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• . conflicting requirements.
• . required. required.
• It requires some statement.
• Twenty-six require special permits. Fifty-six require more parking.
• Um, it does require occupancy in bill. Um, it does require occupancy in the<04:34:26.240><c> unit.

Committee: House Municipal and County Government

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• <01:16:02.000><c> stabilization</c><01:16:02.800><c> Transport</c> requires stabilization Transport requires
• </c> freedom restoration act that requires freedom restoration act that requires strict<01:17:12.080>
• </c><01:38:34.199><c> age</c> like one in Louisiana that required age like one in Louisiana that required
• </c><01:41:49.440><c> to</c> says it has a filter it's required to says it has a filter it's required
• </c> processing or other acts may be required processing or other acts may be required to<02:19:30.800

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on House Bill 232 from prime sponsor Representative Mark Pearson, who said the bill is intended to protect conscience rights for health care professionals and students, especially in relation to abortion and sterilization-related procedures. He argued that protecting ethical objections would help retain and recruit medical workers in New Hampshire, reduce moral injury, and preserve patient access to care. Pearson said the bill is not meant to allow discrimination based on protected characteristics and emphasized that it is limited to objections to specific procedures, with an amendment added to address concerns raised by Chairman Lynn. Members questioned Pearson closely about the scope of the bill and amendment, including whether it could apply to non-physician staff such as schedulers or receptionists, whether a provider could refuse emergency care, and who would determine when an emergency exists. Pearson said the bill does not apply to emergency situations or to treatment after an abortion has already occurred, and he stated that emergency triage would control in obvious emergencies. He also said the intent was not to allow a person to take a job and then unexpectedly refuse duties, and he suggested the amendment could be tweaked to clarify its application to facilities and staff. Additional questions focused on whether the bill should be broader than the procedures listed, how it would interact with federal conscience protections, and whether it could affect contraception-related services, including pharmacies. Pearson responded that the bill addresses the specific issues raised by people he and his wife had spoken with, and he was open to revising the amendment to reduce ambiguity. No vote or final committee action was taken in the portion provided.

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• Now, all rules are required to be approved as opposed to disapproved, so that puts a little bit More
• Last year, each agency, when they submit the rules, is required to put in there a cost analysis as well
• The final process will be the proper rulemaking process, whether or not they met the requirements of
• Did they have statutory requirements? Did they have specific and explicit statutory requirements?
• And then we've got 995 that requires approval.

Committee: House Administrative Rules

Keywords: 914, all

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• This OIC request bill prohibits a person from soliciting, coercing, requiring, or contracting with an
• This OIC request bill prohibits a person from soliciting, coercing, requiring, or contracting with an
• It has specific requirements around how that information is provided to policyholders.
• Defense Task Force establishes responsibilities, duties, and reporting requirements.
• This, Defense Task Force establishes responsibilities, duties, and reporting requirements.

Committee: Senate Rules

Keywords: 904, all

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• These are reporting requirements.
• These are reporting requirements.
• These are reporting requirements.
• These are reporting requirements.
• </c> and that's required by the law. and that's required by the law.

Committee: Joint Education

Keywords: 916, all

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• </c> program so I lifted the requirements program so I lifted the requirements from<03:32:36.600><c>
• </c><03:43:27.920><c> to</c> other circumstances wasn't required to other circumstances wasn't required
• But they're still required—the school districts are still required to keep those records.
• </c><04:21:43.199><c> to</c> school districts are still required to school districts are still required
• They could use some funds as long as it is to deal with safety requirements required by the state to

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee first addressed House Bill 415, which would remove the requirement that schools provide menstrual products. Members supporting an ITL said the mandate was unfunded, had been in place since 2019, and was already working without complaints from districts. Other members opposed the bill, arguing menstrual products are essential and that the requirement helps students, especially those with fewer resources. The committee voted ITL on HB 415 by a roll call of 17 yeas, 0 nays. The committee then took up House Bill 388, concerning public reports on special education. Supporters of ITL said they agreed with the goal of transparency but were concerned about student privacy, especially in small districts, and thought the bill’s information requests went too far. They noted that related issues could potentially be addressed in another bill, HB 557. The committee voted ITL on HB 388, 17-0. House Bill 730, which would require schools and some colleges to provide information on adoption, was also moved ITL. The sponsor said adoption is personally important to him but that the bill was not the right vehicle and involved entities such as colleges and the Attorney General unnecessarily; he said related ideas might be folded into other bills later. The committee agreed and voted ITL, 17-0. The committee then discussed House Bill 671, a preschool/early literacy proposal involving a statewide nonprofit digital program, likely Waterford. Members raised questions about who would be covered, data privacy, prior use of federal ESSER funds, whether the program had measurable results, and whether the bill’s nonprofit requirement was too restrictive. Department of Education witness Melissa White said the state had spent $400,000 in FY22 and $600,000 in FY23 on a Waterford contract using ARP ESSER funds, but she did not have participant counts and said the department could not measure literacy gains for that population. She also said the bill’s funding level would likely require an RFP and that, if enacted as written, the program would probably still be Waterford-based. The discussion continued without a final vote in the portion provided.

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• because we currently require the and because we currently require the atcs<00:23:06.320><c> to</c><00
• </c> more used to it and then you require more used to it and then you require more<01:09:23.679><c>
• </c><01:17:59.560><c> the</c> the law that requires the the law that requires the ATC<01:18:01.440><c
• </c> all have removed this requirement all have removed this requirement including<04:23:42.479><c> our
• c> the nonprofit requirement I think it's the nonprofit requirement I think it's worth<04:42:59.440><

Committee: House Health, Human Services & Elderly Affairs

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• can and cannot do. require some can and cannot do. require some reporting<00:50:46.960><c> to</c><00:
• The statutes currently do require reporting every six months, and that reporting currently does require
• </c> requires them to follow those. requires them to follow those.
• And, um, reporting requirement.
• </c> family manner and didn't require family manner and didn't require guardianship<01:58:38.800><c>

Bills: HB0101 , HB0062 , HB0109

Committee: House Revenue

Keywords: guardianship, monitoring, ward protection, financial independence, case management, governmental claims, liability limits, inflation adjustment, public safety, local government insurance, property tax, tax exemption, homeowner, armed forces, residency requirement, 916, all

Transcript Highlights:

• It's required by law, New system. It's required by law, New Hampshire<02:30:58.080><c> law.
• intents and purposes, mirror many of those requirements because they're valid requirements.
• intents and purposes, mirror many of those requirements because they're valid requirements.
• Act passed, it required that every state Act passed, it required that every state create<02:39:02.319
• > a voters to voters requiring the a voters to voters requiring the secretary<02:44:56.399><c> of</c>

Committee: House Election Law

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• However, the state does not require law enforcement agencies to vet these firearm vendors or even ensure
• Current law requires some bond accounting and reporting primarily to prevent fraud, but does not require
• AB 1754 requires succinct, tracking and reporting on. outcomes.
• Current law requires some bond accounting and reporting primarily to prevent fraud, but does not require
• This bill requires a...

Summary: The committee heard several bills, with testimony largely in support and some opposition on a few measures. AB 458 would direct the Department of General Services, in consultation with the Department of Justice, to develop model procurement guidelines for state purchases of firearms, ammunition, and accessories so agencies avoid vendors that violate gun laws; law enforcement and San Francisco representatives supported it, and members discussed adding oversight and vetting. AB 1729 would update state telework policy by requiring written telework plans for return-to-office decisions and restoring public reporting on telework savings; supporters cited cost savings, productivity, climate benefits, and worker flexibility, while the author clarified it would not alter collective bargaining under the Dills Act. AB 1754 would require post-completion reporting on bond-funded programs’ goals and outcomes; supporters framed it as a transparency and accountability measure, while counties and water agencies opposed it unless amended, warning of added bureaucracy, delays, and litigation risk. AB 1841 would create a paid state holiday recognizing California Native American Day, and AB 2115 would issue a formal legislative apology to California’s first peoples and install a commemorative plaque at the Capitol; both drew strong tribal and labor support and broad committee praise, with members emphasizing education, historical acknowledgment, and healing. AB 2211 would allow craft distillers to operate a satellite room and use certain alcohol modifiers on premises, and AB 1991 would authorize wineries, breweries, and craft distilleries to conduct sensory tastings for research with guardrails; both had industry support, with AB 1991 drawing one opposition voice from Alcohol Justice. AB 1578 would require elected officials to take anti-hate speech training as part of existing sexual harassment training; it drew sharp First Amendment objections from opponents and mixed committee views, but the motion to send it to Appropriations passed on a recorded vote. The committee also heard AB 1807, which would bar state-owned property from being used for federal immigration enforcement operations; the author and supporters argued it would protect communities and prevent state complicity in federal actions.

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• This requires 41. All members vote who desire to vote. This requires 41.
• surveyors by requiring that any potential lawsuit consult with California-licensed professionals.
• These requirements would be unrealistic to implement before the November election.
• Not because medicine requires a new evaluation at adulthood, not because the law requires one, but because
• This requires 41. Thank you. Mr. Alvarez moves a call. Thank you. Pass and retain.

Keywords: 988, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• It may not guarantee that we won't need day 60, but it absolutely will require we need...
• Housing agencies will be required to submit reports to the Urban Affairs Committee.
• Recipients will be required to submit semi-annual reports for their program outcomes, including data
• Recipients will be required to submit semi-annual reports for their program outcomes, including data
• We happen to be in a unique position, probably unique and what those requirements are.

Bills: LB815A , LB838A , LB912A , LB972A , LB1126A , LB962A , LB1114 , LB921 , LB937 , LB803 , LB803A , LB1032 , LB1032A , LB1075 , LB1075A , LB889 , LB878 , LB933 , LB304 , LB304A , LB1096 , LB1096A , LB1165 , LB1165A , LB958 , LB958A , LB762 , LB1187 , LB966 , LB929 , LB962 , LB753 , LB788 , LB913 , LB1055 , LB1195 , LB429 , LB721 , LB722 , LB727 , LB743 , LB745 , LB749 , LB778 , LB787

Keywords: LB815A, LB815, appropriation, appropriations bill, Nebraska Department of Revenue, Motor Fuel Tax Enforcement and Collection Cash Fund, motor fuel tax, gas tax, fuel tax, tax enforcement, tax collection, cash fund, budget, state spending, per diem, salaries, fiscal year, enrollment and review, final reading, Nebraska

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• Well, let's go back to the top two reasons the students didn't make the grade that was required.
• So passing at one institution may be less than what the receiving institution requires.
• I'd like for you to dig into that to see what is a passing grade required for transfer.
• There is a reporting requirement.
• The Constitution requires the legislature to determine fund. Is allocated to the A&M system.

Bills: SB1 , SB 1

Committee: Senate Finance

Keywords: appropriations, budget, state funding, education, healthcare, infrastructure, campground safety, youth camp regulations, flood safety, emergency evacuation, health and safety standards, 1185, senate, all

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• </c><00:07:14.400><c> for</c> literacy they have a requirement for literacy they have a requirement for
• requirements is Department approved<00:10:25.120><c> and</c><00:10:25.399><c> is</c><00:10:25.880><c
• She said the amendment does not require an actual examination; it can be a performative assessment.
• </c><01:15:40.159><c> of</c> education is able to do or require of education is able to do or require
• Third grade students that he suspended were on IEPs and required special education services.

Committee: House Education Policy

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Speaker. already have a law that requires already have a law that requires disclosure<03:04:28.479><c
• > closes reporting loopholes, requires closes reporting loopholes, requires universities<04:46:59.680
• </c> that the deterrent would require that the deterrent would require reporting<05:07:09.280><c> for
• </c> section 117 disclosure requirements. section 117 disclosure requirements.
• All this does is require reporting.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• </c> other counties require a court order. other counties require a court order.
• Court proceedings require customers.
• counties</c><00:54:15.520><c> although</c> requirement upon the counties although requirement upon the
• Um, so this bill requires, well, currently Minnesota state law requires local child welfare agencies
• </c> requires a child protection response. requires a child protection response.

Committee: Senate Judiciary and Public Safety

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• </c><01:08:19.719><c> by</c> Minnesota report card as required by Minnesota report card as required by
• as well as data privacy requirements.
• as well as data privacy requirements.
• as well as data privacy requirements.
• as well as data privacy requirements as well as data privacy requirements<01:31:14.560><c> graduation

Bills: HF6 , HF52 , HF53

Committee: House Education Finance

Keywords: education, literacy, science of reading, school performance, funding flexibility, innovation zones, equity and inclusion, HF52, New Germany, wastewater treatment, wastewater facility, sewer infrastructure, capital investment, bonding bill, state bonds, Public Facilities Authority, municipal infrastructure, water quality, sanitation, sewage treatment

Transcript Highlights:

• Finally, the CPC requires cost-effectiveness at the resource acquisition portfolios.
• Market support and equity Resources to ensure compliance with statutory requirements.
• And, of course, there's utility revenue requirements that are required for them to operate.
• Requirements that are required for them to operate.
• That is huge. requirements that are required for them to operate.

Committee: House Utilities and Energy

Keywords: 988, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• First, the bill will require the CPUC to establish a database on its website of utility advice letters
• Lastly, the bill requires utilities to quantify potential cost reductions and deliver those savings to
• And then my second question is, which leads to the amendment that was accepted, requires utilities to
• So I'm going to support the bill, but because there are reporting requirements here too...
• AB 2111 requires the CPUC to plan for multiple demand...

Summary: The committee heard several energy-related bills, with AB 1715 drawing the most discussion. That bill would require the CPUC to create a searchable database of utility advice letters, protests, responses, and resolutions going back to 2020, and to require utilities to report state, federal, and other public financing so ratepayer savings from loans, grants, and similar funding can be tracked and passed through. The author and TURN said the bill is aimed at transparency, affordability, and preventing double recovery; committee amendments removed some language, and labor said the amendments would remove its opposition. Senators pressed on how “financial benefits” would be defined and whether the bill would require refunds to ratepayers, and the author said the CPUC would determine the details. The bill was later moved out of committee on a do-pass-as-amended vote to Appropriations. AB 1301, a CPUC/Public Utilities Code cleanup bill, was presented as a housekeeping measure to remove obsolete references, align deadlines, eliminate duplicative requirements, and extend the Energy Conservation Assistance Act sunset. The Public Advocates Office and Golden State Power Cooperatives supported it, and the committee advanced it do-pass as amended to Appropriations. AB 2463, which would require the CPUC to disclose the models and analysis used to set utility authorized return on equity, was described as a transparency measure for a process that is currently a “black box.” EDF and the Utility Wildfire Survivor Coalition supported the bill, while members noted the importance of understanding how utility profits are set; it also passed to Appropriations. AB 1813, on community solar and storage, generated substantial debate. The author said the bill is intended to fix a CPUC program that he argued is unworkable and inconsistent with the Legislature’s earlier direction, while supporters including San Diego Community Power, TURN, and many clean energy, labor, and local-government groups said it would make community solar viable for renters and others who cannot install rooftop solar. Opponents, including the Public Advocates Office, Southern California Edison, SDG&E, and PG&E, argued it would raise rates, create cost shifts to non-participating customers, and conflict with a recently adopted CPUC decision. The bill was moved out on a do-pass-as-amended vote to Appropriations, with some senators indicating support but also concern about affordability and pending amendments. AB 2111, which would require the CPUC to plan transmission using multiple demand and resource scenarios instead of a single forecast, was supported as a way to reduce bottlenecks, improve reliability, and avoid costly under-planning as electrification grows. Supporters said better scenario planning would help avoid transmission constraints that block new generation, while the committee raised questions about cost impacts and the role of current CPUC planning processes. The bill passed to Appropriations. The committee also took up AB 2266, which would consolidate related CPUC compliance reporting, require consistent reliability valuation across programs, and direct an evaluation if CAISO uses backstop procurement; supporters said it would reduce confusion and improve consistency, while opponents warned against forcing one valuation method across different resource types. AB 2266 was also moved to Appropriations. Finally, AB 2175 was taken up on consent and advanced without discussion.

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• This report is the outcome of AB 625, which required OSPD to evaluate California's.
• They require screening.
• So, in order for us to be able to do it, it's required two things.
• It is possible, but it's going to require a significant investment. Thank you.
• It is possible, but it's going to require significant investment.

Summary: The Senate Budget Subcommittee on Corrections, Public Safety, Judiciary, Labor, and Transportation heard presentations on the Office of the State Public Defender, civil legal aid funding, and Judicial Branch operations. The State Public Defender requested permanent funding for positions that had been temporarily funded to implement the Racial Justice Act, explaining that the workload has grown substantially through retroactive capital-case briefing, habeas proceedings, data requests, and related statistical analysis. She also presented findings from a public defense workload and staffing report showing that California’s county-based public defense system is under-resourced, with too few attorneys, investigators, and support staff, especially in rural counties, and that statewide standards and funding are lacking. Committee members asked about the scope of racial bias claims, the impact of collaborative courts and Prop. 36, and the need for statewide cost estimates and phased funding options. The committee then heard from legal aid advocates and a Los Angeles Superior Court judge in support of increased civil legal aid funding. Witnesses described the Equal Access Fund, homelessness prevention services, health care access, and immigration detention defense as cost-effective ways to prevent evictions, stabilize families, and reduce downstream public costs. They requested a $50 million increase to the Equal Access Fund, $20 million to restart homelessness prevention services, and $10 million for health care access work, along with additional targeted investments from the California Access to Justice Commission. Testimony emphasized the severe shortage of legal aid attorneys, the high demand for immigration representation, and the role of legal aid in domestic violence, housing, and family law matters. Senators asked for more information on service locations, outreach, funding losses, and how the requested amounts were calculated. In the Judicial Branch overview, Judicial Council and trial court representatives supported the Governor’s proposed budget, including a $70 million increase for trial court operations, $21.7 million for employee health and retirement costs, and funding for appellate counsel and case processing. They said the money is needed to offset inflation, supply chain costs, and staffing pressures, and to preserve access to justice. Senators pressed the branch and Department of Finance on interpreter shortages, midyear funding flexibility, courthouse facilities needs, and judgeship needs in inland counties. Finance officials said they were aware of the broader facilities backlog, and the committee requested follow-up information on the full capital and maintenance needs, interpreter funding, and updated judgeship and workload data. No formal votes were taken during the hearing.