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• Chair and members, I am Monica Miller on behalf of the National Council of Jewish Women Los Angeles.
• County update on the fires, briefly, the National Council of Jewish Women launched into action when those

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• I'm the senator for the majority of the Jewish synagogues.
• I'm the senator for the majority of the Jewish synagogues in Birmingham, out east in that area.

Bills: SB210 , SB292 , HB360 , HB233 , HB66 , HB356 , HB164 , HB238 , HB209 , SB223 , HB307 , SB210 , SB292 , HB360 , HB233 , HB66 , HB356 , HB164 , HB238 , HB209 , SB223 , HB307

Committee: Senate Judiciary

Keywords: hospital liens, medical billing, government healthcare, insurance claims, patient rights, education oversight, subpoena authority, investigation, State Superintendent, school misconduct, drug courts, accountability, veterans, mental health, substance abuse, rehabilitation, criminal justice, court intervention, terrorist threat, terroristic threat

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• for school hardening grants for school districts to address security risk issues. $20 million for Jewish
• We're only funding school security for Catholic and Jewish schools in the voucher program.
• We have, in the past few years, funded Jewish day schools at a comparable amount of $20 million because
• The minority groups include Black people, Asian people, Hispanic people, and American women.
• As a country, as a legislator, and as an American, we should never be afraid of seeking out the truth

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• understanding is that he's very controversial, a very toxic comments, not only about women, but about the Jewish
• So here I am with the Claremont Institute says that it is there to restore the principles the American
• constitutional natural rights and natural law, and then it goes on to say other things that it is the American
• regional school that is accessible to students in the Panhandle is is critical for their success in the American

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• around the world at Lexington and Concord, and that began the ball of this amazing experience called American
• , well, that period, the critical period in American history from 1775 to 1791.
• calendar around our community's needs and interests, recognizing that our families who celebrate Jewish
• and Muslim holy who celebrate Jewish and Muslim holy days<00:10:02.519><c> often</c><00:10:02.800><c
• Charter schools enroll about 60% students of color and American Indian students, versus 38% statewide

Committee: Senate Education Policy

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• That a group of Americans don't exist.
• to rounding up Japanese Americans.
• This was thoroughly un-American.
• And the premise of interning those Americans was somehow that they weren't loyal Americans.
• African Americans understand this history deeply.

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• It's American. This bill isn't about keeping things the same.
• Bill Helmick, VFW American Legion, waiving against the bill. Not waive in support.
• Stuart Scott, American Legion. Come on up. You are recognized.
• Well, the American Legion was founded in 1919.
• Do we know that it's, you know, Hindu, Buddhist, Muslim, Christian, Jewish?

Committee: Senate Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government

Summary: The committee first took up SB 80, the Parks Preservation Act, which would define state park purposes around conservation-based recreation and public access, prohibit uses such as golf courses, tennis courts, pickleball courts, ball fields, and hotels, require more public notice and advisory input on land management changes, and mandate reporting on park spending and maintenance backlogs. Testimony was overwhelmingly supportive, with conservation groups, youth advocates, and other members of the public backing stronger protections for state parks. The bill was reported favorably. Members then approved SB 200, directing DEP to develop a statewide waste reduction and recycling plan, and CS for SB 496, which clarifies that timeshare facilities are governed by Chapter 721 and only need annual board meetings. CS for CS for SB 1404, dealing with illegal gambling, was amended to add reporting requirements, tighten penalties, preempt local gambling legalization, and create a process for vetting certain machines and veteran-service-organization gaming questions; the bill drew significant concern from veterans groups and others over vague machine definitions and the need for clearer standards, but it was still reported favorably. The committee also passed SB 622 to allow pari-mutuel permit holders to lease facilities across horse-racing classes. The committee next approved CS for CS for SB 712 after adopting a strike-all and amendment that covered synthetic turf rules, change-order timelines, public works scoring, elevator and alarm contractor issues, mass timber code updates, pool and spa contractor scope changes, spaceport building-code exemptions, and solar/energy-storage inspection provisions. Support came from timber, construction, and industry groups, while pool contractors objected to parts of the scope changes. The committee also reported favorably CS for CS for SB 1742, a major condominium reform bill that pauses reserve funding after milestone inspections, expands financial flexibility, adds disclosure and conflict-of-interest rules, and increases data collection and oversight; members from both parties praised the sponsor’s work on condo issues. Finally, the committee approved SB 1574 on renewable natural gas infrastructure and SB 1580 authorizing DEP coastal resiliency public-private partnerships. It also passed CS for SB 1760, which requires certain public officials and agency leaders to meet Florida residency or proximity requirements. The last bill, SB 820, would codify the Office of Faith and Community in the Governor’s office; while supporters said it would permanently support faith-based and community organizations and improve coordination, several senators raised concerns about church-state separation, the office’s ties to Hope Florida, and whether codifying it could make the program more political. Despite those concerns, the bill was reported favorably.

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• And whereas for his heroism, Sergeant Thurman received a Bronze Star Medal, Good Conduct Medal, American
• Marine Corps near Quantico, Virginia, the World War II Memorial in Washington, DC, the Center for American
• faith, humble compassion, and his Strong faith, humble compassion, and his significant impact on our American
• know and helped me so much in how to carry yourself in this chamber and how to navigate uh being a Jewish
• know and helped me so much in how to carry yourself in this chamber and how to navigate uh being a Jewish

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• Um screwed up part of American society.
• </c><01:54:00.719><c> to</c> He was the first African-American to He was the first African-American to
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• </c><01:54:36.639><c> He</c><01:54:36.880><c> helped</c> Parade magazine All-American.

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• When I grew up, I was one of eight Jewish children in my elementary school, and I sort of felt the impact
• I was one of eight Jewish children in my elementary school, and I sort of felt the impact of anti-Semitism
• As a proud Jewish woman, you carry your identity with strength, and will have... ...proud Jewish woman

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• So I think we are one step closer, and I certainly will take back to my colleagues in the Jewish Caucus
• That I certainly will take back to my colleagues in the Jewish Caucus that are leading the conversations
• And on behalf of the Asian American and Pacific Islander Legislative Caucus, we stand in strong solidarity

Committee: Senate Education

Summary: The committee first heard SB 998, which would clarify and expand school discrimination prevention coordinator roles, including new coordinators focused on disability and anti-AAPI discrimination. The author and supporters said the bill would strengthen school climate, provide clearer guidance and training, and help schools address discrimination before it escalates. Support came from education, civil rights, and LGBTQ+ groups, while some witnesses expressed support if amended but raised concerns about gubernatorial appointments and preferred civil service hiring. Several senators debated whether the bill duplicated existing protections and whether it diverted attention from academic priorities, but the chair and coauthors emphasized it as follow-up legislation tied to prior civil rights commitments. The committee voted SB 998 out on a due pass motion to the Senate Judiciary Committee, and the bill was placed on call. The committee then took up SB 1082, which would streamline inter-district transfer appeals by requiring faster district action, concurrent review, and clearer notice when applications are incomplete. The author and sponsor said families often face long delays and inconsistent practices, and supporters argued the bill would improve fairness and reduce administrative burden without changing local approval authority. The California School Boards Association had an oppose-unless-amended position but said it was re-evaluating after amendments, and some other groups said they were removing opposition. The committee approved the bill on a due pass as amended motion to the Senate Appropriations Committee and placed it on call. Next, the committee heard SB 960 on community college baccalaureate degrees. The author argued the bill would create a statewide framework allowing community colleges to offer bachelor’s degrees in unmet workforce areas when CSU programs are unavailable or effectively inaccessible because of impaction, while also limiting growth so community colleges do not drift from their core mission. Supporters said the bill would expand access for place-bound students and align with workforce needs, while CSU and faculty opponents warned it could duplicate programs, affect faculty jobs, and worsen pressure on the CSU system. Members debated the master plan, impaction, funding inequities, and whether the bill would siphon students from CSU. The committee ultimately moved SB 960 out on a due pass as amended motion to the Senate Appropriations Committee, and the bill was placed on call. Finally, Senator Blakespear presented SB 965, which would make it easier for 16- and 17-year-olds to obtain public library cards without a parent or guardian physically present. The author and her son described inconsistent local rules and said the bill would reduce barriers while preserving local library policies on checkout and liability. The transcript ended during testimony on SB 965, before any committee vote or further action was recorded.

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• I certainly will take back to my colleagues in the Jewish Caucus that are leading the conversations and
• That I certainly will take back to my colleagues in the Jewish Caucus that are leading the conversations
• And on behalf of the Asian American Pacific Islander Legislative Caucus, standing strong in solidarity

Summary: The committee heard SB 998, which would define and expand the roles of discrimination prevention coordinators in the Office of Civil Rights, including a new disability-focused coordinator and a deputy coordinator on anti-AAPI discrimination. The authors and supporters, including representatives from LGBTQ, Black, Latino, and AAPI caucuses, argued the bill would help schools proactively address discrimination, improve student safety and belonging, and support learning. Opposition from the California Faculty Association and SEIU California focused on the appointment structure and preference for regular civil service hiring, while some members questioned whether the bill duplicated existing anti-discrimination law and whether it would add government bloat. The committee ultimately voted SB 998 out on a due pass basis to the Senate Judiciary Committee and placed it on call. SB 1082 was then presented as a measure to streamline inter-district transfer appeals by requiring more timely district action, allowing concurrent review, and clarifying that a district’s failure to respond is not treated as a denial. The sponsor, the Association of California County Boards of Education, and supporters from Families in Action for Quality Education said the bill would reduce delays, improve fairness, and help families make timely educational decisions without changing districts’ authority to approve or deny transfers. The California School Boards Association had previously been opposed unless amended and said it would re-evaluate after the committee changes. The committee supported the measure, and SB 1082 was voted out as amended to the Senate Appropriations Committee and placed on call. The committee also took up SB 960, which would revise the rules for community college baccalaureate degrees by tying authorization to local access gaps and impacted CSU programs rather than a blanket statewide prohibition. Supporters, including the Campaign for College Opportunity and several community college and education groups, argued the bill would expand access for place-bound and adult learners and better align programs with workforce needs. CSU representatives and the California Faculty Association opposed the bill, warning it could duplicate CSU offerings, worsen enrollment and funding pressures, and affect faculty jobs. Members debated the Master Plan for Higher Education, impaction, and whether the state should instead fully fund CSU capacity; the committee nevertheless recommended SB 960 for passage as amended to Appropriations and placed it on call. Finally, SB 965 was heard, a bill to make it easier for 16- and 17-year-olds to obtain public library cards without a parent or guardian physically present. The author and supporters said the bill would remove an unnecessary barrier to educational resources while preserving local library control over checkout policies and liability rules. The California Library Association expressed support for the goal but said details matter and urged language that preserves local discretion while encouraging reduced in-person requirements where feasible. The transcript ended during that testimony, before any committee vote on SB 965.

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• That I certainly will take back to my colleagues in the Jewish Caucus that are leading the conversations
• That I certainly will take back to my colleagues in the Jewish Caucus that are leading the conversations
• And on behalf of the Asian American Pacific Islander Legislative Caucus, standing strong in solidarity

Committee: Senate Education

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• So the American Wildlife Federation—I don't think the executive director's here yet—but they do have
• I can say that within the American Indian Health Plan, we already have a process in place.
• But for all of my Jewish concerns, I don't think this bill.
• But for all of my Jewish constituents, I'm voting yes. Well, that was a nice twist.
• The Clean Air Act was one of the most consequential laws in American history.

Summary: The Senate convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, roll call, journal approval, guest introductions, and recognition of doctors and other visitors. The chamber then moved through multiple Committee of the Whole calendars, considering a large number of bills on topics including public schools and curricula, transportation, health care, child welfare, municipal and county governance, homeowners’ associations, speech, and election-related matters. Several measures were retained on the calendar, while many others were advanced with committee or floor amendments. Among the more notable debates, senators discussed SB 1094, which would impose civil liability related to gender reassignment surgery on minors; supporters said it would compensate minors harmed by such procedures, while opponents argued it would discriminate against transgender youth, raise malpractice costs, and chill access to care. SB 1813, concerning the state hospital governing board and Maricopa County bed limits, drew concern about litigation and the need to expand capacity for people with serious mental illness, while supporters said the bill would remove a legal cap and allow more beds to be used. SB 1496 on Department of Child Safety procedures was amended to clarify representative payee requirements and received generally favorable comments, though some members raised concerns about child safety and DCS discretion. The Senate also advanced SCR 1004, a photo radar ballot referral, after an amendment requiring voter approval in jurisdictions that use photo radar; Senator Leach thanked the sponsor for the change. Other bills moved forward included measures on school firearm safety instruction, civics instruction, chiropractic claims, behavioral health prior authorization, psychiatric evaluations, DCS procedures, AHCCCS procurement contracting, county recorder and HOA-related issues, and legislative qualifications. The chamber adopted the Committee of the Whole reports and properly assigned the bills after each calendar was completed.

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• who were senselessly murdered on the evening of May 21st, 2025, gunned down outside the Capitol. ...Jewish
• Yaron, a 30-year-old German-Israeli, and Sarah, a 26-year-old American, were a couple on the cusp of
• Valdez Duran, HR 901 by Flores, Mexican American Chambers of Commerce.
• Tina's Fisher, Diana Madrid, HR 1132 by Vo, Vietnamese American Day. HR 1139 by Buckley.
• I just want to know what type of Jewish practices does the school, the campus itself have, if any at

Bills: SB2405 , SB2406 , SB2407 , SB6 , SB7 , SB36 , SB38 , SB815 , SB1856 , SB379 , SB1171 , SB1121 , SB1061 , SB1036 , SB1019 , SB890 , SB11 , SB868 , SB1188 , SB1120 , SB1254 , SB2778 , SB2543 , SB2443 , SB1333 , SB1259 , SB1401 , SB1404 , SB2139 , SB2165 , SB2237 , SB2268 , SB1202 , SB1198 , SB1212 , SB1451 , SB1470 , SB1498 , SB965 , SB1547 , SB1667 , SB1818 , SB1902 , SB2129 , SB2078 , SB2069 , SB1737 , SB1589 , SB1318 , SB387 , SB1150 , SB1574 , SB2127 , SB3034 , SB860 , SB1278 , SB263 , SB370 , SB663 , SB924 , SB1939 , SB1937 , SB1598 , SB2798 , SB2801 , SB2580 , SB2569 , SB2514 , SB2064 , SB1940 , SB1621 , SB2601 , SB1379 , SB1376 , SB1372 , SB1353 , SB2216 , SB552 , SB2405 , SB2406 , SB2407 , SB2166 , SB2148 , SB535 , SB777 , SB827 , SB1141 , SB1330 , SB1352 , SB1664 , SB1612 , SB1862 , SB1936 , SB1453 , SB1448 , SB1398 , SB2137 , SB2111 , SB53 , SB226 , SB1677 , SB1723 , SB1839 , SB6 , SB7 , SB36 , SB38 , SB815 , SB1856 , SCR5 , SCR32 , SCR8 , HCR88 , HCR91 , HCR129 , HCR130 , HCR131 , HCR133 , HCR137 , HCR138 , HCR139 , HCR140 , HCR143 , HCR145 , HCR147 , HCR150 , HCR152 , HR6 , HR105 , HR112 , HR124 , HR146 , HR151 , HR158 , HR221 , HR222 , HR237 , HR469 , HR543 , HR571 , HR605 , HR702 , HR703 , HR704 , HR705 , HR706 , HR707 , HR708 , HR709 , HR710 , HR713 , HR714 , HR715 , HR716 , HR717 , HR718 , HR719 , HR720 , HR721 , HR722 , HR723 , HR724 , HR725 , HR726 , HR727 , HR728 , HR729 , HR730 , HR731 , HR732 , HR733 , HR734 , HR735 , HR736 , HR737 , HR738 , HR739 , HR740 , HR741 , HR742 , HR743 , HR744 , HR745 , HR746 , HR747 , HR748 , HR749 , HR750 , HR751 , HR752 , HR782 , HR787 , HR789 , HR796 , HR798 , HR799 , HR800 , HR801 , HR802 , HR804 , HR807 , HR812 , HR813 , HR814 , HR817 , HR819 , HR820 , HR821 , HR822 , HR824 , HR827 , HR828 , HR830 , HR831 , HR832 , HR833 , HR837 , HR839 , HR840 , HR841 , HR842 , HR843 , HR844 , HR847 , HR849 , HR850 , HR851 , HR852 , HR853 , HR854 , HR855 , HR856 , HR858 , HR859 , HR861 , HR865 , HR871 , HR873 , HR874 , HR875 , HR876 , HR880 , HR881 , HR884 , HR886 , HR887 , HR890 , HR892 , HR894 , HR895 , HR898 , HR900 , HR901 , HR903 , HR904 , HR905 , HR908 , HR910 , HR912 , HR913 , HR915 , HR916 , HR917 , HR918 , HR919 , HR920 , HR921 , HR922 , HR923 , HR924 , HR925 , HR926 , HR927 , HR928 , HR930 , HR931 , HR932 , HR936 , HR937 , HR938 , HR939 , HR940 , HR941 , HR942 , HR943 , HR946 , HR947 , HR948 , HR949 , HR952 , HR953 , HR954 , HR955 , HR956 , HR960 , HR964 , HR965 , HR967 , HR968 , HR969 , HR970 , HR972 , HR973 , HR974 , HR975 , HR976 , HR977 , HR978 , HR979 , HR980 , HR981 , HR982 , HR983 , HR984 , HR985 , HR987 , HR988 , HR989 , HR990 , HR991 , HR992 , HR993 , HR994 , HR995 , HR996 , HR997 , HR998 , HR999 , HR1000 , HR1002 , HR1003 , HR1004 , HR1005 , HR1006 , HR1007 , HR1008 , HR1009 , HR1010 , HR1011 , HR1012 , HR1013 , HR1014 , HR1015 , HR1016 , HR1017 , HR1018 , HR1019 , HR1020 , HR1024 , HR1025 , HR1026 , HR1027 , HR1028 , HR1029 , HR1030 , HR1032 , HR1034 , HR1035 , HR1036 , HR1038 , HR1040 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Keywords: criminal justice, parole, medical supervision, rehabilitation programs, Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles, Texas Department of Criminal Justice, offenders with medical impairments, Windham School District, Sabine River Authority, board of directors, term limits, removal grounds, government oversight, training requirements, Texas Sunset Advisory Commission, Lower Neches Valley Authority, Sunset Advisory Commission, public participation, complaints resolution, electric power

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• as a community shared interfaith hub for arts, education, and cultural connection, led by Muslim, Jewish
• My name is Karen Stratton, and I'm the Capital Campaign Manager for the American Indian Community Center

Bills: HB2295

Committee: House Capital Budget

Keywords: Washington capital budget, supplemental capital budget, capital appropriations, state building construction account, taxable building construction account, climate commitment account, natural climate solutions, housing trust fund, affordable housing, supportive housing, homelessness, manufactured home communities, mobile home parks, school construction, school modernization, school seismic safety, healthy schools, school electrification, SCAP, behavioral health facilities

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• as a community-shared interfaith hub for arts, education, and cultural connection, led by Muslim, Jewish
• My name is Karen Stratton, and I'm the Capital Campaign Manager for the American Indian Community Center

Summary: The Capital Budget Committee held a hearing on Proposed Substitute House Bill 2295, the supplemental capital budget. Staff said the proposal totals nearly $911 million, including about $400 million in bonds and $511 million from other state and federal sources, with much of the increase over the governor’s proposal coming from Climate Commitment Act (CCA) funding. Major spending areas include housing and homelessness, K-12 construction, human services facilities, and CCA-funded clean energy, decarbonization, and habitat restoration projects. The chair said the committee would not take amendments at the hearing and planned to vote out the budget on Thursday, with a technical fix striker expected. Testimony was largely supportive of the House proposal, with many witnesses asking the committee to preserve or increase specific items in final negotiations. Housing advocates urged support for the Housing Trust Fund, manufactured housing preservation, and projects such as Alliance Place, Cloverdale Cottages, Cherry Street Village, Somos, and the Thrive Center. Education and public facility witnesses backed investments in school seismic safety, small district modernization, Healthy Kids Healthy Schools, community college and university maintenance, and projects at Cascadia College, WSU, CWU, and UW. Health and human services testimony supported behavioral health, Tubman Center, HealthPoint, pregnant parenting treatment, and the Yakima Behavioral Health Hub. Natural resources, climate, and infrastructure witnesses praised funding for Flood Plains by Design, community forests, trust land transfer, salmon recovery, the Skokomish land purchase, and the Lower Columbia River dredging project. Several local governments and organizations requested additional support or Senate-level funding for specific projects, while Climate Solutions cautioned against using CCA dollars to backfill existing obligations. The committee heard no votes during the hearing, and the chair closed by saying the budget would be executed on Thursday.

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• million for safe school technology systems, $3.5 million for the transparency tool, $9 million for Jewish
• lot of the schools that we are seeing on this list have historically been Black schools in African American

Committee: Senate Appropriations Committee on Pre-K - 12 Education

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• THAT INCLUDE NATIVE AMERICAN ON BUSINESSES, AFRICAN-AMERICAN OWNED BUSINESSES, WOMEN OWNED BUSINESSES
• OR SPEND A COUPLE DOLLARS PROMOTING THE BUILT MUSEUM IN ORLANDO BECAUSE IT IS SPECIFIC TO AFRICAN-AMERICAN
• THE HARD WORK STADIUM NOT HAVE SET ASIDE FOR LOCAL RESIDENTS WHO WILL BY DEFAULT LIKELY BE AFRICAN-AMERICAN
• PREFERENTIAL TREATMENT SO THANK YOU FOR THIS BILL. >> YOU ARE RIGHT GET NICE TO. >> ANY FOLKS OF THE JEWISH

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• community groups in Minnesota: the Minnesota Catholic Conference, the Islamic Center of Minnesota, the Jewish
• community groups in Minnesota: the Minnesota Catholic Conference, the Islamic Center of Minnesota, the Jewish
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