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• </c> where money ended up being appropriated where money ended up being appropriated to<00:10:15.560>
• c> the</c><00:18:54.560><c> requests.
• </c> appropriation of those fees got dropped. appropriation of those fees got dropped.
• </c> 4719 and establishes a legislative 4719 and establishes a legislative commission<00:23:49.560><c
• </c> to reallocate an existing appropriation to reallocate an existing appropriation and<00:24:47.400

Committee: Senate Health and Human Services

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• <00:36:20.160><c> where</c><00:36:20.400><c> our</c> legislators reigns in on where our legislators reigns
• </c><00:44:16.240><c> member</c> Africa, there's no legislative member Africa, there's no legislative
• </c> legacy fund, uh, there are legislative legacy fund, uh, there are legislative members<00:44:20.880
• </c><00:47:18.079><c> directly</c> the legislature to appropriate directly the legislature to appropriate
• Uh to this important legislation.

Bills: HF3898 , HF3957 , HF4372 , HF4350 , HF3692 , HF4085

Committee: House Agriculture Finance and Policy

Keywords: pesticides, wild rice, environmental protection, agriculture, water quality, pollinators, training, management plan, fertilizer research, education grants, Minnesota Agricultural Council, technology transfer, agricultural productivity, HF4372, Minnesota agriculture, meat processing, meat processing training, retention incentive grants, grant extension, project deadline extension

Transcript Highlights:

• Thank you for working with us on legislation.
• And as a Marylander, I say legislation.
• It request from the local jurisdiction.
• </c> they send their rejection or a request they send their rejection or a request for<00:21:39.160><
• </c><01:19:29.200><c> intent</c> confusion about the legislative intent confusion about the legislative

Keywords: House streaming session for Monday, April 13, 2026, 957, house, all

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• This is made possible due to Efforts from legislative action that happened in the last budget cycle,
• that is requested.
• Angela Short, Legislative Analyst's Office.
• These funds were appropriated.
• Building on the success and momentum of these investments, we request the legislature to provide full

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• It's about having a high in-state answer rate, which helps us connect people to appropriate resources
• We subtract that from the appropriated amount. That's the revenue need.
• So is there enough money that's being appropriated? I mean, do we need to address that?
• My request today is that you continue to refine the implementation of 988.
• So if we can redirect folks to their appropriate resource, we'd like to do that.

Summary: The hearing focused on California’s 988 suicide and crisis lifeline and the broader crisis response system, with members and witnesses emphasizing both the system’s life-saving role and the risks posed by funding gaps, rising demand, and uneven local implementation. Opening remarks highlighted the personal impact of suicide and the need to strengthen crisis response so calls are answered quickly and linked to appropriate care rather than defaulting to 911, emergency rooms, or law enforcement. State officials described the AB 988 five-year implementation plan, which sets goals around public awareness, equitable access, high-quality call/chat/text response, and better integration with ongoing behavioral health services. State agencies reported progress on infrastructure, coordination, and related behavioral health investments. CalHHS said California has expanded mobile crisis teams, crisis stabilization units, and youth behavioral health supports, and is preparing additional public awareness and grant programs tied to Proposition 1. DHCS explained that 988 is funded through a federal SAMHSA grant and the AB 988 surcharge, while Medi-Cal separately funds mobile crisis services; officials said the mobile crisis benefit is active in 53 counties and that statewide expansion remains a work in progress. Cal OES described the statewide technical buildout, including network infrastructure in all 11 crisis centers, interoperability with 911, and a pilot of next-generation routing and call-handling tools. The 988 California Consortium said call volume continues to rise sharply, missed calls remain a major concern, text/chat capacity is limited, and centers need more stable funding, better reimbursement, and stronger feedback loops with the state. County and community witnesses stressed that local systems need more flexible, sustained support to match the demand. Lake County described a peer-led rural mobile crisis model that has reduced law enforcement holds and increased housing placements, but said county-run mobile crisis teams still cannot reliably access 988 surcharge dollars and face reimbursement problems from Medi-Cal and commercial plans. Santa Clara County reported strong performance metrics, rapid call answer times, and a broad continuum of mobile crisis services, but said staffing and funding are strained and commercial reimbursement remains slow. The Mental Health Association of San Francisco said the peer-run warm line complements 988 by offering non-emergency support and warm handoffs, but recent budget changes forced cuts to Spanish-language service, federation support, and hours. No formal votes or legislative actions were taken during the hearing; members mainly asked questions about surcharge levels, budget timing, coordination among agencies, data collection, and how to improve collaboration with frontline crisis centers.

Transcript Highlights:

• This is the same legislation as House Bill 1988 by Representative Hinman.
• A lot of good legislation has been introduced.
• We're going to go to our local legislator and ask them to change the law.
• We're going to go to our local legislator and ask them to change the law.
• Federal rules now, not necessarily federal legislation, codifying it here in Missouri.

Committee: House Special Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• We want to discuss the best legislative path forward to address these issues and what can be done to
• </c><00:26:49.279><c> path</c> discuss the best legislative path discuss the best legislative path forward
• My name is Megan Adiola, the legislative policy manager at MDE.
• My name is Megan Adiola, the legislative policy manager at MDE.
• <00:30:09.559><c> access</c><00:30:09.799><c> their</c> appropriately access their appropriately access

Keywords: 1183, house

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• And for these reasons, we respectfully request your support for SB 758. Thank you.
• I do not think high milligrams is appropriate. But we're looking at something that isn't...
• You know, what's not prudent is this is going straight to Appropriations.
• This should be going to Health, should not be going straight to Appropriations.
• I have to make that final vote in Appropriations is probably more prudent.

Committee: Senate Public Safety

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• </c> input as we analyze legislation. input as we analyze legislation.
• </c> appropriate to the scope of the bill. appropriate to the scope of the bill.
• </c> appropriation of public funds. appropriation of public funds.
• </c> as it stated is appropriate. as it stated is appropriate. &gt;&gt; Thank<03:17:04.160><c> you.
• So that's this appropriates funds.

Committee: House Municipal and County Government

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Persons disrupting legislative proceedings are subject to removal, arrest, or other appropriate legal
• At the request of Assembly Member Stephanie, please remove Item 111...
• At the request of the author, please return Item 33. Thank you.
• Allen at the request of the author, and SB 1439, Committee on Local Government, at the request of Assembly
• I request unanimous consent to suspend Joint Rule 62(a), the file notice requirement, to allow the Appropriations

Summary: The Assembly convened after a quorum call, opened with a Native American prayer/song and a moment of silence for former staff member Eric Washington, then proceeded through a series of procedural motions, guest introductions, and floor ceremonies. Members also recognized Assemblymember Ward’s birthday and welcomed several guests, including family members, business and community leaders, firefighters, and students. A major portion of the meeting was devoted to the Native American Day ceremony and adoption of ACR 208 by Assemblymember Ramos, which recognized California Native American Day and the California Indian Cultural Awareness Conference. Multiple caucus leaders spoke in support, emphasizing Native history, sovereignty, cultural preservation, missing and murdered Indigenous people, and the need to tell California’s history honestly. The resolution was adopted by voice vote after 61 coauthors were added, followed by a ceremonial honoring of tribal elders and leaders. The Assembly also adopted several other resolutions and concurred in Senate amendments on multiple bills. These included ACR 126 designating the Captain Vida Anderson Memorial Highway, AB 1651 requiring disclosure of AI use in bar exam development, AB 2789 on mediation, AJR 27 urging federal disaster aid for Eaton and Palisades fire victims, and AB 2134 protecting local officials taking parental leave. Later, ACR 213 designated September 2026 as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, HR 102 recognized Filipino American History Month, and ACR 230 proclaimed California Firefighter Appreciation Month and California Firefighters Memorial Day; all were adopted with broad support and many coauthors. The Senate file also began with SCR 136 on coastal protection and SJR 12 opposing offshore drilling, with debate reflecting strong environmental opposition and a dissenting view that the resolution was too absolute and could raise energy costs.

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• The request for the increased appropriations for both of those groups goes to increasing their capabilities
• The request for the increased appropriations for both of those groups goes to increasing their capabilities
• The Marshall division request for the increased appropriations for both of those groups goes to increasing
• </c> recall that you passed some legislation recall that you passed some legislation that<00:23:03.039
• I'm looking at your request to provide standing authority to use a portion of all grant appropriations

Committee: Senate Judiciary and Public Safety

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• We know legislators will be faced with a challenging budget situation in the coming years, but we look
• We know legislators will be faced with a challenging budget situation in the coming years, but we look
• We know legislators will be faced with a challenging budget situation in the coming years, but we look
• We know legislators will be faced with a challenging budget situation in the coming years, but we look
• There is a pending fiscal note request now for the new bill.

Bills: HF729 , HF728

Committee: House Human Services Finance and Policy

Keywords: human services, provider enrollment, medical assistance, healthcare, housing stabilization, substance use disorder, vulnerable adults, fraud prevention, respite care, children, licensed settings, home and community-based services, 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• The appropriation on this is $8 million? One million dollars.
• So as we pass legislation and build out funding and other pieces of legislation for additional programs
• House Bill 130 appropriates the fact that I need water.
• Would you go to appropriations after this for this bill?
• So I do have a question on some of the legislative...

Committee: House House Health & Human Services

Keywords: 996, all

Transcript Highlights:

• I respectfully request that you approve AB 790. Thank you very much.
• There is continuing support when we get to Appropriations. That has been the issue.
• The motion is due pass as amended to the Assembly Appropriations Committee. Lee, aye.
• I'm proud today to present AB 1335, a critical piece of legislation that would create a...
• The motion is do pass to the Assembly Appropriations Committee. Lee? Lee, no. Castillo, aye.

Summary: The Assembly Human Services Committee met with quorum established after beginning as a subcommittee. The committee heard AB 790, which would require jurisdictions receiving state homelessness funds to develop systems specifically supporting women and children, especially single mothers and survivors of domestic violence. Supporters said current homelessness programs overlook this population; the bill was amended and passed unanimously on a 7-0 vote. The committee also heard ACA 4, the Housing Opportunities Made Equal Act, which would dedicate a minimum share of the state general fund to affordable housing and homelessness programs. Supporters argued more stable funding is needed to address the housing crisis, while opponents questioned whether more spending would help; the measure passed 5-2 to the Assembly Appropriations Committee. Members then heard AB 349, which would index the infant supplement for parenting foster youth to inflation. The author and sponsor described the needs of pregnant and parenting teens in foster care and rising costs for diapers and formula; the bill passed 6-0 to Appropriations. AB 779, which expands a domestic violence consultant pilot in child welfare offices statewide, also passed 6-0 after testimony that it would help keep families together safely and improve trauma-informed responses. AB 1335, which would remove a private CARF accreditation requirement for regional center employment programs and rely on state oversight instead, drew support from disability service providers but opposition from the chair over concerns about weakening quality checks; it failed on a 2-2 vote and reconsideration was denied. The committee also considered AB 1066, a bill to bar state-funded immigration legal services for people unlawfully present in the country who have certain serious felony convictions. Supporters framed it as a public-safety and fiscal-responsibility measure, while opponents said it would restrict due process and align California with mass-deportation policies. The bill failed on a 2-2 vote. Two bills, AB 277 and AB 318, were pulled by the author and not heard. After final roll calls on absent members, the committee adjourned.

Transcript Highlights:

• Could get a whole lot of requests for you to get rid of a book.
• That is not addressed in this legislation.
• They've requested this, and it could be for any number of reasons.
• Is this a request bill? Thank you for that question. I mean, my house member requested it.
• So, that next meeting will be no legislation taken up.

Bills: HB1937 , HB2153 , HB3674 , HB2978 , HB3885 , HB3671 , HB3261 , HB3021 , HB3029 , HB4274 , HB3701 , HB3076

Committee: Senate Education

Keywords: HB1937, Oklahoma schools, student communications, electronic communication, digital communication, parent notification, legal guardian, school personnel, teachers, coaches, administrators, charter schools, public schools, administrative leave, corroborated report, investigation, employee file, discipline, termination, school board

Transcript Highlights:

• Welcome back to the legislative session for the 2026 year.
• Shaun Scott, 43rd Legislative District, center of Seattle, Capitol Hill, University.
• Steve Bergquist, 11th Legislative District. That's home of the Seahawks. Go Hawks.
• And we will have to go over this again with respect to requesting amendments.
• Get to them as soon as possible with your amendment requests. Make yourself available.

Summary: The House Education Committee held a work session on reducing restraint and eliminating isolation in schools, then moved into a public hearing on House Bill 1795 and its proposed substitute. Chair Sharon Santos reviewed committee procedures and emphasized the short session timeline, then framed the discussion as part of a longer-running effort to address student restraint and isolation. Representative Callan, the bill sponsor, said the committee’s pilot and demonstration sites would help identify both benefits and implementation challenges for legislation. OSPI Acting Director of Policy and Legislative Affairs Misha Cherniski presented an update on the state’s demonstration project, saying it is in its third year and has $2 million per year in the current budget for fiscal years 2026 and 2027. He described intensive, targeted, and universal supports, including grants to pilot and demonstration districts, a technical assistance manual, and statewide professional learning. He reported that 68% of project sites saw reductions in restraint and isolation compared with the prior year, and said OSPI’s immediate policy recommendations are to extend prohibitions on dangerous restraints such as prone, supine, wall, mechanical, chemical, and noxious spray restraints, and to clarify the definition of “imminent likelihood of serious harm.” Committee members asked for more detailed disaggregated data by race, ethnicity, grade level, incident type, and sample size, and raised questions about authorized entities, student movement, and whether data captures incidents in nonpublic settings. Representatives from Auburn, Bainbridge Island, and Concrete school districts described how the grant-funded work has affected their districts. Auburn reported major reductions in isolation after removing its last isolation room, expanding behavior supports, and training staff through multiple professional development options; the district said the biggest challenge has been shifting staff mindset and navigating delayed access to vendors and grant systems. Bainbridge Island said it has used grant funds for universal staff training, administrator training, social-emotional MTSS work, and partnerships with multiple providers; it reported zero isolations and sharply reduced restraints, while noting the need to monitor nonpublic agencies closely. Concrete, a much smaller district, said the grant allowed it to hire a part-time BCBA, adopt Safety-Care training, and use OSPI’s manual and tracking tools, but staffing shortages and limited substitute coverage make it hard to attend demonstration sites or training in person. During the public hearing, the substitute bill was summarized as prohibiting certain restraints, banning isolation as a planned intervention, narrowing the definition of serious harm, and extending requirements to other providers of public educational services, while preserving lawful duties of school resource officers. Proponents included disability advocates, the Washington Education Association, and public school employees, who said the bill would reduce trauma and align practice with student safety and dignity. A parent testified about a child harmed by a room that was later used for involuntary confinement. A representative from a specialized learning center testified in opposition, arguing that a complete elimination of isolation for younger students could increase danger in some settings, that medical-provider requirements could be difficult to meet, and that specialized providers need broader exemptions. No vote was taken in the portion of the meeting provided.

Transcript Highlights:

• This has been the way legislation should be handled.
• That's appropriate. But in this offense, who thinks that that's appropriate to reduce the charge?
• What this legislation is seeking to do is very clearly denote that the intent of the legislation is to
• That is why the $1,000 fine is appropriate.
• intent behind the original legislation.

Summary: The committee heard several public safety measures, beginning with housekeeping items and the adoption of a four-bill consent calendar. Bills on the consent calendar included AB 476 on metal theft, AB 619 on California Conservation Corps training for formerly incarcerated people, AB 1192 on child abuse or neglect reporting, and AB 1239 on human trafficking data. Several bills were pulled by the authors before hearing, and the committee also announced that AB 379 would be heard with a file notice waiver and AB 63 would be for testimony only. The most extensive discussion was on AB 366, which would require ignition interlock devices for anyone convicted of DUI. The author, Senator Archuleta, and a MADD representative gave emotional testimony about family members killed by drunk drivers and argued the bill would save lives. Support came from law enforcement, fire, medical, auto club, and safety groups. Opposition from public defenders and criminal justice advocates focused on loss of judicial discretion, costs for low-income drivers, and concerns about vendor oversight and effectiveness. The committee voted to pass AB 366 as amended to Appropriations. The committee also heard AB 1380, which would create a permanent pathway into firefighting careers for formerly incarcerated people who served on Cal Fire hand crews. The author and supporters said the bill would recognize service, improve reentry, and reduce recidivism; a fire labor group withdrew its opposition after amendments were discussed. The measure passed to Appropriations, though it remained on call pending one additional vote. AB 461, which would remove criminal penalties for parents of truant K-8 students and replace them with supportive responses, drew broad support from education and justice advocates but no opposition testimony; it was also passed to Appropriations and left on call pending one more vote. ACR 60, recognizing the Downey Police Department’s special-needs communication program for interactions with people with disabilities or sensory challenges, was adopted unanimously. The committee then heard AB 746 on creating an inmate cooperative program and a green reentry reserve for incarcerated workers. Supporters said it would build job skills, dignity, and reentry success; there was no opposition testimony. The bill passed to Appropriations and was left on call pending votes. Finally, AB 379 on human trafficking drew strong support from survivor advocates, law enforcement, and local officials for creating a survivor services fund and targeting buyers, but also strong opposition from survivors and civil liberties groups who warned it would criminalize vulnerable people and revive harmful loitering enforcement. The committee discussion continued with members weighing survivor support, public safety tools, and concerns about the bill’s amendments and scope.

Transcript Highlights:

• Okay, so let's go over your legislation.
• I hope the body can support this piece of legislation. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
• Speaker, this legislation protects law-abiding contractors and laborers.
• I'd urge the body to support the legislation. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
• Speaker, to speak in favor of the legislation. Proceed. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Summary: The chamber first established a quorum, then moved through House Bills for Perfection. The first major measure discussed was House Bill 305, which would set policies for reconsideration of library materials in public and school libraries, require appeals processes, and prohibit tracking or retaining personalized user data, especially for minors. Supporters framed it as a local-control and parental-rights bill that largely codifies existing library practices, while some members raised concerns about the privacy language and whether materials should be removed during reconsideration. After discussion, the House adopted the committee substitute and ordered the bill perfected and printed. Members then took up House Bills 2366 and 2511, a bipartisan construction-industry bill aimed at combating illegal labor and off-the-books hiring. The bill would give the Attorney General more investigative authority, including subpoena power, require complaints to be made by affidavit, and impose stronger penalties on violators. Supporters said it would protect law-abiding contractors and workers and level the playing field, while some members asked about possible overreach and whether the bill could be used against businesses unfairly. The substitute was adopted and the bills were ordered perfected and printed. House Bill 2409 followed, proposing child care tax credits for contributions to providers, employer assistance, and provider expansion; it was presented as a response to Missouri’s child care shortage and workforce challenges. Members from both parties largely supported it as an economic and family policy, though one member noted the bill’s fiscal cost and contrasted it with recent budget cuts to child care subsidies. The House adopted the substitute and ordered the bill perfected and printed. The chamber also considered House Bill 1885, which makes changes to the Missouri Clean Water Commission by adjusting membership qualifications and conflict-of-interest rules to make appointments easier while adding recusal procedures. Members said the changes would help fill vacancies and bring in knowledgeable members, and the bill was ordered perfected and printed. House Bill 2658 addressed telephony laws, expanding the no-call list to any phone subscriber, adding anti-spoofing provisions, and creating penalties for caller ID spoofing; an amendment adding misdemeanor penalties for spoofing was adopted, and the bill was then perfected and printed. House Bill 1919 would require more employers to file certain tax withholding documents electronically, aligning state practice with IRS rules; it passed with support and was ordered perfected and printed. Finally, House Bill 1871, an omnibus elections bill, proposed several election administration changes, including electronic receipt of notices, shifting filing deadlines away from holidays, expanding testing windows for voting equipment, protecting the confidentiality of the permanently disabled voter list, requiring tax compliance for certain local candidates, and tightening write-in candidate rules. A key amendment removed an expansion of no-excuse absentee voting to keep the fiscal note at zero; that amendment was debated at length and then adopted before the bill moved forward.

Transcript Highlights:

• The purpose of this legislation is to repeal...
• R.S. 33166, the purpose of this legislation is to repeal the last section of the county medical indigent
• The purpose of this legislation...
• And again, maybe it's more appropriate for a full hearing, but I understand the intent of this is to
• Thus, Idaho PTA requests the due pass recommendation for House Bill 531.

Committee: House Health and Welfare

Keywords: 989, all

Transcript Highlights:

• </c> adjustment so the way the Appropriations adjustment so the way the Appropriations uh<01:03:31.960
• </c><01:03:55.440><c> a</c> um and so this proposal um requests a um and so this proposal um requests
• </c><01:04:05.160><c> funding</c> services we're also requesting funding services we're also requesting
• </c> increase um the appropri increase um the appropri for<01:09:56.320><c> operations</c><01:09:57.000
• </c> when DHS came before the legislative when DHS came before the legislative audit<01:30:28.199><c>

Committee: House Human Services Finance and Policy

Keywords: 1183, house