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• Any discussion? Okay, so now you would like discussion on the amendment? Yes.
• Any further discussion?
• Any discussion? We have a substitute ending in point 0.08. Discussion.
• Any discussion? Okay, we have an amendment. Be voted do pass. Any discussion?
• We discussed that, and there's two sides to that.

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• Oz discussed his vision to ensure CMS provides Americans with access to superb care, especially our most
• Wieden for this markup and this opportunity to discuss the serious implications of having Dr.
• And I want to be clear as we begin this discussion.
• Do you feel comfortable with anyone having access to your sensitive personal information? No.
• I want to follow up on some of the issues that we discussed in my office.

Keywords: Social Security, Medicaid, Frank Bisignano, Elon Musk, benefit processing, office closures, public testimony, administration policies, health care, vulnerable populations

Summary: The committee meeting focused heavily on the nomination of Frank Bisignano as the Commissioner of the Social Security Administration, with intense discussions around the current state of Social Security and its management under the current administration. Members voiced significant concerns regarding potential changes to Social Security and Medicaid, specifically addressing issues such as office closures, delays in benefit processing, and the perceived policies from Elon Musk's association with the administration. Public testimonies highlighted fears that these changes would severely impact the accessibility of benefits for seniors and vulnerable individuals, resulting in a chaotic environment at the SSA. Members expressed a unified opposition to the notion of dismantling these critical programs, emphasizing the long-term implications on their constituents' well-being.

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• I look forward to the discussion. Thank you, Director.
• So very sensitive to the point, take your major issue.
• So very sensitive to the point. Take your major issue.
• And, you know, it's a good discussion to have.
• And there should be maybe discussion, I think there has been, but more discussion about whether that

Summary: The Assembly Committee on Utilities and Energy held an oversight hearing with leaders from the CPUC, Public Advocates Office, CAISO, the Office of Energy Infrastructure Safety, and the Energy Commission. Chair Petrie-Norris framed the hearing around high utility bills, wildfire risk, grid reliability, clean energy buildout, and the state’s long-term decarbonization goals, and also noted it was CPUC President Alice Reynolds’ final week at the commission. Each agency gave an update on its role: the CPUC described efforts to reduce rate increases while maintaining reliability and clean energy procurement; the Public Advocates Office focused on affordability and the need to control underlying utility costs; CAISO discussed transmission planning, market operations, and the upcoming extended day-ahead market; Energy Safety reviewed wildfire mitigation oversight and inspections; and the Energy Commission highlighted clean energy growth, EV adoption, storage, efficiency, and gasoline price monitoring. A major theme was affordability versus the costs of the clean energy transition. Reynolds said the CPUC has lowered utility revenue requests, reduced utility returns, adopted a base services charge, and reworked net metering, while also continuing to manage wildfire-related costs and support resource adequacy and demand flexibility. Sarazawa argued that recent rate decreases may not be durable because billions of dollars in wildfire and other utility costs are still pending or unbilled, and she urged tighter use of general rate cases, lower-cost financing, program reform, and more equitable rate design. Members pressed the agencies on whether state policy is sufficiently accounting for labor, local economic development, and the cost impacts of transmission and procurement decisions, especially where out-of-state resources are being considered. CAISO and the Energy Commission emphasized that the state’s planning and market reforms are helping lower costs and improve reliability. CAISO said the Western Energy Imbalance Market has produced billions in benefits, the extended day-ahead market is on track to launch, and transmission planning is being aligned with long-term resource needs while reducing queue delays. The Energy Commission said California is now getting roughly two-thirds of its power from clean sources, has added massive amounts of storage and renewables, and is seeing strong EV and charger growth that can help spread fixed grid costs. Energy Safety reported thousands of inspections, hundreds of notices of non-performance, and a decline in reportable ignitions, while noting that major fires show more work is needed. Members also raised concerns about the SB 100 report delay, memo and balancing accounts, the future of battery storage, and whether decarbonization zone pilots will affect residential and commercial customers.

Transcript Highlights:

• I look forward to the discussion. Thank you, Director.
• So very sensitive to the point, take your major issue.
• So very sensitive to the point, take your major issue.
• And, you know, it's a good discussion to have.
• And there should be maybe discussion, I think there has been, but more discussion about whether that

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• I look forward to the discussions.
• The second part of this measure prioritizes culturally sensitive mitigation options.
• Any decision to site a project next to a sensitive receptor, as often referred to in different sorts
• And what we've seen over time is local land use decisions citing housing and other sensitive receptors
• And so we're really kind of... ...sensitive receptors closer and closer to the established fence lines

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• I also am sensitive to the costs on counties.
• us to present the bill and have this discussion.
• But collecting sensitive data also creates a responsibility to safeguard it.
• But collecting sensitive data also creates a responsibility to safeguard it.
• The discussion in the analysis on the environmental analysis is dead right.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Good discussion. Good discussion. Assembly Member Alvarez, you have your AB-5-H.
• When that case came before my office, we had to discuss whether a warrant was needed.
• Thank you to the chair and members of the committee for discussing AB 45 today.
• Location information is incredibly sensitive.
• And this is really sensitive information. And so I think this is important.

Summary: The committee first heard AB 56, which would require social media platforms to display a warning label about potential mental health harms from prolonged use, with amendments shortening the initial warning and allowing immediate access to the platform. The author and supporters, including a parent who lost a daughter to suicide and a therapist, argued that social media contributes to teen anxiety, self-harm, and other harms and that families need clearer public health information. Opponents from tech and civil liberties groups argued the bill would be ineffective, burdensome, and likely unconstitutional, saying it would create warning fatigue and should be replaced by more targeted tools and digital literacy measures. Several members discussed emergency access concerns, language access, and whether the warning should be more actionable; the bill was moved on a 9-0 vote to the Judiciary Committee. The committee then took up AB 358, which would amend CalECPA to allow law enforcement, with the victim’s consent, to inspect certain abandoned tracking or surveillance devices found in a victim’s home, vehicle, or personal property without first obtaining a warrant. The author and a San Diego prosecutor said the bill is narrowly tailored to devices used solely for spying and is intended to help stalking and domestic violence survivors act quickly before evidence is lost. Opponents from EFF and the ACLU warned the bill would weaken warrant protections, create a loophole around CalECPA, and reduce transparency and accountability. Members debated Fourth Amendment issues, abandonment, and the practical need for rapid access; the bill passed the committee on a 9-0 vote to Appropriations. The committee also heard AB 1137, which builds on last year’s CSAM reporting law by allowing any user to report child sexual abuse material, requiring clearer reporting mechanisms, adding human review in some cases, and mandating third-party audits and public reporting. Supporters, including survivor advocates and a parent of a child victim, said the bill would reduce the burden on survivors and improve removal of abusive content. Tech industry opponents said they support the goal but objected to the human-review mandate, public audit disclosures, and enforcement provisions, arguing they could create security risks and compliance burdens. Members generally supported the bill’s intent but raised questions about audit frequency and human review; the bill was moved on call with seven votes at the time of the transcript.

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• </c> school activities, we began discussing school activities, we began discussing tribal<00:32:26.720
• </c> any discussion to the DE2? any discussion to the DE2? Representative<00:57:35.680><c> Green.
• </c> &gt;&gt; Any further discussion, members? &gt;&gt; Any further discussion, members?
• DE1. >> Any further discussion?
• Any<01:02:08.319><c> further</c><01:02:08.640><c> discussion?</c> Any further discussion?

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Because as you and I have discussed, the medical exemptions are, you know, talk about the life of the
• We discussed through questions, and I’ll leave it with that. Thank you.
• I actually have a different take on some of the discussions that have been focused today.
• We discussed through questions, and I'll leave it with that. Thank you. Thank you.
• I actually have a different take on some of the discussions that have been focused today.

Summary: The Judiciary Committee heard Senate Bill 1272 on guardianship, which would limit a guardian’s ability to isolate an adult ward from family and require notice of major events such as a ward’s death or relocation to a more restrictive setting. Senator Jones and supportive speakers said the bill was intended to protect wards from abuse and isolation by bad actors, while still preserving good-faith guardianship. With no opposition testimony or debate, the committee voted 8-0 to report the bill favorably. The committee then considered CS for Senate Bill 1284, which would expand Florida’s Wrongful Death Act to allow civil claims for the death of an unborn child. An amendment was adopted to define “unborn child” as a member of the species Homo sapiens carried in the womb and to state that the act does not authorize claims against the mother or against health care providers acting within the lawful standard of care. The bill drew extensive debate and testimony. Supporters argued it would give parents parity and fuller damages, including economic losses and mental anguish, when negligence causes the death of an unborn child. Opponents, including the ACLU, medical professionals, and reproductive rights advocates, warned it could be used to target abortion care, increase malpractice exposure, worsen physician shortages, and create speculative damages. The committee approved the bill 6-4. Finally, the committee took up Senate Bill 1288 on parental rights, with a strike-all amendment that would strengthen parental control over minors’ medical decisions, surveys, and biofeedback devices, while adding exceptions for emergencies, court orders, certain legal statuses, and situations involving abuse or out-of-home placement. Supporters said the measure restores parents as primary decision-makers and protects children from inappropriate questioning or treatment without consent. Opponents argued it could block minors from confidential care for STIs, mental health, or abuse-related issues, and could chill school and medical screenings. The transcript ends during testimony and debate on this bill, before any final vote is shown.

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• Any discussion? discussion? discussion? Hearing<00:02:25.599><c> none.
• </c><00:03:00.239><c> are</c> issues we're going to discuss are issues we're going to discuss are serious
• </c> &gt;&gt; Any further discussion, members? &gt;&gt; Any further discussion, members?
• Any<01:07:44.640><c> further</c><01:07:44.960><c> discussion?</c> Any further discussion?
• Any further discussion? discussion? discussion? Representative<01:10:47.199><c> Keeler.

Bills: HF3435, HF3409

Keywords: school access, school site, school district, charter school, federal agents, DHS, Department of Homeland Security, ICE, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, CBP, Customs and Border Protection, USCIS, immigration enforcement, judicial warrant, student privacy, school safety, sanctuary schools, warrant requirement, federal warrant, school grounds

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• You can have endangered species questions, sensitive riparian areas to deal with.
• I hope the discussions continue. You were very compelling as well.
• To your point, we had discussed yesterday, there's horrible things happening.
• To your point, we had discussed yesterday, there's horrible things happening.
• I know some of you may be aware that the budget committees are discussing this year.

Summary: The committee heard a long agenda of water, parks, transportation, species protection, and fisheries bills. AB 430 would require the State Water Resources Control Board to publish an economic and environmental impact study when emergency water regulations are extended over multiple years; the author and supporters from agricultural and water groups said it would add transparency without limiting emergency authority. AB 1139 would expand a CEQA exemption to let county park agencies open existing roads and trails for non-motorized recreation, with supporters emphasizing access to nature and opponents warning about impacts to sensitive habitat, tribal resources, and fire risk. AB 929 would temporarily exempt small community water systems and managed wetlands from certain SGMA pumping reductions and fines; supporters said it would protect vulnerable communities and wetlands, while farm and water coalition opponents argued it would undermine basin-wide groundwater management and shift burdens to other users. AB 1225, creating an Accessibility Advisory Committee for State Parks, drew broad support and passed unanimously. The committee also heard AB 514, which would encourage local water suppliers to develop emergency water supplies for drought and service interruptions; it passed with broad support, though one member cautioned against using scientific research as a loophole. AB 550 would let developers seek incidental take permits for species under consideration for listing, aimed at reducing delays for clean energy projects; environmental groups supported the goal but asked for clearer standards, limits on using research as mitigation, and a fee provision, and the bill passed as amended. AB 697 would authorize an incidental take permit for the State Route 37 interim project in Solano and Marin counties, balancing congestion relief and habitat restoration; supporters stressed long commutes and urgent restoration deadlines, while opponents raised climate, sea-level-rise, and tribal concerns. The bill passed, with some members noting they would continue to work on the measure. Other measures discussed included AB 975, which would give Sutter County a narrow, temporary exemption from streambed alteration agreements for certain damaged small bridges and culverts; county officials described repeated flood damage and long permitting delays, and the bill passed as amended. AB 1056 would phase out transferability of set gillnet permits after 2027, allowing only a final family transfer; supporters framed it as a gradual response to bycatch concerns, while fishing industry opponents said it would unfairly target an existing fishery and set a bad precedent. The committee also took up AB 1146, described by the author as a response to politically motivated water releases; supporters from conservation and water organizations backed the bill. Several bills were voted out to Appropriations, some were left open for later action or add-ons, and the committee repeatedly noted it was working through the agenda without a quorum early in the hearing.

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• >> I'm going to move I. >> second >> my reasons are all the ones we just discussed. >> Any further discussion
• I wanted to be sensitive to department.
• </c> &gt;&gt; Again, I I very I want to be sensitive &gt;&gt; Again, I I very I want to be sensitive
• </c> discussed. Any further discussion? discussed. Any further discussion?
• Any further discussion? See none. All in favor? >> I. Any opposed?

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• We have had multiple meetings with the opposition and will continue to discuss possible solutions, and
• coastal resources like wetlands or environmentally sensitive habitat areas.
• resources because it doesn't apply where there are any sensitive resources.
• It is areas of Santa Monica that don't have sensitive habitat.
• There's a limited number of things that they can that don't have sensitive habitat.

Summary: The committee heard a series of bills focused on environmental policy, public infrastructure, housing, and energy. AB 1812, dealing with compostable plastics and compost contamination, drew strong support from farmers, composters, counties, cities, and waste companies, while manufacturers and compostable-product companies opposed it unless amended, arguing it would undermine compostable packaging and SB 54 goals. AB 2216 to expand the Delta Conservancy’s service area also received broad support and no opposition. AB 2481, which would allow leftover glass quality incentive funds to support recycled glass used in fiberglass insulation and other products, was supported by insulation manufacturers, recyclers, and waste advocates and passed with no opposition. AB 2152, streamlining fire station construction and tying CEQA relief to project labor agreement requirements, was supported by firefighters and construction trades but opposed by contractors and wildlife groups over the PLA mandate and environmental review provisions; the committee discussed amendments and sent it forward. AB 1536, the Save Our Shores Act, aimed at offshore oil and gas safety and decommissioning, was supported by coastal and environmental groups and opposed by the petroleum industry, with members debating pipeline safety, drilling risks, and carbon intensity before advancing the bill. AB 1849, a study bill on decarbonized gaseous fuels, split supporters from hydrogen, bioenergy, and propane interests against environmental and justice groups who said it favored biomethane and hydrogen without clear definitions; the author said it was only a study measure, and it moved ahead. AB 1732, which would expand CEQA streamlining for public university and community college housing projects, was backed by students, UC representatives, housing advocates, and labor, with no opposition heard; members raised concerns about environmental impacts and evacuation planning, but the bill was approved. Several measures were taken on consent and others were held open for absent members or quorum issues, with multiple bills receiving due pass recommendations as amended.

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• This state has been sensitive to that. That's why we're...
• I know we've had discussions.
• We had discussed who was going to certify and how often.
• We would discuss fire safe councils doing that.
• We had discussed who was going to certify and how often.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Any further discussion? The clerk will take the roll.
• Any further discussion? be a roll call. Any further discussion?
• Discussion to the bill as reading. Discussion to the bill as amended.
• </c> Further discussion to the bill. Further discussion to the bill.
• So, debate and discussion and committee.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• So this bill, especially, is looking at those guiding principle number one: avoid sensitive ecological
• So this bill, especially, is looking at those guiding principle number one: avoid sensitive ecological
• So this bill, especially, is looking at those guiding principle number one: avoid sensitive ecological
• The manual recommends buffer zones of 200 feet and to avoid wetlands in all sensitive ecological areas
• </c><00:05:14.080><c> ecological</c> wetlands in all sensitive ecological wetlands in all sensitive ecological

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The committee heard House File 1012, as amended by the A1 amendment, and the author moved the bill to be laid over for possible inclusion in a future bill. The amendment, adopted on a voice vote, changed the timing for public input in trail planning, removed language on decommissioning trails, and combined the measure with another ATV-fee bill. The author said the bill would unify ATV trail signage policy statewide, align statute with DNR best practices, and not affect the forest trail inventory, existing ATV-accessible miles, or hunting exemptions. Testimony was sharply divided. Supporters, including representatives of the Minnesota Public Lands Coalition, tribal officials from the Max Band and Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe, a retired DNR conservation officer, a retired wildlife manager, and the Minnesota Environmental Quality Board, argued the bill would better protect wetlands, wildlife habitat, and culturally significant areas, improve transparency and tribal consultation, and make trail planning and enforcement more workable. The EQB said the amended bill’s rulemaking timeline was more workable, and the DNR described its existing multi-step trail review and consultation process. Opponents, including ATV Minnesota, county commissioners from northern counties, and a representative of the Minnesota Trappers Association, argued the bill would burden or restrict existing trail systems, increase costs, and threaten tourism and local economies. They said current trail development already involves DNR and local review, and that the bill could reduce access for riders, trappers, and other users. In member questions, the author and a Minnesota Association of Townships representative said the bill was intended to codify DNR best practices and bring local governments into the process earlier, while confirming that hunting exemptions were not removed.

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• statutory authority to be recognized by the United States Department of Justice and get access to sensitive
• And they have to have this authority to be able to share sensitive information with other law enforcement
• Bottom line, this bill offers statutory power of arrest and authority to access, receive, and share sensitive
• Let bygones be bygones and go out and have a beer after discussing and debating legislation one-to-one
• Thank you for listening to us today and having open discussion.

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• </c><00:15:07.040><c> private</c> interest of protecting sensitive private interest of protecting sensitive
• </c><00:15:12.200><c> of</c> does allow for broad discussion of does allow for broad discussion of matters
• ><c> personal</c> other forms of sensitive personal other forms of sensitive personal information<00:
• Any further discussion language back in.
• </c><00:43:04.400><c> If</c> further discussion members? Okay. If further discussion members? Okay.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on several measures. HB 2271 HD2, making emergency appropriations for public employment cost items, drew support from state agencies and other entities, including HPHA, the University of Hawaiʻi, DLNR, OYS, DAGS, DOH, DOA/Biosecurity, and the Behavioral Health Administration; no opposition was noted. HB 2324 HD2, relating to the Hawaii Occupational Safety and Health Law, was supported by DLIR, which said the bill removes a duplicative Hoisting Machine Operators Advisory Board requirement and aligns whistleblower investigation timelines with federal standards. HB 2387 HD1, relating to workers’ compensation medical benefits, also received support from DLIR and the State Fire Council, with the chair noting 40 supporters and no opposition or comments. HB 2116 HD2, relating to grants, was presented as a response to federal SNAP-related eligibility changes. Supporters included the Office of Community Services, Hawaii Public Health Institute, Catholic Charities Hawaii, and several other organizations. Testimony said the bill would help nonprofits provide volunteer opportunities that could count toward an 80-hour monthly work requirement and help vulnerable residents avoid losing benefits; witnesses cited potential impacts on older adults and households with dependent children. HB 1682 HD1, relating to the disclosure of intimate images, drew strong support from advocates, the Uniform Law Commission, the Commission to Promote Uniform Laws, the Hawaii State Commission on the Status of Women, and others. Testifiers emphasized the harms of non-consensual image sharing, the need for civil remedies, confidentiality protections, and the bill’s alignment with a uniform act already enacted in other states. HB 2468 HD1, relating to internship programs, received support from the University of Hawaiʻi, DLIR, the Hawaii State Council on Developmental Disabilities, and others. Testimony focused on the Hālau Mua internship program, workforce development, and the need to clarify sponsor contracts, background checks, and onboarding; committee members asked about a former intern now working in an 89-day hire position and how to streamline hiring into civil service roles. HB 2091 HD2, relating to petitions to restrain and enjoin harassment of DOE employees, was supported by DOE, the Attorney General’s office, UPW, and others; the AG’s office requested a data-driven appropriation amount, and members discussed a $300,000 figure for the full two-year pilot. The chair also asked for confirmation of prior cost figures for HB 2116 before moving toward decision-making.

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• Again, I'll reiterate quickly what we discussed last week.
• </c><00:10:01.920><c> last</c> reiterate quickly what we discussed last reiterate quickly what we discussed
• This is a very delicate and very sensitive issue.
• </c> is where you really have the sensitivity is where you really have the sensitivity to<01:00:00.240
• It goes on to state sensitivity to that.

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• </c><00:10:02.040><c> I</c> discussed this issue in the past. I discussed this issue in the past.
• The college campuses, amongst others, are sensitive essential spaces.
• </c> immigration enforcement at sensitive immigration enforcement at sensitive locations. locations.
• sensitive locations have existed<01:12:28.320><c> in</c><01:12:28.360><c> other</c><01:12:28.520><c>
• ><c> protection</c> When the sensitive location protection When the sensitive location protection was

Keywords: 1187, senate, all