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• We have a motion and a second. Oh, no, we don't have a second yet. Second from Mr. Patterson.
• Were you asking to speak or just a second? Okay. All right, we have a second.
• Second. We have a second. We have a motion and a second, and we appreciate your leadership.
• Oh, we did not get a motion in a second. Moved by Wilson, seconded by Carra.
• Is there a second? Second. All right. With a motion and a second, we will take a roll call vote.

Summary: The committee first heard AB 1157, the Affordable Rent Act, which would lower California’s annual rent cap, remove the single-family home exemption, and eliminate the sunset on existing tenant protections. The author and supporters argued that renters are facing severe affordability pressures, especially in single-family rentals, and that stronger statewide rent stabilization is needed to prevent displacement and homelessness. Opponents, including apartment, building, and property-owner groups, said the bill would discourage housing production, harm small landlords, and override a deal they said was intended to be temporary while the state focused on building more housing. Public testimony on AB 1157 was extensive, with many renters, tenant advocates, labor groups, and community organizations speaking in support, while many landlords, business groups, and property-owner representatives spoke in opposition. Committee members were split: some praised the bill as a necessary response to the rent crisis, while others warned it could reduce investment and worsen the housing shortage. The committee ultimately voted 7-5 to pass AB 1157 to the Assembly Judiciary Committee. The committee then approved the consent calendar, including AB 413, AB 1152, and AB 1275, on a 9-0 vote. It also heard ACA 3, which would require the University of California to make available a limited number of down payment loans for eligible long-term support staff who are first-time homebuyers. Supporters said the measure would help lower-wage UC workers afford homeownership and improve retention, while UC and other opponents argued the proposal was duplicative of existing state programs, unnecessary, and potentially harmful to UC finances. The discussion focused on financing mechanics and the relationship to CalHFA, but no final vote on ACA 3 was included in the portion provided.

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• But if I didn't have the chance to find treatment, if I didn't have the chance to have that separation
• have the chance treatment, if I didn't have the chance to<00:28:36.320> have<00:28:36.559>
• <00:28:47.039> I a chance going to jail or prison. I a chance going to jail or prison.
• The Second Amendment Second Amendment.
• c><04:22:03.120> community believe the Second Amendment community believe the Second Amendment

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• uh I'm your chairman again for a second uh I'm your chairman again for a second uh<00:05:16.759>
• I'm in my second term.
• I also have a this is uh my second term in the house this is uh my second term in the house I've<00:07
• shots I was concerned about a second shots I was concerned about a second shot<02:34:13.439>
• Does somebody want to second that? Representative Smith has seconded the amendment.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Such operations require split-second targeting support and I would like to know how you would ensure
• Thank you for the chance to appear before you today and for your consideration of my nomination to be
• Lohmeyer, I'll give you a second. chance here.
• Let me just share briefly in a 10-second answer that at the time that I departed from active duty, I
• Have you had a chance to read this? I have not Senator.

Keywords: Department of Defense, nominations, Matthew Lohmeyer, Justin Overbaugh, global security, military readiness, NATO, Russia, China, defense infrastructure

Summary: The meeting was primarily focused on discussing nominations for key positions within the Department of Defense, specifically for roles such as the Undersecretary of the Air Force and the Deputy Undersecretary of Defense for Intelligence and Security. Senators expressed urgent concerns about global security threats, the need for robust military readiness, and the emphasis on effective collaboration with NATO allies amidst rising tensions with adversaries such as Russia and China. Several senators highlighted the challenges facing military infrastructure and defense capabilities, suggesting a critical need for improvements and investment in these areas to ensure national security.

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• We say we're union members first and then employee second.
• Second, protecting immigrant workers.
• This makes it the second most viewed article on Mass Legal Help this past year.
• This makes it the second most viewed article on Mass Legal Help this past year.
• I know it was the second panel, so, Stephanie, is there someone else here that's coming?

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The hearing focused on employment rights legislation, especially the Protect Labor Act (H. 2086/S. 1327), which would create state-level labor protections if federal private-sector labor law is weakened or struck down, and would also add protections such as bans on captive audience meetings, virtual elections, stronger misclassification rules, and protections for health care workers and immigrant workers. Supporters from the AFL-CIO, nurses, SEIU, UAW, building trades, teachers, graduate workers, and policy groups argued that the bill is needed because of Trump administration actions, Project 2025, and threats to the NLRA and NLRB. They described the bill as a “trigger” law meant to preserve organizing and bargaining rights in Massachusetts if federal protections disappear or if the NLRB declines jurisdiction over certain workers. The committee also heard testimony on bills to restore a limited right to strike for certain public employees (H. 2078/S. 1311 or related filings). Supporters, including a representative, educators, and labor advocates, said the current ban on public employee strikes weakens good-faith bargaining and leaves workers without leverage to secure wages, staffing, and student supports. They argued that strikes are used as a last resort and that legalizing them under defined conditions would improve negotiations and better reflect the realities of recent teacher strikes in Massachusetts. The Massachusetts Municipal Association opposed the strike bills, warning that public employee strikes are already prohibited by state law, that strikes disrupt students and communities, and that local governments face budget constraints under Proposition 2 1/2. The committee also took testimony on paid family and medical leave bills (S. 1351/H. 2110 and S. 1352), which would improve notice to workers, expand public reporting on claim denials and demographics, and fix a technical definition issue that has limited access for some covered contract workers. Witnesses from legal aid, policy organizations, and a small business owner said the changes would improve transparency, equity, and access to benefits without imposing major burdens on employers. Additional testimony supported a railroad sick leave bill and a private construction transparency bill, with Senator Keenan urging favorable action on both. No votes were taken during the hearing; members asked questions, and several witnesses and legislators requested favorable reports on the bills.

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• So the answer to the second question is 100%. No question.
• So the answer to the second question is 100%. No question whatsoever.
• I've been generously given three minutes, i.e. 180 seconds, to do so.
• “My second given topic is how I got involved with Florida Gulf Coast.
• That's a second time. He's a great guy.

Summary: The committee first heard a confirmation from UCF trustee reappointee Mr. Christie, who described his background in medical devices and prior board service and said he wanted to help UCF strengthen its financial foundation, workforce alignment, and engineering and technology pipeline. Members asked about UCF’s direction, and he emphasized the university’s role in producing engineers and supporting Florida’s space and technology sectors. The committee then moved to the higher education budget for fiscal year 2025-26, which was presented as an $11.5 billion total budget including local funds and focused heavily on workforce education, nursing, agriculture technology, tutoring, student aid, and university initiatives. Chair Harrell highlighted increases for school district workforce education, Florida College System operations, career and technical education grants, the GATE program, nursing education through USF’s Florida Center for Nursing, UF/IFAS rural and agricultural programs, UCF’s Community School Grant Program, UF’s literacy and tutoring initiatives, autism and neurodevelopment services, full funding for major scholarship programs, and $250 million for state universities through the Board of Governors. Senator Davis asked about line grant flexibility, and Harrell said a conforming bill would address the details. The budget proposal was adopted as a recommendation to the full Appropriations Committee, with staff authorized to make technical corrections. The committee then took up a series of confirmations, beginning with Florida State University reappointee Peter Collins, who emphasized his long FSU ties, leadership on the board, and goal of keeping FSU on a path toward top-10 status and AAU membership. Rebecca Matthews, a new University of West Florida appointee, discussed her education-related volunteer work, Florida Education Foundation service, and interest in supporting UWF’s continued excellence; senators questioned her on Title IX and she said she would support student protections and compliance. Rachel Moyah, another UWF appointee, highlighted her education, school board experience, and priorities of student safety, fiscal discipline, and workforce readiness; she also said she would comply with Title IX and other applicable rules. Ashley Ross, also nominated to UWF, said she would focus on university advancement, military ties, cybersecurity, civil engineering, and strong governance, and agreed that Title IX protections should be preserved and advanced. The most extensive questioning came during the confirmation of Adam Kessel, a UWF appointee and Heritage Foundation fellow, who was asked about prior writings on privatizing public universities, his comments about the GI Bill, and his views on free speech and Project 2025. Kessel said he did not recommend privatizing Florida universities, clarified that his comments about the GI Bill and over-enrollment were about broader higher education policy, and said he supports veterans and the GI Bill. He described his higher education work as focused on civic education, accreditation, student success, tenure, and free speech, and said trustees should improve campus culture through policies, training, and institutional neutrality. Public testimony on UWF was sharply divided: former UWF leaders and community members warned that the new slate of trustees and their vote to make Scott Yenor chair had chilled donations, enrollment, and community trust, while a James Madison Institute representative praised Kessel’s scholarship and thoughtful approach. The committee also heard from FAMU reappointment Belvin Perry, who cited his judicial career and board service and said his goal is to support student success, retain strong faculty and staff, and help FAMU continue rising in national standing. Finally, the committee began hearing from remote appointees, including UCF nominee Mark Philburn, who emphasized his construction, affordable housing, and higher education board experience, and FSU nominee Peter Jones, who described his finance and investment background and long service to FSU boards and committees. The last nominee heard before the transcript ended was Florida Gulf Coast appointee Paul Applegarth, whose audio issues delayed his remarks; he began by noting his prior federal confirmation, military service, and GI Bill-supported education.

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• That’s the second part.
• Working with Corbin is one of the most fine young people I have ever had the chance to be around and
• Give everybody a chance to have lunch before we finish. We're waiting on the House.
• When the Senate adjourns today, I would ask that you adjourn in memory of Chance Glenn Gates of Oxford
• Wait just a second. Did everybody get theirs? Tomato plants are a gift from the staff, and I.

Keywords: MS Senate Floor - 2 April, 2026; 10:00 AM, 925, all

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• We really appreciate the chance to be stewards of Legacy funds and appreciate the chance to give you
• <01:23:32.679> to as Partnerships gives us the chance to as Partnerships gives us the chance
• to receive the you know have a chance to receive the grant<01:26:46.000> too<01:26:46.360>
• um those that come testify have a chance um those that come testify have a chance U<01:26:56.800
• Thank you. seconds of Liberty to remind people that seconds of Liberty to remind people that uh<01:29

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• And second thing is, could you talk a little bit about the front-end agreements?
• And uh second thing is could covered.
• <00:18:32.320> there<00:18:32.559> is your second question first. there is your second
• Any chance of being able to go anywhere by the end of session anyways.
• I'll give other people a chance to ask questions here.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Second. It's been moved and seconded to approve the minutes. Any discussion? I don't see any hands.
• The second part would be a review of the actuarial fiscal note for the bill.
• The second part would be a review of the actuarial fiscal note for the bill.
• The second is for ad hoc one-time COLAs until the ongoing COLA is implemented.
• The second is for ad hoc one-time COLAs until the ongoing COLA is implemented.

Keywords: 904, all

Summary: The Select Committee on Pension Policy approved its minutes by roll call vote, then postponed an OSA annual update due to a family emergency. The committee received an Open Public Meetings Act refresher from Assistant Attorney General Kate Adams, who reviewed key compliance points including quorum and serial meetings, notice and agenda rules, executive session limits, public comment requirements, and the consequences of violations. She also noted a litigation hold notice sent to members and provided resources for further guidance. Staff then briefed the committee on E2 Second Substitute House Bill 2034, which restates and terminates LEOFF 1 on June 30, 2029, creates a restated LEOFF 1 funded by transferred assets, and places excess assets into a pension surplus holding account that could later be used by the state. The bill requires DRS to seek IRS guidance, directs OSA to calculate the transfer amount and assess any future unfunded liability, assigns implementation duties to DRS, OSA, the Pension Funding Council, the State Investment Board, and the Treasurer, and requires two SCPP studies on LEOFF 1 medical benefits and policy oversight. OSA’s actuary estimated the transfer to the surplus holding account at about $3.9 billion under current assumptions and said the bill increases the modeled chance of future state contributions if the restated plan falls below 100% funded; members asked about IRS timing, the 2029 transfer date, and whether the 110% buffer is sufficient. The committee also received an update on the LEOFF 1 medical benefits study required by the bill. Staff said the study will examine the administration of pension boards and medical liabilities, likely focusing on medical benefits, and will gather anonymized data from local boards, cities, counties, and related agencies over the next three years. Members and public commenters discussed the number and structure of local boards, whether spouses receive medical benefits, and the possibility of regionalizing or consolidating administration. No action was taken, but staff said they would return with milestones and further updates. Finally, staff outlined a possible Plan 3 study, prompted by DRS, to evaluate whether the original goals of Plan 3 have been met after 30 years. The proposed study would review historical context, member choice outcomes, policy questions, and possible recommendations over a two-year period. The committee also heard an update on new correspondence procedures, including a new online web form, a correspondence log in meeting packets, and removal of correspondence from the public website. During public comment, retiree groups urged the committee to pursue an ongoing COLA for PERS and TRS Plan 1, with interim ad hoc COLAs until then, while LEOFF 1 retirees urged caution about changing the current board structure and emphasized the complexity of medical benefit administration.

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• I didn't give them a chance to say no.
• I didn't give them a chance to say no. All right.
• I don't know if they've made their second one yet.
• I don't know if they've made their second one yet.
• We can't take any more chances, right?

Keywords: 1182, all

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• Amendment Hansen moves to amend House File Number 2438, the second engrossment.
• Jones moves to amend House on number 2438, the second and Grossman as amended.
• Second is fairness.
• So, we had a chance to provide some relief to EV folks that we did not do.
• The second point I would like to make is that we are repeating a historical cycle.

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• Who never gets the chance?
• Speaker, I rise today to honor a hero from Indiana's Second District, Deputy John Samson of the LaPorte
• He described the department He described the department as a second family and fostered a culture of
• That's why I've introduced legislation like HR 796, the Second Chance for Moms Act, which would require
• On this anniversary, we remember the children who were never given the chance to live.

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

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• <00:37:56.480> one<00:37:57.240> um felony for the second one um felony for the second
• Second. Okay, second. The motion was seconded by Representative Pette.
• okay motion was 911 second okay second okay motion was seconded<05:38:57.200> by<05:38:57.320
• Second. Okay, second. The motion was seconded by Representative Pette.
• would you like to speak to your second would you like to speak to your second sure<05:50:34.400>

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Second, Minnesota's workforce is particularly vulnerable.
• Second, Minnesota's workforce is particularly vulnerable.
• Um and that is chance to win something. Um and that is very<00:35:37.359> common.
• to us that this does not create a second to us that this does not create a second parallel<00:55
• 06.800> reinsert<01:01:07.440> it second amendment would then reinsert it second amendment

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• The Chair lays out on second reading Committee Substitute for Senate Bill 9.
• So there's a chance for them to fix it and do the right thing before those penalties are levied.
• I want to hone in on that just for a second because I'm not sure all of our...
• The rule's Senate chair lays out on second reading. Committee substitute for Senate Bill 7.
• Chair lays out on second reading. Committee Substitute for Senate Bill 15.

Summary: The Senate convened with an invocation and then handled several procedural matters, including a failed motion to excuse Senator Johnson’s absence after a roll-call vote. The chamber also postponed the reading and referral of bills until later in the calendar and adopted motions allowing the Education K-16 Committee to meet while the Senate was in session. The Senate then recessed until 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 6. The main floor action centered on Committee Substitute for Senate Bill 9, which lowers the voter-approval tax rate for certain cities and counties from 3.5% to 2.5% for maintenance and operations. Senator Bettencourt argued the bill would slow local property tax growth and align city and county limits more closely with school district limits, while Senators Hinojosa and Menendez raised concerns about reduced local revenue, public safety funding, and the short time for cities to assess the impact. The Senate suspended the regular order, passed the bill to engrossment, suspended the constitutional three-day rule, and finally passed SB 9, with a clarification later entered that the final passage vote was 18-3. The Senate also took up Committee Substitute for Senate Bill 7, the Texas Women’s Privacy Act, which sets state policy for the use of certain spaces and facilities according to biological sex and creates enforcement mechanisms for state agencies and political subdivisions. Supporters said the bill was needed to protect women and children in restrooms, locker rooms, shelters, prisons, and schools, while opponents questioned the scope, enforcement, civil penalties, and possible conflicts with federal law and local control. After extensive questioning, the chamber adopted a clarifying amendment, suspended the three-day rule, and finally passed SB 7 by a vote of 19-2. Finally, the Senate passed Committee Substitute for Senate Bill 15, which addresses deed fraud and real property theft by tightening recording requirements for certain property documents and creating new criminal offenses for real property theft and fraud. Senator Hinojosa explained that the bill combined civil and criminal provisions, added photo ID requirements for in-person filings, and included restitution and enhanced penalties for certain victims and properties; a floor amendment made cleanup changes, removed a training mandate, and clarified that electronic and mail filings were not affected. The Senate adopted the amendment, suspended the three-day rule, and passed SB 15 unanimously, 21-0.

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• This is our second subcommittee hearing.
• Oklahoma State University does a great job recruiting from California, and these students have a chance
• These students have a chance to stay here too.
• The kids who started this program in kindergarten moved with it in first grade, moved with it in second
• And I think we're missing a chance to create the synergy to work together.

Keywords: 914, all

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• Motion and second?
• Is there a second? There is a second. Any questions or comments?
• Second. Do we have a motion and a second? 29, Wahab. I'll move it. Second.
• We have a motion and a second. We have a motion and a second. All right.
• Oh, we need a second on the motion. And we have a second. Thank you.

Summary: The committee heard testimony on several bills, beginning with SB 41 by Senator Wiener, which would regulate pharmacy benefit managers by increasing transparency, banning patient steering and spread pricing, and requiring full pass-through of rebates. Supporters, including independent pharmacists and health advocates, said PBM practices are driving up drug costs and closing neighborhood pharmacies. Opponents from PBM and health plan groups argued the bill overlaps with recently enacted licensing and reporting requirements, would not lower consumer prices, and may be preempted by ERISA. Members discussed confidentiality issues, consumer savings, and the relationship between SB 41 and the new budget trailer bill; the author asked for an aye vote. The committee then took up SB 378, also by Senator Wiener, aimed at online marketplaces that advertise illegal intoxicating hemp and unlicensed cannabis products. Supporters from labor, public health, and the licensed cannabis industry said online sales are undermining regulated businesses and exposing children to unsafe products. Opponents from tech and hemp industry groups warned the bill is overbroad, could sweep in general-purpose platforms and lawful hemp wellness products, and raises Dormant Commerce Clause and First Amendment concerns. The author said he would narrow the bill, remove industrial hemp references, and address strict liability and standing issues; members largely focused on how to target illegal products without capturing lawful marketplaces. SB 243 by Senator Padilla addressed AI companion chatbots, with supporters including Common Sense Media and transparency advocates warning that these systems can be addictive, manipulative, and dangerous for minors and vulnerable users, citing studies and the death of a Florida teenager. The bill would require disclosures, anti-addiction design limits, self-harm protocols, audits, reporting, and a private right of action. Tech and business groups opposed the measure as overly broad and said its definitions could sweep in general-purpose AI tools; several members supported the goal but questioned the breadth of the definitions and the private right of action. Finally, SB 522 by Senator Wahab would extend just-cause eviction protections to rental units that were previously covered by the Tenant Protection Act but were destroyed in disasters and later rebuilt. Supporters, including Los Angeles city officials and tenant advocates, said the bill would help keep displaced renters housed after wildfires and other disasters. Apartment and realtor groups opposed it, arguing it would remove a key exemption needed to finance rebuilding and could discourage post-disaster reconstruction. Members expressed support for tenant protections in disaster areas, and the author asked for an aye vote.

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• I had a chance to meet with Brandon. I brought him samples of Kratum.
• I had a chance to talk to SWAP, our statewide association of prosecutors, yesterday.
• Our second report focuses on our findings related to the Department of Corrections.
• Maybe there's a chance to get in.
• Our second recommendation is supporting two additional mobile crisis outreach teams.

Keywords: 985, all

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• I heard a few seconds. Thank you so much, Assemblymember Chris Ward, for doing this forum.
• I heard a few seconds. Thank you so much, Assemblymember Chris Ward, for doing this forum forum.
• They get new people coming into their venue that have a great turnout, and then they get a chance to
• So we can now deliver an alert in less than two seconds. That’s been proven technology.
• I had the chance to meet the folks at Radio Bilingual and Joe. of local news.

Summary: The hearing focused on the impact of the federal rescission of Corporation for Public Broadcasting funding on California public media, with Assemblymember Chris Ward and Senator Akilah Weber Pierson framing public media as essential civic infrastructure for education, local news, arts, emergency alerts, and underserved communities. Local officials from San Diego and La Mesa voiced support, emphasizing public media’s role in trusted information, children’s programming, and community arts access. Panelists from PBS SoCal, KCRW, Rebuild Local News, NPR, KPBS, Radio Bilingüe, and KVPR described significant budget losses, layoffs, reduced programming, and threats to rural and specialized services. They highlighted impacts on children’s educational content, local journalism, arts coverage, science and documentary production, and emergency alert systems. Several speakers noted that smaller stations in rural or low-broadband areas are especially vulnerable, while larger stations are also cutting staff and delaying projects. They also discussed possible responses such as shared services, cost reductions, philanthropy, and state support, while warning that one-time bridge funding is not a long-term fix. Committee members asked about operational changes, alternative revenue sources, the role of state programs, and whether public pressure could restore federal funding. Witnesses said the loss is already being felt, that restoration appears unlikely in the near term, and that any state support should be structured to protect editorial independence and provide stable, timely funding. The hearing concluded with a shift to labor and production testimony and then to station-specific testimony from KPBS, Radio Bilingüe, and KVPR, followed by public comment.