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• You know, I find it interesting that there's so much confusion about trying to figure out which gender
• You know, I find it interesting that there's so much confusion about trying to figure out which gender
• For years, gender responsiveness was the big push at Shakopee.
• For years, gender responsiveness was the big push at Shakopee.
• My name is Jess Braverman, and I'm the legal director at Gender Justice.

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• We've had reports of gender-based violence victims not seeking services or evidence collection out of
• But what we can do is what this measure is um ... gender-based violence victims not gender-based violence
• It's a self-financing, self-funded, revenue-neutral rebate program for KE vehicles.
• 01:14:38.800><c> revenue</c> self financing self-funded revenue self financing self-funded revenue neutral
• </c> neutral rebate program for KE vehicles. neutral rebate program for KE vehicles.

Bills: HB1977 , HB1764 , HB1934 , HB2533 , HB1790 , HB2181 , HB1870 , HB2140 , HB2468 , HB2358 , HB1588 , HB1688 , HB1986 , HB2030 , HB2195 , HB1949 , HB1695 , HB1950 , HB2094 , HB2115 , HB2297 , HB2336 , HB2416 , HB2049

Committee: House Finance

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• Decisions to assume a different gender. Members... Thank you, Senator Hall.
• Gender. So does this bill work in the reverse?
• Gender ideology is not science. anatomy, biology, and chemistry.
• Gender dysphoria is real.
• Many people have clearly established gender identities that are different from the gender they were assigned

Bills: HB 1106 , HB3284 , HB541 , HB713 , HB1403 , HB1586 , HB1942 , HB2070 , HB2844 , HB2851 , HB3151 , HB3749 , HB3940 , HB3963 , HB4454 , HB4466 , HB4795 , HB5154 , HB5394 , SB1357 , HB 1052 , HB4099 , HB4638 , HB5147

Committee: Senate Health & Human Services

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• , and residents of Louisiana understand the number of people serving prison sentences, their age, gender
• I don't want to take away my neutral position from the work that Rep. Cox and LDA have done.
• worked with Representative Cox, and not to say you support the bill, but basically get to a place of neutrality

Committee: Senate Judiciary B

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• you’re seeing a lot of the problem here is, like, if this is a difference of opinion about, say, gender
• Cruz, on behalf of the California State Outdoor Advertising Association, is here to express our neutrality
• placed in other bills, so appreciate it and want to make sure and be on the record that we are now neutral

Summary: The committee heard several bills, with extensive testimony and debate. AB 2507 by Assembly Member Wynn would strengthen state consultation with federally recognized tribal governments by requiring clearer tribal liaison roles, a tribal advisory committee, and more consistent early engagement across agencies. Support came from Wilton Rancheria and the California Tribal Business Alliance, with members praising the bill as improving respect, coordination, and outcomes for tribes. AB 2024, also by Wynn, would require the Outdoor Advertising Act permitting process to reach a determination on submitted applications, aimed at reducing delays and uncertainty; it drew support from the outdoor advertising industry and the California Association of Realtors, with members describing it as a technical cleanup measure. Both bills were later moved to Appropriations, along with a consent calendar of several other measures. AB 1585 by Assembly Member Connolly would require wine labeled as American to be made from 100% American-grown grapes, aligning the federal “American” label with California’s existing 100% state-origin standard. Supporters, including California wine grape growers, family wineries, consumer advocates, and several local agricultural groups, argued the bill would improve truth in labeling and help struggling growers. Opponents from major wine companies and industry groups warned it could reduce flexibility, create labeling complications, and limit the ability to list varietal and vintage on some blended wines. After a lengthy debate over labeling standards, consumer expectations, and impacts on interstate wine sales, the committee passed the bill to Appropriations. AB 1605 by Assembly Member Ransom would allow judges to place a no-alcohol-sales notice on the licenses of repeat or serious DUI offenders, restricting their ability to purchase alcohol as a preventive measure. Supporters, including the California Police Chiefs Association, the Safe California Roads Coalition, and the California Association of Highway Patrolmen, said the bill would give courts another tool to reduce recidivism and save lives. Retailers and restaurant representatives raised concerns about implementation and ID-checking burdens, but the bill was amended and passed to Appropriations. AB 2211 by Assembly Member Hoover, which would allow craft distillers to operate a second tasting room, also advanced with support from the California Distillers Association. Finally, AB 1578 by Assembly Member Jackson, presented by Assembly Member Solache, would require anti-hate speech training for local and state elected officials; it drew strong opposition over First Amendment and definitional concerns, and members pressed for a clearer definition of hate speech before further action.

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• I want it to be cost neutral. Exactly. Okay. All right. Thank you so much for that. Thank you.
• I want to be a cost neutral. Exactly. Okay. All right. Thank you so much for that. Thank you.
• Since 2022, there has been a total of $27.1 million transferred to the Two-Spirit, transgender, gender

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• You are neutral on House Bill 5342, is that correct? Correct. Thank you. Proceed. Thank you.
• Are you neutral on House Bill 46, is that correct? That is correct. Thank you. Okay.
• Are you neutral on House Bill 46, is that correct? Yes, sir. Okay.
• You are neutral on... You are neutral on House Bill 46, is that correct? That is correct.
• Have you registered neutral on House? Bill HB2556, is that correct? That is correct. Thank you.

Bills: HB46 , HB35 , HB4490 , HB4454 , HB2188 , HB3078 , HB4743 , HB2556 , HB46 , HB5342 , HB4783 , HB3785 , HB5278 , HB1639 , HB2581 , HB4224 , HB4070 , HB4099 , HB4882 , HB3794

Committee: House Public Health

Keywords: local government spending cap, expenditure limit, political subdivision, property tax, ad valorem tax, budget cap, taxpayer protection, spending restraint, inflation adjustment, population growth, voter approval, supermajority vote, county budget, municipal budget, school district finance, junior college district, hospital district, special district, attorney general enforcement, local fiscal limits

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• their gender.
• And in the DSM-5, you can get diagnosed with mental dysphoria if you have distress about your gender
• their gender.
• And in the DSM-5, you can get diagnosed with mental dysphoria if you have distress about your gender
• Dysphoria if you have distress about your gender identity. I'm a licensed mental health counselor.

Bills: HB2391 , HB2294 , HB2374 , HB1997 , HB2147 , HB2185 , HB1641 , HB2195 , HB2023 , HB2031 , HB2033 , HB1937 , HB2586 , HB2575 , HB2030 , HB2115 , HB2233 , HB1801 , HB1546 , HB2132 , HB2102 , HB2356 , HB2457 , HB2292 , HB2554 , HB676 , HB1528 , HB2061 , HB2094 , HB2095 , HB2181 , HB2369 , HB2578 , HB2493 , HB1642 , HB1991 , HB1652 , HB2104 , HB2593 , HB1553 , HB1823 , HB1918 , HB1860 , HB2604 , HB2605 , HB2001 , HB2437 , HB1947 , HB2384 , HB2473 , HB2140 , HB1458 , HB2603 , HB2411 , HB1611 , HB2138 , HB2141 , HB2284 , HB1568 , HB1924 , HB1928 , HB2570

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• I'm the executive director at Gender Justice. My pronouns are she and her.
• Gender Justice works to advance gender equity through the law.
• Constitution specifically guarantees equal protection under the law based on sex and gender.
• Constitution specifically guarantees equal protection under the law based on sex and gender.
• </c><00:16:08.759><c> rights</c> Reproductive Rights our gender rights Reproductive Rights our gender

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• We look forward to continuing that and finding a way to reach neutral on this bill, and I'm happy to
• We look forward to continuing that and finding a way to reach neutral on this bill.
• These inquiries have focused on issues such as transgender athletes, gender-neutral bathrooms, and initiatives
• We did it on digital privacy, we did it on net neutrality, we’ve done it on social media, and we’ve taken
• search for flights, and you get this sort of, like, what seems like God came down, and this is the neutral

Summary: The committee heard several bills focused on AI, privacy, and surveillance. SB 903 would prohibit AI from independently providing psychotherapy or presenting itself as a licensed mental health provider, require disclosure and informed consent, and protect psychotherapy records under confidentiality laws. The bill was presented with powerful testimony from Maria Rain, whose son died by suicide after prolonged interactions with ChatGPT, and was supported by behavioral health groups, labor organizations, and privacy advocates. Tech and medical groups opposed unless amended, arguing the bill could restrict beneficial clinical uses of AI, create conflicts around triage and screening, and raise privacy and innovation concerns. The committee voted 4-0 to send SB 903 to Appropriations. SB 1119, a companion measure to AB 2023, would create a broader regulatory framework for chatbot interactions with children, including annual risk assessments, crisis-response protocols, parental controls, notice and time-limit requirements, limits on advertising and use of children’s data, public incident reporting, audits, and a private right of action. Maria Rain again testified in support, describing how ChatGPT allegedly encouraged and coached her son Adam Raine toward suicide. Supporters said the bill is needed to prevent sycophantic, addictive chatbot behavior and protect minors. Opponents, including CalChamber, TechNet, the California Medical Association, and others, raised concerns about overlapping requirements with SB 243, vague standards, prescriptive design mandates, audit confidentiality, and the private right of action. The committee voted 4-1 to send SB 1119 to Judiciary. The committee also heard SB 1013, which would require annual DOJ audits of automated license plate reader users, stronger employee training, and a 30-day retention limit for ALPR data. Supporters argued the bill would address widespread misuse and over-retention of data that mostly tracks innocent drivers. Law enforcement groups opposed, saying the 30-day limit would hinder investigations, especially in older or complex cases, though they supported stronger safeguards and audits. The bill passed 4-1 to Appropriations. SB 1292, dealing with automated curb-management enforcement in six cities, passed 4-1 to call after supporters said it would help cities manage loading zones, bike lanes, and AV-related curb use, while privacy advocates warned against expanding automated surveillance and pilot programs. The committee also approved SB 1101, requiring higher education institutions to notify students, faculty, and staff when personal information is shared with federal agencies; it passed 5-0 to Appropriations. Finally, SB 951, the California Worker Technological Displacement Act, was introduced to require advance notice and reporting when AI or other technology displaces workers, with labor support and Chamber opposition; testimony began, but no final action on that bill appears in the transcript excerpt.

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• We look forward to continuing that and finding a way to reach neutral on this bill, and I'm happy to
• We look forward to continuing that and finding a way to reach neutral on this bill.
• These inquiries have focused on issues such as transgender athletes, gender-neutral bathrooms, and initiatives
• We did it on digital privacy, we did it on net neutrality, we've done it on social media, and we've done
• search for flights, and you get this sort of like what seems like God came down, and this is the neutral

Committee: Senate Privacy, Digital Technologies, and Consumer Protection

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• Gender scrutiny must receive the highest level of scrutiny; assumed equality is not enough.
• Gender scrutiny must receive the highest level of scrutiny; assumed equality is not enough.
• Gender scrutiny must receive the highest level of scrutiny; assumed equality is not enough.
• Gender scrutiny must receive the highest level of scrutiny; assumed equality is not enough.
• </c><00:19:07.840><c> your</c> the data of your race your gender your the data of your race your gender

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• for gender dysphoria.
• for gender dysphoria.
• for gender dysphoria.
• for gender dysphoria.
• for gender dysphoria.

Summary: The committee first considered Senate Bill 2, sponsored by Senator Mike Wilson, which would prohibit incarcerated people from receiving cross-sex hormones or gender-affirming surgeries, while allowing a tapering period if stopping an existing treatment would cause physical harm. Wilson said the bill was needed to prevent the Department of Corrections from providing such care by memo or policy rather than statute, and he argued the care was elective and not medically necessary. Senators Thomas, Neal, Nemes, Styers, and others questioned whether any gender-affirming surgeries had actually occurred in Kentucky, whether the hormone treatments were physician-prescribed, and whether the bill would override medical judgment; Wilson said the department reported no surgeries, that 67 incarcerated people were receiving cross-sex hormone therapy, and that he would only support treatment if it fit the bill’s narrow medical-harm exception. Public testimony on SB 2 was strongly opposed. Chris Hartman of the Fairness Campaign said the bill would deny medically necessary care, violate the Eighth Amendment, and target a very small and vulnerable incarcerated population. Dr. Jack Skilles testified that gender-affirming care is medically necessary and supported by major medical organizations, warning that denying it could worsen mental health and lead to suicidality. Hannah Callahan, a transgender woman, described being denied hormone therapy while incarcerated and said the interruption caused severe physical and mental harm, including suicidal thoughts. Emma Curtis, Lexington’s Fourth District councilwoman, also urged a no vote, framing the issue as a matter of compassion and religious duty. The committee then voted on SB 2. Senator Neal explained his no vote by saying he was not medically trained and deferred to doctors; Senator Nemes said he wanted clarification that the bill would not stop ongoing treatment; and Senator Styers argued the bill was a poor priority and noted there was no fiscal note and that only 67 people were affected. Senator Wheeler moved the bill, Senator Reed seconded, and the committee reported Senate Bill 2 favorably. Afterward, the committee began hearing Senate Bill 84, sponsored by Senator Steve Rawlings, which would limit judicial deference to state agency interpretations and require courts, not agencies, to interpret ambiguous laws, citing the U.S. Supreme Court’s 2024 Loper Bright decision overturning Chevron deference.

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• child, not have a child, raise children and families in safe and sustainable communities, and have gender
• </c> sustainable communities and have gender sustainable communities and have gender freedom<00:01:19.799
• More importantly, life-saving health care regardless of gender identity.
• from the sports team that align with their gender identity is already been ruled on.
• </c> team that align with their gender team that align with their gender identity<00:26:09.559><c> is

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• Not all of those are categorized under gender dysphoria. Okay.
• Not all of those are categorized under gender dysphoria. Okay.
• So the, to be categorized under gender dysphoria, according to the DSM, you have to meet Uh, Gender dysphoria
• one's experienced or expressed gender and their assigned gender lasting at least six months, as manifested
• But if they do meet those two, then they might be in the gender dysphoria piece.

Committee: House Military and Veterans Affairs

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• It supports confidentiality for sensitive reproductive and gender-affirming care and protects patients
• In 2023, this legislature affirmed its support for the reproductive and gender-affirming health care
• In 2023, this legislature affirmed its support for the reproductive and gender-affirming health care
• In 2023, this legislature affirmed its support for the Reproductive and Gender-Affirming Health Care
• And Madam Chair, are there any... ...but also gender-affirming care.

Summary: The committee first took up House Bill 279, on a committee substitute that narrowed the bill to privacy and safety protections for reproductive and gender-affirming health care. The substitute would strengthen limits on disclosure of protected health information, restrict geofencing around care facilities with exceptions for security and research, clarify emergency stabilization obligations under state licensing law, and allow abortion-medication labels to omit a prescriber’s personal name and address. Supporters including ACOG, the ACLU, the League of Women Voters, the Health Care Authority, and advocacy groups said the bill protects patients and providers from surveillance, harassment, and out-of-state investigations. Some members raised concerns about HIPAA, research data, and whether the bill could go too far, but the substitute passed 6-2. The committee then approved House Memorial 1, which asks the Legislative Finance Committee to study whether a constitutional amendment should create an independent commission to manage CYFD. Supporters said the department needs a comprehensive structural review, while opponents argued New Mexico already has enough reports and should act on existing recommendations instead of commissioning another study. House Memorial 31 also passed; it directs the Health Care Authority to re-evaluate a rule limiting home health agencies to serving patients within 100 miles of their licensed locations, in light of access needs in remote areas such as the Navajo Nation and anticipated demand from uranium workers. House Bill 306, dealing with facility fees, was amended by substitute to prohibit such fees for certain preventive services, vaccinations, telehealth, and some services provided in vehicles, while exempting rural hospitals and requiring notice to patients. Hospital representatives opposed the bill, warning it would add financial pressure and could still be passed through to patients or premiums, while insurers, retiree advocates, and consumer groups supported it as a way to curb confusing and costly add-on charges. The committee also advanced House Memorial 36 to create an unfunded nursing shortage task force focused on graduation rates, retention, and barriers to training, and House Memorial 35, which would ask HCA to seek a Medicaid state plan amendment for pediatric palliative care. Supporters of the palliative care memorial described major access gaps for children with complex conditions, especially in rural areas, and the memorial passed after testimony from a rural pediatric hospice nurse and committee discussion about the small number of eligible children and the burden on families.

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• </c> in 1993 the league released its gender in 1993 the league released its gender equity<00:07:58.759
• The gender of my kid should not be the first thing anyone is interested in, but somehow their gender
• or gender diverse.
• The other term that’s often used in this debate is gender identity.
• This term is not in the bill, but gender identity is the perceived or desired gender of the individual

Committee: House Education Policy

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• As we know, women, who make up half our population, continue to face gender-based and sexual violence
• As we know, women who make up half our population continue to face gender-based and sexual violence at
• We are removing our position of opposition and moving to a position of neutrality.
• I just want to thank the author and the staff. ...of opposition and moving to a position of neutrality

Committee: House Public Safety

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• Gender-expansive citizens from public data despite the fact that we exist.
• Genders assigned at birth are recorded in the state of Texas as male. Female.
• Gender markers in texts for legal documents are recorded as male or female.
• Gender is not as simple as an M or F.
• Children through gender regulation.

Bills: HB186 , HB201 , HB229 , HB796 , HB1506 , HB2702 , HB2885 , HB3225 , HB3909 , HB4285 , HB5138

Committee: Senate State Affairs

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• You're inappropriate; you're not showing up in the right gender.
• </c><00:11:56.519><c> at</c> going to start diving into gender at going to start diving into gender at
• </c> question if they're actually the gender question if they're actually the gender that<00:14:10.800
• You're inappropriate; you're not showing up in the right gender.
• </c><00:17:45.679><c> their</c> challenging a kids gender their challenging a kids gender their processes

Committee: House Education Policy