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• </c><04:56:46.000><c> Unified</c> a bill to amend the Burma Unified a bill to amend the Burma Unified
• </c> persons of Burma and other purposes. persons of Burma and other purposes.
• </c> on my bill, HR 3190, the Brave Burma on my bill, HR 3190, the Brave Burma Act.<05:00:26.160><c>
• </c><05:03:24.400><c> These</c> source of jet fuel to Burma. These source of jet fuel to Burma.
• </c> co-chair of the uh Congressional Burma co-chair of the uh Congressional Burma Caucus<05:04:32.080

Bills: HB1531 , HB6644 , HB3190 , HB3390 , HB3682 , HB5616 , SB3705

Keywords: Taiwan, China, banking organizations, financial regulators, national security, housing, affordability, institutional investors, vacant properties, grants, homeownership, urban development, Burma, sanctions, foreign relations, accountability, economic oversight, military accountability, discount window, Federal Reserve

Bills: HB4423 , HB5348 , HB4430 , HB4431 , HB4429 , HB3716 , HR225 , HB5349 , HB5346 , HB5345 , HB5284 , HB4313 , HR1262 , SB616 , HR176 , HB2159 , HB4323 , HB2066 , HB4549 , HB4495 , HB4491 , HB3174

Keywords: Burma, Myanmar, World Bank, International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, IBRD, foreign aid, sanctions, military coup, democracy, development financing, multilateral lending, Treasury Department, Executive Director, international financial institutions, human rights, junta, national interest waiver, Social Security, SSN, Social Security number

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• And for the next 12 days, we hiked, we river rafted, we did rock climbing, we walked over a Burma bridge
• And for the next 12 days, we hiked, we river rafted, we did rock climbing, we walked over a Burma bridge
• And for the next 12 days, we hiked, we river rafted, we did rock climbing, we walked over a Burma bridge
• we did rock climbing, we walked<01:46:00.159><c> over</c><01:46:00.320><c> a</c><01:46:00.480><c> Burma
• </c><01:46:00.960><c> bridge,</c> walked over a Burma bridge, walked over a Burma bridge, we<01:46:02.880

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• is Prosperity and I'm here on behalf of the Karen organization of San Diego, serving refugees from Burma
• is Prosperity and I'm here on behalf of the Karen organization of San Diego, serving refugees from Burma
• organization of San Diego, also serving Karen, Kareni, and other Burmese-speaking ethnic groups from Burma
• is Prosperity and I'm here on behalf of the Karen organization of San Diego, serving refugees from Burma
• organization of San Diego, also serving Karen, Kareni, and other Burmese-speaking ethnic groups from Burma

Summary: The hearing began with a stakeholder presentation from Let California Kids Hear urging coverage of pediatric hearing aids for children in the large group market. Advocates described the issue as a long-running developmental emergency, argued that existing state efforts have been inefficient, and said the new proposal would cover about 70% to 80% of affected children without new spending by redirecting existing dollars. Public commenters, including parents, audiologists, and children’s advocates, strongly supported the proposal and emphasized the need for timely access to sound. The chair thanked the group and noted hope for a future fix, including continued work on the exchange market. The Department of Finance then gave a broad budget warning about the state’s more than $20 billion structural deficit and said new investments must be weighed against out-year shortfalls. HCAI followed with an overview of its programs, including CalRx insulin and naloxone, reproductive health grants, the Office of Health Care Affordability, seismic hospital compliance, workforce programs, and the Data Exchange Framework. Members asked about geographic targeting of workforce funds, behavioral health pipeline programs, the status of the 21st Century Nursing Initiative, and future CalRx products such as EpiPens and GLP-1s. HCAI also described its enforcement approach for health care spending targets, saying the board would not change the targets in response to H.R. 1, and outlined the diaper access initiative, which will distribute diapers through hospitals in higher-need areas. Several HCAI budget items were discussed and held open, including additional expenditure authority, the transfer of the Data Exchange Framework and Office of the Patient Advocate, long-term care payment transparency staffing, and reporting on health care worker waiting periods. The department also presented its Behavioral Health Services Act workforce initiative and a proposed $100 million General Fund offset, which both the LAO and the chair questioned as unclear and potentially one-time in nature. HCAI said the final workforce plan would be adjusted after stakeholder consultation if the offset proceeds. The department also described the Rural Health Transformation Program, saying California received $233.6 million in federal funds, had to revise its proposal to satisfy CMS, and must obligate the money by October 30; the program will fund rural care models, workforce development, and technology, with grants rolled out on a phased basis. The Department of Managed Health Care then presented its budget and three legislative implementation requests: SB 41 on PBM reform, SB 306 on prior authorization transparency, and AB 1041 on provider credentialing timelines. Finally, the administration outlined a menopause care proposal requiring coverage and education for menopause-related services, provider training, and an outreach campaign, with DMHC requesting staffing and funding to implement and enforce the new requirements. Throughout the hearing, most items were held open for later action, and no final votes were taken in the portion provided.

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• She said she saw people from Africa, Burma, and Latin America, and that all these kids were learning
• She said she saw people from Africa, Burma, and Latin America, and that all these kids were learning
• She said she saw people from Africa, Burma, and Latin America, and that all these kids were learning
• She said she saw people from Africa, Burma, and Latin America, and that all these kids were learning
• She said she saw people from Africa, Burma, and Latin America, and that all these kids were learning

Committee: House Education Policy

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• Institute of Peace, cyber scamming in Southeast Asia, mainly Burma and Cambodia, is driven by Chinese
• Many of them are in Burma. Along the border with China. Mr.
• And the CCP could work with local authorities in Burma to shut them down, but for years, CCP inaction

Committee: Senate Aging (Special) Committee

Keywords: Chinese Communist Party, retirement security, investment risks, SEC enforcement, Bipartisan action

Summary: The meeting primarily addressed concerns regarding the impact of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) on American investments and the financial security of retirees. The chair discussed legislation aimed at ensuring the protection of American investors against the risks posed by Chinese companies. There was a consensus among the members regarding the necessity to enforce existing policies that require compliance from foreign companies wishing to trade on American exchanges. The discussion included testimony from various stakeholders highlighting the urgent need to limit exposure to the CCP in retirement portfolios. Additionally, there were calls for increased accountability of regulatory bodies such as the SEC to better shield American investors from potential loss.

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• is Prosperity, and I'm here on behalf of the Karen organization of San Diego, serving refugees from Burma
• is Prosperity, and I'm here on behalf of the Karen organization of San Diego, serving refugees from Burma
• organization of San Diego, also serving Karen, Kareni, and other Burmese-speaking ethnic groups from Burma
• is Prosperity, and I'm here on behalf of the Karen organization of San Diego, serving refugees from Burma
• organization of San Diego, also serving Karen, Kareni, and other Burmese-speaking ethnic groups from Burma

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• there is a hearing, an executive session, it's on YouTube, uh, just mentioning your background in Burma
• a<01:43:13.840><c> horrible</c><01:43:14.239><c> time</c><01:43:14.400><c> in</c><01:43:14.719><c> Burma
• time in Burma fighting the Japanese,<01:43:16.159><c> hand-to-hand</c><01:43:16.960><c> hand-to-hand
• c><01:44:12.639><c> in</c> mentioning uh your background in in mentioning uh your background in in Burma
• I mean people watching this uh Burma I mean people watching this uh pick<01:44:15.520><c> up</c><01:

Committee: House State-federal Relations and Veterans Affairs

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• Mimi, and I'm a physician from Burma. I'm here to support Bill H.F. 1913. 1913.
• I worked as a physician in Burma for seven years, but I had to escape the country because it was in chaos

Committee: House Health Finance and Policy

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• ><01:32:00.960><c> a</c><01:32:01.120><c> physician</c><01:32:01.520><c> from</c><01:32:02.199><c> Burma
• </c><01:32:03.199><c> and</c><01:32:03.520><c> I'm</c> and I'm a physician from Burma and I'm and I'm
• a physician from Burma and I'm here<01:32:04.000><c> to</c><01:32:04.239><c> support</c> here to support
• I worked as a physician in Burma for several years, and I had to escape the country because it was in
• Mimi U., and I'm a physician from Burma, and I'm here to support Bill 1913.

Committee: House Health Finance and Policy

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• real heroins in all this<00:15:57.880><c> were</c><00:15:58.120><c> Jennifer</c><00:15:58.480><c> Burma
• </c> this were Jennifer Burma this were Jennifer Burma Burnham<00:16:00.360><c> Jill</c><00:16:00.920

Summary: The Senate Education Committee met with a quorum and heard a presentation from Parker Keys, Northern Kentucky State Vice President for Kentucky FFA, on the value of career and technical education (CTE). He highlighted enrollment of more than 143,000 secondary students in CTE, work-based learning, dual credit, industry certifications, and the role of student organizations such as DECA, FBLA, FCCLA, FFA, Educators Rising, TSA, and SkillsUSA. Senators praised CTE as important for workforce readiness and resume building, and encouraged continued engagement with the committee. The committee then considered Senate Concurrent Resolution 43, sponsored by Senator Steve West, supporting a Southern Regional Education Board initiative to expand crisis counseling and recovery support for schools and colleges after tragedies and disasters. Dr. Steven Puit and Linda Tyrie described a regional network of trained counselors modeled on Kentucky’s response after Marshall County, emphasizing long-term recovery, psychological first aid, and deployment support for up to a year after an event. Members spoke in strong support, citing the lasting impact of Marshall County and Heath, and the resolution passed 13-0 and was reported favorably. Finally, the committee took up Senate Bill 77, a cleanup bill relating to the Education Professional Standards Board. Senator Matt Deneen and Association of Independent Kentucky Colleges and Universities representative Mr. Dyer explained that the bill clarifies that small independent colleges and universities may designate a qualified education department representative, not only a chief academic officer, to serve on the board. The committee adopted a committee substitute by voice vote, and the substitute was approved.

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• My name is Onvi Burma, and I'm a junior at BASIS Scottsdale High School.

Committee: Senate Senate Education Committee of Reference

Summary: The Senate Education Committee heard SB 1009, which would expand Arizona’s high school CPR instruction requirements to include training on automated external defibrillators (AEDs). The sponsor, Sen. Kavanaugh, said the bill would simply add a short AED component to existing CPR programs, would not require schools to buy AEDs, and would improve student readiness to respond to sudden cardiac arrest. Supporters included the American Heart Association and several students, who argued that AED familiarity can save lives and that training should be part of school safety education. Opposition came from the Arizona Education Association, which argued the bill creates an unfunded mandate, could take away from core instructional time, and may require staff time and resources beyond what schools can absorb. The Arizona School Boards Association was neutral but raised concerns about funding, training personnel, and the impact on rural and smaller districts. Sen. Miranda also questioned whether the bill was truly zero-cost and requested a fiscal note, though she said she would vote yes pending more information. After discussion, the committee voted 5-2 to give SB 1009 a do-pass recommendation. Senators Dunn, Mesnard, Warner, and Anger voted yes, while Senators Diaz and Brown voted no; Sen. Miranda voted yes with reservations. The committee then adjourned.

Transcript Highlights:

• My name is Onvi Burma, and I’m a junior at BASIS Scottsdale High School.

Bills: SB1009

Committees: Senate Education , Senate Senate Education Committee of Reference

Keywords: cardiopulmonary resuscitation, AED training, high school curriculum, public school, safety training, emergency response

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• Supreme Court determined that state laws, including Massachusetts Burma law, would be preempted because
• Professor, the Crosby case involves a state law barring companies from contracting with the nation of Burma
• or Myanmar. ...barring companies from contracting with the nation of Burma or Myanmar.

Committee: Joint Joint Committee on Environment and Natural Resources

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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• Kelly Burma, our Technology for Children Coordinator.
• Burma does that even at earlier ages.

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• AB 1838 is a suspense file candidate, Assembly Member Burma AB 1838 is a suspense file candidate.

Committee: Senate Appropriations

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• They're telling us it's overseas actors and in some cases folks in Burma and that area.
• cases</c><00:35:38.600><c> folks</c><00:35:38.960><c> in</c> some cases folks in some cases folks in Burma
• 35:42.720><c> In</c><00:35:42.840><c> fact</c><00:35:43.120><c> they</c><00:35:43.280><c> said</c> Burma
• In fact they said Burma and that area.

Bills: HB0098 , HB0075 , HB0041 , HB0101

Committee: House Revenue

Transcript Highlights:

• You had a father or grandfather who was in the British Army in the India-Burma theater.
• And when war broke out, the Japanese were making a lot of advances in Burma, uh, Myanmar now.
• It's commemorated for the 1943-44 Burma... It is Merrill's Marauders. >> Merrill's Marauders. Yes.
• </c><00:11:36.880><c> It</c><00:11:37.120><c> is</c> 444 Burma. It is 444 Burma.
• Uh, anything else on the Burma theater from...? >> I'm looking for somebody who served with him.

Committee: House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs

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• Rainbow Rubin, the Director of Science of Breast Cancer Prevention Partners, and Nancy Burma, the Director
• Rainbow Rubin, the Director of Science of Breast Cancer Prevention Partners, and Nancy Burma, the Director

Summary: The committee heard AB 839, which would allow up to three sustainable aviation fuel projects to qualify for expedited CEQA judicial review. The author and airline and airport supporters argued SAF is a key emissions-reduction strategy for aviation and that California needs to signal investment certainty after prior project litigation. Environmental Justice and Earthjustice opposed, saying the bill weakens the public’s ability to challenge polluting projects and that SAF facilities can harm already overburdened communities. The committee later took a roll call on the bill and it was held on call after a 3-0 vote, with the motion being due pass to Judiciary. Members then took up AB 762, which would ban the sale of disposable nicotine vapes in California. The author and a broad coalition of waste, public health, local government, and environmental groups said the devices create fire hazards, add lithium batteries to the waste stream, and burden local recycling and hazardous waste systems. Opponents, including retailers and business groups, argued the bill would mainly affect a small legal market while the illicit market would continue to supply most disposable vapes, and warned of unintended consequences. After discussion about illicit sales, EPR ideas, and reuse alternatives, the committee voted 2-2 on the motion to pass as amended to Revenue and Taxation, so the bill was kept on call. The committee also heard AB 907, which would compensate the six local air district representatives who serve on the California Air Resources Board the same as other board members. The author and supporters said the change would improve equity and help ensure local representation on CARB, and no opposition was presented. The chair expressed support, noting similar legislation had passed the committee previously, and the bill was held for a later vote once quorum issues were resolved.

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• All right, Senator Davis and Senator Burma, you still have questions, too? Senator Davis, finish.

Committee: Senate Health Policy

Summary: The Committee on Health Policy met with a quorum and considered three bills. Senate Bill 526 on nursing education programs, sponsored by Senator Harrell, would tighten oversight of nursing schools by requiring admission criteria, exit exams, remediation plans, annual reporting, on-site inspections, and stronger action against programs with poor NCLEX results or adverse actions in other jurisdictions. After testimony from the sponsor and several committee questions, a late-filed amendment restored a two-year probation period instead of one year, and the bill was reported favorably. Senate Bill 714, also by Senator Harrell, would create a voluntary non-opioid advance directive allowing patients to document a wish not to receive opioids, including when incapacitated, with the form developed by the Department of Health and potentially included in electronic medical records. The sponsor said it would not prevent treatment discussions and would provide liability protection for providers who lack actual knowledge of the directive in emergencies. The bill drew no opposition in the meeting and was reported favorably. Senate Bill 170, sponsored by Senator Burton, would add nursing home quality and transparency measures, including consumer satisfaction surveys, patient safety culture surveys, electronic health record requirements, reporting to the Florida Health Information Exchange, a $10,000 fine for failure to submit required financial data, and reporting on Medicaid quality payments. An amendment clarified the fine’s application to both facilities and home offices. Testimony from AARP and the Florida Health Care Association supported the bill, and it was reported favorably after discussion about implementation and costs.