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• Now I'm giving back.
• We don't know what form it might come back in.
• If we have to come back tonight, I'm fine with that.
• Representative Fryberg: We don't know what form it might come back in.
• If we have to come back tonight, I'm fine with that.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• So this needs to be put back in.
• <01:08:40.000> in state only benefit, then come back in state only benefit, then come back
• We need this needs to be put back in.
• We're back to >> No. Seven and L6 fails. We're back to the<02:03:45.840> bill.
• list. remember back in in that that long list. remember back in uh<02:08:05.760> 2020,<02:08:

Keywords: 981, all

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, approved the February 3, 2026 journal, and received committee reports on several bills, appointments, and resolutions. Finance reported Senate Bills 9 and 39 favorably, with SB 39 recommended for the consent calendar, and the State, Veterans, and Military Affairs Committee reported Senate Bills 27 and 29 postponed indefinitely. The chamber also received and later adopted Senate Joint Resolution 9, recognizing Missing Persons Day, after extensive remarks from Senator Danielson and Senator Cattellin (spelling as transcribed) and recognition of families, law enforcement, CBI staff, and Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives office staff in attendance. SJR 9 passed 33-0. The Senate then took up Senate Bill 1 on third reading and final passage, a housing measure authorizing county commissioners to support certain housing and expanding the middle-income housing tax credit to certain transferees. The bill passed 26-7. The chamber also heard a personal privilege recognizing School Nutrition Day and the Colorado School Nutrition Association, highlighting their work providing meals to students and implementing the Healthy School Meals Act. In Committee of the Whole, the Senate began second reading of Senate Bill 32 on immunization access. The bill would expand use of the state immunization schedule alongside ACIP recommendations, allow pharmacists to independently prescribe, dispense, order, and administer vaccines, update liability provisions, authorize rulemaking for infant immunization programs, and remove a prohibition on using state money for those programs if federal funds are unavailable. Senators Mullica and supporters argued the bill protects access to vaccines and insulates Colorado from federal dysfunction, while Senators Bright and Frisell raised budget concerns and supported Amendment L004 to restore the state-funding prohibition. Senator Ba opposed the amendment, saying the bill merely removes a funding restriction and does not mandate spending. The transcript ends during continued debate on Amendment L004, with no final vote on SB 32 shown.

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• And and believe me, I've coming back.
• Put that lease back out.
• Put that lease back out.
• Put that lease back out.
• hear back from the waveform bureau and hear back from the waveform bureau and dab<01:31:54.480> on

Bills: HB1601, HB1828, HB1616, HB1603, HB1606, HB1604, HB1605

Keywords: biosecurity, invasive species, Hawaii Invasive Species Council, Department of Land and Natural Resources, appropriation, agriculture, land use, farm dwelling, renewable energy, income qualification, solar energy, geothermal resources, hydropower, agricultural tourism, aquaculture, commercial activity, swine production, Korean natural farming, land leases, Hawaii

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• Often going back to school.
• We're going to be looking back in 10 years when he's 28, or in 20 years when he's 38, looking back to
• I wonder, are we ever going to get back to frugality?
• Opportunity in the tax committee to get the surplus back.
• So we went back on our word.

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• And I'd ask that you fill those back in.
• Ourth is the the RAP program. I don't like acronyms.
• We're back on the record.
• We had one that just recently left us as an instructor to go back to police work because it got him back
• The jump the best I can explain the jump way back in 2022.

Keywords: 914, all

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• I TALKED ABOUT THIS BACK IN THE 90S. PEOPLE SAID OH, IT'S NOT A CHALLENGE.
• I WILL BE HAPPY TO GET BACK TO YOU AND LET YOU KNOW HOW THAT MEETING GOES.
• THEY ARE GOING TO GO BACK. A LOT OF IT HAS TO DO WITH RECIRCULATION.
• Ingoglia: I CAN GO BACK? >> Sen. Rodriguez: YES. >> Sen.
• I WILL YIELD THE CHAIR BACK TO CHAIR RODRIGUEZ. >> Sen. Rodriguez: OKAY.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• We'll bring it back to committee. We have, oh, I'm sorry. Sorry.
• Okay, cool, we'll bring it back to committee. We have a motion and a second.
• We will bring it back to committee. Any questions, comments? Nope. Okay, motion.
• We'll bring it back to committee. Any questions? Comments? We have a motion.
• Okay, we'll bring it back to committee. Any questions? We do have a question.

Summary: The Assembly Appropriations Committee met on April 23, 2025, with a large regular-order agenda and first approved a consent calendar covering many bills. Several measures were then heard individually, with most receiving support from sponsors and stakeholder groups and no formal opposition in the room, though some bills drew respectful opposition or no votes. The committee also read and deemed approved a lengthy suspense calendar before taking up additional bills and public comment. Among the bills discussed, AB 263 would extend temporary flow regulations on the Smith and Shasta Rivers for five years or until permanent rules are completed; AB 309 would remove the sunset on pharmacists’ ability to provide sterile syringes without a prescription to support HIV and hepatitis prevention; AB 631 would require animal shelters to post intake and outcome data online; AB 792 would allow consolidation of bargaining for court interpreters; AB 867 would ban cat declawing except when medically necessary; AB 1206 would require pre-approved housing plans for small residential projects; AB 787 would require health plans to better help patients find in-network providers; AB 596 would protect workers’ right to wear face coverings unless unsafe; AB 282 would allow housing providers to prefer voucher holders without violating source-of-income discrimination law; AB 738 would create a limited rebuilding exemption for disaster survivors from newer solar requirements; AB 566 would require browsers and mobile operating systems to make global privacy opt-outs easier; and AB 622 would clarify CDCR’s authority to award credits to people serving indeterminate sentences who complete rehabilitation programming. Most of these bills were reported out on roll calls, often with bipartisan or limited dissent. AB 309, AB 631, AB 792, AB 867, AB 1206, AB 787, AB 596, AB 282, AB 738, AB 566, and AB 622 all advanced, while AB 263 also moved forward despite opposition from the Siskiyou Board of Supervisors and the California Farm Bureau. AB 622 generated the most extensive debate, with supporters emphasizing rehabilitation, parole-board review, and cost savings, and opponents warning about public safety and the impact on serious violent offenders. The meeting ended after brief public comment on several other bills on the suspense file and then adjournment.

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• And they arrested him, went back to the same judge and he popped back out on a PR bond and within 48
• Members, please take your seats, we're getting back to business. Thank you, Mr.
• Riley, you didn't back down from the... fight for fairness for sports. You stood up.
• Never back up. Never back down and never, never, never quit. Thank you. a cold course to close.
• after sine die I look back to visiting Baytown as well.

Bills: SJR 5, SJR 36, SJR 5, SJR 5, SR 105, SR 121, SB 17, SB 19, SB 25, SB 28, SB 17, SB 19, SB 25, SB 28

Keywords: bail, felony offenses, criminal justice reform, public safety, constitutional amendment, school safety, mental health, emergency response, education policy, law enforcement, SR 121, Senate Resolution 121, Pete Alfaro, Pedro Cuellar Alfaro, Pedro Alfaro, Baytown, Texas Senate tribute, in memory, memorial resolution, condolence resolution

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• to school holiday of items for our back to school holiday of items for our back to school holiday and
• to school and emergency the back to school and emergency the back to school and emergency preparedness
• up to uh 113 114 what look at uh back up to uh 113 114 what look at uh back up to uh 113 114 read the
• on that's to keep this finally went back on that's to keep this finally went back on that's to keep
• or that their family back and child back or that their family back and child back or that their family

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• If you want to go back and start earlier than that.
• If you want to go back and start earlier than that.
• Them in the right way, you don't have to tell them to go to the back door, they'll go to the back door
• They carry democracy on their backs every day.
• They carry democracy on their backs every day.

Keywords: 993, senate, all

Summary: The Senate convened, approved the prior journal, received messages and substitutions from the Assembly, and welcomed two new members, Senators Erik Bottcher and Jeremy Zellner. The chamber then adopted the resolution calendar and took up a privileged resolution sponsored by Majority Leader Stewart-Cousins memorializing Governor Hochul to proclaim February 2026 as Black History Month in New York. Senators Bailey, Baskin, Sanders, Scarcella-Spanton, Brisport, Parker, Cleare, Comrie, and others spoke in support, emphasizing Black history as American history, the importance of education and remembrance, and the contributions of Black New Yorkers and historical figures. The resolution was adopted, and the leader opened it for co-sponsorship. The Senate then moved to the bill calendar and passed several measures, including bills on civil procedure, urban development, labor, and public service law. One labor bill was substituted from the Assembly and passed. Several energy and utility-related bills drew debate, with supporters arguing they would improve affordability, utility rate-setting, and consumer protections, while opponents said they would not meaningfully lower costs and instead reflected broader policy choices. Senator Walczyk voted no on one utility bill, and Senators Tedisco and others criticized the package; Senators Mayer and Harckham defended the measures as needed reforms to utility regulation and return-on-equity standards. Most bills were approved by wide margins, including one public service bill that passed 53-9 and another that passed 61-1.

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• WE ARE TYING THIS BACK TO THE BOARD STRATEGIC PLAN AND SYSTEM STRATEGIC PLAN GOAL FOR 2030.
• I HAVE TWO QUESTIONS I COULD RAP THEM UP AND YOU COULD ANSWER THEM BOTH.
• I HAVE TO GO BACK AND LOOK AND SEE WHICH DATE IS NUMBER TWO.
• Rayner: YES I WANT TO GO BACK. I HAD TO STEP OUT.
• >> Chair: YOU ARE RECOGNIZED. >> I'M TRYING TO REMEMBER BACK THEN BECAUSE IT WAS DURING COVID YEARS.

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• We went back and sought a disapproved.
• Like to get back to the original >> Yes.
• Jenkins got a really bad rap I think Mr.
• >> I see someone in the back. >> I see someone in the back. >> Yes.
• I think it was a Baker Tilly point back.

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The committee first established a quorum, approved the minutes from the November 10 meeting, and then approved a large agenda of contracts and related items, with the total agenda amount stated as $359,638,393.88. Most items were approved without objection, but two contracts were pulled for discussion: attorney general panel counsel contingency fee contracts and a Kentucky Legislative Ethics Commission personal services contract. For the attorney general’s office, Chris Lewis explained that the contracts were panel counsel contingency fee agreements, with 14 qualified awards from 16 applicants. He said the contracts were contingency-based, so no money would be paid unless cases were successful, and that the fee structure worked out to roughly 5% under the statutory waterfall. Senators asked about the size of the contracts, whether the terms were uniform, why no Kentucky firms were among the awardees, and how the public should understand the large dollar figures. Lewis said one Kentucky firm applied but was disqualified for a late submission, other Kentucky firms had inquired but did not apply, and local firms could still work with national firms on cases. The committee then approved the contracts. The Kentucky Legislative Ethics Commission contract drew more extensive questioning. Commission representatives said they had previously had a contract disapproved because the proper process was not followed, so they used an RFI process posted on the state and commission websites for at least three weeks. They received one applicant, a Kentucky firm, and set the rate at $125 per hour. Members questioned whether the commission was acting beyond its ethics mission, whether staff were helping draft complaints against legislators, and whether the commission was taking on a prosecutorial or human-resources role. The commission said its role is limited to enforcing the legislative code of ethics, providing advisory guidance, and following the formal complaint process; it does not pursue matters outside that code. Members also raised concerns about the earlier procurement misstep and the commission’s credibility, and the commission apologized, said it had corrected the process, and pledged to comply going forward. The committee then approved the contract.

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• Okay, so back to the question, right? To the testifiers, I appreciate what you guys were saying.
• And so I just kind of want you to expand on, like, if we're seeing the same people come back, has the
• the same people come back the same people come back has<00:42:58.079> the<00:42:58.280>
• just don't want subs to get a bad rap just don't want subs to get a bad rap because<00:45:56.680
• you back up there eventually.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• When in a pickle, they just seem to go back to that.
• And I can tell you, we launched this training back Fentanyl analogs.
• And I can tell you, we launched this training back in November 2024.
• They may change their sources and communicate back that it's not...
• So I know harm reduction tends to get a bad rap for some reason.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Special Commission on xylazine held its first meeting, with House Chair Mindy Domb and Senate Co-Chair John Keenan outlining the commission’s charge and a proposed work plan. The commission is tasked with studying the public health and safety impacts of xylazine in the illicit drug supply, including whether it should be scheduled as a controlled substance, how to regulate its production and distribution, and how to improve outreach and treatment for people exposed to it. Members were told the report deadline had been extended to March 30, 2026, and staff proposed a series of public hearings and working groups leading to a final report. The meeting also included attendance, packet materials, and procedural planning. The first major testimony came from BSAS Director Deirdre Calvert, who described xylazine’s appearance in Massachusetts drug supply data, the state’s public health alerts, and DPH’s partnership with Brandeis, CDC, and harm reduction organizations. She emphasized four priorities: reducing stigma and discrimination in health care, expanding self-directed wound care support and coverage for supplies, expanding access to drug checking and test strips, and supporting low-barrier services such as mobile vans and drop-in centers. Commission members asked about first responder awareness, medical education, and whether harm reduction services might face federal restrictions; Calvert said misinformation remains a problem and noted ongoing training efforts, including collaboration with public safety agencies. Several other speakers reinforced the need for low-barrier care and drug checking. Dr. Raghini Jala, an infectious disease and addiction medicine physician, said xylazine has become a common component of the unregulated opioid supply and urged support for rapid-response education teams, community-based drug checking, and better hospital and detox protocols for xylazine withdrawal and wounds. Recovery coach Alan Young testified from lived experience, describing severe wounds, fear of inadequate withdrawal treatment in emergency settings, and the value of mobile care vans that can provide methadone, buprenorphine, and wound care in the community. Dr. Sarah Wakeman echoed the need for naloxone, rescue breathing, low-threshold treatment, and non-stigmatizing health care settings, while Sarah Macon of the Boston Public Health Commission described Boston’s harm reduction and drug checking work, including on-site testing, wound care, and a decline in opioid mortality. Tracy Green of the Massachusetts Drug Supply Data Stream explained that xylazine has declined in recent samples while metatomidine is rising, said drug checking is increasingly used but still not enough, and argued for more funding, staffing, and statewide access to real-time drug checking and harm reduction services.

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• I hurt my back five years ago; I have back problems.
• if he wants to send it back or she wants to... send it back.
• But let me back up.
• You know, back on 9-11.
• Unfortunately, the legislature is called back to pull it back in.

Bills: SB 30, SB 517, SB 1313, SB 1314, SB 1316, SB 1541, SB 1698, SB 1845, SB 1860, SB 2420, SB 2429

Keywords: gambling, criminal offenses, penalties, defense, electronic devices, tobacco advertising, youth protection, public health, criminal offense, retailer regulation, e-cigarettes, nicotine products, health, public safety, regulation, advertising restrictions, health and safety, elections, election audit, county elections

Summary: The Senate Committee on State Affairs convened to discuss several critical pieces of legislation including SB30 and SB38. Senator Betancourt introduced a committee substitute for SB38 which underwent a smooth adoption process, moving it favorably toward the Senate. The meeting featured a mix of invited testimonies where both proponents and opponents took the floor. One notable highlight included a testimony from Melissa Casey, who criticized the current legal state as prone to fraud and detrimental to both insurers and the public at large, contending that it inflated insurance costs across the board. The discussions delved deeply into the implications of the bills on judicial processes and potential insurance ramifications, with spirited debates surrounding issues of non-economic damages and jury rights. The atmosphere remained engaged as committee members heard varied perspectives on the bills, showcasing a robust democratic process. The meeting underscored the importance of public testimony in shaping legislation, ensuring that multiple voices were considered as the committee pressed on towards making decisions that affect the legal landscape of Texas.

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• So today I'm coming back.
• and Hey, we could try to come back and revisit this if we needed to.
• Just a quick comment and representative Bracing, back to you.
• I was involved in that... back to you.
• We're back on the bill. And this is just temporary funding, really.

Bills: HB227, HB255, HB465, HB472, HB482, HB483, HB526, HB529, HB484

Keywords: firefighter benefits, occupational disease, line of duty, disability pension, death benefits, retirement benefits, hypertension, heart disease, respiratory disease, cancer presumption, HIV, hepatitis, municipal firefighters, state firefighters, fire districts, workers' compensation, public safety employees, post-retirement benefits, benefit eligibility cutoff, occupational illness

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• And the average commercial rap became that the average commercial rate became the previous cap during
• One question that I had for you and that one, my if you want to get back to it's okay when it comes to
• A few years back.
• But once again, only programmatic side, we can make that list to get that information back to you as
• We're back to a base budget of DCF arpa funds are gone. Okay. Just for clarification.

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• to then have a tremendous amount of back to then have a tremendous amount of back office<00:21:30.679
• What we're looking to do is kind of bring it back to a both-and threshold.
• Seagon wanted to speak, but I didn't want him in the middle of the legislative back and forth. Mr.
• I go back to Rep. Culture's comments earlier that actually, you know, we were all texting.
• comments I go back to rap culture's comments I go back to rap culture's comments earlier<00:47:57.079

Keywords: 1183, house

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• I'll get back in the queue after that.
• Their sister's in the back room, but this is my son Aaron, set down, here, and my son David right here
• Members, This year, I'm proud to have back for the second year in a row.

Bills: HB2936, HB2967, HB3627, HB3721, HB4132, HB4303, HB4478, HB4322, HB4227

Keywords: HB2936, children, child protection, adoption, Oklahoma Adoption Code, gestational carrier, gestational agreement, surrogacy, intended parent, preplacement home study, home study, prospective adoptive parent, foster placement, child abuse, child neglect, child sexual abuse, child sexual exploitation, lewd molestation, sex offender registry, Oklahoma Sex Offenders Registration Act

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• And then the ones that needed to go back to their normal jobs went back to their normal jobs or went
• back to school.
• If they're back out on the street, I want to know what corner they're sitting on whenever they get back
• This is going back to the narcotics point.
• And the result is 80% are back on the streets.

Bills: SB100

Keywords: burglary, aggravated burglary, dwelling, criminal law, property rights, 996, all