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• Spell: The top of page 15, and it's regarding the forensic medical examinations and that written documentation
• It's getting more and more difficult to get documents from troopers, from DAs.
• I can see what you're trying to do to keep the identity covered until maybe the trial's over and there's
• I can see what you're trying to do to keep the identity covered until maybe the trial's over and there's
• I could, I would emphasize that via court order, all of this is accessible, and once again, the identity

Bills: HR9, HB709, HB1011, HB1057, HB1186, HB1245, HB1247, SB49, SB425, SB479

Keywords: human rights, individual liberties, Magna Carta, constitutionalism, free speech, Uniform Construction Code, building code, construction code, inspector licensing, building inspectors, plans examiners, public inspector, private inspector, private inspector company, building official, code enforcement, Louisiana Uniform Construction Code Commission, state fire marshal, International Building Code, International Residential Code

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• 14 and the top of page 15, and it's regarding the forensic medical examination and that written documentation
• It's getting more and more difficult to get documents from troopers, from DAs.
• I can see what you're trying to do to keep the identity covered until maybe the trial's over and there's
• I can see what you're trying to do to keep the identity covered until maybe the trial's over and there's
• I could, I would emphasize that via court order, all of this is accessible, and once again, the identity

Summary: The committee first deferred Senate Bill 49, which would remove the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education from the list of offices subject to closed party primary elections, after the sponsor said additional amendments were being prepared. It then took up House Bill 1247, which creates a statewide sexual assault nurse examiner coordinator within the Department of Justice to improve access, evidence collection, and coordination for sexual assault survivors. Members adopted a committee amendment package that clarified the coordinating structure, geographic response considerations, reimbursement language, and related public records issues, and the bill was reported favorably as amended with support from health care and law enforcement-related groups. House Bill 1245, also dealing with public records, was amended to protect certain personal identifying information in criminal history records of criminal justice agency employees who serve as witnesses in criminal proceedings. The discussion focused on limiting release of Social Security numbers, home addresses, and dates of birth while preserving disclosure required for court proceedings and impeachment-related purposes. The committee adopted a further amendment narrowing the protection to those PII items in records held by the clerk of court, and the bill was reported favorably as amended. House Bill 1011, allowing jurors to donate per diem compensation to CASA, and House Bill 1186, which standardizes construction code and inspector licensing records while protecting inspectors’ personal information, were also reported favorably. Senate Bill 425, which implements the constitutional mandate for removal by suit of certain elected officials for felony conviction, malfeasance, or gross misconduct, drew the most extended debate. Supporters said it creates a civil process to address serious misconduct when criminal prosecution is unavailable or incomplete, while opponents warned it could be abused for political targeting, duplicate existing remedies, and rely on vague standards. After amendments clarifying the process and standards, the committee voted 10-5 to report the bill favorably as amended. The committee also adopted amendments and reported favorably House Bill 1057, extending absentee-by-mail eligibility for overseas service members from one year to two years, and began discussion of House Bill 709, which would create a rulemaking notification system, a 10-year sunset for certain rules, and an Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs in the governor’s office.

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• here we are today, and under current Minnesota law, the Minnesota Human Rights Act includes gender identity
• and it's not because I don't care for people that are struggling or comfortable with their gender identity
• But actually, gender identity has been protected in the Minnesota Human Rights Act since 1993.
• let's talk about the fact that one in four have been physically attacked because of their gender identity
• from people to limiting people from updating their documentation in order to reflect their lived experience

Keywords: 1183, house

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• festivities we've already enjoyed are currently inspiring a new sense of purpose in our national identity
• national dysphoria, a ...illuminating a national dysphoria, a rapid-onset distortion of American identity
• of our founding documents in the context of governing this vast country from east to west and north
• These characteristics are part of our national identity. But what do these words mean?
• Reject the rainbow banners of identity, politics, and division. Embrace tradition. Embrace America.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• pleadings related to the pending matter while preserving a party's ability to request any additional documentation
• Members, it is identical to the committee substitute for Senate Bill 1536, which this committee reported
• And so this may actually not be identical to what was voted six to five out of the relevant House committee
• ; it is not identical.

Bills: SB1538, SB2883, HB1734, HB2340, HB2350, HB3376

Keywords: digital court reporting, court reporting, court reporter, electronic recording, audio recording, video recording, transcription, verbatim record, judicial administration, Office of Court Administration, Texas Judicial System, courts, depositions, grand jury, referee, court commissioner, court technology, courtroom technology, access to justice, accuracy

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• Survivors brought with them their culture, faith, and identity to new lands, including here in California
• survivors, I had the opportunity to learn from the incredible people that were there. incredible documentation
• and children were targets of gender-based violence, stripping them of their dignity, culture, and identity
• This measure was modeled off an identical bill I introduced earlier this year.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• and the identities of their families made public, his name was Guy Riffin.
• Peters, who have well-documented histories of racist, anti-Semitic, and conspiratorial statements.
• Kash Patel pled the fifth in a case about Donald Trump's handling of classified documents.
• His case about handling sensitive national security documents It's the kind of information FBI directors
• The fact that Donald Trump was... indicted for bringing hundreds of classified documents to Mar-a-Lago

Bills: SB331

Keywords: fentanyl, controlled substances, drug trafficking, public health, research regulations, law enforcement, Kash Patel, FBI director nomination, S331, Fentanyl Act, committee meeting, legislative discussion

Summary: In this committee meeting, the primary focus was on the nomination of Kash Patel for the position of director of the FBI, which had sparked considerable debate over the past week. Members discussed the extensive vetting process Patel underwent, including a lengthy hearing where he addressed numerous questions, which emphasized his qualifications and the support he received from various law enforcement organizations. The meeting included significant arguments from both sides, reflecting the polarized nature of the nomination, especially regarding the allegations made against Patel by some committee members. As discussions continued, the committee decided to hold off on the Fentanyl Act, listed as S331, until the next meeting, indicating a prioritization of the nomination vote over new legislative measures at this time.

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• Members, there is a packet of documents in your handouts today for this bill.
• in your uh is a packet of uh documents in your uh handouts<00:04:08.439> today<00:04:08.760><
• We also know that budgets are a moral document of what one values.
• It is identical.
• <00:47:12.520> we in front of you right now is idental we in front of you right now is idental

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Anyone of any gender, sex, or gender identity can experience or perpetrate sexual harassment.
• Anyone of any gender, sex, or gender identity can experience or perpetrate sexual harassment.
• Document what you see.
• Document what you see. to help them out. Document what you see.
• One day during a meeting, a teammate made a joke about gender identity.

Keywords: 926, house, all

Summary: The meeting was a respect-in-the-workplace training led by Katrina Megs of Acer (formerly Hickok and Boardman), focused on bias, diversity, inclusion, respectful communication, and the importance of workplace culture in the Vermont General Assembly. She framed the session as a shift away from traditional harassment/discrimination training toward a broader emphasis on respect and kindness, explaining that bias is a normal brain function but becomes harmful when used explicitly against others. She used a short Scategories-style exercise to show how quickly people rely on patterns and assumptions, then connected that to the need to recognize the “whole person” beyond one-dimensional impressions. The training emphasized that diversity is not the same as inclusion: diversity means representation, while inclusion means people are heard, invited in, and feel they belong. Katrina also cited statistics about demographic change, the diversity of Gen Z, workplace stress, and the importance of inclusion to hiring and retention. She described a respectful workplace as one where people acknowledge others’ worth and dignity through everyday interactions, not just politeness, and discussed practical behaviors such as active listening, body language, avoiding microaggressions, using professional or respectful tone, owning mistakes, respecting boundaries, avoiding gossip and exclusion, and being present in both in-person and virtual settings. A participant raised concerns that “professional tone” and “professional attire” can be classist and can unfairly target people of color or people from different backgrounds. Katrina responded that the standard should be whether communication is respectful, noting that context and relationships matter and that raised voices are not always the same as disrespect. Another participant referenced a book, “I Am Not Yelling,” about Black women in the workplace and tone bias. The session closed with Katrina explaining why respect matters: it reduces stress, supports mental health and psychological safety, strengthens relationships, improves conflict resolution and problem solving, and increases engagement, morale, productivity, and retention.

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• I think it’s important to protect the identity publicly for the reasons that you stated, with the United
• I think it’s important to protect the identity publicly for the reasons that you stated, with the United
• I think it’s important to protect the identity publicly for the reasons that you stated, with the United
• I think it’s important to protect the identity publicly for the reasons that you stated, with the United
• We document it. They sign a paper. We send it to pharmacy.

Keywords: Meeting Start: 00:00:00 Roll Call: 00:00:09 SB 64: 00:01:20 SB 73: 00:05:33 HB 662: 00:09:40 HB 320: 00:20:17, 958, all

Summary: The House Judiciary Committee met with a quorum and first approved Senate Bill 64, as amended, on a 14-0 vote. The bill was described as a copper theft prevention measure aimed at protecting key infrastructure assets, including telecommunications and electrical highway infrastructure. Testimony in support came from Senator Brandon Storm and representatives from Charter Communications and law enforcement, who said copper theft and related vandalism are damaging fiber and other infrastructure across the state. A committee substitute was adopted before the vote. The committee then considered Senate Bill 73, relating to sexual extortion. Senator Julie Rocky Adams and Kentucky Youth Advocates testified that sextortion is a fast-growing crime against children and that the bill would make sexual extortion a felony, create civil remedies for victims, and require school-based education and resources. The bill passed 15-0 and was reported favorably for floor consideration. House Bill 662, relating to personally identifiable information, was also approved after discussion and a committee substitute. Representative John Blanton said the bill would help protect judges and certain medical review personnel from public disclosure of personal information while preserving provider access needed for appeals and communications. The Kentucky Medical Association supported the concept but stressed the need to preserve provider-facing information so doctors can conduct peer-to-peer reviews and appeals. The bill passed 15-0 with one pass vote. House Bill 320, relating to controlled substances on hospital property, was taken up for discussion only and no vote was taken. Representative Mike Klein and a St. Elizabeth nurse testified that hospitals are seeing illicit drug use and trafficking on campus and argued for a drug-free zone to protect staff, patients, and visitors. Committee members raised concerns about how the bill would apply to unconscious overdose patients, lawfully prescribed medications, emergency situations, and whether possession should be treated differently from trafficking. The chair ruled a motion out of order because the item was for discussion only, and the bill remained under consideration.

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• billing for lack of documentation. billing for lack of documentation.
• I believe that is identical uh, line 17.
• <01:09:13.440> to Senator McQuade pointed out identical to Senator McQuade pointed out identical
• <01:27:50.880> Um not identical just as a placeholder.
• Um not identical just as a placeholder.

Keywords: 918, senate, all

Summary: The committees resumed discussion of amendments to a bill dealing with licensing moratoria, change-of-ownership rules, and related provider oversight issues. Amendment A8 would prevent a licensing moratorium for certain intermediate care service settings from blocking a new license when the change is due to a change of ownership, including temporary licenses and transitional licenses. Department of Human Services staff said they were still reviewing the language but explained the department’s concern was maintaining program integrity and ensuring owners go through full change-of-ownership review so the agency can see who owns a provider and check compliance history. Senators supporting the amendment argued it would keep legitimate businesses from being harmed by a moratorium and could help preserve providers when ownership changes or family members take over after a death. A8 was adopted on a roll call, with both committees voting in support. Amendment A9, also on the moratorium topic, would exempt a change of ownership from the moratorium so long as it does not increase license capacity or service scope. The department said it needed more analysis to avoid unintended consequences, but the amendment was added to the working bill. Amendment A10 proposed a more detailed, data-driven framework for the moratorium and included a provision about refunds after implementation; department staff said the language would add cost and would require technical assistance, while senators emphasized the need to address licensure backlogs and avoid making provider delays worse. A10 was approved by the committees, though not unanimously. Amendment A11 would have set standards for how the commissioner designates provider types or program areas as moderate or high risk, with added transparency criteria. The department said the commissioner already has that authority and raised concerns about federal requirements and the state’s corrective action plan, and Senator Hoffman withdrew the amendment. Amendment A12, offered by Senator Fateh, would preserve remote supports by removing bill language that repealed the service and would add safeguards for remote overnight supervision, including staffing ratios to ensure emergency response times can be met. Several senators supported keeping remote services as an important, cost-effective option amid workforce shortages, while the department said it had program integrity concerns and supported the governor’s proposal to remove the service. The committee nevertheless advanced A12, with members noting the need to balance safety and integrity with access to services.

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• World experiences where physicians have not been able to document in the record because of the structure
• Sometimes someone's gender identity may actually start matching their... indicated biological sex and
• This bill pertains to the electronic delivery of documents sent or received by the Texas Department of
• Development documents and inspections of improvements related to those documents, including home backup
• Nearly half a million alcohol-related deaths in the United States, and there were... ...no documented

Bills: SB263, SB370, SB663, SB924, SB987, SB1939, SB1937, SB1598, SB2798, SB2801, SB2580, SB2569, SB2514, SB2064, SB1940, SB1621, SB2601, SB1379, SB1376, SB1372, SB1353, SB2216, SB2166, SB2148, SB535, SB777, SB827, SB1141, SB1330, SB1352, SB1664, SB1612, SB1862, SB1936, SB1453, SB1448, SB1398, SB2137, SB2111, SB53, SB226, SB1677, SB1723, SB1839, SCR8, SB31, SB33, SB3, SB1405, SB1948, SB243, SB20, SB217, SB264, SB269, SB650, SB681, SB528, SB502, SB740, SB916, SB995, SB2581, SB3031, SB24, SB2570, SB1566, SB552, SJR1, SB646, SB379, SB1171, SB1121, SB1120, SB1061, SB1036, SB1019, SB890, SB11, SB868, SB1188, SB1254, SB2778, SB2543, SB2443, SB1333, SB1259, SB1401, SB1404, SB2139, SB2165, SB2237, SB2268, SB1202, SB1198, SB1212, SB1451, SB1470, SB1498, SB965, SB1547, SB1667, SB1818, SB1902, SB2129, SB2078, SB2069, SB1737, SB1589, SB1318, SB387, SB1150, SB1574, SB2127, SB3034, SB860, SB1278, SB263, SB370, SB663, SB924, SB987, SB1939, SB1937, SB1598, SB2798, SB2801, SB2580, SB2569, SB2514, SB2064, SB1940, SB1621, SB2601, SB1379, SB1376, SB1372, SB1353, SB2216, SB2166, SB2148, SB535, SB777, SB827, SB1141, SB1330, SB1352, SB1664, SB1612, SB1862, SB1936, SB1453, SB1448, SB1398, SB2137, SB2111, SB53, SB226, SB1677, SB1723, SB1839, SCR5, SCR32, SCR8, HB3228, HB2802, HB45, HB1318, HB5560, HB2894, HB4344, HB4238, HB2775, HB34, HB33, HB 12, HB148, HB 130, HB4273, HB4850, HB2733, HB4783, SB1833

Keywords: SB 263, Texas franchise tax, cost of goods sold, COGS, broadcasters, television broadcasting, radio broadcasting, media tax, broadcast license, FCC, 47 C.F.R. Part 73, 47 C.F.R. Part 74, film production, television production, tax deduction, margin tax, Texas Tax Code, depreciation, amortization, broadcast rights

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• And this has been documented. We've heard anecdotes time after time.
• 4161, 4164, 4164, 4164, 4164, 4164, 4164, 4164, 4164, 4164, 4164, 4164, 164, 4-1-166, which are identical
• House Bill 4167, a document relating to the management of state properties.
• I move that House Bill 4162, which was first read, be substituted for Senate Bill 1855, which is identical
• I move that House Bill 4162, which was first read, be substituted for Senate Bill 1855, which is identical

Keywords: 1182, all

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• The Clinton administration put out a guidance document to the Department of Education stating that freedom
• This document was reaffirmed under Obama and again this month under the Trump administration.
• 00:30:58.399> found<00:30:58.559> under<00:30:58.880> board<00:30:59.200> documents
• these are found under board documents these are found under board documents 5370<00:31:00.640>
• with me for fear share their identities with me for fear that<01:50:03.199> they<01:50:03.440

Bills: SF0035, SF0090, SF0072

Keywords: education, cell phones, smart devices, school policy, student conduct, school property, rental fees, youth activities, education policy, Wyoming legislature, teacher licensure, teacher mobility, interstate compact, education compact, licensure reciprocity, reciprocal certification, teacher certification, professional teaching standards board, out-of-state teachers, military spouse

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• think maybe that was mistaken identity think maybe that was mistaken identity or<01:21:18.159>
• decision makers, but the documentation decision makers, but the documentation as<02:00:37.520>
• language, culture, religion and identity language, culture, religion and identity illegitimate<02
• , document, document, striping<02:34:55.920> our<02:34:56.319> family<02:34:56.640>
• . identity. identity.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• We need the law to require developers of generative AI models to document the IP used to train their
• Control of their digital identity.
• Then legislation becomes a backstop for the rare control of their digital identity.
• It's a very well-documented thing. There's plenty of ways to do it.
• This is well documented, so that Meta and everybody else is all public information.

Summary: The Senate Judiciary Committee and Assembly Privacy and Consumer Protection Committee held an informational hearing at Stanford on the intersection of artificial intelligence, copyright, transparency, and California’s creative economy. Chairs and members emphasized that the hearing was not on a specific bill and no vote would be taken. Opening remarks framed the issue as balancing protection for artists and other rights holders with the need to keep AI innovation and related economic activity thriving in California, while noting that federal action is unlikely and that state policy may influence national standards. The first panel featured Professor Pamela Samuelson and Stanford researcher Rishi Bommasani. Samuelson reviewed the current copyright litigation landscape, including dozens of lawsuits over AI training, and explained the fair use framework, the Google Books precedent, and the uncertainty around newer theories such as market dilution. She said states can likely regulate transparency, deepfakes, privacy, and safety, but warned that some proposals may be preempted by federal copyright law. Bommasani described widespread opacity around training data among major California AI companies, discussed AB 2013 and the EU AI Act as transparency models, and identified gaps in disclosure design, enforcement, and whether transparency alone can address copyright and IP concerns. Members asked about open-source models, opt-outs, machine unlearning, user data, and state options for protecting creators. The second panel included SAG-AFTRA board member Jason George, Animation Guild president Danny Lynn, and OpenAI copyright counsel Mark Gray. George and Lynn argued that AI training on performers’ and artists’ work without consent or compensation threatens jobs, bargaining power, and reputations, and they supported stronger transparency and licensing requirements so creators can identify when their work is used. Gray said AI is already being used as a productivity tool and highlighted partnerships between AI companies and publishers, record labels, and studios, while arguing that specific harmful uses such as deepfakes should be regulated directly rather than restricting general-purpose AI development. Committee members discussed labeling and watermarking of AI-generated content, transparency around model use, and whether state law should require more detailed disclosure of training data; no formal action was taken.

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• of transport we just like to have a copy of the<00:14:04.360> written<00:14:04.639> documentation
• to<00:14:05.680> come<00:14:05.839> to<00:14:06.040> our the written documentation
• to come to our the written documentation to come to our department<00:14:06.560> within<00:14
• posted before the compliance date, individual documents that are password protected, and social media
• <02:08:02.960> values native Hawaiian cultural identity values native Hawaiian cultural identity

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The House Committee on Judiciary and Hawaiian Affairs heard Senate Bill 1322, SD2, HD1, a comprehensive measure revising Hawaii’s mental health code. The bill would clarify emergency transportation, examination, and hospitalization procedures for people who may be mentally ill or suffering from substance abuse and deemed imminently dangerous, expand notice requirements, allow certain information-sharing for assisted community treatment petitions, and add liability protections for emergency responders and providers. The Department of the Attorney General supported the bill as a collaborative update to the law, while the Department of Health asked for a copy of provider-generated emergency transport documentation within five days for data and planning purposes. Testimony was sharply divided. Queen’s Health System, Hawaiʻi Pacific Health, HHSC, and the Institute for Human Services supported the measure or parts of it but requested amendments, including clarifying whether a second psychiatric exam is required, restoring a 72-hour rather than 48-hour stabilization window, and adjusting where patients are taken when an MEO cannot be reached. The ACLU of Hawaiʻi strongly opposed the bill, arguing it weakens due process and civil liberties, especially around involuntary commitment, assisted community treatment, emergency transport by police, and reduced procedural safeguards; it urged the committee to hold the bill and consider an interim working group. Louie E.K. of the Hawaiʻi Disability Rights Center also opposed the bill, focusing on immunity from negligence, the use of police for transport, and the reduction of a three-provider review to one in state-hospital treatment orders. Other testimony included support from an individual who said the bill could improve mental health care delivery amid provider shortages, and a comment from Hawaiʻi Health and Harm Reduction Center warning that the substance use portion of the bill lacks evidence of effectiveness and could be misused. In response to committee questions, the Attorney General’s office said the measure was developed with input from multiple stakeholders, including state agencies, hospitals, the ACLU, HHSC, and IHS, and that it aims to make assisted community treatment more accessible and effective by streamlining the legal process and improving consequences for noncompliance. No vote or final action was taken during the portion of the meeting provided.

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• Identifying identity documents, submissions, and all of which are already on file with DPS for the renewal
• more transparency than the file version of the Lottery Division. is prohibited from using email or document
• tracking software that automatically deletes without prompt from the user, and all documentation, including

Bills: HB668, HB677, HB766, HB3133, SB3070

Keywords: HB 668, Texas, handgun license, license to carry, LTC, concealed carry, open carry, firearm permit, gun license renewal, public safety, Department of Public Safety, DPS, Government Code Section 411.185, renewal fee, handgun permit, Second Amendment, carry permit, firearms regulation, HB 677, Texas Election Code

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• The problem for doing that, in a lot of ways, a BADDS program would be identical to the undergraduate
• Pre-med and pre-dent are identical for all practical purposes, but the big barrier there is that we don
• I sent you all a research document about an issue regarding her name.
• It's a small accent, but it's a huge part of our Chicano cultural identity.
• It's a way to honor cultural diversity and ensure that our official documents accurately reflect.

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• Biden's ruling extending the discrimination prohibition to gender identity was enjoined nationwide in
• modest, common-sense measure that would establish a formal process for California to monitor and document
• Approximately 65% of California homeowners belong to an HOA, many of whose governing documents limit
• Surgeons who wrote the standard of care testified that the HMO had failed to follow its own documented
• The 25-rooster threshold reflects well-documented operational scale within the industry and provides

Keywords: 987, senate, all