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• AB 635 is a critical piece of legislation for all mobile home residents.
• One of my closest... ...safe and secure is critically important. It's home for me.
• Chair. safe and secure is critically important. It's home for me.
• Taylor Truffle, on behalf of the City of Huntington Beach, in support. Thank you.
• Taylor Truffle, on behalf of the City of Huntington Beach, in support. Thank you.

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• Oil spills devastate marine life, shut down fisheries and beaches, damage coastal economies, and erode
• This issue is critically important to all of us.
• Effective fire mitigation is critically important to help improve the availability and affordability
• Catastrophe models can be critical to building safer communities.
• And many of our reasonable amendments, some of the critical amendments, have been rejected.

Summary: The committee met to hear seven Senate bills, first approving two consent items, SB 352 and SB 804, on motions to do pass to Appropriations. SB 542 (Limón) would require public notice and comment before issuing a financial responsibility certificate for an oil pipeline and require hydrostatic testing before restarting pipelines idle for five years or more; it was supported by the Center for Biological Diversity and passed the committee on a due-pass motion to Appropriations. SB 616 (Rubio) would create an independent community hardening commission within the Department of Insurance to coordinate wildfire mitigation and insurance-related recommendations; it drew support from the Department of Insurance and several local and industry groups, while water agencies, special districts, and the building industry raised concerns about water infrastructure standards, and it passed on a due-pass motion to Insurance. SB 429 (Cortese), which would establish a public wildfire catastrophe model and related university-based research and education program, received support from the Department of Insurance and outside groups and passed as amended to Appropriations. SB 256 (Perez) would strengthen wildfire mitigation and emergency response by expanding planning, improving PSPS communication, requiring utility coordination with emergency centers, and directing removal of permanently abandoned electrical facilities; utilities and business groups were generally neutral after amendments, while the author emphasized the bill’s connection to recent wildfire losses, and it passed as amended to Appropriations. SB 509 (Caballero) would require specialized training for local law enforcement on transnational repression targeting diaspora communities; it received support from the California Police Chiefs Association and immigrant-rights advocates, but drew extensive opposition from Hindu and civil-rights organizations concerned about bias, implementation, and First Amendment issues. Committee members discussed amendments to clarify cultural competency, diversity, and constitutional protections, and the bill passed as amended to Appropriations. After the hearing, the committee took final roll-call votes on the bills, with the consent items and SB 429, SB 256, and SB 509 moving forward, while SB 542 and SB 616 were also reported out on earlier motions.

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• AND WE WANT CHILDREN WHO HAVE CRITICAL THINKING OPPORTUNITIES SO HOW DO YOU BALANCE THAT?
• DENYING ACCESS TO THOSE MATERIALS LEAVE THEM LESS INFORMED AND LESS ABLE TO THINK CRITICALLY.
• CRITICAL THINKING.
• I AM AFRAID OF LOSING CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS. IN OUR EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM.
• Woodson: I DON'T WANT TO IMPEDE ON THE ABILITY TO USE CRITICAL THINKING, LET'S TRUST OUR TEACHERS TO

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• unfortunate duty today to come before you on the Jason Raynor out on June 23rd 2021. a 26 year-old Daytona Beach
• the executive director of the coastal Florida PBA, the collective bargaining agent for the Daytona Beach
• William Smith, Florida PBA waiving in support and Jennifer Cook critics, seconded director Florida Police
• The people we can decide erode our law-abiding citizens that make up poor judgment is far.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• Confusion, long wait times, and canceled appointments erode trust in the system.
• And I mentioned it in my testimony: continuity is really critical.
• On this communication piece is critically important.
• We have eight CBOCs, I think it is, and we have 37 critical access hospitals.
• Critical access hospitals are there on purpose, and it has to do with access, right?

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• pier on Hampton Beach and making an<00:22:12.960> appropriation.
• So, I'd for everyone at Hampton Beach.
• > proposed<00:28:51.440> in PE Beach Pier proposed in PE Beach Pier proposed in SB241<00
• And if I know that in Beach State Park.
• everyone at Hampton Beach State Park. everyone at Hampton Beach State Park.

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• COULD THIS BILL UNINTENTIONALLY PREVENT VULNERABLE MINORS SEEKING CRITICAL HEALTH SERVICES ESPECIALLY
• YOU ARE RECOGNIZED >> MY NAME IS ANGEL., 17-YEAR-OLD FROM DELRAY BEACH.
• MY HUSBAND AND I HAD TO MAKE MANY CRITICAL MEDICAL DECISIONS FOR OUR DAUGHTER UP UNTIL THIS POINT WE
• SHE NEEDED HER PARENTS WHO LOVE HER MORE THAN ANY OTHER ADULT TO HELP HER MAKE CRITICAL DECISIONS.
• PROTECTING PARENTS RIGHTS TO HAVE ACCESS TO CRITICAL INFORMATION WHEN IT COMES TO MAKING MEDICAL DECISIONS

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• And we weren't anticipating that that storm would erode the seafloor.
• do benefits the environment, and the consumer understands that these regenerative practices are critical
• And then, yeah, obviously there's all the predators that people are afraid of when they're at the beach
• And those have been really, really critical in our area.
• So our program's critical role in Florida's future is fourfold.

Summary: The Senate Committee on Agriculture met with a quorum present and heard three presentations focused on Florida aquaculture, agricultural nutrient reduction, and land preservation. First, clam farmer Tim Solano of Cedar Key described the economic and environmental importance of the state’s clam industry, noting Florida’s strong national production, the industry’s recovery role after the net ban, and the severe damage caused by recent hurricanes and red tide. He said the Dislocated Workers program helped farmers return to work and asked that existing state programs be written more broadly to include aquaculture. Oyster producer Canaan Greg of Pelican Oyster Company then discussed the growth of off-bottom oyster farming, the losses his industry suffered from Hurricane Michael and the pandemic, and the need for better access to recovery loans, student internships, local seed production, and waterfront protection. Members asked questions about leases, production, predators, and storm resilience, and the presenters emphasized that aquaculture is a sustainable, year-round industry that filters water and supports local economies. The committee next heard from UF/IFAS regional extension agent Dr. Bob Hockmouth on education, research, and extension efforts to reduce nitrogen in the Suwannee Valley Basin Management Action Plan area. He explained that the region’s agricultural load reduction target has increased from about 4.2 million to 5.8 million pounds of nitrogen, and that extension programs are helping farmers adopt practices such as precision fertilizer placement, soil moisture sensors, controlled-release fertilizer, petiole sap testing, and irrigation automation. He highlighted corn and watermelon as major examples, saying on-farm demonstrations and cost-share programs are essential because the equipment and technology are expensive. He reported substantial reductions from participating farms and said growers are generally cooperative when funding is available. Finally, the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services presented an update on the Rural and Family Lands Protection Program. The program acquires development rights through voluntary conservation easements to keep working agricultural lands in production, protect water resources and wildlife habitat, and preserve taxable land without transferring ownership. The presenter said the program has expanded rapidly in the last two years, with more acreage acquired, faster application review, and more properties in the Florida wildlife corridor. He noted new online application and monitoring tools, a shortened review timeline, and stronger partnerships with federal and defense-related programs. Committee members asked about long-term maintenance responsibilities and the Board of Trustees approval process, and the presentation closed with support for continued funding and efficiency improvements before the committee adjourned without objection.

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• SB 19 is a critical measure that will protect these locations.
• SB 19 is important and really critical.
• We feel that in District 69 with the Port of Long Beach.
• And I want to thank my colleagues who have been so critical in getting us to this point.
• The Trump administration is eroding that trust. This bill is not just about policy.

Summary: The Assembly convened, established a quorum after a roll call, observed a moment of silence for John Burton, and proceeded with the Pledge of Allegiance and routine procedural motions. Members approved a rule suspension to allow floor amendments on SB 271 and SB 67, and several committee notices and bill referrals were handled. The chamber then moved through a long third-reading file, with many bills passed and a number of items temporarily passed or retained on file. Among the major measures approved were bills on civil rights and public safety (SB 477, SB 19, SB 36, SB 571, SB 580), health care and coverage (SB 257 on pregnancy as a qualifying life event, SB 530 on Medi-Cal access standards, SB 660 on health data exchange, SB 754 on menstrual product contaminant disclosure), housing and disaster recovery (SB 610, SB 655), transportation and climate (SB 533 on EV charging payments, SB 30 on diesel locomotives, SB 71 on CEQA exemptions for transit, SB 263 on tariff impacts), and natural resources/energy (SB 283 on battery storage safety, SB 88 on biomass emissions, SB 427 extending the Habitat Conservation Fund). The Assembly also passed urgency measures including SB 864 on tribal gaming compacts, SB 663 on wildfire-related property tax relief, SB 471 expanding DDS ombudsman authority, and SB 497 on privacy protections for legally protected health services. Several bills drew notable debate. SB 41 on pharmacy benefit managers saw opposition over concerns about moving ahead before broader PBM data and licensing reforms take effect, but it still passed. AB 1340, a concurrence item on gig worker collective bargaining rights, prompted extended debate over labor rights, consumer costs, and union influence. Other concurrence items included AB 671 on restaurant permitting, which passed without opposition. The Assembly also took up SB 640 on direct admission to CSU, SB 702 on demographic reporting for appointees, SB 710 preserving a solar property tax exclusion, and SB 793 on counterfeit lighter safety, all of which passed. The session ended with the Assembly continuing through the file, including concurrence votes and additional bill actions, with most measures approved by substantial margins.

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• Passage of the bill happened at a critical inflection point for the industry.
• The legislative directors in Long Beach don't have that same responsibility.
• Derek was born in Arcadia and Scott grew up in Manhattan Beach.
• Derek was born in Arcadia and Scott grew up in Manhattan Beach.
• Speaker, by saying that there's a lot in this budget that we can criticize.

Summary: The Assembly convened after a quorum call, prayer, and pledge, then moved through a largely procedural session with several unanimous-consent motions, guest introductions, and budget-related trailer bills. Members also adopted resolutions recognizing June as Dairy Month and June 2026 as Electronic Dance Music Month, and later approved H.R. 88 commemorating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Guest introductions highlighted the Los Angeles Dodgers, San Diego Kappa League, Assembly staff member Mukhtar Ali, and Jennifer Levy, who is advocating against drunk driving after the death of her son. On the floor, the Assembly considered a series of Senate budget trailer bills presented by Assembly Member Gabriel. SB 170 reorganizes housing and homelessness agencies; SB 171 makes labor-related cleanup changes; SB 172 addresses general government, broadband, and NextGen 9-1-1; SB 174 extends remote court hearings and related court provisions; SB 177 advances options related to Medi-Cal and employer contributions; SB 180 extends the California Competes tax credit and conforms tax treatment for certain savings accounts; SB 169 covers transportation and DMV-related provisions; SB 168 creates a zero-emission vehicle incentive program and other clean-energy changes; SB 166 implements natural resources and environmental protection budget items; SB 165 extends the skilled nursing facility financing framework; SB 163 updates developmental services; and SB 135 funds higher education initiatives, including community college enrollment and Cal Grant changes. Most of these measures passed with bipartisan support, though several drew opposition over concerns about bureaucracy, fees, oversight, or policy direction. The Assembly also passed SB 719, which updates vehicle-related protections for domestic violence survivors, SB 97, an urgency bill making clarifying changes to digital financial asset law, SB 1350, which supports hydrogen and clean energy development, and SB 1344, which aims to reduce meritless lawsuits delaying affordable and supportive housing projects. AB 182, which sets the order for proposition numbers on the November ballot, was approved despite criticism that it manipulates the ballot numbering process. Votes on the measures were recorded, with many passing on strong margins and several transmitted immediately to the Senate or Governor as noted in the proceedings.

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• In the spring, our beaches once teemed with spawning horseshoe crabs and their eggs.
• This makes state action critical.
• Number two is the beach surveys, which are also showing that 90% of the beaches surveyed are showing
• Number two is the beach surveys, which are also showing that 90% of the beaches surveyed are showing
• Number two is the beach surveys, which are also showing that 90% of the beaches surveyed are showing

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Summary: The committee hearing covered a wide range of animal, wildlife, hunting, and environmental bills. Early testimony focused on deer management, with Rep. Markey urging creation of a deer commission to address crop damage, vehicle collisions, and Lyme disease, and Sen. Durant supporting bills to allow Sunday bow hunting, expand crossbow use, and reduce the 500-foot dwelling restriction for archery hunting. Supporters framed these measures as practical wildlife-management tools, while questions centered on how they would differ from existing Fish and Wildlife authority and whether they would allow hunting closer to residences. Later, Rep. Sena also spoke in support of a bill to increase protected wildlife management areas and another to require non-lead ammunition, arguing both would benefit biodiversity and reduce environmental harm. A substantial portion of the hearing addressed animal welfare and commerce. Multiple witnesses supported bills to ban or phase out the retail sale of dogs, cats, rabbits, and guinea pigs in pet shops, arguing that pet stores rely on puppy mills and obscure the source of animals, while opponents said the bills would hurt responsible breeders, small businesses, and consumer choice. The committee also heard strong testimony for bills to ban the sale of cats and dogs in pet shops, with supporters citing sick animals, consumer deception, and the need to cut off the puppy mill supply chain. In a separate animal-testing segment, witnesses backed bills requiring non-animal testing methods for cosmetics and household products, saying alternatives are more accurate and humane; biomedical research representatives opposed those bills and a related research-animal measure, warning of unintended restrictions on research institutions and arguing animal models remain necessary for many studies. The committee also heard testimony on horseshoe crab conservation, with supporters of H. 898 urging an end to taking horseshoe crabs for bait because of population declines, shorebird impacts, and the species’ importance to biomedical science. On wildlife trafficking, witnesses backed bills to ban intrastate sales of ivory and rhino horn, saying Massachusetts should close loopholes that aid poaching and align with federal law and other states; one antique dealer testified in support, saying he avoids such items and still sees them in the marketplace. Additional testimony supported bans on fur products from factory farms and on force-feeding birds for foie gras, with advocates emphasizing cruelty, public health, and environmental concerns. The hearing was lengthy and heavily attended, with the chairs repeatedly limiting testimony to three minutes and inviting written submissions; no committee votes or final actions were taken during the transcript excerpt.

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• I have 9.1 miles of condos just along the beach in a coastal 28,000 people.
• They do that when governance has failed trust is broken down or eroded and homeowners feel they have
• The situation is further compounded by critical failure of state oversight.

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• Because he was watching people playing volleyball on the beach. This kind of training is necessary.
• So, what we're seeing is actually an eroding of...
• Very important, probably the most critical thing that we have to make sure of for our people, which is
• Members, this is a critical first step in examining a growing problem. ...problem in our state.
• The voice of local law enforcement is critically important in the work of our members in the community

Bills: SB 36, HB 1065, HB2929, HB2956, HB3009, HB3420, HB3626, HB3649, HB4956, HB4993, HB5293, HB5308, HB5528, HCR118, SB36, HB4023

Keywords: transportation, regional authorities, mobility, infrastructure, sales tax, employee classification, private security, misclassification, workforce regulations, Texas Workforce Commission, autism, peace officers, training program, law enforcement, intervention, communication, developmental disability, family violence, central database, criminal offense

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• <01:06:08.000> of America's finest stormed the beaches of America's finest stormed the beaches
• <01:07:34.799> on District, who stormed the beaches on District, who stormed the beaches on
• displace employees and disrupt critical displace employees and disrupt critical services<02:33:02.399
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• Department of Labor, and other critical Department of Labor, and other critical agencies.<08:01:

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, June 5, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• AB 1227 helps remove barriers to critical wildfire prevention projects in California.
• It's a shame that folks have been trying to erode voters' integrity or the confidence that voters have
• Critically, I have been working... ...closely with the opposition, including the California Apartment
• As the Assembly Member from San Diego mentioned, AB 48 is a critical investment in California's future
• As the assembly from San Diego mentioned, AB 48 is a critical investment in California's future.

Summary: The Assembly convened with a quorum call, prayer, and Pledge of Allegiance, then moved through a long daily file of bills. Early procedural motions included a failed attempt to suspend the rules for AB 1219, followed by consideration of numerous measures on housing, veterans, education, elections, energy, wildfire prevention, public safety, and consumer affordability. Several bills drew bipartisan support and passed overwhelmingly, including AB 878 on safety accommodations for survivors of violence, AB 948 on school district facility maintenance, AB 81 and AB 88 on veterans’ mental health and student aid, AB 640 on school board fiscal training, AB 660 on housing permit timelines, AB 1048 on workers’ compensation billing disputes, AB 1119 on dual credentialing, AB 1172 on inhalable anti-seizure medication access, AB 1227 on wildfire prevention, AB 1285 and AB 696 on lithium-ion battery safety, AB 1417 on offshore wind transparency, AB 1530 on disaster recovery assistance, and AB 353 on affordable home internet. Some measures drew opposition or more divided votes, including AB 704 on sealing certain misdemeanor records, AB 1249 on early voting access, AB 1280 on thermal energy incentives, AB 1448 on offshore oil protections, AB 380 on price gouging, AB 402 on Cal Grant increases, AB 1074 on CalWORKs reunification, and AB 1084 on expedited gender-change and name-change court orders. The Assembly also granted reconsideration on AB 435, a child passenger safety bill, and passed it after debate on the five-step safety-seat standard. The floor debate featured recurring themes of affordability, housing, wildfire preparedness, election access, veterans’ services, and public safety. Supporters of the election bill AB 1249 argued it would simply add a Saturday early-voting option in non-VCA counties, while opponents raised concerns about verification and county staffing. AB 30, authorizing E15 gasoline in California, was presented as an urgency measure to lower fuel costs and passed unanimously on the urgency and the bill. AB 1466 on groundwater disputes was also taken up, with the author arguing it would reduce frivolous litigation and better represent all water users; the vote was 42 ayes and 17 noes. After completing the file, the Assembly recessed for lunch, later returned, and continued with additional file items, with many measures passing on strong bipartisan votes.

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• It's really about looking at these critical services.
• In Miami Beach, for example, 43,955 homes, only 10,718 are homestead.
• I think Broward County and Palm Beach are starting to get there as well.
• Number two in Palm Beach County is traffic.
• It's one of those critical or high-priority programs, and we fund that.

Summary: The Committee on Appropriations took up SJR 2-F, the proposed constitutional amendment on property tax relief, which would reduce assessment growth on non-homestead property, expand homestead exemptions, create a new exemption for new homesteaders, and direct counties, cities, and school districts to use property tax revenues for specified core services. Senator Avila presented the measure as the governor’s plan to provide historic relief and argued that local governments should tighten budgets and prioritize core functions. Senators raised concerns about the lack of fiscal scoring, the breadth and ambiguity of the permitted uses, the effect on special districts and local services, and whether the proposal would shift costs to fees or other taxes. The committee adopted several amendments, including Avila’s amendment clarifying that ad valorem revenues could be used for county and municipal operations and administration and other expenditures not prohibited by law, and Trumbull’s amendment removing school board ad valorem taxes from the proposal. Other amendments failed, including proposals to allow user fees and non-ad valorem assessments, add a sunset, redirect tourism development taxes, narrow the small-business provision, and change the ballot title to reference local service reductions. Grall’s amendment removing the constitutional trust fund requirement was adopted, while the committee also rejected Berman’s title-change amendment and Smith’s sunset and tourism-tax amendments. The committee then returned to the bill as amended for questions, including extended debate over whether the proposal would affect noncitizen residents, the impact on local government finances, and whether local governments would respond with higher fees or special assessments. The meeting ended with the bill still under discussion after the final round of questions, with Avila saying he would continue working with the governor’s office on the language before the next vote.

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• And we believe that is a critical component.
• Funding like this is critical, especially now... climate change.
• It submerges cars and critical roads, and soon it will be occurring weekly.
• It submerges cars and critical roads, and soon it will be occurring weekly.
• We've seen beach erosion, salt marsh degradation.

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Summary: The committee hearing focused on a broad set of climate, energy, and environmental justice proposals. Early testimony strongly supported the Climate Change Superfund or “Polluter Pays” bill (H.1014/S.58), which would assess the largest fossil fuel emitters for a one-time fee based on historic emissions to fund climate adaptation. Sponsors argued the bill is modeled on Superfund cleanup principles, would target only the largest multinational polluters, would not be passed on to consumers, and would direct a significant share of funds to environmental justice communities. Committee members asked about the number of companies covered, consumer impacts, and whether the bill would address other forms of environmental destruction; sponsors said it was limited to major fossil fuel companies with a Massachusetts footprint and did not cover other pollution sources. The committee also heard testimony on a fusion energy compact proposal (S.673) that would direct the administration to develop a framework for a New England regional compact to accelerate fusion research, workforce development, and supply-chain growth. Supporters from MIT and the Association of Independent Colleges and Universities said fusion could become a major clean-energy and economic opportunity, but acknowledged the technology is not yet commercially viable and still has unresolved technical, cost, and waste-management questions. Members pressed on environmental impacts, siting, waste, costs, and whether the bill would create a compact or only a framework; sponsors said it would only create the framework and that the administration would need to negotiate with other states. Another major topic was a pilot program for nature-based climate solutions (H.971/S.??), backed by legislators, Boston Harbor Now, and UMass Boston’s Stone Living Lab. Witnesses said the bill would help speed permits for research and demonstration projects such as living shorelines, marsh restoration, and hybrid “green-to-gray” flood protections, while maintaining safeguards and protecting Indigenous and historic resources. Committee members asked how the proposal would interact with other permitting reforms and whether it could conflict with housing or wetland-related streamlining; supporters said it was complementary and aimed at making projects faster, more affordable, and more data-driven. The hearing also covered climate-safe buildings and climate adaptation funding bills. Supporters of H.1004/S.583 said current building codes do not adequately account for future flooding, heat, and wind, and the bill would add climate expertise to the building board, allow stretch resilience codes, expand floodplain standards, and create a retrofit program. Related testimony backed H.938/S.572, which would create a dedicated climate and community resilience fund financed by a small fee on property insurance premiums; advocates said it would provide stable long-term revenue for adaptation, especially in environmental justice communities, and help replace unreliable federal funding. One witness from CLF supported the climate-safe buildings and funding bills but opposed S.560/H.939 as too broad. The committee also heard testimony on airport air-quality legislation (H.997) calling for more monitoring and mitigation of ultra-fine particulate pollution around Logan Airport and Massport communities. No votes were taken during the hearing.

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• Hb 391 restores balance reopens a pathway that many individuals have found a critical to the recovery
• success and long-held standards amounting to clear religious discrimination and needlessly narrowing critical
• The reasonable accommodations, some let's try to Palm Beach is kind of the area that had a lot of the
• So that's going to erode my access to care in terms of the electronic prescribing and I people need.
• So I just to be able to get the extra help that we need when we go into those breast exams is critically

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• I'm from Long Beach, California, speaking on behalf of my son Anthony, who has been incarcerated for
• This bill is a critical step in increasing transparency regarding access to medical treatment at the
• Access to medical professionals, including following critical incidents, is key.
• A protective order is one of the few but critically important tools available...
• And it also frees up critical shelter space so more animals in need can be rescued and cared for.

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• House Bill 2929 is critical because it ensures that officers across Texas receive meaningful autism-specific
• Because he was watching people in volleyball or playing volleyball in the in the beach.
• Probably the most critical thing that we have to make sure that our people, which is our main asset,
• Members, this is a critical first step, uh, examining a, a, a growing problem in our state.
• The voice of local law enforcement is critically important in the work of our members in the communities

Bills: SB 36

Keywords: transportation, regional authorities, mobility, infrastructure, sales tax