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• count those legislative districts before... changed with redistricting, and that’s really one of the primary
• And there are other reasons why, but I would say that's the primary indicator as to why.
• And just before I close on that question, Madam Chair...
• Use the controversial bills as the primary example.
• So, my... ...concern also is of the IDs, the close proximity of immigrant communities and immigrants

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• </c><03:52:57.120><c> care</c> they currently are for primary care they currently are for primary care
• </c> sure well we already have it for primary sure well we already have it for primary care<03:54:01.199
• </c> mental health providers as for primary mental health providers as for primary care<04:14:35.279>
• </c> uh if they can if if a doctor a primary uh if they can if if a doctor a primary care<04:20:26.760

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee took up HB 297 with a non-germane amendment proposed by the Insurance Department to create the Granite State Home Mitigation and Resiliency Program. Commissioner DJ Beton explained that the program is intended to help homeowners reduce rising insurance premiums and avoid surplus lines coverage by funding proactive home and property improvements such as roof fortification, exterior and foundation work, flood protection, and tree removal. He said the proposal was developed after leadership asked for more statutory detail and for the idea to be vetted through policy committees rather than handled only in the budget process. Beton said the program would be funded by the first $1 million collected annually from the insurance premium tax, with grants of up to $10,000 awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. He described the program as modeled on similar efforts in other states, with means testing tied to the Department of Energy’s weatherization/home heating assistance criteria. He also said the department would administer the program using one existing staff position, with coordination through Treasury, and that unspent funds would roll over for several years before reverting to the general fund. Members asked about the unusual use of a non-germane amendment and how the bill would be handled procedurally, since the underlying bill and the new insurance proposal were unrelated. The chair explained that the amendment was being used as a vehicle to move the department’s proposal through the committee process and that the committee could later accept one part, both parts, or neither. No vote was taken in the portion of the meeting shown; the discussion ended with questions about administration, staffing, and the relationship between the underlying bill and the amendment.

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• The charter school FTE is the primary driver for funds.
• The charter school FTE is the primary driver for funds.
• I think it's close to 10%.
• Senator Brodeur, you are recognized to close and for a motion. Wave closed, sir.
• Senator Garcia, you are recognized to close and for a motion. I waive close.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• As the Senator said, the bill does five primary things.
• Okay, at this time, we'll take primary witnesses in opposition.
• So if you're a primary witness in opposition, please come forward.
• If not, I'll turn it back over to close. Thank you.
• You may close. Just to address the comment by Mr.

Summary: The committee met as a subcommittee until a quorum was established, then heard several public safety and criminal justice bills. SB 907 by Senator Archuleta proposed five DUI-related changes: requiring Watson advisements when DUI charges are pled down, allowing consecutive sentencing discretion for multiple deaths in one crash, adding enhancements for repeat felony DUI offenders, increasing penalties for hit-and-run by drivers with recent DUI history, and treating gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated and vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated as violent felonies. The author and supporters, including prosecutors, law enforcement, and victims’ family members, argued the bill would close loopholes and increase accountability. Opponents, including criminal defense and civil liberties groups, raised concerns about overbreadth, legal doctrine, and the violent felony designation. Committee members generally supported moving the bill but urged further changes, especially on the violent felony and consecutive sentencing provisions. SB 907 was passed as amended to the Senate Appropriations Committee and kept on call. The committee then heard SB 1015, which would create new offenses aimed at online exploitation networks that use minors to coerce, recruit, or extort other minors, including through intimate images and AI-generated images. The author, sheriff’s officials, and district attorneys described rapidly growing online abuse networks and argued current laws do not clearly reach adults who use minors as intermediaries or minors who participate in coercive extortion schemes. Opponents said existing criminal statutes already cover much of the conduct and argued the bill could unnecessarily criminalize youth behavior instead of focusing on platforms and prevention. Members expressed concern about the harms to children and the need to address evolving online threats, while also noting the bill’s juvenile provisions. SB 1015 was passed as amended to Appropriations and kept on call. SB 1285, also by Senator Durazo, would clarify that juvenile record dismissal under Welfare and Institutions Code section 782 is a general dismissal statute and that dismissal and record sealing are separate processes. Supporters said the bill would preserve the rehabilitative purpose of juvenile court and help youth avoid lasting collateral consequences in employment, licensing, and military service. There was no opposition after PORAC withdrew its objection, and the committee approved the bill to the floor on a unanimous roll call, keeping it on call for absent members. SB 1342, another Durazo bill, would fix implementation problems in California’s automatic record clearance laws by addressing outdated pending charges, requiring local court records to match DOJ clearance records, and creating a way for people to obtain proof of relief. It drew broad support and no opposition, and was passed to Appropriations, with one no vote from Senator Seyarto. Finally, the committee heard SB 1330 by Senator Aitken, which would extend enhanced penalties for assault or battery to utility workers performing their duties. The author and utility worker witnesses described increasing threats and assaults, including a recent shooting at a work crew, and said the bill would help protect workers who maintain essential water, gas, and electric services. The bill drew strong support from labor, utilities, and local government representatives. The transcript ends during public testimony on SB 1330, before any committee vote is shown.

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• As the Senator said, the bill does five primary things.
• Okay, at this time, we'll take primary witnesses in opposition.
• If not, I'll turn it back over to close. Thank you.
• Turn it back over to you, Senator, to close.
• You may close. Just to address the comment by Mr.

Summary: The committee first heard SB 907, which would strengthen California DUI laws in several ways, including mandatory Watson advisements when DUI charges are reduced, judicial discretion for consecutive sentences in cases with multiple victims, enhancements for repeat felony DUI offenders and certain hit-and-run cases, and adding vehicular manslaughter offenses to the violent felony list. The author and supporters, including prosecutors, law enforcement, and victims’ family members, described the bill as a response to repeated, preventable tragedies and argued it would close loopholes and increase accountability. Opponents, including criminal defense and civil liberties groups, raised concerns about duplicative penalties, legal overreach, and the violent-felony and sentencing provisions. Committee members were divided but generally supportive of stronger DUI enforcement; the bill was moved out on a do-pass-as-amended motion to Appropriations, with the three-strikes provision removed and the bill kept on call. The committee then heard SB 1015, aimed at online child exploitation and extortion networks. The bill would create a new offense for adults who recruit, direct, coerce, or use minors to harm or exploit other children, and it would also allow limited misdemeanor or felony charges for minors engaged in extreme coercive conduct, with diversion available for juveniles. Supporters, including sheriffs, district attorneys, and child-safety advocates, said the bill addresses a fast-growing cybercrime problem involving grooming, blackmail, self-harm, and organized online groups using minors as intermediaries. Opponents argued existing laws already cover much of the conduct and warned against criminalizing adolescent behavior, urging the Legislature instead to focus on platform accountability. The committee nevertheless advanced the bill on a do-pass-as-amended motion to Appropriations, with members emphasizing the need to address evolving online harms. The committee also heard SB 1285, which would clarify that juvenile court dismissals under Welfare and Institutions Code section 782 remain a broad “general dismissal” remedy, separate from record sealing, so that eligible youth can more fully avoid future collateral consequences. Supporters said the bill would restore the intended effect of prior juvenile justice reforms and help young people access employment, education, military service, and licensure without lingering barriers. There was no opposition after one group withdrew its objection, and the bill was moved to the floor on a do-pass motion. SB 1342 followed, a technical cleanup measure for automatic record clearance laws that would prevent outdated pending charges from blocking relief, require local court records to match DOJ updates, and create a way for people to obtain written proof of clearance; it also advanced to Appropriations. Finally, SB 1330 was heard to extend existing assault-and-battery protections for certain workers to utility workers; supporters described rising assaults and even shootings against crews, while one utility worker opposed the bill as only increasing penalties after the fact rather than preventing attacks. The bill was moved out on a do-pass motion and left on call.

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• As the Senator said, the bill does five primary things.
• Okay, at this time, we'll take primary witnesses in opposition.
• If not, I'll turn it back over to close. Thank you.
• Turn it back over to you, Senator, to close.
• You may close. Just to address the comment by Mr.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• So, this basically closes that loophole so when 911 calls on an incident that happens on the lake or
• </c><00:24:59.080><c> a</c> Members, House Bill 249 closes a Members, House Bill 249 closes a loophole
• I'm the primary sponsor and I filed the proper paperwork with the clerk. >> No objection, so ordered.
• To Primary and Secondary Education, House Bill 643.
• <c> Education,</c> To Primary and Secondary Education, To Primary and Secondary Education, House<00:39

Keywords: 958, all

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• Copayments will be reduced according to the cost level of the enrollee's primary care clinic. from ASME
• level of reduced according to the cost level of the<00:03:18.480><c> enrolles</c><00:03:19.040><c> primary
• throat] The primary policy [clears throat] The primary policy changes<00:04:40.479><c> in</c><00:04:
• I think it's getting pretty close to about 20 years since any revisions were made.
• I think it's getting<00:14:06.639><c> pretty</c><00:14:06.800><c> close</c><00:14:07.040><c> to</c><00

Keywords: 918, senate, all

Summary: The Senate Committee on Rules and Administration met virtually on January 6, 2026, and took up four administrative policy items. Darren Hoff, Senate Human Resources Director, presented updates to the Legislative Coordinating Commission benefit book, including insurance changes tied to SEGIP, mental health and substance use office visit cost sharing, dental plan updates, dependent eligibility clarifications, a new voluntary legal services benefit, a 17% increase in Medicare premiums, and multiple leave-policy revisions to conform with the new paid leave law and other employment rules. Senator Pappas moved adoption of the benefit book with the LCC’s November 10, 2025 changes and staff technical corrections, and the motion passed. Secretary Tom Bern described a proposed Senate Policy 1.56 allowing written rules of conduct for visitors in Senate spaces, aimed at setting clear expectations for behavior such as not blocking hallways or using shouting and profanity, while being developed with consultation to address First Amendment concerns. Senator Marty moved adoption, and the committee approved the policy. Council Lexi Stangle then presented a change to Senate Policy 2.47 on severe weather emergencies that would allow employees who work remotely on severe weather days to accrue compensatory time with supervisor approval; Senator Johnson moved adoption, and the motion passed. The committee also considered a modernization of the Senate information systems policy. Secretary Bern and staff explained that the policy had not been substantially updated in about 20 years and was being condensed and updated to reflect current technology and practices. The revisions reduced the policy from 29 pages to 10, removed obsolete references, added a purpose statement, clarified email inspection and hardware/software procedures, updated website rules and accessibility guidance, and removed the secondary member page option. Senator Coleman moved adoption of the Senate information systems update, and it was approved. After the Rules Committee adjourned, the Subcommittee on Committees met and approved two appointments: one public member to the Legislative Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources through December 31, 2030, and Senator Gustafson to the Financial Crimes Advisory Board Task Force. Members asked about the task force’s scope and the public appointee’s background; staff explained the task force advises on identity theft and financial crimes, and identified the public appointee as Sha Lang of Preston, Minnesota. Senator Pappas moved adoption of the appointment list, and the subcommittee approved it before adjourning.

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• So, that issue with the inadequacy in funding for the Hold Harmless is the primary concern that you all
• If now that we have closely targeted funds for at-risk students and low income students, if what our
• I think it's been said a couple of times: we don't want to close the gap by lowering the top; we want
• Regarding students and families, primary provisions relate to student eligibility, the designation of
• With school voucher programs, state educational agencies are the primary entity involved with program

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• Hearing none, the Chair recognizes Representative Johnson to close on the bill. Thank you. I close.
• Plessa to close on the bill. Well, that was pretty easy, and I'll just close.
• We will reserve your right to close.
• Our neighborhood is close-knit.
• Motion is to close. Thank you.

Bills: HB3772, HB1656, HB4504, HB1896, HB4420, HB4421, HB4076, HB3708, HB2806, HB3540, HB1586, HB5459, HB4553, HB4535, HB3811, HB3749, HB4255, HB4051, HB5098, HB3554, HB4539, HB5274

Keywords: e-cigarettes, health and safety, regulations, directory, penalties, regulation, certification, compliance, manufacturers, FDA, nicotine, mental health, emergency detention, paramedic authority, mental illness, healthcare facility, public health, covenants not to compete, health care practitioners, physicians

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• We have started narrowly with the primary focus on state parks and our... ...narrowly with the primary
• Representative Casello, you are recognized to close on your bill. I waive closing. Thank you.
• Members, Representative Albert, you are recognized to close on the amendment. Wave close.
• Representative Albert, you are recognized to close on the amendment. Waive close. Thank you.
• So with that, I'm closed. Representative Albert closing on HB 585. Faith, please call the roll.

Summary: The Natural Resources and Disaster Subcommittee met for its first meeting of session and heard four bills. HB 209, the State Parks Preservation Act, would limit development in state parks and require stronger public notice and participation for land management plan changes. Members discussed protections for cabins and existing lodging, and an amendment aligned the bill with the Senate and clarified conservation-based recreational uses. Support came from Audubon Florida, Nature Conservancy, and others, and the bill was reported favorably with committee substitute after a unanimous roll call. HB 143 would create a Florida Resilient Buildings Tax Credit for new construction and retrofits that meet LEED-based resiliency standards, with a new advisory committee under DBPR to help administer the program. An amendment moved the process under DBPR, added UCF and FIU to the advisory council, and made technical conforming changes. The bill drew supportive testimony from a Boca Raton city council member and was reported favorably with committee substitute, with one no vote. HB 295 would direct DEP to develop a comprehensive waste reduction and recycling plan based on its 2020 recycling report, including education, market development, and recommendations for statutory changes. Testimony emphasized that the plan would be voluntary and would not impose costs or mandates on homeowners or businesses. The bill passed without amendments and was reported favorably. HB 585 would let owners of former phosphate mining lands record notice and obtain a Department of Health radiation survey to support a narrow defense against strict liability claims; an amendment clarified the notice content and limited the definition to mined lands, not gyp stacks. The bill drew extensive questions about notice, radiation thresholds, disclosure to buyers, and liability scope, but supporters from Mosaic, the Florida Chamber, and a health physicist argued it would improve transparency and help redevelop lands. It was reported favorably with committee substitute, with one soft yes and one no vote.

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• While there are others in the state that have primary responsibilities in the aviation world, we think
• </c> others in the state that have primary others in the state that have primary responsibilities<00:
• >> And I'm going to close one and I shouldn't, but I apologize.
• </c><01:21:49.760><c> Uh</c><01:21:50.320><c> like</c> final closing thoughts to add.
• Uh like final closing thoughts to add.

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The task force met on November 4, 2025, approved the prior minutes without objection, and then heard a presentation from Amazon on its Kentucky aviation and logistics operations. Amazon described its statewide footprint, including its Boone County air hub at KCVG, its investment of more than $60 billion in Kentucky since 2010, about 20,000 jobs in the state, and its use of Amazon Air as a middle-mile network supported by third-party carriers. The company also highlighted small-business support, community relief efforts, and workforce development through Career Choice, including partnerships with Kentucky schools and aviation maintenance training. Members asked about Amazon’s most in-demand workforce needs, future operational challenges, and whether autonomous vehicles are used on the KCVG ramp. Amazon said it would follow up on workforce-demand details, identified customer-driven innovation and culture as ongoing challenges, and said autonomous vehicles are in testing but are not part of regular KCVG operations. Amazon also emphasized sustainability efforts, including alternative aviation fuel, and said it wants to work with the legislature to expand AAF production and supply in Kentucky. The task force then heard from Secretary Jeff Noel of the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development and Matt Wingate on the state’s aviation economic development strategy. They said aviation and aerospace are central to Kentucky’s logistics and economic-development goals, with aerospace identified as the state’s top export and air cargo as a major strength. They discussed outreach to general aviation airports, support for local grant matching, airport funding projects, workforce and education partnerships, and efforts to market Kentucky at aviation trade shows such as Paris Air Show and MRO America. No formal votes or other actions were taken beyond approving the minutes.

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• SENATOR GRALL YOU MAY CLOSE. >> Senator Grall: WAIVE CLOSE. >> Chair: THOSE IN FAVOR?
• SENATOR GRALL YOU MAY CLOSE. >> SENATOR GRALL: WAIVE CLOSE.
• SENATOR GRALL YOU MAY CLOSE AS AMENDED. >> Senator Grall: THANK YOU PRESIDENT FOR THIS COMMITMENT TO
• THIS ALLOWS PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS IN ADDITION TO PRIMARY CARE PHYSICIANS AND A TIME AS A PRN TO APPLY
• SENATOR SIMON YOU ARE RECOGNIZED TO CLOSE ON THIS AMENDMENT. >> Senator Simon: WAIVE CLOSE. >> THOSE

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• And other than enrollment was closed at St. Thomas, how did you end up at St. John's?
• One of my jobs, my primary job, is in finance as a teller cashier on the weekends.
• That's my primary job.
• That's my primary job.
• That's my primary job.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• You said your primary job is for academic outcomes.
• Closing statements as well.
• This closes public comment. Representative Fink, would you like closing comments?
• The time for public comment is closed. We'll do closing comments.
• after we debate, so you're here, yes, in closing...

Summary: The committee first heard Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horn’s annual State of Education address, which focused on school safety, academic outcomes, school choice, teacher pay, and opposition to DEI/CRT in schools and teacher preparation. Horn said the department has expanded school police officers, promoted Project Momentum and tutoring, supported cell phone restrictions in classrooms, and pushed for more phonics-based reading instruction and stronger university teacher-prep programs. Members questioned him about DEI complaints, cell phone implementation, ESA oversight, school safety funding, reading proficiency, and teacher compensation; Horn said ESA spending is reviewed and recovered when inappropriate, and argued teacher raises should come directly to teachers, not through districts. No formal action was taken on his presentation. The committee then considered HB 2008, which would prohibit public school libraries from using public funds to pay dues to professional library associations. Sponsor Representative Cooper argued the bill would keep school libraries politically neutral and prevent taxpayer money from supporting ideological advocacy, while saying membership itself would still be allowed if paid privately. Opponents, including a former librarian, a school board member, and the ACLU of Arizona, said the bill would undermine professional development, local control, literacy support, and constitutional rights of association and petition. Supporters said associations promote ideological content and that free professional-development alternatives exist. After public testimony and debate, the committee voted to return HB 2008 with a do-pass recommendation.

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• We've also closed several of our CDCR-owned and operated facilities that are now in closed or deactivated
• And that includes at our closed facilities as well.
• So it's essentially the closing part of a facility.
• So it's essentially the closing part of a facility.
• For our closed facilities?

Summary: The Senate Rules Committee met to consider several governor’s appointments and routine agenda items. It first approved, on call, appointments not required to appear for Olivia May Assuncion to the Commission on Disability Access, William Adams to the California Exposition and State Fair Board of Directors, and two California Law Revision Commission nominees, with one of the law revision appointments drawing a split vote. The committee also approved reference of bills to committees and floor acknowledgments before moving to appointments required to appear. Brian Bishop, nominated to lead the Division of Adult Parole Operations at CDCR, testified that he would emphasize public safety, accountability, rehabilitation, and staff well-being. In questioning, senators focused on risk assessment for higher-risk parolees, GPS monitoring, coordination with local law enforcement, victim protections, supervision of unhoused parolees, and oversight of private reentry/housing contractors. Bishop said DAPO uses data-driven supervision, risk tools, compliance sweeps with law enforcement, exclusion zones and administrative transfers to protect victims, and contract monitoring through invoices, site visits, and utilization reports. Public commenters from reentry and justice organizations supported his confirmation, and the committee voted 5-0 to send the nomination to the full Senate. Sarah Larson, nominated to direct CDCR’s Facilities Management and Construction, described her CDCR background and said she wanted to help modernize the department’s aging infrastructure to support staff and incarcerated people. Senators asked about aligning facilities with a declining prison population, cooling and heat mitigation, safety during construction, prison closures such as Norco, disaster planning, and how closed facilities are maintained or could be reopened. Larson said CDCR has reduced its footprint, is piloting cooling upgrades at several sites, maintains closed facilities in cold shutdown with minimal upkeep, and uses emergency planning and mutual aid for disasters. She also said the department is exploring infrastructure master planning and more substantial, targeted improvements, and the committee again heard supportive public testimony before voting 5-0 to advance her nomination to the full Senate.

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• The primary strategy that we have to decarbonize the aviation sector.
• Is that close enough? Yeah, you're good.
• So that would be the primary one.
• So that would be the primary one.
• So that would be the primary one.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• So they And and then fishing closed.
• We will close the public hearing.
• I do primary care, so to answer your question of what we do, we can do primary care, and I've been a
• primary care provider for 15 years.
• So, we are trained as primary care.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• So this year, they're running close to 8%.
• So this year, they're running close to 8%.
• We worked very closely with the Assembly last year on AB 432.
• We worked very closely with the assembly last year on AB 432. budget.
• We worked very closely with the assembly last year on AB 432.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• This is a close call for me. I was inclined to vote for Elise Stefanik for UN Ambassador.
• I'm also a close call.
• the places where, five days ago, we were describing medicine, spoiling at the dock, clinics being closed
• U.S. universities are run like businesses with a primary objective of generating revenue.
• So the Americas is currently our primary battleground with Beijing.