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• application periods for small systems and large systems.
• Small systems and large systems. We can get technical assistance providers out there.
• I put a wastewater system in Oshara Village, and I understand how important these small wastewater systems
• Again, we've been trying to get small systems in, but for larger systems, there is a 10% match.
• One is small system planning.

Keywords: 996, all

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• That means because there's people cheating the system, and we haven't...
• You know, we're talking about fraud in our system. This is one side of it.
• The system has not been fixed. It has only adapted. Aren't you all tired of this?
• It's the system that allows this.
• It's a system.

Keywords: 1182, all

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• When we met this, I pull into action load the system.
• The state University system just to give you a brief introduction to the system is the number one rank
• system in the nation by U.S. news World report.
• So our system is roughly a 3rd of the Ivies.
• >> Yes, we have a system and thank you for the question chair.

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• In the span of just the... ...health and family planning systems.
• So this is definitely not an... ...impact to our health system.
• with those systems.
• We also upgraded our epidemiology surveillance system.
• equity in a health care system,...

Summary: The subcommittee held an oversight hearing on federal actions affecting California’s public health and family planning systems, focusing first on the freeze to Title X family planning funds and then on broader CDC/public health grant terminations. Chair and members described the cuts as abrupt, harmful, and likely to create major gaps in disease surveillance, vaccination, contraception, STI testing, and other preventive services, while also criticizing the federal administration’s explanation that the actions were tied to DEI or civil-rights compliance. The chair thanked Attorney General Bonta for legal action and said the hearing was intended to document the real-world impacts and inform state budget responses. Witnesses from Essential Access Health, Planned Parenthood Affiliates of California, a Central Coast clinic, and other providers said California’s Title X network serves more than half a million low-income patients annually and relies on the funds for staffing, outreach, training, mobile and school-based clinics, and confidential care. They warned that the freeze has already forced reserve spending, delayed services, and could lead to layoffs, reduced hours, longer waits, and fewer appointments, especially for sexual and reproductive health care. Public comment included support for a proposed state backfill of Title X losses, with advocates emphasizing impacts on low-income, LGBTQ+, and communities of color. On the public health side, CDPH, county health officials, and local health officers testified that the CDC’s rescission of $11.4 billion in grants would affect California by an estimated $840 million and threaten lab capacity, immunization programs, health disparities work, and data systems such as CalConnect and vaccine registries. Sacramento County and others described how the grants supported outbreak response, sequencing, community vaccination clinics, and equity-focused partnerships, and said terminations had already led to canceled appointments, stopped contracts, and layoffs. Several speakers urged the Legislature to preserve and expand state “future of public health” funding and to backfill federal losses, while public commenters from HIV, immunization, labor, and county organizations echoed concerns about workforce losses and worsening health outcomes.

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• The system would have made a profit the very first year.
• We hire outside companies to come in and run our online systems.
• It was a failing system. It wasn't.
• to look at and run our state system of education.
• I was not around when the other system was in place, Mr.

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• There's other obligations coming to our system, foremost being that we're expanding the system.
• <00:48:46.079> that multimodal transportation system that multimodal transportation system
• planning their own transportation system planning their own transportation system how<00:59:20.640
• our transportation system.
• system and and<01:30:16.000> uh<01:30:16.159> transportation<01:30:17.280> system

Bills: HF5

Keywords: tax modification, transportation funding, electric vehicle tax, Social Security subtraction, retail delivery fee, motor vehicle registration, state budget, transportation policy, 1183, house

Summary: The committee began with member and staff introductions, then heard an overview of the governor’s transportation budget recommendations from fiscal staff Andy Lee. He explained that the spreadsheet showed only proposed changes, not base spending, and highlighted General Fund and trunk highway adjustments for MnDOT and the Department of Public Safety, including operating changes, extensions of prior appropriations, increased state road construction and Blatnik Bridge authority tied to anticipated federal funds, State Patrol hiring and a metro headquarters item, aeronautics changes, and revenue adjustments in the Driver and Vehicle Services special revenue account. The main testimony came from Metropolitan Council Chair Charlie Zelle, who outlined three budget-related items: advancing funds to MnDOT to help coordinate a highway reconstruction with a transitway project, making Metro Mobility riders eligible for free fixed-route transit, and reducing the Metro Transit general fund appropriation by $32.454 million annually. He said the advance would speed delivery and reduce disruption, the free-fare pilot had been successful and could save money if even a small share of Metro Mobility trips shifted to fixed-route service, and the general fund reduction was manageable in the near term because of new revenue streams but could constrain future expansion and capital maintenance. Members questioned the long-term effects of the proposed reduction, possible impacts on safety, service expansion, and capital maintenance, and whether federal funding uncertainty could affect operations and bus procurement. Zelle said the cuts would not affect immediate operations but could limit future BRT, microtransit, and transitway expansion, while also noting that capital maintenance needs include platform rebuilds, track work, rolling stock, and station repairs. He also said the 2023 funding package had accelerated projects and that the council was opening three transit lines this year. No votes or formal actions were taken in the portion provided.

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• of care, our aging systems, our health care systems, our social service systems, and our homeless systems
• the long term by having this system in place?
• The system could be established administratively in the state.
• It is necessary to establish the system.
• The system could be established administratively in the state.

Summary: The joint Assembly Budget Subcommittee hearing focused first on long-term services and supports for older adults, especially the “forgotten/overlooked middle” who earn too much for Medi-Cal but cannot afford private long-term care. Administration witnesses from DHCS, the Department of Aging, and Social Services described Medicare’s limited long-term care coverage, Medi-Cal’s role, the elimination of the Medi-Cal asset test, and ongoing state studies and listening sessions on financing options. Testimony from advocates and researchers emphasized rising homelessness among older adults, the need for better navigation and coordination across health, aging, housing, and social service systems, and short-term policy steps such as share-of-cost reform, housing stability supports, and protecting home- and community-based services. Members highlighted the need for a coordinated, no-wrong-door approach and asked for the most impactful budget investments to address affordability and homelessness risk. The second major topic was the Community-Based Adult Services (CBAS) program. CDA reported that CBAS helps participants remain in the community, that 304 centers operate statewide serving about 42,000 people, and that demand is stable but access gaps remain in some regions. DHCS explained that a 2024 rate increase authorized by SB 159 became inoperative after Proposition 35, and that a separate 10% rate change on the fee schedule was the result of a DHCS system error; the department said it would not require recoupment, though managed care plans may act under their contracts. CBAS providers and advocates warned that reimbursement rates have not kept pace with costs, that several centers have closed, and that clawbacks could trigger more closures. They requested $74.8 million ongoing General Fund to close part of the rate gap and preserve the program, while members expressed concern about closures and the cost savings of keeping people out of more expensive institutional care. The hearing then moved to In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) and statewide collective bargaining. CDSS reviewed provider recruitment and retention efforts, including electronic timesheets, direct deposit, and the now-completed IHSS Career Pathways program, which trained more than 59,000 providers. CDSS also summarized its AB 102 workgroup report on statewide versus regional bargaining, saying the final report would be sent to the Legislature soon and that statewide bargaining appeared more viable than regional bargaining, though it would require clear statutory scope and major fiscal changes. The department estimated that each $1 per hour statewide wage increase would cost at least $1.3 billion to $1.5 billion annually. Labor advocates argued that IHSS wages, benefits, and training are too inconsistent across counties and called for statewide bargaining, consumer participation, and ongoing state funding. County representatives supported stronger wages but cautioned that counties need protection from new costs and administrative burdens, and consumer advocates warned that moving bargaining to the state could weaken local consumer control and the program’s consumer-driven structure.

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• I am a strong supporter of the public health care system.
• These changes are not about altering the mission of the health system.
• SB 1379 is an attempt to fix a broken system in my home county of Riverside.
• SB 1379 is an attempt to fix a broken system in my home county of Riverside.
• It will improve accountability and identify systemic failures in our current system.

Summary: The Assembly Local Government Committee heard a long agenda of local government, housing, transportation, and public safety bills. Early items included SB 762, which would give certain local governments a voter-approved path to seek additional local sales tax authority to address fiscal pressures; SB 1400, which would modernize Alameda Health System governance and give Alameda County more flexibility and oversight; and SB 1408, which would authorize Contra Costa County to place a renewal of its transportation sales tax on the ballot. Supporters for those bills included local officials, county representatives, labor groups, fire and police organizations, and transit advocates, while no organized opposition was presented on those measures in committee. The committee also heard SB 1272, which would give homeowners more time to correct certain inherited code violations and allow an affidavit process for buyers who did not know about the violation at purchase. The bill drew support from the California Apartment Association and opposition from code enforcement and county groups, who argued it would reduce local enforcement discretion and create health and safety risks. After questions about disclosure and enforcement, the committee approved SB 1272 as amended and re-referred it to Appropriations. SB 1055, dealing with procurement flexibility for Pajaro flood control and levee repairs, also passed as amended and was sent to Appropriations. Later, the committee approved SB 1379, which would separate the Riverside County Sheriff-Coroner and create an independent medical examiner system. The author and supporters argued the change was needed for transparency and independence in in-custody death investigations, while opponents raised labor, cost, and governance concerns; some opposition was softened after the author agreed to employee-protection amendments. The committee also passed SB 1172, limiting consultant compensation and adding transparency rules for local tax-sharing agreements, and several housing bills from Senator Grayson: SB 1003 on pro-housing infrastructure financing districts, SB 1014 on early disclosure of infrastructure requirements for housing projects, and SB 1169 on extending tentative vesting map validity. The committee took votes on consent items and later add-ons, with most measures passing on bipartisan or unanimous votes and several being re-referred to Appropriations or Housing and Community Development as appropriate.

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• Also moving beyond systems, not just looking at large systems, small systems, but also domestic wells
• There are 90 failing systems, public water systems that are serving 811,000 people.
• And then as those at-risk systems potentially move into the failing systems, you know, keeping track
• So there'll be systems. Systems, you know, keeping track as we go.
• We were supposed to create a system where fair pumping occurs, and now the system— Where fair pumping

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• We have young people who are navigating systems that weren't built for them to succeed.
• A lot of our young folks are navigating that system for the first time.
• Their families don't know what the system is like.
• We have a lawless system under Mike Richards that needs to be addressed immediately.
• And that clinical enterprise is largely paid for by the clinical delivery system.

Bills: SB5, SB6, SB8

Keywords: physician residency, healthcare, rural communities, medical education, appropriation, education, medical school, New Mexico, construction, behavioral health, funding, mental health services, general fund transfer, 996, all

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• our systems were so old. our systems were so old.
• When we have a system that's old, it's because we choose to have a system that's old.
• we choose to have a system that's old. we choose to have a system that's old.
• in the child welfare information system. in the child welfare information system.
• in this system. in this system.

Bills: HF1338

Keywords: Inspector General, Office of the Inspector General, state oversight, government accountability, fraud, waste, abuse, audit, investigation, subpoena, whistleblower, public integrity, transparency, state agencies, executive branch, public funds, taxpayer funds, law enforcement oversight, public safety programs, advisory council

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• The radio system itself is a kind of robust 47-site radio system.
• The radio system itself is a kind of robust 47-site radio system.
• The radio system itself is a kind of robust 47-site radio system.
• The radio system itself is a kind of robust 47-site radio system.
• The radio system itself is a kind of robust 47-site radio system.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Summary: The committee first took up HB 713, which would require mile markers on Route 112, the Kancamagus Highway. The sponsor and DOT testimony described the road as a heavily traveled but isolated corridor with little or no cell or radio service, frequent accidents and breakdowns, and serious public-safety problems when emergency responders cannot quickly locate incidents. Members discussed where markers should be placed, how frequently they should appear, whether both sides of the road should be marked, and the potential cost; DOT said the project could be done with federal funds and might be combined with other work to reduce mobilization costs. The committee agreed the bill was straightforward and voted OTP 18-0, with discussion that a friendly amendment might be offered later to refine the language. The committee then heard HB 563, concerning calculation of adequate education grants. Testimony explained that the bill would add fiscal capacity disparity aid in FY 27 and increase the special education differentiated aid factor, while also reducing extraordinary needs grants so the overall fiscal impact would be net neutral. Members noted the changes were limited to the second year because of the budget process and school district ballot timing. Supporters argued the fiscal capacity aid would help property-poor towns and should be expanded, while others emphasized the bill’s budget-neutral structure. The committee voted to retain HB 563 for further consideration in the budget process. Finally, the committee opened HB 675, which would limit the authority of school districts to make certain appropriations. A Derry resident and former local official testified in favor, arguing that property taxes are too high, that school spending has outpaced town-side tax caps, and that local voters should have more control over school budgets. Committee members questioned whether the issue should instead be handled locally through existing processes or broader governance changes, and one member noted the state’s constitutional obligation to provide an adequate education. The discussion continued, but no final action on HB 675 was taken in the portion provided.

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• One-time grants by time, systems by results.
• Literacy, therefore, is not the sole focus of that system of support.
• You know, systems change takes time.
• They are part of our statewide system of support under the Learning Acceleration Systems Grant.
• They are part of our statewide system of support under the Learning Acceleration Systems Grant.

Summary: The committee heard a series of budget proposals focused on education finance, with repeated questions about whether the state’s investments are coordinated, targeted to the highest-need students, and likely to produce measurable results. On the first item, the administration proposed $1 million for a study of California’s curriculum framework, standards, and instructional materials process, plus $250,000 for supplemental ELA/ELD guidance. CDE and Finance said the study would examine how other states organize standards, frameworks, and adoptions, while the chair and members questioned why California has gone so long without updating some standards, what the study would actually accomplish, and whether the proposal was too vague to justify the cost. The issue was held open. The committee then took up a proposed $25 million statewide literacy network within the system of support. CCEE and CDE said the network would coordinate multiple existing literacy leads, create a clearinghouse of evidence-based resources, and improve coherence across the state’s many literacy initiatives. Members pressed on how a one-time, five-year allocation could support a long-term system, how the work would reach distressed and rural districts, and whether the proposal would translate into classroom change rather than just another layer of coordination. The issue was also held open. Next, the committee reviewed a $500 million proposal to expand literacy coaches and reading specialists and to create a math coaches program. CDE described the existing literacy coach cohorts as producing positive reports from participating LEAs, while the LAO recommended modifications, especially for the math coach portion, including limiting eligibility to elementary schools, setting minimum grant amounts, directing funds to eligible school sites, and making eligibility automatic rather than application-based. Members focused on whether coaches were actually being placed at the schools with the greatest need and whether the state has a coherent long-term strategy for literacy and math investments. The committee also heard a $40 million proposal for training and implementation of K-2 reading difficulty screeners, which the LAO said was reasonable but could be reduced because $25 million had already been provided for training; CDE said the new funds were needed for full implementation, procurement, and sustainability. Finally, the committee heard a $10 million proposal for a developmentally appropriate TK multilingual learner screener, with CDE explaining why the preschool language-identification process is different from K-12 EL assessment and the chair asking staff to explore whether a single, more consistent approach could be developed. The meeting concluded with a presentation on universal school meals and kitchen infrastructure, including a $31.5 million backfill, an $84.1 million increase for projected meal growth, a COLA adjustment, and $150 million for kitchen upgrades and training to support freshly prepared meals.

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• with them. systems, and the previous electronic health system was inadequate for that purpose.
• So having an electronic system that assisted us was very helpful.
• I think it's a system that we have neglected and under-invested in.
• , or you're attacking equity in a healthcare system.
• That system is being reborn.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• <00:10:18.640> and We have a very um robust systemic and We have a very um robust systemic
• leverage existing utility system leverage existing utility system investments<00:47:26.319> in
• value that your home energy system value that your home energy system brings<00:50:58.559> to
• <00:58:42.960> cost net system cost net system cost savings<00:58:45.280> of<00:58:
• The standard is UL3700 systems.

Bills: HF2986, HF3555

Keywords: virtual power plant, VPP, distributed energy resources, DER, demand response, load management, grid modernization, peak demand, peak shaving, battery storage, energy storage, solar photovoltaic, solar panels, electric vehicles, smart thermostats, heat pumps, aggregator, public utilities commission, PUC, rate recovery

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• for Education, the California Statewide Assignment Accountability System, the Accreditation Data System
• system.
• We, like many systems, have robust systems in place to assess accuracy and bias concerns from the AI,
• somewhere who made the AI system.
• I do have concerns about some kind of system where another company, you know... ...some kind of system

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• We'll hear from the CSU system next.
• So we have a systemic challenge.
• I think this kind of approach and system that you've set up is easily transferable to other systems and
• system.
• And so for the security system.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• and safety of children and families in Florida, particularly those impacted by the child welfare system
• We recently procured a new learning management system after the first one was not necessarily meeting
• It's going to be with post adoptive parents and then young parents who have spent time in the system
• Collaboration is at the heart of this system.
• of children interacting within our system interacting within our system in fiscal year. 23. 24 the department

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• This is an example of the need for overarching systems.
• The other piece of this, though, is whether or not the systems.
• So I'm wondering, like, what that accountability system might look like.
• Are we talking about a shared system?
• developed those systems.

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• and open systems.
• If a district has a local assessment system that they use for TIA that is part of a benchmarking system
• I believe that our systems are actually out of sync. I believe that our systems are out of sync.
• Are you talking about things that are done somehow within your system? Somehow within your system.
• There is something broken in this system. I think there is something broken in this system.

Keywords: 1184, house, all