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• at any time prior to June 18th, 2025, was the board or any member of the board, MassDOT, or its respective
• many at any time prior to June 18th 2025 was the board or any member of the board mass dot or its respective
• “Was the board or any member of the board, MassDOT, or its respective representatives, whether serving
• And out of respect for... ...we're very close, but we're not done, and out of respect for a team that
• And poor Judge Ginsburg, not his fault, great person, universal respect.

Committee: Senate Senate Committee on Post Audit and Oversight

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• Representative Baker: I have an incredible amount of respect for you as a colleague and friend, and I
• and from back home who I admire and respect, and I commit to continue to have conversations.
• But in respect to 7-OH, the Attorney General used the only tool in his tool belt to see this as a danger
• With respect to the Attorney General's authority, professional boards already exist for a reason.
• All human beings have intrinsic worth and are entitled to dignity, respect, and healthcare.

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• Honorable Chair and members, I'm here today on behalf of my members in respectful opposition day before
• Adam Wrigley on behalf of the California Chamber of Commerce in respectful opposition.
• I mean with all due respect This bill was introduced without any consultation with us.
• So for all these reasons we are in respectful opposition to this bill and urge your no vote today.
• Sarah Arsenault on behalf of the California Cannabis Industry Association in respectful opposition.

Committee: House Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials

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• And specifically here in New Mexico, with all due respect to the sponsor and his dedication to the state
• With due respect to the sponsor, I didn't get a chance to come in this morning and check in with you
• So, with all due respect, we don't, as a body, seem to care whether or not we put people out of work.
• Winners and losers and bringing some equity to the tax market with respect to that.
• Chair and respected members. members of the community. Sorry.

Committee: House House Energy, Environment & Natural Resources

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• With respect to the other topics, I'll let my colleague from Imperial...
• With respect to the other topics, I'll let my colleague from Imperial...
• Timothy Burr, on behalf of the Data Center Coalition, and respectful opposition.
• Sarah Arsnow, on behalf of TechNet, in respectful opposition. Thank you. Hello.
• I deeply respect my colleague.

Committee: Senate Energy, Utilities and Communications

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• And with all due respect to the author, whom I respect tremendously and appreciate, I served on the school
• I also trust and respect teachers who choose to make a...
• I also trust and respect teachers who choose to make different choices.
• And I fully respect that.
• I tremendously respect that.

Bills: SB1090 , SJR49 , SB633 , HR1059 , SB650 , SB2063 , SB122 , SB1614 , SB1884 , SJR52 , SJR53 , HJR1101 , SJR50 , HB3021 , HR1058 , SB514 , SB382 , HB3320 , SB740 , SB833 , SB2143 , SB1209 , SB244

Summary: The House opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and several introductions, including the Nurse of the Day and a guest pastor, on the National Day of Prayer. Members also made announcements about prayer activities in the Capitol and welcomed former Speaker Charles McCall to the gallery. The chamber then moved through a long floor calendar of Senate bills, joint resolutions, and a conference committee report, with several measures amended on the floor before final passage. Among the bills passed were SB 1090, a consumer protection measure aimed at giving homeowners time to cancel contracts with predatory door-knocking roofers and contractors; SJR 49, repealing a Wildlife Conservation Commission rule on surety for oil and gas leases; SB 633, a juvenile code measure described as protecting children from fentanyl poisoning; SB 650, a public utilities bill tied to transparency and accountability for state employee salary increases; SB 263, amended to include a “lemonade stand” provision; SB 122, a transportation-related bill on proof of insurance; and SB 1614, creating a teacher induction program, which also received emergency passage. SJR 52 and HJR 1101, both dealing with agency rules, also passed, as did SJR 53 on Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority rules. The most debated item was SB 1884, which would strengthen equal access for school employees to teacher professional organizations and related membership/dues procedures. Supporters argued it would clarify existing law, ensure fair access, and give teachers more choice and legal support; opponents said the problem was compliance with current law, not a need for new statute, and warned against duplicating existing protections. After extended debate, the bill failed 47-44. Members then took up SJR 50, a major Medicaid expansion-related resolution revising earlier trigger language; supporters said it preserved expansion unless federal funding changed and gave lawmakers flexibility, while opponents argued the state had not done enough fiscal analysis before proposing changes. SJR 50 passed 69-18. Finally, the House adopted a conference committee report on HB 3021, consolidating graduation requirements into the ICAP framework and clarifying related school rules, and the bill passed with emergency status.

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• vacating or setting aside of a default judgment, does not alter a court's existing authority with respect
• to cases filed before January 1, 2027, and does not alter the Fair Debt Buying Practices Act with respect
• Today I proudly rise to present AB 1917, the Respect Judicial Decisions Act, which strengthens judicial
• Today I proudly rise to present AB 1917 the Respect Judicial Decisions Act, which strengthens judicial
• Care and respect they deserve. I respectfully ask for your aye vote on ACR 183.

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• His record reflects careful, principled decision-making and an unwavering respect for the rule of law
• He's also widely respected within the legal community, with consistent testimony highlighting his fairness
• His record reflects careful, principled decision-making and an unwavering respect for the rule of law
• He's also widely respected within the legal community, with consistent testimony highlighting his fairness
• He's also widely respected within the legal community, with consistent testimony highlighting his fairness

Bills: HB2241 , HB1163 , HB1514 , HB1696 , HB2021 , SB2135 , SB2466 , SB2727 , SB3082 , SB3097 , SB2861 , SCR100 , SB3096 , SB99 , SB2138 , HB2289 , HB2319 , HB1711 , HB2270 , SB3138 , SB3076 , HB1642 , HB2338 , HB2171 , HB1785 , SB2881 , HB2505 , SB2552 , HB1518 , HB1815 , SB3125 , SB3234 , SCR162 , SB2614 , SB3118 , SB2053 , SB2494 , SB2851 , SB3073 , HB1678 , HB1721 , HB2475 , HB2246 , HB1667 , HB1516 , SB2532 , SB3131 , SB3154 , HB2297 , HB1737 , SB2143 , SB2398 , SB2623 , HB1740 , HB1920 , HB1682 , SB2153 , SB3140 , HB2158 , HB1718 , HB2207 , HB1801 , SB3229 , SB2338 , SB3069 , SB2600 , HB2300 , HB1800 , HB1960 , SB2999 , SB2060 , SB2866 , SB2239 , HB1741 , HB1713 , HB2023 , HB2417 , SB2877 , SB2598 , SB2921 , SB2645 , HB2547 , HB2275 , HB2452 , HB2329 , HB2339 , HB1838 , HB1509 , HB1661 , HB2271 , HB2272 , HB2344 , HB1888 , HB1707 , SB2340 , HB2474 , HB1576 , HB1853 , HB1804 , HB1854 , HB2095 , HB2050 , HB472 , SB3215 , SB2247 , SB2400 , HB1618 , HB1802 , HB1969 , HB1541 , HB2310 , HB2498 , HB2443 , HB2218 , HB649 , HB2104 , HB1710 , SB2802 , HB1973 , HB1974 , HB1894 , HB1891 , HB1890 , SB177 , SB2101 , SB3320 , SB2487 , HB2429 , HB1870 , HB1839 , HB2583 , HB1391 , HB2094 , SB2671 , SB2673 , SB2892 , SB2057 , SB3245 , HB306 , HB2592 , SB3157 , SB3204 , SB3324 , SB2580 , SB2074 , SB411 , SB3025 , SB2934 , SB2567 , SB2125 , SB3238 , SB2367 , SB2599 , SB3007 , SB2001 , SB2756 , SB3029

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• of LGBTQIA+ older adults from 2024, 27% of respondents reported being treated unfairly, with less respect
• LGBTQ older Californians experienced significant challenges with respect to health and health care coverage
• the way in creating a future where every older adult, including those who are LGBTQ+, is valued, respected
• Of course, if despite... ...residents' rights are fully respected and implemented.
• We have a... ...whether they are seen, respected, or erased.

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• of LGBTQIA+ older adults from 2024, 27% of respondents reported being treated unfairly, with less respect
• LGBTQ older Californians experienced significant challenges with respect to health and health care coverage
• the way in creating a future where every older adult, including those who are LGBTQ+, is valued, respected
• Residents' rights are fully respected and implemented.
• We have a... ...whether they are seen, respected, or erased.

Summary: The Select Committee on Older LGBT Californians held an inaugural hearing focused on the health care and support needs of older LGBTQ Californians, including older adults living with HIV and transgender, gender non-conforming, and intersex seniors. Committee members and state officials discussed the California Master Plan for Aging, the first statewide survey of LGBTQIA older adults, and the need to address discrimination, social isolation, housing insecurity, economic instability, and gaps in culturally competent care. Several speakers emphasized that older LGBTQ adults often lack traditional family caregiving supports and may face vulnerability in nursing homes or other institutional settings. Testimony from advocates and people with lived experience highlighted the impact of federal actions, including H.R. 1, on Medi-Cal, housing, and benefits, and called for stronger state action, outreach, and navigation services. Justice in Aging urged more investment in home- and community-based services and warned that Medicaid cuts could increase institutionalization. The Department of Aging described its survey findings and said it had convened a lived-experience advisory board, updated data tools, and incorporated HIV as a factor in local aging plans under SB 258, though members pressed for clearer implementation and accountability. CalHHS described coordination across departments, Medi-Cal coverage of gender-affirming care, PACE, and other services, while the Department of Public Health outlined Ryan White, ADAP, HOPWA, Medi-Cal waiver, and PrEP-AP programs serving older adults with HIV. The hearing also featured extensive testimony from people aging with HIV, who described fragmented systems, benefits cliffs, housing costs, and the need for legal and case-management support. One witness urged funding for HIV-specific housing and navigation services, while another described how case management and safety-net programs help clients manage medication, food, transportation, and housing needs. In the final panel, the Department of Social Services reviewed protections for TGI seniors in licensed care facilities, including SB 219, nondiscrimination notices, resident rights postings, required staff training, and complaint investigations. No formal votes were taken; the chair repeatedly asked departments to follow up on implementation gaps, data visibility, and possible budget or policy responses.

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• So, please, with all due respect, I would love to talk about the bill, the underlying bill, and to keep
• We can respect and acknowledge the victims of the AI crimes that we talked about today and we could also
• We can respect and acknowledge the victims of the AI crimes that we talked about today and we could also
• We can respect and acknowledge the victims of the AI crimes that we talked about today and we could also
• </c><00:49:23.320><c> the</c> We can respect and acknowledge the We can respect and acknowledge the victims

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• And with respect to Representative Garcia, the bill clearly has an exemption for lawyers giving legal
• Chair, with respect to the Senator, which he and I go back our whole 14 years being here, and as he's
• So, with all due respect, I wish people would actually look at it that way.
• Chairman, representatives, yes, with respect to the clicking on the link, this is exactly how this can
• I also was raised to respect the pigeons.

Bills: SB1092 , SB1094 , SB1139 , SB1239 , SB1240 , SB1248 , SB1326 , SB1502 , SB1512 , SB1540 , SB1616 , SB1635 , SB1669 , SB1673

Committees: House Judiciary , House House Judiciary Committee of Reference

Keywords: probation, dangerous crimes, children, Arizona Revised Statutes, criminal justice, juvenile offenses, rehabilitation, gender reassignment, civil liability, minors, medical consent, detransition, family court, therapeutic intervention, expert testimony, parenting time, child development, sex offenders, statute of limitations, prosecution

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• this amendment respects that.
• this amendment respects that.
• ...be respected, and I think this amendment respects that. Mr. Speaker, may I read one more time?
• Speaker, rising in respectful opposition to the amendment.
• I have a lot of respect for our officers, that I have many of them in my own family.

Bills: HB2720 , HB2073 , SB5467 , SB5820 , SCR8406 , HB2487 , SB5816 , SB5919 , SB5995 , SB6278 , SB5831 , SB5915 , SB5963 , SB6025 , SB6046 , SB6084 , SB6134 , SB6136 , SB6137 , SB6188 , SB6291 , HB2689 , SB5922 , SB5944 , SB5957 , SB5988 , SB5994 , SB6011 , SB6065 , SB6103 , SB6151 , SB6244

Keywords: behavioral health, emergency services, health insurance, provider access, mental health funding, premium assistance, funding, healthcare, subsidies, SB 5467, water-sewer district, water sewer district, surplus property, public property sale, local government, RCW 57, real property disposal, personal property, notice of intent to sell, public auction

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• And as I was getting ready to present this ACR, someone on the floor told me how much they respect James
• Someone on the floor told me how much they respect James Dean and named their child after him.
• Please give your respectful attention to Assembly Member Sharp-Collins.
• It is with great admiration and respect that I stand here today to honor the life and legacy of Ozzie
• Gonzak, a highly respected community leader, a commissioner of the City of Los Angeles, a drum major

Summary: The Assembly met on July 17, 2025, after a quorum call and prayer, then moved through a long ceremonial and floor session. The chamber recognized the 2025 Science and Technology Policy Fellows, the 2024-25 Jesse Marvin Unruh Assembly Fellows, and the 2025 Assembly Fellows, and also heard guest introductions honoring Brad Webb of Legislative Counsel, youth advocates supporting AB 1231, the Live Oak Lady Lions softball team, the new UC President J.B. Milliken, the Rohnert Park 11-and-under Cal Ripken All-Star team, and arts leaders from Auburn. The Assembly also took up several procedural motions, including removing some bills from the consent calendar and noting absences. On the floor, members adopted ACR 12 designating November 1 as Fernando Valenzuela Day, with broad support and 66 co-authors, and later adopted H.R. 56 recognizing August 2025 as Chicano Heritage Month, with 65 co-authors. The Assembly also adopted ACR 101 naming a portion of State Highway Route 46 the James Dean Memorial Highway, and H.R. 50 proclaiming November 25, 2025, as Elimination of Violence Against Women Day, with members emphasizing survivor support and prevention. In each case, authors and supporters highlighted the cultural, historical, or public-safety significance of the measures. The chamber also concurred in Senate amendments on several bills, including AB 359 on the Political Reform Act, AB 594 on student health insurance protections, AB 1085 banning license plate obstruction devices and penalizing sellers, AB 1286 on public employment transparency, and AB 1505, the Agriculture Committee omnibus bill. AJR 14, urging federal attention to the impact of tariffs on California ports, passed 44-1 after debate over trade policy and port jobs. AJR 17, calling for modernization of immigration law and a pathway to lawful status for long-term undocumented residents, passed 47-7 after extensive debate focused on immigrant families, the economy, and federal enforcement actions. The Assembly also adopted the resolutions by voice vote where required and recorded the roll-call results for the joint resolutions.

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Summary: The Committee on Higher Education, meeting jointly at points with the Committee on Health and Human Services, heard testimony on SCR 137, which asks the Office of the Auditor to conduct a performance audit of the University of Hawaiʻi Foundation, and on SCR 203/SR 163, which asks the University of Hawaiʻi to explore establishing an Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center and to identify requirements for federal funding from the National Institute on Aging. The meeting also noted that it was being streamed live and could be recessed or adjourned due to technical issues, with any unfinished business to be taken up later. For SCR 203/SR 163, Kobe Chop of the Alzheimer’s Association testified in support, saying the measure would help get the process started for an ADRC in Hawaiʻi and that recent federal action had kept funding available long enough to clarify next steps. Another supporter said the state’s diverse population and research opportunities made the proposal worthwhile. No opposition testimony was recorded, and the committees moved the measure to decision-making. In voting, the joint committees recommended passage of SCR 203/SR 163 as is, with members voting aye and the recommendation adopted. The Higher Education Committee then took up SCR 137 and likewise recommended passage as is; one member stated an intent to vote no while the chair and others voted aye, and the recommendation was adopted. The committee then adjourned/recessed after completing the agenda items.

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• Anyway, Senator, I respect what you're doing, but I don't think I can support it. But thank you.
• Anyway, Senator, I respect what you're doing, but I don't think I can support it. But thank you.
• understand those concerns. ...and individuals about the underlying process of Care Court, and we respect
• Marisa Rodriguez with the Planning and Conservation League, and respectful opposition.
• Members, my name is Robert Boykin with TechNet, here today in respectful opposition to SB 957 unless

Summary: The committee heard several bills focused on civil rights, housing, public safety, and administrative process. Early items included SB 46, which would authorize the Secretary of State to remove constitutionally ineligible presidential and vice presidential candidates from California ballots; SB 1078, requiring notice to the Civil Rights Department when court filings involve civil rights violations; SB 989, expanding access to Care Court by letting first responders refer cases through county behavioral health agencies; SB 998, clarifying and expanding discrimination prevention coordinators in the new Office of Civil Rights; SB 1146, requiring disclosure for AI-generated health advertisements and giving physicians a limited private right of action; SB 1164, a California Voting Rights Act expansion responding to federal voting-rights rulings; SB 1256, a housing bill aimed at limiting repeated litigation over the Harmony Grove Village South project; SB 1267, addressing HOA liability and indemnification for EV charger installations; and SB 1425, authorizing an encroachment permit program for high-speed rail right-of-way management. The committee also later heard SB 873, restricting ICE arrests near courthouses, and SB 1160, requiring eviction data reporting by zip code. Most bills drew support from sponsors, advocacy groups, labor organizations, or local officials, while opposition centered on concerns about county workload, due process, fire safety, civil liberties, or the scope of the policy changes. Members generally expressed support for the bills while noting unresolved issues and the need for amendments or further stakeholder work, especially on SB 1164, SB 1256, SB 1267, SB 1425, and SB 1160. The Judicial Council opposed SB 1160 because of the burden of adding zip-code reporting to court systems, while the author and supporters argued the data would help target eviction-prevention efforts. SB 873 drew strong support from public defenders, immigrant-rights groups, and court-related stakeholders, with the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department opposing. SB 989 drew support from firefighters and family advocates, while Disability Rights California opposed, arguing Care Court is too costly and diverts resources from community-based services. SB 1164 received broad civil-rights and voting-rights support, with cities opposing unless amended over definitions, cure periods, and litigation risk. SB 1256 drew support from housing and labor interests and opposition from local residents and environmental groups concerned about fire safety and evacuation. SB 1267 was supported by the HOA and utility stakeholders after amendments addressing liability concerns. After quorum was established, the committee voted to pass a consent calendar and then approved the listed bills, sending them to the appropriate committees or to Appropriations, including SB 46, SB 873, SB 989, SB 998, SB 1078, SB 1146, SB 1164, SB 1256, SB 1267, and SB 1425. The transcript ends with SB 1160 still under discussion, with members indicating support for the bill’s goals but acknowledging the Judicial Council’s implementation concerns and the need for further work.

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• Anyway, Senator, I respect what you're doing, but I don't think I can support it. But thank you.
• Anyway, Senator, I respect what you're doing, but I don't think I can support it. But thank you.
• Morgan Larry Zobel, legislative advocate with the Judicial Council, here in respectful opposition to
• Members, my name is Robert Boykin with TechNet, here today in respectful opposition to SB 957, unless
• Ryan Lane, on behalf of the California Retailers Association, in respectful opposition to SB 1103.

Committee: House Judiciary

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• Well, with all due respect, Mrs.
• Well, with all due respect, Mrs.
• But we should have a mutual respect when it comes to the uses of, you know, of these natural resources
• And that's all we're asking today, is to have that mutual respect and understanding amongst each other
• And so the modern policy is to respect the treaties. Mr. Chairman, just got one more clarification.

Committee: Joint Tribal and State Relations Committee

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• Rob Wilson of California's credit unions is here in respectful opposition.
• So we certainly respect the thoughtful discussion on this bill.
• on behalf of the California Business Properties Association in respectful opposition. Thank you.
• Now you can disagree with that, and I respect that.
• To ensure that we have those provisions take effect with respect to existing agreements.

Committee: Senate Local Government

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• And it teaches them to do that by approaching disagreement with civility and respect.
• So this bill really, in some respects, is not needed.
• What we're clarifying here is that all other rules with respect to athletic association rules apply.
• </c><00:23:34.240><c> is</c> So this bill really in some respects is So this bill really in some respects
• to athletic association rules respect to athletic association rules apply.<00:24:08.240><c> But</c><

Bills: HB527 , HB563 , HB580 , HB579 , SB190 , HB15 , HB390 , HB527 , HB563 , HB580 , HB579 , SB190 , HB15 , HB390

Committee: House Ways and Means Education

Keywords: liability, off-roading, parks, participant safety, risk management, SNAP, food assistance, public assistance, income standards, Department of Human Resources, eligibility, HB580, Alabama Healthy Schools Act, public schools, K-12, school nutrition, school meals, cafeteria, vending machines, fundraising sales