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• This is a friendly amendment, and it's looking at section five of the bill, talking about carbon capture
• and carbon sequestration, and it's deleting that section for a couple of different reasons.
• encourage people to support the friendly amendment to be seen as friendly and vote to remove that section
• Thank you. it's deleting that section um for a it's deleting that section um for a couple<00:00:58.440
• of the Bill thank you represent section of the Bill thank you represent aam<00:02:15.519><c> uh</c><

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Senator Rarick, you need to go through the bill section by section, please. Okay.
• </c> the bill section by section, please. the bill section by section, please. &gt;&gt; Okay.
• And that is what is contained in section one.
• </c><00:51:47.200><c> one</c> um in particular, looking at section one um in particular, looking at section
• </c> and that is what is contained in section and that is what is contained in section one. one. one.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• This is the repealer section. In this section we repeal Revised Statute 30:1104.2.
• One, ownership is an inalienable right in Article 1, Section 1.
• Pipeline expropriations are done under Section B4.
• Is that included in that section?”
• They are protected by our Constitution, Article 1, Section 4.

Keywords: 965, house, all

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• </c> requirements of the section are met. requirements of the section are met.
• </c> requirements of this section are met. requirements of this section are met.
• one and section two of the bill.
• </c> concerns with the applicability section concerns with the applicability section of<01:36:50.719>
• > three</c> effect section three and section three effect section three and section three is<02:03:39.040

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Section five of this bill matters.
• </c> section two opioid abatement trust fun. section two opioid abatement trust fun.
• </c> &gt;&gt; because of the section that was in. &gt;&gt; because of the section that was in.
• Uh section two, line six. &gt;&gt; Yes. Uh section two, line six. &gt;&gt; Yeah. &gt;&gt; Yeah.
• </c> &gt;&gt; Section one, Roman two, line six. &gt;&gt; Section one, Roman two, line six.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• Penal Code Section 220 is assault intent to commit rape.
• So I referenced Penal Code Section 220 as well as the opposition.
• And there's more in that section. ...specific.
• And there's more in that section.
• Section 2A, quote, 'the defendant was convicted pursuant to felony murder.'

Summary: The Assembly Standing Committee on Public Safety met with several bills on the agenda, beginning with AB 1741 by Assembly Member Pacheco, which would allow felony prosecution of sexual battery committed during a residential break-in. Supporters, including Riverside County prosecutors and victim services staff, said current law leaves some home-invasion sexual assaults as misdemeanors when intent to commit another felony cannot be proven; opponents from public defender and civil liberties groups argued the bill was unnecessary, vague, and overbroad. After discussion, the committee passed AB 1741 to Appropriations as amended. The committee then heard AB 1701 by Assembly Member DeMaio, which would bar recall and resentencing for juveniles convicted of school shootings. Supporters framed it as a narrow public-safety measure in response to the Santana High School shooting and the potential resentencing of the shooter; opponents argued it was overly broad, ineffective as deterrence, and inconsistent with juvenile rehabilitation principles. The committee ultimately voted the bill out to Appropriations, but it later failed on the final roll call when members added on their positions. AB 1743 by Assembly Member Wix proposed allowing local governments, state agencies, and higher education institutions to request firearm trace data from DOJ for research and policy purposes. Supporters said the data could help identify trafficking patterns and inform evidence-based gun violence prevention, while opponents said trace data only shows the first lawful retail sale and could mislead policymakers or burden DOJ. The bill was passed to Appropriations. AB 1716 by Assembly Member Stefani, supported by UC and victim advocates, would let CalVCB reimburse tuition costs for college students whose education is disrupted by sexual violence; it passed to Appropriations after a strong debate over victim compensation. AB 1667 by Assembly Member Burner, adding fentanyl to the serious felony list for furnishing to a minor, also passed after emotional testimony from a bereaved parent and law enforcement support, despite opposition from drug policy and civil liberties groups. The committee adopted a consent calendar including AB 1549, AB 1681, AB 1723, and AB 1737, while AB 1538 and AB 1727 were pulled by their authors. In the final tally, AB 1701 and AB 1723 failed on the floor add-on roll call, while AB 1716, AB 1741, AB 1743, and AB 1667 advanced.

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• So that brings us to our key findings section for non-matrix expenditures.
• So I'll wrap up the non-matrix section with some additional key findings.
• And that wraps up non-matrix, and I'll pass over to Leah for the last section.
• And that rubs up non-matrix and I'll pass over to Leah for the last section.
• So this section will include to we'll go over total spending so this section will include this section

Keywords: 1204, all

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• It includes a homeowners bill of rights section. It includes safeguards.
• It includes a homeowners bill of rights section.
• Chair, I move to amend the amendment to House Bill 3453, page 3, section 1, line 7. Mr.
• I believe it is in Section 6 that talks about immunity from Section 4. I apologize, Mr.
• Let me turn back to Section 4. Let's see what we have here. All right. Okay.

Bills: HB1453, HB2933, HB2941, HB2945, HB2959, HB3087, HB3094, HB3297, HB3298, HB3319, HB3321, HB3386, HB3453, HB3471, HB3505, HB3510, HB3544, HB3549, HB3652, HB3727, HB3791, HB3845, HB3906, HB4119, HB4125, HB4126, HB4198, HB4236, HB4425, HB4343, HB4094, HB3407

Keywords: foreign ownership, property rights, agricultural land, Attorney General, divestment, real estate, felony penalties, insurance regulation, homeowner claims, premium discounts, catastrophe mitigation, civil penalties, fentanyl, overdose, first responders, drug reporting, immunity, controlled substances, penalties, abortion

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• I would point you to Section 2 of the bill, page 12.
• We also added a provision, what is now, I believe, in Section 4, to clarify that packaging that is in
• We are speaking here about the various subparts of Section 3 of the bill.
• So we've proposed the amendment as used in this section: what an extension of a dwelling is.
• of fentanyl as defined in subsection U of section 30-31-2.

Bills: HB294, SB40, SB43, SB35

Keywords: cannabis, cannabis packaging, cannabis labeling, cannabis regulation, Cannabis Control Division, adulterated cannabis, artificial color additive, food dye, youth appeal, minor appeal, child-resistant packaging, black-and-white packaging, edibles, product labeling, consumer protection, marijuana, hemp, dispensary, licensed cannabis business, cannabis manufacturer

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• Additionally, Section 3, subsection 8, and Section 3, subsection 11, are particularly concerning.
• Finally, Section 4, subsection 2 raises procedural questions.
• That being said, the terminology used in the section is...
• Section 1 of the bill, we believe, needs some changes.
• And you don't need Sections 102 or 103 of this bill.

Bills: HB1974, HB2265, HB2452

Keywords: land bank, land banking authority, affordable housing, housing crisis, housing supply, public corporation, public housing authority, nonprofit housing, tax-foreclosed property, blight remediation, redevelopment, anti-displacement, equity, redlining, racial segregation, deed restriction, affordability covenant, property tax exemption, excise tax exemption, predevelopment

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• The issue under Section 150.011 of our civil practice and remedy code...
• code, 153.010, is the section that authorizes a court to order any type of family counseling.
• Assessment of that section, including, for example, isolation from community.
• The D-1 that I've suggested is, notwithstanding the sections above.
• When other sections of the legislature have already done so previously.

Bills: HB40, HB1916, HB1973, HB2524, HB2530, HB3180, HB3421, HB3783, HB4170, HB4213, HB40

Keywords: business court, civil procedure, litigation, jurisdiction, arbitration, divorce, property division, family law, court jurisdiction, marital assets, parent-child relationship, birth certificate, identity proof, Family Code, court process, attorney fees, court costs, legal expenses, dispute resolution, child support

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• But there may not be a The code section.
• And then at the end, it has the section on page six.
• Those two things... this section here about setting the following... ...section here about setting the
• of the board section.
• That's not this section of the code.

Bills: HB202, HB42, HB146, HB492, HB285, HB7, HB454, HB42, HB7

Keywords: law enforcement, immunity, civil liability, use of force, recruitment, bail reform, cash deposit, judicial discretion, criminal justice, Alabama law, youthful offender, capital murder, public safety, victims' rights, juvenile offenders, delinquent acts, juvenile court, nonfelony offenses, water safety offenses, illegal immigration

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• First of all, I'm not the head of the section, but I appreciate the promotion. I am in the section.
• Existing Penal Code sections such as Section 422, criminal threats, do not require actions in furtherance
• Laws and other Penal Code sections such as Penal Code Section 242, battery, and various Penal Code sections
• Section 1162. Section 18, U.S.C.
• Section 1162, and Section 2, deputized tribal law enforcement officer of the Federal Bureau of Indian

Summary: The committee heard several bills, though no final votes were taken because a quorum had not yet been established. SB 493 by Senator Becker would add war or armed conflict to California’s price-gouging emergency triggers, with the author and supporters arguing it would protect consumers from gas-price spikes tied to international conflict. Opponents, including business and housing groups, warned the bill could over-trigger emergency powers and create broad, ongoing price controls. The chair indicated support for an aye-as-amended recommendation once quorum was reached. SB 1056 by Senator Grayson would require protective orders for disclosure of sexually explicit material involving adult victims in specified criminal cases. Denise Huskins-Quinn and Aaron Quinn testified in support, describing how sensitive evidence in their case was copied and handled without adequate safeguards; supporters said the bill would extend privacy protections similar to those already used for child sexual abuse material. Criminal defense attorneys supported the goal but raised concerns about notice procedures and how the bill would apply when material is in the public domain. The chair said the bill filled a gap in existing law and would receive an aye recommendation. SB 1208 by Senator Grayson would let law enforcement seize and return crypto assets used in scams and fraud to victims. The Attorney General’s office and law enforcement groups supported the bill as a tool to recover losses from transnational crypto fraud, while the ACLU and public defenders argued it lowered the burden of proof, raised constitutional concerns, and could be misused against unbanked or low-level defendants. The chair nevertheless said the bill aligned with existing law for stolen property and would be recommended aye. SB 874 by Senator Weber-Pearson would strengthen oversight of Medi-Cal behavioral health treatment services, including requiring background checks for employees of providers and convening a stakeholder workgroup; it drew support from the California Association for Behavior Analysis and no opposition was heard. Later, SB 1266 by Senator Stern would change how the value of stolen copper and related infrastructure damage is calculated, aiming to address copper theft and its costs to cities and utilities. Supporters said the bill would better capture the real harm from thefts that disrupt streetlights, telecom, and emergency services, while opponents argued it would inflate charges, turn many misdemeanors into felonies, and increase court and incarceration costs. The author said he would continue discussions and accept the amendments. Senator Cervantes presented SB 1379, which would separate the Riverside County sheriff and coroner offices and create an independent medical examiner; supporters cited in-custody death concerns and conflicts of interest, while opponents said the problem was not unique to Riverside and that the bill would override local control. Cervantes also presented SB 1418 to extend ballot-custody protections to other election records and equipment after a Riverside County ballot seizure, with support from the Attorney General’s office. Finally, Senator Blakespear began presenting SB 936 on nitrous oxide misuse, describing public health, impaired-driving, and disposal concerns, but the transcript cuts off before the bill’s testimony concluded.

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• </c> action under section 10. Don't quote me. action under section 10.
• Right. section too. section too. just<00:45:39.599><c> just</c><00:45:39.839><c> to</c><00:45:40.079>
• one and section three, keeping sections two and four, that keeps everyone on this side of the table
• </c><00:54:26.160><c> three</c><00:54:27.119><c> because</c> section one and section three because section
• That is to delete sections one and three, leave sections two and four.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Summary: The subcommittee took up HB 164, dealing with homeowners and certain service agreements tied to residential real estate. Much of the discussion focused on whether the bill should be framed as prohibiting “service agreements” or more specifically as banning “future right to listing” agreements, and whether the bill should mirror Maine’s newer law. Mike Padmore of AARP New Hampshire presented suggested edits, including clarifying that the agreements are unenforceable, striking a provision at Roman 6C, and adding language making clear that registry of deeds staff are not liable when they record documents they are statutorily required to file. Bob Quinn of the New Hampshire Association of Realtors said the bill and Maine’s law reach the same result, but he preferred simpler wording and argued the bill should not include a two-year time limit because legitimate listing agreements should not create liens at all. Members and witnesses debated whether the bill should simply make the practice illegal outright, whether the Consumer Protection Act is the right enforcement vehicle, and whether the lien-removal process should be modeled on the recent undischarged mortgage bill. A consumer protection official said the bureau supports the statute and explained that under RSA 358-A, consumers could seek damages and equitable relief to strike a lien, while also noting that the bureau often uses the Consumer Protection Act as an enforcement tool. The committee also discussed narrowing the bill to residential real estate, with the sponsor and witnesses saying the problem has been seen in residential transactions and that commercial property was not the focus. The testimony described the underlying problem as companies, often national rather than New Hampshire-based, using long-term or future listing agreements to impose liens or penalties on homeowners, sometimes in connection with estate transfers or home sales. Witnesses said legitimate real estate listings do not normally place liens on houses, but these arrangements can include hidden or unclear penalties, including a reported 3% charge on home value. No vote was taken in the excerpt, but the committee appeared to be working through possible amendments and whether to adopt Maine-style language or a simpler New Hampshire-specific approach.

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• I looked up section 19.
• I would encourage you is the association working on languages for the The sections, section three, as
• well as section one, two, and six.
• We are opposed to section 19 of the bill because that section will make it harder for local tax to fund
• Chairman, I know you've been discussing Section 19. and help you or consider striking that section of

Bills: HB19, HB30, HB851, HB1663, HB1681, HB1769, HB1937, HB1979, HB2428, HB2433, HB2825, HB3159, HB3424, HB3486, HB3487, HB3504, HB3605, HB3879, HB3994, HB4382, HB4752, HB5444, HB5446, HB5447, HB3199, HB4847, HB19

Keywords: local government debt, property tax, ad valorem tax, bond election, certificate of obligation, anticipation note, school district tax rate, voter-approval rate, debt service cap, municipal finance, county bonds, flood control district, hospital district, public works, tax transparency, property tax notice, November uniform election date, general obligation bonds, local debt reform, taxpayer notice

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• However, the change should be codified as section 11 of this bill.
• However, the change should be codified as section 11 of this bill proposes.
• In particular, I want to highlight sections 33 to 42.
• This section deals with the publicity for these credits.
• This section deals with the publicity for these credits.

Bills: H5085, H5286

Keywords: poverty alleviation, family support, economic mobility, youth transition, financial education, matched savings, community programs, Department of Children and Families, DCF, child abuse investigation, child neglect, pediatrician, advanced practice registered nurse, medical misdiagnosis, rickets, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, osteogenesis imperfecta, vitamin D deficiency, bone fragility, child welfare

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• In particular, I want to share our support for a few different sections of the bill.
• This bill, as you know, would allow municipalities to different sections of the bill.
• There’s a provision in Section 73 of the bill related to school transportation services.
• It's Chapter 71, Section 7C, dating from 1976, which is, Chapter 71, Section 7C, dating from 1976, which
• It adds a new local acceptance statute, General Law Chapter 41, Section 30B and a half.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The hearing focused on Governor Healey and Lt. Gov. Driscoll’s Municipal Empowerment Act, with administration officials and municipal leaders broadly supporting the bill as a package of tools to help cities and towns manage rising costs, staffing shortages, and service demands. The administration highlighted procurement reforms, including raising Chapter 30B advertising thresholds, clarifying cooperative purchasing, and removing the Commbuys notice requirement; permanent authority to amortize emergency-related deficits over three years; expanded authority and enforcement for removing double poles; continued flexibility for hybrid and remote public meetings; regionalization options such as regional boards of assessors and intermunicipal agreements; cybersecurity reporting to EOTSS; and several local revenue options and other municipal finance changes. They said the bill was shaped by listening sessions with municipal officials and was intended to increase flexibility, efficiency, and stability without imposing broad mandates. Committee members asked about regionalization, cybersecurity costs, Commbuys, hybrid meetings, and double poles. Administration witnesses said cybersecurity reporting would help the state target resources and that existing Community Compact and capital grant programs, including IT and municipal fiber funding, could support local needs; they said EOTSS would absorb reporting within existing resources. On procurement, they said the Commbuys notice change would be optional and that other public notice methods would remain available. On hybrid meetings, they emphasized flexibility for different types of boards and the burdens a one-size-fits-all mandate could create for small towns and volunteer boards. On double poles, they said the bill’s main change from last session was to give utilities more time and improve the removal process while keeping enforcement mechanisms aimed at speeding removal rather than raising revenue. The Massachusetts Municipal Association, MAPC, the Pioneer Valley Planning Commission, and multiple mayors and town managers testified in support. They described the bill as a practical modernization measure that would help local governments operate more efficiently and respond to fiscal pressure. Witnesses from Northampton, Lynn, Gardner, Cambridge, Franklin, North Andover, Manchester-by-the-Sea, and Ashland praised the hybrid meeting provisions, procurement changes, regional service-sharing, and emergency deficit amortization. Several also urged adoption of local revenue tools, including meals and lodging tax options and other local fees, as ways to preserve services and staffing. No votes were taken during the hearing.

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• To me, it seems like the code section becomes important.
• To me, it seems like the code section becomes important.
• To me, it seems like the code section becomes important.
• Restitution in California is governed by Penal Code Section 1202.4.
• Restitution in California is governed by Penal Code Section 1202.4.

Summary: The Senate Public Safety Committee heard several bills, beginning with AB 647, which would clarify last year’s RV disposal pilot program for Los Angeles and Alameda counties so local agencies can remove abandoned, inoperable RVs more efficiently. Supporters, including a representative for Mayor Karen Bass, said the bill is needed to address public health, fire, sewage, and neighborhood safety hazards. Opponents argued the measure would be used to remove occupied RVs without adequate housing or service referrals and would harm vehicle residents. The committee later approved AB 647 on a do-pass motion to the Appropriations Committee. The committee also considered AB 1656, which would give judges discretion to delay human trafficking cases when the assigned prosecutor has another trial, preliminary hearing, or motion to suppress, with amendments limiting the continuance to one time and no more than 10 days. Supporters said the bill would help preserve vertical prosecution and trauma-informed continuity for survivors; opponents raised speedy-trial and due process concerns. After discussion about balancing victim continuity and constitutional rights, the committee passed AB 1656 as amended to the floor. AB 1917, a bill to require prosecutors to file a motion before reinstating charges dismissed at preliminary hearing, also drew support from public defenders and defense groups and opposition from district attorneys, who argued the bill used the wrong procedural mechanism. The author agreed to explore moving the process into the existing 995 framework, and the committee passed AB 1917 as amended to Appropriations. AB 2636 would require courts to consider possession of a loaded firearm when deciding whether a juvenile qualifies for deferred entry of judgment. Supporters, including probation and police chiefs, said the bill would add accountability for serious gun-related conduct while preserving rehabilitation options; opponents said it would reduce access to effective youth diversion and disproportionately affect Black and brown youth. The committee passed the bill to the floor. AB 1632, which would replace notarization with a penalty-of-perjury statement for 602 trespass authorization letters, was supported by cities and law enforcement as a way to reduce bureaucracy and help address trespass and vacant-property hazards, while opponents warned of abuse and Fourth Amendment concerns. The committee adopted the amendment and passed the bill to the floor. The hearing then moved on to AB 1974, a voluntary firearm safe-storage bill, with the author introducing the measure and witnesses from Pierce’s Pledge expected to testify.

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• </c> language to section 31 and sections 32. language to section 31 and sections 32.
• Um<00:03:05.120><c> these</c><00:03:05.440><c> two</c><00:03:05.680><c> sections</c> Um these two sections
• So it's just a technical amendment. article 2 section 9 to more accurately article 2 section 9 to more
• Section 8.31 is very expansive.
• section section 8.31.<00:30:09.919><c> Um</c><00:30:10.559><c> as</c><00:30:10.880><c> a</c><00:30:11.279

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• It really belongs in its own section, evidence of name change, instead of the identity documents section
• </c><00:03:25.680><c> it</c> it'll just put in the wrong section it it'll just put in the wrong section
• </c> really belongs in its own section really belongs in its own section evidence<00:03:27.519><c> of
• Then section three is replaced in the bill with sections three and four.
• Then section three is replaced in the bill with sections three and four.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all