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• And whereas the nation's first Greek sorority for African American women, Alpha Kappa Alpha was founded
• Virgin Islands, the Bahamas, Bermuda, Canada, Germany, South Korea, Japan, the United Arab Emirates,
• Members, specifically Chairman, if you want African-American women to be resource witnesses.
• Senate Resolution 9 by Senator Perry, recognizing January 29, 2025 as American Public Works Association
• The American Public Works Association, APWA, is a national organization that supports those who operate

Bills: SJR36 , SB2 , SR9 , SR10 , SR16

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• Also recognized by the Department of Education as a Hispanic-serving institution and an Asian-American
• and Native American.
• American Education Archives and History Program Hall of Fame HR 711 by B.C.
• In just one year, from 2022 to 2023, the lives of nearly 400,000 Americans were brutally brought to an
• African-American judges. Baby prosecutor in court two, she was a retired visiting judge. No. No.

Bills: HB630 , HB420 , HB767 , HB1708 , HB2842 , HB1404 , HB2457 , HB140 , HB333 , HB227 , HB913 , HB201 , HB2198 , HB 109 , HB2763 , HB519 , HB 1261 , HB 1135 , HB1318 , HB2358 , HB2415 , HB2765 , HB2735 , HB3307 , HB1373 , HB694 , HB 1242 , HB272 , HB1437 , HB1888 , HCR78 , HCR12 , HCR128 , HR7 , HR11 , HR37 , HR69 , HR83 , HR89 , HR100 , HR123 , HR129 , HR137 , HR254 , HR258 , HR289 , HR293 , HR318 , HR324 , HR350 , HR368 , HR370 , HR372 , HR379 , HR406 , HR407 , HR432 , HR445 , HR471 , HR504 , HR506 , HR507 , HR528 , HR567 , HR572 , HR591 , HR592 , HR593 , HR603 , HR614 , HR621 , HR673 , HR684 , HR685 , HR687 , HR700 , HR701 , HR711 , HR712 , HR754 , HR757 , HR758 , HR760 , HR764 , HR765 , HR766 , HR767 , HR768 , HR769 , HR770 , HR771 , HR772 , HR774 , HR776 , HR777 , HR778 , HR779 , HR780 , HR783 , HR784 , HR784 , HR6 , HR6 , HR17 , HR17 , HR18 , HR18 , HR49 , HR49 , HR170 , HR170 , HR236 , HR236 , HR247 , HR275 , HR355 , HR356 , HR364 , HR672 , HR690 , HR690 , HR755 , HR755 , HR756 , HR756 , HR759 , HR759 , HR762 , HR762 , HR763 , HR763 , HR781 , HR781 , HR785 , HR785 , SB2 , SB260 , SB569 , HB2 , HB2000 , HB213 , HB222 , HB645 , HB1458 , HB 1022 , HB141 , HB643 , HB3093 , HB1700 , HB 117

Keywords: outboard motors, certificate of title, vessel regulation, Texas Parks and Wildlife Code, marine documentation, HB 420, Texas Water Code, special district, water district, board meetings, meeting location, teleconference, videoconference, remote meeting, public hearing, tax rate hearing, special districts, Cedar Creek Reservoir, county boundary, local government

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• You know somewhat of the struggle that African Americans have had in this country.
• It's about the wife of an American. She's an immigrant.
• She married an American, and they had a couple children. Her children are Americans.
• And either her American children and her American husband are going to be separated from their mother
• <01:17:11.320><c> citizens,</c> American citizens, American citizens, that<01:17:12.960><c> we</c><01

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• According to the American Library Association's Office of Intellectual Freedom, oftentimes the person
• He said those laws empower Americans to vindicate their rights to speak and read freely at the state
• Books with titles like An African American and Latinx History of the U.S., Can We Talk About Race?
• I'm under no delusion that Muslims, Arabs, or Palestinians are not welcome in many of our spaces.
• These bills serve school staff, teachers' unions, and the activist American Library Association.

Committee: Joint Joint Committee on Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development

Summary: The hearing focused on several bills related to access to library materials, including measures addressing book bans and censorship in public and school libraries, as well as legislation on digital library collections and e-book licensing. Committee leaders said testimony would be limited to three minutes and encouraged written submissions. Early testimony from Chair Brian Murray highlighted H. 3595, which would address challenges facing public libraries and digital resource collections by limiting restrictive publisher-library contract terms, protecting patron confidentiality, and creating a special legislative commission to study the issue. A large number of legislators, librarians, authors, students, publishers, and advocacy groups testified in support of the free expression bills, including H. 3594 and S. 2328, arguing that book challenges in Massachusetts disproportionately target LGBTQ+ and BIPOC titles and that librarians and educators need protection from retaliation and harassment. Witnesses described local incidents of book removals, threats, and pressure campaigns, and several said the bills would create transparent challenge procedures, keep materials available during reviews, and ensure decisions are made by trained professionals rather than political actors. Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley’s office also submitted support, and multiple speakers cited national trends and Massachusetts-specific censorship attempts. Testimony on the digital access bills emphasized that e-books and audiobooks are essential for readers with disabilities, homebound patrons, students, and others who rely on accessible formats, but that current licensing terms are far more expensive and restrictive than print purchasing. Library representatives said libraries spend millions on digital content, face long wait times for popular titles, and often must repeatedly re-rent the same materials. Legal and library experts supported the proposed commission as a practical step toward fairer licensing and stronger bargaining power for libraries. The hearing ended after extensive testimony; no votes or final committee action were taken in the portion provided.

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• Sugary beverages remain one of the largest sources of added sugar in the American diet.
• Yet many consumers do not realize how much sugar... ...of added sugar in the American diet.
• Today with me is Judith Gutierrez with the American Heart Association and Cher Gonzalez with the American
• Restaurants are a frequent source of food for American families, with families dining out an average
• Chair, Gonzalez, on behalf of my client, the American Diabetes Association, a proud co-sponsor of this

Committee: House Appropriations

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• sadly much of the testimony has been that many of these groups are actually on campus to harass Americans
• Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Qatar, Russian Federation, Syrian Arab Republic, Venezuelan regime of Nicolás
• These groups are spying on Americans; they're spying on foreign students.
• This bill is not about foreign students or about American citizens of different origins; this is about
• As you'll recall, there were Americans of... ...various dissents, and also foreign students who testified

Committees: Senate Education , Senate Education K-16

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• In a June 2021 poll by Monmouth University, 80% of Americans support requiring photo ID to vote, including
• Americans already understand this concept because they use ID every day.
• African Americans, Hispanics, whites, whomever you want, they're going to support voter ID.
• African Americans, Hispanics, whites, whomever you want, they're going to support voter ID.
• It recognizes Louisiana’s deep Irish heritage and designates every March as Irish American Month.

Bills: HR118 , HR196 , HR237 , HR285 , HCR85 , HB442 , HB443 , SCR5 , SCR29 , SCR33 , SCR63 , SB25 , SB202 , SB319

Committee: House House and Governmental Affairs

Keywords: water utility, tax credit, excessive rates, residential service, subcommittee, fallen trees, property damage, insurance, property values, hurricanes, storm damage, local government, homeowners, risk management, committee study, census, military population, Department of Defense, representation, federal funding

Bills: HJR1088 , SB1280 , SB1316 , SB1433 , SB1455 , SB1456 , SB1457 , SB1459 , SB1461 , SB1463 , SB1465 , SB1466 , SB1721 , SB1280 , SB1316 , SB1433 , SB1455 , SB1456 , SB1457 , SB1459 , SB1461 , SB1463 , SB1465 , SB1466 , SB1721 , HJR1088

Committee: House Administrative Rules

Keywords: education rules, administrative rules, joint resolution, Oklahoma State Department of Education, higher education, State Regents for Higher Education, Teachers' Retirement System, charter schools, Statewide Charter School Board, career and technology education, CTE, OEQA, rule approval, legislative oversight, permanent rules, school governance, teacher retirement, education agencies, excise tax, oil tax

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• </c> millions and millions of Americans millions and millions of Americans they've<01:08:03.839><c> not
• </c> money in the pockets of American money in the pockets of American families and<01:19:32.440><c>
• The Panama Canal was built by Americans for Americans, not for others. But others could use it.
• </c><02:08:33.040><c> others</c> Americans for Americans not for others Americans for Americans not for
• </c><02:11:25.360><c> Service</c> terrorists killed 13 American Service terrorists killed 13 American

Bills: HR919 , HR579 , HR177

Keywords: HIV, AIDS, public health, World AIDS Day, bipartisan support, uterine fibroids, fibroids, leiomyoma, women's health, reproductive health, pelvic pain, abnormal uterine bleeding, infertility, miscarriage, hysterectomy, Black women, Hispanic women, health disparities, awareness month, screening

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• </p> American we can help. I came to America, American we can help.
• A poor American on average will live a shorter lifespan than a rich American.
• </c> the American people. the American people.
• </c> expense of the American taxpayer. expense of the American taxpayer.
• </c> practice as a broad tax on Americans. practice as a broad tax on Americans.

Committee: House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs

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• So what we were doing in the United Arab Emirates at that time, in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, was looking at
• So the business network in a national group that I was part of when I was over in United Arab Emirates
• And so in 2014, when we started growing food in them and it was taken over by the United Arab Emirates
• I know you said you worked with this program over in the United Arab Emirates, I think.

Committee: All AGRICULTURE- HOUSE SMALL BUSINESS & ECONOMIC DEV. SUBCOM.

Summary: The committee approved the minutes from its October 27 meeting and then heard testimony on the economic and regulatory effects of Arkansas’s raw milk law, Act 698. Clinton Ballard of Milk and Honey Hill Farm said the law helped his family farm expand from 8 to 12 cows and from serving about 75 families to about 150, increasing sales by roughly $50,000 and allowing about $10,000 in raw cheese sales through retail outlets. He argued the law supports small-farm income, food security, and local processing, but said state health agencies still do not inspect raw milk producers unless they sell to a commercial buyer, which he said limits access to USDA grants and other opportunities. He and members discussed safety practices, including rapid chilling, sick-animal removal, sanitation, customer education, and whether any optional state certification or inspection program should be created without adding burdensome regulation. Members asked about herd management, bee production, market channels, and whether raw milk producers should receive training or certification. Ballard said his farm uses Jerseys, removes sick cows from production, sells on-farm and through retail locations, and relies on best-practice guidance from groups such as the Weston A. Price Foundation and the Raw Milk Institute. Several members expressed support for consumer choice but also raised concerns about food safety, especially for children and pregnant women, and about possible “mission creep” if the state creates a voluntary inspection or training system. The discussion ended without any vote or formal action on the raw milk issue. The committee then heard a lengthy presentation from Terrence Bolden of TLB Enterprises on hydroponic and container-based farming as a response to food insecurity, food deserts, and workforce needs. Bolden described a three-year career and technical education model using retrofitted shipping containers to grow food year-round with low water and energy use, paired with training in drones, robotics, agribusiness, and entrepreneurship. He said pilot projects are underway or planned with UAPB, the Little Rock School District, and other partners, and projected that five regional hubs could create significant economic impact and multiple jobs per container. Members asked about costs, target communities, school partnerships, food desert locations, and whether the model could include aquaponics or protein production; Bolden said the program is intended as a public-private partnership and that the committee could tour a container site once it is operational. The meeting adjourned after the presentation and questions.

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• </c> national level League of American national level League of American bicyclist<00:38:22.119><c> credential
• Arabic.
• um</c><01:43:12.199><c> so</c> Mandarin English Farsi and Arabic um so Mandarin English Farsi and Arabic
• You mentioned these languages: Spanish, French, Bary, Mandarin, AR, Arabic.
• <01:48:24.440><c> it</c><01:48:24.560><c> would</c><01:48:24.880><c> also</c> Arabic it would also Arabic

Summary: The Transportation Committee held a public hearing on HB 249, which would allow bicycles, and in the bill’s language human-powered vehicles and e-bikes, to treat stop signs as yield signs and red lights as stop signs when safe. The bill sponsor, Rep. Seth Miller, said the measure is intended to improve cyclist safety and traffic flow at no cost to the state, citing Idaho and Delaware as examples where similar laws were associated with fewer crashes or injuries. He emphasized that the bill would remain optional, would not let cyclists ignore cross traffic, and would help riders avoid the unstable “wobble” that comes from repeatedly stopping and starting, especially on cargo bikes or other heavier bicycles. Committee members raised concerns about predictability, liability, and whether the proposal creates a special class of vehicle. Rep. Crawford asked why the bill also addresses left turns on red for one-way streets; Miller said that provision is meant to address situations where bicycles do not trigger signal equipment and could otherwise be stranded at a light. Rep. Gannon questioned the lack of explicit liability language, and Miller said he did not know of a separate provision but would be open to an amendment if the committee wanted clearer language. Rep. Hill and Rep. Emble expressed concern that other drivers would not know what cyclists intend to do and that the bill could create special rules; Miller responded that cyclists would still be required to yield and that the law would not change right-of-way rules. Several witnesses testified in support. Michael Frank, a Spofford cyclist and League cycling instructor, said the bill would help him safely commute and carry heavy groceries by reducing the effort and exposure involved in restarting after a full stop. Tim Blagden, former head of the Bike Walk Alliance of New Hampshire, said the bill reflects how many people already ride, saves energy and time, and would still require cyclists to stop at red lights unless the intersection is clear. He also noted that traffic signals often do not detect bicycles. No vote was taken during the hearing.

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• As they got there because they speak Arabic, and I speak a little bit of Arabic.
• Americans. Americans. Thank<01:53:31.599><c> you.</c> Thank you. Thank you.
• </c> existence of the American way of life. existence of the American way of life.
• This is an American experiment.
• . anti-American. anti-American.

Committee: House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs

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• </c> American people. American people.
• Americans. Americans.
• Of course, the American American people?
• </c><04:50:25.920><c> member</c> American or any American service member American or any American service
• </c> of American service members and American of American service members and American allies.<06:15:

Bills: HCR38 , HR1099 , HR1100 , HB6472 , SB723 , HR1095

Keywords: military action, war powers, Iran, foreign relations, congressional authority, terrorism, national security, military, Middle East, nuclear program, U.S. policy, sexual harassment, ethics, House of Representatives, transparency, investigation, education, tuition, territorial residents, in-state tuition

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• 68% of Americans believe manufacturers should be required to disclose how long they will support the
• In 2026, 10 million Americans reported being victims of non-consensual intimate imagery.
• I know you're not planning to have a speak, but as the chair of the Arab-American Caucus and a person
• I'm the chair of the Arab American Caucus, and I support this bill. Thank you very much.
• I'm here with Council on American Islamic Relations, and I support this bill. Thank you.

Committee: Senate Privacy, Digital Technologies, and Consumer Protection

Summary: The committee heard several privacy, technology, and public safety bills. SB 898 would require manufacturers of connected consumer products to disclose how long software support will last and to notify consumers when support is nearing its end; Consumer Reports supported the measure, while members raised concerns about private enforcement, notice mechanics, and replacement obligations for leased devices. The bill was amended and passed 5-1 to Judiciary, with the measure placed on call. SB 1279 would authorize Long Beach to install additional speed safety cameras on Pacific Coast Highway under the same privacy and equity guardrails as the existing pilot program, including limits on data use, no facial recognition, warning periods, and reduced fees for low-income recipients. Supporters cited severe crashes and fatalities on PCH, while opponents raised civil liberties and due process concerns and questioned how the system identifies the actual driver. The committee approved the bill 6-2 and placed it on call. SB 1111, the Artificial Intelligence Abuse Protection Act, would create civil remedies for non-consensual AI voice, image, and video cloning and digital replicas. Support came from SAG-AFTRA and Common Sense Media, and members discussed concerns about background images and employer liability, including a request to preserve a rebuttable presumption for good-faith employers. The bill passed 7-1 to Public Safety and was placed on call. SB 1217 would create a DOJ-run clearinghouse for survivors of non-consensual intimate imagery and deepfakes to request removal from online platforms; survivors and advocacy groups testified in strong support, and members discussed privacy, cybersecurity, funding, and the lack of a private right of action. It passed 8-0 to Public Safety and was placed on call. The committee also heard SB 1095, which would require fusion centers and participating agencies to adopt MOUs barring use of sensitive personal information for immigration enforcement or racial/identity profiling, require annual reporting, and allow audits and inspections. Supporters argued fusion centers have operated with too little oversight and have been used to circumvent state privacy and immigration laws; some members supported the transparency goals while others raised concerns about operational ambiguity and the bill’s interaction with existing law. The discussion continued, with the author and members debating the scope of permissible information sharing and enforcement consequences for violations.

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• </c><00:04:47.360><c> Board</c><00:04:47.600><c> of</c> the Iraq board and the Arab Board of the Iraq
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Committee: Senate State and Local Government

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• And that same survey found that 68% of Americans believe manufacturers should be required to disclose
• In 2026, 10 million Americans reported being victims of non-consensual intimate imagery.
• I know you're not planning to have a speak, but as the chair of the Arab-American Caucus and a person
• I'm the chair of the Arab American Caucus, and I support this bill. Thank you very much.
• I'm here with the Council on American Islamic Relations, and I support this bill. Thank you.

Committee: Senate Privacy, Digital Technologies, and Consumer Protection

Bills: SB76 , SB35 , SB116 , SB119 , SB118 , SB129 , SB32 , SB31 , SB115 , SB75 , HB27 , HB40

Committee: Senate Judiciary

Keywords: jury duty, nursing mothers, exemption, legal rights, parental responsibilities, sexual extortion, criminal law, felony, threat, blackmail, SB116, machine gun conversion devices, switches, pistol conversion device, auto sear, firearm accessories, machine gun, automatic weapon, semiautomatic pistol, gun control

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• 2015, the Princeton Review was charging higher prices in zip codes that were predominantly Asian American
• 2015, the Princeton Review was charging higher prices in zip codes that were predominantly Asian-American
• for their on. in zip codes that were predominantly Asian American for their online SAT tutoring course
• Without legislation like this, there is no real recourse for the American public.
• Disproportionately targeting Muslims, Arabs, Jews, immigrants, and other marginalized groups.

Committee: House Privacy and Consumer Protection

Summary: The committee hearing covered several bills on consumer protection, pricing, gift cards, streaming ads, name-image-likeness protections, and online hate. SB 259 by Senator Wahab would prohibit surveillance pricing based on device data such as geolocation; supporters said it would curb discriminatory and opaque pricing, while business groups raised concerns about geolocation language and impacts on legitimate location-based pricing. The bill was moved on a due pass motion and passed the committee 8-1, with the author saying amendments were still being discussed. SB 22 by Senator Laird would raise the amount consumers can redeem from unused gift cards, with the author emphasizing inflation and consumer fairness. Retailers, restaurants, and other business groups opposed the bill, arguing it would increase fraud risk, create safety concerns by requiring more cash on hand, and should also clarify existing exemptions and rules. Consumer advocates supported the measure. The bill was sent out on a 6-1 vote and kept on call. SB 576 by Senator Umberg, the CALM Act, would apply broadcast-style limits on loud commercials to streaming services; the Motion Picture Association and Streaming Innovation Alliance opposed it, citing technical and federal-law concerns, but the committee approved it 8-0. SB 683 by Senator Cortese would clarify that people whose name, image, voice, or likeness is misused can seek injunctive relief or a TRO, with the author saying the bill updates an outdated statute and strengthens privacy protections. The Recording Industry Association of America supported the goal but wanted faster takedown timing, while the First Amendment Coalition opposed the measure over free-speech and prior-restraint concerns. The bill passed 8-0. The final bill, SB 771, sought to hold social media platforms accountable when their algorithms amplify hate, harassment, or violence; supporters from Jewish and Muslim advocacy groups described real-world threats and violence linked to online hate, while TechNet and CCIA argued the bill would conflict with Section 230 and chill protected speech. Members raised questions about constitutional limits and the scope of platform liability, and the discussion continued as the hearing concluded.

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• My name is Benjamin Tran with Asian Americans Advancing Justice Southern California, the proud sponsor
• Faith Lee with Asian Americans Advancing Justice Southern California, a proud sponsor. Thank you.
• This report notes deficiencies that African American students face in school. Look at our history.
• Education has been denied to African Americans in order to control them.
• This enduring inequity has led to a loss of opportunities for African Americans.

Summary: The Assembly Education Committee heard several education bills, with AB 887 by Assemblymember Berman proposing that every school district and charter school adopt a plan so all high schools offer at least one computer science course by 2029-30. Supporters, including a teacher and student, argued California is falling behind other states and that computer science is essential for student opportunity and workforce readiness. ACSA opposed the bill, citing the shortage of qualified computer science teachers and administrative burden. The bill passed the committee on a 6-0 vote and was sent to Appropriations. The committee also heard AB 1390 by Assemblymember Solache, which would allow local and county school boards to raise trustee compensation above long-standing statutory minimums that have not changed in decades. Supporters said the current stipends are too low to make board service accessible to working families and younger community members. There was no opposition testimony, and the bill passed with five votes, with the roll left open for additional members. AB 865 by Assemblymember Gonzalez would create a $5 million, three-year grant program for dual-language immersion instructional materials, split between high-demand languages and other languages. Supporters said districts often lack standards-aligned materials in languages beyond Spanish, forcing teachers to create their own. The bill passed 7-0 to Appropriations. AB 857 by Assemblymember Gibson, requiring annual cultural competency training for K-12 staff, also passed 5-1 after supporters linked it to the state reparations task force report and argued it would improve trust and student outcomes. The committee additionally approved AB 677 by Assemblymember Bryan, which would make it easier for unhoused students to access school-based vision and dental screenings by allowing directory information to be used for that purpose with an opt-out process; it passed 8-0. AB 903 by Assemblymember Avila Farias, directing the Department of Education to develop best practices on education technology and digital equity, passed after amendments and with some opponents indicating they would remove opposition once the amendments were in print. Finally, AB 917 by Assemblymember Avila Farias, extending permanent-status protections to certain educators in small districts and county programs, drew significant opposition from small districts and regional occupational programs over flexibility and funding concerns; the bill still passed 5-2 with the roll held open for additional votes.