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• </c><00:16:00.279><c> but</c> future Miller I hate interrupting but future Miller I hate interrupting
• I hate to interrupt, but we are at two minutes.
• The chair apologized for the interruption and said this was the last testimony on this bill.
• The chair apologized for the interruption and said this was the last testimony on this bill.
• The chair apologized for the interruption and said this was the last testimony on this bill.

Bills: HF22 , HF45

Committee: House Children and Families Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:

• So the task force is— Sorry, you have to interrupt you again. No, you're good.
• I'm going to interrupt you for one second.
• Ness, sorry to interrupt the flow of your presentation.
• Okay, so sorry to interrupt you again.
• Senator Dever, I don't mean to interrupt you, but those are the words: unlocked.

Committees: Joint Judiciary , Joint Judiciary Committee

Transcript Highlights:

• We could get there a lot quicker without the constant interruptions.
• You'll notice, I don't like the idea of interrupting on bills. Thank you.
• You'll notice, I don't like the idea of interrupting on bills.
• I should point out you did a point of order interrupting Ms.
• I should point out you did a point of order interrupting Ms.

Summary: The Assembly convened, established a quorum after a roll call, offered a prayer, observed a moment of silence for John Burton, and then proceeded through a long floor session with numerous procedural motions, committee referrals, and bill actions. Members also suspended rules to allow certain speeches and committee notices, and later recessed for caucuses before resuming business. Several items were moved to the inactive file or held on the file, and one rule-suspension motion to allow chaptering-out amendments on SB 271 and SB 67 passed 54-12. The chamber then took up many Senate bills on third reading, with most measures passing on strong bipartisan votes. Topics included civil rights and enforcement (SB 477), reparations-related administration (SB 518), autism provider licensing parity (SB 402), protections for undocumented students (SB 307), juvenile records access (SB 413), cancer registry funding (SB 717), protections for unhoused service providers (SB 634), EV charging payments (SB 533), tribal gaming compacts (SB 864), locomotive emissions (SB 30), battery storage safety (SB 283), Jack London Square land use (SB 304), campus enrollment planning (SB 486), vehicle-related cleanup (SB 586), public official roster updates (SB 482), threats against sensitive locations (SB 19), pregnancy as a qualifying event for insurance (SB 257), port emissions planning (SB 298), rural telehealth for farmworkers (SB 338), habitat conservation funding (SB 427), public defender removal standards (SB 485), privacy protections for legally protected health care (SB 497), Medi-Cal access standards (SB 530), chosen-family paid leave (SB 590), charter school loan fund reserves (SB 631), wildfire property tax relief (SB 663), maternity care access in rural areas (SB 669), direct CSU admission (SB 640), indoor heat safety in housing (SB 655), health data exchange governance (SB 660), demographic reporting on appointees (SB 702), solar property tax exclusions (SB 710), tax conformity (SB 711), menstrual product contaminant disclosure (SB 754), counterfeit lighter safety (SB 793), and price gouging after disasters (SB 36). Vote totals were generally high, with a few measures drawing notable opposition, including SB 580, SB 660, SB 610, SB 485, SB 41, and AB 1340. The Assembly also concurred in Senate amendments to AB 671, a restaurant permitting bill, and then took up AB 1340, a major gig-worker labor bill. Supporters described it as a historic expansion of collective bargaining rights for rideshare drivers, while opponents argued it would raise consumer costs and mainly benefit unions and political interests. The transcript ends during debate on AB 1340, before the final vote is recorded.

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• . >> The legislation could be extended at such a time that there doesn't have to be interruption. >>
• a tax bill. >> The legislation could be extended at such a time that there doesn't have to be interruption
• doesn't<00:09:58.880><c> have</c><00:09:59.040><c> to</c><00:09:59.200><c> be</c><00:09:59.920><c> interruption
• </c> doesn't have to be interruption. doesn't have to be interruption.

Committee: House Mobile County Legislation

Transcript Highlights:

• I'm going to interrupt again because the clicker has a question. Thank you, Mr. Chair.
• I'm going to interrupt again because the clicker has a question. Thank you, Mr. Chair. Mark...
• Mark, I’m going to interrupt. Representative Lee has a question. Yes. Thank you, Mr. Chair.
• Brian, I just want to, sorry to interrupt you, but we've got another bill we have to hear. I think.
• Brian, I just want to, sorry to interrupt you, but we've got another bill we have to hear right after

Bills: HB2109 , HB2139 , HB2192

Committee: House Transportation

Keywords: vehicle loads, public highways, transportation, road safety, infrastructure, HB2139, snowmobile registration, snowmobile fee, vehicle license fee, registration fee, Department of Licensing, RCW, vehicle registration, winter recreation, off-road vehicle, moped, motorcycle, trailer, recreational vehicle, vintage snowmobile

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• But does it work for the— in other words, does it work for the— I don't mean to interrupt you, but the
• Excuse me to interrupt you.
• they won't be able to retire how does that work how does that work within your system excuse me to interrupt

Committee: Joint Joint Committee on Public Service

Summary: The Joint Committee on Public Service heard testimony on a wide range of bills affecting public employees, retirees, and public safety personnel. Early testimony focused on House Bill 2859, which would make Massachusetts Department of Correction industrial instructors permanent civil service employees after years of provisional status, and House Bill 2995, which would reduce the Boston Fire Cadet Program service requirement from two years to one year. Supporters of the Boston fire cadet bill argued it would improve equity, expand opportunities for Boston residents, and help diversify the Boston Fire Department; committee members asked about the current makeup of academy classes and the effect of a hybrid model, and the Boston Police Patrolmen’s Association was described as neutral on a separate age-related police bill. The committee also heard several proposals related to post-retirement earnings and civil service rules for police and fire retirees. Testimony supported bills including H. 2903 and H. 2966, which would loosen earnings limits for retired public safety workers returning to work, and related measures affecting civil service exemptions and professional services for retirement boards. Speakers argued the current limits are confusing, discourage experienced workers from filling needed municipal jobs, and can create safety issues on public works and construction sites. One witness from Worcester Police supported raising the police academy age limit from 32 to 39 to improve recruitment, especially in BIPOC communities, while Boston City Councilor Gabriela Coletta Zapata supported a separate bill to raise the Boston Police Academy age cap from 39 to 45. A substantial portion of the hearing was devoted to H. 2812 and S. 1817, which would increase the pension COLA base from $13,000 to $18,000 and freeze certain retiree health insurance contribution rates, with additional testimony about capping out-of-pocket health costs for some retirees. Educators and union representatives said the current COLA structure has eroded pension value and leaves retirees struggling with rising costs, while one witness described long delays and confusion in navigating retiree health coverage. The committee took no substantive votes on the bills during the hearing and adjourned after hearing all testimony.

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• And thank you for putting up with the questions interrupting you. No problem.
• I hate to interrupt you, but I don't know how many slides you have left.
• I hate to interrupt you, but I don't know how many slides you have left.

Committee: House Capital Budget

Transcript Highlights:

• I'm going to interrupt you for a moment. We now have a quorum.
• I'm sorry to interrupt, but thank you, Mr. Chair, for that opportunity.
• I'm going to interrupt. My apologies. We have another member of the committee.

Committee: House Tobacco Settlement Revenue Oversight Committee

Transcript Highlights:

• Yes, ma'am, I am, but I don't like being interrupted. Well, I didn't interrupt you.
• I would prefer not to be interrupted again. I understand that I would... I let you...

Bills: SB270 , SB275 , HB264 , HB281 , SB236 , SB247 , SB249 , SB253 , SB259

Committee: Senate County and Municipal Government

Keywords: county tax, education funding, capital projects, local government, sales tax, food trucks, mobile vendors, business license, health inspection, statewide regulation, zoning ordinances, vessel registration, boating fees, state funds, regulatory changes, water safety, municipal zoning, zoning board, appeals process, circuit court

Transcript Highlights:

• Also, please silence or put your phones on vibrate so you're not interrupting the speakers or the presenters
• Sorry for the interruption. Senator Hicks, continue with your question. That's ok. Thank you, Mr.

Bills: HB3976 , HB3000 , HB3001 , HB3003 , HB3004 , HB3066 , HB3904 , HB3644 , HB1687 , HB3920

Committee: Senate Health and Human Services

Keywords: rural hospitals, small hospitals, grant program, healthcare funding, Oklahoma health department, cosmetology, barbering, massage therapy, State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering, Service Oklahoma, license renewal, license reinstatement, licensing fees, sunset extension, board membership, human trafficking, victim services, beauty school, barber school, esthetics

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• Many experienced delays, confusion, payment interruptions, and uncertainty about whether they could continue
• Many experienced delays, confusion, payment interruptions, and uncertainty about whether they could continue
• So we are of an interruption in service.
• </c> service interruption. service interruption.
• </c> cash reserves if payment is interrupted cash reserves if payment is interrupted or<02:20:48.640>

Committee: Senate Human Services

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• retirant to be employed without re-enrollment into the ERS retirement system and without loss or interruption
• retirement system and without<00:07:28.520><c> loss</c><00:07:28.800><c> or</c><00:07:29.000><c> interruption
• </c><00:07:29.480><c> of</c> without loss or interruption of without loss or interruption of retirement

Bills: SB2876 , SB3253 , SB2125 , SB2781 , HB549 , HB1768 , SB2053 , SB2494 , SB2851 , SB3073 , HB1678 , HB1721 , HB2475 , HB2246 , HB1667 , HB1516 , SB2532 , SB3131 , SB3154 , HB2297 , HB1737 , SB2143 , SB2398 , SB2623 , HB1740 , HB1920 , HB1682 , SB2153 , SB3140 , HB1515 , SB2835 , HB2282 , SB3083 , SB2031 , SB2519 , SB2667 , SB2140 , SB2544 , SB2069 , SB2697 , SB874 , SB2043 , SB888 , SB2721 , HB2152 , HB1334 , HB2385 , HB1643 , HB2314 , HB1688 , HB1692 , SB2568 , SB2983 , SB2108 , SB3136 , HB1959 , SB3156 , HB1511 , HB1753 , HB1824 , HB2137 , HB1810 , HB2279 , HB2309 , HB1548 , HB2078 , HB2293 , SB3262 , SB2169 , SB2607 , SB2964 , SB3255 , HB2576 , HB1481 , HB1864 , HB1550 , SB2818 , SB3067 , SB2061 , HB1728 , HB1881 , HB2361 , HB2395 , HB1823 , SB2050 , SB2397 , SB2175 , SB2852 , SB847 , SB3001

Transcript Highlights:

• Like, yes, still interrupting. So my question is around...
• Like, yes, still interrupting. So my question is around the process.
• Like, yes, still interrupting. So my question is around. Family member, like, that's what I heard.
• Like, yes, still interrupting. So my question is around the process.

Committee: House Crime and Public Safety

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• CalFresh benefits were interrupted for five days, and WIC funding came dangerously close to running out
• a contingency fund for WIC and SNAP in the event of another federal shutdown where benefits are interrupted
• Those five days of interrupted benefits had a dramatic impact on the retail grocery industry.
• Those five days of interrupted benefits had a dramatic impact on the retail grocery industry and even

Committee: House Human Services

Transcript Highlights:

• Thank you, Madam Chair, and I'll try not to interrupt your presentation too frequently.
• folks to do this, like, it is an important aspect, having some level of check in there that would interrupt
• folks to do this, like, it is an important aspect, having some level of check in there that would interrupt
• that kind of behavior. level of check in there that would interrupt that kind of behavior or the AI

Committee: House Consumer Protection & Business

Transcript Highlights:

• Thank you, Madam Chair, and I'll try not to interrupt your presentation too frequently.
• folks to do this, like, it is an important aspect, having some level of check in there that would interrupt
• Level of check in there that would interrupt that kind of behavior or the AI problem we discussed, some
• Representative Santos, please. level of check in there that would interrupt that kind of behavior or

Summary: The Consumer Protection and Business Committee held a work session on emerging consumer protection issues, focusing on elder fraud, charity fraud, and the impact of artificial intelligence on scams. Assistant Attorneys General from the Consumer Protection Division described the division’s broader enforcement work, including actions on rent stabilization, government imposter scams, service member refunds, senior living facilities, data breaches, and cases involving TikTok and Meta. They said elder fraud is often the same fraud seen in other age groups, but older adults tend to lose more money when victimized, especially in imposter scams and investment scams. The attorneys reviewed FTC data showing rising fraud losses nationwide and in Washington, with social media, bank transfers, cryptocurrency, and gift cards highlighted as especially important channels for losses. Members asked about underreporting, recovery of funds, and what consumers should do when they suspect a scam. The presenters said complaints can be reported to the Attorney General’s Consumer Resource Center and DFI, and that the most effective policy responses would likely target payment methods, especially crypto kiosks and other fast, irreversible transfer systems. They also said the AGO uses enforcement, consumer education, and scam alerts, but that many scams are difficult to pursue because perpetrators are overseas or untraceable. On charity fraud, the Charitable Asset Protection Team described several deceptive practices, including false charities, imposter charities, fundraising-first charities, causewashing, and point-of-sale solicitations. They said charity scams are underreported because donors often do not realize they were misled, and they pointed to concerns about crowdfunding platforms and commercial fundraising processors, including the collapse of Flip Cause and unpaid donations to Washington charities. The presenters recommended modernizing the Charitable Solicitation Act, increasing transparency and disclosure for point-of-sale fundraising, and strengthening public education through the AGO and Secretary of State programs such as Assured Giving and Assured Impact. The presentation closed with a discussion of AI, which the attorneys said is making scams harder to detect through deepfakes, voice cloning, AI-generated messages, and automated scam operations. They said AI can also be used to create fake charities and online ecosystems that appear legitimate, and noted that business and charity registration systems can often be completed without human interaction. No votes were taken; the committee adjourned after questions and discussion.

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• delisted from online giving platforms, including those that we power, and that has caused us to interrupt
• nonprofit organizations and our efforts to ensure the nonprofit sector can fundraise safely without interruption
• When fundraising is delayed or interrupted due to administrative technicalities, especially at a time
• from residents of any state, which means a California administrative designation can effectively interrupt

Committee: House Privacy and Consumer Protection

Transcript Highlights:

• I didn't mean to interrupt you, Representative. That is not a part of the bill this year. Okay.
• ><00:09:43.120><c> didn't</c><00:09:43.200><c> mean</c><00:09:43.360><c> to</c><00:09:43.440><c> interrupt
• I didn't mean to interrupt &gt;&gt; I'm sorry.
• I didn't mean to interrupt you,<00:09:44.000><c> Representative.

Committee: House Transportation

Transcript Highlights:

• Okay, I'm sorry to interrupt already. Okay, go ahead. You're fine. I'm sorry to interrupt already.
• Okay, I'm sorry, it interrupted your thought process. Go ahead. Good interruption.

Summary: The committee met to hear presentations on possible uses of temporary Millennium Fund dollars for youth- and family-focused prevention programs. Members first approved the prior meeting minutes, then heard from the Idaho Children’s Trust Fund, which requested $682,000 for mid-sized grants to community organizations for child abuse prevention, parenting support, family resource centers, and school-based programs. The presenter emphasized the link between adverse childhood experiences and later substance use, and described the fund’s statewide grant-making process and current projects. Committee members asked about grant selection, funding sources, and how families are identified for services. The committee also heard from Children’s Bridge, which requested $3.5 million over four years to build a shared-services infrastructure for child care providers. The proposal focused on helping providers stabilize their businesses through software, coaching, shared purchasing, bookkeeping, and access to benefits such as health insurance and retirement plans. The presenter argued that child care is part of Idaho’s prevention infrastructure and said the model would transition toward earned income and employer support over time. Members asked about similar programs, infrastructure, and how the model would be sustained after 2029. Idaho Safety Assessment Centers requested $1 million to support 12 youth assessment centers that divert youth from court, ERs, and school discipline into screening, counseling, and family support. The presenter cited individual success stories and said the centers served more than 12,000 youth in a year, with an estimated return of more than $3 in benefits for every dollar invested. The committee also heard from the Idaho Network of Children’s Advocacy Centers, which requested $3 million in one-time bridge funding for 10 centers that conduct forensic interviews and coordinate child abuse investigations; members asked about coordination with state agencies and sustainability. Ross Edmunds of the Department of Health and Welfare requested $150,000 for a 10th recovery community center in Kamiah, explaining that the department already oversees nine centers through quarterly payments and reporting requirements. Finally, Representative Jordan Redman proposed a $5 million statewide drug-use awareness campaign using research, surveys, and targeted media buys; he said the campaign would be evaluated through impressions, reach, and frequency. No decisions were made, and the chair said the committee would return later to continue reviewing the requests, noting the fund is one-time money and that the governor’s recommendations and a $25 million request reduce the amount available.

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• They prevent people from leaving and they uh they interrupt the freedom of the labor market.
• They prevent people from leaving and they uh they interrupt the freedom of the labor market.
• They prevent people from leaving and they uh they interrupt the freedom of the labor market.
• They prevent people from leaving and they uh they interrupt the freedom of the labor market.
• the freedom of they uh they interrupt the freedom of the<00:37:34.480><c> labor</c><00:37:34.720><c>