Transcript Highlights:

• For 37 years, bingo has fueled local giving in our area, but the impact doesn't stop there.
• Fuel sold or offered for sale in Texas must comply with standards adopted by TDLR and rule, including
• pressure requirements set by ASTM International, an internationally recognized organization that sets fuel
• is subject to different compliance requirements, creating logistical and operational challenges for fuel
• Chair and committee members, Paul Hardin, Texas Food and Fuel Association, uh, here in support of the

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• So if you switch to managed care, then surely building in guaranteed transportation for, say, 85% of
• But now, after finally getting the help I waited so long for, Florida wants to switch us all to managed
• back, they switch back onto the waiver.
• They don't switch back onto the wait list.
• And that's where, so if we... ...switch to managed care. There is no opt-in, opt-out now.

Summary: The committee took up a series of health and human services bills, beginning with CS/SB 1602, which would require emergency departments to have evidence-based pediatric care protocols, training, appropriate child-sized equipment and medications, a designated care coordinator, and participation in a pediatric readiness assessment. It was reported favorably. CS/SB 1224 followed, aligning Florida law with federal requirements so paramedics may administer controlled substances in the field under physician or nurse practitioner protocols; it also passed favorably after supportive testimony from fire chiefs. The committee then adopted a strike-all for SB 890, the Emily Adkins Family Protection Act, which addresses venous thromboembolism by creating a statewide registry, requiring screening and training in hospitals and long-term care settings, and adding assisted living facility response requirements. Assisted living representatives objected to the ALF provisions as unrealistic and potentially harmful, while supporters argued the bill would save lives; the bill was reported favorably. CS/SB 1182, requiring continuous glucose monitors to be covered as both durable medical equipment and a pharmacy benefit, also passed favorably with support from AARP. The committee next considered CS/SB 12, a claim bill for a child severely injured after a DCF home visit allegedly failed to meet standards, and it was reported favorably without opposition. CS/CS/SB 954, dealing with substance abuse treatment centers and recovery residences, drew substantial debate. The bill would limit local zoning restrictions on treatment facilities and allow larger recovery residences if staffing ratios are increased; a late-filed amendment reduced the maximum active patients from 500 to 300. Municipal and county representatives warned that the bill could override local reasonable-accommodation efforts and create institutional-scale facilities, while supporters said housing is essential to recovery and that clustering concerns are overstated. The committee ultimately reported the bill favorably. CS/SB 1050, expanding the developmental disabilities pilot program statewide and creating a statewide family care council, also passed after extensive testimony from families and advocates. Supporters emphasized the long waitlist and the need for more services, while some speakers opposed managed care and warned about provider shortages and loss of individualized supports. Later, CS/SB 614, requiring a public educational webpage about background screening clearinghouse and level two screening requirements, was reported favorably. CS/SB 1578, which would require coverage for mammograms and supplemental breast cancer screening in certain circumstances, was also reported favorably. CS/SB 1060 created a joint legislative oversight committee to review Medicaid operations and financing; members discussed the need for stronger oversight of large midyear spending adjustments, and the bill passed favorably. CS/SB 1240, a Department of Children and Families substance abuse and mental health bill, was amended to clarify Baker Act transfer timing and notification requirements after debate over whether facilities could hold patients too long; it was then reported favorably. Finally, Senator Harrell presented CS/SB 526, a major nursing education bill aimed at Florida’s low NCLEX passage rates. The bill would require nursing programs to use exit exams, remediation, reporting, and stricter oversight, and the strike-all would add graduate preceptorships for low-performing programs and temporary provisional licenses for graduates pending NCLEX passage. The transcript ended while that bill was still being explained, before final action was taken.

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• distribution to the local bridge inspection account, to remove a limitation regarding revenues received from fuel
• distribution to the local bridge inspection account, to remove a limitation regarding revenues received from fuel
• 63-2418, Idaho Code, to revise a provision regarding the distribution of the tax on certain special fuels

Keywords: 989, all

Summary: The House convened with 66 members present, quorum established, and opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance. The journal for the previous legislative day was approved, and the chamber received committee reports noting the transmission of House Concurrent Resolution 22 and the printing and referral of several bills, including House Bills 520-531, to the appropriate committees. During first reading, the House introduced House Bills 532-539. These measures covered motor vehicle identity verification and technical corrections, vehicle registration and validation stickers, parents’ student on-road driver training, transportation funding and highway account distributions, agricultural pest control authority for counties, open meeting law public comment requirements, governmental flag restrictions and enforcement, and temporary rules under the Idaho Administrative Procedure Act. All were referred for printing and further committee consideration. On third reading, the House unanimously agreed to return House Bill 489 to the Judiciary and Rules and Administration Committee so it could be replaced with a different version, and also agreed to hold House Bill 493 on the third reading calendar for one legislative day. The remainder of the session consisted of announcements recognizing visiting nursing students and professionals, homeschool student legislators, a Nampa councilwoman, and University of Idaho students, along with notices of upcoming committee meetings and a caucus discussion on tax conformity. The House then adjourned until Wednesday, January 28, 2026.

Transcript Highlights:

• Um, but they are getting more difficult to fuel.
• fuel vehicles, alternate fuel alternate fuel vehicles, alternate fuel based<01:04:15.039><c> on</c><
• Um, we have amount of alternative fuel.
• Um so we are looking difficult to fuel.
• And it was my understanding the intent of that bill was for vehicles with alternate fuels that had to

Keywords: Meeting Start 00:00:00 Attendance Roll Call 00:00:05 Approval of Minutes 00:01:48 Welcome New Members 00:02:03 Information Items 00:02:35 Review of Executive Branch Agency Plans 00:03:33 A. Cabinet for Health and Family Services 00:04:00 B. Kentucky Department of Education 00:17:03 C. Education and Labor Cabinet 00:29:33 D. Energy and Environment Cabinet 00:42:38 E. Finance and Administration Cabinet 0:53:30 F. Justice and Public Safety Cabinet 01:13:28 G. Personnel Cabinet 01:31:04 H. School Facilities Construction Commission 01:41:39, 958, all

Summary: The meeting was the first of the year for the Capital Planning Advisory Board. Members were called, a quorum was confirmed, new co-chairs and members were welcomed, and the board approved the prior year’s meeting minutes. The chair also reviewed the capital planning timeline, packet organization, and the list of agencies that submitted plans but would not testify. The Cabinet for Health and Family Services presented first, outlining priorities centered on public safety, protecting existing infrastructure, preventive maintenance, and improving service delivery. Its major requests included a $21 million maintenance pool for 14 campuses and 175 buildings, phase 2 construction funding for a new public health laboratory, an 18-bed psychiatric hospital for children and adolescents with severe mental health needs, and several projects at Western State Hospital, Western State Nursing Facility, Hazlewood, and Oakwood. Members asked about the youth facility’s relationship to a separate DJJ project, vacant buildings, the high per-bed cost of the children’s hospital, and how the cabinet determined the need for the youth facility. CHFS said the youth project would be a separate facility serving high-acuity youth, the cost reflected the specialized nature of the unit and an 18-bed cap, and the broader youth plan also includes prevention, in-home services, and coordination across agencies. The Kentucky Department of Education then described projects for its three state-operated facilities: the Kentucky School for the Deaf, the Kentucky School for the Blind, and the FFA leadership training center. It requested additional funding for the FFA classroom and activity building after bids came in higher than expected, plus funding for a new education finance application system to support SEEK budgeting. Other priorities included a maintenance pool, FFA pool renovation, electrical upgrades, campus education enhancements, lighting improvements, safety and security work, door and window replacements, and HVAC maintenance. Members asked about student outcomes, the size of the FFA pool, and construction cost assumptions; the department said it tracks students through the schools and short-course programs, the pool size figure may have been a typo, and current construction estimates are being adjusted upward because of inflation and supply-chain pressures. The Education and Labor Cabinet began its presentation with 12 priority projects, including a state labor exchange system to connect job seekers and employers, renovation of the McDow Vocational Rehabilitation Center, and a new adult education and family literacy management information system. The cabinet said the labor exchange would help match workers with employers at no cost, while the McDow renovation was needed because the 30-year-old facility has safety and code concerns. The adult education system was described as outdated and lacking adequate case-management and tracking capabilities.

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• Unlike hydrogen produced through electrolysis or fossil fuel reforming, geological hydrogen forms naturally
• </c><00:02:00.719><c> reforming,</c> electrosis or fossil fuel reforming, electrosis or fossil fuel reforming
• So that is one of the most energy-efficient places in the state, and we use our fuel responsibly.
• </c><00:18:16.960><c> And</c> fuel. There's still a use for it. And fuel.
• when you account for feedstock, the fossil fuel replaced, and the efficiency of combustion.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Keywords: 916, all

Transcript Highlights:

• . >> I know we've also been innovative when it comes to sustainable aviation fuel.
• Nice uh shout-out there for sustainable aviation fuel.
• budget deal, if you caught that, for this year's supplemental budget, and the sustainable aviation fuel
• So, a lot of great things airline fuel.
• tax treatment that we aviation fuel tax treatment that we wanted<00:02:59.120><c> is</c><00:02:59.280

Keywords: 918, senate, all

Summary: The program focused first on Minnesota’s energy and affordability agenda, with Senator Nick Frentz discussing the state’s clean-energy leadership, rising electricity demand, and the Senate’s 100% clean energy framework. He said Minnesota’s clean energy growth supports jobs, lowers costs for ratepayers, and includes recent wins such as sustainable aviation fuel tax treatment in the supplemental budget. Frentz also said the Senate passed an energy omnibus bill that continues clean-energy permitting reforms, promotes conservation and demand response, and includes a nuclear study rather than lifting the nuclear moratorium. Frentz spent much of the interview defending data centers as both a challenge and an opportunity. He said large hyperscale projects can create major construction jobs and substantial local property-tax revenue, while a 2025 law requires data-center companies to contribute to low-income energy assistance and report water use. He pointed to the Google data center planned for Pine Island as an example, saying it is air-cooled, will pay $5 million a year, and will fund 1,600 MW of clean energy at its own expense, which he argued could save Xcel ratepayers money over time. He also said climate change is already driving higher costs through homeowners insurance and storm damage. The second segment highlighted Senator Zach Duckworth’s housing and banking bills. Duckworth said Senate File 4168 would make it easier to finance investment properties by giving buyers more flexibility to roll closing costs and lender fees into payments, while keeping strong protections in place for primary residences. He emphasized that the bill is not about predatory lending and is intended to expand options for informed investors. He also described Senate File 4652 as an anti-fraud, no-cost measure that lets bank customers name a trusted contact so banks can alert someone if suspicious activity is detected. Duckworth said both bills passed unanimously in both chambers, and he credited quick action and good working relationships across the aisle for their success. The program closed with a broader reflection on the end of session and the Senate’s political climate. It noted that 15 senators are retiring and two are leaving for higher office, and that final floor votes often split along party lines, including one bill passing 34-33. Several retiring senators used farewell speeches to urge civility, compromise, and putting people first, while the segment emphasized that despite partisan conflict, quiet bipartisan cooperation still produced much of the session’s enacted legislation.

Transcript Highlights:

• care problem: mass, medically unnecessary compounding under the guise of personalization, which is fueled
• We have a huge market being fueled by imported raw materials from China here.
• Nevertheless, I acknowledge that the rivalry fueled by a projected market, growth expected to be $50
• APMA represents fuel retailers and convenience stores, as well as distributors of fuel in each of your
• retailers and convenience stores, as well as fuel distributors across the state.

Summary: The committee began with a presentation from Berthold Barak Karlich of Benor Capital on investment and innovation from a European perspective. He argued that legacy in trade and innovation is about enabling future generations, not isolation, and highlighted Austria and Europe’s strengths in education, applied research, hidden-champion SMEs, and deep-tech. He also warned against economic nationalism and emphasized that entrepreneurship and cross-border trade create shared interests, peace, and long-term collaboration. In response to questions, he said Arizona had impressed him as a strong, international deep-tech hub, and he expressed interest in learning more about opportunities there. The committee then considered HB 2746, which creates a study committee on trade offices under the Arizona Commerce Authority to review existing trade offices, gather stakeholder input, and report recommendations by December 31, 2028. Members discussed oversight of Arizona’s trade offices in countries including Mexico, Korea, Taiwan, Japan, Romania, and Germany, and the sponsor said the bill would help evaluate effectiveness while identifying new opportunities. The bill received a due pass recommendation on a 7-0 vote. HB 2750, which establishes the Arizona-Sonora Trade Commission with legislative appointees, also received a due pass recommendation after members discussed its role as a complement to executive-branch efforts; it passed 5-1 with one present. The committee next heard HB 4036, a bill restricting the sale and distribution of compounded GLP-1 weight-loss drugs made with certain bulk drug substances and authorizing inspections by the State Board of Pharmacy. Supporters, including Novo Nordisk and the Partnership for Safe Medicines, argued the bill would address unsafe imported ingredients, impurities, misleading advertising, and a surge in mass compounding that they said exceeds the intent of compounding law. Opponents from the Arizona Pharmacy Association, compounding pharmacists, and a physician argued the bill would burden lawful compounders, raise costs, reduce access, and could harm patients who rely on compounded medications. After extensive debate, the committee failed to pass HB 4036 on a 5-5 vote. Finally, the committee took up HB 2765, as amended by a strike-everything amendment creating a vapor product manufacturer licensing framework, fees, penalties, and Department of Revenue oversight. The sponsor said the measure was intended to address illegal smuggling of vape products and protect children, while opponents argued it would burden lawful businesses and that the real problem was illicit actors outside the regulated market. The transcript ends during the discussion of this bill, before a final vote is recorded.

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• It fuels harassment. It causes real harm. It emboldens hate.
• It fuels harassment and violence, and it tells targeted communities that their humanity is negotiable
• Donald Trump's post was a clear act of racism, part of a long pattern that has fueled division and hate
• It is a source of our strength and the fuel of our innovation. Let us...
• It is a source of our strength and the fuel of our innovation.

Keywords: 988, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• I've got you here, Paul Harden, President and CEO of the Texas Food and Fuel Association, registered
• Sorry, on behalf of the Texas Food and Fuel Association. Yes, sir. All right. Go ahead.
• Our folks represent the fuel haulers throughout the state and also convenience stores.
• We have been involved in the fuel hauling business since the end of World War II.
• We bring the motor fuels to your neighborhood service station.

Bills: HB4806

Keywords: civil action, damages, health care services, noneconomic damages, negligence, legal standards, 1184, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• can see, APA member companies play a vital role in attracting many of the industry, industries that fuel
• You'll see a kind of magnifying glass that indicates that the amount of fossil fuels is um basically
• that doesn't really matter, it's just a measurement of energy. 630 joules in the earth from fossil fuels
• Railroad Commission has oversight of the hydrogen storage and transportation of the fuel.
• Hydrogen fuel cell class 88 trucks will soon be traveling on our Texas roads.

Transcript Highlights:

• In addition to reliability, the zero fuel cost resources have increased affordability in Texas.
• As you can see, APA member companies play a vital role in attracting many of the industries that fuel
• It indicates that the amount of fossil fuels is basically one pixel compared to fission. compared to
• That doesn't really matter, it's just a measurement of energy. in the Earth from fossil fuels.
• Railroad Commission has oversight of the hydrogen storage and transportation of the fuel.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• to this new unvested workers to switch to this new system<05:10:24.798><c> and</c><05:10:24.920><c>
• These DB-to-DC switch[es] exacerbated the funding problems and drove up pension debt overall.
• Representative S... did you say those three states switched back?
• That was a study, or they actually switched back. They went to a DC plan, I believe.
• </c> actually switched actually switched back<05:17:56.040><c> they</c><05:17:56.120><c> went</c><05:

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee first took up House Bill 622, but after the sponsor said further research raised concerns, he asked that the bill be tabled. The committee then moved in executive session and voted unanimously to find the bill inexpedient to legislate, sending it to consent. The committee also retained House Bill 349, the ophthalmologic laser bill, after members said more time was needed for the professions involved to work out training standards and provide additional information; that motion also passed unanimously. The committee then discussed House Bill 244, a municipal building/fire code recodification measure. Members said the bill needed more review and careful scrutiny because of its length and possible unintended effects, and they voted unanimously to retain it as well. House Bill 534 was then heard; the sponsor said the bill did not do what was intended because of a misunderstanding about current processing, and the committee voted inexpedient to legislate and placed it on consent. The committee next considered House Bill 233, with an amendment to remove a requirement affecting the New Hampshire Vaccine Association. Supporters argued the bill would reduce an unnecessary burden and improve transparency, while opponents said the committee should not single out one private 501(c)(3) organization. The amendment was adopted 8-5, and the bill as amended then passed 7-6; a minority report was requested. Finally, the committee opened House Bill 536, a proposed 1.5% cost-of-living adjustment for certain state retirees. The sponsor and supporters argued retirees had not received adequate COLAs and that the bill would help offset inflation, while the retirement system testified that the proposal would add significant costs, including an estimated $1.5 million for the state, $6.6 million for political subdivisions, and about $100.7 million in present-value unfunded liability, with the impact reflected in future employer contribution rates.

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• cause, apparently it's associated with dementia long-term exposure, and anyway I'm in the process of switching
• to an electric stove, but I think it is, and I recognize that it's expensive to switch.
• And I recognize that it's expensive to switch.

Keywords: 993, senate, all

Summary: The Senate Standing Committee on Consumer Protection met for its second meeting of 2026, with Chair Rachel May noting National Consumer Protection Week and mentioning upcoming consumer fraud outreach and new online fraud-reporting tools from the Attorney General. The committee considered eight bills focused on consumer issues, including junk fees, arbitration transparency, gas stove labeling, retailer biometric tracking notices, credit monitoring services, and youth sports recording rights. Several bills were advanced with little or no opposition. S.363A on clear and conspicuous pricing for mandatory junk fees was reported to first reading. S.926 on arbitration organizations drew support for its transparency goals, but Senator Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick raised concerns about confidentiality and a private right of action; it was still moved forward. S.1280B on gas stove health-risk labeling also advanced despite opposition from Senators Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick and Weber. S.2539A, requiring retailers to warn customers about electronic tracking and biometric data collection, was supported by Senator Myrie, who described it as a notice-only measure. The committee also advanced S.3078 on credit monitoring services and S.2517, though the transcript of the discussion on S.2517 was largely garbled. Chair May’s S.8666, which would prevent youth sports operators from barring parents from taking in-person photos or recordings of their children, prompted concerns from Senator Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick about privacy, liability, and recordings by other parents; the chair responded that the bill includes limits for safety, court orders, privacy protections, and restricted areas. The meeting concluded after the bills were moved and voted on, with several reported to first reading or to another committee.

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• I serve also on Commerce and Human Resources and just got switched from Education to Health and Welfare
• I serve also on commerce and human resources and just got switched from education to health and welfare
• . sources and just got switched from education to health and welfare.

Keywords: 989, all

Summary: The meeting was a brief introductory session for a committee with a new member, during which members went around and reintroduced themselves, described their districts, professions, and committee assignments. Several members noted recent personal updates, including a passed bar exam, a completed master’s degree, family milestones, and prior legislative experience. The chair also mentioned the session could be busier than the previous one, with possible upcoming work on water resources and iron and nail issues. Representative Heather Scott asked whether artificial intelligence issues might come before this committee. The chair responded that AI and some other newer or more technical matters have traditionally gone to State Affairs or other committees, but said he had been lobbying leadership to expand this committee’s workload and would be open to bringing AI legislation here if it arises. Representative Ilana Rubel then joined and introduced herself, noting her district includes Micron and that she is an intellectual property attorney with technology-sector experience. No bills were heard, no testimony was taken, and no votes or formal actions occurred beyond the introductions and adjournment.

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• While California's climate and air quality policies have accelerated the adoption of highly fuel-efficient
• protecting our communities and health, we still have the burden of how do we maintain a sufficient fuel
• between the Governor's Office, state agencies, boards, commissions, offices, the Independent Consumer Fuel
• between the Governor's Office, state agencies, boards, commissions, offices, the Independent Consumer Fuel
• Between the Governor's Office, state agencies, boards, commissions, offices, the Independent Consumer Fuel

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• third-party experts have challenged the validity of JERA's claims that LNG is a cost-effective transitional fuel
• third-party experts have challenged the validity of JERA's claims that LNG is a cost-effective transitional fuel
• third-party experts have challenged the validity of JERA's claims that LNG is a cost-effective transitional fuel
• third-party experts have challenged the validity of JERA's claims that LNG is a cost-effective transitional fuel
• Commission is requested to evaluate any proposal involving liquefied natural gas or other imported fuels

Bills: SCR96, SCR109, SCR164, SCR172, SCR166

Keywords: electric reliability, renewable energy, interconnection, Hawaii Electric Reliability Administrator, Public Utilities Commission, capacity shortfalls, energy policies, mail-order pharmacy, insurance, healthcare access, chronic disease management, cost savings, rural access, emergency healthcare, patient adherence, critical infrastructure, foreign influence, local control, energy dependence, economic resilience

Summary: The Committee on Consumer Protection and Commerce heard several Senate concurrent resolutions related to utilities, pharmacy access, critical infrastructure, and energy policy. STR 96 SD1 asked the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) to report on the progress of the Hawaii Electric Reliability Administrator; the PUC offered written comments and the measure later advanced as is. STR 109 SD1 urged the insurance commissioner to study expanding mail-order pharmacy use. Testimony was split: DCCA’s insurance division, HMSA, and the Hawaii Association of Health Plans supported the study, while Shipa and the Hawaii Pharmacist Association opposed it, arguing mail-order pharmacy is already available and that in-person pharmacist counseling should be preserved. The measure was ultimately deferred. The committee also heard STR 164 SD1 on protecting Hawaii’s critical infrastructure from foreign influence. Greenpeace Hawaii and 350 Hawaii strongly supported the resolution, framing it as a consumer protection and resilience measure tied to reducing dependence on imports and strengthening local food and energy systems. No opposition was presented, and the resolution was moved out as is. STR 172 SD1 HD1 directed the PUC to conduct a comprehensive analysis of ways to maximize cost reduction and minimize financial risk while meeting state goals. DCCA, the Hawaii State Energy Office, and the PUC offered comments, and Earthjustice supported the measure; it was also advanced as is. For STR 166 SD1, which concerns how the PUC should evaluate generational energy commitments, DCCA, the Hawaii State Energy Office, and the PUC provided comments, while 350 Hawaii, Greenpeace Hawaii, and others opposed any move toward LNG, arguing it would harm ratepayers and conflict with Hawaii’s renewable goals. After discussion, the committee amended the resolution to add language directing the PUC to evaluate any LNG or other imported-fuel proposal for its potential effects on or delays to the state’s renewable portfolio standards, including the 2045 deadline. The amended resolution then passed, and the committee adjourned.

Transcript Highlights:

• reaction, a cup of water, has the same energy content if you can turn it into electrons on the grid or fuel
• More importantly, also how the fuel production and handling will be essential in the studies, and just
• There are no radioactive fuels, right?
• think about it as entering the markets and really, over time, winning us off the dependency on fossil fuels
• think about it as entering the markets and really, over time, winning us off the dependency on fossil fuels

Summary: The Committee on Science and Technology met with a full audience and began with brief introductions, including an intern from Arizona State University. The committee heard two presentations before taking up its only bill. The University of Arizona’s Thomas Diaz de la Rubia spoke about fusion energy, describing it as a potential clean, safe, baseload power source and arguing Arizona should build the talent, supply chains, and research infrastructure to commercialize fusion. Members asked about timelines, regulation, competition with China, and the relationship to small modular reactors; he said fusion could be commercially relevant in roughly 12 to 15 years if public and private investment continues, and that the U.S. should avoid losing manufacturing and supply chains as it did in other technologies. He also discussed the university’s broader space and national security work. XRDNA CEO Charles Ableman then presented a spatial addressing and coordination system called EVA, describing it as a way to align data about where and when physical objects exist across systems, with a security layer called a sphere of influence. He said the company is testing with space and logistics partners, uses AI provenance tools, and sees its near-term use case in space operations and interoperability. The committee then considered HB 2809, which would require state agencies handling sensitive or protected data to implement post-quantum encryption meeting or exceeding CMMC 2.0 standards, using a U.S.-based vendor and U.S.-developed or maintained components. The bill would place the master encryption key with the Auditor General and set procedures involving the Auditor General and Attorney General. Sponsor Rep. Gillette explained that the bill was simplified from a prior version after concerns that agencies would have to connect offline systems to the internet; the amendment clarified that encryption can be installed without internet connectivity and without requiring other systems to be online. He argued the measure is needed to modernize weak legacy systems and protect data after prior breaches and failed IT projects. Members generally supported the concept but raised questions about implementation, costs, vendor neutrality, and the Auditor General’s role; the Secretary of State’s office was described as neutral and still evaluating implementation. The committee adopted the Pingarelli amendment and then passed HB 2809 as amended on a 9-0 vote, with several members explaining that they supported the bill but wanted continued stakeholder input and careful attention to execution.

Transcript Highlights:

• 2393, alternative products; HB 2395, fitness program; HB 2397, homeowners association; HB 2400, motor fuel
• As legislators, we have a responsibility to oppose actions, policies, and rhetoric that fuel harm rather
• We are watching the destruction of our democracy fueled by racism and hate.
• We are watching the destruction of our democracy fueled by racism and hate.
• We are watching the destruction of our democracy fueled by racism and hate from our current president

Keywords: 1182, all

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• Speaker and members, for allowing me to present AB 839 related to sustainable aviation fuel.
• This bill would add sustainable aviation fuel projects to the list of infrastructure projects eligible
• for expedited judicial review. ...for allowing me to present AB 839 related to sustainable aviation fuel
• This bill would add sustainable aviation fuel projects to the list of infrastructure projects eligible
• To achieve these goals, the most practical solution available is sustainable aviation fuel, which reduces

Summary: The Assembly met on May 23, 2025, after a quorum call, prayer, and Pledge of Allegiance. Members also made several guest introductions and memorial recognitions, including tributes to labor leader Louisa Blue and a Memorial Day moment of silence. The body adopted a motion to suspend Assembly Rule 63 for certain Appropriations Committee bills, and later took up a second-day consent calendar and several resolutions. The chamber adopted ACR 68, declaring July 2025 as Parks Make Life Better Month, and ACR 83, proclaiming California Maritime Day; both received broad support. On the floor file, members passed a series of bills covering child passenger safety, student financial aid, downtown office-to-housing conversion districts, rental vehicle theft prevention, fire hazard zone reviews, medical data protections, UC admissions transparency, office-to-housing streamlining, inoperable RV removal, domestic violence and child welfare, insurance classification for social service workers, sustainable aviation fuel CEQA review, UC hiring background checks, accessory dwelling units, fish and wildlife exemptions for Sutter County infrastructure, speed limit assessments, geothermal permitting, special education transfers, recorder fee adjustments, and a BIT program exemption for farmers and ranchers. Most measures passed with little or no opposition. AB 435, which would have implemented a five-step test standard for child passenger safety laws, was later reconsidered and failed on a vote of 36-12 after the call was lifted. The Assembly also adopted the second-day consent calendar, including multiple bills and resolutions, and added co-authors to several resolutions. The session ended with adjournments in memory and an adjournment until Tuesday, May 27 at 1 p.m.