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• Code is a very poor attempt to appease the crowd and not run a good piece of legislation that will, in
• I very much appreciate the duty and the calling of state, local, county, city, and town law enforcement
• The duty and the calling of state, local, county, city, and town law enforcement is to protect and serve
• My own city has a 287(g) agreement, and I know this doesn't make my community feel safe.

Bills: SB1032 , SB1055 , SB1107

Committee: House Public Safety & Law Enforcement

Keywords: corrections oversight, funding, state budget, criminal justice, reform, immigration enforcement, law enforcement, illegal aliens, state legislation, civil penalties, peace officer certification, police certification, law enforcement licensing, Arizona POST, peace officer standards and training, military police, veterans, honorably discharged, veteran hiring, abbreviated academy

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• This legislation is an important step in the right direction for small ports and waterfront cities like
• "For small ports and waterfront cities like ours, House Bill 2199 is about safety, environmental protection
• My name's Mark Traynery, and I'm a council member in the city of Port Orchard.
• Well, I'm sorry, yeah, the operating provision was put in the Fish and Wildlife's code, so it was the

Summary: The Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee held public hearings on several House bills. ESHB 2238 would require the Department of Agriculture to develop a statewide food security strategy, monitor food system performance, and report on agricultural regulatory costs and competitiveness; the sponsor and many stakeholders from agriculture, food banks, school nutrition, counties, and advocacy groups supported it as a coordinated response to food insecurity and farm viability, while one requested amendment was addressed on the House floor. HB 2199 would expand the derelict vessel removal program by changing the definition of derelict vessel to allow earlier intervention when vessels are unregistered for two annual periods; ports, local officials, and environmental advocates testified in support, and the bill had no fiscal impact noted. HB 2104 would remove the sunset from the Aviation Assurance Funding Program for wildland fire response, with support from fire chiefs and the sponsor emphasizing its value for rapid initial attack and cost savings. HB 2554 would repeal statutes from Initiative 456 that conflict with treaty fishing rights; the Attorney General’s Office, Department of Fish and Wildlife, and the sponsor supported repeal as necessary to remove unenforceable anti-tribal language, while testimony comments showed substantial opposition. HB 2619 would create a legislative task force to review regulatory stress in agriculture and recommend changes; the sponsor linked it to farmer mental health and suicide prevention, and there was no public testimony. HB 2343 would require public game farms operated by Fish and Wildlife to obtain water discharge permits and meet manure/runoff controls; staff noted it would apply to the known public facility and carry modest compliance costs, with no public testimony. The committee also unanimously waived the five-day notice rule for HB 2104, 2554, 2619, and 2343, and closed the hearings without taking final votes, planning to consider all six bills in executive session at a later meeting.

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• If you are seeing young folks in red shirts, these are the ambassadors from the City of Plant City.
• They're out here to learn more about city government, taking time out of their day to.
• Chair Alvarez: Okay, there is one amendment, bar code 656059.

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• There is a delete all if we could go to the delete all we shall we will take up Amendment bar code 3,
• Just continue talking to the city. Can do that for sure.
• Also waiving in support Kim Jung from Dade City waiving in support.
• Christie Le from Tampa waiving in support that we Clark City of Sunrise Commissioner also waiving in

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• N, the teacher or the staff member who was taken on a pro bono basis, as attorneys in the Twin Cities
• And I want to be really clear that this is not just a Twin Cities issue.
• Their skin color, salary, zip<01:19:58.160><c> code,</c><01:19:58.520><c> gender,</c><01:19:59.000><c
• </c><01:56:55.160><c> This</c><01:56:55.360><c> is</c> Twin Cities or the metro area.
• This is Twin Cities or the metro area.

Committee: Senate Health and Human Services

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Because I served on a city council.
• I look forward to that because I think in my eight years on city council, I think we had 14 different
• Because I served on a city council.
• I look forward to that because I think in my eight years on city council, I think we had 14 different
• I look forward to that because I think in my eight years on city council, I think we had 14 different

Summary: The Assembly Communications and Conveyance Committee held an informational hearing on the state of broadband affordability in California. Chair Tasha Berner said the committee was examining how broadband prices, access, and affordability are affecting households, especially after the end of the federal Affordable Connectivity Program and amid concerns about federal resistance to state broadband regulation. She noted the committee’s continued interest in policy options for 2026 and referenced prior legislation, including AB 353, that would have required affordable home internet as a condition of doing business in California. Industry witnesses from U.S. Telecom and CTIA argued that broadband and wireless prices have generally fallen in real terms even as inflation and other household costs have risen, citing competition, infrastructure investment, and faster speeds as the main drivers. They said California’s higher costs are tied to permitting delays, taxes, copper theft, and legacy obligations such as COLR requirements, and they urged the Legislature to preserve market incentives, reduce fees and regulatory burdens, and support infrastructure deployment. They also discussed fixed wireless access, federal BEAD funding, and Universal Service Fund reform, arguing that more entities benefiting from networks, including tech platforms, should contribute to support programs. Consumer and public-interest witnesses presented a different view, saying California still has a serious affordability and adoption problem, especially for low-income households. Sunny McPhee of the California Emerging Technology Fund said broadband adoption has improved dramatically over time, but about 500,000 households remain offline or underconnected and many low-income households still pay above the FCC affordability benchmark. Ernesto Falcon of the CPUC Public Advocates Office said California’s market is losing its competitive edge, with prices higher than in other states and meaningful price pressure coming mainly from fiber competition at the gigabit tier. He said roughly 4.8 million Californians are limited to one gigabit option and estimated that more competition could save consumers more than $1 billion annually. Both witnesses emphasized the need for stronger transparency, targeted subsidies, and a permanent affordability solution, including extending and refining the CPUC broadband Lifeline pilot and advancing SB 716. Public commenters, including representatives from cable providers, nonprofits, and digital equity organizations, largely supported SB 716 and a permanent broadband affordability program. Several urged the committee to remove a cap on the Lifeline program, expand the CPUC pilot, and invest in digital navigators, outreach, and enrollment assistance. The hearing ended without a vote or formal action, after the chair thanked the witnesses and public commenters for their testimony.

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• following Senate files herewith returned: Senate File 9008, a bill for an act relating to construction codes
• I was a young city counselor in Hermantown, and Mary taught me that you don't always have to speak.
• Um, Mary met my son Henry when I was first elected to city council, and she is, uh, all about the kids
• Um, and I was a young city counselor and my plan was frankly to run for the state House.
• Um, and I was a young city counselor and my plan was frankly to run for the state House.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• enter the workforce, come back to education, so that they can get living wages in every single zip code
• Hi, my name is Kenny, and I work at the Pasadena City College Dream Resource Center.
• Hi, my name is Kenny, and I work at the Pasadena City College Dream Resource Center.
• Hi, my name is Kenny and I work at the Pasadena City College Dream Resource Center.
• Yeah, for the city. Yes. ...support of the host. You can see, yes.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• She said the term instructional hours is used eight separate times in the state's Education Code, and
• She said the term instructional hours is used eight separate times in the state's Education Code, and
• She said the term instructional hours is used eight separate times in the state's Education Code, and
• She said the term instructional hours is used eight separate times in the state's Education Code, and
• </c><00:48:37.200><c> who</c> young people from the Twin Cities who young people from the Twin Cities

Committee: House Education Policy

Keywords: 1183, house

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• 53.880><c> States</c><00:18:54.200><c> bankrupt</c><00:18:54.679><c> bankruptcy</c><00:18:55.280><c> code
• </c> United States bankrupt bankruptcy code United States bankrupt bankruptcy code as<00:18:56.280><c
• </c> good representative from uh capital city good representative from uh capital city here<00:53:25.280
• But, if you... this city here and and the uh this city here and and the uh northwest<01:20:13.000><c>
• , cities, cities, &gt;&gt; [clears throat] &gt;&gt; [clears throat] &gt;&gt; [clears throat] &gt;&gt;

Keywords: 916, all

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• > things</c><01:02:41.559><c> go</c><01:02:41.880><c> sideways</c><01:02:42.359><c> that</c> vital code
• and things go sideways that vital code and things go sideways that they've<01:02:42.839><c> got</c><
• didn't see any counties I didn't see I didn't see any counties I didn't see any<01:14:26.520><c> cities
• </c><01:14:27.520><c> or</c><01:14:28.040><c> their</c> any cities or their any cities or their organizations
• </c><01:17:52.960><c> to</c><01:17:53.159><c> help</c> Employers in those uh cities to help Employers

Committee: House Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy

Keywords: 1183, house

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• May those who take counsel here work together so that every Floridian from the busiest city to the quietest
• Bar code 609. Representative Eskimani offered the following amendment.
• Bar code 609, 601709, remove line 65 through 71 and insert an amendment.
• By our cities, by our state, by our government.
• Representative Bartleman offered the following strike-all amendment with title amendment, bar code 054

Summary: The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and quorum established, then adopted the Rules and Ethics Committee’s special order report for the day. The chamber first took up HB 167 on former phosphate mining lands. Sponsor Rep. McClure said the bill would remove strict liability for previously mined phosphate lands if a Department of Health study is done at the owner’s request and the former mining status is recorded publicly. Opponents, including Reps. Cross, Nixon, and Eskamani, argued the bill did not provide enough notice to future buyers and renters and could create health and disclosure concerns. The bill passed 87-24. The House then passed HB 145 on suits against the government, which Rep. McFarland said updates Florida’s sovereign immunity caps for the first time since 2010, raising them to $500,000 per person and $1 million per incident with future automatic increases, aligning the statute of limitations with private claims, and allowing governments to settle above the caps if they choose. He said the bill would make redress more accessible without eliminating the liability shield. The bill passed 104-7. The chamber then considered CS/HB 289 on civil liability for the wrongful death of an unborn child, a bill by Rep. Greco that would amend the Wrongful Death Act to allow parents and other survivors to bring claims for the death of an unborn child, while exempting the mother and lawful medical care provided within the standard of care. Debate centered on whether the bill could affect abortion access, fertility treatment, miscarriage care, surrogacy, and liability for doctors, friends, family members, and others. Multiple amendments were offered to narrow the bill or add carve-outs for abortion, fertility care, surrogates, perinatal professionals, rape/incest/human trafficking situations, and to require the mother’s consent before suit; sponsors and opponents argued over whether these changes would prevent frivolous lawsuits or instead create loopholes and weaken the bill. None of the amendments were adopted during the portion of the transcript provided.

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• also meet and work with other members of the community, such as fire chiefs, town administrators, code
• uh firefight Fire Chiefs uh Town uh firefight Fire Chiefs uh Town administrators<01:15:46.159><c> code
• We find that they're often also the fire chief or the building code inspector, and they come into this
• This is a shared position. 86 full-time health officers are most in the cities of the state.
• of the State uh 57 P time and cities of the State uh 57 P time and there's<01:20:28.840><c> 72</c><01

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee first handled organizational business, electing Representative Mark Pearson as chair for the coming term, appointing Representative Lucy Weber as clerk, and approving the November 22 minutes with abstentions from members who were absent. Members also noted excused absences for Senator Avard and Representative Jessica Lontine. After the vote, the committee moved to the DHHS commissioners’ update. DHHS associate commissioners Patricia Tilly and Chris Santinello described a process-improvement effort to improve transitions for youth moving from DCF care into adult developmental services and Medicaid. They said the old process was fragmented, dependent on personal relationships, and not sustainable, so staff from DCF, the Bureau of Family Assistance, Developmental Services, and public health used a Kaizen/Lean event to map the workflow, identify bottlenecks, clarify roles, and create a more consistent playbook. Members asked about IT support and whether the process would create new bureaucracy; DHHS said current systems are antiquated, especially DCF’s CWIS, but the goal is to streamline coordination, not add bureaucracy, and future systems like Granite Families may help with reminders and age-based ticklers. Several members praised the work, including a CASA volunteer who said the added attention has improved services for vulnerable youth. The committee then received the annual healthcare-associated infections update from Ctin Hansen of the Division of Public Health Services. Hansen reported that New Hampshire’s HAI program, created by statute, tracks infections in hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, dialysis centers, and long-term care facilities. For 2023, hospitals reported fewer infections than predicted nationally, with 135 infections statewide and 174 C. diff infections also below national rates; hospital influenza vaccination was 89.9%. Ambulatory surgery centers reported low infection counts and an 80.1% staff flu vaccination rate; dialysis centers reported fewer infections overall than the prior year but higher local access-site infections, with staff vaccination at 52.6%; and long-term care facilities reported a 50.1% flu vaccination rate, up from 37.8%. Hansen also said the program conducted over 100 investigations, handled 84 antibiotic-resistant organism reports, completed 20 infection-prevention assessments, and operated on a budget of about $348,000 plus grant funding, including an Epidemiology Laboratory Capacity Grant that was later reduced.

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• This is found under Welfare and Institutions Code Section 17000.
• In 2024–25, UC cared for patients from 99% of the state’s ZIP codes.
• In 2024–25, UC cared for patients from 99% of the state’s ZIP codes.
• In 2024–25, UC cared for patients from 99% of the state’s ZIP codes.
• In 2024–25, UC cared for patients from 99% of the state’s ZIP codes.

Summary: The Budget Subcommittee on Health and Human Services heard an overview of the expected California budget and program impacts from H.R. 1, including changes to Medi-Cal and CalFresh eligibility, redeterminations, work requirements, immigration-related coverage rules, retroactive coverage limits, and reductions in federal matching for certain services and provider financing mechanisms. DHCS and CDSS described implementation plans focused on automation, data matching, clearer communications, county training, and outreach, while noting that many federal details are still pending. The Legislative Analyst’s Office also reviewed how H.R. 1 could increase pressure on county indigent care systems, explaining the history of county responsibility under Section 17000, 1991 realignment, and AB 85, and warning that counties may face large increases in uninsured residents seeking care without corresponding funding flexibility. An independent policy expert urged consideration of a more standardized statewide approach to indigent care and raised questions about governance, benefits, and financing. Department witnesses estimated substantial coverage losses and fiscal effects: DHCS projected major Medi-Cal disenrollment tied to work requirements, six-month renewals, narrowed immigrant eligibility, and reduced retroactive coverage, while CDSS estimated large CalFresh benefit losses and a significant increase in administrative workload and payment accuracy pressure. Members questioned how exemptions would work for older adults, people experiencing homelessness, undocumented residents, and cash workers, and asked about the effect on the CalFresh Minimum Nutrition Benefit Pilot and on county administrative funding. Officials said they would use available data and self-attestation where possible, but acknowledged that many cases would require manual screening and that the county workload estimates remain in dispute. They also said the state is still evaluating the impact of H.R. 1 on provider taxes and state-directed payments, which could create additional budget pressure. County representatives from Los Angeles, Santa Clara, Tulare, and San Bernardino described major local consequences if H.R. 1 is implemented as written. They warned of higher uninsured rates, more strain on emergency rooms and public hospitals, increased homelessness and food insecurity, and a likely need to rebuild or expand county indigent care programs that were largely scaled back after the ACA. Counties said they are already freezing hiring, cutting positions, reducing overtime, deferring spending, and launching outreach and coordination efforts with managed care plans and community partners, but argued that these steps are not enough without additional state support. Several counties backed the California County Welfare Directors Association’s request for $373 million in General Fund support for eligibility work and asked for a CalFresh match waiver to soften the new county share of administrative costs; Los Angeles and Santa Clara also emphasized that their local revenue measures would not close the projected gaps. No votes or formal actions were taken in the portion provided.

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• I represent Strafford 11, which is the towns of Lee, Madbury, and the city of Dover's Ward 4.
• On line 30, it says, for the purposes of the building code, it's anything milled in New Hampshire.
• And from our perspective, we're going to say our building code recognizes this.
• </c> say our building code recognizes this. say our building code recognizes this.
• </c><00:37:04.400><c> And</c> the state building code. And the state building code.

Committee: Senate Executive Departments and Administration

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• Arrington, Clear Creek Community Church, League City, Texas. Pastor, thank you.
• </c><00:32:21.679><c> with</c> his ego stop sustaining this city with his ego stop sustaining this city
• The Uniform Code of Military Justice is clear.
• In fact, it was the first speech I gave as mayor of the city of Pooler.
• On behalf<02:03:13.599><c> of</c><02:03:13.760><c> the</c><02:03:13.920><c> city</c><02:03:14.000><c>

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, December 4, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• As we know, Fort Worth is one of the fastest-growing cities in the country and is a major center for
• As we know, Fort Worth is one of the fastest-growing cities in the country and is a major center for
• As we know, Fort Worth is one of the fastest growing cities in the country and is a major center for
• That was with a vision system that looked at the wafer codes.
• Well, we're very focused in how we recruit zip codes. We go to places where the students are.

Summary: The Senate Committee on Higher Education met to review interim charges on the Permanent University Fund (PUF), the Available University Fund (AUF), the Higher Education Fund (HEAF), and the Texas University Fund (TUF). Legislative Budget Board staff outlined how each fund works, including PUF’s constitutional role for UT and Texas A&M, HEAF’s capital support for institutions outside those systems, and TUF’s research funding for eligible universities. They also described TUF’s growing corpus and distribution changes, and noted which institutions are nearing eligibility. Committee members asked about distribution formulas, comparisons to other states, and how funds are allocated among system institutions.

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• And that just puts it in the criminal code, like any other narcotic drug, that could be prosecuted.
• And that just puts it in the criminal code, like any other narcotic drug, that could be prosecuted.
• I serve on the Phoenix City Council.
• Thank you for the opportunity to speak in support of I serve on the Phoenix City Council.
• And if you need specific cities, it's just like, I don't want to see anybody do it.

Bills: HB2205 , HB2265 , HB2413 , HB2415 , HB2418 , HB2495 , HB2589 , HB2661 , HB2720 , HB2771 , HB2833 , HB2870

Committee: House Judiciary

Keywords: criminal damage, trespassing, critical facilities, felony, Arizona Revised Statutes, court fees, public defender, criminal justice, legal aid, indigent defense, appeals, administrative assessments, sex offender, electronic monitoring, registration, public safety, youth protection, Kratom, narcotic drugs, regulation

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• conclusion of the reading of a proclamation honoring the centennial celebration of my hometown, the city
• Legislative proclamation, City of Coolidge centennial celebration.
• And whereas the city of Coolidge, named after President Calvin Coolidge by founder R.J. Jones...
• And whereas the city of Coolidge, named after President Calvin Coolidge by founder R.J.
• They have no responsibility to tell the victims, his mother, the city, the county.

Summary: The Senate opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, attendance, and several personal privileges recognizing guests and proclamations, including a Coolidge centennial proclamation, a Pre-born Day of Rights proclamation, and a tribute to retired public servant Carmen Green Smith. The chamber also welcomed various guests and groups in the gallery, including Arizona Right to Life, Reproductive Freedom for All, a doctor of the day, schoolchildren, and community visitors. A motion to suspend the rules and immediately advance SB 1396 on contraception rights failed by a vote of 12 ayes to 16 nays. The Senate then considered House Concurrent Resolution 2053 honoring Brad Brower, adopted it unanimously, observed a moment of silence, and transmitted the resolution to the House. In Committee of the Whole, members considered HB 2072, HB 2307, and HB 2874. HB 2072, dealing with holidays and the César Chávez Day repeal/renaming debate, drew extensive floor debate over a Miranda amendment to rename the day for farm workers; that amendment failed 12-15, and the bill was ultimately advanced as amended by the committee’s striker/repeal language. HB 2307, concerning dangerous and incompetent defendants and a state facility process, received committee and floor amendments and was advanced as amended. HB 2874, relating to campaign committee termination statements and contributions, also received committee and technical floor amendments and was advanced as amended. On final third readings, HB 2874 passed 18-11 with one not voting and was transmitted to the House. HB 2307 passed 27-2 with one not voting and was transmitted to the House, with supporters emphasizing public safety and the emergency clause. HB 272 passed after a lengthy and contentious debate over whether to repeal or rename the holiday associated with César Chávez and the farm worker movement; supporters of repeal cited allegations against Chávez and the need for accountability, while opponents argued the holiday should preserve recognition of farm workers and the movement’s history. The Senate also adopted the Committee of the Whole report and assigned the bills accordingly.

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• Our district spans from the northern side of the city of Santa Fe through the Pojoaque Valley.
• We have four sovereign Pueblos, Pojoaque, Nambé, San Ildefonso, and Tesuque Pueblos, and into the city
• ...the historic districts in Las Cruces, all of downtown, and some of the northeastern part of the city
• Joanne Ferrary, also from Las Cruces, Doña Ana County, and I'm in the kind of northeast part of the city
• It is a workaround of the Federal Procurement Code.

Committee: House House Consumer & Public Affairs

Keywords: 996, all