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• We support passage of House Bill 4867.
• We support passage of House Bill 4867.
• Please support. Representative, please.
• I'm testifying in support of HF 4223.
• I'm testifying in support of a check for 2 to 3.

Bills: HF4881 , HF4867 , HF4422 , HF4223

Committee: House Commerce Finance and Policy

Keywords: healthcare, insurance, regulation, financial institutions, prescription drug affordability, consumer protection, restitution account, financial compensation, attorney general, distributions, property insurance, homeowners insurance, fire and allied lines, hail insurance, appraisal clause, loss adjustment, alternative dispute resolution, insurance claims, claim valuation, actual cash value

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• It had strong bipartisan support.
• </c> pleased to support this bill as well. pleased to support this bill as well.
• </c> count in support of this confirmation. count in support of this confirmation.
• He has routinely provided support.
• For those the aisle have supported.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• I, too, support the Miranda amendment.
• So I'm asking for your support on this.
• I'm supportive of the bill.
• So I do support it with the amendment. Thank you. I do support it with the amendment.
• We support the renaming of this holiday.

Keywords: 1182, all

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• But, of course, I will support the bill.
• The ACLU of New Mexico strongly supports HB 279. The ACLU of New Mexico strongly supports HB 279.
• We support that research.
• I'm speaking in strong support of HB-292.
• For those reasons, we strongly support Senate Bill 100 and urge the committee to vote in support.

Bills: HB195 , HB279 , SB30 , HB234 , HB292 , SB100 , SB23 , SB221 , SB261 , SB264

Committee: House House Judiciary

Keywords: medical malpractice, judgments, independent providers, insurance, personal assets, settlements, healthcare, healthcare privacy, electronic medical records, reproductive health, gender-affirming care, data protection, location tracking, confidentiality, SB30, induced abortion, abortion reporting, vital statistics, public health reporting, medical records

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• Our job is to support our local government partners.
• It's crucial for the state of Texas to support our military installations.
• And I want him to know that we 100% support his comments, would support any legislation that bolsters
• But as a whole, if your community supports you and your agency supports you on that, then that's where
• So we, we support any legislation. We're very 2nd Amendment friendly.

Committee: House Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs

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• I'm supportive of the bill, I'm supportive of the bill, but did want to ask two questions.
• But I'm supportive of the bill and we're asked the body to support it today. Thank you, lady.
• But I'm supportive of the bill and we're asked the body to support it today. Thank you, lady.
• I cannot support this with those in this bill.
• Further discussion. support your bill.

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• First of all, thank you for your support.
• So thank you for your support so that we can continue to do that.
• Thank you for your continued support.
• DOJ is certainly supportive of the first.
• Through VOCA-supported programs, survivors are able to access safety planning, mental health support,

Summary: The Senate Budget Subcommittee on Corrections, Public Safety, Judiciary, Labor, and Transportation heard updates from the Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) and the Department of Justice. Cal OES Acting Director Tina Curry described the department’s proposed budget, disaster response and recovery work, Los Angeles wildfire recovery, FEMA reimbursement delays, hazard mitigation grant applications, planning for major events like the FIFA World Cup and LA28 Olympics, and the state’s next generation 911 priorities. Senators raised concerns about Operation Stonegarden, small-disaster recovery delays, FEMA reimbursement timing, VOCA funding, and the need for more detailed reporting on federal grants and recovery costs. The committee then focused on Next Generation 911. Cal OES staff said the current regional deployment encountered call-routing and transfer failures, leading the department to pause further rollout and propose a new phased plan centered on a statewide provider, followed by an open procurement for a long-term vendor. They said the plan is intended to improve reliability, simplify architecture, and support Los Angeles-area PSAPs ahead of the Olympics, with a target of full statewide transition by summer 2030. The Legislative Analyst’s Office urged the Legislature to pause major changes until it receives more information, including a clearer explanation of the problems, alternatives considered, costs, cybersecurity and privacy issues, and oversight needs. Members expressed mixed views, with some supporting a joint oversight hearing and requesting quarterly fiscal reports and monthly progress updates. The Department of Justice then presented its overall workload, emphasizing public safety enforcement, fentanyl and human trafficking prosecutions, housing enforcement, civil rights work, and extensive federal litigation against the Trump administration. DOJ said the additional federal accountability work has significantly increased staffing and overtime demands, though it has hired 44 additional employees. The committee also heard DOJ’s firearms workload proposal, including funding for SB 704 implementation, continued firearms IT modernization, and a proposed shift of Bureau of Firearms costs to the General Fund. The LAO recommended using special funds and loans instead of ongoing General Fund support where possible, and asked DOJ to develop a framework by January 2027 for determining which firearms and ammunition workload should be supported by fee revenue. The Department of Finance largely agreed with the need for SB 704 funding but disagreed with the LAO’s proposed loan approach for the firearms account.

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• First of all, thank you for your support.
• So thank you for your support so that we can continue to do that.
• So thank you for your support so that we can continue to do that.
• Thank you for your continued support.
• We also support the VOCA funding that was referenced before.

Summary: The committee heard an overview from Cal OES on disaster response, LA wildfire recovery, federal FEMA reimbursements, security monitoring, and the state’s 911 transition. Cal OES said its budget supports disaster preparedness and recovery, including ongoing work in Los Angeles, where it reported about 700 FEMA public assistance applications totaling roughly $1.2 billion and about $545 million in state wildfire response and recovery funding already allocated under AB 100. Members pressed for more detail on FEMA delays, hazard mitigation grants, federal event planning, and the status of Operation Stonegarden, while also raising concerns about small-disaster recovery, federal shutdown impacts, and the need for more timely reporting. A major portion of the hearing focused on Next Generation 911. Cal OES described problems with the current regional deployment, especially call-routing and transfer failures, and said it now plans to shift to a statewide provider as an interim step, then run an open procurement for a long-term vendor. The agency said it expects to execute a bridging contract in the coming weeks, release an RFP in the second quarter of 2026, award a long-term contract in the fall, begin transitioning Los Angeles-area PSAPs ahead of the 2028 Olympics, and complete statewide migration by summer 2030. The LAO urged the Legislature to pause further implementation until it has more information on the problems, alternatives, costs, privacy/security issues, and oversight needs, and recommended quarterly and monthly reporting if the project proceeds. Several senators echoed concerns about cost, redundancy, cybersecurity, and whether the statewide model could create new risks, and the chair said she would pursue a joint oversight hearing with the Emergency Management Committee and seek input from the State Auditor. The Department of Justice then presented its overall workload and budget pressures. DOJ highlighted its work on fentanyl enforcement, human trafficking, firearms recovery, housing enforcement, consumer protection, environmental and civil rights litigation, and a large federal litigation workload, saying it has filed 59 lawsuits against the Trump administration and won most of them. DOJ said the added federal cases and other mandates have strained existing staff, though 44 additional hires have been made. Members praised DOJ’s work on immigration, housing, and federal accountability, and asked for more information on detention facilities and staffing. The committee also reviewed DOJ’s firearms-related budget proposals. DOJ requested funding for continued firearms IT modernization, implementation of SB 704 on firearm barrels, and a temporary shift of Bureau of Firearms costs to the General Fund. The LAO supported the IT modernization request but recommended funding SB 704 from the Dealer’s Record of Sale Special Account, with startup costs covered by a loan from the Firearm Safety and Enforcement Special Fund, and suggested limiting the General Fund shift to one year and treating it as a loan. The LAO also asked DOJ to develop a framework by January 10, 2027, for deciding which firearm and ammunition workload should be supported by fee revenue rather than the General Fund.

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• I’m a certified peer support worker.
• I stand in full support.
• So I obviously support this bill.
• We will always support increasing transparency and We will always support increasing transparency and
• We stand in strong support of House Bill 164.

Bills: HB99 , HB49 , HB164 , SB30 , SB43 , SB50 , SB136

Committee: House House Judiciary

Keywords: medical malpractice, malpractice reform, patient's compensation fund, PCF, health care liability, tort reform, damage caps, punitive damages, hospital liability, physician liability, nurse practitioner, certified nurse-midwife, outpatient facility, ambulatory surgical center, urgent care, free-standing emergency room, insurance surcharge, superintendent of insurance, New Mexico hospitals, medical review process

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• I want to thank the legislature for support for.
• If you expand that again to those industries that support the chain and that the chain supports them,
• I want to thank you all for, for your support.
• Um, huge support of this.
• that need mental health and wellness support.

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• I'm in support of the bill, it's as Mr. Darby laid out.
• I'm testifying in support of House Bill 679.
• That's what we should be fighting for, and we should be supporting. supporting capitalism that's pro-Texans
• I'm in support of this bill.
• And I'm here in support of House Bill 2983.

Bills: HB679 , HB1764 , HB1788 , HB2186 , HB2204 , HB2418 , HB2885 , HB2983 , HB2996 , HB3250 , HB3352 , HB3756 , HB3816 , HB3913 , HB3928 , HB4077

Committee: House Licensing & Administrative Procedures

Keywords: environment, regulation, land use, public health, community development, alcohol, Sunday sales, local option election, Texas, business hours, alcohol sales, liquor, off-premise consumption, alcoholic beverages, CPA, Certified Public Accountant, licensing, accountancy, state regulation, continuing education

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• for</c><00:05:10.880><c> this</c> We urge your support for this We urge your support for this legislation
• Now, why should you support retailers. Now, why should you support us?
• </c><00:14:15.120><c> their</c> who continue to support their who continue to support their communities
• :15:50.800><c> lower</c><00:15:51.120><c> everyday</c> and support efforts to lower everyday and support
• </c> uh that would be required for my support uh that would be required for my support anyways.<00:29

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Thank you. you're here to support her B today you're here to support her B today please<00:15:10.600>
• Are you in support? In support, thank you.
• In support, thank you.
• </c><00:58:16.280><c> brief</c> Madame speaker in strong support brief Madame speaker in strong support
• The motion is carried. speaker representative Souza in support speaker representative Souza in support

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• I just wanted to outline my support for the amendment.
• So I appreciate the language, and I ask that the body support it. Okay. Any further discussion?
• Has the senator expressed any support in order for this committee sub?
• but the support of adding him into his bill?
• And if he doesn't support those, then his bill unfortunately won't come out of committee.

Committee: House Special Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• You're waving in support, not wishing to speak. Chad Stevens in support, not wishing to speak.
• Scott McKnight with CCA in support, not wishing to speak. Micah Denisee, CCA in support.
• I appreciate your support.
• I appreciate your support.
• Those paychecks that come in support South Plaquemines. Support the biggest private industry.

Committee: House Natural Resources & Environment

Keywords: 965, house, all

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• It's funded with general revenue, federal funds, and various program support.
• This supports the options counseling program. Sorry if I'm not close enough.
• It is in the various program support. That's where it's coming in.
• We can support those students and families.
• How are we supporting students with that? Can we do that more efficiently?

Committee: All JOINT BUDGET COMMITTEE

Keywords: 1204, all

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• Now I stand here today in support of this change.
• I fully support HB 2032. I appreciate being here today. I fully support HB 2032.
• She fully supports HB 233.
• I fully support HB 2032.
• We are in support of Representative Bliss's bill.

Committee: House House Education Committee of Reference

Summary: The committee first heard House Bill 2266, which would change school release-time policy for religious instruction from permissive to mandatory for school districts and charter governing bodies. The sponsor and supporters said the bill protects parental choice, religious liberty, and constitutional release-time programs, while opponents argued it would reduce local control, pull students from instructional time, and expose schools to constitutional and social harms. After public testimony and debate over liability, indoctrination, and academic impact, the committee voted 7-5 to give HB 2266 a due pass recommendation. The committee then took up House Bill 2193, a cleanup measure related to student directory information and parent organizations. The bill would allow parents of enrolled students or representatives of nonprofit organizations supporting a school to receive directory information unless a parent or eligible student opts out. Supporters from PTO/PTA groups said the change is needed so parent organizations can continue communicating with families and building school community, while members raised concerns about whether the language should be narrowed to avoid political or other misuse of student data. The sponsor said he was open to an amendment, and the committee approved HB 2193 on a 10-1 vote, with one member present. Finally, the committee heard House Bill 2075, which would require public school districts to submit superintendent and other top administrator contracts or attestations to ADE and create a searchable online database of compensation details, including salary, benefits, and car allowances. The sponsor described it as a transparency measure, and the committee discussed an amendment to add more specific filing deadlines and the online database requirement. Opponents from school administrators and rural districts argued that superintendent salaries are already public, that the bill should also apply to charter and private schools receiving public funds, and that it could add burdens or distort comparisons across different public-sector labor markets. Supporters said the bill would make total compensation easier to access and reduce public records requests. The sponsor closed by saying the bill would centralize compensation information and simplify disclosure for districts.

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• The second prong, as we call it prong two, is support for non-lethals.
• That's why California must support community-wide adoption of proven practices.
• We represent seven million supporters nationwide.
• And yes, I totally support that. Yeah. And I think that it needs to happen much sooner.
• I thank you for your support. Good afternoon, Madam Chair.

Summary: The hearing focused on human-wildlife conflict in California, especially predator management involving bears, mountain lions, coyotes, and wolves. The chair and Assemblymember Hadwick framed the issue as a balance between protecting people, livestock, and property while preserving wildlife and biodiversity, citing habitat loss, development, drought, wildfire, and climate change as drivers of conflict. Department of Fish and Wildlife officials described their conflict-response work, including public education, depredation permits, wildlife incident reporting, and coordination with sheriffs, counties, and other agencies. They also noted that wildlife sightings and conflicts are increasingly common in both rural and urban areas, including recent mountain lion activity in San Francisco and ongoing bear conflicts in places like Tahoe and Sierra Madre. CDFW staff outlined the department’s human-wildlife conflict program, including the WEIR reporting system, a public toolkit, limited-term staff, and regional response efforts. They said the program grew out of drought-related incidents and later state funding, but that one-time money has expired, creating service gaps. Officials also discussed specific management approaches such as Tahoe’s trap-tag-haze bear program, DNA-based incident tracking, and the use of nonlethal deterrents before lethal action. For wolves, they explained that the species is protected and managed differently from bears and lions, that there is no general depredation-kill process for wolves, and that the department is working on data-sharing agreements, county liaisons, compensation programs, and improved coordination with ranchers and local law enforcement. Members pressed the department on underreporting, trust in state agencies, the need for sheriffs to participate in investigations, and whether more authority should be given for public-safety removals or hazing. Assemblymember Gonzalez also raised wildlife trafficking and border enforcement issues in Southern California. The panel repeatedly emphasized that more resources, technology, and local partnerships are needed. Officials gave budget context, saying roughly $17 million in one-time funding over several years supported conflict response and wolf compensation efforts, but that staffing and program capacity remain limited. The chair concluded by noting interest in further work on technology, funding, and institutionalizing collaboration, and the hearing then moved to a second panel of university researchers who presented on wolf and mountain lion conflict, habitat planning, trust, and the need for flexible, science-based, locally tailored mitigation strategies.

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• Look forward to our debate and ask for your support. Thank you, Mr.
• I rise today in support of H. 4187. I ask you all to join me.
• It's a great honor to stand here in support of House Bill 4187.
• All those in support will stand. Division 1.
• Madam Speaker, I rise in support of this amendment.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The House opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and welcomed students from the Frederick C. Murphy School in Weymouth, along with other guests introduced by members. The chamber then suspended Joint Rule 12 to allow several petitions to be referred, including proposals on alcohol labeling for beers consumed on premises, parity in funding for regional vocational and traditional public schools, and legal protections for victims of childhood sexual abuse. The main floor business was House No. 4187, An Act Modernizing the Commonwealth’s Cannabis Laws, reported by Ways and Means as a substitute bill. Members speaking in support described it as a comprehensive overhaul of the Cannabis Control Commission and the state’s cannabis and hemp regulatory framework. The bill would reduce and restructure the CCC, expand options for cannabis businesses and social equity operators, raise license and ownership caps, remove the vertical integration requirement for medical marijuana, and create stronger rules for hemp and CBD products, including a ban on unregulated intoxicating hemp products and a new regulatory structure for allowable hemp beverages and CBD items. Several amendments were offered and adopted by roll call, including changes narrowing the hemp beverage ban from 11 ounces to 7.5 ounces, requiring out-of-state testing labs to be certified in good standing with the commission, and other technical revisions. After debate, the House passed H. 4187 to be engrossed by a roll call vote of 153-0. The chamber also passed to be engrossed two sick leave bank bills, for Andrew Satara and Dana Johnson, and ordered House No. 1590, establishing a sick leave bank for Eric J. Wenaka, to a third reading. The House then adopted an order to meet the next day at 11 a.m. and adjourned.

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• So I wanted to thank this body in particular for their support on developing our overall proposal.
• We did have a letter of support from LADAC supporting the overall proposal to the FAA.
• So I just want to thank the state for their support in all of this.
• So what I would say is support will be needed, essentially, to kind of move that ball forward.
• So what I would say is support will be needed, essentially, to kind of move that ball forward.

Keywords: 965, house, all

Summary: The Louisiana Advanced Aviation and Drones Advisory Committee met and was told this would likely be its final meeting because the committee sunsets after the 2026 regular session unless legislation reconstitutes it. Members discussed the need to reduce the committee’s size and adjust quorum rules so it can function more reliably, and they later adopted a motion supporting reconstitution of LADAC with a smaller membership and new appointments effective July 1, 2027. The committee also approved the June 2025 minutes and added a legislative briefing item to the agenda. Under subcommittee and project updates, members heard about the new counter-drone effort tied to House Bill 940 and the “Let’s Go” initiative, which would create a joint task force of State Police, sheriffs, and municipal police chiefs to develop training standards and equipment standards for counter-UAS work. The committee also received a briefing on the state’s advanced air mobility work from newly named Advanced Aeronautics Director Josh Deplanis, including Louisiana’s selection for the FAA’s eVTOL/AAM Integration Pilot Program, branded “Lift Off Louisiana,” and the development of a statewide strategic plan covering airspace integration, vertiport infrastructure, charging networks, economic development, education, and community engagement. Deplanis and members emphasized that Louisiana is among a small number of national EIPP sites and that the state’s proposal is notable for also addressing international airspace and “high seas” operations beyond 12 miles offshore, which could help inform FAA and ICAO policy. Members praised the state’s leadership, the work of DOTD, OMC, GOSEP, State Police, and legislative partners, and noted the potential economic importance for oil and gas logistics and other advanced aviation uses. No public testimony was offered, and the meeting adjourned after the committee’s votes and updates.