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• What we learned is California needs to do better.
• This has been an opportunity for us to be able to take the lessons learned that we've learned from other
• If we can give our newest supervisors the best training early their success in ours will be maximized
• Since filing my anonymous lawsuit, my yearly clearance from CCWF was revoked three months early.
• Although it is too early.

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• Maybe we're looking at early next year in terms of substantial completion on all of those projects.
• And hopefully, we'll have that final design done by the end of this year, early next year, and we'll
• We also have our aircraft build comp aircraft build program where we are helping students learn how to
• So, really bringing that learning to an actual touch and feel experience instead of just theoretical
• Shockingly enough, one of the things we learned in the merger was that OSADA was not on the state...

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• We have a very robust e-learning or online learning tool, and then, of course, MSA produces a fair amount
• We have a very robust e-learning or online learning tool, and then, of course, MSA produces a fair amount
• We have a very robust e-learning or online learning tool, and then, of course, MSA produces a fair amount
• We have a very robust e-learning or online learning tool, and then, of course, MSA produces a fair amount
• remembers people's names like Jim early remembers people's names like Jim early Bill<01:32:22.719

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• You learn as a legislator a lot of times people tell you what their problem is.
• I learned about racism through the Boston busing riots, learned about the human cost of war through the
• But I listened and I learned, and I learned to tell the difference between feeling uncomfortable because
• I learned Arabic. I lived in Cairo for a year.
• Growing up, I learned about Judaism through a Zionist lens.

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Summary: The meeting focused on the commission’s work addressing antisemitism in Massachusetts, including security, education, victim services, and legal responses. A major presentation came from former federal prosecutor Eric O’Sham, who described the 2018 Tree of Life synagogue shooting in Pittsburgh, the attack’s planning and execution, the 11 victims killed, the defendant’s white supremacist and antisemitic online activity, the federal prosecution, and the long aftermath for the victim community. Commissioners asked about prevention, radicalization online, security for houses of worship, and how to support victims; O’Sham emphasized the limits of law enforcement when speech is protected, the importance of public education, security grants, and victim-witness support. The commission also heard from Ariel Holman of Agudath Israel, who described a wide range of antisemitic incidents affecting Orthodox Jews, including assaults, threats, vandalism, school harassment, and zoning barriers, and urged expanded security personnel grants, mental health resources, kosher food access, and support for synagogue development. Other speakers included advocates and local officials who supported Holocaust education, the planned Boston Holocaust Museum, cemetery protection, and broader public education efforts, while some public commenters criticized the commission’s focus or raised concerns about definitions of antisemitism and free speech. The meeting concluded with approval of prior meeting minutes and the start of public comment, which was limited to three minutes per speaker due to time constraints.

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• Good to see you back bright and early today.
• This engagement bills on the I Connect Assessment completed in early 2025.
• We definitely have some good lesson learned there.
• To be honest with you, this is a very good lesson learned.
• Members, thank you for your engagement so early in the morning. Again, we're moving in.

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• We probably have loans now that are still outstanding from the late aughts to the early 2010s.
• As we learn more about the industry, we are working on cataloging all of that information through our
• They Interested in learning about the landscape of biotech at our next meeting.
• Unfortunately, the capacity for anything beyond early research doesn't exist. So that means.
• It's something that is a learning opportunity for New Mexico-based companies.

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• We partner with community agencies and schools for early intervention and supports.
• We partner with community agencies and schools for early intervention and supports.
• We partner with community agencies and schools for early intervention and supports.
• We partner with community agencies and schools for early intervention and supports.
• We partner with community agencies and schools for early intervention and supports.

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• learning services.
• learning services.
• learning services.
• A bill to be entitled and act relating to child care and early learning services.
• You see, algorithms like machines may learn.

Summary: The Senate opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, introductions, and a moment of silence honoring service members killed in the conflict in Iran, including Florida native Captain Cody Cork. The chamber then moved through a special order calendar, taking up several bills on education, public safety, insurance, health, and local government policy. Many measures were accompanied by sponsor explanations and supportive remarks from members, often emphasizing constituent impacts, public safety, and administrative efficiency. The first major bill, SB 1062 on speech and debate education, was expanded through a delete-all amendment and passed 37-0 after extensive floor debate praising debate programs as a civic and educational tool. SB 1072 created an anti-Semitism task force in the Attorney General’s Office; an amendment clarified that criticism of Israel is not prohibited, and the bill passed 37-0. SB 1230/HB 1019 addressed PFAS “forever chemicals,” especially in firefighting foam, with phase-outs, testing, enforcement, and exceptions for certain federal, military, and emergency uses; it also passed 37-0 and was dedicated in memory of former firefighter Joe Casello. SB 1706 expanded the My Safe Florida Condominium Pilot Program with tighter eligibility rules, and SB 186 required broader seizure-response training and seizure action plans in schools; both passed unanimously. The Senate also approved SB 598 updating funeral and cemetery regulation, SB 990 authorizing protected cell captive insurance companies, SB 554 modernizing nonprofit corporation law, SB 560 streamlining foster care medication and oversight procedures, SB 684 easing electronic signature requirements for total-loss vehicle and vessel titles, and SB 778 revising forensic client services for certain defendants with intellectual disabilities or autism. Several bills were temporarily postponed, including SB 432, SB 928, and SB 620. Most of these measures passed by votes of 36-0 or 37-0 after brief debate or no debate. The most contentious item was SB 1134 on official actions of local governments related to DEI. The sponsor argued the bill would stop taxpayer funding and promotion of discriminatory or indoctrinating DEI practices, citing examples from several counties and cities. Multiple amendments sought to narrow penalties, protect good-faith officials, and preserve local proclamations and observances, including LGBTQ Pride Month and other cultural events, but those amendments were rejected. Debate centered on vagueness, local discretion, and whether the bill would chill legitimate government activity. The transcript cuts off during questioning on the underlying bill, before final disposition is shown.

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• They're here to learn about our government and our state.
• You can learn a little bit about Sufism, a little bit about the holiday of Nowruz, but colleagues for
• Many of those early Irish immigrants were drawn to California, and from the early days of our state's
• The Irish culture imparted so early to the next generation.
• They will wake up really early and drove that four, five hour drive all the way up from Shafter to be

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• <00:38:26.640> patience squad of eight people, learning patience squad of eight people, learning
• We're living and learning here.
• Members, we are and learning here.
• learned that they can make a difference. learned that they can make a difference.
• It lets them stop frivolous suits early It lets them stop frivolous suits early before<01:28:37.199

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• Um, as people did start complaining, it started getting to the early 2000s. It was 2001. And 9/11.
• it started getting to the early 2000s. it started getting to the early 2000s. It It It 2001.
• We have to be more hands-on and more personable so that they learn how to do it.
• So, uh, part of the recruiting process that we use in Bowling Green is plant the seed early.
• So, we've planted that seed early class.

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Summary: The Commission on Race and Access to Opportunity convened its first meeting of the 2026 interim, established a quorum, and introduced staff and a summer student intern. The chair explained that the commission’s first topic would be crime, public safety, violence prevention, and mentoring, and invited the police chiefs of Lexington, Louisville, and Bowling Green to discuss how the legislature could help them do their jobs more effectively. The chiefs described a shift in policing from a more enforcement-only approach to community policing built on relationships, trust, and prevention. They said community engagement and mentorship are central to reducing violence, and cited examples such as community engagement teams, youth programs, and efforts to build trust through regular presence in neighborhoods. Louisville’s chief said the department’s community engagement work has helped improve homicide solvability, while Bowling Green’s chief emphasized that juvenile crime and stolen guns are major concerns and that the state cannot arrest its way out of the problem. All three stressed that policing depends on cooperation with residents, prosecutors, and courts. Members then asked about recruiting officers who reflect the communities they serve. The chiefs said successful recruitment depends on personal relationships, officers serving as ambassadors, and reaching people through community presence rather than only traditional ads. Bowling Green described junior police academy and cadet programs that begin with youth and often lead to hiring, while Lexington said it uses social media, a community police academy, and outreach to keep local residents in the profession. They also said character matters more than background and that officers should be embedded in the neighborhoods they serve. A final exchange focused on immigrant and refugee communities and fear of police. The chiefs said they are trying to reduce fear through community police academies, multilingual outreach, neighborhood meetings, and clear communication that local police do not enforce civil immigration detainers. Louisville said it has marked SWAT vehicles more clearly and works with community organizations to spread accurate information. The chiefs repeatedly emphasized that their role is to keep people safe, protect constitutional rights, and make sure residents feel able to call 911 when they need help.

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• , their company recycled about 10,000 solar panels that were broken in construction, storm damage, early
• <00:24:24.559> life<00:24:25.240> uh uh early life uh uh end of early life uh uh early
• life uh uh end of early life uh early<00:24:26.000> end<00:24:26.200> of<00:24:26.399>
• end of life excuse me um as well early end of life excuse me um as well as<00:24:27.840> a<00
• Representative Mahamoud said she wants to learn more about the issue since she came in late, and maybe

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• Today we have uh five bills scheduled for a work session, three of which are early bills.
• 28.880> and<00:11:29.440> uh<00:11:29.519> we<00:11:29.680> also which are early
• Um and uh we also which are early bills.
• Uh, is this an early bill?
• And where we learned to reaching out.

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• So we look forward to sharing those learnings in a report early next year, but that's a way for us to
• to our emergency food helpline more than doubled week over week, increasing from 63 calls a week in early
• So what did we learn during our shutdown response?
• But when you're thinking about what we've learned from this process, I know you mentioned it's getting
• And food is the central feature that powers every single person to be able to take a step, to learn,

Summary: The joint informational hearing focused on CalFresh enrollment, food insecurity in California, the recent federal shutdown’s disruption of SNAP benefits, and the long-term effects of H.R. 1 on eligibility, benefits, and state and county costs. Opening remarks emphasized that millions of Californians rely on CalFresh, that the shutdown briefly delayed benefits for the first time in the program’s history, and that state and local governments, including Alameda County, stepped in with emergency food aid and funding. Members also framed the issue as both a hunger and affordability problem, with several noting that California’s agricultural abundance contrasts sharply with persistent food insecurity. The first panel presented research and advocacy perspectives on food hardship. PPIC’s Tess Thorman described food insecurity rates, disparities affecting households with children and Black and Latino households, and the role of nutrition programs in reducing poverty. Nourish California’s Betzabel Estudio argued that hunger is a policy choice and highlighted campaigns to expand state-funded food assistance for immigrants, support reentry populations, and continue the CalFresh fruit-and-vegetable incentive program. The California Association of Food Banks’ Josh Wright said food banks are seeing sustained high demand, lower federal food supplies, and cannot replace CalFresh, while urging more state support for food purchasing, school meals, and SunBucks. The second panel reviewed CalFresh operations and participation. The California Department of Social Services reported that CalFresh participation has risen over the past decade, with the state closing much of the participation gap through outreach, simplified applications, and demonstration projects such as the Elderly Simplified Application Project and a minimum nutrition benefit pilot. Alameda County Social Services described local caseloads, application trends, and emergency food distributions during the shutdown, while also warning that H.R. 1’s work requirements, immigrant eligibility restrictions, and possible cost-sharing could reduce enrollment. A student CalFresh ambassador testified about the burdensome application and recertification process and urged more funding for campus basic-needs centers and outreach to reduce stigma and administrative friction. In the final panel, county, food bank, and policy witnesses described the shutdown response and the expected impact of H.R. 1. Alameda County Community Food Bank and the County Welfare Directors Association said counties, food banks, and community partners mobilized emergency funds, pop-up pantries, and food purchasing to bridge the shutdown gap, but warned that hundreds of thousands of Californians could lose benefits under the new federal rules. The California Budget and Policy Center began outlining the scale of federal cuts, noting that H.R. 1 will significantly reduce SNAP funding and shift costs to states. No votes or formal committee actions were taken; the hearing was informational and concluded with discussion of possible state responses, including backfilling benefits, preserving outreach funding, and improving administrative systems to protect enrollment.

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• And these are born of learning from the market about what works, what doesn't, what pockets of load we
• You talked about, at one point, your early sign-ups, I thought you said, gave you 3,000 megawatts.
• If we get the direction to move forward, we will do further hearings and learn from stakeholders what
• If we get the direction to move forward, we will do further hearings and learn from stakeholders what
• .some weeks and months of close attention in the early part of this year.

Summary: The hearing was an informational budget session on energy agency proposals, with no votes taken. Early discussion focused on Proposition 4 climate bond implementation, including funding for demand-side grid support, offshore wind development, and transmission financing. The Department of Finance said the budget includes allocations for demand-side grid support and offshore wind, but not yet for the $325 million transmission financing piece pending a required study. The Legislative Analyst’s Office urged the Legislature to consider whether to wait on offshore wind funding, whether to keep shifting funds into demand-side grid support, and how to direct future transmission financing. Members also raised concerns about local technical assistance for offshore wind, Salton Sea priorities, and the need for more information before final decisions. The California Energy Commission and CPUC then reviewed the broader energy package. The CEC highlighted the demand-side grid support program’s growth, distributed energy backup assets, long-duration storage, hydrogen grants, and the SIRP clean energy reliability program. CPUC testimony emphasized affordability, wildfire mitigation costs, rooftop solar cost shifts, and efforts to reduce rates while maintaining reliability and clean energy goals. Members questioned CPUC staffing, delays in proceedings, coordination with the CEC and CAISO, and the impact of rate increases on customers. The agencies also discussed the AB 3264 transmission financing study, with CPUC saying work on the study had already begun and was on track for the July 1 deadline. Several trailer bill and implementation items were also discussed. The committee reviewed a proposal to extend the Deaf and Disabled Telecommunications Program surcharge, with members split over whether it should be handled in budget trailer bill language or policy legislation; the administration said the surcharge supports a critical program serving about three-quarters of a million Californians. The committee also heard a CPUC data-sharing proposal to allow nondisclosure agreements for transmission and reliability data, which members generally supported as a technical fix. DWR explained a proposal to clarify language for the Electricity Supply Strategic Reliability Reserve so it can potentially sell three gas-fired units it owns, and the CEC presented a federal transmission grant proposal tied to grid-enhancing technologies and ratepayer cost recovery. Finally, the committee discussed California Lifeline and possible broadband pilot reforms in light of uncertainty around federal Universal Service Fund support, with CPUC saying it is exploring a statewide standalone broadband option for eligible customers.

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• I learned how to surf in Imperial Beach. I learned how to farm in the River Valley.
• One, we learn about equilibrium again.
• So we’re learning from this type of project. It is a pilot project.
• You know, again, I learned a lot today from all the panel members, and it shocked me a little bit.
• And, you know, it’s important to remember that California does take early action.

Summary: The hearing of the Select Committee on Sea Level Rise and the California Economy focused on infrastructure, pollution, climate resilience, public health, access, and economic impacts of sea level rise in California, with an emphasis on San Diego and the Bay Area. Chair Tasha Boerner Horvath opened by describing the committee’s purpose, the state’s sea level rise action planning, and the need for better monitoring and early warning systems. She also referenced her prior bills AB 66 and AB 72, which supported Scripps research on coastal bluff collapse warning capabilities. Assembly Members David Alvarez and Jessica Caloza later joined and emphasized that sea level rise affects not only coastal communities but inland areas as well, and that the issue should inform future legislative and budget decisions. In the first panel, Dr. Mark Merrifield of Scripps Institution of Oceanography described observed sea level rise of roughly 0.8 to 0.9 feet since the early 1900s, with acceleration expected by mid-century and potentially much greater rise by 2100 depending on emissions. He highlighted flooding, groundwater rise, beach and cliff erosion, salinization, and risks to transportation, sewage, ports, and national security. Dave Gibson of the San Diego Regional Water Quality Control Board discussed how sea level rise affects wastewater systems, stormwater, contaminated sites, wetlands, and coastal groundwater basins, and said the board is requiring climate adaptation planning, updating stormwater permits, and seeking more flexible state permitting and mitigation tools. Members and witnesses also discussed the need for better mapping, more monitoring, and more state funding, especially if federal support from NOAA and other agencies declines. The second panel addressed public health, equitable access, and local economies. Ramon Chiras of Un Mar de Colores described how sea level rise, pollution, and access barriers threaten the Tijuana River Valley and Imperial Beach, especially for underserved communities and youth programs that rely on safe, welcoming access to the ocean. He stressed the cultural and spiritual importance of coastal access and the need for water safety and environmental education. Jessica Fane of the San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission explained that the Bay Area faces major economic exposure from sea level rise, citing a regional estimate of $96 billion in adaptation costs versus $230 billion in potential losses from inaction, and said BCDC is working with local governments under SB 272 on shoreline adaptation planning, funding, and regulatory innovation. Members discussed the tension between environmental permitting and the need to move projects faster, including the possibility of planned retreat in some areas and the use of simultaneous permitting and longer-term state authority to streamline adaptation work. In the final panel, Philip Gibbons of the Port of San Diego described the port’s climate adaptation efforts and its vulnerability assessments under AB 691. He said the port manages state tidelands, supports maritime commerce and recreation, and is already seeing flooding at king tides and during El Niño events, including storm-drain backflow and damage to bikeways and parks. He explained that future sea level rise could inundate major port areas and disrupt operations, underscoring the need for continued planning, mitigation, and infrastructure investment. The hearing did not take formal votes, but it concluded with a clear call for more science, funding, coordination, and regulatory streamlining to prepare California’s coast and nearby communities for worsening sea level rise impacts.

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• healing, and at-risk children will be less likely to be victimized in the first place by receiving early
• The bill, as I see it, emphasizes that early identification is crucial.
• In my experience, early recognition can lead to timely interventions, which are essential to stopping
• Let's learn from the past and ensure it doesn't happen going forward.
• To breastfeed, you have to learn how to do that.

Bills: HB136, HB451, SB425, SB466, SB905, SB1986, SB2311, SB2450, SB2805, SB2826, SB2919, SB3001, HB136

Keywords: Medicaid, lactation, healthcare, consultation, reimbursement, maternal health, infant care, commercial sexual exploitation, child sex trafficking, human trafficking, child welfare, foster care, DFPS, Department of Family and Protective Services, juvenile probation, risk assessment, needs assessment, trauma screening, child abuse prevention, exploitation screening

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• I know from my own experience, I bought a house early on in life.
• strengthens coordination within early strengthens coordination within early childhood<01:09:58.960
• <01:10:14.680> So, other early childhood programs. So, other early childhood programs.
• the Department of Early Education today. the Department of Early Education today.
• or or even the Department of Early or or even the Department of Early Childhood.<01:15:33.840>

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Summary: The Senate met with a quorum, approved the journal, and recognized Girls Inc. of Metro Denver in a personal privilege presentation. Senators highlighted the organization’s history, its work serving youth through programs focused on healthy living, academic success, and leadership, and its STEM outreach. Senator Danielson also noted a free science box program available through Girls Inc. and praised the group’s work. On third reading, the Senate laid over Senate Bill 66 and then passed House Bill 1339, which renames the March 31 voluntary holiday from Cesar Chavez Day to Farm Workers Day. Supporters said the change was prompted by reports of abuse by Cesar Chavez and emphasized continued respect for farm workers and the movement. Senator Benavidez later corrected earlier remarks about Colorado farm worker history, noting a unionized farm in Center, Colorado and describing the broader legacy of farm worker organizing in the state. The Senate also passed House Bill 1144, prohibiting the use of 3D printing to manufacture firearms, and Senate Bill 48, which removes the exception allowing minors 16 or older to marry with judicial approval; both bills were reconsidered and repassed after initial votes. The chamber also passed House Bill 1200 on vehicle registration payments for military members serving outside the state, House Bill 1011 on the transfer of certain pet animals, and House Bill 1133 regarding an environmental education program under the Traveling Animal Protection Act. House Bill 1011 and House Bill 1133 drew more divided votes than the other measures. The Senate then granted leave for the Joint Budget Committee to meet while the Senate was in session. In Committee of the Whole, members adopted the consent calendar and advanced House Bills 1257, 1095, 1089, 1277, and 1198 on second reading. The Senate also took up Senate Bill 40 on the Affordable Home Ownership Program; supporters described it as a response to Prop 123 workforce housing issues, especially AMI restrictions affecting teachers and first responders. An amendment removed the proposed loan program from the bill, and the amended bill was adopted. Finally, the Senate adopted House Bill 1134, which requires municipal court defendants to be subject to conditions similar to state court defendants, including sentencing rules, transparency, and access to counsel.

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• <00:20:43.520> in their parent and say, "Hey, I learned in their parent and say, "Hey, I learned
• next generation of students to learn next generation of students to learn about<00:56:11.440>
• It seems like between learning about the Second Amendment, learning the history of the Second Amendment
• I think it's great that children learn safety because one of the first things you learn is when you fire
• <01:23:35.600> safety it's great that children learn safety it's great that children learn

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• how we as humans listening and learning how we as humans can<00:07:33.039> help<00:07:33.199>
• <00:08:42.399> teal danger is made worse by early teal danger is made worse by early teal
• I was just learning that we where we are now used to be wild rice lakes, right?
• I was just learning that where we are now used to be wild rice lakes, right?
• I was just learning that where we are now used to be wild rice lakes, right?

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