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• Department of Justice's Office of Professional Responsibility launched an investigation into whether
• If the Department of Justice found that a member of the Assembly got into bed with a minor and, quote
• That was what the Department of Justice found Zach Scrivener had done.
• If the Department of Justice found that a member of the assembly got into bed with the minor and, quote
• That was what the Department of Justice found, Zach Skrivener had done.

Summary: The Assembly convened after a quorum call and opened with a prayer and pledge, then held a ceremonial observance for Jewish American Heritage Month. Assembly Concurrent Resolution 195 by Assembly Member Gabriel was presented with extensive remarks from members of multiple caucuses highlighting Jewish Californians’ contributions, the importance of solidarity amid rising antisemitism, and themes of tikkun olam and tzedakah. The resolution was adopted by voice vote after 67 co-authors were added, and the chamber then recognized 14 honorees for their service in public life, philanthropy, media, faith leadership, education, and civic engagement. The floor also featured guest introductions and a procedural vote on Assembly Constitutional Amendment 9 by Assembly Member Borrero, which would add affordability as a required consideration in CPUC rate-making, remove telecommunications from the commission’s portfolio, create an office of broadband, and expand legislative appointments. The amendment was adopted. The Assembly then moved through a long third-reading file, passing measures including AB 1697 delaying implementation of a 2025 employment law, AB 2322 on stormwater permit definitions, AB 1653 on hearing-illness education, AB 2274 closing a loophole involving secrecy in trafficking cases, AB 2512 on Anaheim Angels naming language tied to a land exemption, AB 1956 prioritizing young men and boys in suicide prevention, and AB 2273 addressing prosecutorial handling of a local sexual abuse case. Additional bills passed included AB 1809 extending job order contracting for school and community college districts, AB 1970 banning step therapy for serious mental illness and substance use disorder medications, AB 1973 expanding practice authority for advanced practice clinicians, AB 2055 updating vessel law, and AB 2059 narrowing CEQA vehicle-mile-traveled mitigation for certain rural highway projects. The Assembly also adopted ACR 186 designating May 2026 as California Physical Fitness and Mental Well-Being Month and H.R. 11 recognizing the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Interphobia, and Transphobia after a lengthy debate that included support from several caucuses and some disagreement over the resolution’s framing of current threats to LGBTQ+ communities.

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• the Association of County Commissions of Alabama.
• There was a wonderful team that worked with the Department of Insurance.
• This is mandated by code through the legislature as well as the Department of Insurance.
• Good afternoon, I'm Baker Allen, director of governmental affairs for the Alabama League of Municipalities
• I am Brandon, president of the Alabama Gulf Coast chapter of the International... ...the Alabama Gulf

Bills: HB324 , HB252 , SB80 , HB241

Committee: House County and Municipal Government

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• sheriff's departments, or a lot of interagency communication between departments, it's put in an envelope
• We want to criminalize that behavior in Alabama because Alabama is only one of a few states that still
• c> rights</c> behalf of the Alabama voting rights behalf of the Alabama voting rights coalition,<00:59
• I'm the president of the League of Women Voters of Alabama. Thank you, ma'am.
• Alabama has one of the lowest voter turnout rates in the country.

Committee: House Judiciary

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• Alabama is not alone in any of this.
• Alabama is not alone in any of this.
• The Alabama Legislature and Governor Ivey have been good to the Department of Corrections over the last
• They will have everything the Alabama Department of Corrections has: when the inmate came in, sentence
• </c><00:52:32.640><c> Department</c> have everything the Alabama Department have everything the Alabama

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• </c><01:01:17.119><c> mental</c> department of the department of mental department of the department
• It's a known state department. It's the Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services.
• </c><01:43:13.280><c> department</c><01:43:13.920><c> of</c><01:43:14.480><c> um</c> able Alabama department
• of um able Alabama department of um auditing<01:43:16.719><c> which</c><01:43:16.880><c> is</c><01:43
• Alabama Department auditing which is the Alabama Department of<01:43:18.159><c> Examiners</c><01:43:

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• </c> want the best for the state of Alabama. want the best for the state of Alabama.
• </c><02:31:12.880><c> Alabama</c> state of Alabama state of Alabama case<02:31:14.880><c> that</c><02
• Alabama Department of Revenue determines that one of the...
• Alabama Department of Revenue &gt;&gt; Yeah.
• > is</c><04:36:54.639><c> going</c> Alabama Department of Revenue is going Alabama Department of Revenue

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• Department of Justice's Office of Professional Responsibility launched an investigation into whether
• If the Department of Justice found that a member of the assembly got into bed with the minor and, quote
• If the Department of Justice found that a member of the assembly got into bed with the minor and, quote
• That was what the Department of Justice found Zach Scrivener had done.
• That was what the Department of Justice found Zach Scrivener had done to his 10-year-old daughter.

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• Camden is from Gadsden, Alabama, and is a graduate of Jacksonville State University.
• The program is administered by the Alabama Commission of Higher Education.
• The program is administered by the Alabama Commission of Higher Education and applies to undergraduate
• who is under 27 years of age. ...enforcement officer child under 27 years old and a resident of Alabama
• Of course, in Alabama, we've actually capped... course, in Alabama, we've actually capped how that growth

Bills: HB188 , HB52

Committee: House Ways and Means Education

Keywords: healthcare, insurance, patient rights, medical treatment, access, affordability, income tax, CHOOSE Act, education funding, ABLE account, tax credits, poverty threshold, legislative funding

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• Juliana Dean for the Department of Conservation. We just have one contract today.
• Good morning, I'm Mandy Spears with the Alabama Department of Corrections.
• Good morning, Tina Hams for the State Department of Education.
• Good morning, I'm Dudley Perry from the Alabama Department of Youth. from the Alabama Department of Youth
• Tina Hammond for the Department of Education.

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• 00:36:11.520><c> what</c> of things are getting in the way of what of things are getting in the way of
• of of of getting it the administrator of of of getting it together.<00:54:13.359><c> They</c><00:54:
• overview, department strategy and partnerships, state board oversight of the commissioner of education
• They had a shortfall of public transportation and vocational transportation, about $40 million.
• </c> abuse of minors, sexual abuse of minors. abuse of minors, sexual abuse of minors.

Summary: The committee heard a presentation from KDE on the revised Kentucky academic standards for reading and writing. KDE explained the statutory six-year review process, the public comment periods, and the main revisions, including updates tied to the science of reading, decodable text, encoding/decoding, and an updated vision statement. KDE said 308 responses were received on the initial public comment, most respondents favored keeping standards as-is, and about 12% of standards were revised. The department also said the document was streamlined by removing repeated graphics and reducing its size by about 24%, and that a later comment period drew more than 400 responses. No new standards were flagged for review. Members asked about alignment between standards, curriculum, assessments, and NAEP, and KDE said instructional resources should be aligned to standards, KSA assessments are aligned to the standards, and screeners/diagnostics help identify student needs. Representative Truett raised the idea of a textbook-to-standards crosswalk, and KDE said publishers and a future repository partner should provide such crosswalks for local districts. Representative Bojanowski asked why foundational reading skills are not directly assessed on the third-grade KSA; KDE responded that the assessment is designed to measure end-of-grade expectations, while screening and diagnostics are used earlier to identify decoding needs. Representative Gel asked about early childhood supports, and KDE said it is working with early learning and special education offices and promoting LETRS professional learning for both teachers and preschool educators. The committee then received the mathematics improvement committee report. KDE said the mathematics committee unanimously approved a new strategic plan for improving math achievement from pre-K through grade 20 and adult education. The plan centers on six priorities: student empowerment, effective mathematics teaching and learning, continuous educator development and growth, a continuum of learning, community and family partnerships, and teacher recruitment and retention. KDE said the plan is intended as a living document with goals, recommended actions, and evidence bases, and that it aligns with the Kentucky Numeracy Counts Act by supporting high-quality instructional resources, professional learning, and family resources. In response to Senator Thomas, KDE explained that the professional learning recommendation means districts should tailor teacher training to classroom needs and instructional materials so math teachers are better equipped to implement standards and support students.

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• of Alabama second congressional citizens of Alabama second congressional district<02:20:17.240><c> to
• the state of Alabama and the district the state of Alabama and the United<02:21:00.720><c> States</c
• of the District of Columbia, Arlington County Police Department, Fairfax County Police Department, Maryland
• and Explosives; Department of Health and Human Services; Department of Homeland Security; Federal Bureau
• You know, the idea of migrating the Department of the Interior, Department of Agriculture, USDA, what

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• </c> to the Alabama State University Board of to the Alabama State University Board of Trustees<00:10
• ><c> of</c><00:28:10.000><c> Alabama</c><00:28:10.399><c> that</c> of the Legislature of Alabama that
• </c> the Alabama Board of Funeral Services. the Alabama Board of Funeral Services.
• state of Alabama have the voice.
• ><c> it</c> that the state of Alabama as they see it that the state of Alabama as they see it going<02

Summary: The Senate convened with prayer, the pledge, and a roll call establishing a quorum of 28 senators present. The body agreed to excuse absent senators, dispense with reading and adopt the previous journal, and allow bills and committee reports to be introduced throughout the day. The presiding officer also recognized several guests on the floor and in the gallery, including an intern from the Lieutenant Governor’s office and guests of Senator Chambliss. Committee reports focused on confirmations for Alabama State University’s Board of Trustees. Patricia Anne Jones (Confirmation 79), Angela Star (Confirmation 80), and Bobby Singleton (Confirmation 78) each received favorable committee reports and were confirmed by the full Senate, with roll-call votes showing unanimous or near-unanimous support. The chamber spent considerable time in lighthearted debate and personal remarks during Singleton’s confirmation before adopting the motion and confirming him. The Senate also adopted Senate Joint Resolution 81 commending the Coach Safely Foundation for youth sports injury mitigation, and several other resolutions honoring individuals and organizations, including Johnny Williams, Jim America, Senior Trooper Hunter Woodruff, and retired Army Colonel Shawn Thomas Prricett. A resolution encouraging Alabama public high schools to form a consortium was also adopted. On local bills, the Senate passed Senate Bill 243 regarding Jefferson County and House Bill 532 regarding Shelby County, both by using the previous roll and with no opposition. The Rules Committee then reported a special order calendar for the 22nd legislative day, which the Senate adopted 30-0. The special order calendar included bills on the Board of Funeral Services, the Public Service Commission, tax abatements, electric utilities, child support, dogs, school lands, Chambers County, and real property. The first special-order bill taken up was Senate Bill 107 by Senators Figures and Gudger, concerning the Alabama Board of Funeral Services. Senators discussed the bill’s purpose of funding the board’s increased duties, the effect on funeral home license fees, and an amendment offered by Senator Bell to reduce certain fees. The amendment was adopted, and the bill was explained as not affecting pre-need funeral arrangements. Debate continued as members asked questions about costs to families and funeral homes, but the chamber had not yet reached final disposition of the bill by the end of the excerpt.

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• In Jefferson City today, we have a delegation of transportation stakeholders from Southwest Missouri
• These leaders are here today to highlight the importance of continued investment in our transportation
• These leaders are here today to highlight the importance of continued investment in our transportation
• York, Massachusetts, for that side of the aisle, Mississippi, Alabama, red, blue, coast to coast, 47
• And, of course, annually, 19,000 individuals who are released from the Missouri Department of Corrections

Summary: The House convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, then approved the House Journal for the 35th day by a 115-1 roll call vote. Members spent much of the opening portion introducing a large number of special guests and visiting groups, including university alumni and students, ambulance and first responder personnel, hospice and behavioral health advocates, public administrators, educators, transportation stakeholders, and other community leaders recognized for service or advocacy work. The chamber then received committee reports recommending passage of several measures, including House Bills 1625, 2383, 3035, 3205, and Senate Bill 888, along with committee substitutes for some of those bills. The House proceeded to third reading and passage on a long series of bills. Among the major measures were HB 2774, a fuel-source bill limiting state and local governments from dictating bids or purchases based solely on fuel source, which passed 138-5; HB 2383, addressing copper theft and related telecommunications equipment crimes, which passed 130-5; and HB 3205, regulating litigation funding and requiring disclosures, which passed 144-1. Several bills drew extended debate. A combined bill on statutes of limitation and child sexual abuse claims, House Committee Substitute for HBs 1664, 1610, 1645, and 2182, passed 98-12 with 39 present after members debated both the abuse-related provisions and a separate reduction in the personal injury statute of limitations. HB 3146, dealing with ballot summary statements and the initiative petition process, passed 90-55 after sharp disagreement over whether it protected voters or undermined judicial review. Other measures passed with broad support, including HB 2146 on hospital investment options (143-1), HB 1756 establishing June’s Week to recognize rare pediatric diseases and families affected by them, HB 1783 on public health contracting (138-6), HB 2099 on expedited removal of squatters (136-1), HB 2896 loosening residency restrictions for university board appointments (111-17), HB 2505/2044 giving grandparents priority in certain custody cases (144-0), HB 1625 increasing penalties for drug trafficking (137-2), HB 2302 removing barriers to employment for people leaving incarceration (142-0), HB 3035 setting depreciation rules for vehicle tax valuation (100-43), HB 1870 updating debt collection and garnishment laws (137-9), HB 2335 giving school districts more flexibility over teacher training schedules (146-2), and HB 1827 allowing occupational therapists to certify disabled parking credentials (145-0).

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• </c> the current tax base of that county. the current tax base of that county.
• They use it to lower the price of the lot, which means the price of the house is some multiple of that
• </c> th those are some of our concerns. th those are some of our concerns.
• Of<00:21:08.080><c> that</c><00:21:08.880><c> 115,000</c> Of that 115,000 Of that 115,000 are<00:21:10.799
• </c> lot of times in in tax sales. lot of times in in tax sales.

Committee: House Boards, Agencies and Commissions

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• My favorite part of the whole bill is chapter 5A under the Alabama Limited Liability Company law.
• Yeah, you know I love the Alabama Law Institute, and I've carried a number of bills before... of bills
• from the Alabama Society of Health-System Pharmacists.
• Submitted by the Alabama Society of Health-System Pharmacists, an academic health system pharmacist.
• department in Sylacauga, Alabama.

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• We have traditionally been a top 10 school district in the state of Alabama, and we've lost a lot of
• The Alabama Hemp and Bake Association (AHBA) and its members want to be part of the solution.
• Of this 315 number, only six of those have been found in our southern Alabama stores for vape products
• Office, and the Department of Revenue to track and update non-compliant products.
• The registry is already the law in the state of Alabama. It is not being enforced.

Bills: SB210 , SB225 , HB280 , HB287 , HB94 , HB88 , SB157 , HB7 , HB8 , HB42

Committee: House Judiciary

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• Oh Lord our God, our creator and redeemer, we pause before this session of the Alabama House of Representatives
• of Alabama well this day in the business of our great state.
• the state of Alabama is going to be what?
• I don't know if I've ever heard of anyone cloning anyone in the state of Alabama.
• That's what we're saying today in the Alabama House of Representatives.

Bills: HJR 99 , HB 1399 , HB 1400 , HB 1094 , HB 365 , HB 1109 , HB 647 , HCR 35 , SB 14 , HB 12 , HB 1522 , HB 422 , HB 675 , HB 204 , HB 748 , HB 912 , HJR 99 , HB 1399 , HB 1400 , HB 1094 , HB 365 , HB 1109 , HB 647 , HCR 35 , HCR 123 , HCR 124 , HR 57 , HR 87 , HR 111 , HR 228 , HR 230 , HR 322 , HR 624 , HR 625 , HR 626 , HR 627 , HR 628 , HR 630 , HR 631 , HR 634 , HR 635 , HR 636 , HR 637 , HR 638 , HR 639 , HR 640 , HR 645 , HR 646 , HR 648 , HR 649 , HR 651 , HR 652 , HR 653 , HR 654 , HR 664 , HR 665 , HR 668 , HR 675 , HR 676 , HR 678 , HR 679 , HR 680 , HR 683 , HR 686 , HR 688 , HR 689 , HR 694 , HR 695 , HR 697 , HR 698 , HR 699 , HR 472 , HR 622 , HR 632 , HR 633 , HR 643 , HR 655 , HR 657 , HR 660 , HR 661 , HR 662 , HR 663 , HR 667 , HR 670 , HR 674 , HR 681 , HR 682 , HR 696

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• Sorority in the great state of Alabama.
• ><c> and</c> Alabama House of Representatives and Alabama House of Representatives and tell<01:04:17.200
• This bill will align Alabama of 2025.
• Department of Education.
• </c> Alabama House of Representatives. Alabama House of Representatives.

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• That established the Department of Workforce, and so in the establishment of...
• Workforce, and so in the establishment of the Department of Workforce, in the legislation you had two
• We are working hard at the Department of Workforce.
• Today, we are working hard at the Department of Workforce.
• So all of that is going to be a focus of the leadership of this department, and your recognition of that

Committee: Senate Confirmations

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• </c> member of the Alabama Ethics Commission. member of the Alabama Ethics Commission.
• of Insurance through the Department of Treasury.
• of Insurance through the Department of Treasury.
• of Insurance through the Department of Treasury.
• </c> our governor and all the people of our governor and all the people of Alabama, Alabama, Alabama,