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• For law enforcement, we’ve seen problems with getting arrestees quickly and consistently tested when
• The testing of arrestees in this circumstance is not consistently managed across all judicial districts
• Some judicial circuits work... ...the attestation that testing is necessary.
• And just to be clear, they’re already drawing blood and they’re already testing them.
• If you look at the bottom right of the screen here, you’ll see some unique technology that the Florida

Summary: The committee heard a series of domestic security and law enforcement presentations from the Florida Sheriffs Association, Florida Police Chiefs Association, Florida Highway Patrol, and FDLE. Sheriff Rob Hardwick outlined the sheriffs’ legislative priorities, focusing on adding xylazine to Florida’s trafficking statute and increasing penalties for luring or enticing a child under 12 from a misdemeanor to a felony. He also discussed domestic security coordination, fusion center intelligence sharing, and jail-based reentry efforts. Members asked about xylazine prevalence in Broward County and whether canine units can detect it; Hardwick said he would follow up with data and noted that dogs are not specifically trained for xylazine, though fentanyl-certified dogs may alert on mixtures. Chief Charlie Vasquez of the Florida Police Chiefs Association presented three priorities: stronger protections for law enforcement, judges, prosecutors, public defenders, and their families when threatened because of their jobs; faster and more consistent access to blood-borne pathogen testing results after exposure incidents; and mandatory life without release for anyone convicted of murdering a police or correctional officer, reviving a version of the Jason Raynor Act. Senators asked about delays in blood testing after exposure, and Vasquez said officers can be forced to take prophylactic medication while waiting for results and that the process should be streamlined. Florida Highway Patrol Director Dave Kerner described FHP’s domestic security role, including criminal interdiction, canine units, traffic homicide investigations, aviation, drones, border operations, and responses to threats such as human smuggling and the October 7-related security posture at synagogues and campuses. He said staffing remains constrained by vacancies and pay disparities, so he was not seeking more authorized troopers at this time. FDLE Deputy Commissioner David Binder then reviewed the state’s domestic security structure, fusion centers, critical infrastructure assessments, and grant funding, warning that federal homeland security dollars have declined sharply while threats remain high. He highlighted work on drone mitigation, radiological detection, vehicle barriers, and school security assessments, and emphasized the need for continued interagency coordination. The committee took no formal votes and adjourned after the presentations and questions.

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• The members of INCA do exhaustive studies on their infant formula and testing to ensure safe product
• to ensure safe product testing to ensure safe product for<00:19:47.960> the<00:19:48.120>
• We were assured in my committee that there is lots of testing of formula already to make sure that it
• results for nutrients laboratory test results for nutrients and<00:37:56.400> contaminants,<00
• <01:47:12.880> to And then they require urine screens to And then they require urine screens

Keywords: 926, house, all

Summary: The House began with routine business, including referral of Senate Bill 211 on motor vehicle inspections to the Transportation Committee and Senate Bill 298 creating the Vermont Voting Rights Act to the Committee on Government Operations and Military Affairs. The chamber also referred House bills reported by Ways and Means to Appropriations, including H. 211 on data brokers and personal information and H. 931 on miscellaneous education law changes. JRH9, a joint resolution urging the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association to reconsider its opposition to rapid prompting method communication instruction for students with apraxia of speech or autism, was read and referred to Human Services. Several announcements followed, including a welcome to members of the Vermont chapter of the American Physical Therapy Association, a reminder about an education reform meeting, and a correction regarding a prior reference to S. 138 of 2023 and the working group on student protections from harassment and discrimination in schools. The House also recognized guests in the gallery, including Donnie Kanovsky, who was described as a proponent of JRH9. The Speaker announced that H. 606 on firearms procedures, H. 642 on youthful offender proceedings, and later H. 585 would be bumped to later in the calendar. The House then took up H. 537, the right to grow vegetable gardens. The committee explained the bill would protect vegetable gardening in common interest communities and rental housing, while allowing reasonable restrictions and landlord or association oversight; witnesses included a South Burlington resident, HOA and landlord representatives, and legislative counsel. The committee reported an 8-0-0 vote, the House adopted the committee amendment, and ordered third reading. The chamber then passed H. 171 on Attorney General investigations into a law enforcement officer’s use of a firearm and H. 519 allowing Randolph police officers to enroll in Group C of the state retirement system. The House also passed H. 536 on toxic heavy metals in baby food products after extended debate over whether infant formula should be included. Supporters said the bill would help parents make informed choices and noted the amendment was intended to align with federal action; opponents argued formula-specific federal work was still underway and urged waiting. The chamber then passed H. 550 on gender equity in correctional facilities, H. 733 on franchise agreements, H. 775 on housing production tools, H. 887 on crime victim status under the Fair Employment Practices Act, H. 917 on military affairs, and H. 921 on alcoholic beverages. Action on H. 930 addressing chronic absenteeism was postponed one legislative day, and H. 942 on miscellaneous agricultural subjects began second reading with the committee outlining sections on water quality training, non-sewage waste management, and unit pricing.

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• Another is regular testing.
• Cal OES and FEMA monitor testing compliance via FEMA's portal.
• My suggestion would be: are they being tested?
• We will look to see if they've tested.
• So some communities do testing and drills.

Summary: The joint informational hearing focused on California’s emergency alert and warning systems, especially in light of recent Southern California wildfires and the January 9 evacuation alert that was mistakenly sent to millions of residents. Opening remarks emphasized the loss of life, the strain on first responders, the importance of timely warnings, and concerns that public trust in alerts has been undermined by delays, confusion, and over-alerting. Members repeatedly raised questions about how to improve speed, accuracy, coordination across jurisdictions, and public understanding of the difference between evacuation warnings and orders. Cal OES staff described the state’s alert and warning framework, including SEMS, the State Warning Center, IPAWS, WEA, and EAS, and said local governments retain primary responsibility for issuing alerts because they know local roads, shelters, and hazards best. They said Cal OES supports local agencies with training, technical assistance, testing, and backup alerting help when requested, and that local alerting authorities must test their systems every 30 days and complete FEMA-required training. Members pressed Cal OES on gaps in smaller or under-resourced jurisdictions, the lack of a statewide unified system, compliance monitoring, redundancy for people without reliable technology, and whether the state should take a more active role. Cal OES said it could assist smaller jurisdictions and step in during emergencies, but that a statewide system would require further analysis and funding. Sheriff Eric Taylor of San Benito County emphasized that local control is essential because counties differ widely in structure, geography, and alerting responsibilities, and he described the challenges of rural areas, limited cell coverage, and multiple platforms such as Nixle, Reverse 911, and social media. Nick Russell of Watch Duty said the nonprofit fills gaps by providing fast, geospatially detailed wildfire information from volunteers and public data, and argued that context and redundancy are critical because official alerts often arrive too late or lack enough detail. Members praised Watch Duty’s usefulness and asked about incorporating similar capabilities into state systems. Public commenters also raised the need for broader redundancy, including earthquake-warning partnerships, and wildfire survivors urged the committee to address the confusing patchwork of alerts and to honor prior compensation commitments to PG&E fire survivors. No votes were taken; the hearing was informational only and adjourned after member questions and public comment.

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• So we could start to create tests that we can do via blood that allow us to identify it without requiring
• on a cure has allowed us to get to this point here today where we are innovating, where we can do testing
• Teenagers, on average, spend at least eight hours on screens per day.
• Teenagers, on average, spend at least eight hours on screens per day, and 93% of teenagers use social

Summary: The Assembly met in session, established a quorum, and opened with a prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance. Members then handled a series of procedural motions, including re-referrals of several Senate bills, notices for committee hearings, and a successful motion to suspend rules so ACA 20 could be taken up later in the week. The chamber also recognized former Assembly Member Christina Garcia and later moved into a Pride Month observance. The main ceremonial item was House Resolution 115 recognizing June 2026 as LGBTQ+ Pride Month. Assembly Member Ward opened on the resolution, and multiple members from different caucuses spoke in support, highlighting Pride history, LGBTQ+ rights, and the contributions of LGBTQ Californians. Assembly Member DeMaio offered supportive remarks while noting policy differences, and the resolution was adopted by voice vote after 53 co-authors were added. The Assembly then held a Pride honoree ceremony recognizing 15 individuals and groups for contributions to the LGBTQ community. On the floor file, members also adopted several resolutions by voice vote after adding co-authors: ACR 187 on Men’s Mental Health Month, ACR 157 marking the 50th anniversary of the Surface Mining and Reclamation Act, ACR 222 declaring Alzheimer’s Disease and Brain Awareness Month, and ACR 224 recognizing Social Media Harms Victim Remembrance Day. Each drew personal testimony from members about the underlying issues, including suicide prevention, caregiving and dementia, mining reclamation, and harms to youth from social media. The Assembly also concurred in Senate amendments to AB 46 on mental health diversion by a 51-1 vote, and later adopted the consent calendar 66-0. The House adjourned until June 25, 2026, at 9 a.m.

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• The Rural Transformation Fund is a temporary investment for us to test new and promising...
• Thank you. ...is a temporary investment for us to test new and promising care models and workforce strategies
• procurement—once we sign our contractual agreements with the folks you see as implementers on this screen
• We're going to go on the board, or the screen here to Delegate Waxman. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Keywords: House Select Committee on Advancing Rural and Small Town Health Care, 976, house, all

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• This doesn't save us money, but it saves other agencies money that have to use genetic testing.
• didn't have time to put in here, is that we did away with a technology that does bedside toxicology testing
• I serve at the pleasure of these three members you see here at the bottom of the screen.
• your budget request, and it may or may not be the full recommendation going to the appropriations screen

Keywords: 914, all

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• And you can see on the screen, I've I've listed the other sessions where funding was provided to this
• And you can see the other numbers on the screen. So what our home and homeowners doing.
• It opens it up for us, you know, have a broader market and we should issue those bonds but test in theory
• So the Legislature made the decision to enact the graphic cash build up and I believe testing my memory

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• this idea of an election period could work and could simplify things if given the time to study and test
• I'm going to try testing the speaker on it. I don't know if it will come up exactly. Okay.
• 'Do not mail this screen.'
• Then you go to the next screen and it has printing and mailing instructions, and you don't have typos

Bills: HB311, SB447, SB505, SB2217, SB2753

Keywords: voter registration, electronic, Texas election law, Signature verification, DPS, internet application, Texas Election Code, signature verification, online application, data security, electronic application, Department of Public Safety, information security, electronic voter registration, voting technology, voter access, state election laws, digital signature, election irregularities, audit

Summary: The House Committee on Elections met with a quorum present and heard several election-related bills, with public testimony limited to two minutes per witness. The first measure, SB 447, would allow the City of Mission to move its municipal elections from May to November on a one-time, permanent basis. Supporters, including Mission’s mayor, said voters had already approved the change by a wide margin and argued it would improve turnout and reduce costs. The bill was left pending after no objection. The committee then heard SB 2217, which was described as a transparency measure to standardize election data reporting and reconciliation across counties. Testimony focused on a technical issue involving discrepancy thresholds for electronic voting system reconciliation, with one witness urging the bill be aligned with existing law’s “more than 3” standard rather than a 1% threshold, and another suggesting a definition fix. The bill was left pending. Members also heard SB 2753, a major proposal to create a continuous in-person voting period by combining early voting and election day into one uninterrupted period, with a committee substitute making it a pilot and permissive. Supporters said it could simplify administration and improve security, while opponents warned it would increase costs, require more staffing and equipment, delay results, and create logistical problems for counties. The committee substitute was withdrawn and the bill was left pending. Finally, SB 505 would let certain election stakeholders request explanations of irregularities from election officials and, if unresolved, escalate the matter to the Secretary of State for audit or possible conservatorship. Supporters framed it as a tool for accountability and transparency, while opponents called it overly broad and vulnerable to abuse. The bill was left pending. The committee also took up HB 311, which would expand online voter registration to first-time registrants and direct state agencies to develop a pathway for Texans without a driver’s license to register online. Supporters argued it would modernize the process, reduce errors, and save money, while opponents said first-time applicants still need a wet signature and raised concerns about signature verification and implementation. Due to the late hour and floor deadline, testimony was cut off, the names of remaining witnesses were read into the record, and the bill was left pending before the committee adjourned.

Transcript Highlights:

• reading House bill 50 clerk read the bill HB 50 by Jones of Dallas relating to the consent of certain screening
• tests.
• Speaker Members, this is the bill we voted on yesterday that makes HIV testing a standard routine part
• of STD screenings.

Bills: HB 118, HB388, HB 114, HB205, HB2789, HB2791, HB499, HB2960, HB3163, HB3135, HB2427, HB1618, HB1672, HB1722, HB1338, HB787, HB2618, HB879, HB 1126, HB4134, HB3513, HB718, HB1536, HB1445, HB1640, HB1893, HB1734, HB3229, HB3306, HB 1276, HB3272, HB3276, HB3516, HB4145, HB1585, HB4810, HB2989, HB2558, HB3014, HB2742, HB1695, HB29, HB 125, HB145, HB171, HB255, HB50, HB363, HB 116, HB491, HB1495, HB368, HB 1285, HB1905, HB2002, HB917, HB2723, HB2067, HB 1238, HB745, HB 1188, HB1606, HB2003, HB2147, HB2355, HB2546, HB2495, HB2818, HB2249, HB3228, HB3240, HB1507, HB658, HB1748, HB1851, HB1922, HB2798, HB 107, HB1587, HB3684, HB 118, HB388, HB 114, HB205, HB2789, HB2791, HB499, HB2960, HB3163, HB3135, HB2427, HB1618, HB1672, HB1722, HB1338, HB787, HB2618, HB879, HB 1126, HB4134, HB3513, HB718, HB1536, HB1445, HB1640, HB1893, HB1734, HB3229, HB3306, HB 1276, HB3272, HB3276, HB3516, HB4145, HB1585, HB4810, HB2989, HB2558, HB3014, HB2742, HB1695, HB609, HB630, HB420, HB767, HB1708, HB1404, HB2457, HB140, HB227, HB913, HB2198, HB2763, HB 1261, HB 1135, HB1318, HB2358, HB2765, HB2735, HB3307, HB 1242, HB2842, HB333, HB201, HB694, HB2415, HB155, HB272, HB405, HB519, HB 1136, HB 1275, HB1437, HB1532, HB1675, HB1868, HB1888, HB1990, HB2286, HB2523, HB3129, HB3251, HB3354, HB3479, HB3803, HB3804, HB3805, HB3806, HB3887, HB4163, HB4238, HB 1240, HB1842, HB2029, HB2622, HB3255, HB654, HB4643, HB4945, HB3611, HB3724, HB3623, HB3810, HB4127, HCR78, HCR12, SB767

Keywords: HB 388, HB388, coordination of benefits, COB questionnaire, health benefit plan, health insurance, insurance commissioner, Texas Department of Insurance, uniform form, primary payer, secondary payer, multiple coverage, dual coverage, Medicaid, CHIP, managed care, HMO, small employer health plan, school district health coverage, self-funded plan

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• <01:01:09.920> for have to conduct the resource test for have to conduct the resource test
• on that slimb 135 the the resource test on that slimb 135 the the feds<01:02:04.839> call<01:
• And by eliminating the asset test, we’re also reducing the burden somewhat on the HHS folks.
• <01:11:32.640> and eliminating the asset test and eliminating the asset test and increasing
• It would be a total of 182 people, so they went ahead and got rid of the asset test.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• Pollock, test I do have a testifier, Mr.
• They have all the pre-screening stuff.
• They have all the pre-screening use.
• <01:29:27.199> for pregnant person being tested for pregnant person being tested for toxicology
• <01:29:30.400> for and then a newborn being tested for and then a newborn being tested for

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• But beyond my own health, my story is a testament to one simple critical action: screening.
• For the past 10 years, WBCI has funded more than 500 screenings and diagnostic tests, over 6,000 clinical
• For the past 10 years, WBCI has funded more than 500 screenings and diagnostic tests, over 6,000 clinical
• For the past 10 years, WBCI has funded more than 500 screenings and diagnostic tests, over 6,000 clinical
• It's about the courage we show when life tests us.

Keywords: 916, all

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• The first few calls very well could be screened out, but with those screened-out calls living in the
• out but with those could be screened out but with those screened<00:16:58.880> screen<00:16:59.120
• > outs<00:16:59.440> living<00:16:59.720> in<00:16:59.839> the screened screen
• outs living in the screened screen outs living in the system<00:17:00.880> the<00:17:01.079><
• That is what’s called screened out.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The House Children and Family Law Committee opened with a brief prayer for Representative Grossman’s son, Oscar, who was reported to be in critical condition after a traumatic fall. The committee then took up House Bill 430, which would reduce DHHS retention of unfounded abuse and neglect reports from 10 years to 3 years. Prime sponsor Chairman James Spain argued that 10 years is excessive and burdens families with a long-lasting stigma, while emphasizing that founded reports and reports with reasonable concern would still be retained indefinitely. Committee members questioned whether longer retention helps identify malicious reporting or patterns of abuse, and whether parents understand the distinction between unfounded and unfounded with reasonable concern. The Office of the Child Advocate and DCF opposed the bill. Child Advocate Cassandra Sanchez said historical reports are important for identifying patterns, reviewing critical incidents, and understanding family dynamics, and that screened-out and unfounded reports can be essential context when later reports arise. She also noted that the records are highly confidential and not publicly accessible. DCF General Counsel Susan Larabe added that the bill could create inconsistencies by retaining screened-out reports longer than unfounded reports, and explained that unfounded reports can be used in court and in administrative reviews when there are multiple prior reports. The committee discussed how other states handle retention, with testimony that some keep records indefinitely and others for long periods. The hearing on HB 430 concluded, and the chair said the bill would not be executed until early March, leaving time for amendments. The committee then opened House Bill 187, concerning restraining orders sought by a parent on behalf of a minor child. Prime sponsor Representative Mike Belcher said the bill is intended to correct a gap in the law so children can access the same restraining-order protections adults can, through a parent or guardian, and framed it as an equal-protection issue. Members questioned why the proposal was placed in the child abuse and neglect statute rather than the civil restraining-order statutes, and whether it should instead be handled as a broader civil-law fix. Alanda Peterson, who said she created Jade’s Law, testified that the original wording was meant to protect all children, not just those harmed by family members, and supported expanding the language. The hearing continued with additional discussion of the bill’s scope and purpose.

Transcript Highlights:

• We are going to replace that with an owner-provided geotechnical testing firm was contracted to verify
• The contractor failed to coordinate testing per specifications.
• we're going to be the ones to cure the problems, but it just needs to be very visible on our radar screen

Transcript Highlights:

• All right, testing. There we go. Sorry if I can blow you guys out this early in the morning.
• This bill was tested in Florida, right? In 2022. That's correct. Yes, sir. It went to the courts.
• I commit to you that I'm going to do a better job of screening some of these bills before they get to

Bills: HB332, HB166, SB336, HB447, HB244

Keywords: computer science, K-12 education, public schools, graduation requirement, digital literacy, coding, programming, STEM, artificial intelligence, AI, computational thinking, technology education, computer literacy, high school credit, middle school, elementary school, teacher training, professional development, distance learning, virtual school

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• ,<01:05:19.320> in<01:05:19.640> the testing, even indoor air testing, in the testing
• we are requiring PCB testing in schools. we are requiring PCB testing in schools.
• not undergone testing.
• not undergone testing.
• and pressures on our testing program. and pressures on our testing program.

Keywords: 927, senate, all

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• testing in those grades.
• <01:10:21.199> right balance testing in those grades. right balance testing in those grades
• Um if the principal test.
• How do they test if there isn't, if they don't go to school to at least do the test, right?
• doing the test that is being turned in? doing the test that is being turned in?

Keywords: 912, senate, all

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• 344, introduced by Senators Cannizzaro et al., requires certain health insurance to cover certain screenings
• Assembly Bill 234, introduced by Assembly Member Anderson, requires Medicaid coverage for screening for
• Assembly Bill 234, introduced by Assembly Member Anderson, requires Medicaid coverage for screening for
• Senate Bill 348, introduced by Senator Pazina, makes revisions relating to laboratory testing.

Keywords: 909, all

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• 24 hours of an arrest for a felony offense or a misdemeanor offense listed in level 2 background screening
• notification requirements to include additional disqualifying offenses, listed in level 2 background screening
• offenses. 3rd expanding self reporting requirements to include offenses listed in level 2 background screening
• Behavioral challenges are lower test scores. That is not school choice. That is exclusion.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• He said there are what look like tubes of testing of people's blood that perhaps have their names on
• He said there are what look like tubes of testing of people's blood that perhaps have their names on
• He said there are what look like tubes of testing of people's blood that perhaps have their names on
• He said there are what look like tubes of testing of people's blood that perhaps have their names on
• He said there are what look like tubes of testing of people's blood that perhaps have their names on

Keywords: 1187, senate, all