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Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• A vote for House File 12 is a vote for Laurel.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• aye vote.
• your aye vote.
• Vote and I respectfully ask for your aye vote. Thank you, Senator.
• With that, I urge an aye vote. Thank you, Senator.
• I respectfully ask for an aye vote. Thank you.

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, offered prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and then moved through a series of gubernatorial appointments and floor items. The chamber confirmed Dina Eltawasi as Director of Caltrans, Allison Salt Install to the Court Reporters Board, and Olivia May Assumption to the California Commission on Disability Access, and later confirmed William Adams to the California Exposition and State Fair Board. Each appointment was presented by Senator Grove and approved on roll call, with final confirmation votes recorded after calls were lifted. Several measures were taken up on third reading. SCR 143, by Senator Umberg, honored Hmong and Laotian special guerrilla unit veterans who served with U.S. forces during the secret war in Laos; Senator Archuleta also spoke in support, and the resolution passed unanimously. SR 96, by Senator Cortese, proclaimed April as National County Government Month and highlighted the role of counties and CSAC; it also passed unanimously. SB 1347 clarified that stock albuterol authorization applies to all public schools, including preschools; SB 977 required chain restaurants offering children’s meals to provide at least one healthier option meeting nutrition standards; SB 1234 required fentanyl testing when juvenile dependency drug testing is already ordered; SCR 161 designated May 2026 as Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month; SR 101 updated the Senate Rules Committee membership by replacing Senator Jones with Senator Ochoa Bogh; and SB 1111 addressed liability for unauthorized AI-generated digital replicas. All of these measures were approved, most by unanimous or near-unanimous votes. The Senate also adopted SCR 128, by Senator Perez, declaring April 13–24, 2026, as High School Voter Education Weeks to encourage civic education and youth participation in elections. The consent calendar was then approved after Senator Cervantes removed SB 1381; the remaining consent items passed 35-0. Throughout the session, members introduced visiting groups, including Hmong and Laotian veterans, CSAC representatives, and students in the gallery. The day concluded with Senator Wiener’s adjournment in memory of disability rights activist Alice Wong, after which the Senate announced its next floor session and recessed.

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• All those favor, signify by vote. When machines are open, vote. Those opposed, vote no.
• The chair is open vote. Aye. Those opposed, vote now.
• All those in favor, vote aye; those opposed, vote no. And the ayes are the other.
• All those in favor, vote aye; those opposed, vote no. All the members voted.
• All those in favor, vote aye; those opposed, vote no. All the members voted.

Keywords: 964, all

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• And with that, I vote aye. Mr. Chairman, I’ll explain my vote, please.
• I vote yes. Representative Abeytia? Mr. Chair, may I explain my vote? Please. Thank you, Mr. Chair.
• Chair, please explain my vote.
• Please vote yes. Mr.
• So for today, I will be voting present, with the ability to change my vote on the floor.

Bills: HB2207, HB2225, HB2602, HB2641

Keywords: braille, disability access, education funding, state corrections, inclusion, HB 2225, Yavapai County, northern Arizona regional training academy, training academy, public safety training, law enforcement training, police academy, first responder training, capital appropriation, state general fund, state treasurer, lapsing appropriation, section 35-190, capital costs, regional training facility

Summary: The committee first heard HB 2641, which would ban firefighting foam containing intentionally added PFAS chemicals. The sponsor said the bill was intended to protect firefighters and the public from carcinogenic and persistent chemicals that can contaminate groundwater, and noted Arizona had already banned the foam for training. A University of Arizona public health researcher testified that firefighters have higher PFAS levels than the general public and that AFFF use is associated with elevated exposure, while a firefighters’ association representative said alternatives exist and that the bill would remove uncertainty for departments. The committee passed HB 2641 unanimously, 15-0. The committee then heard HB 2602, a $24,000 appropriation for a 10% pay increase for Department of Public Safety employees in fiscal year 2027. The sponsor and supporters from the Arizona Troopers Association argued the raise was needed for recruitment and retention, citing vacancies, departures, and the cost of training new troopers. Several members supported the idea but raised concerns about the budget impact and the broader issue of pay disparities across agencies and state employees. The bill received a do pass recommendation on a 10-0-3 vote, with two members voting no and three voting present. Finally, the committee considered HB 2225, which would appropriate $10 million for capital costs at the Northern Arizona Regional Training Academy in Yavapai County and keep the funds from lapsing until 2029. The sponsor and Yavapai County law enforcement witnesses said the academy is overcrowded, serves multiple agencies across northern Arizona, reduces travel and lodging costs, and provides both basic and in-service training. Some members questioned whether the state should fund a county-based facility and raised concerns about the size and structure of the appropriation, while others supported the training mission but wanted the issue handled in the budget process. The committee voted to give HB 2225 a do pass recommendation, with several members voting no or present.

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• for when you vote for this bill.
• And if you vote for this bill, you are voting to take away that protection.
• against if you vote yes on this.
• Vote red. Representative Zeleznikar.
• One vote.

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• Vote 15 to zip.
• vote?
• Okay, the vote passes. 15 zero. Okay, the vote passes. 15 zero.
• [Laughter] "Let them vote. Let them vote." "Oh, he has a card.
• Vote of 15 to zip.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• The vote is 5 to 1. The vote is five to one. It is out, and we'll leave the roll open for add-ons.
• Hoover: not voting. Lowenthal: aye. Zbur: aye. Seven to one. The vote is seven to one.
• The vote is seven to one. The vote is seven to one. That bill is out. File item five, AB 2325.
• With the vote change, the vote is 9-0. The bill is out. So let's go back to file item 7, AB 2404.
• Not voting. Alvarez is not voting. So the final vote is 2-5; that measure fails. File item 10.

Summary: The Assembly Education Committee heard a lengthy agenda of education-related bills, with quorum established at the start and several measures taken up on consent or special order. The committee also announced that AB 1644, AB 2362, and later AB 2197 were pulled from the hearing. Members reminded the public of hearing rules and limited testimony to two witnesses each in support and opposition. AB 2651, by Assemblymember Bonta, would require schools to notify parents when school vaccination rates fall below herd-immunity thresholds. Supporters, including physicians, the California State PTA, public health groups, and school employee organizations, argued that families need timely, school-specific information to protect children and vulnerable community members. Opponents raised concerns about privacy, stigma, and whether school-level snapshots could be misleading. The bill passed the committee 5-1 and later 7-1 on the roll call. AB 2509, by Assemblymember Schultz, would allow districts to use a five-year rolling average for ADA funding calculations; supporters said it would stabilize funding amid attendance declines, while one member noted concerns about masking long-term enrollment problems. It passed 5-1 and later 7-2. The committee also approved AB 2430, which would expand after-school access, especially for high school students, improve funding and transparency, and create a work group on program quality. Testimony emphasized the value of expanded learning for youth development and working families, and members discussed the need to address middle school access as well. AB 2526, focused on special education funding, would expand the low-incidence fund to include students qualifying for the California alternate assessment; supporters said it would better align funding with student need, while some concerns remained about over-identification. AB 2325, the Pathways to Bilingual Teaching Act, would create a grant program to build bilingual teacher pipelines through partnerships among schools, community colleges, and universities; it received strong support and passed unanimously. AB 2460, presented by Assemblymember Pellerin for Assemblymember Celeste Rodriguez, would update school mental-health referral protocols to address trauma related to immigration enforcement; it also passed unanimously. AB 2404, which sought to require Central Valley representation on several governor-appointed bodies, drew debate over geographic representation and board composition and ultimately failed on a 2-5 vote.

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• . voting. voting.
• It would make voting more convenient through guaranteed absentee voting and a structured advanced voting
• <01:05:04.359> Rights Voting Rights Act and a Voting Rights Voting Rights Act and a Voting
• right to vote.
• form of early voting.

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• Vote<00:25:45.919> closed. Vote closed. Vote closed.
• Closing vote. Vote closed. House Bill 102 31. Vote closed.
• Closing vote. Vote closed.
• Closing vote. Closing. Closing. Closing. Vote.<02:42:42.880> Closed. Vote. Closed. Vote.
• Vote<02:44:15.279> of<02:44:15.520> I. Vote of I. Vote of I.

Keywords: 916, all

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• Great, a vote.
• The current vote is 4-0 with the chair voting aye. Senators Arreguín, Ashby, Laird.
• The current vote is 4-0, with the Chair voting aye. Senators Arreguín, aye. Ashby, aye.
• The current vote is 3-1, with the Chair voting aye. Senators Arreguín, aye. Ashby, aye.
• The current vote is 6-0, with the Chair voting aye. Senator Ashby, aye. 7-0. The bill is out.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• Question for the vote? Voting on House Bill 2427. Voting on House Bill 2427.
• Chair and vice chair vote: I. Any members voting with reservation? Any members voting? No.
• Chair and vice chair vote: I. Any members voting with reservation? Any members voting no?
• Chair and vice chair vote: I. Any members voting with reservation? Any members voting? No.
• Chair and vice chair vote: I. Any members voting with reservation? Any members voting? No.

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on HB 2185, which would add protections for sports officials. The Department of Education, the State Public Charter School Commission, the Hawaii Association of Independent Schools, HSTA, HGA, school administrators, the Hawaii High School Athletic Association, the Hawaii State Basketball Officials Association, and several individuals testified in support. The Department of the Attorney General offered comments and recommended amendments, especially on the bill’s civil-action provisions and criminal language, saying the measure should be made more consistent and narrowed to clarify who is covered. The Office of the Public Defender opposed the increased criminal penalties but said its concerns were limited to that portion of the bill. The chair repeatedly noted the committee’s education-policy focus and limited discussion of legal issues. The committee then took up HB 2621 on student misconduct. The Department of Education testified and answered questions about its student discipline data, explaining that much of the information is kept in the department’s internal Infinite Campus system and is not public, but that some additional information could be added to the annual report while still protecting student privacy. Members discussed whether the department tracks incidents consistently across schools and whether more public reporting would help identify where violence or discipline issues are occurring. The department said it was not seeing an increase in suspensions in the data it had, though it acknowledged internal data showed more detail than the annual report. HB 2179, concerning DOE and e-pipes, drew comments from the Department of Education, support from the Department of Health, the Hawaii Bicycling League, and other individuals. The committee then heard HB 2534, which would recognize robotics in schools as an interscholastic sport. The Department of Education offered comments, the State Public Charter School Commission supported the bill, and multiple students and robotics participants testified in strong support, arguing that robotics provides STEM opportunities, competition, and career pathways, and that formal recognition and funding would help sustain teams and compensate mentors. No votes or final actions were taken on the bills in the portion of the meeting provided.

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• Closing vote. Vote closed. Closing vote.
• Closing<01:03:44.720> vote. Closing vote. Closing vote. Vote<01:03:46.440> closed.
• Closing<01:32:41.080> vote. Closing vote. Closing vote. Vote<01:32:42.960> closed.
• Closing vote Closing vote Vote<01:48:01.840> closed Vote closed Vote closed 36<01:48:03.680
• Closing<01:58:24.080> vote. Closing vote. Closing vote. Vote<01:58:25.920> closed.

Keywords: 916, all

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• And I'm asking for a no vote on the substitute motion, and I'm giving my reasons why you should vote
• And so if we did that, we would have a separate vote on that item.
• And I'm asking for a no vote on the substitute motion and I'm giving my reasons why you should vote to
• So your vote is to pull this out and adopt the report.
• So your vote is to pull this out and adopt the report.

Keywords: 1204, all

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• and curbside voting spaces...
• Is allowed to vote curbside.
• This bill is about making sure that curbside voting is accessed by people who need curbside voting.
• Sarah Eckhardt, Senator Eckhardt changed her vote to a no vote on 40. 31 to nothing unanimous.
• a unanimous vote by error.

Summary: The Senate first adopted a motion by Senator Zaffirini to suspend Senate Rule 5.14 and move the intent calendar deadline to 8:00 p.m. that day, also allowing the Secretary to make the calendar available as soon as practicable. The chamber then took up and passed several House bills, often by suspending the regular order and the constitutional three-day rule. HB 2128, relating to a study of rural firefighting and technical rescue capabilities, passed unanimously. HB 4157, on liability protections for commercial spaceflight and exploration, passed 28-3. HB 2240, concerning certain void marriages, passed after adoption of a Birdwell amendment extending filing deadlines to 90 days for certain active-duty service members and Foreign Service officers. HB 367, on verification of excused absences for students with severe or life-threatening illnesses, passed unanimously after clarifying school district forms and TEA model forms. HB 1506, expanding expedited handgun license eligibility to certain retired county court judges, passed 29-2. HB 4449, on alcohol sales in annexed municipal areas, passed 29-2. HB 3812, on health plan prior authorization requirements, passed 30-1. The Senate also announced a long list of bills and resolutions signed in the presence of the Senate. A major portion of the meeting centered on HB 521, a voting-related bill on curbside voting for voters with disabilities. Senator Paxton described it as an anti-misuse measure requiring a signed eligibility form for curbside voting, creating a 20-foot electioneering buffer, limiting election officer assistance in marking ballots unless a second officer is present, and adding reporting requirements for people who assist seven or more curbside voters. Senators Miles, Menendez, Johnson, Campbell, Cook, and others questioned whether the bill would burden disabled voters, create a de facto registry of volunteers, and impose a harsh Class A misdemeanor penalty for failing to complete the form. Paxton said the bill was intended to protect legitimate curbside voters and curb abuse, and the chamber adopted Paxton Floor Amendment No. 1 after a recorded vote. Zaffirini’s Floor Amendment No. 2, allowing an escorting voter to receive his or her own ballot at the curbside or entrance, was adopted. Menendez’s Floor Amendment No. 3 to reduce the penalty failed. The bill was then passed to third reading on a 20-11 vote, with a motion by Senator Miles to have the exchanges reduced to writing and placed in the journal adopted. The Senate also passed HB 3000, creating a grant program for rural ambulance service providers, after a comptroller-related amendment; HB 5616, establishing the Texas Presidential Library Promotion Program and funding for traveling exhibits, after narrowing the bill to mobile exhibits only; HB 4211, addressing certain residential property interests controlled by entities, which passed 30-1; HB 1178, creating temporary educator certificates for out-of-state certified educators and military spouses, which passed unanimously; HB 2243, creating the Texas Commission on Teacher Job Satisfaction and Retention, which passed after debate over the need to streamline education mandates; and HB 42, increasing and reallocating the constitutional Higher Education Fund appropriation by 50% to $1.18 billion, which passed 31-0. Finally, HB 2512, a Fort Worth-specific bill limiting ETJ release for land subject to active development agreements, passed after debate over broader ETJ and de-annexation policy, with a local-only clarifying amendment adopted and a proposed broader amendment withdrawn. The meeting ended with the Senate beginning consideration of HB 3372, which would bar school district administrators from receiving financial benefits tied to outside consulting or contracting with education entities, though the transcript cuts off during questions on that bill.

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• Chair Thomas voted yes. Representative N. voted yes. Representative Harrington voted yes.
• Vice Chair Thomas voted yes. Representative N. voted yes. Representative Harrington voted yes.
• Representative La Rochelle voted yes. Representative Swanson voted yes. Chair Vose voted yes.
• Chair votes. >> Chair votes. >> Chair votes. >> Yes. >> Yes. >> Yes.
• Chair votes yes. Chair votes yes.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• We probably need to vote on my amendment, don't we? We shall vote on the amendment. Right?
• So with that, I would urge a yes vote. The vote will now occur on Senate Bill 2143.
• And I ask for your yes vote.
• Senate Bill 1989 having received 8 votes, zero nay votes, and two constitutional privileges.
• So, I ask for a yes vote. Stand the no vote.

Bills: SB1280, SB1392, SB1393, SB1395, SB1400, SB1405, SB1832, SB1839, SB1989, SB2001, SB2143

Keywords: excise tax, oil tax, natural gas tax, state revenue, Oklahoma Corporation Commission, income tax, tax credit, aerospace sector, employment, economic development, adaptive reuse, affordable housing, urban renewal, economic impact, program, housing, revitalization, urban development, income tax credit, manufacturing

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• Not voting. Not voting. Colosa? Aye. Callosa, aye. Gallagher? Aye. Garcia, aye. Callra? Aye.
• Not voting. Wilson, not voting. Patterson. Patterson, aye. Assembly Member Weeks is an aye.
• Not voting? Not voting. I. Quirk-Silva, aye. Not voting. Not voting. Wicks? Aye. Wilson? Aye.
• Not voting? Not voting. Wicks? Aye. Wicks? Aye. Six to zero. All right, six to zero.
• Nine to two members non-voting. Item number four... Item number four, Patterson not voting.

Summary: The Assembly Housing and Community Development Committee heard a long agenda of housing-related bills, beginning with AB 518 on low-impact camping areas. The author and supporters said the bill would streamline permitting for small rural camping operations on private land, expand outdoor access, and support rural economies, while opponents from campground associations and counties warned it could undermine existing regulation, create enforcement problems, and allow advertising of unpermitted sites. Members raised concerns about fire safety and local control, but the bill was ultimately passed as amended on an 8-0 vote. The committee then approved AB 635, which would require HCD to refer up to 25 of the most serious mobile home residency law complaints to the Attorney General. Supporters said mobile home residents need stronger enforcement against egregious park-owner violations, while opponents argued the existing program is underused, costly, and should remain subject to a sunset. After discussion of the program’s surplus and enforcement role, the bill passed 9-1. AB 893, which expands ministerial approval for mixed-income housing near college campuses and broadens eligibility for affordable units to students, faculty, and staff, also drew strong support from student advocates and housing groups and respectful opposition from the League of California Cities over local control and height limits; it passed 10-0. AB 925, the Mobile Home Emergency Safety Act, would require stronger emergency preparedness measures in mobile home parks, including accessible exits, working fire hydrants, and gas shutoff access, with a fee increase to fund enforcement. Supporters framed it as a life-safety measure in disaster-prone areas, while opponents argued the bill duplicates existing requirements and imposes an unnecessary fee increase. The committee voted 6-1 to send it to Appropriations, with the bill left on call. The consent calendar, including several other housing and local government bills, was approved 8-0. The committee also heard AB 712, which would increase penalties and attorney-fee protections for applicants enforcing state housing laws against public agencies; supporters said it would improve compliance, while special districts opposed the bill as overly broad and unclear. Members discussed indemnification and timing issues, and the bill was advanced with amendments to Judiciary.

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• I ask for an aye vote.
• Johnson, not voting. Pacheco? Aye. Ramos? Not voting. Ramos, not voting. Ransom? Aye. Rousam? Aye.
• Not voting. Ta? Not voting. Ta? Ta? Not voting. Ta? Not voting. Johnson? Pacheco? Aye. Ramos?
• Not voting. Ramos? Not voting. Ramos? Not voting. Ramos? Not voting. Rubio, not voting. Colosa?
• Voting. Rubio? Not voting. Colosa? Coloza? Aye. Colosa, aye. Not voting. Wilson, not voting.

Keywords: 988, house, all

Summary: The committee heard eight bills, with testimony largely focused on local government authority, housing, and public service operations. AB 1658 would make permanent higher change-order thresholds for Santa Clara and Los Angeles counties on large construction projects; county representatives said the existing temporary authority has saved time and money, and the bill passed 6-0. AB 2263 would authorize the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority to develop employee-preference affordable housing on its properties; supporters said it would help retain workers facing extreme housing costs, and it also passed 6-0 as amended. AB 2134, the Family Friendly City Councils Act, would protect city council members taking parental leave from losing their seats or having absences counted against them. Assembly Member Addis’s designee and Sunnyvale Council Member Alyssa Cisneros described the bill as a response to public pressure and privacy concerns faced by elected parents; members spoke in strong support, and the bill passed 6-0 as amended. AB 2188 would raise Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District’s contracting authority to $250,000 per contract; supporters said it would reduce delays and administrative costs, while questions centered on oversight and bidding safeguards. After committee amendments, it passed 6-0. AB 1768 would authorize Los Angeles and Contra Costa counties to ask voters to approve a temporary transactions-and-use tax for health care and related services in response to federal funding cuts. Supporters, including community clinics, Planned Parenthood, labor groups, and county representatives, said it would let voters decide whether to backfill major health care losses; opponents argued it would worsen affordability and tax burdens. The committee discussion highlighted concerns about equity and local control, and the bill was placed on call after a 5-2 roll call. AB 2033 would let general law cities use job order contracting for repair and maintenance projects; supporters said it would speed routine work, while AFSCME and some members raised workforce displacement and staffing concerns. It passed 8-0 as amended. AB 2415 would let the City of Folsom shift some housing obligations away from its historic district to other transit-oriented sites, with supporters saying it preserves historic character while still meeting housing goals. It passed 10-0. AB 2741, heard at the end of the meeting, would give cities a grace period to cure housing element issues involving overlay zones after a court ruling found some HCD-certified overlays noncompliant. Cities and local government groups supported the bill as a fairness measure for jurisdictions that relied on state guidance, while housing advocates and legal aid groups opposed it, arguing it would weaken enforcement and allow noncompliant housing plans to persist.

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• We should not be bribing people to vote for us.
• We should not be bribing people to vote for us.
• I really hope we can vote for it because I think it’s important that we’re not bribing people to vote
• With the House vote of two in favor and two opposed, and the Senate vote of four in favor and one opposed
• The voting equipment grant account and a transfer of the balance in that account into the voting operations

Keywords: 1183, house