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• She's more reserved and anxious than she used to be.
• She's<01:13:58.159><c> more</c><01:13:58.320><c> reserved</c><01:13:58.719><c> and</c><01:13:58.960><
• c> anxious</c><01:13:59.360><c> than</c><01:13:59.520><c> she</c> She's more reserved and anxious than
• she She's more reserved and anxious than she used<01:13:59.840><c> to</c><01:14:00.000><c> be.

Bills: HF2135, HF776, HF1581, HF1158, HF2226

Keywords: child welfare, fiscal analysis, third-party consultant, program evaluation, Minnesota, HF776, Minnesota Family Assets for Independence Initiative, family assets for independence, FAI, asset-building, matched savings, financial literacy, family savings, economic mobility, children youth and families, general fund appropriation, family support, low-income families, financial stability, budget bill

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• Army Reserves for over 10 years now, serving as a psychological operations specialist, and I am also
• </c><00:58:17.240><c> the</c><00:58:17.400><c> US</c><00:58:17.720><c> Army</c><00:58:18.039><c> Reserves
• </c><00:58:18.520><c> for</c> have been in the US Army Reserves for have been in the US Army Reserves

Bills: HF339, HF1272, HF2121, HF2122, HF1216, HF1003, HF2319

Keywords: HF339, Nursing Home Workforce Standards Board, nursing homes, long-term care, elder care, workforce standards, certified worker organizations, labor funding, general fund appropriation, worker grants, Minnesota labor law, nursing home staffing, caregiver workforce, section 181.214, HF1272, nursing home, boarding care home, nursing home workers, labor standards, Medicaid-certified facility

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• Um Previously, I served as a chaplain candidate in the United States Army Reserve as a commissioned officer
• Um Previously, I served as a chaplain candidate in the United States Army Reserve as a commissioned officer
• Um Previously, I served as a chaplain candidate in the United States Army Reserve as a commissioned officer
• Um Previously, I served as a chaplain candidate in the United States Army Reserve as a commissioned officer

Keywords: 00:00:00 Call to Order/Roll Call 00:01:10 Discussion of 25RS HB 414 00:44:26 Roll Call Vote on 25RS HB 414 00:50:25 Discussion of 25RS SB 27 00:53:44 Roll Call Vote on 25RS SB 27 00:55:49 Discussion of 25RS SB 93 00:57:57 Roll Call Vote on 25RS SB 93 00:59:29 Discussion of 25RS SB 132 01:37:39 Roll Call Vote on 25RS SB 132 01:40:55 Discussion of 25RS SB 153 01:42:05 Roll Call Vote on 25RS SB 153 01:43:46 Adjournment, 958, all

Summary: The Health Services Committee met with a quorum and took up House Bill 414 with a committee substitute. The bill, described by sponsors and supporters as a continuation of prior maternal-health legislation, was framed as a clarification of medical standards and an effort to improve care for women and families facing complicated pregnancies. Representative Tate, Representative Nemes, Adair Wushar of Kentucky Right to Life, and Dr. Jeff Goldberg of ACOG Kentucky all testified in support, saying the substitute was developed collaboratively to reduce confusion in the law and help physicians provide evidence-based care without fear of criminal penalties. Supporters said the committee substitute was intended to define what is not an abortion under Kentucky law and to spell out medical treatments for conditions such as miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, molar pregnancy, sepsis, hemorrhage, preeclampsia, premature rupture of membranes, and fetal demise. Dr. Goldberg said current statutes contain significant ambiguity and have created unintended barriers to treating pregnancy complications, including emergency situations, and he gave examples of patients who were delayed or harmed because physicians were uncertain about what the law allowed. Representative Nemes said the measure was the result of unusual cooperation among groups that do not usually agree and described it as a first step toward fixing a discrete problem. Representative Wilner raised concerns that the language could effectively require a patient to be in severe distress before treatment is clearly permitted and that it was too prescriptive about how physicians should manage miscarriages. In response, Dr. Goldberg and the sponsors said the substitute was not perfect, was meant as a short-term solution, and was designed to give doctors more confidence in providing routine, medically necessary care for pregnancy complications. The transcript indicates the committee substitute was adopted, but no final vote on the bill itself is shown in the excerpt.

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• A recent New York Times poll found that 79% of Americans believe girls' sports should be reserved for
• 01:56:30.320><c> Sports</c><01:56:30.679><c> should</c><01:56:30.840><c> be</c><01:56:31.000><c> reserved
• </c><01:56:31.360><c> for</c> girls Sports should be reserved for girls Sports should be reserved for

Keywords: 1183, house

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• this appropriation, VPSN alone served 121% more interactions across 63 counties and one tribal reservation
• <01:36:12.320><c> and</c><01:36:12.520><c> one</c><01:36:12.880><c> tribal</c><01:36:13.639><c> reservation
• </c><01:36:14.639><c> in</c> counties and one tribal reservation in counties and one tribal reservation

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• give us 50% back to the federal or to the state budget, so it would help with, you know, budget reserves
• give us 50% back to the federal or to the state budget, so it would help with, you know, budget reserves
• but I think that says to me if we were to do that, maybe we're doing that intentionally to try and reserve
• If we were to do that, maybe we're doing that intentionally to try and reserve money so that, at the

Keywords: 1183, house

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• There was an effort to put in specific language to reserve a different percentage of administrative funding
• She said she had another question but would reserve it for later. um sees the entirety of the the program
• um I had another question but maybe I um I had another question but maybe I will<01:05:35.720><c> Reserve
• 36.480><c> come</c><01:05:36.799><c> speak</c><01:05:37.599><c> for</c><01:05:37.799><c> my</c> I’ll reserve

Keywords: 1183, house

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• So, um, I do have the room reserved.
• <00:01:05.119><c> room</c> necessary so um I do have the room necessary so um I do have the room reserved
• 00:01:07.200><c> at</c><00:01:07.759><c> 4:</c><00:01:08.759><c> uh</c><00:01:08.880><c> the</c> reserved
• we could come back at 4: uh the reserved we could come back at 4: uh the room<00:01:09.159><c> would

Keywords: 1183, house

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• transparency, I think we would ask the insurance companies to disclose how much they're setting aside in reserves
• disclose how much they're setting aside disclose how much they're setting aside in<00:32:35.399><c> reserves
• 36.480><c> any</c><00:32:37.000><c> single</c><00:32:37.960><c> uh</c><00:32:38.480><c> oh</c> in reserves
• to settle any single uh oh in reserves to settle any single uh oh we've<00:32:38.919><c> heard</c><00

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee held a public hearing on HB 733-FN, a bill on third-party litigation financing (TPLF). Representative Cole, the prime sponsor, described TPLF as outside investors financing lawsuits in which they have no personal stake, arguing that the practice is largely unregulated, can involve foreign entities, and contributes to litigation abuse, higher insurance costs, and what he called a “tort tax.” He said the bill is modeled on an NCOIL proposal and would require disclosure of TPLF agreements, with specific references to foreign-entity restrictions, consumer-protection guardrails, and reporting requirements. He also noted a few technical fixes to the draft, including adding the word “knowingly” and restoring a section that had been omitted. Committee members questioned how the bill’s foreign-entity language would work, including whether a governor or the Department of Safety would designate countries of concern, and whether the bill would bar foreign parties from using litigation funding. Cole and others clarified that the bill was intended as a reporting measure, not a ban on litigation funding itself, and that the goal was to disclose who is funding lawsuits and to what extent. Representative Sal asked whether the bill would prevent a litigant from getting outside financing; Cole answered no, emphasizing disclosure rather than prohibition. Brandon Grat of the Attorney General’s Consumer Protection and Antitrust Bureau testified that the bill’s enforcement provisions were too limited. He said the draft appears to give the Attorney General only a civil-penalty remedy, likely too small to deter violations, and not the broader Consumer Protection Act tools such as injunctions, restitution, or investigation authority. He also raised concerns about whether the Attorney General or Insurance Department would have proper jurisdiction, given that the product may be financial or insurance-related. Insurance Commissioner DJ Benton Court said the department sees possible benefits from transparency because disclosure of litigation funding could help insurers assess risk, improve underwriting, and potentially ease hard-market pressures, especially for nonprofits and child care providers. He also said the bill’s language likely needs further work to clarify agency authority and suggested involving the Attorney General, Insurance Department, and banking regulators. Opposition testimony came from the New Hampshire Trial Lawyers Association. Marissa Chase and Samantha Hering argued the bill is one-sided because it requires disclosure only on the plaintiff side and not from defendants or insurers. They said New Hampshire already has court rules and discovery procedures that cover relevant disclosures, making the bill unnecessary, and questioned whether the existence of a funding contract is even relevant in litigation. The hearing ended with the committee continuing to discuss possible revisions and enforcement options, but no vote or final action was taken in the transcript.

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• transparency, I think we would ask the insurance companies to disclose how much they're setting aside in reserves
• disclose how much they're setting aside disclose how much they're setting aside in<00:32:35.399><c> reserves
• 36.480><c> any</c><00:32:37.000><c> single</c><00:32:37.960><c> uh</c><00:32:38.480><c> oh</c> in reserves
• to settle any single uh oh in reserves to settle any single uh oh we've<00:32:38.919><c> heard</c><00

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on HB 733-FN, a bill concerning third-party litigation financing (TPLF). Representative Cole, the prime sponsor, described TPLF as outside investors funding lawsuits in which they have no personal stake, arguing that the practice is largely unregulated, can involve foreign entities, increases litigation abuse, and contributes to higher insurance and consumer costs. He said the bill is modeled on an NCOIL proposal and would require disclosure of TPLF agreements, with guardrails and reporting requirements on specified pages of the bill. He also noted a couple of drafting fixes, including adding the word “knowingly” and incorporating a missing section later. Members raised questions about the bill’s foreign-entity language, especially the provision allowing a governor or the Department of Safety to designate a country as a threat to critical infrastructure. Representative Cole said he would have lawyers review that issue. Another member asked whether the bill would prohibit a party from obtaining outside funding for a lawsuit; Cole clarified that the bill is intended as a reporting measure, not a ban, and that disclosure would be required. He also said the bill is aimed at American citizens rather than foreign-backed financing, and that some states had considered caps on such arrangements, though this bill does not. Brandon Gratz of the Attorney General’s office testified that the enforcement language appears too limited, because it would allow only civil penalties and not broader Consumer Protection Act remedies such as injunctions or restitution. He suggested the Attorney General may not have meaningful authority under the bill as written and raised possible insurance-law issues. Commissioner D.J. Benton-Court of the Insurance Department said the disclosure could help insurers better assess risk and potentially soften the hard insurance market by improving transparency, competition, underwriting, innovation, and claims management. He also said the bill likely needs further work on jurisdiction and enforcement, and that the committee may need to coordinate with the Attorney General, Insurance Department, and possibly banking regulators. No vote was taken in the portion provided.

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• If the space is reserved, someone who parks there gets a $62 fine.
• </c><00:43:54.160><c> and</c><00:43:54.280><c> if</c><00:43:54.400><c> it's</c><00:43:55.119><c> reserved
• </c><00:43:56.119><c> uh</c> standards um and if it's reserved uh standards um and if it's reserved uh

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• So this actually converts it to a lottery, and 40% is reserved for people who have a greater need.
• lottery<00:17:19.319><c> and</c><00:17:19.520><c> 40%</c><00:17:20.240><c> is</c><00:17:20.559><c> reserved
• </c><00:17:20.919><c> for</c><00:17:21.120><c> people</c> lottery and 40% is reserved for people lottery
• and 40% is reserved for people of<00:17:22.559><c> uh</c><00:17:22.679><c> who</c><00:17:22.880><c>

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• There's also licenses that can be reserved for social equity applicants, and social equity grants can
• There's also licenses that can be reserved for social equity applicants, and social equity grants can
• <01:00:27.760><c> licenses</c><01:00:28.240><c> can</c><01:00:28.400><c> be</c><01:00:28.559><c> reserved
• </c> there's also licenses can be reserved there's also licenses can be reserved for<01:00:29.119><c>

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• You all welcomed me without reservation.
• Arambula visited my Indian reservation, San Manuel, with his daughter, where we shared a homemade meal

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Public comment will be reserved for the last panel.
• This room is reserved for another hearing at 1:30, so we'll try to wrap it up.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Public comment will be reserved for the end of the last panel. We'll have public comment.
• This room is reserved for another hearing at 1:30, so we'll try to wrap it up.

Summary: The joint hearing focused on the University of California’s compliance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) and CalNAGPRA, based on the California State Auditor’s April 2025 report and updates from UC and tribal representatives. Committee members and tribal witnesses emphasized the moral urgency of returning ancestral remains and cultural items, criticized the lack of clear timelines and accountability, and noted that other institutions have repatriated collections more quickly. The State Auditor said UC still has major gaps in identifying collections, completing campus searches, setting measurable deadlines, securing items, and fully using repatriation funding; the auditor projected that some campuses could take until 2037, 2041, 2053, or even 2089 to finish at current rates, and said 12 of 19 audit recommendations remained open. The Native American Heritage Commission said progress has been too slow and that new CalNAGPRA enforcement regulations are being finalized. UC Office of the President and campus leaders responded that the university has made substantial changes since 2019, including a revised NAGPRA policy, expanded staffing, new committees with tribal representation, more consultation, and more financial support for tribes. UC said it has repatriated more than 9,000 ancestors, 280,000 associated funerary objects, and 59,000 other cultural items systemwide, and that it is continuing to implement audit recommendations and improve transparency through a repatriation dashboard and funding information. Berkeley, San Diego, Riverside, and Santa Barbara each described campus-specific progress, including more staff, more consultations, more site reviews, and updated timelines; Berkeley said it is on track to publish remaining ancestors by the federal deadline, San Diego said it has repatriated 73% of remains and about 53% of cultural items, Riverside said nearly all known ancestors and associated funerary objects have been noticed or repatriated, and Santa Barbara said it has restructured its program and added staffing and tracking systems. Members pressed UC on why timelines remain so long, why some campuses still lack clear completion dates, and whether the Legislature should use budget tools to increase accountability. The auditor suggested the Legislature could consider stronger funding conditions and clearer expectations, while some members noted constitutional limits on earmarking UC’s base budget. UC said repatriation must be tribally led, that consultation and reburial can take time, and that some delays stem from incomplete records, overlapping tribal claims, and the need to reunite items with ancestors. No formal vote or action was taken at the hearing.

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• signing out on June 30th to deal with three things: the General Appropriations Bill, the Capital Reserve
• The General Appropriations Bill, the Capital Reserve Fund Resolution, and Commerce Committee reports

Keywords: 977, all

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• reconvene the respective bodies up until June 30th for purposes of fiscal issues for the budget capital reserve
• reconvene the respective bodies up until June 30th for purposes of fiscal issues for the budget capital reserve

Keywords: 977, all

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• But I'll reserve my vote for when it gets on the floor. But hoping that it gets to a better place.
• , of course, supporting your bill today, but I would like to see more conversations had, and I'll reserve

Summary: The committee heard several bills focused on civil rights, housing, public safety, and administrative process. Early items included SB 46, which would authorize the Secretary of State to remove constitutionally ineligible presidential and vice presidential candidates from California ballots; SB 1078, requiring notice to the Civil Rights Department when court filings involve civil rights violations; SB 989, expanding access to Care Court by letting first responders refer cases through county behavioral health agencies; SB 998, clarifying and expanding discrimination prevention coordinators in the new Office of Civil Rights; SB 1146, requiring disclosure for AI-generated health advertisements and giving physicians a limited private right of action; SB 1164, a California Voting Rights Act expansion responding to federal voting-rights rulings; SB 1256, a housing bill aimed at limiting repeated litigation over the Harmony Grove Village South project; SB 1267, addressing HOA liability and indemnification for EV charger installations; and SB 1425, authorizing an encroachment permit program for high-speed rail right-of-way management. The committee also later heard SB 873, restricting ICE arrests near courthouses, and SB 1160, requiring eviction data reporting by zip code. Most bills drew support from sponsors, advocacy groups, labor organizations, or local officials, while opposition centered on concerns about county workload, due process, fire safety, civil liberties, or the scope of the policy changes. Members generally expressed support for the bills while noting unresolved issues and the need for amendments or further stakeholder work, especially on SB 1164, SB 1256, SB 1267, SB 1425, and SB 1160. The Judicial Council opposed SB 1160 because of the burden of adding zip-code reporting to court systems, while the author and supporters argued the data would help target eviction-prevention efforts. SB 873 drew strong support from public defenders, immigrant-rights groups, and court-related stakeholders, with the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department opposing. SB 989 drew support from firefighters and family advocates, while Disability Rights California opposed, arguing Care Court is too costly and diverts resources from community-based services. SB 1164 received broad civil-rights and voting-rights support, with cities opposing unless amended over definitions, cure periods, and litigation risk. SB 1256 drew support from housing and labor interests and opposition from local residents and environmental groups concerned about fire safety and evacuation. SB 1267 was supported by the HOA and utility stakeholders after amendments addressing liability concerns. After quorum was established, the committee voted to pass a consent calendar and then approved the listed bills, sending them to the appropriate committees or to Appropriations, including SB 46, SB 873, SB 989, SB 998, SB 1078, SB 1146, SB 1164, SB 1256, SB 1267, and SB 1425. The transcript ends with SB 1160 still under discussion, with members indicating support for the bill’s goals but acknowledging the Judicial Council’s implementation concerns and the need for further work.

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• What makes Montaigneur truly exceptional, however, is that her gift has never been reserved for the spotlight
• given this name by the spiritual leader for my I was given this name by the spiritual leader for my reservation

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The hearing covered a wide range of bills, with substantial testimony on commemorative days and several local development measures. Early testimony focused on competing proposals about Indigenous Peoples’ Day: Senator Comerford and others supported redesignating the second Monday in October as Indigenous Peoples’ Day, while several Italian American legislators and advocates opposed changing Columbus Day and instead urged a separate Indigenous Peoples’ Day on August 9 or another date. Committee members noted the long-running debate, discussed the state flag and motto review process, and emphasized that any changes would require legislation. No votes were taken during the hearing. The committee also heard strong support for a Fred Korematsu Day bill, with testimony from advocates, legal organizations, community leaders, and Korematsu’s daughter. Witnesses described Korematsu’s resistance to Japanese American incarceration during World War II, argued that his story remains relevant amid current immigration and civil liberties concerns, and said the designation would help educate students and the public. A separate bill to designate September as PCOS Awareness Month drew testimony from Senator Miranda and health advocates, who described the disorder’s prevalence, frequent misdiagnosis, fertility and pregnancy risks, and the value of public awareness and education. Other bills discussed included a Domestic Workers’ Rights Day proposal, supported by Representative Garcia and Representative Sousa, who spoke about the invisibility and vulnerability of domestic workers and the importance of recognizing their labor. The committee also heard support for a veteran suicide awareness and remembrance day, a Boston branch library and affordable housing project in Dorchester, and a Fall River waterfront redevelopment bill transferring land to the local redevelopment authority for a major mixed-use project. In addition, Senator Miranda testified in favor of a memorial portrait for former Representative Doris Bunty, highlighting her pioneering role in the legislature and Boston public housing. The hearing was hybrid and lengthy, with the chair repeatedly asking witnesses to be concise and noting that testimony would be public record.