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• Uh, good morning, Madam Chair, Larry Scott.
• Um, I actually took over the old district for Senator Scott, so I'm the new Larry, and I'm glad to be
• As Senator Scott said, I would very much agree with having a better understanding of how this EV charging
• Yes, Senator Scott and Representatives, or did you just Senator Scott? Uh, Mr.

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• Scott Kaufman, Howard Jarvis Taxpayers. Proposition 13 is mentioned.
• I appear: Scott Kaufman, Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association, and support. Thank you. Anybody else?
• Scott Coff, Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association.
• Scott Coppen, Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association, in opposition. Thank you very much.
• Scott Coppen Howard Driver's Taxpayers Association and Opposition. Thank you very much.

Summary: The Assembly Elections Committee met on April 30, 2025, beginning as a subcommittee until a quorum was established. The committee first approved six bills on consent, including AB 950, AB 953, AB 1214, and three committee bills. It then heard several measures dealing with election administration, ballot transparency, and campaign finance, with most authors accepting committee amendments and several bills being held on call for absent members. AB 930 by Assembly Member Ward would extend the deadline for counting timely postmarked vote-by-mail ballots from three to seven days after Election Day and update recount procedures, including online posting of recount results and clearer rules for recount requests. The bill was supported by county election officials and passed out of committee with a due-pass recommendation, though it was initially held on call. AB 459 by Assembly Member DeMaio proposed allowing electronic signatures for initiatives, referenda, and recalls; the Secretary of State and labor groups opposed it over security, implementation, and cost concerns, and the committee ultimately rejected the bill after reconsideration. AB 699 by Assembly Member Stephanie would change how local tiered tax and bond measures are described on ballots by allowing more detail to be placed in the voter guide; housing, school, and local government groups supported it, while taxpayer and realtor groups opposed it as reducing ballot transparency. AB 1188, presented on behalf of Assembly Member Ortega, would list the top three funders supporting and opposing statewide initiatives and referenda directly on the ballot; transparency advocates and labor supported it, while county election officials and business groups raised concerns about ballot length and processing costs. Both AB 699 and AB 1188 passed out of committee with amendments and were held on call. The committee also heard AB 827 by Assembly Member Berman, which would standardize and extend the deadline for curing vote-by-mail signature problems, add a link to cure forms in ballot-tracking notifications, and make other changes to improve ballot curing. It drew no opposition in the hearing and passed with a due-pass recommendation. AB 351 by Assembly Member McKenna would raise the Levine Act contribution threshold for local officials to $1,500 and add CPI adjustments; supporters said it would reduce administrative burdens and reflect modern campaign finance realities, while good-government groups and the League of Women Voters opposed it as weakening anti-corruption protections. The committee initially failed AB 351, then granted reconsideration, but the transcript ends before a final disposition is clearly completed. Finally, AB 1079 by Assembly Member Farías would eliminate the automatic appellate stay in California Voting Rights Act and Fair Maps Act cases; it was supported as a way to prevent delayed remedies in voting rights cases, opposed by the City of Santa Monica over impacts on ongoing litigation, and passed with amendments. After taking up the held items, the committee recorded final votes on the bills, including passage of AB 930, AB 699, AB 1188, AB 827, and AB 1079, and rejection of AB 459.

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• Representative Scott, thank you, Mr. Chair.
• Representative Scott continued, asking if anyone in the room knew whether an itemized document existed
• Representative Scott said the budget accounting officer was given an invoice for the bill to pay it,
• Representative Scott, thank you, Mr. Chair.
• Representative Scott offered that the committee could table the matter until a later date.

Keywords: 1183, house

Summary: The House Committee on Rules and Legislative Administration met with a quorum and took up a series of annual housekeeping resolutions governing House operations and member/staff policies. The committee heard brief explanations from House Controller Pete Squa and HR Director Kelly Knight on each item, including the 2025 P1 service award policy, donated time policy, compensatory time and time card policy, interim/per diem classification, legal fees policy, staff photo/digital image fees, chaplain compensation, leadership compensation, member expense reimbursement, member stationery allocation, postage and digital constituent communications, member communication reimbursement, alcohol consumption policy, remote work policy, drug use policy, and the high school page/internship program reimbursement policy. Most resolutions were adopted without controversy, often with only minor clarifications or no changes from prior years. Notable changes included clarifying donated time limits, refining compensatory time language, updating leadership compensation positions to reflect the new organization, adding a Greater Minnesota mileage option in the member expense reimbursement policy, removing obsolete long-distance reimbursement language from member communication reimbursements, updating the alcohol policy location reference to the Centennial Office Building, and increasing high school page reimbursement from $10 to $15 per day. The committee also noted the House roster staff roster is on file with the controller as required by House Rule 8.20. Two items were set aside for further review: the P5 legal fees resolution was tabled after members raised questions about prior use of the policy and whether the language should be revised in light of past circumstances, and the R5 postage/digital constituent communications resolution was also tabled after Representative Schultz proposed allowing members to choose either 100% digital communications or a 70% digital/30% postage split. The R9 drug use policy was likewise tabled after Representative Engen asked whether changes in state marijuana law affected the policy. All other resolutions brought to a vote were approved and adopted, and the committee then adjourned.

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• Scott Sternberg, is that who it is? state.
• Scott, Sternberg. Is that who it is? “Is it Sternberg? Is that who it is?
• Scott Sternberg, I'm the general counsel of the Louisiana Press Association.
• Scott Sternberg, I'm the general counsel to the Louisiana Press Association.
• Scott Sternberg, I'm the general counsel of the Louisiana Press Association.

Bills: SR119, SCR65, HCR47, HB196, HB218, HB256, HB325, HB352, HB434, HB448, HB476, HB608, HB624, HB626, HB632, HB749, HB818, HB1059, HB1112, HB1242, HB1249

Keywords: SR119, Senate Resolution 119, D-D Breaux, Sara Breaux, LSU gymnastics, LSU Gymnastics Training Center, LSU Board of Supervisors, facility naming, honorary resolution, public buildings and grounds, women's athletics, Title IX, college gymnastics, SEC gymnastics, Louisiana State University, Tiger Athletic Foundation, women in sports, coach recognition, sports legend, campus naming

Summary: The Senate Education Committee met with four members present and took up a long agenda of education-related bills. Early items included SCR 65, which would create a K-12 student success task force to study statewide career and academic pathway advising; the committee adopted a substantive amendment adding designees and then reported the resolution favorably. The committee also reported favorably on SCR 119, honoring Coach D.D. Breaux, after brief remarks about her LSU gymnastics legacy and the request that LSU study naming its gymnastics training facility in her honor. Several bills affecting school operations and student support were heard and reported favorably, including HB 434 on probationary school bus driver employment and superintendent authority over dismissal; HB 484 expanding scholarship benefits for children and spouses of fallen or disabled firefighters and police officers; HB 749 and HB 1059 on savings accounts and TOPS math eligibility alignment; HB 218 adding food insecurity questions to student questionnaires, which was amended and reported favorably; HB 325 expanding TOPS Tech eligibility through dual enrollment and part-time use; HB 476 requiring Safe Haven law postings in middle and high school restrooms; HB 1249 clarifying access to school-based health centers, with an amendment adopted; HB 1242 allowing more than one early learning center license at the same location under certain circumstances; HB 632 improving data protections and functionality for LA First; and HB 352 on behavioral health services for public school students, which was amended to address IEP and dispute-process concerns before being reported favorably. Two bills drew extended debate over transparency, privacy, and school autonomy. HB 608 would create confidentiality for intercollegiate athletics revenue-sharing documents; LSU representatives argued the bill was needed to protect student-athletes and competitive information, while PAR and the Louisiana Press Association opposed it as an improper secrecy carve-out for state-generated revenue. Despite the opposition, the committee reported HB 608 favorably. HB 1112, which would exempt BESE-approved non-public pre-K programs from certain licensure and safety requirements and adjust related definitions, was amended and then heard with testimony from the Pelican Institute in support, arguing it corrects overreach from prior law and protects private school autonomy and parental choice.

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• Thank you, Chair Scott. Thank you, Chair Moolenaar.
• Chairman Scott, Melinar, Ranking Member Gillibrand, Kishnamorthy, members of the Senate Special Committee
• He's worked as special counsel in policy advisor to Commissioner Scott Amalia at the U.S.
• Senator Scott and I are chairman of and ranking on the Senate Aging Committee.
• Thank you very much Chairman Scott and Ranking Member Gillibrand.

Keywords: Chinese Communist Party, retirement security, investment risks, SEC enforcement, Bipartisan action

Summary: The meeting primarily addressed concerns regarding the impact of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) on American investments and the financial security of retirees. The chair discussed legislation aimed at ensuring the protection of American investors against the risks posed by Chinese companies. There was a consensus among the members regarding the necessity to enforce existing policies that require compliance from foreign companies wishing to trade on American exchanges. The discussion included testimony from various stakeholders highlighting the urgent need to limit exposure to the CCP in retirement portfolios. Additionally, there were calls for increased accountability of regulatory bodies such as the SEC to better shield American investors from potential loss.

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• Connie Scott. Thank you, Mr. Chairman, members for, uh, we are absolutely for this bill. Very good.
• Um, you are Connie Scott. You are here on behalf of Nueces County and yourself.
• Carol Scott also served on the commission representing over 400 trustees serving on that commission for
• When the other 49 colleges were moving ahead, Delmar College, I mean, Chair Scott, our, not, not, not
• Judge Scott, but Chairwoman Scott of the Delmar College Board of Regents, and I had to explain to the

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• I am a partner at Cole, Scott and Kissane, and I have been an insurance defense attorney and attorney
• I am a partner at Cole Scott and Cassane, and I have been an insurance defense attorney and attorney
• Scott Jenkins, Florida Financial Services Association, you're recognized. Hey, Scott Jenkins.
• waving in opposition; Michael Barrett, Florida Conference of Catholic Bishops, waving in support; Scott
• Scott Jenkins, The Doctor's Company, waiving in opposition.

Summary: The subcommittee considered a long agenda of civil justice and claims measures. HB 1173, relating to the Florida Trust Code, was presented as a clarification of standing in trust litigation after recent case law; after questions about who may sue, an amendment was adopted clarifying that an expressly named charity retains standing, and the bill passed 14-2. HB 1437, on attorney’s fees in motor vehicle PIP disputes, drew testimony from insurers and reform groups opposing a return to fee-driven litigation and from medical groups supporting fee recovery for prevailing parties; it passed 17-0. CS/HB 147, addressing prohibited debt-collection communications during nighttime and early morning hours, was described as a clarification of an outdated statute in light of modern communications, with support from business groups and no opposition in the vote; it passed 18-0. The committee then heard several claims bills against the Department of Children and Families. HB 6511, for relief of L.P., described severe injuries to a child after DCF allegedly failed to act on warning signs; a technical amendment was adopted and the bill passed 18-0. HB 6515, for relief of Michael Barnett, involved DCF’s alleged failure to investigate domestic violence that preceded the killing of three children and injury of a fourth; members asked about the settlement amount and the case’s circumstances, and the bill also passed 18-0. HB 1517, expanding wrongful death law to allow parents of an unborn child to recover for the child’s death, generated the most extensive debate. The sponsor said it aligns civil law with existing criminal definitions and excludes claims against mothers and providers of lawful medical care, including IVF; opponents warned it could be used to target reproductive care, support networks, and domestic violence survivors, while supporters framed it as a justice measure for families. An amendment clarifying damages rules for minors and unborn children was adopted, and the bill passed 13-4. Finally, HB 947, on evidence of medical damages in personal injury and wrongful death cases, sought to allow broader evidence at trial and to change “shall” to “may”; supporters said it would improve fairness and transparency, while opponents argued it would weaken post-2023 tort reforms and reintroduce inflated medical damages. The amendment was adopted and the bill was then taken up with additional opposition testimony.

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• Representative<00:40:54.480> Scott. Representative Scott. Uh, thank you, Madam Chair.
• Thank you, Madam Chair, Representative Scott. It's a good question.
• Thank you, Madam Chair, Representative Scott. It's a good question.
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• Representative Scott. Uh Madam Chair. Representative Scott.

Bills: HF2312

Keywords: higher education, college finance, student aid, financial aid, state grants, North Star Promise, scholarships, tuition relief, Minnesota State, University of Minnesota, Office of Higher Education, work-study, child care grants, Indian scholarships, tribal colleges, Hunger-Free Campus, student parents, pregnant students, parenting students, sexual misconduct

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• Scott Mackey, Alliance of Automotive Innovation, is opposed. Scott, you here?
• Scott Mackie, Six Flags Great Adventure, opposed. No need to testify.
• Next is Scott Mackey, Consumer Data Industry Association, opposed... for that information.
• Next is Scott Mackey, Consumer Data Industry Association, opposed. Good evening, Senator.
• One of our biggest concerns, honestly, and just—sorry, Scott Mackey on behalf of the CDIA.

Keywords: 1146, all

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• . >> Senator from Scott, I believe you have some action to report to the body.
• Now, Senator from Scott. Mr.
• Chair would recognize the Senator from Scott. Thank you, Mr. President.
• Senator from Scott, I believe you have a committee report, sir. I do, Mr. President.
• And the Senator from Scott was did.

Keywords: In an effort to stave off issues that may occur with long format live streams, we have split this stream into two parts., 958, all

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• Scott free. Stand close. Mr. Secretary, how are you today? >> Good. Very well. How are you?
• Scott Meyer, who through my law firm, Scott W. Meyer PC, I am a commercial registered agent.
• Scott Meyer, who through my committee.
• Scott Meyer, who through my law<00:23:35.840> firm,<00:23:36.080> Scott<00:23:36.400>
• Meyer PC, I am a law firm, Scott W.

Bills: SF0082

Keywords: registered agents, corporate governance, entity ownership, business regulations, transparency, 916, all

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• Thank you, Chair Scott.
• Thank you, Chair Scott. I appreciate that.
• Thank you, Chair Scott, and thank you guys for the discussion and the feedback.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• For Senate Bill 68, the Speaker appoints Delegates Price, Convirs-Fowler, and Scott of Spotsylvania.
• For House Bill 931, the Speaker appoints Delegates Simon, Willett, and Scott of Spotsylvania.
• For Senate Bill 220, the Speaker appoints Delegates Askew, Cole, and Scott of Spotsylvania.

Keywords: March 12, 2026 - Regular Session Part 2, 976, house, all

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• So, today we have the 2026 Youth of the Year, Evie Reagan Scott, and she's sitting up in the audience
• , and she's sitting up Evie Reagan Scott, and she's sitting up in<00:25:21.120> the<00:25:21.200
• Scott, where's Scott? Hey, Scott, my mom is from Hackleburg. All of her family's from Hamilton.
• So, Scott, when you start dealing with my buddies and my family, John Bentley is married to my cousin
• So Scott,<01:20:04.080> when<01:20:04.280> you<01:20:04.840> uh<01:20:04.960>

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• Scott Sher, you signed in but not speaking. Thank you. Good morning again. Thank you, Mr.
• Scott McKnight, good morning.
• <00:39:07.240> Mr Recruitment and Retention Scott Mr Recruitment and Retention Scott Mr mcnight
• Add on to that, Scott: every state-chartered credit union would file a Form 990, so it would be public
• add on to that Scott uh every state<00:48:29.839> Char<00:48:30.400> would<00:48:30.520

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• And Scott, do you want to share the agenda briefly for members' information?
• Can you make it a little bigger for folks to see, Scott, if you're able to zoom? So we will see.
• Is that right, Scott or Jim? That is correct. Okay, great.
• And with that, Amanda, are you going to call the roll, or is Scott going to call the roll?

Summary: The Pension Funding Council met on June 23, 2026, for a work session that began with an overview of the Higher Education Supplemental Retirement Plan (SRP) and a 2025 accounting valuation of that plan. Staff explained that the SRP is a closed defined benefit supplement for higher education employees hired before the 2011 closure, with employer contributions currently pre-funding benefits in institution-specific trusts while institutions still pay benefits on a pay-as-you-go basis. The State Actuary’s office reported that the plan’s accounting position has improved, with combined market assets of about $245 million against $377 million in accrued liability, and that strong market performance since 2022 has increased the asset-to-liability ratio. The office emphasized that this was an educational accounting valuation, not a funding valuation for rate-setting. The council then received the 2025 actuarial valuation report for the state retirement systems. Actuaries reviewed the recent demographic experience study, noting updated assumptions for mortality, retirement, termination, and salary growth, and said the net impact on most plans was small. They reported that most plans’ funded ratios improved, with all plans at least 94% funded and several at or above 100%, and that contribution rates for the 2027–2029 biennium are generally lower than current rates. They also noted that future rates could be affected by market volatility as deferred gains are recognized over the next few years. During public comment, a representative of the Association of Washington Cities urged the council to consider rate reductions to help local governments facing budget pressures. In executive session, the council first approved a motion directing the Office of the State Actuary to perform an actuarial evaluation and analysis of each institution’s Higher Education Supplemental Retirement Plan, including institution-specific contribution rates, asset sufficiency, and funding policy options, due by July 1, 2028. The council then adopted the 2027–2029 pension contribution rates based on the 2025 actuarial valuation report. Both motions passed 5-0, with one member excused. The meeting concluded with no further business.

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• With me to testify in support of the bill is Scott Gilman, the director of Berkeley's Department of Health
• My name is Scott Gilman. I am the director of housing community services at Berkeley.
• I'm Serena Scott, on behalf of the League of California Cities, in support.
• Good afternoon, Serena Scott, on behalf of the League of California Cities, in support. Thank you.

Summary: The Assembly Committee on Human Services heard several bills focused on homelessness, child care, food security, public assistance, immigration legal services, and veterans’ benefits. SB 479 would allow city-based local health jurisdictions, including Berkeley and Oakland, to use multidisciplinary homeless response teams and share specified information across departments; supporters said the change would improve coordination and outcomes, and no opposition testified. SB 902 would allow electronic signatures for child care and development services paperwork while preserving paper options; supporters said it would reduce burdens on families and providers, and the bill passed to the Assembly Education Committee 4-0. The committee also heard SB 1025, creating an Office of Food Security and Affordability to coordinate California’s food assistance efforts, and SB 1030, repealing the CalWORKs “man-in-the-house” rule. Supporters of SB 1025 said the state’s food system is fragmented and needs a coordinated strategy; SB 1030 supporters argued the rule is outdated, redundant, and rooted in racist and sexist assumptions. Both bills received no opposition testimony and were approved on 4-0 votes, with SB 1025 sent to the Economic Development, Growth, and Household Impact Committee and SB 1030 to Appropriations. The committee then approved SB 1077, which would require CDSS to create a communications and contingency plan for CalFresh disruptions during federal government shutdowns, including a public webpage and planning for state-funded benefits; it passed 4-0 to Appropriations. SB 1194 would codify the Immigration Legal Fellowship Project to expand immigration legal services in underserved areas, and supporters emphasized the need for legal representation in rural and Central Valley communities; it passed 4-1 to Judiciary. SB 1201 would seek federal waivers to protect veterans from CalFresh time limits, require referrals to county veterans service officers, and adjust treatment of job-search expenses; it passed unanimously 6-0 to Military and Veterans Affairs. The consent calendar, including SB 557 and SB 1051, also passed unanimously. After all items were heard, the committee completed roll calls for absent members and adjourned.

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• You are recognized to present the nomination of Scott Parman to the Oklahoma Arts Council.
• It's my honor to present to you Scott Parman. You might recognize the last name.
• Scott is the co-founder and president of Intrepid Financial Services.
• And so, with that, Madam Chair, I would just ask if Scott could address the committee.

Keywords: 914, all

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• Would you like to Justin Scott. OK. Chair will call Justin Scott.
• Scott, um, you and I also had the opportunity to visit at that stakeholder meeting with different agencies
• Scott. Thank you. Is there anyone else who who wishes to testify on for or against SB 2949?

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• I'm Tamisha Scott. Thank you very much. Thank you, Madam Chair. Thank you, Senators. Tamisha Scott?
• Scott, I think you're representing yourself, or are you representing somebody?
• Tamisia Scott, a school owner of a private small school down in Fort Lauderdale, lead administrator,

Summary: The Committee on Health Policy met with a quorum and considered three bills. Senate Bill 526 on nursing education programs, sponsored by Senator Harrell, would tighten oversight of nursing schools by requiring admission criteria, exit exams, remediation plans, annual reporting, on-site inspections, and stronger action against programs with poor NCLEX results or adverse actions in other jurisdictions. After testimony from the sponsor and several committee questions, a late-filed amendment restored a two-year probation period instead of one year, and the bill was reported favorably. Senate Bill 714, also by Senator Harrell, would create a voluntary non-opioid advance directive allowing patients to document a wish not to receive opioids, including when incapacitated, with the form developed by the Department of Health and potentially included in electronic medical records. The sponsor said it would not prevent treatment discussions and would provide liability protection for providers who lack actual knowledge of the directive in emergencies. The bill drew no opposition in the meeting and was reported favorably. Senate Bill 170, sponsored by Senator Burton, would add nursing home quality and transparency measures, including consumer satisfaction surveys, patient safety culture surveys, electronic health record requirements, reporting to the Florida Health Information Exchange, a $10,000 fine for failure to submit required financial data, and reporting on Medicaid quality payments. An amendment clarified the fine’s application to both facilities and home offices. Testimony from AARP and the Florida Health Care Association supported the bill, and it was reported favorably after discussion about implementation and costs.