Video & Transcript Research : 'construction materials'

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MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Combatting Antisemitism Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm

Transcript Highlights:
  • If you're going to go after somebody for supporting a terrorist organization, for providing material
  • about some of these so-called teacher training materials.
  • Let me say that again: we could not use the name Palestinian in our outreach materials.
  • We could not use the name Palestinian in our outreach materials. Let me say that again.
  • Teaching materials are meant to indoctrinate students and teachers in anti-Jewish law.
Keywords: 995, all
Summary: The meeting focused on the commission’s work addressing antisemitism in Massachusetts, including security, education, victim services, and legal responses. A major presentation came from former federal prosecutor Eric O’Sham, who described the 2018 Tree of Life synagogue shooting in Pittsburgh, the attack’s planning and execution, the 11 victims killed, the defendant’s white supremacist and antisemitic online activity, the federal prosecution, and the long aftermath for the victim community. Commissioners asked about prevention, radicalization online, security for houses of worship, and how to support victims; O’Sham emphasized the limits of law enforcement when speech is protected, the importance of public education, security grants, and victim-witness support. The commission also heard from Ariel Holman of Agudath Israel, who described a wide range of antisemitic incidents affecting Orthodox Jews, including assaults, threats, vandalism, school harassment, and zoning barriers, and urged expanded security personnel grants, mental health resources, kosher food access, and support for synagogue development. Other speakers included advocates and local officials who supported Holocaust education, the planned Boston Holocaust Museum, cemetery protection, and broader public education efforts, while some public commenters criticized the commission’s focus or raised concerns about definitions of antisemitism and free speech. The meeting concluded with approval of prior meeting minutes and the start of public comment, which was limited to three minutes per speaker due to time constraints.
FL

Florida 2025 Regular Session

Rules Apr 16th, 2025

Transcript Highlights:
  • OBVIOUSLY WE'VE HAD A LOT OF THAT GOING ON THE LAST SEVERAL YEARS BECAUSE OF CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS.
  • KNOW THERE ARE BAD ACTORS ON LINE TARGETING MINORS WITH SEXUALLY EXPLICIT AND SEXUALLY SUGGESTIVE MATERIALS
  • EVERYTHING YOU SEE IN TERMS OF ALGORITHMS AND SOFTWARE TO THE FIRMWARE, HARDWARE, EVERYTHING IS CONSTRUCTED
  • SENATE BILL 196 AS FOOD IS A DRUG THAT CONTAINED A VACCINE MATERIAL IN THE LAW REQUIRING ANY FOOD PRODUCT
  • CONTAINING VACCINE MATERIALS TO BE PROPERLY LABELED.
Keywords: 999, senate, all
NM

New Mexico 2025 Regular Session

IC - Legislative Finance Aug 21st, 2025

Transcript Highlights:
  • Cure it, deliver the materials, supplies, etc., and kind of get it built out.
  • They're not quite ready to spend it often on construction.
  • But the project is currently out to bid for construction.
  • Including one for the Kelly Hall construction project, which is currently in construction.
  • Off their ICIP, and they come with construction drawings and estimates.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
  • AS IT PERTAINS TO THE ISSUE OF IF THE RULE IMPERMISSIBLY REFERS TO MATERIALS THAT WERE INCORPORATED IN
  • IT IS AKIN TO SAYING IF THE DEPARTMENT WERE FOR THE DEPARTMENT MANAGEMENT CONSTRUCTION LICENSED BY THE
  • INCORPORATED WITH REFERENCE INTO THE RULE WHICH IS LIMITED TO THE MATERIAL AS IT EXISTS AT THE TIME
  • AND CHANGES IN THE MATERIAL ARE NOT EFFECTIVE UNLESS THE RULE IS AMENDED TO INCORPORATE THE CHANGES.
  • WITH OTHER RELEVANT STATUTORY MATERIAL.
Keywords: 999, senate, all
OK
Transcript Highlights:
  • you can see those there: radio systems, OLETs, mobile software applications, employee salaries, construction
  • you can see those there: radio systems, OLETs, mobile software applications, employee salaries, construction
  • McCurtain County is under the category of construction.
  • We're hoping for NextGen 911 tailored-specific training material that can work with every local dispatch
  • center. ...training material that can work with every local dispatch center in the state.
Keywords: 914, all
Summary: The Oklahoma 911 Management Authority met with a quorum and approved the April 2 regular meeting minutes and financial reports for February through April 2026. The board then adopted the FY 2027 budget, which included a 5% staff increase, reclassifying the 911-98 liaison into a training coordinator role, adding a GIS specialist position, higher funding for training, travel, NG911 deployment, cybersecurity training, recruitment, and the 911 coordinator workshop, along with increased GIS repository funding and a new technology roadmap allocation. The budget also set aside $3 million for a one-time PSAP distribution and maintained grant closeout and reserve funding levels. The board approved the $3 million PSAP one-time distribution and its guidelines, using the statutory population-and-land-area formula, with funds restricted to GIS, eligible technology items, or grant matching rather than salaries or construction. Members also denied Washington County 911’s request to waive the 20% match for a radio console grant after staff found the county had sufficient carryover and other funding sources. The board approved an in-person 911 telecommunicator training curriculum and simulator for technical schools, with a requirement for a full simulator and NENA-approved certification, and approved a $249,820 statewide recruitment campaign with ICG Advertising to promote 911 careers. On GIS compliance, the board authorized staff, with legal counsel, to begin enforcement steps against PSAPs that do not complete required GIS data remediation and repository uploads by the June deadline, including notice and possible escrow action by the Oklahoma Tax Commission. The board also approved several individual grants, including projects for fiber/NextGen 911 transition, ADA furniture, NextGen 911 equipment, a consolidation feasibility study, recorder upgrades, and radio console upgrades for multiple counties and PSAPs. Committee and staff reports highlighted 911 Day at the Capitol, upcoming POP grant availability, new grant categories for FY 2027, cybersecurity training planning, NG911/GIS tool development, 988 outreach, and ongoing project and standards work.
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Rules Jan 27th, 2026

Rules

Transcript Highlights:
  • parking restrictions, but the bill does continue local governments' authority to control setbacks, construction
  • to remove that unintended exposure while preserving core consumer protections, including fair construction
  • to remove that unintended exposure while preserving core consumer protections, including fair construction
  • The reinvestigation information or materials generated during a new investigation by a CIR unit are exempt
  • The reinvestigation information or materials generated during a new investigation by a CIR unit are exempt
Summary: The Senate Committee on Rules met with a quorum present and considered a long agenda of bills, many of which were reported favorably. Early action included CS for SB 62 on candidate qualification, which would create an enforcement mechanism for party-affiliation qualification requirements, and CS for SB 156, the Officer Jason Raynor Act, which would clarify resistance-to-officer language and add mandatory life imprisonment for manslaughter committed against a law enforcement officer. SB 156 drew strong support from the City of Daytona Beach and law enforcement groups, while the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers opposed parts of the bill, arguing it removed useful limits on force and imposed overly rigid sentencing. The committee also approved several open-government sunset review bills, including measures extending exemptions for social media platform investigations, small business loan program records, Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles investigatory records, emergency shelter recipient information, Department of Military Affairs records, conviction integrity unit reinvestigation information, Public Service Commission records and meetings, and Florida Gaming Control Commission records and meetings. The committee also advanced CS for SB 624, allowing batterers’ intervention programs to offer optional faith-based activities, with supporters saying faith-based counseling can help reduce domestic violence and no participant would be required to take part. Other approved measures included HB 167 on former phosphate mining lands, which limits certain liability claims if notice and survey requirements are met; CS for SB 48 on housing, which requires local governments to allow accessory dwelling units and was amended to remove hearing and variance requirements and clarify local ordinance obligations; SB 288 on rural electric cooperatives, described as a negotiated glitch bill preserving co-op authority over generation and power purchases; and CS for SB 364 on public accountancy, which creates additional CPA licensure pathways and mobility provisions. The committee also approved SB 292 creating a public records exemption for appellate court clerks and their families, despite some opposition votes. Later, the committee passed CS for SB 296 and CS for SB 298, which expand protections for victims of domestic violence and dating violence by creating a feasibility study for a secure web-based 911 alert platform and extending address confidentiality and public records protections to dating violence, stalking, and aggravated stalking victims. SB 386 on farm equipment, described as a “lemon law” for tractors and similar equipment, also passed. Additional open-government bills were approved for emergency shelter recipients, military affairs records, conviction integrity unit materials, PSC records, and gaming commission records. SB 168 on public nuisances was reported favorably as well. One bill, CS for CS for SB 290 on the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, was temporarily postponed after extensive stakeholder testimony; the chair allowed public comment but no vote was taken, and the sponsor indicated ongoing discussions and possible changes. At the end of the meeting, senators recorded several individual votes for the record, and the committee adjourned.
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Environment and Natural Resources Oct 7th, 2025

Environment and Natural Resources

Transcript Highlights:
  • Companies is made up of a number of diverse businesses, ranging from agricultural operations to materials
  • There’s development that we do in our materials mining operations.
  • And again, thank you, Senator Smith and all the other senators for taking the time to have good, constructive
  • These vessels are largely improvised and lack proper construction, identification, or safety equipment
  • It also expands grant programs to include the construction and maintenance of parking lots for boat ramps
Summary: The Senate Environment and Natural Resources Committee first considered the appointment of Joshua Kellam to the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC). Kellam described his background with Garcia Companies, emphasized his conservation interests and land stewardship work, and addressed concerns about his development ties, the commission’s composition, the recent black bear hunt vote, and a prior Yes on 2 campaign supported by the Fish and Wildlife Foundation. Supporters said he is a conservation-minded landowner and good steward of large acreage, while opponents argued the commission is already overrepresented by developers and lacks scientific or conservation expertise. After debate, the committee voted to recommend his confirmation, with Senators Smith and Arrington voting no and the rest of the members present voting yes. The committee then received an FWC implementation update on recently enacted boating and waterways legislation. FWC staff reviewed five laws: the Boater Freedom Act (SB 1388), Vessel Accountability (SB 164), Lucy’s Law/Boating Safety (HB 289), Disposition of Migrant Vessels (SB 830), and Water Access Facilities (HB 735). The presentation covered new rules on vessel stops, safety decals, Springs Protection Zones, derelict and at-risk vessel enforcement, long-term anchoring permits, tougher boating penalties, removal of migrant vessels, and grants for boating access infrastructure. Staff said rulemaking and officer training were underway, with some provisions already effective and others scheduled to take effect later in 2025 or January 2026. Members asked follow-up questions about derelict vessel cost recovery and the new Springs Protection Zone standard. FWC explained that responsible owners must reimburse removal costs and can lose vessel registration privileges if they do not pay. On Springs Protection Zones, staff said the new law raises the threshold from any harm to significant harm and requires vessel activity to be the predominant cause, with subject matter experts and partner agencies helping make that determination. Senator Smith questioned whether the higher standard makes protections harder to establish and asked about Silver Glen Springs; FWC said that proposal was paused and would be revisited under the new criteria. The committee took no further action and adjourned after the presentation.
NM
Transcript Highlights:
  • s materials.
  • Conversely, if you look at things like technology education, computer information sciences, construction
  • We know that when you have to buy specialized equipment or specialized consumable materials for your
  • four are in the middle of page seven: agriculture, food and natural resources, architecture and construction
  • An example of that might be construction, which has four sub-clusters: skilled trades, architecture,
CA
Transcript Highlights:
  • It can permeate materials differently than natural gas.
  • The Federal Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration recognized these unique characteristics
  • Importantly, this bill does not mandate construction of any hydrogen pipelines.
  • A lot of this bill really is the wonky, good-government material, and I do appreciate you diving into
  • We have this construct, right? And along comes this new phenomenon.
Summary: The committee first heard SB 804, the Hydrogen Pipeline Safety Act, from Senator Arreguín. He said the bill would designate the State Fire Marshal as the safety regulator for intrastate hydrogen pipelines and require hydrogen-specific standards, while not mandating any pipeline construction or bypassing environmental review. Supporters included labor groups, utility employees, and the City of Burbank, while Air Products opposed unless amended, citing concerns about the bill’s specificity, fee structure, and the need for a hydrogen-specific rulemaking process. The committee discussed safety, fees, and regulatory certainty, and later passed SB 804 on a 9-0 vote to Emergency Management with commitment to take amendments. The committee then took up SB 905 by Senator Becker, aimed at reducing electricity rates by changing utility incentives. The bill would tie part of executive compensation to keeping rates below inflation, require more performance metrics, and allow the CPUC to consider lower returns on equity for certain lower-risk investments and alternative financing options. Support came from consumer, environmental, agricultural, and large energy user groups, while Southern California Edison, CalChamber, PG&E, and utility labor groups raised concerns that the bill could reduce investment, create regulatory uncertainty, and raise borrowing costs. After extensive discussion about utility affordability, wildfire costs, and capital markets, the committee passed SB 905 on a 7-1 vote to Appropriations. SB 913, also by Senator Becker, would create a clearer pathway for distributed energy resources such as batteries and smart thermostats to participate in the resource adequacy market and compete with utility-scale resources. Supporters said the bill would better use existing grid capacity, lower costs, and build on the state’s Demand Side Grid Support Program; PG&E opposed unless amended, saying the use case was not yet proven and was already being addressed in other rulemakings. After the committee accepted amendments, one opposition group moved to neutral and another said it might do so after reviewing the changes. The bill passed 8-0 to Appropriations and was placed on call. Several other measures were heard and advanced, including SB 1196 on faster utility hookups for small energization projects such as ADUs and EV chargers, SB 931 reauthorizing the Diablo Canyon Essential Services Mitigation Fund through 2028, SB 1158 reducing the frequency of joint reliability assessments from quarterly to twice yearly, and SB 1245 directing further study of California’s gasoline market and potential use of non-CARBOB fuel during supply disruptions. SB 1196 and SB 931 both passed with broad support and no opposition after amendments, SB 1158 passed without testimony, and SB 1245 drew strong support from consumer and environmental advocates but opposition from fuel industry and business groups concerned about costs, confidentiality, and fuel standards.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
  • It's been under construction for a while.
  • Those are important improvements under any regulatory construct.
  • Those are important improvements under any regulatory construct. Thank you. Appreciate that.
  • Under any regulatory construct. Thank you. Appreciate that.
  • We don't view those as material substantive changes, but appreciate if the Legislature does.
Keywords: 988, house, all
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Insurance Committee Apr 22nd, 2026

Insurance

Transcript Highlights:
  • I want to thank the industry for constructive conversations, including the one that we just had outside
  • These vulnerabilities materially increase wind uplift and water intrusion but are not easily identified
  • Keith Dunn, on behalf of the State Building Construction Trades Council.
  • I'm the business manager of Construction and General Laborers Local 185.
  • That's the dirtiest utility material that you can possibly find.
Summary: The committee heard testimony on several insurance-related bills. SB 1209 by Senator Allen, sponsored by Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara, would give the Department of Insurance stronger enforcement tools when insurers fail to implement corrective actions identified in market conduct or financial examinations. Supporters said the bill would close gaps that allow repeated violations, improve solvency oversight, and protect policyholders; opponents argued CDI already has broad authority and raised concerns about duplicative penalties, due process, and the bill’s scope. Members discussed amendments to limit the bill to legal violations rather than recommendations, apply penalties per exam rather than per policy, and clarify accounting language. The committee voted to send SB 1209 to Appropriations, with the bill placed on call after a roll vote that included one no vote from Senator Niello. The committee also considered SB 1301, which would require more detailed non-renewal notices for residential property insurance, give policyholders time and information to address correctable issues, and restrict certain non-renewal reasons such as claims below deductible or not covered by the policy. Support came from homeowners, fire survivors, and consumer groups who said notices are often vague and leave families unable to keep coverage; insurers opposed the bill, warning that California’s notice period is already among the longest in the country and that the bill could worsen availability and add burdensome reporting requirements. The author said he was willing to reduce the notice period from 180 days to about three months and work on a mitigation-based process. The committee passed the bill to Appropriations, with Senator Niello voting no and the item placed on call. SB 1026 by Senator Gonzalez would tighten regulation of bail fugitive recovery agents by allowing the Department of Insurance to suspend or revoke licenses without a criminal conviction, adding conduct restrictions, and requiring continuous liability coverage and proper appointment notices. Supporters, including Commissioner Lara, said the bill addresses serious misconduct and loopholes that have led to unsafe conduct and weak oversight. Bail industry representatives and crime victims’ advocates opposed the measure, arguing that the required insurance coverage is unavailable or unlawful as written, that the bill would be hard to comply with, and that it could reduce the number of recovery agents and delay justice. The committee moved SB 1026 to Appropriations, with Senator Niello voting no and the bill placed on call. The committee then heard SB 982 by Senator Wiener, the Affordable Insurance and Recovery Act, which would authorize the Attorney General to sue fossil fuel companies to recover costs tied to climate disasters and insurance losses, with supporters framing it as a way to shift some climate-related costs away from policyholders and taxpayers. The author said amendments would remove retroactivity and delay liability until 2032, while supporters from flood and wildfire survivor groups and climate organizations said the bill would help fund recovery and stabilize insurance costs. Opponents from industry and building trades argued the bill was legally vulnerable, would create a de facto tax or liability scheme, and could harm jobs, energy production, and affordability. Testimony on SB 982 was extensive, but the transcript ends before any committee vote or final action on that bill.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

AEN-GVO DEFER, GVO DEFER, GVO-HHS, GVO-PSM, GVO Public Hearings 02-17-2026

Agriculture and Environment

Transcript Highlights:
  • currently produced locally and materials currently produced locally and the<00:05:15.039> capacity
  • Requires all state building construction begun on or after 7/1/2026 to provide at least one universal
  • Uh, there might be some question about I see I see DAB's wants to make it design versus construction
  • construction begin on or after 712026 to<00:08:59.279> provide<00:08:59.600> at<00:08:
  • focused more on industrial construction focused more on industrial construction like<00:31:12.159
Bills: SB2094
Summary: The committee first took up SB 2094, which would require state agencies monitoring environmental toxins and pollutants to establish environmental action levels and limit changes to those levels without meeting procedural requirements. The chair recommended passing the bill with amendments, including inserting estimated costs for a secure portal website and webinars into the committee report and deferring the effective date to July 1, 2050. The motion passed unanimously among those voting, with excused members noted. The committee then considered several other measures and adopted recommendations to pass them with amendments, generally adding technical and clarifying changes and setting a defective date of 2525. SB 2862 was amended to broaden the preamble, make additional appointees confirmable, clarify reporting requirements for gubernatorial appointees, and was held for further discussion. SB 2781 on lei production created a working group to review existing studies and conduct a statewide study of Hawaii’s floriculture industry. SB 3015 adopted California’s definition of PII, applied it to government agencies and political subdivisions, created a private cause of action, and required a compliance report. SB 3230 removed a categorical prohibition on certain third-party project management procurements while preserving state oversight responsibility, in line with procurement office requests. The joint GVO Health and Human Services agenda then focused on two related bills requiring universal changing accommodations in public restrooms. SB 2932 would apply to new state building construction beginning July 1, 2026, and testimony from disability advocates, the Hawaii State Council on Developmental Disabilities, and others supported the measure while asking for language clarifying that the requirement applies only where technically feasible and, in some cases, only to state-managed buildings. SB 2268 was described as broader, extending beyond government buildings into the private sector and including a private right of action; witnesses supported the concept but raised implementation concerns, especially for smaller businesses, and requested the same technically infeasible language and other clarifications. Both bills were advanced with amendments, and the committee noted adoption of the recommendations.
WY

Wyoming 2026 Regular Session

Joint Appropriations Committee, January 6, 2026 - AM

Appropriations

Transcript Highlights:
  • <01:55:40.800> because friends at state construction because friends at state construction
  • there's a link there to the construction there's a link there to the construction and<01:55:43.520
  • square footage based on the construction square footage based on the construction costs<01:59:54.880
  • <02:12:19.280> and fire council sees that construction and fire council sees that construction
  • <02:45:55.279> that their children and the materials that their children and the materials
Keywords: 916, all
NM
Transcript Highlights:
  • It's new road construction down Santa Teresa.
  • The construction costs for that is $45.2 million.
  • That is a... total construction cost of $27.3 million.
  • It is a construction cost of $20 million.
  • And then you'll see here the centerline miles, construction crews, construction offices, great footprint
MN

Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session

Committee on Jobs and Economic Development - 02/03/25

Jobs and Economic Development

Transcript Highlights:
  • I have a lot to cover, but you should all have these materials in front of you as well.
  • The company always tries to use American-made steel and locally sourced materials to manufacture their
  • AMGS will soon expand into a 35,000-square-foot manufacturing facility being constructed by the City
  • AMGS will soon expand into a 35,000-square-foot manufacturing facility being constructed by the City
  • AMGS will soon expand into a 35,000-square-foot manufacturing facility being constructed by the City
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
Summary: Explore Minnesota Executive Director Lauren Bennett McGinty gave the committee an agency overview focused on the state’s tourism, livability, business attraction, film, and outdoor recreation promotion work. She highlighted record 2023 tourism results, including 80.2 million visitors, $4.1 billion in economic impact, more than 180,000 hospitality jobs, and $2.3 billion in state and local taxes, and said tourism sales, hotel occupancy, and other metrics continued to improve. She also described the agency’s marketing strategy, including a new campaign centered on authentic Minnesota stories, expanded domestic and international advertising, and a strong emphasis on winter, diverse markets, and accessibility. McGinty reviewed several one-time-funded programs launched or expanded in the last year, including Explore Minnesota for Business, the tourism recovery grant program, the first Tribal Nations Grant program, and the outdoor recreation industry partnership with IRRR, DEED, and DNR. She said the recovery grants had distributed $1.15 million to 110 grantees, the tribal grant program had spent $1.4 million with eight tribal nations, and outdoor recreation was estimated at $13.5 billion annually with 10.5% growth. She also noted strong media and social media results, including a viral Timberwolves-related campaign, high video completion rates, and increased website traffic. In response to committee questions, McGinty said the workforce and business attraction campaign is aimed at showing why people choose to live and work in Minnesota, using stories from newer residents and businesses, and that it is performing well in markets such as Silicon Valley, Boston, and Seattle. She said the agency is investing more in winter advertising to promote Minnesota as a winter destination and is working with partners to highlight activities beyond outdoor cold-weather recreation. Members also discussed the agency’s new film program, resident retention efforts, and a planned music-themed tourism ad tied to Prince and Bob Dylan. No votes or formal actions were taken.
MN

Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session

House Education Policy Committee 2/26/25

Education Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • this is one of the most uh constructive this is one of the most uh constructive um<00:53:52.520>
  • 53:56.160> yeah<00:53:56.520> this um constructive uh overall uh yeah this um constructive
  • We can review curriculum, instructional materials. We can opt students out of lessons.
  • We can review curriculum, instructional materials. We can opt students out of lessons.
  • We can review curriculum, instructional materials. We can opt students out of lessons.
Keywords: 1183, house
TX

Texas 89th Regular

89th Legislative Session Mar 19th, 2025

Texas House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • public education HB 2781 by Dutton relating to the menstrual disorders education and information Materials
  • in accordance with certain construction standards for the committee on insurance.
  • Putting to water breaks for construction employees or contractors of contracting with a governmental
  • Enhancing investment zones for the acquisition, construction, and reconstruction of educational facility
  • HCR 109 by Harris, authorizing the State Preservation Board to approve the construction of the replica
Keywords: 1184, house, all
US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US House Floor Proceedings (Thursday, December 18, 2025)

US Federal House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • lead us to having a short construction lead us to having a short construction window,<00:41:20.240
  • delayed and they miss that construction delayed and they miss that construction window,<00:41:29.440
  • material on HR 1366. material on HR 1366. >> Without<02:08:51.119> objection.
  • ,<02:23:30.240> and including the construction, and including the construction, and maintenance
  • When I area to process these materials.
FL

Florida 2025 Regular Session

October 8, 2025 - 08:00 AM

Transcript Highlights:
  • IN FEBRUARY WE SELECTED AND AWARDED A CONSTRUCTION MANAGER.
  • BUT THIS PROJECT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION MANAGER.
  • THERE IS A WAITING LINE TO GET SOME OF THIS CONSTRUCTION WORK DONE.
  • THE FIRST OF WHICH IS A NEW CONSTRUCTION FOR THE SECOND DISTRICT COURT OF APPEAL.
  • THE FOURTH PROJECT IS NEW CONSTRUCTION FOR THE SIX DISTRICT COURT OF APPEAL.
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Judiciary Committee Jun 23rd, 2026

Transcript Highlights:
  • So the new construction policies are going to lead to this being one of the most fire-safe communities
  • So the new construction policies are going to lead to this being one of the most fire-safe communities
  • With us today, we have Keith Dunn with the State Building and Construction Trades Council.
  • Members, Keith Dunn, State Building and Construction Trades Council.
  • A huge segment of the construction industry is subsidized by day laborers across the country as well.
Summary: The committee heard several bills focused on civil rights, housing, public safety, and administrative process. Early items included SB 46, which would authorize the Secretary of State to remove constitutionally ineligible presidential and vice presidential candidates from California ballots; SB 1078, requiring notice to the Civil Rights Department when court filings involve civil rights violations; SB 989, expanding access to Care Court by letting first responders refer cases through county behavioral health agencies; SB 998, clarifying and expanding discrimination prevention coordinators in the new Office of Civil Rights; SB 1146, requiring disclosure for AI-generated health advertisements and giving physicians a limited private right of action; SB 1164, a California Voting Rights Act expansion responding to federal voting-rights rulings; SB 1256, a housing bill aimed at limiting repeated litigation over the Harmony Grove Village South project; SB 1267, addressing HOA liability and indemnification for EV charger installations; and SB 1425, authorizing an encroachment permit program for high-speed rail right-of-way management. The committee also later heard SB 873, restricting ICE arrests near courthouses, and SB 1160, requiring eviction data reporting by zip code. Most bills drew support from sponsors, advocacy groups, labor organizations, or local officials, while opposition centered on concerns about county workload, due process, fire safety, civil liberties, or the scope of the policy changes. Members generally expressed support for the bills while noting unresolved issues and the need for amendments or further stakeholder work, especially on SB 1164, SB 1256, SB 1267, SB 1425, and SB 1160. The Judicial Council opposed SB 1160 because of the burden of adding zip-code reporting to court systems, while the author and supporters argued the data would help target eviction-prevention efforts. SB 873 drew strong support from public defenders, immigrant-rights groups, and court-related stakeholders, with the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department opposing. SB 989 drew support from firefighters and family advocates, while Disability Rights California opposed, arguing Care Court is too costly and diverts resources from community-based services. SB 1164 received broad civil-rights and voting-rights support, with cities opposing unless amended over definitions, cure periods, and litigation risk. SB 1256 drew support from housing and labor interests and opposition from local residents and environmental groups concerned about fire safety and evacuation. SB 1267 was supported by the HOA and utility stakeholders after amendments addressing liability concerns. After quorum was established, the committee voted to pass a consent calendar and then approved the listed bills, sending them to the appropriate committees or to Appropriations, including SB 46, SB 873, SB 989, SB 998, SB 1078, SB 1146, SB 1164, SB 1256, SB 1267, and SB 1425. The transcript ends with SB 1160 still under discussion, with members indicating support for the bill’s goals but acknowledging the Judicial Council’s implementation concerns and the need for further work.