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• .<00:21:08.880> But<00:21:09.039> did<00:21:09.200> you<00:21:09.280> write
• But did you write that on? I bills. But did you write that on?
• And so, again, I think if it's a political slogan, yeah, you can write it on your hand.
• The legislature can have its own code of conduct, and we should be writing that ourselves.
• code of conduct and we should be writing code of conduct and we should be writing that<00:23:46.240

Keywords: 1183, house

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• There are creative organizations in the state that do that.
• All of our disciplines in the state require a lot of creativity.
• So we have to find innovative, creative ways to handle a lot of things.
• It could be that the LSAA writes up the notes and those are reviewed.
• I do want to share, you know, here within our community, some creative solutions.

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• We cannot simply write a check and make this go away. Still, we are not powerless.
• California has always excelled at adapting to challenges with creativity, innovation, and a commitment
• Congress, every Republican member of Congress spent months writing this bill, considering its impacts
• I know committee members would appreciate your remarks in writing if that's possible. And Ms.
• It's just creativity in that space to try and mitigate the damage that we're looking at.

Summary: The Assembly Budget Subcommittee on Accountability and Oversight held its fifth hearing of the year to examine the newly enacted federal H.R. 1 and its effects on California. Members and the chair described the law as a major threat to state health, food, education, and climate programs, and emphasized that California would not be able to fully backfill the federal cuts. Several members also highlighted the bill’s tax provisions, including temporary deductions for tips, overtime, seniors, and auto loan interest, while warning that the largest benefits flow to higher-income taxpayers and that major cuts to Medi-Cal, CalFresh, and clean-energy incentives are delayed or phased in over time. The Legislative Analyst’s Office and the Department of Finance presented detailed overviews of the bill’s likely impacts and implementation timelines. They identified the main affected areas as health care coverage and financing, food assistance, higher education, personal income taxes, and clean-energy/electric-vehicle credits. They explained that H.R. 1 limits provider taxes used to finance Medi-Cal, adds work and redetermination requirements, restricts CalFresh eligibility and increases state costs, changes student loan and Pell Grant rules, extends and modifies federal tax provisions, and phases out many clean-energy credits. Finance also noted major rescissions of Inflation Reduction Act funds, new border and immigration enforcement spending, and the possibility of PAYGO sequestration if Congress does not act to offset the deficit increase. During member questions, the committee focused on likely enrollment losses, administrative burdens, and fiscal exposure for the state and counties. Witnesses said many details still depend on federal guidance, but they estimated significant impacts on Medi-Cal, CalFresh, and graduate/professional student borrowing, and noted that California’s high CalFresh error rate could increase state costs. UC testified that the elimination of Graduate PLUS loans would affect thousands of professional students, especially in health, law, and other high-cost programs. Members asked for follow-up data on county, health, and tax impacts, and staff agreed to provide additional tables and estimates as implementation guidance becomes clearer. Public commenters from counties, early childhood advocates, health coalitions, disability rights groups, immigrant-rights organizations, and other stakeholders urged the Legislature to mitigate the law’s effects. They warned of higher county costs, reduced access to health care and food assistance, increased administrative burdens, and harm to children, immigrants, people with disabilities, and low-income families. Several urged new state revenue solutions and stronger protections for Medi-Cal, CalFresh, child care, and home- and community-based services. No votes were taken; the hearing was informational and ended with a commitment to continue monitoring federal guidance and to work on state responses in the budget process.

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• > industries So tech innovation creative industries So tech innovation creative industries and
• What we're asking here though is it's currently under the creative industries division.
• <01:24:42.639> industries currently under the creative industries currently under the creative
• There is already an established creative industries development special fund.
• How do about the creative industry side.

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• State arts funding directly empowers creative Californians to live their passions.
• community, a creative economy.
• community, a creative economy.
• I got creative. These are not general funds.
• It actually writes unique system performance metrics for each round.

Keywords: 988, house, all

Summary: The committee heard a series of May Revision budget items, beginning with the State Controller’s Office. SCO described requests for Fiscal Book of Record stabilization, payroll system implementation, ACFR reporting support, and unclaimed property outreach funding. Members focused on the Fiscal system’s July go-live, the improved timeliness of the ACFR, and the unclaimed property program’s roughly $15 billion balance and outreach efforts. The Department of Finance and LAO raised no major concerns, and the item was closed after discussion of how the new outreach funding would be used. The committee then considered several revenue proposals. Finance presented a proposal to tax pre-written digital software and SaaS, with estimated General Fund gains of $450 million in 2026-27 and $900 million ongoing; LAO suggested broader digital tax changes and a business-use exemption, while industry groups opposed the measure as a tax on essential digital tools. CDTFA also presented an administrative request tied to the software tax, and later a $10 million budget reduction reflecting lower operational needs. The committee then heard a federal conformity proposal for new children’s tax-deferred accounts, which LAO supported, and a proposal to cut the first-year LLC/LP minimum tax from $800 to $400, which Finance said would aid small business formation but LAO argued was poorly targeted and would reduce revenue. Another major item was a permanent business tax credit limitation beginning in 2027, capping credits at the greater of $5 million per corporation or 50% of pre-credit liability. Finance said it would raise about $850 million in 2026-27 and more in later years, while LAO noted it would mainly affect large firms using the R&D credit and could also touch California Competes and other programs. Public testimony split sharply between business groups opposing the cap and advocates supporting it as a progressive revenue measure. The committee also heard FTB’s CalFile realignment proposal, which would retain a smaller staff to continue improving the free filing system and return most of the prior funding to the General Fund. The hearing concluded with the California Arts Council’s request to reauthorize the Keep Arts in Schools voluntary contribution fund, which brings in about $221,000 to $266,000 annually for arts grants and teacher stipends. Members and advocates supported the item but also urged larger arts funding, including the Performing Arts Equitable Payroll Fund. The Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development then presented proposals for the California Civic Media Program, CA RISE reappropriation, and a reversion of unused Chips for America facility funds; LAO supported the latter two but was cautious about new civic media spending. Members raised concerns about the civic media program’s scope, including the exclusion of broadcast and the lack of a specific ethnic media set-aside, while GoBiz said funds would begin going out in the fall if approved.

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• organization based in Dallas, committed to closing the opportunity gap for young people through education, creativity
• have access to equitable, high-quality learning experiences that support their mental health and creative
• One of Big Thought's most impactful programs is Creative Solutions.
• In writing, he moves that the subcommittee chair inform the committee chair that the subcommittee has

Bills: HB1821, HB1822, HB1943, HB3882, HB4263, HB4476, HB4628, HB4631, HB4885, HB4923, HB5461, HB5483, HB5525

Keywords: juvenile records, sealing, privacy, criminal justice, youth rehabilitation, legal procedures, juvenile court, record sealing, nondisclosure, age jurisdiction, criminal justice reform, juvenile board, compensation, Winkler County, juvenile justice, county funding, grants, career education, technical programs, workforce development

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• It is creative. It is powerful. And it is also ongoing.
• It<00:43:29.599> is<00:43:29.760> creative.
• And is It is creative. It is powerful.
• Write it where it includes rewrite it.
• Write it better. Thank this together. Write it better.

Keywords: 981, all

Summary: The House convened with a quorum, approved the journal, and then moved out of order to consider Senate Joint Resolution 7, recognizing February 2026 as Black History Month. The resolution was read at length and grounded in the history of Black history commemoration, Carter G. Woodson’s work, the evolution from Negro History Week to Black History Month, and Colorado-specific Black leaders and pioneers such as Barney Ford, Clara Brown, John T. Gunnel, Joseph H. Stewart, and others. Members emphasized that Black history is American history and that the centennial observance should honor both the struggles and achievements of Americans of African descent. Several representatives spoke in support. Representative Bacon described the resolution as an important tradition and said the chamber should record its history. Representative Joseph framed Black history as a living story of resilience, innovation, and justice. Representative Jackson said the resolution matters especially amid efforts to erase or minimize Black history, and tied it to Colorado figures and to her own family history. Representative Carter highlighted the importance of naming schools after Black Coloradans and introduced guests, including educators and community members connected to the resolution. Representative Gonzalez also spoke in support and honored a community member, Tony Gomes, who died of cancer. Representative DeGraaf stated full support for the resolution but offered a lengthy amendment to add more historical references, including Black patriots of the American Revolution, Nat Love, James Beckwourth, Harriet Tubman, and the Tuskegee Airmen. The transcript ends during his proposed amendment, and no final vote or disposition on the resolution is shown in the excerpt.

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• It fosters creativity. It encourages collaboration.
• Hemisphere is more involved, with the novel and creative content that the right excels in.
• This may allow musicians to solve problems more effectively and creatively, in both academic and social
• It teaches cooperation, discipline, creativity, and innovation. So what exactly does music teach?
• So I think we also, there's something about activating that creative mind and activating the creative

Keywords: 908, all

Summary: The meeting began with a student performance from Horizon Middle School Show Choir, including songs from an eighth grade concert and the show choir piece “The Body Electric.” After the performance, Deputy Superintendent Donna Fishbeck spoke on behalf of State Superintendent Kirsten Baesler in support of music education, emphasizing its benefits for creativity, collaboration, school climate, and student development, and noting the department’s support for music grants and professional development. She also highlighted the North Dakota Music Educators Association’s role in expanding access and quality in music education. The committee then heard a presentation from Vital Network, introduced as a DPI-funded effort focused on teacher retention. Nate Eklund and Dr. Aaron Rob described the organization’s work with schools and districts to reduce educator burnout by improving workplace conditions, especially around time management, voice in decision-making, and care/support. They said the program uses surveys, dashboards, advisory support, and facilitated school and district processes to identify local friction points and help educators and leaders solve them, with examples ranging from simplifying material requests to improving PLC time and communication. They stressed that retention is driven more by workplace conditions than pay alone, and that solutions must be local rather than one-size-fits-all. Members asked about rural teacher overload, sustainability after grant funding ends, and whether the model could inform broader policy or continuing education reforms. Vital representatives said the work is designed to be embedded in district systems and strategic plans so it can continue beyond their direct involvement, and that the approach aligns with the state’s teacher retention and recruitment task force recommendations. They reported serving about half of North Dakota educators across roughly 50 districts, with partnerships through regional education associations to reach rural areas. No formal votes or legislative actions were taken during the discussion.

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• Instead, it removes one of the few incentives we have in this state to spur creative local solutions
• process with New Hampshire's banks and credit unions and community development finance institutions to write
• virtually anyone can make claims to the Department of Justice and any NGO that just wants to be creative
• > filing<03:42:11.120> claim<03:42:11.439> after<03:42:11.760> claim be creative
• and filing claim after claim be creative and filing claim after claim after<03:42:12.319> claim

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• And let us not answer one more email, write one more note, or pursue some gratification that allows us
• And let us not answer one more eel<00:06:50.000> email,<00:06:50.800> write<00:06:51.120
• one more note or pursue eel email, write one more note or pursue some<00:06:53.840> gratification
• uh you know you necessarily can write uh you know you necessarily can write home<00:45:55.680>
• come together and find new and creative come together and find new and creative solutions.<00:58

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• <01:41:40.000> a the issuance of that principal writing a the issuance of that principal writing
• A no-trespass order may be appealed to the library trustees in writing within 21 calendar days of the
• to the library trustees in writing to the library trustees in writing within<01:49:00.920> 21
• That's in writing when you're giving it to the subject that received the notice.
• and I don't write it till 6:00 a.m. and I don't write it till 6:00 a.m. tomorrow<02:38:35.600>

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• And obviously we're all looking for creative solutions to be able to help support general fund needs.
• However, we are maximizing existing workspace as much as possible and developing creative solutions.
• And please listen to the speakers in front of you and be creative so you all are saying the exact same
• Army Corps of Engineers and how this order will lessen worker productivity and creativity for the simple
• And creativity and communication, all of those things, those are really important.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• <00:03:49.360> a look into this and can you maybe write a look into this and can you maybe
• write a bill<00:03:49.680> to<00:03:49.920> change<00:03:50.159> that?"
• Um, because we've been responsible, thoughtful, and creative about how we've crafted our budget this
• about how we've crafted our creative about how we've crafted our budget<00:23:40.159> this<00

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• I have an associate's degree in creative writing and am currently pursuing my bachelor's in professional
• communication and technical writing.
• <00:24:04.400> writing<00:24:05.400> and<00:24:05.520> am<00:24:05.720> currently
• creative writing and am currently creative writing and am currently pursuing<00:24:06.600> my
• <00:24:10.559> I communication and technical writing I communication and technical writing

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Um, and I think as much as I appreciate the creativity here, I think one of the big sort of standout
• here, I think one of the the creativity here, I think one of the big<00:04:14.080> sort<00:04
• But again appreciate<00:05:00.000> the<00:05:00.160> creativity<00:05:00.880> very
• c> appreciate the creativity very appreciate the creativity very interested<00:05:01.520> in<00
• I would also praise the creativity that came in the A4 amendment. I'll just be blunt.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Thank you for your time and thoughtful consideration, and I also submitted something in writing.
• And I also submitted something in writing. Thank you. Thank you very much for your testimony.
• I think the other seven have come to some kind of a creative solution for their districts.
• We write the laws; we don't enforce them.'
• prompts. ...or assign unique thought partners for math problems and writing prompts.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Education held a hearing on two late-file bills: H. 4867, concerning school choice, and H. 4927, concerning access to applied behavior analysis (ABA). For H. 4867, testimony focused on a DESE interpretation of M.G.L. c. 76, §12B(k) that would require small elementary-only districts with school choice students to pay secondary tuition when those students continue into high school. Superintendents, school committee members, parents, teachers, and a representative argued this creates large fiscal shortfalls for rural districts such as Hancock, Warwick, Richmond, and Worthington, which do not operate high schools and already rely on tuition agreements for their own resident students. Witnesses said the current interpretation has led some districts to stop accepting school choice students, reducing class sizes and limiting educational opportunities; they urged an exemption or amendment so these districts could continue school choice without assuming high school tuition obligations for nonresident students. Committee members asked about the number of affected districts, how the arrangement worked before 2023, and whether alternative statutory language might solve the issue more broadly. Representative Barrett described the bill as a simple fix to an unenforced provision that had only recently been raised by DESE, and the hearing later included testimony from both district officials and families supporting the bill. The committee closed testimony on H. 4867 and H. 4927 and then adjourned. H. 4927 drew testimony from educators, an ABA provider, and a parent of a child with autism in support of protecting in-school ABA access. Witnesses said the bill would clarify that qualified ABA providers, including BCBAs and RBTs under supervision, may deliver services in schools while allowing districts to maintain neutral safety and operational rules. They argued that inconsistent access to ABA can undermine districts’ obligations under IDEA, including free appropriate public education and placement in the least restrictive environment, and that school-based ABA can reduce removals from class, improve student progress, and support families. A parent testified that her young son needs ABA to function in school and that promised supports had been delayed or not delivered, while another witness said the bill would help ensure accountability and consistent services for students with autism.

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• Uh writing IEPs hours into the night.
• We should be able to constantly be getting creative.'
• So we’re trying to do creative programs.
• So we're trying to do creative<01:14:34.040> programs.
• Um and and I can creative programs.

Bills: HF630, HF1435, HF1607

Keywords: short-call substitute, substitute teacher, substitute teaching license, pilot program, teacher shortage, education workforce, school district, charter school, Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board, PELSB, background check, paraprofessional, education support personnel, temporary license, substitute training, retaliation, teacher pay, daily substitute pay, Minnesota education law, education innovation

Bills: HB2118, HB1764, HB1815, HB2117, HB2436, HB2438, HB2532, HB2566, HB2573, HB1736, HB2425, HB1590, HB1913, HB1573, HB1542, HB1804, HB1976, HB1704, HB1996, HB1541, HB1926, HB1703, HB1866, HB1710

Keywords: business development, arts, cultural affairs, Hawaii, commissions, administrative transfer, funding appropriation, music education, public concerts, Hawaii State Library, cultural collaboration, music accessibility, State Foundation on Culture and the Arts, SFCA, Performing Arts Grants Program, arts grants, culture and the arts, history and the humanities, King Kamehameha Celebration Commission, Works of Art Special Fund

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• I can understand their creativity in trying to further their mission.

Bills: HB2118, HB1764, HB1815, HB2117, HB2436, HB2438, HB2532, HB2566, HB2573, HB1736, HB2425, HB1590, HB1913, HB1573, HB1542, HB1804, HB1976, HB1704, HB1996, HB1541, HB1926, HB1703, HB1866, HB1710

Keywords: business development, arts, cultural affairs, Hawaii, commissions, administrative transfer, funding appropriation, music education, public concerts, Hawaii State Library, cultural collaboration, music accessibility, State Foundation on Culture and the Arts, SFCA, Performing Arts Grants Program, arts grants, culture and the arts, history and the humanities, King Kamehameha Celebration Commission, Works of Art Special Fund

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• Included in those services is that we've gotten creative in how we use our housing units and created
• It is tiny writing, so I'll get it to you in digital format so you can zoom in.
• It is tiny writing, so I'll get it to you in digital format so you can zoom in.
• <00:57:38.520> outlets supervised and other creative outlets supervised and other creative
• Services we support it is Tiny writing Services we support it is Tiny writing so<00:58:00.720>

Keywords: 1189, house, all