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• But, I mean, maybe I'll start while two questions you can answer.
• the postage, the five notifications, could we, like, text people or?
• I do think we can ask people for texting, they have to opt in to texting.
• So while we're able to find places... for them.
• It's been quite a while. I don't know.

Committee: House Appropriations

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• Second, this is an incentive bill to drive high-quality projects.
• The text also bars the standards from doing this.
• They tend, and we look forward with eagerness to see the actual text and see it, but while it was an
• I do think this bill has a while to go.
• That's exactly the opposite of where we think we should be driving.

Committee: Senate Energy, Utilities and Communications

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• Each and every day, we must ensure that commercial driving programs are properly regulated to ensure
• My name is Steve Gold and I own the 160 Driving Academy Truck Driving Schools.
• With 154 schools nationwide, Driving Academy is the largest commercial driving training institution in
• All the while communities can't access these important venues for food and connection.
• Text the consultant and let us know what the status is of your boss.

Committee: House Business and Professions

Transcript Highlights:

• </c><00:58:59.720><c> letter</c><00:59:00.000><c> is</c> While I think the entire letter is While I think
• For a while they had a real years.
• </c> We talk about other things that drive We talk about other things that drive the<01:39:24.480><c>
• </c> Now, the paid family leave did not drive Now, the paid family leave did not drive the<01:39:28.760
• </c> did that drive the health insurance up? did that drive the health insurance up?

Committee: Senate Commerce and Consumer Protection

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• this multifaceted approach in ensuring that affected tribes are consulted during the review process, while
• in place to advance important state goals, including affordable housing and increasing the supply while
• To address county concerns while preserving the bill's intent, we recommend two changes.
• Senate Bill 5609 helps bring clarity and consistency statewide while protecting cultural resources and
• it's fundamentally shifting the standards and the effective approval authority to a state agency, while

Bills: SB5609 , SB6284

Committee: Senate Environment, Energy & Technology

Keywords: cultural resources, land use, environmental policy, exemptions, state laws, artificial intelligence, consumer protection, regulation, data privacy, technological impacts

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• And while we're doing that, I'm picking up my pencil.
• While this is coordinated under LTFM, charter schools can use this funding for any general fund purpose
• Our operating adjustment proposal, while it's an addition from our initial one, is about half of what
• This occurs daily, whether through phone calls, Teams meetings, or text messages.
• With that, members, one thing I would just say to the governor, and I wrote this while I was sitting

Bills: HF2430 , HF2433

Committee: House Education Finance

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• It's been a while.
• So while we focus on our return on investment.
• For example, renewing a driver's license online means Texans don't have to drive drive to a location,
• It's expensive drives up costs.
• We see that on our text mask contracts. Text mask contracts.

Committee: House Delivery of Government Efficiency

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• And you are allowed to practice law while a bar complaint is pending against you.
• So Rule 61 allows suspension while an attorney's case is pending.
• While there were over... ...become 85% more lethal with access to a gun.
• It's freaking impossible no matter how fast you drive.
• improving safety outcomes. ...litigation risk, while improving safety outcomes.

Summary: The committee began with lengthy testimony and affidavits criticizing the Arizona State Bar, with speakers alleging selective discipline, due process problems, and retaliation against attorneys who take controversial cases. Committee members questioned the witnesses and discussed whether the bar and court system properly oversee attorney discipline, but no action was taken on that testimony. The committee then considered several election-related bills. SB 1037 would impose stricter security requirements on voting and tabulating equipment, including no internet access, tamper-proof seals, chain-of-custody documentation, nonstop video at accounting centers, and criminal penalties for violations; it passed 4-2 with one not voting. SB 1038 would require rapid public release of cast vote records, but an amendment changed the timing and transmission process; the amended bill passed 4-2 with one not voting. SB 1040 would expand public access to voter registration rolls through an internet portal and a read-only format; it also passed 4-2 with one not voting. The committee next approved SB 1039, which would allow attorneys who prevail in bar discipline matters to seek damages for reputational harm and lost earnings; it passed 4-2 with one not voting after extensive discussion about bar procedures, interim suspension, and whether attorneys can practice while under investigation. SB 1053, reducing concealed carry permit fees for Arizona residents, passed 4-2 with one not voting. SB 1057, requiring ballot paper fraud-countermeasure features, also passed 4-2 with one not voting. SB 1060, removing a voting exemption for U.S. citizens who have never resided in the United States, passed 3-2 with two not voting. The committee then heard SB 1061, which would lower the fentanyl threshold for enhanced sentencing from 200 grams to 9 grams; testimony focused on whether the bill would sweep in users as well as dealers, but the transcript ends before a vote is taken.

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• We'll drive right into questions. Representative Garrett, thank you, Mr. Chair.
• I think that transparency is what will drive improvement.
• A lot of great information that we're going to walk you through while you get there.
• Is one of those places that really does drive value back into our state.
• You can see me in that picture with [uncertain text: near heckler] from [uncertain text: to your seat

Committee: House House Appropriations & Finance

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• </c><00:13:31.600><c> around</c><00:13:32.639><c> and</c> like a Whimo that is driving around and like
• a Whimo that is driving around and is<00:13:33.920><c> not</c><00:13:34.320><c> doing</c><00:13:34.639
• Why don't we just put that on pause while we conduct that investigation, while charges are potentially
• </c><01:30:34.239><c> we</c> we just put that on pause while we we just put that on pause while we conduct
• investigation, while conduct that investigation, while charges<01:30:36.480><c> are</c><01:30:36.880

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• got issues that we struggle with that are sometimes behavioral in nature whether that is distracted driving
• , impaired driving, are really big contributors.
• the driving surface up, and then on the foundational elements of the bridge.
• I do want to point out while we're waiting for the presentation to be pulled up, I will be referring
• These have been the same for a while, but it has to do with not having elections overturned.

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• I FLY FOR THE JOY TO STAY PROFICIENT AND CUT MY TIME TO DRIVE A HERE FROM FOREIGN A HALF HOURS TO ONE
• Eskamani: I KNOW I WAS TEXTING YOU PRETTY LATE SO I DON'T KNOW IF YOU GET A CHANCE TO SEE IT BUT IN 2021
• NOW I'M IMAGINING DRIVING IN MIAMI DADE COUNTY AND IS SEEING SOMETHING THAT WOULD LET ME KNOW THE PEDESTRIANS
• FIGURE IT OUT BUT I DO KNOW ESPECIALLY WHEN YOU HAVE AREAS THAT ARE HIGH FOG AREAS WHERE YOU TRIED TO DRIVE
• IT HAD NOTHING TO SAY OTHER THAN IT WAS FINE AND GAVE ME A THUMBS UP ON THE TEXT.

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• permitting suitable lands with significant water constraints to transition from a Williams. policy goals while
• So I'm glad to see that the foundation's being used to drive real, on the ground change, especially.
• Students receive the nutrition they need to focus and succeed in the classroom while local farmers gain
• kids will, excuse me, bypassing AB 675 will ensure continuous access to healthy food for our kids while
• While I texted it, Maddie, it just came out. I'm like, I told him, like, I told you. Yeah, yeah.

Committee: House Agriculture

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• While data is limited, studies... ...and criminalized these.
• A person is driving under suspension. Okay. The misdemeanor. Okay.
• There's nothing potentially... ...sending a text message, sending an email.
• Well, that substantial step is sending that text message and arranging.
• And similarly, Well, that substantial step is sending that text message and arranging.

Committee: Joint Protection and Victim Services Committee

Summary: The committee first approved the December 16 minutes and then heard a presentation from Dr. Ramona Danielson on adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and their economic and public-system impacts. She explained that ACEs are population-level risk indicators, not individual diagnostic tools, and said higher ACE exposure is associated with more chronic illness, mental health challenges, child welfare and justice involvement, and lower workforce participation. She cautioned that precise dollar estimates are difficult because of the many interacting factors across the life course, but said the direction of the impact is clear and that evidence-based interventions and protective factors can reduce harm. Members asked about definitions of a “healthy family,” same-sex couples, divorce, substance abuse, trends in ACEs, and home visiting; she emphasized supportive relationships, protective factors, and the importance of positive childhood experiences. The committee then heard from Allison Mahoney and Missy Barranco, along with a recorded family story from Abby, about evidence-based home visiting programs in North Dakota. Abby described how Healthy Families North Dakota supported her family after a premature birth and NICU stay by providing weekly in-home coaching, developmental screenings, postpartum mental health check-ins, referrals, and parenting support. The presenters explained that home visiting is voluntary, relationship-based, and usually begins prenatally or shortly after birth, with referrals coming from hospitals, WIC, pregnancy navigators, human service zones, self-referrals, and other community partners. They said North Dakota currently has four main evidence-based models operating through 12 organizations, with Healthy Families available in all 53 counties, though only a fraction of eligible families are served. Funding was described as a patchwork of federal MIECHV/Title IV-E, Medicaid, state and tribal funds, philanthropy, charitable gaming, and other grants; members discussed whether the Legislature or agencies should expand support and how to improve outreach and sustainability. Finally, the committee received a memorandum on artificial intelligence and sexual exploitation, focusing on AI-generated child sexual abuse material, deepfakes, sextortion, and chatbot-related risks. The report summarized federal and state law, including North Dakota’s existing computer-generated image provisions, the federal PROTECT Act, the Take It Down Act, and recent federal executive orders on AI policy. Members discussed the need for child-safety protections, the limits of executive orders, and broader concerns about AI’s effect on critical thinking and misinformation. The committee then heard from BCI Special Agent Cassidy Halsef, who said AI is already driving a sharp rise in child exploitation cases in North Dakota, including AI-generated explicit images of real minors and school-based incidents involving mass-shared manipulated images. She said investigators are seeing more cyber tips, more difficult forensic work, and lasting harm to victims and families, and urged stronger legal penalties, specialized training, victim services, and prevention education in schools and communities.

Transcript Highlights:

• While testifying, all witnesses will please remove their head coverings unless it is a military uniform
• In Texas, you just drive up and get them, DMV. Here, you have to print them out.”
• “Drive up and get them at the DMV.
• While well-intentioned...
• Again, I don't feel that we're, while we do market, we aren't—there's no predatory marketing.

Committee: House Veterans and Armed Forces

Summary: The committee met with a quorum and first went into executive session, where it adopted a House Committee substitute combining House Bills 3078 and 2672 and voted the substitute do pass, with one no vote. It then separately voted House Bill 2362 and House Bill 2588 do pass, each by 16 ayes and one no. During the executive session, one member objected to the combined bill on constitutional equal-protection grounds, while another supported it as a benefit for veterans. In public hearing, Representative Stephanie Boykin presented House Bill 3280, which would create a Missouri specialty license plate for the surviving spouse of a disabled veteran who previously qualified for a disabled veteran plate. She described it as a low-cost way to continue honoring a veteran’s service and family sacrifice. Committee members and a surviving spouse testified in strong support, emphasizing the recognition of spouses’ sacrifices and noting that similar plates exist in other states. No opposition was offered. The committee then heard House Bill 3029, sponsored by Representative Schulte, which would require disclosures and prohibit compensation for referrals in the business of advising or assisting with veterans’ benefits, with penalties for violations. Supporters, including a Missouri veterans service officer, argued the bill was needed to stop unaccredited “claim shark” companies from charging veterans for initial claims and using misleading social media advertising. Opponents, including a representative of Veterans Guardian and a VA-accredited attorney, argued the bill would restrict lawful private-sector assistance, reduce veterans’ choice, and should be narrowed to target bad actors while exempting accredited attorneys and referral arrangements. The hearing also included a presentation on the Missouri Veterans Recognition Program, which provides medals and certificates for veterans of major conflicts, and a presentation on MU Extension’s Veteran REEDS program, which uses literature and discussion to support veterans and first responders through community-based resilience work.

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• They kept things going while the world around them was in chaos. Something I know.
• They kept things going while the world around them was in chaos, something I know countless women can
• She champions Latino representation in media while empowering her community through storytelling, radio
• And I vote will call for supporting children and farmers and lowering the cost of healthy food while
• , that this is not how the powerful are supposed to act. ...text that this is not how the powerful are

Summary: The Assembly convened after a quorum call, opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and then held its Latino Spirit Awards ceremony. Members adopted House Resolution 16, proclaiming May 4–11, 2025 as Cinco de Mayo Week, after supportive remarks from several caucuses emphasizing Mexican history, women’s contributions, LGBTQ solidarity, Black and Brown unity, and AAPI and Jewish community support. The chamber then recognized 11 Latino Spirit honorees for achievements in human rights, business, arts, public service, community empowerment, health and science, environmental justice, philanthropy, and entertainment. After the ceremony, the Assembly returned to floor business and approved a series of measures. AB 60, banning synthetic nitro musks in cosmetics and personal care products, passed 56–3. AJR 6, urging Congress to protect federal school meal and local food funding, drew extensive debate and broad bipartisan support; members cited child hunger, farm economies, and local food systems, and it passed 76–0 with 73 coauthors added. Other measures adopted included AB 679 on state park land acquisitions, AB 681 expanding Dream Loan Program caps for undocumented graduate students, AB 1224 on substitute teacher continuity, AB 831 on gaming technical changes, AB 259 extending Brown Act teleconferencing flexibility, AB 467 extending Los Angeles Neighborhood Council teleconferencing authority, and AB 519 targeting deceptive puppy mill sales. The chamber also passed AB 1522, an urgency Judiciary Committee bill protecting attorneys from politically motivated discipline and creating an expedited licensing path for some former federal attorneys, and AB 263, which extends temporary water flow requirements on the Shasta and Smith Rivers; that bill drew sharp disagreement over water rights, tribal participation, and impacts on farmers, but ultimately passed 51–16. Additional measures approved included AB 428 on pooled insurance for water corporations, AB 492 requiring notice to local jurisdictions when recovery treatment facilities are licensed, and AB 536 preserving colorectal cancer screening coverage. The Assembly also adopted a motion to suspend file notice so Appropriations could hear AB 379 on May 7.

Transcript Highlights:

• And I was, while I'm very much in favor of tort reform, I was initially skeptical of that bill because
• The budget's going to drive them to make other decisions.
• It has the risk of driving off data centers.
• I've never seen any other member in either the House or the Senate under the influence while doing their
• I think I referenced it before as well regarding text messaging while on the floor or using social media

Summary: Senate and House Republican leaders used the weekly media availability to criticize the Democratic majority’s budget and tax proposals, framing the session around affordability and fiscal restraint. They said the operating budgets rely on unsustainable one-time money, rainy day funds, and an income tax proposal they argued is unconstitutional and likely to drive businesses and wealthy residents out of Washington. They also said House and Senate Republicans offered budget amendments aimed at property tax relief, restoring money to public works, and reducing reliance on new taxes, but those efforts were rejected. The lawmakers also highlighted several bills they said failed to advance, including juvenile rehabilitation reforms, child endangerment/child fatality reporting measures, and tort reform. Braun said he plans to raise those issues, along with the income tax and budget concerns, in a meeting with the governor, and asked whether the governor would veto the income tax if his conditions are not met. Connors and Abbarno added that Republicans are still working with some Democrats, including on a constitutional amendment approach to any income tax, but said the majority is moving too quickly and without adequate safeguards. Other topics included the U.S. Supreme Court ruling on California transgender policies, which Republicans described as a win for parents’ rights and potentially relevant to Washington school policy, and a House bill affecting data centers, which they opposed as harmful to jobs, energy innovation, and local tax bases. They also criticized additional taxes under consideration, such as nicotine, prescription drug, bag, bottle, and data-center-related taxes, arguing these would worsen affordability. The session ended with Republicans saying they had little influence in the budget conference process and vowing to keep fighting the income tax and other tax increases through the final days of the session.

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• That's why we think while it's positive, it's modest growth.
• The challenge that I've seen while I was chairing that conduct commission and while I was serving as
• And the challenge that I've seen while I was chairing that conduct commission and while I was serving
• And the challenge that I've seen, while I was chairing that conduct commission and while I was serving
• Moving on to Item 3, the court text reminder program.

Bills: SB 1

Committee: Senate Finance

Keywords: campground safety, youth camp regulations, flood safety, emergency evacuation, health and safety standards

Transcript Highlights:

• While Juneteenth is also a federal holiday, I would like to remind everyone that it is not a day just
• While Dr. Lewis is no longer with us, he has left the legacy... ...institutions. While Dr.
• While their income may remain relatively stable, property taxes continue to rise.
• I got a text from my sister asking if I was available. I said, do you have—well, she got a call.
• Her birthday was over while we were on break on 6/15.

Summary: The House received a series of Senate communications and committee reports, then took up a long consent calendar and several individual measures. Early actions included passing consent calendar items, recognizing Freedom of Speech Week and Juneteenth, and hearing numerous introductions and tributes, including remarks honoring House fellows, Father’s Day, and Representative Mara Gorman. The chamber also adopted several procedural motions and recesses, with roll calls recorded throughout. Among the bills considered, the House passed House Bill 134 on animal cruelty, increasing penalties for repeat offenses; House Bill 131 with Senate Amendment 1 on pet stores and animal welfare; House Substitute 1 for House Bill 320 on technical corrections to the Delaware Constitution; House Substitute 1 for House Bill 407 on technical updates to the Hazardous Substance Control Act; House Substitute 1 for House Bill 425 on salary supplements for certain school employees; House Substitute 1 for House Bill 450, the Road Delaware Act, on land use and permitting reform; House Bill 459 on restricting energy drink sales in schools; House Substitute 1 for House Bill 439 on electric moped and motorcycle disclosures; and House Bill 444, the Delaware John Lewis Voting Rights Act, after amendment delaying its effective date to July 1, 2027. House Amendment 1 to House Bill 459 was adopted, and House Amendment 1 to House Bill 444 was adopted before final passage. The House also rejected House Amendment 1 to House Substitute 1 for House Bill 425 after debate over salary supplement policy for school-related certifications, then passed the substitute bill itself. House Bill 407 prompted questions about the increase in civil penalties, which DENREC said was intended to update outdated fines and align the penalty structure with other laws. House Bill 444 drew floor speeches emphasizing voting rights protections and concerns about voter suppression and dilution. The session ended with the House moving to recess after continuing consideration of House Bill 355, the Speaker Truth Act, which had just adopted an amendment changing damages language to attorney’s fees and costs.

Transcript Highlights:

• It's been a while since I've been this far up north.
• They also have rules for the truck drivers who are driving.
• They can't drive over you know X amount of hours.
• We have to drive it all out.
• So, technology is going to drive that.

Committee: House Water & Natural Resources Committee