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• But we have to make a better case.
• So that wouldn't be the case.
• But at least the campus has a plan on how to do it in case it is necessary, right?
• And they have to develop the plan. They have to approve the plan. Absolutely. Okay. Thank you.
• project plans, all activities included in the plan, and the planned expenses associated with those activities

Summary: The committee first adopted its 2025-26 rules on a 7-0 roll call, then approved three consent items—AB 88, AB 240, and AB 313—on a due-pass motion to Appropriations. The hearing then moved to AB 648, which would give community college districts the same zoning authority as the UC and CSU systems to build student and staff housing on property they own or lease. The author and supporters argued the bill would help address severe housing insecurity and homelessness among community college students, while opponents and some members raised concerns about local control, zoning exemptions, and the impact on nearby communities. AB 648 passed the committee on a 5-2 vote and was sent to the Local Government Committee. The committee next heard AB 466, which would require California Community Colleges and CSU campuses to provide organ and tissue donor registry information during student orientation, and request UC campuses to do the same. Supporters shared personal stories about transplants and donation, saying college orientation is a good opportunity to increase registrations. Some members worried about information overload during orientation and suggested campuses have flexibility in how they present the material, but the bill advanced on a unanimous 7-0 vote to Appropriations. AB 326 followed, proposing campus-by-campus external audits of the CSU every three years and public release of the audits. The author, faculty supporters, and a student argued that systemwide audits do not provide enough transparency about how money is spent at individual campuses, citing examples of financial mismanagement and fee increases. CSU opposed the bill, saying it already conducts annual consolidated external audits and that campus-level audits would add cost without added benefit. After extensive discussion about transparency, audit scope, and implementation, the bill passed 6-1 to Appropriations. The committee then took up AB 335, which would create a California Black-Serving Institution Grant Program to support Black student success and broader underserved student services; supporters emphasized persistent equity gaps and low completion rates, while an opponent argued the bill needed to be carefully amended to comply with Proposition 209 and equal protection requirements. The transcript ends during that item’s discussion, before a final vote is shown.

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• , the ABLE plan, health care savings plan run by MSRS, as well as the deferred comp plan, and then we
• > savings<00:09:04.520> plan<00:09:04.880> run able plan, health care savings plan
• pension plans. First, local control. pension plans. First, local control.
• plan administered those in the statewide plan administered by<01:23:55.960> PERA.
• . plan. plan.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• In some cases, it’s 2,000—3,000% that the markup is.
• plan.
• I can show you where I had that on my last plan.
• Under our current plan, I import that—the plan gets charged about 40% of what it would be in the U.S.
• for insurance plans.

Keywords: 923, senate, all

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• <00:08:53.440> uh<00:08:53.600> what's your plan your um plans for uh what's your plan
• plans.
• plans.
• planning and the use of planning grants. planning and the use of planning grants.
• As I said, not all cases are solely about misaccusations by a planning board member like this trust issue

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• Plan effectively.
• Meet with the school so that we can co-create a support plan for follow-up. and an action plan that we
• members looking at DASH plans?
• Our at-risk money is being spent appropriately and planning strategically, aligning it with our Ed plan
• and our 90-day plan.

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• And we began to review the state plan on aging, or the state plan on Alzheimer's, that was last updated
• on aging or the to review the state plan on aging or the state<00:34:16.000> plan<00:34:16.159
• Is that the case in New Hampshire?
• Is that the case in New facility. Is that the case in New Hampshire?
• For the plan.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee first handled routine business, approving the prior meeting minutes with one abstention from a member who had been absent. It then received an update from DHHS Commissioner Lori Weaver on the department’s rural health transformation grant submission. Weaver said the grant was submitted ahead of the deadline, reflected input from communities and providers statewide, and would now enter a CMS review and negotiation phase. She explained that the governor’s office will oversee the grant with DHHS, that some proposals may be limited by federal parameters, and that the department may need to hire some staff to administer the grant, within the grant’s administrative cap. Members also discussed DHHS budget pressures and staffing. The department’s CFO, Nathan White, reviewed the agency’s budget mix, noting that DHHS accounts for a large share of the state’s operating and general fund budgets, and explained projected general fund lapse estimates, which he said are currently just under $20 million for the department. He also described why lapse projections are difficult to predict in DHHS because many costs are driven by utilization and because some funds are statutorily non-lapsing. White reported that vacancy rates have risen, citing about 400 unfunded positions in the current biennium and the department’s hiring freeze, while emphasizing that direct-care positions are being prioritized. Committee members raised concerns that back-of-the-budget cuts and weak revenue collections could affect the department’s ability to manage lapse projections. The committee then heard from Division of Public Health Director Ian Watt on vaccine policy and federal changes. Watt said New Hampshire continues to support access to safe and effective vaccines, including through the universal purchase program and seasonal respiratory virus guidance. He explained a recent CDC change regarding the MMRV vaccine, which now discourages the combined shot for the first dose in children under four because of febrile seizure risk, while still allowing it for the second dose. Watt said New Hampshire’s school and child care vaccine mandates remain stable, with nine vaccines required for schoolchildren and 10 for child care, and that the state continues to review federal recommendations cautiously. He also said there have been no supply or funding disruptions affecting vaccine access, and that childhood vaccine funding through commercial insurers remains intact. Finally, the Permanent Subcommittee on Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Related Dementias presented its annual report. The subcommittee said it met about six times, heard presentations on state services, silver alerts, brain health awareness, and palliative/hospice care, and began work on updating the state’s Alzheimer’s plan, which had last been updated in 2015-2016. To gather more direct input, the subcommittee formed a needs-assessment work group to develop a survey for people living with dementia, caregivers, and service providers. It recommended integrating Alzheimer’s and dementia materials into chronic disease, aging, and public health outreach; embedding cognitive health into systems of care and the state health improvement plan; adding cognitive health measures to BRFSS; and continuing partnerships with aging and advocacy organizations. Members praised the report and suggested it should clearly identify the subcommittee and include page numbers in future versions.

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• entity to lead the development of that plan.
• for in developing and submitting a plan.
• that should be included in that plan: a transparent, cohesive, and accountable plan.
• Are we talking about a student plan for those 40.
• They submit their budgets that are an indication of a plan because they're saying this is how we plan

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• This is the third of the four hearings that we plan to hold before the May revision.
• The federal funding reductions that have already occurred and the additional cuts that are planned will
• So today I plan to overview the relationship of federal and state income tax filing.
• There are cases where that insurance coverage is insufficient or there are gaps.
• Open the time period to file cases, it did create scenarios where we can have cases in perpetuity.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Let's take the first step and create an action plan for wildlife corridors.
• The problem is we don't have a plan to actually implement any of these crossings.
• It's just a plan, um, and really helped us a lot. Thank you. Thank you. I have a question.
• Um, in other cases, like a high fence, what's that like a high fence, yes, in some cases, yeah, um, and
• Putting the tunnel in and in some cases it's as simple as like a culvert under a road.

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• They had new modern use cases in terms of how you can use the system.
• You need a business cases and back of it.
• Case is for the next 3 to 4 years. We're not going to be rolling out.
• They review rate cases, conduct financial and economic analysis.
• Watch your plan is in the immediate future long term and what your plan is to retains or retain staff

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• And one of my favorite parts is a new planning and accountability system for our metropolitan planning
• It's just not how they're structured to plan. They're not doing it.
• But we have those planning councils in place.
• Everybody kind of lays their plans on the table.
• Would you say that was, in that particular case, an anomaly among the other cases?

Summary: The Economic Infrastructure Subcommittee heard several transportation and infrastructure bills. HB 1239, Energy Infrastructure Investment, would let the Public Service Commission create a mechanism for utilities to recover costs for renewable natural gas infrastructure; supporters said it could diversify energy supply and help agriculture, while members raised concerns about consumer rates and asked whether savings from RIN credits should be passed to customers. The bill drew supportive public testimony and was reported favorably after debate, with members noting the PSC would set costs and that the sponsor was open to further discussion on consumer protections. The committee then took up HB 313, which exempts Purple Heart recipients from paying Florida tolls. With no questions or opposition, it passed unanimously. The committee also considered HB 567, a broad transportation omnibus/strike-all bill covering EV tax revenue for roads, airport and MPO changes, workforce funding, traffic signal modernization, speed limits, and a pilot to streamline airport permitting. A major amendment added utility right-of-way notice, response, and incentive/penalty provisions, and another amendment authorized local governments to set age and ID rules for e-bikes, scooters, and other micromobility devices after testimony about a fatal crash. The bill was reported favorably after extensive debate and public testimony from transportation and utility stakeholders. HB 112, dealing with municipal sewer collection systems, would allow cities to use sewer revenues to expand wastewater infrastructure. Sponsors said it was aimed at helping cities like Hollywood reduce septic use and improve water quality; testimony supported the measure as a way to unlock funding for sewer expansion, and the bill passed unanimously. The committee also approved HB 7009, preserving public records and meeting exemptions for 911 and public safety radio communications systems and expanding them to next-generation 911. Finally, PCS for HB 1397, a large transportation package addressing airport, seaport, spaceport, and workforce issues, was amended and passed 14-1 after questions about federal testing notifications, removal of certain business preference language, and a provision redirecting some transit funds to highway projects if not timely used.

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• this review and comment by the planning this review and comment by the planning board<00:12:14.279
• <00:31:13.679> boards more and I think the planning boards more and I think the planning boards
• veteran of numerous zba and planning veteran of numerous zba and planning board<01:00:05.520>
• would think that maybe not a planning would think that maybe not a planning board<01:05:20.079><
• the entire body said that in some cases the entire body said that in some cases we<01:40:28.280>

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• In most cases, there are other medical reasons.
• When I was 19, I had a Planned Parenthood Abortion.
• From 2019 to 2022, the rate of mortality cases...
• be basically up to the Texas Historical Commission to take up, I guess, what are you thinking on a case-by-case
• And they say we take it case by case, and as a result of that, they're not letting parents know ahead

Bills: HB229, HB229, HB3990, HB5082, HB5510

Keywords: HB 229, Texas, political subdivision, local government, county dues, county association, state association of counties, lobbying, lobbyist, public funds, taxpayer lawsuit, injunctive relief, attorney's fees, Government Code Chapter 556, Local Government Code Section 89.002, legislative advocacy, municipal government, county government, city government, special district

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• Seventy-seven cases have been opened.
• That's the Fair Plan, which you supported. But the Fair Plan... Yeah, I understand that.
• Hasn't the uptake on the Fair Plan just exploded?
• I know the facts of those cases, Mr...
• I plan on it not going over 30 million.

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• That is a very different plan.
• They would have to file that case right then and there.
• With a lot of the Metro Next plan, the same thing. Tech stock had a 33 percent...
• Yeah, well I wasn't planning until some of the last comments.
• We'll make an announcement, but right now we'll plan on that meeting back here.

Bills: SB3038, SB3045, SB3065, SB3069, SB3071, HB2025, HB2149, HB3370, HB4205, HB4506, HB5424, HB5652, HB24, HB3687, HB24

Keywords: Fort Bend County, Municipal Utility District, MUD, special district, Rosenberg, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, TCEQ, ad valorem tax, bond issuance, assessments, fees, taxes, eminent domain, road district, storm drainage, infrastructure financing, development agreement, municipal consent, temporary directors, public utility district

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• We could sit here for hours reviewing case after case after case from across the state.
• after case of ugly, disgusting cases.
• She said the cases he mentioned are just as horrific as the cases she will mention in her closing, but
• There are several cases.”
• She said these cases go on and on; they are not isolated cases.

Summary: The committee met without a quorum and operated as a subcommittee while hearing several bills on public safety, parole, criminal justice oversight, Proposition 36 implementation, behavioral health, gang database reform, cargo theft, and nonconsensual intimate images. The chair explained hearing procedures and noted that SB 906 was pulled from the agenda. Several measures were heard but not voted on because quorum was lacking. SB 1446, a committee bill, would expand discretion in en banc parole review, make en banc votes public record, and allow CDCR referrals for sexually violent predator evaluation of certain incarcerated people serving determinate or indeterminate terms. Support came from the California District Attorneys Association; opposition came from the Ella Baker Center, Uncommon Law, public defenders, and others who argued it would add confusion, litigation risk, and unnecessary duplication. The author said the bill was intended to clarify review standards and improve transparency. SB 1278 would exclude certain sex offenses and habitual/one-strike offenders from elderly parole eligibility. The San Diego District Attorney’s Office and California District Attorneys Association supported it, citing cases such as Gregory Vogelsang and David Funston; opponents from Uncommon Law, the Ella Baker Center, and others argued elderly parole is already highly restrictive, evidence-based, and cost-effective. Vice Chair Seyarto strongly supported SB 1278, emphasizing victim justice and public safety. SB 1354 would bar out-of-state military personnel not operating under Title 10 from entering California to perform military or law enforcement functions without the governor’s permission; a committee amendment removed a criminal penalty and left enforcement to the Attorney General. SB 926 would provide funding for Proposition 36 implementation, with committee amendments deleting a specific appropriation and shifting funding decisions to the budget process; supporters said counties need resources for treatment, probation, and administration, while opponents criticized the bill as fiscally reckless and duplicative. SB 874 would require background checks and clearer statewide standards for Medi-Cal behavioral health treatment services, especially ABA services for children; supporters said it would improve patient safety and program integrity. SB 1210 would extend CalGang-style oversight, notice, appeal, and DOJ regulation to all gang databases, not just shared ones; supporters described harms from inaccurate, unregulated local databases, while police chiefs opposed applying the CalGang framework to all local investigative files. The committee also heard SB 1019, which would create a DOJ cargo theft task force and add reporting requirements; supporters from BNSF, trucking, shipping, ports, and law enforcement said organized cargo theft is harming supply chains and worker safety, and no opposition was presented. Finally, SB 1217 would create a DOJ clearinghouse to help victims remove nonconsensual intimate images, including AI-generated deepfakes, from covered platforms; amendments narrowed the bill’s scope and clarified law enforcement’s role. The author and survivor witnesses described ongoing trauma from repeated reposting of exploitative images and argued the bill would provide a centralized removal process. The transcript ends during testimony on SB 1217, with no final votes taken on the measures heard.

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• Do these caps apply to every wrongful death case, medical malpractice case, or just the ones that have
• What percentage of all outstanding civil cases would these types of cases, these free kill cases, represent
• If there's a case...
• to that case.
• an overall number of civil cases, that this infinitesimal de minimis amount of cases is going to explode

Summary: The Senate opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and several recognitions, including interns, Denim Day awareness, and a resolution honoring Vietnam veterans exposed to Agent Orange. Senators also paid tribute to former Senator Karen Johnson Gendron with a moment of silence. The chamber then moved to special-order bills after routine announcements that no committee reports, governor’s messages, or House messages were on the desk. The first major bill, SB 138/HB 687 on transportation offenses involving death, increased penalties for repeat DUI/BUI manslaughter and vehicular homicide offenses and added warnings and misdemeanor penalties for refusing lawful breath or urine tests. After a brief amendment and questions about attorney rights and prior impairing-substance language, the bill passed 37-0. SB 306 on Medicaid providers followed, requiring broader provider access, including after-hours availability and more primary care access for Medicaid enrollees; it also passed 37-0. The chamber then took up the major condominium reform bill, SB 1742/HB 913, addressing post-Surfside safety, reserve funding, milestone inspections, budgeting, reserve flexibility, manager regulation, conflicts of interest, and condo sale rescission periods. Senators from both parties praised the sponsors for extensive stakeholder work and the bill passed 37-0 after multiple amendments. The final major item was SB 7016/HB 1205 on constitutional amendments and petition-gathering rules, with sponsors arguing the bill was needed to combat fraud in the 2024 petition process and opponents warning it would burden citizen initiatives. The Senate adopted the House bill and then considered numerous amendments on petition circulator rules, submission deadlines, invalid-signature thresholds, voter notification, and related enforcement provisions; several amendments were adopted, and the substitute was later withdrawn, leaving the chamber to continue on the underlying bill and remaining amendments.

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• lengthy planning board review. lengthy planning board review.
• This bill puts plan. Okay. Right.
• Does this require the judiciary to take these kinds of cases ahead of other cases?
• It's just going to be a few cases. way. It's just going to be a few cases.
• It just happens to be the<02:00:03.599> case.<02:00:04.400> Okay. the case.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee first took up House Bill 733, a third-party litigation financing reporting bill. Representative Cole explained that the bill shifts reporting from the Secretary of State to the courts, which he said removes the fiscal note and helps insurers obtain information for underwriting and premium-setting. The committee accepted the explanation and voted ought to pass; the roll call was 8-0 in favor, with one member taking a pause. The committee then heard House Bill 219, dealing with the renewable portfolio standard and the renewable energy fund. Representative Bose argued the bill would reduce electricity costs by lowering the REC purchase obligation from 220,000 to 170,000, which he said would reduce payments into the renewable energy fund by roughly $1 million to $2 million and save consumers only pennies a month. After questions about timing and whether to wait for a DOE report, the committee voted to retain the bill for further discussion rather than advance it; the motion to retain passed 5-4. House Bill 365 was then discussed as an election-related bill intended to help verify citizenship for voter registration and create a voucher process for people who cannot afford a birth certificate. The sponsor said the Secretary of State may be able to use federal and state databases to verify citizenship, and if not, indigent applicants could receive a voucher reimbursed by the state, with a $25,000 appropriation included. Members raised concerns about the Secretary of State’s access to databases and the bill’s timing and cost, and the committee decided to hold the bill until Secretary Scanlan could come testify. Finally, the committee heard House Bill 552, which updates retiree health coverage rules so dependent children can remain on the plan until age 26, consistent with the Affordable Care Act. DAS officials said retirees pay the full cost for dependents, about $1,000 per month, while the state covers only the retiree and spouse. The committee voted ought to pass unanimously, 9-0. The committee then began discussion of House Bill 572, a housing bill aimed at missing-middle housing, describing a voluntary program to identify developable public land, support construction, and streamline review, but the transcript cuts off before any action on that bill.

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• All of these efforts are consistent with and uplifted by the Master Plan for Aging.
• In this case, CalFresh, and monitoring the federal developments and keeping note. Mr.
• Our plan is to release an updated methodology this summer.
• This led to missing mail correspondence, which flagged my case.
• Case load.

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• THIS PLANNING.
• >> Chair: YOU ARE RECOGNIZED. >> THE SCHOOL MENTAL HEALTH ALLOCATION PLAN.
• SO I HAVE SEEN CASE AFTER CASE WHERE STUDENTS HAVE GOTTEN OFF THE PATHWAY TO VIOLENCE AND THEY HAVE A
• WE HAVE SEEN MANY OF THOSE CASES HERE IN FLORIDA.
• AND WITH THE DATABASE SHOWED IS THIS WAS NOT THE CASE.