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• There were reports in 2020, a legislative audit 2024, the Ombudsperson of Corrections.
• In the previous biennium, I carried legislation to create a task force on the closure of our aging prison
• So I'm very grateful to the Governor and our legislative leaders.
• Republicans, we will caucus in our caucus room immediately upon recess.
• Ways and Means will be meeting 15 minutes after recess, and Democrats we will be Caucusing in our caucus

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• Recent federal legislation recognizes such financial hardships... 2.8%.
• Hispanic Caucus.
• I will mention that this bill is a priority bill for our Legislative Hispanic Caucus.
• My name is Carlos Valdez, here on behalf of the California Hispanic Legislative Caucus, in support of
• On behalf of the California Hispanic Legislative Caucus, I urge your aye vote. Thank you.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

Summary: The Revenue and Taxation Committee heard a long agenda of tax and housing measures, beginning with SB 1329 on solar property tax assessment. The author and solar industry witnesses argued the bill would create a uniform, predictable statewide method as the current solar property tax exclusion sunsets, while county assessors and local county representatives opposed it as a departure from market-based valuation that would reduce assessed values and local revenue. The committee also heard SB 1406, which would target the so-called Montana loophole used to avoid California vehicle taxes and fees; it drew support from CTA and no formal opposition. Both bills were moved to Appropriations and placed on call after committee votes. The consent calendar was also adopted and placed on call. The committee then took up several tax relief and wildfire-related measures. SB 984 would conform California law to the federal tipped-income deduction; restaurant, taxpayer, and enrolled agent representatives supported it, and the committee approved it 3-0 to Appropriations, on call. SB 1084 would create a fire-safe home tax credit for home hardening and defensible space improvements; supporters included the Town of Truckee and the California Association of Realtors, while members raised questions about cost and interaction with Prop. 98, and the bill passed 3-0 to Appropriations, on call. SB 1118 would provide a tax credit for backup generators or solar battery systems in high fire-threat areas; the author and supporters framed it as a resilience measure, but committee members questioned the use of taxpayer funds, diesel generators, and the benefit relative to cost. The bill was not advanced in the portion of the transcript provided. Later, the committee heard SB 1249, a narrowly targeted senior deduction for taxpayers ages 86 to 90, supported by LeadingAge California and the California Senior Legislature; it passed 4-0 to Appropriations, on call. SB 1424 would extend a partial sales and use tax exemption to zero-emission vehicle refueling equipment, including charging and hydrogen stations; it received support from hydrogen and electric transportation groups and passed 4-0 to Appropriations, on call. SB 1113 would conform California tax law to the federal tonnage tax regime for U.S.-flag international shipping companies; maritime industry witnesses supported it as a competitiveness and national security measure, while ILWU opposed it over the estimated general fund impact, and the bill passed 4-0 to Appropriations, on call. SB 1137 would expand the medical expense deduction for lower-income taxpayers, and SB 1415 would extend a partial welfare property tax exemption to mixed-income housing; both were presented with support from advocacy and local government witnesses, with assessors and housing stakeholders seeking amendments on SB 1415. The transcript ends before final action on SB 1415 is completed.

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• Black Caucus are so proud to be able to host them.
• So my hope is that that will extend to some other legislation in the coming days. Thank you.
• When I started off as a freshman legislator ten years ago, in 2015, the Republican caucus introduced
• I mean no piece of legislation is. I think the VMT issue is an issue.
• And that is why this historic piece of legislation is moving now.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• With that, I'll tell you what the legislation does.
• I know that we can't legislate our way out of this crisis.
• This is a piece of legislation that I'm proud to carry.
• Black Caucus has been up to.
• As Chairman of the Caucus and on behalf of the members of the Florida Legislative Black Caucus, Caucus

Keywords: 998, house, all

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• <00:05:25.840> to today we will be hearing legislation to today we will be hearing legislation
• Section 12, Legislative Inspector General Advisory Commission, creates a legislative advisory commission
• the public hearing that the legislative the public hearing that the legislative uh<00:19:05.840>
• questions the office of legislative questions the office of legislative auditor<00:20:45.559>
• between the office of the legislative between the office of the legislative auditor<00:27:08.880

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• The Democratic caucus will be in the members lounge.
• The Democratic caucus will be in the members lounge.
• The Republican caucus will be in the Willie Brown conference room.
• And on behalf of the entire California Legislative Black Caucus, I respectfully ask for an aye vote.
• This bill is part of the Speaker's wildfire response legislation.

Summary: The Assembly convened, established a quorum, and opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and routine procedural motions. Members then moved through a long agenda of Senate and Assembly bills, including several concurrence votes on budget trailer bills and policy measures. Early actions included defeating a motion to send AB 1207 to the inactive file, then passing SB 855 on armory property transfers, SB 57 on data centers and ratepayer impacts, and SB 614 on carbon capture pipeline transport, with SB 614 transmitted immediately to the Senate. The house also approved AB 144 and AB 149, the health and resources budget trailer bills, and later took up a large concurrence file with many mostly bipartisan measures. Among the major policy items, the Assembly concurred in AB 7 on consideration of descendants of enslaved people in higher education admissions, AB 1400 on community college nursing/bachelor’s degree pilots, AB 56 on social media warning labels for children, AB 253 on housing plan-check timelines, AB 265 on disaster recovery support for small businesses, AB 301 on housing reconstruction timelines after fires, AB 325 on antitrust and pricing algorithms, AB 478 on emergency planning for pets, AB 670 on renter stability, AB 841 on the State Fire Marshal, AB 979 on AI cybersecurity, AB 1007 on faster housing permitting, AB 1032 on mental health care for wildfire victims, AB 1181 on firefighter cancer protections, and AB 1264 on ultra-processed foods in school meals. Several bills drew brief opposition or questions, including AB 149, where Assembly Member Dixon criticized omnibus budget drafting and fee increases, and AB 1264, where members discussed agriculture concerns and school nutrition. Most measures passed with strong margins, many unanimously. Later in the day, the Assembly also considered a separate set of Senate bills, including SB 760 on behest reporting for charitable appeals, SB 271 on student parents’ access to child care and financial aid services, SB 613 on methane emissions from imported fossil fuels, SB 744 on postsecondary accreditation, SB 461 on a facility transfer for police services in Imperial, SB 487 on compensation for injured firefighters and peace officers, SB 635 on street vendor protections, SB 641 on licensing relief after disasters, SB 720 on red-light camera programs, SB 763 on Cartwright Act penalties, and SB 274 on limits for automated license plate reader data retention. SB 274 drew the most extended debate, with supporters emphasizing privacy, civil liberties, and misuse of data, and opponents arguing the bill would hamper law enforcement and crime-solving tools. The transcript ends during that debate, with no final vote shown for SB 274 in the excerpt provided.

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• She's the only member who does not attend legislative caucus meetings.
• She's the only member who does not attend legislative caucus meetings.
• <00:14:18.519> caucus<00:14:19.360> meetings<00:14:20.360> she<00:14:20.639>
• has legislative caucus meetings she has legislative caucus meetings she has already<00:14:21.399>
• Article 4, Section 7 of the Minnesota Constitution allows each legislative body to punish its members

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Summary: The Senate convened under call, established a quorum, and adopted the committee reports. It then moved through second reading of Senate File 334 and first readings/referrals of Senate Files 645, 684, and 700, with SF 645 sent to State and Local Government and SFs 684 and 700 sent to Health and Human Services. The chamber also approved a motion to withdraw Senate File 567 from State and Local Government and re-refer it to Elections. The Senate adopted Senate Resolution 5 and Senate Resolution 6, both recognizing Senate employees for years of dedicated service, including a specific recognition of David Jorgenson. The most significant floor action was a motion by Senator Rasmusson to expel Senator Nicole Mitchell and declare her seat vacant. Senator Rasmusson argued that Mitchell’s pending felony burglary case and delay of her trial justified expulsion; Senator Frentz opposed the motion, arguing the Senate should wait for the criminal process and that due process requirements had not been met. After a point of order and appeal, the President ruled the Frentz point of order well taken, and the Senate upheld that ruling by a 33-33 vote. The meeting also included several recesses and procedural calls of the Senate while the expulsion issue was debated. During announcements, members noted committee schedule changes, including cancellations or postponements for Energy and Jobs, and meetings for Judiciary, Policy, and Human Services. The Senate then adjourned until Thursday, January 30th at 11:00 a.m.

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• "If you go to page 20 and look at the members, it's not all legislators. It's only one legislator.
• , legislative committee, legislative committee, preferably<00:39:34.640> one<00:39:34.880>
• that piece of legislation. that piece of legislation. >> Ah<00:42:11.359> okay.
• by legislation. Yes. by legislation. Yes. >> Right. >> Right. >> Right.
• It's the special joint legislative committee, and they can put in legislation just like we can.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The meeting focused on reviewing and amending draft minutes and then discussing a draft report on SAU consolidation and school administration efficiency. Members first corrected a disputed statement in the minutes about who starts charter schools, and agreed to mark it as disputed. They also noted a donation figure mentioned in the meeting but not reflected in the notes, and then approved the minutes as amended. The committee then reviewed supporting materials, including a Census Bureau education spending table and a 1993 report on eliminating SAUs. The chair argued New Hampshire ranks very high in administrative spending and used that as evidence for reducing administrative costs. Other members pushed back, noting that education costs are largely borne locally and that the committee should stay focused on its charge. Several members also objected to characterizations of SAU boards and to relying heavily on an old report or on the School District Governance Association’s proposal. The draft report itself drew repeated edits. Members objected to language suggesting the testimony from associations was simply that change was not needed, and proposed more neutral wording about concerns over the impacts of changes. There was also disagreement over a proposed model in which a county-level school administrator would be elected; some members said that would be inappropriate and premature, while others argued the committee had not yet fully developed a consolidation model. The discussion ended with a call from some members for more time and for a future joint legislative committee to continue refining any proposal before legislation is introduced.

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• of State Legislators.
• Caucus of State Legislators.<01:48:30.719> So,<01:48:30.880> I've<01:48:31.119> gotten
• Such an amazing legislator.
• legislator. legislator.
• <03:49:05.439> and Caucus that passed the legislation and Caucus that passed the legislation

Keywords: 920, all

Summary: The Senate convened with prayer, the pledge, and a roll call establishing a quorum of 35 senators. The journal was adopted without objection, absent senators were excused, and there were no house messages, committee reports, motions, or resolutions before the first bill was called. The main item of business was House Bill 1, described as a conditional measure to set a process for electing U.S. House candidates in Alabama’s congressional districts 1, 2, 6, and 7 if a federal court order lifts current injunctions. The sponsor said the bill would only take effect if the court order is issued and would allow quick compliance with federal rulings. Debate centered on whether the bill was truly responsive to the court or instead an attempt at mid-decade redistricting; opponents argued it would violate Alabama’s constitutional limits on elections and ignore the court’s redistricting orders, while supporters said they were trying to comply with the court and that the issue was partisan rather than personal. Much of the discussion focused on Allen v. Milligan, the Voting Rights Act, and the meaning of the court’s injunctions. One senator argued the bill would dilute Black voting strength and was being driven by national Republican politics, while the sponsor and others insisted the legislature was acting only conditionally and that the court had not ordered the specific action being debated. The exchange became lengthy and contentious, but no final vote or other action on HB1 was taken in the portion provided.

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• <00:17:49.440> and Congressional Black Caucus and Congressional Black Caucus and represented
• I yield back. capital the nonpartisan legislation will capital the nonpartisan legislation will allow
• all members may have five legislative all members may have five legislative days<07:34:44.200>
• benefits as a member of the labor caucus benefits as a member of the labor caucus I<07:45:37.680
• <07:47:56.398> comprehensive legislation comprehensive legislation comprehensive reform<07:47:

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• <01:33:48.280> safety legislation to require child safety legislation to require child safety
• Purple Caucus in 2013. Purple Caucus in 2013.
• , relationships with legislators, relationships with legislators, I<02:10:46.880> truly<02
• , Democrat caucus, Democrat caucus, came<03:27:43.080> up<03:27:43.280> to<03:27:43.440
• . legislator. legislator.

Keywords: 918, senate, all

Summary: The meeting was a Senate retirement recognition session held after adjournment sine die, with the presiding officer relaxing decorum so members could speak, applaud, and interact more freely. The chair explained the order of speakers and noted that retiring members would be recognized from their desks, with a plaque presented by Senate leaders and photos taken afterward. The session was framed as a celebration of service for retiring senators and a tribute to staff, families, and colleagues. Senator Mann spoke first, thanking constituents, family, staff, colleagues, and advocates, and highlighting policy accomplishments such as banning non-compete clauses, wage transparency, breast cancer screening coverage, protections for students, expanded health coverage, pharmacy benefit manager reforms, physician workforce changes, the medication repository program, and paid leave. She also used her remarks to criticize racism, sexism, and broader threats to women’s and people of color’s freedoms, urging civic engagement and warning against erosion of democracy. Senator Tou Xiong followed with a personal farewell centered on his mother’s refugee experience, his family’s sacrifices, and gratitude to mentors and colleagues; he emphasized the value of public service, bipartisan cooperation, and the idea that Minnesota should be a model for the country. Senator Howe gave a faith-centered retirement speech reflecting on his path from humble beginnings, his family, military and public service, and the importance of humility, justice, mercy, and listening to constituents. Senator Klein looked back on a decade in the chamber, including the pandemic and the George Floyd unrest, and said the Senate’s decorum and relationships endured through difficult times; he cited a bill he helped pass for a child needing a prosthetic blade as an example of the legislature’s best work. Senator Draheim began his remarks by thanking his wife and children and joking about his discomfort with speeches, then described being recruited to run for office despite never seeing himself as a politician.

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• On line 70, Representative Travis, it says the Legislative Services Agency shall endeavor to complete
• have a few ones of y'all that's uh interested, I think most of y'all might be, is we have a rule caucus
• <00:11:56.399> And<00:11:56.560> so<00:11:57.200> at had to pass legislatively
• And so at had to pass legislatively.
• uh meeting tonight, uh, it's rule caucus uh meeting tonight, uh, it's 5:30.<00:14:30.720> So,

Bills: HB558, HB558

Keywords: education funding, public schools, student achievement, RAISE Act, K-12 education, state budget, accountability, rural impact, legislation, report, government analysis, community assessment, 1136, house, all

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• If you and your caucus are not it.
• Can your caucus sign off on What's that?
• Will your caucus vote for it? Did you ask for a yes or no from a politician?
• Will your caucus<00:07:55.360> vote<00:07:55.599> for<00:07:55.759> it?
• Did you ask for a caucus vote for it?

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• The chair then told Representative Lane that a caucus would be needed and asked how long it would take
• Further discussion on the motion to legislate on Senate Bill 45.
• Further discussion on the motion to legislate on Senate Bill 45.
• that the motion of inexpensive legislate that the motion of inexpensive legislate carries<00:21:
• reports to your respective caucus reports to your respective caucus leaders<00:22:10.000> if<

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• that included stakeholders and advocacy groups, including those who helped craft that piece of legislation
• I'm the co-chair for the legislation committee for the Hawaii Association of School Psychologists.
• and support and we have education caucus and support and we have testifiers<00:30:31.960> uh<
• <01:03:44.200> offering<01:03:44.520> testimony education caucus offering testimony
• Hopefully it gets through the whole legislative session this year and doesn’t die.

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The Committee on Education met on January 30 and heard testimony on several bills, beginning with an announcement asking testifiers and members to keep remarks brief because of weather. The vice chair also explained that HB 440, relating to immigration issues in schools and state hospitals, was removed from the agenda because the proposal would not create meaningful legal protections and immigration policy is governed by federal law. The committee then moved through a series of education-related measures, with testimony largely from the Department of Education, the School Facilities Authority, the Attorney General’s office, unions, advocacy groups, and individual testifiers. On HB 330, concerning school impact fees, the School Facilities Authority supported the bill as aligning policy with implementation, while the Tax Foundation of Hawaii said the fee accounts have accumulated large balances, including more than $20 million in impact fee funds and nearly $9 million from predecessor fair-share contributions, and urged that collected money be used rather than left idle. DOE said it would follow up on the balance and why it was not being used. On HB 1188, dealing with workforce housing, DOE and the Charter School Commission offered comments or support, the Attorney General suggested clarifying the phrase “within commuting distance” by using a mileage standard and adding repayment language, and HSTA, HGEA, and others supported the bill, with HSTA saying teachers need housing to be able to live and work in Hawaii. On HB 624 and HB 625, both related to school psychologists, DOE said it would participate in a work group on the pathway bill and supported the incentive program bill; school psychologists and related groups supported the measures, while one testifier said DOE should not lead the work group alone because school psychologists may work in many education settings beyond DOE schools. The committee also heard HB 1314 on youth mental health in schools. DOE described its student support process, universal screening tools, and behavioral health services, saying schools already identify and respond to concerns and that staff are trained to report issues, while the Attorney General warned the bill could expose schools to liability and recommended a broad liability waiver. Testimony was mixed, with several supporters and one opponent. On HB 616, concerning school safety and harassment protections for educational workers, the Attorney General sought clarifying amendments on harassment definitions, temporary restraining order costs, and paid leave, while HSTA, HGEA, and individual teachers strongly supported the bill, describing harassment incidents and arguing for a standardized statewide response. DOE said it already has reporting pathways, visitor codes of conduct, trespass notices, and an ethics hotline, but acknowledged implementation varies by school and that staff can escalate concerns if needed. The committee also began hearing HB 88 on a three-year pilot program for athletic travel, but the transcript cuts off before that bill’s testimony is completed or any votes are taken.

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• I write today on behalf of the Asian American Native Hawaiian and Pacific Island Legislative Caucus.
• So on behalf of the ANHPI Legislative Caucus, we want to thank you. We see you.
• So just a shout-out to all the volunteers. 83rd legislative session.
• Legislative Operations and Elections, we will see you at 1:15 p.m. in 4,400.
• relating to legislative affairs.

Keywords: 909, all

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• 4719 and establishes a legislative 4719 and establishes a legislative commission<00:23:49.560>
• against caucus priorities.
• the leadership and caucus priorities um weighed<00:26:44.000> against<00:26:44.360> caucus<
• > a<01:14:35.200> critical This legislation arrives at a critical This legislation arrives
• also have a role for the legislative also have a role for the legislative auditor<01:27:58.640><

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• I appreciate the attention to this piece of legislation.
• I think it's a really important piece of legislation for our state.
• > talks,<00:10:18.800> but We've had great four-caucus talks, but We've had great four-caucus
• It was some of the best legislative working together I have seen in my time here.
• <00:26:01.880> them, Legislative Auditor, God bless them, Legislative Auditor, God bless them

Keywords: 1183, house

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• <00:28:04.960> stuff,<00:28:05.200> but with the legislative stuff, but with the legislative
• And I believe that there is more to come for our minority caucus.
• He has a vision for our caucus, values.
• is more to come for our minority caucus. is more to come for our minority caucus.
• aide, Nia Tatofi, and legislative assistant, Brian Bronson Myers.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

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• The Rural Caucus will meet tomorrow morning, Wednesday, from 8 to 8:45 in Room 10 and on Zoom.
• All are welcome. >> Member from Burlington. >> Madam Speaker, the Working Vermonters Caucus will meet
• The older Vermonters caucus will meet tomorrow in Room 10.
• <00:15:36.399> in Speaker, House Democrats will caucus in Speaker, House Democrats will caucus
• Uh and our uh caucus at noon in room 44.

Keywords: 926, house, all

Summary: The House opened with a devotional led by Rep. Anne Donahue and the Pledge of Allegiance, then moved into first readings of 10 House bills. The bills covered building energy standards and a residential building code (H.717), building energy efficiency (H.718), hospital collaboration and state action immunity (H.719), cloud computing/public utility issues (H.720), juvenile proceedings and forensic facilities (H.721), municipal regulation of surface water use for drinking water supplies (H.722), posting of land (H.723), involuntary psychiatric medication in emergency circumstances (H.724), the State Labor Relations Act (H.725), and flexible working arrangements (H.726). Each was read the first time and referred to the appropriate committee; H.648, affecting state revenue through banking, insurance, and securities, was referred to Ways and Means under House Rule 35A. On the action calendar, the House took up and passed H.84, allowing telehealth appointments to be recorded with patient and provider consent, and H.534, relating to community action agencies. Both bills were read a third time and approved by voice vote, with the chair announcing that the ayes appeared to have it. The chamber then completed its orders of the day. Several announcements followed, including guest introductions, caucus meetings, an ice cream social, and notice of a press conference on immigration protections. The chair also reminded members to return later in the day for the joint assembly to hear the governor’s budget address. The House then adjourned until Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at 3 p.m.