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• Thank you, Senator Carrillo. Let's take a vote.
• Lastly, the Scott and Shasta is a very unique situation.
• I make my sole living farming in the Scott and Shasta Valleys.
• I joined my colleague, Scott Heyman, in support of AB 1466.
• I joined my colleague, Scott Heyman, in support of AB-166.

Summary: The committee heard several water, wildlife, conservation, and local government bills. AB 362, by Assembly Member Ramos, would add tribal water uses as a statewide beneficial use and strengthen tribal consultation in water planning; tribal representatives and conservation groups supported it as a long-overdue correction, while water agencies, business groups, and agricultural interests raised concerns about CEQA, regulatory uncertainty, and impacts on existing water planning. The bill was moved on a due pass motion to Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials, with some members noting ongoing stakeholder discussions and one abstention. AB 1089, by Assembly Member Carrillo, would expand local permitting authority under the Western Joshua Tree Conservation Act to include commercial and industrial projects. The author and the City of Adelanto argued it would speed housing and economic development in the high desert while preserving the overall conservation framework, but environmental groups opposed it as premature and potentially weakening protections for Joshua trees. The committee approved the bill on a due pass motion to Appropriations. AB 1024, by Assembly Member Harabedian, would require a regional black bear mitigation plan for the San Gabriel Valley and related areas; Sierra Madre officials described rising bear intrusions and the need for state help, and the bill passed to Appropriations. AB 846, by Assembly Member Connolly, would streamline permitting for local wildfire preparedness and vegetation management projects in local responsibility areas by creating a faster review process at Fish and Wildlife and improving mapping coordination with Cal Fire. Local government, fire service, and agricultural witnesses supported the bill as a common-sense wildfire prevention measure, and it passed to Natural Resources with no opposition. AB 263, by Assembly Member Rogers, would extend emergency minimum-flow regulations for the Scott and Shasta Rivers for five years or until permanent rules are adopted; supporters said it protects salmon recovery, tribal subsistence, and the fishing economy during a transition period, while opponents argued it bypasses normal regulatory process and harms farmers. The committee approved it on a due pass as amended motion to Appropriations, with one abstention and two no votes. AB 1044, by Assembly Member Bains, would create a new Tulare County groundwater sustainability agency for undistricted lands after other local agencies split off; the bill passed to Local Government. AB 1426, by Assembly Member Arambula, began testimony on creating a Diablo Range Conservation Program to fund habitat protection and restoration across the range.

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• Thank you, Senator.
• Good morning, Senators, Senator Dhingra.
• Thank you, Senator.
• Senator Trudeau and then Senator Wagner. Thank you so much for presenting.
• Senator Lovick?

Summary: The committee held a work session in Mill Creek focused first on the eviction process. Judge Michael Scott of King County Superior Court described historic highs in unlawful detainer filings across Washington, especially in urban counties, and said King County has reduced its backlog and average time to resolution to about 60 days by adding two dedicated eviction judges and using more judges when needed. He also described how King County and other counties are implementing the right to counsel for indigent tenants, and noted that additional housing commissioners may help. Office of Civil Legal Aid representatives Philippe Knapp and Jane Paxe said the statewide appointed counsel program has represented more than 30,000 tenants, referred clients to social services, and helped many remain housed, but they warned of a funding shortfall that could eliminate about 17 attorneys and leave roughly 2,000 tenants without representation. A landlord-side panel argued that eviction timelines remain too long and fragmented, creating unpaid rent, safety issues, and uncertainty for both landlords and tenants; they urged more uniform procedures, streamlined rental assistance, and procedural changes to reduce refiling and delays. The second work session addressed theft and vandalism of critical infrastructure, especially copper and telecom cable theft. Committee staff reviewed existing criminal and regulatory laws covering malicious mischief, theft, scrap metal businesses, and metal property deception. Comcast, Mason Public Utility District, and the Recycled Materials Association testified that theft of aerial cable and copper has become a crisis affecting power, internet, 911 service, schools, hospitals, and line-worker safety. Utility representatives described outages, hazards, and rising costs, and asked for stronger audits of scrapyards, tougher penalties for theft affecting critical infrastructure, and tighter rules on payment and identification. Recyclers said they oppose the thefts and already operate under heavy regulation, but acknowledged enforcement gaps and the need for better coordination; committee members discussed possible bill concepts and asked for written recommendations. The final work session covered standards for law enforcement personnel. Criminal Justice Training Commission Executive Director Monica Alexander and Assistant Director Kimberly Bliss explained current certification and decertification rules, including background checks, training requirements, mandatory and discretionary grounds for decertification, and the hearing process. They said elected sheriffs are not currently required to undergo the same pre-election background check as other applicants, though they can still be decertified if already certified, and they reported a backlog of more than 1,000 cases with about 70 to 80 new cases coming in each month. Retired Judge Ann Levinson then outlined ways the legislature could strengthen and align standards for chiefs, sheriffs, and marshals, including requiring certification within a set time, setting a minimum age, requiring recent state background checks, and making loss of certification a vacancy in office. Committee members asked questions about accountability for elected sheriffs, background-check administration, and decertification outcomes.

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• Bodn, Secretary of the Senate. Messages from the Senate. [clears throat] Message from the Senate.
• Messages from the Senate. Message from the Senate.
• Messages from the Senate. >> Message from the Senate.
• : Senate File 4401 and Senate File 454.
• Bodn, Secretary of the<03:41:48.960> Senate. the Senate. the Senate.

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Summary: The House took up House File 4138, a bill aimed at limiting harmful social media features for children and requiring parental involvement for minors using platforms in Minnesota. Early on, members reconsidered and then adopted the Smith amendment (A13) after first rejecting a narrower amendment to the amendment (A18) on a 67-67 tie. Representative Bonner then offered a technical amendment (A14) to address liability and drafting concerns, but withdrew it after saying it contained an unintended drafting error and could create legal problems, including issues around data collection and rulemaking. During third reading debate, supporters described the bill as a first step to protect children from addictive social media design, online exploitation, and harmful data practices. Representative Scott said the bill would require parental consent and limit addictive features for child accounts, while emphasizing that the consent language must be prominent and that the bill’s effective date would not begin until next July. Representative Enen, Representative Feist, Representative Greenman, and others backed the measure as a bipartisan effort to hold big tech accountable and protect kids, though Greenman also noted that the legislature had not shown the same willingness to confront gun violence. Opponents and skeptics raised concerns that the bill relies on parents understanding complex legal and technical terms, that it may not fully protect children, and that it could still leave gaps around liability and privacy. Representative Leeing questioned why the bill does not simply restrict addictive features for all children and asked about parental waivers and location tracking; Scott responded that the bill uses IP address information and does not specifically address liability waivers, but said the measure is a policy choice intended to empower parents. The debate ended with broad support from several members, and the bill was presented as likely to pass, though no final vote on the bill itself was included in the excerpt.

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• It's kind of a statement, Senator.
• Senator, let me in. Thank you, Representative Rye, for your comments.
• Co-Chair Boyd, Senator Boyd, I do apologize for being late.
• I do agree with Senator Boyd.
• Scott, thank everybody for being here. Thank you. So Dr. Scott, Ms.

Summary: The Arkansas Legislative Autism Task Force approved the April 1, 2026 meeting minutes and discussed several vacant membership slots, including positions tied to the Arkansas Psychology Board, Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield, UAMS, and parent or guardian appointments. Members said they would try to fill the vacancies and, if not, include the issue in the legislative report and consider statutory changes in the next General Assembly. The task force then heard from the Developmental Disabilities Provider Association and Civitan Services about DDPA’s role in supporting 80 provider organizations serving more than 13,000 children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities across 75 counties. They described services such as early intervention day programs, adult day programs, supported employment, intermediate care facilities, work activities, and community/residential waiver services, and said autism falls within the populations they serve. They also shared survey information on services used by older adults with IDD and offered contact information for providers. Members also heard a proposal to amend Act 656 of 2021 to add licensed psychological practitioners as qualified providers for autism waiver-related evaluations. The presenter argued this would reduce wait times, avoid duplicate assessments, and help families access services sooner, while noting that Arkansas Medicaid already pays for some of these evaluations. Task force members and Dr. Scott discussed the roles of psychologists, speech-language pathologists, and the possibility of using training or board oversight to ensure evaluators are properly qualified, with some noting that speech pathologists’ inclusion has historical and clinical roots. The task force also said it still needs a future discussion on fraud, plans to invite the Attorney General’s office, and wants to identify priorities for the 2027 session before adjourning.

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• Senator Azel and Senator Boone speak highly of Roswell, and I understand why, and so we're excited.
• Yes, Senator Pat Moon, District 27, uh.
• If you talk to my school counselor, Tim, uh, Tim Fuller, sorry, thank you.
• Senator Brantley, Senator Thornton, you start calling people out by name. Representative Garrett.
• Thank you, Senator Thornton. Mr.

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• The first bill I would like to call um is Senator Smitherman's bill. This is Senate Bill 32.
• Senate District 18 is where...
• Thank you, Senator.
• I'm sorry, Tim. Should I turn it... I beg your pardon, Tim. I'm turning this over to you.
• Yes, okay, Senator... Requirement was REM. Yes, okay, Senator... You got the next two.

Bills: HB43, SB81, SB178, SB138, SB89, SB183, HB27, HB188, HB199, HB190, SB117, HB43, HB27

Keywords: criminal procedure, split sentencing, probation, Class A felony, Class B felony, minimum confinement, speedy trial, visiting judge, court administration, violent crimes, Alabama Supreme Court, employment, criminal record, certificate of employability, occupational licensing, negligent hiring, rehabilitation, limited relief, tribal police, law enforcement

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• Thank you, Chair Scott.
• Do we know, Representative Scott, we are looking right now?
• Scott is looking to see which day she was excused from.
• Representative Scott. Representative Scott. Thank you, Madam Chair.
• We always encourage words of wisdom, Representative Scott.

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• Scott he was a wonderful that I knew Mr. Scott he was a wonderful man<02:17:02.319> too.
• Secretary, I've been directed by the Senate to inform the House that the Senate has passed S. 2132, an
• And this is Senate, and the White House.
• David Scott.
• express my condolences to the Scott express my condolences to the Scott family<03:04:20.160>

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• mimic what what or echo what um Senator mimic what what or echo what um Senator Sullivan<00:57:21.119
• Yeah,<01:18:12.320> Tim, Yeah, Tim, Yeah, Tim, >> I<01:18:13.280> I<01:18:13.679>
• It came out of ed policy and then went to the Senate, and it was combined in the Senate bill 57 and they
• So, um, and I think some of this came back a little bit different from the Senate.
• And I hear Senator Sullivan's point.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The commission met to approve the November 21, 2025 minutes, making several clerical corrections before adopting them as amended. The edits included adding the date, correcting a misspelled name, clarifying references to a scholarship fund representative’s title, removing an incorrect “DOE” reference, and fixing a few wording errors. The minutes were approved with one abstention from members who were absent. The bulk of the meeting focused on organizing the commission’s work under SB 57 and identifying which special education cost issues should be prioritized for research and reporting. Members discussed a long list of topics, including student referral rates, why students are classified as other health impaired, increases in referrals since school closures, interventions before referral, costs of non-medically necessary services in IEPs and 504 plans, differences between federal and state requirements, reporting of special education costs, out-of-district and residential placements, dispute resolution, Medicaid and insurance use, graduation rates, and adult learning participation. Several members emphasized the need to combine or narrow topics and to gather better data before the report due July 1, 2026. Representative Ames highlighted HB 742, which would eliminate prorated special education aid payments when state appropriations fall short, and explained that the Education Funding Committee recommended interim study. He argued that local districts are bearing too much of the cost and that the state and federal governments should provide more support. Other members raised concerns about rising special education identification rates, possible overidentification, school climate and mental health factors, bullying, staffing, speech therapy access, and residential placements. One member cautioned that DOE website numbers may be inflated or at least difficult to interpret because of how students are counted. Department of Education staff then explained how special education data and costs are monitored. They said student counts are tied to IEPs and SASIDs in the state system, districts are checked through both desk audits and on-site monitoring, and billed services are compared against IEP requirements. They also described IDEA funding, noting that most DOE special education staffing is federally funded, with a large share of federal money flowing through to local education agencies and the remainder supporting administration, monitoring, and training initiatives. Members discussed whether more staff and more robust oversight would improve accuracy and accountability.

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• But in the more than a US senators.
• US Senate, including as majority whip. US Senate, including as majority whip.
• Senate, including as majority whip.
• Scott County will hit its capacity at its facility by 2030.
• Both Dakota and Scott counties facility.

Bills: HF474, HF218, HF210, HF441, HF691, HF720, HF1068, HF1314, HF1465, HF1860, HF2046, HF1389, HF2404, HF2854, HF2985, HF3128, HF3103, HF778, HF3125

Keywords: HF474, Hubert H. Humphrey, Henry Mower Rice, Statuary Hall, United States Capitol, statue replacement, capital investment, general fund appropriation, Minnesota State Capitol, Minnesota State Historical Society, public art, commemorative statue, National Statuary Hall Collection, commissioner of administration, cultural heritage, monument, Washington D.C., HF218, Minnesota, Department of Public Safety

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• 1 by Senate Efficiency; Senate Bill 2 by Joint Budget; Senate Bill 14 by Joint Budget; Senate Bill 19
• , Senate Bill 62 by Joint Budget, Senate Bill 64 by Joint Budget, Senate Bill 65 by Joint Budget, Senate
• , Senate Bill 52 by joint budget, Senate Bill 52 by joint budget, Senate Bill 53 by joint budget, Senate
• Senate Resolution 31 by Senator Johnson, Senator Love, Senator Scott, and Senator Caldwell.
• Senator Bryant. 77. Senate Bill 77. Just Senate Bill 77. Just by itself. Okay.

Keywords: 1204, all

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• Senator Padilla. Here. Senator Pinto. Senator Pope. Senator Ramos. Senator Sánchez. Senator Scott.
• Senator Sánchez. Senator Scott. Senator Sadiya Lopez. Present. Senator Cher. Senator Shendo.
• Senator Scott. Unfortunately, Mr.
• Senator Souls. Mr. President and Senators, Scott, many of us would like that.
• Senator Scott: Okay, and basically, Mr.

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• Other questions, Senator Scott. Thank you, Madam Chair.
• Senator Pope, Senator Scott, Senator Wilson. Senator Hickey, Senator Lopez, yes, Senator Pope.
• Thank you, Senator Scott. He caught me on procedure.
• I will say, Madam Chair, Senator Scott Madam Chair, Rep. Thompson, Mr.
• So, we are in a motion for a do pass from Senator Scott, with a second from Senator Blum, on the amendment

Keywords: 996, all

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• So I'm just going to provide a big overview, and then I have Tim here, and he's with Independent, so
• Um, Tim B from Independent, and he's here to provide some additional information. seeing Bill seeing
• <00:03:30.360> here big overview and then I have Tim here big overview and then I have Tim
• B from independent a testifier um Tim B from independent and<00:05:22.840> he's<00:05:23.120>
• My name is Tim Benz, and I am president of Independent.

Bills: HF984, HF921, HF922

Keywords: education funding, nonpublic schools, counseling services, guidance services, transportation for students, HF921, tax increment financing, TIF, excess tax increment, school district aid, levy adjustment, property tax levy, education finance, Minnesota education aid, decertification, local government finance, school funding formula, state aid reduction, referendum equalization aid, debt service equalization

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• Senator from Scott. please. Mr. Clerk, if you would, please please. Mr.
• Senator from to be recognized. I do not. Senator from Scott. Senator from Scott.
• Senator from Scott spoke on the resolution. Please proceed. Mr.
• Senator<00:54:34.320> from<00:54:34.480> Scott.
• Uh, Senator from Scott. Thank you, Mr. President.

Keywords: In an effort to stave off issues that may occur with long format live streams, we have split this stream into two parts., 958, all

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• Thank you, Senator Johnson. Senator Huston. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
• Thank you, Chairman Scott. Thanks. Senator Justice.
• Thank you, Senator. Senator Moody. Thank you, Senator Scott. I agree with you, Senator Justice.
• I agree with Senator Justice.
• Thank you Senator.

Keywords: health policy, lifespan, quality of life, community health, public testimony

Summary: The committee meeting was marked by discussions surrounding health policies aimed at enhancing the lifespan and quality of life for the community members. The chairperson initiated the session with personal reflections on the importance of extending not just the years of life but also the quality of those years, especially from the perspective of parents and grandparents. Members engaged in thoughtful dialogue regarding potential legislative measures that could address public health in a more holistic manner, emphasizing the need for community outreach and effective health education programs.

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• Message from the Senate.
• Boddern, Secretary of the Senate.
• : Senate File Number 3196.
• Boddern, Secretary of the Senate. First reading, Senate File Number 3196.
• Scott moves to amend Senate File number 571, the first engrossment. The amendment is coded A-1.

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• Senator Allen. Senator Allen moves. Senators, Blakespear. Aye. Blakespear, aye. Valderas.
• Senator Blakespear, aye. Senator Valladares, aye. Senator Allen, aye. Senator Dahle?
• Senator Gonzalez? Senator Hurtado? Senator Menjivar? Aye. Aye. 3.0. That bill remains on call.
• Senator Stern is the bill is being presented by Senator Allen.
• Senator Menjivar? Yeah, thank you so much, Senator.

Summary: The committee heard presentations on several energy, environmental, and consumer protection bills while operating at times without a quorum. Senator McNerney presented SB 925, which would direct the California Energy Commission to develop a statewide roadmap for fusion energy, and SB 1350, which would expand the use of green hydrogen in the power sector by allowing renewable portfolio standard credit for power plants using hydrogen. Supporters said both bills would help California maintain leadership in emerging clean-energy industries, attract investment, and create jobs. Opponents of SB 1350 raised concerns about greenwashing, resource shuffling, and increased NOx emissions from hydrogen combustion, while supporters said committee amendments added guardrails against those outcomes. Senator Ashby presented SB 1010, a manufacturer-funded extended producer responsibility program for refrigerants in appliances; supporters said it would reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve recovery, while opponents argued existing laws already regulate refrigerants and that the bill could raise costs and disrupt recycling markets. Senator Grayson presented SB 1145 to streamline CEQA and federal reuse procedures for qualifying projects in the Concord Reuse Project Area, which supporters said would help deliver long-planned housing, jobs, and open space, while one housing group sought stronger affordable-housing guarantees. Senator Cabaldon presented SB 1341, which would give CalRecycle authority to reduce processing fees for wine and spirits bag-in-a-box containers when fee collections exceed program needs; supporters said the current fee increase was abrupt and excessive, while opponents warned against giving the agency too much discretion. Senator Padilla presented SGR 13, urging the U.S. to secure enforceable commitments to eliminate transboundary sewage pollution in the Tijuana and New River watersheds during the 2026 USMCA review, and SB 1033, which would require testing and disclosure of heavy metals in protein products; SGR 13 drew strong support from border and environmental justice advocates, while SB 1033 drew support from consumer and health groups and opposition from industry groups concerned about labeling burdens and scope. Senator Caballero presented SB 1183, requiring a state study of the environmental, land-use, and economic impacts of industrial solar in the Central Valley; farm and land-use advocates supported the bill, while solar industry groups opposed unless amended, saying it should better reflect solar’s benefits and existing state analysis. After testimony, the committee took roll and adopted several measures on a 4-0 or 3-0 basis, with bills including SJR 13, SB 925, SB 1350, SB 1145, SB 1341, SB 1033, and SB 1010 advanced on call to Appropriations or, in the case of SB 1010, already voted with a 3-1 result before being held on call.

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• Justice Committee in the Senate says we're not having this.
• The Senate hearing on Senate Bill 5, Senator Perry referenced some data that one third of veterans who
• That was referenced in the Senate hearing.
• The lies that were stated were by your colleague, Senator Perry.
• Chairman, committee members, my name is Randall Scott Gates.

Bills: HB5

Keywords: hemp, cannabinoids, regulation, occupational licenses, consumable products, marketing, criminal offenses, labeling requirements, health and safety, 997, house, all

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• Senator King? Here. Senator Creighton? Here. Senator Alvarado? Here. Senator Hinojosa? Present.
• Senator Hughes? Here. Senator Miles? Here. Senator Parker? Here. Senator Paxson? Present.
• I do, Senator.
• Hearing none, the chair calls Tim Dowling. Good morning, Senators. Can you hear me? We can.
• Senator, any other members? Well, Senator Blanco.

Keywords: 1185, senate, all