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• protections when it comes to ed tech, and ensures that ed tech does not collect students' immigration status
• data related to sexual or reproductive health, gender identity, sexual orientation, and immigration status
• related to sexual or reproductive health, related to gender identity, sexual orientation, immigration status
• Catherine Squire on behalf of the California Commission on the Status of Women and Girls in support.
• Good morning, Catherine Squire on behalf of the California Commission on the Status of Women and Girls

Summary: The committee heard AB 1159, which would expand and modernize student data privacy protections, extend similar protections to higher education students, and create limited enforcement mechanisms. The author and supporters argued that ed tech now collects far more sensitive information than students and families realize, including health, location, and identity-related data, and said the bill is needed to address AI, subpoenas, data theft, and misuse. Some higher education and bookstore interests raised concerns about definitions and preserving ordinary student communications, but committee members generally supported the bill and emphasized protecting sensitive information; the bill was moved on a due pass motion to the Senate Privacy, Digital Technologies and Consumer Protection Committee and placed on call. The committee also heard AB 1171, which would protect and stabilize the Part-Time Community College Faculty Health Insurance Program by keeping funds dedicated to that purpose and requiring districts to begin negotiations by 2030. The author and supporters said part-time faculty often lack employer-sponsored coverage despite teaching most community college courses, while opponents from the Community College League and administrators argued the measure was premature because participation is growing and the Legislature should retain budget flexibility. Several senators discussed the tension between budget discretion and honoring the state’s commitment to faculty health care; the bill was moved on a due pass motion to Senate Appropriations and placed on call. AB 1581 followed, proposing changes to improve identification and reporting of Native American students in CalPADS through tribal affiliation data. Supporters said current systems severely undercount Native students and that better data would improve resources and accountability, while members raised implementation questions about multi-tribal identities and consultation with tribes. The bill was moved to Appropriations and placed on call. The committee then heard AB 1665, requiring mental health training for school sports coaches. The author and a psychiatrist witness said coaches are trusted adults who already receive training on physical safety and should also be trained to recognize mental health warning signs and connect students to help. Support came from school, health, and sports organizations, with no opposition, and the bill was moved to Appropriations and placed on call. Finally, AB 1766 was heard, expanding human trafficking prevention education from grades 7-12 to K-12 and adding content on online exploitation, grooming, and digital abuse. The author, a survivor witness, and a foundation representative described the need for earlier, age-appropriate prevention education and stronger staff awareness; supporters included educators, school districts, and industry groups, with no opposition. Senators praised the testimony and the bill’s focus on prevention, and a motion was made to move it forward.

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• when it comes to ed tech, as well as ensures that ed tech does not collect students' immigration status
• related to sexual or reproductive health, related to gender identity, sexual orientation, immigration status
• Catherine Squire on behalf of the California Commission on the Status of Women and Girls in support.
• Good morning, Catherine Squire on behalf of the California Commission on the Status of Women and Girls
• Good morning, Catherine Squire on behalf of the California Commission on the Status of Women and Girls

Committee: Senate Education

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• reconvening the 988 policy advisory group in January because our first report to the Legislature on the status
• Sometimes part of the presenting problem is someone's immigration status.
• Sometimes part of the presenting problem is someone's immigration status.
• does it mean to share the thing that makes me most vulnerable right now, be it their immigration status
• that they're working multiple jobs, or their parents see them a certain way. ...their immigration status

Summary: The hearing focused on California’s 988 suicide and crisis lifeline and the broader crisis response system, with members and witnesses emphasizing both the system’s life-saving role and the risks posed by funding gaps, rising demand, and uneven local implementation. Opening remarks highlighted the personal impact of suicide and the need to strengthen crisis response so calls are answered quickly and linked to appropriate care rather than defaulting to 911, emergency rooms, or law enforcement. State officials described the AB 988 five-year implementation plan, which sets goals around public awareness, equitable access, high-quality call/chat/text response, and better integration with ongoing behavioral health services. State agencies reported progress on infrastructure, coordination, and related behavioral health investments. CalHHS said California has expanded mobile crisis teams, crisis stabilization units, and youth behavioral health supports, and is preparing additional public awareness and grant programs tied to Proposition 1. DHCS explained that 988 is funded through a federal SAMHSA grant and the AB 988 surcharge, while Medi-Cal separately funds mobile crisis services; officials said the mobile crisis benefit is active in 53 counties and that statewide expansion remains a work in progress. Cal OES described the statewide technical buildout, including network infrastructure in all 11 crisis centers, interoperability with 911, and a pilot of next-generation routing and call-handling tools. The 988 California Consortium said call volume continues to rise sharply, missed calls remain a major concern, text/chat capacity is limited, and centers need more stable funding, better reimbursement, and stronger feedback loops with the state. County and community witnesses stressed that local systems need more flexible, sustained support to match the demand. Lake County described a peer-led rural mobile crisis model that has reduced law enforcement holds and increased housing placements, but said county-run mobile crisis teams still cannot reliably access 988 surcharge dollars and face reimbursement problems from Medi-Cal and commercial plans. Santa Clara County reported strong performance metrics, rapid call answer times, and a broad continuum of mobile crisis services, but said staffing and funding are strained and commercial reimbursement remains slow. The Mental Health Association of San Francisco said the peer-run warm line complements 988 by offering non-emergency support and warm handoffs, but recent budget changes forced cuts to Spanish-language service, federation support, and hours. No formal votes or legislative actions were taken during the hearing; members mainly asked questions about surcharge levels, budget timing, coordination among agencies, data collection, and how to improve collaboration with frontline crisis centers.

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• Uh so I was able to take the uh oath of citizenship.
• </c> able to take the uh oath of citizenship. able to take the uh oath of citizenship.
• <00:46:50.960><c> And</c><00:46:51.200><c> what's</c><00:46:51.440><c> the</c><00:46:51.680><c> status
• And what's the status of that for did?
• And what's the status of that for this<00:46:52.880><c> committee?</c> this committee?

Committee: House Children and Families Finance and Policy

Keywords: 1183, house

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• It will not be a part of the CSI/TSI status calculation.
• It will not be a part of the CSI/TSI status calculation.
• It will not be a part of the CSI TSI<00:22:07.600><c> status</c><00:22:08.480><c> calculation.
• </c><00:22:09.200><c> It</c><00:22:09.360><c> will</c><00:22:09.520><c> be</c> TSI status calculation
• It will be TSI status calculation.

Keywords: Meeting Start: 00:00:12 Attendance Roll Call: 00:00:33 Kentucky’s New Assessment and Accountability Model Update: 00:03:50 Federal Education Policy and Its Impact on States: 01:00:55 Educational Leadership Training Opportunities in Kentucky: 01:26:44 Consideration of Referred Administrative Regulations: 02:10:38 Adjournment: 02:13:57, 958, all

Summary: The Interim Joint Committee on Education met for its first interim meeting and established a quorum before taking up its first topic, Kentucky’s new assessment and accountability model. Commissioner Robbie Fletcher, joined by KDE staff and superintendents, described a multi-year effort involving the Kentucky “Now We Learn” Council, more than 50 educators and stakeholders, at least 18 pilot districts, surveys, focus groups, town halls, and four prototype frameworks. He emphasized three priorities for the new model: vibrant learning experiences, innovation in assessment, and collaboration with communities. Fletcher said the state accountability portion would continue to meet federal requirements and identify CSI/TSI/ATSI schools, while shifting toward more emphasis on individual student growth, grade-level equivalency in reading and math, career and technical education, graduation rate, and English language proficiency. He also said science would remain a required assessment but be reported separately rather than counted in the CSI/TSI calculation. He stressed that the model should focus on growth, local flexibility, and meaningful measures that reflect community expectations, while still preserving a statewide framework. The committee also heard from Bullitt County superintendent Jesse Bacon, who described his district’s local accountability work. He said Bullitt County formed a community coalition with broad representation from across the district, business leaders, and community members, met six times during the school year, and worked toward a public-facing dashboard that would show community expectations, evidence of accountability, and areas for improvement. Bacon said the district identified six community-defined pillars, beginning with student learning and foundational academic knowledge, as part of a system intended to communicate strengths and improvement areas to the public.

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• aren't available, then there's no way for them to look you up and know that you've already proven citizenship
• know that you've already<01:30:04.239><c> proven</c><01:30:05.120><c> Asian</c><01:30:05.520><c> citizenship
• </c><01:30:06.480><c> in</c><01:30:06.719><c> the</c> already proven Asian citizenship in the already
• proven Asian citizenship in the past. past. past.

Committee: Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• So thank you for doing the work of civically engaged citizenship.
• So thank you for doing the work of civically engaged citizenship.
• So thank you for doing the work of civically engaged citizenship. The pension game is a long game.
• So thank you for doing the work of civically engaged citizenship.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Many undocumented immigrants are unaware of available relief options such as the U nonimmigrant status
• No wonder you oppose citizenship...
• No wonder you oppose citizenship verification of our voter rolls, because you apparently are agreeing
• The practice of maneuvering within the loopholes of this law denies employees the status and benefits
• It's not just going to be about going back to what the previous status quo was.

Summary: The Assembly met in session, established a quorum, approved dispensing with the previous day’s journal, and then took up a long third-reading file. Early procedural actions included moving AB 1589 to the inactive file and continuing reconsideration items. The chamber then considered a series of bills largely focused on immigration enforcement, detention, worker protections, child care, voting access, and related public services. Several immigration-related measures passed, including AB 2393 on damages for false imprisonment/arrest, AB 1994 on an immigrant victims’ rights and resources card, AB 1929 on health plan investment disclosures, AB 1633 imposing a tax on for-profit detention facilities, AB 1650 requiring decals on rental vehicles used for enforcement, AB 1655 protecting CalWORKs benefits when a child is detained, and AB 1896 disqualifying people who participated in immigration enforcement from certain public employment. AB 2230, which would bar immigration enforcement near polling places and child care facilities, also passed after extensive debate. Supporters framed these bills as accountability and protection for vulnerable communities; opponents argued they targeted federal law enforcement, were unnecessary, or raised constitutional concerns. AB 1851 on statewide school mental-health guidance also passed unanimously. After the midday recess, the Assembly returned and continued with more bills tied to immigration impacts and child welfare. AB 2379 passed with urgency, requiring child care providers to be informed of constitutional rights and trained on protections when confronted by immigration enforcement. AB 2460 passed to update school behavioral-health referral protocols for students affected by immigration enforcement trauma. AB 2495 passed to expand prohibitions on employer immigration-related threats, and AB 2662 was presented as a way for California to monitor and document federal enforcement actions and report on their community impacts. Throughout the day, the floor featured repeated exchanges over whether the bills addressed real problems or were political messaging, but the measures that came to a vote generally advanced with majority support.

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• deeply appreciative that it was President Reagan, who also signed the law to provide a pathway to citizenship
• The law to provide a pathway to citizenship so that we do not target people, entire communities, weaponizing

Summary: The Assembly convened, established a quorum, and opened with a prayer and pledge that reflected on Japanese American incarceration during World War II and recent storm-related losses in California. The chamber then handled routine procedural matters, guest introductions, and several consent and file items before moving to floor debate on a series of resolutions and budget measures. The main policy item was HR 82, declaring February 19, 2026, a day of remembrance for the incarceration of Japanese Americans. Members from both parties and several caucuses spoke in support, emphasizing the injustice of Executive Order 9066, the importance of remembering civil liberties failures, and the need to guard against similar abuses today. The resolution drew some criticism of its rhetoric toward federal law enforcement, but after debate the Assembly added 72 coauthors and adopted HR 82 by voice vote. The chamber also adopted ACR 128, a resolution recognizing solidarity with Ukraine, and later passed ACA 7, a constitutional amendment related to government preferences, after a partisan debate over whether it would restore or prohibit discrimination. The Assembly also took up two budget-related concurrence items. AB 107, described as technical and conforming changes to the 2025 Budget Act and adjustments related to Proposition 4 projects, passed concurrence 59-3 and was sent immediately to the Governor. AB 117 authorized the Metropolitan Transportation Commission to borrow up to $590 million from already awarded transit capital funds to support operating costs for BART, Muni, AC Transit, and Caltrain; supporters called it a bridge loan to stabilize transit, while opponents called it a bailout lacking accountability. The measure passed concurrence 52-16 and was also transmitted to the Governor. The session ended with adjournments in memory of former Long Beach Mayor Bob Foster, with members praising his leadership in city government, energy policy, and clean energy development. The Speaker then announced the bill introduction deadline and the next floor session date before adjourning the Assembly until Monday, February 23, 2026.

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• deeply appreciative that it was President Reagan, who also signed the law to provide a pathway to citizenship
• The law to provide a pathway to citizenship so that we do not target people, entire communities, weaponizing

Keywords: 988, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• This means that Texas must now provide the Department of Public Safety with proof of citizenship, including
• been stated, one might need a birth certificate—from passports to driver's licenses to proving citizenship

Bills: SB2024 , SB227 , SB268 , SB1467 , SB1580 , HB5537 , SB1313 , SB1677 , SB918 , SB331 , SB2207 , SB2721

Committee: House Public Health

Keywords: e-cigarettes, marketing prohibition, youth protection, criminal penalties, public health, school funding, education reform, state budget, property taxes, equity in education, health care, licensing, complaint procedure, disciplinary action, law enforcement, death records, vital statistics, healthcare, trauma facility, Medicaid

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• are diverse and help participants acquire important life skills such as leadership, responsible citizenship
• These programs help participants acquire important life skills such as leadership, responsible citizenship

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• Many undocumented immigrants are unaware of available relief options such as the U nonimmigrant status
• No wonder you oppose citizenship...
• No wonder you oppose citizenship verification of our voter rolls, because you apparently are agreeing
• Income levels, race and ethnicity, language, background, and foster status are clearly factors.
• It's not just going to be about going back to what the previous status quo was.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• The states do not control the non-profitability or non-profit status of companies.
• :23:05.320><c> so</c> non-profitability or non-profit or so non-profitability or non-profit or so status
• 23:07.480><c> So</c><00:23:07.640><c> this</c><00:23:07.840><c> is</c><00:23:08.000><c> really</c> status
• So this is really status of companies.
• Rewarding good corporate citizenship. And this is what this does.

Committee: House Ways and Means

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Another big piece of the value of the birth certificate is that it establishes citizenship.
• Another big piece of the value of the birth certificate is that it establishes citizenship.
• <02:05:18.960><c> at</c><02:05:19.119><c> the</c><02:05:19.360><c> time</c> status at the time status
• The department must also be able to verify the legal status of a child born to a non-citizen.
• The department must also be able to verify the legal status of a child born to a non-citizen.

Committee: House Health, Human Services & Elderly Affairs

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• As we've discussed before, our state has atrociously poor health care status.
• As we've discussed before, our state has atrociously poor health care status.
• As we've discussed before, our state has atrociously poor health care status.
• <01:11:04.400><c> poor</c><01:11:04.719><c> health</c><01:11:04.960><c> care</c><01:11:05.199><c> status
• </c> atrociously poor health care status. atrociously poor health care status.

Keywords: 1. Call to Order and Roll Call – 00:00:00 2. Approval of Minutes – 00:02:10 3. Discussion of State-Based Marketplaces and the Federally-Facilitated Marketplace – 00:02:31 4. Discussion of the Role of Kynectors and Navigators – 00:27:29 5. Discussion of Presumptive Eligibility – 01:11:57 6. Discussion of Medicaid Eligibility, Enrollment, and Redeterminations – 01:20:09 7. Update on Rural Health Transformation Program Application Process – 01:47:35 8. Public Comment – 01:59:57 9. Adjournment – 02:06:10, 958, all

Summary: The Medicaid Oversight Advisory Board met for its third meeting and approved the July 30 minutes. The chair outlined a full agenda covering the state-based marketplace versus the federally facilitated marketplace, connectors and navigators, presumptive eligibility, eligibility/enrollment/redetermination, and a rural health transformation update. Commissioner Lisa Lee and Assistant Director David Barry presented first on Kentucky’s state-based exchange, Connect, explaining that it is an integrated eligibility and enrollment system for Medicaid, CHIP, SNAP, TANF, child care, and qualified health plans. They reviewed Kentucky’s move from a state-based exchange to healthcare.gov in 2017 and back to a state-based marketplace in 2021, and said the system helps route applicants to the correct program and allows families to move more easily between Medicaid and exchange coverage as circumstances change. The presenters said the exchange is funded by carrier assessments on qualified health plans rather than general fund dollars, with costs allocated across programs based on use. They said Kentucky’s exchange fees are lower than the federal platform’s and that the state-based system provides local assistance through DCBS offices, connectors, and licensed agents in every county. Members asked about startup and operating costs, fee-setting, and whether any general fund dollars are used; the department said it would follow up with the CFO on fee details and said it was not aware of general fund support for exchange operations. Members also raised concerns about Medicaid eligibility verification and improper enrollment, while the department emphasized that the state system uses different questions than healthcare.gov and is designed to identify the correct coverage based on monthly Medicaid income and annual tax-credit income. The board also discussed enrollment trends, including a COVID-era spike during the public health emergency when disenrollments were largely paused, and current qualified health plan enrollment of more than 97,000 people on Connect. Commissioner Lee explained presumptive eligibility as temporary Medicaid coverage, noting it applies to pregnant women and hospital-based cases, with hospitals able to grant it and certain providers able to grant it to pregnant women. She said full eligibility is still determined within 30 days and that presumptive eligibility ends when full Medicaid eligibility is determined or at the end of the following month. The meeting then shifted to connectors, with representatives from Community Action Kentucky and the Kentucky Primary Care Association describing their statewide outreach network, local offices, and role helping residents apply for Medicaid, renew coverage, report changes, and navigate benefits; they said connectors do not determine eligibility but assist with applications, recertifications, and outreach events across the Commonwealth.

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• The E-Verify is a verification system for citizenship on someone that's actively working in a political
• Citizenship on someone that's actively working in a political management position.

Committee: House Elections

Keywords: 959, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• This means that Texas must now provide the Department of Public Safety with proof of citizenship, including
• has been stated, one might need a birth certificate for passports to driver's licenses to proving citizenship

Committee: House Public Health

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• contribution by passing H.R. 371, the Hmong Naturalization Act, which provides an expedited path to U.S. citizenship
• U.S. citizenship for Hmong veterans and their spouses.

Committee: House Veterans and Military Affairs Division

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• diverse and help participants acquire important life skills, including leadership, responsible citizenship