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• For the healthcare authority, I'm here standing in support.
• It allows the Department of Health the authority to make those recommendations and reference...
• I proudly serve in Quay, Baca, and Harding Counties. I stand in strong support of H.J.R. 2.
• But more to the point, the state, at least in Bernalillo County, doesn't convict approximately 40% of
• I appreciate that we had a bill the other day when I was talking to the Sheriff of Bernalillo County,

Committee: House House Consumer & Public Affairs

Keywords: 996, all

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• Tax relief by lowering school taxes for New Castle County residents.
• However, that tax relief was only authorized for one year.
• New Castle County increased it to $173,000 to align with the current reassessment values.
• The proposed bill would bring district income limits up to $65,000 to match the county.
• The elderly New Castle County property program has been in place for decades.

Summary: The House received a series of Senate communications and committee reports, then took up a long consent calendar and several individual measures. Early actions included passing consent calendar items, recognizing Freedom of Speech Week and Juneteenth, and hearing numerous introductions and tributes, including remarks honoring House fellows, Father’s Day, and Representative Mara Gorman. The chamber also adopted several procedural motions and recesses, with roll calls recorded throughout. Among the bills considered, the House passed House Bill 134 on animal cruelty, increasing penalties for repeat offenses; House Bill 131 with Senate Amendment 1 on pet stores and animal welfare; House Substitute 1 for House Bill 320 on technical corrections to the Delaware Constitution; House Substitute 1 for House Bill 407 on technical updates to the Hazardous Substance Control Act; House Substitute 1 for House Bill 425 on salary supplements for certain school employees; House Substitute 1 for House Bill 450, the Road Delaware Act, on land use and permitting reform; House Bill 459 on restricting energy drink sales in schools; House Substitute 1 for House Bill 439 on electric moped and motorcycle disclosures; and House Bill 444, the Delaware John Lewis Voting Rights Act, after amendment delaying its effective date to July 1, 2027. House Amendment 1 to House Bill 459 was adopted, and House Amendment 1 to House Bill 444 was adopted before final passage. The House also rejected House Amendment 1 to House Substitute 1 for House Bill 425 after debate over salary supplement policy for school-related certifications, then passed the substitute bill itself. House Bill 407 prompted questions about the increase in civil penalties, which DENREC said was intended to update outdated fines and align the penalty structure with other laws. House Bill 444 drew floor speeches emphasizing voting rights protections and concerns about voter suppression and dilution. The session ended with the House moving to recess after continuing consideration of House Bill 355, the Speaker Truth Act, which had just adopted an amendment changing damages language to attorney’s fees and costs.

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• </c><00:10:43.880><c> wheelage</c> options things like the county wheelage options things like the county
• Louis County and a small beef farmer in St. Louis County.
• Louis County with you, so please proceed without those matching funds.
• Louis County and Southern St.
• Louis County and Southern St.

Bills: HF1167 , HF1242

Committee: House Transportation Finance and Policy

Keywords: Northern Lights Express, NLX, Minneapolis-Duluth rail, passenger rail, intercity passenger rail, high-speed rail, Duluth, Minneapolis, MnDOT, Minnesota Department of Transportation, Metropolitan Council, transportation funding, rail appropriation, general fund, trunk highway fund, rail project cancellation, infrastructure spending, commercial driver training, CDL, financial assistance

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• Other counties also passed measures to try to get access to data and protections, but in 2016 there was
• </c><00:14:23.360><c> also</c><00:14:23.920><c> passed</c> 2491 um other counties also passed 2491 um
• other counties also passed measures<00:14:24.680><c> to</c><00:14:24.839><c> try</c><00:14:25.000><c
• </c><00:26:59.600><c> of</c> in terms of our statutory authority of in terms of our statutory authority
• </c><01:01:41.880><c> who</c> of the students and the co-authors who of the students and the co-authors

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: This joint informational briefing of Senate and House committees focused on restricted use pesticides in Hawaiʻi, with opening remarks framing the issue as one of health, environmental impact, and state-level regulation. The briefing reviewed the history of pesticide disclosure efforts, including prior county actions, a 2016 court ruling that shifted responsibility to the state, and Act 45, which enabled disclosure of restricted use pesticide data. Speakers highlighted 2019 reporting data showing concentrated use in parts of Oʻahu and Kauaʻi, especially near schools and communities, and identified fumigants such as 1,3-dichloropropene and metam sodium as among the heaviest-used products. Concerns were raised about potential links to cancer, respiratory illness, reproductive harms, Parkinson’s disease, and developmental effects, as well as the lack of long-term mixture studies and the need for better buffer zones, reporting, and farmer transition support. The Department of Agriculture’s pesticides program manager described the state’s regulatory framework, explaining the distinction between general use and restricted use pesticides and the department’s role under FIFRA and Hawaiʻi law. He outlined the branch’s enforcement, education/certification, registration, and laboratory functions, including inspections, complaint response, market surveillance, applicator certification, product review, groundwater protection modeling, and special registrations. He also noted staffing and resource limitations, including the absence of an in-house toxicologist and long-term monitoring capacity, and compared Hawaiʻi’s resources to California’s much larger pesticide regulatory program. He said the department supports Act 231, which was passed the previous year and is moving forward this session. A pediatrician speaking for the Hawaiʻi chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics emphasized concerns about chronic low-level pesticide exposure in children, citing AAP policy statements and technical reports that associate exposure with cancer, leukemia, birth defects, neurobehavioral issues, and asthma. Drawing on work with the Kauaʻi Joint Fact Finding Task Force, the speaker said the group found the west side of the island to be an unhealthy community but could not prove causation because of missing drift, geospatial, and biomarker data. The testimony pointed to elevated cancer mortality, pneumonia admissions, obesity, dialysis, and developmental delay indicators, and described concerns about pesticide drift near schools and homes, including reports of children becoming ill after nearby spraying and low levels of chlorpyrifos detected in dust samples. An environmental health scientist from the University of Hawaiʻi described a pilot project using restricted use pesticide data in a public health context. She said the project began after seeing maps of Central Oʻahu pesticide use and aimed to pair GIS data with health and ethnicity data, while also conducting community focus groups. Preliminary focus group themes included calls to action, voting and policymaker awareness, concern about pesticide use near homes and fields, lack of community consent, and a desire to stay engaged. No votes or formal committee actions were taken during the briefing.

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• Section 2 of the bill authorizes the Commissioner of Insurance to require a policy of individual health
• Section 10 of the bill authorizes the Commissioner to suspend or revoke a certificate of a health maintenance
• Meanwhile, Clark County ranks in the top three nationally for alcohol consumption per capita, yet Nevada
• Clark County consistently ranks as top three for alcohol consumption per capita every year.
• I guess in Clark County we don't wait until it's 5 o'clock somewhere. Thank you very, very much.

Committee: Senate Commerce and Labor

Keywords: 909, all

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• of Honolulu curbside profitable I County of Honolulu curbside profitable I mean<00:47:28.400><c> it<
• to adopt an invasive allows the county to adopt an invasive species<00:49:14.760><c> placard</c><00:
• </c> Matthew uh Benson Medina from the county Matthew uh Benson Medina from the county of Members, any
• </c> adding onto that the parks and County adding onto that the parks and County Parks<01:25:51.840><
• </c><01:30:53.400><c> to</c> the authority to the authority to uh<01:30:55.400><c> increase</c><01:30

Committee: Senate Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The joint committees heard testimony on Senate Bill 103, relating to electric vehicle batteries, and then moved to Senate Bill 995, relating to renewable fuel. On SB 103, the Department of Health and the State Energy Office supported the measure, and Redwood Materials said it supported the bill’s intent but requested an amendment to add a battery recycler to the commission. Other testimony on SB 103 included support from several individuals and organizations, with one opponent noted. A committee member also raised a possible deadline change requested by the Alliance of Automobile Innovation for future work on the measure. The bulk of the hearing focused on SB 995, which would create tax incentives for sustainable aviation fuel and related renewable fuel production. Supporters included the Hawaii Renewable Fuels Coalition, Pono Pacific, Hawaiian Airlines/Alaska Airlines, the Tax Foundation, PAR Hawaii, Pacific Biodiesel, and others. Supporters said the bill would help build a local SAF industry, encourage camelina and other feedstocks, and advance decarbonization goals. Several supporters also said they had proposed amendments or technical comments and stood on their written testimony. Opposition testimony argued the bill could allow toxic waste feedstocks, such as construction and demolition waste, into fuel production, and questioned whether the incentives would truly benefit Hawaii farmers or consumers. One opponent said the bill’s benefits could flow to the producer and to imported feedstocks rather than to local agriculture, and another questioned the scale of local land and water available for camelina production. Committee members pressed witnesses on acreage, water use, expected yields, the role of PAR Hawaii’s refinery investment, and whether the state would be subsidizing a business decision that might not produce significant local fuel. No vote or final action was taken in the excerpt provided.

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• After adoption of each of the resolutions, we will return to privileges of the floor for the author to
• He's someone who, as the author mentioned, was the first Latino quarterback to win the Super Bowl.
• He's someone who, as the author mentioned, first Latino quarterback to win the Super Bowl.
• And I want to thank the author for bringing forward this resolution. Senator Gonzales.
• The Oakdale Saddle Club is in Stanislaus County and Senate District 4.

Summary: The Senate opened with a prayer and Pledge of Allegiance, including a remembrance of the 111th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. The chamber then took up Senate Resolution 87 by Senator Archuleta, which recognized April 24 as the anniversary of the Armenian Genocide and emphasized historical remembrance, support for Armenian communities, and concern over ongoing threats and humanitarian issues affecting Armenians. Several senators spoke in support, and the resolution was adopted by a 37-0 vote. Senator Archuleta then introduced members of the Armenian community in the gallery. The Senate also adopted several other resolutions honoring communities and causes. Senator Cortese presented SR 93 honoring Jim Plunkett’s football career and his role as a trailblazing Latino athlete; senators highlighted his Heisman Trophy, Super Bowl wins, and pending Hispanic Football Hall of Fame recognition, and the resolution passed unanimously. Senator Wiener presented SCR 124 on transportation access for Californians with epilepsy, focusing on how seizure-related driving restrictions can limit employment, education, and medical care; it was adopted unanimously. Senator Allen presented SCR 158 declaring April Arts, Culture and Creativity Month and marking the 50th anniversary of the California Arts Council, with remarks celebrating the state’s arts economy and longtime arts leaders; it also passed unanimously. Later, Senator Alvarado-Gil presented SCR 159 designating April as California Rodeo Appreciation Month, describing the history, cultural significance, diversity, and economic role of rodeo in California. Supportive remarks followed from another senator, and the resolution was adopted unanimously. The author then introduced rodeo guests, including athletes and rodeo association leaders. The Senate also heard multiple privileges-of-the-floor introductions, including arts figures such as Luis Valdez, Cheech Marin, and Ruth Asawa’s son Paul Lanier, as well as student and community guests. The chamber approved the consent calendar by a 38-0 vote, noted committee meetings for Human Services, Military and Veterans, and Privacy, and adjourned with the next floor session scheduled for April 23, 2026, at 9:00 a.m.

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• I'm representing Coos County, and I'm very happy to see three members of Coos County on this committee
• I'm representing Coos County, and I'm very happy to see three members of Coos County on this committee
• </c> Hampshire and represent Sullivan County Hampshire and represent Sullivan County on<01:40:53.800>
• </c> John cavany I'm uh the chesher county John cavany I'm uh the chesher county representative<01:43
• </c> mcgonagal and I'm the belnap county mcgonagal and I'm the belnap county commissioner<01:47:37.679

Committee: House Fish and Game and Marine Resources

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Employees, operates one of the nation's largest county jail systems, and manages the Orange County Crime
• Orange County consistently ranks as one of the safest in the nation.
• I appreciate what you've done in Orange County.
• In California, all of Orange County high schools have done it.
• We started that in Lake County, California, where Mr.

Committee: Senate Senate Judiciary

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• County Schools, and the development of the Boone County Sheriff's Office into one of the largest and
• </c> 27 years as the sheriff of Boone County. 27 years as the sheriff of Boone County.
• Police and the between the Boone County Police and the Boone<00:27:16.880><c> County</c><00:27:17.200
• ><c> the</c><00:27:23.360><c> Boone</c><00:27:23.679><c> County</c> the development of the Boone County
• ,</c><00:28:34.720><c> characterized</c> Boone County, Les Hill, characterized Boone County, Les Hill

Keywords: Convene 00:00 Senate Message 04:45 Calendar/2nd Readings 05:20 Report of Committees 07:05 Orders of the Day 08:23 HB 214 08:33 HB 416 12:26 HB 281 16:20 HB 134 18:13 Motions, Petitions, and Communications 21:08 Introduction of New Bills and Resolutions 37:01 Recess for ConC/Rules Meeting 39:15 ConC/Rules Report 42:29 Floor Amendments 44:27 Correction to Introduction of New Bills and Resolutions 46:14 Adjournment 46:40, 958, all

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• David Steeby, 17th District, Clark County, is commanding, David Steeby, 17th District, Clark County,
• Skamania County, Klickitat County.
• Alex Abara, District 13, Grant County, a little bit of Douglas County, a little bit of Adams County,
• Mark Klicker, 16th District, all of Walla Walla County, large part of Franklin County, and Benton County
• County.

Summary: The committee began with member and staff introductions, then held a work session on emissions-intensive trade-exposed facilities (EITEs) under Washington’s Climate Commitment Act. Ecology staff reviewed how cap-and-invest works, explained EITE no-cost allowance allocations, and summarized a new report to the Legislature on policy options for 2035-2050. Ecology recommended continuing no-cost allocations but adjusting them to fit the cap, considering a consignment approach that would require EITEs to invest part of the value of free allowances in decarbonization, and studying additional benchmarking and leakage-mitigation refinements. Quebec officials described their cap-and-trade system, including a consignment model that withholds part of free allocations, holds the value in trust for facilities, and requires technical studies and investment in mitigation projects; they said it has encouraged industrial investment and no business closures. Members asked about facility closures, compliance costs, eligible uses of consigned funds, and adaptation spending. The work session then closed. The committee then heard House Bill 2296, which would expand distributed energy resources by allowing portable plug-in solar devices and meter-mounted devices. The prime sponsor said the bill is intended to lower barriers and startup costs for renters and homeowners who want to electrify or add solar. Supporters, including a nonprofit promoting plug-in solar and a physician group, said the devices could broaden access to clean energy and reduce greenhouse gas and health harms. Utilities, labor, and industry groups opposed the bill as written, citing safety concerns, lack of national electrical code standards, possible backfeeding and fire risks, utility-worker hazards, unclear interconnection rules, and concerns about multifamily housing and small-utility review burdens. Some witnesses said they were open to continued work on the proposal. Next, the committee heard House Bill 2285, which would allow natural gas generation paired with carbon capture, utilization, storage, or mineralization to count toward Clean Energy Transformation Act compliance. The sponsor and supporters argued the bill would provide a “bridge” for firm power, help address reliability and transmission constraints, and support jobs while reducing emissions compared with conventional gas. Opponents said the bill would weaken CETA’s 100% clean electricity target by allowing resources that still emit carbon to qualify, and they questioned whether 75% capture is sufficient. Other testimony raised cost concerns and warned that carbon capture could increase ratepayer costs. The hearing on HB 2285 was later suspended and reopened briefly for additional testimony from Ecology, which said the bill would permanently weaken CETA standards and likely reduce emissions reductions. The committee also briefly received a staff briefing on House Bill 2272, a ski-area terminology bill, and then suspended that hearing to take it up later.

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• I represent District 3, which is San Juan County, Bloomfield, and Aztec area.
• I represent District 64, which is Roosevelt, Curry, and Chavez County.
• I serve in Santa Fe County.
• So really, the mission and authority of this subcommittee Essentially, it's a bipartisan body, two Democrats
• Our subcommittee also has subpoena power and legal authority.

Committee: House House House Investigatory Subcommittee

Keywords: 996, all

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• </c><01:05:27.720><c> if</c> the city state town or count County if the city state town or count County
• </c><04:37:57.039><c> government</c> offices and local County government offices and local County government
• Rockingham County Jail uh I'm also Rockingham County Jail uh I'm also legislative<04:41:20.400><c> chair
• </c> members from each one of the counties members from each one of the counties who<04:42:24.080><c>

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee first dealt with scheduling and housekeeping, including a plan to take a hard break at 2:00 p.m. for an early bill, hold a brief executive session, and then continue with the remaining afternoon bills. The chair also noted the next likely meeting date would be March 12, when the committee expected to take up the remaining bills before crossover deadlines. The main substantive item was House Bill 142, which would recognize the Honor and Remember flag for Gold Star families and related remembrance purposes. Prime sponsor Rep. Michael Moffett described the bill as a bipartisan measure revised to address earlier concerns, arguing that the flag honors fallen service members, can be personalized with names, and complements rather than detracts from the American flag. He said many other states have already adopted it and suggested the committee could amend details such as the number of days and locations for display. He also raised practical issues about flag dimensions and whether the bill should use "shall" or "may" for display requirements. Testimony was divided. Janine Nutter opposed the bill, saying she supports Gold Star families but objected because the flag resembles the Viet Cong flag and because she believes the American flag should remain the sole symbol representing servicemembers. Kevin Grady, representing the State Veterans Advisory Committee under RSA 115:8, also opposed the bill, saying the committee believes the American flag is the only symbol needed, while still praising the work of Honor and Remember in creating personalized flags for families. Committee members asked questions about where the flag would be flown, whether the State Veterans Cemetery in Boscawen is already displaying it, and how the bill’s language would interact with cemetery policies and committee discretion. No vote or final action was taken in the portion of the meeting provided.

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• </c><00:03:24.080><c> attorneys</c> jurisdiction with the county attorneys jurisdiction with the county
• ,</c> David Charles, McGomery County, David Charles, McGomery County, Kentucky.
• </c> Charles, McGomery County, Kentucky. Charles, McGomery County, Kentucky.
• </c> of Bole County. of Bole County.
• Using her Find My Phone app, she left the county she was in and came to our county, and our deputies

Committee: House Banking & Insurance

Keywords: Meeting Start 00:00 Call to Order and Roll Call 00:29 Discussion SB 153 01:25 Vote SB 153 10:35 Discussion SB 118 11:36 Vote SB 118 12:48 Discussion HB 380 13:40 Vote HB 380 40:12, 958, all

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• Many counties don't even have... It's not happening now.
• Many counties don't even have the scanning equipment that we're talking about here that this bill is
• It is Sonia Castro Way in Miami-Dade County.
• Cities and counties that started the process required in the statute, Cities and counties that started
• I learned about this in a Duval County legislative delegation meeting back when I was serving in the

Summary: The Senate opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a series of member introductions recognizing interns, pages, volunteers, and the retirement of Pastor Gary Austin from the sergeant’s office. Leadership also announced that budget talks with the House were continuing and that senators would not need to plan on being in next week, suggesting progress toward a budget framework. After routine floor business, the chamber took up a major third-reading measure on citizen initiatives and several education bills, followed later by returning messages from the House on health and school-safety measures. The most extensive debate centered on the citizen initiative bill, which sponsors said was intended to protect the constitutional amendment process from fraud and abuse based on election-crime investigations and a large state report on petition fraud. Supporters argued the bill would add reasonable guardrails, prevent misuse of public funds, and preserve integrity while still allowing grassroots participation. Opponents from both parties argued it would make citizen-led amendments much harder by adding costs, deadlines, criminal penalties, and administrative burdens that would chill participation and favor wealthy or corporate interests. After lengthy debate, the Senate voted 28-10 to pass the bill. The chamber then passed several education measures with little or no opposition, including bills tied to Bright Futures, dual enrollment, Florida ABLE, teacher preparation, and other education policy updates, all by 38-0. Later, the Senate concurred in House amendments on a stem cell therapy bill, an EKG requirement for student athletes, and a cardiac emergency bill, each passing 37-0. The House also sent back a school safety bill with amendments affecting child care facility partnerships with law enforcement, temporary door locks during active assailant incidents, supervision windows, and funding for panic alarm systems; the transcript ends as that bill is being explained.

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• I was an anchor myself for the Boys and Men of Color in Riverside County.
• Our local school leadership council in LAUSD empowers parents with real decision-making authority over
• One of the things I like to highlight is that in Salinas, Monterey County, where I live, we have some
• I come from Kern County, a county that is really rural at times and also has its city areas, but a lot
• In Kern County, we have three detention centers.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Okay, that's literally nowhere in the county would a person be able to live who is on this registry.
• Lauren Jackson, Seminole County Sheriff's Office, waving in support.
• , Orange County, and Palm Beach County.
• In Orange County, evidence in my case was stored in a shared digital repository.
• The green I wear today wasn't the green I wore in Martin County Jail.

Committee: Senate Criminal Justice

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• Since 2007, when RIA was created, uh, the Renewable Energy Transmission Authority, it was intended and
• This bill, to be very clear, it does not impact existing revenues that the counties are receiving.
• Rather, the counties along the lines are receiving payments under community benefit agreements and our
• So this bill is really a cleanup and as a clarification, this is the counties are not losing any extra
• We have also heard concerns about counties losing revenue. This is not the case.

Committee: Senate Senate Tax, Business & Transportation

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• In fact, there are 27 counties in Texas that already have no printed newspaper in their county, and that
• Both that we are authorized to contact when we cannot reach the tenant.
• And if there is no newspaper in the county, there is no online presence.
• , uh, with an amazing, uh, Wharton County Junior College with satellite campuses.
• And, um, ironically, I'm a joint author with Ms.

Bills: HB 186

Committee: House Trade, Workforce & Economic Development

Keywords: public funds, lobbying activities, political subdivisions, government expenditure, transparency, local government, political subdivision, county, city, municipality, special district, taxpayer-funded lobbying, lobbying restriction, registered lobbyist, government association, county association dues, Texas Legislature, injunctive relief, attorney's fees, Chapter 556

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• In fact, there are 27 counties in Texas that already have no printed newspaper in their county.
• Many of you have served on school boards or city councils or county commissioners...
• If there is no newspaper in the county, there is no online presence.
• Medal of Honor recipient Roy Benavides in Wharton County with an amazing Wharton County Junior College
• Absolutely, and ironically, I'm a joint author with Ms.

Bills: HB186 , HB517 , HB 1093 , HB 1268 , HB1395 , HB186

Committee: House Trade, Workforce & Economic Development

Keywords: social media, children, account verification, data privacy, parental control, property owners' association, residential watering restrictions, vegetation, fine limitations, drought, technology, innovation, economic development, grants, Texas Economic Development, business funding, HB 1395, private passenger vehicle rental, car rental, vehicle rental