Transcript Highlights:

• He sat next to me for his first two years as a legislator, and we had a kinship.
• And I worked with him, and we passed legislation out of here to exempt houses of worship from that.
• for Senate Committee Substitute for House Committee Substitute for House Bills 2637 and 3155, and request
• has moved that the House refuse to adopt the Senate substitute for House Bills 2637 and 3155 and request
• Quit riding our constituents that are just coming here to see their legislative process these unjust

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• </c><00:20:38.559><c> personal</c> I request a moment of personal I request a moment of personal privilege
• We move SB5 in the committee reports from Judiciary and Appropriations to the appropriations committee
• </c> uh under the legislation. uh under the legislation.
• Seeing none, a division has been requested. Good. Division has been requested.
• </c> or any other appropriate relief. or any other appropriate relief.

Keywords: 981, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Because city council, I mean, uh, I guess we can frame it under legislators, um, if legislators don't
• Because city council, I mean, uh, I guess we can frame it under legislators, um, if legislators don't
• Because city council, I mean, uh, I guess we can frame it under legislators, um, if legislators don't
• </c> legislators by its terms of the bill. legislators by its terms of the bill.
• </c> request to whoever can provide that. request to whoever can provide that.

Bills: HF4479 , HF4368 , HF4889

Committee: House Higher Education Finance and Policy

Keywords: higher education, public university, college campus, postsecondary institution, Minnesota State Colleges and Universities, University of Minnesota, town hall, town hall meeting, elected official, legislator, public forum, constituent meeting, campus access, free meeting space, parking fees, civic engagement, public outreach, chapter 135A, HF4368, Minnesota State

Transcript Highlights:

• I think we finally have a quorum and welcome to the Appropriations Committee on higher education.
• chair, the Appropriations Committee on Higher Education.
• Are you getting support from industry to help fund that has an appropriations committee?
• We are going to request an extension. So we have plenty of time to discuss things.
• And I would request that you do that as you move forward and is Senator Calatayud a remark?

Keywords: 999, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Next on the agenda, we have Item 4, Rules waiver request to suspend SR 55 by Senator Ashby to allow guests
• She continued that there may be times when parties file recusal requests with no basis, and if the board
• He said legislative staff are in the process of unionizing, as passed by law and now in the regulation
• The witness replied that the act covering legislative employees is under PERB's jurisdiction, so PERB
• So the act that covers legislative employees is under Perb's jurisdiction, so yes, Perp will be part

Committee: Senate Rules

Keywords: 987, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• There was no legislative record, unlike the Voting Rights Act.
• Unlike in state legislative redistricting, which... Exactly.
• That's the legislative reapportionment.
• And this is my fourth year doing legislative advocacy at the Capitol.
• Fox News receiving a map before us, the legislators, is wild to me.

Committee: Senate Rules

Summary: The Committee on Rules met with a quorum and heard a Governor’s Office presentation on a proposed congressional reapportionment map. The governor’s counsel argued that mid-cycle congressional redistricting is legally permissible, that race should not be considered at all in drawing districts, and that the Florida Fair Districts provisions are inconsistent with federal equal protection law and should be treated as non-severable. The presentation also discussed the pending U.S. Supreme Court case Louisiana v. Callais and the Florida Supreme Court’s Black Voters Matter decision as part of the legal rationale for the map. Jason Parada, who said he drew the map alone, described the map as based on 2020 census block data, with county-level population estimates used only as a guide to identify faster-growing areas. He said the plan keeps 48 counties and 382 municipalities whole, has compactness scores similar to the current benchmark map, and uses traditional geographic and political boundaries such as roads, railways, county lines, and municipal lines. He walked through regional changes, emphasizing a race-neutral redesign that significantly altered South Florida, including changes to districts in Palm Beach, Broward, Miami-Dade, and the Everglades, while leaving several northern districts largely unchanged. Members questioned the witnesses extensively about the legal theory, the use of partisan data, the role of race, population growth, and the timing and review of the map. The witnesses said partisan data was considered along with other traditional redistricting criteria, but race was not used. They also said they could not speak to who else reviewed the map beyond EOG staff and counsel. Several senators raised concerns about the map’s compactness, county and city splits, the apparent partisan effects, and the fact that the map was released shortly before the special session. No vote or final action on the map was taken during the portion of the meeting provided.

Transcript Highlights:

• As part of these outreach efforts by the Broadband Office, they must request that broadband providers
• And for the record, I'm Mia Gregerson from the 33rd Legislative District.
• This is a trailer bill to the legislation we've already passed.
• So again, that's what this legislation does.
• We have one friendly amendment request.

Summary: The Technology, Economic Development and Veterans Committee held public hearings on three bills and then a work session on tourism. House Bill 2365, concerning digital equity programs, would shift more responsibility to the Broadband Office, rename the Digital Equity Opportunity Program as the Digital Opportunity Program, expand the forum’s role, and require more reporting and outreach on broadband adoption and affordability. The prime sponsor and several advocates from community organizations, PTA, and digital navigation groups supported the bill, emphasizing the need for digital skills, cybersecurity, affordability, and trusted community partners. Commerce testified that the bill has technical and fiscal concerns and would add costs, and the sponsor said amendments were likely to reduce the fiscal impact. The hearing on HB 2365 was then closed. House Bill 2446 would direct the Department of Commerce to develop a state quantum strategy by June 30, using non-state funding if possible, to identify growth areas, partnerships, and workforce and economic impacts for the quantum industry. The prime sponsor, industry representatives, and technology organizations supported the bill as a way to keep Washington competitive with other states and build a quantum ecosystem. Committee members raised questions about fiscal impact, private funding, regulatory capture, and cybersecurity risks, including concerns about quantum’s effect on passwords and AI-related harms. A Microsoft representative requested a technical amendment to broaden the definition from quantum computing to quantum technology and said the company would follow up on funding and AI-regulation questions. The hearing on HB 2446 was closed. House Bill 2357 would create a Washington Division of Civil Air Patrol within the Military Department, allowing the governor to activate it for cadet training, communications, disaster relief, cybersecurity, search and rescue, and related missions. The sponsor, the adjutant general, the Civil Air Patrol commander, and a veterans coalition representative all supported the bill, citing recent flood response work, emergency preparedness, and youth training benefits. Testimony emphasized that the proposal would clarify coordination, not change federal authorities, and would not create a fiscal impact. The hearing on HB 2357 was closed without any amendment requests. In the work session on tourism, State of Washington Tourism and industry partners presented recommendations from an advisory group calling for a more sustainable, industry-led funding model, likely through an assessment or visitor-fee structure. They argued Washington is underfunded compared with western peers and estimated that a competitive program could generate $14.6 billion in additional visitor spending over the next decade, along with significant tax revenue and lodging tax growth. Speakers from tourism, the wine commission, hospitality, and advisory group leadership stressed predictable funding, industry governance, and statewide benefits, while committee members discussed international tourism, regional access, and the need to avoid further decline in the sector. The meeting adjourned early after the work session.

Transcript Highlights:

• Ryan Woolsey with the Legislative Analyst's Office.
• At the appropriate time, I'm happy to take your questions.
• I am introducing legislation today.
• I am introducing legislation today.
• So if you could, if you're willing, I guess it's a request.

Committee: Senate Budget and Fiscal Review

Summary: The Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Subcommittee held an oversight hearing on the impacts of H.R. 1 on California’s safety net, focusing on Medi-Cal and CalFresh. The chair and vice chair framed the discussion around major federal changes to work requirements, eligibility redeterminations, immigrant eligibility, and financing rules, while noting the state’s own structural budget deficit and the need for a second hearing later in March on county and safety-net impacts. The first panel included the Legislative Analyst’s Office, the Department of Finance, the UC Berkeley Labor Center, and the Food Research and Action Center. LAO and Finance described H.R. 1 as driving major enrollment losses and cost shifts. LAO estimated that Medi-Cal work requirements and six-month redeterminations could affect 3.5 million people, with 1 to 2 million potentially disenrolled, while CalFresh changes could subject more than 800,000 people to work requirements and cause over 600,000 to lose food assistance. They also highlighted new ineligibility for certain non-citizens, reduced federal matching for emergency Medi-Cal services, tighter provider tax rules, and higher state and county administrative costs for CalFresh. Finance said the governor’s budget reflects about $1.4 billion in new General Fund costs in 2026-27 and a $2.4 billion reduction in federal funds, with larger out-year impacts and up to 2 million Medi-Cal disenrollments by 2029-30. The UC Berkeley Labor Center projected up to 3 million Californians could lose full-scope Medi-Cal by 2028 when H.R. 1 is combined with state budget changes, though it said the state could limit losses by choosing not to apply some new requirements to state-funded populations and by keeping some immigrants in full-scope state-funded coverage. The Food Research and Action Center argued that CalFresh cuts and time limits would increase hunger, homelessness risk, and health costs, while also hurting local economies and increasing administrative burden. Committee members from both parties questioned the fiscal sustainability of Medi-Cal growth, the 11% CalFresh error rate and possible $2 billion penalty, county indigent care costs, and the effect of work requirements; several Democratic members argued the federal changes and state cuts would disproportionately harm low-income Californians, immigrants, and communities of color, while Republican members emphasized program growth, work incentives, and the need for budget restraint. No votes were taken in the portion provided.

Transcript Highlights:

• It seems only fitting and totally It seems only fitting and totally appropriate that one of our final
• We worked diligently and hard to move forward legislation that would move forward legislation that would
• In moments like these, I have a simple request: Stay in touch with your request.
• Our Legislative Council and Joint Fiscal Office, whose work this biennium was...
• A chief of staff, a strategic partner, a partner in legislative crime.

Keywords: 927, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• That's everyone that's on the list that requested to speak.
• ballot and explain the process of requesting an absentee ballot.
• </c><01:29:02.280><c> an</c> um you know will she want to request an um you know will she want to request
• in every piece respectfully requesting in every piece of<01:45:27.480><c> legislation</c><01:45:28.040
• This law would just not—they would never be able to request a hand count.

Committee: Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Please fill out an appropriate card if you wish to speak and submit it to the sergeant-at-arms.
• I'm just, at the appropriate time, I ask we move to feel favorable. Thank you, Ray.
• I'm just at the appropriate time. I ask we move to feel favorable. Thank you, Ray.
• There's a fiscal note here, so I believe it's going to go to Appropriations.
• It could be legislative luggage, if you will.

Committee: House Health and Welfare

Summary: The House Committee on Health and Welfare met on March 24 with a quorum present. The committee first voluntarily deferred House Bills 184 and 902. It then considered HB 557 by Rep. DeWitt, which defines long-term care pharmacies in Louisiana law to distinguish them from retail pharmacies and align state terminology with federal requirements. The author and a pharmacy representative testified that long-term care pharmacies serve nursing homes and similar facilities with specialized packaging, delivery, and consultant services. The committee adopted a technical amendment and reported the bill favorably with amendments. The committee next heard HB 584 by Rep. Boyd and Taylor, which addresses the practice of giving foster children garbage bags to move their belongings between placements and instead requires the use of duffel bags or similar luggage. Testimony emphasized the dignity issue for children in foster care and noted that DCFS had already begun transitioning to duffel bags. Members discussed whether the bill needed a fiscal note or dual referral, and DCFS testified that the practice had already been underway for about six months and would not require additional funds. The committee adopted amendments clarifying that the bag should follow the child and reported the bill favorably with amendments. Finally, the committee took up HB 747 by Rep. Miller, which combines the medical psychologist license and certificate of advanced practice, eliminates the separate certificate, lowers fees, and reduces red tape. Supporters from the Louisiana Academy of Medical Psychologists and others were noted, and the committee reported the bill favorably. Throughout the meeting, members also discussed possible future wording changes on HB 584 and briefly recessed at the end of the hearing.

Transcript Highlights:

• I'm just, at the appropriate time, I ask we move to feel favorable. Thank you, Ray.
• I'm just at the appropriate time. I ask we move to feel favorable. Thank you, Ray.
• So at the appropriate time, I'd like to actually be favorable. Thank you. Rep.
• There's a fiscal note here, so I believe it's going to go to Appropriations.
• It could be legislative luggage, if you will.

Bills: HB184 , HB235 , HB546 , HB557 , HB584 , HB747 , HB902 , HB930

Committee: House Health and Welfare

Keywords: charitable pharmacy, healthcare fees, outpatient prescription, exemption, Louisiana Department of Health, sewerage systems, individual systems, community systems, local governance, legislation, installation regulations, protective custody, peace officers, mental health, emergency medical services, involuntary admission, long-term care, healthcare, pharmacy, residents

Transcript Highlights:

• It gives legislators and to administer.
• So I think that the legislative process.
• </c> will come through the legislative will come through the legislative process.<01:15:40.719><c> Um
• </c><01:17:16.239><c> If</c> through the legislative process. If through the legislative process.
• . appropriate. appropriate.

Committee: House Children and Families Finance and Policy

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• So these are requests for proposals, or bids.
• So at the appropriate time, I'd like to move favorable. The board is clear.
• , appropriately displayed.
• If you want a fiscal note, we'll have to redirect it to appropriations.
• If you want a fiscal note, we'll have to redirect it to appropriations.

Keywords: 965, house, all

Summary: The House Municipal Committee met at 12:09 p.m. with a quorum present and heard several local government bills. HB 990 by Rep. Lyons, supported by Jefferson Parish, would extend lien/privilege authority for unpaid sewerage and water service charges to Jefferson Parish, including issues involving multifamily properties with master meters. After questions about tenant impacts and administrative burden, the committee reported the bill favorably with no objection. HB 1087 by Rep. Adams, authorizing the City of Zachary to use certain inmates to cut grass in a private cemetery, drew significant concern from members about using unpaid prison labor on private property, the lack of clear ownership/contact with the cemetery board, and whether the property should instead be acquired or otherwise addressed. After discussion, the author withdrew the motion and the committee voluntarily deferred the bill to a later meeting. HB 893 by Rep. Knox, concerning the New Orleans Sewerage and Water Board, and HB 1007, creating the Foeberg Nouveau-Marine Improvement District in New Orleans Parish, were both reported favorably without objection. HB 1153 by Rep. Coates would allow parishes and municipalities to declare and enforce burn bans. The committee adopted amendments clarifying publication, lifting bans when risk subsides, and adjusting penalties, and then reported the bill favorably as amended. HB 1215 by Rep. Baham, dealing with the disposition of removed historical statues and monuments through the Lieutenant Governor’s Office of State Parks, was amended to require coordination rather than imposing costs solely on local governments, but members raised concerns about fiscal impact, local zoning authority, and the need for the lieutenant governor’s staff; the bill was voluntarily deferred for two weeks. HB 362 by Rep. Newell creating the Regency Park Townhomes Crime Prevention and Security District was reported favorably, while HB 484 on the New Orleans Regional Business Park was deferred after confusion over a proposed amendment and board appointment changes. Several other bills and resolutions were also deferred, and the committee adjourned after announcing the next agenda would include the deferred items.

Transcript Highlights:

• Representative Hammond and I have met several different times regarding this legislation, and I agree
• But I certainly at the appropriate time.
• </c> know, I've seen us pass some legislation know, I've seen us pass some legislation with<00:05:01.759
• Clerk, please call the next bill. >> Representative Jones request. appropriate travel expenses for them
• the way I'm another piece of legislation the way I'm following<00:12:32.560><c> this.

Bills: HB431 , HB466 , HB523 , HB521 , SB182 , SB300 , HB431 , HB466 , HB523 , HB521 , SB182 , SB300

Committee: House Ways and Means General Fund

Keywords: Monroe County, sheriff, sheriff compensation, county salary, expense allowance, local act, county general fund, retirement contributions, law enforcement pay, public official salary, county budget, Alabama local legislation, service contracts, consumer protection, advertising disclosure, insurance, contract cancellation, parole procedures, advocacy, parole board

Transcript Highlights:

• We're holding this hearing today during an important point in the legislative process.
• I'm a member of the Appropriations Committee.
• that takes place at the federal level or late legislation at the state level, or a pandemic.
• I have to go to appropriations really quickly, and I'll be back. Thank you, Val. All right.
• to the recent passage of the full year continuing appropriations and extension.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• So uh with that being said, legislation.
• It's the Oxbow development requests.
• Um this uh request for um bill as well.
• I'm the legislative Joanna Bears.
• </c> this important legislation for us. this important legislation for us.

Committee: Senate Taxes

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• to share in the cost of Appropriations to share in the cost of this<00:18:21.520><c> program</c><00:
• Do you have a budget or a proposed budget appropriation for you folks to be able to do this, not for
• She said she was just tossing that out as a potential alternative to the request for additional appropriations
• </c> alternative to our comments requesting alternative to our comments requesting additional<00:35:26.440
• additional Appropriations this would be additional Appropriations this would be ay<00:35:27.839><c> lift

Committee: House Health

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The House Committee on Health heard testimony on several measures. On HB 1233 relating to storm water management, the Attorney General’s office said the state may need to share costs with counties for any new inspection or regulatory program. Testifiers strongly supported the bill, including the Hawaiian Lifeguard Association and a community member who described her daughter’s death in a poorly maintained detention pond and urged statewide inspections and a comprehensive approach. A member asked the Attorney General about the cost-sharing issue, and the office said state appropriations would be needed if counties are required to take on new duties. The committee then heard HB 245 on student heat exposure safety. The Department of Education, Department of Health, and the Hawaii State Council on Developmental Disabilities supported the measure. A physician testifying for the Climate Change and Health Working Group described children’s vulnerability to heat and cited examples from other states that adopted stronger heat guidelines after school heat deaths. The Department of Education said it could do the feasibility study without additional funding and preferred to wait for the study before deciding on equipment needs. The Attorney General’s office later testified on HB 903, authorizing schools to maintain bronchodilators, supporting the concept but warning that the bill’s definition of school was broad and that DOE may not have jurisdiction over all covered entities; it suggested changing “protocol” to “guidelines” and involving the Public Charter School Commission. On HB 1314 relating to youth mental health, the Department of Education testified in opposition, though no additional testimony was offered. The committee also heard HB 1334 on meat donation, with DLNR and the Hawaii Farm Bureau supporting the measure. HB 799 on health care drew support from HMSA and the Hawaii Association of Health Plans, while the Department of Health said it supported the intent but wanted amendments, including limiting the bill to Maui, adding a sunset, and requiring a study of quality and access impacts. On HB 952 relating to Parkinson’s disease research, the Department of Health said the proposal would require additional appropriations and staffing and suggested a public-private partnership approach; the Hawaii Parkinson Association, Queen’s clinicians, and other supporters testified that a registry would help identify the number of patients and improve care. Finally, SHPDA strongly supported HB 1431 establishing an oral health task force, saying the state lacks sufficient dental oversight and that both keiki and kūpuna need better access to services.

Transcript Highlights:

• Persons disrupting legislative proceedings are subject to removal, arrest, or other appropriate legal
• on legislation and public policy issues.
• For these reasons, I am proud to support AJR 17 and respectfully request an aye vote.
• We have the California Legislative LGBTQ Caucus in support of AJR 17.
• All requests to adjourn in memory will be deemed read and printed in the journal.

Summary: The Assembly met on July 17, 2025, after a quorum call and prayer, then moved through a long ceremonial and floor session. The chamber recognized the 2025 Science and Technology Policy Fellows, the 2024-25 Jesse Marvin Unruh Assembly Fellows, and the 2025 Assembly Fellows, and also heard guest introductions honoring Brad Webb of Legislative Counsel, youth advocates supporting AB 1231, the Live Oak Lady Lions softball team, the new UC President J.B. Milliken, the Rohnert Park 11-and-under Cal Ripken All-Star team, and arts leaders from Auburn. The Assembly also took up several procedural motions, including removing some bills from the consent calendar and noting absences. On the floor, members adopted ACR 12 designating November 1 as Fernando Valenzuela Day, with broad support and 66 co-authors, and later adopted H.R. 56 recognizing August 2025 as Chicano Heritage Month, with 65 co-authors. The Assembly also adopted ACR 101 naming a portion of State Highway Route 46 the James Dean Memorial Highway, and H.R. 50 proclaiming November 25, 2025, as Elimination of Violence Against Women Day, with members emphasizing survivor support and prevention. In each case, authors and supporters highlighted the cultural, historical, or public-safety significance of the measures. The chamber also concurred in Senate amendments on several bills, including AB 359 on the Political Reform Act, AB 594 on student health insurance protections, AB 1085 banning license plate obstruction devices and penalizing sellers, AB 1286 on public employment transparency, and AB 1505, the Agriculture Committee omnibus bill. AJR 14, urging federal attention to the impact of tariffs on California ports, passed 44-1 after debate over trade policy and port jobs. AJR 17, calling for modernization of immigration law and a pathway to lawful status for long-term undocumented residents, passed 47-7 after extensive debate focused on immigrant families, the economy, and federal enforcement actions. The Assembly also adopted the resolutions by voice vote where required and recorded the roll-call results for the joint resolutions.

Transcript Highlights:

• </c><00:07:04.680><c> honorable</c> requests concurrence of this honorable requests concurrence of this
• ,</c> 1, an act relating to appropriations, 1, an act relating to appropriations, providing<00:14:26.560
• </c> decided that we would appropriate decided that we would appropriate uh uh uh the<00:23:33.560><c
• </c> million and change to uh appropriate. million and change to uh appropriate.
• </c> We have appropriated $481 million. We have appropriated $481 million.

Keywords: 958, all