of the primary reasons the Yakama Nation sought out a food-producing farm was largely in part to

Bills: HB2104 , HB2554 , HB2619

Committee: Senate Agriculture & Natural Resources

Keywords: aviation, wildland fires, funding, disaster relief, emergency response, tribal rights, fishing rights, salmon management, state-tribal agreements, natural resources, agriculture, regulations, farming, compliance, economic impact, 904, all

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• that use solar power as an example, and there's lots of research and R D around solar power as the primary
• This is just one more tool in the toolbox to just say we are open for business, and I appreciate that
• Like, why on this would we be so specific about keeping the labs open?
• Let me open it up.

Committee: House House Taxation & Revenue

Keywords: 996, all

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• By way of background, Washington school districts are open to the admission of resident students between
• School districts remain open for admission to students with disabilities through the end of the school
• So anybody who is, if they get together and want it to be changed, I'm certainly open to that.
• periodically collect and disseminate specific data and information, including data related to the primary

Bills: HB1662 , HB1683 , HB2534 , HB2557 , HB2594

Committee: House Education

Keywords: education agencies, administrative independence, superintendent, education reform, agency authority, education, school boards, district adjustments, administrative boundaries, educational governance, military families, child stability, transitional schooling, support services, special education, parental rights, educational access, evaluation reports, disability services, unhoused

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• These are the open positions. We still need roughly a third of that open headcount.
• There are 159 projects that were awarded, as I mentioned in my opening statement.
• agency standards, it is skewed by the size of the agency and does not accurately account for the primary

Committee: House A&B Finance Subcommittee

Keywords: 914, all

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• nutrition support services be approved by the state and that registered dietitian nutritionists and primary
• And we will temporarily close this hearing and do some business, and then we'll open it up for public
• We are going to open back up the hearing. This is how you do things around here.
• We are going to open the hearing back up on Senate Bill 5966. Yes, Madam Chair.

Summary: The Senate Human Services Committee met on the first day of the 2026 session and heard a briefing and public testimony on Senate Bill 5966 concerning medically tailored meals. Committee staff explained that the bill would define medically tailored meals and set statewide standards for meals provided through state programs, emphasizing medical guidance, dietary and cultural accommodations, and prioritizing Washington-based nonprofit providers when possible. Senator T’wina Nobles, the sponsor, said the bill is intended to create a clear baseline for quality and accountability without expanding benefits or creating a new program, but rather to streamline and standardize existing efforts. Testifiers in support described existing medically tailored meal and food box programs already operating in Washington. Representatives from Meals on Wheels, Chicken Soup Brigade, Cascadia Produce, Emergency Food Network, and Meals on Wheels Spokane said these programs improve health outcomes for people with chronic conditions, support recovery, and help keep people stable in their communities. They also emphasized that local providers, volunteers, farmers, and food businesses benefit when state dollars stay in Washington. Several members asked whether the bill would create a new system; supporters said it would instead coordinate and standardize current waiver-based and contract-based services. Questions also touched on funding sources, delivery costs, and the role of Medicaid and other programs. The committee temporarily set aside the bill to hear from newly appointed DSHS Secretary Angela Ramirez, who outlined the department’s reorganization into new administrations and said the goal is to reduce silos, improve customer experience, and make services easier to navigate. She also briefed members on federal HR1-related changes affecting SNAP and Medicaid, including work requirements, immigrant eligibility changes, and tribal consultation, and said DSHS is developing a verification hub to reduce administrative burden. Members raised concerns about implementation, data collection, and how to avoid benefit loss due to paperwork issues. After the secretary’s presentation, the committee resumed testimony on SB 5966 and then adjourned without taking a vote.

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• emergency evacuation, the evacuation map and relocation maps, as well as an alternative route if the primary
• So the Open Meetings Act is indeed going to apply with this council, is that correct?
• dealing with national security issues, for instance, to go into a closed meeting, but we did apply the Open
• It was eye-opening to me in this process how much information and data we gather and how little we plug

Bills: HB1 , HB 2 , HB 3 , HB 5 , HB20 , HB 22

Keywords: youth camps, emergency preparedness, safety standards, health regulations, camp licensing, disaster preparedness, emergency management, flooding, mass fatality, mass casualty, fatality tracking, body recovery, autopsy, justice of the peace, medical examiner, county judge, sheriff, mayor, emergency coordinator, emergency manager license

Summary: The committee meeting primarily focused on the discussion and passage of several key bills, including SB5, which pertains to supplemental appropriations for disaster relief. This bill was passed unanimously, highlighting the committee's commitment to addressing disaster preparedness. HB20, aimed at reducing fraudulent charitable solicitations during disasters, also saw significant debate, with positive sentiments expressed by its sponsor, Mr. Darby. Additionally, HB22, which expands the authority of the comptroller to fund emergency communication systems, was passed with overwhelming support, indicating a consensus on improving emergency response capabilities within the state. The session concluded with discussions about future legislative measures aimed at strengthening infrastructure against disasters.

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• He told his story at the official opening in May and found it particularly moving.
• However, since 1986, NCIDC has also been the primary statewide CSBG service provider for the American
• So I'll be back in two minutes and then we'll open up for public comment. Thank you.
• I want to thank the panelists, and we're going to open it up for any members of the public who wish to

Summary: The Senate and Assembly Human Services Committees held a special oversight hearing on California’s 2026-27 Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) state plan, a federal anti-poverty funding stream. Committee members opened by citing statewide poverty and homelessness data and said the hearing was meant to review how CSBG dollars are used, how local agencies respond to community needs, and how the state is preparing for possible federal funding cuts. Jason Wimbley of the Department of Community Services and Development (CSD) explained that California’s CSBG network works through 60 organizations in 58 counties, serving about 1.5 million low-income Californians in 2023, and that the state received $68.4 million in federal CSBG funds in fiscal year 2025. He described the program as flexible funding used for housing, employment, education, food, health, transportation, and emergency response, and noted that the federal administration had proposed eliminating CSBG, though the Senate Appropriations Committee had voted to fully fund it for the coming year. Representatives from the California Community Action Partnership Association and several CSBG-funded agencies described how the program supports local anti-poverty work and leverages other funding. CalCAPA emphasized local flexibility, workforce development, partnerships, and data systems such as ROMA, while also warning that agencies are preparing for possible reductions by tightening budgets, planning staffing contingencies, and seeking private foundation support. Agency witnesses from Contra Costa County, Northern California Indian Development Council, Proteus, and Sacred Heart Community Service described services including housing assistance, food distribution, utility help, employment training, youth programs, and culturally specific services for Native communities and migrant farmworkers. They repeatedly said CSBG is essential because it funds staffing and infrastructure that allow them to braid other grants and serve people who do not qualify for standard safety-net programs. Members also asked about the impact of federal staffing changes and the Los Angeles fires. Wimbley said federal layoffs had affected some CSD programs but not CSBG administration, and that the department coordinated disaster response with state agencies and used CSBG-funded supply distribution, food, water, clothing, and documentation support during the fires. Witnesses said they were preparing for possible future cuts by diversifying funding, reducing expenses, and considering service changes, while county officials warned that state and federal reductions could not be backfilled locally. During public comment, one speaker urged stronger oversight of community action agencies and raised concerns about transparency and compliance with state law. The chair then thanked the witnesses, emphasized the importance of CSBG for low-income seniors, youth, and people with disabilities, and adjourned the hearing without any votes or formal action taken.

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• The bill doesn't open the case files to the public.
• Is the use of helicopters more tightly regulated or more open than what the impact of this amendment
• effort in keeping financial information confidential should not make it publicly accessible through an open
• Income and expense data is the primary information that we use to try to set that equitable assessment

Bills: HF2233 , HF1524 , HF1893 , HF1396 , HF2456 , HF2959 , HF2300 , HF2412 , HF3022 , HF2825 , HF1862 , HF1373 , HF1039 , HF3070

Committee: House Judiciary Finance and Civil Law

Keywords: Uniform Special Deposits Act, special deposit, banking law, financial institutions, escrow, escrow account, trust account, security deposit, beneficiary, depositor, creditor process, garnishment, attachment, levy, setoff, recoupment, financial market infrastructure, retirement benefits, compensation, earnest money

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• members throughout the state, and I'm here in support of this bill, **House File 2602** [HB 2602], which opens
• We did have some grave concerns about the treaty open season language and the fiscal impact of the bill
• Before I take any more questions, I have not had a chance to open up to testifiers yet.
• While House File 3008's primary goal is to address groundwater use...

Committee: House Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy

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• They are critical to keeping doors open and customers served.
• partnership so our restaurant operators can actually have a predictable set of rules no matter if they open
• safety and quality of our refrigerated products, and providing predictability for restaurant owners to open
• Um, that is the primary source when you're talking about restaurant deliveries.

Bills: HB 246 , HB 796 , HB 1056 , HB 1544 , HB 1846 , HB 2001 , HB 2618 , HB 2625 , HB 2869 , HB 2898 , HB 3069 , HB 3114 , HB 3157 , HB 3228 , HJR 98

Committee: House State Affairs

Keywords: federal directives, state authority, Tenth Amendment, government enforcement, local governance, gold standard, legal tender, currency, transactional currency, financial transactions, electronic payment systems, state finance, regulatory compliance, electric trucks, charging infrastructure, advisory council, transportation, sustainability, criminal penalties, official information

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• That's very common in our in our state or for nights and holidays where pharmacies may not be open and
• So listening to their concerns as well, but certainly open U.S..
• President, I I just want to understand and I just want to clarify, I heard what you said in your opening
• committee, my name is and Chris Pencil, an MD internal medicine physician working in hospitals as the primary

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• It's where I went to my primary and secondary education and they're going to be here later So we'll welcome
• Houston, established in 1976, has been a beacon of community service and spiritual leadership, proudly opening
• HB 756 by Rinald relating to the requirements for revision of character and open enrollment charter school
• HCR 11 by Bella Montgomery directing the Texas Department of Public Safety to consider opening a driver's

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• If you could introduce your staff and any opening remarks. Thank you, Madam Chair.
• And I think we're just opening the door for the possibility of things going wrong with this bill.
• negatives should be removed from foods completely, but this bill—All I'm saying, Madam Chair, is it's opening
• The science is clear on this: excess sugar and refined carbohydrates are the primary drivers of something

Bills: SB 25 , SB25 , SB314

Committee: Senate Health & Human Services

Keywords: attorney ad litem, indigent parents, parent-child relationship, legal representation, Texas Family Code, court procedures, nutrition, health standards, food labeling, education, dietary guidelines, medical education, food safety, school meals, child nutrition, food additives, public health, 1185, senate, all

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• They were opened up to us, and we were able to evaluate that there's different types...
• I appreciate your time and consideration, and I'm open for any questions. Thank you.
• The primary mandate of the Board of Nursing is to protect the public.
• Kohler mentioned, our P&T policies are open for public comment.
• That's no longer an open meeting. That's what we found to be the case.

Committee: Senate Senate Health and Human Services COR

Summary: The committee first approved the March 11 minutes and heard a presentation from Nathan Smith, CEO of Central Arizona Shelter Services, on homelessness in Maricopa County. He described rising homelessness, especially among older adults, and said CASS uses low-barrier emergency shelter, family shelter, and an older-adult shelter with case management, behavioral health services, and partnerships with outside groups for food, banking, digital access, and other supports. Members asked about collaborations with mutual aid groups and about point-in-time data, and Smith said the county data could be drilled down through AZMAG. The committee then moved to legislation. HB 2248, the Arizona Medical Freedom Act, would bar businesses, schools, and government entities from denying services or employment based on medical interventions, with an amendment allowing schools to limit access during outbreaks or for certain infections. Supporters framed the bill as protecting bodily autonomy and informed consent, while opponents argued it would undermine employers’ ability to prevent disease spread. The committee adopted the amendment and gave the bill a due pass recommendation on a 4-3 vote. HB 2906, requiring one dental board member to be an active oral and maxillofacial surgeon, passed unanimously after testimony that the board needs surgical expertise for complex cases and anesthesia oversight. HB 2189, directing the Nursing Board to adopt rules for licensed health aides and routine ventilator care, also passed with an amendment and a 6-0 vote. HB 2403 appropriates $2.5 million in FY2027 for home and community-based services providers for elderly and physically disabled Arizonans. Supporters said the funding would help retain caregivers, whose wages have lagged for years, and argued home care is cheaper than hospitalization or institutional care; the bill passed 6-0. HB 2731 continued the Physician Assistant Board to 2030 and passed with a technical amendment, and HB 2730 continued the Occupational Therapy Board and passed as well. HB 2729 continued the Nursing Board to 2030; the board said it regulates about 150,000 licensees and handles thousands of complaints annually, and the bill passed 6-0. HB 2728 continued the Department of Economic Security and incorporated several previously vetoed policy provisions affecting SNAP, unemployment, and eligibility/redetermination rules. Speakers in opposition said it would make benefits harder to access and turn a continuation bill into a vehicle for controversial policy changes, while supporters argued it was part of the legislature’s oversight role. The bill passed 4-3. The committee also adopted a strike-everything amendment to HB 2048, which limits utilization controls on FDA-approved non-opioid pain medications relative to opioids; supporters said it would improve access to non-opioid pain treatment and reduce opioid harm, while opponents warned it would bypass clinical review and raise costs. HB 2048 passed 4-3. Finally, HCR 2058 would require a comprehensive claim-level audit of Arizona Medicaid claims and direct recovery efforts for misappropriated funds; supporters said it could recover significant overpayments, while opponents questioned its incentives and overlap with existing oversight. The resolution passed 4-3, and the committee adjourned.

Transcript Highlights:

• I appreciate your time and consideration, and I’m open for any questions. Thank you.
• The primary mandate of the Board of Nursing is to protect the public.
• Kohler mentioned, our P&T policies are open for public comment.
• You have an open meeting that you can just jump into executive session whenever you want.
• That's no longer an open meeting. That's what we found to be the case.

Bills: HB2048 , HB2189 , HB2248 , HB2403 , HB2728 , HB2729 , HB2730 , HB2731 , HB2906 , HCR2058

Committee: Senate Health and Human Services

Keywords: orders of protection, domestic violence, court procedures, legal guardian, enforcement, healthcare, licensed health aides, scope of practice, ventilator care, training standards, medical freedom, healthcare mandates, employment requirements, public health, government regulation, elderly, physical disabilities, Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System, home and community based services, funding increase