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• When my son was two, I began noticing some social and communication delays.
• When my son was two, I began noticing some social and communication delays.
• He learned social skills, built confidence, and started forming friendships.
• My son was two when I began noticing some social and communication delays.
• He learned social skills, built confidence, and started forming friendships.

Bills: SB1, SB 1

Keywords: appropriations, budget, state funding, education, healthcare, infrastructure, campground safety, youth camp regulations, flood safety, emergency evacuation, health and safety standards, 1185, senate, all

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• AB 1303 aims to increase participation in the California Lifeline Program by specifying that a social
• Californians are not the only people who may not have a social security number.
• In 2014, the CPUC issued a decision that Social Security numbers are not needed to verify identities
• First, it makes clear that Social Security numbers are not required for Lifeline, but still encouraged
• Second, it protects access to federal Lifeline funding for people with Social Security numbers, which

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• This unprecedented federal disinvestment represents a stark reversal of the progress we've made here
• And in order to maintain adequate access to services, Section 1903 of the Social Security Act was amended
• They are often the first community spaces outside the home where children learn social-emotional skills
• But unfortunately, that progress is now at risk under H.R. 1.
• Across all aspects of county government, not just within health and social services.

Summary: The joint informational hearing focused on the impacts of H.R. 1 on California’s Medi-Cal program and on community health effects from recent immigration enforcement actions. Committee leaders said H.R. 1 would sharply reduce federal funding, increase administrative burdens, and worsen access to care, especially for Medi-Cal enrollees, immigrant families, rural communities, and reproductive health patients. The second half of the hearing examined how ICE raids and related federal actions are creating fear, reducing clinic and emergency department use, and disrupting children’s access to schools and early childhood education. Department of Health Care Services Director Michelle Bass outlined the main H.R. 1 provisions affecting Medi-Cal: work requirements, semiannual eligibility redeterminations, shorter retroactive coverage, new cost-sharing, limits on provider taxes and state-directed payments, reduced federal support for emergency and lawful immigrant coverage, and a one-year ban on Medicaid funding for prohibited abortion providers. She estimated millions could lose coverage, with tens of billions of dollars in federal funding at risk. Planned Parenthood Affiliates of California warned the defunding provision could force clinic closures, service reductions, and loss of access to family planning, STI testing, and cancer screenings. The California Hospital Association said the financing changes could cut hospital revenue by tens of billions over 10 years and threaten access, especially for rural and safety-net hospitals. The Western Center on Law and Poverty argued the law would increase churn, paperwork, and uninsured rates, disproportionately harming working adults and people experiencing homelessness. Committee members asked about implementation timelines, notification systems, administrative costs, the effect on immigrant eligibility, and whether California could delay or mitigate some provisions. Bass said the state was still assessing federal guidance, planning county and provider outreach, and exploring a possible delay for work requirements and a transition period for provider-tax changes. Members also discussed how state budget actions may need to be revisited in light of H.R. 1, and how California might preserve access through state-only funding or other policy changes. In the second panel, CHIRLA, Los Angeles County Department of Health Services, and the Children’s Partnership described the health consequences of immigration enforcement. Speakers said raids and data-sharing fears are causing anxiety, trauma, and avoidance of care, with Los Angeles County reporting declines in emergency, urgent care, and clinic visits after enforcement actions. The Children’s Partnership said school and early childhood absences are rising in some communities and that enforcement is undermining children’s emotional well-being and access to education. Members asked for more data and discussed possible state protections, telehealth, mobile care, and legal and policy responses to reduce fear and preserve access to health and education services.

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• secure and private and confidential linkages between what those student numbers are. and what their social
• That they can really facilitate that progression through these different credentials using work-based
• We obviously worked through that. and have made progress with baccalaureate degrees being offered at
• So folks, when you look at this chart, this is a work in progress.
• of the devices, be it social media.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• The deep partnership between our two countries is a wellspring of strength stability and progress, and
• The proliferation of people using the R-word online, in social media posts.
• But that stuff doesn't just stay online and with social media. media posts, especially when it's people
• I learned to look through all issues with, whether it's racial justice, social justice, environmental
• Eric began as a social studies teacher, then became an assistant principal at three different schools

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• And a member of the Progressive Club.
• How do we reconcile that every time we make progress toward that ideal? And we have made progress.
• We've made progress. But every time we make progress, there's a backlash.
• My great-grandfather experienced the first backlash. progress. But every time we make progress.
• And that progress, there's a backlash.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, May 19, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• and in uh in to see uh the progress and in uh in economic<00:03:06.319> development<00:03:06.800
• We've recently engaged with a media company that will manage their social media, and they're going to
• media and they're uh manage their social media and they're going<00:20:39.760> to<00:20:39.840
• <01:00:55.599> here efforts that have been in progress here efforts that have been in progress

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The subcommittee met with leaders of the First Frontier Appalachian Trail System for an update on trail development, economic impact, and funding needs. Speakers said the system has expanded from 18 to 21 counties over the past year, with interest from additional counties, about 450 miles of trails currently open, and a goal of surpassing 1,000 miles within two years. They described the project as primarily an economic development effort that is already drawing public and private investment, supporting lodging and campground businesses, and creating new enterprises such as guide services, repairs, and recovery services for ATVs. The presentation highlighted permit sales, which began on a soft-launch basis earlier in the year and are now available both physically and online. Permits cost $25 per year for in-state residents and allow riding on First Frontier trails. Officials also discussed landowner agreements, saying the standard license agreement is modeled on Hatfield-McCoy, is favorable to landowners, and can be ended with 60 days’ notice. They said the agreements, along with patrols and cleanup efforts, help address trespassing and illegal dumping while encouraging property owners to participate. Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Captain Jason Sloan reported 638 hours of patrols under the memorandum of agreement since January 1 and said the partnership has focused on safety, enforcement of existing laws, emergency planning, and cleanup support. The group also cited partnerships with the National Forest, Onyx Off-Road, ARC, and Yamaha, and said a Jeep Jamboree in Lee County drew 237 registered participants, mostly from out of state. They said a GNCC race in Knox County is being pursued for spring. The authority requested $3.5 million for the next two-year budget cycle and said it needs additional staffing, including two full-time trail development coordinators and part-time office help, to keep up with growth. Members praised the project’s progress and its potential to boost tourism and regional economic development.

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• Uh for social services Nakason.
• So that is there there is progress.
• > security security or PII or social security security or PII or social security numbers<02:58
• records, you're talking about social records, you're talking about social security,<03:01:44.080

Keywords: 912, senate, all

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• Here's to the decades of progress and remarkable impact still to come. Mr.
• Young people are the pilots of progress.
• Here's to the decades of progress honor.
• Young people are the pilots of progress. Young people are the pilots of progress.
• we've made over the past the progress we've made over the past few<00:18:28.960> years.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, June 4, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• security number you had to put a social security number you had to provide<01:04:25.880> all<
• <01:06:21.359> security to have you know a social security to have you know a social security
• saying hey we have to have social saying hey we have to have social security<01:18:54.040> numbers
• Workforce Development and social Workforce Development and social Enterprise<01:28:48.400> that
• we also operate two successful social we also operate two successful social Enterprise<01:39:57.599

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• My first question is: when you're looking at allied health professions, are you including social workers
• But I do believe that this will help for care coordinators, social service determinators, all of those
• Then they progress to meet criteria necessarily for severe mental illness because there are no other
• And social work is definitely a service of heart that, if you probably calculated all of their hours,
• it probably was way less than we are providing at that time to social workers.

Keywords: 996, all

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• We've made progress in the recent past, including expanding access to driver's licenses and allocating
• We've made progress in recent past, including expanding access to driver's licenses and allocating funds
• How about Kara Houselton, licensed social worker from MGH, virtually?
• So where we make progress, another court allows that evaluation to be done remotely, with a device.
• So we have some limitations from the Senate that continue to make progress.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight heard testimony on several bills. Senator Mike Moore supported S. 2185, which would delay implementation of the heavy-duty omnibus/advanced clean truck requirements while requiring the Commonwealth to purchase or lease electric medium- and heavy-duty vehicles starting in 2025; he argued the delay is needed because infrastructure, grid capacity, vehicle availability, and costs are not yet ready. The committee also heard strong support for S. 2156/H. 3318, which would require free menstrual products in public buildings, with advocates and students describing period poverty and the need to treat menstrual products like other basic restroom supplies. Senator John Keenan testified for S. 2158, a bill to let municipal light plants protect proprietary and competitively sensitive information from public disclosure while keeping board meetings and minutes open, saying it would help level the playing field against larger competitors. A major portion of the hearing focused on S. 2125/H. 3384, the language access and inclusion bill. Testimony from the AAPI Commission, Mass Speaks coalition members, Mass Appleseed, MLRI, ATASK, MAPC, the Boston Bar Association, Mass Advocates for Children, and others described barriers faced by limited-English-proficient residents in accessing MassHealth, DCF, courts, domestic violence services, schools, and other state services. Witnesses cited untranslated documents, inadequate interpretation, delays, and the burden placed on bilingual staff and children; several also pointed to recent federal moves toward English-only policy as making state action more urgent. Committee members asked questions about implementation, interpreter availability, and the role of technology and remote participation, and the chair noted the bill had been reported favorably in a prior session and intended to be again. The committee also heard testimony on time-zone legislation. Dr. Karin Johnson, representing sleep medicine interests, supported H. 3405 for permanent standard time and opposed S. 2157 for permanent daylight saving time, arguing that standard time better aligns with circadian rhythms and health, while permanent daylight saving time would worsen morning darkness and sleep disruption. Members questioned the strength of the scientific evidence and discussed school start times, geography, and whether Massachusetts should align with neighboring states. No votes were taken during the hearing, and testimony continued on additional bills as the session progressed.

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• So I'm also pleased to say that we we've made quite a bit of progress in developing tools to help the
• To the extent we continue to receive FEMA reimbursements, we will be able to make more progress more
• The progress will be slower.
• We worked with them to define which community within their county met all of the socially vulnerable
• I'll give you a high-level update on the progress of the 66-hour Workweek Implementation Plan.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• We have a social-emotional learning survey called Panerai.
• I want to move on to kindergarten performance, measuring math progress.
• Focused progress gains are evident, particularly among Native Americans.
• This progress is very real, but the work is very unfinished. Fortunately, my presentation is...
• But I also see, as the day progresses, because it is... a long test.

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• And there is a research study that’s currently in progress regarding computer science credentialing,
• Social and emotional learning, as well as academic learning, were severely diminished.
• Or social and emotional learning, as well as academic learning, we're severely pandemic or social and
• Additionally, inclusive settings support social-emotional development, fostering an environment where
• But here, the district has made a lot of progress. It is rebuilding; it's stabilizing.

Summary: The Assembly Education Committee heard several education bills, with AB 887 by Assemblymember Berman proposing that every school district and charter school adopt a plan so all high schools offer at least one computer science course by 2029-30. Supporters, including a teacher and student, argued California is falling behind other states and that computer science is essential for student opportunity and workforce readiness. ACSA opposed the bill, citing the shortage of qualified computer science teachers and administrative burden. The bill passed the committee on a 6-0 vote and was sent to Appropriations. The committee also heard AB 1390 by Assemblymember Solache, which would allow local and county school boards to raise trustee compensation above long-standing statutory minimums that have not changed in decades. Supporters said the current stipends are too low to make board service accessible to working families and younger community members. There was no opposition testimony, and the bill passed with five votes, with the roll left open for additional members. AB 865 by Assemblymember Gonzalez would create a $5 million, three-year grant program for dual-language immersion instructional materials, split between high-demand languages and other languages. Supporters said districts often lack standards-aligned materials in languages beyond Spanish, forcing teachers to create their own. The bill passed 7-0 to Appropriations. AB 857 by Assemblymember Gibson, requiring annual cultural competency training for K-12 staff, also passed 5-1 after supporters linked it to the state reparations task force report and argued it would improve trust and student outcomes. The committee additionally approved AB 677 by Assemblymember Bryan, which would make it easier for unhoused students to access school-based vision and dental screenings by allowing directory information to be used for that purpose with an opt-out process; it passed 8-0. AB 903 by Assemblymember Avila Farias, directing the Department of Education to develop best practices on education technology and digital equity, passed after amendments and with some opponents indicating they would remove opposition once the amendments were in print. Finally, AB 917 by Assemblymember Avila Farias, extending permanent-status protections to certain educators in small districts and county programs, drew significant opposition from small districts and regional occupational programs over flexibility and funding concerns; the bill still passed 5-2 with the roll held open for additional votes.

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• SB 884 is a work in progress.
• I appreciate your comment that it's still an open book or work in progress, excuse me.
• Again, I appreciate Senator Umberg's commitment this morning that the bill is a work in progress.
• California has passed a number of disclosure laws related to mail, TV, radio, social media posts, texts
• We are a policy and organizing hub that advocates for the full economic, social, and civic inclusion

Summary: The Senate Committee on Elections and Constitutional Amendments heard several election-related measures. SB 884 by Senator Umberg proposed expanding polling-place buffer zones, limiting certain law enforcement activity near polling sites, increasing ballot drop boxes and vote center access, and extending the vote-by-mail receipt deadline; supporters said it would protect voters from intimidation, while county election officials opposed it as operationally difficult and costly. The bill was amended in committee to allow county supervisors discretion over expanding the buffer zone and to permit law enforcement entry for crimes against persons or property. It was ultimately passed out of committee on a 4-1 vote after members’ roll calls were completed later in the day. SB 1164 by Senator Cervantes would expand California voting-rights protections by codifying and broadening anti-dilution and anti-suppression rules, adding preclearance for some jurisdictions, and directing courts to favor voting access; it drew strong support from civil rights and voting-rights groups, while one city raised concerns about effects on pending litigation. The committee advanced the bill to Judiciary on a 4-1 vote after later roll call completion. The committee also considered SB 900 by Senator McNerney, which would streamline political advertisement disclosures by shortening required disclaimer language, allowing standard abbreviations, and increasing the number of top funders disclosed on political mailers from three to five. Supporters from the outdoor advertising industry and campaign finance reform groups said the bill would preserve transparency while making disclosures more readable; it passed unanimously and was sent to Appropriations. In contrast, SB 1225 and its companion SCA 3 by Senator Niello would transfer responsibility for drafting ballot titles and summaries for initiatives and referenda from the Attorney General to the Legislative Analyst’s Office. Supporters argued this would improve neutrality and public trust, while opponents said the current elected Attorney General system is accountable and efficient; both measures were advanced on narrow votes after roll calls were completed later. Finally, SB 1360 by Senator Cervantes, part of the California Voting Rights Act of 2026 package, would expand language-access requirements for election materials by lowering the threshold for coverage, adding a petition process, and extending protections beyond current federal language categories. Voting-rights and immigrant-advocacy groups strongly supported the bill, while county election officials opposed it unless amended, citing concerns about the precinct-based determination model and implementation details. The committee passed SB 1360 to Appropriations on a 5-0 vote after the later roll call. The committee also approved a consent calendar of seven measures at the start of the hearing.

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• Although SB 884 is a work in progress, it's important that we respond to the credible threats to our
• Umberg and how we might improve the bill, and appreciate your comment that it's still a work in progress
• Again, I appreciate Senator Umberg's commitment this morning that the bill is a work in progress.
• California has passed a number of disclosure laws related to mail, TV, radio, social media posts, texts
• We are a policy and organizing hub that advocates for the full economic, social, and civic inclusion

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• The next item moving down to line 18 is an increase in the CORE and Lutheran Social Services program.
• increase in the core and Lutheran social increase in the core and Lutheran social services<00:03
• We employ a social worker for our work.
• <01:01:00.799> We've<01:01:00.960> made and not made any progress.
• We've made and not made any progress. We've made one<01:01:01.359> step.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Yes, Chairman Patton, Representative Anderson, that's in progress right now.
• My name is Nancy Hoder, and I'm the Director of the Center for Social Research at North Dakota State
• Just a little bit about the Center for Social Research, for those of you that aren't familiar.
• So the first one, social and economic indicators: at the Center for Social Research, one of our cornerstone
• NDSU and the Center for Social Research, I believe, provide a trusted and credible source of research

Summary: The Advanced Nuclear Energy Committee met to review prior minutes and hear a series of presentations on advanced nuclear technology and state readiness. The committee approved the April 21, 2022 minutes. Nucleon’s William Bridge outlined the advanced nuclear landscape, distinguishing near-term light-water SMRs from more advanced Gen 4 reactors and microreactors, and emphasized that fuel supply, especially HALEU, remains a developing supply chain. He said light-water designs are the most deployable in the near term, while advanced reactors may be better suited for industrial heat applications and could face a 2- to 3-year delay from fuel availability. Representatives from NASEO described how other states are supporting advanced nuclear through task forces, roadmaps, pilot programs, financing tools, workforce and supply-chain efforts, and regional coordination. They highlighted the Advanced Nuclear First Mover Initiative and stressed that states are focusing early on emergency preparedness, community engagement, waste management, affordability, and consumer protections. They also noted that some states are creating nuclear-ready community programs and cost-recovery guardrails, while public utility commissions are examining long-term lifecycle costs and rate impacts. North Dakota agencies then outlined their potential roles. The Public Service Commission said it would likely be involved in public-interest review, siting, and rate regulation, but noted current statutes may not fully address long-term nuclear projects, co-location, or decommissioning. The Department of Environmental Quality said it would continue to regulate radioactive materials and likely support emergency planning, while fission reactor oversight remains federal. The Department of Emergency Services said it would serve as the lead off-site preparedness agency, needing a radiological emergency program, training, exercises, equipment, and possibly industry funding. The Department of Water Resources said North Dakota has sufficient surface water, especially from the Missouri River, but that water planning would be important; it did not recommend statutory or budget changes at this time. The committee recessed for lunch after these presentations, with no additional votes or actions taken.

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• We are at a critical moment in history, and progress is under attack.
• So depending on the progress made on the bill, hopefully it will be in a better position by the time
• So depending on the progress made on the bill, hopefully that it will be in a better position by the
• Now, the progress made on the bill, hopefully that it will be in a better position by the time it gets
• We are a policy and organizing hub that advocates for the full economic, social, and civic inclusion

Summary: The Assembly Elections Committee met on July 1, 2026, heard a full agenda of election-related measures, and took final votes on several bills and one resolution. The committee also adopted two consent items, SB 1429 and SB 1430, without opposition. Members and the chair repeatedly noted committee membership changes and the final meeting of the session, and the chair emphasized the committee’s focus on protecting democracy and election integrity. Among the bills heard, SB 1369 would shorten the signature-gathering period for judicial recalls in larger counties and require paid gatherers to disclose they are compensated; supporters argued it would protect judicial independence, while the chair and some members noted the need to balance recall rights with county differences. SB 900 would reformat campaign disclosure language on large print ads and billboards to improve readability while preserving transparency, with broad support from outdoor advertising, clean money, and good-government groups. SJR 18, which condemns Citizens United and urges action against corporate spending in elections, drew support from reform advocates but also concerns about the resolution’s focus and scope; it was advanced on a party-line split with some members voting no. The committee also advanced SB 1164, a major voting-rights measure expanding California protections against vote dilution and voter suppression, adding preclearance-style review for some jurisdictions, and directing courts to interpret election laws in favor of voting access. Local government representatives opposed it unless amended, citing uncertainty, loss of safe-harbor protections, and implementation concerns, while civil-rights and labor groups strongly supported it. SB 1360, which expands language-access requirements for voters with limited English proficiency and lowers coverage thresholds, was supported by voting-rights and immigrant-advocacy groups but opposed by elections officials unless amended; the committee acknowledged the need for further work on county-level implementation and data standards. The committee also approved SB 1418, which extends protections against seizure of election records and voting systems beyond voted ballots, and SB 884, which creates a buffer zone around polling places and vote-by-mail drop locations to prevent interference with voting and ballot custody, though sheriffs and police groups opposed the arrest restrictions. SB 46, which would give the Secretary of State clearer authority to remove constitutionally ineligible presidential and vice-presidential candidates from the ballot, and SB 715, which moves candidate ballot-designation challenge deadlines earlier, also advanced. Most measures were sent to Appropriations or otherwise held on call for absent members, and the meeting ended with final roll calls and adjournment.