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• Correction to title? No correction to title. Hearing none, the title is approved.
• Correction to title? No correction to title. Hearing none, the title is approved.
• Correction to title? No correction to title.
• Correction to title? No correction to title.
• Correction to title? No correction to title.

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• there have been a few concerns that have been raised just on the issue of whether or not this is duplicative
• whether or not we already have systems that are in place to get this information, and that the duplicativeness
• So while it might be duplicative, maybe it's not, it'll really kind of run behind the scenes.
• First of all, the title of the bill deals with absentee by mail voting, to provide relative to applying
• Title 18, we have a consistent definition of what is an electioneering communication.

Summary: The Senate and Governmental Affairs Committee met on May 20, 2026, with a quorum present and no minutes available for approval. The committee first heard HB 181, which would let the legislative auditor review income tax data to verify eligibility for Medicaid and, at LDH’s request, SNAP. The auditor said the work would be limited to internal data testing under sharing agreements and not disclosed to third parties. After questions about privacy and duplication, the bill was reported favorably to the floor without objection. The committee then took up HB 906 on presidential preference primaries and party nominating petitions. The Secretary of State and bill author said the measure would let major parties decide whether unaffiliated voters may participate in their primaries, with 180 days’ notice to the state, and would keep party rules consistent within presidential years so elections can be programmed properly. Several senators raised concerns that the bill would disenfranchise no-party voters and give parties too much control, but supporters said both major parties had approved the approach. The committee voted 4-3 to report the bill favorably. Members also advanced HB 398, which would require the judiciary to use the federal GSA meal per diem rate instead of the current higher state judicial rate; HB 1052, which strengthens confidentiality protections for child abuse investigations handled by child advocacy centers and multidisciplinary teams; HB 1245, which protects witness criminal history records from unintended public release in clerk of court records; HB 202, which requires state civil service or hiring agencies to notify applicants when a vacancy is filled or they are rejected; HB 540, which requires disclosure of paid digital election advertising; HB 9, designating stuffed shrimp as a Louisiana specialty; HB 1057, extending the validity of absentee-by-mail applications for military voters from one year to two; HB 225, proposing a constitutional amendment to limit governors to two lifetime terms; HB 177, allowing retired court reporters to contract with former public employers; and HB 459, requiring disclosure when campaign materials use AI, with amendments adopted after discussion of First Amendment and campaign finance concerns. The committee also rejected an amendment to HB 1057 that would have expanded Sunday early voting in certain parishes. After the bills, the committee held confirmation hearings for James Kelly and Charles Wilkinson to the Board of Supervisors of the Louisiana Community and Technical College System, both of whom described education and workforce development backgrounds and were favorably received.

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• Opportunity, The Declining Impact of Impaction at the California State University, perhaps given away by the title
• So that is well over a decade of students trying to get in, perhaps... away by the title, but we're finding
• offer dozens of bachelor's degree programs currently offered by the CSU without consideration for duplication
• degrees and master's degrees and, recently, needed professional and applied doctorates that do not duplicate
• Professional and applied doctorates that do not duplicate what's in the UC system.

Committee: Senate Education

Summary: The committee first heard SB 998, which would clarify and expand school discrimination prevention coordinator roles, including new coordinators focused on disability and anti-AAPI discrimination. The author and supporters said the bill would strengthen school climate, provide clearer guidance and training, and help schools address discrimination before it escalates. Support came from education, civil rights, and LGBTQ+ groups, while some witnesses expressed support if amended but raised concerns about gubernatorial appointments and preferred civil service hiring. Several senators debated whether the bill duplicated existing protections and whether it diverted attention from academic priorities, but the chair and coauthors emphasized it as follow-up legislation tied to prior civil rights commitments. The committee voted SB 998 out on a due pass motion to the Senate Judiciary Committee, and the bill was placed on call. The committee then took up SB 1082, which would streamline inter-district transfer appeals by requiring faster district action, concurrent review, and clearer notice when applications are incomplete. The author and sponsor said families often face long delays and inconsistent practices, and supporters argued the bill would improve fairness and reduce administrative burden without changing local approval authority. The California School Boards Association had an oppose-unless-amended position but said it was re-evaluating after amendments, and some other groups said they were removing opposition. The committee approved the bill on a due pass as amended motion to the Senate Appropriations Committee and placed it on call. Next, the committee heard SB 960 on community college baccalaureate degrees. The author argued the bill would create a statewide framework allowing community colleges to offer bachelor’s degrees in unmet workforce areas when CSU programs are unavailable or effectively inaccessible because of impaction, while also limiting growth so community colleges do not drift from their core mission. Supporters said the bill would expand access for place-bound students and align with workforce needs, while CSU and faculty opponents warned it could duplicate programs, affect faculty jobs, and worsen pressure on the CSU system. Members debated the master plan, impaction, funding inequities, and whether the bill would siphon students from CSU. The committee ultimately moved SB 960 out on a due pass as amended motion to the Senate Appropriations Committee, and the bill was placed on call. Finally, Senator Blakespear presented SB 965, which would make it easier for 16- and 17-year-olds to obtain public library cards without a parent or guardian physically present. The author and her son described inconsistent local rules and said the bill would reduce barriers while preserving local library policies on checkout and liability. The transcript ended during testimony on SB 965, before any committee vote or further action was recorded.

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• uh, for the protections and duplications uh, for the protections and remedies<00:39:51.480><c> that<
• That includes the Minnesota Sheriff's Association, the Land Title Association, the Bankers Association
• </c> Sheriff's Association, the Land Title Sheriff's Association, the Land Title Association,<01:01:25.000
• They are duplicative of what was in the earlier part of the bill; it's just conforming changes in the
• of what was in the are duplicative of what was in the earlier<01:54:34.000><c> part</c><01:54:34.200

Bills: HF3951 , HF4005 , HF962 , HF4585 , HF3870 , HF4542 , HF3893 , HF4293 , HF4075 , HF4057 , HF3809

Committee: House Judiciary Finance and Civil Law

Keywords: submetered utility service, tenant rights, digital payment, eviction protection, housing policy, biometric data, consent, data protection, civil penalties, privacy laws, HF4585, Minnesota, harassment restraining order, HRO, restraining order, temporary restraining order, petitioner notice, service of process, law enforcement notification, sheriff

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• just a few minutes east of here, so in the 4th District, which is also known by its Western Idaho title
• This means that there can be some duplication and variation in the ways that the agencies approach these
• to share learnings and approaches at the staff level, but this does not necessarily overcome the duplication
• But this does not necessarily overcome the duplication and variation across the agencies.
• Where are we seeing a lot of duplication or overlap, for example, between one program's goals and another's

Committees: Joint Transportation , Joint Joint Transportation Committee

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• I've had other titles in the past, some right here in this room.
• Also, it is with the understanding that Learning Lab's work is neither duplicative nor inconsequential
• will be able to leverage knowledge across those entities as well as look for where there might be duplication
• We don't want to duplicate efforts in state government, for sure.
• we'll work with our partners at Finance and within the administration to make sure that we're not duplicating

Summary: The hearing began with a vote-only agenda and then focused first on San Mateo County’s request to restore in-lieu vehicle license fee (VLF) funding. County officials, city leaders, labor representatives, nonprofits, and public safety advocates argued that the loss of roughly $157 million would force major cuts to homelessness services, housing assistance, mental health programs, libraries, parks, fire and police staffing, and other local services. They described the current formula as outdated and unfair, tied to school funding and basic-aid dynamics that no longer work for San Mateo County, and urged both an immediate budget restoration and a permanent legislative fix. The Department of Finance said the payments are discretionary, not statutorily required, and noted the administration does not view the expenditure as sustainable in the current fiscal climate. Committee members expressed sympathy, questioned the formula, and said they would keep the issue under consideration; the committee later voted to move the two vote-only items on the agenda. The committee then received an update from the Department of General Services on state property redevelopment, including the Hillcrest DMV site in San Diego, the Fell Street DMV site in San Francisco, and other state-owned properties. DGS explained that Hillcrest is not currently an active project, while the Fell Street project shifted from an integrated DMV-housing plan to a more feasible relocation of the DMV into leased commercial space, with a budget change proposal pending. Members pressed DGS on the slow pace of redevelopment, the potential for housing on state sites, and the costs and feasibility of adaptive reuse. DGS said many state buildings are aging and that adaptive reuse depends heavily on building design, floorplate depth, light, and risk from unknown conditions behind walls. The Government Operations portion then turned to the California Education Learning Lab, which supports intersegmental higher education innovation grants. The Lab asked for permanent restoration of $4 million in ongoing funding and a move of its home agency from the Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation to GovOps, along with technical trailer bill changes. Supporters said the program has funded more than 120 projects reaching thousands of faculty and hundreds of thousands of students, including work on generative AI in higher education. The Legislative Analyst’s Office recommended rejecting the restoration and continuing the wind-down, citing the state’s projected deficit and suggesting the California Education Interagency Council could pursue non-state-funded grant opportunities instead. The committee held the item open. Finally, GovOps presented the new California Education Interagency Council staffing request, seeking four ongoing positions to support the council, with funding already included in last year’s budget. The department said the governor has appointed Debbie Cochran as executive officer and that the remaining positions are being recruited. Finance and LAO had no objections, and the committee began questions about how the council will be staffed and organized.

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• We look for any sort of duplicate services.
• In my opinion, I think that the title is sufficient.”
• As I said, the ballot title is misleading. It's a purely political framing.
• As I said, the ballot title is misleading. It's a purely political framing.
• So there are backstops with regards to the title and the language.

Committee: Senate Appropriations

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• So what this bill does, as I have at least one bill every session, is exactly what the title of the bill
• It would also immunize title insurers from liability in any proceedings where a seller, buyer, or other
• property owner does not comply with the act when they are insuring their title.
• It would also immunize title insurers from liability in any proceedings where a seller, buyer, or other
• property owner does not comply with the act when they are insuring their title.

Bills: SB6194 , SB5963 , SB5909 , SB5826 , SB5988 , SB5872 , SB5879 , SB5834 , SB5835 , SB5905 , SB5832 , SB6177 , SB5970 , SB5994 , SB6047 , SB5647

Committee: Senate Ways & Means

Keywords: SB 6194, Washington Medicaid, medical assistance, fee-for-service, managed care, rural hospital, Indian reservation, tribal hospital, federally recognized Indian reservation, Indian Health, hospital reimbursement, Medicaid payments, inpatient services, outpatient services, psychiatric unit, health care access, rural health, tribal health, safety-net hospital, RCW 74.09

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• Chair this amendment clarifies title one funds may be used first services instruction if a district choose
• Currently there's no federal state print provision of prohibition for the use of title one funds for
• The title one funds were intended. Are there questions on the Amendment?
• reform and title one schools, particularly with respect to step so grateful for the amendment.
• We had we have products on our shelves that look to duplicate it.

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• Title 7, FO directs OMES to require agencies to utilize available state-owned space before leasing or
• However, the title of finding one Says OES is not exercising its full authority in managing state property
• There is a statement in the report, and it Does not negate our finding title.
• We made sure we never duplicated a day.

Committee: Senate Oversight Committee for the Legislative Office of Fiscal Transparency (LOFT)

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• Outside of Title III, it's difficult to manage the regulations that come with those Title III regulations
• </c> make um outside of the title make um outside of the title $3<00:14:24.199><c> it's</c><00:14:24.759
• </c> regulations that come with those title regulations that come with those title $3<00:14:28.639><c
• </c><00:16:18.079><c> 3</c> is outside of the traditional title 3 is outside of the traditional title
• </c><01:46:22.400><c> that's</c> one example of of a duplication that's one example of of a duplication

Committee: House Human Services Finance and Policy

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• We have a shortage of land surveyors, and we want to avoid having to duplicate work or spend time in
• purpose of certificates and statements required on filed maps, not understanding the requirements of Titles
• Failure to understand boundary and title law, resulting in misidentifying boundary locations or easement

Committee: House Business

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• It permits CARES to rely on the most current comprehensive assessment, eliminating duplicative reassessments
• The substitute amendment filed to the delete-all amendment updates the overall title from recovery residences
• This amendment is titled more broadly as substance abuse services.

Bills: S1002 , S1016 , S1030 , S1594 , S1630

Committee: Senate Children, Families, and Elder Affairs

Keywords: child welfare, substance abuse, neglect, parental rights, drug exposure, Medicaid, disabilities, employment, healthcare access, income eligibility, veteran benefits, minor clients, financial assistance, education services, Department of Children and Families, Department of Health, aging services, disability assistance, long-term care, Alzheimer's support

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• The amendments made in the Senate remove a duplicative working group that was not necessary for the CTC
• And after six months of pain and growth, Michael earned his title as Officer Cano of the California Highway
• And after six months of pain and growth, Michael earned his title as Officer Cano of the California Highway

Summary: The Assembly met after a quorum call and opened with a prayer marking the 80th anniversary of Hiroshima, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance and several guest introductions, including a recognition of UC Merced’s 20th anniversary. Members then moved through the Daily File, with several items passed or retained on file, and took up concurrence votes on a number of bills. Among the measures discussed, AB 385 on park property and AB 1119 on teacher credentialing both received unanimous concurrence in Senate amendments. SB 351, dealing with health practices and enforcement of California’s corporate practice of medicine rules, was presented as a way to protect physician decision-making from private equity and hedge fund interference and passed 61-0. SB 697 on water rights adjudication and use of technology, including drones for investigations, also passed unanimously. The most detailed debate centered on SB 346, which would help local governments enforce short-term rental ordinances and collect transient occupancy taxes by requiring platforms to provide property information. Supporters argued it would improve local control, public safety, and revenue collection, while members with local government experience described the difficulty cities face regulating short-term rentals. The bill passed 50-0. The chamber then moved to adjournment-in-memory remarks honoring Miguel Antonio Cano, Vincent Dino, Andrew Meredith, and Erica Hoffman, before adjourning until Tuesday, September 2 at 1 p.m.

Transcript Highlights:

• 30:52.400><c> become</c><01:30:52.719><c> obsolete</c><01:30:53.199><c> or</c><01:30:53.320><c> duplicative
• </c> sometimes become obsolete or duplicative sometimes become obsolete or duplicative if<01:30:54.159
• :36:06.920><c> the</c> it up here on the screen too with the it up here on the screen too with the title
• > being</c><01:36:08.040><c> identifying</c><01:36:08.600><c> fraud</c><01:36:09.000><c> theft</c> title
• being identifying fraud theft title being identifying fraud theft abuse<01:36:10.159><c> or</c><01:36

Committee: Senate Human Services

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• </c><00:37:36.200><c> So,</c> this committee with your new title.
• So, this committee with your new title.
• What was your title?
• </c> What was your title? What was your title? Commissioner<01:08:14.120><c> Gandy.
• ,</c> under a new title, under a new title, you're<01:09:22.400><c> going</c><01:09:22.560><c> to</c>

Committee: House Human Services Finance and Policy

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• >> So, the title will remain relevant. Okay, that was I guess my question.
• of the bill as of now is title of the bill as of now is establishing<00:41:38.079><c> risk</c><00:41
• c><00:41:46.400><c> remain</c> title?
• So, the title will remain title?
• </c> duplication of of effects. duplication of of effects.

Committee: Senate Health and Human Services

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• I'm ending Title VI and 21 of the Delaware Code relating to rental cars and peer-to-peer car sharing
• Department of Health and Social Services under that program, so that the program complements rather than duplicates

Committee: Senate Executive

Summary: The committee met in hybrid format, approved the minutes from June 24 and June 25, 2026, and then heard several bills and a resolution. On House Bill 382 with House Amendment 2, sponsored by Rep. Lynn and Sen. Hocker, the sponsor said the bill makes technical corrections to Delaware’s rental car and peer-to-peer car sharing laws after concerns raised following HB 209, clarifies when loss-of-use damages may be recovered, and preserves recovery for intentional, willful, or criminal conduct. Avis Budget Group and Enterprise Mobility supported the bill, while Allstate Insurance and Toro opposed it, arguing the measure could reintroduce unfair fees and leave too much discretion to rental companies; Sen. Townsend also said he wanted more clarity on how the bill would operate. No vote was taken in the transcript. The committee then considered House Bill 476, a Frederica charter change sponsored by Rep. Postals and Sen. Buckson. The bill would reduce town council meetings from twice monthly to once monthly and make ordinances effective immediately unless otherwise stated. Members asked why the Senate sponsor was absent and noted the bill requires a two-thirds vote, but no public comment was offered and no action was recorded. The committee also heard House Joint Resolution 13, sponsored by Sen. Sturgeon and Rep. Barry, which directs the Department of Labor to study a Delaware health care apprenticeship degree program to help address workforce shortages. The Delaware Health Care Association supported the resolution and urged coordination with existing workforce efforts; no opposition was presented and no vote was recorded. Finally, the committee heard House Bill 458 with House Amendment 1, sponsored by Rep. Lynn and Sen. Pardee, concerning backflow devices in low-hazard buildings. Sen. Pardee said the bill would exempt residences and office-type buildings from costly retrofits, while DHSS said the current regulation does not clearly define low-risk buildings and the bill’s list would not create immediate public health concerns until regulations are updated. The Delaware Association of Realtors supported the bill, saying the regulation is overly broad and expensive, while the Delaware Rural Water Association opposed it, warning that backflow prevention is important to protect aquifers and drinking water. The meeting ended with adjournment after public comment and no recorded votes in the transcript.

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• This is also known—the title you will see is very long—but I would also add that it is known as the Plans
• Are we duplicating efforts with this law? No. “Efforts with this law?”

Committee: House House Rural Development, Land Grants And Cultural Affairs

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• So then why are we bypassing the Texas Ethics Commission instead of using the existing Title 15 framework
• Back to the duplication of enforcement, right?

Bills: HB18

Committee: House Elections