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• is noted as a foreign language.
• It needs to be the state language, or the language of HOV. I've been saying the hoan kingdom.
• This language can lose its context and purity in translation to the English language.
• > noted the language Hawaiian language is noted the language Hawaiian language is noted as<00:
• <00:08:14.159> real English language just for example real English language just for example

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The Committee on Hawaiian Affairs opened its first meeting of the 33rd Legislature with housekeeping announcements, including live streaming, a two-minute testimony limit, and notice that the committee would reconvene later if technical problems forced an early adjournment. Members introduced themselves, and the chair explained that written testimony was already on file and that public testimony would be taken measure by measure. On SB 109, which concerns the relationship between Hawaiian and English versions of state laws, the Department of the Attorney General raised concerns that broadly allowing the Hawaiian text to supersede English could create ambiguity, and recommended narrowing the bill to laws originally drafted in Hawaiian that were never later amended in English. The Judiciary supported the bill, saying it reinforces Hawaiian as an official language, while OHA and several individuals also supported it. Testimony in support emphasized the importance of honoring Hawaiian language and preventing it from being treated as secondary. The committee then heard SB 268 on burial councils and SB 269 on the OHA budget. SB 268 drew strong support from OHA-related witnesses and many members of the public, who said burial council quorum problems and delays have hindered protection of iwi kupuna; one Moka representative opposed the bill, arguing the island had not been adequately consulted and that the real issue was the state process rather than council size. SB 269 received support from OHA and public testifiers who said OHA should be strengthened and better funded to serve Native Hawaiian needs. The committee also heard SB 624 relating to Prince Jonah Kūhiō, with DHHL and OHA supporting the measure to display portraits of Prince Kūhiō in public buildings; testifiers said the bill would promote cultural pride, education, and recognition of his legacy. No votes were taken during the portion of the meeting provided.

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• for the 2025-26 support has been effectively deferred to the 2027-28 year in alignment with the language
• And lastly, we recommend the legislature adopt provisional budget language that directs UC to maintain
• Third, the University requests changes to the budget bill language that penalize the University with
• Our staff have offered the committee staff alternative legislation, sorry, language that we hope you
• So the idea of the academic village is to integrate having UCSF learners on our campus.

Keywords: 988, house, all

Bills: HR113, HCR121, HR152, HCR162, SB2835, HR61, HCR67, HR94, HCR102, HR20, HCR19, HR98, HCR106, HR57, HCR63, HR96, HCR104, HR132, HCR140, HR133, HCR141, HR77, HCR85, HR90, HCR98, HR155, HCR165, HR156, HCR166, HR74, HCR82, HR190, HCR200, HR15, HCR13, HR83, HCR91, HR117, HCR125, HR193, HCR203, HR119, HCR127, HR114, HCR122, HR116, HCR124, HR22, HCR22, HR120, HCR128, HR32, HCR32, HR115, HCR123, HR138, HCR146, HR182, HCR192, HR88, HCR96, HR50, HCR54, HR169, HCR179, HR170, HCR180, HR31, HCR31, HR86, HCR94, HR23, HCR24, HR7, HCR8, HR12, HCR10, HR136, HCR144, HR108, HCR116, HR33, HCR33, HR175, HCR185, HR129, HCR137, HR192, HCR202, HR194, HCR204, HR19, HCR18, HR131, HCR139, HR163, HCR173, HR109, HCR117, HR56

Keywords: Hawaii, House Resolution, HR113, Mermaid Caves, Nanakuli, coastal hazards, sea caves, shoreline safety, public safety, digital maps, navigation apps, Google Maps, Apple Maps, point of interest, recreational destination, emergency response, drownings, rescues, cave safety, DLNR

Bills: HR113, HCR121, HR152, HCR162, SB2835, HR61, HCR67, HR94, HCR102, HR20, HCR19, HR98, HCR106, HR57, HCR63, HR96, HCR104, HR132, HCR140, HR133, HCR141, HR77, HCR85, HR90, HCR98, HR155, HCR165, HR156, HCR166, HR74, HCR82, HR190, HCR200, HR15, HCR13, HR83, HCR91, HR117, HCR125, HR193, HCR203, HR119, HCR127, HR114, HCR122, HR116, HCR124, HR22, HCR22, HR120, HCR128, HR32, HCR32, HR115, HCR123, HR138, HCR146, HR182, HCR192, HR88, HCR96, HR50, HCR54, HR169, HCR179, HR170, HCR180, HR31, HCR31, HR86, HCR94, HR23, HCR24, HR7, HCR8, HR12, HCR10, HR136, HCR144, HR108, HCR116, HR33, HCR33, HR175, HCR185, HR129, HCR137, HR192, HCR202, HR194, HCR204, HR19, HCR18, HR131, HCR139, HR163, HCR173, HR109, HCR117, HR56

Keywords: Hawaii, House Resolution, HR113, Mermaid Caves, Nanakuli, coastal hazards, sea caves, shoreline safety, public safety, digital maps, navigation apps, Google Maps, Apple Maps, point of interest, recreational destination, emergency response, drownings, rescues, cave safety, DLNR

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• Of course, and that's why we reach out in multiple languages.
• love to see the language changed.
• love to see the language changed.
• love to see the language changed.
• wouldn't under the current um language wouldn't under the current um language okay<01:00:47.319>

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• Our learners and providers, who are so fiercely dedicated to their work and their communities, deserve
• They still carry outdated language and barriers that do real harm. I represent Skid Row.
• They still carry outdated language and barriers that do real harm. I represent Skid Row.
• It gets rid of language that shames people, whether they're just starting to seek help. Excuse me.
• This bill proposes technical changes to modernize language and removes that CPSP requirement as well

Summary: The Assembly Health Committee met on April 8 and heard a long series of bills, beginning with AB 54 on medication abortion access. The author and supporters, including the Attorney General’s office and reproductive justice advocates, said the bill would protect California’s medication abortion supply chain and shield providers and manufacturers from civil, criminal, and professional liability. Opponents from the California Family Council argued the bill removes safeguards and increases risks. The bill was moved forward on a committee motion. The committee then heard several reproductive and public health measures, including AB 551 to create a pilot program supporting emergency departments in providing reproductive health services, AB 260 to protect medication abortion access and telehealth, AB 309 to remove sunset dates on laws allowing pharmacy syringe sales and lawful possession of sterile syringes, AB 536 to preserve colorectal cancer screening coverage if federal guidelines are challenged, AB 804 to make housing support services a Medi-Cal benefit, AB 594 to address student health insurance billing and transparency, AB 836 to study and expand the midwifery workforce, AB 1418 to collect data on health coverage for eligible employees, and AB 1500 to maintain and expand the abortion.ca.gov information site. Supporters emphasized access, preventive care, workforce shortages, and public health benefits, while opponents raised concerns about abortion, syringe distribution, and the focus of state resources. Most measures were advanced by committee vote, with roll calls showing broad support and a few no votes from members on some bills. The final bill discussed in the transcript was AB 1037, which would update substance use disorder laws to reflect evidence-based, harm-reduction approaches and remove barriers to treatment. The author and supporters described it as a compassionate response to overdose and treatment access problems, while law enforcement opposition argued it would encourage drug use and endanger communities. The transcript cuts off during testimony on AB 1037, so no final committee action on that bill is shown in the provided text.

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• Together with our learners, researchers, faculty, staff, and partners, we will seek out exciting new
• Together with our learners, researchers, faculty, staff, and partners, we will seek out exciting new
• will not provide the cutting-edge technology, modern ecosystem that we will need to provide for learners
• , for medical students across ...for learners, for medical students across the contract that there was
• c><01:21:28.480> medical<01:21:28.800> students<01:21:29.040> across ...for learners

Keywords: 1183, house

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• I don't have the language of it in front of me.
• Page five, promoting success, all learners.
• The bond counsel did not like the language for whatever reason.
• And so this is just the item to change the language.
• As I recall, I maybe changed that language a little bit last year.

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• The substitute was just some language that forestry uh was just some language that forestry uh was just
• All that's that that's the language. All that's that that's the language.
• and that's lifelong readers and learners and that's lifelong readers and learners and that's that's
• So thank you so learners and readers. So thank you so learners and readers.
• What get some clarity in the language. What get some clarity in the language.

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• be taken out of the orders of the day: an act relative to the preparation of bilingual ballots in English
• Third reading of a bill: An act authorizing the preparation of bilingual ballots in English and Haitian
• Third reading of a bill: An act authorizing the preparation of bilingual ballots in English and Haitian
• Areas with high numbers or percentages of people that speak particular languages.
• Areas with high numbers or percentages of people that speak particular languages.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Senate opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and adopted a congratulatory resolution honoring Anna Karaz on her 100th birthday. It then took up and passed several local bills, including a measure authorizing bilingual ballots in English and Haitian Creole for the town of Randolph. The sponsor spoke in support, describing the bill as a home rule petition intended to improve access, civic participation, and voter turnout for Randolph’s growing Haitian Creole-speaking population. The bill was read a third time and passed to be engrossed. The Senate also passed a bill authorizing the Milford Select Board to appoint a highway surveyor. It received a Ways and Means report on House No. 4683, relative to teacher preparation and student literacy, recommending amendment by substitution of the text in Senate document No. 2924; the chamber suspended the rules to consider the order forthwith and adopted it. The Senate further suspended rules to process several Senate petitions and local matters, and then enacted bills amending the Provincetown charter, establishing the appointed town clerk position in Avon, and authorizing Westwood to reissue and grant certain alcohol licenses. Later, the Senate referred a House petition concerning retirement benefits for Valeria Dorazio to the Committee on Public Service after suspending Joint Rule 12. It then adopted an amendment substituting a new draft for a Plymouth bill, changing it to validate and confirm certain acts and proceedings of Plymouth officials, and passed the bill to be engrossed. The session also included remarks congratulating Sweet Paws Rescue on its 15th anniversary and upcoming facility move, followed by a motion to adjourn in memory of Gerard W. Moynihan, which was adopted after a moment of silence. The Senate adjourned to meet again the following Monday at 11 a.m.

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• So specifically, we use the language of pre-apprenticeship.
• The language, there was specific language about implementation bills.
• It comes to the minimum wage and the constitutional language.
• There is no language that says there can be a waiver.
• So, by virtue of the language, the plain reading of the language shows that it's unconstitutional and

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• What was the specific language?
• What was the specific language?
• What was the specific language?
• What was the specific language?
• you, you didn't speak very good English. you, you didn't speak very good English.

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• We just wanted to say, hey, can we just put the forms in plain English?
• I don't know if we'd actually use parentheses or not, but to add some language in those spots, which
• If indeed we come to a consensus as to what the new language should be and that there should be new language
• We talk about what plain language is, like, for instance, Be interesting to see.
• So the definite, the plain language is a request for judgment on the pleadings.

Keywords: Code Commission, 976, house, all

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• language learners and for summer school, under the theory that in both of those programs where teachers
• And the beauty of this is I bring in an interventionist for reading, her English teacher, her English
• And the beauty of this is I bring in an interventionist for reading, her English teacher, her English
• And the beauty of this is I bring in an interventionist for reading, her English teacher, her English
• And the beauty of this is I bring in an interventionist for reading, her English teacher, her English

Keywords: 916, all

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• Right now, somebody calls and it's a non-English speaker.
• It can be three to five minutes for somebody who's a non-English speaker.
• So you're speaking a non-English language. It will come in in English.
• It can be three to five minutes for somebody who's a non-English speaker.
• So you're speaking a non-English language. It will come in in English.

Summary: The Senate Corrections and Public Safety Committee met in hybrid format, approved the minutes from May 13, June 10, and June 17, and then considered two bills. HB 329 would reduce the governor’s control over emergency powers by giving the General Assembly more authority to review, limit, or end emergency orders and regulations, requiring more frequent updates and tighter renewal rules; members discussed the bill’s effective-date language, and no public comment was offered. The committee then heard HB 468, which would raise the monthly 911 surcharge from 60 cents to 90 cents, the first increase in about 20 years, to generate roughly $13 million annually for 911 operations and next-generation technology. Senator DeFar and the state 911 administrator emphasized the need to stabilize funding and improve services such as text-to-911, geolocation, and faster language translation for non-English callers; several members expressed support and asked to be added as sponsors. No votes on the bills were taken during the meeting, and there was no in-person public comment on either measure. The meeting concluded after public comment was closed.

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• The Highway Patrol issued 775 citations for the inability to have a proficiency in English language.
• The Highway Patrol issued 775 citations for the inability to have a proficiency in English language.
• It goes on to say, "Read and speak English language sufficiently to converse to the general public, understand
• to English language s sufficiently to English language s sufficiently to converse<01:11:24.880
• <01:11:41.679> language<01:11:42.080> proficiency English language proficiency English

Keywords: 916, all

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• They took out, I think, some unnecessary language.
• language at home is very important to them.
• Is the test that's given to the CDL applicants in English? Yes. Is it in other languages? No.
• Is the test that's given to the CDL applicants in English? Yes. Is it in other languages? No.
• And so we're just, again, it's cleanup language. And, Mr.

Keywords: 959, house, all

Summary: The Missouri House opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and approval of the prior day’s journal by a 126-2 vote. Members then observed a moment of silence for former Representative and Marine Corps Lieutenant Colonel Barney Fisher, with remarks honoring his military service, business career, and House service from 2005 to 2013. The chamber also welcomed several guest groups, including Southern Boone third graders, Lake of the Ozarks Day visitors, and other special guests. The House then took up several third-reading measures. Senate Bill 907, the “act against abusive website access litigation,” was adopted with House amendments and passed 148-0 after debate focused on protecting businesses, nonprofits, churches, and political subdivisions from abusive ADA-related website lawsuits while preserving access rights and allowing a 90-day cure period. House Joint Resolution 159, which would modernize constitutional limits on state treasurer investments, passed 101-34 after supporters argued it could generate about $15 million annually without raising taxes, while opponents raised concerns about broad investment authority and voter intent. House Bill 2741, requiring CDL holders to be able to read and speak English sufficiently for safe operation and related duties, passed 104-22 amid debate over safety, immigration concerns, and enforcement. House Bill 2474, offering political subdivisions an optional progressive design-build contracting method, passed 141-5. House Bill 3076, described as cleanup language exempting agricultural non-point sources from water permitting, passed 102-41 after sharp disagreement over environmental protections and DNR authority. House Bill 2436, dealing with animal abuse, neglect, impoundment, and related procedures, passed 88-54 after debate over due process and livestock/property rights. House Bill 2576, the annual naming/awareness bill, passed 140-3. House Bill 3175, “Mason’s Law,” allowing certain health-condition information to be shared with law enforcement through the Department of Revenue for traffic stops, passed 147-0. Before adjournment, the House announced that the Rules Committee would meet immediately on one Senate bill and that members should be prepared to consider additional measures upon return. The chamber then adjourned until 4 p.m. Monday, April 20, 2026.

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• /c><00:15:33.760> requirements language that outlines the requirements language that outlines
• Little Learners Early Childhood Centers are in Ada and Halstead, Minnesota.
• Sadly, missing from uh language moving forward is language that would require self-reported violations
• uh language moving forward uh<01:18:37.920> is<01:18:38.159> language<01:18:38.640>
• Thank you for your dedication to Minnesota's youngest learners and their families.

Bills: HF2436

Keywords: child welfare, economic assistance, child care, grant program, video security cameras, 1183, house

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• And if we want to work together on this, the sub language going forward, we’re glad to do that.
• going for it on this the sub language going for it goes<00:17:50.559> to<00:17:50.720> the
• We worked with Representative Boyd and some other stakeholders, and they have seen our language.
• There were some concerns with that language.
• when we go to the floor some of language when we go to the floor that<00:21:03.440> has<00:21

Bills: HB1, HB198, HB11, HB32, HB33, HB34, HB56, HB68, HB72, HB101, HB102, HB110, HB154, HB166, HB168, HB274, SB114, HB1, HB198, HB11, HB32, HB33, HB34, HB56, HB68, HB72, HB101, HB102, HB110, HB154, HB166, HB168, HB274, SB114

Keywords: DUI, driving under the influence, ignition interlock, interlock device, driver license suspension, restricted license, motor vehicle, alcohol offense, first offense, repeat offender, blood alcohol concentration, BAC, license revocation, Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency, ALEA, public safety, traffic safety, chemical dependency, substance abuse, court referral program

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• For non-English speakers, this letter is often not even in their language.
• Our members come from many different cultures, and English is often not their first language.
• Our members come from many different cultures, and English is often not their first language.
• English is my first language. I've worked in the healthcare system for over 20 years.
• <01:08:25.759> I've<01:08:25.880> worked English is my first language I've worked English

Keywords: 1187, senate, all