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• much about the impact on people, making sure that they have, um, the health care that they need to lead
• Thank you, Chair Robbins, Lead Pinto, and members of the committee.
• </c> the health care that they need to lead the health care that they need to lead successful<00:03:21.360
• </c><00:05:07.759><c> Pinto,</c> Thank you, Chair Robbins, Lead Pinto, Thank you, Chair Robbins, Lead
• Madam Chair, Commissioner Gandhi, Chair Robbins, Lead Pinto, thank you for that opportunity.

Committee: House Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Policy

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Who would like to lead us off? Um, let's hear from industry. I know industry is here in the space.
• We were told that there were power constraints in the system, which again leads back to an interest in
• power constraints in the system which power constraints in the system which again<00:06:02.000><c> leads
• Who's leading this show?" >> Good afternoon, Mr. Chairman and members of the committee.
• to stranded assets if really does lead to stranded assets if that's<04:00:31.520><c> allowed.

Committee: Joint Corporations, Elections & Political Subdivisions

Keywords: 916, all

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• We're the co-lead, so a fourth co-lead with New Hampshire Housing, and that I think is in line four of
• so a fourth HHS H we're the co-lead so a fourth co-lead<00:21:38.760><c> with</c><00:21:38.919><c> New
• </c><00:33:13.720><c> oh</c> Le they're biting into your lead oh Le they're biting into your lead oh
• This repetition leads to boredom and lack of motivation.
• This repetition leads to boredom and lack of motivation.

Committee: Senate Executive Departments and Administration

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• It's really just showing the children how they can lead the way for other children and support our other
• It's really just showing the children how they can lead the way for other children and support our other

Committee: House Education

Keywords: 989, all

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• Brandon Wolfe to come forward and lead us in his... We would ask Mr.
• Brandon Wolfe to come forward and lead us in his discussion today. Please introduce yourself.

Committee: Senate Education

Keywords: 989, all

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• we may be trying to regulate, and we probably maybe should differentiate from, for example, like a lead
• acetate, a lead acid battery that comes out, versus a lithium ion battery.

Committee: House Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• know almost everyone here has a family member or themselves who has suffered with addiction, which leads
• mistakes on them when stakes are high, for example, when they're dealing with financial problems that lead

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• Leading the pledge today is Representative Dunkley from her desk. Thank you.
• Leading the pledge today is Representative Dunkley from her desk.

Summary: The Florida House convened for the opening day of the 2025 regular session with prayer, moments of silence honoring Senator Geraldine Thompson and Congressman Lincoln Díaz-Balart, the presentation of colors, the Pledge of Allegiance, and the National Anthem. The chamber recognized Miami-Dade County Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz as law enforcement officer of the day, approved the journal, and welcomed state officials, Supreme Court justices, former House speakers, former legislative leaders, former members, and Speaker Perez’s family. Speaker Daniel Perez delivered opening remarks focused on making the House a more engaged and dynamic chamber, emphasizing substantive reforms, strong committee work, and accountability in government. He highlighted property insurance as a major issue, noting concerns about undisclosed reports and directing the insurance and banking subcommittee to hold hearings with subpoena power and outside experts. He also called for attention to housing, health care, public education, public safety, and budget savings, urging members to reduce waste, fraud, and abuse and to find recurring spending cuts. The House received Governor Ron DeSantis’s request to address a joint session on March 4 at 11 a.m. and adopted Senate Concurrent Resolution 1294, which authorized the House and Senate to meet in joint session for that purpose. Upon adoption of the resolution, HCR 1289 was laid on the table. The House then adjourned to allow for committee and subcommittee meetings and to reconvene for the joint session later that morning.

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• PEPRA and people are concerned, And when we talk about PEPRA, and people are concerned, will this lead
• This will likely lead to increased litigation and administrative complaints rather than improving patient
• Administrative investigations are critical to building evidence that could lead to potential criminal
• Administrative investigations are critical to building evidence that could lead to potential criminal
• We all know what that leads to, which is worse outcomes not only for our community, but for...

Summary: The committee heard several bills focused on public safety, labor enforcement, pensions, and workplace safety. AB 1054 would create a voluntary DROP-style retirement option for CHP officers and Cal Fire firefighters to help retain experienced personnel; supporters said it would be cost-neutral and help staffing, while an opponent warned it could affect bond ratings and create pension risk. The bill passed the committee 4-0 and was sent to Appropriations. AB 2129, which would improve Cal Fire compensation to aid recruitment and retention, also passed 4-0 to Appropriations with support from firefighters and no opposition. AB 1383, a broader PEPRA-related measure lowering retirement age and adjusting compensation caps for public safety workers, drew extensive support from firefighters and peace officers and strong opposition from cities, counties, and other local government groups over long-term pension costs; after debate over fiscal impacts, it passed 4-0 to Appropriations. The committee also considered AB 605 on refinery safe staffing during shutdowns, prompted by layoffs and reduced staffing at refineries such as Phillips 66 Wilmington. Supporters argued the bill would protect workers and nearby communities during refinery wind-downs, while petroleum and business groups said closures are not inevitable and opposed the bill’s premise. The bill passed 3-0 to Environmental Quality. AB 1859 would let joint labor-management committees access public works sites to help detect wage theft and safety violations; construction labor supporters backed it as an enforcement tool, while laborers, local governments, and builders raised concerns about duplication, property access, and project disruption. It passed 2-0 to Judiciary, on call. The committee then heard AB 2321, a pilot program allowing county district attorneys in Alameda and Santa Clara to investigate workplace deaths, which supporters said would address Cal/OSHA’s backlog and weak enforcement; employers and safety practitioners opposed it, citing expertise, due process, and overlapping investigations. It passed 2-0 to Appropriations, on call. Finally, AB 2575 began testimony on healthcare AI guardrails, with the author and nurses arguing that AI should support, not replace, clinical judgment and that patient safety requires human oversight.

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• youngest Philippine Weekend Grand Marshal, along with his father, Jimmy Tamsey Sr., and 30 years leading
• Buck has over 30 years of experience leading human rights initiatives around the world.
• It makes me incredibly proud to see you leading this resolution today.
• bunch of bills, because we're going to get an opportunity to do some of that great work that he is leading
• California's K-12 education governance by creating a governor-appointed education commissioner to lead

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• That lack of prompt attention leads to something else: data failure. Cases go untracked.
• And we're ready to lead the way forward. We recognize that.
• And we're ready to lead the way forward.
• The point was made in the last panel, the issue of human trafficking, And how California may lead the
• here before you today, alongside the dedicated team from Kaidde Valley, Vandapult Indians who help lead

Summary: The Select Committee on Native American Affairs held an informational hearing on the state’s response to the missing and murdered Indigenous people (MMIP) crisis, with an added focus on foster youth and child welfare. Opening remarks from the chair and members emphasized that California has made some progress through the Feather Alert, DOJ coordination, grant funding, and MMIP summits, but that the crisis remains severe and requires ongoing, not one-time, investment. Members repeatedly noted the need for stronger statewide coordination, better data, and more consistent attention to tribal communities and foster youth. Tribal leaders described the crisis as rooted in jurisdictional gaps, poor data collection, and lack of urgency from law enforcement. Witnesses from Hamul, Chachancey, Tahon, Yurok, and Hoopa tribes shared personal accounts of missing and murdered relatives, criticized inconsistent responses, and called for regional response agreements, direct tribal access to data, sustained funding, and clearer law enforcement protocols in Public Law 280 settings. Several leaders said Feather Alert and state grants have helped build infrastructure and partnerships, but stressed that trust-building, training, and accountability are still uneven across the state. The second panel featured the California Highway Patrol and the Department of Justice’s Office of Native American Affairs, both of which reported on implementation improvements. CHP said it has tightened Feather Alert practices, increased activations, improved outreach and training, appointed a tribal liaison, and expanded human trafficking training. DOJ described work under AB 3099 and AB 1334, including a Public Law 280 advisory council, improved crime reporting and data systems, MMIP outreach, and a tribal police pilot program with the Yurok Tribe. Members also raised the need to better support tribal courts and ensure protection orders are enforced. The final panel focused on foster youth as part of the MMIP crisis. Advocates from Pitt River, the California Tribal Families Coalition, and Coyote Valley said Native children are disproportionately represented in foster care and are at heightened risk of going missing or being exploited. They argued that foster care, trafficking, poverty, housing instability, and historical trauma are all connected to MMIP, and called for stronger ICWA implementation, culturally grounded services, better coordination with social workers and law enforcement, and immediate use of Feather Alert when Native children are missing. No formal votes were taken; the hearing was informational and ended with continued calls for legislative, budgetary, and policy action.

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• And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen. And Representative Bro will now...
• And Representative Bro will now lead us in the pledge.
• Flavin and Tai Pousson, who provided consistent offensive leadership with 17 goals and 12 assists, leading
• And whereas the Louisiana Counseling Association is a leading organization dedicated to advancing the
• And whereas the Louisiana Counseling Association is a leading organization dedicated to advancing the

Bills: HR188 , HR189 , HR190 , HR191 , HR179 , HR180 , HR181 , HR182 , HR183 , HR185 , HR186 , HR187 , HCR75 , HCR76 , HCR77 , HCR78 , HCR79 , SCR24 , SCR36 , SCR39 , SB64 , SB107 , SB152 , SB185 , SB217 , SB232 , SB278 , SB290 , SB294 , SB320 , SB321 , SB419 , SB424 , SB436 , SB440 , SB468 , SB470 , SB476 , SB482 , SB489 , HCR32 , SCR11 , HB12 , HB42 , HB205 , HB222 , HB267 , HB324 , HB325 , HB350 , HB478 , HB610 , HB617 , HB679 , HB745 , HB749 , HB797 , HB807 , HB821 , HB896 , HB979 , HB992 , HB1000 , HB1024 , HB1050 , HB1166 , HB1172 , HB1173 , HB1193 , HB1207 , HB1218 , HB1223 , SB256 , SB180 , HR1 , HR17 , HCR5 , HCR4 , HCR47 , HB59 , HB74 , HB159 , HB330 , HB364 , HB414 , HB458 , HB525 , HB568 , HB786 , HB1008 , HB1033 , HB1034 , HB1041 , HB1062 , HB1070 , HB1079 , HB1112 , HB1118 , HB1139 , HB1151 , HB1176 , HB1182 , HB1196 , HB1214 , HB1241 , HB87 , HB115 , HB162 , HB368 , HB433 , HB441 , HB447 , HB466 , HB481 , HB741 , HB1242 , HB362 , HB893 , HB990 , HB1007 , HB1153 , HB1243 , SB162 , SB349 , SB350 , SB382 , SB383 , SB127 , SB244 , HB615 , HB864 , HB1103 , HB1175 , HB31 , HB225 , HB608 , HB664 , HB897 , HB977 , HB1003 , HB1160 , HB1180 , HB911 , HB306 , HB366 , HB1161 , HB1230 , HB181 , HB901 , HR20 , HR74 , HB284 , HB393 , HB459 , HB577 , HB582 , HB605 , HB614 , HB682 , HB733 , HB772 , HB773 , HB996 , HB1035 , HB1058 , HB1082 , HB1113 , HB1189 , HB1234 , HB1240

Keywords: hunting dogs, field trials, working dogs, dog training, greyhound protection, Farm Bill, federal overreach, sportsmen, sportswomen, wildlife management, conservation, rural communities, Louisiana hunting, hunting tradition, animal welfare, dog breeders, dog owners, outdoor recreation, Kathy Taylor, musical achievements

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• Youth and Government program, serving as the birthplace of Father's Day, and becoming the nation's leading
• or may not be part of a bigger plan or strategy by those communities or by our state agencies that lead
• But they also want us to look back for their needs and look back at their lead.
• So... ... that's why you saw the appropriation chair take a lead on increasing longevity pay by 50% just
• that it does not include racist remarks, homophobic remarks, misogynistic remarks, or remarks that lead

Bills: HB3257 , HB3176 , HB3544 , HB3619 , HB3546 , HB1782 , HB2293 , HB4358 , HB3081 , HB3983 , HB3790 , HJR1023 , HB4139 , HB3297 , HB3041 , HB3673 , HB4105 , HB3338 , HB3048 , SR33 , SCR21 , SCR20 , HB4030 , HB4031 , HB4032 , HB4034 , HB4036 , HB4037 , HB4038 , HB4040 , HB4041 , HB4042 , HB4043 , HB4045 , HB4046 , HB4047 , HB4048 , HB4044 , HB4050 , HB4051 , HB4052 , HB4053 , HB4054 , HB4056 , HB4057 , HB4071 , HB4065 , HB4067 , HB4072 , HB2992 , HB4338 , HB4170

Keywords: veterans, disability benefits, federal law, Oklahoma Statutes, military service, Oklahoma, Gas Hub, artificial intelligence, national laboratory, public-private partnerships, aerospace, high-performance computing, economic development, social AI companions, minors, emotional attachment, safety protocols, civil penalties, parental controls, geographic information

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• Senator Bright, would you, for the final time this week, lead us in the Pledge of Allegiance?
• With that, I ask for an aye vote, and I thank my co-lead for letting me join him on this legislation
• vote and I With that, I ask for an aye vote and I thank<01:01:18.000><c> my</c><01:01:18.120><c> co-lead
• letting</c><01:01:19.200><c> me</c><01:01:19.320><c> join</c><01:01:19.640><c> him</c> thank my co-lead
• </c> In Senator Winter's honor, I hope we each take time every day to help others lead and to treasure

Keywords: 981, all

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• Louisiana actually almost leads the nation in fraud detection.
• And I think that probably should lead the conversation other than the fact that we're talking about somebody
• is not a reliable or accurate source for Medicaid eligibility determinations, and that would only lead
• I think this also leads to people having distrust in government because..."
• "I think this also leads to people having distrust in government because when the legislator says, well

Committee: House House and Governmental Affairs

Summary: The committee first heard HB 1071, which creates a public records exception for certain aerospace facility and activity records, including blueprints, plans, technical data, operational documents, and security information tied to federally regulated work and contracts with the U.S. Department of War or intelligence agencies. The sponsor and several members emphasized protecting Louisiana aerospace and defense-related work, and the bill was reported favorably without objection. The committee then took up HB 181, as amended, which authorizes the legislative auditor to review confidential income tax records to help LDH verify Medicaid eligibility, and, after amendment, SNAP eligibility as well. Supporters said the bill would help identify ineligible recipients, reduce fraud, and improve the state’s error rate to avoid federal penalties; opponents argued tax returns are outdated and unreliable for current eligibility, could create false flags, and might burden or discourage eligible low-income residents. After extensive debate, the committee adopted Amendment Set 2633 and reported HB 181 favorably by a 10-6 vote. Later, the committee considered HB 250, which removes the requirement that immediate family members of appointed board or commission members disclose certain employment information, while leaving existing ethics prohibitions in place. The Ethics Board said the bill would not change substantive conflict-of-interest rules, only the disclosure requirement, and the bill was reported favorably as amended. HB 544, authorizing a citizen’s advisory referendum election, was briefly explained as a nonbinding, petition-driven local ballot question process, but the sponsor deferred it for further consideration and the committee deferred the bill. The committee also heard HB 1036, which clarifies when a group is considered a “committee” for campaign finance purposes by using a more objective spending threshold rather than the current “primary purpose” standard. Ethics officials said the change would give clearer investigative guidance without changing other disclosure rules, and the bill was reported favorably. Finally, HB 210 was amended to address retroactivity concerns in a prior ethics-related provision affecting school board and local governing authority members employed by entities with contracts or business before June 5, 2024; the amendment grandfathered earlier situations while requiring disclosures going forward, and the bill was reported favorably as amended.

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• 2192, updating the role of the Washington Traffic Safety Commission and identifying risk factors that lead
• 2192, updating the role of the Washington Traffic Safety Commission and identifying risk factors that lead
• 2192, updating the role of the Washington Traffic Safety Commission and identifying risk factors that lead
• going to hear from trade leaders and shipbuilders that have a vision for how Washington can truly lead
• going to hear from trade leaders and shipbuilders that have a vision for how Washington can truly lead

Summary: The committee first held an executive session on several transportation measures heard earlier in the session, including bills on rounding cash transactions to eliminate pennies, vehicle title transfers to insurers, a memorial bridge naming, BAT lane access for private employer transportation services, oil tanker escort requirements, Traffic Safety Commission authority, fifth-wheel trailer length, electric vehicle sales and funding, and vehicle loads on public highways. Most of the measures were advanced with due pass recommendations to the Rules Committee, and the committee adopted amendments on the penny-rounding bill, the EV funding bill, and the vehicle-loads bill. Members noted some opposition or reservations on a few items, including the penny-rounding proposal and the vehicle-loads amendment, but the motions carried. The committee then returned to public hearing on several bills. Substitute House Bill 2323 would create a blue envelope program for neurodiverse drivers to help communicate with law enforcement during traffic stops; the Department of Licensing and State Patrol fiscal notes were described, and the bill drew strong support in signed-in testimony. Engrossed Substitute House Bill 2588 would expand county ferry district authority to include vehicle ferries and require voter approval for new taxes after the effective date; testimony was mixed, with Whatcom County officials and ferry users supporting the bill as a funding tool, while one opponent criticized the tax and timing provisions. The committee also heard public testimony on Engrossed Substitute House Bill 2172, which would change the route jurisdiction transfer and abandonment process for state highways by requiring agreements or legislative review for longer abandonments or bridge transfers; cities, counties, the Transportation Commission, and the TIB supported the bill as a more transparent process. Additional public hearings covered Substitute House Bill 2203, creating reckless interference with emergency operations for drivers who bypass emergency road closures; a defense-lawyer witness opposed the mandatory license suspension, while the sponsor described the bill as a response to flood and fire rescues. Substitute House Bill 2410 would create a Commercial Truck Safety and Education Council and raise the commercial vehicle safety enforcement fee from $16 to $32 per vehicle; the trucking industry and business groups supported it as a safety and training investment. The committee also heard a staff briefing and sponsor testimony on Second Substitute House Bill 1923, the Mosquito Fleet Act, which would expand passenger-only ferry district options and was presented as a local tool to improve ferry access and relieve Washington State Ferries congestion.

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• And I just want to say that if we're going to lead with our values, we must measure our actions against
• Is it more education, which we think is going to lead to that?
• Because some of the breakout groups, I'm just sharing, this is, I think, a potential of having our youth lead
• Thank you for allowing me to sign up with the lead on. It's important.
• Thank you for allowing me to sign up with the lead on. It's important.

Summary: The committee first heard Senate Bill 130, which would require heart calcium scans for people over 50, allow pharmacists to manage related screening and medication, and eliminate cost-sharing barriers for the testing and treatment. The sponsor argued the bill could prevent coronary artery disease deaths and reduce long-term health costs, while an industry lobbyist questioned whether it would actually save patients money and raised concerns about the substitute language. After questions about costs, rural access, pharmacist training, liability, and the effect of treatment, the committee adopted a due pass recommendation on the committee substitute by a 6-4 vote. The committee then considered House Bill 31, the EMS personnel licensure interstate compact. Supporters from the Chamber of Commerce, Think New Mexico, the Health Care Authority, and an autism advocacy group said the compact would help address EMS shortages, improve emergency response, and support rural health workforce needs. One opponent warned about out-of-state personnel practicing under unfamiliar standards and possible retention problems. The committee adopted an immunity-related amendment and then gave the bill a 9-0 do pass recommendation. House Bill 33, the psychology inter-jurisdictional compact, was also heard and amended with a similar immunity change. Supporters said it would expand telehealth and behavioral health access, while some members questioned data on workforce shortages, standards, and how the compact would affect New Mexico’s oversight. The committee approved the amended bill 8-0. House Bill 43, a cleanup bill for PERA disability and survivor pension provisions, was presented as a technical measure to clarify statutes, update the disability earnings cap to match Social Security, and reduce ambiguity without changing benefits or liabilities. Members asked about double-dipping, survivor provisions, and fiscal impact, and the bill received a 9-0 do pass recommendation. The committee also heard Senate Memorial 22, which asks the Legislative Finance Committee to study how CYFD-administered state and federal funds support domestic violence services. Sponsors and advocates said funding has been flat or reduced despite rising need, and that providers need clearer, more transparent data; committee members expressed concern that the state lacks a clear accounting of where the money goes. The memorial passed on a 9-0 vote.

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• I've got another councilman to lead.
• And also some of the technology investments that you all are leading and we're sort of following and
• That reflection, in response to your question, often does lead significantly to someone staying there
• This also leads into the conversation about residencies.
• And that's what's going to lead to those new physicians staying in the state and growing the state's

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• The session or leading up to the session, and then assist them throughout the session with that process
• to provide some assistance, but Anissa Baca with our office is with me today, and she's sort of the lead
• Support, and she also takes the lead on prioritizing support with the tiered system reporting and assisting
• So Chili Lee leads, I think, on their fourth affordable housing development area where they're trying
• So when he went— To the Senate, Congresswoman Deb Haaland took the lead on that piece of legislation.

Committee: House House Rural Development, Land Grants And Cultural Affairs

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• I'm the lead field and campaign organizer with the San Diego and Imperial Counties Labor Council.
• I'm the lead organizer there.
• I have served for 24 years. and I teach AI literacy to undergraduate students and I lead a faculty learning
• know that there's also young professors and faculty members that need to understand this and able to lead
• what they need to lead within their expertise areas.

Keywords: 988, house, all