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• File Item Number 5, AB 359 by Ramos.
• File Item Number 6, AB 502 by Pellerin.
• The current filing process for both state and local elected with whom they file campaign statements.
• whom they file campaign statements.
• filing system.

Summary: The Assembly Elections Committee met on March 26, 2025, adopted its 2025-26 committee rules, and approved a five-bill consent calendar. The committee then heard several election-related measures focused on transparency, accessibility, and election administration. AB 775 (Fong) would modernize behested payment reporting by extending filing deadlines, requiring direct filing with the FPPC in most cases, and improving online public access; the FPPC chair testified in strong support, and the bill drew no opposition. AB 287 (Lackey) would require vote centers and polling places to provide accessible parking and curbside voting accommodations for voters with disabilities; Los Angeles County election officials and Disability Rights California supported the bill, while LAUSD raised concerns about parking shortages and storage costs and requested amendments. AB 331 (Pellerin) would clarify that certification of election results is a ministerial duty, address misleading ballot return envelopes, and ensure voter information guides reach incarcerated voters in a usable format; the Attorney General’s office sponsored the bill, while the Secretary of State expressed concerns about the feasibility of a state takeover of county canvassing and said it was working on a solution with the author. The committee members generally supported the bills, emphasizing transparency, voter access, and election integrity. AB 775 and AB 287 both received favorable votes after brief discussion, with members noting the importance of transparency in campaign-related reporting and accessibility for voters with disabilities. AB 331 also passed, though the Secretary of State’s office flagged implementation concerns about the proposed certification backstop and the lack of state equipment and staff to canvass ballots. The chair indicated she would continue working with the Secretary of State and other stakeholders on amendments or a workable remedy. All items ultimately passed out of committee. AB 775 was approved 5-0 and re-referred to Appropriations, AB 287 passed 6-0, and AB 331 passed 6-0 and was re-referred to Public Safety. The committee also later confirmed the votes of absent members and adjourned after all agenda items were disposed of.

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• Um and so all of those um the file.
• All of the files and documents would have been packed up, moved, put into storage.
• :38:16.880><c> have</c><01:38:17.040><c> been</c> files and documents would have been files and documents
• I find it hard that a vendor would refuse to provide a receipt.
• And so, it was kind of implied that they refused, and um we may not have it or recede it, but okay.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Seeing none, these will be filed. Both will be filed. All right, members moving to C. Let's see.
• are also things that you cannot do, such as if you get a bona fide offer of employment, you can't refuse
• There are 15 or 16 states that are filing legislation this year to do that as well.
• We didn't have to file legislation because that 150-hour requirement wasn't in statute.
• These will be filed. Members, any other outstanding business? Thank you for being here today.

Summary: The Administrative Rules Subcommittee reviewed a series of agency rules and related requests. The Department of Corrections and Post-Prison Transfer Board reported quarterly updates with no questions, and several Commerce rules were approved, including repeals tied to the minority business enterprise and women-owned business enterprise programs and the Consolidated Incentives Act because they were superseded by Act 116 or duplicative of statute. The Insurance Department’s new rule for online marketplace guarantee providers was also approved, with Airbnb used as an example of the type of platform covered. The Department of Education presented an update to the Arkansas Adult Diploma Program to align payment milestones with Act 502 of 2025, and DFA presented a rule implementing a new tax credit for Arkansas rice used in beer and sake production under Act 874 of 2025. Members asked about verification of grain bills and whether the credit was broadly available; DFA said the rule tracks the statute and requires producers to submit the grain bill with their return. DHS then presented a SNAP rule implementing federal changes from Public Law 119-21, including raising the able-bodied adult without dependents age limit to 64, changing treatment of dependents and exemptions, and adjusting energy assistance income treatment; the rule was approved despite one public comment. Later, DHS Medical Services amended the Medicaid Rehab Hospital Manual to allow rehab hospitals to operate psychiatric units and bill Medicaid for those services, and also secured approval for a recovery audit contractor exemption because Arkansas law bars contingency-fee contractors and the state already has other program integrity safeguards. The Board of Public Accountancy’s rules implementing Act 428 of 2025 were approved after discussion of a new CPA licensure pathway requiring a bachelor’s degree plus two years of experience, changes to substantial equivalency for out-of-state CPAs, and removal of a government/not-for-profit coursework requirement. The committee also approved the Department of Education’s request to be excluded from certain reporting requirements, retained all 18 DAPSAF rules under a review of Group 3, filed outstanding 2023-session rulemaking updates, and adjourned after filing monthly updates.

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• that in such cases a forcible detainer exists if, after a reasonable request is made, the person refuses
• have polling places, because schools would not be open anymore, we need to talk about the candidate filing
• The way that it is right now, which is the Tuesday before Memorial Day, your filing window in 20 is going
• So do we talk about having a shorter filing window, maybe three weeks instead of four, or do we talk
• elections issues because currently clean candidates can start qualifying on August 1st, and they can file

Bills: SB1110, SB1140, SB1234, SB1275, SB1426, SB1436, SB1470, SB1489, SB1512, SB1540, SB1556, SB1568, SB1569, SB1573, SB1585, SB1609, SB1627, SB1634, SB1635, SB1648, SB1654, SB1687, SCR1027, SCR1040

Keywords: home confinement, electronic monitoring, community supervision, criminal justice reform, recidivism, expungement, misdemeanor, criminal record, Arizona Revised Statutes, judicial process, record sealing, juvenile court, legal representation, appointed attorney, guardian ad litem, child welfare, veterans, mental health, criminal diversion, military service

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• I have filed legislation to move possession of small amounts of marijuana from a Class B misdemeanor
• Prohibition has made cannabis more dangerous, and by refusing to decriminalize and regulate marijuana
• When the veto happened, they immediately filed an additional ban.
• Topic, obviously, Todd Hunter released, filed a map for proposed redistricting that would, if the votes
• At this point I do not want to be presented with the option to have a ban or nothing, and so I'm filing

Summary: Senator Nathan Johnson presented a pair of bills he described as a comprehensive cannabis reform package for Texas. He said one bill would regulate hemp-derived THC with a 21-and-over purchase age, a 5 mg THC threshold, testing, labeling, licensing, packaging, and marketing standards, an advisory committee to report to the Legislature, and a tax structure that would direct revenue to public health, law enforcement, testing, and the Texas Compassionate Use Program. He also said the legislation reflects work by Chairman Ken King and is intended as an alternative to a total ban, which he argued would be unenforceable and undesirable. Johnson said the second bill would decriminalize possession and personal use of up to 2 ounces of marijuana, allow limited home cultivation, and create a path to expunction for people convicted of conduct that would no longer be illegal. He argued current Texas THC laws are inconsistent, harmful, and disproportionately affect communities of color, while also diverting law enforcement resources. He said the bills aim to create a more consistent and enforceable framework and to support medical THC use. Supportive testimony came from Shawn Salvahi, a veteran and Texas Cannabis Collective representative, who said decriminalization and homegrow would help veterans and first responders and that leaders should correct mistaken policy. Senator Molly Cook, an ER nurse, also backed Johnson’s approach and opposed SB 5, saying prohibition has failed, worsened safety, and created criminal and economic harms. In questions, Johnson said the Senate is likely to move SB 5, that the House could still change the outcome, and that he has been consistent in opposing a ban since 2018. The discussion also briefly touched on redistricting, with participants urging attention to flooding and criticizing proposed maps, but the main action was the presentation and defense of the THC bills ahead of floor consideration.

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• </c> the DE6 to House File 3642. the DE6 to House File 3642.
• House File 3904 is really important.
• House file 3904 is committee members. House file 3904 is really<00:20:35.200><c> important.
• </c> in business today, we have House File in business today, we have House File 4250<00:39:24.320><c
• </c> the committee to oppose House File 4250. the committee to oppose House File 4250.

Bills: SF1750, HF4250, HF3938, HF3904, HF3642

Keywords: common interest community, CIC, homeowners association, HOA, condominium, planned community, cooperative, unit owner, association board, declarant, declarant control, special declarant rights, assessment lien, foreclosure, late fees, fines, attorney fees, resale disclosure, annual report, maintenance plan

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• House File 1509. The motion is to lay over for possible inclusion.
• I refuse to believe that every Minnesotan is a criminal.
• House File 2249 is a very simple bill.
• </c><00:58:27.839><c> 1335</c> Mot we have introduced house file 1335 Mot we have introduced house file
• </c> house file house file 2505<01:33:14.280><c> uh</c><01:33:14.400><c> my</c><01:33:14.520><c> name

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Seeing none, these will be filed. Both will be filed. C, none. These will be filed.
• Both will be filed. All right. And you're dismissed. Thank you. All right, members moving to C.
• There are 15 or 16 states that are filing legislation this year to do that as well.
• We didn't have to file legislation because that 150-hour requirement wasn't in statute.
• These will be filed. Members, any other outstanding business? Thank you for being here today.

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• Medical Officer—you may recall the doctor was here a few weeks ago presenting—he looked at the case files
• &nbsp; 126 HE LOOKED AT THE CASE FILES AND THE MEDICAL&nbsp; DETERMINATIONS THAT WERE MADE BY THE HEALTH
• A member can file an appeal and then ask for it to be reviewed.
• which I believe was the slide after this one, is this basically saying the federal government is refusing
• AFTER THIS ONE, YOU KNOW,&nbsp;&nbsp; 482 IS THIS BASICALLY SAYING THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT IS&nbsp; REFUSING

Summary: The Health Facilities Subcommittee met to receive implementation updates from the Agency for Health Care Administration on three bills passed in prior sessions. First, Deputy Secretary Brian Meyer reported on the transfer of the Children’s Medical Services managed care plan from the Department of Health to AHCA under HB 1085. He said the move was administrative only, with no change to enrollment, providers, services, or clinical eligibility functions, and that it was intended to create efficiencies by aligning procurement and shifting staff resources between agencies. Members then questioned AHCA about reports of reductions in private duty nursing and therapy services for medically fragile children, including concerns about appeals, provider credentialing, and whether families were losing services or being transitioned appropriately. AHCA said it was reviewing denials, monitoring the plan, and using contractual remedies while focusing on maintaining access for members. The committee also reviewed implementation of a bill creating permanent Medicaid eligibility for individuals with permanent disabilities. AHCA staff explained that the agency had submitted a federal 1115 waiver request after public comment and stakeholder meetings, but CMS had indicated it did not anticipate approving the requested authority. Members pressed AHCA on why the waiver was submitted later than the bill’s directive date and on whether the delay was avoidable. AHCA said the waiver was complex and required review, drafting, and public input, and noted that DCF already has a specialized unit to help with redeterminations while the agencies work on operational changes. The committee discussed the practical impact on families who struggle with annual eligibility renewals and the need for clearer communication and faster follow-up from the agency. Finally, AHCA presented on the home health aide program for medically fragile children and related Medicaid eligibility changes. The agency described the 2023 law that created a family caregiver provider type and the 2025 changes that increased the hourly rate, expanded hours, reduced training requirements, and removed caregiver earnings from Medicaid eligibility calculations, subject to federal approval. AHCA said it had completed state public comment, submitted the waiver amendment to CMS, and was awaiting federal action. Members raised concerns that some families may have enrolled or begun work before the eligibility fix was in place and may have lost benefits, especially in Broward County. AHCA said it would work with affected families and plans, review outreach through DCF and the health plans, and continue rulemaking, system updates, and provider training. The meeting ended with the chair noting that the committee had received the updates and adjourned without objection.

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• Maybe they don't file taxes, either because they don't make enough to feel that it's worth it, or because
• This bill provides single tax filers with a $300 rebate and married couples filing jointly with a $600
• You're going to get $300 if you're an individual, $600 if you're a married couple filing jointly.
• They refused to axe Governor Iver's 400,000.
• They refused to axe Governor Evers' 400-year veto that is breaking the backs of property taxpayers, and

Keywords: 970, all

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• They actually filed an unfair labor practice with PERB.
• The union filed an unfair labor practice charge, which is a legal challenge, not a lawsuit. and the..
• You refuse to continue to fund them the way in which they should. But I understand it's profitable.
• Representative Eskamani, I want to wholeheartedly thank you for filing this amendment.
• , filing this amendment.

Keywords: 998, house, all

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• What matters is that the file Used for a specific reason.
• What matters is that the file can be used to manufacture a firearm without serial numbers and without
• and the creative license of those files.
• Today, a 3D printer that can cost a few hundred dollars and a downloadable digital file can print an
• to remove the... ...because the state refused to remove those children from homes where parents are

Bills: HB1160, HB1289, HB1339, HB1798, HB1065, HB2113, HB2124, HB2125, HB2134, HB2140, HB2185, HB2191, HB2205, HB2219, HB2245, HB2283, HB2343, HB2406, HB2501, HB2574, HB1544, HB1834, HB2156, HB2188, HB2206, HB2478, HJM4012, HB1104, HB1152, HB1254, HB1443, HB1982, HB2006, HB2179, HB2203, HB2297, HB2322, HB2329, HB2379, HB2388, HB2399, HB2462, HB2464, HB2495, HB2544, HB2551, HB2636, HB2192, HB2251, HB2262, HB2266, HB2298, HB2320, HB2323, HB2351, HB2401, HB2405, HB2442, HB2523, HB2593, HB2632, HB2661, HB1496, HB1898, HB2095, HB2157, HB2225, HB2274, HB2311, HB2325, HB2333, HB2476, HB2508, HB2552, HB1343, HB1634, HB1707, HB1906, HB1909, HB2196, HB2244, HB2339, HB2361, HB2384, HB2389, HB2410, HB2468, HB2475, HB2521, HB2548, HB2619, HB2637, HB2720

Keywords: design review, local government, land use, zoning, project permits, housing density, middle housing, affordable housing, parking minimums, single-family zoning, infill development, growth management, comprehensive plan, permit streamlining, objective development regulations, architectural review, administrative review, transit-oriented development, accessory dwelling units, ADU

Summary: The House first took up House Bill 2156, which would expand the Attorney General’s investigative authority, especially for organized retail crime and related economic and financial crimes. Members debated a series of amendments on training standards, background checks, warrant service, scope limits, and definitions. Some amendments were adopted, including provisions clarifying electronic service of search warrants, background-check expectations, decertification standards, and a definition of economic and financial crimes; others were rejected or ruled out of scope. The bill was then amended, advanced, and passed 54-43. The House then considered several other measures. Engrossed Substitute House Bill 2219 on child care operational efficiency passed overwhelmingly after amendments addressing opioid-related safety standards in licensed child care settings. House Bill 2124, adjusting the lump-sum retirement allowance threshold, passed unanimously. Engrossed Substitute House Bill 2266, dealing with permanent supportive housing, traditional housing, and indoor emergency shelters, was amended to add local notice, transparency, community meeting, and siting protections, then passed 56-40. The chamber also passed Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill 1784, which updates certified medical assistant supervision rules for diagnostic radiologic procedures, by 96-0. Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill 2523, codifying the Community Reinvestment Program, passed 88-9 after amendments adding accountability and local-government provisions. House Bill 2113, clarifying supervision authority for diagnostic radiologic procedures in rural hospitals, passed 97-0. House Bill 2632, modernizing statutory terminology by replacing “alien” with “non-citizen,” passed 58-39. Engrossed Substitute House Bill 2476, expanding theater seating rules for venues serving alcohol, passed 81-50. The House then began House Bill 2320 on regulating firearms manufacturing involving 3D printing and CNC milling; several narrowing amendments were rejected, a striking amendment was adopted, and debate continued with supporters citing ghost-gun risks and opponents raising constitutional concerns.

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• It uh—there's members of this committee who like to see us just file five bills.
• All these options<00:25:40.280><c> were</c><00:25:40.400><c> refused.
• For 16 weeks, I options were refused.
• When I filed the bill, I can't tell you how many people contacted me and said, 'You have to have some
• You can't help anything if you don't get petitions filed and you don't get these kids in the system.

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• Even customs refuses shipments that don't have an STN number.
• Thank you, Senator Paxton, for filing this bill. I'm here on behalf of a non-profit.
• And so I just want to thank y'all for filing this bill, Senator Paxton. It's very important.
• When you counter, when you file that counter affidavit, my affidavit... David is gone.
• The first part of the bill on the medical damages is more rank-and-file type cases.

Bills: SB30, SB517, SB1313, SB1314, SB1316, SB1541, SB1698, SB1845, SB1860, SB2420, SB2429, SB 30

Keywords: gambling, criminal offenses, penalties, defense, electronic devices, tobacco advertising, youth protection, public health, criminal offense, retailer regulation, e-cigarettes, nicotine products, health, public safety, regulation, advertising restrictions, health and safety, elections, election audit, county elections

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• file item number eight, with amendments; AB 503, file item number 10; AB 606, file item number 11; AB
• 8; AB 11; AB 811, file item 11; AB 821, file item 16; AB 9262, file item 17; AB 109, file item 23.
• Also, AB 1306, file item 28, and AB 1369, file item 29.
• So this is file item... ...to go ahead. So this is file item. This is AB 727, file item 14.
• This is the file item for reconsideration. File item number one, AB 281.

Summary: The Assembly Education Committee heard a full agenda of bills, first adopting a consent calendar of 11 measures without individual presentations. The committee then took up AB 1412, which would require California schools to implement or adopt a transferred special education student’s IEP within 30 days for out-of-state transfers and to coordinate more quickly on records. The author and military-family witnesses said the bill would reduce delays for highly mobile students, especially military children; a school administrators group opposed it. The bill received initial support from committee members and was moved on call. The committee also reconsidered AB 281, which would require notice to parents when outside consultants provide sex education instruction; the author accepted amendments removing a copy-right provision, but the bill remained on call after a split vote. The committee heard AB 1005, which would create a statewide drowning-prevention education and swim-lesson voucher framework for underserved communities. The author and supporters described drowning as a preventable public health and equity issue, while the bill was clarified as developing a plan rather than immediately launching a voucher program. It was voted out on a 3-0 roll with the measure placed on call. AB 908, as amended, would add compliance monitoring for existing requirements that schools use LGBTQ-inclusive instructional materials and curriculum under the FAIR Act. Supporters said the bill would improve implementation and student safety; opponents raised concerns about privacy, girls’ sports, and school burdens. The committee approved the bill 5-2 and sent it to Appropriations. The committee then heard AB 1401, which would affirm parents’ access to school records, including unofficial records unless exempt by law. The author argued that parents need clearer access to information held by schools and vendors, while school officials and teachers’ union representatives warned the bill was too vague and could sweep in personal notes, journals, and other sensitive material. The bill failed on a 2-3 vote and was placed on call. Finally, AB 727 would require student ID cards to include the Trevor Project hotline for LGBTQ youth; supporters framed it as a suicide-prevention measure, while opponents argued it conflicted with parental rights and religious beliefs. Committee discussion focused on whether 988 already provides similar access and whether the Trevor Project is an appropriate resource to print on IDs; the hearing continued with the bill still under consideration.

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• We have 18 bills on file today.
• The bill is file item what was it? File item 15, AB2-555. Dr. Patel, welcome. Thank you.
• We'll ask the secretary to call file item 15, AB 2555.
• Next up, we have file item 13, AB-20. We have file item 13, AB 2490.
• Our next bill that we're hearing is file item 6, AB 2158.

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• who was 15 years old at the time and was arrested for refusing to give up her seat.
• And whereas Miss Calvin was arrested for a felony at the age of 15 after refusing to give up her seat
• They offered him an offer he couldn't refuse. They have taken him from us.
• </c><00:31:25.120><c> They</c><00:31:25.360><c> have</c> he couldn't refuse the offer.
• They have he couldn't refuse the offer.

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• </c> agenda is house file 3676. agenda is house file 3676. Chair<00:01:25.680><c> Nash.
• <00:01:49.119><c> 3637</c> File 3637 File 3637 to<00:01:50.960><c> the</c><00:01:51.200><c> general</
• Next, we have House File 3593, Representative Jacobs or Jacob, sorry. I will move House File 5393.
• </c> I will move House File 5393. I will move House File 5393.
• with House File 3774. >> As we're settling in, I will move House File 3774.

Bills: HF3676, HF3593, HF3785, HF3774, HF4111, HF3513

Keywords: Safe at Home, address confidentiality, domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, harassment, victim privacy, survivor protection, confidential address, protected address, secret address, identity protection, residential confidentiality, program participant, nondiscrimination, court disclosure, protective order, service of process, driver's license, state ID

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• Senate File 950 is a fairly straightforward bill.
• I want to thank you for considering Senate File 447.
• that Senate file one uh sorry<01:45:16.159><c> Senate</c><01:45:16.440><c> file</c><01:45:16.639><c>
• Senate File 1758 is in front of us. Thank you, Mr. Chair and members.
• Today we have Senate File 1758.

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• It ensures that facilities receiving Medicaid dollars do not... refusing to inject children with an refusing
• They file claims themselves.
• They file claims themselves.
• </c> file claims themselves. they settle. file claims themselves. they settle.
• when</c><04:47:07.360><c> there's</c> would file a public filing when there's would file a public filing

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