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• 1182, House Bill 1067, House Bill 1041, House Bill 1025, House Bill 1013, and the business and technology
• Throughout Colorado's history, women have shaped our history, our community, strengthened our economy
• They have done so as educators, entrepreneurs, caregivers, community leaders, scientists, small business
• families, expanding economic opportunity, protecting rights, and ensuring that every girl in our community
• When women succeed, families thrive, communities grow stronger, economies expand, and democracy itself

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• I'm the Director of State Government Affairs for Charter Communications. Thank you so very much.
• State Government Affairs for Director of State Government Affairs for Charter<00:03:13.480><c> Communications
• </c><00:03:14.640><c> Thank</c><00:03:14.800><c> you</c><00:03:14.880><c> so</c> Charter Communications
• Thank you so Charter Communications. Thank you so very<00:03:15.239><c> much.
• Charter Communications, also known as Spectrum to many of you out there, is our brand for our internet

Committee: Senate Transportation

Keywords: 00:36 Roll Call 02:26 SB 291 07:42 SB 291 Vote 10:39 SB 94 19:53 SB 94 Vote, 958, all

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• Here, I mean, the communication would trigger reporting obligations if the communication is political
• The question is, is this communication that features an officeholder who may also be a candidate, showing
• There was a local bank that doesn't have fine technology, so I had to go back to that bank, and it took
• I ran against multiple community members across many counties.
• If a person makes a communication to affect legislation or administrative action on behalf of a person

Keywords: Texas Ethics Commission, legislative recommendations, general counsel appointment, foreign lobbying, political contributions, quarterly meetings, public testimony, rule amendments

Summary: The meeting focused on the Texas Ethics Commission's (TEC) evaluation of legislative recommendations and personnel updates, including the appointment of a new general counsel and discussions about upcoming quarterly meetings. Commissioner Schmidt reported on the progress of various bills, including amendments to existing laws, the need for increased regulation on foreign lobbying, and the publication of new rules in the Texas Register. Public testimonies were heard regarding compliance issues and proposed changes in political contribution regulations. The Commission agreed to schedule further review on the legislative items discussed and the proposed rule amendments.

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• The technology that we have now is that we can see, not everybody has it yet, but it's almost there.
• Floyd Self, Charter Communications, speaking for, waving in support. Thank you.
• Floyd Self, charter communications, speaking for, waving in support. Thank you.
• It provides more oversight of community association managers, expands DBPR jurisdiction, permits board
• For the Community Associations Institute, is speaking for. Welcome, Mr. Moore. Thank you, Mr.

Committee: Senate Regulated Industries

Summary: The Committee on Regulated Industries heard and advanced several bills, with the most extensive discussion centered on condominium issues, gambling enforcement, and public safety. CS/SB 592 on the My Safe Florida Condominium Pilot Program was amended to clarify the three-story eligibility threshold and to add sliding glass door wind-driven rain mitigation devices as an eligible improvement. A late-filed amendment to appropriate $500 million for the program failed on a 3-4 roll call vote, and the bill was then reported favorably. Members also took up CS/SB 1742, a broad condominium and cooperative association reform bill, which would give associations more flexibility on reserves after milestone inspections, require substitute budgets over certain spending increases, improve disclosure and conflict-of-interest rules, expand data collection, and extend some disclosure rescission periods; the committee adopted an amendment and reported the bill favorably. The committee also approved CS/SB 622 on pari-mutuel permit leasing, as amended to allow leasing to same-class permit holders or Hialeah permit holders and to make related wagering licenses discretionary rather than automatic. SB 1404 on illegal gambling was reported favorably after amendments allowing veterans organizations to seek declaratory rulings on machine compliance and adding ethics/revolving-door restrictions for Gaming Commission personnel; a late amendment concerning a Miami casino property was withdrawn. Testimony on that bill came from prosecutors, the Gaming Control Commission, veterans groups, and amusement machine operators, with supporters emphasizing organized crime enforcement and opponents seeking clearer definitions and compliance guidance. On public safety and infrastructure, SB 1682 to include 911 dispatchers in the definition of first responder was reported favorably with strong support from dispatchers and committee members. SB 818 on utility relocation and SB 1228 on spring restoration were also reported favorably, with counties opposing the utility bill as a taxpayer cost shift. SB 948 on flood disclosures for rental properties and condominium sales/rentals was reported favorably after support from environmental and flood advocacy groups. The committee also heard SB 604 on residential pool safety requirements, but the chair temporarily postponed it after concerns were raised about how the inspection requirement would work in cash transactions and whether it would require permits or delay closings.

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• college high schools are formal partnerships between schools and higher education institutions like community
• C-CAPs are partnership agreements between school districts and community colleges that allow cohorts
• that we would do at a statewide level, Community schools.
• And I think with the community is able to see, Because that's what it is, kind of a PR thing.
• And I think when the community is able to see their young graduates, students go into the community colleges

Summary: The Senate Budget Subcommittee on Education heard the Governor’s proposals on dual enrollment, reading difficulty screeners, special education, school facilities, and Commission on Teacher Credentialing programs. For dual enrollment, the Department of Finance described a $100 million one-time Proposition 98 General Fund proposal to expand the Dual Enrollment Opportunities Grant Program, add flexibility for regional occupational centers, support justice-involved youth, prioritize higher-need LEAs, and allow funds for teacher professional development, along with a reduction in required instructional minutes for some dual enrollment students. The LAO recommended rejecting the new funding, saying it did not address a clear implementation barrier, while CDE supported the proposal and suggested reserving $10 million for technical assistance. Members and public commenters largely supported the expansion, with some urging additional technical assistance and broader access, including adult dual enrollment. The committee then discussed the reading difficulty screener proposal, which includes $40 million one-time Proposition 98 General Fund for implementation costs and statutory changes that would delay formal screening until the 91st day for kindergarten and the 46th day for grades 1-2. Finance said the timing was intended to reduce over-identification and align screening with sufficient exposure to instruction; the LAO recommended rejecting the funding and redirecting it to a discretionary block grant. CDE supported the investment but cautioned about the timing restrictions, and several members and public witnesses argued the proposed deadlines were too rigid and could delay early intervention, while others supported the structured timeline as a way to improve accuracy and reduce misidentification. On special education, Finance presented a proposal to increase the statewide base rate to $99 per ADA through a $509 million ongoing Proposition 98 General Fund augmentation, plus COLA and a negative growth adjustment. The LAO said the proposal should be adopted but estimated it could be achieved with less funding; CDE strongly supported the increase, citing rising enrollment and local cost pressures, and district and SELPA representatives described large local funding gaps and growing expenditures. The committee also reviewed school facilities funding under Proposition 2, with Finance and the Office of Public School Construction describing $1.5 billion in proposed bond spending, existing balances for new construction and modernization, and the use of bond authority for natural disaster recovery, including projects related to recent fires. For the Commission on Teacher Credentialing, the committee heard about the Student Teacher Stipend Program, the Golden State Teacher Grant, state operations funding for misconduct investigations and SB 848 implementation, and a $250 million proposal to extend the Teacher Residency Grant Program; CTC supported the proposals and highlighted new data systems and technical assistance, while public testimony broadly backed the investments and urged continued or additional funding for teacher recruitment, literacy screening support, and special education.

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• And that is true success in our government and in our community agencies.
• Another resource center in my community helps single homeless mothers.
• And one story, In my community helps single homeless mothers.
• Thus, in my opinion, building stronger, healthier communities.
• Okay, so it's an existing technology that's there.

Committee: House Children and Families

Summary: The Committee on Children and Families heard public testimony on three bills. House Bill 3470, sponsored by Rep. Schmidt, would create a Missouri partner network linking state agencies, nonprofits, faith-based groups, and private partners through a website and case-management system to connect adults 18 and over who opt in with resources for employment, housing, education, and self-sufficiency. Supporters described the model as already working in 36 counties through the Care Portal and emphasized efficiency, reduced duplication, and stronger family outcomes. Committee members generally supported the concept and asked about opt-in participation, navigators, and how nonprofits would be included as true partners; no opposition testimony was offered. House Bill 3322, sponsored by Rep. Hausman, would extend foster-care school stability timelines from 10 days to 30 days, or 60 days in summer, and increase the mileage limit for remaining in a school of origin from 10-15 miles to 30 miles. The sponsor and witnesses from the Foster and Adoptive Care Coalition and Foster Adopt Connect said the current limits can force unnecessary school changes and are especially difficult in rural areas, while the bill would better preserve continuity for children in foster care. Committee members asked about edge cases, transportation, and whether the child’s best interests would still control; there was no opposition testimony. House Bill 1872, presented by Rep. Reuter, would allow survivors of domestic violence to seek resentencing if the abuse was related to the offense, so that the abuse can be considered as mitigating evidence after conviction or plea. Supporters, including a survivor, Missouri Appleseed, Forward.US, and Empower Missouri, said the bill would address cases where abuse was not fully considered at the original sentencing and would provide a second look for people serving long sentences. Several members raised procedural concerns about how the bill would interact with trial strategy, existing battered spouse syndrome law, evidentiary requirements, and appeals; the sponsor said he was open to revisions. No opposition testimony was presented, and the committee adjourned after the hearing.

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• How a local community regulates animals is best left for that community, and there are very few, if any
• How a local community regulates animals is best left for that community and there are very few if any
• But if those communities go away, so do the jobs." Ms.
• I wanted to move to the rural community.
• And this industry supports thousands of jobs, particularly in our rural communities.

Committee: Senate Agricultural Affairs

Summary: The Senate Agricultural Committee approved minutes from January 29 and February 3, 2026, then printed two committee RSs from Chair Tammy Nichols. RS 33191 would declare Norway rats and roof rats public nuisances/invasive pests and place coordination with the Department of Agriculture; RS 33266 would require clearer labeling for alternative animal protein products and restrict use of meat-cut terms on non-meat products. Both were printed without opposition. The committee then advanced two Idaho Potato Commission cleanup bills from Senator Camille Blaylock. Senate Bill 1242, which removes outdated rulemaking language, repeals an obsolete referendum provision, and deletes a redundant records section, was sent to the floor with a do pass recommendation. Senate Bill 1243, which removes references to the no-longer-used Idaho One Plan, was also sent to the floor with a do pass recommendation. Senate Bill 1241, the Working Animal Protection Act from Senator Brandon Shippey, drew extensive testimony. Supporters from veterinary, agriculture, carriage, outfitting, youth, and recreation groups said it would protect the lawful use of working animals and preserve agricultural and recreational heritage. Opponents, including the Idaho Humane Society and Association of Idaho Cities, argued the bill was too broad, could preempt local animal-control, zoning, and nuisance laws, and could create enforcement problems. The committee voted to send the bill to the amending order for possible amendments. House Joint Memorial 10, presented by Senator Kelly Anthon, urged Congress and USDA to prohibit artificial sweeteners in federally funded school meals and favor real sugar. The sugar beet industry and supporters said it would promote real food and support Idaho’s sugar sector, while a nutritionist testified against it, arguing sugar is highly processed and that schools should reduce added sugar. The committee approved the memorial and sent it to the floor with a do pass recommendation.

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• School marching band has carried forward a deep and meaningful musical tradition in the Chimicum community
• And whereas the Chimicum community has embraced the band's long-standing tradition with families, alumni
• And community pride, and applauds Chimicum students for representing both their school and their state
• The representation of their community and the representation of our state. Just a job well done.
• He has demonstrated respect for community voices, for frontline workers, and diverse perspectives.

Summary: The Senate opened with roll call, the pledge, prayer, and recognition of guests from the Sikh Coalition and Kalsa Gramath Center. Members then approved the journal and moved through committee reports and resolutions, including Senate Resolution 8678 honoring the Chimicum High School Marching Band for being selected to represent Washington in the 2026 National Independence Day Parade in Washington, D.C. The resolution was adopted unanimously, and the band and its supporters were recognized in the gallery. The chamber then confirmed two gubernatorial appointments to major health agencies. Ryan Moran was confirmed as Director of the Health Care Authority by a 49-0 vote, with supporters citing his Medicaid and health system experience and ability to provide stable leadership. Dennis Worsham was also confirmed as Secretary of Health by a 49-0 vote, with senators highlighting his long public health career, statewide outreach, and work on HIV/AIDS and community health. On legislation, the Senate passed Senate Bill 6011, expanding Court of Appeals bailiff authority to conduct threat assessments, and Senate Bill 5831, creating the Uniform Mortgage Modification Act. Senate Bill 6188, which expands Labor and Industries’ authority to update asbestos training and certification rules, passed 38-19 after an amendment to limit the bill to federal standards was rejected. Substitute Senate Bill 5917, concerning access to abortion medications through the Department of Corrections pharmacy, passed 32-17 after several Republican amendments were defeated. The Senate also passed In Gross Senate Bill 6024 on developmental disability services confidentiality and Substitute Senate Bill 6091 on prohibiting real estate brokers from marketing residential properties in exclusive private listings. Finally, Substitute Senate Bill 5840, adjusting campaign finance expenditure reporting deadlines, passed 46-3. After completing the day’s business, the Senate recessed for caucus and lunch until 1:15 p.m.

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• Community members, tribes, and the agriculture community have equitable access to these opportunities
• Strengths that communities bring.
• Equitable Community Engagement: so the HEAL Act outlines community engagement as a key driver in the
• Several community members have already expressed interest in how we are engaging communities and plan
• This includes how we use mapping tools and community knowledge to identify and prioritize communities

Committee: House Agriculture & Natural Resources

Keywords: 904, all

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• Unfortunately, the technology that we're using adds a very unhelpful caveat at the top about name and
• We found that the program struggled with unclear roles and communication challenges.
• And we are reviewing all of the written communication, including our letters and our website, to ensure
• area, but also working with our data folks to really understand the nature of issues and what communications
• We need to determine if we need to send more written communications, or how we might be able to do that

Summary: JLARC met on April 8, 2026, with Senator Keith Wagner chairing in person and Rep. Pallett joining remotely. The committee approved the January 7 minutes and honored Marilyn Richter, who is retiring in June after more than 12 years of service to JLARC and the Citizens Commission. Staff then gave a legislative recap and work plan update, noting that the legislature adopted six bills or provisos implementing recommendations from recent JLARC reports, and that JLARC received seven new study assignments, including reviews of state oversight mechanisms for fraud, waste, and abuse and State Patrol toxicology lab delays. The committee approved the updated 2025-27 work plan, including the new assignments and the required 2027 lodging tax review. The committee also heard about a new anonymous post-meeting member survey tied to JLARC performance measures, then considered the final report on ignition interlock device compliance and monitoring. Staff reported that 59% of drivers with ignition interlock requirements had not installed a device as of June 2025, with installation rates rising by income, and found problems in the Department of Licensing’s financial assistance program and in coordination between DOL and the State Patrol. The report recommended clearer goals and responsibilities for DOL, a formal interagency agreement, and a coordinated plan to raise installation rates; both agencies concurred. Members discussed whether noncompliance reflected continued driving or people stopping driving, and agency representatives said some drivers do stop driving while others take the risk. The committee approved the final report. JLARC then reviewed the drug take-back fee setting and expenditures report. Staff said the Department of Health’s oversight costs had outpaced fee revenue because the statutory fee cap is tied to program operator spending, and recommended public reporting of oversight costs and a legislative change to allow full cost recovery. Members debated transparency, the risk of overpricing the program, and whether Ecology might be a better home for the program; the committee adopted a comment urging transparency and a future review of best practices before fee-structure changes, then approved the final report with that comment. Finally, staff presented the scope and objectives for the Clean Buildings Performance Standard study, focused on large state-owned and K-12 buildings due to comply by June 2026. Members asked about fines, funding, workforce constraints, and how costs and energy savings would be measured; staff said the study would examine compliance costs, savings, funding sources, and variation by building characteristics. The meeting adjourned after administrative announcements about upcoming JLARC meetings and the survey reminder.

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• Business, Labor, and Technology: House Bill 1184 by Representatives Lukens and Marrow and Senators Cutter
• </c><00:43:55.200><c> for</c><00:43:55.360><c> so</c><00:43:55.680><c> many</c> connection and community
• for so many connection and community for so many Coloradans<00:43:56.920><c> across</c><00:43:57.320
• They do not contribute to rehabilitation or community safety. Uh let's get it right this time.
• The ayes have it and the bill is adopted. community safety. Uh let's get it right community safety.

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• Members, and members of the audience, please silence your cell phones and all communication devices including
• Chair Chaney: I thank you from the dais for everything you do for communities.
• I worked in my local community which happens to be the community he was born in.
• It tells our children who is worthy of celebration, it tells our community whose voices matter.
• I'm not going to vote for this because of something I know in my community, things that we deal with

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• And as the many people of many backgrounds who serve one community, may we offer one another a simple
• </c> community etc. community etc.
• </c> If it's a school-based community center, can we find out that? >> Yeah.
• </c> of Information Technology. of Information Technology.
• </c> lawless kidnapping of um our community lawless kidnapping of um our community members. members.

Keywords: House streaming session for Friday, March 20, 2026, 957, house, all

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• Bless the communities they represent.
• Uh, it also technological upgrades.
• small community in South Carolina.
• in a in a small a Carolina community in a in a small community<01:27:13.840><c> in</c><01:27:14.080>
• . community. community.

Keywords: 920, all

Summary: The Senate convened with prayer, the pledge, and a roll call establishing a quorum of 28 senators present. The body agreed to excuse absent senators, dispense with reading and adopt the previous journal, and allow bills and committee reports to be introduced throughout the day. The presiding officer also recognized several guests on the floor and in the gallery, including an intern from the Lieutenant Governor’s office and guests of Senator Chambliss. Committee reports focused on confirmations for Alabama State University’s Board of Trustees. Patricia Anne Jones (Confirmation 79), Angela Star (Confirmation 80), and Bobby Singleton (Confirmation 78) each received favorable committee reports and were confirmed by the full Senate, with roll-call votes showing unanimous or near-unanimous support. The chamber spent considerable time in lighthearted debate and personal remarks during Singleton’s confirmation before adopting the motion and confirming him. The Senate also adopted Senate Joint Resolution 81 commending the Coach Safely Foundation for youth sports injury mitigation, and several other resolutions honoring individuals and organizations, including Johnny Williams, Jim America, Senior Trooper Hunter Woodruff, and retired Army Colonel Shawn Thomas Prricett. A resolution encouraging Alabama public high schools to form a consortium was also adopted. On local bills, the Senate passed Senate Bill 243 regarding Jefferson County and House Bill 532 regarding Shelby County, both by using the previous roll and with no opposition. The Rules Committee then reported a special order calendar for the 22nd legislative day, which the Senate adopted 30-0. The special order calendar included bills on the Board of Funeral Services, the Public Service Commission, tax abatements, electric utilities, child support, dogs, school lands, Chambers County, and real property. The first special-order bill taken up was Senate Bill 107 by Senators Figures and Gudger, concerning the Alabama Board of Funeral Services. Senators discussed the bill’s purpose of funding the board’s increased duties, the effect on funeral home license fees, and an amendment offered by Senator Bell to reduce certain fees. The amendment was adopted, and the bill was explained as not affecting pre-need funeral arrangements. Debate continued as members asked questions about costs to families and funeral homes, but the chamber had not yet reached final disposition of the bill by the end of the excerpt.

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• I've been involved in 30 communities I've been involved in 30 communities that<00:29:52.240><c> are</
• c><00:38:34.960><c> charging</c> assumes communities will start charging assumes communities will start
• </c> practice that most communities oppose. practice that most communities oppose.
• There's a few communities that anywhere.
• Providing community-based care options.

Committee: Senate Health and Human Services

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• Chicano land grant community.
• and allow that community to grow.
• , cemeteries, and community economic development for their communities.
• Water is a community resource.
• communities to impoverished communities.

Committee: House House Rural Development, Land Grants And Cultural Affairs

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• All right, I'm not the most savvy with the technology, so I'm glad I was able to get that started.
• so I'm glad I was able to the technology so I'm glad I was able to get<01:04:59.920><c> that</c><01:
• </c><04:11:59.880><c> um</c> advanced technology um advanced technology um highly<04:12:03.040><c> I'm
• and stabilizing communities at the same time, not only the workers but the communities in which they
• and stabilizing communities communities and stabilizing communities at<05:03:01.840><c> the</c><05:03

Committee: House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• How a local community regulates animals is best left for that community, and there are very few, if any
• But if those communities go away, so do the jobs.
• I wanted to move to the rural community.
• And cities safety, nuisance, zoning compatibility, and basic community standards.
• And this industry supports thousands of jobs, particularly in our rural communities.

Committee: Senate Agricultural Affairs

Keywords: 989, all

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• So it is how we feel a mandated item to pass SB 1154. concern for communities in that area.
• Route 70, which is in the area of the San Carlos Apache community.
• Safford, Thatcher, Pima, Solomon—the community has grown quite a bit.
• Senator Rogers, you are a passionate advocate for your community, and I see that every day.
• You are a passionate advocate for your community, and I see that every day. I've worked with you.

Bills: SB1063 , SB1118 , SB1153 , SB1154 , SB1209 , SCM1001

Committee: Senate Appropriations, Transportation and Technology

Keywords: appropriation, transportation, safety improvements, Route 70, infrastructure, housing, zoning, middle housing, urban development, duplexes, triplexes, fourplexes, townhomes, historic preservation, Grand Canyon, Grand Canyon National Park, special license plate, special plate, license plate, vanity plate

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• Program to help rural communities better align education, training, and workforce needs.
• When you're out an officer... so the public is losing out from being able to protect that community.
• We have communities from Deep East Texas to the Rio Grande Valley, to El Paso, to Amarillo, creating
• in our community.
• I represent a community that is a fifth under the poverty line, a community that is a fifth.

Bills: HB875 , HB1667 , HB2369 , HB3844 , HB4415 , HB4479 , HB4483 , HB4676 , HB5118 , HB5400 , HB5545

Committee: House S/C on Workforce

Keywords: workers' compensation, municipal construction, bidding requirements, small municipalities, contracting policies, first responders, PTSD, mental health, emergency services, medical expenses, injury claims, insurance carriers, opportunity youth, workforce development, employment, education, federal funds, employment discrimination, immunity waiver, public employees