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• Comer, seek recognition?
• Comer, seek recognition?
• </c> from North Carolina seek recognition. from North Carolina seek recognition.
• </c> Maryland seek recognition? Maryland seek recognition?
• recognition? recognition?

Bills: HR884 , HB2096 , HR489

Keywords: special rule, House Rules Committee, procedural resolution, floor procedure, waiver of points of order, structured rule, amendment in the nature of a substitute, motion to recommit, House debate, legislative process, H.R. 6039, commonsense priorities, majority leader, minority leader, Congressional Record, House resolution, law enforcement, collective bargaining, Montgomery Police Department, disciplinary matters

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• technology... ...deploy technology, including eye-tracking software, facial recognition technology,
• Despite all of their efforts, employees across the country are stepping up and demanding recognition
• We have lots of schools that are hiring Google and other companies to have AI and facial recognition
• You can prohibit mandatory facial recognition with employers right now to sign on my email.
• But they have the ability to use facial recognition.

Summary: The Assembly Privacy and Consumer Protection Committee held an informational hearing on California privacy in the age of mass surveillance, with members framing the issue as urgent in light of AI, data brokers, workplace monitoring, and government access to commercially collected data. Opening remarks emphasized California’s long-standing privacy tradition and concern for impacts on Latino, immigrant, LGBTQ+, and other vulnerable communities. The committee heard from experts from UC Law San Francisco, UC Berkeley, UC Irvine, UC Davis, and a worker-organizer from Amazon, followed by a journalist from 404 Media. Nicole Ozer reviewed the history of California’s constitutional right to privacy, tracing it to the 1972 ballot measure and arguing that lawmakers should use that right more fully to operationalize stronger protections against surveillance. Deirdre Mulligan described how surveillance capitalism has expanded through physical-world instrumentation, biometrics, connected devices, and AI, and argued that notice-and-consent models are inadequate because people cannot meaningfully understand or control how data is collected, inferred, shared, and used. Ari Waldman focused on disparate harms to marginalized communities, including queer people, survivors of domestic violence, and people seeking reproductive care, and called for stronger regulation, limits on data collection and sharing, and greater accountability for companies and government access to data. Josh Black testified about Amazon’s workplace surveillance, including handheld devices, time-off-task monitoring, hidden cameras, and driver-facing AI cameras, saying the system pressures workers to skip breaks, rush safety training, and discourages organizing. He said the surveillance is used to increase productivity and suppress union activity. Committee members asked about data retention, injury reporting, cash as a privacy-protective payment option, and whether workers truly consent to surveillance as a condition of employment. Jason Kebler described how police departments adopt commercial surveillance tools through pilot programs and vendor relationships, often without public debate, citing license plate readers and networked camera systems that can spread data across jurisdictions. No votes were taken; the hearing was informational and ended with discussion of the need for clearer definitions, stronger enforcement, and continued legislative action.

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• Members, we're going to pause for a recognition.
• Members, we're going to pause for a recognition.
• We're going to do some recognitions. Thank you.
• Members, we're going to pause for our recognition.
• We're going to pause for a recognition.

Summary: The House opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, a quorum call, approval of the journal, and adoption of the special order calendar. The chamber then took up several Senate bills on special order, with members offering questions and debate before final votes. The first major measure, CS/SB 156, the Officer Jason Rayner Act, would reclassify certain offenses against law enforcement officers and add manslaughter of an officer to the life-sentence reclassification statute. Supporters said it honored Officer Rayner and clarified that resistance to officers with violence is unlawful; opponents argued it reduced judicial discretion and could sweep in unintended cases. The bill passed 100-8. The House next passed CS/SB 688 on naturopathic medicine, which creates a regulatory framework and licensure standards for naturopathic physicians, defines scope limits, and establishes a board under the Department of Health. Supporters framed it as a consumer protection and medical freedom bill, while opponents called it an expansion of scope and criticized the low penalty for unlicensed practice. It passed 85-22. The chamber also passed CS/CS/SB 1062 on speech and debate education, creating a Florida Speech and Debate Hall of Fame, a Speech and Debate Week, and a statewide debate initiative, by a unanimous 112-0 vote. Members then approved CS/CS/SB 1220, a broad transportation bill covering FDOT authority, airports and seaports, drone and delivery devices, autonomous vehicle crimes, tolls, and other transportation issues; an amendment added provisions on Space Florida, golf carts, automated license plate recognition, and related matters while removing digital driver’s license repeal language. The bill passed 87-23. SB 962 on affordable housing, which clarifies that Live Local Act zoning preemption does not unintentionally capture working farms and farm operations, passed 109-2. Finally, CS/CS/SB 1580 on aiding illegal gaming was introduced and discussed; it would strengthen penalties for illegal slot machines and unregulated gaming arcades, clarify reporting and enforcement, and preempt local regulation, with questions focused on VFWs, sweepstakes, fantasy sports, and online betting. The transcript then shifted into lengthy farewell remarks and recognitions, including tributes from members leaving the House and acknowledgments of guests in the galleries.

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• The chair recognizes Senator Hinojosa for a recognition. Thank you, Mr. President and members.
• But I do have a special recognition of one of the interns, Silvia Rodriguez.
• Dean, speak on the recognition. Thank you, Mr. President. Mr.
• Just special recognition for Natalie Garcia, who's one of our bright stars in our office.
• A recognition. Mr. President, you're recognized. Thank you, Mr. President.

Bills: SJR5 , SJR27 , SB4 , SB6 , SB7 , SB9 , SB13 , SB15 , SB23 , SB27 , SB30 , SB40 , SB57 , SB66 , SB140 , SB268 , SB293 , SB331 , SB413 , SB437 , SB447 , SB457 , SB467 , SB506 , SB510 , SB512 , SB568 , SB571 , SB650 , SB710 , SB763 , SB785 , SB800 , SB850 , SB863 , SB865 , SB904 , SB905 , SB973 , SB974 , SB1191 , SB1281 , SB1300 , SB1362 , SB1494 , SB1504 , SB1522 , SB1540 , SB1567 , SB1579 , SB1580 , SB1610 , SB1660 , SB1723 , SB1760 , SB1838 , SB1923 , SB1946 , SB1957 , SB1964 , SB2018 , SB2024 , SB2121 , SB2167 , SB2217 , SB2221 , SB2321 , SB2337 , SB2368 , SB2373 , SB2407 , SB2431 , SB2477 , SB2587 , SB2615 , SB2753 , SB2807 , SB2900 , SB2965 , SB2972 , SB2986 , SB3039 , SB3047 , SB3059 , SB3070 , SB1 , SB8 , SB12 , SB13 , SB15 , SB17 , SB21 , SB30 , SB37 , SB260 , SB268 , SB331 , SB379 , SB441 , SB447 , SB457 , SB509 , SB650 , SB763 , SB1198 , SB1405 , SB1506 , SB1566 , SB1610 , SB1637 , SB1660 , SB1833 , SB2018 , SB2024 , SB2155 , SB2217 , SB2308 , SB2337 , SB2601 , SB2753 , SB2778 , SB2878 , SB2900 , SB3059 , HB4 , HB145 , HB300 , HB493 , HB2011 , HB2067 , HB2516 , HB2525 , HB2885 , HB2974 , HB3071 , HB3372 , HB3595 , HB5138 , HB5246 , HB796 , HB1523 , HB5294 , HB748 , HB3395 , HB180 , HB3171 , HB4690 , HB146 , HB5596 , HB5694 , HB 1135 , HB3225 , HB186 , HB1449 , HB3793 , HB 112 , HB 104 , HB4233 , HB 1094 , HB3336 , HB3520 , HB3320 , HB5663 , HB2731 , HB2399 , HB 111 , HB3483 , HB4580 , HB3748 , HB632 , HB4730 , HB 127 , HB5690 , HB5689 , HB3385 , HB4359 , HB5381 , HB20 , HB 123 , HB549 , HB5606 , HB2594 , HB 1057 , HB3664 , HCR141 , HCR40 , HCR59 , SJR36 , SJR50 , SJR63 , SCR12 , SCR39 , SB2023 , SB62 , SB666 , SB847 , SB284 , SB854 , SB810 , SB1505 , SB583 , SB507 , SB1434 , SB1772 , SB2016 , SB1122 , SB731 , SB397 , SB508 , SB1436 , SB287 , SB1882 , SB393 , SB1791 , SB209 , SB2429 , SB1085 , SB1975 , SB2717 , SB1262 , SB636 , SB2056 , SB884 , SB1200 , SB1845 , SB2458 , SB801 , SB3014 , SB3013 , SB758 , SB2797 , SB2076 , SB2876 , SB1640 , SB1449 , SB1181 , SB1234 , SB2926 , SB2841 , SB1528 , SB1854 , SB317 , SB1250 , SB2082 , SB1237 , SB2819 , SB629 , SB2608 , SB1602 , SB2009 , SB867 , SB640 , SB1698 , SB2680 , SB913 , SB1071 , SB1086 , SB1087 , SB1483 , SB1444 , SB1553 , SB1556 , SB1703 , SB2133 , SB2297 , SB2298 , SB2622 , SB2955 , SB2334 , SB1367 , SB2044 , SB2363 , SB2565 , SB1888 , SB3036 , SB3057 , SB3043 , SB3063 , SB3035 , SB203 , SB2688 , SB2522 , SB2459 , SB2655 , SB2251 , SB1884 , SB2928 , SB2566 , SB2549 , SB2553 , SB2919 , SB1944 , SB1232 , SB1798 , SB2603 , SB2607 , SB2683 , SB1319 , SB3045 , SB3071 , HB20 , HB 127 , HB549 , HB 1094 , HB2594 , HB2731 , HB4233 , HB4690 , SR625 , HCR167 , SJR5 , SB4 , SB6 , SB9 , SB23 , SB40 , SB13 , SB15 , SB30 , SB268 , SB331 , SB447 , SB457 , SB568 , SB650 , SB763 , SB1540 , SB1610 , SB1660 , SB2018 , SB2024 , SB2217 , SB2337 , SB2753 , SB2900 , SB2972 , SB3059 , HB4 , HB145 , HB493 , HB2067 , HB2516 , HB2885 , HB2974 , HB3071 , HB3372 , HB3556 , HB3595 , HB5138

Keywords: bail, felony offenses, criminal justice reform, public safety, constitutional amendment, judicial conduct, state commission, judicial misconduct, commission membership, property tax, homestead exemption, school funding, state aid, electric power, interconnection, utilities, ERCOT, large load customers, water supply, sewer service

Summary: The meeting centered around the discussions of several key bills, notably HB4233, which aims to align Texas's money transmission licensing and auditing requirements with federal regulations. Senator Parker led the discussion, emphasizing the need for consumer protections around cryptocurrency kiosks that have become targets for fraud, particularly affecting vulnerable populations such as seniors. The meeting also saw lively debates on HB20, designed to reintegrate technical education into high schools, addressing skills shortages in the workforce. The bills were well received, with strong bipartisan support evident in the votes.

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• We held us up during COVID, and all we're looking for is some type of recognition because our tax dollars
• So we're just in support to have some of that go back to help our workers and give them the recognition
• </c><00:17:45.440><c> uh</c> for is some type of recognition uh for is some type of recognition uh because
• Uh, are there any other forms of labor that you believe deserve recognition under the Labor Day holiday
• But to briefly summarize, you know, HB 169 is not just about fundraising or recognition.

Bills: SB2141 , SB2593 , SB2824 , SB2135 , SB2115

Committee: House Labor

Keywords: retirement, law enforcement, pension, public safety, employee contributions, Law Enforcement Standards Board, LESB, civil service exemption, collective bargaining exemption, law enforcement certification, police standards, law enforcement training, officer certification, training and curriculum coordinator, lead investigative agent, administrative manager, administrator, Hawaii HRS 76-16, Hawaii HRS 139-3, personnel exemption

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• </c> seek recognition? seek recognition?
• recognition? recognition?
• </c> Utah seek recognition? Utah seek recognition? &gt;&gt; Mr.<02:19:27.439><c> Mr.
• </c> Georgia seek recognition? Georgia seek recognition?
• </c> recognition of so many heroic actions. recognition of so many heroic actions.

Bills: HB1717 , HR580

Keywords: communications security, reliability, interoperability, FCC, public interest, council, rules resolution, House Rules Committee, structured rule, appropriations, Department of Defense, DoD appropriations, fiscal year 2026, defense spending, digital commodities, cryptocurrency regulation, digital assets, SEC, Commodity Futures Trading Commission, CFTC

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• Despite the lack of immediate recognition compared to combat troops, the World War II nurses transformed
• These unsung heroes overcame discrimination; their sacrifice was long overlooked, and their recognition
• These unsung heroes overcame discrimination, their sacrifice long overlooked, and their recognition long
• put the weight of the California Legislature behind those efforts so that we can finally seek the recognition

Summary: The Senate Committee on Military and Veterans Affairs heard two resolutions honoring veterans. S.J.R. 14, authored by Senator Gabaldon, urges California’s congressional delegation to support federal legislation awarding the Congressional Gold Medal to members of the U.S. Army Nurse Corps and Navy Nurse Corps who served in World War II. Brigadier General Ruth Wong testified in strong support, describing the nurses’ frontline service, harsh conditions, discrimination, POW experiences, and long-overlooked sacrifices. Senators praised the measure and noted the historical significance of recognizing these women’s service. The committee also heard S.J.R. 17, presented by Senator Choi, which honors Republic of Korea veterans who fought alongside American troops in Vietnam and later became U.S. citizens. The resolution urges Congress and the President to allow states to extend burial and memorial benefits in state veterans’ cemeteries to these veterans without jeopardizing federal cemetery funding. No opposition testimony was offered, and senators emphasized the importance of recognizing allied service members who fought with U.S. forces. Both resolutions were moved on call and later adopted by the committee on 5-0 votes. The chair thanked members for supporting veterans and closed the hearing after announcing the final votes.

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• And what this team did is deserving of recognition by this state.
• And I know, honestly, the other body got to recognition, recognize the women's journey as well.
• And what this team did is deserving of recognition by this state.
• And I know, honestly, the other body got to recognition, recognize the women's journey as well.

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• I'll recognition by passing this bill.
• I'll look forward to getting this recognition into law.
• I'll look forward to getting this recognition into law.
• </c> recognition to into laws. recognition to into laws.
• </c> are in it for any type of recognition are in it for any type of recognition because<01:10:07.920

Committee: Senate Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband, and Rural Development - Subcommittee on Veterans

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• with the gentleman you yes recognition with the gentleman you yes recognition with the gentleman you
• thank you Mr Speaker for the recognition gentleman you yes sir um what what legislative day is this
• Mr time and I appreciate the recognition Mr time and I appreciate the recognition Mr Speaker chair thanks
• before you get started let's recognition before you get started let's recognition before you get started
• you Mr Speaker for the recognition you Mr Speaker for the recognition there's seems to be a lot of emotion

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• Representative Lopez, you are recognized for a recognition.
• MEMBERS, WE WILL HAVE MORE RECOGNITIONS. Representative Hart, you are recognized for a recognition.
• WE WILL PAUSE FOR RECOGNITIONS. REPRESENTATIVE NIXON, YOU ARE RECOGNIZED FOR A RECOGNITION.
• We will take a brief pause for a recognition.
• Representative Salzman, you are recognized for a recognition.

Bills: SB 2 , HB 2 , HB 2000 , HB 2196 , HB 213 , HB 222 , HB 645 , HB 1458 , HB 1022 , HB 141 , HB 502 , HB 643 , HB 3093 , HB 1700 , HB 117 , SB 503 , SB 2 , HB 120 , HB 20 , HB 150 , HB 6 , HB 100 , HB 210 , HB 215 , HB 1393 , HB 1151 , HB 1268 , HB 142 , HB 451 , HB 124 , HB 2 , HB 2000 , HB 2196 , HB 213 , HB 222 , HB 645 , HB 1458 , HB 1022 , HB 141 , HB 502 , HB 643 , HB 3093 , HB 1700 , HB 117

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• the Union, and they deserve our honor the Union, and they deserve our honor and<00:40:23.440><c> recognition
• </c> and recognition today. Thank you, Mr. and recognition today. Thank you, Mr. Chair. Chair.
• There are a number of days of recognition in state statute.
• There are a number of uh<00:40:52.320><c> days</c><00:40:52.880><c> of</c><00:40:53.040><c> recognition
• </c> uh days of recognition in state statute. uh days of recognition in state statute.

Bills: HF1458 , HF2063 , HF2164 , HF1377 , HF927 , HF1059 , HF1910 , HF2232

Committee: House State Government Finance and Policy

Keywords: CPA, certified public accountant, public accounting, accountancy, licensure, license mobility, substantial equivalency, interstate practice, out-of-state accountant, NASBA, Uniform CPA Examination, board of accountancy, attest services, audit, tax preparation, financial advisory, consulting, accounting education, master's degree, bachelor's degree

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• all that the Senate of Maryland offers sincerest congratulations to Denise Henderson Hector in recognition
• Denise Henderson congratulations to Denise Henderson Hector<00:04:44.720><c> in</c><00:04:44.960><c> recognition
• President, at this time I would like to ask permission to turn this part of the recognition to use the
• 36.640><c> permission</c><00:09:36.959><c> to</c><00:09:37.120><c> use</c><00:09:37.360><c> the</c> recognition
• to permission to use the recognition to permission to use the senator's<00:09:38.240><c> name.

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• Other findings included a recognition, and this was the only unanimous finding that we got, that there
• The recognition is that more collaboration is needed rather than arguing where it should go, and moving
• Another area is recognition of statewide water planning that needs to be done.
• But there's also the recognition...
• But there's also the recognition that in doing this planning, a whole host of people need to be involved

Committee: House Agriculture & Natural Resources

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• Today, I rise on behalf of the Black Caucus in support of HR 14 in recognition of Women's History Month
• Women's History Month is not just about recognition, it's about action.
• Today, we take a break from our usual business to celebrate some remarkable Californians in recognition
• You join a sorority of honorees who have received this recognition since the legislature started doing
• She has also, she also earned local recognition for her business and commitment to the community.

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• Leach for recognition 415 416 Thank you Mr. Speaker.
• Bell of Montgomery for a recognition. Thank you Mr. Speaker.
• Morales of Maverick. for recognition. Good morning, ladies and gentlemen. Good morning, everyone.
• Garcia-Hernandez for her recognition. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Ask Mitch to come on down.
• Bojani for recognition. Thank you, Mr.

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• Any other member seeking recognition for question or comment?
• :25.640><c> other</c><00:08:25.800><c> member</c><00:08:26.080><c> seeking</c><00:08:26.560><c> recognition
• </c><00:08:27.280><c> for</c> Any other member seeking recognition for Any other member seeking recognition

Committee: House Appropriations & Revenue

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• former House member Jean Palowski and Chief Clerk of the House Patrick Duffy Murphy deserve special recognition
• 08.159><c> special</c> Patrick Duffy Murphy deserve special Patrick Duffy Murphy deserve special recognition
• 09.200><c> for</c><00:04:09.400><c> their</c><00:04:09.640><c> Decades</c><00:04:10.000><c> of</c> recognition
• for their Decades of recognition for their Decades of commitment<00:04:10.640><c> to</c><00:04:10.760

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• It includes keeping DMV-collected information confidential, prohibiting the use of facial recognition
• It includes keeping DMV-collected information confidential, prohibiting the use of facial recognition
• You don't facilitate the actual facial recognition, and then what guarantee do you have that you have
• You don't facilitate the actual facial recognition, and then what guarantee do you have that you have
• Congratulations and well-deserved recognition.

Committee: Senate Privacy, Digital Technologies, and Consumer Protection

Summary: The committee heard several privacy, technology, and public safety bills. SB 898 would require manufacturers of connected consumer products to disclose how long software support will last and to notify consumers when support is nearing its end; Consumer Reports supported the measure, while members raised concerns about private enforcement, notice mechanics, and replacement obligations for leased devices. The bill was amended and passed 5-1 to Judiciary, with the measure placed on call. SB 1279 would authorize Long Beach to install additional speed safety cameras on Pacific Coast Highway under the same privacy and equity guardrails as the existing pilot program, including limits on data use, no facial recognition, warning periods, and reduced fees for low-income recipients. Supporters cited severe crashes and fatalities on PCH, while opponents raised civil liberties and due process concerns and questioned how the system identifies the actual driver. The committee approved the bill 6-2 and placed it on call. SB 1111, the Artificial Intelligence Abuse Protection Act, would create civil remedies for non-consensual AI voice, image, and video cloning and digital replicas. Support came from SAG-AFTRA and Common Sense Media, and members discussed concerns about background images and employer liability, including a request to preserve a rebuttable presumption for good-faith employers. The bill passed 7-1 to Public Safety and was placed on call. SB 1217 would create a DOJ-run clearinghouse for survivors of non-consensual intimate imagery and deepfakes to request removal from online platforms; survivors and advocacy groups testified in strong support, and members discussed privacy, cybersecurity, funding, and the lack of a private right of action. It passed 8-0 to Public Safety and was placed on call. The committee also heard SB 1095, which would require fusion centers and participating agencies to adopt MOUs barring use of sensitive personal information for immigration enforcement or racial/identity profiling, require annual reporting, and allow audits and inspections. Supporters argued fusion centers have operated with too little oversight and have been used to circumvent state privacy and immigration laws; some members supported the transparency goals while others raised concerns about operational ambiguity and the bill’s interaction with existing law. The discussion continued, with the author and members debating the scope of permissible information sharing and enforcement consequences for violations.

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• Speaker, for the recognition. With a gentleman... Yes, sir.
• Speaker, for the recognition. Will the gentleman yield?
• Speaker, for the recognition. I bring to you HB54.
• Close, thank you for the recognition, Mr. Speaker.
• Thank you, the recognition gentleman yields. Yes, sir.