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• Honorable Mark Bennett, former Attorney General of the State of Hawaii, who now serves as a judge on the United
• Judge Bennett on the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.
• the first she was the first Asian-American woman to preside over a state legislative chamber in the United

Bills: HB1800, HB1860, HB2250, HB472, HB649, HB1391, HB1481, HB1509, HB1511, HB1515, HB1518, HB1541, HB1548, HB1576, HB1618, HB1642, HB1643, HB1661, HB1667, HB1678, HB1682, HB1688, HB1692, HB1707, HB1710, HB1711, HB1713, HB1718, HB1721, HB1728, HB1737, HB1740, HB1741, HB1785, HB1801, HB1802, HB1804, HB1810, HB1815, HB1824, HB1838, HB1839, HB1853, HB1854, HB1864, HB1870, HB1881, HB1888, HB1890, HB1891, HB1894, HB1920, HB1959, HB1960, HB1969, HB1973, HB1974, HB2023, HB2050, HB2078, HB2094, HB2095, HB2104, HB2137, HB2152, HB2158, HB2171, HB2207, HB2218, HB2246, HB2270, HB2271, HB2272, HB2279, HB2282, HB2289, HB2293, HB2297, HB2300, HB2309, HB2310, HB2314, HB2319, HB2329, HB2338, HB2339, HB2344, HB2361, HB2385, HB2395, HB2417, HB2429, HB2443, HB2452, HB2474, HB2475, HB2498, HB2505, HB2547, HB2576

Keywords: supplemental appropriations, state budget, Hawaii budget, biennial budget, capital improvement projects, CIP, general fund, special fund, green fee, special land and development fund, clean energy revolving loan fund, agricultural development revolving fund, community grants, nonprofit grants, Office of Community Services, housing, affordable housing, homelessness, health care, mental health

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• I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands
• He retired as a colonel in the United States Air Force after 22 years serving in various roles, including
• models for potential therapeutics to create new specific chemical structures to take the process from a 5-
• Districts; HB 2378, School Education; HB 2384, School Requirements; HB 2477, Ways and Means; HB 2479, K-5
• compatibility, 2390 minors artistic performance, 2399 performance. 2389 replacement units compatibility

Keywords: 1182, all

Summary: The House convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, approved the prior day’s journal, and recognized the Doctor of the Day, Dr. John Lynch of Legislative District 12. Members also introduced a number of guests and visiting groups, including Arizona electric co-op representatives, March of Dimes advocates, CRNAs, AEA retirees, a University of Arizona legislative fellow, and other constituents and visitors in the gallery. The chamber then handled routine floor business: attendance was recorded at 58 present, one absent, and one excused; committee substitutions were announced; HB 2677 was removed from the Judiciary Committee and additionally referred to Public Safety and Law Enforcement; and a large slate of House bills and one concurrent resolution were first read and referred to committees. The clerk also read a lengthy list of bills on second reading, covering a wide range of topics including education, health care, housing, taxation, elections, water, labor, public safety, and other policy areas. No substantive debate or votes on legislation occurred during the floor session beyond the referral actions and procedural announcements. Members made announcements about upcoming blood donations, a Veterans Caucus coffee and donuts event, and several committee meetings scheduled for later in the day or the following day. The House then adopted a motion to adjourn until 10 a.m. on Thursday, January 22, 2026.

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• agree, or at least I think, it's better if the federal government creates a standard for the entire United
• We have some differences, particularly copyright, compared to what you have in the United States.
• We don't have a fair use doctrine, as you have in the United States.
• There's also a bargaining issue. Some of these companies are, of course, very big.
• We in the European Union are not as litigious maybe as you are in the United States.

Summary: The Senate Judiciary Committee and Assembly Privacy and Consumer Protection Committee held an informational hearing at Stanford on the intersection of artificial intelligence, copyright, transparency, and California’s creative economy. Chairs and members emphasized that the hearing was not on a specific bill and no vote would be taken. Opening remarks framed the issue as balancing protection for artists and other rights holders with the need to keep AI innovation and related economic activity thriving in California, while noting that federal action is unlikely and that state policy may influence national standards. The first panel featured Professor Pamela Samuelson and Stanford researcher Rishi Bommasani. Samuelson reviewed the current copyright litigation landscape, including dozens of lawsuits over AI training, and explained the fair use framework, the Google Books precedent, and the uncertainty around newer theories such as market dilution. She said states can likely regulate transparency, deepfakes, privacy, and safety, but warned that some proposals may be preempted by federal copyright law. Bommasani described widespread opacity around training data among major California AI companies, discussed AB 2013 and the EU AI Act as transparency models, and identified gaps in disclosure design, enforcement, and whether transparency alone can address copyright and IP concerns. Members asked about open-source models, opt-outs, machine unlearning, user data, and state options for protecting creators. The second panel included SAG-AFTRA board member Jason George, Animation Guild president Danny Lynn, and OpenAI copyright counsel Mark Gray. George and Lynn argued that AI training on performers’ and artists’ work without consent or compensation threatens jobs, bargaining power, and reputations, and they supported stronger transparency and licensing requirements so creators can identify when their work is used. Gray said AI is already being used as a productivity tool and highlighted partnerships between AI companies and publishers, record labels, and studios, while arguing that specific harmful uses such as deepfakes should be regulated directly rather than restricting general-purpose AI development. Committee members discussed labeling and watermarking of AI-generated content, transparency around model use, and whether state law should require more detailed disclosure of training data; no formal action was taken.

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• Honestly, 5% of how, like they built these apartment complexes, there's what, 150 units, and we're just
• It requires 5% of all multifamily housing, that is, five units or more, to be set aside for mobility-impaired
• How many units are being built in the state of Nebraska that don't currently already meet that 5% and
• But if the vast majority of units are already meeting the 5% and 2% percentage, what additional mandate
• And so if the vast majority of these units are meeting a 5% and 2% standard, do you think this is really

Bills: LR509, LR510, LR511

Keywords: congratulations, Nebraska Sandhills Cowboy Hall of Fame, Deloris Marshall Adamson, recognition, achievement, service, retirement, Nebraska Legislature, public service, legislature, Nebraska, 956, all

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• <00:36:13.200> I<00:36:13.440> did<00:36:13.839> for<00:36:14.079> 5<
• I did for 5 years the Mall of America.
• I did for 5 years when<00:36:14.720> I<00:36:14.800> was<00:36:14.880> on<00:36:
• So, if people United States unlawfully.
• <01:26:33.440> of the finances of our local units of the finances of our local units of government

Bills: HF4077, HF3798, HF3886

Keywords: municipal nondisclosure agreement, NDA, public records, transparency, local government, county, city, town, school district, housing and redevelopment authority, economic development authority, port authority, economic development, land development, public financing, tax increment financing, TIF, abatement, municipal bonds, debt obligations

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• compensatory pupil units, not funding. compensatory pupil units, not funding.
• <00:41:32.079> rather directly to cooperative units rather directly to cooperative units rather
• units?
• <00:43:50.079> units?
• teachers collective bargaining units? teachers collective bargaining units?

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Let's take up tab 5.
• Let's take up tab 5.
• And most of these things will be collectively bargained back home.
• Matt Herndon, representing the United Way of Florida, waiving in support.
• Thank you, I would like to be recorded voting in the affirmative on Tabs 5, 6, and 23.

Summary: The committee met and first reported favorably CS for SB 1782, which creates a new offense for dangerous excessive speeding, with support noted from the Orange County Sheriff’s Office and the Florida PBA. It also reported favorably CS for SB 306, which addresses Medicaid managed care provider network access by requiring after-hours and holiday appointment availability and a minimum level of primary care participation. CS for SB 716, imposing mandatory minimum sentences for certain sexual offenses committed by registered sex offenders or predators, and CS for SB 1084, expanding protections against non-consensual dissemination of intimate images and digitally forged intimate images, were also approved. The committee then approved CS for CS for SB 1604, a corrections package that would require prepayment of court costs for certain inmate lawsuits, shorten the limitations period for confinement-condition claims, allow consecutive sentencing in some cases, and revise mental health treatment procedures in correctional settings. Members discussed constitutional concerns and access-to-courts issues, but the bill was reported favorably. CS for CS for SB 1804, which creates a capital offense for trafficking a child 12 or younger or a mentally incapacitated person for sexual exploitation, drew extensive debate and opposition from the Florida Conference of Catholic Bishops, the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and Floridaans for Alternatives to the Death Penalty; despite objections about constitutionality and ethics, it was reported favorably. The committee also approved CS for SB 1838, expanding protections for court officials against tampering, harassment, and retaliation, and CS for CS for SB 890, the Emily Adkins Family Protection Act, which creates a statewide VTE registry and requires blood clot screening and training in hospitals and care facilities. Members and public witnesses spoke in strong support of the blood clot bill, including family members and survivors. Finally, the committee reported favorably CS for SB 1252, directing FDLE to study a statewide pawn data database, CS for SB 468, increasing penalties for fleeing or eluding law enforcement and allowing vehicle impoundment, CS for SB 490, expanding off-duty concealed carry eligibility for correctional officers and correctional probation officers, and CS for SB 572, the Pam Rock Act on dangerous dogs, which was amended to refine enclosure, confiscation, euthanasia, and insurance requirements.

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• Retirement System the last seven years, you can see that contribution rates have Charles Chapman: gone up 5
• Understand, according to the United Way and a report called ALICE, which is Asset Limited Income Constrained
• We have standing collective bargaining agreements with both our fire and police unions, negotiated in
• We haven't discussed FRS area or collective bargaining and how much that's costing them.

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• Moving on to HB 162, HD2, SD1, relating to collective bargaining.
• On to the last Senate Bill 717, Senate Draft 1, House Draft 1, relating to collective bargaining.
• It shall read: any employee who is a member of an appropriate bargaining unit shall be allowed to grieve
• <00:33:41.200> unit<00:33:42.000> shall<00:33:42.320> be appropriate bargaining
• unit shall be appropriate bargaining unit shall be allowed<00:33:42.720> to<00:33:42.960>

Keywords: 912, senate, all

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• . >> Um, I believe there is the reduction that's in Table 5. I believe— >> Table 9. >> Or Table 5.
• I think, yeah, in Table 5.
• So, what is that 5%? >> No, they take 5% of whatever donation. >> Of every gift, right?
• No, they take 5% of what is that 5%?
• you guys 5%. you guys 5%.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

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• And there are many who come to the United States and use the title of notario to provide immigration
• There was one charge that was failure to uphold the laws of the United States and the Constitution.
• Daniel Schurrell with SEIU Local 1000, on behalf of our bargaining unit members of attorneys and administrative
• unit members, attorneys, and administrative staff, in support of this confirmation.
• The appointment has been approved to move to the full Senate floor for confirmation with the 5-0 vote

Keywords: 987, senate, all

Summary: The Senate Rules Committee first established a quorum and then approved several non-appearing gubernatorial appointments, 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, with all of those items receiving unanimous 5-0 votes. The main public business was the confirmation hearing for George Cardona, reappointed as Chief Trial Counsel of the State Bar of California. Cardona described reforms made in response to the Girardi scandal, including stronger conflict-of-interest and gift rules, improved auditing and investigative procedures, efforts to reduce discipline disparities, and steps to address a growing backlog amid staffing vacancies and rising complaints. Senators questioned him about Girardi-related safeguards, backlog and funding pressures, discipline disparities affecting Black and Latino attorneys, unauthorized practice of law by notarios, and the State Bar’s use of AI; public witnesses from the State Bar, SEIU Local 1000, and others testified in support. The committee advanced Cardona’s appointment to the full Senate on a 3-1 vote, with Senator Jones withholding support. The committee then heard Laura Enderton Speed’s confirmation as Executive Director of the State Bar. She emphasized fiscal stability, public trust, and operational improvements, and said the Bar is addressing the troubled February 2025 remote bar exam through audits, internal investigations, and a forthcoming recommendation to the Supreme Court on the exam’s future. Senators asked about the budget deficit, the bar exam failures, conflict-of-interest safeguards after Girardi, and how the Bar is preparing for future fee and staffing pressures. Supporters from the State Bar Board of Trustees, SEIU Local 1000, the California Defense Counsel, and a colleague testified in favor, and the committee approved her appointment to the full Senate on a 5-0 vote. The meeting concluded with thanks and a farewell to Senator Jones, who was leaving the committee, followed by a cake presentation and adjournment of the public portion.

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• I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United.
• And that's exactly what we're uniting for.
• Extreme heat results in more deaths in the United States than all other disasters combined.
• Tally the votes, ayes 46, noes 5, the measure passes.
• AB 672 is about protecting our public employees and their right to collectively bargain.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• On page four, line 25, it says that RSA 5 B shall not apply to these programs.
• On page four, line 25, it says that RSA 5 B shall not apply to these programs.
• under a collective bargaining agreement? under a collective bargaining agreement?
• But that is a little bit different than having to deal with the collective bargaining issues.
• But that is a little bit different than having to deal with the collective bargaining issues.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• The chair called the roll, and the bill was reported favorably by a 5-0 vote.
• Senator Gutierrez, Senator Nichols, Senator Paxton, Senator West. 5-0, 3-5?
• This is firefighter collective bargaining, okay?
• This is firefighter collective bargaining, okay?
• Collective bargaining, okay?

Bills: HB103

Summary: The Senate Committee on Local Government heard a series of local and special-purpose bills, mostly with brief sponsor explanations and little or no public opposition. Topics included fireworks sales near the Texas-Mexico border for Cinco de Mayo (HB 1629), allowing larger counties to use their own inspectors for county buildings (HB 3234), updating governance and financial rules for the Wood County Central Hospital District (HB 5664), clarifying firefighter collective bargaining and impasse procedures (HB 3171), and exempting certain Fort Worth ETJ properties from release rules to protect infrastructure investments (HB 2512). The committee also heard bills on border subdivision rules in Cameron County (HB 3680), extending a property tax exemption to surviving spouses of certain veterans affected by the PACT Act (HB 2508/HJR 133), drainage district election timing and procedures (HB 5693, HB 2694), utility transparency for municipally owned systems (HB 1991), and management district and hospital district election or appointment changes (HB 5698, HB 2293). Another major bill, HB 1449, would expand a food truck permitting pilot program to counties over one million population; witnesses supported the concept but asked the committee to coordinate it with related fee and standards bills, and the bill was left pending for further work. The committee also heard HB 3732, which would let fire departments obtain extensions to comply with new NFPA protective equipment standards, and HB 5431, which would clarify that mayors and at-large council members do not need new elections after reapportionment; both were left pending after questions about their scope. Several transparency and tax-related bills were also discussed, including HB 103, creating a statewide database of local bond and tax election information, and HB 851, requiring reporting on homestead tax ceiling properties; both drew support and were later voted out. After testimony, the committee reported multiple bills favorably, often unanimously, and recommended many for the local and uncontested calendar. The committee also used procedural swaps to substitute House companions for Senate bills on several measures, then recessed with plans to return later to process additional bills.

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• General, and United States Senator Mark Warner.
• Next, we come to Senate Bill 251, which is at the top of page 5 of the printed calendar.
• Speaker, this bill deals with collective bargaining for public sector employees.
• States and civilian employees of the United States returning from station.
• States and civilian employees of the United States returning from station.

Keywords: March 11, 2026 - Regular Session, 976, house, all

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• We're talking about the ability of someone to actually receive the benefit of their bargain.
• Am I not entitled to the benefit of my bargain? Are we not?
• Am I not entitled to the benefit of my bargain? Are we not protecting?
• Do we not have the protections to contract in New York, let alone in the United States, enshrined in
• So myself, as an owner of a condominium unit, I can tell you that the condominium boards, and to some

Keywords: 993, senate, all

Summary: The Judiciary Committee met for its fourth meeting of the year and considered a series of bills, mostly on civil practice, real property, and court administration. SB 26A on extreme risk protection orders drew some concern about possible unintended consequences and broad exclusions for minors, but it was moved and reported to Codes. SB 1116, designating April 20 as New York State Constitution Day, was moved quickly and reported to the floor. The committee spent the most time on SB 1477, which would limit certain debt-collection practices involving sovereign debt and so-called vulture investors. Senator Krueger explained that the bill is narrowly targeted at investors who buy distressed sovereign bonds with the intent to sue in New York courts, while Senator Palumbo raised concerns about breadth and possible effects on legitimate lending and contract rights. After extended discussion and assurances that the bill would not affect ordinary investors or credit-card debt, it was moved and reported to Finance. Members also discussed SB 7541 on transparency for co-ops and condos; some members warned of unintended consequences and opposition from the co-op/condo community, while others argued it would improve disclosure. The bill was ultimately reported to the floor. Several other bills were approved with little or no opposition: SB 2546 on abandoned multiple dwellings, SB 8294 requiring more detailed judicial determinations on motions, SB 8372 on expenses in matrimonial actions, SB 8870 extending supervision requirements for a real estate license application, and SB 9482 creating a New York City Civil Court subpart for eviction matters involving affordable housing providers and small landlords. SB 9482 drew supportive comments, with a note that funding and staffing would be needed in the budget for it to function effectively. All bills considered were moved out of committee and reported to the appropriate next committee or to the floor.

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• what's The local impact note process answers the question: What is the fiscal effect to local units
• Local units of government meaning cities, townships, counties, and school districts.
• One was a study on collective bargaining for legislative staff.
• One was a study on collective bargaining for legislative staff.
• One was a study on collective bargaining for legislative staff.

Keywords: 1183, house

Summary: The committee met briefly to approve the January 16 minutes, then heard a series of informational presentations from legislative joint offices and commissions that fall under its jurisdiction. Michelle Urick of the Legislative Coordinating Commission explained the LCC’s governance structure, including its leadership-based membership and role overseeing joint offices such as the Legislative Auditor, Legislative Budget Office, Legislative Reference Library, Revisor of Statutes, and the LCC staff office itself. Christian Larson of the Legislative Budget Office described the office’s nonpartisan fiscal note work, local impact notes, and support for the Tax Expenditure Review Commission, noting the volume of requests it handles and that the office currently has 18 budgeted FTE. He also explained the LBO Oversight Commission’s role in setting standards and appointing the director. Elizabeth Lincoln of the Legislative Reference Library outlined the library’s services, including answering thousands of reference questions, maintaining state policy and legislative collections, archiving state documents, supporting the legislative website and search tools, and preserving House and Senate audio, video, and committee minutes. She also noted the library’s staffing levels and its move to the Capitol. In response to a question, she said copies of the book Minnesota Standoff were in constant circulation, that the title is out of print, and that the library had digitized it for use by legislators and staff. Ryan Inman, the Revisor of Statutes, described the office’s drafting, legal review, publication, IT, and other services. He said every bill introduced is reviewed by a Revisor attorney, the office publishes Laws of Minnesota, Minnesota Statutes, and Minnesota Rules, and it maintains the legislative drafting system now being replaced. He also discussed rule drafting for agencies, legal counsel, the claims subcommittee, court opinions reports, and the annual technical Revisor bill. Members asked about bill volume, amendment drafting, and the history of administrative rules review; Inman said the office is handling over 2,500 active bill requests and that a prior commission on administrative rules existed in the past. No votes were taken beyond approving the minutes.

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• Cole, for 5 minutes.
• align sufficiently with the United align sufficiently with the United States<05:37:08.160> on
• men, no criminal charges in the United men, no criminal charges in the United States.<07:20:59.040
• allegiance to the flag of the United allegiance to the flag of the United States<08:24:25.120>
• <08:42:17.120> States The president of the United States The president of the United States

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, April 7, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• Yeah, it's roughly 5%. So the total market value of assets right now is roughly $166 billion.
• Thank you, because that is also helping the employees of every bargaining unit across the state.
• If you don't have at least 10 years in PERS, then that same normal rule applies of 65 and 5.
• So they were part of a different bargaining unit and not part of the commissioned officers.
• Plan 2 provides for normal retirement at age 65 with 5 years of service.

Keywords: 904, all

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• This is about bargaining fees.
• But the bargaining fees you pay are worth the bargaining power that you get from the union.
• A unit chosen for the purpose of collective bargaining shall be the exclusive representation of all the
• employees of such unit.
• , and such unit if the majority...

Keywords: 981, all

Summary: The House opened with the pledge, roll call, and approval of the journal. Members then spent much of the morning on announcements recognizing visiting groups, including the Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance, Catholic Lobby Day participants, Vertical Skills Academy students, the Colorado Optometric Association, the Junior League of Denver, Jack and Jill of America, and advocates for HIV/AIDS harm reduction. Representative Gilchrist also highlighted HIV/AIDS and overdose statistics and urged members to meet with advocates. Representative Velasco announced an absence for Monday and Tuesday. The chamber adopted House Resolution 1002, honoring District Wildlife Manager Bob Holder for 50 years of service to Colorado wildlife. Supporters described his long career, conservation work, bear education efforts, landowner relationships, and awards, and members gave him a standing recognition. The resolution passed 62-0 with 3 excused. The House then received committee reports and moved to third reading on several bills. House Bill 1081, concerning electric transmission system optimization, passed 42-20 with 3 excused. House Bill 1228, increasing access to marriage and family therapist licensure, passed 62-0 with 3 excused. House Bill 1120, implementing mobile home taxation task force recommendations and extending redemption protections for mobile home owners, passed 40-2 with 3 excused after debate over its tax policy effects and fairness to seniors and disabled veterans. House Bill 1084, expanding voter transparency requirements for initiated statewide ballot measures, was debated at length with opponents arguing it would burden citizen initiatives and implicate First Amendment rights; the transcript cuts off before a final vote on that bill.