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• They practice law under a professional limited liability corporation or an S corp.
• I'm going to limit it to three people. Let's see. Mason Graham.
• And Madam Chair, Senator, I think you said something about people were violating the limits of contributions
• when you... ...violating the limits of contributions when you kind of talked about it.
• Are you aware of people violating the limits of the contributions, or did I mishear that?

Bills: HB99, HB49, HB164, SB30, SB43, SB50, SB136

Keywords: medical malpractice, malpractice reform, patient's compensation fund, PCF, health care liability, tort reform, damage caps, punitive damages, hospital liability, physician liability, nurse practitioner, certified nurse-midwife, outpatient facility, ambulatory surgical center, urgent care, free-standing emergency room, insurance surcharge, superintendent of insurance, New Mexico hospitals, medical review process

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• senate processes, and assessing academic programs that may leave students with significant debt but limited
• balance by starting a chapter of Young Americans for Freedom, a group focused on free speech and limited
• I think it's really going to limit our students, especially first-gen students, who don't have a way
• SB37 would drastically limit freedom of speech in classrooms.
• It will limit my children's career opportunities. bureaucracy and it will waste taxpayer money.

Bills: SB 37

Keywords: fetal development, education, public health curriculum, middle school, age-appropriate instruction, 1184, house, all

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• Um, balloon releases are not just harmless celebrations, they contribute to widespread litter.
• So we are, we are concerned that that language is too limiting.
• It ensures that skilled and experienced water professionals can stay on the job, contributing to our
• And so my, my suggestion might be that you limit it to maybe 35 to 40%.
• To continue providing services for a limited period.

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• it essentially to the same limits that are in place...
• Limits under the Civil Rights Act, reducing it essentially to the same limits that are placed under the
• It would impose... limits under the Civil Rights Act, reducing it essentially to the same limits that
• Our members have seen a 106% increase in their contributions.
• There's a three-year statute of limitations.

Bills: SB246, SB146, SB300, SB301, SB309, SM17

Keywords: massage therapy, licensure, health and safety standards, continuing education, establishment licensing, civil rights, sovereign immunity, damages, public body, lawsuit limitations, legal notice, child welfare, computing infrastructure, data management, Department of Health, appropriation, foster care, Indian children, cultural competency, training services

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• <00:23:41.520> in that they've contributed in that they've contributed in to<00:23:42.560>
• So, who makes up or what contributes So, who makes up or what contributes into<00:23:51.160>
• access to child care is limiting access to child care is limiting businesses businesses businesses
• conform to the federal section 179 limit conform to the federal section 179 limit after<01:23:49.520
• <01:25:18.520> Representative fixed 10-year limit, but Representative fixed 10-year limit,

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• Testimony will be limited to those who have signed up prior to the testimony deadline and who are listed
• Testimony will be limited to those who have signed up prior to the testimony deadline and who are listed
• As a result, they explained that it's kind of beyond their scope to actually recommend limiting in-person
• <00:02:26.599> inperson actually recommend limiting inperson actually recommend limiting inperson
• <01:17:00.639> government local control of limited government local control of limited government

Bills: HF1051, HF16

Keywords: sacred communities, micro units, religious institutions, housing regulations, homelessness, conditional use permits, immigration enforcement, sanctuary policies, sanctuary city, noncooperation ordinance, ICE, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, federal immigration authorities, deportation, undocumented immigrant, undocumented person, immigration status data, data sharing, preemption, local government

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• This presentation is limited to the what and not the why.
• Many jurisdictions have sought to address this by increasing pay, but that's actually had limited success
• your hands— ...but I do want to ask if you've ever been speeding more than 10 miles over the speed limit
• We know that speeding contributes to the likelihood of a fatality in a car crash, right?
• And for the most part, these have been mixed and have been met with really limited success.

Summary: The House Committee on Community Safety held a December 4, 2025 work session focused first on crime trends and then on policing effectiveness. Adam Gelb of the Council on Criminal Justice reviewed long-term national data showing major declines in reported crime and victimization since the early 1990s, a pandemic-era spike in homicide and some violent crime, and a recent drop back toward pre-pandemic levels. He also highlighted a sharp decline in juvenile arrests and incarceration, a substantial reduction in racial disparities in imprisonment, and noted that much of the disparity reduction appears tied to changes in arrest patterns. James McMahon of the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs then presented Washington’s 2024 crime report, saying total crime fell 8.4% from 2023, with decreases in violent crime, property crime, murders, robberies, aggravated assaults, hate crimes, and vehicle theft, while crimes against society rose. He emphasized that domestic violence makes up about half of crimes against persons, that Washington remains above its 2019 levels in several categories, and that underreporting affects the data. Marshall Clement of the Council of State Governments Justice Center added that Washington remains one of the states still above 2019 violent-crime levels, with homicide and juvenile victimization especially concerning, and noted wide variation in juvenile arrests and violent-crime trends across cities and counties. Jeff Asher of the Real Time Crime Index said his near-real-time data through September 2025 suggests continued national and Washington declines in murder, violent crime, and property crime, with Washington’s murder trend likely continuing downward into 2025. The second half of the work session shifted to policing methods and clearance rates. Richard Hahn of the Niskanen Center argued that disorder and neighborhood conditions affect public safety perceptions, that environmental design and street lighting can reduce crime, and that police agencies need better deployment, investigative capacity, and clearance rates, especially amid staffing shortages. Mark Kropanski of Arnold Ventures summarized research finding that police staffing matters, hotspots and problem-oriented policing reduce crime, and better investigations increase deterrence and trust; he stressed that homicide clearance rates remain only around 60% in Washington and that property-crime clearance is much lower. Marshall Clement returned to focus on Washington’s solve rates, saying only 44% of violent crimes reported to police are solved, with 62% of homicides, 51% of aggravated assaults, 25% of rapes, and 31% of robberies cleared in 2024, and that large numbers of serious crimes remain unsolved over a three-year period. He urged state leaders to set goals, improve data collection, strengthen investigative resources, and support victims and witnesses. No votes or formal actions were taken; the session was informational and included extensive member questions about juvenile crime, domestic violence, underreporting, detective staffing, and how to improve clearance rates.

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• Um, I know that they're, at least the conversations I've had with them, they, they obviously be limited
• More than 90% of the revenue contributed to the fund for veterans assistance is derived from the sale
• And most stores have 12, but are limited to 5.
• I, I contribute to the public education fund, but I lost money.
• How much, uh, how much contributes to the budget? Somewhere around $4 billion is that correct?

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• > um building limit uh limit restrictions um building limit uh limit restrictions um or<00:28:
• With respect to definitions, very limited distribution and limited distribution are terms that might
• Um, very limited definitions.
• Um, very limited distribution<00:50:41.520> and<00:50:41.760> limited<00:50:42.240>
• > reports<00:52:53.200> offer contribution and spending reports offer contribution and

Bills: HB1977, HB1764, HB1934, HB2533, HB1790, HB2181, HB1870, HB2140, HB2468, HB2358, HB1588, HB1688, HB1986, HB2030, HB2195, HB1949, HB1695, HB1950, HB2094, HB2115, HB2297, HB2336, HB2416, HB2049

Keywords: maternal health, infant health, mobile application, Medicaid, healthcare access, state programs, music education, public concerts, Hawaii State Library, cultural collaboration, music accessibility, libraries, education, reading programs, early childhood, nonprofit, community engagement, teacher retention, Hawaiian language education, special needs schools

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• It will continue to be an issue that limits who can participate in this body.
• But that still limits who is able to serve in this body.
• And then we're going to have people that there's no term limits.
• The title now says to limit reimbursement for certain per diem and mileage.
• I'd like to drive the speed limit.

Bills: HB145, HB164, HJR6, HR1, HB20, HB65, HB66, HB80, HB166, HB295, HB306, SB29, SB37, HB99, HB206, HB213, HB270, HJR5, SB104, SB193, HJM2, HJM3, HJM1, HM7, HM17, HM4, HM22, HM23, HM24, HM26, HM2, HM16, HM32, HM13, HM47, HM20, HM51, HM1, HM31, HM35, HM36, HM46, HM53, HM54, HM39, HM11, HM14, HM21, HM34, HM50

Keywords: high-wage jobs, tax credit, job creation, New Mexico, economic development, lobbying, transparency, public records, government oversight, accountability, constitutional amendment, legislative sessions, veto override, New Mexico legislature, session length, House Resolution 1, HR1, House investigatory subcommittee, special committee, legislative investigation

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• > in<00:13:44.640> scope These findings, while limited in scope These findings, while limited
• They contribute a lot to the state of Minnesota.
• <00:25:32.680> of done studies on the contributions of done studies on the contributions of
• They contribute documented or otherwise.
• lot to the state of They contribute a lot to the state of Minnesota.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Is there a time limit that limits the amount of time a lobbyist can spend on the Capitol, Mr.
• c><00:47:07.160> amount<00:47:07.319> of<00:47:07.440> time limit um that limits
• the amount of time limit um that limits the amount of time a<00:47:07.720> Lobby<00:47:08.520
• <00:58:39.520> speech have the potential to um limit speech have the potential to um limit
• > limited<00:59:02.640> in political contributions are limited in political contributions

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Established in 2015, the GURI grant funding contributes up to $5 million for the purpose of recruiting
• Since its start, the Gurry Grant has contributed more than $115 million in grants to recruit world-class
• Committee substitutes Senate Bill 2035 relating to prohibiting contributions, expenditures, and related
• As the entity responsible for distributing excess contribution fund payments, ensuring that statutory
• Committee substitutes Senate Bill 1015, relating to excess contributions and fees.

Bills: SB66, SB317, SB393, SB397, SB456, SB614, SB628, SB629, SB636, SB715, SB731, SB801, SB872, SB905, SB986, SB1012, SB1013, SB1015, SB1032, SB1113, SB1181, SB1212, SB1241, SB1250, SB1278, SB1285, SB1376, SB1444, SB1449, SB1524, SB1525, SB1528, SB1556, SB1588, SB1660, SB1704, SB1708, SB1802, SB1833, SB1844, SB1854, SB1863, SB1957, SB1959, SB1965, SB1999, SB2035, SB2056, SB2082, SB2119, SB2138, SB2165, SB2199, SB2201, SB2203, SB2245, SB2284, SB2419, SB2422, SB2452, SB2487, SB2523, SB2529, SB2533, SB2541, SB2586, SB2595, SB2605, SB2615, SB2675, SB2690, SB2717, SB2753, SB2778, SB2835, SB2841, SB2891, SB2929, SB2933, SB3016, SB3039, SB3044, HB912, HB2525, SJR3, SB5, SB29, SB326, SB494, SB530, SB769, SB783, SB963, SB1238, SB1271, SB1786, SB1967, SB2312, SB72, SB616, SB1143, SB1172, SB1267, SB1273, SB1506, SB1759, SB2361, SB1, SB260, SB1637, SJR36, SJR50, SJR63, SJR59, SCR12, SCR39, SCR48, SCR19, SB2023, SB1524, SB2422, SB2119, SB2753, SB1863, SB62, SB666, SB847, SB284, SB854, SB1073, SB810, SB1505, SB583, SB507, SB1434, SB1376, SB1772, SB2016, SB1163, SB1122, SB731, SB397, SB508, SB1436, SB287, SB261, SB1882, SB393, SB1791, SB209, SB2429, SB1999, SB511, SB2309, SB510, SB1085, SB1975, SB2717, SB1262, SB636, SB2056, SB884, SB517, SB1200, SB1845, SB2681, SB2199, SB2458, SB801, SB2533, SB3014, SB3013, SB758, SB1013, SB2797, SB2076, SB2876, SB2284, SB2929, SB2595, SB715, SB1640, SB1241, SB2538, SB1449, SB2529, SB986, SB1181, SB1359, SB2245, SB410, SB1234, SB456, SB1012, SB2926, SB2138, SB2615, SB2972, SB2841, SB3016, SB1856, SB2035, SB1528, SB1373, SB672, SB2891, SB1854, SB317, SB2539, SB2532, SB1250, SB2082, SB2203, SB1285, SB1959, SB1454, SB2520, SB2541, SB1708, SB1237, SB1844, SB1586, SB3039, SB2819, SB66, SB629, SB1015, SB2342, SB2903, SB2933, SB1965, SB2477, SB3029, SB2605, SB2419, SB1957, SB375, SB250, SB777, SB628, SB2523, SB2367, SB2703, SB2608, SB2778, SB3044, SB2965, SB2521, SB865, SB1032, SB2165, SB2501, SB2675, SB2452, SB2835, SB872, SB1212, SB1278, SB1588, SB1602, SB1704, SB1723, SB1833, SB1858, SB1946, SB2009, SB2177, SB2460, SB2785, SB2373, SB1660, SB614, SB867, SB1608, SB1525, SB905, SB640, SB2487, SB1698, SB383, SB705, SB748, SB1113, SB1117, SB1802, SB2340, SB2586, SB2680, SB2690, SB2994, SB2747, SB1950, SB913, SB1071, SB1086, SB1087, SB1483, SB1444, SB1553, SB1556, SB1703, SB2133, SB2297, SB2298, SB2622, SB2955, SB3059, SB2782, SB2781, SB2637, SB2633, SB2337, SB2334, SB1861, SB2043, SB1367, SB946, SB945, SB2857, SB128, SB571, SB1263, SB3058, SB612, SB2221, SB2587, SB2044, SB2363, SB2713, HB1109, HB1392, HB22, HB2525, HB3093, HB517, HB912, HB1130, HB142, HB1689, HB2018, SB2311, SB1986, SB2565, SB2943, SB1888, SB2417, SB3048, SB3052, SB3053, SB3036, SB3057, SB3056, SB3043, SB3037, SB3050, SB3063, SB3047, SB3035, HJR98, HJR99, HB136, HB2884, HB1393, HB2730, HB1399, HB1244, HB467, HB331, HB2559

Keywords: disability, supported decision-making, legal assistance, confidentiality, access to justice, autonomy, civil rights, advocacy, monuments, memorials, public property, historical significance, civil penalties, local governance, SB 393, Sparks, Middleton, local government, political subdivision, public securities

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• HR number 301 by Darby, honoring the United Way of the Concho Valley for its contributions.
• And it is indeed fitting to honor them for their unique contributions to the story of the Lone Star State
• We recognize them today for their exemplary service and contributions to the judiciary and the community
• Your work is not just a contribution for our local community, it's a vital part of the fabric of our
• Through their vital work on the front lines, PAs contribute to the well-being and quality of life of

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• Port Freeport's 100 years of contributing to the state of Texas. Mr.
• H.R. number 301 by Darby, honoring the United of the Concho Valley for its contributions.
• We recognize them today for their exemplary service and contributions to the Judiciary.
• Your work is not just a contribution. for our local community.
• Through their vital work on the front lines, PAs contribute to the well-being and quality of life. life

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• These all contribute to dangerous dust storms and some of the worst air quality in the country.
• These all contribute to dangerous sub dust dorns and some of the worst quality air column in the country
• like myself, it remains an uphill battle when official avenues for participation are intentionally limited
• like myself, it remains an uphill battle when official avenues for participation are intentionally limited
• interested in just buying up properties after disasters with the plans to redevelop in ways that may limit

Summary: The committee considered several coastal, climate, and air quality measures. Senator Laird presented SCR 136 marking the 50th anniversary of the Coastal Act and Coastal Conservancy Act, and SJR 12 opposing the federal offshore oil and gas leasing program; both drew broad support from environmental groups, local governments, and other advocates, with no opposition heard. Senator Padilla presented SB 10, requiring state climate plans to include gender impact assessments, with supporters arguing climate harms fall disproportionately on women and LGBTQ+ people; the bill also drew no opposition in the hearing. Senator Padilla also presented SB 675 to restructure the Imperial County Air Pollution Control District board and expand public transparency, while supporters cited severe air quality problems and opponents raised concerns about unfunded mandates, consultation, and impacts on local permitting and economic development. Senator Allen presented SB 1229 to limit disaster-rebuild coastal permit exemptions when replacement structures would newly impede coastal access or sensitive protections, with supporters saying it would prevent investor abuse of post-disaster rebuilding rules. After testimony, the committee took up the measures and recorded votes. SCR 136, SJR 12, SB 10, SB 675, and SB 1229 all advanced on party-line or near-party-line votes, with some members voting no on the more regulatory measures. The consent calendar was also approved, including ACR 157, SB 899, SB 949, SB 963, SB 1008, SB 1207, SB 1428, and SJR 5. All of the listed measures were sent onward, generally to Appropriations, and the committee concluded its hearing after the roll calls.

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• In the FY26 budget, there was a local contribution formula study that was included.
• In the FY26 budget, there was a local contribution formula study that was included.
• That shouldn't just be limited to a city like Springfield.
• And we understand that the target local contribution, as... ...urgently.
• The consequences are particularly severe in communities with limited local revenue capacity.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The hearing was a Joint Committee on Ways and Means budget session held in Lawrence focused on the governor’s proposed FY27 education and local aid budget, with remarks from legislative co-chairs, local officials, and education agency leaders. Acting Mayor Giovanni Rodriguez and Superintendent Ralph Carrero emphasized Lawrence’s high-need student population, the importance of Chapter 70 and Student Opportunity Act funding, and the impact of state aid on schools serving many English learners and low-income families. Carrero highlighted Lawrence High School programs such as early college, dual degrees, career pathways, and early childhood classrooms embedded in the high school, while lawmakers introduced themselves and noted the importance of the hearing to their districts. Acting Secretary of Education Amy Kershaw, Commissioner of Higher Education Noi Ortega, Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education Pedro Martinez, and Commissioner of Early Education and Care Amy Kershaw outlined the administration’s FY27 priorities. They described investments in literacy initiatives, universal school meals, student mental health, early college and career pathways, higher education affordability, community college and university student-success supports, preschool expansion, child care subsidies, and workforce supports for early educators. The commissioners also discussed federal funding threats, equity gaps, and the administration’s efforts to improve outcomes for Black and brown students, multilingual learners, students with disabilities, and low-income students. Members questioned the panel about the local contribution formula study, the final year of Student Opportunity Act implementation, and the need to revisit Chapter 70 funding to better address rising costs such as special education, transportation, and health care. Officials said the local contribution study report is expected by the end of June, with a draft to be shared after data analysis and public comment. Commissioner Martinez said the Student Opportunity Act narrowed funding gaps but more work is needed, and he pointed to a proposed Accelerating Achievement Initiative to support the highest-need schools. Senator Oliveira also raised concerns about Chapter 70 disparities and asked about partnerships with libraries to support literacy, prompting discussion of broader early literacy collaboration.

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• And that certainly includes, but is not limited to, the peer-to-peer support program Rebecca is going
• then, of course, they're sort of extensively trained in confidentiality and its exceptions or its limits
• And so it can happen both ways where the space itself, I think, has really contributed to decreasing
• Policies like this contribute to a negative school climate and should be eliminated.
• that we have... ...insight as to what's effective and how we can be more efficient with the limited

Keywords: 988, house, all

Summary: The hearing focused on youth mental health and treatment access, with the chair framing the issue around California’s Children and Youth Behavioral Health Initiative (CYBHI), school-based supports, and the need to coordinate education, health, and community systems. The first panel featured PPIC researcher Shalini Mostala, who said teen mental health remains a serious concern but recent California Healthy Kids Survey data show improvement in chronic sadness and suicidal thoughts since the pandemic peak. Youth advocate Ella Cruz described her own struggles, emphasized stigma reduction, peer support, and the importance of youth voices in shaping policy and outreach. Members asked about phone use, cultural stigma, and how to encourage young people to seek help and connect with trusted adults and peers. The second panel, led by CYBHI director Dr. Sohill Sood and DHCS Deputy Director Autumn Boylan, provided implementation updates. Dr. Sood said recent data show more students receiving counseling, lower stigma, and a drop in reported suicidal ideation, while also highlighting growth in certified wellness coaches and the CYBHI fee schedule. He said the program has generated more than 230,000 claims and over $11 million in new revenue for participating entities, though implementation is still early and technical assistance remains important. Fresno County’s Trina Frazier described a multi-tiered system of care with wellness centers, mobile therapy units, and strong outcomes in attendance, suspensions, and academic performance, while Rachel Kroberniski of the James Morehouse Project described a long-running school wellness center and a peer-to-peer model that helps students feel connected and supported. Members pressed witnesses on rural staffing, billing coordination, higher education participation, and how to sustain services after one-time grants expire. In the final panel, WestEd’s Lisa Eisenberg discussed what makes the fee schedule work best, saying schools are most successful when they build on existing staff, relationships with health plans, and data-sharing agreements rather than creating entirely new systems. Across the hearing, witnesses and members repeatedly returned to themes of flexibility, sustainability, youth-led and peer-based supports, and the need to reduce stigma while improving coordination across schools, counties, providers, and colleges. No formal votes or legislative actions were taken during the hearing.

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• Effective January 1, 2026, the bill reinstates the Medi-Cal asset limit at $130,000 for an individual
• It also provides, if I'm reading it correctly, some sort of deduction for health care contributions,
• This situation contributes to the affordability crisis in our communities.
• We're also grateful for limiting the use of greenhouse gas reduction fund dollars.
• owners. limited English proficient small business owners.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• The short version of the bill is that Senate Bill 1946 would establish a two-year time-limited lethality
• This was no doubt the primary contributing factor to his demise.
• I understand the resources regarding limitations and the number of Rangers that are available because
• This can harm their professional reputation and limit their assignments and advancement.
• Usefulness is limited, maybe other evidence, of course.

Bills: SB614, SB872, SB1199, SB1212, SB1278, SB1573, SB1588, SB1602, SB1660, SB1704, SB1723, SB1833, SB1858, SB1946, SB2009, SB2146, SB2177, SB2373, SB2460, SB2785

Keywords: forensic science, capital writs, criminal justice, case review, Texas Forensic Science Commission, SB 872, burglary of a vehicle, vehicle burglary, theft of a firearm, stolen gun, firearm theft, Penal Code Section 30.04, third-degree felony, Class A misdemeanor, criminal penalty enhancement, gun theft, vehicle break-in, property crime, sentencing enhancement, Texas criminal law