Transcript Highlights:

• So I'm very thankful for your efforts on that, bringing awareness to that issue.
• They deserve sovereign nations, too, just kind of bringing that awareness.
• Are you aware of anything?
• Are you aware of anything?
• So I know they're working on it and they're aware of the deadline.

Committee: Joint Tribal and State Relations Committee

Summary: The committee met at Spirit Lake Tribe and heard an extended discussion with Spirit Lake tribal leaders and program directors about government-to-government relations with the state. Chairwoman Street and others outlined a number of concerns and requests, including taxation of tribal and trust lands, state school support for non-beneficiary students, homelessness services, Indian-managed health care, gaming/e-tabs, the Feather Alert system, industrial farming near waterways, tourism and cultural issues, and the need for more consistent tribal consultation. Committee members responded that many of these issues had previously been passed along without direct action, and several members emphasized the committee’s role in education, communication, and preparing possible legislation or resolutions for the next session. Tribal representatives also offered to provide training on treaties, IHS 638, and compact services to help legislators better understand tribal jurisdiction and billing issues. A major portion of the meeting focused on Spirit Lake Fish and Wildlife concerns, especially jurisdictional “gray areas” around hunting and fishing on the reservation, recognition of tribal licenses, and the boundary of the reservation around Spirit Lake/Devils Lake. Tribal officials said they wanted a co-stewardship agreement or MOU with the state to clarify jurisdiction, improve cooperation, and address invasive species and aquatic nuisance species. Committee members discussed whether to draft legislation or a resolution directing the executive branch and state agencies to negotiate such an agreement, and they asked for further input from the North Dakota Game and Fish Department at a future meeting. The committee also discussed county involvement in land status changes and trust land issues, with Spirit Lake leaders describing a past Benson County resolution that tried to block fee-to-trust transfers and saying it was later rescinded. The committee then heard from Benson County tax equalization director Randy Thompson, who explained how the county values land and handles tax-exempt, inundated, and fee-to-trust parcels. Members asked about the impact of tax-exempt lands on county services and discussed prior legislation that helped counties with large tax-exempt bases. The committee also received a presentation from Dr. Steven Smith of Sisseton Wahpeton College, who described the college’s programs, economic impact, and funding needs, including support for non-beneficiary students and workforce training. Members asked about expanding tribal college education into correctional settings, and Smith said the idea was worth exploring through the tribal college system. Finally, HHS interim medical services director Christoph Framing presented remotely on 1115 Medicaid waivers and the IMD exclusion, explaining current state funding mechanisms for inpatient and residential behavioral health services and the bill draft directing HHS to pursue a waiver for IMD payments.

Transcript Highlights:

• </c> that we believe that reducing awareness that we believe that reducing awareness and<00:18:10.640
• um with some synergies create awareness um with some synergies where<00:25:09.520><c> with</c><00:25
• . awareness. awareness.
• that all of the they're well aware that all of the benefit<00:32:18.240><c> that</c><00:32:18.559><c
• Uh, I'm personally not ready to move on this because I don't know what was done to build awareness or

Committee: Senate Finance

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Were the students aware that this happened? Were they made aware that this happened?
• But I'm not aware of this specific scenario.
• And I'm not aware of any additional action taken by the police department as well.
• I was not aware of those findings, to be honest, until after the audit came through.
• I was aware of our issues with fixed assets, which is the repeat finding.

Committee: All LEGISLATIVE JOINT AUDITING-EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS

Keywords: 1204, all

Transcript Highlights:

• I rise today to present H.R. 75, designating January 26 as National Human Trafficking Awareness Month
• I rise today to present H.R. 75, designating January 26 as National Human Trafficking Awareness Month
• With the Super Bowl and the World Cup coming to the Bay Area region this year, awareness, prevention,
• We continue the conversation to raise awareness, strengthen prevention efforts, and ensure victims are
• By designating January as National Human Trafficking Awareness Month, we reaffirm California's commitment

Keywords: 988, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Are you aware of any documented cases of in-person... That's correct. Is that right?
• Are you aware of any in Missouri, like in the last election cycle? Anything like that?
• Are you aware of any in Missouri, like in the last election cycle? Anything like that?
• But this is the only bill that I'm aware of that is moving through the U.S.
• So I just was asking if you were aware of that. I am. And I'm also aware that in North St.

Committee: House Special Committee on Redistricting

Summary: The Special Committee on Redistricting held a public hearing on House Concurrent Resolution 48, which urges support for the federal SAVE Act. Representative Michael Davis presented the resolution, explaining that the bill would require documentary proof of U.S. citizenship to register for federal elections, photo identification to vote, and additional procedures for absentee voting and name-change issues. He argued the measure would protect election integrity and prevent non-citizens from voting, while noting that the resolution simply expresses support for the federal legislation already passed by the U.S. House. Committee members from both parties questioned Davis extensively. Supporters said the proposal would add a needed citizenship verification layer and cited examples of non-citizen voting or mistaken registration. Opponents argued that Missouri already requires voter ID, that non-citizen voting is rare, and that the SAVE Act would create burdens, costs, and potential disenfranchisement for married women, students, rural residents, elderly voters, disabled voters, military families, and others who may lack easy access to birth certificates, passports, or other documents. Several members also raised concerns about federalism, the cost to election officials, and whether the resolution belonged in a redistricting committee. The committee then heard public testimony. Witnesses opposed to HCR 48, including representatives of the League of Women Voters and several individual voters, said the measure would make voting harder and could require duplicate or repeated documentation, affidavits, or separate systems for different election types. One witness testified in favor, saying proof of citizenship is easy to provide and would help ensure fair and honest elections. After all testimony and questions, the chair closed the hearing; no vote or other action was taken in the transcript.

Transcript Highlights:

• As may as Skin Cancer Awareness Month.
• We must always remain aware and watchful of how our skin changes.
• I rise today to present HR 42, recognizing May as Mental Health Awareness Month.
• Which proclaims May 2025 as Behavioral Health Awareness Month in California.
• Awareness Month.

Keywords: 988, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• </c> currently that I that I'm just not aware currently that I that I'm just not aware of?
• So, you've got a joint committee that is, as you're well aware and Senator Kelly's well aware, is pouring
• So, you've got a joint committee that is, as you're well aware and Senator Kelly's well aware, is pouring
• So, you've got a joint committee that is, as you're well aware and Senator Kelly's well aware, is pouring
• So, you've got a joint committee that is, as you're well aware and Senator Kelly's well aware, is pouring

Bills: HB163 , HB344 , HB163 , HB344 , SB11 , SB92 , SB164 , HB22 , HB89 , SB227 , SB6 , SB11 , SB92 , SB164 , HB22 , HB89 , SB227 , SB6

Committee: Senate County and Municipal Government

Keywords: income tax, research expenditures, economic development, tax deductions, Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, Alabama tax law, educational intervention, State Superintendent, local boards of education, subpoena, accountability, state control, property improvement, private financing, energy efficiency, capital expenditure, local government, volunteer fire departments, federally insured financial institutions, fund management

Transcript Highlights:

• about parent aware um parent aware<01:11:01.159><c> is</c><01:11:01.280><c> the</c><01:11:01.400><c>
• </c> uh the child care programs parent aware uh the child care programs parent aware ranking<01:19:35.320
• </c> child care provider the parent aware child care provider the parent aware ranking<01:19:45.000><
• My question is back on page 34, on the Parent Aware.
• Providers that choose to enroll in Parent Aware, which is interesting.

Committee: House Children and Families Finance and Policy

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• Do you know who would be aware?
• I guess they would be aware, but anybody in the state, would they be aware of what's going on with that
• If there is a gap, we should be aware of it and certainly fill it.
• Chairman, members of the committee, not that I'm aware of. Not that you're aware of.
• , and I am not aware of that.

Committee: House Radioactive & Hazardous Materials Committee

Transcript Highlights:

• , mental health awareness, and promotion across the state, and coordinate those trainings.
• And then adoption of suicide prevention awareness policy or programs.
• And the other thing, and I'll stop, is that awareness is just statewide.
• And the other thing, and I'll stop is that awareness is just statewide.
• So I just want to go back to Senator Boudreau's comment related to the increased awareness.

Keywords: 965, house, all

Summary: The task force met to review work under HCR 86 on African American suicide prevention, with members introducing themselves and approving the prior meeting minutes. Dr. Williams summarized survey-based findings from 94 university student respondents, explaining that the study focused on warning signs and triggers rather than suicide behaviors themselves. He said financial stress, stigma, and lack of institutional ownership were major themes, and argued that Louisiana needs mandatory reporting and broader suicide data collection because universities and other institutions often avoid reporting incidents, especially those occurring off campus. Dr. Thomas described current and potential prevention strategies, including gatekeeper trainings, 988 outreach, postvention policies, student-facing information on mental health resources, and adding 988 to student IDs. She also noted that the Office of Public Health already serves as a suicide data hub with real-time and death data, and should be included in any centralized reporting discussion. Members discussed how to balance new mandates with university concerns, with several agreeing that legislation is needed but should be developed with input from the Board of Regents and university leadership. The task force reviewed recommendations in the report, including a Louisiana Suicide Prevention Data Act, a centralized data hub, incentive-based reporting for colleges, modernization of the 2018 suicide prevention law, and possible tax credits or other incentives. Dr. McKee suggested that any reporting requirement should be framed to fit existing professional obligations and that training requirements for licensees could be added. The chair asked that revised recommendations and examples from other states be circulated before February 1, with the final report updated to say “confidential unless otherwise required by law.” No public comments were offered, and the meeting adjourned after the chair said he and Senator Boudreaux would consider legislation and, if needed, a resolution to extend the task force.

Transcript Highlights:

• So, I think the intention of the bill is pretty good because at least you want people to be aware of
• because I've lived &gt;&gt; maybe I was not aware because I've lived in<00:24:44.159><c> New</c><00:
• besides the awareness that you have<00:27:22.640><c> generated?
• I am not aware of any. No, it was the grocerers. Oh, the grocerers. It was good.
• I I am not aware and thank you for that.

Committee: House Commerce and Consumer Affairs

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• I rise today to present ACR 70 to proclaim September as Suicide Prevention Awareness Month.
• Let us use today as a day of action, as a day of awareness, and as a day of saving lives.
• September is known as Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, a time to acknowledge and raise awareness of
• But I ask you all to be aware of the families.
• And so But I ask you all to be aware of the families, and it's okay to talk about it.

Summary: The Assembly convened after a quorum call, prayer, and pledge, then moved through a busy floor session with several procedural motions and bill actions. Members suspended rules to allow speeches and guests, withdrew AB 362 from Appropriations to the second reading file, and voted 41-13 to suspend the rules for that motion. The body also took up a number of items on the daily and third reading files, with several measures passed, retained, or moved to inactive file. The main policy focus was ACR 70, designating September as Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Assembly Member Pellerin presented the resolution with a personal account of losing her husband to suicide and urged greater use of 988, secure firearm storage, and open conversations about mental health. Many members from both parties and caucuses spoke in support, sharing personal experiences with suicide and emphasizing stigma reduction, access to care, and the importance of checking in on others. The resolution was adopted by voice vote, Senate amendments were concurred in, and suicide awareness pins were distributed to members. The Assembly also concurred in Senate amendments to AB 977 on Native American human remains, with unanimous support and a 68-0 vote, and to AB 1510, the Assembly PERS Committee bill, which passed 66-1. Members then adopted H.R. 65, recognizing October as Filipino American History Month, after extensive remarks celebrating Filipino American history, labor organizing, public service, and community contributions; 63 co-authors were added without objection before the voice vote. Later, the chamber passed SB 81, protecting access to health care facilities from immigration enforcement, and SB 98, requiring schools and campuses to notify communities when immigration enforcement is present; both were framed as part of a broader package to protect immigrant communities and passed on urgency votes. The session concluded with debate on SJR 9, a resolution condemning mass immigration raids and defending civil liberties, which drew sharply divided remarks from supporters and opponents, with no final action shown in the transcript excerpt.

Transcript Highlights:

• Not that I'm aware of.
• I just want to be sure that the person, the patient, is aware.
• The only local that I’m aware of is the local in New Orleans, and it’s more on tenant side.
• I’m not so naive to have the awareness that that is a possibility.
• I'm not so naive to have the awareness that that is a possibility.

Bills: HB414 , HB457 , HB475 , HB611 , HB616 , HB740 , HB897 , HB925 , HB926 , HB931 , HB949 , HB962 , HB1076

Committee: House Health and Welfare

Keywords: healthcare, criminal convictions, employment, background checks, prohibited offenses, homelessness, homeless shelter, emergency shelter, transitional housing, group home, halfway house, shelter standards, housing standards, sanitation, habitability, fire marshal, inspection, local permitting, parish government, Louisiana Department of Health

Transcript Highlights:

• I was not aware of that, no ma'am. Yes.
• Are you aware of that? No, I'm not aware of that, but I know that they've signed off on this bill.
• Are you aware of what that rule does?
• You're aware of that? Correct. OK.
• I am not aware of that.

Bills: SB31 , SB33 , SB20 , SB217 , SB264 , SB269 , SB650 , SB681 , SB528 , SB502 , SB740 , SB916 , SB995 , SB10 , SB2581 , SB2570 , SB3031 , SB24 , SB379 , SB1171 , SB1121 , SB1120 , SB1061 , SB1036 , SB1019 , SB890 , SB11 , SB868 , SB1188 , SB1254 , SB2778 , SB2543 , SB2443 , SB1333 , SB1259 , SB1401 , SB1404 , SB2139 , SB2165 , SB2237 , SB2268 , SB1202 , SB1198 , SB1212 , SB1451 , SB1470 , SB1498 , SB965 , SB1547 , SB1667 , SB1818 , SB1902 , SB2129 , SB2078 , SB2069 , SB1737 , SB1589 , SB1318 , SB387 , SB1150 , SB1574 , SB2127 , SB3034 , SB860 , SB1278 , SCR5 , SCR32 , SB4 , SB23 , SB1762 , SB34 , SB60 , SB706 , SB1814 , SB1220 , SB523 , SB565 , SB1253 , SB840 , SB764 , SB2383 , SB2155 , SB1535 , SB1423 , SB1566 , SB1804 , SB1728 , SB1816 , SB1952 , SB75 , SB2068 , SB1455 , SB213 , SB627 , SB2037 , SB670 , SB896 , SB917 , SB1184 , SB971 , SB1255 , SB1261 , SB1283 , SB991 , SB1733 , SB21 , SB231 , SB739 , SB1252 , SB1371 , SB646 , SB3 , SCR27 , SB552 , SB1405 , SB1948 , SB243 , SJR1 , SB31 , SB33 , SB20 , SB217 , SB264 , SB269 , SB650 , SB681 , SB528 , SB502 , SB740 , SB916 , SB995 , SB10 , SB2581 , SB2570 , SB3031 , SB24 , SB379 , SB1171 , SB1121 , SB1120 , SB1061 , SB1036 , SB1019 , SB890 , SB11 , SB868 , SB1188 , SB1254 , SB2778 , SB2543 , SB2443 , SB1333 , SB1259 , SB1401 , SB1404 , SB2139 , SB2165 , SB2237 , SB2268 , SB1202 , SB1198 , SB1212 , SB1451 , SB1470 , SB1498 , SB965 , SB1547 , SB1667 , SB1818 , SB1902 , SB2129 , SB2078 , SB2069 , SB1737 , SB1589 , SB1318 , SB387 , SB1150 , SB1574 , SB2127 , SB3034 , SB860 , SB1278 , SCR5 , SCR32 , SB546 , SB647 , SB648 , SB1493 , SB1709 , SB2001 , HB5669 , HB3115 , HB5655 , HB5675 , HB5689 , HB5690 , HB5653 , HB3228 , HB2802 , HB45 , HB1318 , HB5560 , HB2894 , HB4344 , HB2775 , HB33 , HB 12 , HB148

Keywords: SB 31, Life of the Mother Act, Texas abortion law, medical emergency, reasonable medical judgment, pregnancy complications, maternal health, life-threatening condition, ectopic pregnancy, spontaneous abortion, miscarriage, unborn child, abortion exception, abortion ban, physician liability, health care liability claim, aiding and abetting, Texas Medical Board, State Bar of Texas, continuing medical education

Transcript Highlights:

• </c> hopes to continue to spread awareness hopes to continue to spread awareness and<00:14:29.360><c>
• And secondly, it advocates for public awareness, especially among our students.
• ><c> be</c><00:25:00.799><c> especially</c> awareness campaign would be especially awareness campaign
• </c> It still includes the public awareness It still includes the public awareness campaign.<00:26:27.520
• </c> road on the public awareness campaign. road on the public awareness campaign.

Bills: HF2358 , HF3496 , HF3504 , HF2169 , HF3440

Committee: House Public Safety Finance and Policy

Keywords: public safety, coercion, criminal penalties, law enforcement, victim protection, HF3496, supervision abatement, earned compliance credit, earned compliance credits, conditional release, supervised release, corrections, Minnesota Department of Corrections, restitution, willful nonpayment, probation-like supervision, release supervision, community supervision, lifetime conditional release, early termination of supervision

Transcript Highlights:

• They deserve sovereign nations, too, just kind of bringing that awareness.
• Are you aware of anything?
• This committee should also be aware of the broader federal budget context.
• This committee should also be aware of the broader federal budget context.
• So I know they're working on it and they're aware of the deadline.

Committee: Joint Tribal and State Relations Committee

Keywords: 908, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Some of you may be aware that we are one of 20 states.
• We are very much aware of what... has done. We are working with Las Cruces right now.
• These are education and awareness, caregiver supports and services, and access to services.
• Awareness of the resources available to them is crucial.
• Definitely with the Alzheimer's Association through public awareness campaigns and education and awareness

Committee: House Legislative Health & Human Services Committee

Transcript Highlights:

• May as Skin Cancer Awareness Month.
• We must always remain aware and watchful of how our skin changes.
• I rise today to present H.R. 42, recognizing May as Mental Health Awareness Month.
• Let's use this month to raise awareness.
• This month is about awareness, yes, but also about honesty. I'm sorry.

Summary: The Assembly met in session, established a quorum, and opened with a prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance. Members then moved through guest introductions, including students and fellows from California Lutheran University, UC Merced’s CAPE program, the Maddy Institute, and Madera High School’s Madtown Robotics Team 1323, which was recognized for multiple robotics world championships. The chamber also adopted an adjournment in memory and took up the daily file. Several bills and resolutions were considered and passed, including AB 1390 on school board compensation thresholds, AB 1338 on air district cost recovery for fence-line air monitoring, AB 648 on community college housing, AB 1207 on cap-and-trade price ceilings, ACR 66 recognizing Skin Cancer Awareness Month, AB 49 on keeping ICE out of public schools, AB 317 on a CEQA exemption for certain single-family homes, AB 527 on geothermal exploratory wells, AB 665 on the Department of Financial Protection and Innovation ombudsman report, AB 940 creating quantum innovation zones, AB 1021 on workforce housing for education agencies, AB 1112 on property tax apportionment in Rancho Mirage, AB 1318 on nonprofit eligibility for public funding, and AB 1470 on using student housing loan funds for affordable housing in downtowns and commercial districts. Most measures passed with broad support; AB 49 and AB 1318 were urgency bills and passed with the required higher vote threshold. The floor also adopted H.R. 40, declaring May 25 as Rosenda’s Day to honor a teen killed by a drunk driver, and H.R. 42, recognizing May as Behavioral Health Awareness Month. Both drew extensive personal testimony from members about mental health, suicide, substance use, and the need to reduce stigma and expand access to care. Additional health-related bills passed, including AB 408 creating a physician health and wellness program, AB 546 requiring coverage for HEPA purifiers for certain enrollees after wildfire disasters, AB 967 expediting licenses for out-of-state physicians, and AB 968 expanding pharmacist authority to provide non-hormonal contraception. The Assembly also debated AB 1056 on phasing out gill net fishing and AB 1376 on limiting juvenile probation terms, with supporters framing both as conservation or rehabilitation measures and opponents warning about economic harm or public safety concerns. Both bills ultimately passed. Throughout the session, members repeatedly emphasized public safety, education, housing, climate, health care access, and support for immigrant and youth communities, with recorded roll-call votes and voice votes taken on each measure.

Transcript Highlights:

• We will be taking up Tab 3, SB 398, an awareness program for Alzheimer's disease and dementia-related
• Maybe we can look at cultural aspects of creating awareness.
• prevent one from taking advantage of or getting to be aware of opportunities.
• to be aware of opportunities.
• By prioritizing awareness and guidance, our goal, of course, is to minimize To them.

Committee: Senate Children, Families, and Elder Affairs

Summary: The Committee on Children, Families, and Elder Affairs met with a quorum and first took up SB 398, which would create a statewide public health awareness campaign through the Department of Elder Affairs on Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. Senator Burgess said the campaign would focus on early detection, brain health, risk reduction, clinical trial access, and community resources. The committee heard supportive testimony from a caregiver, AARP, the Alzheimer’s Association, and others, with members discussing the need for culturally responsive outreach and continued funding. SB 398 was reported favorably by roll call vote. The committee then heard SB 106, which would strengthen Florida’s exploitation injunction law for vulnerable adults by allowing service of an unascertainable exploiter through the same communication method used to contact the victim, such as text, Facebook Messenger, or WhatsApp. Senator Martin explained the bill as a way to close a loophole that lets scammers evade traditional service, and witnesses from the Florida Bankers Association and the Florida Bar’s Elder Law Section supported it, describing how the bill could stop ongoing thefts more quickly while preserving due process. Members asked about gift card scams, clerk workload, and the definition of an unascertainable respondent. SB 106 was reported favorably. The Department of Children and Families then presented an update on the Adoption Benefits for Qualifying Adoptive Employees Program, describing its expansion over time and the current one-time lump-sum benefit structure for eligible adoptive parents. The presentation covered eligibility rules, open enrollment, funding history, and the program’s impact on adoption placements, with members asking why tax collectors were included but other constitutional offices were not, and whether foster relatives could qualify. Finally, the committee considered SPB 7012, a committee bill addressing child welfare workforce shortages, treatment foster care for high-acuity children, and improved data collection on commercially sexually exploited children. The bill would direct DCF to recruit former public safety workers for CPI and case manager roles, create a treatment foster care pilot in two judicial circuits, and require more detailed, analyzable data and capacity studies. The bill drew support from child welfare advocates, with some members urging DCF to return with a more developed framework; it was adopted as a committee bill and reported favorably.

Transcript Highlights:

• </c><00:53:12.000><c> of</c> already in contract, are you aware of already in contract, are you aware
• I'm not aware of any deadline.
• I'm not aware of that. I’m not aware of that. Thank you. Okay.
• </c> &gt;&gt; I I'm I'm not aware of that. &gt;&gt; I I'm I'm not aware of that.
• ><c> the</c><03:11:48.880><c> ALA</c> &gt;&gt; Are you aware that the ALA &gt;&gt; Are you aware that

Committee: House Education Policy and Administration

Keywords: 1189, house, all