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• There will be an audible beep at the two-minute mark.
• Mark Newton with the Legislative Analyst's Office.
• My name is Mark Klaus. I'm the executive director of the San Diego Regional Center.
• And then, you know, is everybody over that 70% mark? Is that a quality measure?
• Mark Melanson, California Community Living Network.

Summary: The Assembly Budget Subcommittee on Human Services held a hearing on developmental services, rehabilitation, and related supports, with no votes taken. The first major topic was the Master Plan for Developmental Services. Administration officials described a year-long, community-driven process that included a steering committee, work groups, and statewide engagement sessions, and said the final draft would be released that Friday with about 170 recommendations. The Department of Developmental Services said the plan would inform future work, but did not offer a detailed implementation roadmap. The LAO said the plan contains significant policy and budget implications, may require statutory changes, and needs further analysis to turn recommendations into actionable proposals. Advocates and regional center representatives urged the Legislature and administration to avoid letting the plan sit on a shelf, called for prioritization and ongoing stakeholder oversight, and emphasized the need to address equity, workforce, service coordination, and cross-system collaboration. The chair said he wanted to work with the LAO on trailer bill language and future reporting to create a clearer path forward. The second topic was the Office of Employment First and competitive integrated employment. Administration witnesses said California has ended subminimum wage under SB 639, but that moving people into competitive integrated employment remains a major priority. They described existing efforts such as DDS’s coordinated career pathways pilot, paid internships, job development services, benefits counseling, and DOR’s career counseling and referral services, along with pilot projects in San Diego and Orange County. The State Council on Developmental Disabilities and advocates argued that employment outcomes have remained stuck at roughly 15% and that a dedicated Employment First Office is needed to coordinate across agencies, align goals, and improve outcomes. The LAO recommended regular legislative oversight on people transitioning out of subminimum wage and asked for technical assistance on coordinated career pathways. The chair criticized the administration’s decision to effectively eliminate funding for the office, requested a detailed implementation timeline and quarterly transition reports, and said the committee would continue pressing for the office to be implemented. The final issue was respite services, utilization trends, and access. DDS reported that in-home respite use and spending have risen sharply over several years, with about 150,000 people using respite in 2023-24 and expenditures reaching about $1 billion. Officials said access depends on families knowing the service exists, service coordinators identifying need, and having enough providers, especially in rural and linguistically diverse communities. The San Diego Regional Center said utilization generally mirrors statewide trends, but access is stronger in some areas, such as Imperial County, where families often prefer family-directed or agency-supported models that allow them to hire trusted workers. Committee members emphasized the importance of respite for family health and caregiver well-being, asked whether service coordinators are asking practical questions about sleep and stress, and discussed the need for better identification of complex behavioral and medical needs. DDS said a standardized family support tool and updated IPP process are intended to improve consistency, transparency, and person-centered assessment for respite and related services.

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• <02:04:40.639> Zuckerberg school that was owned by Mark Zuckerberg school that was owned by
• Mark Zuckerberg and<02:04:41.360> his<02:04:41.520> wife<02:04:41.840> operating
• Um, I happen to be the number one agent for Marramac Camp Sergeant Road Co-op.
• Um, I happen to be the number one agent for Marramac Camp Sergeant Road Co-op.
• So, if you feel the need to take a coat off, I'm not going to, you know, call the sergeant-at-arms or

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• After me, you will hear testimony from Best Sergeant on behalf of Chief Sapling, who couldn't be here
• After me, you will hear testimony from Best Sergeant on behalf of Chief Sapling, who couldn't be here
• hear uh testimony uh from Best Sergeant hear uh testimony uh from Best Sergeant on<01:05:20.160>
• My name is Elizabeth Sergeant. I work for Shanthony Capital Group.
• I sat on House Judiciary, and today marks the first time in 25 years I've been back to the capital to

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• The days and the years marked by broken hearts and shattered dreams for those who have suffered the most
• responsibility will prefer order and decorum during Committee meetings, and the Chair may ask the Sergeant
• And then when you hit that three to four week mark, it feels like it only happened three or four days
• Just like most counties in Texas, we had a sergeant in Kerrville.
• Whip trail sergeant, 10 troopers, and a local ranger.

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• will form in the well of the chamber and proceed to the Governor's office under the escort of the sergeant-at-arms
• Madam President, admit the sergeant at arms. The joint convention will come to order.
• The committee will meet in the well of the House chamber and be escorted by the sergeant-at-arms.
• The chair would ask all members and guests to remain seated while the sergeant at arms escorts the governor

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The joint convention of the Massachusetts Legislature convened to receive the Governor’s State of the Commonwealth address. The session began with procedural motions to appoint committees to notify the lieutenant governor, constitutional officers, Executive Council, and Governor, followed by an invocation from Archbishop Richard G. Henning, the posting and retiring of colors, the Pledge of Allegiance, and the national anthem. The Governor was then formally admitted to the chamber and delivered the address, with a benediction afterward by Rabbi Elaine Zacker. Governor Maura Healey’s address focused on affordability and public services. She highlighted actions and proposals on housing, including faster permitting, use of state land for housing, accessory dwelling units, down payment assistance, and expanded programs to help first-time buyers. She also discussed energy affordability, saying she would oppose utility rate hikes, pursue an energy affordability bill, and temporarily reduce electric and gas bills. On health care, she described efforts to cap costs, prevent prior authorization for insulin, ban medical debt reporting to credit agencies, and form a health care affordability working group. She also proposed making subscription cancellations easier, improving transportation through bridge repairs and transit investments, and strengthening protections for children on social media. The Governor also emphasized education, workforce development, and economic competitiveness, citing the state’s top national education ranking, expanded pre-K and child care, literacy and tutoring investments, early college opportunities, and a goal of 100,000 apprentices over 10 years. She praised Massachusetts’ response to federal actions, including support for vaccines, food assistance, abortion access, and research funding, and she criticized the Trump administration on tariffs, health care cuts, and immigration enforcement. She also noted public safety and veterans’ issues, including new assisted-living protections after the Gabriel House fire and the rebuilding of veterans’ homes. No substantive votes on legislation were taken beyond adoption of the ceremonial orders and the final adjournment motion.

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• That to the sergeant's chief sergeant Adam, thank you for all that you do.
• You weren't always a chief sergeant. So.
• We happened to get on the elevator with Sergeant Craig, and Senator Johnson introduced him to me.
• I wonder over the years what some of those needs were that sergeant that he dealt with.

Bills: HB1168

Keywords: abortion, abortion-inducing drugs, medication abortion, mifepristone, misoprostol, methotrexate, pro-life, pro-choice, reproductive health, unborn child, trafficking, felony, contraception, pharmacist, pharmacy, Title 63, Oklahoma statutes, abortion pill, drug distribution, criminal penalty

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• favor of the amendment, very briefly, step forward beginning with the first row moving back, and the sergeant
• If you would step forward, those who wish to speak, and the sergeant will hold the mic for you.
• Beginning from the first row back, if you would step forward, those who wish to speak, and the sergeant
• Thank you, Sergeant. Thank you, Madam Chair, Representatives. My name is Miguel Tipman.

Keywords: 996, all

Summary: The House Labor, Veterans and Military Affairs Committee began by rolling House Bill 132 at the sponsor’s request because amendment language was still being worked on. The committee then proceeded without quorum as a subcommittee until additional members arrived. House Bill 285, as amended, was heard first. The bill was described as a cleanup measure to clarify New Mexico’s disabled veterans property tax exemption, including that it applies to a veteran’s primary residence and how it works for properties with multiple owners. Testimony from New Mexico counties, the Tax and Revenue Department, and the Department of Veterans Services supported the bill, saying it would reduce confusion for assessors and help veterans access the exemption. One member raised broader concerns about housing insecurity among unhoused and renting veterans and asked for interim data on how many veterans would actually benefit, but the committee noted those issues were outside the bill’s scope. The committee adopted the amendment and then passed HB 285 as amended with a do pass recommendation. The committee then heard House Bill 128, which updates the state’s occupational disease and disablement law for firefighters by expanding the list of covered cancers and related conditions, aligning the state law with newer research and recent federal changes, and standardizing the employment period to five years. The sponsor and supporters said the bill reflects current science, removes outdated age limits for some cancers, and makes it easier for firefighters to receive workers’ compensation without having to prove causation case by case. Firefighters and union representatives gave emotional testimony about personal cancer diagnoses and the burden of fighting insurers while undergoing treatment. The Workers’ Compensation Administration, labor groups, and trial lawyers all supported the measure. Committee members asked about the federal model, the five-year threshold, the impact on rural jurisdictions, and why women’s cancers were not previously included; witnesses explained that the changes reflect updated data and the underrepresentation of women in the fire service. Dr. Dan Wu, speaking online, said firefighter cancer is an epidemic and argued the science supports the bill. The committee then adopted the motion and passed HB 128 with a do pass recommendation before adjourning.

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• Sergeant-at-Arms.
• Just wanted to share with the body the recent loss of Sergeant Ben Pennington from my district.
• been awarded more than five medals along with multiple ribbons, and even raised in rank to Staff Sergeant
• the recent loss of Sergeant the recent loss of Sergeant Ben<01:14:38.320> Pennington Ben
• > and even raised in rank and even raised in rank to<01:16:12.360> Staff<01:16:12.640> Sergeant

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• Members of the House, today I have the honor of recognizing our Veteran of the Day, Chief Master Sergeant
• Members, thank you for honoring Chiefulla as ve Clerical readidid whereas Chief Master Sergeant Walter
• motion of Representative Robert Manger, the Oklahoma House of Representatives extends to Chief Master Sergeant

Bills: HR1041, SB137, SB1255, SB1226, SB1238, SB1258, SB1325, SB1460, SB1543, SB1730, SB1921, SB1733, SB1216, SB1256, SB1061, SB1534, SB1873, SB1653, SB540, SB1948

Keywords: electronic monitoring, Department of Corrections, criminal justice, rehabilitation, public safety, medical parole, compassionate release, incarcerated, medical conditions, Oklahoma Department of Corrections, motor vehicle, accident, notification, liability, civil action, gender neutral, domestic abuse, domestic violence, assault and battery, strangulation

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• <00:09:26.520> here, I'm going to contact the sergeants here, I'm going to contact the sergeants
• 01.960> the Administration and Public Safety and the Administration and Public Safety and the Sergeant
• 03.160> the<00:32:03.480> Senate<00:32:03.920> and<00:32:04.080> House Sergeant
• at Arms at the Senate and House Sergeant at Arms at the Senate and House of<00:32:04.400> Representatives

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• I don't know any crazy guys.” [00:32:13] Mark Pru from Hillsboro 15 says good morning to the committee
• Chairman, vice<00:32:17.279> chair, vice chair, vice chair, uh<00:32:20.080> Mark<00:32
• <00:32:22.080> I'm<00:32:22.320> here uh Mark Pru from Hillsboro 15.
• I'm here uh Mark Pru from Hillsboro 15.
• But if we promote people from officer to detective to sergeant to lieutenant to captain, uh, that's a

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• I will now administer the oath of office to the sergeant at arms.
• that I will faithfully and impartially discharge and perform all the duties incumbent upon me as Sergeant
• upon me incumbent upon me as as Sergeant upon me incumbent upon me as as Sergeant at<00:14:29.680
• The chair recognizes the Sergeant at Arms. [Applause] The Sergeant at Arms, Mr.
• The chair recognizes the Sergeant at Arms. Mr.

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• So I'm hoping that everyone, House members, House staff, sergeant at arms, everyone can kind of contribute
• :47.120> members,<00:38:47.560> house<00:38:47.800> staff,<00:38:48.440> sergeant
• <00:38:48.800> at house members, house staff, sergeant at house members, house staff, sergeant

Bills: HR39, HCR43, HR178, HCR188, SB3144, SB3102, SB2053, SB3248, SB2256, SB3118, SB2245, SB2519, SB3055, SB2090, SB2765, SB2169, SB3136, SB2521, SB2851, SB3154, SB3262, SB2387, SB3001, SB2818, SB2972, SB2372, SB2108, SB888, HR63, HCR69

Keywords: pedestrian safety, crosswalks, traffic calming, school zone, Honolulu, community safety, raised crosswalks, traffic infrastructure, agritourism, agricultural tourism, Hawaii Tourism Authority, HTA, working group, farm tourism, regenerative tourism, working lands, agricultural land use, county ordinances, permitting, farm bureau

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• Sergeants, please announce roll call in the Hallway. Roll call is now in progress.
• Lark activation machine sergeant announce. Roco Rocco is now in progress.
• Sergeant, now roll call is in progress. Osbornei Larry, care to vote? Close the vote.
• Sergeant-at-Arms, roll call is now in progress. Members, please be right.

Bills: HR1038, HB3263, HB3127, HB2997, HB3115, HB2123, HB3587, HB3028, HB2035, HB3369, HB3620, HB3621, HB3622, HB3624, HB3175, HB3173, HB3178, HB1979, HB4476

Keywords: Oklahoma Youth Expo, OYE, 4-H, FFA, agriculture, agricultural education, youth expo, livestock show, junior livestock, scholarships, youth leadership, Oklahoma City, rural communities, ag mechanics, engineering contest, farm youth, student recognition, ceremonial resolution, house resolution, livestock competition

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• staff and Secretary Bodn, to all of the pages and interns who are with us day in and day out, to the sergeants
• staff and Secretary Bodn, to all of the pages and interns who are with us day in and day out, to the sergeants
• staff and Secretary Bodn, to all of the pages and interns who are with us day in and day out, to the sergeants
• To those sergeants who stand with us, to those that feed us, and to the janitorial staff that keep us

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• We'll have the sergeants escort your guests to the floor. thank you you uh Senator Chang so again thank
• photo we'll you and we'll pose for a photo we'll have<00:07:41.919> the<00:07:42.039> sergeants
• escort<00:07:43.360> your<00:07:44.360> guests<00:07:44.960> uh have the sergeants
• escort your guests uh have the sergeants escort your guests uh to<00:07:45.199> the<00:07:45.319

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Summary: The Senate convened with 24 members present and one excused, approved the previous day’s Journal, and heard several introductions. Senator Hashimoto welcomed a visiting Kukui Fellowship Program cohort from Maui, and Senator Chang delivered a tribute honoring the late University of Hawaii Professor Daniel W. Kwak, highlighting his scholarship in Asian studies, his teaching career, and the journalism fellowship and China seminar he founded. A late introduction also recognized retired UH communications professor Gerald Kato for his work in journalism policy. The chamber then processed messages and communications, including Governor’s nominations to boards and commissions, House communications returning Senate bills, and a Judiciary communication transmitting the nomination of Sonia H. Toma to the Family Court of the Second Circuit. The Senate adopted Standing Committee Reports Nos. 1369 and 1370, agreed to disagree with House amendments to Senate Bill 108, and received notice that conferees would be named later. House concurrent resolutions transmitted from the House were referred to committee. On third reading, the Senate passed House Bill 994, HD1, relating to promoting pornography to minors, and House Bill 1175, relating to tax appeal procedures, both by unanimous consent with 24 ayes and no reservations. The Senate also granted a waiver of referral for a list of Senate concurrent resolutions and Senate resolutions so they could meet an upcoming deadline. The President thanked staff for the job fair and noted its value for employees whose service would end at adjournment. The Senate then adjourned until 11:30 a.m. on Monday, March 31st.

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• I move that further proceedings under the roll call be dispensed with and that the sergeant-at-arms be
• 00:01:43.280> the call be dispensed with and that the call be dispensed with and that the sergeant-at-arms
• 43.799> be<00:01:44.360> instructed<00:01:44.799> to<00:01:44.920> bring sergeant-at-arms
• be instructed to bring sergeant-at-arms be instructed to bring in<00:01:45.240> the<00:01:45.360

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• vice president Laa Silva, treasurer Levy Ezo, secretary Christin Deido, historian Adeline Adir, sergeant-at-arms
• historian secretary Christin deido historian Adeline<00:04:41.680> adir<00:04:42.680> sergeant-at-arms
• <00:04:43.360> La<00:04:44.360> OHA Adeline adir sergeant-at-arms La OHA Adeline adir
• sergeant-at-arms La OHA alvena<00:04:46.400> Junior<00:04:46.800> police<00:04:47.160>

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The Senate convened, called the roll, and approved the previous day’s journal. Members then made several introductions recognizing visitors in the gallery, including staff and guests connected to tourism, a group from the Luso-American Development Foundation from Portugal, and students and administrators from Kahakai Elementary School. Senator Kim also introduced four University of Hawaiʻi Shidler College of Business Travel Industry Management students and their academic advisor and professor. Senator DeCoite spoke about Tourism Day at the Capitol, thanking HTA, HBCB, CNH, and Kilohana for their participation and youth-focused tourism programs, and later introduced the FLAD visitors from Lisbon, Portugal. The clerk reported Governor’s Message Nos. 713 to 717 transmitting nominations to boards and commissions, and Governor’s Message No. 718 withdrawing a nomination to the Hawaii Hurricane Relief Fund board. The Senate also received Senate Concurrent Resolutions 51 to 67 and Senate Resolutions 33 to 51 for referral to committee, which were ordered referred. The Chair announced that the deadline to file Senate Concurrent Resolutions and Senate Resolutions with the Clerk’s Office was 4:30 p.m. that day. At the close of business, Senator Wai moved that the Senate stand in recess, leaving the journal open until 4:30 p.m. for receipt of resolutions and reconvene at 11:30 a.m. on Monday, March 10. Senator Dort seconded the motion, and the Senate recessed without objection.

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• Thank you members for having me here today, my name is Sergeant Jose Escribano.
• Sergeant, any questions for the sergeant? Once again, thanks for coming.
• I'm gonna have do you remember Mark Aguirre who used to play for the Mavericks?
• And a lot of things they do, I would just ask that you confine your bills to your room. marks to the
• Mark Brown, who was a visiting judge at the time, set a bail that was pretty high.

Bills: HB36, HB75, HB76, HB166, HB799, HB 1135, HJR15, HJR16, HB36, HB75, HB76, HB166, HJR15, HJR16

Keywords: family violence, global positioning monitoring system, victim resources, electronic monitoring, protective orders, magistrate, criminal procedure, probable cause, written findings, law enforcement, bail bonds, bail fund, charitable bail fund, nonprofit bail organization, public funds, local government spending, political subdivision, county, city, taxpayer lawsuit

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• 11.040> the<00:03:11.440> chief here. it uh funds the chief here. it uh funds the chief sergeant-at-arms
• 12.560> and<00:03:12.879> their<00:03:13.280> staff<00:03:13.760> there sergeant-at-arms
• and their staff there sergeant-at-arms and their staff there and<00:03:14.640> that<00:03:14.879

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Summary: The House took up the conference committee report on Senate File 3045, an act relating to state government operations. The authors described the bill as a broad agreement on government operations that funds state functions, limits growth in government, and includes elections and campaign finance provisions that were characterized as common-sense and bipartisan. Members also noted the bill supports legislative staff and other government operations, and one speaker highlighted that the final product reflected technical changes and input from counties and other election stakeholders. During debate, several members praised the conference process and the bipartisan work between the House and Senate co-chairs. One member specifically emphasized that the elections portion was developed to address technical fixes and to respond to concerns from those involved in election administration. Another speaker, in a lighthearted aside, referenced a “giant beaver bill” and thanked a colleague for bringing it forward again, before urging members to vote green. The House adopted the conference committee report and then repassed Senate File 3045 as amended by conference. The final roll call was 116 ayes and 18 nays, and the bill’s title was agreed to.