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• The next opportunity, I'll be amending the bill to allow law enforcement to arrest at polling locations
• Chair and committee members, for the opportunity to present Senate Bill 1160 today.
• Thank you so much for the opportunity to speak on this bill.
• Chair and committee members for the opportunity to present Senate Bill 1360 today. Thank you.
• Please call the opportunity. Item number 5, SCA 3, please call the opposite members.

Committee: Senate Elections and Constitutional Amendments

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• Echoing what Kyle shared, um, this is really an opportunity for us to make sure that patients have what
• </c><00:02:59.440><c> for</c><00:02:59.680><c> us</c> um this is really an opportunity for us um this
• It'll also increase care and opportunities for care for Kentuckians.
• It'll also increase care and opportunities for care for Kentuckians.
• </c><00:14:59.360><c> to</c> that um we just have an opportunity to that um we just have an opportunity

Committee: Senate Licensing & Occupations

Keywords: Call to Order 00:00 Roll Call 0:31 HB 36 Discussion 1:10 HB 36 Vote 8:20 HB 776 Discussion 9:42 HB 776 Vote 12:19 HB 236 Discussion 14:15 Adjournment 20:40, 958, all

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• You guys lost that opportunity.”
• You guys lost that opportunity.
• Thank you for allowing me this opportunity. My name is Dan Richter.
• Thank you for the opportunity. Thank you. Any questions? Seeing none. Thank you very much.
• I think House Bill 676 presents a really important opportunity to allow for reasonable development...

Committee: House Resources and Conservation

Keywords: 989, all

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• to strengthen existing... ...and other fusion economy participants, the state has an opportunity to
• They brought considerable opportunities.
• And so we really see this bill as an opportunity for New Mexico to be even more competitive, drawing
• Every opportunity to attract those growing companies to New Mexico. That's a good answer.
• Thank you for the opportunity to speak on behalf of this bill.

Committee: House House Commerce & Economic Development Committee

Keywords: 996, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Thank you and thank you very much for the opportunity to speak today.
• Thank you and thank you very much for the opportunity to speak today.
• Thank you very much for the opportunity to speak today.
• It's really not an opportunity for one end state to lean on another's resources.
• Thank you for the opportunity to comment today.

Summary: The committee first heard AB 710, which would expand dynamic pricing and time-of-use electricity rates and require utilities to develop plans for advanced metering infrastructure so more customers can participate. The author and supporters said the bill would encourage load shifting to times when electricity is cheaper and cleaner, reduce curtailment of renewable energy, and help address affordability. PG&E and SDG&E opposed the bill as drafted, arguing the deadlines were premature, could disrupt ongoing CPUC rate proceedings and pilot programs, and might force costly changes before results are known; Golden State Power Cooperative was neutral and flagged a technical issue. After questions and discussion about timing and scope, the committee passed AB 710 on an 11-0 vote and also approved the consent calendar 15-0. The committee then held its first 2026 oversight hearing on implementation of the California Transmission Accelerator created by SB 254. GoBiz, IBank, CAISO, and the Department of Finance outlined the new program’s structure: GoBiz’s energy unit will coordinate the accelerator, IBank will evaluate and finance eligible projects, CAISO’s transmission planning and competitive solicitation process will identify projects, and the tax credit will provide an additional incentive for developers. Administration witnesses said trailer bill language and about 10 limited-term positions are being proposed to clarify roles, protect confidential information, and support the revolving fund, with roughly $26 million in administrative costs over five years. Committee members focused on coordination among agencies, supply-chain risks, regional market planning, and whether the accelerator has enough authority to move projects quickly. CAISO said its planning and competitive procurement processes already align closely with the accelerator and that no tariff changes are expected, while GoBiz and IBank said they are still developing financing strategies and learning from other states. Public commenters supported faster transmission but urged the committee to preserve the role of competitive developers, clarify ownership and risk allocation, and ensure wildfire safety and accountability. The hearing ended with no formal action beyond receiving testimony and committing to continued oversight.

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• People want opportunity.
• 00:24:11.200><c> feel</c><00:24:11.360><c> like</c><00:24:11.520><c> they</c> opportunity.
• They want to feel like they opportunity.
• </c> Security, opportunity, freedom.
• Security, opportunity,<00:43:40.000><c> freedom.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Here's a reminder, members, for the opportunity to lay out House Bill 4317. What is it? 13?
• Last year's winner and members for the opportunity to lay out House Bill 4313.
• Chairman and members, I thank you for your opportunity to let me testify here today.
• Meet and confer is an opportunity just to sit down and discuss terms of employment.
• All we ask is for an opportunity for ESDs to, by agreement of a board, allow them an opportunity to discuss

Bills: HB158 , HB714 , HB 1198 , HB1630 , HB1998 , HB3509 , HB3788 , HB3875 , HB3948 , HB3977 , HB4097 , HB4313 , HB4314 , HB4317 , HB158

Committee: House Intergovernmental Affairs

Keywords: housing, veterans, surplus government property, affordable housing, funding sources, housing assistance, homeless prevention, landlord incentives, rural housing, domestic violence, community development, tenant readiness, program participants, financial assistance, homelessness, rental support, Texas Tenant Readiness Program, tenant assistance, housing stability, Texas Department of Housing

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• We couldn't see that two years ago, and we started that we'd have this opportunity.
• Minnesota the opportunity to cement the fact that reproductive rights are human rights.
• Perhaps it is really about having an equal opportunity, an opportunity to prove yourself, to be who you
• We want equal opportunity. We want the right to be seen in a court of law.
• Law as being equal and to have equal opportunity.

Bills: HF1837 , HF361 , HF2725 , HF2566 , HF2744 , HF1685 , HF501 , HF1889 , HF1389

Committee: House State Government Finance and Policy

Keywords: state policy, employment, health insurance, fossil designation, public funds, community resources, Capitol Mall, grantmaking, community vitality, livability, funding, healthy aging, aging policy, older adults, seniors, elderly, gerontology, long-term care, assisted living, nursing homes

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• Thank you for giving us this opportunity.
• Thank you so much, and thank you for the opportunity to speak to you.
• Not everyone had that opportunity.
• Thank you for the opportunity to speak to you today.
• And everybody deserves the opportunity to be part of their community.

Committee: Joint Joint Committee on Financial Services

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Financial Services held a public hearing on a wide range of bills, with testimony first focused on H. 1315/S. 824, which would require insurance coverage for pain management options during IUD insertion. Representative Sabadosa, Planned Parenthood clinicians, and policy advocates said sedation can reduce fear and trauma, improve access to effective contraception, and should be reimbursed so providers can continue offering it. A Tufts OB-GYN resident also testified that pain control should be standard care for intrauterine procedures. No votes were taken during the hearing. The committee then heard extensive testimony on firefighter health bills, especially H. 1230/S. 690 requiring insurance coverage for cancer screenings for firefighters. Professional Fire Fighters of Massachusetts leaders, a Dana-Farber oncologist, and firefighters themselves described occupational exposure to carcinogens and personal stories of late-stage cancer detection, arguing that early screening can save lives and reduce long-term costs. Representative Crichton and Representative Howitt also spoke in support, and Representative Ayers testified for H. 4012, which would require neurological disorder screenings for firefighters. Committee members expressed support and sympathy, but no action was taken. The hearing also covered H. 3946/S. 756 on hearing aid coverage, with testimony from students, adults with hearing loss, disability advocates, and HLAA representatives describing the educational, social, and financial barriers caused by lack of coverage and urging broader insurance mandates. Later, Representative Donahue and Representative Vargas testified for H. 1337 to expand insurance coverage for opioid antagonists and related medications, including naloxone dispensed at discharge. The committee additionally heard testimony on H. 1134 to improve chronic pain care coordination and non-opioid access, and H. 4162 to improve ostomy supply coverage and access to certified ostomy care, with patients and clinicians describing denials, quantity limits, and non-medical switching. The transcript ends while testimony on H. 1315/S. 824 is still ongoing; no votes or formal committee actions are recorded in the excerpt.

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• But opportunity still stubbornly correlates highly with wealth.
• Thank you for the opportunity to speak with you today.
• And we've got to include everyone, give everyone that opportunity.
• as well on additional opportunities.
• We'll take those comments and look for those opportunities. Good. Thank you.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• Chairman and, and members for the opportunity to be here today.
• So thanks for the opportunity. OK. Chair now calls John Sewell.
• The opportunity is there.
• Uh, for the opportunity and the invitation to speak here today.
• Uh, well, we appreciate the opportunity to visit with you all today.

Committee: House Agriculture & Livestock

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• I'll give you the opportunity to speak.
• And we're going to put it to voters and give California voters the opportunity.
• Let's give them an opportunity.
• Thank you Madam chair and committee members for the opportunity to close today.
• An opportunity to decide in November whether they support newly drawn maps to.

Committee: House Elections

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• As I said last year, I want this hearing to be an annual opportunity to check in on the process toward
• We have to find a way to continue to strengthen our workforce, strengthen opportunities to expand slots
• Thank you, Chair Jackson, Chair Alvarez, and members of the committee for the opportunity to discuss
• And preschool in particular provides these essential opportunities for three- and four-year-olds.
• And preschool in particular provides these essential opportunities for three- and four-year-olds.

Summary: The joint hearing focused on California’s child care, preschool, and transitional kindergarten oversight, with chairs emphasizing the state’s Master Plan for Early Learning and Care and the need to break down silos between programs. CDSS and CDE reported progress toward the plan’s goals, including universal access to TK for all four-year-olds next school year, expanded access for low-income three-year-olds, and more children with disabilities being served in state preschool. They also noted ongoing work on quality rating/review reform, funding structure changes, and the need to address rates, workforce shortages, and federal uncertainty around Head Start. Testimony from advocacy groups and providers largely supported expanding access while simplifying the system. Children Now, Every Child California, and the California Budget and Policy Center argued that California still has uneven access, especially for infants, toddlers, and three-year-olds, and urged investments in mixed delivery, inclusion, full-day options, and a cost-of-care rate methodology. Every Child California recommended consolidating part-day and full-day contracts, streamlining eligibility priorities, making the two-year-old option permanent, and funding staffing incentives. Parent testimony highlighted how child care gaps and county-to-county transfer delays can disrupt work, safety, and children’s stability, and providers described low reimbursement rates, the need for health and retirement benefits, and support for delinking subsidy rates from private pay. The second panel addressed universal transitional kindergarten. The Learning Policy Institute reported rapid TK expansion, with most districts now offering TK, but said access still depends on facilities, staffing, and whether programs are available at all school sites. The Department of Finance said the governor’s budget would fully implement TK by adding funding for all eligible four-year-olds and lowering the adult-to-child ratio from 12:1 to 10:1. The Legislative Analyst’s Office said the administration’s enrollment and cost assumptions were optimistic and estimated lower TK enrollment growth and lower costs for the ratio change. CDE supported the expansion and urged continued funding for UPK coordinators, teacher development, and mixed-delivery planning grants. Members questioned facilities shortages, staffing competition, and how to ensure TK expansion does not displace CSPP or Head Start classrooms. No formal votes or actions were taken in the hearing.

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• DCCA is in support. really appreciated the opportunity to really appreciated the opportunity to serve
• </c> opportunity to highlight these bills. opportunity to highlight these bills.
• I appreciate the opportunity to speak again.
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• I'm excited for the opportunity to serve on the board.

Committee: Senate Commerce and Consumer Protection

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The Senate Commerce and Consumer Protection Committee heard and considered a series of gubernatorial nominations to boards and commissions. Early nominees included Falleno Vital for the Boxing Commission, Rebecca Moore for the Board of Nursing, and Alexander Smith and Zachary Johnson for the Board of Public Accountancy. DCCA and board representatives testified in support of each, and the nominees who were present briefly described their qualifications and willingness to serve. The chair noted the unusually large volume of written testimony in support of the boxing nominee and emphasized that these are voluntary positions and nominees had already been vetted through questionnaires and resumes. The committee then heard several nominations to the Hawaii Board of Optometry, the Motor Vehicle Repair Industry Board, and the Hawaii Medical Board. Ashley Porter and Katherine Mao spoke in support of their optometry nominations, Nathan Konishi supported his motor vehicle repair board nomination, and Gary Belchure discussed his reappointment to the medical board. A substantial portion of the discussion on the medical board focused on physician shortages, especially on the neighbor islands, and efforts to address them through the Interstate Medical Compact and pending legislation such as SB 1365. Board staff also discussed possible pathways for foreign medical graduates and the need for criminal background checks to fully participate in the compact. The latter part of the hearing shifted to real estate commission nominations, including Audrey Abbe and Denise Lacosta. Testimony and member questions focused heavily on condominium governance, deferred maintenance, reserve studies, insurance costs, and the need for better education and oversight of volunteer board members and property managers. Both nominees said older buildings, rising insurance premiums, and lack of expertise among volunteer boards are major challenges, and they suggested more training, clearer guidance, stronger enforcement against unlicensed property management, and better access to qualified consultants and financing. No votes were taken during the hearing; the committee heard testimony and moved through the agenda nominee by nominee.

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• And quite frankly, I don't see this as one of those opportunities.
• And quite frankly, I don't see this as one of those opportunities.
• But I—we're going to have multiple more question opportunities.
• Thank you for the opportunity to speak today.
• Thank you for the opportunity to speak today.

Summary: The committee first took up SB 1134, which would extend and clarify the use of qualified private providers and computer-based tools in the building permit and inspection process for residential solar energy systems. The sponsor said the bill is intended to reduce long delays in solar permitting and make the process faster and cheaper; Senator Pizzo questioned whether the problem was limited to specific local governments, and a late-filed amendment clarifying the word “application” was adopted. After brief testimony from an industry representative supporting the measure, the committee reported the bill favorably, with Senator Pizzo voting no. Next, the committee considered SB 784, dealing with issuance of addresses and parcel identification numbers for plats and new development. The bill sets a 14-day timeframe, and an amendment was adopted that would allow use of a private provider if the deadline is missed and would bar fee collection if the local government fails to act within five business days. County representatives said they wanted to keep working on the bill and raised concerns about the private-provider language and the short deadlines, while several senators discussed whether the process should be handled earlier on the front end. The committee then reported the bill favorably. The committee also passed SB 1738 on transportation concurrency, which would let counties that previously opted out of concurrency opt back in by maintaining current levels of service. SB 1080, a local government land regulation bill, was described as a measure to speed development approvals by setting stricter timelines, limiting repeated information requests, and imposing penalties for noncompliance; local-government testimony opposed it as a loss of local control, while builders supported it. After debate, SB 1080 was reported favorably. SB 1260, which clarifies county constitutional officer budget procedures and creates an appeal process for clerks and supervisors of elections similar to sheriffs, was also reported favorably after members discussed possible adjustments to avoid burdening county budget negotiations. Finally, the committee took up SB 420, as amended by a strike-all, which would prohibit counties and municipalities from adopting or funding DEI-related ordinances, policies, programs, offices, or contracts, and would expose officials to misfeasance/malfeasance claims and local governments to lawsuits. The sponsor said the amendment removed retroactive language, delayed the effective date, and added definitions and contract-certification requirements, but many senators and public speakers argued the bill was overbroad, vague, and would chill local efforts such as Black History Month, women-owned business programs, minority contracting, and community outreach. Supporters said it would ensure merit-based government action and consistency with state standards. The amendment was adopted, but the bill drew extensive opposition testimony and debate over its scope and potential conflict with federal and state law.

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• Thank you for the opportunity for the opportunity to be here today and thanks to Representative Luddy
• The window for opportunity, which the town of Orleans did take advantage of, closed on January 1, 2014
• Thank you for this opportunity. Thank you very much. Are there any questions for Ms. Connolly?
• Thank you very much for the opportunity. Chairman Barber We can. Great.
• Thank you very much for the opportunity, Chairman Barber and Chairman Rauch.

Committee: Joint Joint Committee on Environment and Natural Resources

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Environment and Natural Resources opened its first hearing with introductory remarks, instructions on three-minute testimony limits, and notice that written testimony would be accepted. The committee then heard testimony on several local bills, beginning with H. 984, which would change water management for Silver Lake, Furnace Pond, Monponset Pond, and the Jones River system. Supporters said the 1964 water arrangement has harmed water levels, water quality, and habitat, and argued the bill would add needed environmental oversight without cutting Brockton off from water. Testimony emphasized impacts on alewife, freshwater mussels, drought conditions, and the need for more balanced management; no vote was taken during the hearing. The committee also heard H. 1069, a proposal to raise the parking surcharge at Douglas State Forest from $1 to $5 to help Douglas cover emergency response costs at the DCR park. Supporters said the town bears the burden for rescues, brush fires, and other incidents and has used the current surcharge for equipment like drones and ATVs. Another bill, H. 994, would let Orleans regulate fertilizer use locally; the town argued that nutrient pollution has worsened water quality in Cape Cod ponds and coastal waters, while opponents from the lawn care and landscape industries said Massachusetts already has a strong statewide nutrient-management system and warned against a patchwork of local rules. The committee also took testimony on H. 1073 concerning wastewater treatment and disposal options at Joint Base Cape Cod for the town of Sandwich. Supporters said the base could help meet Sandwich’s immediate and long-term wastewater needs and that the region has already invested in planning. In addition, Senator Driscoll testified in support of S. 575, to add transparency to the Blue Hills Reservation Trust Fund, and S. 574, to establish memorial markers honoring law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty. He also supported related park-naming legislation, including a bill to rename Farragut Park and dedicate athletic fields there. Finally, a marine trades representative supported a bill to expand pleasure boat access to Boston Harbor, arguing that boating supports the local economy and that boaters are strong environmental stewards. The hearing concluded after all registered testimony was heard, with no committee action reported.

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• I think when you start to prohibit these opportunities, you're actually prohibiting the opportunity for
• So then they would create another opportunity for purchasing those units and again for first-time buyers
• I think when you start to prohibit these opportunities, you're actually prohibiting the opportunity for
• I think when you start to prohibit these opportunities, you're actually prohibiting the opportunity for
• So then they would create another opportunity for a purchasing of those units and again for first-time

Committee: House Housing

Keywords: 904, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Early services and opportunities for people, we all know, is the best thing that you all can do.
• Early services and opportunities for people we all know is the best thing that you all can do.
• And so I set up an opportunity for them to work at the food bank over the summer.
• I appreciate the opportunity to testify in support of Senate Bill 5681, and I thank Senator Cortez for
• Thank you for the opportunity to testify today.

Summary: The Senate Human Services Committee heard several Department of Social and Health Services-related bills. Senate Bill 6024, sponsored by Senator Gildon, would streamline oversight of community residential service providers by limiting DSHS to one annual routine review per subject area when possible, requiring better document sharing within the department, and preserving investigations tied to complaints, incidents, mortality reviews, and other legally required oversight. Supporters said the bill would reduce duplicative audits and paperwork so providers can spend more time on direct client services. No vote was taken during the hearing. The committee also heard Senate Bill 6063, an agency-request bill sponsored by Senator Bateman and supported by DSHS Secretary Angela Ramirez, to update statutes to reflect DSHS’s recent reorganization into the Home and Community Living Administration and the Behavioral Health and Habilitation Administration. Testimony described the measure as a technical cleanup with no fiscal impact. In addition, Senate Bill 6036, sponsored by Senator Kaufman, would exempt certain former foster parents and kinship caregivers from adult family home licensure when they continue caring for a former foster youth who is now an adult and the only unrelated adult in the home. DSHS supported the bill as a narrow way to preserve continuity and stability for vulnerable young adults. The committee spent the most time on Senate Bill 5681, sponsored by Senator Cortez, as amended in a proposed substitute. The bill would lower the age for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to access employment and community inclusion services from 21 to 20, and rename community access as community inclusion. Senator Cortez and multiple advocates, educators, and service providers argued that earlier access would reduce service gaps, support transition from school to work, and help young adults maintain employment. Staff explained that the substitute changed the eligibility age from the original bill’s 19 to 20. No final action was taken; the chair closed the hearings and announced upcoming executive sessions on previously heard bills.

Transcript Highlights:

• Chairman, for giving me the opportunity to lay out, uh, the committee sub on House Bill 3276.
• Um, thank you for the opportunity to provide comments on House Bill 3276.
• Uh, Chairman Cook and members, thank you for the opportunity to lay out House Bill 3513.
• We'll give you that opportunity here in just a moment. Two questions. Yes sir.
• We'll give you an opportunity to close here in just a moment.

Committee: House S/C on Juvenile Justice

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• </c> new innovations and opportunities there. new innovations and opportunities there.
• <01:35:50.800><c> and</c><01:35:51.040><c> market</c><01:35:51.360><c> opportunities</c> opportunities
• and market opportunities opportunities and market opportunities for<01:35:52.080><c> producers</c><01
• This is a fun opportunity.

Committee: House Agriculture Finance and Policy

Keywords: 1183, house