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• that we would have a way, especially now that we have the poll books, to collect that information digitally
• so that um, it can information digitally so that um, it can be<00:20:37.360> synced,<00:20:37.679
• Do you guys post your W map on the wall?
• Do you guys post your W map<00:28:24.480> on<00:28:24.720> the<00:28:24.880> wall?
• And as he's walking out, looks at the W map and says, "Oh, I ought to be in W 7 instead of W 12." >>

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• group, emphasized the need for a more nuanced, risk-based approach that combines the sensitivity mapping
• group, emphasized the need for a more nuanced, risk-based approach that combines the sensitivity mapping
• , or the heat maps that the counties or the users can see, and will help with the whole risk conflict
• And then also we looked into a self-certification pathway for low-sensitivity projects. mapping or the
• heat maps that the mapping or the heat maps that the counties<01:05:23.520> can<01:05:23.839>

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The Speed Task Force met on December 15, 2025, with members participating in person and via Zoom. After roll call and introductions, the chair filed the previous meeting minutes without objection. The chair then gave a report on outreach presentations statewide about the task force’s permitting-simplification work, noting appearances before groups such as the Chinese Chamber, Small Business Regulatory Review Board, General Contractors Association of Hawaii, Hawaii Chamber, and the Land Use Commission. He also introduced the new task force coordinator, Reginald K. T. King, and outlined a January 6, 2026 process for member-submitted recommendations, including first-come consideration and structured debate. No public testimony or member questions were offered on these items. The task force heard a presentation from the Building Permit PIG. The presenter said the group reviewed 79 SWAT recommendation forms over seven meetings, with participation from 15 disciplines and about 270 hours of work. The group’s findings emphasized workforce shortages, inconsistent plan quality, limited departmental resources, and a lack of centralized tools for applicants to self-resolve issues. Recommendations focused on building a workforce pipeline, expanding training on codes and technology, and developing a universal platform, including AI-assisted review tools. The presenter also raised offsite construction, including factory-built, modular, tiny homes, and ADUs, as an area needing clearer state and county alignment to speed permit review and support housing needs. No public testimony or Q&A followed, and discussion and voting were deferred to the January 6, 2026 meeting. The task force then began the Chapter 6E Historic Preservation PIG presentation. The chair described historic preservation as a broad process covering research, protection, restoration, rehabilitation, and interpretation of significant properties, including burial sites and iwi kūpuna, and said Chapter 6E is intended to guide responsible development rather than stop it. The presentation explained SHPD’s role and the complexity of 6E review, including archaeological surveys, monitoring, and preservation plans. Early findings highlighted uncertainty in sensitivity determinations for iwi kūpuna and subsurface resources, repeated review of the same projects, and staffing and technical capacity shortages among SHPD and consultants. Public testimony was closed and no immediate Q&A was allowed; further discussion and voting on recommendations were scheduled for January 6, 2026.

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• He said he saw that under the major accomplishments in survey and mapping there were 1,123 new records
• to prison service and looked at mapped to prison service and looked at our<03:59:43.120> Medicaid
• of the recruitment initiatives and map of the recruitment initiatives and retention<04:18:34.080>
• We really map through that.
• It also really allows us to consolidate all of our digital information, make it easy to navigate and

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee heard an overview from the Agriculture Commissioner on the department’s major divisions and staffing. He described the Office of the Commissioner, Agricultural Development, Pesticides, Regulatory Services, Weights and Measures, Animal Industry, Plant Industry, and Soil Conservation, noting that many programs are federally funded or supported by dedicated fees and fines. He said the department has 44 full-time positions plus one DoIT employee shared with other agencies, and that HR services are now contracted through Administrative Services. He also explained that Soil Conservation is administratively attached to the department and funded through Moose Plate grants and county contributions, not direct state funding. Members asked about specific program functions and issues, including weights and measures inspections, animal health, bird flu response, internships, invasive species, and the Big E/New Hampshire building. The commissioner said weights and measures covers nearly all commercial measuring devices and products sold by weight, and that inspectors are currently part-time police officers, though the department is discussing removing that requirement. He said the department is actively involved in bird flu monitoring, including regular calls with USDA and the state veterinarian and collecting milk samples from dairy farms. On invasive species, he focused on Japanese knotweed and bittersweet, saying the department has only one staff person working on the issue, mainly as a coordinator with DOT and towns, and that eradication is extremely difficult. He also said the department does not run student internships and refers inquiries to UNH Cooperative Extension. The committee discussed budget and revenue issues, including three new general fund positions, one of which is the assistant commissioner and another a biological scientist for invasive species. The commissioner said the department had been in “triage mode,” that an assistant commissioner was needed because of workload, and that the department is a net positive to the General Fund each year. He said some fees and fines have not been updated in decades and would require legislation to change, including a proposed $5 fee for each animal database certificate to help fund a system that costs about $250,000 annually to maintain. In response to questions about budget reductions, he said the department protected personnel, reduced the cost-of-care fund, fair grants, and land preservation funding to about $25,000 each, and did not plan to buy new vehicles or computers. He also said he could not support including the $50,000 Conservation District resilience grant program in his budget under the current reduction targets, though he remained hopeful it might be funded another way.

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• This appropriation invests in that workforce pipeline, supporting job training, employment services, digital
• services, digital skills, and critical<00:04:52.960> supports<00:04:53.680> that<00:04
• with Greater coalition in partnership with Greater MSP<01:27:37.040> pack<01:27:37.679> mapped
• 14 corridors across the MSP pack mapped 14 corridors across the Twin<01:27:39.280> Cities<01:
• do put us uh you know really on the map do put us uh you know really on the map uh<02:22:35.200>

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• It is tiny writing, so I'll get it to you in digital format so you can zoom in.
• It is tiny writing, so I'll get it to you in digital format so you can zoom in.
• <00:58:01.920> format so I'll get it to you in digital format so I'll get it to you in digital
• <01:05:39.839> uh<01:05:39.920> to presentation shows the road map uh to presentation
• shows the road map uh to reducing<01:05:40.520> our<01:05:40.799> recidivism<01:05:41.799

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• commercial remote sensing satellites are used widely in energy, agriculture, disaster monitoring, mapping
• commercial remote sensing satellites are used widely in energy, agriculture, disaster monitoring, mapping
• ...improve our ability to prepare for and respond to natural disasters by instructing floodplain mapping
• <03:26:01.520> camera<03:26:02.359> ever lsst the largest digital camera ever lsst
• the largest digital camera ever built<03:26:04.000> so<03:26:04.560> this<03:26:04.840>

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, March 24, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• It also has a map of the most recent detections within 400 miles of the U.S.
• They are all over the map.
• So we are slowly having fewer aquifers on our upcoming studies map.
• These maps here show the remaining zones that we have to analyze.
• I think we can all look at and see that map.

Summary: During the meeting, legislative members discussed the practice of municipalities diverting water and sewer revenues to their general funds, which impacts infrastructure maintenance and project delays. Vice Chair Sparks proposed limiting public testimony to two minutes, which was adopted without objection. The committee heard from various witnesses, including Perry Fowler from the Texas Water Infrastructure Network, who emphasized that utility revenues should primarily support water services and that transfers should be transparent and justified. He noted that many utilities face financial pressures that could hinder infrastructure projects. Larry French from the Texas Public Policy Foundation highlighted the significant financial impact of water loss and general fund transfers, estimating the annual loss at $1.5 billion. He argued that these transfers can create disincentives for municipalities to address water loss issues. Brian Butcher, Assistant City Manager of Sugar Land, defended the city's cost allocation model for general fund transfers, asserting that they are necessary for equitable service provision and operational efficiency. The committee also discussed the implications of rising construction costs and the need for better procurement processes to ensure effective use of taxpayer dollars. The second part of the meeting focused on the New World Screwworm and the state's preparedness to manage potential infestations. Dudley Hoskins from the USDA outlined the federal response efforts and the importance of collaboration with state agencies. He emphasized the need for ongoing surveillance and the production of sterile flies to combat the pest. Dr. Philip Kaufman from Texas A&M discussed the historical context of the screwworm and the challenges posed by its potential reintroduction, urging proactive management strategies among livestock producers. The committee acknowledged the need for increased resources and research to effectively address the threat of the screwworm.

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• DCF gave us a heat map, and this area is the red zone for high acuity.
• nurse registries must post a clear and conspicuous disclaimer on their website, homepage, and all digital

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• IN 2024 THROUGH HB NINE SEVENTEEN THE OFFICE WAS TASKED WITH CREATING A STATEWIDE ASSET MAP OF SECONDARY
• SUPPORT INSTALLATION AND ONGOING MAINTENANCE OF THE INFRASTRUCTURE AS WELL AS SKILLS NEEDED TO TEACH DIGITAL

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• Things are done digitally.
• We're always monitoring heat maps in a call center to see when the calls are going over and when we have
• So they give us heat maps. We do our own map so we can place people in the right amount of time.
• We're always monitoring heat maps in a call center to see when the calls are going over and when we have
• So they give us heat maps. We do our own map so we can place people in the right amount of time.

Summary: The committee approved the March 26 minutes and then received a quarterly update on major IT projects from NDIT. Staff reported the portfolio included 116 major projects totaling about $546 million, with the overall portfolio under budget but slightly behind schedule. They reviewed projects over the 20% variance threshold, including an Industrial Commission grants management system and DOT’s roadway pre-construction replacement, and then heard startup and closeout reports from HHS, OMB, DPI, and DOT. Several previously troubled projects were closed, including HHS bed management, vital records modernization, and DOT roadway capital planning; some projects finished under budget and ahead of schedule, while others were significantly behind schedule or over budget but were now closed or being remediated. The committee also reviewed NDIT’s annual report, including service-fund financials, peer-state rate comparisons, records management, and customer satisfaction efforts. Members asked about how service-fund revenue and grant administrative charges are accounted for, how chargebacks work, and whether NDIT tracks customer satisfaction scores. NDIT said it does track CSAT-type measures in some service areas and has survey data, but it is not planning another customer survey this summer. Members encouraged more regular reporting of customer satisfaction, service-level metrics, and performance data to help guide future improvements. A major portion of the meeting focused on the state’s mainframe modernization effort. NDIT said the overall effort is still targeting about 2030, with multiple HHS and DOT projects underway and a $15 million tech-debt appropriation already removing some components. Staff described the main obstacles as data cleanup, complex integrations, limited staff capacity, retirements, and vendor constraints, and said they are seeking a vendor with modernization support in the next contract cycle. Members pressed for clearer accountability and faster progress, and NDIT and HHS emphasized that they are working jointly but need continued support and better tools. The committee then heard a cybersecurity update on NDIT’s statewide services and maturity assessments. NDIT explained that it provides vulnerability scanning, endpoint protection, security awareness training, threat briefings, and penetration testing, and that these services are tied to a cybersecurity maturity assessment based on CIS controls. Members questioned the sharp drop in participation since 2020 and whether the self-assessment should be mandatory or tied more strongly to StageNet access or insurance incentives. NDIT said participation is voluntary, but Enderf is now requiring annual assessments to keep a 4% insurance discount, and members discussed whether stronger requirements or audit authority may be needed. The meeting ended as the committee began a follow-up discussion on BEAD broadband connection costs and why some locations are much more expensive to connect than others.

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• You press a button, it generates a six-digit code, right?
• It could be a ten or eleven digit. However, the state wants to assign that number.
• There was a time in programming where you got by with a double digit for the year.
• How much is going to digital ads for anti-abortion contractors like the Human Coalition?
• Modern tools such as digital identity, digital credentialing, and record locator services and audit all

Summary: The Senate Committee on Health and Human Services convened to discuss interim charges regarding fraud, waste, and abuse in Texas human services, particularly focusing on Medicaid and childcare programs. The meeting highlighted the importance of preventing misuse of taxpayer funds, with testimony from various stakeholders emphasizing the need for increased oversight and accountability in these programs. Key points included the alarming rise in healthcare fraud in other states, the necessity for Texas to enhance its fraud prevention measures, and the potential financial repercussions of failing to meet federal compliance standards. Several committee members expressed concerns about the impact of fraud on vulnerable populations, particularly those relying on Medicaid services. Testimonies from experts underscored the effectiveness of Texas's Office of Inspector General (OIG) in combating fraud, yet pointed out existing vulnerabilities, such as inconsistent enforcement and the need for better data sharing among agencies. The discussion also touched on the challenges faced by hospice care providers, with a significant increase in the number of hospices in Texas raising concerns about quality and oversight. The committee heard from various witnesses, including representatives from health plans and advocacy organizations, who provided insights into the complexities of managing Medicaid and the importance of maintaining program integrity. The meeting concluded with a commitment to further explore legislative solutions to enhance oversight and ensure that resources are directed to those in genuine need.

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• through 2021 and calculated 28 graduates at Elvin Community College in that radio, television, and digital
• credentials, employers are finding the students through that mechanism, digital credentials, stackable
• credentials, employers are finding the students through that mechanism, digital credentials, stackable
• And that SIP code is truly six digits long.
• And that SIP code is truly six digits long.

Keywords: 908, all

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• mother of two, licensed master-level social worker, and an Advocate for children's safety in the digital
• I speak on behalf of my... experience as a parent, a digital wellness educator in the schools very often
• So we teach anything from MTSS, how to read map scores, how to. understand parent portals, the system
• Is MAPS a decent?
• I think MAPS is a nationally normed assessment that provides high quality information.

Bills: HB6, HB27, HB 123, HB210, HB213, HB222, HB610, HB 1085, HB1481, HB6, HB27, HB123, HB210, HB213, HB222

Keywords: mental health, telehealth, public schools, discipline management, behavioral interventions, financial literacy, high school education, curriculum requirements, economics, personal finance, HB 123, kindergarten readiness, early literacy, early numeracy, reading screening, math screening, foundational literacy, foundational numeracy, dyslexia screening, reading intervention

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• And often the right to use their digital likeness in marketing is wrapped up in the waiver that allows
• The motion is due pass to the Senate Privacy, Digital Technologies, and Consumer Protection Committee
• technologies, which includes AI-generated and digitally explicit material.
• There is no clear reporting mechanism, no messaging that digital sexual harm counted, and no visible
• The motion is due pass to the Senate Privacy, Digital Technologies and Consumer Protection Committee.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• She said the bill supports HTC's three core programs: the MAP, SPR, and accelerator programs.
• competitive in this everchanging digital competitive in this everchanging digital economy<01:05:
• 46.200> Global<01:05:46.559> digital<01:05:47.119> economy<01:05:48.119> so
• c><01:05:48.359> we<01:05:48.520> ask economy Global digital economy so we ask economy
• globally so thank you thank map globally so thank you thank you<01:07:14.319> we<01:07:14.520

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• I'll show you a map in a second.
• But on this map we're showing that color-coded areas of the state, and green are potential with some
• Shown here on this map is where our surface flows are and the size of the lines are proportional to the
• Did Applied Digital, Harwood, or Fargo come to you for any services before they were going to put that
• Actually, honestly, now that the report has been done and those areas have been identified on a map as

Summary: The Advanced Nuclear Energy Committee met to review prior minutes and hear a series of presentations on advanced nuclear technology and state readiness. The committee approved the April 21, 2022 minutes. Nucleon’s William Bridge outlined the advanced nuclear landscape, distinguishing near-term light-water SMRs from more advanced Gen 4 reactors and microreactors, and emphasized that fuel supply, especially HALEU, remains a developing supply chain. He said light-water designs are the most deployable in the near term, while advanced reactors may be better suited for industrial heat applications and could face a 2- to 3-year delay from fuel availability. Representatives from NASEO described how other states are supporting advanced nuclear through task forces, roadmaps, pilot programs, financing tools, workforce and supply-chain efforts, and regional coordination. They highlighted the Advanced Nuclear First Mover Initiative and stressed that states are focusing early on emergency preparedness, community engagement, waste management, affordability, and consumer protections. They also noted that some states are creating nuclear-ready community programs and cost-recovery guardrails, while public utility commissions are examining long-term lifecycle costs and rate impacts. North Dakota agencies then outlined their potential roles. The Public Service Commission said it would likely be involved in public-interest review, siting, and rate regulation, but noted current statutes may not fully address long-term nuclear projects, co-location, or decommissioning. The Department of Environmental Quality said it would continue to regulate radioactive materials and likely support emergency planning, while fission reactor oversight remains federal. The Department of Emergency Services said it would serve as the lead off-site preparedness agency, needing a radiological emergency program, training, exercises, equipment, and possibly industry funding. The Department of Water Resources said North Dakota has sufficient surface water, especially from the Missouri River, but that water planning would be important; it did not recommend statutory or budget changes at this time. The committee recessed for lunch after these presentations, with no additional votes or actions taken.

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• I think we hear all the time people being frustrated with the MAP test.
• And the only way we're going to be able to change that MAP test is to move in a direction that's going
• continue with the grant, the federal grant receipt, we receive... we're going to be able to change that map
• federal grant we received, in order to create more innovative testing than what we are seeing with the MAP
• Criminal investigator, Senate. 1.146, digital, Senate.

Summary: The meeting was a lengthy conference committee review of multiple budget bills, with most of the discussion focused on House Bill 2 and related education funding. Members walked through numerous fund switches and appropriations tied to the foundation formula, blind pension, Capital Commission, Lottery Proceeds, and Classroom Trust funds. Several members urged fully funding the foundation formula or getting as close as possible, while others defended the compromise approach as a way to close the gap with available revenue. The committee also settled a number of education-related items, including child care grants, career ladder, school safety training, assessment pilots, Title I reallocation, parents as teachers language, child care subsidy language, and flex percentages on selected lines. The committee agreed to sign the House Bill 2 conference report after resolving the listed positions and language compromises. The committee then moved through House Bill 3 on higher education, agreeing to most Senate positions and a conference proposal directing the department to develop a new higher education funding model by December 1, 2026. Several members raised concerns about the timeline and whether the model would preserve separate funding buckets for two-year and four-year institutions, but the proposal was retained. House Bill 2004, covering transportation, was also reviewed, with compromises on items such as safety operations, low-volume roads, port funding, and several flex percentages. Members discussed the use of Capital Commission dollars and the status of road and port projects, and the bill was advanced with the agreed positions. House Bill 5, dealing with information technology and administration, generated substantial debate over a new Senate-added language proposal for OA/ITSD. Several members objected that the language was overly prescriptive, resembled a resolution, and could steer the state toward a specific cloud-computing direction or vendor; others said it was intended to create accountability and a plan for better oversight of IT spending. The committee left some items open briefly, then returned with a shorter conference proposal and agreed to distribute it. House Bill 7, House Bill 8, House Bill 9, and House Bill 2010 were also handled, with a mix of Senate, House, and compromise positions on public safety, veterans, agriculture, economic development, and behavioral health items. The committee recessed several times and repeatedly instructed members to sign the conference reports after the agreed changes were read into the record.

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• > so<00:29:36.919> so we did digital uh digital assets so so we did digital uh digital assets
• digital digital assets<00:32:01.919> I<00:32:02.000> just<00:32:02.120> don't<00
• <00:57:14.079> age companies and I saw the digital age companies and I saw the digital age
• and digital and digital assets<01:05:44.079> so<01:05:44.720> we<01:05:44.839>
• Investments be limited to digital assets Investments be limited to digital assets with<01:25:06.920><

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The House Commerce Committee opened a public hearing on House Bill 310, sponsored by Representative Keith Ammon, which would create a study commission to develop a legal framework for stable tokens and tokenized real-world assets. Ammon described stable tokens as blockchain-based digital tokens backed by U.S. dollars or treasuries, and tokenized real-world assets as representations of ownership in items such as gold, real estate, or artwork. He said the bill is intended to help New Hampshire get ahead of emerging financial markets while waiting to see how federal legislation develops. Committee members asked about the purpose of the bill, the difference between this proposal and Bitcoin, whether state regulation could be preempted by federal law, and whether the commission could be balanced and avoid becoming a vehicle for fraud or money laundering. Ammon said the proposal is blockchain-agnostic, could apply to multiple networks, and is meant to regulate asset-backed tokens rather than create a state-issued coin. He emphasized that the state would not be guaranteeing the underlying assets, but would set rules requiring audits, proof of reserves, and honest representation of backing, with the Secretary of State’s securities office involved in oversight. Several members raised concerns about the risks of stablecoins, including money laundering, tax evasion, and possible harm to the dollar or confusion about whether the state was endorsing a new currency. Ammon responded that the bill would not undermine the dollar and argued that tokenization could actually expand demand for U.S. currency by making it easier to use globally. He also said the state would not be in the business of weighing assets or directly valuing them, only ensuring a valid audit trail and one-to-one backing. The discussion ended with general agreement that the subject is complex and that a commission could help develop future legislation, but no vote or final action was taken in the hearing.

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• Speaker and members, Assembly Bill 598 seeks to establish school mapping technology for K-12 campuses
• Members, AB 723 requires that digitally staged or rendered images include a disclosure that the images
• Members, AB 723 requires that digitally staged or rendered images include a disclosure that the images
• Assembly Bill 1052 by Assembly Member Valencia and relating to digital assets.
• Assembly Bill 1052 by Assembly Member Valencia and relating to digital assets.

Summary: The Assembly met after a quorum call and first dealt with a procedural dispute over four amendments to AB 1240. The Speaker ruled the amendments out of order as not germane, and the Assembly sustained that ruling on a 49-16 vote. Members then added co-authors to several consent-calendar resolutions, including measures on the National Conference of State Legislators, Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, ALS Awareness Month, and Men’s Mental Health Month, before adopting the consent calendar. The chamber also heard guest introductions, including a welcome for Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee, and took up a motion to bring AB 41 up out of file, which failed 19-48. The bulk of the meeting was floor action on a long series of bills and resolutions, many of which passed with broad bipartisan support. Measures approved included ACR 40 supporting immigrant students and FAFSA privacy; AB 917 on permanent status for certain school employees; AB 985 on anesthesia access; AB 7 and AB 42 on higher education and student services; AB 245 providing property tax relief for wildfire victims; AB 255 allowing funding for drug-free recovery housing; AB 279 updating K-12 library standards; AB 289 creating a pilot for automated speed enforcement in highway construction zones; AB 291 on an educator apprentice program; AB 327 addressing swatting; AB 340 on confidential union communications; AB 341 creating an oral health technical assistance center for people with disabilities; AB 356 on San Diego health care infrastructure; AB 410 on bot disclosure; AB 476 on copper theft enforcement; AB 477 on educator pay targets; AB 485 on stolen wages and business licensing; AB 487, the insurance committee’s technical omnibus bill; AB 573 on tobacco retail license fees; AB 598 on school mapping technology; AB 635 on mobile home law enforcement referrals; AB 651 on remote participation for incarcerated parents in dependency hearings; AB 654 on homelessness hotline assistance in Los Angeles County; AB 662 creating a South County higher education task force; AB 667 on language access in professional licensing; AB 669 limiting early denial of addiction treatment; AB 670 on naturally occurring affordable housing; AB 695 on online continuation of community college for deported students; AB 723 on disclosure for digitally altered real estate images; AB 727 placing Trevor Project information on student IDs; and AB 736, a $10 billion affordable housing bond for the June 2026 ballot, which passed on a 61-11 urgency vote after extensive debate. Debate on AB 736 was the most extensive of the day, with supporters arguing the bond would help address California’s housing crisis and give voters a chance to weigh in, while opponents criticized the state’s bond debt and past spending results. The Assembly then recessed for caucus meetings and later returned to continue the daily file, where additional measures were taken up, including AB 798 adding diapers and wipes to the emergency food bank reserve program, which passed 56-0, and AB 821 on career technical education, which was presented as bipartisan-supported as the transcript continued.

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• Director Starkin: Yes, we've had our challenges over the years with that, but we've much improved the digital
• I have a question regarding the map that was in our packet. You guys maybe want to look at the map.
• can start finding that information in we can start finding that information in a<01:21:10.639> digital
• 11.480> and<01:21:11.600> I<01:21:11.719> would<01:21:11.880> really a digital
• way and I would really a digital way and I would really encourage<01:21:12.560> to<01:21:12.800

Keywords: 1183, house