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• Three of those bills are on the proposed consent calendar. It looks like we have a quorum.
• We have three bills on the proposed consent calendar: File Item 10, SB 1345 by Wahab; File Item 11, SB
• Can please call the roll in the consent calendar? Becker? Aye. Becker aye. Neelow? Aye. Neelow aye.
• The consent calendar is adopted. Okay, we'll have our first author.
• It also documents that fentanyl exposure in very young children—infants—frequently occurs in homes where

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• I did reduce that document from 74 pages down to about 34 or so, just so that I wasn't print-killing
• You go into the bill history and then there's a part where you can click on the Senate documents.
• I did reduce that document from 74 pages down to about 34 or so, just so that I wasn't print-killing
• You go into the bill history and then there's a part where you can click on the Senate documents.
• administration committee um on consent administration committee um on consent with<00:14:14.480>

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The subcommittee met on House Bill 637, which was described as a measure to make whole certain New Hampshire Retirement System retirees who were not included when Senate Bill 57 was incorporated into the 2023 budget. The chair and several members reviewed the bill’s legislative history and fiscal impact, citing estimates that the broader change would cost about $1.4 million to the state and $5.74 million to municipalities, with an actuarial liability increase of about $45 million. The chair argued that the omission of already-retired members was not an oversight but a policy choice made in the Senate, based on the bill’s prospective language and the budget process used in 2023. Testimony and discussion focused on whether the bill should be treated as a fairness correction or as an expensive policy expansion. Supporters, including retirees and representatives of employee groups, said the language was unclear, the fiscal note did not match the bill’s effect, and the change would unfairly leave out actual retirees who had expected the same treatment as active members. They also argued that the retirement system historically linked benefits to Social Security and that the bill would restore equity for those affected. Opponents emphasized the cost, the prospective nature of the original language, and the view that the Senate knowingly chose not to extend the change retroactively. After discussion, the chair moved to recommend the bill inexpedient to legislate, and the motion was seconded. Members then heard brief public comments after the motion was withdrawn and reintroduced because of the weather and the public’s travel. At the final vote, the subcommittee recommended inexpedient to legislate on a 3-2 vote, with the chair noting that the full committee would take up other bills at a later subcommittee hearing.

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• I'll make a motion for consent. I'll make a motion for consent.
• consent.
• All those in favor of consent consent.
• It's consent. it? Um, I'll take that up. It's consent.
• I'll take all the consent. Yeah. I'll take all the consent. Yeah.

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• The but from the consent of the people.
• unanim ask unanimous consent unanim ask unanimous consent >> that<03:53:42.640> a<03:53:
• Speaker, I ask unanimous consent >> Mr.
• > hearings<04:37:11.520> were supervisory documents and hearings were supervisory documents
• documented than his death. documented than his death.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, February 9, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• I'm sure you have seen that document they put out. They're not a particularly political entity.
• I'm sure you uh have seen that that that uh uh uh that<00:18:54.960> document<00:18:55.480>
• that document they put out. that document they put out.
• for those patients that cannot consent for those patients that cannot consent to<01:28:17.120>
• Our patients often cannot consent or do not have someone to place or consent on their behalf.

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• pull a random bill off of consent.
• Oh, he does have a non-consent item? Beautiful.
• Now let's move on to the consent calendar. Okay, I got a motion and second for consent.
• The consent calendar is out with 14 votes.
• On the consent calendar: Elhawary, aye. Elhawary, aye. On AB 50: thank you.

Summary: The Assembly Business and Professions Committee held its first regular bill hearing of 2025 and considered a wide range of measures on health care access, professional regulation, animal welfare, and consumer protection. Early in the hearing, the committee adopted its rules and then approved a consent calendar of several bills, including measures by Chen, Caloza, Carrillo, Arreguín, Berman, and Flora. The committee also took up AB 1082, which would allow California nursing students enrolled in out-of-state programs to complete clinical training in California; supporters said it would help address the nursing shortage and keep students closer to home, while opponents warned it could worsen already limited clinical placement capacity and reduce oversight. The bill passed on a do pass recommendation to Appropriations after a quorum was established. The committee then heard and advanced several health-related bills. AB 50, by Assembly Member Bonta, would ease Medi-Cal access to over-the-counter hormonal contraception by removing the need for a prescription for coverage purposes; pharmacists, reproductive health advocates, and medical groups supported the bill, and it passed unanimously to the Committee on Health. AB 489, also by Bonta, would prohibit AI systems from misrepresenting themselves as licensed health professionals; supporters from medical, psychiatric, behavioral health, and other professional groups said the bill would protect patients from misleading chatbot advice, and it passed to Privacy and Consumer Protection. AB 481, by Assembly Member Rubio, would expand the tasks that federally qualified lab personnel can perform under CLIA supervision to help address lab staffing shortages; labor groups raised concerns about training, certification, and supervision, but the bill passed to Appropriations with an amended do pass recommendation. The committee also considered animal welfare and access-to-care measures. AB 631, by Assembly Member Lee, would require animal shelters to post intake and outcome data online; supporters said the reporting would improve policy and resource allocation, while members discussed how the requirement would work for shelters without websites, and the bill passed to Appropriations. AB 867, also by Lee, would prohibit cat declawing except when medically necessary for the animal; animal welfare groups strongly supported the bill, while the veterinary association opposed it as an improper legislative regulation of veterinary surgery, and the bill passed to Appropriations. Finally, AB 1307 would create a pilot program allowing a limited number of qualified dentists trained in Mexico to practice in underserved California areas; supporters framed it as a cost-neutral way to address major dental access gaps, the California Dental Association remained opposed unless amended, and the bill passed to Appropriations. Several members later added their votes on the various items after the hearing, and the committee kept the hearing open briefly to allow additional add-ons.

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• Consent. We got a motion to consent, second. All those in favor and consent, aye.
• in favor say I I I any opposed consent in favor say I I I any opposed consent we<00:29:46.559>
• and consent I I those in favor and consent I I CL<00:29:54.840> and<00:29:55.000> Senator<
• consent all those in favor for consent consent all those in favor for consent say<01:17:10.760><
• seconds that consent. All those in favor say aye. We'll let Senator Long take that one. Yes.

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• , science. while in the United States, a notary public is simply someone authorized to witness document
• That is well documented.
• You're a consent. I will have to check on that.
• I’m glad there is some informed consent. I just don’t think it’s enough.
• I had questions earlier, but I am so thrilled that at this point we do have that consent, informed consent

Summary: The committee took up a series of bills, beginning with SB 1422 on unmanned aircraft systems. The bill increases penalties for flying drones over critical infrastructure, prohibits drones equipped with weapons or explosives, creates a first-degree felony for drones carrying a weapon of mass destruction, and includes a law enforcement exception. A lay-filed amendment by Senator Pizzo warning against the use of force to shoot down drones was debated but failed, and the bill was then reported favorably. The committee also reported favorably on SB 846 addressing notary public fraud in immigration-related services, SB 650 on hazardous walking conditions for school transportation, SB 922 on employment agreements including non-compete and garden leave provisions, and SB 1820 on motor vehicle manufacturer and dealer relations, covering performance measures, retaliation, and franchise termination standards. Several bills focused on education, health care, and disability issues. SB 540, the Evan B. Hartzell Act, would require disability history and awareness instruction across grade levels; it drew emotional testimony from the bill sponsor, family members, and supporters, and was reported favorably. SB 998 would allow advanced practice registered nurses to certify deaths and file death certificates in hospice settings under physician protocol, and SB 1412 would modernize home health agency rules by expanding administrative flexibility and contract service use; both passed. SB 1736 would allow direct support professionals and relatives to administer insulin in group home settings for individuals with developmental disabilities, and it was also reported favorably. The committee also advanced several regulatory and court-related measures. SB 1650 expands Florida’s vexatious litigant law, including allowing designation based on conduct in a single case and extending the look-back period, while SB 1652 creates a public records exemption for certain stricken non-criminal court filings; both were approved. SB 1076 on roofing contractors was amended to require continuing education for roof-to-wall connections and then passed, and SB 1078 on fire prevention was amended with stakeholder-agreed language before being reported favorably. SB 1080 on local government land regulations, after multiple amendments and significant debate over agricultural enclaves and local control, was also approved. Other major measures included SB 818 on utility relocation, which creates a relocation fund funded by a portion of communications services tax revenue and was supported by multiple industry and local-government groups after a compromise amendment; SB 868 on social media use by minors, which would require a decryption mechanism for law enforcement access under subpoena and prohibit disappearing messages for minors, remained under discussion as the transcript ended. The committee also heard SB 96, a claims bill for Jacob Rogers against the City of Gainesville, and reported it favorably after testimony that the city would pay the settlement amount.

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• Why don’t they archive all legal documents?
• <03:04:38.560> calendar like this put on the consent calendar like this put on the consent
• I've never seen a bill pass that should be on consent that is purposely not going to be on consent.
• I've never seen a bill pass that should be on consent that is purposely not going to be on consent.
• So if we say no consent, then it doesn't go on consent. That's good to know; I never do that.

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• Representative Gagne moved consent. There was no objection.
• >> Consent >> Consent >> Consent >> also<00:27:06.400> 16<00:27:06.720
• consent. Any objection to that? consent. Any objection to that?
• Representative Gagne moved consent, and there was no objection.
• It will not be in the consent calendar. And that does it, folks.

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• and what documentation. and what documentation.
• consent calendar. consent calendar.
• It's on consent. So, thank you.
• >> on consent. >> on consent.
• consent calendar. consent calendar.

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• That will be the first item on the list, and it is the heavily redacted document.
• The next document you'll see is highlighted in blue with the links.
• Now, the supporting documents for those exhibits are in order.
• You'll see a document marked February 5, 2024, to all the county recorders.
• Now we're back to the next two documents are flipped votes.

Bills: SB1037, SB1040, SB1259, SB1281

Keywords: elections, voting systems, vote tabulation, election security, internet connectivity, offline voting, chain of custody, polling place equipment, counting center, central counting center, election management system, EMS gateway, tabulation equipment, secretary of state, certification, decertification, HAVA, Help America Vote Act, ballot images, audit logs

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• :44:13.920> into<00:44:14.240> the unanimous consent to insert into the unanimous consent
• This is a unanimous consent that makes sense.
• Speaker, I ask unanimous consent >> Mr.
• Speaker, I ask unanimous consent Mr.
• without the consent of the other side. without the consent of the other side.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• um or information relative to documents um or information relative to uh<00:54:47.520> any<00
• <01:23:01.679> uh employment authorization documents uh employment authorization documents
• Been scrubbed, wording parsed, or documents taken down entirely in an effort to be compliant.
• That has some documents attached to it, so that might be helpful when you are looking at it.
• that now and that has some documents that now and that has some documents attached<03:53:20.159>

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• That confirms the consent calendar as proposed.
• That confirms the consent calendar as proposed.
• Item number 7, 8, and 9 are on consent and voted on.
• Item numbers 28 is on consent, as is 29, 30, and 31.
• Item number 12 is on consent. Sharp Collins, aye. Item number 12 is on consent.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• <00:30:22.320> from you're getting that initial consent from you're getting that initial consent
• they could document the need for that. they could document the need for that. you<03:55:12.319><
• That cannot go on the consent zero.
• That will um go on the House consent That will um go on the House consent calendar<04:22:14.319>
• and that will go on the House consent and that will go on the House consent calendar<06:17:28.638

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• , uh, not only the corporate documents, uh, not only the corporate documents, the<00:17:53.039>
• So, the one difficulty I sometimes have is not everything is in those documents.
• Uh and that's in state law. documents documents uh<00:18:11.360> for<00:18:11.600> any<
• not everything is in those documents. not everything is in those documents.
• <00:18:49.200> and consumer to review those documents and consumer to review those documents

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• So we would be bringing ourselves into alignment with those states where prosecutors' consent to waive
• So there are multiple other states where the prosecution does have to consent to a judge trial.
• So there are multiple other states where the prosecution does have to consent to a judge trial.
• charges against you—that document will be quashed.
• We would simply ask that where mode of trial is concerned that the prosecutor's consent be taken into

Summary: The Criminal Justice Committee met on May 6, 2026, and considered a series of juvenile justice, criminal procedure, public corruption, domestic violence, sentencing, and victim-notification measures. Early in the meeting, SB 396 was amended and reported favorably to allow children in Office of Juvenile Justice custody to attend review hearings by secure video conference, with OJJ staff also participating virtually. SB 181 was amended and reported favorably to create a limited raffle license for nonprofit health care organizations within a single health system. SB 81, a bill requiring prosecutorial consent before a defendant may waive a jury trial in a non-capital felony case, drew extensive debate; supporters said it would align Louisiana with federal practice and other states, while opponents argued it would give the state more power and reduce defendants’ control over their own trial rights. After testimony from district attorneys, defense lawyers, and advocacy groups, the committee reported SB 81 favorably by a 7-3 vote. The committee then took up SB 207, which extends the prescriptive period for prosecuting certain corruption offenses committed by elected officials and public employees to 10 years after they leave office. Supporters said it would help prevent officials from using their influence to avoid prosecution; opponents raised concerns about optics and scope. The bill was reported favorably by an 8-3 vote. SB 92, requiring district attorneys to submit sexual assault kits to the statewide tracking system, was also reported favorably without objection. SB 156, which increases the maximum penalty for negligent homicide and includes special treatment for cases involving children under 13, was reported favorably after sponsors said they would make a technical fix before floor debate. SB 58, imposing a mandatory minimum sentence for aggravated flight from a law enforcement officer and dedicating fine revenue to pursuit training and technology, was reported favorably after supporters cited fatal high-speed pursuits and law enforcement backing. Later, the committee approved SB 97, the constitutional amendment companion to SB 81, after similar testimony for and against the proposal; it was reported favorably by a 7-3 vote. SB 141, moving the Integrated Criminal Justice Information System Policy Board’s functions to the Louisiana Supreme Court, was reported favorably without objection. SB 410, increasing penalties for accessories after the fact to sex offenses, was also reported favorably. The committee then considered HB 251, which requires notice to victims or their families in resentencing proceedings; after amendments and testimony about post-conviction procedure and possible unintended consequences, it was reported favorably as amended. Finally, the committee heard HCR 50, a resolution calling for reports on opioid abatement and treatment programs in correctional facilities and guidance on available funding; the sponsor described it as a study effort to improve access to treatment and recovery, and the resolution was moved favorably.

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• Frankly, some of our documents are in archives that haven't been scanned yet, so there are some documents
• Frankly, some of our documents are in archives that haven't been scanned yet, so there are some documents
• Frankly, some of our documents are in archives that haven't been scanned yet, so there are some documents
• I have training on accessible documents.
• <01:00:50.480> my training on accessible documents my training on accessible documents my

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The committee opened its first hearing of 2025 and announced that all measures heard that day would be deferred to the next committee hearing for decision-making on Thursday, January 30. The agenda centered largely on procurement and government-operations bills, with testimony generally split between state agencies and local governments. On procurement measures, SB 254 and SB 383 would raise small-purchase thresholds; the State Procurement Office opposed both, while county officials, the City and County of Honolulu, the state librarian, and others supported them. SB 382, which would bar disclosure of a competing offeror’s proposal or evaluation score, and SB 462, which would require performance incentive contracts to specify pricing bases, goals, and formulas, drew mostly written comments and some support from agencies such as the Department of Transportation and Department of Education. SB 615, which would treat certain large change orders as new contracts, received opposition from the Comptroller and engineering interests. The committee also heard several bills on vacancies, appointments, and legislative oversight. SB 5 on state legislative vacancies had one supporting testifier, while SB 300 on deadlines for filling certain Senate vacancies drew opposition from several individuals and support from one late testifier. SB 1081, which would create a legislative budget office to provide fiscal analysis and reports on bills, received broad support from advocacy groups, civic organizations, and individuals. SB 711, requiring Senate advice and consent for certain executive-branch appointments, drew written opposition from the Governor’s Office and support from one individual. SB 375, establishing a select commission on government restructuring, had one written supporter. SB 418, which would require the Attorney General’s office to review a portion of administrative rules each year, prompted extended discussion about outdated rules, the difficulty of repealing or amending rules, and whether the bill should be refined; the AG’s office indicated the process is burdensome and could be streamlined. The committee then took up transparency and access measures. SB 55, requiring agency rules to be posted online in a digitally accessible format, received support from several advocacy and civic groups and written comment from the Lieutenant Governor’s Office. SB 870 would direct the comptroller to identify state office buildings that could provide equitable telecom access for remote participation in hearings, especially for residents with disabilities; the Comptroller supported the concept, and members discussed using libraries, DAGS facilities, county facilities, and other public buildings, with concerns raised about staffing, bandwidth, and competing public use. SB 270, a sunshine-law measure allowing board members to attend informational meetings and presentations, drew opposition from the Public First Law Center, which argued it would create a broad loophole and should be narrowed to existing county-council provisions. SB 45, concerning neighborhood board meetings and third-party presentations, prompted discussion about whether it actually addressed neighborhood boards’ Sunshine Law concerns; the committee was told it was not the right vehicle for that issue. SB 406, which would cap copying fees for government records at 5 cents per page with exceptions, drew support from media and transparency groups but opposition from DAGS, which said its actual per-page cost is much higher; members discussed possible electronic-copy alternatives and asked for more cost information before the next hearing.

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• For consent, the following bills have been proposed for consent at today's hearing.
• She could not give informed consent; she was too... She could not give informed consent.
• Family was called and consented.
• We will start with the consent calendar for add-ons. On consent, Sanchez. Aye. Aguiar-Curry.
• The consent calendar is still out. We'll start at the top.

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