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• <00:50:34.400> so transparency, you know, and consent so transparency, you know, and consent
• I work transparently within clear boundaries and with informed consent.
• and with informed consent. and with informed consent. Informed<01:06:27.440> consent.
• The safe harbor bill Informed consent.
• So, but then you know, informed consent.

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• I consent to take a test.”
• I consent to take a test.’
• They have to get your consent, and it has to be an affirmative consent.
• means consent law.
• Let's keep consent meaning consent. Do you recognize Representative McFarland?

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Speaker, at this time I ask unanimous consent that the tribute written by Francis's son David Pepper
• Speaker, I ask unanimous consent to address the House for one minute.
• <00:17:46.000> to I rise to seek unanimous consent to I rise to seek unanimous consent to
• <00:20:24.080> to Speaker, I ask unanimous consent to Speaker, I ask unanimous consent to
• You ask unanimous consent thank you.

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• We do three bills on the proposed consent calendar, including my own SR 104.
• We have a motion on the consent calendar? Yes, well, we had one from Senator Laird.
• Please call the absent members on the consent calendar. Here. Weber Pierson? Aye.
• The consent calendar is adopted. Thank you.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• want it on consent? want it on consent?
• I'll second consent. >> All right then. I'll second consent.
• seconded by me for move consent. seconded by me for move consent.
• Um >> move<02:49:39.120> consent. >> move consent. >> move consent.
• >> Move<02:50:35.680> consent. >> Move consent. >> Move consent.

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• Senator from Hampshire asked unanimous consent to further and read the journal to be dispensed with.
• I request unanimous consent to explain the amendment and move having it read. Is there objection?
• I request unanimous consent to explain the amendment in lieu of having it read. So objection.
• I request unanimous consent to explain the amendment in lieu of having it read. So objection.
• President, I ask for unanimous consent to return to the second order of business. Objection?

Keywords: 994, senate, all

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• >> Motion for consent. >> Motion and a second for consent. >> Second. All right.
• It will be put on consent. Thank you very much. >> Thank you, Mr.
• >> I made the consent motion. >> I withdraw my second. >> Okay. >> I thank you for the first, or the
• consent motion. consent motion.
• to make sure part to keep it off consent to make sure that<00:27:02.120> we<00:27:02.160>

Keywords: Upon adjournment of the concurrent meeting, the Senate State and Local Government committee will continue meeting, 958, all

Summary: The concurrent meeting began with roll calls for both the Senate Standing Committee on State and Local Government and the House Standing Committee on Local Government, establishing quorums. The committees then heard a Department for Local Government presentation on the Community Development Block Grant program, which serves smaller and more rural areas. Commissioner Matt Sawyers and Executive Director Mark Williams explained the 2026 HUD application as a public hearing, noting an estimated total of a little over $25 million, with proposed allocations for public facilities, community projects, economic development, public services/Recovery Kentucky, and housing. They also described proposed changes, including shifting some funding from economic development to housing, raising non-traditional application ceilings, extending the economic development application window, and giving the commissioner flexibility to reallocate funds if requests exceed the allotment. No legislators or members of the public asked questions, and both chambers approved the presentation and then adjourned the House portion. The Senate committee then took up Senate Bill 149 by Senator Elkins, which updates county treasurer statutes. The bill shortens the waiting period for appointing an acting treasurer from 30 days to 5 days and allows fiscal courts to appoint a temporary treasurer for up to 60 days during vacancies, illness, incapacity, or termination. Members discussed the need for continuity in county finances, and the bill received favorable expression 9-0. Next, the committee considered several housing-related bills from the housing task force. Senate Bill 224, by Senator Mills, creates vested property rights for development applications and narrows who may appeal certain local land-use decisions; the committee adopted a substitute, then approved the bill 8-1 after members raised concerns about standing language and possible impacts on local participation. Senate Bill 225 requires the housing and construction department to analyze the cost and housing-supply effects of proposed housing regulations; it passed 9-0 after a committee substitute. Senate Bill 233, by Senator Neal, removes annual financial reporting requirements for homeowners associations with 14 lots or fewer to reduce burdens on small developments; it passed 9-0. Finally, Senate Joint Resolution 75, as amended, directs the Public Service Commission to study affordability and water/wastewater utility regionalization, including possible consolidation of small districts; the amendment and the resolution both passed 9-0, with one member noting concerns about whether the matter should proceed as an administrative case rather than a study.

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• <00:20:16.160> Section<00:20:16.720> 2032 consent of the candidate.
• Section 2032 consent of the candidate.
• It also removes the exemption of a political candidate consenting to be depicted in a manipulated ad.
• <00:24:28.240> consenting<00:24:28.799> to<00:24:29.039> be candidate consenting
• consenting to be candidate consenting consenting to be depicted<00:24:29.919> in<00:24:30.240

Keywords: 927, senate, all

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• Three of the bills are on the consent calendar.
• We'll vote on the consent calendar as soon as we establish a quorum.
• Laird, we're going to do the consent calendar. It's been moved by Ms. Wilson, seconded by Ms.
• Okay, on the consent calendar, Brian. Hi. Okay, on the consent calendar, Brian. Aye. Brian, aye.
• Consent calendar is item number 2, SB 50 by Senator Ashby. Item 4, SB 361 by Senator Becker.

Summary: The committee hearing covered several bills related to privacy, consumer protection, and online harms. SB 259 by Senator Wahab would prohibit surveillance pricing based on device data such as geolocation or battery level; supporters argued it would curb discriminatory and predatory pricing, while opponents raised concerns about geolocation definitions, legitimate location-based pricing, and impacts on discounts and loyalty programs. The bill was moved on a due pass motion to the Judiciary Committee and passed 8-1, with members noting amendments and ongoing discussions with stakeholders. SB 22 by Senator Laird would raise the amount of gift cards that can be redeemed for cash, with the author saying the goal is to update the long-standing $10 threshold for inflation and preserve consumer value. Consumer advocates supported the bill, while retailers, restaurants, grocers, and chambers of commerce opposed or opposed unless amended, citing fraud concerns, safety issues, and the need for clarification on donated or returned gift cards. The committee voted the bill out on a 6-1 vote and kept it on call. SB 576 by Senator Umberg would apply broadcast-style loudness rules to streaming advertisements. The author said the bill is intended to prevent ads from being much louder than programming, especially for children, while the opposition argued that streaming ad insertion is technically different and that existing industry standards and FCC oversight already address the issue. The bill passed 8-0. SB 683 by Senator Cortese would clarify that people can seek injunctive relief, including a TRO, for unauthorized use of name, image, or likeness; supporters said it strengthens privacy protections, while opponents warned about prior restraint and First Amendment concerns. The bill was moved out on a due pass motion and kept on call. The final bill discussed, SB 771 by Senator Stern, would clarify that existing civil rights and hate-related laws apply to social media platforms and their algorithms, with higher penalties for intentional or reckless violations. Supporters, including the Simon Wiesenthal Center and the Islamic Networks Group, described online hate as fueling real-world violence and urged stronger accountability; opponents argued the bill could conflict with Section 230, chill lawful speech, and create vague standards. Members raised questions about constitutionality, definitions, and whether the bill would be workable, but several expressed support for the author’s goals.

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• We have a consent agenda.
• I would love to pull items 1 through 6 and 8 through 15 off of consent and vote on item 7 separately.
• Is there a motion on the remainder of the consent agenda? Second. Secretary, please call the roll.
• On consent, Lackey, aye. Arreguín, aye. Flora, aye. González, aye. Irwin, aye. Krell, aye.

Summary: The Rules Committee met briefly and established a quorum with all listed members present. The chair proposed pulling items 1 through 6 and 8 through 15 off the consent agenda for separate consideration, leaving item 7 to be handled separately, and the committee proceeded with roll-call votes on the consent items. The committee approved the remaining consent agenda items and then approved items 1 through 6 and 8 through 15 as well. The roll calls show a few no votes from members including Lackey, Flora, and Sanchez on one of the votes, but both motions still passed. No substantive bill discussion or testimony was presented in the excerpt. After completing the consent agenda actions, the committee adjourned.

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• Let's move before we go to our next author to the consent calendar real quick.
• The first motion, do pass to consent, applies to bills that enjoy unanimous support in this committee
• and are eligible for the Assembly floor's consent calendar, consistent with Assembly rules.
• bills that also enjoy unanimous support in this committee but are not eligible for Assembly floor consent
• Consent part two: 1641, Jackson; 1703, Hart; 1894, Blanca Rubio; 1920, Mark Gonzalez; and 1999, Correll

Summary: The Assembly Appropriations Committee heard a regular order agenda with 101 bills and first took up AB 2215, which would extend the time for the Department of Water Resources to fully develop its State Water Project water rights. The author and supporters argued it would improve water reliability and affordability for millions of Californians and could save ratepayers money, while opponents said it would bypass the Water Board’s administrative process, set a precedent for other water rights holders, and potentially facilitate costly projects like the Delta Conveyance Project. The bill was moved on a do pass vote, with Mr. Hoover voting no and Ms. Krell not voting. The committee then approved two consent calendars and heard several bills with little or no opposition. These included AB 2038 on extending insurance nonrenewal/cancellation protections for wildfire victims; AB 2322 on clarifying which commercial, industrial, or institutional sites are subject to municipal stormwater permits; AB 1794 on direct home shipment of enteral nutrition; AB 1696 on clarifying that nurse midwives do not need physician supervision within their scope of practice; AB 1860 on allowing county offices of education to use design-build methods; AB 1876 on codifying nondiscrimination protections in health care; AB 2281 on election cybersecurity resources; AB 2448 on protecting sensitive medical records and reproductive health data; AB 1994 on providing victims with information about federal immigration relief options; and AB 1829 on expanding how CalWORKs community college funds may be used to support student parents. Most were supported by sponsoring organizations and related stakeholders, with limited opposition noted on AB 1696 and AB 2281. The committee also placed a large suspense calendar on approval, listing dozens of additional bills, and then opened public comment on bills not heard that day. No members of the public came forward, and the hearing was adjourned. Several bills were reported out on roll call votes, with some members not voting or voting no on particular measures, but the transcript does not provide full vote tallies for each bill.

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• First of all, I ask unanimous consent that the Chair be authorized to declare a recess at any time during
• I ask unanimous consent that the Chair Consent that the record remain open for two weeks for any member
• I ask unanimous consent to postpone votes on any question of approving any measures or matters or adopting
• I ask unanimous consent that it be considered as read. Without objection, so ordered.
• Pursuant to our earlier unanimous consent, further Proceedings on the measure are postponed, and we will

Bills: SB298, SB300, SB371

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• passes and could we put that on consent passes and could we put that on consent yes<01:48:55.840
• thank you may we place this on consent thank you may we place this on consent please<01:53:09.760
• Thank you, and can we have that on consent? Yes, please.
• Thank you, and can we have that on consent? Yes, please.
• <01:59:54.719> thank consent consent yes please okay thank consent consent yes please okay

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee opened a hearing on HR 18, a resolution urging New Hampshire’s congressional delegation to seek federal changes that would let very small slaughter plants use custom-exempt inspection criteria with a third-party inspector present, so beef, pork, lamb, and goat could be sold as individual cuts directly to consumers. Representative Judy Aron said the resolution was drafted in lieu of state legislation because the issue is governed by USDA rules, and she noted she was also working on an amendment to ensure the measure covered federal “very small” plants. Representative Miner asked for clarification about custom slaughter versus retail sales, and Representative Scully supported the resolution while suggesting language to make clear it applied only to local end consumers. Joyce Brady of the New Hampshire Farm Bureau testified in support, saying the state’s four USDA slaughterhouses and the bottleneck in custom cutting made the issue important. After no further testimony, the chair closed the hearing. The committee then moved into a work session on several bills. For HB 616, members discussed an amendment that had been revised after public comments and Commissioner Jasper’s feedback; Representative Guber said it balanced the competing positions, and Representative Penza and Representative Ger said the language now addressed concerns about animal suffering by allowing euthanasia if a treating veterinarian determines the animal is in extreme suffering. The committee then discussed HB 77, with Representative Penza describing changes to landfill-related standards, including replacing aquifer references with drinking water wells, removing a penalty section, changing discretionary language to mandatory language for the department, and adjusting an in situ soils standard. Members praised the compromise, though Representative Scully raised concerns about the 1,500-foot setback and suggested engineering controls such as berms; Penza responded that current rules do not include such controls and that the setback was intended to address surface spills. Several members said the bill reflected a hard-fought balance and should not be rewritten at the last minute. For HB 505, the freeze-dried food bill, Representative Aron explained that the amendment replaced a simple exemption with a requirement that homestead food operations selling freeze-dried foods from a farm stand, farmers market, or retail food store obtain a homestead food license under RSA 143-A:4. She said the amendment defines freeze-dried foods as fruits, vegetables, and commercially prepared dairy products, and delays the effective date 120 days to allow rulemaking. Members generally supported the approach as a light-touch oversight mechanism for potentially hazardous foods, though Representative Ktoa asked for clarification about how the amendment interacts with existing licensing and inspection exemptions, and Aron clarified that these products would not be exempt from licensing under the relevant law. The committee then turned to HB 250, concerning local authority over dog muzzling, where members broadly supported the amendment as a simple solution, while Representative Ktoa asked about the underlying definition of a vicious dog and whether all listed behaviors would warrant muzzling. The discussion noted that the amendment would allow towns to require muzzling for dogs meeting the statutory definition, while excluding hunting, working, herding, and similar dogs.

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• I request the House consent to correct my vote on Senate Bill 219 from absent to yea.
• And I request House consent to correct my vote on Senate Bill 199 from absent to nay.
• I request the House's consent to correct my vote on House Bill 1223 from absent to yea.
• I would like to request the House consent to correct my vote on House Bill 79 from nay to yea.
• I would like to request the House consent to change my vote on Senate Bill 306 from nay to yea.

Bills: HR257, HR258, HR259, HR260, HR261, HR262, HR263, HCR105, HCR106, HR252, HR253, HR254, HR255, HR256, HCR103, HCR104, SB83, SB143, SB155, SB228, SB283, SB295, SB338, SB388, SB408, SB431, HR84, HR188, HR205, HB302, HB597, HB819, HB1257, HB1258, SCR24, SB45, SB58, SB71, SB81, SB92, SB100, SB109, SB141, SB156, SB181, SB203, SB204, SB205, SB207, SB213, SB214, SB216, SB229, SB257, SB274, SB290, SB304, SB374, SB379, SB396, SB410, SB425, SB427, SB429, SB479, SB522, SB357, SB406, HR171, HCR49, HCR65, HCR72, HR37, HCR64, HR170, HR191, HR206, HR207, HR208, HR217, HCR11, HCR53, HCR60, HCR66, HCR68, HR9, HCR27, HCR28, HCR50, HCR62, HCR67, HCR71, HCR78, HCR81, SCR19, SCR3, SCR6, SCR18, SCR11, SCR22, SCR2, SCR20, HCR6, HB64, HB68, HB92, HB130, HB258, HB633, HB801, HB61, HB98, HB102, HB139, HB142, HB170, HB185, HB194, HB199, HB231, HB247, HB294, HB336, HB474, HB661, HB842, HB852, HB301, HB359, HB657, HB675, HB680, HB727, HB79, HB251, HB625, HB769, HB775, HB783, HB895, HB1011, HB1057, HB1155, HB1186, HB1224, HB1245, HB1247, HB1253, HB1254, HB1255, HB1256, SB41, SB44, SB64, SB84, SB87, SB93, SB98, SB107, SB118, SB142, SB192, SB195, SB199, SB219, SB222, SB234, SB241, SB255, SB275, SB277, SB292, SB294, SB306, SB314, SB482, SB8, SB10, SB11, SB12, SB13, SB14, SB16, SB17, SB18, SB20, SB21, SB22, SB40, SB48, SB55, SB69, SB75, SB77, SB78, SB85, SB102, SB115, SB133, SB140, SB148, SB151, SB165, SB169, SB170, SB185, SB197, SB200, SB217, SB235, SB278, SB280, SB291, SB300, SB303, SB315, SB324, SB330, SB411, SB416, SB420, SB436, SB438, SB449, SB455, SB456, SB477, SB489, SB521, HB646, HB824, HB341, HB682, HB766, HB926, HB998, HB1051, HB1080, HB1201, HB1223, HB603, HB940, HB1191, SB47, HB901, HR20, HR74, HB284, HB306, HB366, HB393, HB458, HB577, HB582, HB605, HB614, HB733, HB752, HB773, HB798, HB911, HB955, HB996, HB1035, HB1069, HB1113, HB1140, HB1180, HB1240, SB82, SB89, SB149, SB382

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• So the recommendation to the committee will be to consent to the appointment.
• The recommendation to the committee will be to consent to the appointment.
• Senator Awa. consent to the to the appointment. consent to the to the appointment.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The committee took up Governor’s Message 684, which concerned the confirmation of Stephanie R. Schar as circuit court judge for the Circuit Court of the Fifth Circuit, Kauaʻi, for a 10-year term. The chair noted the item was for decision-making only and recommended consent to the appointment. No questions or concerns were raised during discussion. A roll call vote was taken, and the measure was adopted unanimously by the members present. Senator San Buenaventura was excused. Following adoption, the chair congratulated Judge Schar and noted the nomination would move to the floor.

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• We have a consent agenda. Is there a motion on the consent agenda? We have a quorum.
• We have a consent agenda. Is there a motion on the consent agenda? Second. Second. Second.

Summary: The Rules Committee convened in the afternoon and established a quorum after roll call. A consent agenda was presented, and a motion was made and seconded to approve it. The committee then took a roll-call vote on the consent agenda. Members present voted aye, and the motion passed. With no further business, the Rules Committee adjourned.

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• We have a consent agenda. It's a motion on the consent of We have a quorum.
• We have a consent agenda. Is there a motion on the consent agenda? Is there a second?

Summary: The Rules Committee convened in the afternoon, and the secretary called the roll. Members present established a quorum. The committee then took up a consent agenda, with a motion and second made to approve it. A roll call vote was taken on the consent agenda. The recorded votes were in favor from Pacheco, Alvarado-Gil, Arreguín, Irwin, and Patel; no opposing votes were recorded in the transcript. The motion passed. After the consent agenda was approved, the Rules Committee adjourned.

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• We have a consent agenda.
• Is there a motion on the consent agenda? Motion to first. And Energy Committee.
• Is there a motion on the consent agenda? Motion to approve. Second.
• On consent, Assembly Member Irwin? Aye. Irwin, aye. I. Krell, aye. I. Patel. Aye. Aye. Krell, aye.

Summary: The Rules Committee was called to order, and the secretary called the roll; a quorum was present. The committee took up a consent agenda, noting that AB 1020 (Chiavo) had been added to the referral list and would be sent to the Utilities and Energy Committee. A motion to approve the consent agenda was made and seconded. The roll was called, and the motion passed unanimously by the members present. With no further business, the Rules Committee adjourned.

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• I'm going to quickly ask unanimous consent to enter a article into the record today.
• If confirmed will you maintain efforts to establish a consent-based repository site selection process
• I have been concerned over the word consent-based.
• In other words, I would like to collaborate with states, not the idea of consent suggests that you're
• . there is a consent-based legislation and the consent is really taking into consideration whether the

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• Chair's recommendation then is to advise and consent on GM 584.
• Chair's recommendation is to advise and consent on GM 584. Chair Noi, I. Vice Chair votes I.
• Hearing none, the Chair's recommendation is to advise and consent to GM 550.
• Chair's recommendation then is to advise and consent on GM 585.
• Chair's recommendation then is to advise and consent on GM 585.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The Committee on Water and Land heard two gubernatorial nominations and one resolution. Governor’s Message 585 nominated Stanley Ruidas to the Game Management Advisory Commission for a term ending June 30, 2028. DLNR supported the nomination, citing his prior service as GMAC chair from 2020 to 2022 and his work on hunting and wildlife management issues. Ruidas said he hoped to continue as chair and focus on bringing meetings to hunters across the islands and advancing island-specific wildlife management plans. The committee later recommended advice and consent on GM585, and the motion passed unanimously. Governor’s Message 550 nominated Alexandra Kelly Polo to the Legacy Land Conservation Commission for a term ending June 30, 2028. DLNR and several supporters, including the County of Hawaii and community advocates, praised her experience with land acquisition, conservation easements, and county open-space efforts. Kelly Polo said her work has helped protect thousands of acres on Hawaii Island and emphasized the importance of preserving natural resources and working with community groups. The committee recommended advice and consent on GM550, and the motion passed unanimously. The committee also considered SCR 19/SR 100, which requested DLNR to convene a Kīua Bay advisory working group. DLNR and the Hawaii Tourism Authority offered written support, and members said the working group could help address long-standing issues in the area. The committee recommended passage with technical and nonsubstantive amendments, and the motion was adopted unanimously. In a separate joint portion of the meeting, the committees also advanced SCR 75/SR 58, supporting historic preservation staffing for Lahaina rebuild efforts, with both technical and substantive amendments, and later advanced STR 24 with an amendment to include the 100th Infantry Battalion alongside the 442nd Regimental Combat Team.