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• Second reading of the bill.
• Third reading of the bill. The bill is ordered to a third reading as amended.
• Are you going to read the other than, read the title? Then killing and policy, yes.
• Bill is ordered to a third reading.
• The clerk will read the order.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The House opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and adopted a Rules Committee resolution commending the National Alliance for Children’s Grief for Children’s Grief Awareness Day. It also concurred in several Senate petitions referred under suspension of Joint Rule 12, including proposals on manufactured home insurance costs, firefighting water supplies and a state cistern program, Medicare coverage for end-stage renal disease, and short-term rental building inspections. The chamber then took up several bills and local matters. It advanced and later enacted measures including a workplace violence prevention bill for health care employers, a bill amending use restrictions at Foxborough State Hospital, a bill authorizing disposal of certain Upton land, a sick leave bank for Amy Tangway, and local bills for Ipswich, Palmer, Wareham, North Carver Water District, Lowell easements, and Westford agricultural preservation restrictions. The House also adopted a resolution rescinding prior Massachusetts Article 5 Convention applications, with Rep. Peisch explaining that the measure would withdraw old state requests for a constitutional convention; the resolution passed 155-3. Much of the floor debate focused on House 4767, the workplace violence prevention bill. Supporters, including Reps. Lawn, Kane, and Fields, described frequent assaults and threats against health care workers, cited injury statistics, and said the bill would require facility-specific risk assessments, prevention plans, training, incident reporting, and paid leave for injured workers. An amendment narrowing language about covered workers was adopted, and the bill ultimately passed to be engrossed by roll call 158-0 before later final enactment. The House also heard a commemorative resolution recognizing the Iwagua, Taino, Lukyu, and Cario Tribal Nations and other Taino tribes and their heritage in the Commonwealth, with Leader González and other members speaking in support. Several final passage votes were taken by roll call or voice vote, with the bills and emergency preambles adopted and the House adjourning to meet the next day in informal session.

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• And if I have to read another survey about why a program isn't working or why they didn't apply for funding
• legislature's bold and decisive leadership over the next year to authorize the funding and policy interventions
• legislature's bold and decisive leadership over the next year to authorize the funding and policy interventions
• have the time, whether we have the adequate funding, and whether we have the appropriate policy interventions

Summary: The joint informational hearing focused on CalFresh enrollment, food insecurity in California, the recent federal shutdown’s disruption of SNAP benefits, and the long-term effects of H.R. 1 on eligibility, benefits, and state and county costs. Opening remarks emphasized that millions of Californians rely on CalFresh, that the shutdown briefly delayed benefits for the first time in the program’s history, and that state and local governments, including Alameda County, stepped in with emergency food aid and funding. Members also framed the issue as both a hunger and affordability problem, with several noting that California’s agricultural abundance contrasts sharply with persistent food insecurity. The first panel presented research and advocacy perspectives on food hardship. PPIC’s Tess Thorman described food insecurity rates, disparities affecting households with children and Black and Latino households, and the role of nutrition programs in reducing poverty. Nourish California’s Betzabel Estudio argued that hunger is a policy choice and highlighted campaigns to expand state-funded food assistance for immigrants, support reentry populations, and continue the CalFresh fruit-and-vegetable incentive program. The California Association of Food Banks’ Josh Wright said food banks are seeing sustained high demand, lower federal food supplies, and cannot replace CalFresh, while urging more state support for food purchasing, school meals, and SunBucks. The second panel reviewed CalFresh operations and participation. The California Department of Social Services reported that CalFresh participation has risen over the past decade, with the state closing much of the participation gap through outreach, simplified applications, and demonstration projects such as the Elderly Simplified Application Project and a minimum nutrition benefit pilot. Alameda County Social Services described local caseloads, application trends, and emergency food distributions during the shutdown, while also warning that H.R. 1’s work requirements, immigrant eligibility restrictions, and possible cost-sharing could reduce enrollment. A student CalFresh ambassador testified about the burdensome application and recertification process and urged more funding for campus basic-needs centers and outreach to reduce stigma and administrative friction. In the final panel, county, food bank, and policy witnesses described the shutdown response and the expected impact of H.R. 1. Alameda County Community Food Bank and the County Welfare Directors Association said counties, food banks, and community partners mobilized emergency funds, pop-up pantries, and food purchasing to bridge the shutdown gap, but warned that hundreds of thousands of Californians could lose benefits under the new federal rules. The California Budget and Policy Center began outlining the scale of federal cuts, noting that H.R. 1 will significantly reduce SNAP funding and shift costs to states. No votes or formal committee actions were taken; the hearing was informational and concluded with discussion of possible state responses, including backfilling benefits, preserving outreach funding, and improving administrative systems to protect enrollment.

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• The reading clerk will read on the amendment.
• read on the amendment. read on the amendment.
• <01:21:26.400> assessment<01:21:26.960> intervention is our reading assessment intervention
• is our reading assessment intervention program.<01:21:28.320> So,<01:21:28.560> really
• First reading of the bill. reading of this house bill. reading of this house bill.

Keywords: 916, all

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• I do have a question in reading my backup on this: is it imposing the training costs on local counties
• When I started reading this bill, I'm like, didn't the... You'd probably appreciate that.
• I was going to read them, but I won't.
• And, you know, I'm just, I don't, I'm not going to read this. I've been here now...
• I will be reading the following story provided by Manuelito. My name is Manuelito.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• I figured y'all could read it, so I'm just speaking.
• Finally, we are always looking to improve our case read process.
• But we can also read cases for new workers or workers that are struggling or an error-prone case.
• I'm just curious because I haven't read the report.
• You can read something until you're blue in the face, and you just missed something.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• Laura Tohi of the Navajo Nation to share a poetry reading with us. Thank you. Thank you.
• But my mother saw my love for reading.
• My mother saw my love for reading, so she used to take me to the public library in Gallup, New Mexico
• But I have some poems that I want to read, so I'll do a short reading of this.
• And then this last poem I want to read is called ‘Denehtra,’ which means the people’s homeland.

Keywords: 1182, all

Summary: The Arizona House and Senate held the joint protocol session for the 31st Annual Indian Nations and Tribes Legislative Day, opening with a tribal blessing, presentation of the colors, the national anthem, and the Pledge of Allegiance. House Speaker Steve Montenegro and Senate President Warren Petersen welcomed tribal leaders, elders, and guests, emphasizing the importance of government-to-government collaboration, tribal sovereignty, and the role of Arizona’s 22 federally recognized tribes in issues such as water, energy, infrastructure, public safety, and economic development. The tribal address was delivered by Fort Mojave Chairman Timothy Williams, who focused heavily on Colorado River water rights, drought, climate change, and the need to include tribes in any future river management framework as current guidelines expire. He also discussed tribal economic development, education, public safety, border security, and the importance of protecting culture, language, land, and water. Thana Autumn Nation Chairman Verlin Jose similarly stressed unity, tribal sovereignty, border issues, water stewardship, and the economic impact of tribal gaming, arguing that tribes should be full partners in state and federal policy discussions and opposing a fixed border wall. Dr. Laura Tohi of the Navajo Nation gave a poetry reading and spoke about her background, the importance of language and oral tradition, and her role as Arizona State Poet Laureate. Her poems centered on food, water, weaving, and homeland. The session concluded with closing remarks from legislative leaders thanking participants for their perspectives and contributions, and the joint protocol session was dissolved. No votes or formal legislative actions were taken.

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• They somehow managed to reach 10th grade and still couldn't read.
• understand how that happens. ...to 10th grade, and based on the studies I've looked at, most of them read
• have kids... ...coming to school, and it's like they're hearing foreign languages because they can't read
• I think the solution is to... ...is to figure out how to get them reading and writing at the proper level
• But again, going back to what you said, these kids that can't read or write, or can't do things, they're

Bills: HB2947, HB3276, HB3513

Keywords: truancy, school attendance, parent responsibility, education code, community service, criminal record nondisclosure, juvenile board, Moore County, appointments, juvenile justice, county legislation, 1184, house, all

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• And then one more, sorry, I'm reading real fast.
• It will be read by the clerk.
• Clerk will read the first bill on the calendar. Mr.
• The clerk will read the report. Mr.
• The clerk will read the report. Mr.

Keywords: 1182, all

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• All right, I read that. 5 minutes first. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
• need to spend more money or more resources or get better focused on behavior, health and family intervention
• kind of clear graduated system of accountability as well as talking about diversion and early intervention
• You're right, we need early interventions, but we have to hold these offenders accountable early on so
• Um, either I or one of my chief deputies read every single arrest, um, from the night before, every single

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• Before I I read through this citation. I do want to take a moment.
• I'm gonna read the citation for citation recognition for Elmer Holt. Whereas Elmer S.
• We know that when you're young, you learn to read, and you grow older, you read to learn.
• cannot read well.
• I'll challenge you to go home and read that speech.

Bills: HB3725, HB3260, HB3660, HB3369, HB3370, HB2937, HB3419, HB3264, HB3266, HB3267, HB3268, HB3310, HB4311, HB3841, HB3024, HB3075

Keywords: labor, e-verification, immigration, employers, employment eligibility, Department of Labor, penalties, funeral licensing, continuing education, Oklahoma Funeral Directors Association, professional development, licensing requirements, HB3660, natural organic reduction, human composting, soil reduction, green burial, funeral services, cremation, burial permit

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• outcome and avoid more costly interventions such as psychiatric hospitalization.
• interventions interventions they<01:53:53.199> have<01:53:53.320> a<01:53:53.520> better
• <01:53:56.920> such<01:53:57.079> as avoid more costly interventions such as avoid
• more costly interventions such as psychiatric psychiatric psychiatric hospitalization<01:53:59.840>
• I encourage you to read that full version so you can see how much of an impact Fast Forward can have

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• with CMS is absolutely critical, but this project is a health care continuous quality improvement intervention
• This project is a health care continuous quality improvement intervention.
• doing a lot of use of AI, especially for determining, analyzing social determinants of health and interventions
• So, many of the interventions<00:53:46.440> that<00:53:46.560> have<00:53:46.680> been
• <00:53:46.840> proposed<00:53:47.200> at interventions that have been proposed at interventions

Bills: HB20, HB276, HB644, HB812, HB816, HB916, HB1131, HB1247, HB1518, HB1525, HB1537, HB1541, HB1546, HB1553, HB1562, HB1565, HB1566, HB1576, HB1577, HB1591, HB1605, HB1612, HB1613, HB1614, HB1618, HB1620, HB1650, HB1656, HB1658, HB1661, HB1664, HB1668, HB1676, HB1707, HB1711, HB1713, HB1715, HB1718, HB1727, HB1749, HB1756, HB1774, HB1776, HB1801, HB1802, HB1805, HB1813, HB1815, HB1831, HB1838, HB1853, HB1854, HB1859, HB1863, HB1871, HB1872, HB1918, HB1920, HB1952, HB1965, HB1966, HB1967, HB1969, HB1972, HB1973, HB1974, HB1975, HB1980, HB1985, HB2005, HB2023, HB2031, HB2033, HB2062, HB2113, HB2114, HB2116, HB2138, HB2139, HB2156, HB2158, HB2159, HB2171, HB2208, HB2268, HB2270, HB2272, HB2273, HB2276, HB2289, HB2310, HB2315, HB2335, HB2338, HB2339, HB2340, HB2343, HB2361, HB2384, HB2387, SB2338, SB2431, SB2438, SB2593, SB2907, SB2671, SB2321, SB3084, SB2401, SB3033, SB2972, SB3032, SB2806, SB3014, SB2108, SB2981, SB2973, SB2423, SB2078, SB2322, SB2397, SB2896, SB2088, SB2347, SB2408, SB2970, SB2851, SB2713, SB2697, SB2312, SB2192, SB2363, SB2530, SB3028, SB2024, SB3007, SB2599, SB2596, SB2662, SB2930, SB3334, SB2378, SB3019, SB3231, SB2240, SB2372, SB2175, SB2046, SB2298, SB2922, SB2835, SB3263, SB2174, SB2128, SB2006, SB2489, SB3134, SB2982, SB2425, SB2849, SB2797, SB2795, SB2575, SB2521, SB2765, SB2386, SB2852, SB2022, SB2117, SB2277, SB2387, SB2688, SB2885, SB3132, SB3219, SB2169, SB2591, SB2090, SB2983, SB888, SB3249, SB2611, SB2429, SB2463, SB3154, SB3131, SB3152, SB3315, SB2448, SB2054, SB2140, SB2520, SB2377, SB2986, SB2010, SB2189, SB2026, SB3010, SB2818, SB2002

Keywords: lava insurance, homeowners, insurance market, subsidy, Hawaii, condominiums, annual report, filing fee, real estate, developer, residency, property regime, PFAS, single-use plastics, environmental health, food ware, pollution reduction, local produce, agriculture, Hawaii Revised Statutes

Transcript Highlights:

• I do have a question in reading my backup on this: is it imposing the training costs on local counties
• When I started reading this bill, I'm like, didn't the... You'd probably appreciate that.
• I was going to read them, but I won't.
• We need state intervention, transparency, accountability, and consequences for these corporations.
• I will be reading the following story provided by Manuelito. My name is Manuelito.

Summary: The committee heard testimony on several bills, beginning with SB 16, which would require county behavioral health directors to create clear pathways for clinicians to be authorized to initiate 5150 involuntary holds. The author and supporters argued the bill would reduce reliance on law enforcement and create more consistent crisis response standards statewide, while county behavioral health directors opposed it as an unfunded mandate that could increase law enforcement involvement and create implementation burdens. Members raised questions about county costs and funding, but the author emphasized the bill’s role in building a more clinical response system. SB 561 would require public guardians to acknowledge conservatorship referrals, make determinations within a reasonable time, and provide status updates on request. Supporters said the bill would reduce delays that leave vulnerable adults in limbo, while the opposition from public guardian representatives was removed after amendments. SB 381 drew extensive public testimony in support; it would allow California-born adoptees, and descendants of deceased adoptees, access to original birth certificates, with a nonbinding contact preference form for birth parents. Supporters framed the bill as a matter of dignity, identity, and health, and there was no formal opposition on the record. The committee also discussed SB 880, which would give tenants and prospective owner-occupants notice and a first opportunity to make an offer when institutional investors sell certain homes. Supporters said it would expand homeownership opportunities and preserve neighborhood stability, while opponents warned about conflicts with federal law, bundled-sale restrictions, and impacts on build-to-rent and affordable housing projects. Members and the author discussed possible amendments to address those concerns. SB 1238 would impose a duty of care and additional transparency requirements on HOA managers and boards; supporters said it would protect homeowners from mismanagement, while the main opposition argued the duty should remain contractual and could increase litigation. Finally, SB 423 would require disclosure of emergency-service records related to private detention facilities, and SB 28 would make changes to the CARE Court process, including a statewide ombudsperson and expanded oversight; both drew support and opposition, with concerns focused on transparency, privacy, implementation, and the balance between treatment and coercion. SB 574, discussed at the end, would require disclosure and human oversight for AI use in courts and legal practice and create a complaint process for ADR providers, with the State Bar noting requested amendments related to complaint handling and confidentiality.

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• The decisions made about patient care, treatments, and interventions impact real lives, including everybody
• treatments,<00:04:34.639> and patient care, treatments, and patient care, treatments, and interventions
• <00:04:35.280> impact<00:04:35.680> real<00:04:36.000> lives, interventions impact
• real lives, interventions impact real lives, including<00:04:37.120> everybody<00:04:37.440><

Keywords: 1183, house

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• I don't like reading about them in the newspaper. Yeah, that's a very good question.
• I can read through them quick. Thank you for being so prepared with that.
• He then said he could not read the speaker's fingers and asked for clarification.
• He then said he could not read the speaker's fingers and asked for clarification.
• He said he could not read the speaker's fingers and asked for clarification.

Summary: The committee first approved the previous meeting minutes and then heard a detailed annual report from Dr. Thomas Arnold, chair of the Maternal Mortality Review Committee, on maternal mortality trends and policy issues. He explained the committee’s review process, confidentiality protections, and national and North Dakota data showing that most maternal deaths are preventable and that mental health conditions, substance use, cardiovascular issues, infection, hemorrhage, and embolism are the leading causes. Members asked about suicide, domestic violence, midwife training, home births, and whether pregnancy testing at death scenes should be expanded; Dr. Arnold said better coroner education, more investigation of unexplained deaths, and possible post-mortem pregnancy testing could improve case identification, especially in rural areas. He also noted that deaths often occur well after 42 days postpartum and that mental health-related deaths remain a major concern. The committee then heard from State Fire Marshal Dr. Matthew Clark on cigarette reduced-ignition-propensity standards and related fire prevention issues. He recommended updating the state’s cigarette propensity law to current national standards and also raised a separate recommendation to require fast-breakaway oxygen tubing for home oxygen users, citing fatal fires linked to smoking around oxygen. Members asked about implementation, cost, insurance coverage, and whether the standards apply in tribal communities; Dr. Clark said he would provide follow-up information and was willing to help with any legislation, but no agency bill had yet been planned. Next, Christine Greff of the Department of Health and Human Services reported on the North Dakota Stroke System of Care. She described the statewide network of stroke-ready hospitals, registry-based quality improvement, and performance data showing continued improvement in stroke recognition, imaging, thrombolytic treatment, transfers, and EMS pre-notification. She highlighted new quality measures for inter-facility transfers and intracerebral hemorrhage care, and said the system remains strong but depends on continued legislative and hospital support. Committee members asked about participation by the VA hospital and were encouraged to consider outreach to include it more fully in the stroke system. Finally, the committee began a presentation on prior authorization and non-opioid pain treatment from Taha Khan of Vertex Pharmaceuticals. He argued that prior authorization can delay access to non-opioid acute pain medications, especially in the 24- to 72-hour post-discharge window when pain is most severe, and said delays can push patients toward opioids. He emphasized that prior authorization has a role in utilization management but should not create barriers in acute pain care, and he noted that current use of the company’s non-opioid product remains very low. The discussion was still underway when the transcript ended.

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• That's just from Be deemed read and amendments deemed adopted.
• We'll begin with our second reading file, items 1 through 42. Clerk will read.
• The clerk will read.
• The clerk will read.
• Clerk will read.

Summary: The Assembly convened after a quorum call, prayer, and the Pledge of Allegiance, then proceeded through routine journal, procedural, and guest-introduction business. Majority Leader Garcia secured suspension of rules for several procedural matters, including allowing guests in the chamber, moving AB 2568 Johnson out of Appropriations to the second reading file, and setting SB 73 Cervantes for a Public Safety Committee hearing; the rule-suspension motion passed 41-14. The floor also recognized several guest groups, including Placer County Sheriff Wayne Wu and Undersheriff Shane Wright for the sheriff’s office’s 175th anniversary, students from John Muir Charter Schools, youth art contest winners from the 24th District, the Oak Ridge High School cheer team, and students from Casa Grande High School. The Assembly then moved through the daily file, passing and retaining numerous second- and third-reading items. Two resolutions drew floor debate and were adopted by voice vote after coauthor roll calls: ACR 176 by Assembly Member Elhawary, declaring April as Second Chance Month, and HR 109 by Assembly Member Schiavo, recognizing California’s janitorial and cleaning workforce. Supporters of ACR 176 emphasized rehabilitation, reentry barriers, and the importance of second chances for formerly incarcerated people, while also noting the need to remember victims and survivors. Supporters of HR 109 highlighted janitors’ role in public health and the often unseen nature of their work, with members sharing personal experiences in janitorial and service jobs. The Assembly also adopted ACR 119 by Assembly Member Ta, recognizing Black April Memorial Month and the 51st anniversary of the fall of Saigon. Speakers described the trauma of the Vietnamese refugee experience, honored those lost during and after the Vietnam War, and praised the contributions of Vietnamese Americans in California. After additional items were passed and retained on the third reading and consent calendars, the House announced its schedule and adjourned until Monday, May 4 at 1 p.m.

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• It may be read into the record or reprinted. The hearing room is open for attendance.
• I encourage everyone to read those and please behave. ...and some participation, which are posted outside
• I encourage everyone to read those, and please behave. Okay, let's establish a quorum. Wicks: Here.
• Evidence consistently shows that midwifery care improves outcomes, reduces unnecessary interventions,
• Madam Secretary, would you please read the suspense calendar?

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• to my Deputy Secretary, but I will just tell you this: There was a lot going on for me too when I read
• Want to point you guys to Line 209; this is $29 million, and this is for the Reading Intervention Program
• So summer reading, the agency has a balance of $3.3 million out of the $29 million.
• So you can see like... for example, on line 175 and 176, items for student reading and math intervention
• I'm glad you're reading the language there.

Keywords: 996, all

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• Some of these things I was like, I'm really mad about this, and I started reading through, and I was
• I am going to read my comments, which I know is less exciting. but more accurate.
• back as 2022, but in their own annual report, which just came out in August, I really recommend you read
• And you know, Madam Chair, I've read through this; you know, sitting through here, and I do hope the
• Wasn't able; it's a 42-page report, and I wasn't able to read back through it again.

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• me personally, I'd rather be working side-by-side with an emergency doctor who can teach me versus reading
• This includes data on Medicaid-funded Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment, or SBIRT
• Thank you for that; it's very easy to read.
• But I say ditto for many of the questions that were asked today, as I've read through the presentation
• Go through every individual case and read case notes to determine whether that fits into that category