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• Communities like the Puerto Rican communities in Central Florida, where I...
• Communities like the Puerto Rican communities in Central Florida, where I It is targeted.
• Communities like the Puerto Rican communities in Central Florida, where I live, communities that are
• look at that map that I asked President Gates about, it goes out of its way to slice and dice the Puerto
• Rican and Hispanic and Latino community. ...slice and dice the Puerto Rican and Hispanic and Latino

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• Forty-six states, the District of Columbia, Guam, and Puerto Rico have established provisions on charter
• Thirty-three states the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico have established intradistrict open enrollment
• Nine states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico have established school voucher programs.
• summarizing some of the student eligibility criteria, which is the case in seven states, D.C., and Puerto

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• So what those big power-line buildings, they flew in Puerto Rico or they're full somewhere else.
• So what those big power-line buildings, they flew in Puerto Rico or they're full somewhere else.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Revenue held a public hearing on bills related to transportation, telecommunications, and utilities, with Senators Eldridge, Rausch, and Jehlen and House members including Co-Chair Madaro, Leader Donato, Representatives Paulino, Wells, Gómez, and Plouffe present. The chairs reviewed hearing procedures, deadlines for written testimony, and the new joint rules governing action on bills. No votes were taken; the hearing was for testimony only and was adjourned after public comment. Testimony began with strong support for Senate Bill 1998 and House Bill 3230, An Act Enhancing Renewable Heating Solutions for the Commonwealth. A representative of the Coalition for Renewable Natural Gas said the bill would help decarbonize heating by allowing utilities to use renewable natural gas and other qualified renewable fuels, while also supporting jobs and local economic development. The committee then heard support for House Bill 4082, which would make the Title V septic tax credit refundable; the Falmouth Water Quality Management Committee said this would better help lower- and middle-income homeowners facing costly septic upgrades or sewer connections in nitrogen-sensitive coastal areas. The committee also heard opposition to House Bill 4080 and Senate Bill 1924 from the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, which argued that higher aviation fuel taxes would not be justified without a clear aeronautical use for the revenue and noted federal restrictions on aviation fuel tax proceeds. In contrast, a coalition opposing private jet expansion supported Senate Bill 1924, saying a higher jet fuel tax would better align tax policy with climate and public health goals and help address aviation emissions. Finally, the Metropolitan Area Planning Council supported House Bill 3050 on regional ballot initiatives, arguing that local revenue tools could help cities and towns fund transportation projects and reduce pressure on state transportation dollars.

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• Chairman, I yield to the gentleman from Puerto Rico, Mr. Hernandez. recommit.
• Chairman, I yield to the gentleman from<03:21:31.200><c> Puerto</c><03:21:31.520><c> Rico,</c><03:21:
• Chairman, I thank the gentleman from Puerto Rico for his fierce advocacy of the veterans from Puerto
• , and its local Puerto Rican and immigrant<08:20:11.600><c> communities.
• signature Puerto Rican flags, the<08:20:38.478><c> McCormack</c><08:20:39.040><c> Tribune</c><08:20:

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• underground aquifers, mountains, snowmelt, stormwater runoff collected in reservoirs, Colorado, Salt, and Verde

Summary: The House opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, approval of the prior journal, and recognition of the doctor of the day. Members also offered personal privilege remarks, including a thank-you for care packages sent to deployed National Guard troops, an introduction of Mom’s Demand Action guests, and a proclamation honoring the 205th anniversary of Greek Independence Day. The Speaker announced several committee assignments and bill referrals, including the withdrawal and reassignment of SB 1050 and SB 1519, and the House then moved into Committee of the Whole. In Committee of the Whole, the House considered and approved three Senate bills. SB 1125 received a do pass recommendation; discussion noted it was part of a broader set of child welfare-related measures stemming from hearings and the Emily Pike case, with emphasis on communication gaps between tribes and DCS, and DCS’s support for the bill. SB 1193 was amended on the floor to include paramedics along with EMTs, with supporters saying the bill protects private information held by DHS vendors. SB 1448 was also amended and passed; it adds utility, telecommunications, and video service workers to the aggravated assault statute when they are engaged in official work duties, and members debated whether the protection was necessary or overly broad, with supporters stressing on-duty protection and opponents questioning the need for a special classification. After the Committee of the Whole rose, the House adopted its report and referred the three bills to engrossing. The chamber then took up third-reading votes on SB 1023, relating to optometrists, which passed 43-10, and SB 1211, relating to sentencing, which passed 53-0. The House also heard announcements about upcoming committee meetings and a proclamation naming April 26 through May 2, 2026, as Arizona Water Professionals Week. The House adjourned until 1:15 p.m. on Wednesday, March 25, 2026.

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• I would gladly accept committee amendments to require Del Puerto Health Care District to report to the
• This bill would require the Department of Public Health to issue a special permit to Del Puerto Health
• Care District to operate a rural emergency stabilization... permit to Del Puerto Health Care District
• My office has worked with committee staff and stakeholders on amendments to clarify that Del Puerto HCD
• This bill is sponsored by the Del Puerto Health Care District, and with me today to testify in support

Summary: The Assembly Health Committee heard a long agenda of health-related bills, with most items presented for later vote once quorum was reached. Early in the hearing, the committee adopted a consent calendar of multiple bills with motions for due pass to Appropriations, and it noted that AB 2029 had been pulled from the agenda. The committee also took up AB 1973, a bill by Aguiar-Curry to expand who may provide procedural abortion care. Supporters, including physicians and certified nurse midwives, argued the bill would align law with current training and improve access, while opponents said later-term abortion procedures require physician-level surgical training and raised safety concerns. The author emphasized hands-on training, consultation, and transfer protocols, and the bill was held pending quorum with a motion and second recorded. The committee then heard AB 1558 by Arambula, which would adopt the Uniform Emergency Volunteer Health Practitioners Act to speed the use of out-of-state licensed volunteers during declared disasters. Supporters from the Uniform Law Commission and the Red Cross said the bill would reduce delays and clarify legal authority for volunteer health workers; there was no opposition testimony. AB 2282 by Alanis, a temporary rural emergency stabilization center for Patterson while a permanent hospital is built, drew support from local emergency responders and a late opposition from the California chapter of ACEP. The chair praised the bill as a creative local solution and agreed to coauthor it; a motion and second were recorded, with the vote to occur later. Several public health access bills followed. AB 1843 by El-Hawari would limit prior authorization and align hepatitis C treatment coverage with medical guidelines; supporters said it would remove barriers to a curable disease, while health plans opposed it as a mandate, citing premium impacts and the recent SB 306 prior-authorization process. AB 2247 by El-Hawari would create the THRIVE program for mental health services for youth affected by gun violence; Youth Alive and other supporters described trauma-informed, community-based care, and the chair and another member asked to be added as coauthors. AB 2138 by Krell would expand access to certified peer support specialists in enhanced care management and remove automatic disqualifications based solely on criminal history; supporters said peers are essential to engagement and recovery, and the bill was held with a motion and second. Later, AB 1682 by Hart would require coverage of scalp cooling for chemotherapy patients, with emotional testimony from cancer survivors and clinicians; insurers opposed it as another mandate, but the author stressed the modest per-member cost and the bill was moved with a motion and second. AB 1879 by Dixon would standardize data reporting for alcohol and drug treatment facilities, including private providers, to improve statewide information on outcomes and access; the bill drew broad support from recovery organizations and the prior opposition was withdrawn after amendments. AB 1906 by Aguiar-Curry would require coverage of at-home cervical cancer screening kits without cost sharing; supporters cited improved access for rural and working Californians, insurers opposed it on affordability grounds, and the bill passed on a recorded roll call after quorum was established. Finally, AB 1556 by Haney would clarify and support drug-free recovery housing and return-to-use policies; supporters said it would expand sober housing options, while opponents warned it could allow evictions after relapse and conflict with Housing First principles. The hearing ended with the bill still under discussion and opposition-unless-amended concerns noted.

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• And SMRs may be even more expensive per unit of energy than traditional reactors, like Palo Verde.
• And let us not forget that right down the road from us is Palo Verde, a bright, shining star in nuclear
• as it ...wanted to be given away or thrown away is now a valuable resource as they sell it to Palo Verde

Keywords: 1182, all

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• That does not include Puerto Rico. There are about 63 million Hispanics.
• That does not include Puerto Rico, nor does it include undocumented individuals.

Bills: HB2754

Keywords: Arizona Commerce Authority, business development, economic growth, small business support, job creation, Board of Directors, e-verify, grant administration, 1182, all

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• She originally came from Puerto Rico, spent time in the Northwest, somewhere up in the Washington-Oregon
• She originally came from Puerto Rico, spent time in the northwest, somewhere up in the Washington, Oregon
• Puerto Rico spent time in the northwest, somewhere up in the Washington, Oregon area, and then was sent

Keywords: 965, house, all

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• Okay, so suppose they wanted to take, go down and help out Terrell and Val Verde out of Alpine, would
• requests here that we can get additional funds so that we can expand that office down to Terrell and Val Verde
• So there was an office, the Far West Texas Regional Public Defender, we wanted to expand to Val Verde
• and Terrell counties... ...at the request of Val Verde County.

Bills: SB 1

Keywords: campground safety, youth camp regulations, flood safety, emergency evacuation, health and safety standards

Summary: The Senate Finance Committee convened for its first hearing of the 89th regular session, confirmed a quorum, adopted committee rules by a 15-0 vote, and began review of Senate Bill 1, the state budget for fiscal years 2026-27. Chair Huffman outlined the committee’s organization, introduced staff, and described the budget as conservative and focused on one-time investments. She highlighted major SB 1 priorities including property tax relief, full funding for public education formulas, teacher pay, school safety, border security, Medicaid growth, dementia research, energy and water infrastructure, transportation, wildfire suppression, and other capital and public safety needs. Comptroller Glenn Hager presented the biennial revenue estimate, saying the state has $194.6 billion available for general-purpose spending in 2026-27, with a projected $23.8 billion ending balance from the current biennium. He cautioned that revenue growth is returning to more normal levels and that lawmakers should avoid committing short-term surpluses to ongoing expenses. He also explained that the Economic Stabilization Fund is projected to hit its constitutional cap, meaning an estimated $5.6 billion in severance tax and related revenue would remain in general revenue in the upcoming biennium rather than flow into the fund. Senators discussed whether to raise or rename the fund and the implications of keeping more severance-tax revenue in general revenue. The Legislative Budget Board then gave an overview of SB 1 and the budget’s major funding changes. LBB staff explained that the bill is essentially flat at $332.9 billion in all funds, but includes large method-of-finance shifts and major property tax relief. They detailed how prior property tax relief enacted in the 88th Legislature grew from an estimated $18 billion to $22.7 billion because of higher property values and hold-harmless provisions, and said SB 1 continues that relief with a total of $51 billion in ongoing and new property tax support. Members asked extensive questions about the automatic growth in school tax compression, the constitutional homestead exemption, COVID-era federal funding, Medicaid assumptions, and the sunset of the non-homestead circuit breaker. No additional votes or final budget actions were taken beyond adoption of the committee rules.

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• thing in the history of agriculture and sheep crossing up there from the north to the south across the Verde
• thing in the history of agriculture and sheep crossing up there from the north to the south across the Verde

Keywords: 1182, all

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• In 2019, Puerto Rico created their modern version of the PA under their framework.
• Medical licensing exams can be granted a license has a PA in Puerto Rico without going through any formal
• Individuals are obtaining this limited PA license from Puerto Rico sometimes only after a few months

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• PROVIDE THEM A LOWER PRICE TO GO TO OUR INSTITUTIONS AND ANYONE FROM ANY OF THE OTHER 49 STATES, PUERTO
• OUR COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES FOR LESS MONEY THAN ANYONE WHO IS AMERICAN FROM THE OTHER 49 STATES, PUERTO
• IF YOUR FROM PUERTO RICO YOU WILL PAY THREE TIMES AS MUCH.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• majority-minority district that is compact and provides a fair opportunity for the Hispanic population, the Puerto
• Communities like the Puerto Rican communities in Central Florida, where I... offices, but I can tell
• Communities like the Puerto Rican communities in Central Florida, where I It is targeted.
• Communities like the Puerto Rican communities in Central Florida, where I live, communities that are
• look at that map that I asked President Gates about, it goes out of its way to slice and dice the Puerto

Summary: The Senate convened in special session and took up Senate Bill 8D, later substituted with House Bill 1D, both establishing Florida’s congressional districts. The sponsor, Senator Gates, explained that the Governor had transmitted a proposed redistricting plan on short notice and argued that mid-decade congressional redistricting is legally permissible, citing population growth and the Governor’s view that race-based provisions in the Fair Districts Amendment are unconstitutional. He repeatedly said the Legislature was not being asked to prove the Governor’s legal theory, only to consider the proposal, and noted that no amendments were offered. A lengthy question-and-answer period followed, with senators raising concerns about the rushed process, lack of statewide public hearings, and the map’s effects on minority communities, compactness, communities of interest, and partisan fairness. Senators questioned whether the map cracked Latino and Black communities, whether partisan data was used, whether the Governor’s office had outside consultants, and whether the plan complied with the Florida Constitution, the Fair Districts Amendment, and the Voting Rights Act. Gates generally deferred on legal conclusions, said the Governor’s representatives had testified the map was race-neutral and used political data only as one factor, and emphasized that any constitutional challenge would be for the courts. After a motion to temporarily postpone failed by a recorded vote of 12 yeas to 23 nays, the Senate continued debate. Senators Rouson, Bernard, and others spoke in opposition, arguing the proposal was rushed, partisan, and harmful to communities of interest and minority voting power. Gates maintained that the Governor had a constitutional prerogative to propose the map and that the Legislature could accept, reject, or amend it. The House companion bill was then substituted for the Senate bill, read a third time, and the chamber moved into final debate on the congressional redistricting plan.

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• majority-minority district that is compact and it provides a fair opportunity for the Hispanic population, the Puerto
• Communities like the Puerto Rican communities in Central Florida, where I... It is targeted.
• Communities like the Puerto Rican communities in Central Florida, where I live, communities that are
• look at that map that I asked President Gates about, it goes out of its way to slice and dice the Puerto
• Dice the Puerto Rican and Hispanic and Latino community.

Summary: The Senate convened in special session with an opening prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, then moved to the special order calendar to consider congressional redistricting legislation, beginning with Senate Bill 8D and then substituting the identical House Bill 1D. The bill would establish Florida’s congressional districts. Senator Gaetz, presenting the measure, said the Governor had proposed the map to address population growth and to draw race-neutral districts, and argued that mid-decade redistricting is legally permissible and has occurred before in Florida and other states. He repeatedly said the Legislature could accept, reject, or amend the proposal, but that the Governor had the prerogative to propose it. The floor debate focused heavily on the legality and timing of the map, especially after the U.S. Supreme Court’s Louisiana redistricting decision was announced during the session. Several senators, including Rouson, Sharief, Smith, Polsky, Arrington, Bracy Davis, Bernard, Nathan, and Berman, questioned whether the map complied with the Florida Constitution’s Fair Districts Amendment, the Voting Rights Act, and equal protection principles. They raised concerns about the short notice, lack of statewide public hearings, the use of partisan data, the absence of sworn testimony from the Governor’s representatives, the claimed severability of the Fair Districts Amendment, and the impact on minority communities and communities of interest. Gaetz generally declined to offer legal opinions, saying those issues would ultimately be for the courts, but he relayed the Governor’s position that race-based provisions in the Fair Districts Amendment are unconstitutional and that the proposed map is race-neutral and compact. Members also debated whether the map’s population data and compactness scores justified the district lines, with critics arguing that the plan cracked and split communities in places such as Central Florida, Tampa Bay, and South Florida. Gaetz said the Governor’s office relied on 2020 census data plus updated population estimates from the Office of Economic and Demographic Research and the American Community Survey, and that the mapmaker said he drew the map himself without outside consultants. After questions concluded, the Senate adopted a motion to substitute HB 1D for SB 8D, read the bill a third time, and proceeded to debate the House bill. The transcript ends during debate, with no final vote on passage shown.

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• majority-minority district that is compact and it provides a fair opportunity for the Hispanic population, the Puerto
• majority-minority district that is compact and it provides a fair opportunity for the Hispanic population, the Puerto
• Communities like the Puerto Rican communities in Central Florida, where I... It is targeted.
• Communities like the Puerto Rican communities in Central Florida, where I live, communities that are
• look at that map that I asked President Gates about, it goes out of its way to slice and dice the Puerto

Summary: The Senate convened in special session and took up Senate Bill 8D, later substituting identical House Bill 1D, to establish Florida’s congressional districts. The opening prayer and Pledge of Allegiance were followed by procedural remarks, then extensive floor discussion focused almost entirely on the redistricting proposal, its timing, and its legal basis. Senator Gaetz, explaining the bill, said the Governor had transmitted the map two days earlier, argued that mid-decade congressional redistricting is not prohibited by law, and said the Governor’s stated reasons were to address population growth and to draw race-neutral districts. He also said the legislature could accept, reject, or amend the proposal. Much of the debate centered on the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent Louisiana decision and whether it affected Florida’s Fair Districts Amendment and the Voting Rights Act. Senators Smith, Rouson, Sharief, Polsky, Arrington, Bracey Davis, Bernard, Nathan, and others questioned the short notice, lack of public hearings, the use of partisan data, the absence of sworn testimony, and whether the map diluted minority voting strength or fragmented communities of interest. Gaetz repeatedly said he was not offering legal opinions, that the Governor’s counsel believed the Fair Districts race-based provisions were inconsistent with federal law, and that any legal challenge would be for the courts. He also said the Governor’s mapmaker reported using census and demographic data, along with political data as one of many inputs, and claimed the map’s compactness was comparable to the current map. A motion by Senator Smith to temporarily postpone consideration of the bill failed on a 12-23 vote. After the Senate returned from a 30-minute break to review the new Supreme Court decision, debate continued. The chamber then substituted HB 1D for SB 8D, read the House bill, and advanced it to third reading. The transcript ends during debate on final passage, with Senators Rouson and Bernard speaking in opposition and arguing the map was procedurally rushed, legally vulnerable, and politically motivated.

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• I was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, and moved to Missouri when I was two.
• a single amputee, a full-time student at the University of Missouri, and a para-athlete with the Puerto
• In the spring of 2022, I had the privilege of joining the Puerto Rico Paralympic team.
• I was the flag bearer for Puerto Rico in August of 2024 and competed, officially becoming a Paralympian
• I currently hold the Puerto Rican national record for long jump as well.

Keywords: 959, house, all

Summary: The committee met in executive session and voted do pass on House Bills 1881, 3010 (after adopting a committee substitute that removed a subsection allowing payers to remove gold-card status based on procedure volume), 2355 (after adopting a committee amendment and substitute to align terminology in the “Food is Medicine” bill), and 1855 (after adopting a substitute and amendment that narrowed the bill to alpha-gal reporting, removed Lyme disease because it is already reportable, made the department’s case-review activity permissive rather than mandatory, and delayed reporting implementation). All of those measures passed by unanimous or near-unanimous committee votes. The committee then heard House Bill 2034, which would require insurance coverage for activity-based prostheses, orthoses, and high-performance or mobility-supportive wheelchairs. Representative Caton said the bill is intended to ensure medically necessary devices for physical activity and daily living are covered, while preserving prior authorization and medical-necessity review. Supporters, including clinicians, amputees, and prosthetists, testified that insurance often covers only basic devices and that access to more appropriate equipment improves health, independence, mental health, and participation in school, work, and sports. Several witnesses described personal experiences with charity-funded devices, water-friendly prostheses, running blades, and wheelchair repairs, and argued the bill would reduce long-term health costs and improve quality of life. Opponents from the Missouri Insurance Coalition and America’s Health Insurance Plans said the bill is too broad and difficult to analyze, raised concerns about drafting clarity, federal preemption for Medicare supplemental coverage, and the use of undefined terms such as “perceived disability.” They emphasized the fiscal note, including projected Medicaid costs, and warned that a pending federal rule on ACA essential health benefits could shift costs to the state or insurers. Committee members questioned both sides about coverage gaps, cost savings, and whether the bill could be refined, and several members expressed support for the underlying goal while noting concerns about cost and scope.

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• I was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, and moved to Missouri when I was two.
• a single amputee, a full-time student at the University of Missouri, and a para-athlete with the Puerto
• In the spring of 2022, I had the privilege of joining the Puerto Rico Paralympic team.
• I was the flag bearer for Puerto Rico in August 2024 and competed, officially becoming a Paralympian.
• I currently hold the Puerto Rican national record for long jump as well.

Summary: The House Committee on Health and Mental Health met in executive session and advanced several bills. HB 1881 was voted do pass without discussion. HB 3010 was amended with a committee substitute that removed a subsection allowing payers to remove “gold carding” based on procedure volume changes, then passed 10-0. HB 2355, the “Food is Medicine” bill, received a committee amendment to align terminology with other partnerships and then passed 11-0. HB 1855, dealing with alpha-gal reporting, was substantially revised: the substitute narrowed the bill to alpha-gal, removed Lyme disease, changed a department duty from mandatory to discretionary in one section, and delayed reporting implementation; it then passed 14-0 after members discussed the need for better disease tracking and the department’s workload. The committee then heard testimony on HB 2034, which would require insurance coverage for activity-based prostheses, orthotics, and high-performance or mobility-supportive wheelchairs. Sponsor Representative Carolyn Caton said the bill is intended to cover devices that help people live, exercise, and avoid secondary health problems, while preserving prior authorization and medical-necessity review. Supporters included clinicians, parents, amputees, and athletes who described being denied running blades, water-safe prostheses, or durable wheelchairs and said the devices are essential for health, independence, mental well-being, and participation in school, work, and sports. Several witnesses said the bill would reduce long-term costs and reliance on charity. Opponents, including the Missouri Insurance Coalition and America’s Health Insurance Plans, argued the bill is an expansion of coverage with unclear definitions and potentially significant costs, especially for Medicaid and other state-regulated plans. They cited the fiscal note, warned about possible federal ACA rule changes that could shift costs to states, and questioned whether the bill’s language on Medicare supplemental coverage and “perceived disability” was workable or preempted. Committee members pressed both sides on cost savings, definitions of “normal” activity, and whether the bill could be narrowed or otherwise revised, and several said they were willing to keep working on the issue. The hearing on HB 2034 was left open and then recessed after testimony, with no vote taken in the portion provided.

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• Peace Officers, Riverside POA, and other police officers from Culver City, Claremont, Pomona, Palos Verdes

Summary: The Assembly Committee on Revenue and Taxation met and announced that, under its suspense-file rules, every bill on the agenda would be referred to suspense because each had a fiscal impact. The chair also reminded attendees to submit position letters in advance for inclusion in the bill analysis. A quorum was established and the committee then heard six bills, all of which drew support testimony and no opposition testimony in the room. AB 814 would exempt law enforcement pensions from state income tax to encourage retired peace officers to remain in California and support recruitment and retention. AB 918 would create a targeted income tax exemption for pay earned by local first responders deployed under mutual aid during declared emergencies, with supporters saying it would help sustain disaster response and reward extraordinary service. Both bills were backed by police and public safety organizations and were referred to suspense. AB 976 would create a nonrefundable tax credit for small retailers in disadvantaged communities to help pay for security equipment in response to retail theft and violence; members discussed whether the bill should be broader and how it related to Proposition 36 and crime policy. AB 984 would allow state tax deductions for contributions to CalABLE accounts, with testimony from CalABLE representatives and families describing the program as an essential savings tool for people with disabilities. AB 1282 would create a deduction for out-of-pocket medical expenses up to $5,000 through 2030, and AB 838 would raise California’s renter’s tax credit from $60/$120 to $2,000 for eligible filers. Each of these bills was also referred to the suspense file, and the committee then adjourned.

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• And SMRs may be even more expensive per unit of energy than traditional reactors, like Palo Verde.
• And let us not forget that right down the road from us is Palo Verde, a bright shining star in nuclear
• it... ...wanted to be given away or thrown away is now a valuable resource as they sell it to Palo Verde

Summary: The Senate convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, roll call, guest introductions, and approval of the journal. The chamber then moved through several Committee of the Whole calendars, considering a large number of bills and resolutions, mostly on second reading or in committee-of-the-whole format. Most measures were advanced with do-pass recommendations, often after adopting committee or floor amendments. Among the early items, SB 1515 (Industrial Commission revisions), SB 1645 (Auditor General performance audit), SB 1678 (health facilities), and SCR 1023 (Independent Redistricting Commission changes) were debated and approved. SCR 1023 drew the most discussion, with supporters arguing it would add geographic diversity, expand the commission to three Democrats, three Republicans, and three independents, and tighten population deviation standards to 5,000 people; opponents warned it could skew the commission and reduce nonpartisanship. The Senate also adopted amendments and advanced SB 1399, SB 1507, SB 1564, SB 1621, SB 1629, and SB 1811, with topics including AHCCCS cost reports, school district consolidation, electronic monitoring in long-term care, obesity prevention, behavioral health network adequacy, and public-school internet/wireless device issues. Later calendars addressed elections, public safety, and criminal justice. The Senate advanced SB 1134 (political signs) with an emergency clause, SB 1489 (ballot measures and circulators) after removing certain paid-circulator disclosure requirements, and SB 1725 and SCR 1048 concerning marijuana smoke as a public/private nuisance, shifting much of the issue into civil law and leaving only substantial, deliberate conduct on the criminal side. In public safety, SB 1416 on missing and kidnapped children reporting was amended to require law-enforcement training every two years and documentation of online information-sharing decisions; senators clarified it did not alter the Turquoise Alert. SB 1751 and SCR 1049, both related to capital punishment, were amended to make firing squad an available option rather than a mandatory method in certain cases, with one senator speaking in opposition to the death penalty. The Senate also advanced SB 1012, SB 1573, SB 1661, SB 1662, SB 1569, SB 1634, SB 1647, SB 1655, and SB 1664, covering concealed weapons notice appeals, judicial determinations and religious secular laws, paternity/genetic testing support, probation conditions, election-related voter registration and signature handling, foreign campaign contributions, election worker summonsing, and nomination petition signatures. Several bills were retained or moved between calendars, and the Committee of the Whole reports were adopted, sending the listed bills forward as amended.