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• And so I'm thinking, has your agency, or maybe the Legislative Finance, you know modeled the cumulative
• I think we could do some additional modeling in terms of like maybe what that looks like by county or
• And I think we can do a better job of sort of modeling that by region.
• We're a state-based marketplace, which is a model that gives states the autonomy to serve their residents
• purpose: We provide access to financial assistance, which is how we keep coverage affordable and reliable

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• Current state law provides for a direct primary care model, which allows patients to pay an agreed-upon
• It's not an alternate health plan; it's an alternate medical model.
• Madam Chair and members, I modeled this after what we did with bail reform in those places that have
• Ensuring that the registry remains a more reliable tool for screening individuals who seek positions
• To make sure that the registry is reliable, provides due process, and can allow us to identify. folks

Bills: HB1106, HB3284, HB541, HB713, HB1403, HB1586, HB1942, HB2070, HB2844, HB2851, HB3151, HB3749, HB3940, HB3963, HB4454, HB4466, HB4795, HB5154, HB5394, SB1357, HB1052, HB4099, HB4638, HB5147

Keywords: child abuse, neglect, gender identity, sexual orientation, child welfare, marriage, family, Texas Commission, family welfare, marriage support, stability, premarital education, child development, strong families, direct patient care, healthcare, physicians, medical services, insurance regulation, maternal health

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• Many communities are without clean and reliable drinking water.
• The county is a member of the Kings River East GSA, which was formed by SB 37 in 2016, and the SB 37 model

Summary: The Water, Parks, and Wildlife Committee met with a short agenda and initially lacked a quorum, so the chair began with bill presentations before taking formal action. Assemblymember Macedo presented AB 568, explaining that it would help Tulare County and the Tulare Sub-Basin comply with the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act by providing a stable groundwater sustainability agency structure after the local joint powers authority became fractured. Tulare County grants and resources manager Denise England testified in support, describing the basin’s overdraft conditions, the breakdown of the existing JPA, and the county’s need for a long-term entity to implement SGMA. No opposition testimony was offered. After quorum was established, the committee took up AB 568 and the consent item ACR 107. Members voted to concur in Senate amendments on AB 568 and to approve ACR 107 on the consent calendar, with both measures receiving unanimous or near-unanimous aye votes from members present. The chair also noted that Assemblymember Lackey was substituting for an absent member and that the committee would leave the roll open briefly for add-ons before concluding. The meeting ended with final votes recorded, including Assemblymember Lackey’s aye votes on both AB 568 and ACR 107, followed by adjournment.

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• So, when EVV is forced into this model, we don't get accountability.
• , So, when EVV is forced into this model, So, when EVV is forced into this model, we<00:36:35.600
• Clarify section 12 so oversight strengthens rather than strains service models.
• Clarify section 12 so oversight strengthens rather than strains service models.
• Clarify section 12 so oversight strengthens rather than strains service models.

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• to help bridge that um delivery models to help bridge that gap<00:20:10.400> and<00:20:10.640
• HUD COC funding supports several housing models, each designed for different levels of need.
• HUD COC funding supports several housing models, each designed for different levels of need.
• <00:31:29.440> that<00:31:29.600> we<00:31:29.840> achieve With this model,
• Um that's a supportive housing model.

Bills: HF3425, HF3424, HF1385

Keywords: supportive housing, grants, housing assistance, funding, Minnesota Statutes, eviction, rent, nonpayment of rent, landlord-tenant, residential tenant, notice to quit, unlawful detainer, housing, lease violation, late fees, rental assistance, legal aid, tenant rights, Minnesota Statutes 504B.321, pre-eviction notice

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• It follows the model that we see in other states.
• It follows the model that we see in other states.
• <00:31:45.039> all business, this this business model all business, this this business model
• <00:32:16.880> Um uh transition to a different model.
• We don't problematic business model.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• These recommendations will help guide performance metrics and support our collective goal of a more reliable
• There was a move to an enrollment model, which I also appreciate and know will provide some additional
• Based off of enrollment rather than returning to an attendance-based funding rate model.
• support program and distributed electricity backup (DSGS) in order to promote and maintain grid reliability
• to fully fund and implement the alternative methodology as soon as possible, ensuring that the cost model

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• The other is grid reliability.
• USGS, the lead sea level rise modeler in California, took an early retirement last week.
• We've done a lot of the modeling work ahead of time.
• Projects that we've seen in the past that have used this model are closer to six years or less.
• This is a model that we've seen as a best practice around a number of projects.

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• California's approach remains aligned with the federal government's model in which manufacturers self-certify
• all a little bit different, just like all of us who have vehicles probably have a different make and model
• Regarding the other AV companies and their design models, we do continue to follow the first responder
• And to assume that any technology is 100% reliable is a fallacy.
• It's not 100% reliable. There's no such thing, right?

Keywords: 988, house, all

Summary: The Assembly Transportation Committee heard testimony on the DMV’s finalized autonomous vehicle regulations, with a focus on how the rules update California’s oversight of testing, deployment, reporting, and enforcement. DMV and CHP officials said the new framework expands data collection beyond crashes to include immobilizations, hard-braking events, system failures, and notices of noncompliance, while also creating clearer requirements for first responder interaction, remote operations, and heavy-duty AV testing and deployment. Members raised concerns about safety, emergency response delays, freeway and work-zone operations, and whether the state has enough data to compare AVs with human drivers. Witnesses from consumer and labor-related groups emphasized transparency and accountability, arguing that the prior rules were outdated and that public access to the collected data is important for regulators, researchers, and injured parties. Industry representatives said California now has the nation’s most comprehensive AV permitting and reporting system, with phased permits, mileage thresholds, and broad DMV authority to restrict or suspend operations. They supported the regulations as a path to safer, more transparent deployment, while noting that the rules stay within state operational authority and do not replace federal standards for vehicle design and performance. A second panel focused on first responder interactions and remote operations. The San Francisco Fire Department described AVs blocking emergency scenes and generating “sleeper calls” when passengers fall asleep, consuming significant fire and EMS resources. Waymo said it maintains 24/7 emergency contacts, first responder plans, geofencing protocols, and remote support that can help move vehicles or allow first responders to override them. Members asked about license requirements for remote personnel, redundancy during communication outages, and how companies handle sleeping passengers before calling 911. No votes were taken; the hearing was informational.

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• At CAST, she built an organization that has a nationally recognized model for care of survivors, including
• California voters have embraced voting by mail because it is safe, it is secure, it is reliable, and
• California voters have embraced voting by mail because it is safe, it is secure, it is reliable, and
• California has been a leader in developing innovative treatments and care models, and we must continue
• California has been a leader in developing innovative treatments and care models, and we must continue

Keywords: 988, house, all

Summary: The Assembly convened after initially lacking a quorum, completed the prayer and pledge, and then held a lengthy Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month ceremony. Members from both parties and several caucuses spoke in support of HR 107, emphasizing AAPI contributions, resilience, and the need to oppose hate and discrimination. The resolution was adopted by voice vote, and the chamber then recognized 13 honorees for the 2026 observance, including community leaders, educators, advocates, business leaders, and cultural institutions. After guest introductions, the Assembly took up the Daily File and passed a series of measures, including AB 2050 on HOA reserve funding, AB 2106 on lawsuits involving licensed design professionals, AB 1794 on direct home delivery of enteral formula, AB 1829 on CalWORKs-related student aid, AB 2038 extending wildfire insurance moratorium protections, AB 2281 on election cybersecurity, AB 2448 on protecting sensitive medical information, AB 2568 on water district board compensation, and AB 1658 on county public contract change-order authority. Most of these bills passed with broad support, though AB 2050, AB 2038, and AB 2448 drew some no votes. The Assembly also adopted AJR 29, a resolution opposing a federal executive order affecting vote-by-mail and election administration, after a contentious floor debate over election trust, voter access, and decorum. Additional measures passed unanimously or near-unanimously, including AB 2125 on notice in water-rights adjudications, AB 2784 on State Bar fees, AB 1614 on e-bike passenger restrictions, AB 2503 on high school heat safety guidelines, AB 1703 on osteopathic title protections, AB 1920 on community college Promise eligibility, AB 1999 on veterinary workforce and animal shelter care, and ACR 123 recognizing Duan Wu Jie. The chamber then began consideration of ACR 189 designating May 2026 as Foster Youth Awareness Month, with supportive remarks from members, before the transcript cuts off.

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• When we did the nurse home visitation program, a bill that I modeled after my own experience after bringing
• Voters go to the polls, they expect that the system is being administered with consistency and reliability
• and processing ballots to declaring a winner, it is a serious responsibility that requires clear, reliable
• It is a serious responsibility that requires clear, reliable safeguards at every step.
• This amendment is about reinforcing trust, protecting reliability, ensuring every eligible vote is counted

Keywords: 1146, all

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• Reliable energy affects the price of every product we purchase.
• If we want to help working families and real people, we need cheap, reliable energy.
• punish oil and gas, you are trying to cut off the lifeblood of the Texas economy — not just those reliable
• ...that we rely on for our lives, and especially working folks and working families need cheap, reliable
• I've got a draft model. If anybody wants to file something late, let me know.

Bills: SB312, SB945, SB946, SB1367, SB1861, SB2044, SB2337, SB2403, SB2819, SJR54

Keywords: public school funding, education, budget allocation, financial transparency, state law, local control, fiduciary responsibility, public retirement systems, investment management, proxy voting, financial factors, insurance, political shareholder proposals, fossil fuels, greenhouse gas emissions, environmental regulation, discrimination, credit extension, social credit, value-based standards

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• in the school system and just outpouring to those students day in and day out and being a true role model
• Cassie is the founder of Scrubs Unity Health. model where she utilizes graduates and undergraduate nursing
• This innovative model is being replicated throughout the US and submitted for formal adoption by the
• Recent federal shutdowns and a $38 trillion federal debt show us that the federal government isn't a reliable
• a house, those schools were highly regulated, government-run, and built around a one-size-fits-all model

Bills: HB3725, HB3260, HB3660, HB3369, HB3370, HB2937, HB3419, HB3264, HB3266, HB3267, HB3268, HB3310, HB4311, HB3841, HB3024, HB3075

Keywords: labor, e-verification, immigration, employers, employment eligibility, Department of Labor, penalties, funeral licensing, continuing education, Oklahoma Funeral Directors Association, professional development, licensing requirements, HB3660, natural organic reduction, human composting, soil reduction, green burial, funeral services, cremation, burial permit

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• Will serve as a model for other organizations working to protect our freshwater resources.
• As I said, we hope to serve as a model. This is a first-ever donation.
• And that starts with securing a reliable water supply. ASR offers... ...exactly that.
• Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and the Texas Water Development Board in the development of model
• PUC will be involved, along with the Water Development Board and the TCEQ, in the development. of model

Bills: HB143, HB4530, HB4931, HB5559, HB5560

Keywords: election, bonds, authorization, financial governance, public funding, HB 143, bond election, debt authorization, November uniform election date, Texas Election Code, emergency election, voter approval, municipal bonds, local government finance, public debt, school bonds, special election, uniform election date, bond issuance, water rights

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• > of<00:54:20.240> the performance and reliability of the performance and reliability of
• Our models are not capable of doing that.
• Our models are not capable of doing that.
• Extremes are very difficult to predict in these models.
• <01:19:24.800> because your modeling because your modeling because we<01:19:26.080> keep

Bills: HF4470, HF2418, HF3417, HF3365, HF3463

Keywords: HF4470, Melissa Hortman, memorial, statue, memorial garden, State Office Building, Capitol Mall Design Framework, capital investment, appropriation, Capitol Area Architectural and Planning Board, Department of Administration, public art, commemorative monument, landscaping, artist selection, family consultation, Minnesota legislature, state building site, capital appropriation, political subdivisions

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• Those communities could look to this model legislation for additional resources.
• But since then, it also requires, you know, the modeling. We haven't done modeling since 2013.
• Why haven't we done any more modeling to figure out where we're at?
• So modeling and feasibility studies data makes my nurse heart... ...modeling and feasibility studies
• I appreciate a lot of data and studying and modeling as well.

Bills: HB2014, HB2055, HB2145, HB2150, HB2696, HB2755, HB2763, HB2781, HB2782, HB2787, HB2795, HB2889, HB2975, HB2985, HB2986, HCM2009, HCR2020, HCR2038

Keywords: air emissions, fuel blends, environmental quality, feasibility study, Arizona Department of Agriculture, brackish groundwater, water supply development, desalination, Arizona Revised Statutes, water infrastructure, financial assistance, environmental reviews, fuel reformulation, gasoline standards, environmental regulations, ethanol supply, Air Quality, state land department, mineral lease, renewals

Summary: The Natural Resources Committee approved the March 17 minutes and then took up a long calendar of bills, holding HCR 2038. HB 2787, which would bar the state and its political subdivisions from using personnel or financial resources to enforce, administer, or cooperate with the Mexican wolf reintroduction program, drew opposition from Sierra Club and Humane World for Animals/Animal Defense League of Arizona, who argued it would hinder wolf recovery and undercut science-based wildlife management. The committee nevertheless gave HB 2787 a do-pass recommendation by a 4-3 vote. The committee then considered HB 2055 on a Brackish Groundwater Recovery Program Fund and HB 2782 on disclosure requirements for regulatory assets in utility rates. Testimony on HB 2055 raised concerns that brackish groundwater is still groundwater and that pumping it could cause localized impacts, but the bill initially received a do-pass recommendation before a later vote failed on reconsideration. HB 2782 prompted discussion about Corporation Commission authority and utility regulation, but it ultimately received a do-pass recommendation. The committee also heard HB 2781, a solar energy decommissioning and financial assurance bill, with testimony from environmental groups, industry representatives, and a local official; an amendment by Senator Sundareshan to strengthen financial assurance and remove the remediation fund failed, and the underlying bill also failed on a tied 4-4 vote. Later, the committee approved HB 2975, which would suspend use of solar scoring maps on state trust lands and require new mining and housing scoring maps, despite opposition from environmental groups and neutral comments from the State Land Department that the solar map is only a guidance tool. HB 2696, as amended, passed after the committee adopted amendments shifting the Arizona Commerce Authority’s fuel-price mandate and creating a fuel resiliency task force; testimony focused on fuel supply, pipeline capacity, refinery access, and whether the ACA was the right agency to lead the effort. The committee also passed HCM 2009 urging Congress to require legislative approval for new national monuments and to streamline mining and land-swap processes, and HB 2889, which funds ADEQ monitoring of uranium contamination and creates a statewide registry and tribal partnership program. Finally, the committee approved HB 2763, which would require legislative approval before the Arizona Game and Fish Commission could close a shooting range. Supporters said it was meant to protect facilities like Ben Avery and preserve safe shooting locations, while opponents argued the bill was unnecessary because existing review steps already exist and there was no imminent closure threat. The committee also heard testimony on the bill from Game and Fish, which said the measure would add another layer to an already extensive closure process and that the department was neutral on the proposal.

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• These veterans represent true role models within our community, deserving our utmost respect, acknowledgment
• These veterans represent true role models within our community, deserving our utmost respect, acknowledgment
• These veterans represent true role models within our community, deserving our utmost respect, acknowledgment
• It is critical that they receive reliable intelligence to do the best job possible.
• IT IS CRITICAL THAT THEY RECEIVE RELIABLE INTELLIGENCE TO DO THE BEST JOB POSSIBLE.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, November 17, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• Reliability is also a key concern here.
• SB 1414 is built on proven models.
• You had some counties go first, elected locally, test out that model.
• You had some counties go first, elective, locally test out that model.
• That model seems to be working well from a good government perspective.

Summary: The committee heard a long agenda of local government and housing-related bills, with testimony often centered on regional coordination, permitting reform, and local control. SB 802 by Senator Ashby would require Sacramento-area jurisdictions to form a joint powers authority to coordinate homelessness and housing response; supporters argued the region has long lacked accountability and coordination, while Sacramento County, Folsom, and others opposed the mandate as an unprecedented state-imposed JPA. The bill drew extensive support from local officials, business groups, service providers, and advocates, and opposition from county, city, and nonprofit representatives who said a local process was already underway. Committee members expressed support for the concept, but the bill was held pending a quorum and later discussed again with strong encouragement for regional collaboration. The committee also heard SB 222, SB 677, SB 908, SB 226, SB 828, and SB 1193. SB 222 would streamline permitting for residential heat pump and water heater installations; supporters said it would lower costs and speed clean-energy adoption, while local government groups argued the main barrier is upfront cost, not permits. SB 677 would curb what the author described as abusive appeals and delays in affordable housing approvals, with developers testifying about frivolous subdivision map appeals and TEFRA hearing delays; the California Native Plant Society sought an amendment to preserve appeals on habitat lands. SB 908 would simplify permits for energy-code-compliant window replacements, and SB 226 would clarify financing authority for a West Sacramento baseball stadium proposal; both passed unanimously. SB 828, prompted by the Esparto fireworks warehouse explosion, would tighten fireworks storage and licensing rules, expand inspection and seizure authority, and increase fines; it also passed unanimously after testimony from fire officials and a pyrotechnic operator who opposed it unless amended. SB 1193, a county-specific Alameda County transparency bill, generated the sharpest debate. The author argued it would prevent waste, favoritism, and conflicts of interest in discretionary spending by requiring board approval, a public spending log, and clearer whistleblower procedures. Alameda County and county associations opposed it as overly broad and burdensome, saying existing processes already provide transparency and that the bill would reduce flexibility during fiscal stress. After committee questions about the bill’s purpose and the county’s current practices, the measure passed 7-0, with the author indicating willingness to accept an amendment restoring a four-fifths vote threshold. The committee then moved out of order to SB 1090, which would impose a temporary moratorium on state housing density laws in Altadena through 2030 in response to post-fire displacement concerns. The author said the bill is intended to protect long-term residents from investor-driven redevelopment after the Eaton Fire, while acknowledging amendments to align the moratorium with affordable housing development timelines. The transcript cuts off during the presentation of this bill, so no final action is shown for SB 1090 in the excerpt.

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• It's a business model now because the maximum fine is $50.
• These consistent zoning standards are paired with fast, consistent, and reliable permitting procedures
• He said the commission looked at models across the country and decided that a central authority could
• And the Blue Ribbon Commission went out and looked at models all over the country for rebuilding.
• for other states in Australia. ...which has been made permanent and an agency model for other states

Summary: The committee first heard SB 753, which would modernize California’s shopping cart recovery rules by allowing cities and counties to return abandoned carts directly to retailers, recover documented retrieval costs, and avoid the current impound-and-wait process. The author and supporters, including San Jose officials and the League of California Cities, said the bill would help clear streets, sidewalks, and waterways and reduce local costs. Grocers and retailers opposed the measure unless amended, arguing it would turn cart retrieval into a new cost burden and could create incentives for cities to charge too much for stolen property. After extensive discussion about notice periods, cost caps, and local ordinances, the committee adopted amendments and passed the bill 6-0 as amended. The committee then took up SB 445, which would speed up permitting and approvals needed for high-speed rail by requiring early engagement, setting rules for third-party coordination, and creating a dispute-resolution process. The author said the bill was narrowed from an earlier, broader transit proposal and was intended to reduce delays caused by utilities, local governments, and other entities. Supporters said permitting bottlenecks add major costs and delays to infrastructure projects, while opponents from utilities, cities, counties, telecoms, and special districts raised concerns about safety, reliability, affordability, and the need to review the pending amendments. The bill passed 8-1 to the Utilities and Energy Committee. The committee also heard SB 9, a narrower housing bill focused on accessory dwelling units. The author explained that it would require local ADU ordinances to be submitted to HCD for review and would make state standards control if a local agency fails to submit a compliant ordinance or respond to HCD findings. Supporters from housing and YIMBY groups said the bill would improve enforcement of state ADU law and prevent local barriers from slowing housing production. There was no opposition, and the bill passed 6-0. The committee then began hearing SB 79, which would allow more housing near major transit stops; the author and supporters framed it as a response to the housing shortage and transit underuse, and the hearing continued with extensive support testimony as the transcript ended.

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• It is perfectly well established and reliable.
• This change removes important guardrails that help ensure the guarantee is reliable and verifiable.
• Thank you for your time. guarantee is reliable and verifiable. guarantee is reliable and verifiable.
• Some landlords even keep model units.
• These model units are kept in recently.

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