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• Abandoned pipelines are sometimes restored to service at a later date.
• Abandoned pipelines are sometimes restored to service at a later date.
• uh</c><00:13:25.839><c> that</c><00:13:26.240><c> uh</c><00:13:26.399><c> the</c> is now back in service
• Uh this bill is free technology.
• If a technology emits carbon dioxide in the process of generating electricity, it is not carbon-free.

Committee: Senate Energy, Utilities, Environment, and Climate

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Day is the only federal holiday that is officially recognized as a National Day of Service to volunteer
• That's what happens when we do technology. Excuse me.
• As the eldest brother, Officer Sanders learned from an early age what it meant to be in service of others
• Among his colleagues and community that knew him, ...wavering commitment to service.
• back to the community we love. ...honor him through continuing our service back to the community we

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum present, prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and then moved through routine announcements and motions. Senator González obtained unanimous consent to print a letter in the journal. The chamber then took up Senate Concurrent Resolution 107, honoring Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., with extensive floor remarks from many senators reflecting on King’s legacy, civil rights, nonviolence, economic justice, solidarity across communities, and current concerns about discrimination, immigration enforcement, and threats to democracy. Speakers from multiple caucuses and affiliations supported the resolution, including Senators Richardson, Archuleta, Choi, Smallwood-Cuevas, Blakespear, Pérez, Weber, McNerney, Wiener, Reyes, Cabaldon, Rubio, and Alvarado-Gil. Their comments emphasized King’s leadership, the Letter from Birmingham Jail, the Poor People’s Campaign, and the need to continue his work through policy and civic action. Senator Richardson closed on the measure, and the Senate adopted SCR 107 by roll call vote. After the resolution, the Senate moved to adjournment in memory. Senator Pérez honored Alhambra Police Department Officer Alex Sanders, who died in a vehicle pursuit accident while on duty. Senator McGuire remembered Bob Weir of the Grateful Dead, with additional remarks from Senators Becker and Laird about his cultural impact and philanthropy. Senator McNerney and Senator Alvarado-Gil then honored the victims of a Stockton mass shooting, including children Journey Rose Guerrero, Maya Lupian, and Amari Peterson, and a 21-year-old, Susanna Archeletta, describing their lives and the community’s loss. The session ended with the Pro Tem noting the day’s reflection and announcing the Senate would reconvene on Tuesday, January 20, 2026.

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• We get those human services up and running. And of course, logistics.
• With human services, it was far-reaching.
• We look at this holistically, and it starts with our people, human services.
• We look at this holistically, and it starts with our people, human services.
• A few programs are tied to that service for our counties.

Committee: Senate Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development

Summary: The committee received a program review from the Florida Division of Emergency Management on the 2024 hurricane season and FEMA reimbursement process. Deputy Director Keith Pruitt described the impacts of Hurricanes Debby, Helene, and Milton, including major storm surge, flooding, tornadoes, debris removal, power restoration, flood-control deployments, sheltering, and logistics missions. He emphasized that Florida’s approach is “federally funded, state managed, locally executed,” and said the division has already obligated large amounts of public assistance funding and mitigation dollars while continuing to work on remaining missions and reimbursements. A major focus of the discussion was how local governments can better document and vet debris-removal and other disaster costs so they are eligible for FEMA reimbursement. Chair DiCeglie and other senators raised concerns about local planning, commercial debris collection, and whether counties and municipalities that spend money up front will be reimbursed. Pruitt explained that eligibility depends on documentation, scope of work, insurance, and FEMA rules, and that the state’s FROC process is intended to help counties identify eligible work before costs are incurred. He also said commercial debris may be eligible in some cases but is not guaranteed, and that counties should coordinate early with FDEM and FEMA. Senators also asked about possible FEMA reforms, the age of outstanding reimbursement claims, and a proposed state fund to advance money to fiscally constrained counties while they wait for FEMA payments. Pruitt said Florida’s system is a national best practice, but that more county-level training and clearer coordination would help reduce de-obligations and audit problems. He said the reimbursement-advance idea is still being developed, and that the state continues to look at ways to streamline mitigation through programs like Elevate Florida. The committee took no formal action beyond hearing the presentation, and the meeting adjourned after closing comments from senators praising FDEM’s work.

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• So, the the science and technology.
• This will help refine that technology to use this technology on that.
• </c> infrastructure and utility services. infrastructure and utility services.
• </c><03:06:13.439><c> So</c> services as a whole holistically. So services as a whole holistically.
• </c><03:23:24.239><c> that</c> authority to deliver the services that authority to deliver the services

Committee: Joint Select Water Committee

Keywords: 916, all

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• Brian Hanks with Beta Land Services and with LOGA and other trades here and stuff like that.
• Yeah, I mean, the quality of the panels themselves and the technology there—the technology for recycling
• So they're using the roads less and producing more tax revenue, which is a great technology that they've
• It's a great technology that they've advanced anyhow.
• I was like, there's 200 companies here that are coming in and out, servicing these things.

Committee: House Natural Resources & Environment

Keywords: 965, house, all

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• That's simply work by the drafters of the Legislative Council Service.
• That was the drafters from the Legislative Counsel Service. And I'm not sure what...
• Chair, representatives of the committee, it depends, and the technology is improving so that instead
• Are offering recycling services and some are not.
• , and as we advance in renewable technology, it becomes more and more incumbent upon our.

Committee: House House Energy, Environment & Natural Resources

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• So the reason why you have a public service commission is to smooth out those spikes.
• I'm a all and you stay on the utility default service.
• I watch streaming services, but I've never seen it. I've seen digital ads.
• now in my home service territory is 9.7 cents.
• Rates are often higher and service less reliable.

Committee: House General Laws

Summary: The committee first met in executive session, laying over H.J.R. 153 and H.J.R. 119, then unanimously advanced HB 2904 after adopting a committee amendment and substitute. HB 2904 passed 13-0. The committee also adopted a substitute for HB 2933 and sent that bill do pass by a vote of 11-3. The committee then moved into regular session and heard HB 2266, which would add the attorney general and staff, or as members suggested possibly assistant attorney generals, to the list of officials authorized to concealed carry while performing duties. The sponsor and an assistant attorney general testified that the bill was intended to protect AG staff who travel and work in courthouses and hotels; some members raised concerns about the breadth of the term “staff,” and one witness urged clearer limits and identification safeguards. No vote was taken on HB 2266 in the portion provided. The committee then heard HB 2207 and HB 2233 together, both aimed at restructuring Missouri’s electric industry to allow competitive generation while keeping transmission and distribution regulated. The sponsors argued that competition would lower costs, improve reliability, spur innovation, and let customers choose suppliers, while preserving PSC oversight of the grid and default service. Supporters, including a market think tank and retail energy advocates, said competitive states have seen more generation investment and that private generators bear their own risk rather than ratepayers. Opponents, including Evergy, argued deregulation has not delivered promised savings, can increase fraud and consumer confusion, and would force divestment of utility generation assets without clear guardrails. Members pressed witnesses on comparisons to Illinois, Texas, Pennsylvania, legacy costs, divestment mechanics, and whether the PSC would still set generation-related rates; witnesses disagreed sharply on the likely effect on residential prices and on whether the bill’s structure was sufficiently specific.

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• </c><00:33:57.200><c> until</c> service on average from 8:00 a.m. until service on average from 8:00
• I looked it up in 2006, 20 technology.
• </c> trusted technology. trusted technology.
• Department of Health and Human Services, including the Health Resources and Services Administration,
• </c> interested in public service interested in public service and and<02:14:33.920><c> have</c><02:14

Keywords: House streaming session for Friday, March 20, 2026, 957, house, all

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• provides relative to health insurance coverage, to require coverage for behavioral health crisis services
• HB 909 is seeking commercial payers to cover behavioral health crisis services.
• maturing, so has utilization of these services.
• maturing, so as utilization of these services.
• Of this number, OBH projects 18,000 will be in need of crisis services annually.

Committee: House Insurance

Keywords: 965, house, all

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• “So, we actually had worked with Strategic Digital Services on other campaigns.
• “With Strategic Digital Services on other campaigns.
• They were actively helped in getting referred for career services or educational services.
• You've been able to embrace new technologies. You've prioritized mental health.
• We've moved behavioral services into managed care.

Bills: S0688 , S1414 , S0186 , S0902 , S0196 , S1574 , S0878 , S1092 , S1032 , S1684 , S1686 , S1760

Committee: Senate Health Policy

Keywords: cytomegalovirus, education, maternal health, newborn care, infectious diseases, student health, epilepsy, seizure disorders, school safety, training requirements, medical marijuana, low-THC cannabis, neurofibromatosis, healthcare, state regulations, child care facilities, public safety, grant program, uterine fibroids, health database

Summary: The committee took up several health-related bills and confirmations. It first heard SB 1414 on congenital cytomegalovirus education, which would require the Department of Health to develop and distribute educational materials to expectant and new parents through maternity, prenatal, newborn, and OB-GYN settings; an amendment removed a section on required instruction for medical professionals, and the bill was reported favorably as a committee substitute. The committee then approved a block of appointees on tabs 2 through 7 and separately confirmed Chavon Harris as Secretary of the Agency for Health Care Administration after her testimony on Medicaid accountability, transparency, managed care oversight, rural health, behavioral health, and the state’s technology modernization efforts. Senators asked Harris about Hope Florida, Medicaid redeterminations, the CORE project, an anti-marijuana ad campaign at DCF, and compliance with a federal Medicaid-related court order; she said she would follow up on some issues. The confirmation was recommended favorably, with Senator Berman voting no. The committee next passed SB 186 on student health and safety, which expands epilepsy and seizure-disorder training requirements to more school personnel, including bus drivers and charter school staff, and requires seizure-first-aid posters and updated Department of Health education efforts. It also approved SB 902 on Department of Health issues after amendments narrowed the bill’s scope and added provisions on medical marijuana regulation, early childhood intervention, practitioner accountability, and autism workforce development; one speaker raised concerns about marijuana dispensary location restrictions and low-THC ratios. SB 196 creating a uterine fibroid research database was also reported favorably after an amendment protecting patient privacy; the bill drew emotional testimony from a patient describing severe symptoms and the need for more research. SB 688 on naturopathic medicine was approved after committee discussion about scope of practice, referral obligations, and whether naturopathic care should be adjunctive to conventional medicine; supporters described complementary care and access issues, while opponents worried about delayed treatment for serious disease. Later, the committee passed SB 1574, “Maddie’s Law,” to add biliary atresia screening to newborn screening using the same blood specimen already collected at birth and to launch an education campaign; parents of a child affected by the disease testified that earlier screening could have prevented severe harm. SB 878 on clinical laboratory personnel was reported favorably to address staffing shortages by allowing Florida to rely more directly on federal CLIA standards for qualified lab workers. SB 1092 on podiatric medicine was approved after an amendment narrowed it to cellular/tissue-based products and podiatrists’ use of certain therapies; the bill also addresses continuing education, informed consent, and advertising disclosures. SB 1032 on medical marijuana was amended and passed, aligning physician certification and card renewal timelines, setting 70-day and 35-day supply limits, and reducing the fee for honorably discharged veterans while preserving funding for FAMU; Senator Harrell opposed it, saying the longer timeframes were too much of an expansion. The committee also heard SB 1760 on Medicaid coverage transparency from Senator Brodeur, who said the bill focuses on accountability and fiscal responsibility, but the transcript cuts off before further discussion or action on that measure.

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• He holds multiple logistics positions, including disaster service technology, for which he serves a national
• HE HOLDS MULTIPLE LOGISTICS POSITIONS INCLUDING DISASTER SERVICE TECHNOLOGY FOR WHICH HE SERVES A NATIONAL
• Military support: they provide support and services, over half a million services to veterans, service
• Military support, they provide support and services, over half a million services to veterans, service
• Service and the service of every single Red Cross volunteer across the state of New York.

Keywords: 993, senate, all

Summary: The Senate convened with a prayer and Pledge of Allegiance, then approved the prior journal and took up motions and resolutions. Senator Gianaris moved to reconsider and restore Senate Print 3179A, an Environmental Conservation Law bill, to the third reading calendar, and amendments were also received on Senate Print 8491. The chamber then considered and adopted Resolution 1716, designating March 2026 as Greek History Month in New York, with remarks from several senators about Greek heritage, Greek independence, immigration, and the contributions of Greek Americans. The Senate also adopted Resolution 1607, proclaiming March 2026 as American Red Cross Month, with extensive testimony praising Red Cross disaster relief, blood donation, preparedness work, and volunteers; several senators highlighted local volunteers and urged greater support for the organization, including budget resources. The Senate welcomed guests, including Red Cross representatives and students from Brooklyn, and later opened the resolutions for co-sponsorship. The chamber then moved through the calendar and passed multiple bills, including measures affecting mental hygiene, elder law, penal law, public authorities, labor, public service, correction, education, election law, alcoholic beverage control, and state administrative procedure. Most bills passed by wide margins, though some drew recorded opposition, including the public authorities bill and several election, public service, and correction measures. Senator Ramos explained her support for the labor bill as a workplace dignity and anti-bullying measure, and Senator Ryan explained his support for the small-business regulatory website bill as a way to simplify access to agency rules and guidance. Senator Skoufis’s Public Health Law bill was also recalled from the Assembly, restored to the third reading calendar, and amended. The Senate then adjourned until Thursday, March 12 at 11:00 a.m.

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• </c> &gt;&gt; Committee on Health and Human Services.
• &gt;&gt; Committee on Health and Human Services.
• </c> communities, that don't use technology communities, that don't use technology that<02:04:24.800>
• </c> >> to the Health and Human Services Committee report. >> Thank you, Mr.
• Committee on Business, Labor, and Technology.

Keywords: 981, all

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• </c> Governor Ivy and her legacy of service Governor Ivy and her legacy of service to<00:21:22.080><c
• Thanks. following form of community service. following form of community service.
• </c> &gt;&gt; four years of service? &gt;&gt; four years of service?
• ,</c> So, um, thank you for your service, So, um, thank you for your service, Judge<03:15:20.479><c>
• </c> be confusing down the road as technology be confusing down the road as technology changes.<06:41

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• Services Committee.
• Randy, thank you so much for your lifetime of service.
• Vaisakhi is also a time of service.
• It's all about public service.
• It's all about public service.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• We're currently looking at adopting new technology tools, both non-AI-based and AI-based, to speed some
• So we have a cake for you, thanking you for your service.
• Thank you very much for your service. Thank you. And I will share with everybody.
• So we have a cake for you, thanking you for your service.
• Thank you very much for your service. Thank you. And I will share with everybody.

Summary: The Senate Committee on Rules established a quorum and first approved several governor’s appointments not required to appear, including Rick Simpson to the Commission on Teacher Credentialing and Trinidad Solis, M.D., and Gerald Talbert, M.D., to the Medical Board of California. The committee also approved reference of bills to committees and floor acknowledgments before moving to State Bar appointments requiring testimony. The committee heard from George Cardona, reappointed as Chief Trial Counsel of the State Bar, who described reforms made after the Girardi matter, efforts to reduce discipline disparities, backlog reduction measures, and staffing shortages tied to a vacancy rate and increased incoming complaints. Senators questioned him about safeguards against misconduct, the John Eastman disbarment case, discipline disparities affecting Black and Latino attorneys, unauthorized practice of law by notarios, and the use of AI in complaints and pleadings. Public witnesses from the State Bar, SEIU Local 1000, and others supported his confirmation, and the committee voted 3-0 to advance him to the full Senate. The committee then heard from Laura Enderton Speed, nominated as Executive Director of the State Bar. She emphasized restoring public trust, improving operations, addressing the February 2025 bar exam problems, and strengthening discipline and admissions processes. Senators asked about the State Bar’s structural budget deficit, the ongoing audit and investigations related to the bar exam, conflict-of-interest safeguards after Girardi, and plans for the future of the bar exam. Public testimony was uniformly supportive, and the committee voted 5-0 to advance her nomination to the Senate floor. The meeting concluded with final votes on the earlier items, thanks to Senator Jones for his service on the committee, and adjournment to executive session after a cake presentation.

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• The service area, my understanding, is not necessarily in the mix now.
• Technology is great when it works.
• We have a litany of programs and services. Grant's Chapter 100.
• We have so many tax credits and so many programs and services.
• I can't even mention all the programs and services.

Committee: House Higher Education and Workforce Development

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• >> Information, Technology, Budget and Policy subcommittee will now come to order. Faith.
• But we're going to go visit the Florida digital service and learn a little bit more about the operations
• that they do over there and the services they provide to the state.

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• Howard for a truly distinguished career in public service and public power.
• Randy, thank you so much for your lifetime of service.
• Vaisakhi is also a time of service. Sikh communities Vaisakhi is also a time of service.
• It's all about public service.
• Yet it was his service beyond his profession that truly defined his legacy.

Summary: The Assembly convened without a quorum, then quorum was established and the chamber proceeded with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, journal approval, and a series of procedural motions. Members approved multiple unanimous-consent requests to suspend rules, re-refer bills to committees, and allow committees to notice bills pending re-referral. The day also included several guest introductions recognizing student leaders, public power executive Randy Howard, a family member of Assemblymember Gallagher, higher education leaders, Leadership Torrance, and the Vacaville PAL program. On the floor, the Assembly adopted several resolutions and heard extensive remarks in support of them. ACR 160, proclaiming April 2026 as Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month, was adopted by voice vote after co-authors were added. H.R. 98, designating California Holocaust Memorial Day, received broad bipartisan support and was adopted after 76 co-authors were added. H.R. 100, recognizing Vaisakhi, also passed by voice vote after 73 co-authors were added, with members highlighting Sikh history, service, and cultural contributions. The Assembly then took up several bills on the third-reading file. AB 1977, relating to online notarization and notaries public, passed 69-5. AB 1987, which would direct wildlife-area fees back to operation and maintenance of state wildlife areas, passed 69-0. Other items on the second- and third-reading files were passed and retained, continued, or placed on the consent calendar as noted by the presiding officer. The session concluded with adjournment-in-memory tributes for La Mesa Police Officer Lauren Craven, community organizer Cynthia Brantley Pierce, coach John Beam, and Ralph Cavallo. The Assembly then adjourned until Thursday, April 16, at 9 a.m.

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• We also represent auto suppliers, mobility, and technology companies.
• We also represent auto suppliers, mobility, and technology companies.
• companies uh thank you for technology companies uh thank you for the<00:16:22.959><c> opportunity</c
• We also represent auto suppliers, mobility, and technology companies.
• or is that take it all out to service or is that going<00:36:35.960><c> to</c><00:36:36.079><c> be</

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The committee took up House File 737, which would amend Minnesota’s lead- and cadmium-related product restrictions and was re-referred to the Committee on Environment, Finance and Policy. Representative Bjorn Olson said the bill was prompted by a constituent who could no longer make cadmium-based art supplies in Minnesota, and he argued the law unintentionally swept in professional art materials that are used safely and are important to Western art culture. The committee first adopted the author’s A2 amendment, which broadened the bill to include additional exemptions beyond paint and pastels, including certain pens, mechanical pencils, and vehicle keys/key fobs. Testimony in support came from Darren Reenie of Wet Paint Artist Materials and Framing, who said artist paint and related supplies account for a significant share of sales and that the ban threatens independent art supply businesses and artists’ access to essential pigments. Josh Fiser of the Alliance for Automotive Innovation supported the key and key fob exemption, saying the current law is overly broad, exposure risk is minimal, and Minnesota should align with California and European Union standards. Bill Morgan of the Arts and Creative Materials Institute and Writing Instrument Manufacturers Association also supported the amendment, arguing there was little scientific basis for including pens, mechanical pencils, and professional artist materials, and citing prior reviews in the Consumer Product Safety Commission and the European Union. The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, through Assistant Commissioner Kirk Kadelka, opposed broad exemptions and emphasized that no amount of lead is safe for children. He said the law was based on evidence from consumer products associated with elevated blood lead levels and argued that safer alternatives exist for many of the items in the amendment, including pens, mechanical pencils, and some key components. He also raised concerns about exposure during production and disposal. Committee members questioned the scope of the exemptions and whether the industry had workable alternatives. The A2 amendment was adopted, and the bill was then advanced for further consideration and re-referred as noted by the chair.

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• Why the Navy is so small, we tend to be the most technologically oriented service due to our nuclear
• and your family's service as well.
• The technology is already there.
• How are you working with the VA hospital and services to provide services for them, if you are?
• Of Veterans Services.