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• We also want to recognize Senator Cabaldon, Assembly Members Sharon Quirk-Silva, Assembly Member Hart
• , Assembly Member Corey Jackson, and Assembly Member Fong.
• Assembly Member Fong.
• Members, Sharon Kirk Silva, Assembly Member Hart, Assembly Member Member Corey Jackson, Assembly Member
• Assembly Member Fong.

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• Legislature to implement full-time daylight saving time by a two-thirds majority if authorized by Congress
• This bill will accomplish those sentiments as it will move California to standard time, and if Congress
• This was signed by Assembly Member 2, Assemblywoman Gonzalez, now Senator Gonzalez, and a Dr.
• I was in the Assembly when then Assembly Member Kansen Chu attempted this bill almost every year and
• Well, he does a lot without Congress, so I tell you, go for it. That's certainly true.

Committee: Senate Energy, Utilities and Communications

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• Assembly Member Gonzales.
• Thank you, Assembly Member Gabriel, for having me here again.
• The motion is due past the Assembly Committee on Appropriations. Lackey. Zuber. Aye.
• AB 2492, the motion is due pass to the Assembly Committee on Appropriations. Lackey, Zubr?
• The motion is due pass to the Assembly Committee on Appropriations. Lackey. Zuber. Aye.

Committee: House Arts, Entertainment, Sports, and Tourism

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• A joint memorial to the Senate and the House of Representatives of the United States in Congress assembled
• This memorial urges Congress to uphold the fundamentals of federal...
• in the Congress of the United States.
• But we are here, this memorial, we're asking Congress to send us more money.
• We are here, this memorial, we're asking Congress to send us more money.

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• A proposal to amend the Constitution term limits for members of the General Assembly.
• I think we replaced one-third of the General Assembly.
• And unfortunately, especially we see it in Congress, not so much.
• That's why there's a huge push for, you know, make Congress eight years.
• keep the General Assembly at the heels is to ensure that there are term limits.

Committees: House Elections , House Local Government, Elections and Pensions

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• A motion from Assembly Member Wynn, a second from Assembly Member Garcia.
• A motion from Assembly Member Wynn, a second from Assembly Member Garcia.
• Assembly Member Rodriguez. Thank you. Assembly Member Rodriguez.
• Assembly Member Berner moves the bill. Assembly Member Lackey seconds.
• Assembly Member Burner moves the bill. Assembly Member Rodriguez seconds.

Committee: House Public Employment and Retirement

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• In the 2024 session, the Legislature and Congress acted to remove disability income from government housing
• Military and Veterans Affairs, I partnered with State Treasurer Fiona Ma and my counterpart in the Assembly
• , Assembly members of and my counterpart in the assembly, Assembly member of Arto, to introduce Senate
• Last year on July 4th, Congress passed H.R. 1, which includes the largest cuts to SNAP, known as CalFresh
• The California Association of Food Banks has asked Congress to repeal H.R. 1 food cuts to veterans and

Summary: The Senate Military and Veterans Affairs Committee heard several veterans-related bills, beginning as a subcommittee until a quorum was established. SB 888 would exclude VA service-connected disability compensation from household income when determining eligibility for the low-income disabled veterans’ property tax exemption. Support came from veterans organizations, county veterans services officers, and local government representatives; there was no opposition. The bill was moved to Appropriations and later recorded as passing 4-0. SB 1040 would create a state-local matching program for maintenance endowments for veterans’ cemeteries, with the state matching private or local contributions up to $250,000 per cemetery per year. Supporters emphasized the need for sustainable perpetual care funding for state and county cemeteries, and there was no opposition. SB 1407, the chair’s bill, would exempt military retirement pay and surviving spouse benefits from state income tax; supporters argued it would help retain military retirees in California and support the economy, while members noted similar bills had previously stalled in Appropriations. SB 1034 would streamline disabled veteran parking placard eligibility for certain 100% permanent and total veterans, and SB 1201, the No Hungry Heroes Act, would seek federal waivers and related changes to protect vulnerable veterans from CalFresh/SNAP cuts and connect applicants to county veterans service officers. All of these bills received support from veterans groups and related organizations, with no opposition heard. SB 1354 would prohibit out-of-state military personnel not operating under Title 10 from entering California to perform military or law enforcement functions without the governor’s permission, with supporters framing it as a safeguard for state authority and civil liberties. The committee asked about legal testing of the proposal, and the author said it had not yet been tested in court. After roll calls and a brief recess to regain members, the committee recorded 4-0 votes to pass the bills and consent calendar items, and the meeting adjourned after thanking veterans for their service.

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• In November last year, Congress passed the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act of 2026.
• In November last year, Congress passed the continuing appropriation. Hemp products.
• In November last year, Congress passed the continuing appropriations and extension Act of 2026.
• Moving on to the federal changes for hemp and the implications for states: if Congress doesn't delay
• Both passed the General Assembly and were again vetoed by Governor Youngkin.

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• Make this republic, this state, this assembly strong by inspiring our faithfulness.
• President of the United States, the Senate and the House of Representatives of the United States in Congress
• assembled, the Congressional Delegation representing the State of Idaho in the Congress of the United
• States, assembled, the Congressional Delegation representing the State of Idaho in the Congress of the
• assembled and to the congressional delegation representing the state of Idaho in the Congress of the

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• The Assembly is now in session. Assembly Member Wallace notices the absence of a quorum.
• By Assembly Member Wynn. Escorted by Assembly Member Huen is Nina Chowong.
• Assembly Bill 2188 by Assembly Member Pelerin and others in the parks.
• Assembly Bill 2532 by Assembly Member Irwin, an act relating to cannabis.
• Assembly Bill 2532 by Assembly Member Irwin, an act relating to cannabis.

Summary: The Assembly met in session after a quorum call and opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a ceremonial observance for Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Members from multiple caucuses spoke in support of House Resolution 107, which designates May as AAPI Heritage Month, emphasizing the community’s contributions, resilience, and the need to confront discrimination and hate. The resolution was adopted, and the chamber then recognized 13 honorees for the 2026 AAPI Heritage Month celebration, highlighting leaders in education, business, labor, media, cultural preservation, and public service. After guest introductions, the Assembly took up a series of bills. Measures discussed included HOA reserve funding for common interest developments (AB 2050), professional review requirements for lawsuits against design professionals (AB 2106), direct home delivery of enteral formula (AB 1794), expanded CalWORKs-related support for student parents (AB 1829), longer insurance moratoriums for wildfire survivors (AB 2038), election cybersecurity (AB 2281), medical privacy protections for reproductive and gender-affirming care (AB 2448), water district board compensation (AB 2568), county public contract change-order authority (AB 1658), and several other education, health, and licensing bills. Most measures passed with broad support; AB 2050 passed 44-6, AB 2038 passed 45-8, AB 2448 passed 49-13, and AB 1658 passed 61-2, while several others passed unanimously or near-unanimously. The Assembly also adopted AJR 29, a resolution opposing a federal executive order affecting vote-by-mail and affirming California’s mail voting system. The resolution prompted extended debate over election integrity, voter access, and federal versus state authority, with supporters arguing mail voting is secure and accessible and opponents calling for stronger voter list maintenance and verification. The resolution passed 47-13. In addition, ACR 141 and ACR 123 were adopted by voice vote after co-author roll calls, and the chamber continued or passed on numerous other file items as it worked through the daily file.

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• Member Elhawary substituting for Assembly Member Krell, Assembly Member Ellis, welcome, substituting
• for Assembly Member Patterson, Assembly Member Rogers, substituting for Assembly Member Carrillo for
• for Assembly Member Patterson, Assembly Member Rogers, substituting for Assembly Member Carrillo for
• for Assembly Member Patterson, Assembly Member Rogers, substituting for Assembly Member Carrillo for
• Assembly member Patel. whole system. Assembly Member Patel.

Summary: The committee heard several health-related measures. SB 27 by Senator Umberg would revise and expand California’s CARE Court by limiting the expansion to people with bipolar I disorder with psychotic features, clarifying the definition of “clinically stabilized,” and narrowing the role of nurse practitioners and physician assistants. Supporters, including behavioral health officials and family members, said the bill would reduce dismissals and better serve people with severe illness; opponents warned the expansion would strain county staffing and housing resources and could undermine voluntary engagement. The bill passed on a do pass motion to the Committee on Public Safety. SB 503 by Senator Weber Pierson would require AI tools used in health care facilities to be identified, monitored, and mitigated for bias when used in clinical decision-making or resource allocation. The author and supporters from Kaiser Permanente and the California Medical Association said the bill would help prevent discriminatory outcomes and improve trust and safety. The committee discussed the need to clarify developer and deployer responsibilities, and the bill passed as amended to Privacy and Consumer Protection. SB 68 by Senator Menjivar would require restaurants to provide written allergen information for the top nine food allergens, with tiered flexibility for smaller establishments. The bill was supported by patients, families, nurses, and allergy organizations, who described severe reactions and the difficulty of relying on verbal disclosures alone. The California Restaurant Association opposed unless amended, seeking broader use of the national model food code and additional liability language. The bill passed as amended to Appropriations. The committee also heard SB 403 by Senator Blakespear, which would remove the sunset from the End of Life Option Act; supporters described the law as a compassionate, well-functioning option for terminally ill patients, while faith-based groups opposed it. The bill passed to Judiciary. Later, SB 41 by Senator Wiener was introduced to rein in pharmacy benefit manager practices that steer patients to mail-order pharmacies and reimburse community pharmacies below cost; community pharmacists and several health organizations testified in support, describing pharmacy closures and patient access problems.

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• We're actually going to next take up Assembly Bill 2624 by Assembly Member Bonta, followed by Mr.
• Thank you, Assembly Member. All right. Thank you very much. Assembly Member. Mr.
• Thank you, Assembly Member. All right. Thank you very much, Assembly Member.
• Thank you, Assembly Member. All right. Thank you very much, Assembly Member.
• And next, I see we have Assembly Budget Chair Assembly Member Gabriel here to present AB 1806.

Summary: The committee heard testimony on several public safety bills, with most of the discussion focused on AB 1650, AB 2014, AB 1886, AB 2126, AB 2624, and AB 2257. AB 1650 would require clearer identification on privately owned vehicles rented or leased to government agencies for enforcement operations; supporters framed it as a transparency and safety measure in response to ICE activity, while no opposition testified. AB 2014 would allow post-conviction habeas relief where gender bias or stereotypes were used at trial and may have affected the outcome; supporters described cases involving sexist and anti-LGBTQ stereotypes, while the California District Attorneys Association opposed the bill as overbroad and likely to restrict relevant evidence, though the author said recent amendments removed the evidence-code provisions and left only the habeas remedy. AB 1886 would extend a 12-month probation presumption to youth in out-of-home placements and those discharged from secure youth treatment facilities; youth advocates supported it as a fairness and rehabilitation measure, while judges, probation officials, and district attorneys opposed it as undoing a recent compromise and limiting individualized decisions. AB 2126 would speed hiring of peer partners in child welfare by creating a narrow exemption process for certain foster-youth-related offenses; it drew broad support and no opposition. AB 2624 would expand the Safe at Home address-confidentiality program to immigrant service providers, employees, and volunteers; supporters cited threats, doxing, and harassment, while one journalist opposed it over possible effects on reporting, and the author and committee members said the bill preserves press protections and is narrowly aimed at threats and harassment. AB 2257 would restore county authority to create a separate corrections department to run jails instead of the sheriff; supporters argued it would improve accountability and address jail deaths and fiscal problems, while sheriffs opposed it as unnecessary and said sheriffs are already subject to oversight. The committee also noted several bills pulled by their authors and adopted a consent calendar of unrelated measures. Votes were not always taken immediately because the committee was waiting for a quorum, but AB 2624 was moved on a do-pass-as-amended motion to Appropriations and left on call, and the chair indicated support or favorable recommendations on several of the other measures.

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• Assembly Chamber Sacramento, Tuesday, February 11th, 2025, the assembly met at 7 AM.
• Barbara Lee, Karen Bass, and Maxine Waters, who went on to serve from the Assembly to Congress.
• From Assembly District 38 is Michelle Ascension escorted by Assembly Member Bennett.
• Applause From Assembly District 46 is Donna Bender, escorted by Assembly.
• From Assembly District 30 is Julie Packard escorted by Assembly Member Addis.

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• Yes, I do agree that it gives you the right to peacefully assemble on public property.
• So if you had an assembly here at the Capitol or an assembly in any public space, the restriction is
• But to be clear, you know, what does our First Amendment say about peaceful assembly?
• Congress shall make no law abridging the right of the people peaceably Congress shall make no law abridging
• the right of the people peaceably to assemble.

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, opened with prayer, and recognized a doctor of the day, interns, and student groups in the galleries. The main item of business was House amendments to Senate Bill 743, a measure described by the author as a worship protection bill updating an old Oklahoma law. The bill was presented as protecting religious worship services from disruption and obstruction, especially in light of incidents the author said occurred in St. Paul, Minnesota, and Creek County, Oklahoma. Much of the floor discussion focused on whether the bill would affect protest and speech rights on public property, with the author repeatedly saying it would not restrict speech generally, but would create an eight-foot buffer around unwilling listeners and a 100-foot zone near entrances to prevent obstruction of people entering worship services. Several senators questioned the bill’s constitutional basis and practical effect, especially its reliance on Hill v. Colorado and whether the U.S. Supreme Court might overturn that precedent. Opponents argued the measure could chill peaceful protest, sidewalk counseling, and other First Amendment activity near churches or other religious gatherings, while supporters said it was narrowly aimed at preventing trespass, harassment, and disruption of worship. The author emphasized that the bill was intended to protect congregants, including elderly worshippers, and to preserve access to services without interference. Debate also touched on the distinction between public and private property and whether the bill could apply to religious gatherings at the Capitol or other public places. After questions concluded, the Senate adopted the House amendments to Senate Bill 743 and then passed the bill on final passage by a vote of 31-15. The emergency clause also passed, 36-9. The chamber then moved to announcements, including a notice that the Energy Committee would meet the next morning, and adjourned until Thursday, February 5, 2026.

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• Member El-Hawari, substituting for Assembly Member Krell, Assembly Member Ellis, welcome, substituting
• for Assembly Member Patterson, Assembly Member Rogers, substituting for Assembly Member Carrillo for
• Member El-Hawari, substituting for Assembly Member Krell, Assembly Member Ellis, welcome, substituting
• for Assembly Member Patterson, Assembly Member Rogers, substituting for Assembly Member Carrillo for
• Assembly member Patel. whole system. Assembly Member Patel.

Committee: House Health

Summary: The committee heard several health-related bills. SB 27 by Senator Umberg would expand and clarify the CARE Court process, with amendments narrowing the new diagnosis category to bipolar I disorder with psychotic features, clarifying the “clinically stabilized” standard, and limiting the role of nurse practitioners and physician assistants. Supporters, including a psychiatrist, a family member, and several local and business groups, said the bill would help more people access needed services; opponents, including counties, disability rights, peer-run organizations, and consumer advocates, warned it would expand the program faster than counties can provide housing, staffing, and court-related services. The committee discussed capacity concerns at length, then passed SB 27 on a do pass motion to the Committee on Public Safety. SB 503 by Senator Weber Pearson would require AI used in health care facilities to be identified, monitored, and mitigated for bias when used in clinical decision-making or resource allocation. The author and supporters from Kaiser Permanente, the California Medical Association, hospitals, and psychiatrists said the bill would help prevent discriminatory outcomes and improve trust in AI tools. Committee members noted the need to clarify deployer and developer responsibilities and accepted amendments before voting. The bill passed as amended to the Privacy and Consumer Protection Committee. SB 68 by Senator Menjivar would require allergen disclosure on restaurant menus, with different requirements for larger chains and more flexible options for smaller restaurants. The bill was presented with emotional testimony from the author and a nine-year-old witness with severe food allergies, along with broad support from medical, nursing, parent, and allergy advocacy groups. The California Restaurant Association opposed the bill unless amended, seeking broader menu-format flexibility and additional liability language. After discussion of those concerns, the committee passed SB 68 as amended to Appropriations. SB 403 by Senator Blakespear would remove the sunset date from California’s End of Life Option Act, making the law permanent. Supporters, including a physician, a social worker, hospice professionals, and family members of terminally ill patients, described the law as a compassionate, carefully regulated option that has worked as intended. Faith-based and Catholic health organizations opposed the measure. The committee approved SB 403 and sent it to Judiciary. The hearing also included consent items, which were approved, and a vote change on SB 68 from no to aye by Senator Sanchez.

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• Any flags allowed for temporary parades or assemblies?
• But see, again, you have the assemblies.
• I think it's inhumane for what Congress is currently doing to us and to our children.
• The first one is for the Congress to propose amendments, which the states will ratify.
• Same as Congress.

Committee: House State Affairs

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• We do send one copy to the Library of Congress, and I've been in contact with them recently.
• It's worked well in past sessions to keep things moving... ...and allow the assembly to stick to that
• She's no longer a member of the Assembly.
• She's no longer a member of the Assembly.
• member of the Assembly. So then it's just, again, a policy decision for this committee.

Summary: The committee first discussed security and member contact procedures, with several members emphasizing the need for formal security training at the start of each session and clearer procedures for knowing where legislators are staying during session for welfare checks and emergency contact. Members also raised concerns about the disclosure of home addresses in other public records and forms, and Legislative Council was asked to prepare a background memo on possible training, best practices, and related legislative or rule changes. The committee then took up a bill draft to reduce the number of paper copies of state publications sent to the State Library from eight to two. Legislative Council explained the cost savings and the move toward digital distribution, but the State Librarian testified that the library still needs paper copies for circulation, archives, and depository libraries, and requested a minimum of three copies. After discussion, the committee amended the draft to require three copies instead of two and passed the motion. The committee also approved a related House and Senate Rules amendment reducing the number of bound journals distributed, and a separate rule change removing the requirement that legislators’ home addresses be printed in the rule book and allowing a lower print run based on request and need. The committee next reviewed data on bill pre-filing and legislative workload. After hearing testimony that agency bills tend to arrive in a late-year rush and that staff workload is especially heavy around organizational session and the holidays, the committee voted to move the agency pre-filing deadline to the Wednesday before Thanksgiving. It also amended the deadline for constitutional amendments and study resolutions, moving them earlier so they would occur before crossover, and adjusted the reporting deadline accordingly. Members discussed whether these changes should be handled in special session or organizational session, and staff explained that the agency deadline change could be made effective for the next regular session through a permanent rules change. Finally, the committee reviewed proposed special session rules. Staff explained that the special session would use joint appropriations and joint policy committees, with expedited bill processing, limited bill introduction routes, and remote participation allowed for members and public testimony with approval. The committee also resolved a House appropriations membership issue by keeping the House side at 23 members and giving the House majority leader authority to appoint a replacement for the vacant seat, while increasing the Senate dollar threshold to match the House. Members then discussed the upcoming rural health special session process, including how the interim rural health group would differ from the actual special session committees, the timing of committee work and the governor’s address, and whether remote participation would be permitted in the special session.

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• Assembly Member Caloza and then Assembly Member Ahrens.
• Thank you, Assembly Member.
• Thank you, Assembly Member.
• Thank you, Assembly Member.
• Thank you, Assembly Member.

Committee: House Health

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• I see Assembly Member number three. Number three is Assembly Member Jackson? No, it's not three.
• Thank you, Assembly Member Jackson, for ACA 7.
• I'm Assembly Member Dr. Lechay-Sharp Collins, proud co-author of this bill.
• Assembly Member Caloza, when you're ready, go ahead.
• I'm so proud to coauthor ACA 18 with Assembly Member Jessica Caloza.

Committee: Senate Elections and Constitutional Amendments

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• that you called us from many different walks of life, different parts of our wonderful state, to assemble
• left their family behind, left their wives and husbands and children and their time of leisure to assemble
• Boulle to memorialize Congress to take action necessary to pass the Save America Act, requiring voter
• House Resolution 37 by Representative Wiley to memorialize Congress to take action necessary to issue
• Introduction of House Resolutions to House Resolution by Representative Wiley to memorialize Congress

Bills: HR19 , HR20 , HR21 , HR22 , HR23 , HR24 , HR25 , HR26 , HR27 , HR28 , HR29 , HR30 , HR31 , HR32 , HR33 , HR34 , HR35 , HR36 , HR37 , HR38 , HCR15 , HCR16 , HCR17 , HCR18 , HB115 , HB208 , HB465 , HB832 , HB964 , HB965 , HB966 , HB967 , HB968 , HB969 , HB970 , HB971 , HB972 , HB973 , HB974 , HB975 , HR14 , HR15 , HR16 , HR17 , HR18 , HCR14 , SCR4 , SCR7 , SCR8 , HB362 , HB963 , HB207 , HB300 , HB331 , HB428 , HB464 , HB587 , HB618 , HB629 , HB801 , HB853 , HB891 , HB78 , HB112 , HB148 , HB149 , HB190 , HB221 , HB346 , HB354 , HB355 , HB356 , HB358 , HB384 , HB427 , HB657 , HB675 , HB716 , HB901

Summary: The House convened with 97 members present, heard an invocation by Pastor Morris St. Angelo, and recited the Pledge of Allegiance. The chamber then received Senate messages noting concurrence in HCR 8, HCR 9, and HCR 12, and the adoption of SCR 10, which expressed condolences on the death of Dr. Norman Christopher Francis. The House also received an enrollment report confirming several resolutions as properly enrolled. A series of personal privilege recognitions highlighted local and civic observances, including Amite Oyster Festival Day, Opportunity in Action Day at the Capitol, and a visit from international policy fellows. The House introduced numerous resolutions and bills, including measures to designate special days and highways, express condolences, commend individuals and organizations, create or modify local districts, address bail, parole, rural health clinic Medicaid reimbursement, and establish a Department of Public Service. Several committee reports were also received, including transportation and ways and means reports on multiple bills. The House adopted, without objection, several resolutions already lying over, including HR 14, HR 16, HR 18, SCR 4, SCR 7, and SCR 8, while other resolutions and bills were referred or left to lie over. Members also moved to discharge and withdraw certain bills from committee files without objection. The chamber was reminded of upcoming committee meetings, an interim emergency board ballot deadline, and adjourned until 1:00 p.m. the following day.