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• Because I know when I was looking at the bill, we're not concealing employee identities. identity.
• And so for the parent that did not, for example, make that request, their child's identity is concealed

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• The committee substitute to House Bill 1 preserves either identical or mildly identical...
• Members, it's the same amendment, identical amendment we had on HB1.

Bills: SB 8, SB 1, SB 2, SB 5, SB 10, HB27, HB7, HB17, HB1, SB 9, SB 7, SB 17, SB 4, HB20, HB18, HB7, HB17, HB1, HB20, HB18, SB9, SB7, SB17, SB4, SB1, SR85, SR87, SB8, SB5, SB2, SB10, HB27

Keywords: sex designation, restroom access, civil penalties, private civil right of action, women's privacy, campground safety, youth camp regulations, flood safety, emergency evacuation, health and safety standards, disaster relief, flood preparedness, emergency funding, local government support, meteorological forecasting, abortion, healthcare, jurisdiction, civil action, qui tam

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• Often, murals help define a neighborhood's identity or allow an artist to share their vision.
• experience what's there now but to Understand their history understand the culture understand the identity
• only our art and artists but our cities and their recovery and their economic development and their identity

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Well, the community grant provision is under the article 4, the arts, you know, the community identity
• And so, um, over the year, it has been quite popular and no one have really tap... community identity
• , arts and culture community identity, arts and culture community,<00:04:55.199> and<00:04:55.360

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• The statute that was reviewed and revised by the legislative council but is otherwise identical to the
• Its identical Senate companion is on the way to us with no opposition.
• I wanted to just go over the agreed-upon provisions that are coming over in an identical version from

Bills: HB 115, HB507, HB1765, HB1847, HB2046, HB2239, HB2328, HB2309, HB2417, HB2728, HB2794, HB3206, HB3566, HB3694, HB3744, HB4254, HB4697, HB4733, HB4915, HB5465, HB2813, HB115

Keywords: habeas corpus, postconviction, criminal procedure, indigent defense, scientific evidence, legal representation, judicial power, capital felony, criminal law, death penalty, attorney qualification, training standards, law enforcement, no-knock warrant, search warrant, peace officer, attorney workload, criminal justice, caseload limits, fair representation

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• We don't want folks to be subject to identity theft, fraud, and other violations of privacy.
• It was just one of those things I ended up with like four identical ties.
• Well they had one identical tie. It was so it was, was that fourth place going to, it was really.

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• just add that I am a prime sponsor of a similar bill moving through the House at this time, nearly identical
• <01:54:14.880> focused material is, you know, identity focused material is, you know, identity
• mean, essentially, I can make a complaint against every single book that has a character of LGBTQ identity
• 57.520> LGBTQ has a character of of LGBTQ has a character of of LGBTQ um<01:55:59.840> identity
• and I can request that all um identity and I can request that all of<01:56:03.599> them<01:56

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• 02:21:03.120> than<02:21:03.359> your<02:21:03.680> gender<02:21:04.240> identity
• <02:21:04.560> or<02:21:04.800> your more than your gender identity or your more than
• c><02:24:20.960> sexual body parts to change your sexual body parts to change your sexual identity
• um<02:27:38.560> in<02:27:38.880> in<02:27:39.520> gender<02:27:40.080> identity
• stems from um um in in gender identity stems from um all<02:27:43.120> I'll<02:27:43.359>

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Summary: The committee first recessed for a subcommittee meeting on HB 313, which concerned an open-meetings-related issue. In the subcommittee, members discussed concerns that the bill might be unnecessary because current law already allows a person to request an open meeting in advance; the subcommittee then voted ITL on HB 313 by voice vote and closed its work session. The full Judiciary Committee then reconvened and took up CACR 6, the proposed constitutional amendment on a “right to compute,” with members debating whether the language was too broad and could create unintended consequences. Supporters framed it as a forward-looking protection for computation resources and strong encryption, while opponents said it was too open-ended and better addressed by future legislation. The committee voted ITL on CACR 6 by a 17-0 roll call. The committee next turned to HB 232, as amended, concerning the rights of conscience for medical professionals. The amendment narrowed the bill to abortion-related objections, removed sterilization and artificial contraception, aligned the abortion definition with existing state law, and reduced damages from treble damages to actual damages. Supporters said the bill would protect conscience rights, give physicians and patients more choice, and could help attract providers to New Hampshire. Opponents argued it was overly broad, unclear in key definitions, and could interfere with employers’ ability to assign staff, especially in rural health settings. Members also raised concerns about the bill’s scope and enforcement, including the broad definition of “participate,” the lack of clarity around exceptions for providers whose services include abortion as a “major part,” emergency determinations, and the inclusion of nursing homes in the definition of health care institution. Some members argued the bill singled out abortion while other controversial medical procedures were not treated similarly, and others criticized the minimum-damages provision as potentially punitive and designed to deter participation. The discussion continued without a final vote shown in the transcript excerpt.

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• Each piece of equipment, even if that piece of equipment deals with identical products.
• Even if it’s an identical product, it’s still required to literally not even touch the same equipment
• Each piece of equipment, even if that piece of equipment deals with identical products.
• Even if it’s an identical product, it’s still required to literally not even touch the same equipment
• equipment deals with identical products. equipment deals with identical products.

Bills: HF1545, HF2426, HF1615, HF2403

Keywords: medical cannabis, cultivation, cannabinoid products, plant canopy, Minnesota statutes, cannabis, hemp, lower-potency, edibles, regulations, licensing, local control, consumer safety, age restrictions, commerce policy, financial institutions, insurance regulation, limited long-term care insurance, Medicare supplement, health insurance

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• This is for identity verification, as is asking for a Social Security number or an ITIN if an individual

• The law requires us to ask about gender identity and ethnicity for reporting purposes, but people

• This is for identity verification, as is asking for a Social Security number or an ITIN if an individual
• ID this is for INT this is for identity ID this is for INT this is for identity verification<00:
• and ethnicity for about gender identity and ethnicity for reporting purposes<00:53:04.280> um

Keywords: 1183, house

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• of a person's actual or perceived religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity
• completed overt act motivated at least in part by racial, religious, ethnic, handicapped, gender, gender identity
• overt act, motivated at least in part by racial, religious, ethnic, handicapped, gender, gender identity
• you mentioned, you know, in terms of doing something to the Palestinian people versus his Jewish identity
• Our goals are about identity development and creating connection and belonging.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Special Commission on Anti-Semitism met to focus on the role of law enforcement in responding to anti-Semitic incidents. After approving amended minutes, the chair opened with remarks emphasizing that the Commission would confront anti-Semitism from any political direction and outlined the day’s agenda: extremist activity trends, hate-crime statutes, intergovernmental coordination, and security funding. The first presentation came from Ben Pott of the ADL Center on Extremism, who described rising extremist propaganda and anti-Semitic incidents nationally and in Massachusetts, highlighting groups such as NSC-131, GDL, and Patriot Front. He said these groups increasingly use anti-Zionist language, public disruptions, and online platforms to spread hate, and recommended prosecution where possible, civil litigation, education about symbols and tactics, and community reporting to law enforcement and ADL. Assistant District Attorney David Solvin then reviewed federal and Massachusetts hate-crime laws, including federal civil-rights and hate-crime statutes and state provisions for civil-rights violations, assault and battery to intimidate, religious vandalism, terroristic threats, and criminal harassment. He explained that many of these laws enhance penalties based on bias motivation, but some do not create standalone offenses or qualify as dangerousness predicates under current law. Commissioners pressed him on hypothetical fact patterns involving anti-Semitic slurs, symbols, and attacks, as well as on the limits of existing law for pretrial detention and the need for better data collection. Solvin said more training, better reporting, and possible legislative updates could improve enforcement, and he noted pending bills that would require more regular hate-crime reporting and expand protected classes. Detective Lieutenant Ryan Cepiel of the State Police Anti-Terrorism Unit and HART described the unit’s creation in 2023, its role in implementing prior hate-crime task force recommendations, and its work with local, state, federal, and community partners. He said HART has trained civil-rights officers, developed recruit and in-service curricula, created resource pamphlets and a Teams page, and is building a GIS-based reporting portal to improve tracking and victim support. Cepiel reported a year-over-year rise in reported anti-Semitic hate crimes in Massachusetts, while noting that current numbers are incomplete because reporting is inconsistent and there is no mandate for local departments to notify HART. Commissioners discussed underreporting, rural versus eastern Massachusetts coverage, the need for more officers and training, and the importance of making victims feel safe coming forward. The meeting ended with agreement that better data, training, and coordination are needed to address the rise in anti-Semitic hate and bias incidents.

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• brings more unity and light and acceptance for everyone, regardless of where they come from and their identity
• , and also brings pride in people to be proud of who their identity is.
• I am proud to be American, but I'm also proud of my identity and my parents that immigrated here to this
• It was a reclamation of identity, culture, and belonging.
• experiences: the way we were going to interact in school, the way we were going to struggle with our identity

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• brings more unity and light and acceptance for everyone, regardless of where they come from and their identity
• I am proud to be American, but I'm also proud of my identity and my parents that I'm I'm proud to be
• American, but I'm also proud of my identity and my parents that immigrated here to this country so we
• It was a reclamation of identity, culture, and belonging.
• The way we were going to interact in school, the way we were going to struggle with our identity, because

Summary: The Assembly met in session after a quorum call and opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a ceremonial observance for Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Members from multiple caucuses spoke in support of House Resolution 107, which designates May as AAPI Heritage Month, emphasizing the community’s contributions, resilience, and the need to confront discrimination and hate. The resolution was adopted, and the chamber then recognized 13 honorees for the 2026 AAPI Heritage Month celebration, highlighting leaders in education, business, labor, media, cultural preservation, and public service. After guest introductions, the Assembly took up a series of bills. Measures discussed included HOA reserve funding for common interest developments (AB 2050), professional review requirements for lawsuits against design professionals (AB 2106), direct home delivery of enteral formula (AB 1794), expanded CalWORKs-related support for student parents (AB 1829), longer insurance moratoriums for wildfire survivors (AB 2038), election cybersecurity (AB 2281), medical privacy protections for reproductive and gender-affirming care (AB 2448), water district board compensation (AB 2568), county public contract change-order authority (AB 1658), and several other education, health, and licensing bills. Most measures passed with broad support; AB 2050 passed 44-6, AB 2038 passed 45-8, AB 2448 passed 49-13, and AB 1658 passed 61-2, while several others passed unanimously or near-unanimously. The Assembly also adopted AJR 29, a resolution opposing a federal executive order affecting vote-by-mail and affirming California’s mail voting system. The resolution prompted extended debate over election integrity, voter access, and federal versus state authority, with supporters arguing mail voting is secure and accessible and opponents calling for stronger voter list maintenance and verification. The resolution passed 47-13. In addition, ACR 141 and ACR 123 were adopted by voice vote after co-author roll calls, and the chamber continued or passed on numerous other file items as it worked through the daily file.

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• They track victims, trade our identities, and treat us like collectibles.
• This exposes individuals to various forms of exploitation, identity theft, scams, misinformation, and
• I don't want to opt into a future where anyone's identity can be... using a person's voice or likeness
• I don't want to opt into a future where anyone's identity can be well, ...matter so much.
• I don't want to opt into a future where anyone's identity can be weaponized, used to humiliate, and used

Summary: The committee met without a quorum and operated as a subcommittee while hearing several bills, with members repeatedly noting that votes would be taken later once a quorum was established. Early in the meeting, the committee heard SB 1446 on parole en banc review and SB 1278 on elderly parole eligibility for certain sex offenses. SB 1446’s author said the bill would give commissioners more discretion in en banc review, make votes public, and allow referral for sexually violent predator evaluation in certain cases; supporters included the California District Attorneys Association, while opponents from Uncommon Law, the Ella Baker Center, and public defender groups argued it would add confusion, create constitutional and litigation concerns, and duplicate existing safeguards. SB 1278 would exclude certain rape, child sexual abuse, and habitual/serial sex offense convictions from elderly parole eligibility; district attorneys and police chiefs supported it as a victim-safety measure, while civil rights and defense organizations opposed it as unnecessary, costly, and inconsistent with evidence on aging and recidivism. Both bills were discussed but not voted on due to the lack of quorum. The committee then heard SB 1354, which would bar out-of-state military or law enforcement personnel from entering California to perform such functions without the Governor’s permission. The author and supporters framed it as protecting state sovereignty and limiting unauthorized armed incursions; the committee accepted an amendment removing a criminal penalty and leaving enforcement to the Attorney General. No opposition testimony was offered, and members expressed support, but no vote was taken because quorum was still lacking. The committee also heard SB 926, a bill to fund implementation of Proposition 36. Supporters, including sheriffs, district attorneys, probation officials, and the League of California Cities, said local agencies need funding for treatment, supervision, and administration; opponents argued the proposal was fiscally reckless, lacked accountability, and overemphasized incarceration. Amendments removed a specific appropriation and shifted funding decisions to the budget process, but the bill was also held pending quorum. Later, the committee heard SB 874, which would require background checks for unlicensed providers of Medi-Cal behavioral health treatment services, create a stakeholder workgroup, and direct DHCS to issue guidance and report on program integrity. Support came from local health plans and behavior analysis providers, who said the bill would improve safety and consistency; there was no opposition testimony. The committee then heard SB 1210, which would extend CalGang oversight and due process protections to local gang databases as well as shared ones. Supporters described privacy abuses, racial disparities, and personal harm from inaccurate gang labels; law enforcement opposition argued the bill would impose CalGang standards on informal investigative files and would significantly change the gang definition. The author said the bill closes a loophole and preserves prior reforms, but no vote was taken. The committee also began hearing SB 1019 on creating a California Cargo Thief Task Force, with strong support from BNSF, trucking, shipping, port, and supply-chain representatives who described organized, multi-jurisdictional cargo theft and rail sabotage; no opposition was heard, and members indicated support, but action was deferred pending quorum. The meeting then moved to SB 1217 on a non-consensual intimate image clearinghouse, with the chair and author describing privacy-related amendments and the bill’s focus on helping survivors remove exploitative images; the transcript cuts off as that presentation began.

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• They track victims, trade our identities, and treat us like collectibles.
• This exposes individuals to various forms of exploitation, identity theft, scams, misinformation, and
• I don't want to opt into a future where anyone's identity can be... the site, what I saw was something
• I don't want to opt into a future where anyone's identity can be well, ...matter so much.
• I don't want to opt into a future where anyone's identity can be weaponized, used to humiliate, and used

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• to have either a massage or bodywork license and also pass this background check and show their identity
• ><00:11:48.000> and<00:11:48.240> show<00:11:48.480> their<00:11:48.800> identity
• background check and show their identity background check and show their identity so<00:11:49.600
• are any objections, if anybody here objects to getting those background checks and verifying the identity
• of this, I'd really hope that identity of this, I'd really hope that they'd<00:15:20.320> speak

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• Um, we do not want to take over providing the proof that a voter needs of citizenship, domicile, identity
• They have to prove their age, they have to prove their citizenship, they have to prove their identity
• Citizenship, they have to prove their citizenship, they have to prove their identity, and then they have
• obligation in passing the acid test and providing data to pass the acid test—the age, citizenship, identity
• obligation in passing the acid test and providing data to pass the acid test—the age, citizenship, identity

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• Financial crimes against motans that Financial crimes against motans that include<00:08:11.759> identity
• theft<00:08:12.560> and<00:08:12.720> other<00:08:13.000> areas include identity
• theft and other areas include identity theft and other areas one<00:08:14.000> of<00:08:14.120
• The 2023 legislature made significant investments to build a modern identity and access management system
• that will support improved identity verification capabilities that, over time, will enable enhanced

Bills: HF1470, HF1310, HF1837

Keywords: opioids, substance use, addiction recovery, mental health, state cabinet, HF1310, Office of Cannabis Management, cannabis, marijuana, tribal consultation, government-to-government relationship, Minnesota tribes, Tribal governments, state government, consultation, rulemaking, Indian affairs, cannabis regulation, tribal sovereignty, state-tribal relations

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• <00:18:05.200> with<00:18:05.280> the<00:18:05.400> tourist Hawaiian identity
• with the tourist Hawaiian identity with the tourist industry<00:18:06.360> I<00:18:06.480>
• I oppose this bill from standing in two different identities: number one, as an applicant on the wait
• I oppose this bill from standing in two different identities: number one, as an applicant on the wait
• 50% of the projects that we had ident 50% of the projects that we had ident identified<00:49:27.280

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The joint Housing and Public Safety/Water and Land hearing first took up HB 1096, which would repeal statutory tenant-selection preferences for disabled veterans and spouses of deceased veterans in state low-income housing. HPHA testified in support, saying the change was a housekeeping measure because the same preferences already exist in administrative rules and could be adjusted later to align with other local preferences, while also noting the federal VASH program provides stronger veteran housing support. Several members questioned why the preference should be removed at all, emphasizing that veterans have long been underserved and asking for a stronger justification; the committees ultimately deferred HB 1096. The later Housing/Hawaiian Affairs agenda heard HB 606 HD1, a measure to extend Act 279 funding and related exemptions for the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands. Supporters argued the bill would give DHHL more time to use the $600 million appropriation to acquire land, work with developers, and address a wait list of about 29,000 applicants, while also helping restore Hawaiian communities and reduce the Hawaiian diaspora. Opponents focused on accountability and oversight, saying DHHL needs clearer plans, measurable goals, and stronger safeguards before receiving more money, and warning that prior spending and strategic-plan changes had reduced the number of applicants served. The committee also heard testimony that the bill would help DHHL fulfill long-standing obligations to Native Hawaiians and that the housing need affects the broader state, not only Hawaiian Home Lands beneficiaries.

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• I'm also deeply concerned about the sections that involve a student's name and identity.
• ,<05:16:27.440> and history, civics, race, identity, and history, civics, race, identity,
• involve a student's name and identity. involve a student's name and identity.
• ,<05:45:01.280> sexual of his age, sex, gender identity, sexual of his age, sex, gender identity
• , that one's age, sex, gender identity, that one's age, sex, gender identity, sexual<05:45:50.558

Keywords: 1191, senate, all