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• And I think our criminal code I'd like to think it's tight enough.
• to our criminal code, you know, I'm a little cautious.
• </c><00:32:29.840><c> I'd</c> I So I I think our criminal code I'd I So I I think our criminal code I'd
• their criminal code to our criminal<00:33:02.200><c> code,</c><00:33:03.200><c> you</c><00:33:03.360>
• So anything in the criminal code apply.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• property or commercial centers following COVID.
• that commercial property owner wants to include residential property.
• that commercial property owner wants to include residential property.
• Welfare and Institutions Code Section 361.5(b)(12), the bypass provision.
• Backyard chickens, commercial poultry operations.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• This includes about 13 million Californians with commercial health care coverage.
• health... ...or other changes to strengthen protections for Californians enrolled in commercial health
• We care for over 3,000 patients across California, originating from over 250 different zip codes, and
• We do accept commercial, Medicaid, Medicare, and we see uninsured undocumented clients, regardless of
• As a fellow veteran, we put on a uniform to defend a country that sometimes won't defend us.

Summary: The joint hearing focused on access to gender-affirming care in California, with opening remarks emphasizing the state’s legal protections, the importance of decorum, and the impact of federal actions on transgender, gender-diverse, and intersex Californians. The Department of Justice, Department of Managed Health Care (DMHC), and Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) described current state protections, including nondiscrimination rules, privacy and shield laws, Medi-Cal and commercial coverage requirements for medically necessary care, and ongoing litigation challenging federal executive orders, proposed rules, and HHS actions that could restrict care or threaten provider participation in Medicare and Medicaid. Officials also noted that California continues to oppose federal proposals through lawsuits and public comments, and that the state is preparing strategies if those proposals are finalized. Members asked about hospital closures or pauses in care, continuity of care, provider network adequacy, whether additional legislation or funding is needed, and how the state can better track access and enforce existing protections. DMHC said it monitors complaints and independent medical reviews, but does not have a specific provider category for gender-affirming care and does not collect utilization data by service type; DHCS said Medi-Cal covers medically necessary gender-affirming care and that federal proposals are not yet final. Finance staff said the previously approved $15 million allocation is still being implemented through Covered California. The second panel heard from a physician, clinic leaders, parents, and a transgender youth about how families and providers navigate access to care. Dr. Johanna Olson-Kennedy described the history of transgender medical care, the role of puberty blockers and hormones, and said minors need parental consent for medical interventions, while emphasizing that care should be individualized and that supportive parents improve outcomes. She also described the closure of the Children’s Hospital Los Angeles youth program and the difficulty of rebuilding care in private practice, including insurance contracting barriers and inadequate reimbursement. J.M. Jaffe of Lyon Martin Community Health Services said the clinic has expanded to serve minors after hospital programs closed, but that the shift has created major financial strain and increased demand, and asked for a $26 million state investment to stabilize transgender health services. Parents and youth described delays, cancellations, and uncertainty at Kaiser, Stanford, UCSF, and Rady Children’s, along with the emotional and medical consequences of interrupted care. One parent said TRICARE stopped covering her son’s care after federal changes and that Rady later closed its clinic; her family urged California to backfill lost access and funding. A 16-year-old trans student and other witnesses argued that California should remain a reliable source of care and that current protections are not enough without funding, provider support, and stronger enforcement.

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• So I understand the desire to have kind of a uniform fee cap, but my concern is cost recovery and the
• sites could trigger... ...and the housing being built on commercial sites could trigger AB 98 buffer
• They've already scooped up commercial property and made it into these massive apartments.
• Your guys' commercials are awesome. They really bring that issue home.
• loans that bear interest at or below the rates authorized within a section of the Health and Safety Code

Summary: The committee heard several housing-related measures, beginning with SB 222 by Senator Wiener, the Heat Pump Access Act. The bill would streamline permitting for heat pump water heaters and HVAC systems, allow virtual contractor participation during inspections, and limit HOA barriers to installation. Supporters, including Spur, a contractor, and several clean-energy and environmental groups, said the measure would lower costs, reduce pollution, and speed replacements. The League of California Cities opposed the bill over the permit fee cap and concerns about virtual inspections, while committee members raised questions about HOA authority, electrical panel upgrades, and whether the bill could create unintended costs for local governments. SB 222 was approved 10-0 and sent to Local Government. The committee then considered SB 677, a follow-up to SB 79. The author announced the bill had been narrowed to two items: mobile home exemption language and a future SB 79 cleanup bill in the next session, with the larger set of implementation issues to be handled separately. Local governments and counties said the reduced bill still needed clearer definitions and more implementation guidance, while several housing and transit advocates supported the narrowing and the decision to revisit the broader cleanup later. After the amendments were accepted, SB 677 passed 10-1 and was sent to Local Government. The main debate centered on SB 417, a proposed $10 billion affordable housing bond for the 2026 ballot. Supporters, including the California Housing Consortium, labor, housing nonprofits, local governments, and many advocacy groups, argued that the state’s existing housing bond funds were exhausted, that thousands of shovel-ready projects were waiting for financing, and that the bond would leverage federal tax credits and private capital to produce and preserve affordable homes. Opponents and skeptics focused on state debt levels, the cost of housing production, and whether another bond was the right approach, with Habitat for Humanity asking for a dedicated CalHome allocation. Committee members discussed debt capacity, affordability, homeownership, and the need to keep funding flowing to existing programs. SB 417 passed 8-1 to Appropriations. The committee also heard SB 492, a youth housing and youth center bond proposal, which the author said was intended to be folded into the larger housing bond package; testimony from Covenant House California emphasized the need to house transition-age youth and prevent long-term homelessness. No vote on SB 492 was shown in the transcript excerpt.

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• It also introduces real accountability under the Uniform Code of Military Justice for retaliation or
• It also introduces real accountability under the Uniform Code of Military Justice for retaliation or
• </c><00:30:46.480><c> code</c><00:30:46.720><c> of</c><00:30:46.880><c> military</c> under the uniform
• code of military under the uniform code of military justice<00:30:48.159><c> for</c><00:30:48.399><c
• Code of Military Justice.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• see you upon the rostrum, and I know that right now you are consulting with the provisions of the Uniform
• Commercial Code to see how they might interface with the bill that now lies before the Senate.

Keywords: 1212, all

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• sections 1553 and to the Elections Code.
• And the word uniformed is, will be brought back into sections 18544 and 18544.
• Will be brought back into Sections 18544 and 18545 of the Elections Code.
• It's creating uniformity across the state.
• The code provides a six-month retention period where ballots are secured.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• And this does not include commercial motor vehicles.
• And I will just comment that I did notice that it's non-commercial vehicles, and so they still have to
• , you know, commercial vehicles are still going to have to maintain this, as well as school buses and
• On the Missouri uniform accident reporting, there...
• But I would be interested in knowing how many commercial vehicles versus passenger vehicles, because

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• President, I moved that the Senate do advising consent to mihoey to the Oklahoma uniform Building code
• Zachary Tippett to the Oklahoma uniformed building code. Senator Standridge, Mr.
• Building code for a four-year term ending July 1st, 2030.
• Building code.
• Building code for a four-year term ending July 1st, 2030.

Bills: HB2268, HB3000, HB3043, HB3066, HB3078, HB3143, HB3144, HB3244, HB3298, HB3320, HB3467, HB3321, HB3329, HB3431, HB3464, HB3499, HB3500, HB3586, HB3590, HB3650, HB3671, HB3695, HB3700, HB3701, HB3764, HB3767, HB3834, HB3931, HB3934, HB3940, HB3944, HB3979, HB3985, HB4113, HB4294, HB4302, HB4317, HB4324, HB4359, HB4426, HB4427, HB4430, HB4431, HB4434, HJR1077, SR42, SR35, HJR1023, HB1225, HB1374, HB1381, HB1590, HB1675, HB2153

Keywords: HB2268, Oklahoma Health Care Authority, OHCA, appropriation, General Revenue Fund, PACE, Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly, elderly care, aging Oklahomans, long-term care, Medicaid, health care funding, provider reimbursement, rate increase, low-income seniors, senior services, integrated care, emergency measure, cosmetology, barbering

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• and affordable, to ensure the best health care outcome for all Californians, regardless of their zip code
• Our relative commercial-to-Medicare price shows that most hospitals are charging double Medicare, which
• As you know, county indigent care programs are not health insurance and are not uniform covered services
• Not health insurance and are not uniform covered services, and eligibility varies from county to county
• Last year alone, UC physicians provided care to patients from 99% of California ZIP codes.

Summary: The joint informational hearing of the Senate and Assembly Health Committees focused on the “cost of uncertainty” in health coverage, access, and affordability amid federal policy changes. Opening remarks from committee leaders and members emphasized that California’s gains under the Affordable Care Act and Health for All policies—high coverage rates, consumer protections, and lower uninsured rates—are now threatened by federal rollbacks, including the expiration of enhanced premium tax credits and H.R. 1. Members repeatedly cited rising premiums, skipped care, medical debt, and the risk of coverage losses, especially for low-income Californians, workers, seniors, and immigrant communities. The first panel featured federal policy and state implementation experts, including Don Joyce, Jessica Altman of Covered California, and Elizabeth Lansberg of HCAI’s Office of Health Care Affordability. Testimony described the ACA’s coverage expansions and the current federal threats: shorter open enrollment, more verification requirements, loss of enhanced subsidies, and changes affecting immigrants and preventive coverage. Covered California reported that average monthly premiums could nearly double without the subsidies, new enrollment is down sharply, and more consumers are shifting into bronze plans with higher deductibles. HCAI explained its affordability strategy through spending targets, consolidation review, and primary care investment, while members asked about the impact of federal cuts on provider taxes, uncompensated care, and whether California can sustain coverage without new revenue. The second panel, with UC Berkeley Labor Center’s Miranda Dietz and California Health Care Foundation’s Christoph Stremikis, broadened the discussion to statewide cost drivers and consumer impacts. They highlighted that more than half of Californians under 65 rely on job-based coverage, yet premiums, deductibles, and out-of-pocket costs have risen faster than wages. They also pointed to medical debt, administrative waste, market consolidation, and underinvestment in primary care as major drivers of unaffordability. Members asked about the 25% of health spending that does not improve patient care, the role of fraud versus administrative friction, the effect of cost growth targets on workers, and the need for preventive care and possible revenue solutions. The hearing then moved to a third panel on human impacts, beginning with testimony from a Central Valley promotora describing how families are choosing lower-tier coverage, struggling with diabetes care, and facing higher premiums after subsidy losses.

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• </c><01:51:09.520><c> She</c><01:51:09.760><c> was</c> And all because she wore the uniform of our nation
• He traveled here because he didn't like people wearing our uniform. He was sick and deranged.
• </c><01:51:27.840><c> of</c> And all because she wore the uniform of And all because she wore the uniform
• He was sick and wearing our uniform.

Keywords: Presidential address to the Joint Session of the United States Congress on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• I know you hate uniformity, but this is what the best standard is for this kind of program.
• We have tons of commercial buildings not being used in, of course, in the main cities.
• One thing, another thing we talked about is with these plans, there's going to have to be some uniformity
• but— For example, in the area of pretrial detention and holds on a new violation, we are creating codes
• For example, there are personnel codes, and so an administrative department—say it's 601—an administratively

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• Our jobs and duties are outlined in Chapter 418 of the Texas Government Code, the Disaster Act of 1918
• Local Government Code identifies mayors and county judges as local emergency management directors.
• installations in Texas contribute $151 billion to the state's economy. economy, roughly 213,000 uniformed
• Multiple fiber spans between San Angelo and San Antonio exist on the commercial side.
• Or we buy uniforms. Or we buy bullets. approval of Proof S.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• That's, as Senator Peterson knows, that's the best part of being the code reviser is going to the Uniform
• When each code reviser is done with their review, they also will provide their findings to another code
• When each code reviser is done with their review, they also will provide their findings to another code
• and the administrative code.
• the Office of the Code Reviser.

Summary: The Statute Law Committee meeting began with introductions of new staff, approval of the December 10 minutes, and election of Kyle Shiketty as vice chair by acclamation. The committee also approved a step increase for Code Reviser Kathy Buckley, with members praising her work and noting she had reached the top step. Max Weeks reported on publications: session laws had been published online and physical copies were nearing completion, while RCWs were expected online by the end of the next month with print copies following about a month later. The committee discussed print runs, free distribution to libraries and courts, and rising shipping costs, with a plan to charge actual shipping rates rather than the prior flat fee. Kathy Buckley also reviewed the office’s financial condition, reporting healthy balances in the publications account and general fund and expecting a year-end return of about $600,000. Alice reported on the annual multiple-amendment review process, explaining how the office merges nonconflicting amendments and flags possible items for a future technical corrections bill. The committee adopted the multiple amendments table and discussed plans to prepare a technical corrections bill for the fall and likely the 2027 session. The committee then heard a presentation from Kevin and Judge Anne Levinson on improving RCW disposition tables by adding hyperlinks to repealed session laws and chapter-level cross-reference notes to help readers trace recodified or replaced laws, especially in areas like protection orders and unclaimed property. In other business, the committee discussed clarifying statutory references that sometimes use “Statute Law Committee” when “Office of the Code Reviser” is intended, and agreed to review the statutes for possible cleanup legislation. Members also received an update on the office’s upcoming move to a new building in September, with an open house planned for September 24. The meeting adjourned without setting the next meeting date.

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• ><c> re</c><01:10:10.960><c> commercial</c><01:10:11.520><c> we</c><01:10:11.679><c> need</c> commercials
• to re commercial we need commercials to re commercial we need engineers<01:10:12.320><c> to</c><01:10
• commercial projects engineers to review commercial projects on<01:10:14.159><c> the</c><01:10:14.320
• </c><01:16:47.840><c> So,</c> designs that are to code. Okay. So, designs that are to code. Okay.

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The committee heard several bills on water, land, housing, permitting, and historic preservation. For SB 746/SD2/HD1 on invasive species, DLNR and the Department of Agriculture supported the intent but warned that a bounty approach for coconut rhinoceros beetle could have unintended consequences, divert resources from biocontrol research, and be vulnerable to abuse; Hawaii Farm Bureau supported the measure. The committee also heard SB 1541 on the WoE water system, with testimony from ADC, Kunia Village Title Holding Company, and Farm Bureau in support, emphasizing the importance of the system for agriculture and the high cost of water on lands already dedicated to farming. The most extensive discussion was on SB 66, relating to building permit review and county permitting authority. DPP opposed the bill, saying the problem is not just agency review time but the broader permitting process, including applicant corrections, outside-agency review, staffing shortages, and low pay that make it hard to fill vacancies. DPP said it already meets or beats existing review deadlines for residential permits and is using tools like electronic plans and AI to help applicants submit better plans. Several supporters, including Iron Workers Local 625, an individual witness, and Hawaii Food Industry Association, backed the bill but urged a pilot program or other safeguards; some also asked for broader permit coverage beyond single-family homes. Committee members questioned DPP about whether applicant correction time should count against the clock, whether self-certification could be used, and whether the state should fund any new mandate. The committee then took up SB 26 on affordable housing, with HHFDC, OPSD, and HCDA in support and no opposition noted. Finally, on SB 1263 relating to historic preservation, HHFDC and DLNR supported the bill, while OHA offered comments and requested amendments, especially on the new risk-based review process for high-, medium-, and low-risk areas. OHA said the new procedure should be implemented carefully and allowed more time, describing it as a pilot that should be done well to be useful while still protecting cultural and historic resources. No votes or final actions were taken in the portion of the meeting provided.

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• Will hear Amendment bar code 2, 5, 6, 3, 4, 4, You're recognized to explain the strike.
• All it's Amendment bar code 5, 4, to 6 to 8. You're recognized to explain. >> Thank you, Mr.
• Take that up as another bar code 6, 6, 8, 92. Thank you, chair.
• to know what they're supposed to so they can treat that if necessary it up this criminal punishment code
• Amendment bar code 3, 5, 1, 4, 6, 0, >> Thank you very much, Mr. Chair.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• Chair Rodriguez, you are recognized to introduce Amendment bar code 2, 0, 6, 4, 3, 8, >> Thank you, Mr
• Take up late filed Amendment bar code 1, 0, 6, 6, to to Senator Gruters.
• This ensures uniform safety provisions for all islands and the designated area increases the pro, the
• You are recognized to introduce Amendment bar Code 7, 9, 8, 2, 2, 2, >> Thank you, Mr.
• Code 6, 0, 7, 8, 0, 0, >> Thank you, Mr.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• islands and waterways are home to Delta, These islands and waterways are home to Delta agriculture, commercial
• The bill directs the Energy Commission to establish uniform standards for compliance with these requirements
• By forcing even small-scale code-compliant facilities into a discretionary process, the bill introduces
• They're, you know, following local codes and local zoning. For approving these projects.
• They're, you know, following local codes and local zoning regulations as well.

Summary: The committee first heard SB 872 by Senator McNerney, which would dedicate $150 million annually each for Central Valley subsidence repairs and Delta levee improvements. The author and supporters, including Restore the Delta and State Water Contractors, described the bill as an urgent, bipartisan effort to protect State Water Project conveyance serving 27 million people, prevent levee failure, and safeguard billions in state assets. Support came from a broad coalition of water agencies, labor, environmental groups, and local governments; there was no opposition testimony. Because the committee was operating without a quorum at the time, the bill was heard as a subcommittee item and no final vote was taken then. The committee then took up SB 981 by Senator Niello, which would require CARB to include cost-of-living impacts in its existing economic analysis for major regulations. The author argued the bill would improve transparency by showing effects on gasoline, electricity, food, housing, and business costs, while supporters from agriculture, manufacturing, business, propane, and restaurant interests said it would help lawmakers understand affordability impacts. Opponents, including the Coalition for Clean Air and the Union of Concerned Scientists, argued it would add red tape, delay rulemaking, and require CARB to make speculative predictions. The chair and other members expressed concern that the bill was redundant, burdensome, and too narrow because it singled out CARB rather than addressing affordability across state government; no vote was taken in the excerpt. SB 887 by Senator Padilla would require large data center projects to undergo CEQA review, but offer streamlined treatment for projects meeting strong environmental, labor, and community-benefit standards. Supporters, including TURN, IBEW Local 569, and several environmental and local-government groups, said the bill would protect communities from high energy and water use, cost shifting, and pollution while still allowing responsible development. Opponents from the Data Center Coalition, Silicon Valley Leadership Group, Bay Area Council, and others argued the standards were overly prescriptive, potentially unattainable, and would drive investment out of California. After a quorum was established, the committee voted 3-1 to pass SB 887 as amended to the Senate Energy, Utilities and Communications Committee, with the bill kept on call. Finally, SB 1008 by Senator Ochoa Bog would renew the CEQA exemption for California Public Utilities Commission-ordered closure of at-grade rail crossings, which had expired at the start of 2025. Union Pacific and other supporters said the measure would restore a long-standing safety tool and help eliminate redundant crossings more quickly. With no opposition testimony, the committee approved the bill unanimously, 4-0, and kept it on call.

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• Representative Bowen, I think of it as three things: one, it's uniform, so every city and town will have
• I applaud all of you for considering a uniform framework for these types of vehicles.
• E-bikes are at least twice as heavy as commercial bicycles.
• And then lastly, around commercial use, as there has been a lot of discussion thus far about the gig
• I think you run into the same situation here with the commercial liability of those delivery drivers.

Summary: The Joint Committee on Transportation held a hearing on the governor’s Ride Safe Act (S 3077), a micromobility bill based on recommendations from last year’s Special Commission on Micromobility. Administration witnesses from MassDOT and the MBTA said the bill is needed because current laws are outdated and inconsistent, and they emphasized a new speed-based framework that would classify devices by maximum speed rather than by device name. They said the bill would set statewide rules, clarify enforcement, require safety equipment and age limits, restrict unsafe modifications, improve crash-data collection, and create a working group to address future issues such as registration, licensure, insurance, and emerging technologies. Committee members asked about crash reporting, battery safety, enforcement on shared-use paths, commuter rail access, and how the bill would apply to off-road vehicles. Several witnesses and legislators supported the bill’s general approach but raised concerns about whether the speed tiers should be tied more directly to actual operating speed on paths, whether higher-speed devices should be registered, and how police would distinguish between similar-looking devices. Representative and commission witnesses also urged more funding for Complete Streets and Shared Streets and Spaces, and some suggested adding default speed limits on shared-use paths and automated enforcement tools. Public testimony was mixed. Pediatric emergency physicians strongly supported the bill but urged amendments for a minimum age to operate powered devices and a universal helmet requirement, citing rising severe injuries and deaths among children. A police chief and other safety advocates backed clearer rules and better data collection, while some moped riders objected that the bill would treat low-speed gas mopeds too harshly and should better account for mopeds as vulnerable road users. UL Standards and AAA supported the bill’s safety and clarity goals, with UL recommending tighter language on battery certification and equivalent standards. No vote was taken at the hearing.

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• What this legislation does is bring it to current code where they no longer have to state a religious
• So that's all this is doing: bringing it up to current code so that they can just decline it.
• So that's all this is doing: bringing it up to current code so that they can just decline it.
• And what this bill does, there is a declaration of the purpose of that and current code.
• So this only applies to something from the code that says it is an open meeting.

Keywords: 989, all