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• And we ask that you would lead, guide, and direct our time. Pray that you would bless this meeting.
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• Without early diagnosis and treatment, this condition can lead to rapid liver damage and ultimately liver
• Without early diagnosis and treatment, this condition can lead to rapid liver damage and ultimately liver
• I have also been suffering from recurrent bouts of bronchitis, leading to endless CAT scans, inhalers
• mucus, which... ...permanently damaged, widened, and thickened, making it hard to clear mucus, which leads

Summary: The Appropriations Committee on Health and Human Services met with a quorum present and took up several health-related bills. CS/SB 1110, covering Medicaid and insurance coverage for medically necessary orthotics and prosthetics, including activity-specific devices without lifetime or continuous-use caps, received emotional testimony from families and athletes describing high costs and the importance of access for children and adults with disabilities. Members voiced strong support, and the bill was reported favorably. The committee also heard SB 1574, which would add biliary atresia screening to the newborn screening program using the existing birth blood specimen. The sponsor and a parent testified that earlier detection could prevent severe liver damage, transplants, and deaths, and the bill was reported favorably. CS/SB 794, dealing with background screening for employees at residential facilities and day training programs for people with developmental disabilities and a review of waiver support coordination, was amended to align with the House companion and then reported favorably after testimony emphasizing the importance of strong support coordinators for APD waiver families. Members then considered SB 162, requiring hospitals and ambulatory surgical centers to adopt policies for smoke evacuation systems during procedures that generate surgical smoke. Nurses and other supporters described surgical smoke as a serious occupational hazard, while the Florida Hospital Association said hospitals are already regulated in this area and the bill was somewhat prescriptive; an amendment was adopted and the bill was reported favorably. CS/SB 254, which tightens oversight of nursing education programs, adds preceptorship and provisional licensure pathways for graduates awaiting NCLEX results, and increases transparency and accountability for low-performing programs, drew support from nursing advocates and opposition from private nursing schools concerned about workforce impacts; after amendment, it was reported favorably. Finally, SB 688 to reestablish licensure and regulation of naturopathic doctors in Florida was heard with testimony both supporting expanded health care choices and opposing the bill over safety and scope concerns, and it too was reported favorably. The committee then adjourned.

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• I was lead counsel. Okay.
• Missouri has the opportunity to lead with both compassion and responsibility.
• I've told a sponsor that I will follow the lead...
• I've told a sponsor that I will follow the lead of the committee chair on this bill at this time.

Committee: House Judiciary

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• back in the day, I don't know, 2016 or something, we passed a bill very much like this that ended up leading
• it's going to go through fast enough to where it's going to actually affect this one, but it does lead
• it's going to go through fast enough to where it's going to actually affect this one, but it does lead
• So anyway, all we did was take IDLA out of this as the lead on this.

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• You're going to be leading into a residential rural farming area.
• It leads to safer outcomes for everyone, including drivers, people biking, and people walking, by supporting
• I was the lead in a four-year campaign to pass one of the first Complete Streets ordinances in Washington
• Lack of clarity and definitions will lead to expensive future fixes if we aren't all working from the

Summary: The House Transportation Committee met on February 18 and heard several Senate transportation bills, then announced it would caucus after the public hearings. Engrossed Senate Bill 5081, concerning unattended motor vehicles and remote starter systems, was briefly introduced and described as having no fiscal impact; the sponsor framed it as a public-safety and anti-theft measure, but no substantive testimony followed before the hearing was closed. The committee then heard Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5203 on wildlife habitat connectivity and safe wildlife crossings, which would require WSDOT and WDFW to develop and update a statewide connectivity strategy, create dedicated wildlife corridors and crossings accounts, and report regularly to the legislature. Supporters emphasized reduced wildlife-vehicle collisions, better habitat connectivity, and access to federal matching funds, while opponents from southwest Washington argued the bill lacked local landowner and county input and could push wolves or other wildlife into agricultural areas. No vote was taken. The committee also heard Engrossed Senate Bill 5705, which would double penalties for using a personal electronic device while driving in school, playground, and crosswalk speed zones and direct the additional revenue to school zone safety accounts. Testimony from the Traffic Safety Commission and the sponsor stressed rising distracted-driving fatalities, the vulnerability of children and pedestrians, and the need for stronger deterrence; members asked about messaging, enforcement, and how the new penalties would be used. Finally, Engrossed Senate Bill 5581 was heard, a broad active transportation and complete streets bill that would update roundabout and crosswalk definitions, integrate shared-use paths into highway planning, and allow WSDOT to use local or tribal facilities as mitigation when they provide equal or better access. Supporters from transportation advocacy groups and local governments said it would improve safety and clarify existing law, while one Lake Forest Park official warned that complete streets mandates can create unfunded costs that delay needed maintenance. The committee closed public testimony on all bills and adjourned without taking final action.

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• But I think that's a big part of why the LEARNS Act was establishing the local leads, putting everything
• Some of the things that we're doing is it's going to help with the local leads that you've heard mentioned
• That's why we establish those local leads, to help provide direct support with those educators in the
• And then as we work with our local leads, we're getting a lot of good information and for research or

Committee: All EDUCATION- HOUSE EARLY CHILDHOOD SUBCOMMITTEE

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• mentioned the, and I'm wondering that, and I know that for a lot of deployments, you don't have a lot of lead
• mentioned the, and I'm wondering that, and I know that for a lot of deployments, you don't have a lot of lead
• husband over 43 years of care, it literally brought me to tears, and here I sit two years later, leading
• It literally brought me to tears, and here I sit two years later, leading this great organization.

Committee: House Veterans and Armed Forces

Summary: The committee first heard House Bills 1993 and 2771, both sponsored by Reps. Irwin and Boykin, which would extend Servicemembers Civil Relief Act-style protections to Missouri National Guard members when they are called to state emergency duty. The sponsors and supporting witnesses said the bills would help Guard members with issues like eviction, lease termination, debt collection, and civil court proceedings while they are serving, and would align state law with federal protections already available to active-duty service members. Committee members generally expressed support, noting the financial strain on Guard members and their civilian employers, and witnesses from the Missouri National Guard Association and the Guard itself said the bills would provide clarity and stability. No opposition was presented, and the hearing ended without a vote in the transcript. The committee then heard House Bill 1869, which would create a grant program administered by the Missouri Veterans Commission to help repair and reset damaged veteran grave markers in private and public cemeteries when the damage is caused by natural events. Rep. Roberts explained the bill was prompted by a constituent’s experience with a deteriorated headstone, and members asked about eligibility, whether the money would go to families or cemeteries, and whether vandalism or non-cemetery graves would be covered. The sponsor said the bill was aimed at natural causes and family-member applications, though he was open to suggestions for expansion. The Veterans Commission director supported the concept but warned the agency lacked funding and staffing to take on another program without additional appropriations; members also raised broader concerns about underfunding the commission. No formal action or vote was taken in the transcript. After the bill hearings, the committee received informational testimony from Retrieving Freedom, a Missouri-based service dog organization, and from Compass Health on firearm suicide prevention. Retrieving Freedom described its training of service dogs for veterans and children with autism, including demonstrations of tasks such as grounding, retrieving items, and helping with mobility, and said it had a waiting list but was expanding its work in Missouri. Compass Health discussed its firearm suicide prevention grant work, emphasizing community-based education and conversations about safe access to lethal means rather than confiscation. These presentations were informational only and did not involve committee action.

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• The loss of farm revenue is devastating and leads to collateral damage, job losses, closed ag-related
• The loss of farm revenue is devastating and leads to collateral damage, job losses, closed ag-related
• We might have a two or three year lead time just on the design construction before we really break ground
• We might have a two- or three-year lead time just on the design construction before we really break ground

Summary: The House Utilities Committee resumed and then concluded a hearing on HB 2402 and HB 2816, both dealing with utility-scale solar development. The chair asked witnesses to testify for informational purposes where they supported some provisions but opposed others, and the discussion centered on setback distances, taxation, cropland conversion caps, local control, and decommissioning/oversight. Several witnesses described concerns about large solar projects encircling farms, impacts on neighbors, glare, fire risk, wetlands, and property values, while others emphasized the need for reasonable statewide standards and the importance of preserving Chapter 100 agreements and county flexibility. Testimony from landowners and advocacy groups largely urged stronger protections: higher setbacks, more local authority, lower caps on cropland conversion, and higher tax rates than the bill’s proposed $2,500 per megawatt. Some witnesses argued solar should be taxed as commercial property rather than agricultural land, while others raised constitutional concerns about changing agricultural assessment. A county commissioner described local regulations his county adopted, including road agreements, decommissioning bonds, hydraulic studies, and buffering, and said counties need clearer rules, especially where there is no zoning. Industry and utility representatives said the bills were generally workable but wanted further discussion on setbacks and tax treatment. They argued tax comparisons should account for the full package of taxes and incentives, not just nameplate taxes, and said higher taxes can raise electricity costs for customers. Ameren Missouri said most of the bill was acceptable, but cautioned about how real property would be assessed and noted its current and planned solar buildout. The committee took no vote; after hearing the final witness, the chair closed testimony on HB 2402 and HB 2816 and adjourned the committee.

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• This is being done in a lot of the leading states across this country.
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• <c> states</c><00:19:51.600><c> across</c><00:19:51.919><c> this</c><00:19:52.240><c> country</c> leading
• a states across this country leading a states across this country &gt;&gt; and<00:19:53.440><c> it</

Committee: Joint Agriculture

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• She teaches sustainable agriculture classes from grades 9 through 12, and she is also the lead of Lovington's
• Hagler is a trusted leader in career and technical education and the lead instructor for the Lovington
• Licensure, and she teaches sustainable agriculture classes from grades 9 through 12, and she is also the lead
• Hagler is a trusted leader in career and technical education and the lead instructor for the Levington

Bills: HM3 , HM11 , HM14 , HM15 , HM21

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• I have Lisa Acevedo, who leads our services line of effort as well as does legislative liaison.
• where I had the biggest gap because I only have 20 residents right now, and we'll step we'll have to lead
• the nation223.5 million dollars for the first year of this five year grant while OSDH serves as the lead
• It's important to note that while we're the lead agency, we're going to work with other state agencies

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• And so in that case, you'll need a kinetic type of kill, whether that's shooting lead at it, whether
• By giving the Attorney General's authority to take the lead upon a request of law enforcement, we ensure
• By allowing the state to take the lead when appropriate, we are optimizing our resources.
• By designating the Attorney General's Office as the lead authority, we can implement a one-stop prosecution

Committee: House Judiciary, Rules and Administration

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• I'm the external relations lead for Pacific Fusion. Pacific Fusion was founded...
• A lot of our, you know, the point of it is to appoint leading industry experts or educational facility
• A lot of our, you know, the point of it is to appoint leading industry. a lot of our, you know, the point
• of it is to appoint leading industry experts or educational facility experts, people who, you know,

Committee: House House Commerce & Economic Development Committee

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• crime has occurred in which they're possibly looking for the perpetrator of the crime, eventually leading
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Bills: HB66 , HB79 , SB35 , HB255 , SB134 , HB159 , HB181 , HB66 , HB79 , SB35 , HB255 , SB134 , HB159 , HB181

Committee: House Ways and Means General Fund

Keywords: elder abuse, financial exploitation, inheritance, joint tenancy, conviction effects, off-label, pharmacists, medical treatment, state board of pharmacy, employment protection, sexual extortion, criminal law, felony, threat, blackmail, HB255, Employees' Retirement System of Alabama, ERSA, State Police Tier II Plan, annual leave

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• leadership development, mentorship, and community-building programs that prepare the next generation to lead
• covered under the reports, requiring the previous month for the monthly reports outside of the period leading
• My big concern with this bill is the increased frequency of C-4 reports in August and September leading
• My big concern with this bill is the increased frequency of C4 reports in August and September leading

Summary: The committee opened its first hearing of the 2006 session with member and staff introductions, then took up five bills. Senate Concurrent Resolution 8406 would reestablish and expand the Joint Select Committee on Civic Health through the start of the 2029 session. Lieutenant Governor Heck, Senator Lovick, and Senator Muzzall testified in support, emphasizing respectful civic discourse and bipartisan cooperation. The bill drew 20 pro and 53 con sign-ins, but no questions or vote were taken at the hearing. Senate Bill 5825 would authorize the Washington State Leadership Board to solicit gifts, grants, and endowments. Senator Claire Wilson and board representatives said the change would help sustain youth leadership, mentorship, and civic engagement programs, with an initial fundraising goal of under $50,000 and policies to be developed with OFM and legal counsel to manage donor expectations. Testimony from board members and volunteers was strongly supportive, and the sign-in sheet showed four in favor and one opposed. Senate Bill 5842 would exempt display of previous campaign memorabilia in legislative offices from the prohibition on using public resources for campaigns. Senator Wagoner said the bill was meant to clarify ethics rules and allow harmless historical or decorative items, but members and staff raised concerns about what counts as “previous” campaign material and suggested tightening the language. The hearing on Senate Bill 5863 focused on preserving Lakeland Village historical records until at least fiscal year 2030 and allowing archival access after 75 years; Senator Kauffman and disability advocates described the bill as an act of respect and historical accountability, and testimony from family members and advocates was unanimously supportive. Finally, Senate Bill 5840 would change campaign finance reporting schedules to fixed monthly dates and require more regular C-4 filings; the PDC said the goal was greater transparency and easier compliance, while several treasurers supported simplification but warned about burdens from zero-activity filings and some timing provisions. The committee noted the bills were scheduled for executive action on Friday and adjourned after the final hearing.

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• She's now leading this effort at the County of San Diego as supervisor.
• She's now leading this effort at the County of San Diego as supervisor.
• Now leading this effort at the county of San Diego as supervisor.
• And this is, you know, this may not lead to more, you know, more or less cullet.

Summary: The committee heard several natural resources bills focused on wildfire resilience, recycling, forest management, and organic waste diversion. AB 442 would remove a requirement that a harvest area be limited to a single watershed for working forest management plans; the author and supporters from the California Forestry Association and Pacific Forest Trust said it would reduce barriers to forest resiliency work, and there was no opposition. AB 623 would require state agencies to report on the use of CEQA and Coastal Act suspensions for wildfire and fuel-management projects after the governor’s emergency proclamation; the author said the bill would provide data on how well the suspensions are working, and it drew support with no opposition. AB 35 would exempt Proposition 4-funded programs from the Administrative Procedures Act to speed implementation of climate, water, wildfire, and environmental projects; the author and a large coalition of local governments, water agencies, conservation groups, and fire organizations argued the exemption would help get funds out faster, while no opposition was present. The committee also discussed AB 3333, which would create a market-development payment to support end users of non-container glass, such as ground glass pozzolan used in cement, in order to divert glass from landfills and reduce carbon emissions. Supporters said the bill would create a productive use for hard-to-recover glass, while opponents from the Glass Packaging Institute, Californians Against Waste, and waste management interests argued it would divert beverage container recycling funds away from the bottle-to-bottle system and could undermine existing recycling investments and recycled-content goals. Members raised questions about the fund’s revenue sources, the purpose of the beverage container recycling program, and whether the bill would amount to “downcycling”; despite those concerns, the bill advanced on a due-pass-as-amended recommendation, with members noting fiscal and policy issues for further work. AB 643 would allow certain diverted organic material used as a beneficial agricultural amendment, including CDFA-licensed fertilizer products made from biosolids, to count toward SB 1383 recovered organic waste procurement targets. Supporters from wastewater agencies and Clean Water SoCal said the change would expand options for meeting procurement requirements and help move biosolids out of landfills, while Californians Against Waste and other opponents argued the bill could expand procurement credit beyond SB 1383’s original intent and weaken investments in composting infrastructure. Committee members questioned what kinds of biosolids would qualify, how the procurement credit would work, and whether the bill could be narrowed to historically landfilled materials; the author said she would continue working with opponents and wait for CalRecycle technical assistance. The committee adopted the bills’ amendments and passed AB 35 with urgency, AB 3333, AB 442, AB 623, and AB 643 to Appropriations, and also approved consent-calendar AB 946. After roll calls, all of the measures were reported out of committee, and the hearing adjourned.

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• So, if you'll join me, I want to lead us in a prayer, okay?
• you'll join me, if you'll join me, I<00:04:54.000><c> want</c><00:04:54.160><c> to</c><00:04:54.240><c> lead
• </c> I want to lead us in a prayer, okay? I want to lead us in a prayer, okay?

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• The designated authority is for a group of heirs from the Las Vegas land grant to lead that charge.
• That determination by the court is what's going to lead the charge and put the responsibility on those
• I'm Sean Sanchez, the Forest Supervisor here on the Santa Fe, and actually, Belinda is leading our presentation
• And that leads to my second question, Mr. Chair.

Committee: House House Rural Development, Land Grants And Cultural Affairs

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• And um, Usually there's going to be one analyst who will lead this work.
• Tim is leading this work, Tim Badeau.
• I think that's, and I'm not trying to lead that discussion.
• I'm just, I don't wanna lead you in any direction.

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• AB 1064, Bauer-Kahan, Lead for Kids Act: due pass with authors' amendments to eliminate the board and
• AB 1064, Bauer-Kahan, Lead for Kids Act: the board is eliminated and the bill instead regulates chatbots
• AB 1096, Connolly, lead and copper rule improvements: do pass out on an A roll call.
• barriers to wildlife movement: do pass with author's amendments to clarify that Caltrans is not a lead

Summary: The Assembly Appropriations Committee held its May 23, 2025 suspense hearing and opened by emphasizing the difficult budget environment, rising costs for constituents, and the need to make tough choices. The chair said many bills would be held, amended to reduce costs, or made two-year bills because the state could not afford broad program expansions this year. The committee also noted the agenda was organized alphabetically by author and that results would be posted later that day. The committee then acted on a large suspense file, taking up hundreds of Assembly bills across topics including housing, health care, education, labor, public safety, climate, water, transportation, elections, and technology. Many bills were held in committee, while many others were approved with cost-saving, clarifying, or author’s amendments. Examples included measures on CalABLE, Covered California enrollment, wildfire and insurance issues, reproductive health, school and college programs, prison and juvenile justice matters, AI and data privacy, and local government and utility regulation. Several bills were converted to two-year bills to continue discussion. Throughout the hearing, the committee repeatedly voted on bills by A roll call or B roll call, often with Republicans not voting on amended measures. Some bills were advanced with notable amendments, such as narrowing scope, removing appropriations, delaying implementation, or striking costly provisions. The committee also approved a number of committee bills and omnibus measures, including emergency management, judiciary, insurance, and water-related bills. At the end of the hearing, the chair stated that the committee had moved 435 bills to the Assembly floor, either as do pass or do pass as amended, and adjourned the meeting.