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• choose us as their provider consumers choose us as their provider for<00:21:16.960> many<00:21
• For example, one in three women in this country consume cannabis, and that's important numbers to get
• For example, one in three women in this country consume cannabis, and that's important numbers to get
• For example, one in three women in this country consume cannabis, and that's important numbers to get
• zero you'll see the category labeled zero you'll see about<01:26:44.639> 30%<01:26:45.280>

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• standards as long as they are labeled standards as long as they are labeled for<00:04:36.880>
• Uh this also tested and labeled.
• consuming they are consuming something consuming they are consuming something far<00:15:15.360><
• <00:15:44.880> to available that's safe for consumers to available that's safe for consumers
• <00:39:40.880> price and we tie it to the consumer price and we tie it to the consumer price

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• This is bigger than party labels.
• We just wanna make sure we have an added layer of protection to consumers in California.
• And we wanna make it as easy as possible for the consumer.
• We wanted to make sure it was as easy as possible for the consumer.
• It simply ensures that our existing consumer protection laws are enforced and consumers can be made whole

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Studies have shown that while 82% of port truck drivers are labeled as independent contractors, more
• Crystal de Chavez, with the Mesa Verde Group, on behalf of the Consumers Federation of California, in
• And we think it's a fair standard that brings solutions to employers and to consumers.
• Krista Chavez with the Mesa Verde Group on behalf of the Consumer Federation, California, in support.
• If this is, you know, you know, Consumer pricing that you would have to do to be able to make up for

Summary: The Assembly Labor and Employment Committee heard several bills focused on worker rights, workplace technology, pay equity, and retail/self-checkout standards. SB 703 would require ports to collect and report information on trucking companies to help identify worker misclassification in the port trucking industry; supporters, including Teamsters and the California Labor Federation, said better data is needed for enforcement, while trucking and retail groups said they were working with the author and expected to remove opposition after amendments. The bill passed 5-0 and was re-referred to Transportation. The committee also approved a consent calendar of other measures. SB 294, the Workplace Know Your Rights Act, would require the Labor Commissioner to create a template for annual employer notices about workers’ labor and civil rights, including emergency contact notification if a worker is detained or arrested. Supporters said the bill would help workers understand their rights amid federal rollbacks and weak enforcement; the California Restaurant Association opposed it. SB 7 would require notice and human review before employers use automated decision-making systems for discipline or termination, and would bar predictive use of such systems for employment actions. Labor groups supported the bill as a safeguard against biased or opaque algorithmic management, while HR, chamber, retail, and local government groups raised concerns about breadth, notice burdens, and small-business impacts. Both bills passed 5-0 to their next committees. The committee also advanced SB 238, which would require disclosure about workplace surveillance and AI monitoring tools, and SB 442, which sets staffing and operational standards for self-checkout, including at least one staffed lane, one employee dedicated to monitoring self-checkout, item restrictions, and a 15-item limit sign. Supporters argued both bills improve transparency, safety, and worker protections; opponents warned SB 238 could expose security practices and SB 442 could raise costs and create preemption issues. SB 464 would expand state pay-data reporting to better capture public-sector workforce demographics in line with reparations and pay-equity goals, and SB 642 would strengthen the Equal Pay Act by extending recovery periods, clarifying wage definitions, and updating pay-scale language. SB 464 and SB 642 also passed, with some opposition from county and business groups over scope and retroactivity. All measures taken up in the hearing were approved by committee, generally on 5-0 votes, and re-referred to the appropriate policy or fiscal committees.

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• the space race of our time, and ensure that our policies around AI are both pro-business and pro-consumer
• Since taking office, she has been hard at work, focusing on fighting crime, protecting consumers, and
• But as we leave this chamber today, let us remember that beyond party labels, beyond floor speeches,

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• It also helps by requiring clearer labeling and setting nutrition standards for kids' meals, empowering
• These proposals are discriminatory, anti-consumer choice, anti-small business, are discriminatory, anti-consumer
• There are people that want to consume these products. They're over 21.
• When you force retailers to explain to an adult consumer why they can't buy a legal product, you put
• When you force retailers to explain to an adult consumer why they can't buy a legal product, you put

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Public Health heard testimony on a wide range of bills focused on children’s health, tobacco control, newborn screening, pediatric cancer, palliative care, and professional licensure. Early testimony highlighted Senate bills to expand newborn screening for pyruvate dehydrogenase complex deficiency, lysosomal storage disorders, and congenital CMV, with families and clinicians describing severe diagnostic delays, missed treatment windows, and the benefits of early detection. Speakers also supported a bill to improve pediatric cancer research through a dedicated trust fund, and a bill to extend pediatric palliative care services to age 22, with parents and providers emphasizing continuity of care for seriously ill young people. Several witnesses gave personal accounts in support of the newborn screening measures. Families described children who endured years of misdiagnosis before receiving diagnoses such as Gaucher disease, Fabry disease, Pompe disease, Niemann-Pick disease, and CMV, often after irreversible damage had already occurred. Medical and advocacy witnesses said Massachusetts already collects some of the relevant screening data and argued that results should be reported to families, while others urged the committee to add conditions to the state panel because effective treatments already exist. The committee also heard support for a bill to establish a fetal alcohol spectrum disorder program and training for providers. On tobacco and youth health, testimony supported bills to ban internet tobacco sales, strengthen youth protections, and reduce lung cancer deaths through point-of-sale information and quit-line access. A student testified about easily purchasing flavored nicotine products online without meaningful age verification, and public health advocates backed measures to keep tobacco out of children’s environments. The committee also heard testimony on a bill to ensure parents have access to their children’s medical records through age 16, with exceptions for sensitive services already protected by law. The committee additionally took testimony on an optometry licensure bill, where ophthalmologists opposed language they said could broaden scope of practice and allow optometrists to use the title “optometric physician,” while optometry educators and students supported the bill as a modernization measure with no scope expansion. No votes were taken during the hearing; the chair repeatedly reminded speakers of time limits and noted that written testimony could be submitted for additional comments.

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• SAYS WHAT THEY NEED TO GRAB AND THEY PUT IN THE BIN AND IT GOES THE PROCESS SOMETHING ELSE IS THE LABEL
• LET THEM SEE WHAT THE TECHNOLOGY CAN ACTUALLY DO AND THEN GET IT TO THEM EVERYONE CONSUMES KNOWLEDGE
• YOU HAVE TO PRESENT THE KNOWLEDGE IN A MANNER THAT ALLOWS THEM THAT INDIVIDUAL TO CONSUME IT AT THE TIME
• THEY NEED TO CONSUME IT.
• ONE OF THE EASIEST WAYS THAT IS CROSS FUNCTIONING ACROSS ALL OF THESE TO GET PEOPLE TO CONSUME STUFF

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• Senate Bill 493 is the bill that ensures consumers get the best price for prescription medications.
• SB3 by Perry, relating to the regulation of consumable hemp products and the hemp-derived cannabinoids
• Our schools don't need this label.
• So, everybody who's in this profession now needs a band label attached to them because they all have
• SB 3 by Perry, relating to the regulation of consumable hemp products and hemp-derived cannabis.

Bills: SB4, SB23, SB3, SJR2, SJR85, SB34, SB60, SB75, SB706, SB1814, SB1220, SB523, SB565, SB1253, SB840, SB764, SB2383, SB2155, SB1535, SB1405, SB1423, SB1566, SB1804, SB1728, SB1816, SB1952, SB1948, SB2037, SB2068, SB1455, SB213, SB243, SB627, SB646, SB670, SB896, SB917, SB1184, SB971, SB1255, SB1261, SB1283, SB1358, SB991, SB1733, SB21, SB231, SB739, SB1252, SB1371, SB664, SB40, SB9, SJR1, SB687, SB1332, SB458, SB482, SB927, SB984, SB651, SB1620, SB2124, SB2448, SB841, SB843, SB402, SB2662, SB2053, SB2332, SB2112, SB745, SB1247, SB1789, SB27, SB207, SB2938, SB1901, SB1227, SB1248, SB912, SB1321, SB2143, SB2145, SB1497, SB1239, SB2180, SB1388, SB1662, SB1951, SB1537, SB493, SB378, SB1020, SB1018, SB992, SB958, SB920, SB1350, SB1762, SB552, HCR109, SB2185, SB4, SB23, SB3, SJR2, SJR85, SB34, SB60, SB75, SB706, SB1814, SB1220, SB523, SB565, SB1253, SB840, SB764, SB2383, SB2155, SB1535, SB1405, SB1423, SB1566, SB1804, SB1728, SB1816, SB1952, SB1948, SB2037, SB2068, SB1455, SB213, SB243, SB627, SB646, SB670, SB896, SB917, SB1184, SB971, SB1255, SB1261, SB1283, SB1358, SB991, SB1733, SB21, SB231, SB739, SB1252, SB1371, HB2970, HB 109, SB2308

Keywords: property tax, homestead exemption, school funding, state aid, constitutional amendment, elderly, disabled, ad valorem taxation, school district funding, SJR 2, Senate Joint Resolution 2, property tax relief, school property tax, ad valorem tax, residence homestead, school district taxes, Texas Constitution Article VIII, public school finance, homeowner exemption, elderly exemption

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• Um, I've got my folder here with the bills in it, but I don't have any labeled Senate.
• Public intoxication, traffickers often force victims to consume drugs or alcohol in public.

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• Representative Schatzline is present, but I don't have any labeled Senate bill.
• Public intoxication is another issue, as traffickers often force victims to consume drugs or alcohol

Bills: SB663, SB958

Keywords: community supervision, budget approval, corrections department, strategic plan, judicial oversight, SB 958, Texas Government Code, nondisclosure, order of nondisclosure, criminal history record information, trafficking of persons, human trafficking, compelling prostitution, survivor rights, record sealing, expunction, deferred adjudication, prostitution, controlled substances, theft

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• Despite warning labels affixed to the vehicles, plus dealer instruction at the time of sale, these vehicles
• Next up, we have Alex Haley from the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, waiving

Summary: The Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development met with a quorum present and considered two bills. The first, CS for SB 88 by Senator Wright, would create a framework for local governments to allow or prohibit utility terrain vehicles (UTVs) on certain low-speed roads, define UTV equipment and driver requirements, and make violations noncriminal traffic infractions. An amendment was adopted to correct the insurance requirement to match automobile-style minimums of $10,000 personal injury and $10,000 property damage liability. Testimony on SB 88 was divided. The Florida Justice Association and the Recreational Off-Highway Vehicle Association opposed the bill, arguing UTVs are designed for off-road use, do not meet federal safety standards, and could increase crash risk on public roads; Honda’s letter was cited as opposing road use. Supporters, including the sponsor and agencies waiving in support, argued the bill would address an existing loophole, provide insurance and licensing requirements, and help rural users and law enforcement by creating a clear legal pathway. Senators raised concerns about nighttime visibility, taillight spacing, speed limits, and whether the bill should be more restrictive, but the committee ultimately voted to report CS for SB 88 favorably. The committee then heard SB 274 by Senator Arrington, which designates a portion of International Drive in Orange County as Harris Rosen Way in honor of hotelier and philanthropist Harris Rosen. The sponsor and several senators praised Rosen’s business success, philanthropy, and support for education, cancer research, veterans, and the Central Florida community. There was no opposition, and the bill was reported favorably by roll call vote. The meeting then adjourned.

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• Currently, 86 percent of Floridians consume local news either printed or digitally.
• when we look back just a couple of sessions ago, this legislature passed a bill that was titled or labeled
• The legislature passed a bill that was titled or labeled or described as the preemption to end all preemptions
• And certainly we wouldn't run into a scenario where a late-night party in a residential home is labeled

Summary: The committee met with a quorum and considered a series of bills, many focused on local government authority, land use, housing, and public notice requirements. Several measures were reported favorably, including SB 984 on firefighter cancer benefits and prevention, SB 1612 requiring local governments to accept electronic payments, SB 936 on temporary door locking devices, SB 962 on affordable housing protections for farms, SB 218 on land use regulations in hurricane-affected counties, SB 1020 on regulation of chickee huts, and SB 1434 on infill redevelopment of environmentally challenged properties. SB 1180 on community development district recall elections was amended to narrow and clarify the recall process and to add provisions on synthetic turf and compact urban mixed-use districts before being reported favorably. SB 380 on legal notices was also amended and reported favorably despite significant opposition from the Florida Press Association, Common Cause, and others who argued it would further fragment public notice access; supporters said it would modernize publication options and save money. Testimony on the bills was mixed. Supporters of the housing and redevelopment measures argued they would increase attainable housing, streamline approvals, and make better use of underutilized or contaminated land, while local government groups and advocacy organizations warned about overdevelopment, reduced public input, infrastructure strain, and conflicts with comprehensive planning. On SB 1444, which combined preemptions related to religious gatherings, private clubs, and certain permitting requirements, supporters framed it as protecting religious freedom and limiting local micromanagement, while the League of Cities and the Florida Association of Counties opposed it as overly broad and unclear; the bill nevertheless passed favorably after debate. SB 218 was presented as restoring normal land-use authority in counties unaffected by hurricanes while preserving protections in damaged areas, and SB 984 was described as clarifying firefighter cancer benefits and health coverage rules; both passed without controversy. The committee also heard extensive testimony on SB 948, a strike-all on local government land development regulations and orders that would create a statewide framework for starter homes and lot-split rules within urban growth areas. Supporters said it would expand housing supply and reduce regulatory delays, while opponents said it would override local zoning, weaken infrastructure and environmental protections, and apply too broadly. The bill drew support from housing advocates and some local officials, but opposition from the Florida League of Cities, Florida Association of Counties, and others. The transcript ends with SB 948 still under consideration, with testimony continuing and no final vote shown in the excerpt.

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• We identified that our current system currently using our office discipline referrals, was consumed with
• That are labeled as, you know, not doing as well, but we need to get rid of those labels.
• Is that a state kind of label state? OK, that was my federal MRI. OK, thank you. Thank you.

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• It keeps a fair marketplace out there and a safe product for all our Texas consumers.
• at your formula, determine whether they think it's a safe product, and they issue a certificate of label
• Uh, on average, we see 20,000 plus label applications every year, and that fluctuates a little bit, but
• will look at complaints and if somebody came to us and said this, it's got a lot more than what the label

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• Protecting consumers requires transparency, not fear.
• So I'll be driving another 12 hours to consume this over.
• Its criticism or question can be labeled as disparagement. Then disagreement itself becomes risky.
• This has nothing to do with the operations of the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.
• Not your body sugar when consumed too much is horrible for you. Cause inflammation.

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• We're not consumer discount cards.' I talked to Mr.
• Those types of discount programs, to put in certain consumer protections.
• Consumers can look up the prices ahead of time.
• <01:07:40.400> pays the price that the consumer pays the price that the consumer pays includes
• , of short-term plans to consumers, of short-term plans to consumers, disrupts<01:29:50.400> continuity

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• American consumers pay the tariffs, and thus it is a big tax.
• American consumers pay the tariffs, and thus it is a big tax.
• American consumers pay the tariffs and thus it is a big tax.
• American consumers pay the tariffs and thus it is a big tax.
• American consumers pay the tariffs and thus it is a big tax.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• They do business under the EDP Kratom label. That's another 7-OH product.
• And each agreement has mechanisms in place to prevent indirect sales to Missouri consumers.
• They told consumers that these were 7-OH products, but in fact they contained only trace amounts.
• “So consumers are not being sold what they think they are buying.
• “Consumers should be aware that manufacturers that skirt or flout the law are not a safe or reliable

Summary: The meeting focused on Missouri’s substance use prevention and treatment system, with repeated emphasis on recovery support services, peer support, recovery housing, transportation, and harm reduction. Dan Haniken of Into Action described his own recovery from addiction and incarceration and argued that treatment alone is not enough; he urged greater investment in recovery housing, peer support, employment, and community-based supports that help people stay sober and avoid relapse. Members asked about funding sources, program capacity, referrals, treatment court, transportation, and how Into Action supports people on medication-assisted treatment (MAT). Haniken said the organization is funded through a mix of federal, state, county, city, foundation, and private donations, and that housing and transportation remain major barriers, especially because support is often funded for too short a period compared with the longer time people need to stabilize. Matt Cushman of the Raytown Fire Protection District gave a strong endorsement of harm reduction, including naloxone distribution, syringe service programs, and broader decriminalization of harm reduction tools. He argued that stigma is a major barrier to care and that Missouri should expand access to clean needles, test strips, and other services, while also improving access to MAT in jails and communities. Committee members questioned the evidence base, the role of faith-based providers, and whether safe consumption sites should be pursued; Cushman said syringe exchange decriminalization should be the immediate priority, while safe consumption sites are a longer-term issue. He also described community paramedicine and mobile integrated health as valuable but funding-dependent, and said naloxone distribution is improving but still uneven, especially in rural and minority communities. Representatives from Central Ozarks Medical Center and Four Rivers Community Health Center highlighted the importance of peer support specialists, community health workers, care coordinators, and wraparound services in rural health centers. COMC’s Morgan McClure and Monet Lehman described a jail reentry program in Pulaski County, with Lehman sharing her trauma and recovery story and explaining how she helps incarcerated people prepare for release with housing, employment, benefits, transportation, and treatment connections. Four Rivers’ Devon Polarys and Cassandra Trout said their CEO would change Missouri policy to allow FQHCs to receive reimbursement for peer support and community health worker services similar to CCBHCs, arguing that these roles are essential for addressing barriers like transportation, housing, food insecurity, and insurance. Members discussed confusion over reimbursement rules, the differences between FQHCs and CCBHCs, and the need for better funding and clearer policy for peer and community health worker services. No votes were taken; the discussion ended with a suggestion to bring in a subject matter expert on community health workers for a future session.

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• Without objection, I yield myself such time as I may consume. The gentleman is recognized. Mr.
• I yield myself such time as I may consume. The gentlewoman is recognized.
• And now we'll yield so much time as she may consume to the distinguished may consume to the distinguished
• I yield so much time as he may consume to the Speaker of the House, Mr.
• Looking forward to hearing the remarks that I will yield to her at the time that she may consume.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• significant full-time employee consuming significant full-time employee hours<00:44:36.800> and
• <00:45:59.560> enormous and their needs to consume enormous and their needs to consume enormous
• <00:54:01.520> as the Mississippi River, now labeled as the Mississippi River, now labeled
• I believe we can all agree that the process to survey and plan trails is time-consuming and expensive
• I believe we can all agree that the process to survey and plan trails is time-consuming and expensive

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