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• The proposal reflects the current estimate of utilization that individuals are obtaining.
• And then with that, I'm going to close with my... ...made to reflect Californians.
• We are not bigger and more powerful or richer than the entire nation, the entire country.
• And this budget reflects that. We've tried to look at education. We've tried to look at housing.
• This budget reflects that.

Summary: The Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Committee heard AB 109, the Budget Act of 2026, as the main item. Committee leaders described the legislative budget agreement as a balanced two-year plan with about $355.9 billion in total spending, $253 billion from the General Fund, and $36.5 billion in reserves. The Legislative Analyst and Department of Finance said the package assumes about $5.5 billion in higher revenues than the May Revision and uses those resources for a mix of spending changes, including higher Proposition 98 support, additional child care slots, housing and homelessness funding, delayed Medi-Cal reductions, and added support for counties, public hospitals, and distressed hospitals. The administration said the plan resembles the May Revision’s overall structure but includes new spending and revenue assumptions, and members noted that separate revenue trailer bills would be heard later in the week. Much of the committee discussion focused on Medi-Cal, H.R. 1, and the impact on immigrants, low-income workers, counties, and hospitals. Several senators criticized the budget for locking in savings from delayed or reduced Medi-Cal coverage and for not including a mechanism to restore eligibility, while administration and LAO staff said the package delays some reductions but does not automatically reinstate coverage. Finance staff said roughly 1.5 million to 2 million people with unsatisfactory immigration status would move from managed care to fee-for-service, with coverage largely unchanged except for certain services not federally allowed. Members also discussed county administrative funding, indigent care, public hospital support, and the expected rise in uncompensated care. Other topics included In-Home Supportive Services, child care, homelessness funding, Prop. 36, courthouse construction and new judgeships, transit and cap-and-invest/GGRF funding, local journalism, and workforce or reentry programs. Committee members split along party lines in their comments. Democratic members generally supported the agreement as a difficult but responsible compromise that protects core services, preserves reserves, and makes targeted investments in education, housing, health care, and justice system capacity. Republican members argued the budget relies on unrealistic revenue assumptions, does not sufficiently reduce spending, and includes costly policy choices and tax increases. Public testimony largely came from advocates and stakeholders who supported IHSS, Medi-Cal, child care, domestic violence services, hospitals, transit, and other programs, while some business and health plan representatives raised concerns about tax proposals and the shift from managed care to fee-for-service. The chair then moved the committee to public comment and indicated that the revenue bills would return later in the week; no final vote on AB 109 is reflected in the portion provided.

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• The National Guard educational assistant program offering life-changing opportunities for those who serve
• When we compare our current educational attainment levels to the region of the nation, Oklahoma lags
• Only 29.3% of Oklahomans have a bachelor's degree or higher compared to 36.8% nationally.
• In fact, they expand research capacity and remain nationally competitive.
• It's looked at nationally as a model. We know that those students have better GPAs.

Committee: House Appropriations and Budget

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• Aloha, Brandon Maka'awa'awa, Nation of Hawaii.
• These are different systems that reflect different priorities.
• Hopefully, we can... that is going to be reflected.
• And this is one of... ...context of Nation.
• Is this incremental to Nation? It is within the context of next Nation, okay?

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• I'm here today to offer strong support for SB 309, specifically Section 11 of the bill, which reflects
• I'm here today to offer strong support for SB 309, specifically Section 11 of the bill, which reflects
• Among those younger than 21, deaths fell almost 72 percent, again with a larger decline than the national
• three evaluations to two will result in better use of evaluator time and bring Nevada in line with national
• three evaluations to two will result in better use of evaluator time and bring Nevada in line with national

Bills: SB60 , SB85 , SB323 , SB309 , SB465

Committee: Assembly Judiciary

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• I would love to see this expanded even further, right, to more than just one nation as a partner state
• Right to more than just one nation as a partner state, because we do have such a diverse community, and
• The following amendments have already been accepted to reflect concerns of CMA and are reflected in the
• The following amendments have already been accepted to reflect concerns of CMA and are reflected in the
• I didn't see it reflected in the analysis that we had or in the discussion as well.

Committee: Senate Business, Professions and Economic Development

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• It's essential for our tribal nations to make sure that their voices are present, I don't know.
• And my new... ...defend sovereignty, and ensure the survival and strength of our nations.
• How do we make sure that we're learning from our tribal nations for generations of providers?
• And the data speaks about what we know to be happening on too many of our tribal nations.
• Each tribe's government reflects its unique history, traditions, and cultural values.

Summary: The Select Committee on Native American Affairs held a historic hearing at Table Mountain Rancheria focused on tribal education, culture, resilience, leadership, and trust. The opening prayer and remarks emphasized the significance of holding the first committee hearing on tribal land. Members said the hearing was intended both to hear testimony about ongoing problems in schools and to identify next steps for legislation and policy, especially as the session neared its end. The committee also referenced recent efforts supporting Native students’ right to wear regalia at graduation and broader concerns about representation in education and state institutions. The first panel centered on Native students’ experiences in public schools. Bella Garcia described a two-year fight with Clovis Unified over wearing tribal regalia at graduation, including a restrictive approval form and administrators who she said denied Native identity and made her feel invisible. Morningstar Ghali connected those experiences to the legacy of boarding schools, racial profiling, suspensions, and the “boarding school to prison pipeline,” and called for culturally responsive education, Native educators, counselors, Native studies, and restorative justice. Janet K. Bill, from the Attorney General’s Office of Native American Affairs, described her own path from tribal Head Start to Stanford, law school, tribal council, and state service, and said education, justice, and sovereignty are linked. Members asked about restorative justice, representation, and how to build pipelines into leadership and education roles. The second panel focused on solutions. Chairwoman Michelle Heredia Cordova urged a reimagined education system that is more personalized, experiential, culturally grounded, and balanced with land-based learning, while also recruiting Native teachers and creating stronger tribal partnerships. Chairman Leo Sisku said schools should educate educators, stop tokenizing Native students, and create accountability and consequences for discriminatory behavior; he also supported stronger tribal-school partnerships and more positive outreach. Chairman Fred Bean emphasized consistent engagement from tribal leaders at every level of schooling, stronger transitions from elementary to college, and programs that prepare Native youth for leadership, trades, and higher education. Chairman Shaineto of Tule River argued that schools and administrators should face consequences for violating Native students’ rights, and that Native people should not have to keep educating institutions about basic cultural respect. Committee members responded by discussing possible statewide solutions, including regional tribal boards, better enforcement of existing laws, stronger pipelines into teaching and leadership, and improved representation on boards and in state agencies. Several members raised the need to implement existing laws, fill vacant Native appointments, and consider broader protections for Native regalia and cultural expression. No formal vote was taken in the transcript, but the hearing concluded with a clear call for continued collaboration, accountability, and legislation driven by Native voices.

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• Please join me in a moment of reflection. Today marks the beginning of spring of 2025.
• world around us, as we experience the natural world finding comfortable harmony and balance, let us reflect
• It is a holiday of unity, of reflection, and of rejuvenation.
• It is a holiday of unity, of reflection, and of rejuvenation.
• In 1979, the United Nations General Assembly adopted a program of activities to be undertaken during

Summary: The Assembly met on March 6, 2025, established a quorum, and opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and routine procedural motions, including unanimous consent requests and a re-referral of AB 506. The chamber then moved through a series of guest introductions and second-reading items before taking up several resolutions recognizing awareness days and cultural observances. Members adopted ACR 41 on Down Syndrome Awareness Week/Day and HR 24 on Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month after extensive bipartisan remarks focused on family experiences, inclusion, bullying, funding for services, and support for people with disabilities. The Assembly also adopted ACR 48 recognizing Women in STEM Day, ACR 49 recognizing California STEM Robotics Day, HR 18 celebrating Nauruze, and ACR 2 marking the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. Each resolution drew co-authors and supportive comments from members across the aisle. The body then debated and passed AB 248, which would remove the state wage cap on county jail inmate labor and allow counties more discretion; supporters framed it as local control and rehabilitation, while opponents argued it would raise costs and conflict with voter sentiment. The Assembly also passed AB 100, a budget-process measure moving a large package of bills to the Senate, and used a substituted roll call for the remaining related bills. Consent calendar items were approved, and the chamber concluded with multiple adjournments in memory, including tributes to Eric Lopez, Johnny D. Giles, and Roger Diamond, before adjourning until March 24, 2025.

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• But on a lighter note, it is National Bagel Day, so get your bagels.
• Now I'll move on to the national landscape.
• And they're doing that in response to regulation, not just in the U.S., but nationally.
• Okay, thank you. ...just in the U.S. but nationally.
• These patterns do not reflect a lack of discipline.

Bills: SB5928

Committee: Senate Business, Trade & Economic Development

Keywords: wildfire risk, disclosure, safety, environmental policy, risk assessment

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• Technology is now about 7% of the entire national economy.
• Technology is now about 7% of the entire national economy.
• Technology is now about 7% of entire national economy.
• I'm Zanku, Armenian National Board Member for the Armenian National Committee of America, which is the
• And it has to reflect our values, as Mayor Kasachian mentioned earlier.

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• Across this nation, state legislators are grappling with the possibilities of significant new demands
• Jeremy Takala here at the Yakama Nation, sit on particularly our Energy Committee.
• On behalf of the Yakama Nation, we are a pro.
• I'm here today on behalf of the National Electrical Contractors Association.
• That is almost three times the national unemployment rate.

Bills: HB2515 , HB2343 , HB2301 , HB2272 , HB2367

Committee: House Environment & Energy

Keywords: energy facilities, large energy use, regulation, state oversight, infrastructure, water quality, game farms, public health, environmental protection, regulatory oversight, extended producer responsibility, paint waste management, environmental regulations, sustainability, recycling, ski areas, winter sports, terminology update, recreation, regulatory changes

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• Father, we thank you for a great nation and Father.
• We want to make sure that the CVAP reflects that.
• And our representation needs to reflect that.
• It is reflected in this map that we have today.
• Texans deserve representation that reflects our values.

Bills: HB4 , HB4

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• ,</c><00:36:56.400><c> the</c> violence in our state and nation, the violence in our state and nation
• </c> to found this nation. to found this nation.
• We are honored to be the only tribe in the nation with a AAA credit rating, a distinction that reflects
• As our nation approaches America's 250th anniversary, and as Colorado reflects on 150 years of statehood

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• allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation
• Women's History Month is more than a time to reflect on the past; it is a moment to recognize the living
• She's committed her life to public service, and she reflects not only her commitment to those who are
• Many of our great lawyers and leaders in state government reflect this recognition.
• AS THE OLDEST INDEPENDENT LAW SCHOOL IN THE NATION AND TO THINK IT IS RIGHT HERE IN ALBANY.

Summary: The Senate opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and approval of the prior day’s journal, then moved through a series of introductions and resolutions recognizing Women’s History Month honorees, Prince Hall Masons and Eastern Stars, Agriculture Week, Pakistan-American Heritage Day, visiting Mercaz Academy students, and the 175th anniversary of Albany Law School. Several senators spoke in support of the commemorations, and each resolution was adopted. The chamber then took up a number of bills on the calendar. Among the measures passed were bills related to insurance, private housing finance, public health, mental hygiene, real property, elder law, public authorities, and environmental conservation. One bill on the Environmental Conservation Law drew a procedural challenge over a proposed amendment; the Chair’s ruling that the amendment was nongermane was upheld by a show of hands, after which the bill passed. Another bill amending the Emergency Tenant Protection Act was debated on the issue of vacant rent-stabilized units and LLC ownership transparency, with supporters saying it would help identify responsible owners and opponents arguing it was too broad and could impose unclear penalties; it ultimately passed. The most extended debate centered on a real property bill concerning electronic rent payment systems and automated clearinghouse fees. Supporters framed it as a transparency measure that lets tenants choose whether to use such systems, while critics questioned how fees would be handled and whether the bill would affect landlord costs. After debate, the bill passed. A public health bill sponsored by Senator Webb also passed after she explained it was intended to improve transparency and oversight of changes to maternity and perinatal services amid concerns about maternal health deserts and hospital closures. The Senate then completed the calendar and adjourned until the next day.

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• AB 1619 modernizes their compensation to reflect the weight of that responsibility and to account for
• Chair, Madam Chair, members, Adam Kegwin, on behalf of California Lulac, National Action Network, and
• California prides itself on being one of the most diverse and inclusive states in the nation, but our
• It ensures our government reflects the people it serves in a way that is both practical and profound.
• It ensures our government reflects the people it serves in a way that is both practical and profound.

Committee: House Public Employment and Retirement

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• commission, Senator John Velis, who is absent as he is currently on active duty deployment with the National
• And flagging that the fifth public meeting description will reflect the vote today and include the link
• And flagging that the fifth public meeting description will reflect the vote today and include the link
• We'll look at the Brandeis materials and reflect, I think, the most accurate description.
• Active duty military orders with the Massachusetts National Guard.

Summary: The Special Commission on Xylazine held its final public meeting to review and approve the final draft of its report before submission to the House and Senate clerks. Chair Mindy Domb opened the meeting, noted Senator John Velis’s absence due to National Guard deployment, and the commission approved the minutes from the February 9 meeting. Staff then walked commissioners through the report’s redline changes, which were mostly technical or clarifying edits, along with several substantive updates on xylazine’s public health effects, state and federal actions, harm reduction, emergency response, wound care, and education and training. Commissioners discussed several language changes, including clarifying that xylazine is an active adulterant rather than a bulking agent, replacing “non-clinician” with “non-clinical staff,” and revising references to “hotspots” to better reflect the limits of available data. They also refined recommendations to emphasize oxygenation and ventilation in overdose response, continued naloxone use, referrals to harm reduction services, language access in wound care materials, and clearer discussion of medical consequences and financial costs related to delayed wound treatment. Staff also described the appendices, including a letter from Senator Velis supporting the report and noting he could not vote because of active duty service. The commission then voted to approve the final report, with members present voting in favor and Deputy Director Sarah Ruiz abstaining on the earlier minutes vote. After the report vote, commissioners offered brief remarks thanking staff and one another for the collaborative work and the quality of the final product. The meeting concluded with a motion to adjourn at 11:11 a.m., and staff said the final report would be submitted to the clerks and posted online.

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• that if a memorial were to be built on the Capitol campus, it needed to include a component that reflected
• Do you have any idea how much this particular overhead costs reflects or doesn't reflect that overall
• It was a moment that changed our nation and changed the lives of millions of Americans forever.
• If this passes, I think the name should reflect. not to modernize the PRA, but to bury it.
• If this passes, I think the name should reflect its true intent.

Summary: The House State Government & Tribal Relations Committee heard testimony on House Bill 2514, which would create a work group to plan a Global War on Terror Memorial on the Capitol campus. The prime sponsor and supporters, including veterans, Gold Star family members, and military advocates, said the memorial would honor Washingtonians who died in Iraq and Afghanistan and those who later died by suicide, while helping secure private fundraising and a concrete plan for the project. No opposition was recorded during the hearing, and the bill was later closed without a vote in the transcript excerpt. The committee also heard House Bill 2661, which would create a temporary task force to study public records request abuse, including frivolous, retaliatory, or harassing requests, and consider possible reforms. Supporters from cities and school-related organizations said some agencies face heavy costs, legal review burdens, and repeated or overly broad requests, especially in schools. Opponents from open-government and media groups argued the bill misdiagnoses the problem, could restrict access, and should instead focus on better staffing, training, technology, and compliance. The hearing ended without a vote in the excerpt. In executive session, the committee voted to advance several bills. It reported out proposed substitute House Bill 2637, which expands Public Records Act exemptions for certain personal information, on a 4-3 vote; House Bill 2632, which updates terminology for noncitizens, on a 4-3 vote; proposed substitute House Bill 2499, on conservation district governance and disclosure rules, on a 4-3 vote after rejecting two amendments; House Bill 2198, concerning the statewide credential catalog and online repository, on a 6-1 vote; and House Bill 2520, allowing emergency meetings outside a county seat and clarifying Open Public Meetings Act procedures, on a 7-0 vote.

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• Telecom, which is a national trade association representing network providers, technology innovators,
• That investment not only reflects broadband providers' determination to help achieve the national objective
• That investment not only reflects broadband providers Detroit. and capacity expansion.
• That investment not only reflects broadband providers' determination to help achieve the national objective
• And if our data is, as our data is reflected, they're facing higher prices and no competition.

Summary: The Assembly Communications and Conveyance Committee held an informational hearing on the state of broadband affordability in California. Chair Tasha Berner said the committee was examining how broadband prices, access, and affordability are affecting households, especially after the end of the federal Affordable Connectivity Program and amid concerns about federal resistance to state broadband regulation. She noted the committee’s continued interest in policy options for 2026 and referenced prior legislation, including AB 353, that would have required affordable home internet as a condition of doing business in California. Industry witnesses from U.S. Telecom and CTIA argued that broadband and wireless prices have generally fallen in real terms even as inflation and other household costs have risen, citing competition, infrastructure investment, and faster speeds as the main drivers. They said California’s higher costs are tied to permitting delays, taxes, copper theft, and legacy obligations such as COLR requirements, and they urged the Legislature to preserve market incentives, reduce fees and regulatory burdens, and support infrastructure deployment. They also discussed fixed wireless access, federal BEAD funding, and Universal Service Fund reform, arguing that more entities benefiting from networks, including tech platforms, should contribute to support programs. Consumer and public-interest witnesses presented a different view, saying California still has a serious affordability and adoption problem, especially for low-income households. Sunny McPhee of the California Emerging Technology Fund said broadband adoption has improved dramatically over time, but about 500,000 households remain offline or underconnected and many low-income households still pay above the FCC affordability benchmark. Ernesto Falcon of the CPUC Public Advocates Office said California’s market is losing its competitive edge, with prices higher than in other states and meaningful price pressure coming mainly from fiber competition at the gigabit tier. He said roughly 4.8 million Californians are limited to one gigabit option and estimated that more competition could save consumers more than $1 billion annually. Both witnesses emphasized the need for stronger transparency, targeted subsidies, and a permanent affordability solution, including extending and refining the CPUC broadband Lifeline pilot and advancing SB 716. Public commenters, including representatives from cable providers, nonprofits, and digital equity organizations, largely supported SB 716 and a permanent broadband affordability program. Several urged the committee to remove a cap on the Lifeline program, expand the CPUC pilot, and invest in digital navigators, outreach, and enrollment assistance. The hearing ended without a vote or formal action, after the chair thanked the witnesses and public commenters for their testimony.

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• Some of these foreign entities pose national security risks yet without clear prohibitions.
• Director of National Intelligence has identified as a risk to national security of the United States.
• Director of National Intelligence is designating a country as a a national security threat, then really
• Our state's colleges and universities are absolutely among the the best in the nation.
• faculty senate reflected the general faculty altogether.

Bills: SB37 , SB1489 , SB452 , SB724 , SB1067 , SB1741 , SB1273 , SB 37

Committees: Senate Education , Senate Education K-16

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• the entire Senate Black Caucus, we have students from the FAMU Marching 100 who will perform the national
• We all have something to reflect on here.
• Pandemic-era inflation did a number on the national and global economies. The impact is the...
• The pandemic-era inflation did a number on the national and global economies. The impacts are real.
• Our nation was founded on the value of faith and something bigger than ourselves.

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• This scroll reflects the substance of the pronouncement that has been made.
• This reflects what we've talked a lot about this week.
• That reflects the conversation we had. ...quality in our funding.
• reflects the values and priorities of all 40 senators in their unique districts.
• This is a budget that reflects the very best of the work that we do.