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• I would suggest that you do what most working families have had to do under this regime of tax-and-spenders
• failure to pay the personal or corporate income tax through an EFT transfer to $100 for a first-time offense
• We were a little silent on this manufacturing, and we absolutely need to take this serious because if
• So this is serious, and we as legislators... ...three.
• So this is serious, and we as legislators, I know that we can speak with one voice, and yet we're not

Summary: The Assembly Committee on Revenue and Taxation heard a series of tax-related bills, with several measures referred to suspense and a few advancing. SB 284 would clarify Proposition 19 rules for inherited family homes in probate, including when the one-year residency clock starts and whether title consolidation among siblings triggers reassessment; supporters included the California Association of Realtors, while county assessors opposed the sibling-transfer language as creating ambiguity. The bill was sent to suspense. SB 863 was taken up on the consent calendar and passed 6-0 to the Assembly floor. SB 333 would let San Luis Obispo County voters consider raising a local tax rate limit to fund transportation projects; supporters said it would help the county become self-help for major road needs, while opponents argued it would make it easier to raise regressive sales taxes. The committee approved the bill 5-2, as amended with a five-year sunset. SB 376, which clarifies that charitable remainder trusts are not treated as incomplete gift non-grantor trusts for California income tax purposes, drew support from the California Lawyers Association and no opposition, and passed 5-2 to Appropriations as amended. The committee also heard SB 591, which would replace steep penalties for failing to use electronic funds transfer with fixed penalties of $100 for a first violation and $500 thereafter; supporters said current penalties can be excessive and out of proportion, and the bill was sent to suspense. SB 419 would partially exempt hydrogen fuel from the state sales and use tax while leaving the existing road fee in place; supporters said it would help hydrogen adoption and parity with other clean fuels, while one environmental group opposed unless amended, and the bill went to suspense. SB 587 proposed a state tax credit for local sales tax paid on manufacturing equipment to encourage investment and jobs; it had broad business support and no opposition, but was also sent to suspense. SB 710 would extend and update the property tax exclusion for solar installations, with broad support from clean energy and local government groups and some opposition from large energy consumers; it too was referred to suspense. Finally, SB 663 would extend deadlines and exemptions for wildfire victims and certain nonprofit and disabled veteran properties; it received support from assessors and committee members but was also sent to suspense for further work.

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• </c> most of the time. most of the time.
• <03:22:34.080><c> Most</c><03:22:34.239><c> likely.</c> cycle? Most likely. cycle? Most likely.
• ><c> offenses</c><03:44:39.439><c> all</c><03:44:39.600><c> the</c> serious motor vehicle offenses all
• the serious motor vehicle offenses all the other<03:44:40.000><c> ones</c><03:44:40.239><c> and</c><

Committee: House Transportation

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• May it please this honorable assembly, may it please the Lord God most of all.
• the common good, especially to defend and protect life at every stage, especially those who are the most
• vulnerable and defenseless among us, to defend the The most vulnerable and defenseless among us, to
• Well, the clerk described most of the bill.
• Increasingly common in our environment, they have been linked to serious health concerns.

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• Uh, this is so incredibly offensive.
• </c><02:28:39.200><c> about</c> You can't say you're serious about You can't say you're serious about
• I hope that that means need it most.
• </c><02:45:38.000><c> unproductive,</c> that delivered the most unproductive, that delivered the most
• </c> crimes and serious misconduct. crimes and serious misconduct.

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• </c> existing record already raises serious existing record already raises serious questions<00:33:46.240
• >> As long as they can provide evidence of the offenses, right?
• ,</c> of the offenses, of the offenses, right?
• </c> level so that there is some serious level so that there is some serious repercussions<00:57:46.440
• For the most part, most of our state laws don't include a kind of provision that would put somebody out

Committee: House Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs

Summary: The committee began with resolutions HCR 93 and HR 85, which ask the Hawaii State Commission on the Status of Women, in collaboration with the Department of the Attorney General, to form a working group and report on ways to strengthen protections for survivors of image-based sexual abuse. The Attorney General’s office said it could support the effort as legal counsel to the commission but preferred not to be an active working-group member, and suggested the Legislative Reference Bureau could instead conduct a nationwide study for stakeholders. The Commission on the Status of Women supported the resolutions but urged broader scope to include prevention and intervention, expanded stakeholder membership, keeping the Attorney General involved, and adjusting the report deadline. Testimony in support also came from the Emoa Alliance, which emphasized the prevalence and harms of image-based abuse and the need for stronger protections. Members asked questions about current criminal and civil remedies, reporting barriers, and whether the commission could administer the effort without the Attorney General; no votes were taken on the resolutions during the excerpted discussion. The committee then heard HCR 113 and HR 106, supporting the Native Hawaiian Intellectual Property Working Group’s request for more resources and a timeline extension to fiscal year 2026-2027. The Office of Hawaiian Affairs testified in support, saying Native Hawaiian culture, traditional knowledge, and cultural expressions are increasingly being commercialized and exploited without adequate protection, and that the working group needs more time, resources, and community consultation to complete its work. The committee noted six supporters and no opposition or comments. The hearing also covered HCR 193 and HR 183, which would establish a court security and Department of Law Enforcement capacity working group to address staffing shortages and the use of private security at state courts. The Judiciary supported the intent, asked that the working group supplement rather than replace its budget request, and proposed allowing the chair to add members with relevant experience. In response to questions, Judiciary said it has requested $3.25 million for armed private security, which it said would cover about 18 contracted individuals, though with significant company overhead. The committee then moved through several bills: SB 2667, which restricts certain commercial vehicles and trailers from the far-left lane on multi-lane roads, received support from the Department of Transportation; SB 2851, which allows deaf vehicle owners to register a deafness designation for law enforcement access, drew testimony in support; SB 2521, which updates emergency vehicle rules and exempts EMS personnel from CDL requirements, received testimony from Honolulu Emergency Services; and SB 2466, which would make the Chief Elections Officer terminable only for cause, drew support from the League of Women Voters and opposition from Hawaiian Islands Republican Women, who argued the change could reduce accountability and create election disruptions if litigation over termination occurs.

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• stood at the forefront of the fight for trans liberation and dedicated herself to uplifting those most
• By The New York Times, Los Tigres del Norte are one of the most... ...greatest musical statesmen.
• By The New York Times, Los Tigres del Norte are one of the most popular and influential bands in the
• Black mothers represent roughly 21% of maternal deaths, most of which are preventable.
• Most of them are support, support, and only require a roll call.

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and then spent much of the session on floor recognitions. Members welcomed the Far West Region of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and honored its leadership and civic service, including wildfire recovery work and local chapter anniversaries. The body also recognized the 2026 Latino Spirit Award honorees, with remarks tied to Cinco de Mayo and Latino resilience, followed by a series of resolutions and guest introductions. Several resolutions were adopted, including SR 86 on Cinco de Mayo Week, SCR 146 declaring May Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month, SCR 154 establishing Green Star Veterans and Families Day, SCR 123 recognizing California Peace Officers Memorial Day, SCR 164 designating Black Health Equity Advocacy Week, and SCR 103 on Tardive Dyskinesia Awareness Week. Testimony and remarks emphasized cultural heritage, shared struggles for justice, veterans’ mental health and suicide prevention, law enforcement sacrifice, and persistent racial health disparities. Most resolutions passed by unanimous roll call votes. The Senate also confirmed multiple Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation appointments, including Kathleen Ratliff and Joseph Tuggle, Jason Johnson, Madeline McLean, Brian Bishop, and Sarah Larson. Senators Grove and others voiced protest over CDCR appointments, arguing for consideration of Frank Silva, but the confirmations still passed overwhelmingly or unanimously. The chamber then approved several bills, including SB 1159 on artificial intelligence and public meetings, SB 1416 shortening refund timelines for duplicate medical/dental payments, SB 1273 expanding tied-house advertising rules for winery instructional events, SB 941 limiting commissary markups in private detention facilities, SB 1099 clarifying local authority to provide public benefits, SB 1195 expanding tied-house exemptions for certain venues, and SB 990 allowing a highway information sign near Ridgecrest. The session concluded with adjournment memories for labor leader and UCLA Labor Center director Kent Wong and recognition of his family and colleagues.

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• </c><00:09:59.440><c> uh</c> have a like most st most states do. uh have a like most st most states do
• That's the language that's used in most of these SLAPP statutes.
• And though it is a new matter, it's a serious matter.
• And so I matter, it's a serious matter.
• </c> England because they've been the most England because they've been the most aggressive<01:43:31.199

Bills: HB0103 , HB0070 , HB0091

Committee: House Judiciary

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• Hepatitis C is a serious but curable disease.
• Hepatitis C is a serious but curable disease.
• and child-related offenses.
• and child-related offenses.
• Many drugs used to treat serious mental illness... ...Many drugs used to treat serious mental illness

Committee: House Health

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• Now I'll get more serious and stop choking up.
• Threatening a judge is a serious, serious crime.
• That's a pretty serious accusation.
• The most high-profile arrest recently was Garcia Luna.
• I bet most members of the public aren't aware. Educate us this morning.

Committee: Senate Senate Judiciary

Keywords: fentanyl crisis, DEA, drug trafficking, public safety, Judea Serrata, Terrence Cole, judicial security, social media, drug prevention

Summary: The committee meeting centered on the urgent crisis of fentanyl abuse and the government’s response to the drug trafficking epidemic. Key discussions revolved around the nomination of Terrence Cole as the Administrator of the DEA and Judea Serrata as Director of the U.S. Marshals Service. Cole emphasized his commitment to combating the fentanyl crisis, highlighting the rising number of overdose deaths and the necessity of bipartisan efforts to dismantle drug cartels. Members engaged in dialogue on the effectiveness of various strategies and the importance of education aimed at preventing drug-related deaths among youth. Additionally, the challenges of social media in drug trafficking were highlighted, indicating a need for greater accountability in how platforms handle such issues. Senators voiced concerns about the impact of administration policies on judicial security and the resources available for marshals to perform their critical roles.

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• We often lose the most staff within that first year as casework.
• So that Texans can have access to high quality care when they need it most.
• Most are. All right.
• I think we, most of us have got some family.
• Offenses going up there.

Committee: House Appropriations - S/C on Article II

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• </c><00:30:01.039><c> develop</c> something which you know most develop something which you know most
• U, but the problem is that most people don't know to do that.
• U, but the problem is that most people don't know to do that.
• </c><02:14:10.800><c> scientific</c> animal models carry serious scientific animal models carry serious
• <c> which</c><02:22:05.680><c> is</c> violation level offense, which is violation level offense, which

Committee: Senate Commerce

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• Most U.S.
• The challenges are serious. Yet familiar. Mr.
• NATO is a very important alliance, that U.S. commitments there are grave and serious.
• Sometimes it's not the most important thing that needs to be considered.
• important, if not the most important, components of an intelligence professional's job.

Committee: Senate Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Personnel

Keywords: Department of Defense, nominations, Matthew Lohmeyer, Justin Overbaugh, global security, military readiness, NATO, Russia, China, defense infrastructure

Summary: The meeting was primarily focused on discussing nominations for key positions within the Department of Defense, specifically for roles such as the Undersecretary of the Air Force and the Deputy Undersecretary of Defense for Intelligence and Security. Senators expressed urgent concerns about global security threats, the need for robust military readiness, and the emphasis on effective collaboration with NATO allies amidst rising tensions with adversaries such as Russia and China. Several senators highlighted the challenges facing military infrastructure and defense capabilities, suggesting a critical need for improvements and investment in these areas to ensure national security.

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• A couple years ago, there was a bill when the funding came through for most of our fire companies already
• No offense, HB 305 proponents can feel free, whatever you all want to do.
• provision they passed last year, which changes the federal definition and closes the loophole that most
• ...changes the federal definition, which closes the loophole that most of these stores operate in, even
• And no different than we're going to deal with here in a few minutes with Crater most likely.

Bills: HB305 , HB395 , HB341

Committee: Senate Health & Social Services

Summary: The committee met in late June with Senators Hansen, Buckson, Siegfried, Townsend, and Huxable present, and first approved the meeting minutes by voice vote. The opening bill, HB 341, would limit DFS from filing child support in foster care cases unless doing so would not hinder reunification; Children’s Department staff said the department has already decided to stop filing in all such cases, with an estimated fiscal impact of about $140,000 annually. Public testimony from the League of Women Voters supported the bill as a compassionate measure to help families reunite. The committee then heard HB 446/related anaphylaxis legislation for colleges and universities, which would allow institutions to stock and use intranasal epinephrine alongside auto-injectors and update training and reporting requirements. The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America supported the measure, emphasizing the need for needle-free options and faster treatment of anaphylaxis. The committee also took up HS1 for HB 356 on PFAS, which would ban firefighting foam containing PFAS beginning in 2028, require disclosure if PPE contains PFAS, and address recalls; DNREC and the fire service supported it, saying most departments have already transitioned away from PFAS foam. A major portion of the meeting focused on HB 305, a diabetes wellness pilot program that would use continuous glucose monitoring, app-based care coordination, lab testing, and DHIN data analysis to shift care toward prevention and remission. Sponsor Senator Siegfried described the bill as a response to Delaware’s high diabetes costs and prevalence, and the Medical Society of Delaware supported it as a proactive model. The committee also discussed HB 395, which would regulate intoxicating hemp-derived products and synthetic cannabinoids by classifying products over a THC threshold as marijuana and creating penalties for unlicensed sales; the Office of the Marijuana Commissioner supported the bill, while hemp industry representatives and Senator Hoffner warned it could harm legitimate hemp retailers and access to hemp products. The final item, HS1 for HB 332, would ban sales and marketing of kratom products to those under 21 and direct the state to study testing and regulation of kratom and synthetic variants. Supporters, including the Delaware Healthcare Association and several recovery advocates, said age-gating is a reasonable first step and that synthetic products are the main concern; opponents and some senators argued the bill should go further and fully ban kratom or better distinguish synthetic products from natural leaf kratom. No formal roll-call votes were taken on the substantive bills during the transcript, and the meeting adjourned after public comment.

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• each offense.
• it was the most efficient way to collect the fees and avoid labor costs.
• Late takeoffs and landings are the most dangerous parts of flight.
• It is the most important. It is the most important.
• It is the most dangerous phase of flight. You probably may have heard of a stall.

Committee: Senate Transportation

Summary: The Transportation Committee met and first took up CS/SB 86, which would make operation of a commercial motor vehicle by an unauthorized alien an imminent safety hazard and require lawful presence, a valid CDL, English proficiency, and ability to communicate with law enforcement. The bill also authorizes impoundment, a $250,000 civil penalty on the motor carrier, and an out-of-service order until violations are corrected. After adopting an amendment and hearing support from the Florida PBA, the committee reported the bill favorably on a vote with Senator Arrington voting no. The committee then considered CS/SB 706, which preempts naming of major commercial service airports to the state and would rename Palm Beach International Airport as Donald J. Trump International Airport. An amendment added FAA approval, trademark authorization, and a flexible implementation period for Palm Beach County. Palm Beach County representatives supported the measure, and the bill was reported favorably. The committee also passed CS/SB 1670, a specialty license plate bill for the “outsider” plate, after amending the distribution of proceeds so the Huber Brothers Foundation may receive up to 10% instead of 25%. Next, the committee approved CS/SB 1054, which increases penalties for traffic infractions that result in a crash after running a red light or stop sign, including higher fines, license suspensions, and a one-year bodily injury insurance requirement after an injury crash. Law enforcement testimony supported the bill. The committee also considered CS/SB 422 on ADS-B aviation surveillance data, which would bar use of that data to calculate or collect landing-related fees; an amendment narrowed the prohibition to landing and touch-and-go fee scenarios. Aviation groups and pilots supported the bill as protecting safety and preventing surprise billing, while airport representatives said they could still charge landing fees but would need to rely on more manual methods. The committee reported CS/SB 422 favorably, and the meeting adjourned after all measures were approved.

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• fiscal climate, it's imperative that this subcommittee provide diligent oversight as we review the most
• estimates are based on limited data, and it's because we couldn't account for all of the impacted offenses
• We anticipate impacts to the parole population if individuals have specified prior offenses or if they
• In terms of the parole population, most people that are affected by Prop 36 will, based on the crimes
• And some are ongoing, but most have already been implemented by the department.

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• So that's a serious question.
• You said you own serious question.
• So that's a serious<00:40:55.119><c> question.
• I'm just curious and serious question.
• Now, in most states, there's no prior approval.

Bills: HF3604 , HF2236 , HF3709 , HF3766 , HF2400

Committee: House Commerce Finance and Policy

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• .from the human trafficking offense, and all those who maintain any victim of the offense, whether or
• One of the most important things, actually the most important thing the New Jersey Coalition does, is
• Most victims of human trafficking do not realize they are victims.
• That we share most of what our friends at school boards just said.
• These are the most, police officers, our firefighters, these are the most heroic people in our state.

Committee: Senate Senate Budget and Appropriations

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• Most claimants are actively trying to return to the workforce.
• And I take offense considering that they're personal friends of our family.
• As most of you know, our family farm is in Minnesota.
• This is a serious, serious situation when we have to start thinking of legislation to protect ourselves
• We should reduce barriers to enrollment and improve outreach to those that need it most. I vote no.

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• No offense to him by starting early, but these are the folks that I wanted to talk to anyway with the
• It's probably offensive to go to this committee and say that we're in the midst of a housing crisis,
• plans and then the time and the money to go back and forth with planning departments on things that most
• for Humanity specifically has been using this to help rebuild after natural disasters in Altadena most
• If we're serious about getting more homeownership opportunities online, this is a fix.

Summary: The Assembly Committee on Housing and Community Development met first as a subcommittee because quorum was initially lacking, then later established quorum and heard five housing-related bills. AB 748 would require local governments to create preapproved housing plan programs for single-family and small multifamily projects under 10 units, expanding a model already used for ADUs; the author and Habitat for Humanity argued it would save time and money, and there was no opposition. The committee later passed AB 748 unanimously to the Assembly Committee on Local Government. AB 739 would require managing agents for common interest developments to provide HOAs a summary of fees charged and paid to management companies. Realtors and community managers supported the bill as a transparency measure, while the California Association of Community Managers initially opposed it but said it would remove opposition if committee amendments were adopted to avoid blanket mailings and cost increases. The committee adopted the amendments and passed AB 739 7-0 to Appropriations. AB 939 would remove the 180-day resale restriction for certain income-restricted for-sale units when a developer is under contract with a qualified nonprofit affordable housing organization, allowing units to be sold sooner to low-income buyers. Habitat for Humanity, the California Building Industry Association, and several housing groups supported the measure as a no-cost fix to reduce vacancy and carrying costs, while the California Association of Realtors opposed it, warning it could create a right of first refusal and set a precedent affecting property rights and competition. After discussion about the narrow scope and committee amendments, the bill passed 6-1 to Appropriations. AB 1070 would direct the state to study and potentially modernize building code treatment for small, middle-housing projects so that low-rise buildings with three to ten units could be regulated more like residential structures rather than commercial ones. Supporters said the current code makes small multifamily projects unnecessarily expensive and that other states have adopted similar approaches; there was no opposition. The committee passed AB 1070 unanimously to Appropriations. Finally, AB 1184, by the vice chair, would increase HOA transparency and resident access to records, including recordings of HOA meetings; it had no witnesses in opposition and passed 8-0 as amended to Appropriations. After the meeting, absent members later added votes, and the final recorded votes were 10-1 for AB 939, 11-0 for AB 1070 and AB 1184, and unanimous support for AB 739 and AB 748.

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• Thank you. [00:08:20.000] Ryan Mello, Pierce County Executive, continued: Most of these claims are for
• One thing that is important to know is that in many, if not most, of these cases, no negligence by the
• White people, their plea bargain is most likely going to be for a first-degree murder.
• White people, their plea bargain is most likely going to be for a first-degree murder.
• As you've heard, the recycling industry agrees to most of them.

Bills: SB6239 , SB6074 , SB5886 , SB6041 , SB6190

Committee: Senate Law & Justice

Keywords: tort claims, state liability, Washington law, government accountability, legal process, parole, criminal justice reform, felony, recidivism, rehabilitation, public safety, personality rights, right of publicity, publicity rights, name image likeness, NIL, deepfake, AI-generated content, digital impersonation, forged digital likeness