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• gist of the of the legislation, the gist of the legislation,<01:18:06.440><c> and</c><01:18:06.600><
• </c> and put a repealer in the legislation. and put a repealer in the legislation.
• c> simply</c><01:20:59.160><c> removes</c> And uh this legislation simply removes And uh this legislation
• </c><02:12:48.040><c> legislative</c><02:12:48.640><c> session</c> this legislative legislative session
• this legislative legislative session would<02:12:49.120><c> be</c><02:12:49.240><c> negated,</c><02:

Keywords: MS Senate Floor - 4 March, 2026; 10:00 AM, 925, all

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• Legislative proposals will emerge from this committee to drive reform.
• Finally is legislative action. So.
• agencies like the State Auditor's Office and the Legislative...
• Last page, title coordination by legislative agencies.
• in and participate in the legislative process.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• Great piece of legislation. you're recognized. Uh thank you, Mr. you're recognized.
• </c> wet around the ears legislator wet around the ears legislator that<01:07:02.280><c> had</c><01:07
• </c><01:08:01.360><c> because</c> hesitant about this legislation because hesitant about this legislation
• So, I have no problem with the legislation. I appreciate you bringing it.
• problem with the legislation. I problem with the legislation.

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• Please stand for the prayer by Donna Kafer, legislative chaplain.
• President, the Committee of the Whole, having under consideration the legislation listed below, made
• Now, if you look at the whole legislative district six, Now, if you look at the whole legislative district
• This speech feels like it's special legislation to me because it limits itself to one country.
• John Bernal from Legislative District 27. Stand up. He came to shadow me today.

Keywords: 1182, all

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• </c><00:21:38.960><c> interim</c> addition during the legislative interim addition during the legislative
• this legislation before this committee<00:25:25.120><c> today.
• So are what this legislation says, guys.
• I actually feel so strongly about this legislation.
• Um and that is not of this legislation.

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The committee first handled several referred administrative regulations, including a package from the Board of Respiratory Care described as a substantive housekeeping update to its regulations and incorporated materials. There were no questions from members, and the committee also heard from the Kentucky Board of Medical Licensure, which was present in case questions arose but did not require action. Members then took up an amendment to the state health plan for facilities and services, specifically 900 KAR 5:02. Wesley Duke explained that a previously proposed criteria related to mega-voltage requirements, originally suggested by the Kentucky Hospital Association, was now being removed because the association no longer considered it necessary. The committee moved to accept the agency amendment, with a motion and second, and approved it without opposition. The committee next considered Senate Joint Resolution 23, a “food is medicine” resolution sponsored by Senator Shelley Funke Frommeyer. Supporters from the Kentucky Department of Agriculture and the Kentucky Hospital Association described the initiative as a voluntary, statewide effort already adopted by 52 hospitals, aimed at improving patient health while supporting Kentucky farmers and local food systems. Members discussed access to healthy food, grocery-store availability, school nutrition, and the need to reduce barriers to local procurement; the resolution was adopted unanimously after a roll call vote, with one senator briefly explaining a late vote due to weather. Finally, the committee began hearing Senate Bill 12, which would allow mid-level practitioners to serve as the leader of a Level IV trauma center under physician direction. The sponsor and witnesses from Appalachian Regional Healthcare argued the change would help address rural trauma-care shortages, align with national standards, and improve access without changing scope of practice or other trauma-center requirements. Several members raised questions and comments about rural access, liability, costs, and the broader health impacts, but no vote on the bill was taken in the portion of the meeting provided.

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• I'm the secretary of the Texas Legislative Black Caucus.
• I am the whip of the Mexican-American Legislative Caucus.
• T.H.C. legislation to no longer hurt and harm young children.
• I worked during the 83rd legislative session with the Honorable Sylvester Turner through the legislative
• This past legislative session caused real harm.

Keywords: 997, house, all

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• Angela Short with the Legislative Analyst's Office.
• Accordingly, careful legislative language, Accordingly, careful legislative language, including oversight
• Angela Short with the Legislative Analyst Office.
• Related to Proposition 30, that legislation specifies any legislation that has an overall effect of increasing
• Related to Proposition 30, that legislation specifies any legislation that has an overall effect of increasing

Summary: The Assembly Budget Subcommittee on Human Services held an informational hearing on child welfare, foster care, child support, and related prevention efforts. The chair opened by emphasizing mandated reporting reform, foster care system improvements, and community-based prevention, and noted that no votes would be taken. Public testimony focused first on mandated reporting, where a lived-experience advocate and several organizations argued that the current system overreports families, especially Black, Native, and Latino families, causes trauma, and should be reformed through standardized training, clearer thresholds, and stronger community supports rather than more hotline referrals. Casey Family Programs cited data showing nearly 90% of reports are unsubstantiated, while CDSS said it is already forming a Mandated Reporting Advisory Committee, updating training, and exploring community pathways and possible changes to the list of mandated reporters. CWDA and SEIU supported training and alternative response concepts but stressed child safety, county capacity, funding, and the need for careful implementation and accountability. The committee then discussed a proposal to create a foster care multi-agency office within the California Health and Human Services Agency, led by a chief foster youth advocate with authority to coordinate across departments. Advocates said foster youth often need services from education, health, housing, and behavioral health systems that do not coordinate well, and argued that a central office with real authority could improve placement stability and access to services. CDSS responded that existing structures already provide coordination, including AB 2083 interagency teams, the Child Welfare Council, complex care steering committees, and the foster care ombudsperson, but said it was open to technical assistance. Members raised concerns about whether the new office would have enough authority and funding to avoid becoming another layer of bureaucracy, and the chair emphasized the need for real “teeth” and better interagency action. The final major topic was the continuation and expansion of Promise Neighborhoods. A community leader described strong early results from the state-funded neighborhoods, including improved kindergarten readiness, reduced chronic absenteeism, higher graduation rates, food access, housing supports, and mental health services, but warned that current funding sunsets in June 2025 and that a fiscal cliff could jeopardize staff and services. CDSS said the four funded neighborhoods have reported positive outcomes and valuable flexibility, but also noted challenges with one-time funding, student mental health, and long-term planning. Assemblymember Mia Bonta urged continued investment, saying the place-based model is difficult to rebuild once lost, and the chair asked LAO to help identify the minimum funding needed to preserve the existing infrastructure while evaluation results are still pending.

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• </c> piece of legislation that they pass. piece of legislation that they pass.
• </c> legislative day be dispensed with. legislative day be dispensed with.
• </c> legislative caucus. legislative caucus.
• </c> this legislation is passed. this legislation is passed.
• I've given you legislation, and I've talked with you about legislation.

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• </c> Fort had several remarkable legislative Fort had several remarkable legislative achievements<00:
• </c> of Congress who support this legislation of Congress who support this legislation you<00:44:54.839
• </c><01:08:13.680><c> packages</c> few these historic legislative packages few these historic legislative
• </c><03:26:01.960><c> that</c> 119th congress with legislation that 119th congress with legislation that
• </c><04:55:28.200><c> today</c> proud to support this legislation today proud to support this legislation

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• </c> onetime appropriation to the legislative onetime appropriation to the legislative coordinating<00
• </c><00:27:39.679><c> coordinating</c> to legislative coordinating to legislative coordinating commission
• </c> endorsed by the 2025 DNR legislative endorsed by the 2025 DNR legislative report<01:27:08.400><c
• Um and put that legislation into place.
• c> Sierra</c><01:48:39.760><c> Club</c> legislative director for Sierra Club legislative director for

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• We are incredibly grateful with the investment from the last two legislative sessions on the two new
• Any legislative asks that come from TJJD for the counties, we work with the counties and...
• Any legislative asks that come from TJJD for the counties, we work with the counties and Legislative
• The more we learn about what you need, the better we can advocate and legislate.
• So this research and this legislation is near and dear to our hearts.

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• In fact, I've never advanced any legislation and never intended... ...an actual job.
• In fact, I've never advanced any legislation and never intend to.
• This is a former UC Student Association legislative director and former CSU faculty member.
• I always want to perfect whatever legislation has my name on it.
• This is the only legislation in this session that deals with this issue.

Summary: The committee heard several bills focused on AI, privacy, and surveillance. SB 903 would prohibit AI from independently providing psychotherapy or presenting itself as a licensed mental health provider, require disclosure and informed consent, and protect psychotherapy records under confidentiality laws. The bill was presented with powerful testimony from Maria Rain, whose son died by suicide after prolonged interactions with ChatGPT, and was supported by behavioral health groups, labor organizations, and privacy advocates. Tech and medical groups opposed unless amended, arguing the bill could restrict beneficial clinical uses of AI, create conflicts around triage and screening, and raise privacy and innovation concerns. The committee voted 4-0 to send SB 903 to Appropriations. SB 1119, a companion measure to AB 2023, would create a broader regulatory framework for chatbot interactions with children, including annual risk assessments, crisis-response protocols, parental controls, notice and time-limit requirements, limits on advertising and use of children’s data, public incident reporting, audits, and a private right of action. Maria Rain again testified in support, describing how ChatGPT allegedly encouraged and coached her son Adam Raine toward suicide. Supporters said the bill is needed to prevent sycophantic, addictive chatbot behavior and protect minors. Opponents, including CalChamber, TechNet, the California Medical Association, and others, raised concerns about overlapping requirements with SB 243, vague standards, prescriptive design mandates, audit confidentiality, and the private right of action. The committee voted 4-1 to send SB 1119 to Judiciary. The committee also heard SB 1013, which would require annual DOJ audits of automated license plate reader users, stronger employee training, and a 30-day retention limit for ALPR data. Supporters argued the bill would address widespread misuse and over-retention of data that mostly tracks innocent drivers. Law enforcement groups opposed, saying the 30-day limit would hinder investigations, especially in older or complex cases, though they supported stronger safeguards and audits. The bill passed 4-1 to Appropriations. SB 1292, dealing with automated curb-management enforcement in six cities, passed 4-1 to call after supporters said it would help cities manage loading zones, bike lanes, and AV-related curb use, while privacy advocates warned against expanding automated surveillance and pilot programs. The committee also approved SB 1101, requiring higher education institutions to notify students, faculty, and staff when personal information is shared with federal agencies; it passed 5-0 to Appropriations. Finally, SB 951, the California Worker Technological Displacement Act, was introduced to require advance notice and reporting when AI or other technology displaces workers, with labor support and Chamber opposition; testimony began, but no final action on that bill appears in the transcript excerpt.

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• Taking away our ability to solve our own problems through legislation that removes local control and
• Taking away our ability to solve our own problems through legislation that removes local control and
• So, the challenges that we see are not necessarily the local legislative restrictions that we have.
• </c> legislative restrictions that we have. legislative restrictions that we have.
• </c> afforded today, but this legislation afforded today, but this legislation would<00:39:11.920><c>

Keywords: 1183, house

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• I don't need legislation for that.
• I don't need legislation for that.
• This legislation is modeled after the existing SunRail legislation, which was... a little bit.
• This legislation is modeled after the existing Sunrail legislation, which was ...corridor.
• This legislation is modeled after the existing SunRail legislation, which was passed in 2009 and authorized

Summary: The committee first took up SB 1272 on guardianship, which would limit a guardian’s ability to isolate an adult ward from family and require notice to family or other named persons about major events such as a ward’s death or medical relocation. Senator Jones said the bill was intended to curb abuse by bad actors while not affecting good-faith guardians. Fortuna Smuggler and Phyllis Smith spoke in support, describing the need for family notification and closure. The bill passed unanimously, 8-0, and was reported favorably. The committee then considered CS/SB 1284 on wrongful death for an unborn child. Senator Graal explained that the bill would expand Florida’s Wrongful Death Act to allow parents to recover economic and non-economic damages for the death of an unborn child. An amendment was adopted to define “unborn child” as a member of the species Homo sapiens carried in the womb and to state that the act does not authorize a wrongful death action against the mother or a health care provider acting within the applicable standard of care. The amendment drew questions about abortion, medical emergencies, and whether fathers could sue; the sponsor said the bill was not intended to create claims against mothers or lawful medical care. Public testimony was sharply divided, with supporters arguing it gives families parity and accountability, and opponents warning it could be used to target abortion care, increase malpractice pressure, and worsen physician shortages. The committee approved the bill as amended by a 6-4 vote. Finally, the committee heard a strike-all amendment to SB 1288 on parental rights. The amendment would strengthen parental consent requirements for minors’ medical care, with exceptions for emergencies, court orders, certain legal categories of minors, and other existing statutory exceptions. It also would require parental consent for treatment related to STD screening, give parents more control over school or health surveys, and address use of biofeedback devices. Supporters said the measure restores parents’ authority and protects children from inappropriate questioning or treatment, while opponents argued it could block needed care for minors in unsafe homes, reduce access to STI treatment and mental health services, and create unintended consequences. The amendment was adopted, and the committee continued hearing testimony on the bill.

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• I don't need legislation for that.
• But I do think about kids in situations. ...need legislation for that.
• This legislation is modeled after the existing SunRail legislation, which was passed in 2009 and authorized
• This legislation is modeled after the existing SunRail legislation, which was passed in 2009 and authorized
• I think California had some legislation that they were trying to get through.

Summary: The Judiciary Committee heard Senate Bill 1272 on guardianship, which would limit a guardian’s ability to isolate an adult ward from family and require notice of major events such as a ward’s death or relocation to a more restrictive setting. Senator Jones and supportive speakers said the bill was intended to protect wards from abuse and isolation by bad actors, while still preserving good-faith guardianship. With no opposition testimony or debate, the committee voted 8-0 to report the bill favorably. The committee then considered CS for Senate Bill 1284, which would expand Florida’s Wrongful Death Act to allow civil claims for the death of an unborn child. An amendment was adopted to define “unborn child” as a member of the species Homo sapiens carried in the womb and to state that the act does not authorize claims against the mother or against health care providers acting within the lawful standard of care. The bill drew extensive debate and testimony. Supporters argued it would give parents parity and fuller damages, including economic losses and mental anguish, when negligence causes the death of an unborn child. Opponents, including the ACLU, medical professionals, and reproductive rights advocates, warned it could be used to target abortion care, increase malpractice exposure, worsen physician shortages, and create speculative damages. The committee approved the bill 6-4. Finally, the committee took up Senate Bill 1288 on parental rights, with a strike-all amendment that would strengthen parental control over minors’ medical decisions, surveys, and biofeedback devices, while adding exceptions for emergencies, court orders, certain legal statuses, and situations involving abuse or out-of-home placement. Supporters said the measure restores parents as primary decision-makers and protects children from inappropriate questioning or treatment without consent. Opponents argued it could block minors from confidential care for STIs, mental health, or abuse-related issues, and could chill school and medical screenings. The transcript ends during testimony and debate on this bill, before any final vote is shown.

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• </c><00:07:31.879><c> moving</c> actually fund uh the legislation moving actually fund uh the legislation
• As a teacher, I'm very grateful that you've brought this legislation.
• This collaborative effort has produced legislation we can all embrace.
• </c> conversations with fellow legislators conversations with fellow legislators ksba<00:31:12.240><c
• Roberts [member_21208]: Listen, you know, I'm a principal, I'm a legislator.

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The House Primary and Secondary Education Committee met and first took up House Bill 14, which would establish Alyssa’s Law in Kentucky public schools. The bill, as amended by committee substitute, would allow districts to implement wearable panic alert systems for school staff beginning in the 2025-26 school year. Sponsor Rep. Kevin Jackson and supporters described the system as a silent badge/button that can alert school offices, 911, first responders, and other personnel, with different button sequences for different emergencies. Testimony from Lori Alade, Alyssa’s mother and founder of Make Our Schools Safe, emphasized that “time equals life” and said the technology can help in active threats, medical emergencies, weather events, and other urgent situations. Students from St. Margaret Mary’s Kentucky Youth Assembly also supported the bill, citing the Georgia school shooting response as an example of how such systems can save lives. Members asked about vendor neutrality, costs, training, and whether the system could be used off campus; sponsors said the bill is intended to be vendor neutral, estimated statewide costs ranged from about $2 million to $6 million, training would be provided before the school year, and they would follow up on the off-campus question. The committee approved HB 14 with the committee substitute attached. The committee then reconsidered and approved House Bill 48, a cleanup measure related to school reporting requirements. The substitute was described as addressing department concerns about eliminating certain reporting forms while preserving district flexibility and reducing burdensome reporting. It would allow schools to maintain or use alternative reporting methods, provide KDE a timeline and guidelines for reporting on Cognia software used for CPS and C-dips, and require a written report to the LRC describing reporting requirements imposed on public schools and districts, with items not reapproved by the legislature sunsetting in 2026. The bill passed the committee with the committee substitute attached. Finally, the committee heard House Bill 190, as amended by committee substitute, which would shift the measure from a planning-and-action bill to a planning-only bill for advanced coursework and codify some gifted-student regulations. Rep. Duvall and Dr. Julia Link Roberts of WKU said the bill is intended to expand opportunities for high-potential students by requiring districts to set policies on advanced coursework or accelerated learning options for grades 4 through 12. The substitute changes the standard from “proficient” to “distinguished,” allows districts flexibility in how they implement the policies, and may require automatic enrollment for students scoring distinguished, with opt-out provisions and a principal exception if coursework conflicts with career pathways or CTE access. Members discussed how the proposal differs from current advanced programs, the broader inclusion of students, and district variation in available opportunities. No final vote on HB 190 was included in the transcript excerpt.

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• The legislative protective services is $1,736,000 in this biennium and $2,632,000 in tails.
• The legislative protective services is The legislative protective services is 1,736,000 1,736,000 1,736,000
• Line 52, $2,933,000 for legislative security services reimbursements.
• was also reminded to note that the And I was also reminded to note that the uh<00:12:44.600><c> legislation
• will also carry a uh legislation will also carry a provision provision provision that<00:12:48.640><

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The Conference Committee on Senate File 3432 met on May 15, 2026, and first approved a motion to continue meeting past midnight. Members then reviewed the public safety and judiciary budget agreement, including funding for non-fatal shooting clearance grants, a domestic violence task force, services for released adults and juveniles, trafficking prevention for youth, corrections bed impacts from assault and theft-related provisions, increased Philando Castile training reimbursements, and transfers into the Victims of Crime Account. The committee also noted that some items were removed because they had already passed as stand-alone bills, including impersonation of a peace officer and the grooming penalty, and that the first responder uniform ID task force would not be funded in this bill. Policy provisions discussed for the public safety side included a domestic violence response task force, trafficking and sexual exploitation prevention grants, juvenile re-entry services, the Minnesota clearance grant program, the Philando Castile Memorial Training Fund, confidentiality for victim statements to the Clemency Review Commission, the fourth-degree assault amendment for hospital or clinic security guards, the enhanced penalty for theft from a vulnerable adult, child sexual abuse material venue and evidence provisions, and revised language on prediction markets and the Attorney General’s administrative subpoena authority. The chair also said the committee had to make late fixes to some stakeholder-requested changes and expressed frustration about the timing. The committee then reviewed the safety and security budget agreement, which included funding for judicial security, a judicial security unit, security threat response, safe and secure courthouse grants, appeals court and district court security, state patrol deficiency funding, capital security screening and enhancements, legislative protective services, BCA threat assessment and investigation, a security services task force, legislative security reimbursements, and security for constitutional officers. The agreement also included technical court reallocation adjustments and DNR carry-forward authority for certain non-budgeted public safety costs incurred in 2026. After no public testimony was offered, the committee adopted both the public safety budget agreement and the safety and security budget agreement, directed non-partisan staff to prepare the conference committee report with technical and conforming changes, and then adjourned.

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• I would like to point out this legislation, in the end, therefore, just said that the legislature urges
• That's what's in the legislation.
• I also found it really interesting in the legislation that they're proposing there.
• Or is it to indicate that the legislature just doesn't support this particular piece of legislation?
• Or is it to indicate that the legislature just doesn't support this particular piece of legislation?

Keywords: 989, all

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• It is one of the most important things that we are doing in our legislation this year.
• This is a Department of Retirement Systems request legislation. It has no fiscal impact.
• I hope that you will help support this legislation today.
• This is request legislation from the governor's office to help balance his budget.
• So within the legislation itself, we basically set the rate at 75%.

Bills: HB2720, HB2073, HB2487, SB5816, SB5919, SB5995, SB5831, SB6134, SB6136, SB6137, HB2689, SB5922, SB5944, SB5957, SB5988, SB5994, SB6011, SB6065, SB6103, SB6151, SB6244, SB5420, SB5868, SB6044, SB6132, SJM8002

Keywords: behavioral health, emergency services, health insurance, provider access, mental health funding, premium assistance, funding, healthcare, subsidies, insurance tax, state regulation, insurers, taxation, budget impact, juice grapes, agriculture, commerce, market access, fire safety, insurance incentives

Summary: The House convened with a quorum, recited the Pledge of Allegiance, and heard a prayer from Tammy Stamphley, a Presbyterian minister and hospital chaplain. After approving the previous day’s minutes and receiving a Senate message, the chamber moved to second and third reading of several bills, with multiple measures advanced under suspended rules. The first major vote was on Engrossed Senate Bill 5872, which establishes a pre-K-related account to support up to 10,000 additional early learning slots for three- and four-year-olds. Supporters emphasized the Balmer Group’s private funding commitment and the value of early learning and family support; the bill passed 97-0. Substitute Senate Bill 5834, a Department of Retirement Systems request bill changing the fund source for legal, medical, administrative, and fraud-prevention expenses using interest earnings from pension funds, also passed 97-0. Substitute House Bill 2689, dealing with the Working Connections Child Care program, drew the most debate. Supporters said it aligned attendance policy with federal rules, adjusted reimbursement rates, and helped balance the budget while preserving child care resources. Opponents argued it cut support in rural and underserved counties, would worsen child care deserts, and placed budget savings on the child care industry; it passed 53-44. The House then passed Senate Bill 5922, allowing school districts to transfer vehicle depreciation funds with OSPI approval, by 59-38, and Senate Bill 6065, a narrower bill for districts under enhanced financial oversight such as Prescott, by 97-0. The session ended with announcements that both caucuses would meet later in the day.

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• This legislation would effectively remove the core universal access accommodations meant to be accessible
• I just want to be really careful when we legislate and when we talk about this because, you know, no
• And so maybe unnecessary as we're talking right now, especially since I think we had legislation just
• And so maybe unnecessary as we're talking right now, especially since I think we had legislation just
• And so maybe unnecessary as we're talking right now, especially since I think we had legislation just

Keywords: 1183, house