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• For most of those 40 years, she provided incredible support to the House Appropriations Committee.
• This has effects on behavior, life, and outcomes.
• continue advancing policies that expand access to prenatal and postpartum reproductive care, and support
• c><00:35:11.120><c> for</c><00:35:11.240><c> the</c><00:35:11.320><c> body's</c><00:35:11.920><c> support
• </c> and we ask for the body's support. and we ask for the body's support.

Keywords: 926, house, all

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• 32 people on staff that are comprised of attorneys, investigators, analysts, paralegals, and legal support
• type of authority you think we could potentially house in an inspector general office, would you support
• So our committee bill, which I hope we will get bipartisan support for, is House File 3043.
• I'm certainly prepared to have that conversation on the floor and would love to have your support for
• So, again, we really support building the certification program, which will require additional resources

Bills: HF3043 , HF2891

Committee: House Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Policy

Keywords: public safety, illegal remunerations, healthcare fraud, grants, criminal penalties, state law, grants management, state employees training, certification, monitoring grants, accountability, grant fraud

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• <03:16:01.840><c> HJ</c><03:16:02.319><c> resz</c> supporting HJ resz supporting HJ resz 42<03:16:04.680
• I rise in support of H.J.
• I rise in support of H.J.
• </c> direction to cease such Behavior direction to cease such Behavior regardless<07:09:43.200><c> of
• </c> billion in NIH funding that supports billion in NIH funding that supports 12,000<07:30:23.958><c

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• So I intend to fully support this bill. Thank you. As a discussion, signan...
• He said the proposal to initiate any changes going forward is one they support.
• And for those reasons, we'll support it as it is currently written.
• I support the $6,000 I go on. The 200 setback, I think, is too short.
• And we are, you know, the bill that we're supporting is a $6,000 per megawatt bill.

Committee: House Utilities

Keywords: 959, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• But we do need predictable and sustainable funding to not only support the industry but certainly the
• We certainly want to support that. Thank you all so much. Thank you, Mr. Chair. Association.
• As we testified last year for House Bill 145, we also testified in support of other DOT legislation,
• We are here to help and support. and to provide our expertise. Thank you. Thank you, gentlemen.
• And so again, it's promoting safe driving behaviors with the artificial intelligence.

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• Alternatively, continued growth in equity values could continue to support consumption and so present
• That's what I support<01:18:40.239><c> is</c><01:18:40.560><c> getting</c><01:18:40.719><c> to</c><01
• ,</c><01:34:58.080><c> and</c><01:34:58.320><c> clean</c> cut healthcare, food support, and clean cut
• it being in the global she supported it being in the global budget<01:41:02.480><c> agreement.
• next session supporting the concept of<01:41:09.199><c> an</c><01:41:09.520><c> IG</c><01:41:10.000>

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Our hospital is incredibly well supported by our community.
• Our hospital is incredibly well supported by our community.
• Even if they love to be here and want to support us, they can't.
• Even if they love to be here and want to support us, they can't.
• </c> This is certainly not the way to support This is certainly not the way to support entrepreneurs<

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• So on and for the amendment. to support these industries. to support these industries.
• And so I support this amendment. I that. And so I support this amendment.
• </c> that support piece is very important. that support piece is very important.
• In support of the amendment.
• </c> and disorderly behavior in its presence. and disorderly behavior in its presence.

Keywords: 916, all

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• And when any of you support us, it tends to reverberate among your colleagues.
• And I would welcome the opportunity to support this legislation.
• and fees are not collected, so we are still supporting those programs.
• It also has the support of alcohol wholesalers, retailers, and brewers.
• I will not be supporting the bond bill for a number of reasons.

Keywords: 1064, all

Transcript Highlights:

• I support this bill for three reasons.
• I support this bill for three reasons.
• </c> support that's given to the district. support that's given to the district.
• </c> responsibility to show up and um support responsibility to show up and um support and<02:22:35.200
• support it would and the financial support it would provide<02:41:08.160><c> to</c><02:41:08.479><c>

Committee: House Education Funding

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• We support this various settings.
• We have Municipal Association and the Fire Marshals Office signing in in support.
• You will also see supports and services.
• Yeah, we I mean we support at this time.
• So, I like the bill and I would support the bill. I'm not interested in supporting an ITL motion.

Committee: Senate Executive Departments and Administration

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• So somebody was really concerned about being conservative in our VC investment, wouldn't they support
• Clarification: west side of I-35, and that TEA set's decisions didn't support those people.
• responsibility, preserve flexibility and health policy, encourage responsible expansion based on federal support
• Because oftentimes those can be the targets or the victims of such violent behavior.

Committee: House Rules

Keywords: 914, all

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• For several years, we've tracked performance measures internally, and the executive committee has supported
• agency, to align fees with agency costs, and to assess whether the fee design could incentivize behavior
• Then that single charge code can be used to support leadership and operations for the entire office.
• So they show up differently, but it's still being supported by the programs within the office.

Summary: The Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee met on January 7, 2026, approved the December minutes, and adopted an amended work plan. Staff proposed moving the drug takeback program sunset review up to 2026 and delaying the thermal energy network pilot review to 2028, which would free capacity for new studies. Members also noted bills that would eliminate two recurring JLARC reports, including one on unemployment insurance training benefits and one on lodging tax revenue reporting. The committee then discussed JLARC’s own performance measures and a pilot approach for evaluating tax preference performance statements in fiscal notes. Staff said JLARC will begin surveying members and the full legislature on satisfaction, track invitations to present to other committees, monitor recommendation resolution rates, staff retention, on-time report delivery, peer review results, and national recognition. For tax preference reviews, staff proposed a standard rubric to assess whether performance metrics match policy goals, are measurable, use reliable data, and allow enough time for evaluation; members generally supported the effort. Staff also outlined planned changes to public records reporting, including allowing agencies to opt out of tracking low-volume metrics, targeted outreach to nonreporting agencies, better data validation, clearer online guidance, and a survey of public records officers. The main audit presentation was a preliminary report on ignition interlock device compliance and monitoring. JLARC found that about 41% of drivers required to install devices had done so, with installation rates rising sharply with income; half of affected drivers earned less than $28,000 a year, and the typical annual device cost was about $2,700. Staff said the state’s financial assistance program has limited reach and lacks clear goals, performance measures, and coordination between the Department of Licensing and State Patrol. They recommended that the agencies formalize their roles and develop a coordinated strategy to improve installation rates. State Patrol and Licensing said they support the findings, described recent outreach pilots, and said they would work on a management plan and possible expansion of outreach efforts. JLARC also presented an expedited preliminary report on the drug take-back program’s fee setting and expenditures. Staff concluded that the current fee design limits the Department of Health’s ability to recover oversight costs and that public reporting of oversight expenditures would improve transparency. They recommended that DOH publicly report its oversight activities and that the legislature amend the fee structure to remove the cap tied to program operator expenditures. DOH agreed the current structure does not fully recover costs and said it would support a statutory change. The committee adjourned after noting its next regular meeting is scheduled for April 8, 2026.

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• <00:04:26.080><c> things</c><00:04:26.240><c> like</c> support rural economies and things like support
• </c> and rural communities and the support and rural communities and the support that<00:06:51.360><c
• </c> is there anything we're doing to support is there anything we're doing to support those<00:30:09.039
• </c> So we we've seen it as a price support So we we've seen it as a price support with<00:58:28.000>
• </c><01:42:37.600><c> that</c> that we could do to help support that that we could do to help support

Committee: Joint Agriculture

Keywords: Meeting Start 00:00:00 Attendance Roll Call 00:00:18 University of Kentucky Department of Agricultural Economics Presentation 00:02:18 Farm Credit Mid-America Presentation 01:12:41, 958, all

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• uh we talk about justice, and I think this is a bill about justice, and so um I'm asking for your support
• unfavorable treatment of a person in a social context, um, unrelated to the context that the social behavior
• Unrelated to the context that the social behavior or personal characteristics were observed or noted.
• I think also we, you know, I'm in support of moving this forward, that the industry itself is booming

Bills: HB0108 , HB0039 , HB0091 , HB0070

Committee: House Judiciary

Keywords: audit, transparency, government reporting, accountability, public access, firearm rights, restoration of rights, criminal justice, felony convictions, Wyoming law, artificial intelligence, social scoring, biometric data, privacy rights, government regulation, foreign censorship, digital innovation, constitutional rights, Wyoming GRANITE Act, extraterritorial laws

Transcript Highlights:

• I support the ICC, and I support the bill.
• I support the bill.
• Support the bill. Thank you. Support the bill. Thank you. Thank you.
• I support the bill. I support the bill. Good afternoon. My name is Libyer Peres.
• supporting the bill.

Committee: Senate Human Services

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• Kochi on behalf of Will Kaine, Office of the Governor, will stand on our written testimony in strong support
• stand on our written testimony in uh stand on our written testimony in uh strong<00:05:33.120><c> support
• for Judge Char, and we uh strong support for Judge Char, and we uh respectfully<00:05:35.360><c> ask
• Derek Kawakami, Mayor of Kauai, in support. Um, Mahana Vaughn in support. Is there anyone else?
• Not to make excuses for their behavior, but to make sure they were treated fairly as they went through

Bills: SB2418 , SB2568 , SB2661

Committee: Senate Judiciary

Keywords: drug paraphernalia, overdose prevention, public health, substance use, harm reduction, criminal justice reform, public servants, harassment, safety, government, criminal offense, nepotism, transparency, public officials, accountability, government ethics, 912, senate, all

Summary: The Judiciary Committee first took up three previously heard measures in decision-making. SB 2418, which repeals the law prohibiting drug paraphernalia under the Uniform Controlled Substances Act, was amended to keep prohibitions on manufacturing-related paraphernalia and then passed. SB 2568, which elevates harassment against certain public officials to a misdemeanor, was amended to place it in the harassment statute, narrow the nexus language, and extend coverage to all public employees; it passed with amendments. SB 2661, dealing with nepotism rules in the code of ethics, was amended so the ethics restrictions would apply more broadly to legislators and judges as well, and it also passed with amendments. In each case, the committee reported no no-votes or reservations and adopted the measures. The committee then heard Governor’s Message 684, the nomination of Judge Stephanie Char to the Fifth Circuit Court on Kauai. The governor’s office testified in strong support, and the Hawaii State Bar Association representative said the usual review process found her qualified. Judge Char described her Kauai roots, 17 years as a public defender, and service as a district family court judge since December 2020, saying she would bring hard work and continued commitment to access to justice. Members questioned her about recusals on a small island, her experience handling criminal and civil matters, sentencing repeat offenders, administrative appeals, and how she would approach competency and fitness issues under HRS 704. Char said she had recused only a few times, emphasized case-by-case sentencing and probation conditions tailored to underlying problems, and said she would rely on preparation and education for unfamiliar administrative matters. On 704 cases, she said defendants awaiting evaluation should generally remain in custody, with possible diversion or strict release conditions in appropriate cases, and that those found unfit would need to be sent to Hawaii State Hospital. No vote was taken on the nomination; the committee announced it would decide on Monday, February 23, at 10:45 a.m. in Room 016.

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• , I've overseen the consideration of many, many bills intended to strengthen our cannabis laws to support
• This supports a more uniform application of the progressive discipline framework.
• We support efforts to increase clarity where appropriate to strengthen oversight tools and ensure that
• enforcement resources are aligned with the highest-risk markets and behaviors.
• And I think it is incredibly important that we support the legal cannabis market and that we are safer

Summary: The Joint Legislative Audit Committee heard an audit on the Department of Cannabis Control’s oversight of cannabis packaging and labeling, focused on products that may be attractive to children. The auditor said the department’s rules are often vague or subjective, leading to inconsistent enforcement, and that the state relies heavily on complaints rather than pre-market review. The audit found disagreements with DCC’s conclusions in 13 of 80 packaging reviews, and noted weaknesses in tracking repeat violators and escalating penalties. The auditor recommended clearer statutory standards, better internal review tools, stronger repeat-offender policies, and consideration of options such as plain packaging or pre-approval systems. Committee members and the audit requester emphasized rising cannabis poison-control calls involving children under five and cited examples of legal products with cartoon imagery, bright colors, candy-like names, and beverage packaging that resembled ordinary drinks. DCC representatives said they had already begun reforms, including a centralized review team, improved databases, enhanced technology tools, and new procedures to track compliance history and apply progressive discipline. They also stressed that illicit cannabis and intoxicating hemp remain major sources of youth exposure and argued that some issues require both regulatory refinement and more legislative clarity. Public health witnesses argued that California has not done enough to protect children and urged plain packaging, limits on flavors and child-appealing design, and a pre-market review process. Industry representatives agreed that cannabis should not be marketed to children but said the current rules are too subjective and inconsistent, and asked for objective, bright-line standards rather than broader bans. Several members said the examples shown were plainly child-appealing and called for stronger statutory guardrails, while also acknowledging the need to keep pressure on the illicit market. No formal vote or action was taken during the hearing.

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• Please support the bill. We're in strong support of AB 89.
• support this bill.
• I am in strong support of this bill. And I am in strong support of this bill.
• We support AB 844.
• In support.

Committee: House Arts, Entertainment, Sports, and Tourism

Keywords: 988, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• We'll now continue with anyone else in support. Anyone else wishing to speak in support of SB 1003?
• Anyone else in support? Please come forward. Bob Naylor for Fieldstead and Company in support.
• Fred Leaming, UA Local 343, in support. Thank you. Danny Barrett, UA Local 343, in support.
• We are in full support. Thank you very much. Anyone else in support? Seeing none.
• In support of SB 1172: Good morning, Ben Trivao with the League of California Cities in support.

Committee: Senate Local Government

Summary: The committee heard a series of housing, local government, and governance bills, with most of the discussion focused on housing production, permitting, and local accountability. SB 1003, by Senator Grayson, would create an Infrastructure Partnership Financing Program to help local jurisdictions and developers jointly fund infill housing infrastructure; it drew support from housing advocates and senior housing groups, while Senator Seyarto questioned whether the state would actually fund another program. The bill was moved on a 3-1 vote and remained on call. SB 1014 would require local jurisdictions to provide good-faith estimates of on-site and off-site improvements within 30 business days of a preliminary application and limit later surprise requirements; Habitat for Humanity, SPUR, and other housing groups supported it, while the City of San Mateo and local government associations raised concerns about accuracy and timing. It passed 4-2 and remained on call. SB 1036, which would require credit under the Mitigation Fee Act for prior site uses when redeveloping a site, passed unanimously to the Senate floor. SB 1145 would streamline CEQA and federal reuse review for qualifying projects at the former Concord Naval Weapons Station; it drew broad labor and local support, but housing and legal advocates sought stronger affordability and enforceability provisions. The bill passed 6-0 to the Committee on Environmental Quality. The committee also considered SB 908, which would streamline permits for energy-code-compliant residential window replacements and limit local design restrictions and HOA barriers. Supporters said the bill would let homeowners and affordable housing providers reduce energy costs, while opponents argued it could override local design standards; it passed 3-1 and remained on call. SB 1172, the Local Tax Savings Act, would add guardrails and transparency to local tax-sharing and consultant agreements; it was supported by the City of Shafter and the League of California Cities and passed 4-0 to Revenue and Taxation, remaining on call. SB 1283 would expand ministerial approval for EV charging stations to include canopies and on-site energy storage systems and require local ordinance updates by 2027; EV industry groups supported it, while cities and counties warned about safety, liability, and local review. Members discussed battery storage safety and litigation concerns, and the bill passed 4-0 to Judiciary, remaining on call. The committee also heard SB 1379, which would separate the Riverside County Sheriff-Coroner offices and create an independent medical examiner in response to in-custody death concerns. Supporters cited high death rates, settlements, and the need for independent investigations, while the sheriff’s association and county representatives argued the change would be costly, duplicate services, and override local control. The bill passed 4-1 to Public Safety and remained on call. Finally, SB 1414 would create an independent redistricting commission for San Bernardino County; supporters said it would improve transparency and remove conflicts of interest, while the county opposed the estimated $2 million cost and noted its existing advisory commission. Members generally supported independent redistricting, and the bill was discussed but no final vote was recorded in the excerpt.