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• Today we're going to start as a subcommittee, and we're going to consider nine bills.
• And, you know, we always keep the consumer first in our minds, and we all want the same thing.
• So AB 943 keeps the right safeguards in place while modernizing the rest.
• This is item number nine, AB 1209 by Assembly Member Michelle Rodriguez. Berman. Nguyen, aye.
• And item number nine, AB 1209 by Assembly Member Michelle Rodriguez. Berman, aye. Berman, aye.

Summary: The Assembly Insurance Committee met as a subcommittee and heard several bills focused on insurance transparency, wildfire mitigation, market access, and workforce issues. AB 75 would require insurers to give homeowners 30 days’ notice before collecting aerial images of their property and allow homeowners to review those images; supporters said it would improve privacy and prevent inaccurate non-renewals, while consumer and industry groups both sought amendments. AB 234 would add the Assembly Speaker and Senate President pro Tem, or designees, as non-voting members on the California FAIR Plan governing committee; the Department of Insurance supported it as an oversight measure, while Consumer Federation of California said it was only a small first step toward broader transparency reforms. AB 428 would let water corporations join joint powers authorities for pooled insurance, with supporters citing rising insurance costs for small water systems and no remaining opposition after amendments. AB 943 would streamline producer pre-licensing education by removing the 20-hour per-line requirement while keeping ethics training; industry sponsors said it would reduce barriers to entry, while consumer advocates warned it could lower professional standards. AB 1209 would create a pathway for cannabis employers to secure workers’ compensation coverage and related services through a state-coordinated network; supporters said it would help bring the industry into compliance, while one member raised concerns about creating a special carveout for a federally restricted industry. AB 1 would require periodic review of the state’s Safer from Wildfire regulations every five years, and it drew broad support from the department, insurers, local governments, and industry groups as a way to keep wildfire mitigation incentives current. The committee also took up a consent calendar including AB 69, AB 487, and AB 570, all of which were sent to Appropriations. The committee approved AB 75 to Privacy and Consumer Protection, AB 234 to the Assembly Floor, AB 428 to Local Government, AB 943 to Appropriations, AB 1209 to Business and Professions, and AB 1 to Appropriations. Most measures passed on strong or unanimous votes after members added coauthor requests and expressed support for the bills’ consumer protection, transparency, or wildfire-related goals.

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• the impression that the TEC sunset report was perfect or that the TEC has nothing to learn And slide nine
• to find the information. and data you're looking for, but for those who fear change, we're going to keep
• Are y'all planning on keeping— Blocking that whole street off?
• We're keeping our eye on that. And it adds up in a hurry.
• Make sure that you gave us on page nine, or what is that, page nine? Correct.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• Keep us mindful of the demand of justice and the promise of peace, and the hard work required of us to
• Keep us mindful of the demand of justice and the promise of peace, and the hard work required of us to
• calendar are given their first reading and referred as indicated, with the following change: on page nine
• following following following change<00:05:49.120> on<00:05:49.600> page<00:05:50.080> nine

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Summary: The Senate convened under call, completed the prayer and Pledge of Allegiance, and established a quorum. It then received the executive and official communications listed on the agenda, adopted the committee reports except those related to appointments, and laid the appointment reports on the table. Senate Files 202 and 571 were given second reading, and the bills on the introduction calendar received first reading and referral, with Senate File 824 specifically referred to the Committee on Elections. Under motions and resolutions, the chamber approved the author motions as a group. It also approved a motion to withdraw Senate File 222 from the Judiciary Committee and re-refer it to the Housing and Homeless Prevention Committee, with the understanding it would return to Judiciary after that stop. Another approved motion moved Senate File 621 from Commerce and Consumer Protection to the Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband, and Rural Development Committee, with agreement from the co-chairs. Senate Resolution 7 was referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. During announcements, Senator Jasinski recognized his assistant Dom Ianetti, who was leaving for a new role after three sessions of service. Senator Limmer was excused from the session. On motion by Senator Johnson, the Senate adjourned until Monday, February 3rd at 11 a.m., and the adjournment motion prevailed.

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• Fungsten that they thought they had enough to keep him in prison for the 66 years that he was supposed
• And let me just tell you, I have a nine-year-old daughter.
• He served less than nine years for a stranger home-invasion sex crime.
• All with one goal: keeping the public safe and protection.
• Keeping the public safe and protecting the public.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

Summary: The Senate opened with a quorum, prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and several floor recognitions, including a birthday acknowledgment for Senator Archuleta and introductions of former Senator George Runner and a Portuguese delegation tied to ACR 185 recognizing Portuguese Heritage Month. The body then approved the Senate journals and moved to confirmations of five Board of Parole Hearings appointees: William Muniz, Michael Ruff, Rosalind Sargent Burns, Mary Thornton, and Jack Weiss. Each confirmation drew extended debate centered on parole decisions, public safety, transparency, and the Board’s handling of elderly parole and sexually violent predator cases. Supporters argued the commissioners were applying existing law, using evidence-based risk assessments, and were not the decision-makers in the controversial cases cited. Opponents criticized the board for releasing dangerous offenders, questioned the commissioners’ judgment, and objected to the board’s closed-door in-bank votes. Roll calls followed each item, and all five appointees were confirmed, with vote totals including 25-9, 24-9, 24-9, 25-9, and 29-9. The Senate then took up Senate Concurrent Resolution 179 by Senator Niello, recognizing May as Celiac Disease Awareness Month. The resolution described celiac disease as a serious autoimmune disorder, highlighted symptoms and challenges with gluten exposure, and emphasized the need for awareness, labeling, and education. SCR 179 passed unanimously, 31-0. The session concluded with committee announcements and several adjournments in memory, including tributes to Marty Arnold, Jim McAulian, and Pat Gagoscos, followed by remarks from the President pro tempore about ongoing bipartisan legislation to improve transparency and public safety in parole decisions before adjournment until June 4, 2026.

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• I'm a cheerleader, and I have enough energy to keep up with everything. We're on track this year.
• Please vote yes so my sister and I can keep getting our special blood.
• Hospital, Parkland Hospital, and William Clements Hospital in Dallas, Texas, and I've worked there for nine
• For Hepatitis C, it's nine to 13 days.
• of these conflicting issues, how do we get to somewhere where we're making good decisions that are keeping

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• And nine out of nine times, we have been able to measure a reduction in the prevalence of violent crimes
• CSIM Act includes significant updates to federal law, such as creating a presumption in favor of keeping
• That we just keep going back to is, we will continue responding. We need to be preventing.
• until it is not profitable for these companies to host this abusive material online, they're gonna keep
• Until it is not profitable for them to evade the reporting requirements, they're gonna keep evading them

Keywords: Stop CSAM Act, child exploitation, online safety, reporting requirements, tech accountability, NCMEC, survivor support, legislative testimony

Summary: The committee meeting centered around the urgent need to address child sexual abuse material (CSAM) online, focusing primarily on the testimony and discussions surrounding the Stop CSAM Act. Several witnesses, including representatives from law enforcement and advocacy organizations, highlighted the significant drop in reports of child exploitation cases despite an alarming increase in actual incidents. Concerns were raised about tech companies' reporting practices, with calls for more stringent requirements to ensure timely and accurate reporting of suspected abuse. The legislation aims to fortify protections for child victims by imposing stricter obligations on tech platforms to report incidents and support law enforcement in investigations.

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• We will keep you posted on when that hearing is. KEN HOWARD COBB III All right. Thank you.
• We saved consumers more than nine million dollars out of the money. money that Commissioner Brown was
• A way to keep costs down if you're an insurer is to change. to coverage.
• TWIA is governed by a nine-member board of directors who are unpaid volunteers.
• And as shown on page nine of your handout, TWIA makes up about half of the market for when to and Hill

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• Because I think we have strategies that we're discussing to how to increase compensation, how to keep
• But to actually come up with some concrete strategies on what to do to keep teachers in the classroom
• people the the candidates you keeping people the the candidates you know know know in<00:52:44.440><
• teachers in the what to do to keep teachers in the classroom,<00:53:00.920> I<00:53:01.040>
• {comma} six to eight, {comma} and nine {comma} six to eight, {comma} and nine through<01:44:33.360

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on several education resolutions, beginning with HCR 11 and HR 14, which ask the Board of Education and the State Public Charter School Commission to report on improving access to stable, suitable, and affordable facilities for public charter schools. The Charter School Commission supported the measure, and OHA also supported it while noting long-standing facility challenges, the lack of a dedicated facilities appropriation, and the strain on charter schools that have had to use operating funds for buildings and temporary structures. Kealakehe Academy, Hawaii Technology Academy, and several individuals also testified in support. The committee then took up HCR 181 and HR 171, which seek a shared decision-making committee to develop an action plan for a K-12 Ka Waihona School in Kapolei. The Department of Education said it has already developed a strategic plan for Kaipuni education, has expanded immersion programs over the past decade, and is addressing growth through interim guidance and a new priority placement process. Community witnesses, including representatives of Ke Alo Ever, strongly supported the resolutions, emphasizing the need for a K-12 pathway, the importance of Hawaiian language and culture, and the role of community voice in planning. They argued that teacher shortages, especially for licensed Hawaiian immersion teachers, remain a major barrier and proposed a kumu recruitment and retention program tied to community, UH, and DOE partnerships. The committee also heard HCR 187 and HR 177, which urge the Department of Education to begin initiatives to address teacher retention statewide. DOE and the University of Hawaiʻi College of Education said teacher retention is already being addressed through the Teacher Education Coordinating Committee, a five-year plan focused on building capacity, improving satisfaction, and compensation, and a new DOE human resources plan. In response to questions, DOE said it is seeking better school-level data on why teachers leave, is preparing for contract negotiations, and is working with the standards board and DLIR on an apprenticeship-related grant. TECC representatives said the group has been working since the pandemic era, may narrow its focus to retention as the most actionable area, and expects to provide more concrete recommendations in its annual report. The transcript ends as the committee moves on to the next item, HCR 47 and HR 43, without showing any votes or final actions on the measures heard.

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• I promise to keep you in my prayers.
• <00:48:26.079> the In the sense of this bill, it keeps the In the sense of this bill, it keeps
• Keep in puts it back to the voters.
• number nine minerals. number nine minerals.
• nine no one excused. nine no one excused.

Keywords: 916, all

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• We also heard this morning how hard it is to keep and develop math teachers in the school.
• But for me, it's always trying to keep the student as the focus.
• I think we keep extending the school year, and we keep... ...adding more hours for our students, but
• So please, keep questions tight and panelists, Your answers very tight also.
• But again, kind of what I said, what keeps me up at night is funding cliffs.

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• That was opposed and nine in support.
• I couldn't even keep them all straight.
• couldn't even keep them all straight. couldn't even keep them all straight.
• and trying to keep it straight. Nice. and trying to keep it straight. Nice.
• I have no problem keeping it in there.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• We're starting out with some high-level people, and we will keep going that way.
• Under Governor Hochul's tenure, we established nine new districts.
• So nine in total. So I've done two of those, and also two are credit unions.
• So really, again, focus on process to keep them here in New York. ...handle mergers and acquisitions
• So really, again, focused on process to keep them here in New York.

Keywords: 993, senate, all

Summary: The Senate Banking Committee met for its first meeting of the session, with Chair James Sanders Jr. and Ranking Member George Borrello opening the hearing and noting a collaborative approach to committee work. The committee first considered and advanced several bills: S.114, which would prohibit state-chartered banks from investing in or financing private prisons; S.2040, which would require money transmitters to provide a consumer warning; S.5473, which would require disclosures in advertisements involving virtual tokens; and S.8406, Sanders’ bill to amend the community bank deposit program. Each bill was moved and approved by committee, with S.8406 passing unanimously. The committee then heard from Caitlin Azar, Acting Superintendent of the Department of Financial Services (DFS), who outlined her background and DFS priorities. She emphasized affordability, consumer protection, stability, and innovation, and discussed DFS-led initiatives in the governor’s budget, including Banking Development Districts, non-bank mortgage CRA regulations, CDFI investment guidance, and consumer restitution. She also said DFS plans to issue buy-now-pay-later regulations in February, expand student lending protections and borrower education, and continue work on insurance affordability, including auto and homeowners insurance reforms, anti-fraud efforts, and discounts tied to telematics, dash cameras, and safe-driving courses. Members questioned Azar about the balance between regulation and access, especially in crypto, buy-now-pay-later, and insurance markets. She said DFS aims to preserve competition while preventing discriminatory or excessive practices, and described existing oversight of virtual currency, including coordination with federal regulators. Another member asked about AI in auto insurance underwriting and pricing; Azar said DFS requires transparency, bias review, governance controls, and consumer recourse, and that credit scores cannot be used to deny or increase rates. The chair also raised concerns about foreclosure in Southeast Queens, improving BDD paperwork and data collection, and increasing the number of state-chartered credit unions. Azar said DFS is working on process improvements, community input, and maintaining open communication with the committee, but no additional votes or formal actions were taken during the DFS hearing.

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• It takes a cast of seemingly thousands to keep us on track. Chair Davis. Yes, it does.
• Uh, so, uh, as I was saying, we've got our, speaking of the people who keep us on track, our nonpartisan
• Um, so sections one, two, and nine of article one require the Campaign Finance Board to establish an
• seemingly thousands to keep us on track. seemingly thousands to keep us on track.
• <00:03:55.280> us<00:03:55.440> on speaking of the people who keep us on speaking of

Bills: HF9

Keywords: energy policy, renewable energy standard, carbon-free standard, solar standard, hydroelectric, hydropower, electric utility, Public Utilities Commission, PUC, renewable portfolio standard, carbon capture and sequestration, CCS, greenhouse gas emissions, climate policy, nuclear power plant, certificate of need, fossil fuel plant demolition, utility compliance delay, beneficial electrification, sales tax exemption

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• The Supreme Court right now has, I believe, six out of nine of the members lean conservative.
• , six out of nine of the members<00:36:50.880> lean<00:36:51.200> conservative.
• <00:43:06.960> This<00:43:07.200> isn't obtain or keep a mortgage.
• This isn't obtain or keep a mortgage.
• that we uphold that reputation and keep that we uphold that reputation and keep it<00:59:01.280>

Bills: HB1952, HB1951, HB1929, HB2497, HB2208, HB2572, HB1953, HB2551, HB2549, HB1737, HB1628, HB1769, HB2493, HB2264, HB1997, HB2168, HB2427, HB1805, HB2180, HB2184, HB2219, HB2469, HB2233, HB2519, HB2141, HB1904, HB2201, HB2410, HB2007, HB2385, HB2444, HB2349, HB2235, HB1872, HB2416, HB2291, HB2292, HB2263, HB2359, HB2455, HB1509, HB1514, HB1515, HB1648, HB2164, HB2323, HB1825, HB2172, HB1888, HB2005, HB2387, HB2358, HB2119, HB2276, HB2472, HB1714, HB2325, HB1541, HB1960, HB2140, HB2315, HB2367, HB2388, HB1696, HB2333, HB2138, HB2332, HB2283, HB2059, HB2057, HB2589, HB2417, HB2337, HB1588, HB2217, HB2020, HB1915, HB1742, HB2026, HB1965, HB1546, HB2360, HB1563, HB1749, HB2614, HB1511, HB1753, HB1849, HB1641, HB2161, HB2194, HB1721, HB2284, HB2188, HB1897, HB1880, HB1573, HB1876, HB20, HB2137

Keywords: HB1952, Hawaii agriculture, University of Hawaii, CTAHR, College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resilience, Kauai, agricultural research station, extension station, capital improvements, general obligation bonds, GO bonds, appropriation, ADA compliance, Americans with Disabilities Act, certified kitchen, greenhouse, laboratory, field research, cesspool decommissioning, invasive species

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• We just keep looking over it. Domestic violence has never gone away.
• We just keep looking over it and pretending that what we're doing is really helping.
• But when we first opened our doors in 2016, we had nine reported cases of women.
• We just don’t keep them; we help them restore hope.
• We just don't keep them, We just don't. and experience to joy in a safe environment.

Summary: The committee met to discuss domestic violence with a focus on teen dating violence, healthy relationships, and the impact of technology on abuse. Chair Blanca Rubio opened by describing the urgency of the issue, including a recent teen murder in her district tied to domestic violence, and emphasized that restraining orders alone do not prevent abuse. The first panel featured Janica Morin Pasquale and Taylor Stone Mill, who described warning signs in teens such as constant monitoring through phones and social media, isolation from friends, jealousy normalized by online content, and control through gifts, food delivery, and access to passwords or tracking apps. They stressed that many teens do not tell parents, that parents often miss the signs, and that prevention should begin early and be reinforced in schools, homes, and youth activities. They also cited resources such as Love Is Respect, One Love, and Take It Down, and urged consistent funding and implementation of the California Healthy Youth Act rather than one-time lessons. The second panel shifted to the effects of domestic violence on children and the systems that respond to them. Joyce Blue of the Sacramento Regional Family Justice Center described the center’s wraparound services, including forensic interviews, legal help, housing support, child therapy, and high-risk response, and highlighted the prevalence and danger of strangulation, including cases with no visible injury. She explained that domestic violence is about power and control, that children often normalize abuse, and that safety planning must accompany restraining orders. Susie Flores of Inner Circle Children’s Advocacy Center explained the multidisciplinary forensic interview model used for child abuse cases, gave examples of severe abuse involving children exposed to domestic violence, and noted that many centers are overwhelmed by caseloads. She stressed the need for immediate trauma-informed services and more front-end intervention rather than waiting until long-term harm develops. Dr. Pamela Tate of Black Women Revolt Against Domestic Violence and other members discussed the need to support not only victims but also the systems and educators who are expected to respond. Several members shared personal experiences with domestic violence, sexual assault, and family trauma, and raised concerns about school implementation, immigrant families’ fear of reporting, and the need to address abusers’ behavior and trauma as well. The discussion also touched on statute of limitations issues, with panelists saying memory and trauma can delay disclosure for years and that rigid deadlines can prevent justice. No votes were taken; the meeting was informational and ended with members expressing support for continued collaboration, prevention funding, and stronger implementation of existing law.

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• And if I were that landowner, I still feel like I wouldn't have enough rights at that moment to keep
• But if they don't want to pursue it, why not just keep the cost down lower and just...
• We've engaged in this dramatic impact fee regime, seven increases in nine years, seven in nine years,
• Keep it clean on 5489. But this is another way.
• I appreciate that, and we'll keep the conversation going. Yes, sir, thank you. Thank you.

Summary: The committee first took up House Bill 5695, which would create the Sayers Ranch Municipal Utility District in Bastrop County between Elgin and Bastrop. Representative Gurdis said Bastrop County commissioners unanimously supported the district. There was no public testimony, the bill was left pending, and later reported favorably to the full House on an 8-0 vote. The main debate centered on Senate Bill 291, which would require condemning entities to pay landowner attorney’s fees if they fail to provide 10 years of appraisal reports with an initial offer in an eminent domain case. Supporters, including Rita Beving and Charles Maley, argued the bill would add an enforcement mechanism and better protect landowners in a process they described as intimidating and lopsided. Opponents, including Tom Zabel and Lisa Kaufman, said current law already provides a remedy through abatement and attorney’s fees under Section 21.047 of the Property Code, and warned the bill could create inconsistency, delay public infrastructure projects, and increase costs. The bill was left pending. The committee also heard House Bill 5699, a simple MUD boundary change in Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 405 that would allow a tract to leave one district and join another. Representative Schofield said the landowner and district agreed to the change and to pay the tract’s share of debt. The committee substitute was adopted and the bill was reported favorably on an 8-0 vote. Later, the committee considered House Bill 5489, which would impose a four-year moratorium on impact fees. Representative Dyson framed it as an “active study” to test whether impact fees raise housing costs. College Station officials and other opponents argued impact fees help fund infrastructure for growth and that local governments should retain control; supporters said the fees are regressive and add to housing prices. The bill was left pending. The committee then heard Senate Bill 292, which would update the Landowner Bill of Rights to add information on surveys, require separate offers for property not sought in condemnation, and require the rights document to be delivered with the initial offer. Supporters said it would improve transparency and fill gaps in the current document, while opponents said it was unnecessary because the law already exists and warned against revisiting a 2021 compromise. The transcript ends during that discussion.

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• FHPAP keeps families stably housed.
• Um, so just as you negotiate, I urge you to consider and to keep focused on Minnesota Housing Finance
• to<00:16:37.759> consider<00:16:38.079> and<00:16:38.320> to<00:16:38.480> keep
• 00:16:38.959> uh<00:16:39.120> focused<00:16:39.440> on ...to consider and to keep
• of homelessness once they experience homelessness, while it costs roughly $3,500 to intervene and keep

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Why not nine months? Why not three months? Why are we waiting 12 months before?
• And we're trying to keep the kids together.
• And so to do that, we need the relatives to be able to keep...
• The court was always looking for a way to keep the family together.
• that option open to keep families together.

Bills: HCR10, HB1814, HB2160, HB2353, HB2643, HB2971, HB3282, HB3382, HB3996, HB4507, HB4509, HB4805, HB5551, HB1863, HCR10

Keywords: family abduction, child safety, custodial rights, parental kidnapping, awareness day, marriage license, informal marriage, family code, identity verification, child support, family law, child custody, court interview, parent-child relationship, child welfare, attorney ad litem, compensation, legal representation, government entity, HB 2643

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• We have seen from them on page nine; ultimately, six projects.
• So the active ones you see are on page nine.
• The Marketing Center, to keep that going, needs another $2 million.
• Just keep it in New Mexico beautiful and picking up the litter.
• And I'm just gonna keep advocating for rural New Mexico.

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• <00:16:05.120> Nine<00:16:05.360> states states have passed laws.
• Nine states states have passed laws.
• And upon resolution of their claim, those individuals will keep—well, they won't keep, because they legally
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• :52.960> they well, they won't keep because they well, they won't keep because they legally<00

Keywords: 1183, house