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• What percentage of the federal revenue comes from programs like Medicaid? Medicaid? Um, Mr.
• We have 575 cases currently in our pre-prosecution diversion program.
• Um, we have reinstated a DWIDV prosecution program.
• and other programs, um, The MAP program, Medicaid, etc.
• It was, it was constructive.

Committee: House Courts, Corrections & Justice Committee

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• </c><00:02:57.200><c> Athletic</c> Public Secondary Schools Athletic Public Secondary Schools Athletic
• , not the one I went to, but my school, not the one I went to, but my home<00:03:06.640><c> school</c
• It's not delaying construction.
• </c> It's not delaying construction. It's not delaying construction.
• </c> Frederick Douglas High School in 1940. Frederick Douglas High School in 1940.

Keywords: House streaming session for Thursday, February 12, 2026, 957, house, all

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• The Legislative Assistant will note the role.
• I just wanted to mention to the young man from South High School that I graduated from South High School
• I just wanted to mention to the young man from South High School that I graduated from South High School
• </c><00:06:59.599><c> I've</c> committee Legislative Assistant I've committee Legislative Assistant I've
• </c> sales tax exemptions for construction sales tax exemptions for construction materials<00:13:08.079

Committee: House Taxes

Keywords: 1183, house

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• </c> sales tax exemption for construction sales tax exemption for construction materials<00:16:18.800
• of the school district in Aiken.
• One construction company for the water facility and one construction company for the water main work.
• Senate File 158 is for the Ellsworth School District, requesting a refund of sales tax for construction
• </c> construction projects. construction projects. Um,<00:42:35.119><c> okay.

Committee: Senate Taxes

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• The training program includes hands-on food education, school gardens, and family food pantries.
• Let's continue to short the kids billions of dollars in their school programs. And why is that?
• How about our schools?
• But our schools are perhaps the most DEI schools that you can get in this country.
• It's divisive, not constructive.

Summary: The Assembly convened, initially lacked a quorum, and then completed the roll call, prayer, and pledge. Members observed a moment of silence for the fatal B-52 crash at Edwards Air Force Base in Assemblymember Lackey’s district. The body then handled a series of procedural motions, including re-referrals of numerous Senate bills to different committees, suspending rules for committee notices, and taking up the budget bill, AB 109, without reference to file for concurrence in Senate amendments. Debate on AB 109, the 2026 budget act, centered on competing views of the state’s fiscal condition and policy priorities. Supporters said the budget balances the current and next year’s budget, reduces the structural deficit, builds reserves, protects health care, schools, housing, food assistance, and other safety-net programs, and responds to federal cuts under H.R. 1. Opponents argued the budget increases taxes and costs, shortchanges schools, underfunds Proposition 36, relies on gimmicks, and does not adequately address public safety, cost of living, or long-term sustainability. Several members also highlighted specific provisions such as hospital support, Medi-Cal and IHSS protections, child care, immigrant legal services, prison closure, and funding for courts and victim services. A motion by Assemblymember DeMaio to return AB 109 to the Senate failed on a roll call vote, 13 ayes to 45 noes. The Assembly then voted on concurrence in the Senate amendments to AB 109; the measure passed, and the Senate amendments were concurred in without objection, with immediate transmittal to the Governor. Afterward, the Assembly moved to the daily file and took up SCR 89, a resolution affirming diversity, equity, and inclusion. Supporters from several caucuses framed DEI as a core California value and a response to federal attacks, while opponents criticized DEI as divisive. The transcript ends during debate on SCR 89, before any final vote is shown.

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• </c> interventions and assistance interventions and assistance &gt;&gt; Yeah.<00:58:25.480><c> are</c
• And so, we had assisted in license."
• </c> but we did assist in drafting that. but we did assist in drafting that.
• Many pharmacy<02:35:19.600><c> schools</c> pharmacy schools pharmacy schools uh<02:35:21.320><c> well
• </c> a variety of loan guarantee programs. a variety of loan guarantee programs.

Committee: House Executive Departments and Administration

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Permission of the school to do that, you can fly it over the school.
• Administrator of the school.
• And most schools are in... It's a drone, and most schools are in neighborhoods.
• He lives next to the school. If he flies it up, he's by the school.
• the school actually on two sides.

Bills: SB156 , SB134 , SB108 , SB47 , SB88 , SB89 , SB106 , SB18 , SB9 , HB38 , HB54

Committee: House Judiciary

Keywords: habitual felony offender, resentencing, Alabama Department of Corrections, victim notification, criminal justice reform, life sentences, parole eligibility, pardon, parole, law enforcement, GPS monitoring, data sharing, mail theft, stolen mail, criminal penalties, personally identifying information, felony, misdemeanor, expungement, criminal records

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• Countless civilians have been killed, including over 100 children bombed in their school.
• It created some programs, expanded this and that, but it didn't produce another house.
• So, Medicare actually has a program where states can set up... A program where it’s visiting.
• That's how we've designed programs.
• Structural in so many of our programs.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, June 25, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• Chair: So talk about the day at school, what happened. Take it from the school forward.
• You heard the story of Jason who's at school.
• Access to this program would provide a critical lifeline for prosecutors.
• So as of right now, this is already a created program.
• This construct will be across the entire state, I understand. And of the 30%...

Bills: HB200

Committee: House Criminal Jurisprudence

Keywords: HB 200, emergency communication, backup communications, satellite phone, portable satellite equipment, radio, floodplain, 100-year floodplain, FEMA, natural disaster, disaster preparedness, emergency preparedness, vulnerable populations, children, elderly, seniors, people with disabilities, care facilities, residential care, assisted living

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• Let me welcome some students from Camdenton High School. They're part of the REACH program.
• You vote for taxes and school bonds.
• We're building a lot of new schools due to, you know, our constituents passing bonds to fund those schools
• Maybe it was in a school district.
• The idea that school boards or these taxing entities are not planning for their The idea that school

Summary: The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and approval of the House Journal by roll call vote, 120-0. Members then used personal privilege and guest introductions to recognize several groups and visitors, including Alpha Phi Alpha members, students from multiple schools and programs, dental hygienists, public administrators, credit union representatives, National History Day participants, and others. One member also spoke emotionally about a relative killed in a domestic violence incident and requested a moment of silence in her honor. The main floor action centered on House Committee Substitute for House Bills 2780 and 2668, a large property tax reform package. The sponsor described it as the product of extensive statewide hearings and public testimony, aimed at stabilizing Missouri’s property tax system. The bill and amendments would, among other things, require clearer ballot language for tax measures, move tax-related ballot questions to November general elections, eliminate “no tax increase” wording, standardize ballot wording, address assessment and valuation rules, require physical inspections for certain commercial property assessment increases, allow quarterly tax payments in more counties, and make other technical changes. Members debated the size and scope of the bill, local control concerns, voter turnout and “voter fatigue,” and whether the changes were sufficiently vetted. Amendments were adopted to narrow the title to property taxation, add the ballot-language provisions, remove duplicative language, and exempt township counties so their levy elections could still occur on the schedule they need. The House then adopted the substitute as amended and ordered it perfected and printed. The chamber also took up House Bill 1917, a targeted utility/economic development bill involving a Jefferson County water district. The sponsor said the bill was prompted by a dispute in which a water district sought payment or infrastructure contributions from a company planning a roughly $400 million investment and about 250 jobs, despite the district’s inability to serve the site. Supporters said the bill would allow detachment of a ratepayer under specified conditions and prevent water districts from blocking development; the committee vote had been 15-0. Members raised concerns about the bill’s narrow, district-specific scope and possible litigation, but the House ultimately ordered the bill perfected and printed. The House also read three new bills for first reading and later recessed after announcements about committee meetings and a property tax discussion event with FFA students.

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• </c><00:51:14.480><c> that</c> through actions and programs that through actions and programs that promote
• </c><00:55:32.319><c> year,</c><00:55:32.800><c> each</c><00:55:33.119><c> school</c> 2027-28 school
• year, each school 2027-28 school year, each school district<00:55:33.680><c> board</c><00:55:33.920><
• </c> course that is required for high school course that is required for high school graduation.<00:55
• </c> collaboration among the state, school collaboration among the state, school districts,<01:02:14.400

Keywords: 981, all

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• They're hearing about this assistance program that you all have made available through the appropriations
• Chair, would this single federal audit program... ...audit program, would that use the bigger firms?
• They are not ready to help us early on in our program to assist small local public bodies.
• which is their Medicaid program.
• How long has the program been in existence? Mr.

Committee: House House Appropriations & Finance

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• programs.
• construction and veterans affair<00:08:46.240><c> programs.
• </c> other VA suicide prevention programs. other VA suicide prevention programs.
• </c><00:29:14.240><c> A</c> secure rural schools funding. A secure rural schools funding.
• Two, reporting on cash assistance programs.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, June 23, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• Originally it was intended for new construction.
• Originally it was intended for a new construction.
• A room addition would be new construction, yes. New home construction, yes.
• That a school should not change a child's name without telling the parents?
• That a school should not change a child's name without telling the parents.

Summary: The committee heard a long agenda of local government bills, beginning without quorum and later taking up measures once quorum was established. AB 748 would expand the pre-approved housing plan model for small single-family projects and ADUs, with delayed implementation for smaller jurisdictions; it drew support from housing advocates and some local governments opposed it. AB 1786 would extend best-value contracting authority to general law cities and the San Gabriel Valley COG for larger projects, with broad local government support and no opposition. AB 1712 would let Santa Fe Springs pursue sale of its troubled water system to a larger provider through a protest process instead of a municipal election, citing major capital needs and rate pressures. AB 1679 would create a temporary commercial activation permit for pop-up businesses in vacant storefronts for up to 120 days, with support from business and downtown groups and questions about local control. AB 1738 would require jurisdictions to offer virtual inspections for certain simple residential inspections; supporters emphasized efficiency and existing use in some counties, while labor and local government opponents raised safety and implementation concerns. The committee voted 3-0 to send AB 1738 to Housing, with the bill remaining on call. The committee also heard AB 1578, which would require elected state and local officials to take anti-hate speech training as part of existing harassment training. Supporters argued it would help officials understand the impact of rhetoric on hate and violence, while opponents said it was vague and threatened free speech; the bill passed 3-1 to Governmental Organization and remained on call. AB 1693 would speed retail tenant-improvement permits by requiring review by a qualified professional certifier and shorter local review timelines; it had support from retailers and business groups and passed 4-0 to Business, Professions, and Economic Development. AB 1914 would require local governments to include child care in general planning, with supporters calling child care essential infrastructure and opponents warning about mandates; it passed 2-0 to Human Services and remained on call. AB 1997 would shorten the review period for 90% affordable housing projects after EIR certification, and AB 2605 would require counties to report data on public defense systems and caseloads; both passed their committees and were sent onward, with AB 2605 noted as conditional on appropriation. Later items included AB 2224, which would raise and restructure county recorder fees to fund electronic recording systems and modernize service delivery, with county recorder and county association support and no opposition; it passed to Appropriations and remained on call. The consent calendar included AB 2640. At the end of the meeting, Senator Seyarto presented AB 2110 on behalf of Assemblymember Johnson, proposing workforce housing enhanced infrastructure financing districts for education, health care, manufacturing, and public safety workers, using existing EIFD authority without affecting school funding or ERAF; the presentation was introduced as having bipartisan support, but the transcript cuts off before any vote on that measure.

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• Honolulu's program. I've been a licensed Honolulu's program.
• </c> focused more on industrial construction focused more on industrial construction like<00:31:12.159
• </c> until our program slots. until our program slots. &gt;&gt; Sounds<00:33:06.640><c> good.
• When I no assistance, no safety net.
• </c> that type of assistance. Mhm. that type of assistance. Mhm.

Bills: SB2094

Committee: Senate Agriculture and Environment

Keywords: toxic chemicals, environmental action levels, public notice, environmental safety, pollution control, Hawaii State Constitution, public participation, government transparency, environmental health, 912, senate, all

Summary: The committee first took up SB 2094, which would require state agencies monitoring environmental toxins and pollutants to establish environmental action levels and limit changes to those levels without meeting procedural requirements. The chair recommended passing the bill with amendments, including inserting estimated costs for a secure portal website and webinars into the committee report and deferring the effective date to July 1, 2050. The motion passed unanimously among those voting, with excused members noted. The committee then considered several other measures and adopted recommendations to pass them with amendments, generally adding technical and clarifying changes and setting a defective date of 2525. SB 2862 was amended to broaden the preamble, make additional appointees confirmable, clarify reporting requirements for gubernatorial appointees, and was held for further discussion. SB 2781 on lei production created a working group to review existing studies and conduct a statewide study of Hawaii’s floriculture industry. SB 3015 adopted California’s definition of PII, applied it to government agencies and political subdivisions, created a private cause of action, and required a compliance report. SB 3230 removed a categorical prohibition on certain third-party project management procurements while preserving state oversight responsibility, in line with procurement office requests. The joint GVO Health and Human Services agenda then focused on two related bills requiring universal changing accommodations in public restrooms. SB 2932 would apply to new state building construction beginning July 1, 2026, and testimony from disability advocates, the Hawaii State Council on Developmental Disabilities, and others supported the measure while asking for language clarifying that the requirement applies only where technically feasible and, in some cases, only to state-managed buildings. SB 2268 was described as broader, extending beyond government buildings into the private sector and including a private right of action; witnesses supported the concept but raised implementation concerns, especially for smaller businesses, and requested the same technically infeasible language and other clarifications. Both bills were advanced with amendments, and the committee noted adoption of the recommendations.

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• I'm an assistant principal at Oyster River High School in Durham, New Hampshire.
• And we tried to simplify it for the schools to say, we took out if no such policies or programs exist
• And we tried to simplify it for the schools to say, we took out if no such policies or programs exist
• And we tried to simplify it for the schools to say, we took out if no such policies or programs exist
• And we tried to simplify it for the schools to say, we took out if no such policies or programs exist

Committee: Senate Education

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• and your schools and your schools.
• Very good program.
• That's where our program leaders of established programs and one other important critical program staff
• Programs that do not have students enrolled may be new programs.
• describe and provide, and programs that the university, That programs describe and provide, and programs

Committee: Senate Appropriations Committee on Higher Education

Summary: The committee held its first meeting of the session and received an overview of the Higher Education Appropriations budget from staff director Tim Elwell. He explained the committee’s broad jurisdiction over universities, state colleges, district workforce programs, vocational rehabilitation, blind services, student financial aid, private colleges, and the Board of Governors, and reviewed key budget concepts such as local funds, funds per FTE, performance funding, and the distinction between the total appropriation and the recurring base budget. He noted that higher education is funded largely through state and local sources, with substantial flexibility compared with other state budgets, and that the base budget is heavily weighted toward lump-sum allocations to the public systems. The committee then heard a presentation from the University of South Florida’s Florida Center for Cybersecurity (Cyber Florida), led by retired Marine Gen. Frank McKenzie and USF representative Mark Walsh. They described Cyber Florida as a statewide cybersecurity platform created by the Legislature in 2014 to support education, research, workforce development, public policy, and community engagement. McKenzie emphasized the growing cyber threat environment, Florida’s leadership role, and several funded initiatives, including K-12 outreach, workforce training, a cyber range for county governments, critical infrastructure assessments, grant development, and public conferences and outreach. Members asked about public cyber awareness, the lack of a national cyber defense strategy, school district participation in Cyber Launch, and which counties are most at risk; McKenzie said smaller counties with limited cybersecurity staffing are generally more vulnerable and offered to provide follow-up information. Finally, the committee heard from the Florida Center for Students with Unique Abilities at the University of Central Florida, led by Dr. Drew Andrews, along with program and parent representatives from participating institutions. Andrews explained the center’s role in coordinating Florida’s postsecondary comprehensive transition programs for students with intellectual disabilities, supporting program development, distributing grants and scholarships, and monitoring outcomes. He reported that the state now has 33 approved programs at 35 institutions, including universities, state colleges, and technical colleges, and that scholarship and grant funding has grown significantly. He said student retention is about 88 percent, many graduates are employed, and median hourly earnings have increased over time. A representative from Southeastern University described how the center’s support helped build and sustain SEU Link, including a new third-year employment-focused option for students.

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• </c><00:15:37.839><c> that</c> And in addition, the hockey school that And in addition, the hockey school
• ,</c> transferred to the TAN program, transferred to the TAN program, they<01:14:48.560><c> become</c
• I'll do my best to assist.
• So there two best to to to assist.
• program that they put together.

Committee: Senate Finance

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Program, the Dairy Methane Reduction Program, and the Alternative Manure Management Program have delivered
• Program, the Dairy Methane Reduction Program, and the Alternative Manure Management Program have delivered
• Habitat Program, our Organic Transition Program, and the Conservation Agriculture Planning Grant Program
• Critically, technical assistance has been embedded in all of these programs, recognizing that adoption
• So far, we've spent approximately $44 million on technical assistance through all of those programs.

Summary: The joint informational hearing examined how agricultural programs have used cap-and-invest funding and what role agriculture should play in future climate investments. The chairs opened by noting that agriculture had been largely left out of the cap-and-invest reauthorization, despite prior support through the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund, and framed the hearing around climate-smart agriculture, food security, rural vitality, and the need for measurable co-benefits such as water savings, soil health, and air quality improvements. The first panel included CDFA Deputy Secretary Virginia Jamison and LAO analyst Helen Kirsten. Jamison described CDFA’s climate-smart portfolio, including the Healthy Soils Program, SWEEP, the Alternative Manure Management Program, and dairy methane reduction efforts, saying roughly $727 million has supported these programs and produced estimated reductions of 31 million metric tons of CO2e, 1.6 million acre-feet of water savings, and about 4,000 projects. She emphasized technical assistance, oversubscription of the programs, and the need for continued investment and better measurement/verification. Kirsten outlined the cap-and-invest structure, the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund, and the state’s emissions inventory, noting agriculture is about 8% of California’s GHG emissions and that funding for tier-three programs may remain constrained. She also said prior LAO work found the programs have significant reduction potential but that some estimated benefits may be overstated, recommending further evaluation. The second panel featured UC researchers Alexandra Hill and Ermi Kibreab, who presented on the economic importance of California’s working landscapes and on dairy methane reduction pathways. Hill said working landscapes are a major part of the state and national economy, with agriculture driving most of the sector’s sales and jobs. Kibreab explained that dairy is central to methane reduction because it accounts for a large share of agricultural methane emissions, and described herd efficiency, digesters, alternative manure management, and emerging feed additives as complementary strategies. He said digesters and other incentive-supported measures are helping California move toward its methane goals, while noting feed additives such as 3-NOP and seaweed-based approaches could offer additional reductions in the future. The third panel brought contrasting views from environmental advocates, farmers, and industry representatives. Phoebe Seaton argued that further state funding for dairy digesters is not environmentally or economically justified, citing concerns about methane, nitrous oxide, groundwater impacts, odors, and high cost per ton reduced. Brian Shobe of CalCAN supported continued funding for programs like AMP, SWEEP, and Healthy Soils, saying they provide multiple co-benefits and that farmers need stable, incentive-based support to comply with climate and water regulations. Cannon Michael of Bowles Farming Company described his farm’s investments in organic and regenerative practices, composting, drip irrigation, solar, habitat management, and workforce programs, and said consistent funding helps farms plan and remain viable. Tricia Gerringer of the Agricultural Council of California urged funding for FPIP, the Farmer Program, methane reduction programs, and sustainable ag waste management, arguing they deliver immediate, measurable reductions and co-benefits. Members and witnesses debated the relative merits of digesters versus alternative manure management, the role of regenerative agriculture, and whether agriculture should be treated as a distinct policy category. No votes were taken; the hearing concluded with public comment supporting agricultural climate funding and a request to include agriculture in broader cap-and-invest discussions.

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• H.R. 1 made the largest cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, also known as SNAP, and
• The planned expansion of the California Food Assistance Program to undocumented older adults in 2027.
• The problem is that our HNMP program only assists youth from ages 18 through 24 in navigation.
• AB 2162 strengthens an existing program, a proven state program that prevents homelessness among former
• , to age 28, to ensure, Extending this program, the Housing Navigation and Maintenance Program, to age

Committee: House Human Services

Keywords: 988, house, all