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• Number 2, an act relating to energy, appropriating and transferring money for energy and renewable development
• Number 2, an act relating to energy, appropriating and transferring money for energy and renewable development
• renewable development account projects. renewable development account projects.
• c> Bipartisan renewable development account Bipartisan renewable development account projects<00:14:10.079
• ,<00:25:56.240> government we don't have full agreement, government we don't have full agreement

Keywords: 1183, house

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• In the conference committee spreadsheet agreement, the increase was intended to be one-time funding.
• But also, what started this, we did enter into a lease agreement.
• I mean, we valued it and then we developed a lease.
• I think that Representative Hollins and I are are in agreement that there's work to be done on this.
• We put dollars towards RT quick and the development of that technology is really important to get at

Bills: HF1587, HF2293, HF2218, HF1208, HF1482

Keywords: HF1587, Cass County, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, DNR, condemnation, eminent domain, state land, surplus land, public waters, tribal land transfer, federally recognized Indian Tribe, tribal ownership, land conveyance, no consideration, land appropriation, natural resources, U.S. Highway 2, Section 27 Township 145 North Range 28 West, land return, Tribal sovereignty

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• And he had some ideas in terms of, you know, what kind of economic development.
• It is not a broad rural economic development bill.
• We've invested billions into new economic development.
• This is not an economic development issue for New Mexico.
• built on cages is not development.

Keywords: 996, all

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• And then um the workforce committee bill also spends $41,000 out of the workforce development fund, which
• anticipate that um there may be another budget resolution coming forward with any um additional agreements
• <00:02:29.920> fund, out of the workforce development fund, out of the workforce development
• <00:03:10.319> in<00:03:10.480> in<00:03:10.800> the any um additional agreements
• in in the any um additional agreements in in the coming<00:03:11.200> weeks<00:03:11.440>

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: Nonpartisan staff presented House budget resolution BUDRES06, explaining that it is an updated budgetary solution reflecting bills previously heard or passed out of Ways and Means, as well as bills being heard that day. The resolution showed a total additional change of $41.1 million for the 2026–27 biennium, with existing budget reserve and cash flow account amounts unchanged. Staff highlighted several committee bills included in the resolution, including elections, higher education, housing, public safety, and the workforce committee bill, which was listed at $358,000 on line 1.14. The workforce bill also included $41,000 from the workforce development fund outside the general fund, and the healthcare access fund was set at a zero-change limit. A member asked whether additional budget resolutions were expected later in session, and staff responded that more resolutions would be set as other packages moved out of committee. After the explanation and brief questions, a motion was made to adopt the budget resolution as described. Members voiced support, there were no recorded oppositions, and the resolution was adopted.

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• broadband development funds.
• broadband development funds.
• The Broadband Development Office's management of state and federal broadband development funds.
• , you know, the loan agreements.
• We're in agreement with that.

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• Today our hearing will focus on the Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development and the Department
• , or, in short, Go-Biz. ...economic development, or can I say, in short, Go-Biz, and this would be—we
• Myers, and I'm the Director of the Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development, or Go-Biz,
• As you all know, Go-Biz serves as the state's leader for job growth and economic development.
• And not expecting them to suddenly become experts in the economy and economic development overnight,

Summary: The Assembly Budget Subcommittee 5 on State Administration heard presentations from Go-Biz and the Department of Financial Protection and Innovation on the Governor’s budget proposals. Go-Biz described California Jobs First, the state’s 10-year economic development strategy, and emphasized support for small businesses, workforce development, and targeted investment in sectors such as ag tech, life sciences, semiconductors, and advanced manufacturing. Members raised concerns about federal policy changes, tariffs, tourism, housing, child care, and whether state incentives are truly additive; Go-Biz responded that it tracks federal actions closely, works with chambers and advocates, and uses programs like California Competes to target jobs that would not otherwise come to California. The committee then reviewed the proposal to restore the California Competes grant program with $60 million. Go-Biz said the grant would help businesses that cannot use the nonrefundable tax credit, and explained the program’s five-year contracts, milestone-based awards, and recapture provisions. The Legislative Analyst’s Office said the grant could be effective but recommended stronger oversight and clearer eligibility criteria, while also noting the 30% cap in trailer bill language may be too restrictive given the smaller funding level. Public testimony supported the grant and suggested considering refundability or transferability for the tax credit to broaden access for smaller and startup businesses. Members also heard the CHIPS-related proposal for $25 million to support Natcast’s semiconductor design and collaboration facility in Sunnyvale. Go-Biz and public witnesses argued the state investment would help secure a major federal research facility, retain engineering talent, and leverage billions in broader investment, while the LAO recommended rejecting the item because of its dependence on uncertain federal funding and the state’s budget condition. The committee also considered a $17 million continuation of CA RISE, which supports employment social enterprises; Go-Biz and several grantees cited strong job placement and workforce outcomes, while the LAO recommended rejection absent a more rigorous evaluation, noting prior LA RISE evidence did not show long-term employment gains. Finally, the Department of Financial Protection and Innovation presented budget requests for IT security and rent increases, and a trailer bill to raise fees across several programs. DFPI said decades-old fee schedules, inflation, and new regulatory responsibilities have created a structural deficit and warned the department could face insolvency without adjustments. The LAO recommended approving the fee increases only on a three-year limited-term basis and asked for more detailed revenue plans for programs not covered by the proposal, so the Legislature can assess actual collections and market impacts before making the changes permanent.

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• Representative Marcus Richmond, District 52: The bill requires that any purchase agreement must clearly
• agreement shall not require Representative Clowney, you're recognized for a question.
• agreement shall not require that a dispute be brought before any tribunal other than a court.
• That, as I read it, means that you cannot have an arbitration clause in a private property agreement,
• The tool is a great tool that can be employed to stimulate and grow economic development.

Summary: The committee first considered House Resolution 1016, which would have allowed introduction of a bill by Representative Richmond addressing disclosure and restrictions for certain real-estate arrangements where buyers purchase interests in entities rather than direct ownership of property. Richmond said the measure was aimed at transparency, consumer protection, and preventing private tribunals or discriminatory practices, while several members questioned whether it would affect homeowners associations, hunting clubs, arbitration clauses, or duplicate existing law. After discussion, the committee voted down the resolution. House Resolution 1006, sponsored by Representative Schultz, proposed increasing the Homestead Tax Credit by $75, from $600 to $675, using a fund created by Amendment 79 and supported by sales tax revenue. Schultz argued the fund could support the increase now and that families needed relief amid high prices. The committee approved the resolution. The committee then heard House Resolution 1007, presented by Senator King and Representative Eaton, which sought to change how turnback funds are distributed to counties, with a focus on giving counties more predictable annual funding for roads, jails, water, sewer, public safety, and other infrastructure. Members raised concerns about taking $150 million off the top of sales tax revenue and about whether the bill should be handled through budget language instead; the resolution failed. House Resolution 1008, by Representative Wooten and Senator King, would have amended the LEARNS education program to reduce costs, limit or change eligibility, and add performance-based requirements and reporting for certain school-choice funding. Supporters said the program was financially unsustainable and needed accountability, while opponents argued the proposal would create larger problems and that the issue should be handled in the regular session. The resolution failed after a point of order prevented reading a supporting letter into the record. Finally, House Resolution 1009 and House Resolution 1013, both tied to Senator Bryant’s proposals on local control over crypto mines and data centers, were discussed together with testimony about water use, energy demand, and local opposition; both failed. House Resolution 1015, which would have amended the IDEA economic-development bill to remove eminent domain authority and address board accountability, also failed after members said more concerns remained to be worked out.

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• agreement shall not require...
• agreement shall not require that a dispute be brought before any tribunal other than a court.
• That, as I read it, means that you cannot have an arbitration clause in a private property agreement,
• Economic development opportunities in the state can be immediate.
• The tool is a great tool that can be employed to stimulate and grow economic development.

Summary: The committee first considered House Resolution 1016, presented by Rep. Marcus Richmond, which sought permission to file a bill aimed at consumer protection in certain housing arrangements where buyers purchase an interest in an entity rather than the property itself. Richmond said the measure was intended to improve transparency, prevent deceptive real estate practices, and ensure disputes would be handled in Arkansas or federal courts rather than private tribunals. Members raised concerns about overlap with existing law, possible effects on homeowners associations, arbitration clauses, hunting clubs, religious organizations, and the bill’s 25-acre exemption. After discussion, the committee voted down the resolution. House Resolution 1006, by Rep. Bart Schultz, proposed increasing the homestead tax credit by $75, from $600 to $675, using a fund created for property tax relief. Schultz argued the increase was supported by the annual report on the fund and was timely because of higher costs for gas and groceries. Members asked about using special language instead, whether the increase could be made retroactive later, and whether the governor had included it on the call. The committee approved the resolution. The committee then heard House Resolution 1007, presented by Sen. Brian King and Rep. James Eaton, which would have changed how turnback sales tax revenue is distributed to counties, with the first $150 million of sales tax revenue going into a fund for county infrastructure and each county receiving an equal share. Supporters said it would help counties with roads, jails, water, sewer, and other critical needs, while opponents questioned whether taking revenue off the top would harm other state services and whether the issue was urgent enough for a fiscal session. The resolution failed. House Resolution 1008, by Rep. Jim Wooten and Sen. King, sought changes to the LEARNS Act and school choice funding, including performance-based eligibility and reporting requirements. Wooten argued the program was financially unsustainable and that accountability was needed; members questioned whether the proposal would create a larger emergency and whether it should instead be handled through budget language. The resolution failed after a point of order interrupted the closing remarks. Finally, House Resolution 1009, presented by Rep. Ron McNair and Sen. King, aimed to restore local control over crypto mines and data centers, citing concerns about water use, electricity demand, Chinese ownership, and litigation tied to prior legislation. Members questioned whether the issue was truly emergent and whether the resolution was the right vehicle. The resolution failed. House Resolution 1015, by Rep. Howard Beatty, proposed amending the prior IDA bill to address concerns raised by constituents, including board accountability and removing eminent domain authority. Supporters said it would improve the bill before next session, but the resolution also failed. The committee then adjourned.

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• ..to-rent developments.
• Typically, it is not an individual that could afford to buy an entire development.
• Paul Bauer, on behalf of Heritage Development, in opposition. Thank you.
• It also provides both Care Court agreements as well as Care Court plans.
• of all agreements in California.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• think of as urban infill development.
• And development regulations.
• Future development in Issaquah will be infill or redevelopment.
• Historical land use and topography also posed challenges for developers.
• So we developed this using ArcGIS. It’s red, yellow, green.

Summary: The Local Government Committee met in work session and heard a series of presentations on SEPA, permitting reforms, and building code implementation. Department of Ecology staff gave an overview of the State Environmental Policy Act, explaining its role in state and local decision-making, common exemptions, planned actions, and recent housing-related statutory changes such as transit-oriented development exemptions and SEPA appeals protections for certain local ordinances. Committee members asked about repeated SEPA reviews, cultural and historic resource review, and how SEPA relates to NEPA; Ecology responded that repeated reviews usually occur when proposals change and that programmatic EISs can help front-load analysis. Seattle’s Department of Construction and Inspections described how recent SEPA exemptions reduced residential review volume and supported more housing permits, and said the city is considering raising thresholds further. The State Building Code Council provided an update on code adoption timelines and legislative tasks tied to the 2024 codes, including single-stair housing, multiplex housing, dwelling unit size, and temporary emergency shelter standards. Council staff said the content of the codes is largely set, but administrative timelines have been delayed, prompting a motion to postpone final adoption while pursuing ways to preserve the planned implementation schedule. Members asked about the timing of code changes and the impact on housing costs, and staff said the legislative topics remain on track for inclusion in the 2024 code package. Committee staff then reviewed recent permitting legislation, including SB 5290’s permit decision deadlines and fee-refund provisions, later bills limiting pre-application meetings and clarifying that building permits are excluded from those timelines, and project-specific changes affecting middle housing, ADUs, lot splits, passive house projects, self-certification, transit-oriented development, and parking requirements. Commerce’s Dave Anderson reported on SB 5290 implementation, including guidance on permit fees, studies on staffing and statewide permitting systems, grants to local governments, and the first annual performance report, which showed mixed results and highlighted the importance of digital tools, clear checklists, staff training, and coordination across departments. Local officials from Issaquah and Kitsap County described their own process improvements, including code updates, optional pre-application meetings, new staffing, reporting systems, and a phased “Two by Six” review model in Kitsap, while also noting challenges from staffing shortages, agency coordination, and the burden of implementing multiple new mandates.

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• Lupe Hyman Milam, Deputy Director of the Child Care and Development Division at CDSS.
• Lupe Hyman Milam, Deputy Director of the Child Care and Development Division at CDSS.
• an agreement with the employee organization within 90 days.
• We'll move on to Community Services and Development, item number 53.
• I'm the chief deputy director of the Department of Community Services and Development.

Summary: The Assembly Budget Subcommittee on Human Services held a hearing on the Governor’s May Revision, with no votes taken. The first major topic was child care and early education, where the Department of Social Services and Department of Finance outlined proposed changes to absorb federal Child Care and Development Fund and Proposition 64 revenue reductions, shift some funding between child care programs, end funding for prospective pay implementation now that the federal requirement has been rescinded, adjust the alternative payment administration structure, and fund child care infrastructure grants and a Low-Income Investment Fund contract closeout. The Legislative Analyst’s Office said the budget makes progress on the structural deficit but recommended maintaining the administration’s solution level, making reserve deposits, and avoiding new ongoing commitments; it also raised concerns about shifting reductions to the California Alternative Payment Program and about the proposed administrative-rate change. Committee members strongly criticized the proposed loss of child care slots and said they would oppose eliminating those slots, while also expressing support for child care as essential infrastructure. The committee then reviewed California State Preschool Program proposals. Finance and CDE described reductions to the preschool COLA from 2.41% to 2.01%, removal of prospective pay funding, and increases for the QRIS block grant, audit support, and rate reform implementation. Trailer bill language would codify age-based rate categories, inclusion-rate documentation, family fee collection rules, portability, and excused absences. CDE supported the QRIS increase and some attendance and family-fee changes, but warned that aligning three- and four-year-old rates could reduce support for three-year-olds and that the budget does not fully cover enrollment growth. Members also questioned whether the preschool and child care slot reductions should be reallocated rather than terminated, and the administration said the reductions were intended to reflect current utilization and avoid harm to currently enrolled families. The hearing then moved to CalFresh and nutrition programs. CDSS said the May Revision includes a one-time CalFood augmentation, funding to cover federal SNAP administrative cost-share pressures, and additional staffing and technical assistance to implement HR 1 changes, including the able-bodied adults without dependents time limit and new non-citizen eligibility rules. The department estimated HR 1 could cut CalFresh funding by $2.3 billion to $3.7 billion annually and affect about 500,000 people, with roughly 806,000 adults potentially subject to the time limit and about 34,000 non-citizens expected to lose eligibility once fully implemented. Members pressed for stronger harm mitigation, including a $98 million backfill to protect families from losing food benefits, and raised concerns about county workload and the “chilling effect” on immigrant participation. The final portion of the transcript began the IHSS presentation, noting a revised budget of $33.7 billion total funds and $12.8 billion General Fund, with proposed reductions tied to Medi-Cal asset-limit changes and other federal conformity items.

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• Lupe Hyman Milam, Deputy Director of the Child Care and Development Division at CDSS.
• Lupe Hyman Milam, Deputy Director of the Child Care and Development Division at CDSS.
• an agreement with the employee organization within 90 days.
• We'll move on to Community Services and Development, item number 53.
• I'm the Chief Deputy Director of the Department of Community Services and Development.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• In statute or agreement with the Leech Lake Band, they get 5% of the sales of our hunting and Boarded
• Basically, the payment hasn't been adjusted, but the agreement also talks about an arbitration clause
• The DNR and through the formal process in the agreement can initiate that as well.
• However, our understanding of the cumulative and long-term impacts of the development of this industry
• The data center development interest in Minnesota is significant.

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• Our development, Lee ideal for the learning foundational water skills.
• They also develop the dental therapy program.
• Well, the collaborative management agreement and require limits on the dental therapist.
• So next steps in memory development us with a core.
• And with that, a large concerns about cannabis in for influenza cognitive development and so on.

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• So whether you own the aircraft or not is in the purchase agreement, and, um, you know, for the state
• Those agreements need to be maintained and updated, uh, throughout the years.
• Those agreements are in place. How does that work with aircraft that are owned by a state?
• Chair calls Bryant Clayton, director of the Broadband development office. Good.
• Agreement was in their, uh, was in their possession.

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• Uh, some of those cons, as we identified in the last group, is those agreements need to be if they're
• Compacts and or agreements to share aircraft back and forth those agreements need to be maintained and
• Bryant Clayton, Director of the Broadband Development Office. Thank you. Good.
• The record shows you're Bryant Clayton, and you're representing the broadband development. office.
• First of all, are you aware of... a problem that has developed in Medina County about pole attachment

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• Prosecutors can enter into agreements Prosecutors can enter into agreements with<00:41:31.040>
• agreements with defendants. agreements with defendants.
• academic, and professional development academic, and professional development of<00:57:54.880>
• Or as the arts community development.
• <01:03:17.520> the play a valuable role in developing the play a valuable role in developing

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The Senate convened with an invocation and pledge, established a quorum, excused absent members, and approved the journal. During second reading, several bills and a joint resolution were reported to the Rules Committee, including measures on trauma center provider coverage, cremation, public library trustees, local occupational license fees and taxes, and a food-is-medicine resolution. The House also communicated passage of House Bills 176, 178, and 280 and requested concurrence. Committee reports advanced Senate Bill 39, Senate Bill 181 with a committee substitute, Senate Bill 17 with a committee substitute and title amendment, and Senate Bill 34. The chamber then took up and passed Senate Bill 13, which would allow military installations to have ex officio representation on nearby planning and zoning bodies to improve communication about land use near bases. It passed 37-0. Senate Bill 46, concerning school transportation, was amended by committee substitute to require background checks and drug testing for drivers of school vans and to extend van use to 10-passenger vehicles; it passed 37-0 after a brief clarification about the amendment’s display in the system. Senate Bill 22, expanding the dual credit scholarship program to support a teacher apprenticeship pathway, was amended to require a 2.75 GPA and then passed 36-1 after questions about employment status and liability; the sponsor explained it would help address teacher shortages and reduce student debt. The Senate also passed Senate Bill 90, which extends the behavioral health conditional dismissal pilot program from 2027 to 2031 to continue offering treatment-based alternatives to incarceration for eligible low-level offenders; it passed 37-0. Senate Bill 51, a proposed constitutional change to freeze property tax assessment increases for homeowners age 65 and older on their primary residence, also passed 37-0. Senate Bill 30 was passed over but retained its place in the orders of the day. The rules committee later posted Senate Bills 27, 40, and 76 for the next day, and the Committee on Committees referred Senate Bill 109 to Licensing and Occupations, Senate Bill 68 to State and Local Government, and Senate Resolutions 45 and 46 to the Senate floor.

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• Um, the agreement funds the four state departments.
• Agreements that you have with other, with other jurisdictions.
• Um, the potash, uh, development there was just the company saying they didn't intend to develop, but
• Reason they would develop these leases.
• So we do have active leases that um they have a right to develop and they are not developing.

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• sister city agreements, and terminates existing sister city agreements as of July 1, 2026.
• agreements.
• Number one, it provides limitations on development fees such that costs for development application fees
• Number one, it provides limitations on development fees such that costs for development application fees
• , land use, and development regulations.

Summary: The House opened with prayer, a moment of silence for former member Chester Clem, the Pledge of Allegiance, and quorum confirmation. Members then adopted the special order report for the day and approved a Rules and Ethics Committee report amending House Rule 15.3 to allow fundraising under certain circumstances during extended or special sessions. The chamber then took up several bills. HB 1405 on a statewide project for missing persons with special needs passed unanimously. CS/CS/CS/SB 290, the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services bill, passed 94-10 after debate focused on conservation land surplus procedures and agricultural use of state lands. CS/CS/CS/HB 905, the “Fire Act” on foreign influence, foreign gifts, critical infrastructure, sister city agreements, and related restrictions, passed 80-20 after the House adopted an amendment adding a prohibition on certain surrogacy contracts involving citizens or residents of foreign countries of concern. CS/CS/HB 1197, dealing with information technology procurement and contracting, passed 109-0. HB 1103 on local administration of vessel restrictions passed unanimously. The House also debated CS/CS/CS/HB 399 on land use and development regulations. Supporters said it would limit development fees, standardize compatibility rules, allow manufactured homes in RV parks, and lower voting thresholds for comprehensive plan changes to address housing affordability; opponents argued it would preempt local control, weaken voter-approved urban boundary protections, and risk conservation lands. An amendment to preserve Orange County’s boundary rules failed, while a technical amendment on manufactured homes passed. The bill then passed 71-38. The House also passed several local bills, including measures for the Pace Fire Rescue District, Avalon Beach/Mulat Fire Protection District, East Point Water and Sewer District, Fellsmere Water Control District, and Headwaters Water Control District, with votes ranging from 83-27 to unanimous approval. The transcript also included farewell remarks from Representative Angie Nixon before the House returned to remaining business.

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• IT CLARIFIES WHICH JURISDICTIONS CAN SHARE BUILDING OFFICIALS INTERAGENCY AGREEMENTS, AND SMALL RURAL
• WE HAVE THIS AGREEMENT AND WHAT WE HAVE CHANGED IN THE BILL THAT BASICALLY WE ARE SAYING IF THERE IS
• ORIGINALLY THE WAY IT WAS WRITTEN IS IT HAD A HARD CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT AND THEN WE TRIED TO CHANGE
• WHAT HAPPENS WITH THE BOTS ARE THERE JUST BUYING THE RESERVATION AND THERE IS NO CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT
• TIMBER IS OBVIOUSLY SO IMPORTANT FOR OUR DEVELOPMENT.

Keywords: 999, senate, all