Video & Transcript Research : 'permitting efficiency'

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US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, February 10, 2026)

US Federal House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Administration says they're not closing any offices, but the so-called Department of Government Efficiency
  • ADMINISTRATION SAYS THEY'RE NOT CLOSING ANY OFFICES, BUT THE SO-CALLED DEPARTMENT OF GOVERNMENT EFFICIENCY
  • It prevents agencies from piling new permitting requirements onto projects that have already been reviewed
  • IT PREVENTS AGENCIES FROM PILING NEW PERMITTING REQUIREMENTS ONTO PROJECTS THAT HAVE ALREADY BEEN REVIEWED
  • My constituents aren’t really concerned with slashing permit fees so that the largest technology companies
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Senate Session Apr 2nd, 2025

Texas Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • The protectedness review will not apply to the standard permit with enhanced controls.
  • Committee substitute Senate Bill 763, relating to the standard permits for certain concrete plants.
  • That could extend that permitting anywhere from 5 to 15 years. So they may need it the most.
  • , or if it's permitted, that we can show scientific.
  • And my commitment is, we're going to do it as efficiently and effectively as possible.
Bills: SJR12, SCR39, SB7, SB8, SB27, SB29, SB125, SB241, SB371, SB396, SB406, SB464, SB568, SB578, SB608, SB617, SB660, SB689, SB693, SB707, SB731, SB732, SB763, SB779, SB836, SB854, SB857, SB875, SB878, SB879, SB906, SB920, SB921, SB922, SB942, SB965, SB985, SB996, SB1029, SB1035, SB1036, SB1059, SB1084, SB1098, SB1101, SB1185, SB1188, SB1321, SB1332, SB1366, SB1388, SB1396, SB1453, SB1484, SB1494, SB1536, SB1563, SB1596, SB1610, SB1619, SB1737, SB1738, SB1741, SB1816, SB1822, SB1841, SB1939, SB2155, SB2188, SB2230, SJR36, SJR12, SJR81, SJR50, SCR22, SCR12, SCR39, SB765, SB62, SB666, SB888, SB687, SB847, SB1248, SB504, SB857, SB305, SB296, SB284, SB241, SB304, SB1023, SB204, SB609, SB670, SB850, SB854, SB413, SB1346, SB1033, SB1220, SB1073, SB810, SB1539, SB447, SB406, SB985, SB1119, SB1505, SB1215, SB1302, SB583, SB673, SB681, SB1172, SB608, SB955, SB957, SB1120, SB541, SB1737, SB266, SB1415, SB125, SB53, SB1352, SB785, SB1450, SB1502, SB1566, SB414, SB1062, SB578, SB711, SB746, SB942, SB1404, SB1448, SB1738, SB507, SB689, SB1026, SB1349, SB1355, SB1433, SB1434, SB1596, SB1403, SB763, SB667, SB1059, SB617, SB1567, SB310, SB311, SB505, SB1209, SB1210, SB1470, SB264, SB1029, SB1358, SB1364, SB1569, SB1376, SB1228, SB519, SB878, SB1350, SB462, SB827, SB1585, SB1396, SB920, SB1484, SB1273, SB1741, SB7, SB927, SB1227, SB1229, SB1353, SB1366, SB1464, SB1709, SB1729, SB1733, SB1744, SB1772, SB1816, SB1841, SB2188, SB1147, SB879, SB1008, SB1536, SB2016, SB1453, SB1173, SB1163, SB996, SB27, SB568, SB1370, SB1321, SB1101, SB906, SB860, SB1563, SB993, SB693, SB1610, SB1537, SB836, SB1332, SB1307, SB963, SB493, SB922, SB984, SB1084, SB619, SB1098, SB1122, SB455, SB522, SB1057, SB1239, SB1254, SB1255, SB1259, SB1341, SB1664, SB1877, SB464, SB1277, SB32, SB732, SB660, SB731, SB921, SB268, SB1822, SB1188, SB1939, SB1589, SB397, SB1388, SB2230, SB1058, SB1036, SB1267, SB2112, SB1930, SB532, SB1035, SB2155, SB508, SB29, SB292, SB291, SB901, SB1333, SB1436, SB1494, SB964, SB779, SB1378, SB2312, SB1719, SB1386, SB287, SB2143, SB1245, SB261, SB1247, SB1948, SB2406, SB2407, SB1882, SB1197, SB1814, SB618, SB38, SB393, SB2065, SB1371, SB1394, SB1365, SB2243, SB2226, SB2039, SB1919, SB1895, SB1598, SB1493, SB1810, SB1791, SB1706, SB1644, SB1238, SB783, SB458, SB22, SB651, SB897, SB7, SB125, SB578, SB608, SB617, SB763, SB836, SB878, SB906, SB920, SB942, SB985, SB1084, SB1366, SB1388, SB1563, SB1737, SB1738, SB1816, SB1939, SB406, SB689, SR327, SR346, SR351, SR352
NH

New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session

House Public Works and Highways (01/13/2026)

Public Works and Highways

Transcript Highlights:
  • Uh, is this legislation sufficient to allow the DES to set up a permit process, for example, so that
  • if you have a permit you're okay?
  • this to allow to provide that authority to create a permit process?
  • example so that if you have a permit example so that if you have a permit you're<00:40:03.200>
  • that authority to create a permit that authority to create a permit process?
Keywords: 1189, house, all
MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Joint Committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm

Joint Committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies

Transcript Highlights:
  • It makes the grid more efficient and drives down use and makes more efficient use, which is going to
  • drive down... ...down use and makes more efficient use, which is going to drive down costs as well.
  • The homes can be safe, attractive, energy efficient, and responsibly regulated while still remaining
  • Very efficient. Rebuttal?
  • No wonder this guy says so much positive about you because you're efficient, and I thank you.
Keywords: 995, all
Summary: The committee held a hearing on Governor Healey’s economic development proposal, H. 5386, also referred to as the Mass Winds Act, focused on global investment, talent, innovation, housing, and business competitiveness. Governor Healey, Secretary of Economic Development Eric Paley, and Secretary of Administration and Finance Matt Gorzkowicz described the bill as a response to federal uncertainty and global competition, building on the 2024 Mass Leads Act. They highlighted proposed investments in a Global Mass initiative, including a $50 million innovation access fund and $20 million for sites to help international companies locate or expand in Massachusetts, along with support for AI, quantum, robotics, defense innovation, climate tech, downtown revitalization, and creative/cultural economy projects. They also emphasized measures to lower business costs, including reducing the LLC filing fee, expanding the small business energy tax exemption, and streamlining housing and development rules. Committee members questioned the administration about non-compete reform, AI and data-center infrastructure, housing affordability, and whether the bill would help retain workers and companies in Massachusetts. The governor and secretaries argued that the non-compete changes would restore the original compromise by requiring any alternative to garden leave to be negotiated at separation, and they said the bill’s housing and workforce provisions are intended to help young workers stay in the state. They also said Massachusetts is already investing in AI training, an AI hub, and energy-related planning, while acknowledging that data-center growth will require careful attention to water, electricity, and ratepayer impacts. Several witnesses testified on specific sections. Northeastern University supported the internship tax credit, saying experiential learning helps students gain jobs and remain in Massachusetts. The Latino Empowerment Advisory Council supported the waiver of redundant English testing for internationally trained nurses, saying it would speed entry into the workforce without lowering clinical standards. Russell Beck opposed the non-compete changes, arguing they would undermine the 2018 compromise and could reduce other forms of employee compensation. The Secretary of the Commonwealth’s office opposed the LLC fee reduction, citing revenue loss and fraud concerns. Municipal and regional groups, including the MMA and the Metro Mayors Coalition, supported site plan review codification and downtown/arts investments, while urging continued municipal input. The AFL-CIO asked for trigger language to preserve labor protections if federal law changes, and business and industry witnesses generally supported the bill’s competitiveness and global investment provisions. No votes were taken; the hearing was informational, with written testimony invited after the meeting.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

02/11/2026 - House Transportation & Infrastructure

Transportation & Infrastructure

Transcript Highlights:
  • This bill permits Arizona's choice to have the Real ID, retain their current driver's license, non-Real
  • You know, I have concerns about the agency's bureaucracy and efficiency, and I feel that I'd like to
  • see a better effort with regards to the efficiency of the agency being able to use and stretch every
  • So the efficiency information, Mr. Sanchez... Mr.
  • We can work on some specific efficiency bureaucracy issues, but we can try to help bring that data.
Summary: The House Committee on Transportation & Infrastructure heard several bills, beginning with HB 2957, which would require physical driver licenses to be accepted for identification purposes and prohibit cities, towns, counties, and districts from requiring digital mobile IDs for government services. The sponsor framed the bill as a privacy and choice measure tied to concerns about Real ID, biometric data, and federal overreach. Supporters said it preserves a non-Real ID option and protects privacy, while opponents raised concerns about travel requirements and whether the bill could affect proof of legal status. The committee approved HB 2957 on a 4-3 vote. The committee then considered HB 2941, which would make certain motorcycle lane-splitting or passing behavior subject to reckless driving penalties. The sponsor and a motorcycle rights representative explained the difference between lawful lane filtering and unlawful lane splitting, saying the bill would add enforcement teeth for unsafe conduct and improve safety. Members discussed the distinction between filtering and splitting, and several related personal safety concerns. The committee passed HB 2941 unanimously, 7-0. HB 2305, dealing with private towing carriers, would establish statewide rules for private-property towing, including rate standards tied to DPS agreements, documentation and photo requirements, notice to law enforcement, and penalties for unlawful towing. Supporters said the bill would create uniformity and curb predatory towing, while the Arizona Trucking Association raised concerns about the DPS rate structure and the need for further stakeholder work. The committee adopted an amendment clarifying the bill applies only to motor vehicles towed from private property and then passed the bill 7-0. HB 2257, a strike-everything amendment changing the distribution of watercraft fee revenues and requiring an annual expenditure report, also passed after Game and Fish warned of a significant fiscal impact and committee members discussed Mohave County’s water patrol needs; the vote was 4-3. Finally, the committee heard HB 2573, which as amended was narrowed to address a 45-day gap before repeat DUI offenders can install ignition interlock devices. Supporters said the change would improve public safety by allowing earlier use of the technology, while members discussed whether it would weaken DUI laws and how the interlock system works. The transcript cuts off before the final vote on HB 2573, so no committee action is shown for that bill in the provided text.
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Judiciary Apr 1st, 2025

Judiciary

Transcript Highlights:
  • I call your name as a successive speaker, just make sure you're ready to come on up so we can be efficient
  • Would this bill permit that lawsuit to take place? No, not under the language as amended.
  • I should have asked that with the change of the law that now permits these lawsuits, and this bill not
  • process, a local government permitting process, any of that hassle.
  • process, a local government permitting process, any of that hassle.
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.
ND

North Dakota 2026 1st Special Session

Higher Education Funding Review Committee Mar 25th, 2026 at 09:00 am

Higher Education Funding Review Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • These thresholds are used to monitor program viability, ensure efficient use of public resources, and
  • The campuses have cited some of their cost efficiencies are really down to that course level.
  • Chair Sorvaag, Representative Swiontek, yes, the university system and the board permits that flexibility
  • And whereas I think if they permitted the campuses some flexibility, that smaller campuses might have
  • But is that an efficient use of our dollars, especially if we get into a tighter budget?
Keywords: 908, all
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Judiciary Finance and Civil Law Committee 4/3/25 - Part 2

Judiciary Finance and Civil Law

Transcript Highlights:
  • Giving a pistol to an eligible person, a pistol without a permit, a transfer of a pistol to a minor,
  • Giving a pistol to an eligible person, a pistol without a permit, a transfer of a pistol to a minor,
  • Representative Enen continued: "A pistol without a permit. A transfer of a pistol to a minor.
  • Primarily our focus will continue to be on administration of grant funds and ensuring that they are efficiently
  • <00:41:14.720> and ensuring that they are efficiently and ensuring that they are efficiently
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

Senate Chamber Feb 14th, 2026 at 12:23 pm

New Mexico Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • In fact, the amount based on the air permits... To emit massive amounts of pollution.
  • In fact, the amount based on the air permits that have been applied will literally double our state's
  • They've applied for permits for 10 million gallons a day.
  • Very frankly, the representation of the amendment that would have permitted these microgrids to escape
  • In fact, I think just recently, Elon Musk said he's tired of dealing with having to get permits from
Keywords: 996, all
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Committee on Transportation - 02/19/25

Transportation

Transcript Highlights:
  • But our system requires you to enter your driver's license number or your permit number in order to make
  • But our system requires you to enter your driver's license number or your permit number in order to make
  • :14:40.040> license<00:14:40.440> number<00:14:41.360> your<00:14:41.639> permit
  • your driver's license number your permit your driver's license number your permit number<00:14:42.959
  • and to do better things more efficient and to do better for<00:15:29.480> the<00:15:29.600>
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Committee on Capital Investment - 02/19/26

Capital Investment

Transcript Highlights:
  • Signs and placards are not permitted in the hearing room.
  • <00:04:42.000> in Signs and placards are not permitted in Signs and placards are not permitted
  • 20.320> while these proceedings efficiently while these proceedings efficiently while ensuring
  • <00:57:38.480> with essentially have more efficiencies with essentially have more efficiencies
  • begun the consolidation space efficiency begun the consolidation space efficiency process<00:59:
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

House Judiciary (01/22/2025)

Transcript Highlights:
  • in more efficient ways, it may actually save money.
  • In many cases, the use of electronic transfer is actually more efficient.
  • It's far more efficient and effective.
  • world we live in it's far more efficient world we live in it's far more efficient and<01:21:16.040
  • I would work with them anyway I could to reduce the burden, but they will not permit it.
Keywords: 928, house, all
Summary: The Judiciary Committee opened its hearing with a procedural discussion about a forthcoming Monday hearing, and the chair confirmed that any amendment deemed non-germane would be made public in advance and included in the calendar. The committee then took up House Bill 6, which would replace the word “citizen” in the Right-to-Know law with “any person,” allow requesters to specify the format of records, and expressly reference preliminary drafts circulated to a quorum or majority of a public body as disclosable material. The sponsor said the bill was intended to clarify existing law, remove uncertainty after a Rochester-related dispute over requester eligibility, and make records easier to obtain electronically unless doing so would be impossible, unusual, unduly burdensome, or harmful to recordkeeping integrity. Testimony was mixed. Cordell Johnston, speaking for himself as a municipal attorney, opposed most of the bill, especially the requirement that records be delivered electronically or by mail, arguing that out-of-state or out-of-country requests can be fishing expeditions that impose significant burdens on towns and clerks. He said local residents already can obtain records at town hall and that many municipalities voluntarily email records as a courtesy, but should not be required to mail large volumes of material. He also said the preliminary-draft language was unnecessary because such drafts are already covered when circulated to a quorum or majority. Representative Alexander raised concerns about the breadth of “any person,” potential abuse by bad actors, and the cost to municipalities, while Representative Peternell asked about whether the bill should account for nonresident property owners and business owners. The sponsor responded that limiting requesters by residency would not meaningfully stop abuse and said he did not know the bill’s fiscal impact, though he suggested it might improve efficiency. Yil Biset of the ACLU of New Hampshire testified in support of HB 6, calling it a modest and reasonable transparency measure. He said the preliminary-draft language was acceptable and consistent with existing exemption language in the public-meeting and documents statutes, and he said he was not aware of foreign-bot document requests occurring in New Hampshire. He also noted that current law already requires electronic disclosure when records exist electronically and can reasonably be provided that way. No vote or final committee action was taken in the portion of the meeting provided.
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

House - Energy, Environment and Natural Resources Jan 29th, 2026 at 08:32 am

House Energy, Environment & Natural Resources

Transcript Highlights:
  • It has not stopped permits, it has not stopped industry, and it has not stopped anything.
  • That permit was vacated because they had not considered the impact on that stream and the water.
  • And again, it would really protect the county or whoever permitted it. protect the county or whoever
  • permitted the project.
  • It is setting them up to be able to avoid litigation, to avoid delays in permitting.
Keywords: 996, all
DE

Delaware 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Judiciary Committee Meeting Jun 17th, 2026

Judiciary

Transcript Highlights:
  • The firearms responsibilities notice effectively and efficiently ensures that all individuals purchasing
  • The individual identified would not be permitted to use a weapon of any sort to break up a fight in the
  • The Division of Child Support Services supports the legislation because it will improve the efficiency
  • The Division of Child Support Services supports the legislation because it will improve the efficiency
Bills: HB372, HB414
Summary: The committee heard several bills focused on public safety, courts, and family law. House Bill 141, with House Amendment 1, would require the Department of Safety and Homeland Security to create a firearm responsibilities notice for firearm purchasers through licensed dealers, covering Delaware gun laws, safe storage, lost/stolen reporting, straw purchases, suicide prevention, and other safety responsibilities. Testimony from the NRA, Delaware State Sportsmen’s Association, Moms Demand Action, the Coalition for Safer Delaware, and Delaware State Police was uniformly supportive, emphasizing education, standardized dealer practices, and potential evidence for straw-purchase prosecutions. No committee questions were raised, and the bill was moved forward after public comment. House Bill 326 would create a new offense for theft by impersonating a family member, aimed at scams involving spoofed calls, texts, or online messages that pressure victims to send money. The sponsor described the bill as a response to increasingly sophisticated fraud enabled by artificial intelligence, and noted that a House amendment removed an original mandatory minimum jail term, leaving sentencing to the courts. No public testimony was offered on the bill. House Substitute 1 for House Bill 150 would prohibit civil arrests inside courthouses and certain Department of Labor proceedings, with the sponsor arguing that such arrests deter people from coming to court or seeking protection; the bill would allow criminal arrests and civil arrests only with advance written notice. No testimony was taken on that measure. Senate Bill 284, the First State Emergency Responders Act, would create a narrowly tailored offense for intentionally approaching within 25 feet of first responders at emergency scenes after crossing a barrier or ignoring warnings, if done to interfere, threaten, or harass. Supporters, including police, fire service, and sportsmen’s groups, said it would protect responders and preserve emergency operations, while the Office of Defense Services opposed it on First Amendment and overbreadth grounds, arguing existing laws already cover much of the conduct. Senate Bill 304 would amend Delaware’s safe school zone law to allow private schools to use trained, vetted sentries or similar security arrangements; supporters said it would give smaller private schools an affordable safety option, while the sponsor said the bill needed more work and should not move forward yet. The committee also heard Senate Substitute 1 for Senate Bill 314, which would clarify how courts handle evidence that a sexual assault complainant previously made a false allegation; DOJ and ODS said the substitute reflects a consensus approach, and YWCA Delaware supported it as a survivor-protective reform. Finally, Senate Bill 343 would expand methods for serving child support respondents in Family Court by authorizing service through certified mail and carriers such as USPS, UPS, and FedEx, addressing cases where people avoid in-person service using doorbell cameras and other technology. The Division of Child Support Services supported the bill as a practical update that would improve timeliness while preserving proof-of-delivery safeguards. At the end of the meeting, a motion was made and seconded, and the chair adjourned the session.
NM

New Mexico 2025 Regular Session

IC - Economic and Rural Development Jun 4th, 2025

Economic & Rural Development & Policy Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • So folks named, um, efficiency, which we're already being very efficient with our agenda.
  • and taxation and how it prevents private sector. innovation and growth, um, streamlining, uh, the permitting
  • Wow, Very efficient, not chatty. Give him a minute.
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

Public Education May 15th, 2025

Public Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • very long night ahead of us, and I'll ask members on the dice and those who are testifying to be as efficient
  • I've passed out my written testimony, and in order to be efficient with time, I'd like to answer your
  • Despite the many benefits of programs like Lifewise Academy, some school districts are hesitant to permit
  • Vice chair, chairman, members are closed, very efficient.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Public Health Mar 24th, 2025

Public Health

Transcript Highlights:
  • I'd love to see us include something about efficient operations and health care, but it really is kind
  • Come out and do efficiency studies. Here's how you can maximize efficiencies.
  • committee to look at prohibiting the sale of flavored tobacco products, increasing the price of the permit
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Business and Professions Committee Jun 30th, 2026

Business and Professions

Transcript Highlights:
  • agenda, I will remind everyone that the Assembly has rules to ensure we maintain order and run an efficient
  • facilitate the goal of hearing as much from the public within the limits of our time, we will not permit
  • This bill increases efficiency and allows ...
  • Without any further delays, this bill increases efficiency and allows prospective security officers to
  • statutory updates to a few boards and a bureau at the Department of Consumer Affairs to improve efficiency
Keywords: 988, house, all
FL

Florida 2025 Regular Session

December 9, 2025 - 09:30 AM

Transcript Highlights:
  • across counties and divisions and strengthens the continuity of service, improving operational efficiency
  • But when you really want to drive efficiency at scale when you're thinking about public services, its
  • Bring it into the conversation you're having and have you fill out the fields that are only permitted
  • health care information and also the AI to actually automate extend those systems, make them more efficient
  • But absolutely we're we're trying to figure out how to make it more efficient, more effective for our
CA
Transcript Highlights:
  • to once again remind everyone that the Assembly has rules to ensure we maintain order and run an efficient
  • facilitate the goal of hearing as much from the public within the limits of our time, we will not permit
  • And muralists still need to comply with all city permit requirements, safety standards set out by Cal
  • I secured permits, followed traffic control plans, and met all city protocols.
  • That's permitted under NC-SARA. It provides that California can unilaterally modify the agreement.
Summary: The Assembly Business and Professions Committee heard a lengthy agenda of Senate bills, with most measures ultimately advancing on party-line or broad bipartisan votes after substantial testimony and several amendments. Early in the hearing, SB 418 by Sen. Menjivar was presented as a health access bill to codify ACA nondiscrimination protections in state law and require coverage for up to a 12-month supply of medically approved hormone therapy; supporters framed it as protecting continuity of care amid federal threats, while there was no opposition testimony. The committee later also took up SB 456, which would exempt muralists from contractor licensing requirements for commissioned fine art murals; supporters said recent enforcement had chilled mural projects and harmed artists and communities, and the bill passed unanimously to Appropriations. SB 641, part of the wildfire response package, and SB 774, a sunset review bill for the Department of Real Estate and Bureau of Real Estate Appraisers, also advanced with support and no opposition. SB 775 and SB 776, sunset extensions for the behavioral sciences, psychology, and optometry boards, passed after witnesses described technical changes and the need to keep the boards operating. SB 777, dealing with abandoned cemeteries, drew testimony from local governments, industry, and counties; after amendments removed a local takeover mandate and shifted the bill toward a stakeholder working group and study process, opposition softened or was withdrawn and the bill moved forward to Local Government. SB 790, on interstate reciprocity for online higher education, generated the most debate, with supporters arguing California students and institutions need stronger consumer protections and access to the national reciprocity framework, while opponents said the bill’s terms conflicted with the existing compact; it passed as amended to Appropriations after committee members emphasized continued work on student protections. The consent calendar, including SB 389 and SB 861, was also approved, and the committee adjourned after additional vote changes were recorded.