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• Now, there are people trying to get their message out to the world by killing one high-profile person
• And so, it's actually a very similar profile, but um we need resources and prevention strategies, and
• </c> to the world by killing one high-profile to the world by killing one high-profile person.<02:14:
• , but um we need we need similar profile, but um we need we need resources<02:14:48.880><c> and</c><02
• </c> injured in several high-profile injured in several high-profile shootings,<03:35:22.319><c> including

Committee: Senate Judiciary and Public Safety

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• His profile on Ballotpedia highlights his long tenure.
• His profile<02:26:38.600><c> on</c><02:26:38.760><c> Ballotpedia</c><02:26:39.560><c> highlights</c><
• 02:26:40.040><c> his</c> profile on Ballotpedia highlights his profile on Ballotpedia highlights his

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• Last year, an investigation by Consumer Reports revealed that grocers created detailed profiles on shoppers
• Today, these are enormously detailed personal profiles on each of us.
• In recent years, high-profile public figures and online personalities have launched branded meme coins
• In recent years, high-profile public figures and online personalities have launched branded meme coins

Committee: House Judiciary

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• based on, it's a bit of a supply and demand, but it's also based on, you know, the particular risk profile
• :18:22.000><c> the</c><00:18:22.120><c> particular</c><00:18:22.680><c> risk</c><00:18:22.960><c> profile
• </c> uh you know, the particular risk profile uh you know, the particular risk profile of<00:18:23.520

Committee: Senate Housing and Homelessness Prevention

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• We often focus on high-profile national systems; the reality is that many of the services Americans depend
• RISE IN SUPPORT OF MY BILL FOR PROTECTING INFORMATION BY LOCAL LEADER WITH We often focus on high-profile
• Someone who voted against the Lincoln Riley that allowed the racial profiling and voted the continuing
• Someone who voted against the Lincoln Riley that allowed the racial profiling and voted the continuing

Bills: HR878 , HB2659 , HB1608 , HB2261 , SB260 , HB5078 , HB2212 , HR782 , SB2392

Keywords: cybersecurity, critical infrastructure, CISA, Department of Homeland Security, DHS, FBI, interagency task force, Volt Typhoon, People’s Republic of China, PRC, state-sponsored cyber actors, Chinese cyber threats, cyber espionage, critical infrastructure protection, homeland security, national security, information sharing, threat intelligence, digital forensics, sector risk management agencies

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• critical national defense mission in New Boston, and that’s often missed because we keep a pretty low profile
• <00:21:07.120><c> low</c> missed because we keep a pretty low missed because we keep a pretty low profile
• </c> profile for obvious reasons. profile for obvious reasons.

Summary: The committee took up an amended bill, sponsored by Rep. Lily Walsh, aimed at requiring certain foreign principals involved in New Hampshire real estate transactions to file an affidavit electronically with the Department of Justice. Walsh explained that she revised the proposal after the first hearing by limiting it to leases longer than 14 days, removing notarization, allowing electronic filing, shortening notification timelines, and clarifying that lessors or agents would not have to verify the affidavit’s truthfulness. She asked the committee to recommend the bill ought to pass with amendment and also noted a technical correction to use “real estate licensee” rather than “realtor.” The main opposition came from a real estate practitioner on the committee, who argued the bill was burdensome, could create discrimination concerns, and would place real estate professionals in an improper enforcement role. He also questioned the bill’s practical effect and pointed to existing federal CFIUS procedures as a better mechanism for handling foreign investment concerns. Several members echoed concerns about whether the state had authority to regulate in this area, whether the bill would actually stop bad actors, and whether it could be enforced without discriminatory impacts. Representatives from New Boston Space Force Station testified in support, saying the legislation was critical to national security because proximity to the installation could allow adversaries to observe operations or interfere with radio frequency communications. They argued federal processes were too slow or ineffective and that state action could better push hostile actors away from the base. Committee members questioned the technical basis for the 10-mile buffer, whether it would really help, and why federal agencies were not handling the issue. No vote was taken during the exchange shown in the transcript.

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• county approval for the easement, which completes the project by replacing sandbags with a lower-profile
• sandbags<00:44:54.079><c> with</c><00:44:54.200><c> a</c><00:44:54.319><c> lower</c><00:44:54.800><c> profile
• </c><00:44:55.280><c> Rock</c><00:44:56.040><c> rment</c> ...sandbags with a lower-profile rock revetment
• So now the question is: is Hololani going to be permitted to replace these sandbags with a lower-profile

Summary: The Committee on Water and Land heard SR 18, which asks DLNR to transfer active agricultural land leases to the Department of Agriculture to support agriculture. DLNR, through Don Chang, opposed the resolution, saying the department has already been transferring parcels by mutual agreement and should not be required to transfer lands it does not consent to. Ranchers and agricultural advocates strongly supported the measure, arguing that the lands are active production areas, that partial transfers would undermine ranching operations, and that water infrastructure built by ranchers must be protected. Testimony from the Hawaii Farm Bureau and others emphasized the importance of preserving agricultural land for food production, wildfire management, and long-term ranch viability. Committee members pressed both sides on acreage, specific parcels, and whether negotiations were still ongoing, with DLNR later clarifying that some parcels remain under negotiation and that some proposed transfers have been narrowed or adjusted. Several specific ranches and parcels were discussed, including Batello, Diamond B, Delo, Nobriga, and Kapala Ranch. Witnesses described the operational importance of water systems, grazing areas, and access routes, and said that losing productive acreage would threaten business viability. Some members expressed concern that the proposal appeared to transfer productive land while leaving less useful land with ranchers, and urged the department to continue transparent negotiations and consider the practical impact on agriculture and conservation. A DLNR representative said some transfers were tied to other needs, such as transportation mitigation, and not to a broader effort to take more land. The Department of Agriculture later stated it supports the intent of the measure, but suggested its concerns would likely be addressed if the resolution were narrowed to the specific parcels at issue. The chair also announced that the related House bill on the same subject remains alive and will be heard by Water and Land on Thursday. After concluding SR 18, the committee moved on to SCR 51 and SR 33, which seek a working group to evaluate establishing and administratively placing an Office of Resilience and Recovery. The Office of Planning and Sustainable Development indicated support for the concept, noting the office’s value in Maui wildfire recovery efforts.

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• We had people that were no— We had one high-profile case that was one of the biggest kiddie porn dealers
• no<01:04:26.960><c> we</c><01:04:27.079><c> had</c><01:04:27.200><c> one</c><01:04:27.440><c> high-profile
• ><01:04:28.160><c> case</c><01:04:28.440><c> that</c><01:04:28.599><c> was</c> no we had one high-profile
• case that was no we had one high-profile case that was one<01:04:28.839><c> of</c><01:04:28.960><c>

Summary: The committee heard extended debate on a bill requiring cooperation with ICE and reporting related to undocumented people in certain criminal contexts. Representative Rymer argued the measure was meant to align with federal priorities focused on violent offenders and to ensure local governments respond to federal inquiries, not proactively target immigrants. He also said the bill was intended to address serious crimes and protect victims, citing examples of violent offenders and trafficking-related cases. Several members raised concerns that the bill’s language was broader than described and could affect family court matters, health care, elder care, and routine interactions with government agencies. Testifiers and members warned it could be used as leverage against undocumented people in custody, child support, domestic violence, and labor exploitation situations, and could discourage people from reporting crimes or seeking help. The sheriff’s association and county attorneys’ association letters were cited as raising due process, equal protection, civil rights, and public safety concerns. The discussion also focused on the bill’s definitions and mechanics, especially whether section three would require reporting after arrests that do not lead to charges and how county attorneys would know when to report. Representative Pinto pressed on the bill’s reference to “violent crime” and whether drug possession could be swept in, while Rymer argued the bill was narrower than critics suggested. No vote or final action was taken in the portion provided; the exchange remained at the discussion and questioning stage.

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• don't know, but it would be good to know what that lineage looks like or what that land ownership profile
• ><00:53:04.960><c> uh</c> like or what that land ownership uh like or what that land ownership uh profile
• :06.040><c> over</c><00:53:06.319><c> time</c><00:53:07.280><c> um</c><00:53:07.640><c> thank</c> profile
• looks like over time um thank profile looks like over time um thank you<00:53:07.960><c> Mr</c><00:53

Committee: Senate State and Local Government

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• to defend clients facing deportation proceedings and has witnessed an alarming increase in racial profiling
• Organizations that meet this profile may find it harder to obtain the necessary government or philanthropic
• In some areas of the state, there are fewer non-profit organizations that meet that profile.
• Organizations that meet that profile can be scarce, and it is also very difficult to recruit and maintain

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• in a successful class action lawsuit against former Maricopa County Sheriff George Pio for racial profiling

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• In the state of New York, a state that has its own ...strong profile of live events, and of course, including

Committee: House Judiciary

Summary: The California Assembly Judiciary Committee heard AB 1349, authored by Assembly Member Bryan, which would prohibit speculative ticketing by requiring ticket sellers to own, possess, or have a contractual right to sell tickets before listing them for resale. The bill also aimed to increase transparency by requiring disclosure of seat locations, recordkeeping and refund capabilities for secondary platforms, and banning fake websites that mimic official event pages or mislead consumers. Bryan argued the practice is anti-consumer and leaves fans paying marked-up prices for tickets sellers may never obtain. Supporters included California Arts Advocates, artist James Fauntleroy, the Music Artist Coalition, the National Independent Venue Association, Live Nation, and several sports and entertainment organizations. They said speculative ticketing harms fans, artists, venues, and nonprofit arts groups by driving up prices, causing fraud, and diverting revenue. Some supporters, including sports teams and venue groups, noted they had implementation concerns and were working with the author on amendments. Opposition came from the Consumer Federation of California, StubHub, SeatGeek, TickPick, and Vivid Seats, which said they opposed the bill in its current form but supported the goal of stopping speculative ticketing. They argued the bill could create problems around consumer transfer rights, terms and conditions, and market structure, and pointed to the federal Ticket Act and ongoing antitrust litigation involving Ticketmaster as relevant context. Committee members generally expressed support for the bill’s consumer-protection goals while urging continued work on the implementation issues raised by opponents. Several members said they would vote for the bill and emphasized the need to protect consumers, artists, and small venues without strengthening existing monopolies or limiting legitimate ticket transfers. The author said he was committed to working with all sides and that the bill was not intended to affect the larger federal litigation. The committee then voted do pass as amended to Appropriations, with the bill passing on recorded votes and later an additional aye from Vice Chair Dixon added to the record.

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• They are mentioned almost over and over again in our profile of a graduate.
• but evidence that that's what Wyoming values and we're willing to fund it, it's right there in that profile

Committee: Joint Select Committee on School Finance Recalibration

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• First of all, some of our higher-profile places that we have closed, as you know, Walpole, MCI Cedar
• So those are kind of the higher-profile places that we have closed.

Summary: The commission approved the July 11 minutes and then received a detailed follow-up presentation from the Department of Correction on facility footprint, mission-driven housing, programming, and technology. Commissioner Jenkins and Deputy Commissioner Peterson explained recent and planned facility changes, including the closures of Walpole, MCI Cedar Junction, and MCI Concord, the transition of the Plymouth Section 35/Mass Act program to Health and Human Services, the return of Bay State to DOC control for possible future use, and the Shattuck Hospital move to East Newton Pavilion. Members asked about operational capacity, the exclusion of support beds from occupancy figures, and the status of mothballed or unused facilities. Framingham drew particular attention because of its historically low women’s population and planned renovations; members raised concerns about the cost and the need to consider the broader women’s correctional system. A major portion of the meeting focused on mission-driven units and evidence-based programming. DOC described specialized units for health services, nursing care, clinical stabilization, mental health, residential treatment, protective custody, reentry, emerging adults, education, and substance use recovery, and noted that security threat group support beds are not used. Staff explained the distinction between general population beds and support beds, and between programming and treatment. They said core recidivism-reduction programs are based on risk-need responsivity and COMPAS assessments, with Spectrum Health Systems as the current vendor, and presented recidivism data showing lower reoffending among participants who completed programs such as violence reduction, criminal thinking, and the Correctional Recovery Academy. For women, they highlighted the pathways model at MCI Framingham, which combines trauma-informed, gender-responsive services, and reported strong outcomes for those engaged for at least 26 weeks. Members asked about how needs are identified and counted, how declinations are handled, and how the department distinguishes completion from ongoing maintenance. DOC said participation is voluntary, individuals are re-recommended over time, and completion is recorded in the system when criteria are met. They also discussed educational supports for learning disabilities and trauma, including IEP/504 coordination, tutoring, and a new school psychologist for testing. Questions were raised about family reunification programming, and DOC pointed to family-focused services, mediation, Read to Me Mommy, and the Brave unit for young fathers. Sheriff Cabral and Sheriff Cochie praised the presentation and emphasized the importance of family reunification and the realities of trauma in incarcerated people’s lives. The final section highlighted the expanded use of tablets across all facilities. DOC said tablets now support free phone calls, emails, video visits, surveys, educational content, medical updates, sick-call requests, and an earned-good-time app, while also helping with communication during facility closures and with ongoing programming. Staff said the tablets are used both for learning and recreation, and that more than half of the incarcerated population uses them monthly for educational purposes. Members discussed whether user feedback or “reviews” of programs could help increase participation, and DOC said tablet-based surveys make that possible. The meeting ended with general agreement that the department has expanded programming and technology substantially and is using them to support reentry, communication, and facility operations.

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• Chair, would be a high-profile case where a criminal justice employee would be integral in an arrest
• investigating officer, et cetera, and you open the paper up and you watch TV and there are the highest-profile

Bills: HR9 , HB709 , HB1011 , HB1057 , HB1186 , HB1245 , HB1247 , SB49 , SB425 , SB479

Committee: House House and Governmental Affairs

Keywords: human rights, individual liberties, Magna Carta, constitutionalism, free speech, law enforcement, public records, criminal history, transparency, witness protections, SB49, Louisiana elections, party primary, primary elections, BESE, State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, school board elections, election law, candidate qualification, ballot access

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• One is that, you know, in different communities that have different cost profiles for not only the land
• ... ...that, you know, in different communities that have different cost profiles for not only the land

Bills: H5009

Committee: Joint Special Joint Committee on Initiative Petitions

Keywords: collective bargaining, worker rights, labor relations, public counsel services, state employees

Summary: The committee held a public hearing on Initiative Petition 25-03, House Bill 5000, which would allow single-family homes on smaller lots in areas with public water and sewer service. The hearing began with committee members outlining the Article 48 initiative process and then hearing from two subject-matter experts. Under Secretary Chris Clutchman of Housing and Livable Communities explained how the proposal would amend Chapter 40A, noted that Boston would be excluded, and said municipalities would still be able to adopt reasonable regulations on setbacks, bulk, height, and short-term rentals. He also flagged unresolved implementation questions, including how to treat wetlands, infrastructure capacity, and pre-existing nonconforming situations. Attorney Susan Murphy said the measure would significantly alter local zoning, could create conflicts with existing zoning districts and Section 3A/MBTA Communities rules, and raised concerns about infrastructure capacity and the lack of any home-size or affordability limits. Supporters of the petition argued that Massachusetts faces a severe housing shortage and that large minimum lot sizes are a major barrier to building starter homes. Proponents said the measure would legalize single-family homes on lots as small as 5,000 square feet with 50 feet of frontage where public sewer and water are available, and they cited polling showing public support for lot-size reform. They said the proposal could produce thousands of additional homes per year, help young families and seniors, and expand housing choices in high-cost suburbs. Committee members pressed the proponents on how the measure would interact with affordability, home size, frontage requirements, 40B compliance, and whether the bill would actually produce starter homes rather than larger expensive houses. The Massachusetts Municipal Association testified in opposition, urging the committee to take no action. MMA representatives argued that zoning is fundamentally a local decision and that the proposal would preempt municipal authority with a one-size-fits-all mandate. They also said the bill is impractical because public water and sewer service does not guarantee available capacity, citing examples of communities facing water and wastewater limits and costly infrastructure upgrades. MMA further argued the measure lacks affordability requirements and could be counterproductive, and pointed to existing and pending state tools such as Chapter 40Y, 40R-related proposals, and other housing funding or zoning reforms as better approaches. No vote was taken during the hearing.

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• One is that, you know, in different communities that have different cost profiles for not only the land
• that, you know, in different communities that have different cost profiles for not only the land but

Bills: H5009

Committee: Joint Special Joint Committee on Initiative Petitions

Keywords: collective bargaining, worker rights, labor relations, public counsel services, state employees

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• But the other benefit of that is, for grape vines, we're taking that six feet of soil profile and basically
• But the other benefit of that is, is for great vines, we're taking that, you know, six feet of soil profile

Summary: The hearing focused on oversight of AB 658 and the State Water Resources Control Board’s five-year temporary permits for groundwater recharge. Assembly Member Arambula and committee members discussed how the permits are intended to help capture high flows during wet periods, support SGMA implementation, and store water underground for later use. The State Water Board chair said the five-year permits have become an important tool, with seven five-year permits issued this season and over 43,000 acre-feet authorized, but noted that actual recharge depends on hydrology and that the board is open to improvements. Members and witnesses discussed several possible changes to make the program more effective: allowing a two-year delay before the five-year permit clock starts, codifying CEQA exemptions that have been used through executive order, and shifting from a public objection model to a public comment model to reduce delays. There was also discussion of water availability analyses, with some members asking whether the state could develop a broader statewide assessment to reduce consultant costs and make permitting more predictable. The board said such an effort would be large and costly, but could potentially save applicants money and improve consistency. District representatives described their experiences. Stockton East said the five-year permit was more cost-effective than repeated 180-day permits, but that the 90-20 methodology, consultant costs, and a burrowing owl survey condition made use difficult. Omaha-Hartnell Water District said its recharge work depends on simple, low-cost infrastructure and that five-year permits, CEQA reform, and lower upfront fees would help small districts. A consultant working with Scott Valley and Sierra Valley said five-year permits can work well in different basins, but local infrastructure, stakeholder coordination, streambed alteration agreements, and upstream flow constraints can limit recharge. Members also raised concerns about basin connectivity, downstream water rights, and the need to pair recharge with sustainable groundwater pumping and broader water storage planning.

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• But the other benefit of that is, for grape vines, we're taking that six feet of soil profile and basically
• But the other benefit of that is, is for great vines, we're taking that, you know, six feet of soil profile

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

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• fermentation, and cell cultivation proteins that are aimed at giving the same nutritional and sensory profiles
• as animal... ...proteins that are aimed at giving the same nutritional and sensory profiles as animal-based

Summary: The hearing of the Select Committee on Alternative Protein Innovation was held at UC Davis and focused on how alternative proteins can support California agriculture, the bioeconomy, and farmers. Opening remarks from UC Davis leaders and committee members emphasized the university’s food science, fermentation, and sustainability strengths, and the state’s prior investments of $5 million for UC alternative protein research and an additional $1 million for ICAMP. Members framed the topic as a way to grow new markets, keep more value in-state, and address climate, food security, and commercialization challenges. The first panel featured Sana Beg of the Plant-Based Foods Institute, who argued that California agriculture and alternative proteins are complementary, not competing, and stressed that farmers are essential to the sector. She highlighted the need for ingredient processing capacity, technical assistance for growers, and predictable demand through public procurement, including schools, hospitals, and state facilities. Committee members asked about financing and market development, and Beg said guaranteed loans, grants, and state- and USDA-backed support could help de-risk investment and build the supply chain. The second panel focused on research and development. Beam Circular described the circular bioeconomy in the San Joaquin Valley, including efforts to turn agricultural residues into higher-value products, build shared infrastructure, and expand workforce training. ICAMP and UC ANR described UC Davis-centered research, pilot facilities, and a proposed plant innovation center to bridge lab-scale work to commercial manufacturing. USDA researchers discussed using byproducts such as brewer’s spent grain, tomato pomace, lima beans, and chickpeas for new food ingredients. Members repeatedly emphasized the importance of public R&D funding, consumer acceptance, and food-grade scale-up facilities. The final panel highlighted company perspectives from Optimized Foods and Blue Diamond Growers. Optimized Foods described using fungi fermentation to convert almond hulls, cocoa waste, and tomato pomace into protein-rich ingredients and stabilized nutrients. Blue Diamond outlined its grower cooperative model, sustainability practices, almond ingredient portfolio, and the Sacramento almond innovation center. No formal votes were taken; the hearing was informational, with discussion centered on research, commercialization, infrastructure, and market-building for California-grown alternative protein products.