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• May our service leave a lasting legacy of integrity, compassion, and stewardship for generations to come
• , as executive producer on several documentaries, and is the author of Be Water, My Friend, which shares
• Without objection, I wanted to personally share that today, when I returned to Fullerton, in the school
• We share the Mexican border, and this is also an issue on the Imperial County side.
• He shared it with those he loved.

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• Yeah, if I may, I have sales data from last year I can share. Sure.
• So as part of the industry, the industry does share sales data across manufacturers.
• And that's a good guess, you said that's industry-shared data between... Industry-shared data, yep.
• ADOT is required to share with the Arizona Game and Fish Department all OHV data relating to persons
• We would wholly concur with what you’re saying: that with education and, you know, stewardship and, you

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• I really appreciate the authors' careful stewardship of the state's assets and resources as well as doggedness
• And these associations represent an ever-growing share of California's housing stock, and membership
• penalty, my bill is asking that if an HOA has evidence of that violation, only if they have evidence, to share
• CACM shares the same goal of affordability for homeowners.
• Now, SB 996, as Senator Padilla has shared, is a bill rooted in expanding access to financial services

Summary: The committee first heard SB 1091, which would create the Community Anti-Displacement and Preservation Program within HCD to help nonprofit developers, community organizations, and local governments acquire unsubsidized rental housing and preserve it as affordable housing or homeownership opportunities. The author and supporters from Enterprise Community Partners, the Unity Council, and several housing and tenant groups argued that acquisition-preservation is a proven, cost-effective way to prevent displacement and homelessness. There was no opposition testimony. Members discussed funding, with the author and chair noting the bill is intended to be supported through the housing bond or other appropriations. The committee voted the bill do pass to Judiciary, with broad support and no recorded opposition. The committee then took up SB 904, which would codify and expand the wildfire rebuilding coordination and permitting streamlining used after the Los Angeles-area fires, including HCD-led review of permitting and code barriers and reporting on recovery lessons. The author said the bill is meant to speed rebuilding after future wildfire disasters and avoid repeated delays seen in places like the Camp Fire. Members raised concerns about the cost and repetition of requiring multiple agencies to produce reports after each disaster, and about e-permitting mandates for smaller jurisdictions. The author responded that the bill is meant to capture lessons from different fire contexts and that some concerns could be addressed with amendments. The bill was moved do pass to Emergency Management and was reported out with sufficient votes, though kept on call. Finally, the committee heard SB 1007, which would change HOA assessment rules by tying annual increases to inflation rather than allowing up to 20% increases, and would require clearer annual budget disclosures and evidence for fines. The author and supporters said the bill would improve transparency and protect homeowners from steep fee hikes, while opponents from community manager and HOA industry groups warned it could underfund reserves, force larger special assessments, and add duplicative paperwork. Several senators expressed support for the bill’s goals but raised concerns about the inflation cap, the need for flexibility for insurance and maintenance costs, and the visual-aid disclosure requirement. The author said amendments are forthcoming and that the bill will look different in the next committee; no final vote is reflected in the excerpt provided.

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• ...about a data center being built in their area, can a city and county still, can they still share this
• So if they say, you know, everybody's going to pay their fair share, but in order to transmit and to
• I want to personally thank her for allowing us to share her wonderful son for the past two months.
• Economic vitality and environmental stewardship are not competing goals.
• a common boundary with Senator Martin: ...within a rural boundary or contiguous to, shares a common

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• people of New Mexico to determine their own priorities around health, safety, and environmental stewardship
• We share the sponsors' goal in creating a healthful environment.
• My sense, and I think it's probably shared by all the presenters, is that we need to increase that pace
• Chair, I think I'll sum it up by saying I've shared that concern.
• Chair, presenters, I'll just share briefly my theory of broadly decarbonizing the economy and of our

Keywords: 996, all

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• provider that you are mentioning, and she's going to private practice, and I know that she and I have a shared
• We share that information. via a communication email to all faculty.
• So if you have any documents or research that may be important for us to share with our constituents,
• I would love to just get that shared with the committee because I would love to share this and see..
• This will allow them to answer important questions about the stewardship of these funds.

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• I know Chairman Darby and I share this consensus, but I want to make clear that energy is not a partisan
• Our, our contract managers are always happy to share what they're doing because they're very proud of
• We're happy to share it with you all if you did not receive a copy.
• We're now on number 2 we share some time with the gentleman. He's a professor at.
• We share a lot of the same priorities and there's a significant degree of collaboration.

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• I know Chairman Darby and I share this consensus, but I want to make clear that energy is not a partisan
• Our contract managers are always happy to share what they're doing because they're very proud of what
• In December, we're happy to share it with you all if you did not receive a copy.
• We share some time with... The gentleman, he's a professor at UTEP.
• We share a lot of the same priorities, and there's a significant degree of collaboration occurring from

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• But my chief of staff, Harrison Kawat, shared with me this morning one of our favorite movies is Tombstone
• [Applause] shared with me this morning one of our shared with me this morning one of our favorite<00:
• Mahalo to the staff and participants of Women's Court for sharing that beautiful oli with us.
• Let me share a few shining examples.
• > thanks</c><00:26:47.799><c> to</c><00:26:47.960><c> the</c> Strides since then, thanks to the stewardship

Keywords: House Agenda:, 910, house, all

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• It's about stewardship.
• I love the banter that we have shared through the years.
• And at that time, I knew we both shared our love for natural Florida.
• And you and I, we share verses.
• Thank you, Missy, for sharing him. I love you, Ben. Thank you, Missy, for sharing him.

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, opening prayer, Pledge of Allegiance, page introductions, and recognition of guests, including a state champion Crossroads Academy basketball team and a student intern. The chamber then took up executive appointment reports from the Ethics and Elections Committee and related committees, which covered a large slate of gubernatorial appointees to state boards and commissions. Senators were given the opportunity to separate nominees for individual votes, and several members spoke in support of or opposition to specific appointees based on qualifications, ideology, and prior public service. The first major confirmation vote covered most of the 186 appointments on the report, with debate centered on three nominees highlighted by Senator Polsky: Ilya Shapiro, Thomas Zachary Smith, and Dr. John Lattell. The report was adopted 31-0 after those objections, and Jeffrey Aaron was then considered separately for the Public Employee Relations Commission. Senators Smith and Polsky opposed Aaron’s confirmation, citing his role as legal counsel to the Hope Florida Foundation and alleged involvement in the transfer of Medicaid settlement funds to political entities; Chair Gates defended Aaron as a lawyer representing a client and noted no disciplinary or law-enforcement action against him. Aaron was confirmed 26-10. The Senate next confirmed Chavon Harris as Secretary of the Agency for Health Care Administration after debate focused on her prior leadership at the Department of Children and Families, Medicaid redeterminations, postpartum coverage issues, Hope Florida-related concerns, and a women’s shelter inspection dispute. Supporters emphasized her work stabilizing Medicaid funding and her responsiveness to agency problems, while opponents argued she had overseen serious failures and lacked suitability. The confirmation passed 32-5. Taylor Hatch was then confirmed as Secretary of the Department of Children and Families after committee members noted serious operational concerns at DCF, including SNAP/EBT compliance, child welfare practices, forensic audit issues, and questions about Hope Florida, but also cited her commitment to child welfare and willingness to address problems; the vote was 33-4. After the confirmations, the Senate recessed and later returned for a lengthy tribute to outgoing Senate President Kathleen Pasadomo. Senators from both parties offered personal remarks praising her leadership, diligence, toughness in committee, mentorship, and resilience after personal loss, while also joking about her reputation as a strict rules chair and “bill killer.” The session concluded with the recognition of her service and presentation of a handmade keepsake box filled with letters and mementos from staff and colleagues.

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• So I've got some information to share.
• As the chairman shared, I was before your committee at the end of October, and pleased to share some
• We're very pleased to be able to share our space, but also to share a little bit about our campus with
• Let me share that with you.
• But she's way too humble to share with you all.

Keywords: 908, all

Summary: The committee first reviewed the 2024-25 tuition waiver report for the North Dakota University System. Staff explained that waivers were reported for degree-seeking students and broken out by residency, institution, and waiver type. Members asked about partial versus full waivers, institutional discretion, athletic waivers, and whether campuses have published guardrails or transparency requirements. Staff said most waivers are set by institutions, with some statutory and board-required categories, and that athletic waivers are a small share of total waiver dollars. The report showed total gross tuition of $354.5 million, tuition waived of $38.9 million, and 11,193 of 42,040 students receiving some waiver. Members also discussed how waivers affect net tuition revenue, housing and food collections, and whether campuses are using waivers strategically compared with scholarships and other funding sources. The committee then heard a presentation on tuition rates by campus and State Board policy. Staff explained the board’s tuition factors for resident, Minnesota reciprocity, contiguous-state/U.S. nonresident, and international students, and noted that campuses often seek exceptions based on program-specific competition and enrollment goals. Members asked whether rates are based on cost or competition, and staff said campuses typically bring forward estimates and market comparisons when requesting special rates. The presentation also reviewed general fund appropriations versus net tuition revenue by campus, and members discussed how local tuition decisions and waivers do not directly affect the state funding formula, though they do affect institutional revenue and reserves. Questions were also raised about the Higher Learning Commission’s financial composite indicator and how it differs from the more intuitive reserve and revenue figures. The committee next received a broad overview of non-higher-education entities affiliated with the State Board of Higher Education, beginning with NDSU agriculture-related units. Dr. Greg Lardy described the State Board of Agricultural Research and Education, the NDSU Extension Service, the Agricultural Experiment Station, and the branch research centers, emphasizing their statewide role in crop and livestock research, extension education, and county-based outreach. He outlined funding mixes for extension, the experiment station, and branch stations, noting that grants and contracts support both research and education, while the agronomy seed farm is self-funded through seed sales. Members asked about the new and vacant FTE pool, R1 research status, matching requirements for grants, and whether state appropriations count toward research expenditures. Dr. Lardy also highlighted major research impacts, including crop varieties, virtual fencing, AI-assisted weed control, and NDAWN weather data. The Northern Crops Institute and the Upper Great Plains Transportation Institute also presented. NCI described its role in market development, technical services, and education for regional agriculture, its governance through the Northern Crops Council, and its funding from state appropriations, other states, and earned revenue. Members asked about the source of out-of-state funding, intellectual property, and the institute’s international reach. UGPTI then outlined its transportation research, federal and state funding structure, and work on road and bridge condition assessments, travel demand modeling, and workforce training. No votes were taken during the portion of the meeting reflected in the transcript.

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• integrity, transparency, competition, integrity, transparency, competition, and<01:13:47.040><c> stewardship
• </c><01:13:47.920><c> while</c><01:13:48.120><c> delivering</c> and stewardship while delivering and
• stewardship while delivering facilities<01:13:49.400><c> and</c><01:13:49.560><c> infrastructure</c><

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• I share your concern in terms of how much money has been spent on this project.
• I wanted to share a personal testimony. I personally have asthma. It's relatively severe.
• I would like to share about a close family member as well.
• This bill addresses that disparity by adjusting the income-sharing ratio.
• And let me share the pipeline for biosimilers is growing.

Bills: S0688, S1414, S0186, S0902, S0196, S1574, S0878, S1092, S1032, S1684, S1686, S1760

Keywords: cytomegalovirus, education, maternal health, newborn care, infectious diseases, student health, epilepsy, seizure disorders, school safety, training requirements, medical marijuana, low-THC cannabis, neurofibromatosis, healthcare, state regulations, child care facilities, public safety, grant program, uterine fibroids, health database

Summary: The committee took up several health-related bills and confirmations. It first heard SB 1414 on congenital cytomegalovirus education, which would require the Department of Health to develop and distribute educational materials to expectant and new parents through maternity, prenatal, newborn, and OB-GYN settings; an amendment removed a section on required instruction for medical professionals, and the bill was reported favorably as a committee substitute. The committee then approved a block of appointees on tabs 2 through 7 and separately confirmed Chavon Harris as Secretary of the Agency for Health Care Administration after her testimony on Medicaid accountability, transparency, managed care oversight, rural health, behavioral health, and the state’s technology modernization efforts. Senators asked Harris about Hope Florida, Medicaid redeterminations, the CORE project, an anti-marijuana ad campaign at DCF, and compliance with a federal Medicaid-related court order; she said she would follow up on some issues. The confirmation was recommended favorably, with Senator Berman voting no. The committee next passed SB 186 on student health and safety, which expands epilepsy and seizure-disorder training requirements to more school personnel, including bus drivers and charter school staff, and requires seizure-first-aid posters and updated Department of Health education efforts. It also approved SB 902 on Department of Health issues after amendments narrowed the bill’s scope and added provisions on medical marijuana regulation, early childhood intervention, practitioner accountability, and autism workforce development; one speaker raised concerns about marijuana dispensary location restrictions and low-THC ratios. SB 196 creating a uterine fibroid research database was also reported favorably after an amendment protecting patient privacy; the bill drew emotional testimony from a patient describing severe symptoms and the need for more research. SB 688 on naturopathic medicine was approved after committee discussion about scope of practice, referral obligations, and whether naturopathic care should be adjunctive to conventional medicine; supporters described complementary care and access issues, while opponents worried about delayed treatment for serious disease. Later, the committee passed SB 1574, “Maddie’s Law,” to add biliary atresia screening to newborn screening using the same blood specimen already collected at birth and to launch an education campaign; parents of a child affected by the disease testified that earlier screening could have prevented severe harm. SB 878 on clinical laboratory personnel was reported favorably to address staffing shortages by allowing Florida to rely more directly on federal CLIA standards for qualified lab workers. SB 1092 on podiatric medicine was approved after an amendment narrowed it to cellular/tissue-based products and podiatrists’ use of certain therapies; the bill also addresses continuing education, informed consent, and advertising disclosures. SB 1032 on medical marijuana was amended and passed, aligning physician certification and card renewal timelines, setting 70-day and 35-day supply limits, and reducing the fee for honorably discharged veterans while preserving funding for FAMU; Senator Harrell opposed it, saying the longer timeframes were too much of an expansion. The committee also heard SB 1760 on Medicaid coverage transparency from Senator Brodeur, who said the bill focuses on accountability and fiscal responsibility, but the transcript cuts off before further discussion or action on that measure.

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• I share your concern in terms of how much money has been spent on this project.
• I wanted to share a personal testimony. I personally have asthma. It's relatively severe.
• I would like to share about a close family member as well.
• In practice, however, the 5 to 10% range had not been shared as evenly as we had intended.
• And let me share: the pipeline for biosimilars is growing.

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• It's about stewardship.
• I love the banter that we have shared through the years.
• And at that time, I knew we both shared our love for natural Florida.
• And you and I, we share verses.
• Thank you, Missy, for sharing him. I love you, Ben. Thank you, Missy, for sharing him.

Keywords: 998, house, all

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• It's about stewardship.
• I love the banter that we have shared through the years.
• And at that time, I knew we both shared our love for natural Florida.
• And you and I, we share verses.
• Thank you, Missy, for sharing him. I love you, Ben. Thank you, Missy, for sharing him.

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• It's about stewardship.
• I love the banter that we have shared through the years.
• Because Kathleen, that is where our humanity is shared.
• And you and I, we share verses.
• Thank you, Missy, for sharing him. I love you, Ben. Thank you, Missy, for sharing him.

Summary: The Senate first handled a large batch of executive appointments reported by the Ethics and Elections Committee. Senators debated several nominees, with some members objecting to particular appointees over their views or past conduct. The report on the first group of appointments was adopted 31-0, and Jeffrey Aaron’s separate confirmation to the Public Employee Relations Commission was approved 26-10 after extended debate centered on his role as counsel to the Hope Florida Foundation and allegations that he helped facilitate the transfer of Medicaid settlement funds into political activity. The chamber then considered Chavon Harris as Secretary of the Agency for Health Care Administration. Supporters praised her work on Medicaid directed payments and hospital funding, while opponents criticized her prior tenure at the Department of Children and Families, citing problems with Medicaid redeterminations, postpartum coverage, Hope Florida oversight, and a women’s shelter case. The Senate adopted her confirmation report 32-5. Next, Taylor Hatch’s confirmation as Secretary of the Department of Children and Families was taken up; the committee report noted ongoing concerns about SNAP/EBT compliance, child welfare practices, audits, and Hope Florida, but recommended confirmation based on her stated commitments to reform. After debate over DCF’s performance and accountability, the Senate adopted her confirmation report 33-4. After a brief recess, the Senate held a recognition ceremony for outgoing President Kathleen Passidomo. Senators from both parties offered lengthy remarks praising her leadership, diligence, humor, and support for members, often recalling personal interactions and her role in shaping legislation and mentoring newer senators. The ceremony emphasized her service as Senate President and continued leadership as Rules Chair, and included a presentation of a handmade keepsake box filled with letters and mementos from staff and colleagues.

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• And it's also an honor to be able to share these songs freely in these chambers because back when the
• The Jewish community stands in proud solidarity with our Latino peers, grounded in shared values, shared
• On Cinco de Mayo, we reaffirm the ideals we share as a nation of immigrants and embrace diversity.
• I'm sharing this with you because these are celebrities, people who have the financial means.
• I'm sharing this with you because these are celebrities, people who have the financial means.

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• Some of the anecdotes that you've shared are even relatable to me.
• Some of the anecdotes that you've shared are even relatable to me.
• Can you just share what spread pricing is?
• I'll share with you all that. I mean, that's easy-breezy stuff. I'll share with you all that.
• Thank you all for sharing your answers to that question. I don't have any further questions.

Summary: The committee heard several health-related measures. SB 27 by Senator Umberg would revise and expand California’s CARE Court by limiting the expansion to people with bipolar I disorder with psychotic features, clarifying the definition of “clinically stabilized,” and narrowing the role of nurse practitioners and physician assistants. Supporters, including behavioral health officials and family members, said the bill would reduce dismissals and better serve people with severe illness; opponents warned the expansion would strain county staffing and housing resources and could undermine voluntary engagement. The bill passed on a do pass motion to the Committee on Public Safety. SB 503 by Senator Weber Pierson would require AI tools used in health care facilities to be identified, monitored, and mitigated for bias when used in clinical decision-making or resource allocation. The author and supporters from Kaiser Permanente and the California Medical Association said the bill would help prevent discriminatory outcomes and improve trust and safety. The committee discussed the need to clarify developer and deployer responsibilities, and the bill passed as amended to Privacy and Consumer Protection. SB 68 by Senator Menjivar would require restaurants to provide written allergen information for the top nine food allergens, with tiered flexibility for smaller establishments. The bill was supported by patients, families, nurses, and allergy organizations, who described severe reactions and the difficulty of relying on verbal disclosures alone. The California Restaurant Association opposed unless amended, seeking broader use of the national model food code and additional liability language. The bill passed as amended to Appropriations. The committee also heard SB 403 by Senator Blakespear, which would remove the sunset from the End of Life Option Act; supporters described the law as a compassionate, well-functioning option for terminally ill patients, while faith-based groups opposed it. The bill passed to Judiciary. Later, SB 41 by Senator Wiener was introduced to rein in pharmacy benefit manager practices that steer patients to mail-order pharmacies and reimburse community pharmacies below cost; community pharmacists and several health organizations testified in support, describing pharmacy closures and patient access problems.

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• It's about stewardship.
• I love the banter that we have shared through the years.
• And at that time, I knew we both shared our love for natural Florida.
• And you and I, we share verses.
• Thank you, Missy, for sharing him. I love you, Ben. Thank you, Missy, for sharing him.

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and recognized several guests, including a state champion Crossroads Academy girls basketball team and a Florida State University student intern. The chamber then turned to executive appointment confirmations reported by the Committee on Ethics and Elections and other reference committees under Rule 12.7, with Chair Don Gates explaining that the committee had reviewed the qualifications and suitability of the nominees and held public hearings where required. Members debated several confirmations at length. The report containing 186 appointments was adopted 31-0 after Senator Polsky explained her no votes on three nominees, citing concerns about past comments and ideological views. The Senate then confirmed Jeffrey Aaron to the Public Employee Relations Commission by a 26-10 vote after sharp debate over his role as counsel to the Hope Florida Foundation and allegations tied to the diversion of Medicaid settlement funds; supporters argued he was a competent lawyer and no formal action had been taken against him. Chavon Harris was confirmed as Secretary of the Agency for Health Care Administration by a 32-5 vote, with supporters praising her work on Medicaid funding and opponents criticizing her prior leadership at DCF and the Hope Florida-related issues. Taylor Hatch was confirmed as Secretary of the Department of Children and Families by a 33-4 vote, despite concerns raised about SNAP/EBT compliance, child welfare practices, audits, and DCF’s handling of Hope Florida; supporters emphasized her commitment to reform and the difficulty of the agency’s mission. After a brief recess, the Senate held a lengthy recognition of outgoing President Kathleen Passidomo. Senators from both parties offered personal tributes focused on her leadership, toughness, humor, mentorship, and support for colleagues, especially women in the chamber. Several speakers also referenced her handling of difficult bills, her post-presidency service as Rules Chair, and her resilience after personal loss. No further legislative action was taken during the recognition segment.