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• stakeholders who had long struggled with various aspects of the department, as well as to be the entity
• stakeholders who had long struggled with various aspects of the department, as well as to be the entity
• But when entities fail to protect Californians, DTSC will not hesitate to pursue enforcement action.
• We're both looking at fees as policy drivers, fees as ensuring that all regulated entities are paying
• , registered the lobbyists for the firm that represents DTSC regulated entities, including Clean Harbors

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Current state law sets out a process for school districts and other educational entities when texts and
• districts may elect to grant surplus personal property to a federal, state, or local governmental entity
• They may also loan to a non-religious, non-sectarian private entity on the condition the property be
• used for the preschool through 12th grade. ...non-sectarian private entity on the condition the property
• We want it to be run by public or nonprofit entities, and we don’t want to privatize public education

Summary: The committee began by waiving the five-day notice rule for Senate Bill 6320, then heard Senate Bill 6222, which would let school districts and educational service districts sell or grant surplus technology hardware such as laptops and tablets to public school students and recent graduates, with priority for low-income students. The sponsor and supporters said the bill would help students keep access to devices they need for homework, college, and work, while preserving existing surplus procedures. Testimony was generally supportive, including from district technology staff and students, though one question raised whether tribal compact schools would be included. The committee then heard Senate Bill 6263, which raises school district public bid thresholds to reflect inflation and reduce procurement costs. The sponsor said the limits had not been updated in about 20 years and should be aligned with other local governments. Supporters from school employees, finance officers, and school coalitions said the change would save time and money and reduce delays in maintenance and purchasing. Testimony on Senate Bill 6261, which would require parents of six- and seven-year-olds not enrolled in school to file annual declarations of intent about their child’s education, was overwhelmingly opposed by homeschool families and advocates. Opponents argued it would add bureaucracy, create privacy concerns, and burden families, while the superintendent of public instruction supported the bill as a way to improve enrollment data and planning. The sponsor said it was about knowing where children are and right-sizing school systems. The committee also heard Senate Bill 6118, requiring cardiac emergency response plans in schools and athletic facilities. The sponsor, who spoke about losing her brother to heart failure, said schools need faster, better-prepared responses to cardiac emergencies. Supporters, including parents, students, and community advocates, described personal experiences with sudden cardiac events and said the bill could save lives by ensuring AEDs, CPR training, and practiced response plans. Finally, the committee heard Senate Bill 6320 on alternative learning experiences. The bill would restrict online and remote ALE providers to public or nonprofit entities and reduce levy equalization funding for remote/online ALE, with limited exceptions for medically fragile or severely bullied students. Supporters argued it would keep public education public and encourage in-person learning, while opponents—including superintendents, online program operators, students, and homeschool advocates—warned it would displace thousands of students, harm successful programs, and reduce family choice. No final votes were taken on the bills in the portion provided.

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• Turning right to the bill, House Bill 2112 requires commercial entities, including social media companies
• The commercial entity may not retain any of the individual's identifying information.
• House Bill 2112 also requires commercial entities to display notices on their website's landing page
• I'm going back over, but a commercial entity that publishes this material must comply.
• I'm going back over, but a commercial entity that publishes this material must comply.

Bills: HB2112

Committee: House Consumer Protection & Business

Keywords: age restrictions, online content, digital media, youth protection, cyber safety, 904, all

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• CHFS, but certainly I mean we welcome, you know, we would welcome all bids, all interaction with any entity
• </c><00:08:24.960><c> that</c><00:08:25.280><c> will</c> interaction with any entity that will interaction
• with any entity that will have<00:08:25.759><c> interest</c><00:08:26.160><c> in</c><00:08:26.400><c
• >> So I may suggest just, um, generally speaking, that we would welcome, um, any entity to seek, um,
• together and and they these two entities together and and they thought<00:18:55.120><c> this</c><00:

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The committee first approved the December meeting minutes and received several information items, including quarterly capital project status reports, University of Kentucky medical and equipment purchases, school district bond issue notices, and a University of Kentucky RFP for an enterprise services partner. Members also briefly discussed a University of Kentucky public-private partnership for student housing and dining, with comments that such arrangements may improve efficiency and use of taxpayer dollars during a difficult budget year. The main substantive discussion centered on a new CHFS lease in Harlan County for the Department for Community Based Services. Members questioned the proposed annual cost of $25.62 per square foot, which was far above the county average cited in the meeting, and raised concerns about the one responsive bid, the long lease term through 2033, and whether a nearby hospital or other entity might have been interested. CHFS staff said the current office space is in poor condition, that the new lease includes needed construction and 60 parking spaces, and that the office is limited to considering only actual bidders. After debate over whether to rebid or negotiate, the committee voted to approve the lease, with some members supporting it because of the current facility’s condition and others recording reservations. The committee then approved the remaining 10 lease renewals as a group. These included one renewal for the Commonwealth’s prosecutorial system and renewals for several CHFS offices, the Department of Corrections, the Department of Juvenile Justice, and the Department of Natural Resources. One member noted that seven of the 10 renewals were at or below the county average rate and said the overall package was substantially in line with local market conditions.

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• declaratory relief, and take action, and have an order from a court to have cease and desist from that entity
• So you can sue an individual or an entity or, you know, a school district or a city or a state.
• Madam Chairman, Representative Church, any person within these entities or the entity itself could be

Committee: House State Affairs

Summary: The committee first approved the minutes from Wednesday, January 28 by voice vote. It then set aside RS 33085, Representative Skog’s proposal, after noting the sponsor was absent, and moved on to RS 3308, Representative Shepard’s bill on firearms instructor enhanced licensing. Shepard said the measure would make enhanced concealed carry permits easier and more affordable by removing the requirement for an attorney to be present for instructors with eight years of experience, while preserving reciprocity with other states. After questions about reciprocity and the bill’s effect, the committee voted to introduce RS 3308. The committee next heard RS 33085, also from Representative Skog, concerning pediatric transition parental rights. Skog said the bill would prohibit social transitioning of minors without parental knowledge or consent, and would allow the attorney general or parents to seek legal action if it occurs. Members asked for clarification about whether the bill was limited to social transitioning, what examples had prompted the proposal, and who could be sued under the private right of action. Skog said it was limited to social transitioning and related conduct, and that the bill would provide injunctive and declaratory relief as well as a lawsuit option. After discussion, the committee voted to introduce RS 33085, with one member requesting to be recorded as opposed. The meeting then adjourned.

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• regional groups, uh labor unions and regional groups, uh labor unions and tribal<00:48:11.520><c> entities
• because</c><00:48:13.280><c> of</c><00:48:13.440><c> the</c><00:48:13.680><c> robust</c> tribal entities
• um because of the robust tribal entities um because of the robust program<00:48:14.480><c> that</c><
• </c> with all of their entities with all of their entities um<01:24:44.639><c> at</c><01:24:45.199><c
• But um would this just buy temporary additional staff or what would it all cover? And then um...

Committee: Senate Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband, and Rural Development

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• So HEPA covers more than just the ocean, right?
• such as adding the word net before zero, moving one of the paragraphs for clarity and adding other entities
• such as adding the word net before zero, moving one of the paragraphs for clarity and adding other entities
• such as adding the word net before zero, moving one of the paragraphs for clarity and adding other entities
• be it resolved clause, we're going to add, which will require future actions from multiple other entities

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The joint hearing covered three measures. SB 1602 would appropriate funds to DLNR for monitoring wells for the Koho aquifer system; DLNR and HHFDC supported it, and written testimony from several organizations and individuals was also in support. Members asked whether monitoring wells are a statewide function rather than a county function, and staff confirmed they are done statewide. The second bill was an administration measure clarifying that criminal water pollution enforcement remains with the Department of Health rather than DLNR. The Attorney General’s office said it was a cleanup clarification and that DOH has stronger enforcement powers and better testing capability; DOH and DLNR supported it, and there was no opposition noted. The final and most heavily debated measure was SB 1074 on environmental impact statements. The bill would let previously authorized or permitted commercial activities continue for up to one year while an agency determines whether environmental review applies after a challenge, and would allow permit renewals during that review. DLNR said it stood on written comments and suggested aligning the bill with similar House language. Supporters, including several ocean tourism and Maui business representatives, argued the bill would provide certainty and keep families and small operators working while environmental review is completed, especially in the wake of the Lahaina fires and ongoing business losses. Some supporters said the measure should be narrowed with a sunset or limited to recently renewed permits. Opponents, including the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development, Earthjustice, the Sierra Club, and other environmental advocates, argued the bill was overly broad and could weaken HEPA/NEPA-style environmental review, especially for fisheries and other commercial activities. They said the bill could be used as a “Trojan horse” to avoid review and that DLNR could resolve the underlying disputes more quickly through settlement or existing exemption processes. No votes were taken during the hearing.

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• providing for an effective date, as well as reduction or elimination of income taxes on pass-through entities
• This bill would add a new graduated income tax to pass-through entities that produce, transport, treat
• Layering a new entity-level income tax on top of the property tax abatement and volumetric tax regime
• Further amendments were made impacting foreign entity participation, cost overruns, effects of project
• request of the Governor, entitled: An act relating to the elimination of income taxes on pass-through entities

Keywords: 905, all

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• Senate Bill 29 by Hughes relating to business entities to state affairs.
• Hughes relating to a prohibition on weather and climate modification activities by a governmental entity
• Taxable entities that purchase certain theft deterrent and property loss prevention equipment to finance
• and Human Services, Senate Bill 1308 by Cook and Alvarado. relating to the development by certain entities
• Senate Bill 1312 by Cook relating to the disconnection of electric service by certain entities. during

Bills: SJR36 , SJR3 , SB616 , SB565 , SB384 , SB5 , SJR52 , SJR53 , SJR54 , SJR55 , SCR18 , SCR19 , SCR22 , SB27 , SB29 , SB35 , SB1151 , SB1152 , SB1153 , SB1154 , SB1155 , SB1156 , SB1157 , SB1158 , SB1159 , SB1160 , SB1161 , SB1162 , SB1163 , SB1164 , SB1165 , SB1166 , SB1167 , SB1168 , SB1169 , SB1170 , SB1171 , SB1172 , SB1173 , SB1174 , SB1175 , SB1176 , SB1177 , SB1178 , SB1179 , SB1180 , SB1181 , SB1182 , SB1183 , SB1184 , SB1185 , SB1186 , SB1187 , SB1188 , SB1189 , SB1190 , SB1191 , SB1192 , SB1193 , SB1194 , SB1195 , SB1196 , SB1197 , SB1198 , SB1199 , SB1200 , SB1201 , SB1202 , SB1203 , SB1204 , SB1205 , SB1206 , SB1207 , SB1208 , SB1209 , SB1210 , SB1211 , SB1212 , SB1213 , SB1214 , SB1215 , SB1216 , SB1217 , SB1218 , SB1219 , SB1220 , SB1221 , SB1222 , SB1223 , SB1224 , SB1225 , SB1226 , SB1227 , SB1228 , SB1229 , SB1230 , SB1231 , SB1232 , SB1233 , SB1234 , SB1235 , SB1236 , SB1237 , SB1238 , SB1239 , SB1240 , SB1241 , SB1242 , SB1243 , SB1244 , SB1245 , SB1246 , SB1247 , SB1248 , SB1249 , SB1250 , SB1251 , SB1252 , SB1253 , SB1254 , SB1255 , SB1256 , SB1257 , SB1258 , SB1259 , SB1260 , SB1261 , SB1262 , SB1263 , SB1264 , SB1265 , SB1266 , SB1267 , SB1268 , SB1269 , SB1270 , SB1271 , SB1272 , SB1273 , SB1274 , SB1275 , SB1276 , SB1277 , SB1278 , SB1279 , SB1280 , SB1281 , SB1282 , SB1283 , SB1284 , SB1285 , SB1286 , SB1287 , SB1288 , SB1289 , SB1290 , SB1291 , SB1292 , SB1293 , SB1294 , SB1295 , SB1296 , SB1297 , SB1298 , SB1299 , SB1300 , SB1301 , SB1302 , SB1303 , SB1304 , SB1305 , SB1306 , SB1307 , SB1308 , SB1309 , SB1310 , SB1311 , SB1312 , SB1313 , SB1314 , SB1315 , SB1316 , SB1317 , SB1318 , SB1319 , SB1320 , SB1321 , SB1322 , SB1323 , SB1324 , SB1325 , SB1326 , SB1327 , SB1328 , SB1329 , SB1330 , SB1331 , SB1332 , SB1333 , SB1334 , SB1335 , SB1336 , SB1337 , SB1338 , SB1339 , SB1340 , SB1341 , SB1342 , SB1343 , SB1344 , SB1345 , SB1621 , SJR57

Keywords: dementia, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, research funding, state budget, prevention, healthcare, medical research, Dementia Prevention and Research Institute, aquifer, water management, Edwards Aquifer, sustainability, regulatory framework, SB 565, Texas Water Code, TCEQ, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, compliance agreement, enforcement suspension

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• It is meant to safeguard against non-licensed individuals or entities, such as private equity firms,
• It is meant to safeguard against non-licensed individuals or entities, such as private equity firms,
• It adds 9773, which is reporting and ownership and control of certain health care entities.
• </c> control of certain healthcare entities. control of certain healthcare entities.
• </c> between those two entities. between those two entities.

Keywords: 926, house, all

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• :55.119><c> or</c> Government entities cannot censor or Government entities cannot censor or prohibit
• The taxing entities, the governmental entities that pay for the insurance will not be able to get it
• The taxing entities, the governmental entities that pay for the insurance will not be able to get it
• They're going to say, "Yes, entities.
• ,</c><01:28:38.480><c> the</c> it." the tax the taxing entities, the it." the tax the taxing entities

Keywords: 916, all

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• So as it relates to human in the loop, any entity that would be required for initial licensure under
• Any entity that would be required for initial licensure under a supervised autonomous AI is required
• still have maximum flexibility from a DOPL perspective if they want to place restrictions on that entity
• Thank you. effective if they want to place restrictions on that entity.
• You're taking basically an entity that is going to provide additional housing.

Committee: House Business

Keywords: 989, all

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• actually enacted and put in statute, all of which the courts and the Highway Patrol and any other entities
• to be retained based on some of the statutory purposes for other reasons and provided to specific entities
• includes... ...a Supreme Court rule-based structure with a governing body that includes several entities
• from the representatives from several entities in the executive branch.
• from several entities in the executive branch.

Committee: House Financial Institutions

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• We do have, as a county, concerns over outside entities, i.e. consultants, having access to our network
• I heard from the county commissioner that he's concerned about outside entities, but I don't think Baker
• And it was characterized as being an outside entity.
• I heard from the county commissioner that he's concerned about outside entities, but I don't think Baker
• time to reconcile, are then not able to get access, and it was characterized as being an outside entity

Summary: The Legislative Auditing Committee heard several local-government audit requests and unanimously approved each one. The first item was Baker County, where county commissioners asked for an operational and financial audit because of repeated late audits, concerns about the finance office, and lack of confidence in county financial reporting. The county clerk supported an audit but argued it should be countywide and include all constitutional officers; she also described a dispute over access to the county finance system and pending litigation. After brief questions, the committee adopted a 9-0 motion directing the Auditor General to perform an operational audit of Baker County’s financial operations and records, with scope to be finalized during the audit. The committee then approved an audit request for the Concord Estates Community Development District in Osceola County. Senator Arrington said residents alleged excessive board compensation, large unexplained spending, missing financial reports, and refusal to provide records or hold open meetings. Residents and a board member testified about rising assessments, deteriorating amenities, and lack of transparency. The committee voted 10-0 to direct an operational audit of the CDD. It also approved, by 10-0 votes, operational audits of the town of Melbourne Beach, based on allegations of fiscal and operational improprieties and lawsuits that had cost the town more than $150,000, and the city of Apalachicola, where Senator Simon said longstanding water utility failures, grant issues, and consent-order problems warranted review. The final request was for a financial and operational audit of Cape Coral’s Building Department. Representative G. Lombardo said building-fee revenues appeared to be transferred for non-building purposes, permit processing was inconsistent, and the department relied heavily on a private firm while the building official had prior ties to that firm. Industry representatives testified that building funds were being diverted, service levels were suffering, and private-provider inspections were not always reflected in fee reductions. The committee adopted the motion 10-0. After completing all agenda items, the committee adjourned.

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• And as we look into this one, we already have a SAPA bill that covers most of this.
• One, we already have a SAPA bill that covers most of this.
• The agency is the entity itself.
• So, that one's not<00:37:21.920><c> even</c><00:37:22.160><c> covered.
• </c><00:37:48.160><c> And</c> Federal government has it covered.

Bills: SF0101

Committee: House Appropriations

Keywords: Second Amendment, firearm regulation, state legislation, public safety, civil penalties, 916, all

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• </c> that subdivision that currently covers that subdivision that currently covers both<01:01:12.319>
• And, quite frankly, there are many entities who have got a contract.
• </c><01:13:02.800><c> the</c> now we're putting 30 in to cover the now we're putting 30 in to cover the
• the mandate or all the money to cover the mandate or repeal<01:13:11.520><c> it.
• Uh this had had was covered by so forth. Uh this had had was covered by state<01:15:08.719><c> aid.

Bills: HF2433 , HF2434

Committee: House Ways and Means

Keywords: education funding, children with disabilities, transition aid, special education, school district consolidation, healthcare, personal care assistance, worker retention, disability services, state funding, 1183, house

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• And so what House Bill 3173 would do is it would allow entities to take over orphaned and abandoned wells
• Yes, sir, that is the intent, that that entity who agreed to take that For the question.
• Yes, sir, that is the intent, that that entity who agreed to take that over is now responsible for the
• Yes, sir, that is the intent, that that entity who agreed to take that over is now responsible for the

Summary: The House Energy Committee met for its first meeting of session and heard two bills. House Bill 3469, by Chairman Bowles, would create a three-year phase-in for higher oil and gas surety bond requirements adopted in last year’s HB 1369, giving smaller operators more time to adjust while still addressing the state’s orphaned and abandoned well liabilities. Bowles explained that some small producers have had difficulty obtaining the larger bonds, and noted the state’s need for stronger financial protection given the large number of orphaned wells. The committee asked about the bill’s effective timing, and HB 3469 was reported out of committee on an 8-0 vote. House Bill 3173, by Chairman Archer, would allow orphaned and abandoned wells to be taken over for geothermal or energy storage uses, with the goal of putting some wells back into productive use and reducing the backlog of wells needing state plugging. Archer said the state’s current pace could take roughly 200 years to clear the list, and emphasized that even a small number of wells converted to productive use would help. A question from Rep. Lepak clarified that if the well is not used for the approved purpose for 12 months, the entity taking it over becomes responsible for plugging or remediation. HB 3173 also passed 8-0 and moved to the oversight committee. House Bill 4264, relating to mines and mining, was laid over at the sponsor’s request and was not heard. The committee adjourned after noting it would plan to meet again the following week, with the possibility of needing a third meeting to finish assigned bills.

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• So I think that may cover that understanding.
• So I think that may cover that understanding.
• Um, so if it's a money issue, that's covered.
• Um, so if it's a money issue, that's covered.
• So I think that covers the amendment. >> All right.

Committee: House Election Law

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• declaratory relief, and take action and have an order from a court to have cease and desist from that entity
• So you can sue an individual or an entity or, you know, a school district or a city or a state.
• Madam Chairman, Representative Church, any person within these entities or the entity itself could be

Committee: House State Affairs

Keywords: 989, all

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• : government entities and organizations committed to put all their financial surplus into their housing
• And that means money of the entity, and maybe the state would have to be put in to make sure they're
• </c> fund would be used by only two entities fund would be used by only two entities government<00:12
• :45.600><c> entities</c><00:12:46.519><c> organizations</c> government entities organizations government
• entities organizations committed<00:12:47.639><c> to</c><00:12:48.279><c> put</c><00:12:48.440><c> all

Committee: Senate Housing

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on a series of housing measures focused on streamlining approvals, reshaping financing programs, and expanding affordability requirements. SB 27 would exempt state-financed housing developments from County Council approval; SB 38 would bar county legislative bodies from changing housing proposals in ways that increase project costs; SB 25 would let counties reduce housing capacity in one area only if they offset it elsewhere with no net loss; and SB 379 would require perpetual affordability covenants for HHFDC projects and prohibit affordable housing in special flood hazard areas. SB 378 would create an HHFDC working group to identify mixed-use Maui properties for possible acquisition, SB 414 would authorize condemnation proceedings for a new Lānaʻi access road tied to disaster recovery, and SB 13 would eliminate the state income tax mortgage interest deduction for second homes. Testimony was mixed across the bills, with state agencies and housing advocates generally supporting faster permitting and more production, while county planners, NAIOP, Catholic Charities, and others raised concerns about local control, marketability, financing feasibility, and long-term affordability enforcement. A major portion of the hearing centered on the rental housing revolving fund. SB 70 would limit eligible applicants to government agencies or organizations that reinvest all surplus into additional housing; HHFDC said most developers would not object in principle but questioned how the surplus requirement would be enforced, while NAIOP and Catholic Charities opposed it as too restrictive and difficult to monitor. SB 71 would amend the fund’s preference criteria and eligibility rules, and SB 163 would require HHFDC to prioritize projects with the shortest repayment terms and highest unit production per dollar per year. HHFDC and some advocates supported the goal of faster recycling of funds, but NAIOP and Catholic Charities warned that shorter loan terms and narrowed preferences could burden developers and disincentivize projects, especially for lower-income tenants. The chair indicated SB 163 would be deferred and its concerns folded into amendments to SB 71. In decision-making, the committee voted to pass SB 27, SB 38, SB 70, and SB 71 with amendments, and SB 25 unamended. The chair said SB 27 would be amended to include projects with a state financing commitment and a report note that such projects still undergo 21-38 review; SB 38 would receive technical changes and language preventing county bodies from imposing cost-increasing conditions; SB 70 would add language addressing enforcement of the surplus requirement and a preamble citing the need to recycle taxpayer-financed housing value; and SB 71 would be amended to incorporate concerns raised in SB 163, including a broader preamble and revised priority criteria. SB 163 was deferred, while the other measures on the agenda were heard but no final action was described in the transcript excerpt.