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• She is a community advocate, passionate about preserving community health care for all, regardless of
• that connect government, corporations, and local communities to drive change and promote cultural preservation
• That connect government, corporations, and local communities to drive change and promote cultural preservation
• Her collaboration with local businesses also includes preserving the historical charm of Old Town Temecula

Summary: The Assembly convened after a quorum call and prayer, then dispensed with the reading of the prior journal and handled routine motions, including re-referring AB 432 and AB 564 to committees. The main item of business was House Resolution 14, proclaiming March 2025 as Women’s History Month. Majority Leader Aguiar-Curry opened on the resolution, and members from the LGBTQ, Native American, Asian American Pacific Islander, Black, Latino, Jewish, and other caucuses spoke in support, emphasizing women’s historical contributions, ongoing inequities, and the importance of representation and parity in public life. Assemblymember DeMaio also supported the resolution while urging attention to girls’ sports. The resolution was adopted by voice vote after 78 coauthors were added. The chamber then held its annual California Women of the Year ceremony, with Aguiar-Curry and other members recognizing honorees from across Assembly districts for leadership in education, health care, public service, advocacy, business, and community work. The lengthy roll call highlighted a broad range of women’s accomplishments and community impact. Guest introductions followed, including Sacramento District Attorney Tien Ho, VSP Vision Care executives celebrating the company’s 70th anniversary, and EMTs and ambulance support staff being honored by the California Ambulance Association. The Assembly also took up the second-day consent calendar, which was adopted 71-0. Assemblymember Schultz then delivered an adjournment in memory of Barbara Beckley, founding member and artistic director emerita of the Colony Theatre Company, praising her contributions to Los Angeles theater and the arts. The House then adjourned until Thursday, March 13 at 9 a.m., with a Revenue and Taxation Committee hearing scheduled upon adjournment.

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• Trust, which is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit established in 1990 during the centennial for historical preservation
• So they can continue their work of preservation during that time.

Summary: The committee first approved the minutes from February 26 and March 2 by voice vote. It then took up House Bill 825, presented by Representative Ehlers, which would eliminate the 50-cent fee currently paid on standard license plates that goes to the Idaho Heritage Trust and instead shift the Trust to a separate specialty plate funding model. Ehlers said the change would free up just over $400,000 while the Trust would continue operating from its existing assets and investment income. There was no public testimony on the bill. Representative Monks moved to send House Bill 825 to the floor with a due pass recommendation, and the committee approved the motion by voice vote. Representative Ehlers was assigned to carry the bill on the floor. The meeting then adjourned.

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• Trust, which is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit established in 1990 during the centennial for historical preservation
• And so they can continue their work of preservation during that time.

Keywords: 989, all

Summary: The committee first approved the minutes from February 26 and March 2 without objection. It then took up House Bill 825, presented as a measure involving the Idaho Heritage Trust and the standard red, white, and blue license plate. The bill would eliminate the current 50-cent fee associated with the standard plate and shift the arrangement so the Heritage Trust would instead have its own separate specialty plate, similar to other groups, while preserving its ability to continue historical preservation work through its existing assets and funding sources. The bill’s sponsor said the change would return just over $400,000 to the highway distribution fund. No one signed up to testify, and no public testimony was offered. Representative Monks moved to send House Bill 825 to the floor with a due pass recommendation, and the committee approved the motion by voice vote. The meeting then adjourned.

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• Next up, we have HB 1710 relating to historic preservation.
• The backlog at the State Historic Preservation Division is real.
• The back the backlog at the state<01:42:15.600><c> historic</c><01:42:16.000><c> preservation</c><01:
• </c><01:47:40.560><c> Act</c> the National Historic Preservation Act the National Historic Preservation
• </c> historic preservation review. Sorry. historic preservation review. Sorry.

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The Committee on Water and Land met on February 3, 2026, and heard testimony on several bills, with the chair emphasizing a two-minute limit and noting that bills would die if the hearing ran past noon. For HB 1848, the Commission on Water Resource Management and the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development both supported the measure with technical, non-substantive amendments. Testimony focused on requiring early consultation about water availability in district boundary amendment petitions, with water officials explaining that the petitioner should submit a written statement reflecting consultation and that the goal was to identify water constraints earlier in the development process. The Land Use Commission’s representative opposed the bill, arguing that water availability is already addressed through existing environmental review and agency consultation, that the issue had been raised and rejected before, and that the proposal could create unnecessary delay or litigation. The committee then heard HB 1728 on rainwater catchment systems. The Commission on Water Resource Management said it acknowledged the bill’s intent but deferred to counties and other regulatory agencies, including the Department of Health, on regulatory implications. Hawaii Realtors testified in support. No vote was taken during the portion of the hearing shown. For HB 1652 on storm water management systems, the Hawaiian Lifeguard Association opposed the bill, arguing it would weaken protections created by Act 281 (“Sharkey’s Law”) and increase drowning risk for children by exempting certain water features from safety requirements. The American Council of Engineering Companies of Hawaii supported the bill, saying the language clarifies and better balances child safety with practical green stormwater infrastructure, including depth-based limits and exemptions for certain agricultural ponds. The Hawaii Farm Bureau also supported the agricultural pond exemption, saying such ponds are used for irrigation, livestock, and fire control and are generally away from the public. A private testifier, Allison Schaers, opposed the bill and described her daughter’s drowning in a detention basin, arguing that poor maintenance can turn stormwater features into dangerous hazards. The hearing ended without any recorded committee action or vote in the excerpt provided.

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• It talked about providing streamlined access for patients, but it also did not keep or preserve the social
• It talked about providing streamlined access for patients, but it also did not keep or preserve the social
• </c><00:28:03.760><c> the</c><00:28:04.399><c> social</c><00:28:04.880><c> equity</c> uh keep or preserve
• the social equity uh keep or preserve the social equity the<00:28:06.080><c> equity</c><00:28:06.480
• I want to thank you for your thoughtful work to preserve patients and their safety during this time in

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• And we need to do something to bring back the initial idea of this bill, of the statute, and preserve
• the Missouri Public Broadcasting Corporation Special Fund, and 10% to the Missouri DNR Historic Preservation
• to the Missouri Public Broadcasting Corporation Special Fund, and 10% to Missouri DNR, Historic Preservation
• including, you know, organizations, community organizations, for all kinds of arts and historical preservation
• I know libraries and historic preservation have different oversight.

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• reunification for BFH, disability benefit approvals for HDAP, improved family well-being for HSP, and preservation
• reunification for BFH, disability benefit approvals for H-DAP, improve family well-being for HSP, and preservation
• of affordable housing for vulnerable improve family well-being for HSP, and preservation of affordable
• It is a modern data infrastructure initiative to link data across programs, preserve privacy, and enable
• It is a modern data infrastructure initiative to link data across programs, preserve privacy, and enable

Summary: The Budget Subcommittee on Health and Human Services heard a series of budget items focused first on the California Department of Aging and then on the Department of Social Services. For Aging, the director reported the state is at the midpoint of the Master Plan for Aging, with about 300 initiatives launched and roughly three-quarters completed, nearly $1 billion invested, and expanded local planning, research, and stakeholder engagement. The committee also discussed HICAP modernization, which would add ongoing funding from the Special HICAP Fund to expand Medicare counseling capacity, and senior meal programs, including support for virtual congregate/to-go meals and the use of prior one-time nutrition investments. The chair raised concerns about federal H.R. 1 and its downstream effects on older adults, food assistance, and other safety-net programs, and the department said its direct budget was not affected but that other programs serving older adults could be under pressure. The committee then reviewed multiple CDSS proposals. These included implementing the federal Medicaid Access Rule by creating a statewide grievance process and critical incident reporting system for IHSS and other home- and community-based services; housing and homelessness programs such as CalWORKs Housing Support, Housing and Disability Advocacy, Home Safe, and Bringing Families Home, where the department described strong outcomes but warned that one-time funding is expiring and services are scaling back; and permanent position authority for the Housing and Homelessness Division. Members also heard about the facility management system modernization for Community Care Licensing, home care services branch solvency and regulation work, child care centers in multifamily housing, the Seizure Emergency Response Act, licensing during emergencies and disasters, the Family Preparedness Plan Act, and social services automation projects including CalSAWS, the enterprise data pipeline, and CalWORKs child support notices. The LAO and Department of Finance generally had no additional comments or were still reviewing several requests. A notable exchange occurred on the Community Care Licensing item, where Senator Grove pressed the department about the Autumn Oaks facility in Tulare County, citing dozens of complaints and severe conditions affecting seniors. The department said it had worked with the county and ombudsman on relocation, was reviewing what went wrong, and had authority to pursue administrative action even after a license surrender. The hearing ended with a stakeholder presentation from the California Association of Area Agencies on Aging supporting a $62.3 million Older Californians Act request, followed by public comment from advocates for housing, Meals on Wheels, HICAP, Home Safe, and H-DAP. The subcommittee adjourned without taking votes, and all items were held open.

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• We should get rid of... you know, preserve a woman's right to abortion, when in fact the majority of
• And this approach complements and preserves the expertise that we have with the child protective investigator
• few examples, they serve as milestones in our team's pursuit over the last year to advance the preservation
• so they can better understand what is going on and what to expect next but also make sure we are preserving
• We absolutely do want to empower parents and protect and preserve the way we do that.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• that could be implemented to reduce the level of abuse of the public records request process while preserving
• that could be implemented to reduce the level of abuse of the public records request process while preserving
• They're about preserving the history and honoring the sacrifice.
• They were a result of efforts by Washington veterans who were committed to preserving the memory of their
• Records Act and ways we can strengthen it and make sure that we are open and transparent, and we preserve

Bills: HB2514, HB2661, HB2637, HB2632, HB2499, HB2198, HB2520

Keywords: HB 2514, global war on terror, GWOT, war on terror memorial, Capitol campus memorial, Washington veterans, fallen service members, military memorial, post-9/11 veterans, Iraq War, Afghanistan War, Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation New Dawn, veterans memorial, capitol grounds, state memorial, Secretary of State, Capitol Committee, Department of Veterans Affairs

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• So I agree with you when it comes to preserving that locality of the education.
• other states struggle with these very kinds of discussions and mechanisms for how do you support and preserve
• when the speakers are gone, the language is gone, where written languages have a little bit more preservation
• at that national conference with legislators from all over the country about what we're doing to preserve
• language teachers, and they have a whole subdivision that's focused on teaching and learning and preservation

Summary: The committee began with a presentation on the 520 Native American Language and Culture certificate, created to let proficient tribal language and culture speakers teach in K-12 schools without a bachelor’s degree. LESC staff, PED, and HED described the certificate’s statutory basis, the role of tribes and pueblos in setting proficiency standards, and ongoing challenges such as uneven MOAs, limited professional development, rural access barriers, data gaps, and retention concerns. PED said oversight of 520 is moving from the licensure bureau to the Indian Education Division, and HED reported that the tribal education technical assistance centers authorized in 2023 are still in procurement but are expected to be awarded in early 2026. A student, Alonzo Hughes, testified about how learning Tewa from 520-certified teachers helped him understand his culture and speak with elders, and members praised the program’s role in language revitalization and asked about funding, teacher pathways, and whether similar models exist in other states. Committee members then discussed several PED rule updates. Staff reviewed an adopted rule implementing HB 54 on AEDs and cardiac emergency response plans, including staff training requirements and staggered compliance dates, and a proposed rule for school nurse licensure under HB 195 that would create a three-tier system and align nurse pay with teacher pay. They also reviewed proposed changes to the Community Schools Act rule, including a full-time community school coordinator requirement, updated grant language, and broader coalition membership criteria; PED said the broader language would not conflict with the Martinez-Yazzie work. A proposed bilingual teacher rule would standardize coursework requirements, add trans-languaging and culturally relevant curriculum competencies, and allow Native American language certification applicants to demonstrate proficiency using tribal standards. In questions, members raised concerns about AEDs being present at athletic events, the need for the amended school nurse bill to move experienced nurses directly into higher levels, and whether the community schools rule’s broader coalition language could affect current education litigation. Members also asked about funding for 520 programs, teacher residency or cohort models, and how to support advanced language instruction and sustainability. PED said the Indian Education Fund and school budgets can support some of the work, but additional strategic funding and cross-training are needed. The committee also heard that New Mexico’s 520 system is unusually robust compared with other states, and members encouraged staff to present the model at national conferences. The meeting ended with the director’s report, which noted a flat budget request of $2,024,300, staff turnover including Natasha Davalos’s departure, and appreciation for the committee’s work before adjournment for the holidays.

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• It preserves due process while ensuring parents remain accountable, engaged in their children's lives
• Uh, that section would have specified the duty to preserve the wards of state plan and when that went
• And so we want to preserve those funds.
• principal and income when the distribution standard and beneficiaries are the same for both. 2, the bill preserves
• on that with Representative Hernandez, but I wanted to let you know that the clerk's duty is to preserve

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• protects and promotes Florida thoroughbred industry tennis profound impact on the state economy and preservation
• They preserve the coupling of slot and card lacing licensing for thoroughbred permit holders with revenue
• partnership with the Thurgood Horsemen and carefully crafted in the statutes to support, protect and preserve
• Equally important, it preserves vast tract of green space contributing to our state's environmental diversity
• You can preserve the history, the passion and the jobs of the future. Please vote.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• system by incorporating medical expertise into investigations and preventing unjust temper tions and preserving
• And it's personal for me because it's going to save lives and preserve families.
• County Commissioner Tony Anderson who'll be followed by Pepper Chino, Florida Shore and Beach Preservation
• That Pepper Chino, Florida Shore and Beach Preservation Association who'll be followed by Joe.
• I'm the president of the Florida Shore and Beach preservation.

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• Will we see today would hamstring regulators in their efforts to preserve the safety and soundness of
• It is under threat now and Democrats and Republicans should once again come together to preserve it.
• Dollar backing for stable coins to preserve the American dollar as the world's reserve currency.
• Most crypto transactions are publicly preserved on the blockchain, so there's an opportunity to monitor
• My amendment will preserve this too in these and many other circumstances.

Bills: SB875

Keywords: banking regulation, federal agencies, reputational risk, financial services, supervision, FIRM Act, bank supervision, depository institutions, federal banking agencies, FDIC, OCC, Federal Reserve, NCUA, CFPB, credit unions, Operation Choke Point, financial discrimination, safety and soundness, supervisory guidance, examination manual

Summary: This meeting focused on the markup of the Genius Act and the FIRM Act, two significant pieces of legislation addressing stablecoin regulation and the financial industry's regulatory framework. The Chairman noted the importance of providing clarity to the digital asset community and protecting American consumers, while also promoting innovation and competition within the financial sector. Members of both parties expressed varying viewpoints, with some highlighting concerns related to national security and the potential risks associated with stablecoins.

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• in Harlingen, which is in my district... um, and now you're wanting to expand it to, uh, limb preservation
• Diabetes Management and Limb Preservation Program, and this is based on on a similar program at UT Southwestern
• Diabetes Management and Limb Preservation Center, under the umbrella of a... Center for Diabetes.
• The second request is $5 million over the biennium to help support the operations of the limb preservation
• should you have CCAP, we're requesting some additional money. money, $23 million for the limb preservation

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• To preserve the safety of everyone here and ensure the public's access to this discussion, please follow
• And then third, as was mentioned in the earlier panel, still preserving healthy online spaces.
• So I think the overall goal should be reducing the harmful design and content while preserving some of
• California independent testing, AI literacy, and meaningful offline opportunities, California can preserve
• I mean, I just say that, you know, I think your question is just about how do you preserve the good and

Summary: The Assembly Select Committee on Developing Pathways to Purpose for Young Men held its inaugural informational hearing, chaired by Assemblymember Avelino Valencia, focused on how technology is affecting boys and young men and what policy responses might help. Opening remarks from committee members emphasized personal experiences as parents, mentors, and educators, and framed the issue as broader than screen time alone, touching on mental health, education, privacy, and the need for supportive offline institutions. Valencia said the committee was created to examine the challenges facing young men, including disconnection from school, work, and relationships, and noted his bill AB 1956 to prioritize boys and young men in suicide prevention efforts. The first panel examined the state of men online. Testimony from the American Institute for Boys and Men, Generation Up, and Healthy Gamer described how pornography, gaming, gambling, crypto speculation, influencers, and AI can meet real needs for belonging, status, and connection while also reinforcing addiction, isolation, and distorted ideas about masculinity and relationships. Speakers argued that boys are especially vulnerable to algorithm-driven content, in-game gambling mechanics, and online sexual content, and that the burden should not fall solely on parents or adolescents to resist highly engineered products. They urged policy changes such as updating sex education to address pornography and AI-generated sexual content, regulating loot boxes and gambling-like features, and investing in mentorship, sports, and other offline supports. The second panel focused on designing better digital systems. A USC social psychologist and former Meta employee described how platforms optimize for engagement rather than users’ aspirations, citing evidence that harmful content and unwanted sexual images increase with algorithmic feeds. UCSF pediatrician Dr. Jason Nagata discussed research showing that problematic social media use can worsen ADHD symptoms in boys, and that boys’ body image concerns often center on muscularity, supplements, steroids, and extreme appearance modification rather than thinness. Common Sense Media’s Mikey Hothi testified that AI companions can displace human relationships and that teens can be led into sexual or emotionally dependent interactions despite guardrails. Committee members asked about age-gating, pornography, gambling mechanics, and how to build healthier alternatives; witnesses emphasized that policy should reduce addictive design, expand body-image protections, and preserve beneficial online spaces. No formal votes or actions were taken during the hearing.

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• And the work under SB 34 took place and really helped the Delta out by preserving and preventing overtopping
• PG&E bills have skyrocketed, and that's what they have to pay first to preserve their farming.
• produces $19 billion in crops each year. skyrocketed, and that's what they have to pay first to preserve
• modest center where local students can participate and learn about nature and why it's important to preserve
• This conservancy will help preserve the critical area from both the biodiversity and economic perspective

Summary: The committee heard several wildlife and water-related bills. SB 872, by Senator McNerney, would create a Delta Levees and Canal Subsidence Fund and allow waiver of local cost-sharing for Delta levee repairs to protect the State Water Project and Delta infrastructure. Supporters from water agencies, environmental groups, counties, and agricultural interests said the bill is needed to address levee failure and canal subsidence; there was no opposition, and the bill was held open until a quorum was present, with broad support expressed. SB 1108, by Senator Caballero, would establish the Grasslands Ecological Area Conservancy in the Central Valley to coordinate conservation, habitat restoration, public access, and voluntary easements in a region described as the largest remaining wetland/grasslands complex west of the Mississippi. Support came from the Grasslands Water District, Audubon, conservation groups, and local stakeholders, who emphasized the area’s importance to migratory birds, wildlife corridors, and land-use transition under groundwater sustainability. There was no opposition, and the bill received favorable committee support. SB 1135, by Senator Blakespear, would reestablish and strengthen the statewide wildlife coexistence program to reduce human-wildlife conflict through nonlethal deterrence, education, and compensation for livestock losses. Supporters cited rising wildlife incidents, wolf depredation, and the need for proactive tools; opponents and some committee members raised concerns about rural impacts, funding, and the absence of law enforcement/public safety as a specifically named advisory role. After discussion and amendments that moved the cattlemen and Farm Bureau to neutral, the bill passed out of committee on a due-pass motion, though some members voted no or abstained. SB 1305, by Senator Richardson, would direct CDFW to study the feasibility of grizzly bear reintroduction and prepare a roadmap, with tribal consultation and stakeholder engagement, but would not itself authorize reintroduction. Tribal sponsors and conservation groups supported the bill as a planning and cultural restoration effort, while hunting, ranching, and county groups opposed it, arguing California already faces major wildlife-management and funding challenges and that the proposal would create new conflicts. Committee members debated costs, appropriations, and whether the study should include funding estimates; the bill was amended and passed on a due-pass motion. The committee also heard SB 1250, by Senator Cortese, which would require Caltrans to incorporate wildlife connectivity into transportation planning; supporters said it would reduce wildlife-vehicle collisions and improve habitat connectivity, and the bill was presented in support as the hearing continued.

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• discussing ways to restore the state's oil market and to save it from complete collapse, while also preserving
• Their story is also one of resilience, overcoming hardship, preserving identity, and continuing to build
• I rise to present SB 1228, a bill that is narrowly tailored to preserve existing economic activity in
• I rise to present SB 1228, a bill that is narrowly tailored to preserve existing economic activity in
• SB 993 will also preserve accountability by requiring correctional facilities to provide an accessible

Summary: The Senate convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, guest recognitions, and several ceremonial presentations. Members welcomed Jack and Jill of America’s Far West Region and a large education bus trip from Senate District 15. The body also adopted SCR 151 designating May 2026 as ACL Injury Awareness Month, SR 105 declaring May as National Tennis Month, SCR 175 recognizing Behavioral Health Awareness Month, SCR 176 designating May as Small Business Month, and SCR 178 recognizing Jewish American Heritage Month. These resolutions drew broad support, with many senators speaking to the health, civic, economic, and cultural themes in the measures, as well as concerns about anti-Semitism, Islamophobia, and solidarity across communities. The Senate also confirmed three gubernatorial appointees unanimously: Siva Gunda to the California Energy Commission, Tony Sertich as Executive Director of the California Housing and Finance Agency, and Craig Snellings to the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board. In addition, the chamber approved a motion to suspend Joint Rule 62(a) so the Committee on Local Government could hear AB 1768, after debate over the procedure and a roll call vote. On legislation, the Senate passed a series of bills on unanimous or near-unanimous votes, including SB 922 on local cost recovery for street damage from public service operations, SB 932 on litigation transparency, SB 1311 on updates to consumer affairs boards and licensing rules, SB 1143 on access to forensic interview recordings in child abuse cases, SB 1307 on clearing forged real estate documents, SB 1177 on high-speed rail reporting, SB 971 on community networks for older adults, SB 1400 on Alameda Health System governance, SB 1228 on existing outdoor advertising displays in former redevelopment areas, SB 997 on lien authority for a groundwater sustainability agency, SB 1115 on public cemetery district governance, SB 1088 on advance care planning forms, SB 1242 on family participation in CARE Court, SB 1364 on parental rights in rape-related custody cases, SB 993 on protecting mental health professionals’ identifying information, SB 1094 on prescription drug biosimilar use, SB 1117 on ADU fee calculations, SB 1244 on broker compensation disclosures for public agency health plans, SB 1315 on automated driving system software update reporting, and SB 1398 on recognizing Green Globes as an equivalent state building certification. Earlier, a motion by Senator Strickland to withdraw SB 1035 from committee failed on a 22-22 vote.

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• discussing ways to restore the state's oil market and to save it from complete collapse, while also preserving
• Their story is also one of resilience, of overcoming hardship, preserving identity, and continuing to
• I rise to present SB 1228, a bill that is narrowly tailored to preserve existing economic activity in
• Critically, SB 1242 preserves judicial discretion by allowing the court to exclude family members' participation
• SB 993 will also preserve accountability by requiring correctional facilities to provide an accessible

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• Midpen stores over 73,000 acres across 27 preserves within a global biodiversity hotspot.
• Midpen stores over 73,000 acres across 27 preserves within a global biodiversity hotspot.
• This change preserves all board-adopted and legally required competitive pricing safeguards, while allowing
• is intended to help stabilize public hospitals, support nonprofit and community-based providers, preserve
• We do understand that this is obviously a narrowly tailored bill because we do want to preserve the good

Keywords: 988, house, all