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• Centerville 1361 by Alvarado relating to the consolidation of the small business disaster recovery loan
• Senate Bill 1403 by West relating to the collection, modification, and enforcement. of child support

Bills: SJR34, SB10, SB18, SB19, SB21, SB72, SB140, SB262, SB370, SB480, SB495, SB627, SB703, SB767, SB790

Keywords: parental rights, parents, children, custody, care and control, upbringing, family law, constitutional amendment, Texas Constitution, child welfare, education policy, medical decisions, parental authority, primary decision makers, family autonomy, education, Ten Commandments, public schools, religious display, First Amendment

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• they were 23, versus someone getting their act together and getting ready to... maybe seek a home loan
• outgrow their capacity, they are less able to meet the needs for exercise, enrichment, and behavior modification

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• I HAVE BEEN A CONTRACTOR SINCE 1998 AND I STARTED THE BUILDING CODE AND EVERY YEAR WE MADE MODIFICATIONS
• WHEN SOMEONE IS TAKING OUT A LOAN AND COMING OUT OF BREARLEY PEOPLE DO THAT IN THESE SITUATIONS TO REPLACE

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• I think about 3 years ago, I had to use loan me. about 3 years ago, I had to use loan me. about 3 years
• ago, I had to use loan me.
• that actually give you the modifications that actually give you the modifications that you need for
• And this is just a modification of a local bill. Not a modification of a local bill.
• Not a modification of a local bill.

Bills: HB 200, HB 541, HB 1803, HB 30, HB 175, HB 249, HB 721, HB 851, HB 897, HB 1128, HB 1904, HB 1916, HB 5560, HB 3071, HB 5627, HB 5435, HB 3913, HB 2921, HB 2695, HB 2688, HB 3045, HB 3483, HB 3673, HB 4213, HB 4226, HB 783, HB 4373, HB 4735, HB 5155, HB 5057, HB 4984, HB 4944, HB 4813, HB 5339, HB 5196, HB 5033, HB 4853, HB 3486, HB 4211, HB 74, HB 4670, HB 4730, HB 4743, HB 4603, HB 4463, HB 3892, HB 4139, HB 4752, HB 4520, HB 4517, HB 4486, HB 4437, HB 4426, HB 4396, HB 4263, HB 3487, HB 3418, HB 2284, HB 2266, HB 2229, HB 4912, HB 2189, HB 4506, HB 5269, HB 5224, HB 5195, HB 3317, HB 4166, HB 3947, HB 3358, HB 3370, HB 4438, HB 3745, HB 3602, HB 3697, HB 2001, HB 1968, HB 3371, HB 3909, HCR 7, SB 1744, SB 1364, SB 1316, HB 2026, HB 3302, HB 3368, HB 1639, HB 5652, HB 4655, HB 5654, HB 5658, HB 5656, HB 4894, HB 4996, HB 5088, HB 5650, HB 4464, HB 3751, HB 5665, HB 5661, HB 1237, HB 2802, HB 5437, HB 2703, HB 5666, HB 5667, HCR 113, HCR 86, SB 2196, SB 463, SB 856, SB 1245, SB 1169, SB 509, SB 985, SB 305, SB 552, HB 1535, HB 123, HB 1804, HB 426, HB 1773, HB 1871, HB 2035, HB 2492, HB 1411, HB 4753, HB 4666, HB 4529, HB 1499, HB 1610, HB 2028, HB 1506, HB 886, HB 3546, HB 796, HB 223, HB 3556, HB 2448, HB 4638, HB 111, HB 180, HB 1027, HB 1178, HB 610, HB 1277, HB 1615, HB 1620, HB 5342, HB 4885, HB 4751, HB 4530, HB 4488, HB 2149, HB 2071, HB 2282, HB 2248, HB 2243, HB 2522, HB 2310, HB 2513, HB 2300, HB 1902, HB 1813, HB 3719, HB 4284, HB 3743, HB 3778, HB 5153, HB 5147, HB 4877, HB 4850, HB 3261, HB 3005, HB 3033, HB 2849, HB 2967, HB 3531, HB 1768, HB 333, HB 2914, HB 2613, HB 3717, HB 3704, HB 2697, HB 3801, HB 3099, HB 3488, HB 3477, HB 3466, HB 3396, HB 3469, HB 2594, HB 2776, HB 2564, HB 2298, HB 5331, HB 5646, HB 5247, HB 5323, HB 4384, HB 3896, HB 4014, HB 3627, HB 3594, HB 2524, HB 510, HB 561, HB 5111, HB 5446, HB 1181, HB 3963, HB 2785, HB 1661, HB 2460, HB 200, HB 541, HB 1803, HB 30, HB 175, HB 249, HB 721, HB 851, HB 897, HB 1128, HB 1904, HB 1916, HB 5560, HB 3071, HB 5627, HB 5435, HB 3913, HB 2921, HB 2695, HB 2688, HB 3045, HB 3483, HB 3673, HB 4213, HB 4226, HB 783, HB 4373, HB 4735, HB 5155, HB 5057, HB 4984, HB 4944, HB 4813, HB 5339, HB 5196, HB 5033, HB 4853, HB 3486, HB 4211, HB 74, HB 4670, HB 4730, HB 4743, HB 4603, HB 4463, HB 3892, HB 4139, HB 4752, HB 4520, HB 4517, HB 4486, HB 4437, HB 4426, HB 4396, HB 4263, HB 3487, HB 3418, HB 2284, HB 2266, HB 2229, HB 4912, HB 2189, HB 4506, HB 5269, HB 5224, HB 5195, HB 3317, HB 4166, HB 3947, HB 3358, HB 3370, HB 4438, HB 3745, HB 3602, HB 3697, HB 2001, HB 1968, HB 3371, HB 3909, HCR 98, HCR 92, HCR 126, HCR 7

Keywords: juvenile offenders, parole eligibility, youth justice, criminal justice reform, inmate rehabilitation, direct patient care, healthcare, physicians, medical services, insurance regulation, dentist, dental hygienist, interstate practice, licensure, compact privilege, public health, military members, disaster relief, tax rates, local government

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• c><00:59:38.280> or<00:59:38.480> with<00:59:38.680> the<00:59:38.920> modification
• Chairman, uh, is there anything in the law as written or with the modification that you're suggesting
• that they need um where they can't<01:01:57.119> get<01:01:57.480> a<01:01:57.720> loan
• <01:01:58.160> that<01:01:58.359> you<01:01:58.480> know can't get a loan that
• you know can't get a loan that you know accommodates<01:01:59.680> those<01:01:59.880> upgrades

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• However, the difference is only due to one slight modification made in the DE.
• one slight modification made in the DE. one slight modification made in the DE.
• Uh so this as provider uh modifications.
• . modifications. modifications.
• termination requirement modifications termination requirement modifications that<02:16:11.760>

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• licensure mandatory reporting on um and licensure mandatory reporting on um and licensure modification
• > changes<00:21:22.000> when<00:21:22.200> there<00:21:22.520> are modification
• changes when there are modification changes when there are reports<00:21:23.560> of reports of
• So that leaves me with student loans, which I have no clue how they work.
• So that leaves me with student loans, which I have no clue how they work.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• personal care aides who help older adults with their daily activities, like our IHSS program, to home modifications
• But I'll start with the Department of AIDS because there was a major loan from the AIDS Drug Assistance
• Program. of AIDS because there was a major loan from the AIDS Drug Assistance Program and ADAP, and

Keywords: 987, senate, all

Summary: The Select Committee on Older LGBTQ Californians held an inaugural hearing focused on health care, long-term services, and supports for older LGBTQ Californians, including older adults living with HIV and transgender, gender diverse, and intersex seniors. Opening remarks emphasized the historical discrimination faced by these communities, the growth of the older LGBTQ population, and the need to address gaps in care, especially in nursing homes, home- and community-based services, and access to affirming providers. Senators present framed the hearing as timely in light of federal policy changes and the state’s aging population. The first panel featured Justice in Aging, CalHHS, the Department of Aging, and the Aging and HIV Institute. Testimony highlighted statewide survey findings showing both resilience and significant disparities: many respondents reported discrimination, low incomes, health challenges, social isolation, and unmet needs, with worse outcomes for transgender adults and adults of color. Speakers stressed the importance of Medi-Cal, PACE, home- and community-based services, gender-affirming care, and the Master Plan for Aging, while also criticizing the limited explicit attention to LGBTQ older adults in state planning and the impact of federal Medicaid cuts and other federal actions. Committee members asked about translating survey findings into concrete actions, improving outreach in rural areas, and creating more coordinated, “no wrong door” access to services. The second panel focused on seniors living with HIV. A long-term survivor described the “survivorship penalty,” including benefits problems, housing insecurity, and the need for legal and navigation support, as well as HIV-specific housing and protections against outdated disability standards. The Department of Aging reported on implementation of SB 258, which added HIV status to the definition of greatest social need in area plans; it said 20 of 33 area agencies on aging identified HIV as a target population and many included specific strategies. The Office of AIDS described Project Cornerstone, Ryan White, ADAP, HOPWA, the Medi-Cal waiver, and PrEP-AP, noting these programs serve thousands of older clients and are intended to support whole-person care. Committee members pressed agencies on how ADAP rebate funds might be used, how to improve implementation of SB 258, and how to better connect people to existing benefits and services. The final panel addressed supports for transgender, gender diverse, and intersex seniors. The Department of Social Services reviewed protections in long-term care facilities under SB 219, including nondiscrimination rules, required training, preferred pronouns and gender identity records, and complaint investigations, and also described IHSS as a self-directed program that can help older adults choose affirming providers. The hearing ended without formal votes or legislative action, but members repeatedly requested follow-up on implementation, outreach, data collection, and possible budget or program changes to better serve older LGBTQ Californians.

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• Two-thirds of people wouldn't be affected by the tips, the overtime, the car loan, the senior deduction
• Two-thirds of people wouldn't be affected by the tips, the overtime, the car loan, the senior deduction
• of the Legislature to have our starting point be federal adjusted gross income, subject to any modifications

Bills: SB1042, SB1043, SB1044, SB1135, SB1136, SB1142, SB1180, SB1221, SB1252, SB1254, SCR1003

Keywords: public funds, virtual currency, bitcoin, investment, Arizona Strategic Digital Asset Reserve Act, state treasurer, retirement system, state payments, cryptocurrency, Arizona law, payment methods, government transactions, property tax, tax exemption, Arizona Revised Statutes, digital currency, workers' compensation, death benefits, burial costs, spousal compensation

Summary: The committee began with staff and page introductions, then took up a series of previously heard bills, mostly related to cryptocurrency and tax administration. SB 1042, SB 1043, SB 1044, and SCR 1003 dealt with allowing public entities to invest in virtual currency, accept cryptocurrency payments, and exempt virtual currency from property tax. Supporters framed the measures as modernization, while opponents argued crypto is risky, fraudulent, and a poor use of public funds. All four measures were recommended do pass on narrow 4-3 votes, with Democrats generally opposed. The committee also heard SB 1221, which would require the Department of Revenue to notify legislative tax chairs before adopting a new interpretation or application of tax law that could adversely affect taxpayers. The sponsor said the bill was meant to front-load disputes and avoid surprise tax changes; it passed 4-3. SB 1142, which would have Arizona opt into a new federal scholarship tax credit program and require ADOR to administer it, drew extensive testimony. Supporters said it would expand scholarship opportunities for students in public, charter, private, and home education settings and keep donations in Arizona. Opponents argued it would divert money from public schools, lack accountability, and primarily benefit wealthier families. The bill passed 4-3 after lengthy debate. The committee then questioned Department of Revenue officials about a press release on Arizona tax forms and federal conformity after H.R. 1. Members focused on why the department told taxpayers not to wait to file, how the state conforms to federal changes, and whether amended returns would be needed if the Legislature changes the forms later. DOR said the forms were issued assuming conformity, that most taxpayers would not be affected by pending changes, and that amended returns could be required for some retroactive provisions; members criticized the guidance as confusing and potentially costly. Finally, the committee heard SB 1254, which would require both grantor and grantee signatures on conveyance documents before recording, to reduce deed fraud and clarify acceptance of property transfers. County assessors supported the bill, saying it would close a loophole and improve records; it passed 6-0 with one member not voting. The committee then began SB 1252, the Uniform Assignment for Benefit of Creditors Act, with testimony from the Arizona Uniform Laws Commission explaining that it would create a more uniform framework for asset assignments and creditor claims, but the transcript cuts off before any vote on that measure.

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• being said, I think There are certainly opportunities, if we're able to acquire them, to enter into loan
• agreements and long-term loan agreements with other parts, including San Juan College or Farmington
• Modifications and things that you guys would like to see moving forward? Mr.

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• Um, this bill requires a simple modification to the state energy strategy statute to add a requirement
• And I'm hoping that we're in agreement, even if this might need some modification around what state regional
• And I'm hoping that we're in agreement, even if this might need some modification around what state regional
• Uh it was attempting to uh modification.
• that was duplicative of what is in 1718 and just had a small section at the end that required modification

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• however, were solved largely by eliminating significant one-time funds, special fund transfers and loans
• So we just ask for the Legislature to adopt that modification. Thank you.
• So we just ask for the Legislature to adopt that modification. Thank you. Thank you.

Summary: The Assembly Budget Subcommittee on Health held an informational hearing on the Governor’s May Revision, focusing first on the Commission on Behavioral Health, then EMSA, and then the California Department of Public Health (CDPH). The Department of Finance said the state faces a third consecutive deficit and that the May Revision includes difficult trade-offs, including proposed eliminations or reversions of some behavioral health and public health funds. The LAO echoed concern about the structural deficit and said it was still awaiting some budget details before offering a full analysis. For the Commission on Behavioral Health, Finance proposed eliminating $20 million in Mental Health Wellness Act funds, arguing the money would help offset General Fund costs and noting future Proposition 1 innovation funding. The commission strongly opposed the cut, saying it would eliminate or delay launch-ready grants for early childhood supports, full-service partnerships, and peer respite, and would eventually end ongoing grant programming. Several advocates and commissioners testified that the funds support underserved communities and that Proposition 1 is not a substitute for the existing programs. The chair asked Finance to look for alternatives, but no vote was taken. EMSA presented mostly technical budget adjustments: increased authority for the California Poison Control System, a correction to EMSIS funding, and a reappropriation for enterprise services and data management. CDPH then reviewed a broader set of May Revision proposals, including reversions from the California Reducing Disparities Project, workforce development, STD prevention, hepatitis C prevention, hospice, and extreme heat funding, as well as a new generative AI pilot for health facility survey reporting. Members raised concerns about cuts to CRDP and gender health equity programs, especially because many grants are mid-contract and serve underserved communities; CDPH said the reversions were part of solving the deficit and that CRDP had been successful, while also clarifying that abortion.ca.gov would not be eliminated. Public comment was overwhelmingly opposed to the CRDP and related cuts, with many speakers describing the programs as life-saving and cost-effective. No formal votes or actions were taken during the hearing.

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• One of them is fuel modification zones around communities, that's a really, really important thing, but
• And the fuel modification zone had been inspected that week and passed with flying colors, two out of
• We can provide loans, for example. We can provide in-kind support.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• It makes various changes to SMOBA, including requiring Commerce to approve loan disbursement requests
• It makes various changes to SMOBA, including requiring Commerce to approve loan disbursement requests
• It makes various changes to SMOBA, including requiring Commerce to approve loan disbursement requests
• its executive modifications through its executive orders<01:42:18.000> and<01:42:18.480> and
• Clerk, read the next bill. >> Senate Bill 8005, Senator Hedleman, income tax, student loan debt relief

Keywords: Senate streaming session for Friday, March 20, 2026, 960, senate, all

Summary: The Senate reconvened with a quorum and quickly moved through committee reports and second-reader bills, adopting committee amendments and sending several measures to third reading without objection. Bills advanced included SB 10 on State Highway Administration approval timelines for speed monitoring systems; SB 487 on speed monitoring systems in safety corridors; SB 689 creating a task force on post-release services and re-entry; SB 811 requiring reporting of new home sale prices in multiple listing services; SB 877 authorizing a Baltimore City stop sign monitoring pilot in the 41st district; SB 937, the Maryland Fair Chance Housing Act, limiting use of criminal history in tenant screening; SB 984 barring private immigration detention facilities; SB 465 on out-of-court statements and second-degree assault; SB 187 on pre-release services for incarcerated women; SB 388, the Decade Act, revising multiple economic development and tax credit programs; and SB 844, the annual corrective bill. Most of the floor discussion focused on explaining amendments and the policy effects of the bills. Supporters described the housing bill as expanding second-chance opportunities while adding safeguards, and a senator asked detailed questions about how landlords could screen for serious offenses and sex offender registry status. SB 984 was described as an emergency measure preventing state and local approval of private detention facilities and authorizing enforcement by the Attorney General. SB 465 was presented as closing a gap in Maryland law on witness intimidation and aligning the state with broader practice. SB 187 would rename and expand the women’s pre-release facility into a re-entry facility and require progress reports. The most extended debate came on SB 165, the on-site wastewater systems bill. One amendment to exempt redevelopment properties from inspection was offered and failed by roll call with 27 votes in the negative. A second amendment to require consultation with Maryland Realtors in developing regulations was then offered; supporters argued it would help avoid delays in property settlements and bring real estate professionals into the regulatory process, while opponents said the bill concerned broader wastewater regulations, not just property transfers. The transcript cuts off during that amendment’s discussion, before the final vote is shown.

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• Should we go get a loan to keep paying our staff or not?
• Should we go get a<01:29:47.320> loan<01:29:47.760> to<01:29:47.840> keep<01:29:
• a loan to keep paying our staff or not? a loan to keep paying our staff or not?
• We make modifications to the prescription drug price transparency reporting requirements, as well as
• the We make modifications to the We make modifications to the prescription<01:44:40.000> drug

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Um, there was a modification made to this ice sculpture at Lake Failen language to clarify that those
• Um, there was<00:23:59.200> a<00:23:59.360> modification<00:24:00.240> made<00:24
• :00.559> to<00:24:00.799> this<00:24:01.120> ice was a modification made to this
• ice was a modification made to this ice sculpture<00:24:01.919> at<00:24:02.080> Lake<
• And then from the clean water fund, I appreciate the dollars for the ag BMP loan program, the conservation

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• They don't have to get student loans. direction that we really need to go in direction that we really
• have<00:21:48.679> to<00:21:48.799> get<00:21:48.960> student<00:21:49.760> loans
• He said this is something we really should look at statewide to help with the student loan crisis and
• We appreciate those changes and modifications to the language.
• to the language we and and modifications to the language we do<01:52:06.920> just<01:52:07.280

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• that we had presented last modification that we had presented last month<00:10:02.560> which<
• They could be using state funds to help back some loans for them to lower the risk and lower the cost
• They could be using state funds to help back some loans for them to lower the risk and lower the cost
• They could be using state funds to help back some loans for them to lower the risk and lower the cost
• next topic of uh transmission loan next topic of uh transmission loan program<03:33:05.600> we're

Keywords: 916, all

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• These modifications aim to streamline operations and enhance support for the court's responsibilities
• These modifications aim to streamline operations and enhance support for the court's responsibilities
• Exceptional item two is geared towards an internship, fellowship, and loan repayment program in order
• It just means prioritize. in this type of area, then you can have your loans repaid sooner.
• Internships, fellowships, loan repayment. OK.

Bills: SB 1

Keywords: campground safety, youth camp regulations, flood safety, emergency evacuation, health and safety standards, 1185, senate, all

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• So there's student loan programs for student loan forgiveness if they are in certain careers or industries
• So there's student loan programs for student loan forgiveness if they are in certain careers or industries
• So there's student loan programs for student loan forgiveness if they are in certain careers or industries
• have to start paying the loan as early as this biennium.
• loan proceeds would<01:54:04.840> actually<01:54:05.119> go<01:54:05.360> to<01

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The House Finance Committee held an informational briefing with the University of Hawaiʻi, led by new President Wendy Hensel and Vice President for Budget and Finance Calbert Young. Hensel outlined the university system’s scope, student demographics, research activity, and campus missions, emphasizing four strategic priorities: serving Native Hawaiians and Hawaiʻi, student success, workforce development, and economic diversification through innovation and research. She highlighted the system’s enrollment, research funding, and the roles of Mānoa, Hilo, West Oʻahu, the community colleges, and specialized institutions such as JABSOM and the Cancer Center. Young then reviewed the budget request, focusing largely on making prior one-time appropriations permanent and supporting recurring needs. Items included funding for Mānoa athletics, the Hawaiʻi Institute for Marine Biology, K-12 teacher education, Pamantasan Council support, Hilo programs, Windward’s mental health technician certificate, Maui’s practical nursing bridge program, and student support positions such as financial aid and admissions counselors. He also described workforce-related requests tied to nursing expansion at Mānoa and West Oʻahu, as well as facilities support at West Oʻahu. A major portion of the testimony addressed the university’s two Kakaʻako medical facilities. Young explained that declining tobacco settlement and cigarette tax revenues are no longer sufficient to cover debt service for JABSOM and the Cancer Center, so the governor’s budget includes general fund support to supplement those obligations. He also described a regents-approved request not included in the governor’s proposal: expanding the Hawaiʻi Promise financial aid program to the four-year campuses, estimated at about $11–12 million. No votes or formal committee actions were taken during the briefing.