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• , and nearly half of us live below the poverty line.
• , and nearly half of us live below the poverty line.
• Without us, these most vulnerable of all humans do not survive.
• Growing up, my parents taught us the importance of valuing our education.
• Many of us expect the same, at one point maybe standing alone.

Bills: SB5826 , SB5828 , SB5909 , SB5954

Committee: Senate Higher Education & Workforce Development

Keywords: medication abortion, public education, access, healthcare rights, postsecondary institutions, college grant, scholarships, higher education, private institutions, Washington State, undergraduate programs, enrollment, program review, public institutions, veterans, tuition waiver, education, survivors, eligibility

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• Within 2.6 minutes of using a 13-year-old account.
• At 16, the state of Texas trusts us to drive and to work.
• So which one of us is sexualizing children?
• This bill expects us to adhere to overly simple and unfair concepts of makeup roles that are forced upon
• using segregational language of separate but equal.

Bills: HB186 , HB201 , HB229 , HB796 , HB1506 , HB2702 , HB2885 , HB3225 , HB3909 , HB4285 , HB5138

Committee: Senate State Affairs

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• to force them to marry.
• They do wake up with all of the rights of adulthood.
• Of that, 78% were girls wed to adult men, with an average age difference of four years.
• may face, especially in cases of forced marriage or abuse, which could impact their decision-making
• A word of regret.

Bills: HB168 , HB 1044 , HB1534 , HB1914 , HB2240 , HB2530 , HB3284 , HB3395 , HB3515 , HB3783 , HB4034 , HB4213 , HB168

Committee: House S/C on Family & Fiduciary Relationships

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• all of us.
• It is our duty to protect the liberty of the Commonwealth... ...of us.
• How is that a justified use of force?
• And it is also a fact that similar uses of force and violations of due process and people's constitutional
• If force is you be held without any accountability. If force is used, it must be justified.

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• And I think all of us in this room understand well that actually in the history of our nation, we've
• those kinds of platforms where our members actually use.
• But in terms of changes, policy changes, I mean, you know, some of us can get involved in that.
• And so just ask all of us to tighten it up slightly.
• Many of us have settled here after the Khmer Rouge War.

Summary: The Assembly Budget Subcommittee on Health held a hearing on the impacts of H.R. 1 and related federal actions on Covered California, Medi-Cal, and immigrant access to care. The chair framed the discussion around three main issues: expected losses in marketplace coverage as enhanced federal premium subsidies expire, new federal work and renewal requirements that would add administrative burden to Medi-Cal, and the loss of eligibility for certain lawfully present immigrants. Covered California testified that H.R. 1 and new federal rules, combined with the end of enhanced premium tax credits, are driving higher premiums, lower new enrollment, and more cancellations, especially among middle-income, Latino, and Black enrollees. The agency said California’s $190 million state subsidy program is helping lower-income enrollees but cannot replace the lost federal assistance, and it noted that roughly 120,000 lawfully present immigrants in Covered California will lose federal tax credits in 2027. On Medi-Cal, the Department of Health Care Services said H.R. 1 will require work and community engagement verification, six-month renewals for certain adults, and other changes that the department expects will reduce enrollment substantially. DHCS estimated 233,000 members could lose coverage by June 2027 from the work requirement and 289,000 from six-month renewals, with losses rising much higher by 2028; it also said it is using automation, outreach, clinic navigators, coverage ambassadors, community health workers, and street medicine providers to reduce procedural disenrollments. The department described a two-phase outreach plan and said it is working with counties on implementation, while the Department of Finance said the Governor’s budget maintains $190 million for the state subsidy program and does not propose additional changes at this time. The LAO said its independent forecast is somewhat higher than the administration’s, estimating about 2.1 million fewer Medi-Cal enrollees by June 2028, and urged the Legislature to review county administrative workload and readiness. Public testimony and member comments focused on the human and fiscal consequences of coverage losses. A representative from the Sacramento Native American Health Center warned that reduced reimbursement and coverage losses would destabilize community health centers, increase uncompensated care, and worsen outcomes by pushing patients into emergency care. Members raised concerns about paperwork burdens, county capacity, outreach effectiveness, and whether the state should do more to preserve coverage, including possible modeling of additional H-CARF spending and support for middle-income consumers and immigrant enrollees. The hearing did not take any votes or formal actions, but it ended with public comment and continued discussion of implementation and budget options.

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• </c> of you no evidence why would you make us of you no evidence why would you make us the<00:29:37.559
• The criteria that was used in that study is unfair to the state of New Hampshire because of the way we
• The criteria that was used in that study is unfair to the state of New Hampshire because of the way we
• The criteria that was used in that study is unfair to the state of New Hampshire because of the way we
• Those are the only two that the city of Manchester uses.

Committee: Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs

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• all of us.
• It is our duty to protect the liberty of the Commonwealth, ...of us.
• How is that a justified use of force?
• And it is also a fact that similar uses of force and violations of due process and people's constitutional
• If force is you be held without any accountability. If force is used, it must be justified.

Summary: The Senate took up a series of third-reading bills covering horse racing, local taxation, consumer financial security, elections, utilities, batteries, sexual health, body-worn cameras, property tax treatment for inherited homes, adoptee birth records, youth housing bonds, workers’ compensation, and civil rights. SB 795 on horse racing, SB 762 allowing Hercules to seek voter approval for a sales tax increase, SB 505 requiring two-factor authentication for money transmitter platforms, SB 46 barring California ballot access for presidential candidates who have already served two terms, SB 73 restricting federal access to voting machines without a court order, SB 327 on utility oversight and ratepayer protections, SB 501 expanding battery producer responsibility, SB 608 on school contraceptive access, SB 691 on EMS-related redaction of body-worn camera footage, SB 288 clarifying Proposition 19 timing for inherited homes in probate, SB 381 giving adoptees access to original birth certificates, SB 492 creating a youth housing bond, SB 555 increasing permanently partially disabled workers’ benefits, and SB 747 creating a civil cause of action for constitutional violations by federal officers were all debated and advanced. Most measures passed on roll call, with SB 505 and SB 288 approved by unanimous roll call, and SB 73 carrying an urgency clause that also passed unanimously. Debate on SB 747 was the most extensive and contentious. Supporters argued the bill was needed to hold federal officers accountable for alleged constitutional violations, especially in immigration enforcement, and described it as a civil-rights remedy for people harmed by federal agents. Opponents said existing federal and state remedies already cover such conduct, warned the bill was politically motivated, and argued it could increase litigation and strain law enforcement resources. The bill nevertheless passed on a 30-10 vote, with the urgency clause also approved. SB 492 on youth housing also drew debate over state bonding and debt, with supporters emphasizing early intervention for homeless and foster youth and opponents arguing the state should avoid borrowing and instead fund projects through the budget; it passed 30-9 on both urgency and the measure. Other bills also drew focused testimony. SB 555 was presented as a long-overdue cost-of-living adjustment for permanently partially disabled workers’ benefits, and SB 381 was supported as a way to give adopted adults access to their original birth certificates for identity and medical-history reasons. SB 691 was framed as a privacy measure for patients receiving medical or psychological treatment, while SB 501 was described as closing a gap in California’s battery recycling and safety rules by adding medium-format batteries used in e-bikes and portable power systems. SB 762 was presented as a local option for Hercules to address revenue shortfalls, and SB 46 and SB 73 both centered on election integrity and constitutional questions, with members split over federal-state authority and ballot access.

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• , for a finding of contempt of court, or for the use of physical force or restraints. administer medication
• And so, I'm using some of that. One of our new staff members, Abby Chavez, is here today as well.
• not grounds for. involuntary civil commitment, or finding of contempt of court, or for the use of physical
• proof, and limits on the use of status.
• Subsection A of the statute tells us that this must be filed within 21 days of the beginning of the 30

Committee: House House Judiciary

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• </c> failure to recover should alarm all of failure to recover should alarm all of us.<00:31:11.840><
• </c> uses of Hawaiian fish. uses of Hawaiian fish.
• The numbers to say it's sustainable include using NOAA and DAR data for all of West Hawaii.
• The numbers to say it's sustainable include using NOAA and DAR data for all of West Hawaii.
• The numbers to say it's sustainable include using NOAA and DAR data for all of West Hawaii.

Bills: HB2101

Committee: House Energy & Environmental Protection

Summary: The joint committees on Energy and Environmental Protection and Water and Land heard testimony on House Bill 21101, which would ban or otherwise end commercial aquarium collection. Chairs opened the hearing with a short time limit for testimony and noted they would move to decision-making before the next committee meeting. The Department of Land and Natural Resources said it appreciated the bill’s intent and stood on written testimony, while the Office of Hawaiian Affairs strongly supported the measure as part of its legislative package, citing community calls to ban the practice. Many other organizations and individuals also testified in support, including environmental, Native Hawaiian, and community groups, with arguments focused on reef protection, public trust, cultural concerns, and the view that the trade is extractive and not sustainable. Supporters repeatedly cited declines in yellow tang and other reef fish, especially on West Hawaii and Oahu, and argued that reef recovery has not occurred where collection pressure existed. Several testified that legal aquarium collection has not occurred in West Hawaii since 2017 or on Oahu since 2021, and that the state should not reopen an industry that has been effectively shut down for years. Others said the program is fiscally inefficient because permits generate little revenue compared with the cost of administering and enforcing the program, and that aquaculture or other alternatives could provide jobs without removing wild fish. Native Hawaiian speakers and civic club representatives emphasized traditional and customary practices, community stewardship, and the need to protect resources for future generations. Opposition testimony came from aquarium fishers and related advocates who argued the fishery has been shown sustainable, that the EIS process was completed, and that the bill would unfairly target one user group over another. They said the trade provides livelihoods for local families, that management is solid, and that the legislature should not ban a fishery after requiring compliance with environmental review. Some opponents also argued that fish populations have increased in recent years and that the issue reflects broader user conflict rather than science. No vote or final committee action was taken during the portion of the hearing provided; the chair continued taking testimony, including on Zoom, as time allowed.

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• We don't think it's the practice of medicine to us.
• use of these rates is as fair as possible.
• You need to know that, and I think all of us are becoming a little bit more aware of...
• Credit is used. It's used in the vast majority of states around the country.
• So what the task force did is sort of weigh these things out.

Bills: HB712 , HB722 , HB946 , HB1687 , HB1809 , HB1899 , HB2528 , HB2583 , HB2741 , HB2750 , HB3021 , HB3150 , HB3265 , HB3658 , HB3812 , HB3960 , HB4392 , HB4432

Committee: House Insurance

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• And we would all, almost all of us, would agree, need the help because we're helping those who just do
• savings, all of those things, for us to deal with a change in federal match?
• But it's more of an assurance that we are not going to reduce Medicaid expansion; it just allows us to
• Now, there's only a few of us left in the Senate that was here in those bad budget years when we were
• We've seen the numbers of this group growing, and it's going to cost us more and more and more.

Summary: The committee primarily considered House Bill 440, which would move Medicaid expansion language from the Oklahoma Constitution into state statute and send the change to voters in a special election. Supporters argued this would give the Legislature flexibility to manage the program, especially if federal Medicaid matching rates were reduced, and said it would help protect the state budget and allow future adjustments such as eligibility or work requirements. Opponents said the measure would weaken voter-approved constitutional protections, create uncertainty for more than 300,000 enrollees, rural hospitals, and providers, and could allow future cuts without another vote of the people. Members also discussed the possible fiscal impact of a federal match change from 90-10 to 60-40, with supporters saying the state could face roughly a billion-dollar annual cost and would need flexibility to avoid cuts to other services. Questions also focused on the choice of an August special election rather than the November general election, and on whether tribal governments and other stakeholders had been consulted. After debate, the committee tabled an amendment and passed House Bill 440 on a 14-2 vote. The committee then took up House Joint Resolution 1087, which would change the Avalon reimbursement program so the Legislature could manage funding levels and methodologies rather than being bound to the current structure. It passed 14-2. The committee also considered House Joint Resolution 1067, a trigger measure that would only appear on the November ballot if House Bill 440 failed in August; it would relieve the state of any obligation to fund Medicaid expansion for working adults if the federal match dropped below 90%. After adopting a committee substitute and tabling an amendment, the resolution also passed 14-2. The committee then laid over H.J.R. 1089 and adjourned.

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• REPRESENTATIVE CHRISTINE HUNSCHOFSKY OF THE GREAT CITY OF PARKLAND AND SHE IS HERE WITH US SHE WANT TO
• ALL OF US AT THE OFFICE OF SAFE SCHOOLS UNDERSTAND THE IMPORTANCE OF OUR GOALS AND OBJECTIVES AS ASSIGNED
• EVERYONE USES A VARIETY OF DIFFERENT TOOLS.
• THE MENTAL HEALTH PIECE IS OF GREAT IMPORTANCE. YOU CAN TELL FROM MOST OF US UP HERE.
• ALL OF US I BELIEVE EVERY SINGLE ONE WILL CONTINUE TO DO THAT.

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• Points of personal privilege, members: points of personal privilege at the beginning of the day are for
• Points of personal privilege, members: points of personal privilege at the beginning of the day are for
• As a former retail worker, the merchant codes and the codes that we use give us a lot of data.
• As a former retail worker, the merchant codes and the codes that we use give us a lot of data.
• But one of the main reasons is that... ...we've many cities around the state are using this tool and

Summary: The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, approval of the prior journal, and several points of personal privilege recognizing guests, including a newly graduated Army servicemember, the Doctor of the Day, and members of Delta Sigma Theta visiting for Delta Day at the Capitol. The chamber also adopted a proclamation designating April 10, 2026, as Founders Day in the City of Tolleson, with remarks highlighting the city’s history and the Whoopi Days Festival. The House then appointed a conference committee on HB 2874 after voting not to concur in Senate amendments. The House considered several bills in Committee of the Whole. On SB 1058, a floor amendment offered by Rep. Gutierrez to address gun trafficking, merchant codes, and related enforcement tools failed by a vote of 17-32, and the bill was then recommended do pass. SB 1094, dealing with civil liability related to gender transition procedures for minors, drew extended debate over constitutionality, medical liability, and impacts on physicians and patients, and it was also recommended do pass. SB 1136, SB 1422, and SB 1663 (with a Blackman floor amendment adopted) each received do pass recommendations. Later, the House adopted Committee of the Whole reports placing SB 1075 and SB 1202 on third reading, retaining SB 1419 on the calendar, and advancing SCM 1004 and SCM 1007. On third reading, the House passed SB 1024, SB 1148, SB 1232, SB 1293, and SB 1586, with members explaining votes on issues including vehicle registration, Supreme Court administration, outdoor advertising and zoning, GPLET tax policy, and state agency matters. The chamber then recessed briefly for announcements and personal privilege remarks, and finally adjourned until 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 9, 2026.

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• They charge us with deicide and propagate myths of blood libel. They blame us for capitalism.
• Project Esther blames the spread of anti-semitism on us.
• I think for those of us in the Jewish community, the shock of October 7th was one thing.
• From the right, what are we to make of the use of these Nazi salutes by some of the thought leaders of
• Are we using all of the tools at DOJ to stop this?

Committee: Senate Senate Judiciary

Keywords: anti-Semitism, hate crimes, college campuses, civil rights, public safety, protests, intimidation

Summary: The committee meeting focused on addressing the rising tide of anti-Semitism across the nation. Among the discussions, members expressed concerns about the disturbing acts of hate witnessed on college campuses, with instances of harassment and intimidation targeting Jewish students being highlighted. High-profile incidents, including vandalism and the display of extremist symbols, prompted urgent calls for investigations and measures to protect civil rights. The importance of moral clarity in confronting such hate crimes was emphasized as well, outlining the responsibilities of leaders to ensure safety and uphold justice.

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• use-of-force techniques."
• And of course, most of us, if we saw that, would open the door.
• You have authority to restrict liberty, to detain, use of force.
• us and some of our law enforcement labor partners to work through this.
• We are currently facing a crisis of trust in our neighborhoods, a state of constant justified terror.

Bills: HB2165 , HB2173 , HB2203 , HB2293

Committee: House Community Safety

Keywords: peace officer, false identification, law enforcement, criminal penalties, public safety, face coverings, regulations, civil rights, emergency operations, reckless interference, offense, foreign entities, training, national security

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• I think one of us uses numbers and the other one uses Roman numerals. Um, but the provision...
• of us uses numbers except I think one of us uses numbers and<00:35:51.320><c> the</c><00:35:51.440><
• Um, it's just use of force funding extension. Thank you. >> Uh, 17.28, or line 17.8? >> I'm sorry.
• As part of this task force and assessment. >> Mr.
• force</c><01:04:49.320><c> and</c><01:04:49.560><c> and</c> part of this task force and and part of this

Summary: The Public Safety Policy Conference Committee met on May 8, 2026, with all conferees present. The chair opened with decorum instructions, explained that the meeting was policy-only, and noted that no public testimony had been signed up. Members then introduced themselves, with several noting they were retiring at the end of the session or year. The committee adopted a series of provisions, mostly by unanimous voice vote, including House language on identity theft and financial crimes updates, supervision abatement and restitution considerations for corrections, protective-order enhancements for murder penalties, prediction markets, victim-notification requirements for plea and sentencing hearings, research data privacy, ignition interlock and impaired-driving license changes, DOC licensing and sanctions for juvenile/adult community-based residential facilities, criminal-conviction employment and licensing standards, jail medication procedures, domestic abuse law changes, and a grant-use extension for dual-status/crossover youth funding. Several items were described as technical or clarifying changes, while others updated law to address AI-related identity theft, foreign protective orders, victim privacy, and corrections oversight. The committee also heard discussion on a Senate provision allowing victims of domestic violence to petition for wireless account and phone-number transfers. A witness supported the concept but urged changes to better align the state language with existing federal law; members noted the issue might need another vehicle or further work. For the domestic abuse item, staff explained that an A15 amendment would later adjust the warrantless-arrest window from 28 days to 14 days. On the jail-medication item, a member emphasized the changes were clarifying and not an admission that last year’s law was flawed. All adopted provisions passed by voice vote without opposition.

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• Both of these bills passed on the House floor yesterday, so this is the companion Senate version.
• of Commerce bills, and a multitude of things.
• </c> to alcohol bills to Department of to alcohol bills to Department of Commerce<00:08:27.800><c> bills
• We did not see any multitude of things.
• I think each of you have added a back.

Bills: SB325 , SB370

Committee: House Economic Development and Tourism

Keywords: AIDT, Alabama Industrial Development Training Institute, Department of Commerce, procurement, competitive bidding, contract review, legislative oversight, economic development, workforce development, Strategic Workforce Plan, state purchasing, state contracts, public procurement, exemption, higher education, universities, community colleges, public hospitals, health care procurement, transportation procurement

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• So with the absence of that task force and all of the stakeholders in there, what's the effort now to
• So with the absence of that task force and all of the stakeholders in there, what's the effort now to
• task force and all of the stakeholders in there, what's the effort now to combat waste tires throughout
• chair of Natural Resources.
• But that cap has kind of hindered us from putting in place those larger contracts to perform those services

Bills: HB27 , HB290 , HB308 , HB311 , HB382 , HB417 , HB575 , HB755 , HB980

Committee: House Appropriations

Keywords: HB 290, Act 426, sunset law, Department of the Treasury, Louisiana Treasury, re-creation, reauthorization, statutory entities, termination date, sunset review, Title 49, fiscal administration, state finance, agency continuation, legislative authority, insurance premiums, Municipal Fire and Police, dedicated fund, assessments, Louisiana legislation

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• I mean, it's just a chocolate box of a variety of vehicles that, you know, and for us, that presents
• Chairman, members, House Bill 2270 expands the authorized use of a county seal to include using, displaying
• , and the county board of supervisors may adopt rules for the use of the logo, insignia, or other identifier
• Presently, statute allows a board of supervisors to prohibit unauthorized use of a county seal.
• back of... ...lane filtering statute gives us by not leaving us exposed at the back of traffic lines

Bills: HB2134 , HB2253 , HB2270 , HB2402 , HB2404 , HB2673 , HB2941

Committees: Senate Public Safety , Senate Senate Public Safety Committee of Reference

Keywords: critical infrastructure, foreign adversaries, China, communications, security, law enforcement, disciplinary action, administrative appeals, investigative files, due process, retaliation, county seal, law enforcement authority, sheriff's posse, public safety, county governance, ambulance services, certificate of necessity, emergency medical services, state regulations

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• So they're a big part of it. Want to make sure it doesn't impact us.
• So they're a big part of it. Want to make sure it doesn't impact us.
• us share to secure the future of Washington's forests.
• It's kind of a weird place for us. This bill does a lot to address that issue.
• Those raises of those proportions would crush us, and we ask you to help support us in any way that you

Bills: SB5919 , SB5816 , SJM8015 , HB2737

Committee: House Agriculture & Natural Resources

Keywords: fire safety, insurance incentives, best practices, community protection, voluntary measures, juice grapes, agriculture, commerce, state regulation, market access, federal response, wildfire protection, community safety, infrastructure, natural resources, commercial shellfish, shellfish fees, Department of Health, biotoxin testing, export certificate