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• You try to improve it, and then hopefully then you can return back to the admitted market.
• You try to improve it, and then hopefully then you can return back to the admitted market.
• And the only way to improve the risk is to improve the building, but that costs money.
• <00:32:48.960> and come back unless the risk improves and come back unless the risk improves
• the risk is to the only way to improve the risk is to improve<00:32:50.960> the<00:32:51.039>

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The committee opened by outlining hearing procedures, including a two-minute limit for live testimony, a request not to repeat written testimony, and a reminder about decorum. The first bill heard was SB 697, which would create a nonrefundable individual income tax credit for expenses to retrofit residences with wind-resistive devices. The Insurance Division said it supported the concept but noted it may need an appropriation or outside expertise to develop certification standards, while the Department of Taxation said the bill should retain a third-party certification requirement if the Insurance Division cannot administer the credit. The Hawaii Insurers Council supported the bill, and the Tax Foundation suggested a subsidy-style program would be more efficient than a tax credit and criticized the bill’s 100% credit structure. A testifier in support argued the measure would help homeowners fortify houses against hurricanes and reduce shelter demand; written testimony from several others, including HIEMA, was noted as supportive. The committee then moved through SB 76, which would require the Hawaii Property Insurance Association to provide commercial property coverage after two private-market denials, and SB 83, which would require insurers to give advance written premium-change notices and explanations to common-interest community policyholders and the insurance commissioner, along with a report on premium increases. For SB 76, the State Insurance Division stood on its written comments, and testimony in support came from Michael Honda, the National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies, and Jessica Herzog. SB 83 drew more extensive discussion: the Insurance Division supported the need for better transparency, while the Hawaii Insurers Council opposed the bill, arguing that agents—not insurers—typically communicate with AOAO boards and that the measure could worsen an already difficult market. Insurance Division staff acknowledged widespread complaints from condo associations about lack of transparency and said the division had received many calls about premium increases and nonrenewals. The discussion on SB 83 expanded into broader concerns about condo insurance, nonrenewals, surplus lines, and the difficulty of getting timely explanations for large premium increases. Committee members and testifiers described older buildings struggling to fund repairs and upgrades while facing steep insurance costs, and some urged the committee to craft baseline statutory protections for unit owners. The Insurance Division said surplus lines serve a critical gap-filling role and warned against regulating that market in a way that could slow access to coverage. No votes or final committee actions were taken in the portion of the meeting provided.

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• It also improves fire... ...fuel loading and limits the ember ignition potential.
• It also improves firefighter access and significantly increases the home likelihood of surviving a wildfire
• By improving defensible space compliance rates over time, SB 9-1-1 helps strengthen community survivability
• Through voter-approved transportation funding, CCTA has delivered transformative projects and improved
• mobility, safety, and economic vitality. ...transformative projects that improve mobility, safety, and

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• the ABI Commission, and to provide guidance and direction to the state in determining how to best improve
• Changes in this bill, while seemingly small, will improve vital areas of the DPPC's operations.
• Changes in this bill, while seemingly small, will improve vital areas of the DPPC's operations, require
• outcomes. ...legislation for years to try to improve outcomes for people with disabilities and to protect
• so much for bringing Nikki into the room with us today, and again, continuing to work with us to improve

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities held a hearing on a broad slate of disability-related bills. Topics included creating a permanent Acquired Brain Injury Advisory Board (H. 231/S. 134), establishing a system for compensating guardians who serve incapacitated, unbefriended individuals through MassHealth (H. 253/S. 154), expanding Nikki’s Law to require MassHealth day habilitation programs to use the abuse registry (S. 165 and related bills), modernizing and streamlining the Disabled Persons Protection Commission’s statute and procedures (H. 243/S. 139), updating the definition of developmental disability to align more closely with federal law and include people such as those with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (H. 276/S. 150), removing outdated and offensive terminology from the General Laws (H. 232/S. 137), and an autism education reform bill (H. 286). Several bills had no sign-ups, and the committee also noted related measures on cueing and prompting in PCA programs (H. 277/S. 157).

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• the South Coast Air Quality Management District for over two decades, he helped advance efforts to improve
• the South Coast Air Quality Management District for over two decades, he helped advance efforts to improve
• Burke dedicated more than two decades to improving public health as chair of the South Coast Air Quality
• Burke dedicated more than two decades to improving public health as chair of the South Coast Air Quality
• air quality for millions of California. worked hard to reduce pollution and improve air quality for

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Program data across all states indicate the success of the program with substantially improved perceptions
• <00:06:35.600> the<00:06:35.840> general career options by improving the general career
• options by improving the general perceptions<00:06:37.120> of<00:06:37.280> the<00:06:
• > the success of the program with the success of the program with substantially<00:07:06.880> improved
• improved perceptions of career<00:07:08.560> and<00:07:08.720> technical<00:07:09.120>

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The House Budget Subcommittee on Primary and Secondary Education and Workforce Development met without a quorum and heard presentations on several workforce and school-safety funding requests. The first item was a proposal for a school mapping data program, presented by Rep. Steve Bratcher with law enforcement and mapping partners. They said the plan would move money to the 911 system so school maps could be embedded there and kept current for all schools, public and private, to improve response times and officer, student, and teacher safety. The request was described as a $10 million one-time appropriation, with an estimate that the work could be completed in about a year. The committee then heard testimony on the Be Proud Initiative, a mobile workshop program aimed at exposing students age 13 and up to skilled trades and related education and career opportunities. Speakers from the Kentucky Association of Manufacturers, MI2, the Kentucky Treasury, and the Associated General Contractors said the program would improve perceptions of manufacturing, construction, and metals careers, connect students to training and employers, and help build the workforce pipeline. They said private industry would contribute $1 million in FY 2026-2027 before state funds are released, and requested $3 million in state funding in FY 2027-2028 contingent on that match. A Treasury official said handling the funds through the Treasury would have minimal impact on the office. Committee members responded favorably, including a comment from Rep. Bojanowski about the value of hands-on learning for students who struggle with test-focused instruction. Speakers also explained that the program includes classroom materials before and after the truck visit and ongoing outreach for students and parents. The final presentation was on an MI2 metals career pathway proposal, which cited economic impact data for Kentucky’s metals industry and asked for a $3 million one-time investment for FY 2027-2028 to pilot a middle- and high-school pathway in Carroll and Logan counties. The proposal would be matched by industry funds and used for curriculum, equipment, dual-credit and apprenticeship connections, student stipends, and parent outreach. The chair closed by noting it was the final scheduled meeting of the session and moved toward adjournment.

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• So, House Bill 519 improves safety, understanding, and respect for people with hidden or communication
• So, House Bill 519 improves safety, understanding, and respect for people with hidden or communication
• So, House Bill 519 improves safety, understanding, and respect for people with hidden or communication
• So, House Bill 519 improves safety, understanding, and respect for people with hidden or communication
• So, House Bill 519 improves safety, understanding, and respect for people with hidden or communication

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The House Transportation Committee met with a quorum and heard several bills. House Bill 282, sponsored by Representative White, was presented as “Troy’s Law” to allow tow trucks to use green lights, including while moving, as a safety measure for operators working roadside. White said the bill was developed after fatal crashes involving tow operators and that the green-light language was a compromise after earlier blue-light proposals drew opposition. Members asked about Kentucky State Police support and whether green lights were used by other groups; White said KSP and the FOP supported the bill and that the military also uses green lights. The committee adopted a committee substitute and then reported HB 282 favorably with the substitute attached. The committee next took up House Bill 648, sponsored by Chairman Blanton, which addresses warranty reimbursement for dealers of heavy trucks. Blanton explained that some manufacturers were refusing to cover warranty work on components made by other manufacturers, leaving dealers to absorb the cost. The bill would require proper reimbursement for parts and specialized equipment used in warranty repairs on big trucks, not regular passenger vehicles. After a motion and second and no questions, HB 648 was reported favorably. Finally, House Bill 519, sponsored by Representative Klein, was heard after the agenda was adjusted to move it to the end. The bill would let applicants for driver’s licenses, permits, or ID cards voluntarily indicate a communication disorder so first responders can better understand and accommodate them during traffic stops or emergencies; it would prohibit fees for adding or removing the notation and take effect July 1, 2027. Members asked about privacy, deletion of records, and whether additional training would be needed. Klein said the notation method was still being worked out with KYTC, no burden of proof would be required, and existing law-enforcement training could likely absorb the change with little added cost. HB 519 was then reported favorably by roll call vote.

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• of these... ...and improved regulatory efficiencies are necessary to ensure timely implementation of
• think there’s been enough conversations that focus on how do we translate treatment to safety, to improve
• quality of life, to improve functionality, so they can live a meaningful life that contributes to the
• Like I mentioned earlier, what we need to do is think about effective treatment that actually improves
• The opportunity to truly improve people’s lives brings real hope to the people that we see.

Keywords: 1182, all

Summary: The Senate Ad Hoc Committee on Access to Breakthrough Mental Health Therapies met to discuss psychedelic-assisted treatments for serious mental health conditions, with a focus on psilocybin, ibogaine, MDMA, and related compounds. The chair framed the issue as a clinical and access problem for veterans, first responders, and others with PTSD, depression, TBI, addiction, and suicidal ideation, emphasizing that these therapies are intended for supervised medical settings rather than take-home use. Members reviewed research claims and policy trends, including FDA breakthrough therapy designations, state-level psychedelic legislation, and the role of Arizona’s right-to-try law in expanding access once federal approval is in place. Testimony came from Alan Mullen, a retired Army Special Forces veteran, who described his PTSD/TBI history and said ibogaine treatment helped him confront trauma and showed promise in reducing symptoms under strict medical monitoring. Dr. Sue Cisley of Scottsdale Research Institute described ongoing FDA-controlled trials in Arizona, said current medications often fail high-need patients, and urged removal of research barriers and preparation for right-to-try and expanded access. Dan Freiberg of the Professional Firefighters of Arizona said firefighters face chronic exposure to trauma, often rely on alcohol or other coping mechanisms, and need effective alternatives beyond traditional therapy. Dr. Chung Trin discussed late-stage psychedelic trials, the FDA breakthrough pathway, safety oversight, and the need for state readiness when approvals occur. Committee members asked about how the treatments work, whether they require psychotherapy support, safety concerns including suicidality and black-market abuse, patenting and synthetic versus natural versions, and costs compared with ketamine and other treatments. Witnesses said the therapies are administered with extensive screening, monitoring, and integration support, and argued that addiction potential appears low under medical supervision. The discussion ended with interest in sending correspondence to federal officials to support right-to-try cooperation and in continuing the research and policy work; no formal vote or action was taken in the portion provided.

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• So the Turnpike, as I said before, is really making great strides in improving our transportation network
• I travel the I-4 corridor from the Tampa Bay area to Orlando, and it's a huge improvement.
• Because there are a lot of improvements that are needed on I-95, particularly on the needed on I-95,
• So are there any plans to basically start improvement or basically refine those improvements along I-
• And are those revenues from those express lanes going towards the maintenance or improvements of I-95

Summary: The committee heard two informational presentations: one from the Department of Commerce and one from the Florida Department of Transportation. Jason Mahon of Commerce outlined the state’s economic development strategy and tools, emphasizing Florida’s GDP growth, business formation, and strengths in manufacturing, high-tech, defense, life sciences, and international trade. He described programs such as the State Small Business Credit Initiative, the Rural Community Investment Program, the Florida Opportunity Fund, the Rural Infrastructure Fund, the Job Growth Grant Fund, performance-based tax credits, and disaster recovery loans, and cited examples including ServiceNow, Williams International, NeoCity, and Point Blank Enterprises. Members asked about small-business grants, foreign investment interest, workforce needs, and whether additional tools are needed; Mahon said most Commerce programs are loan-focused and noted ongoing workforce and site-readiness challenges. Jennifer Marshall of FDOT then reviewed major transportation projects and the Moving Florida Forward initiative, highlighting congestion relief, express lanes, bridge and interchange work, and accelerated delivery methods. She cited projects such as Golden Glades, I-95 improvements, the NASA Causeway Bridge, the DuPont Bridge, I-4 corridor work, the First Coast Expressway, the Howard Frankland Bridge, A1A seawall work, and Turnpike projects, along with examples of cost savings and schedule acceleration. Senators asked about how express lane locations are chosen, toll revenue use in South Florida, the status and cost of the I-395 downtown Miami project, and whether EV and rideshare access to express lanes should be preserved. FDOT said it would follow up on several of those questions, and the committee adjourned without taking any legislative action.

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• CSD is responsible for administering several programs designed to improve the economic security of low-income
• Data and outcomes: We support continued efforts to improve data collection and reporting.
• agencies use to ensure we're getting clear goals, tracking measurable outcomes, and continually improving
• employed participants receiving services through Proteus, helping them advance their careers and improve
• We have vocational training, basic skills training, and we help youth learn skills and improve their

Summary: The Senate and Assembly Human Services Committees held a special oversight hearing on California’s 2026-27 Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) state plan, a federal anti-poverty funding stream. Committee members opened by citing statewide poverty and homelessness data and said the hearing was meant to review how CSBG dollars are used, how local agencies respond to community needs, and how the state is preparing for possible federal funding cuts. Jason Wimbley of the Department of Community Services and Development (CSD) explained that California’s CSBG network works through 60 organizations in 58 counties, serving about 1.5 million low-income Californians in 2023, and that the state received $68.4 million in federal CSBG funds in fiscal year 2025. He described the program as flexible funding used for housing, employment, education, food, health, transportation, and emergency response, and noted that the federal administration had proposed eliminating CSBG, though the Senate Appropriations Committee had voted to fully fund it for the coming year. Representatives from the California Community Action Partnership Association and several CSBG-funded agencies described how the program supports local anti-poverty work and leverages other funding. CalCAPA emphasized local flexibility, workforce development, partnerships, and data systems such as ROMA, while also warning that agencies are preparing for possible reductions by tightening budgets, planning staffing contingencies, and seeking private foundation support. Agency witnesses from Contra Costa County, Northern California Indian Development Council, Proteus, and Sacred Heart Community Service described services including housing assistance, food distribution, utility help, employment training, youth programs, and culturally specific services for Native communities and migrant farmworkers. They repeatedly said CSBG is essential because it funds staffing and infrastructure that allow them to braid other grants and serve people who do not qualify for standard safety-net programs. Members also asked about the impact of federal staffing changes and the Los Angeles fires. Wimbley said federal layoffs had affected some CSD programs but not CSBG administration, and that the department coordinated disaster response with state agencies and used CSBG-funded supply distribution, food, water, clothing, and documentation support during the fires. Witnesses said they were preparing for possible future cuts by diversifying funding, reducing expenses, and considering service changes, while county officials warned that state and federal reductions could not be backfilled locally. During public comment, one speaker urged stronger oversight of community action agencies and raised concerns about transparency and compliance with state law. The chair then thanked the witnesses, emphasized the importance of CSBG for low-income seniors, youth, and people with disabilities, and adjourned the hearing without any votes or formal action taken.

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• And so the park improvement or fall under the category of the uh uh get out more project and other, you
• And one particular is to get out more uh funding, which improve accessibility for people in our state
• <00:03:36.959> or<00:03:37.440> fall and so the the park improvement or fall and so
• the the park improvement or fall under<00:03:37.920> the<00:03:38.080> category<00:03:
• accessibility for people in our improve accessibility for people in our state<00:04:12.959> allow

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• This inclusion will improve transparency by ensuring utilities, groundwater districts, and the public
• I want to say that this bill is a big, big improvement with the committee substitute.
• To address these issues, HB 2078 proposes the following improvements districts must include in their
• Improving communication across agencies by providing a central board to coordinate efforts, share best
• That gives the provider time to treat the water and temporarily improve conditions, which can hide the

Bills: HB 937, HB 2078, HB 2080, HB 3322, HB 3350, HB 4212, HB 4630, HB 4896, HB 4951, HB 5348, HB 5675, SB 565, SB 971, SB 1662, SB 2124

Keywords: special districts, notice requirements, Water Code, government transparency, public meetings, meeting notice, transparency, public engagement, notice, elections, groundwater management, water conservation, joint planning, environmental impact, desired future conditions, groundwater, conservation district, environmental quality, regulatory review, water utility

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• Before I finish, I do have a couple of suggestions that we think will help in terms of how we can improve
• But you said that you maybe had some language you thought could improve it. Well, I think.
• This bill is aimed at making lots of small changes meant to improve our processes.
• The bill makes similar improvements to competency proceedings in more serious cases, which is a crisis
• So we hope that these procedural changes add clarity where there are gaps in the statutes and improve

Bills: HB 115, HB507, HB1765, HB1847, HB2046, HB2239, HB2328, HB2309, HB2417, HB2728, HB2794, HB3206, HB3566, HB3694, HB3744, HB4254, HB4697, HB4733, HB4915, HB5465, HB2813, HB115

Keywords: habeas corpus, postconviction, criminal procedure, indigent defense, scientific evidence, legal representation, judicial power, capital felony, criminal law, death penalty, attorney qualification, training standards, law enforcement, no-knock warrant, search warrant, peace officer, attorney workload, criminal justice, caseload limits, fair representation

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• This improves DHS's ability to exchange data with other state agencies for the purposes of investigating
• <00:07:23.440> This<00:07:23.680> improves governor's fraud package.
• This improves governor's fraud package.
• This improves DHS's<00:07:24.880> ability<00:07:25.199> to<00:07:25.440> exchange
• our our safety for our know, improve our our safety for our judges.<00:14:51.920> Thank<00:14

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The committee heard House File 2260, a Judiciary Committee clone of portions of the larger DHS policy bill, and adopted the A1 amendment, which was described as largely technical but also incorporating changes from the related human services bill. The bill was presented as covering several DHS-related policy areas, including background studies transparency, anti-kickback provisions for medical assistance and child care assistance, and personal data protections for human services judges. The amendment also added a number of provisions related to direct care and treatment, competency restoration billing and data sharing, fraud enforcement tools, behavioral health fund eligibility, and clarifications to prior law. Testimony from DHS Office of Inspector General legislative director Ardian Diddy emphasized that the bill would improve transparency in background studies, update investigative and arrest data access, extend a limited set-aside to similar provider types, and correct an effective-date error from last session. He also said the anti-kickback language would mirror federal Medicaid law for medical assistance and create a state-level prohibition for CCAP, giving DHS and law enforcement more tools to investigate fraud and misuse. Additional provisions would add human services judges to existing personal data protections for judicial officials. Diddy also explained amendment sections from the governor’s fraud package, including authority to act against entities convicted of fraud or theft, data-sharing improvements, and a disqualification from management and billing positions. Members raised questions about possible conflicts of interest involving DHS employees with outside LLCs and about the need for stronger safeguards against fraud. The chair and other members referenced recent fraud cases and said the bill would help prevent similar abuses. Christy Grumman of DHS testified on the judge privacy section, saying there are about 35 human services judges and describing a recent incident in which a judge received violent threats serious enough to require the family’s temporary relocation by the State Patrol. Representative Hudson supported the anti-kickback provisions as a needed codification of agency authority. The committee then approved the amended bill and recommended it be re-referred to the Committee on Public Safety, Finance, and Policy.

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• were doing and negotiating improvement were doing and negotiating improvement plans<01:42:08.880
• Members, it has not improved.
• improve.
• it and we made some other improvements it and we made some other improvements to<02:10:35.199>
• to help improve. So this didn't happen. to help improve. So this didn't happen.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• As we are all for safety and improving any safety measures, we feel that the items in Colby's law aren't
• S-2680, an act to improve public health and safety standards in communities around aging nuclear power
• I think it will improve it. We'll make the sport stronger.
• So please, let's put effort into making some basic safety improvements at our tracks in the state for
• So please, let's put effort into making some basic safety improvements at our tracks in the state for

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The committee held a public hearing on several public safety bills, with testimony first on S.2681, Colby’s Law, which would establish safety standards for BMX and motocross tracks. Supporters, including the family of a child killed at a track, argued the bill is needed because some tracks lack basic protections such as barriers, emergency plans, on-site medical staff, and adequate track maintenance. A motocross track representative opposed the bill as overregulation that could impose major costs and argued existing safety efforts and voluntary safety committees are preferable. No vote was taken during the hearing. The committee also heard testimony on S.2680, which would expand emergency preparedness requirements around aging nuclear power plants and nuclear waste sites from a 10-mile to a 50-mile radius. Supporters from Cape Cod Downwinders, Massachusetts Peace Action, physicians, and other advocates said current law is outdated and insufficient, citing risks from radioactive waste storage, limited federal oversight, and the need for broader evacuation and emergency planning. Testifiers urged the bill’s passage, and no action was taken. A major portion of the hearing focused on the Protect Act, H.5158, dealing with limits on cooperation between state/local agencies and federal civil immigration enforcement. Sheriffs testified about how ICE detainers and notification requests work in practice, emphasizing discretion, public safety, and the difference between sentenced prisoners and pretrial detainees. Supporters from labor, education, and health care groups said immigrant communities are living in fear and asked for stronger protections, including bans on 287(g) agreements and clearer limits on ICE activity in schools, hospitals, and other sensitive locations. The hearing also included testimony on H.4697 regarding training and certification of constables and civil deputy sheriffs, with the Hampshire County sheriff saying sheriffs are already working with POST and MPTC on training standards and that the bill may be duplicative.

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• habitat areas, the May Revision includes $23.2 million in one-time funding in CNRA's budget to help improve
• We raised that dam and actually expanded the capacity, so that's an area of improvement.
• These rivers are in degraded condition, meaning they need to be improved for environmental habitat for
• Yes, we need to improve our environmental conditions and we need to securitize our water supply.
• TIRCP is important for long-term capital projects that improve service quality and reliability.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• Importantly, these ecological improvements also improve public safety, and I don't think that can be
• At its core, SB 1250 is about protecting California's natural resources while improving public safety
• And to be clear, the types of improvements we were talking about may be as minor as replacing a drainage
• I think you have improved the bill, and I appreciate the committee's amendments on this. Thank you.
• I think you've improved the bill, and I appreciate the committee's amendments on this. Thank you.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• In those cases, In those cases, repeating the same analysis does not improve environmental protection
• avoid that duplication so those resources can be invested directly in delivering public projects that improve
• That, of course, work on things, improve things.
• My concern is what I don't want to do... ...work on things, improve things.
• CEQA helped improve a harmful project that would have worsened air quality.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

Summary: The committee heard SB 1375, which would create a narrow CEQA-related exemption for certain transit and rail projects that have already undergone extensive environmental review. Senator Cortese and supporters from VTA, San Jose, MTC, and others said the bill would reduce duplicative review and help advance projects such as the Diridon Station modernization in San Jose, while preserving other environmental protections and adding committee amendments on community engagement, displacement, construction impacts, and natural resources. There was no opposition, and the bill was moved do pass as amended to Transportation on a 5-0 vote, kept on call. The committee then heard SB 1031 on compostable plastics labeling and related research. The author and supporters argued the bill would improve truth-in-labeling, reduce contamination in recycling and composting streams, and direct OEHHA to study toxicity and breakdown impacts. Opponents from manufacturers, BPI, and retailers said the bill would effectively ban compostable products in California, create costs, and fail to fix the underlying National Organic Program labeling issue. After discussion about composting capacity, labeling clarity, and costs, the bill was moved do pass as amended to Appropriations on a 2-1 vote, kept on call. Next, SB 958 on the Midway Rising redevelopment project in San Diego was presented. The author said the amended bill would shift away from a CEQA exemption and instead clarify how building-height impacts should be handled in the project’s environmental review, supporting a large housing and mixed-use project on city-owned land. San Diego representatives and the chair supported the measure, and there was no opposition. The committee voted do pass to Local Government on a 3-0 vote, kept on call. The committee also heard SB 1075 on strengthening AB 617 community air protection plans; the author and environmental justice supporters backed stronger enforcement and implementation, while local governments, business groups, and air district representatives raised concerns about land-use authority, uncertainty, and costs. The bill was moved do pass to Local Government on a 2-2 vote and remained on call. Finally, the committee heard SB 1064, which would reduce the frequency of clean truck check testing for low-use heavy-duty vehicles and equipment. The author and agricultural and trucking witnesses said the bill would cut unnecessary travel and costs without changing emissions standards, while the American Lung Association and Coalition for Clean Air opposed it as weakening an important pollution-control program. The bill was moved do pass to Transportation on a 4-0 vote, kept on call. The committee then began SB 1258 on hazardous waste site remediation for infill housing; the author and development and technical witnesses supported aligning cleanup timing with construction and occupancy, while environmental justice groups said they were likely to move to neutral after committee amendments improved the bill.

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• Yes, it also improves our education outcomes and national rankings.
• The Washington Post called it a model for improving academic outcomes for homeless students.
• The Washington Post called it a model for improving academic outcomes for homeless students.
• the outcomes and reduce the life... practices and proven support systems greatly improve the outcomes
• the quality of life of those affected... working to promote a greater understanding of autism to improve

Keywords: 996, all

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• You all heard about school improvement from PED yesterday.
• this year on improving proficiency rates in math.
• It's the school improvement money that I was missing.
• We have schools in need of improvement.
• There's always room for improvement and for growth. There you go. Thank you, Daniel.

Keywords: 996, all