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• The federal officer shot Sosa-Selis in the thigh after he and another officer chased a different man
• Another officer chased a different man to an apartment duplex.
• So basically the ICE officer was chasing after the suspect, got into the apartment complex, and shot

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• So if somebody experiences depredation, they can seek reimbursement at fair market value.
• These images here are taken just seconds apart in Santa Clara County, show a mountain lion chasing after
• Cattle harassed by wolves have lower weight gain and lower body scores because of the chasing and stress
• So I think it is fair to say that ranchers should be doing something in the realm of non-lethal deterrence
• where students had their animals and were caring for them daily in anticipation of going to a county fair

Committees: House Water, Parks and Wildlife , House Water, Parks, and Wildlife

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• Is that fair to say? **Tim Murphy**, DPS: Yes, sir.
• And to be fair, I would expect the Railroad Commission, as a bureaucratic agency, to be operating in
• **Michael Lozano**: Fair point, thank you. Speed is, speed of light.
• I think that's a fair point.
• For now, E&P companies in our surveys, ongoing outreach, and public comments remain averse to chasing

Committee: House Energy Resources

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• And finally, we have Chase Alamo, so we've got a full team here on behalf of the LAO's office.
• And finally, we have Chase Alamo, so we've got a full team here on behalf of the LAO's office.
• are families trying to survive, parents trying to provide, individuals fighting for dignity and fairness
• are families trying to survive, parents trying to provide, individuals fighting for dignity and fairness
• I'm not asking for anything that isn't fair, so I want to make my case still ahead.

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• The bill is ultimately about fairness for our mom-and-pop shops in each of our districts that are currently
• And that's what I was chasing. Thank you very much. Thank you. Representative Butz.
• So, listening to the different testimony here and trying to chase solving the problem without causing
• It’s fairness on our side of retail.
• So we decided we had to fight for what we wanted, we had to fight for what was fair, and we had to fight

Committees: House Commerce , House Commerce, Consumer Protection, Energy and the Environment

Transcript Highlights:

• And since its inception, the department has been steadfast in its pursuit of fair and effective regulation
• our systems and keep pace with a rapidly evolving industry, ensuring these markets remain stable, fair
• Can you run us the committee through if there are any penalties aside from chasing finances and returning
• balanced approach to regulation, one that prioritizes public health and safety while maintaining fairness
• So Chase Field, yeah, always known as Bank One Ballpark, but okay.

Committee: House House Commerce Committee of Reference

Summary: The committee met as the House Commerce Committee of Reference to hear sunset reviews and a performance audit covering the Department of Gaming, the Racing Commission, the Boxing and MMA Commission, the Barbering and Cosmetology Board, and the Arizona Sports and Tourism Authority. The Auditor General reported that the Department of Gaming and the two commissions generally met some statutory duties, but identified major issues: the department had not consistently reviewed independent audit reports for event wagering and fantasy sports operators, had disclosure and conflict-of-interest compliance gaps, lacked comprehensive complaint-handling processes, and was late distributing some compact trust fund payments to tribes. The Racing Commission needed better public records procedures, and the Boxing and MMA Commission had licensing and fee-setting issues. The department and commissions said they agreed with the findings and were implementing recommendations, with the department noting it had already begun look-back reviews, updated guidance, and additional staffing. Members also discussed consumer protection, illegal gambling, prediction markets, and whether out-of-state enforcement actions should affect Arizona licenses; the department said it would evaluate such matters case by case and generally wait for final adjudication or final regulatory action before acting. The committee then voted to recommend continuation of the Department of Gaming for two years until July 1, 2028, the Racing Commission for six years until July 1, 2032, and the Boxing and MMA Commission for six years until July 1, 2032. The Department of Gaming motion passed 7-4, the Racing Commission motion passed 10-1, and the Boxing and MMA Commission motion passed unanimously. The committee next heard the Barbering and Cosmetology Board audit. The Auditor General said the board timely processed many applications and complaints and had adopted curriculum rules, but it failed to enforce disciplinary guidelines consistently, sometimes issuing different sanctions for similar violations without documenting why it deviated from policy. The audit also found problems with reciprocity education requirements, application review quality control, inspections, open meeting and public records compliance, conflict-of-interest processes, fee-setting, and statutory clarity on scope of practice and training requirements. The board said it agreed with the findings, had already updated disciplinary parameters and documentation policies, and was working on the remaining recommendations and possible legislation. The committee then voted to continue the board for six years until July 1, 2032, and the motion passed unanimously. At the end of the meeting, the committee began hearing the Arizona Sports and Tourism Authority performance audit, but the transcript provided cuts off before that presentation was completed or any action was taken.

Transcript Highlights:

• And since its inception, the department has been steadfast in its pursuit of fair and effective regulation
• our systems and keep pace with a rapidly evolving industry, ensuring these markets remain stable, fair
• Can you run the committee through whether there are any penalties aside from chasing finances and returning
• balanced approach to regulation, one that prioritizes public health and safety while maintaining fairness
• So Chase Field, yeah, always known as Bank One Ballpark, but okay.

Committees: House Commerce , House House Commerce Committee of Reference

Transcript Highlights:

• On-site building security was chased by a resident with an 8-inch knife.
• On-site building security<00:04:54.479><c> was</c><00:04:54.639><c> chased</c><00:04:54.960><c> by</c
• ><00:04:55.120><c> a</c><00:04:55.280><c> resident</c><00:04:55.600><c> with</c> security was chased
• by a resident with security was chased by a resident with an<00:04:55.919><c> 8-in</c><00:04:56.639><

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• Chase VanEpps is from Terreton. Chase enjoys snowboarding and crafting. Thank you.
• Chase VanEpps is from Terreton. Chase enjoys snowboarding and crafting.

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• Many strategies, like shifting income abroad, mean that they are not paying their fair share.
• It's a small step towards a fair way for them to give back some of what they take.
• Many strategies, like shifting income abroad, mean that they are not paying their fair share.
• It's a small step toward a fair way for them to give back some of what they take.
• </c> also recognize the importance of a fair also recognize the importance of a fair tax<00:36:33.040

Committee: House Taxes

Transcript Highlights:

• Given their track record, I think it's fair to say that we should not be supporting greater exam reach
• ,</c><00:46:27.040><c> I</c><00:46:27.200><c> think</c><00:46:27.280><c> it's</c><00:46:27.440><c> fair
• , I think it's fair to say that<00:46:28.079><c> we</c><00:46:28.240><c> should</c><00:46:28.400><c>
• Maybe it's because their bank buddies like JP Morgan Chase made about $58 billion in profit last year
• , and competitive fair, transparent, and competitive markets.<02:04:14.159><c> The</c><02:04:14.400><

Bills: HR981 , HR1228 , HB1526 , HCR14 , SJR18 , SJR28 , HR313

Keywords: federal budget, deficit reduction, economic growth, national debt, bipartisan support, House resolution, congressional subpoena, subpoena enforcement, Oversight Committee, House Oversight and Government Reform, judicial proceedings, declaratory judgment, injunctive relief, House counsel, private counsel, contempt of Congress, Pamela J. Bondi, Department of Justice, DOJ records, Jeffrey Epstein

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• </c> with the challenges of chasing with the challenges of chasing money<01:04:33.440><c> however</c>
• </c> for those towns um to make it more fair for those towns um to make it more fair um<01:18:45.440>
• You're fair, so we'll get through this fairly quickly, I think.
• Could you tell me why that is fair?" "Thank you for the question.
• </c> assessors would have to really chase assessors would have to really chase down<03:29:42.199><c>

Committee: House Municipal and County Government

Transcript Highlights:

• mistakes our government can make, so we can begin to address them and make our criminal legal system more fair
• Chase, come on down. Good to see you as always, Marissa. How you doing? You too, Senator. Mr.
• Well, for the record, my name is Marissa Chase. I represent the Civil Plaintiff's Bar.
• c><01:31:37.239><c> name</c><01:31:37.360><c> is</c><01:31:37.440><c> Marissa</c><01:31:37.800><c> Chase
• </c><01:31:38.119><c> I</c> the record my name is Marissa Chase I the record my name is Marissa Chase

Committee: Senate Judiciary

Transcript Highlights:

• These people live rural, and they have to keep their outside working dogs that chase cows, that bring
• You know, the cow gives birth and they just start ripping that cow apart, or they'll chase it down to
• I understand that we do have a fair amount of people who would like to add on here, so in the room and
• That's fair to say. Okay.
• But we believe also that the areas that are most impacted by fires have to pay their fair share.

Committee: Senate Natural Resources and Water

Summary: The committee first heard SB 1135, which would reestablish the California Wildlife Coexistence Program to promote nonlethal human-wildlife conflict reduction and support coexistence efforts for species such as wolves, bears, and mountain lions. Supporters, including wildlife groups and local government representatives, said the prior program was effective and that proactive tools like fladry, guardian animals, deterrents, reporting, and outreach reduce conflicts and costs. Ranching and agricultural groups were opposed unless amended, saying they supported the concept but wanted changes to the wolf-livestock compensation program, including clearer practicability standards, protection of compensation funds, and more flexibility on nonlethal requirements. The bill was moved to Appropriations on a 2-0 vote, with the measure left on call. The committee then took up SB 1085, which would preserve water supply assessments for large development projects even when those projects are exempt from CEQA, so local agencies still receive information about whether sufficient water exists for the project. The author and sponsor argued the bill would keep water planning and land use planning linked and prevent “paper water” problems, while the California Building Industry Association opposed it, warning it could add delay, uncertainty, and litigation risk for housing projects already subject to other water-supply safeguards. Members discussed how the bill would affect different local structures, especially cities that also operate their own water systems, and whether the assessment adds value in those cases. The bill passed 4-1 to Local Government and was left on call. SB 1270 was next, expanding the California wildfire mitigation home-hardening pilot beyond the original six counties to include four additional high-risk counties identified by Cal OES and Cal Fire, and directing future funding toward those areas. Supporters said the recent Los Angeles fires showed the need to broaden access to home-hardening assistance, while members discussed whether the program should remain geographically targeted or be made available statewide based on need. The bill was amended in committee and passed 5-0 to Emergency Management, left on call. Finally, the committee heard SB 895, a major proposal to place a $23 billion bond on the ballot to create a California Foundation for Science and Health Research and stabilize scientific research funding in the state. The author, UC, UAW, and many research, labor, health, and university groups supported the measure, arguing that federal cuts and instability threaten California’s research workforce, innovation, and economy. Some members raised concerns about the size of the bond and about political issues involving one sponsor, but the author said the foundation would operate under California law and the bill is intended to keep science funding open and collaborative. The bill was moved out of committee on a 5-0 vote and left on call.

Transcript Highlights:

• want to make sure everyone understands our committee procedures to ensure we maintain order and run a fair
• My colleagues spend up to 13 hours per case chasing faxes, labs, providers, and patients fighting for
• It is also about giving patients a fair chance to understand their actual coverage and make informed
• Jen Chase, on behalf of the University of California.
• And our corporations paid their fair share. I respectfully request your aye vote.

Summary: The Assembly Health Committee heard a long agenda of health-related bills, with most items presented for later vote once quorum was reached. Early in the hearing, the committee adopted a consent calendar of multiple bills with motions for due pass to Appropriations, and it noted that AB 2029 had been pulled from the agenda. The committee also took up AB 1973, a bill by Aguiar-Curry to expand who may provide procedural abortion care. Supporters, including physicians and certified nurse midwives, argued the bill would align law with current training and improve access, while opponents said later-term abortion procedures require physician-level surgical training and raised safety concerns. The author emphasized hands-on training, consultation, and transfer protocols, and the bill was held pending quorum with a motion and second recorded. The committee then heard AB 1558 by Arambula, which would adopt the Uniform Emergency Volunteer Health Practitioners Act to speed the use of out-of-state licensed volunteers during declared disasters. Supporters from the Uniform Law Commission and the Red Cross said the bill would reduce delays and clarify legal authority for volunteer health workers; there was no opposition testimony. AB 2282 by Alanis, a temporary rural emergency stabilization center for Patterson while a permanent hospital is built, drew support from local emergency responders and a late opposition from the California chapter of ACEP. The chair praised the bill as a creative local solution and agreed to coauthor it; a motion and second were recorded, with the vote to occur later. Several public health access bills followed. AB 1843 by El-Hawari would limit prior authorization and align hepatitis C treatment coverage with medical guidelines; supporters said it would remove barriers to a curable disease, while health plans opposed it as a mandate, citing premium impacts and the recent SB 306 prior-authorization process. AB 2247 by El-Hawari would create the THRIVE program for mental health services for youth affected by gun violence; Youth Alive and other supporters described trauma-informed, community-based care, and the chair and another member asked to be added as coauthors. AB 2138 by Krell would expand access to certified peer support specialists in enhanced care management and remove automatic disqualifications based solely on criminal history; supporters said peers are essential to engagement and recovery, and the bill was held with a motion and second. Later, AB 1682 by Hart would require coverage of scalp cooling for chemotherapy patients, with emotional testimony from cancer survivors and clinicians; insurers opposed it as another mandate, but the author stressed the modest per-member cost and the bill was moved with a motion and second. AB 1879 by Dixon would standardize data reporting for alcohol and drug treatment facilities, including private providers, to improve statewide information on outcomes and access; the bill drew broad support from recovery organizations and the prior opposition was withdrawn after amendments. AB 1906 by Aguiar-Curry would require coverage of at-home cervical cancer screening kits without cost sharing; supporters cited improved access for rural and working Californians, insurers opposed it on affordability grounds, and the bill passed on a recorded roll call after quorum was established. Finally, AB 1556 by Haney would clarify and support drug-free recovery housing and return-to-use policies; supporters said it would expand sober housing options, while opponents warned it could allow evictions after relapse and conflict with Housing First principles. The hearing ended with the bill still under discussion and opposition-unless-amended concerns noted.

Transcript Highlights:

• want to make sure everyone understands our committee procedures to ensure we maintain order and run a fair
• My colleagues spend up to 13 hours per case chasing faxes, labs, providers, and patients fighting for
• It is also about giving patients a fair chance to understand their actual coverage and make informed
• Jen Chase on behalf of the University of California.
• And our corporations paid their fair share. I respectfully request your aye vote.

Committee: House Health

Transcript Highlights:

• So we think it's only fair that they're allowed to participate in the law enforcement retirement pension
• So this is a bill we're calling the Fair Banking Act.
• Chase Rankin with the Oklahoma Firefighters Pension System.

Bills: HB1784 , HB1245 , HB1268 , HB2116 , HB2193 , HB2206 , HB1739 , HB1889 , HB1904 , HB3172 , HB4225 , HB4352 , HB3625 , HB4263

Committee: House Banking, Financial Services and Pensions

Summary: The Banking, Financial Services and Pensions Committee heard a series of retirement, banking, and school finance bills after announcing that several measures would be laid over or sent back to Rules and that the committee would recess briefly because of quorum and scheduling conflicts. The chair also explained the committee’s OPLA/safe-harbor process for pension bills and noted that many of the measures would still need oversight and floor consideration. Among the bills advanced were HB 1245, allowing certain DHS CLEET-commissioned agents to join the law enforcement retirement system; HB 4352, helping people refinance homes or businesses while protecting lenders; HB 4263, giving certain retired teachers who go to work for CareerTech a choice between TRS and OPERS; HB 1268, creating a five-year DROP option for EMTs and county sheriffs in OPERS; HB 1739, reinstating a half-pay provision in the law enforcement retirement system for OHP recruitment and retention; HB 2116, expanding OLERS eligibility to certain Office of State Fire Marshal officers; HB 2206, allowing newly hired school resource officers into OLERS; HB 3625, expanding school district investment options; HB 1889, providing a catch-up COLA for older police and fire retirees; and HB 1784, requiring TRS’s assumed rate of return not fall below its past 20-year annualized return. HB 3172, the “Fair Banking Act,” would restrict adverse actions by very large financial institutions based on lawful economic activity and require explanations on request; members asked whether it would affect Oklahoma banks and whether it mirrored a presidential executive order. HB 2193 proposed a COLA for state retirement systems with caps on eligible benefits and salaries, and members raised concerns about differing actuarial estimates and the need for more work before oversight. Most bills were reported out by committee votes ranging from 8-0 to 4-3. The chair and members repeatedly noted that several measures, especially the pension bills, would need further work with actuaries and oversight committees. The meeting ended with a brief acknowledgment of committee staff and support personnel before adjournment.

Transcript Highlights:

• want to make sure everyone understands our committee procedures to ensure we maintain order and run a fair
• and Everyone understands our committee procedures to ensure we maintain order and run a fair and efficient
• Jen Chase, on behalf of the University of California, in support.

Summary: The Assembly Health Committee heard several Senate bills focused on health care access, privacy, and public health data. SB 81 (Arreguín) would require health care facilities to create nonpublic areas and bar immigration enforcement from entering without a judicial warrant or court order, while also protecting disclosure of immigration-related information in medical records. The bill drew strong support from labor, immigrant-rights, health care, and patient advocacy groups, with committee members emphasizing patient safety and privacy; one member raised implementation concerns about how the restrictions would work in practice. The committee voted the bill out on a due pass motion to the Privacy and Consumer Protection Committee, with one no vote recorded. SB 250 (Ochoa Bogh) would add skilled nursing facilities to DHCS’s managed care provider directory so Medi-Cal beneficiaries can more easily identify covered facilities. Supporters said the change would help seniors and people with disabilities avoid confusion and rushed placement decisions, especially during hospital discharge, and would make existing information easier to use. The committee passed the bill to Appropriations on a unanimous vote. SB 717 (Richardson) would formally recognize California’s three regional cancer registries in state law to help preserve federal funding and support cancer surveillance data collection. The author and supporters said the measure would protect more than $15 million in annual federal support and strengthen cancer research and tracking; the committee approved it unanimously to Appropriations. SB 504 (Laird) would allow health care providers to disclose personally identifying information about previously reported HIV infections to state or local health officials when needed for disease control or care coordination. The author described the bill as a modernization of reporting and coordination practices, and supporters from the California Medical Association and Planned Parenthood backed it. The committee sent the bill out as amended to the Privacy and Consumer Protection Committee on a unanimous vote. The meeting also included routine consent-calendar action and multiple add-on votes, with the committee repeatedly holding the roll open to record additional members’ votes.

Transcript Highlights:

• These people live rural, and they have to keep their outside working dogs that chase cows, that bring
• You know, the cow gives birth and they just start ripping that cow apart, or they'll chase it down to
• I understand that we do have a fair amount of people who would like to add on here, so in the room and
• That's fair to say. Okay.
• But we believe also that the areas that are most impacted by fires have to pay their fair share.

Summary: The committee heard SB 1135, which would reestablish the California Wildlife Coexistence Program to reduce human-wildlife conflict through nonlethal strategies such as deterrents, conflict reporting, and outreach. The author and supporters said the program had been effective but lost funding in 2024, and they argued it would help communities, ranchers, and wildlife by preventing conflicts before they escalate. Support came from conservation, animal welfare, local government, and county groups, while the California Cattlemen’s Association and California Farm Bureau opposed unless amended, saying the bill needed clearer limits on when nonlethal measures are practicable and protections so compensation funds for livestock losses are not reduced. Members discussed wolf-livestock conflicts, compensation, and the need for continued collaboration. The committee voted 2-0 on call to send the bill to Appropriations. The committee then heard SB 1085, which would preserve water supply assessments for large housing and development projects even when those projects are exempt from CEQA. The author and sponsor EBMUD said the bill is needed to keep water planning tied to land-use planning and avoid “paper water” problems, especially as climate and drought conditions worsen. Supporters included water agencies, environmental groups, labor, and local governments. The California Building Industry Association opposed the bill, arguing that current law already requires verified water supplies, that the bill could add unnecessary process and litigation risk, and that it could slow housing production. Members raised concerns about duplication in cities that also operate their own water systems, but the author said the goal was better coordination, not more bureaucracy. The committee voted 4-1 on call to send the bill to Local Government. The committee also heard SB 1270, which would expand the state wildfire mitigation home-hardening pilot to the top 10 counties by wildfire risk and social vulnerability, adding Riverside, Calaveras, Los Angeles, and Tehama counties and prioritizing future funds for those areas. The author said the bill responds to recent destructive fires and aims to extend home-hardening assistance to more high-risk communities. There was no opposition, and members discussed how to scale funding, whether the program should be broader than the listed counties, and how to focus on cost-effective mitigation. The committee voted 5-0 on call to send the bill to Emergency Management. Finally, the committee heard SB 895, a major science funding measure that would place a $23 billion bond on the ballot and create a California Foundation for Science and Health Research to support research in the state. The author and supporters said California’s research sector is a major economic engine and that federal funding cuts and instability threaten jobs, talent retention, and scientific progress. There was broad support from UC, CSU, labor, health, and research organizations, with no formal opposition. Some members raised concerns about the role of sponsoring unions and the potential for politicization, but the author said the new foundation would operate under California law and that the measure is meant to protect science funding and collaboration. The committee discussion continued, but the transcript excerpt ends before a final vote on SB 895.

Transcript Highlights:

• So I'm going to chase out of here.
• chase, sportsmanship, and respect for wildlife.
• So that's all we're trying to do is be fair. Any more questions for Mr. Sanchez? Okay, thank you.
• In my experience, which spans a fair amount of time and a fair amount of involvement with animal rights
• That was, yeah, I'm not asked... yeah, yeah, no, that's okay, that's right, that's fair enough.

Bills: HB2023 , HB2100 , HB2147 , HB2158 , HB2159 , HB2162 , HB2197 , HB2497 , HB2787 , HCM2006

Committees: House Land, Agriculture & Rural Affairs , House House Land, Agriculture & Rural Affairs Committee of Reference

Keywords: land division, property disclosure, real estate, affidavit, Arizona Revised Statutes, small land subdivision, land use, real estate regulation, county ordinance, water supply requirements, property access, civil penalties, wildlife management, deer permits, private land, landowner rights, human-wildlife conflict, predatory animals, hunting regulations, game and fish