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• My intent was to put him on the spot to sing the national anthem today, but we'll do that next meeting

Bills: SB96 , SB97 , SB130 , HB230 , SB154 , SB93 , SB99 , SB96 , SB97 , SB130 , HB230 , SB154 , SB93 , SB99

Committee: House Insurance

Keywords: salvage title, salvage certificate of title, rebuilt title, flood vehicle, junk vehicle, total loss, motor vehicle title, vehicle branding, insurance claim, insurance company, Department of Revenue, vehicle inspection, rebuilder, automotive dismantler, parts recycler, secondary metals recycler, junkyard, vehicle identification number, VIN, stolen vehicle

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• ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND TO THE REPUBLIC FOR WHICH IT STANDS, ONE NATION
• UNINTENDED CONSEQUENCES THAT UP UNTIL LAST WEEK ARCADIA DIDN'T KNOW THEY WOULD BE IMPACTED.
• JUST LAST WEEK I HEARD SOMEONE WAS THREATENED BY A BEACH CHAIR VENDOR WHO USES A SAND DRILL TO JULIE:
• THIS FIRE REMAINED UNCONTROLLED FOR SEVERAL WEEKS WHICH COST ASH TO FILL THE SKIES BECAUSE IT COVERED
• THE COMPANY'S FINEST BILL INCLUDING PUBLIX AND AMERICAN CHEMISTRY COUNCIL DON'T WANT TO INNOVATE GREEN

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• Little who were prevented last week from being here because of the weather.
• Uh, the inclement weather, uh, last week, so we appreciate them being here as well.
• Absurd as this example may be, a 21-year-old girl trying to get out of a chemistry final and calling
• In May of that school year, he kissed me, and within weeks he sexually assaulted me inside the school
• Now this last week, headline news in Austin, there was a ring of burglary of a vehicles.

Bills: HB268 , HB305 , HB307 , HB380 , HB548 , HB727 , HB268 , HB305 , HB307

Committee: House Criminal Jurisprudence

Keywords: false reporting, emergency response, criminal penalties, restitution, public safety, penalties, emergency services, public institutions, false reports, criminal penalty, pretrial hearings, criminal competency, legal process, court timelines, restoration of competency, fines, community service, credit, criminal justice, defendants

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• Been hung up on by the National Suicide Hotline because of the original bill, Senate Bill 1329.
• It was the worst week of my life.
• Here in Idaho, we went 41st in the nation for teen mental health.
• Segregation is not a new issue in this nation.
• Segregation is not a new issue in this nation.

Committee: House Judiciary, Rules and Administration

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• , and then we take an additional four weeks on average on top of that.
• So the acceptable timeline is six weeks, or the unacceptable timeline is six weeks.
• We will know how many weeks that woman was pregnant when she went into labor.
• Days or even weeks simply because the form didn't arrive in time.
• Gender ideology is not science. anatomy, biology, and chemistry.

Bills: HB 1106 , HB3284 , HB541 , HB713 , HB1403 , HB1586 , HB1942 , HB2070 , HB2844 , HB2851 , HB3151 , HB3749 , HB3940 , HB3963 , HB4454 , HB4466 , HB4795 , HB5154 , HB5394 , SB1357 , HB 1052 , HB4099 , HB4638 , HB5147

Committee: Senate Health & Human Services

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• or a 5-day school week.
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• When we talked to them on the horn here, what, two weeks ago or three weeks ago, we talked to the director
• what two weeks ago or three<05:14:15.360><c> weeks</c><05:14:15.638><c> ago</c><05:14:16.360><c> we<
• or 10 hours a of speech therapy per week or 10 hours a week<05:25:17.840><c> or</c><05:25:18.160><c>

Summary: The committee first discussed HB 443, which would change terms and vacancy language for members of a higher education commission. Members raised concerns that the bill was too narrow to address broader issues with commission membership, including expired appointments, attendance expectations, and whether the Department of Education could replace the commission’s role. Several members suggested the bill was not ready for action and favored holding it for further work, possibly through a subcommittee or work session. One member suggested that if attendance standards were added, no more than two unexcused absences should trigger removal, given the commission’s meeting schedule. The chair said he would defer action and form a small subcommittee to report back before the committee deadline. The committee then moved to HB 484, dealing with repurposing Career and Technical Education classroom space after 20 years of exclusive use. The chair explained that the bill was aimed at the Milford CTE project, where shared use of space could allow a school to repurpose part of a CTE facility while still using it for CTE-related instruction. Members discussed other possible situations around the state, including Claremont, North Conway, and Jaffrey/Rindge, and whether the bill should be limited to Milford or broadened to allow local districts more flexibility. Some members favored passing the bill now to help CTE projects move forward, while others argued for an amendment removing the requirement that the space be vacated specifically to expand the CTE program occupying it. Testimony and discussion emphasized that the Milford project had state approval but reduced funding, requiring a smaller scope and repurposing of existing space. Supporters said the bill could help preserve CTE programs while also benefiting general education space needs, and that local districts should have flexibility after 20 years. Opponents or cautious members noted that the language might not fit every district situation and asked for feedback from Director Beard and Steve Rothenberg before final action. The committee did not take a final vote in the portion provided, and instead discussed waiting for an amendment and additional input before acting.

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• Um, we don't have good chemistry data on all of our aquifers.
• Um we don't<00:03:15.840><c> have</c><00:03:16.000><c> good</c><00:03:16.239><c> chemistry</c><00:03:
• data</c><00:03:16.879><c> on</c><00:03:17.120><c> all</c><00:03:17.280><c> of</c> don't have good chemistry
• data on all of don't have good chemistry data on all of our<00:03:17.519><c> aquifers.
• At our most recent meeting of all the seven subregions together just a few weeks ago, we had well over

Committee: House Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy

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• Chair, members, Randy Powell, on behalf of the American Chemistry Council, in opposition.
• As we said, we had a meeting last week.
• As we said, we had a meeting last week.
• Everybody, as we said, we had a meeting last week.
• Last week says there's not a one-size-fits-all solution to solving this crisis.

Committee: House Natural Resources

Summary: The committee heard a long agenda of natural resources and related bills, with several measures receiving broad support and due-pass recommendations. AB 80 on carpet recycling would require CalRecycle to implement prior reforms, expand collection sites, and improve reporting and backstamping; it drew support from the author, carpet industry representatives, labor, environmental groups, and no opposition. AB 452 would create a voluntary process for local governments to designate state surf reserves as part of 30 by 30 conservation goals; supporters included Save the Waves Coalition, tourism and environmental groups, and several members praised the bill, while the League of California Cities sought clarifying amendments. AB 823 would ban sale of certain personal care and cleaning products containing intentionally added plastic microbeads, but it generated significant debate over scope and ambiguity, with environmental groups supporting stronger restrictions and industry groups warning the bill could unintentionally affect sunscreens, cosmetics, fragrance encapsulation, and other products; the committee ultimately passed it 13-2 to Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials as amended. The committee also advanced AB 1046, which creates a narrow exemption from SB 1383 organic waste requirements for crop preparers and tree nut processors that do not send organic waste to landfills; agricultural groups and rural county representatives supported it, and it passed with no opposition. AB 252, the “Stop Laying Off Firefighters Act,” would require Cal Fire to maintain year-round staffing; the author and Cal Fire labor representatives argued wildfire conditions are now year-round and staffing gaps are unsafe, and the bill passed unanimously to Appropriations. AB 571 would provide a targeted CEQA exemption and urgency clause for the Southern California Veterans Cemetery at Gypsum Canyon; veterans, county officials, and supporters emphasized the long delay and need for a dignified burial site, and it passed unanimously to Military and Veterans Affairs. Later, the committee approved AB 1455, which would authorize the Board of Forestry to adopt emergency regulations and streamline future rulemaking for ember-resistant standards after recent Los Angeles County fires; it passed without opposition. AB 687, which would allow public agencies to use forest practice rules and timber harvest plans for certain fuel reduction projects, drew concerns from environmental groups about CEQA confusion and agency review, and while the author said it was not a CEQA exemption, the bill moved forward with some opposition and ongoing discussion. AB 652 would allow alternate members on the San Diego County Air Pollution Control District board to avoid quorum problems and passed with support from the City of San Diego. AB 317, the California First-Time Home Owner Dream Act, would exempt certain small, lower-cost homes from CEQA and defer property taxes to encourage affordable housing; it passed with support but also prompted concerns about guardrails against misuse in larger subdivisions. The committee also heard AB 900, which would require the Natural Resources Agency to develop a stewardship plan for current and future 30 by 30 lands; supporters from land trusts and conservation groups said stewardship funding and management are essential to make conservation durable, and the bill passed to Appropriations. Finally, AB 738 would let certain wildfire-disaster survivors rebuild under the solar standards in place when their homes were originally built, rather than newer requirements; the author and county representatives framed it as limited relief for underinsured homeowners, and the committee began discussion with questions about what other rebuilding requirements might be affected.

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• Together with our members, we've studied various permits throughout the nation, and we developed the
• You need to know the tonnage you bring in because that's part of the chemistry of how much wine you are
• This strengthens the rural economy, protects agricultural land, and positions our state as a national
• You've gone to school, completed the curriculum, passed a state law exam, and a national board exam.
• The act that was signed into law just earlier this week will align Texas with these federal standards

Bills: HB223

Committee: Senate State Affairs

Keywords: municipal budget, county budget, local government finance, spending cap, expenditure limit, inflation plus population growth, taxpayer impact statement, budget transparency, property tax, fees, Legislative Budget Board, voter approval, disaster spending, fiscal restraint, Texas Local Government Code, city budget, county expenditures

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• New Mexico continues to be the only state in the nation that allows any person to serve on a jury regardless
• They manage the e-filing system for attorneys so that you can file 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
• We did just last week, thank you, receive $100,000 from the legislature toward this project, so that
• It's not for the gym, except that, and I used it just last week.
• Certain Department of Interior BLM does not include DOD, does not include Pueblos, Nations, and Tribes

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• , as it relates to volume, during the past, it's my understanding anyways, during the past several weeks
• And what we want to do in the coming weeks and months is have a way to share that update.
• A week ago, when Mr.
• I'm the executive director of NOWA, the National Alliance for Water Innovation.
• A classic example is back when the rest of the nation was refusing to do some things in terms of DNA

Summary: The Assembly Budget Subcommittee on water and coastal resilience heard an overview of the governor’s Proposition 4 spending plan, with presentations from the Department of Finance, the State Water Resources Control Board, the Department of Water Resources, the Legislative Analyst’s Office, and later coastal agencies. Members discussed the water chapter’s major allocations for drinking water and wastewater, recycled water, tribal water infrastructure, groundwater recharge and SGMA implementation, dam safety, flood protection, integrated regional water management, Salton Sea projects, and water data/stream gauges. The LAO noted that many programs are established and have clear funding processes, but some newer or less-defined programs may warrant more detailed future budget requests and reporting. No votes were taken on the agenda items. Members raised concerns about groundwater subsidence, water deliveries from the Delta, the pace of water storage investments, instream flows, and whether bond dollars were being used to backfill General Fund reductions. Administration witnesses said groundwater recharge spending is being paced because prior years already funded substantial SGMA work, that Delta operations are governed by water quality, salinity, and species requirements, and that Proposition 1 storage projects have moved slowly because they are locally led and require permitting and financing. The Water Board and DWR said they use public needs assessments, annual plans, and existing grant processes to prioritize projects, and Finance said some General Fund programs were shifted to Proposition 4 to help balance the budget. Members also asked for clearer public tracking of bond spending and more concise future reporting. In the coastal resilience portion, the Ocean Protection Council and Coastal Conservancy described Proposition 4 funding for sea level rise adaptation, coastal flood management, habitat restoration, public access, and San Francisco Bay projects, with a multi-year rollout based on project readiness and recent large state investments. The Conservancy said it would use its existing rolling grant process, while OPC said its sea level rise grants would build on existing programs and new technical assistance. The Department of Fish and Wildlife explained its proposed use of bond funds for climate-ready fisheries, hatchery modernization, salmon monitoring, whale- and turtle-safe fishing gear, and a specific hatchery operations request tied to the Friant settlement. The LAO said the coastal chapter’s proposed first-year spending is relatively modest but generally reasonable given staffing and project readiness, while members emphasized oversight, transparency, and coordination across agencies and jurisdictions.

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• National Council on Disability's Health Equity Framework includes electromagnetic sensitivity.
• Unfortunately for Massachusetts, National Grid also hired Navigant to spin the results of the Worcester
• Unfortunately for Massachusetts, National Grid also hired Navigant to spin the results of the Worcester
• Out of 196 nations, only 24 have any fluoridation.
• In Europe, only four out of 48 countries have any, 2 percent of the population, and many nations have

Committee: Joint Joint Committee on Public Health

Summary: The Joint Committee on Public Health held a hearing focused on children’s health, disease prevention, screening, treatment, and pharmacy-related bills. The chair explained that the session was for public testimony only, with no votes or decisions taken that day, and outlined the three-minute limit for individual testimony. The committee then heard testimony on a range of bills, including H. 2413 on adding electromagnetic sensitivity to the state’s MAVEN registry, S. 1508 and H. 2433 on creating an amputation prevention task force, H. 2535 and S. 1551 on establishing a naloxone purchase trust fund, S. 1635 on authorizing pharmacists to provide opioid use disorder treatment, H. 2385 on creating a special commission on avian influenza, and S. 1497 on patient safety and non-FDA-approved compounded drugs. Testimony on H. 2413 came largely from advocates and individuals who described electromagnetic sensitivity as a real health condition and argued that adding it to the registry would improve data collection, provider education, and public awareness. Testimony on the amputation prevention task force bills came from the American Diabetes Association and podiatry groups, who said diabetes-related amputations are often preventable, disproportionately affect people of color, and could be reduced through earlier screening, better care coordination, and improved insurance coverage for preventive foot care. On the naloxone trust fund bills, a representative, emergency physician, and nurse testified that hospitals often cannot reliably send overdose patients home with naloxone because of billing and reimbursement barriers, and that a bulk-purchase fund would expand access at no added cost to payers or providers. The committee also heard strong support for S. 1635 from pharmacists and public health researchers, who said community pharmacists could safely initiate and maintain buprenorphine treatment and help close gaps in opioid use disorder care. On H. 2385, a local board of health chair supported a special commission on avian influenza, citing gaps in emergency preparedness and the need for clearer coordination across agencies. On S. 1497, a pharmacy representative opposed restrictions on compounded drugs from outsourcing facilities, warning that changes could reduce access to life-saving medications and harm patient safety. No votes or formal actions were taken during the hearing.

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• You brought up a great point a couple of weeks ago.
• Economics, English, history, but I wasn't that good in biology and chemistry.
• It's based on a national recommendation. ...from the National Fire Prevention Association that passed
• But Americans weren't the first to make it a national priority.
• National security.

Bills: SB34 , SB119 , SB261 , SB532 , SB1035 , SB1245 , SB1247 , SB1267 , SB1442 , SB1930 , SB1948 , SB2078 , SB2112 , SB2143 , SB2155

Committee: Senate Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs

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• We're joined virtually today by key members of several national organizations and professionals that
• Hearing Association today, and as was mentioned, many of them are unable to be here because of the national
• Number two, the clinical experience requirement of one academic year of 30 hours a week supervised is
• I mean, by far more of an expert in the chemistry than I ever will be.
• On Main Street, Park City, during Sundance, we'll lose internet for three hours a day for a week because

Committee: Joint Business and Labor Interim Committee

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• They're showing up to pretrial services every week. They're taking a drug test every week.
• They're getting mental health treatment every week. That is not everyone.
• And two weeks before the trial, she hired a defense attorney.
• in, week out.
• We were running week in, week out.

Summary: The Criminal Justice Subcommittee held its first meeting of 2025, took roll, confirmed a quorum, and heard member introductions before turning to an informational panel on how a criminal case moves through Florida’s system. The chair emphasized respectful committee process and introduced staff, then invited the panel to explain the path from arrest through prosecution, first appearance, arraignment, discovery, trial, plea negotiations, and sentencing. Sheriff Bob Gualtieri described law enforcement discretion, probable cause, misdemeanor and felony arrest rules, pre-arrest diversion, jail operations, and the statewide uniform bond schedule. He also discussed jail overcrowding, supervised release, mental health and substance abuse issues in jails, and the need for better case management and diversion resources. Judge Frank Allman explained first appearance, bond setting, arraignment, trial procedures, plea colloquies, and sentencing under Florida’s punishment code, including downward departures and victim impact statements. State Attorney Jack Campbell outlined charging decisions, the higher proof burden prosecutors must meet, coordination with law enforcement, Baker Act proceedings, victim notification, informations versus grand jury indictments, and the role of diversion and treatment courts. Public Defender Matthew Mets described indigency screening, discovery, the growing volume and technical complexity of evidence, mitigation work, and the importance of treatment-based resolutions. Members asked about time-served credit for supervised release, mental health recidivism, homelessness enforcement, ICE holds, and sentencing discretion; no votes were taken and the meeting ended after the informational presentation and discussion.

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• As we have worked through these issues over the past several weeks, one thing has become increasingly
• ,</c><00:08:25.360><c> one</c><00:08:25.599><c> thing</c> over the past several weeks, one thing over
• the past several weeks, one thing has<00:08:26.000><c> become</c><00:08:26.319><c> increasingly</c><
• I wanted to bring a little bit of a national perspective to what has been a fascinating hearing.
• </c><03:11:14.160><c> perspective</c> a little bit of a national perspective a little bit of a national

Committee: Joint Select Water Committee

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• He's in his school choir and National Honor Society.
• We fast-track this thing from two weeks ago. It's taken us a couple of weeks to get this.
• And if that bill goes down, another two weeks.
• I know there's been a lot of discussion this week about how we maybe could finish this week.
• I know there's been a lot of discussion this week about how we maybe could finish this week.

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• </c><00:46:43.280><c> Security</c> recognized by the National Security recognized by the National Security
• </c><00:46:50.480><c> a</c><00:46:50.800><c> national</c> excellence in cyber defense. a national excellence
• and by the office of the director nation and by the office of the director of<00:47:00.960><c> national
• The national cyber degree level.
• </c><01:10:18.880><c> and</c> FAFSA, but my dad made $250 a week and FAFSA, but my dad made $250 a week

Bills: HF2634 , HF2241 , HF2649 , HF2520 , HF2610

Committee: House Higher Education Finance and Policy

Keywords: North Star Promise, scholarship, higher education, Minnesota Office of Higher Education, in-demand jobs, workforce development, career training, job market, high-demand occupations, high-demand industries, college aid, state financial aid, FAFSA, student eligibility, program of study, degree program, certificate program, community college, university, labor market data

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• Comprehensive regulatory framework for plastic cover materials in the nation.
• Chair and members, Tim Shestek with the American Chemistry Council.
• And I'm also appreciative of the conversation we were able to have late last week.
• Allowed under the National Organic Program.
• California ranks third in the nation in the number of data centers throughout the state.

Committee: House Natural Resources

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• Since 2004, California's share of national film and television production fell from 65% to 46%, and it
• I've only worked eight weeks in the last two years and I consider myself one of the lucky ones.
• I did lessons in chemistry.
• Less of music for your average feature in a couple weeks time.
• Hello my name is I'm the National Executive Director of the Art Directors Guild, Local 800.