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• His 50-year commitment to public safety and the protection of property is an inspiration.
• His 50-year commitment<00:09:13.560><c> to</c><00:09:13.680><c> public</c><00:09:14.040><c> safety</c
• The safety of the American people should come first. Mr.
• The safety of need to get out get out.
• ,</c><04:42:29.080><c> and</c> infrastructure, public safety, and infrastructure, public safety, and

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, March 16, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• </c> in ensuring public health and safety. in ensuring public health and safety.
• ,</c> stability, public services, safety, stability, public services, safety, infrastructure,<02:19:52.880
• </c> bravely led her bunkmates to safety. bravely led her bunkmates to safety.
• Children at summer camps ran for safety.
• </c> Children at summer camps ran for safety. Children at summer camps ran for safety.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• We currently child safety and stability.
• systems for the purposes of public safety.
• 50:05.680><c> safety.
• Again, uh request your of public safety.
• , not the general the fire safety account, not the general fund.

Committee: Senate Judiciary and Public Safety

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• </c><01:21:18.880><c> be</c> without having a risk to life safety be without having a risk to life safety
• and safety issues.
• I'm I'm as I read this safety issues.
• Public safety is twothirds departments.
• It was how public safety for Conquered.

Committee: House Executive Departments and Administration

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• number of questions still need to be answered, C&E remains committed to the protection of public safety
• This is a public safety issue as much as anything else, which is the reason we really wanted to have
• gained by offloading those administrative or back-office functions that the Department of Public Safety
• So those relationships with the Department of Public Safety were cascaded or sunset, and those functions
• And then all along, we've been working on a realignment of the Louisiana Center for School Safety, which

Summary: The committee met on May 26, 2026, and first approved the minutes from the May 22, 2025 meeting. The main topic was the Northwest Louisiana earthquake cluster, with testimony from Louisiana Department of Conservation and Energy staff, LSU and Tulane geoscientists, and later LSU law professor Keith Hall. Witnesses said the cause of the swarm has not been definitively identified, but induced seismicity from wastewater injection or hydraulic fracturing remains a concern. They described 50 earthquakes reported by the USGS in Red River, Bienville, DeSoto, and Natchitoches Parishes, including a magnitude 4.9 event on March 5, 2026, and explained that Louisiana’s sparse seismic network limits detection and depth/location estimates. C&E said it inspected Class II injection wells within 12 miles of the events, found no violations, now requires more frequent injection reporting, and is working with researchers and LSU on a possible state monitoring network and future policy changes. Committee members asked about injection depths, fault locations, whether the activity could be natural, and whether Louisiana should adopt stronger monitoring or a traffic-light regulatory system like other states. The witnesses said more data is needed before firm conclusions can be drawn, but that denser monitoring can detect smaller quakes and help identify patterns. Professor Hall summarized responses in other states, including more frequent reporting, increased monitoring, injection reductions, moratoria, and traffic-light systems in Oklahoma, Kansas, Texas, Ohio, and Illinois. Members also discussed whether operators should share more seismic and geologic data, and several said the state should avoid jumping to conclusions while still improving oversight. The committee then heard from William Berger, a Texas geoscientist, who described using AI and operator data to model wastewater injection and seismic risk, and said broader data sharing would improve forecasting and siting decisions. He and another witness emphasized that many earthquakes arise from clusters of wells rather than a single well, and that proprietary concerns limit voluntary disclosure. The committee also received a brief update from GOSEP and the Louisiana National Guard on the Barksdale Air Force Base drone incursions. GOSEP said it logged the incident in WebEOC and shared releasable information, while State Police and the FBI said they were limited in what they could disclose. Officers said a task force has been formed, some personnel have received federal drone-mitigation training, and House Bill 940 is intended to mirror the task force MOU. Finally, Major General Thomas Friloux and Brigadier General Jason Maffus updated the committee on the merger of GOSEP into the Louisiana Military Department. They said the merger has reduced GOSEP from seven divisions to three, brought back employees to in-person work, modernized the state’s common operating picture, and produced about $10.5 million in first-year cost avoidance through staffing and contract changes. They also noted the planned transfer of the Louisiana Center for Safe Schools to the Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement, ongoing hurricane preparedness, and continued coordination with parish emergency managers. No votes were taken on the substantive topics, and the meeting ended with the committee moving through its agenda items and receiving informational testimony.

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• </c><00:02:52.920><c> for</c><00:02:53.120><c> all</c> violence, increasing safety for all violence,
• increasing safety for all victims. victims. victims.
• A very important safety net program.
• That the safety net remains strong and protect it for those who really need it.
• But it became readily apparent that we are no substitute for an intact safety net.

Committee: Senate Families & Children

Keywords: 958, all

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• I'm assistant general counsel with the Justice and Public Safety Cabinet, Office of Legal Services.
• I'm the budget director for the Justice and Public Safety Cabinet.
• </c><00:15:29.440><c> Hopefully</c><00:15:29.839><c> this</c> Public Safety Cabinet.
• Hopefully this Public Safety Cabinet.
• There are different pathologies for safety, for treatment purposes.

Keywords: The original version of this live stream dropped before the meeting was technically finished. This is the complete copy pulled from back up sources., 958, all

Summary: The committee met to hear updates from the Department of Juvenile Justice and the Department of Corrections on two related issues: a proposed high-acuity juvenile mental health treatment facility and medical services contracts, including the impact of Wellpath’s bankruptcy proceedings. At the start, the chair agreed to hear the Department of Corrections first so members could get context on the medical contract before turning to DJJ’s proposal. DOC officials said Wellpath, the department’s comprehensive medical and mental health provider since 2013, was awarded its current contract through a 2021 procurement process. They reported that Wellpath’s Chapter 11 reorganization plan had been confirmed and that the company had transitioned ownership to lenders, but had not yet fully completed the bankruptcy process. DOC said there had been no service lapses, no reduction in care, and no known impact on Kentucky vendors or hospitals, and that DOC staff meet with Wellpath almost weekly. Members asked whether the committee had been kept informed and whether the bankruptcy could affect future services or subcontractors. DJJ then presented its concept for a high-acuity facility, explaining that the project is still in the preliminary programming and conceptual stage and has not yet entered the formal design phase with DECA. Officials said the proposal in the capital plan would create a 24-bed facility, with 16 clinical beds and 8 assessment/stabilization beds, to serve justice-involved youth with serious mental health needs. They said the facility would need to separate males and females and high- and low-risk youth, and that current placements often require sending youth out of state to places such as Pennsylvania, Michigan, Georgia, Arkansas, and Texas. Staff said the goal is to centralize treatment, improve safety, and reduce the need for fragmented or out-of-state placements. Committee members questioned the cost estimates, staffing needs, and whether the facility was justified given the small number of youth currently placed out of state. DJJ said the operational estimate includes an unknown medical-contract component and that the number of youth needing the facility can fluctuate because of surges in the juvenile population. Officials also said they had consulted with South Carolina, which is developing a similar facility, and noted that renovating existing facilities was considered but could be more expensive or impractical than building a separate site. No votes or formal actions were taken during the discussion.

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• </c><00:36:45.840><c> Administration,</c> Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Highway Traffic Safety
• Um I'd like to thank the chair from Public Safety um for all his hard work.
• </c> Public Safety um for all his hard work. Public Safety um for all his hard work.
• Chair of Public Safety, thank you for bearing with me and all my questions and all of my um losing my
• Uh chair of<00:58:31.560><c> Public</c><00:58:31.920><c> Safety,</c><00:58:32.640><c> thank</c><00:58

Keywords: 912, senate, all

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• manufacturer-led initiatives have dramatically expanded repair options while maintaining rigorous safety
• Just to ask for your favorable support, and I know we're all committed to student safety, and that's
• Just to ask for your favorable support, and I know we're all committed to student safety, and that's
• It doesn't cost the taxpayers anything to install the infant safety device.
• The fact that Florida will soon have nine locations using infant safety devices with more locations in

Summary: The committee considered a long agenda of bills, with most measures reported favorably after brief sponsor presentations, amendments, and roll calls. Early bills included SB 658 on lien waivers/releases, SB 736 on Brownfields redevelopment, SB 1002 on utility service restrictions, SB 1132 on right-to-repair for certain equipment, and SB 1378 on restitution for leaving the scene of a crash involving property damage. Each was amended or discussed as needed and then approved by the committee. The committee also advanced SB 768 on foreign control interests in health care licensing, SB 772 on school diabetes management and access to glucagon, SB 1400 on removal of altered sexual depictions posted without consent, SB 1696 on prearranged transportation services, and SB 1374 on school district reporting requirements for educator arrests and misconduct. Several bills drew notable public testimony and debate. SB 1132 prompted strong support from the sponsor and agriculture interests, but opposition from equipment dealers, technology groups, and wireless industry representatives who argued the market already provides repair options and that the bill could harm dealer networks and security. SB 1730, the Live Local/affordable housing bill, received extensive discussion about parking reductions, height and density preemption, attorney’s fees, local government authority, and impacts on Monroe County and other areas; the committee adopted an amendment and reported the bill favorably despite concerns from some members and advocates about parking, due process, and local control. SB 606 on public lodging and food service establishments also generated significant debate, with opponents warning it could displace long-term guests and vulnerable families, while the sponsor said it clarifies transient occupancy and removes ambiguity in the removal process; the bill passed after the committee rejected a related amendment. Other measures advanced with less controversy. SB 576 updated service-of-process rules, and SB 1164 authorized email delivery of landlord-tenant notices if the parties agree in writing, though tenant advocates urged clearer safeguards and the sponsor said he was not yet committed to the House version. SB 940 prohibited the resale of restaurant reservations without consent and was supported by restaurant interests. SB 1690, allowing infant safety devices or “baby boxes” as a legal surrender option, drew emotional support from several witnesses who said it would provide anonymous, life-saving alternatives for mothers in crisis; the committee continued discussion into the latter part of the meeting. Throughout, the committee adopted several amendments, heard both support and opposition from industry, advocacy, and local-government witnesses, and reported the discussed bills favorably by recorded vote.

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• And Chair Muller, is my understanding you would like to have this bill referred back to the public safety
• move House File 1042 before the division with a recommendation that it is re-referred to the public safety
• /c><00:01:49.759><c> to</c><00:01:49.920><c> the</c><00:01:50.079><c> public</c><00:01:50.320><c> safety
• </c> referred back to the public safety referred back to the public safety committee.<00:01:50.960><c
• </c> public safety public safety committee.<00:02:01.119><c> Please</c><00:02:01.360><c> explain</c><

Committee: House Veterans and Military Affairs Division

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• deserve neither liberty nor safety,' and that man is on your $100 bill, Madam Speaker.
• little temporary safety deserve neither Liberty<01:05:55.400><c> nor</c><01:05:55.680><c> nor</c><01
• :05:55.920><c> safety</c><01:05:56.799><c> and</c><01:05:56.920><c> that</c><01:05:57.079><c> man</c>
• <01:05:57.319><c> is</c> Liberty nor nor safety and that man is Liberty nor nor safety and that man is
• but in doing so we the promise of safety but in doing so we undermine<01:06:15.359><c> the</c><01:06

Keywords: 910, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• We'd have to look at some language per the Department of Safety for a number of the language.
• We are asking the same question of the Department of Safety. We want to work collaboratively.
• I mean, Safety seemed to give us a direction that they don't like this. That's what they said.
• I mean, Safety seemed to give us a direction that they don't like this. That's what they said.
• Safety seemed to give us a direction that they don't like this. That's what they said.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The subcommittee heard House Bill 2712, which would remove the exam requirement for licensure as a Licensed Social Work Associate (LSWA). Members expressed concern that the exam requirement was only added in 2021 and has not been in place long enough to evaluate, but they also questioned whether licensure should be granted without a meaningful measure of competency. Testimony was split: supporters argued the exam is a barrier for applicants without formal social work education, while opponents said licensure should still require some standard of competency, especially because the title carries public expectations and insurance reimbursement implications. Karina Bonia, speaking for NASW New Hampshire, said there is very limited data because only one person in New Hampshire currently holds an LSWA. She explained that LSWA applicants may have degrees outside social work, unlike licensed social workers, and that the current exam is the same national social work exam used for higher levels of licensure. She argued that this creates a significant barrier for LSWA applicants and noted that LSWA holders are already required to complete 30 hours of training and substantial supervised hours. Members asked for data on pass/fail rates and whether a different exam or practical skills test would be more appropriate. Committee members and OPLC representatives discussed whether the current statute and board rules already provide enough authority for the board to set other criteria, and whether the exam requirement is tied to the social work compact. OPLC indicated that the current rule requires passage of a national proctored exam approved by the board, but that no national exam exists specifically for this level, and that the board may need legislative authority to develop different criteria. The discussion ended with interest in obtaining the existing rule language and possibly revisiting the issue through amendment or future legislation rather than immediately removing the exam requirement.

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• So, you know, these are really, really big public safety considerations, and I just, you know, the price
• So, you know, these are really, really big public safety considerations, and I just, you know, the price
• So, you know, these are really, really big public safety considerations, and I just, you know, the price
• And so, you know, these are really, really big public safety considerations, and I just, you know, the
• That's a real problem in terms of quality and safety, inhaling heavy metals, etc.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The work session focused on HB 54, which would allow New Hampshire’s alternative treatment centers to operate for profit. Chair David Nagel opened by identifying the main concerns: whether members agreed with the bill conceptually, whether the proposal could be shaped to avoid a gubernatorial veto, and whether it could lead to “big cannabis” taking over. He also emphasized that the bill would not change the existing oversight structure, which remained under RSA 126-X. Representative Wendy Thomas said the governor’s objections in past sessions appeared to center on the state’s preference for a state-run model and broader policy concerns, but no one present knew the current governor’s position. Several speakers argued the bill was primarily about financing and access, not expanding the number of dispensaries. Matt Simon of Granite Leaf Cannabis said the current nonprofit structure makes it difficult to raise capital, pay down debt, and open additional access points, and that the bill would be a corporate restructuring rather than a change in day-to-day regulation. Brandon Pollock of TASCAL Wellness said medical cannabis programs in most other states are for-profit, and that New Hampshire’s nonprofit requirement has left ATCs burdened with high-interest debt and higher prices that push patients to Maine, Vermont, or the street market. He said converting to for-profit status could allow conventional financing, lower prices, and help keep patients in the regulated program. Members also discussed whether for-profit ownership would invite outside corporate control. Witnesses said the bill would not open the market to new operators, would not change advertising rules, and would include restrictions on ownership transfers for a period of time; “foreign corporation” was explained as an out-of-state entity. One speaker noted that the bill is similar to earlier versions that passed both chambers with strong support but never became law. No vote was taken during the work session; the discussion was informational and aimed at addressing concerns before the bill moved forward.

Transcript Highlights:

• House Bill 1221, Public Safety Short-Term Rental Units Fire Safety, Julian and Lindsay Weiner Short-Term
• </c><00:45:24.000><c> in</c> Advance Lithium Ion Battery Safety in Advance Lithium Ion Battery Safety
• </c> minimal fire safety minimal fire safety requirements,<02:24:32.520><c> meet</c><02:24:32.800><c>
• We should not be weakening safety standards based on assumption.
• We should not be weakening safety standards based on assumption.

Keywords: House streaming session for Thursday, March 19, 2026, 957, house, all

Summary: The House convened with 122 members present, opened with prayer, and approved the previous day’s journal. The chamber then took up two congratulatory resolutions: one honoring Layla Wishard of Hagerstown for winning gold with Team USA at the Junior Roller Derby Association World Cup in Australia, and another recognizing Delores Millhouse as the 2026 Maryland Mother of the Year. Both resolutions were read and adopted with applause. The House then considered a series of committee reports, primarily from the Committee on Economic Matters, and advanced multiple bills to third reading after adopting committee amendments and favorable reports. Measures included consumer contract protections in House Bill 103, workers’ compensation presumptions for hypertension in House Bill 347, broadband access and affordability in House Bill 382, housing and land-use changes in House Bills 548 and 894, data privacy in House Bill 711, franchise law changes in House Bill 730, a blockchain-based real property title pilot program in House Bill 810, bankruptcy exemptions in House Bill 1098, and telecommunications infrastructure protections in House Bill 1100. Several bills drew questions and were special ordered for further review. House Bill 711, the Data Privacy Act, prompted extended discussion about whether its geolocation provisions could affect stadium and venue security tracking; the sponsor said the bill was intended to close loopholes around cell phone and vehicle location data and would not change existing permission-based rules, but the bill was still special ordered until the next day. House Bill 894, the transit-oriented development bill, also drew questions about local government concerns and was special ordered, with the floor leader saying county and municipal groups were generally satisfied with the amendments. House Bill 1100 was also taken up after the amendments were adopted, and the title amendment process began as the transcript ended.

Transcript Highlights:

• </c><03:24:46.960><c> and</c><03:24:47.279><c> soundness</c> develops related to safety and soundness
• me, the safety and stand, excuse me, the safety and soundest<03:56:18.960><c> standards</c><03:56:19.760
• </c> capital itself who promote um our safety capital itself who promote um our safety and<04:20:15.760
• </c> should not have to fear for their safety should not have to fear for their safety on<04:33:47.439
• Their courage, selflessness, and commitment to safety will never be forgotten.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• These are just some of the things when it comes to public safety and all the different committees that
• Champion for e-bike safety throughout the state of California.
• Champion for e-bike safety throughout the state of California.
• I had the privilege of serving on the Public Safety Committee for two years with Mr. Lackey.
• I showed up to Public Safety that day, and the vice chair of the Public Safety Committee told me, you

Summary: The Assembly met in session after a quorum call and prayer, then proceeded to a ceremonial floor session honoring departing members. After the roll was called and a quorum established, the body moved through tributes to members leaving the Assembly, with remarks focused on their service, district priorities, and personal relationships built across party lines. No substantive legislation was debated or voted on in the portion provided, though the Majority Leader gave notice to remove SB 259 from the inactive file and the chamber suspended Rule 118A to allow guests on the floor and at members’ desks. Members were recognized in turn, with colleagues praising Stan Ellis for his science-based approach and work on water issues; Damon Connolly for environmental, housing, labor, and transportation work; Jackie Irwin for technology, cybersecurity, gun violence prevention, and implementation tracking; Jasmine Baines for her medical background, rural health advocacy, and work on fentanyl and emergency response; Esmeralda Soria for Central Valley agriculture, housing, water, and hospital recovery efforts; Avelino Valencia for tribal issues, cryptocurrency, and cultural advocacy; Diane Dixon for bipartisan work on public safety, e-bike safety, foster youth, and coastal protection; and Tom Lackey for his public safety record, CHP background, and reputation for honesty and bipartisanship. In their own remarks, the departing members reflected on the honor of service, thanked staff and family, and emphasized relationships, constituent service, and the importance of continuing public service in new roles. Several noted upcoming transitions to the Senate or other offices, while others said they would continue serving their communities outside the Assembly. The tone throughout was celebratory and reflective, with repeated emphasis on collaboration, district advocacy, and the personal bonds formed during their time in the Legislature.

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• /c><00:20:17.520><c> uh</c> believe exist and the same with uh believe exist and the same with uh safety
• research uh uh as legislators we safety research uh uh as legislators we would<00:20:22.640><c> like
• of those children that are in safety of those children that are in state<00:47:05.520><c> care.
• Uh, I'm in a position to the previously heard idea that we should prioritize safety because we need to
• It is a targeted health safety standard applied in licensed foster homes for highly vulnerable children

Committee: Senate Health and Human Services

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• Central Louisiana Supports and Services Center, and Villa Feliciana Medical Complex, which is our safety
• So again, I'm not here to debate the efficacy or safety of any medical intervention. Thank you.
• So again, I'm not here to debate the efficacy or safety of any medical intervention.
• I was also responsible for the safety of our health care workers and people who visited the hospital
• Safety and caregiving should not be a luxury like it is to the wealthy.

Bills: HB414 , HB786 , HB1041 , HB1052 , HB1118 , HB1139 , HB1182 , HB1185 , HB1214 , HB1217 , HB1231 , SR63 , SCR27 , SB5 , SB194 , SB415 , SB433 , SB451 , SB462 , SB516

Committee: House Health and Welfare

Keywords: healthcare, criminal convictions, employment, background checks, prohibited offenses, Medicaid, claim payments, extrapolation, provider audits, medical freedom, discrimination, access, medical intervention, child protection, confidentiality, multidisciplinary teams, child advocacy centers, public records, investigations, hospital

Transcript Highlights:

• This bill, the amendment also reflects a long overdue shift in how we think about child safety.
• Appreciate that safety bill. Members, any questions? Hearing none, okay. Appreciate that.
• appreciate watchdog knowing that those are going to be safe so all this bill does appreciate that safety
• Chairman and members of the committee, is this is an elevator safety bill.
• Just a simple question: Does this bill include funding to establish an elevator mechanics safety and

Committee: House House Government Committee of Reference

Summary: The committee first took up SB 1167, which would allow municipalities and counties to satisfy certain public-notice requirements by posting advertisements, publications, and printings on their official websites. The sponsor argued the bill is permissive, intended to modernize notice practices, reduce costs, and help governments meet statutory deadlines, while a Blackmun amendment required a six-month transition period in which notices would still be published in newspapers and the public would be alerted to the change. Newspaper and media representatives, along with tribal and rural community advocates, opposed the bill, arguing that print notices remain important for transparency, historical recordkeeping, and access in areas with limited internet service. Supporters from county and local government said newspaper publication schedules have become unreliable and that websites are a more effective way to reach the public. The committee adopted the Blackmun amendment and then passed SB 1167 as amended on a 4-3 vote. The committee then considered SB 1021, as amended by a strike-everything that would require the Auditor General to refer evidence of possible criminal activity involving health profession regulatory boards to the Attorney General, with procedures for investigation and conflict-of-interest handling. The sponsor and amendment sponsor said the measure would create a mechanism for criminal findings in audit work to be acted on. With no opposition testimony, the committee adopted the amendment and passed SB 1021 as amended on a 4-3 vote. Next was SB 1011, which would require county medical examiners or forensic pathologists to review an infant’s immunization and vaccination history, along with any countermeasures administered in the prior 90 days, in sudden unexplained infant death cases. The sponsor said the bill was a data-collection measure meant to improve accuracy, transparency, and prevention efforts. Opponents, including vaccine advocacy and disability representatives, said Arizona already collects this information, that unsafe sleep is the primary issue in most SIDS cases, and that the bill could fuel misinformation about vaccines. The committee passed SB 1011 on a 4-3 vote. The committee also heard SB 1013, a merit-based public employment bill that would prohibit hiring based on conditions other than merit. Supporters said it would ensure public employees are selected by qualifications and objective criteria; opponents argued existing law already bars discrimination and that the bill could create litigation risks and hinder outreach to underrepresented communities. The committee passed SB 1013 on a 4-3 vote. Finally, the committee considered SB 1015 and a strike-everything amendment that would replace the bill’s original detransition-liability language with the Arizona Thriving Families Act, creating a family and medical leave insurance program within Medicaid beginning in 2029. The original bill sponsor defended the underlying detransition-related liability concept as accountability and support for detransitioners, while opponents said it would function as a discriminatory backdoor ban on transition care for minors. The transcript ends during debate and explanation of the strike-everything amendment, before a final vote on SB 1015 is shown.

Transcript Highlights:

• and their patient's safety because the employer is not listening to the workers' complaints about what
• and their patient's safety because the employer is not listening to the workers' complaints about what
• and their patient's safety because the employer is not listening to the workers' complaints about what
• and their patient's safety because the employer is not listening to the workers' complaints about what
• and their patient's safety because the employer is not listening to the workers' complaints about what

Committee: Senate Labor

Keywords: 1187, senate, all