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• will the members to the members elect will the members elect<00:23:22.480><c> please</c><00:23:22.760
• Th. duly elected.
• Those of you that are elected officials here in this room know that we could not do this without the
• You know that the work is challenging to every elected official.
• </c> challenging to every elected challenging to every elected official<00:58:03.839><c> the</c><00:58

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• You know, this bill pointed out a little bit of a problem with advertising with elections.
• It must be an election year. Would you like to finish your thought, Mr. Berry?
• officials of the General Assembly of another state in check.
• I don't like our residents being shoved around, pushed around by elected officials.
• It seems to only make sense to do this for the election process.

Committee: House Elections

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• days before the election.
• This bill has no opposition and is a no less than 30 days before the election.
• Assembly Bill 1610 by Assembly Member Ransom and relating to elections.
• This bill is designed to make sure that county elections officials know exactly what to do when the situation
• Agency, political subdivision, or elections official to provide written notice to the Secretary of State

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• email, official phone number, official office space.
• email, official phone number, official office space.
• email, official phone number, official office space.
• email, official phone number, official office space.
• email, official phone receive official email, official phone number,<00:34:11.839><c> official</c><00

Committee: House Rules and Legislative Administration

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• And this is why we have elected officials to make those decisions that we elected them for.
• And this is why we have elected officials to make those decisions that we elected them for.
• our local elected officials.
• our local elected officials.
• And I'm just so sick of the way we treat and what our elected officials do, our local elected officials

Committee: Senate Appropriations

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• House Bill 906 by Representative Billings, relative to elections, party primary elections, participation
• House Bill 1201 by Representative Ilg, relative to compensation of certain elected officials, including
• the salary of the governor and other statewide elected officials, vehicle housing allowances, per diem
• House Bill 1201 by Representative Ilg, relative to compensation of certain elected officials, including
• the salary of the governor and other statewide elected officials, vehicle housing allowances, per diem

Bills: HR195 , HR196 , HR197 , HR198 , HR199 , HR200 , HR201 , HR202 , HR203 , HR204 , HR205 , HR206 , HR207 , HR208 , HR209 , HCR87 , HCR88 , HCR89 , HCR90 , HR192 , HR193 , HR194 , HCR80 , HCR81 , HCR82 , HCR83 , HCR84 , HCR85 , SB235 , SB416 , SB425 , SB435 , SB439 , HCR15 , HCR41 , HCR76 , HCR77 , SCR3 , HB91 , HB167 , HB227 , HB243 , HB264 , HB321 , HB335 , HB398 , HB492 , HB623 , HB624 , HB660 , HB689 , HB708 , HB719 , HB802 , HB804 , HB884 , HB906 , HB926 , HB934 , HB940 , HB955 , HB968 , HB969 , HB978 , HB985 , HB1005 , HB1022 , HB1028 , HB1029 , HB1069 , HB1077 , HB1095 , HB1104 , HB1107 , HB1185 , HB1187 , HB1199 , HB1201 , HB1203 , HB1217 , HB1220 , SB66 , SB68 , SB76 , SB139 , SB336 , SB475 , HR1 , HR17 , HCR5 , HCR4 , HCR47 , HCR32 , HR38 , HR96 , HR160 , HCR31 , HCR61 , SCR19 , HB64 , HB68 , HB92 , HB12 , HB42 , HB205 , HB222 , HB267 , HB324 , HB325 , HB350 , HB478 , HB610 , HB617 , HB745 , HB749 , HB752 , HB797 , HB807 , HB821 , HB896 , HB979 , HB992 , HB1000 , HB1024 , HB1050 , HB1166 , HB1172 , HB1173 , HB1207 , HB1218 , HB1223 , HB316 , HB549 , HB578 , HB748 , HB798 , HB824 , HB988 , HB989 , HB1001 , HB1032 , HB1081 , HB1108 , HB1129 , HB1140 , HB1157 , HB1192 , HB1195 , HB1198 , HB1244 , SB73 , SB89 , SB128 , SB149 , SB191 , SB196 , SB238 , SB318 , SB340 , HB306 , HB366 , HB911 , HB1161 , HB1230 , HB59 , HB481 , HB772 , HB897 , HB1003 , HB1008 , HB1112 , HB1180 , HB1189 , HB525 , HB1058 , HB181 , HB1118 , HB1082 , HB901 , HR20 , HR74 , HB225 , HB284 , HB393 , HB458 , HB459 , HB577 , HB582 , HB605 , HB614 , HB682 , HB733 , HB773 , HB864 , HB996 , HB1035 , HB1113 , HB1234 , HB1240

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• But more popular than any elected official in the state of Washington were the results of Washington
• Simultaneously, a $16 billion budgetary shortfall impelled some elected officials in the building behind
• I'm the elected secretary.
• officials here. ...do right by the people who elected officials here.
• So we can have a great conversation about the shortcomings of elected officials who have maybe been here

Summary: The meeting was a press conference and Q&A led by Rep. Shaun Scott to promote the proposed Well Washington Fund, a new dedicated account intended to raise about $3 billion annually through a corporate payroll tax on wages above $125,000. Scott said the bill would help offset expected federal cuts under Trump-era policies and support programs most at risk, including cash assistance, higher education, health care, housing, and wildfire mitigation. He also referenced two related proposals: restoring wildfire mitigation funding by ending a tax break for large banks, and allowing counties to raise corporate taxes. Several advocates and affected residents testified in support of progressive revenue. Michelle Thomas of the Washington Low Income Housing Alliance warned that federal homelessness policy changes and state underinvestment could worsen homelessness and evictions. Christina Savitsky, a disabled veteran, described how Medicaid, food assistance, and work requirements would affect her family. Representatives from the University of Washington AAUP said federal cuts and Medicaid changes threaten teaching, research, workforce training, and hospital finances. Fatima Boxwala of Tech for Taxes and Mikey Stramskis of the Washington Federation of State Employees argued that large corporations and the wealthy should pay more to sustain public services and address understaffing, burnout, and service backlogs. In the Q&A, Scott said the bill may need an emergency clause to make it referendum-proof and argued that the legislature has a mandate to act, citing the 2024 capital gains tax referendum and the state’s regressive tax system. He acknowledged concerns about businesses leaving but said he was more concerned about working people being displaced by unaffordable housing, child care, and health care. No vote or formal committee action occurred; the event was a call for a hearing in the House Finance Committee in 2026 and for legislative passage in both chambers.

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• Jurisdictions have established a task force of elected officials, which is expected to convene this July
• A key milestone launches this summer: a task force made up of elected officials from across the region
• My first day as an elected official on the city council was the day that Sacramento took the vote to
• What I do trust is the elected officials that are in those seats right now and the hardworking staff
• Thank you. elected officials in Los Angeles and the work that you're doing on this.

Summary: The committee heard several housing-related bills, beginning with SB 1003, which would create pro-housing enhanced infrastructure financing districts to help local governments fund infrastructure needed for housing developments. The author and supporters argued that infrastructure costs often prevent projects from penciling out, while the chair expressed support and said the bill would be taken up later when quorum was available. SB 1014 followed, proposing new disclosure requirements for local jurisdictions to provide good-faith estimates of on-site and off-site improvements within 30 days of application, with supporters saying it would reduce late surprises and opposition from several cities citing implementation concerns with the 30-day timelines. The committee then took up SB 802, a Sacramento-region bill requiring a joint powers authority to coordinate housing and homelessness services. Senator Ashby and former Mayor Darrell Steinberg argued that Sacramento’s fragmented system has failed for years and that a JPA would improve accountability, coordination, and use of state funds. The bill drew broad support from local officials, service providers, business groups, and advocates, while some county and city representatives registered opposition or neutral concerns about state-mandated local governance. Several committee members said they were persuaded by the need for regional coordination, though some raised concerns about local control; the chair noted the bill would be moved when quorum allowed. The committee also heard SB 1092 and SB 1093, both focused on mobile home park residents after disasters or park sales. SB 1092 would give residents a right of first opportunity to match a sale offer for a park, with supporters saying it protects vulnerable seniors and preserves affordable housing, while park owners and their representatives argued it would devalue property and raise constitutional and financing concerns. SB 1093 would require more transparent communication, access to property, and consideration of rebuilding or closure after a disaster; supporters cited the long uncertainty faced by Palisades residents, while opponents warned about liability, safety, and burdensome review requirements. Members split along similar lines, with some emphasizing property rights and market impacts and others stressing the need to protect residents and preserve scarce affordable housing.

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• Officials.
• </c><00:09:33.440><c> goes</c> Right now, if a federal official goes Right now, if a federal official
• elected to represent, the Constitution is there to protect them. state and federal laws.
• ><c> the</c> to elect elected to represent, the to elect elected to represent, the constitution<00:48
• ,</c> government official, government official, I<00:48:58.160><c> I</c><00:48:58.640><c> cannot</c><

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• The August 5th, 2026 hearing of the Assembly Elections Committee is called to order.
• It is something they had to invent as a legal anomaly in our election process.
• officials and empowering them to use their voices.
• officials in the county.
• officials chosen by the residents in Fresno County.

Committee: House Elections

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• </c> registration database on election days. registration database on election days.
• official, the election official can call my office where we will have staff on hand to help look that
• </c><00:09:31.200><c> uh</c><00:09:31.360><c> the</c><00:09:31.600><c> election</c> election official
• . uh the election election official. uh the election official<00:09:32.320><c> can</c><00:09:32.640><
• </c><00:09:45.440><c> official</c> directly to that local election official directly to that local election

Summary: The committee began a work session on House Bill 1600, concerning access to the centralized voter registration database on election days. Secretary of State David Scanlan testified that the state already has a new statewide voter registration system connected to town clerks and supervisors of the checklist, and that the bill was probably unnecessary but acceptable if the legislature wanted it. He raised concern about language that could require direct electronic access in every polling place, noting that some polling locations lack reliable internet or cell service and that municipalities can change polling locations, which could make a rigid requirement expensive and impractical. Members discussed whether the bill should be clarified to allow direct or indirect access, including use of a phone-based workaround, and the secretary said that would address his concern. The committee then voted on HB 1600. Representative Maguire moved ought to pass with an amendment adding “direct or indirect access” on page one, line seven, and the motion was seconded. The amendment was adopted 9-0 by voice vote, and the committee then voted 9-0 to OTP the bill. The chair stated that HB 1600 would be placed on consent. The committee next took up House Bill 1197F FN, a technical correction to insurance laws. Members noted it had already passed the House with amendment and that the fiscal note was effectively indeterminate but would not affect the general fund because the insurance agency is self-funded. The committee voted 9-0 to OTP the bill; the chair said consent calendar placement would be decided by the full committee. Finally, the committee opened a work session on House Bill 11:30 FN regarding judicial performance evaluations. Representative Lynn, the bill’s sponsor, argued that the fiscal note overstated the immediate cost and said the judicial branch could likely manage through the current biennium while implementing the new system. He also supported making judges’ names public and said the bill’s anonymity provisions were aimed at protecting the identities of questionnaire respondents, not the judges being evaluated. Members asked about public disclosure, internal access to evaluation materials, and the removal of language allowing the governor and executive council to receive evaluations on request; discussion continued on those points, but no final vote on HB 11:30 FN was taken in the portion provided.

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• This PCS, House Bill 1049, protection of court officials.
• That's the opposite of what you were elected to do.
• This is also reflective of the ethics bill that went through for all elected officials in regards to
• anonymous complaints affecting... ...elected officials in regards to anonymous complaints affecting their
• elections.

Summary: The committee took up a long agenda of criminal justice, law enforcement, corrections, and local government bills. Early measures included HB 743 on social media use by minors, which would require platforms to provide access to parents and law enforcement with a warrant; PCS for HB 1049 on protection of court officials; PCS for HB 491 restricting warrantless government use of AI cameras to detect concealed firearms; and HB 1053, an FDLE agency bill that removed obsolete provisions, renamed a program, combined reports, expanded security-related definitions, and added support for retired police dogs. All of those bills were reported favorably, with HB 1053 adopted as amended after some questions about eliminating the Victim and Witness Protection Review Committee and related reporting changes. The committee also approved HB 4075, a Leon County local bill capping reimbursement for inmate medical transport and care at Medicare-based rates, and HB 1095, a Hillsborough County pilot program for probationers with substance-abuse conditions that uses frequent testing and short jail sanctions for violations; both were reported favorably as amended. Several bills focused on law enforcement and public safety. HB 1129 clarified that victims’ identifying information, including names, is protected from public release under Marsy’s Law, and its amendment added a 72-hour confidentiality period for law enforcement officers involved in critical incidents, with possible extension if safety concerns remain; the bill passed favorably as amended. PCS for HB 1371 addressed a range of protections and tools for law enforcement and first responders, including limits on vehicle kill switches, funding for critical infrastructure mapping, a 25-year minimum for attempted first-degree murder of specified justice personnel, and procedures after exposure to bodily fluids; it was reported favorably. HB 857 increased penalties for assault or battery on utility workers and was also approved. HB 317 required written, sworn complaints against law enforcement and correctional officers, imposed penalties for false complaints, and limited the use of unsubstantiated investigations in personnel files; it passed despite opposition from some law enforcement groups and support from others. The committee spent substantial time on HB 903, a corrections bill that would tighten inmate complaint procedures, authorize tracking of inmate movement, adjust execution-related provisions, streamline mental health and competency processes, and change contracting authority for prison services. Members raised concerns about costs, civil rights, and the statute of limitations, but the bill was reported favorably as amended by a 14-3 vote. HB 181 on objective parole guidelines, which would require the Commission on Offender Review to incorporate vocational, educational, and self-betterment programming and provide its statistical analysis to legislative leaders, drew strong support from criminal justice reform advocates and was reported favorably. Finally, the committee approved HB 1455 on repeat sexual offenders, which creates mandatory minimum sentences for subsequent specified sexual offenses and bars gain time or discretionary early release; an amendment increased one mandatory minimum from 10 to 20 years for selling or buying minors for sexually explicit conduct. Throughout the meeting, several bills drew testimony from law enforcement, industry, advocacy groups, and members of the public, with votes generally favoring the measures.

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• ... ...of our assets, I think that one, as a separately elected statewide official, ought to have the
• And in this case, we have 11 statewide elected...
• And in this case, we have 11 statewide elected officials in this state, which is almost twice the national
• And so I think this solves a major one when you've got two statewide elected officials with different
• We have this—I mentioned 11 statewide elected officials—but we have all sorts of boards and panels, right

Summary: The committee heard and advanced several bills. Senate Bill 419, as amended to update the effective date to 2026, would allow the state treasurer and the Department of Wildlife Conservation/Wildlife Conservation Commission to employ or appoint attorneys. Supporters said the treasurer’s office handles highly specialized financial matters and needs in-house expertise and faster legal advice; questions focused on possible conflicts with the Attorney General, fiscal impact, and why Wildlife was included. After discussion, the bill was reported due pass by a 7-2 vote. Senate Bill 835, also amended to a 2026 effective date, would require qualifying licensing boards and commissions to submit proposed non-rulemaking actions with anti-competitive implications for review by the Secretary of State. The author said the bill responds to antitrust concerns raised by the North Carolina dental board case and is intended to provide state supervision before boards take potentially anti-competitive action. Members questioned whether existing court remedies and Attorney General oversight were sufficient, and whether a single official should have that authority. The bill passed due pass 8-2. Senate Bill 1618 would require courts to conduct pretrial risk assessments early in criminal cases, with the assessments used as one factor in bail decisions but not as the sole basis for granting or denying bail. The author said the bill is modeled on federal practice and is meant to help judges make fact-based decisions and reduce jail overcrowding, especially in Oklahoma County. Members asked about who validates the assessments, county implementation, and costs; the author said counties could choose their own approach and that the fiscal impact would not be significant. The bill was reported due pass 6-4. The committee also considered Senate Bill 262, which was heavily amended and had both the title and enacting clause struck while members continued working on it. The bill concerns moving certain inmates convicted of nonviolent financial crimes out of county jails and into appropriate intake/transport processes, with the author emphasizing the goal of reducing jail overcrowding and inviting further collaboration on the language. Members raised concerns about fairness and possible unequal application based on community ties, and the bill was reported due pass 8-1 despite being acknowledged as a work in progress.

Transcript Highlights:

• I’m sure, I’m just going to guess that this is a local elected official problem in the city of Selma.
• The fact of the matter is, if there's an election...
• Information must be provided to the bond review board after the election.
• If passed, a board official may not be appointed or placed.
• And the reason they wanted to go to VG Young for elected officials is that they can talk about a number

Bills: HB148 , HB334 , HB554 , HB762 , HB1520 , HB1593 , HB3526 , HB3810 , HB5092 , SB2215 , HB2607 , HB148

Committee: Senate Local Government

Transcript Highlights:

• </c><00:50:22.080><c> has</c> the Pike County Board of Elections has the Pike County Board of Elections
• And values and free and fair elections.
• </c> of Elections of Elections uh<00:51:30.880><c> as</c><00:51:31.120><c> the</c><00:51:31.280><c> Republican
• </c> capacity as the Pike County Election capacity as the Pike County Election Officer.
• </c> election officers, Senator Clements. election officers, Senator Clements.

Transcript Highlights:

• Grall: SB 1760 REQUIRES ELECTED OFFICIALS TO RESIDE IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA.
• IT PROVIDES CLARITY THE CONSTITUTIONAL EQUIPMENT THOSE OFFICIALS CANNOT HOLD TWO OFFICES AT ONCE.
• THIS HELPS ENSURE ELECTED OFFICIALS HAVE A VESTED INTEREST IN THE COMMUNITIES IN WHICH THEY ARE ELECTED
• OFFICIALS WE ELECTED WANT TO PASS LEGISLATION THAT TARGETS OUR COMMUNITY MEMBERS, THE MOST VULNERABLE
• OFFICIALS LIABLE FOR VOTING TO REMOVE A MONUMENT?

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• So this section doesn't preclude an election official also from accessing the candidate's residential
• day, 30 days before election day?"
• "Election comes and goes.
• Now, that was before the election.
• to hold the seat that they were elected to."

Committee: Joint Legislative Procedure and Arrangements Committee

Summary: The Legislative Arrangements and Procedure Committee met with a quorum, approved the prior minutes, and then took up several follow-up items related to legislative security, public records, and the impacts of term limits. The Secretary of State’s office presented draft language to make legislators’ and candidates’ residential addresses confidential in public records, with discussion of who would be covered, how the protection would work, and whether it should expire when a candidate’s term ends. Members raised concerns about unintended consequences, transparency, and whether the public should still be able to see enough information to evaluate residency requirements. Rather than act immediately, the committee set the draft aside for a future meeting and asked for an amendment reflecting the Secretary of State’s suggested changes. The committee also reviewed a security best-practices memo and NCSL materials on capitol security. The memo encouraged legislators to be aware of their surroundings, avoid real-time vacation posting, vary routines, report threats, and follow security alerts. Members discussed a recent incident and the need to improve alert distribution and update contact information so legislators and staff receive notices consistently. The Secretary of State and committee members noted that the alert system may need refinement, including a separate legislative notification channel. The bulk of the meeting was devoted to Garrity Consulting’s final report on how to mitigate the effects of legislative term limits. The consultants summarized interviews, surveys, and focus groups with legislators, the public, and stakeholders, identifying major themes such as loss of institutional knowledge, leadership turnover, staffing pressures, and the need for stronger onboarding and training. Recommendations included considering annual sessions or shifting biennial sessions to even-numbered years, restructuring organizational session, making interim committees more consistent with regular committees, adding office hours, formalizing mentorship and leadership succession planning, expanding staff and professional development resources, creating public-facing educational tools, and improving communication and virtual testimony options. Members generally appreciated the report and its phased implementation roadmap, while also debating the practicality of some recommendations and the tension between making service more demanding and keeping the legislature accessible to new candidates.

Transcript Highlights:

• What Senate Bill One does is that it cuts significantly the authority of locally elected officials.
• Again, no limits on meetings, the officials locally elected.
• </c><01:07:07.440><c> officials,</c> board, publicly elected officials, board, publicly elected officials
• </c><01:09:01.839><c> They're</c> the officials locally elected.
• They're the officials locally elected.

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• Um, the intent of the bill was that it's just the elected officials that would be listed on how they
• The intent of the bill was that it's just the elected officials that would be listed on how they voted
• It was just meant to be for the elected officials. >> Okay. Thank you. >> Okay.
• It was just meant to be for the elected<00:44:17.599><c> officials.
• </c> elected officials. elected officials.

Committee: Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs

Transcript Highlights:

• Any interested person that meets certain criteria could apply to the county elections official to be
• The county elections official is going to then review the applications, eliminate applicants who do not
• meet specified qualifications, and then this election will be made. ...the county elections official
• Any interested person that meets certain criteria could apply to the county elections officials to be
• The county elections official is going to then review the Commission.

Committee: Senate Local Government