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• They have specialists in human trafficking, but they have no specialists in tech policy.
• Okay, continuing right along, Senator, we have not established a quorum.
• She just continued to pretend to be the person that she was pretending to be.
• Unfortunately, current law in SB 378 continues to keep them from being able to access them.
• So look forward to continue conversations. Thank you. Thank you. Okay.

Summary: The Assembly Privacy and Consumer Protection Committee heard several bills focused on AI, immigration-related health care protections, digital financial assets, and online cannabis/hemp sales. SB 69 by Senator McNerney would create an AI-focused team within the Department of Justice to build enforcement expertise on civil rights, public safety, and legal issues tied to AI. SB 81 by Senator Arreguín would codify hospital and health facility policies limiting disclosure of patient immigration status and restricting immigration enforcement access without a judicial warrant. SB 97 by Senator Grayson would update and clarify California’s digital financial assets licensing law. SB 243 by Senator Padilla would impose guardrails on AI companion chatbots, including disclosures, anti-addictive design limits, self-harm protocols, and a private right of action. SB 378 by Senator Wiener would allow civil penalties against online marketplaces that advertise illicit intoxicating hemp and unlicensed cannabis products. Testimony on SB 69 emphasized that California needs in-house AI enforcement expertise at the DOJ; supporters said AG offices generally lack tech-policy specialists, while members asked about the Attorney General’s role and noted the office was neutral. SB 81 drew broad support from nurses, immigrant advocates, hospitals, labor, and community groups, who argued that hospitals should remain safe places for care regardless of immigration status; there was no opposition. SB 97 was described as a technical cleanup bill with stakeholder consensus, and the main public comment focused on ensuring blockchain-based nonfinancial products are not unintentionally swept into the law. SB 243 generated the most debate. Supporters, including the mother of a Florida teen who died by suicide after interacting with a chatbot, urged stronger protections for minors and vulnerable users. Opponents argued the bill’s definitions were too broad and could capture general-purpose AI systems, and raised concerns about privacy, cost, and a private right of action. Committee members largely supported the bill’s intent and discussed the need for guardrails without stifling innovation. SB 378 was supported by cannabis workers, retailers, and local government representatives who said online sales of untested intoxicating hemp and illegal cannabis are harming public health and the legal market; opponents from hemp and tech groups argued the bill could sweep in lawful hemp businesses and that definitions need refinement. The committee ultimately passed SB 69, SB 81, SB 97, SB 243, and SB 378, with SB 81 and SB 243 amended, and all five bills were sent onward to their next committees.

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• the state treasurer to transfer a certain sum to the capital expense fund to the victims of human trafficking

Keywords: MS House Floor - 6 January, 2026; 12:00 PM, 925, all

Summary: The House convened to open the 2026 legislative session with a color guard presentation by the Madison County JROTC program from Germantown High School, followed by prayer. The Speaker praised the program’s achievements and urged support for stronger JROTC resources in state education policy. The chamber then swore in new Representative Justin Crosby of House District 22, and the House was declared organized and ready to proceed with business. The House received several gubernatorial veto messages. Governor Reeves vetoed House Bills 50, 569, 1126, and 924, citing constitutional concerns, separation-of-powers issues, and the need for further study or reconsideration. Members responded by moving to return HB 19, HB 50, and HB 1126 to the Appropriations A Committee, HB 569 to the Public Health Committee, and HB 924 to the appropriate committee; those motions were adopted. The House also announced committee assignments to notify the Governor and Senate that the chamber was organized, introduced the session’s head pages, and recognized numerous guests and visitors. Members made several adjournment-in-memory requests for deceased relatives and community figures, and the body observed a moment of remembrance for the wife of Representative Casey Year. The House then adopted a motion to adjourn until 2:00 p.m. the next day.

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• if there is information that the prosecutor has their hands on, under Michael Morton, we have a continuing
• That's why we are going to continue to filter what would be Michael Morton material and then keep everything
• Strong, yes, but the living trauma continues every day.
• when so-called wandering officers move from agency to agency, evading accountability, and then continuing
• For those of you who don't know, I am a survivor of human trafficking in this district for 10 years.

Bills: SB7, SB14, SB 7, SB 14

Keywords: gender designation, civil penalties, private civil rights, multiple-occupancy spaces, Texas Women's Privacy Act, law enforcement, confidentiality, personnel files, employee records, misconduct, abortion, civil liability, abortion-inducing drugs, qui tam actions, Texas Citizens Participation Act, Religious Freedom Restoration Act, healthcare regulations, impact fees, water conservation, reuse projects

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• The F L A's income continues at these rates.
• children, guiding families through adoptions, safeguarding the elderly, removing barriers for human trafficking
• regulated by state statue will have to comply with the regulation by the lawyers will still have to continue
• for Florida legal aid organizations and how much goes into reserves which guarantee stability and continuity
• My understanding is that leave employment that's up to them to continue to make the payments for that

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• So you're going to continue to use that part of that.
• We're just going to continue down this path.
• bill about censorship and about book banning it about and giving the far-right even more weapons to continue
• And so we continue to track and I did it.
• look at other cases, you know, where adults are, you know, forcing them to recruit folks for human trafficking

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• This is just adding a bump to continue that observation of how often The credits are taken up, and I
• As per tradition, we will continue. The floor leader and the pro tem have completed their bills.
• It will allow them to continue to implement their 2025 water plan.
• Admiral warm will continue to be paid.
• We'll continue to gather this information to get it right. So, with that, I yield for question.

Bills: SB683, SB1579, SB1389, SB1387, SB1390, SB1391, SB2063, SB1829, SB2060, SB1842, SB1398, SB1212, SB2158, SB102

Keywords: education, tax credit, student support, private school, Oklahoma Parental Choice Tax Credit, financial assistance, homeschooling, qualified expenses, property tax, valuation increase, taxpayer rights, homestead, protest process, school choice, tuition assistance, income limits, parental choice, accreditation, sales tax, motor vehicles

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• That refusal rate has now continued to be consistent throughout the last couple of years.
• That refusal rate has now continued to be consistent throughout the last couple of years.
• We work with the federal government, and this bill wants us to not only continue our cooperation that
• We work with the federal government, and this bill wants us to not only continue our cooperation that
• We work with the federal government, and this bill wants us to not only continue our cooperation that

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• We're talking about juveniles who are at high risk for sex trafficking.
• I look forward to continuing to hear from you guys. The chair recognizes Vice Chair Jones.
• I hope that we continue to invest in them and that we continue this progress.
• You need to continue to expand them and invest in the things that we know work. Thank you.
• Recorded 132 drug-related referrals, a number that continues to grow.

Bills: HB1511, HB1831, HB1988, HB2147, HB2234

Keywords: housing, affordable housing, state regulations, zoning, local government authority, drug court, juvenile justice, diversion programs, rehabilitation, criminal justice reform, remote proceedings, depositions, virtual hearings, court technology, criminal responsibility, age of maturity, expungement, mental health services, juvenile record sealing, 1184

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• Chair, Representative Fink, our office does have a continual presence at the Department of Child Safety
• Chair, Representative Fink, our office does have a continual presence at the Department of Child Safety
• Chairman, Representative Gillette, I think it's fair to say that we continue to find documentation issues
• We continue to find documentation issues at the department, and sometimes we're asked why documenting
• turnover of staff have large caseloads and a lot of work on your plate and continual turnover of staff

Keywords: 1182, all

Summary: The House Committee on Government was called to order with member and staff introductions, followed by a reminder of committee rules and amendment deadlines. Chair Blackman also gave an opening statement framing the committee’s work as legislative oversight focused on child safety, transparency, and systemic issues at the Department of Child Safety (DCS), noting the committee may hold additional hearings and use subpoenas if needed. The committee then heard a presentation from the Arizona Auditor General on a special audit of DCS investigations of non-criminal child abuse and neglect reports. The audit found that while DCS generally met initial contact timeframes, 123 of 125 sampled cases had at least one policy violation. Problems included failures to provide or document required notices to alleged perpetrators, incomplete or missing documentation of key investigative steps and safety plans, and investigations that exceeded statutory or policy timeframes. The Auditor General said DCS agreed with the findings and all 15 recommendations, and members asked questions about sample size, staffing, and whether the issues reflected broader systemic problems. After the audit, the committee considered House Bill 262, which authorizes a Buffalo Soldiers memorial in Wesley Boland Plaza. Supporters testified about the historical significance of the Buffalo Soldiers and the importance of recognizing their contributions in Arizona. The bill passed unanimously, 7-0, with members explaining their votes in support. The committee also heard House Bill 2018, which would prohibit DCS from entering into agreements with health care institutions that allow payment in exchange for reports of child abuse or neglect. The sponsor and supporters argued the bill would prevent financial incentives from influencing reporting and protect the integrity of mandatory reporting. Some members and public commenters raised concerns about DCS contracts, hospital reporting practices, and the need for documentation or a paper trail. After a recess and further discussion, HB 2018 was returned with a do pass recommendation by a 4-3 vote.

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• And returning members, welcome back, and thank you for continuing to serve the people of Texas.
• And we will continue to fail them.
• Continue down the same path or chart a new one to make this house great.
• I could not have continued to live were it not for prayers and my faith.
• May God continue to bless the great state of Texas.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• As of now, California continues to challenge several federal actions under the current administration
• I think this is an important conversation for us to have, and I hope that it continues. Thank you.
• The number of community banks and credit unions chartered here continues to decline.
• Credit unions are committed to serving the underserved and continue to find new ways to do so.
• So I look forward to continuing to work with the author, and we support the bill. Thank you.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Both of them have been so active in continuing the focus on safety and thank you for that advocacy.
• quote your legal analysis quote were written with a goal of allowing the ongoing CIA program to continue
• That safety management system is about a continuous improvement. And an analytical approach.
• But we can't do it if we continue to have people.
• They may be interested in continuing their careers in regional or short-haul flights.

Keywords: transportation, air traffic control, safety regulations, Boeing 737 MAX, Department of Transportation, infrastructure funding, public safety, legislative oversight

Summary: The committee meeting addressed several pressing issues concerning transportation, particularly focusing on the need for improved safety standards and efficient management at the Department of Transportation. Specific discussions revolved around air traffic control, with members highlighting the urgency for a significant upgrade in systems and personnel. Notably, concerns were raised regarding past practices, especially the handling of safety regulations during the Boeing 737 MAX incidents. The committee expressed a clear intent to ensure rigorous safety oversight moving forward, emphasizing that the health and safety of the public must remain the top priority in all legislative and funding decisions.

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• reading or understanding the The two pages, how they work together, and it says the most prevalent continuing
• Is it more actual police presence, more moving them away from those high-trafficked areas?

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• HB 45 by Hall relating to the duty of the Attorney General to prosecute human trafficking, criminal offenses

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• Health, HB45 by Hull, relating to... relating to the duty of the Attorney General to prosecute human trafficking

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• And returning members, welcome back and thank you for continuing to serve the people of Texas.
• And together we will continue to be the best state in which to live and work and raise a family.
• Members, we face a critical choice at this hour, continue down the same path or chart a new one.
• I could not have continued to live. Were it not for prayers and my faith.
• May God continue to bless the great state of Texas. Thank you.

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• making it a crime for a parent of an excessively absent student to cause or allow the student to continue
• making it a crime for a parent of an excessively absent student to cause or allow the student to continue
• law pertaining to the clean transportation fuel standard program, prohibiting the adoption or continuation
• Block, an act relating to criminal law, creating the crime of unlawful carrying of a firearm while trafficking

Bills: HM3, HM11, HM14, HM15, HM21

Keywords: nurses, health care workers, healthcare workers, frontline workers, hospital staff, clinicians, allied health professionals, support staff, public health, workforce shortage, nursing shortage, safe staffing, patient safety, rural health care, frontier communities, behavioral health, mental health, substance use disorder, substance abuse, health care memorial

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• And so this committee will continue to do just that.
• we always want to do continuous improvement.
• So that is work that will continue.
• We are continuing to review these proposals and are happy to continue conversations, both with our stakeholders
• So I will continue to push.

Keywords: 988, house, all

Summary: The Assembly Budget Subcommittee on Human Services held a hearing on the Governor’s May Revision, with no votes taken. The first major discussion focused on child care and early education, including proposed reductions tied to federal Child Care and Development Fund and Proposition 64 revenue changes, the shift of reductions from general child care to the California Alternative Payment Program, the end of funding for prospective pay implementation, a 2.01% cost-of-living adjustment, child care infrastructure grants, and a proposal to increase administrative funding for alternative payment agencies. The Legislative Analyst’s Office generally supported removing prospective pay funding and urged caution on the administrative-rate shift, while also recommending more justification for the slot reduction approach and more detail on infrastructure grant alignment. Committee members strongly objected to eliminating about 6,000 child care slots, arguing the Legislature should preserve and expand child care access. The Department of Education supported the preschool QRIS block grant increase and the COLA but raised concerns about rate alignment for three- and four-year-olds and the lack of funding to maintain enrollment growth. The committee then reviewed trailer bill language affecting child care, including codifying age-based reimbursement categories, expanding documentation for enhanced inclusion rates, clarifying CalWORKs child care eligibility, aligning health and safety standards with federal requirements, coordinating disaster-related infrastructure funding, and updating oversight language. Administration officials said the proposals were intended to support the single reimbursement rate structure, improve safety compliance, and coordinate disaster recovery funding. LAO said it had no major initial concerns with the trailer bill language but would continue reviewing it. The hearing then turned to CalFresh and nutrition programs. CDSS described projected caseload declines, a one-time augmentation for county administration to implement federal H.R. 1 changes, a proposed reassessment schedule for county administrative funding, and updated estimates that H.R. 1 could cut CalFresh funding by $2.3 billion to $3.7 billion annually and affect about 500,000 people. Members pressed the administration on the impact of H.R. 1, the “chilling effect” on immigrant households, county workload, and whether the state should backfill federal cuts, especially for families with children subject to new work requirements. The committee also discussed a one-time CalFood augmentation, state administrative expense funding, staffing for H.R. 1 implementation, and a small increase to the CACFP meal reimbursement rate. Finally, the committee began IHSS items, including the impact of reinstating the Medi-Cal asset limit, automatic IHSS termination tied to Medi-Cal loss, and related savings and caseload estimates, with the administration explaining that these proposals would reduce eligibility and that there is no broad substitute for IHSS for many recipients.

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• Senate Bill 1065, it was designed to close loophole and allow license to carry permit holders to continue
• The passing of this bill will help fix the problem. law-abiding Texans continue to be a protection force
• just want to thank you for taking the time. torch to have a legislative solution while this still continues
• We need to be aware of the dangers of trafficking on these platforms.
• So I'll continue to work. with you on that, and any other measures that accomplish that outcome, I think

Bills: SB1065, SB2117, SB2217, SB2363, SB2533, SB2742, SB2743, SB2881, SB2964, SB3013, SB3014

Keywords: SB 1065, handgun carry, license holder, concealed carry, open carry, government contracts, governmental entity, property lease, state agencies, local government, higher education, university, Texas Government Code, Penal Code 30.06, Penal Code 30.07, Penal Code 46.03, Second Amendment, gun rights, firearms, civil penalty

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• It is work in various correctional officer positions to continue to enhance their skills of report writing
• staff... ...not anything that’s already in the Legislative Appropriations Request right now would continue
• Continuing to live in this world without him is something none of us want to accept.
• We cannot continue to allow individuals... with a clear pattern of dangerous behavior to return to our
• How do we work with TDCJ to make sure that this doesn't continue to happen?

Bills: HB1482, HB2017, HB2103, HB2341, HB2756

Keywords: community supervision, repeat offenders, intoxication, Texas Penal Code, criminal justice reform, intoxication manslaughter, criminal penalties, mandatory supervision, parole eligibility, Grayson's Law, mental health, trauma, jailers, law enforcement, occupational health, diligent participation, state jail felony, time credits, rehabilitation programs, de-escalation