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• Increases in the General Fund also increase the existing maintenance factor payment in 2024–25 to approximately
• Simply aligning the community college increase with the school increase essentially absorbed all of the
• The May Revision includes a one-time increase of $607,000 in Proposition 98 General Fund to increase
• Okay, so if for the next governor's budget development if it increases, then we increase accordingly?
• But then if it increases, we would increase it back up at Governor's Budget.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• They will see better wages and better standards because of her work.
• This means fair wages for working families in California, being a strong champion for all Californians
• They will see better wages and better standards because of her work.
• This means fair wages for working families in California, being a strong champion for all Californians

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and then handled routine procedural matters, including deeming various messages and committee reports read. Senator Arreguín requested removal of SB 239 from the inactive file for second reading. The chamber then took up SJR 9 by Senator Durazo, which was presented as amended and placed on call before later receiving the amendments by a 29-10 vote. The main floor action was on SR 70 by Senator Pérez, commemorating the third anniversary of the Monterey Park mass shooting and honoring the 11 victims. Pérez and Senator Rubio spoke at length about the tragedy, the victims, the community response, and the heroism of Brandon Tsay, who disarmed the shooter. The resolution passed unanimously, 39-0. After adoption, Senator Pérez introduced Monterey Park Mayor Elizabeth Yang as a guest on the floor. The remainder of the session was devoted largely to adjournment-in-memory tributes. Senators honored labor leader Mary Gutierrez Hunter, veteran and political activist Bob Mulholland, former Yolo County Supervisor Betsy Marchand, and Vietnamese American community leader Vu Von Locke, with remarks highlighting their public service, organizing work, and community impact. The Senate also announced that Appropriations would meet after session, and the desk was declared clear before recessing until the next floor session.

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• what this does is ensure that, as we look at this in the summer, they have the lifeline of a partial wage
• lifeline</c><00:13:17.920><c> of</c><00:13:18.160><c> a</c><00:13:18.399><c> partial</c><00:13:18.720><c> wage
• </c> they have the lifeline of a partial wage they have the lifeline of a partial wage replacement<00

Committee: House Ways and Means

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Program graduates see real impact, earning wages averaging $20.20 per hour.
• see real skills gap program graduates see real impact<00:05:15.919><c> earning</c><00:05:16.320><c> wages
• </c><00:05:16.800><c> averaging</c> impact earning wages averaging impact earning wages averaging $202

Keywords: 1183, house

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• And you all have done that, including an increase in base funding, enabling us to align more closely
• Since 2023, annual system-wide enrollment has increased by 6%, marking a significant recovery across
• And over the past six years, we've seen an increase of more than 40%. 40% increased over six years.
• in engineering, 1.7% increase in computer science, 11.1% in health professionals, and an increase of
• As you can tell, 30% will just increase that number from the 7,632 as we're moving forward.

Committee: House Appropriations and Budget

Keywords: 914, all

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• reports, do pass as amended to require training for statewide candidates and strike the threshold increase
• Cork-Silva, townhomes, do pass as amended to clarify the bill does not impact the calculation of prevailing wage
• Cork-Silva, townhomes, do pass as amended to clarify the bill does not impact the calculation of prevailing wage

Summary: The Assembly Appropriations Committee held a suspense-file hearing on May 14, 2026, reviewing hundreds of Assembly bills and a few committee bills. The chair opened by explaining the committee’s budget constraints and the factors used in suspense decisions, including fiscal impact, return on investment, effects on constituents, and protection of the state’s social safety net. The agenda was organized alphabetically by author, and the committee noted that results would be posted later that day online. The committee then acted on a very large number of measures, sending many bills to the Assembly floor on do pass or do pass as amended motions, while holding many others in committee. Topics covered a broad range of policy areas, including housing, health care, education, labor, public safety, wildfire mitigation, water, energy, transportation, cannabis, immigration, and state governance. Many bills were amended to narrow scope, make implementation contingent on appropriations or existing resources, remove provisions, or clarify agency responsibilities; several bills were held without further action. Among the notable actions, the committee advanced bills on items such as Medi-Cal services, child care, wildfire-related programs, housing financing, school and college issues, public safety and criminal justice, environmental and energy policy, and various consumer and business regulations. Some measures were sent out on A or B roll calls, with Republicans often not voting on amended bills. The hearing concluded after the committee reported that a large number of bills had been moved to the Assembly floor, either as do pass or do pass with amendments, and the committee adjourned.

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• The federal government has recently increased their own standard even beyond that.
• this would be a true cost county or a municipality or something because they would be paying their wages
• The state or municipality will continue to pay them their normal wages for the whole 38 days.

Committee: House Veterans and Armed Forces

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• The federal government has recently increased their own standard even beyond that.
• this would be a true cost county or a municipality or something because they would be paying their wages
• The state or municipality will continue to pay them their normal wages for the whole 38 days.

Committee: House Veterans and Armed Forces

Summary: The committee held a public hearing on House Bills 2940 and 3083, both aimed at expanding military leave protections for public employees who serve in the National Guard or Reserves. The sponsors said current Missouri law’s 120-hour paid military leave cap works for typical 8-to-5 employees but falls short for firefighters, police, EMS, and other shift workers, especially those on 24-hour schedules. The bills would raise the cap to 38 working days and clarify that employees returning from service keep their job, seniority, and benefits; a companion Senate bill was noted as already heard in committee. Members asked about whether the bills applied to private employers, emergency activations, and how the 38-day figure was calculated, and the sponsors explained the measure is intended mainly for routine drill and annual training, not emergency call-ups. Some members raised concerns about fiscal impact and whether the bill could create extra compensation or make military personnel less attractive to hire, while others said the change was a fair way to protect public servants from having to use personal leave for required military duty. Support testimony came from the Missouri State Council of Firefighters, whose secretary-treasurer said the bill would help recruitment and retention and better align military service with public safety careers. He described firefighters’ varied schedules and said many departments already value military experience because it translates well to stress management, discipline, and commitment. Committee members also discussed how the bill would affect firefighters, police, EMS, county employees, and other shift workers, and the sponsors emphasized that the measure is meant to help employees keep their personal leave for personal use while still meeting military obligations. After the bill hearing, the committee heard an informational presentation on Camp Hope, a Farmington-area nonprofit founded in 2007 to serve wounded veterans at no cost. The presenters described the camp’s hunting, fishing, hiking, and other outdoor programs, its volunteer and donor-based funding, and its role in helping veterans with PTSD, TBI, and other injuries through camaraderie and peer support. Members asked about the camp’s budget, veteran capacity, caregiver participation, and location, and the presenters invited the committee and public to visit the camp’s open house and help spread the word. The committee then adjourned.

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• This increases the penalty for a third or subsequent offense of excessive speeding to a Class C felony
• This authorizes the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to issue an order of wage payment violation
• to the employer found to be in violation of wage and hour provisions.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The Judiciary Committee took up a series of Senate bills and generally advanced most of them, often with technical or substantive amendments. SB 15 on the definition of historic property was amended to narrow the definition to properties at least 50 years old that are culturally significant or otherwise significant for Hawaii Register purposes, and it passed. SB 97 on excessive speeding was amended to clarify felony penalty language, license revocation timing, and fingerprinting procedures, and passed. Other bills passed as is or unamended included SB 145 on water shortages, SB 108 on accessible parking enforcement, SB 660 on hospitality anti-harassment measures and panic buttons, SB 1662 on landlord application fees and tenant screening reports, SB 1421 on Department of Health provider arrangements, SB 1439 on DOH nuisance authority, and SB 1452 updating controlled substances law. SB 1454 on wage payment violations passed with technical amendments only, while SB 1481 on motorcycle instruction permits was deferred as not ready. Several bills received more substantial changes. SB 253 on condominium association budget summaries was amended to require a single document and to shift the standard to substantial compliance; it passed. SB 371 on critical infrastructure damage was amended to remove a section affecting manslaughter law and to apply specifically to broadband and cable networks; it passed. SB 984 on water pollution liability for large landowners was advanced with a defective date. SB 1517 on public land leases for recreational residential use was amended to change the lease term to five years and add a defective date. SB 1074 on temporary continuation of challenged activities during environmental review was significantly amended to limit the provision to currently authorized activities, add a one-year limit with possible court extension, and clarify other terms; it passed. SB 1322 on emergency mental health transport was amended to restore provider-initiated transport language, require notice and coordination, remove special immunity provisions, and clarify court-ordered treatment procedures; it passed. The committee also passed SB 1496 on disability access to information in public accommodations, with a request that the committee report discuss the Roe v. St. Pizza case and the distinction between physical and digital accommodations. SB 1255 on Uniform Information Practices Act record retention was deferred as not ready. At the end of the meeting, the chair noted that both agendas were completed and the committee adjourned.

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• This bill includes a penalty increase for assaulting a peace officer to a felony level.
• This bill includes a penalty increase for assaulting a peace officer to a felony level.
• </c> life-threatening situation it increases life-threatening situation it increases the<00:04:38.000
• </c> them with some of the increased them with some of the increased penalties<00:50:17.319><c> here<
• </c> Judiciary as well given the increased Judiciary as well given the increased penalty<00:50:21.400

Bills: HF7

Committee: House Judiciary Finance and Civil Law

Keywords: public safety, criminal justice, sentencing guidelines, Minnesota Sentencing Guidelines Commission, public sentencing database, felony dismissals, prosecutor reporting, bail notice, bond posting, law enforcement data, arrest data, public records, sex trafficking, human trafficking, mandatory minimum sentence, peace officer assault, police assault, fleeing police, vehicular flight, stolen motor vehicle

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• So the EDD data that is available to us now is primarily wage data from the past. now is primarily wage
• It only provides wages.
• And with that increase will be increased cost, costs that we certainly did not budget for.
• So the increase is subtracted by that, or the increase is already with the subtraction?
• I guess I just don't know if I look at the increase, am I looking at the final number total increase?

Summary: The Budget Subcommittee on Health and Human Services heard an overview of the expected California budget and program impacts from H.R. 1, including changes to Medi-Cal and CalFresh eligibility, redeterminations, work requirements, immigration-related coverage rules, retroactive coverage limits, and reductions in federal matching for certain services and provider financing mechanisms. DHCS and CDSS described implementation plans focused on automation, data matching, clearer communications, county training, and outreach, while noting that many federal details are still pending. The Legislative Analyst’s Office also reviewed how H.R. 1 could increase pressure on county indigent care systems, explaining the history of county responsibility under Section 17000, 1991 realignment, and AB 85, and warning that counties may face large increases in uninsured residents seeking care without corresponding funding flexibility. An independent policy expert urged consideration of a more standardized statewide approach to indigent care and raised questions about governance, benefits, and financing. Department witnesses estimated substantial coverage losses and fiscal effects: DHCS projected major Medi-Cal disenrollment tied to work requirements, six-month renewals, narrowed immigrant eligibility, and reduced retroactive coverage, while CDSS estimated large CalFresh benefit losses and a significant increase in administrative workload and payment accuracy pressure. Members questioned how exemptions would work for older adults, people experiencing homelessness, undocumented residents, and cash workers, and asked about the effect on the CalFresh Minimum Nutrition Benefit Pilot and on county administrative funding. Officials said they would use available data and self-attestation where possible, but acknowledged that many cases would require manual screening and that the county workload estimates remain in dispute. They also said the state is still evaluating the impact of H.R. 1 on provider taxes and state-directed payments, which could create additional budget pressure. County representatives from Los Angeles, Santa Clara, Tulare, and San Bernardino described major local consequences if H.R. 1 is implemented as written. They warned of higher uninsured rates, more strain on emergency rooms and public hospitals, increased homelessness and food insecurity, and a likely need to rebuild or expand county indigent care programs that were largely scaled back after the ACA. Counties said they are already freezing hiring, cutting positions, reducing overtime, deferring spending, and launching outreach and coordination efforts with managed care plans and community partners, but argued that these steps are not enough without additional state support. Several counties backed the California County Welfare Directors Association’s request for $373 million in General Fund support for eligibility work and asked for a CalFresh match waiver to soften the new county share of administrative costs; Los Angeles and Santa Clara also emphasized that their local revenue measures would not close the projected gaps. No votes or formal actions were taken in the portion provided.

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• They increased it to $15.76 million.
• So even though they are increasing their premium, they're paying out less.
• And it's increased over time. So this is the free market working.
• The hospital medical malpractice rate increases are driven lately by the PCF deficit surcharges.
• Now, the PCF settlement counts and dollars are increasing.

Bills: SB41 , SB153 , SB165 , SB261 , SB264

Committee: Senate Senate Judiciary

Keywords: sexual crimes, statute of limitations, criminal justice, victim rights, child abuse, procurement, contracting, small business, local government, disaster recovery, emergency procurement, certification, public spending, juvenile justice, delinquency, rehabilitation, community corrections, risk assessment, public safety, health regulations

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• They increased it to $15.76 million.
• So even though they are increasing their premium, they're paying out less.
• And it's increased over time. So this is the free market working.
• The hospital medical malpractice rate increases are driven lately by the PCF deficit surcharges.
• Now, the PCF settlement counts and dollars are increasing.

Bills: HB99 , HJR5 , HM39 , HB206 , HB213 , SB41 , SB153 , SB165 , SB261 , SB264

Committee: Senate House Judiciary

Keywords: medical malpractice, malpractice reform, patient's compensation fund, PCF, health care liability, tort reform, damage caps, punitive damages, hospital liability, physician liability, nurse practitioner, certified nurse-midwife, outpatient facility, ambulatory surgical center, urgent care, free-standing emergency room, insurance surcharge, superintendent of insurance, New Mexico hospitals, medical review process

Summary: The committee first took up a lengthy informational presentation on the Patient Compensation Fund (PCF) and New Mexico medical malpractice insurance. Teresa Hassey, a plaintiffs’ attorney, described the PCF’s origin in the 1976 Medical Malpractice Act, its role as a state-backed excess coverage system, and her view that it was mismanaged when hospital participation expanded without individualized risk assessments. She argued that hospitals underpaid surcharges, that the fund was depleted by claims, and that the 2021 amendments and later legislative infusions were meant to shore up deficits and phase hospitals out. Superintendent of Insurance Alice Kane and LFC analyst Julia Rodriguez presented a different perspective, emphasizing recent general fund infusions, current surcharge collections, the use of actuarial reviews, and the PCF’s budget and settlement activity. Kane said the market is highly concentrated, New Mexico’s malpractice costs and defense expenses are high, and the fund still provides lower-cost coverage than the open market, while also noting ongoing issues with future medical claims, TPA transition, and investment management. Committee members questioned the presenters at length about why New Mexico malpractice premiums are so high, whether defense costs were being conflated with claim payouts, how the PCF works with primary coverage and excess coverage, and whether hospitals were properly assessed when they entered the fund. Several senators raised concerns about punitive damages, corporate practice of medicine, and whether the state’s legal environment is driving doctors away. Others challenged the data comparisons, noting differences between one-year figures and multi-year averages, and asked why New Mexico’s costs remain far above neighboring states. Kane and Hassey disagreed on the causes, with Kane pointing to high claims and defense costs over time and Hassey arguing that hospital participation and punitive-damage exposure distorted the market. The chair concluded the discussion by saying the committee had not exhausted the topic and that he still wanted a clear path to reducing doctors’ insurance costs. After a break, the committee moved on to Senate Bill 41. Senator Charlie introduced the bill, which would eliminate the statute of limitations for the most serious sexual crimes in New Mexico. He argued that trauma, coercion, fear, and delayed disclosure often prevent survivors from reporting promptly, and said the law should reflect that reality. The bill was presented as a response to survivor testimony heard in a prior hearing, and the sponsor framed it as part of a broader effort to modernize the justice system for sexual violence cases.

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• that that individual is hired based on that company, that business receiving money to pay for the wages
• Collectively, Madam Chair, the implementation of these subsidy programs are designed to increase the
• This could increase the monthly per member per month cost of these marketplace affordability program
• And for those that remain, they'll see a premium increase of about $1900 per person.
• So I think there was some foresight in 2024 HB 7 where they increased the share of the surtax.

Committee: House Legislative Health & Human Services Committee

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• There is more to do through legislation to increase the ability of DOD and make their accountability
• Increased enrollment and VA care, it's important that we prioritize equipping our medical facilities
• We also request an increase in the annual book stipend, which hasn't been updated since 2009.
• Compensation paid to a hundred percent is a permanent disabled veteran will increase DIC by an average
• Lost wages, an inability to plan for retirement, and unforeseen out-of-pocket expenses often result in

Committee: Senate Senate Veterans' Affairs

Keywords: veteran services, Secretary Collins, healthcare provisions, contract cancellations, transparency, accountability, committee meeting, legislation

Summary: During this committee meeting, various bills were discussed with a specific focus on veteran services and healthcare provisions. Notably, the cancellation of critical contracts under Secretary Collins sparked significant debate, with representatives emphasizing the adverse impact on veteran care. The meeting featured testimonies from veterans and stakeholders who expressed their concerns regarding the potential fallout of these cancellations, demonstrating the urgency of transparency and accountability in management decisions. Discussions also delved into various legislative proposals aimed at improving services for veterans amidst these challenges.

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• That's one of the challenges: it's going to be another wage pressure. Mr.
• That's one of the challenges: it's going to be another wage pressure. Mr.
• That's one of the challenges: it's going to be another wage pressure. Mr.
• an increase in Goat dairies<00:38:17.480><c> uh</c><00:38:17.640><c> in</c><00:38:17.800><c> the</c>
• </c> quality and increase quality and increase profitability<00:49:21.960><c> the</c><00:49:22.079><c

Committee: Senate Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband, and Rural Development

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Prosecution of pimps did not increase.
• Prosecution of pimps did not increase.
• Prosecution of pimps did not increase.
• An increase in STIs and STDs due to coercion, violence, and unsafe survival-based work.
• You can expect an increase in wage that from other forms of sex work.

Bills: HB1591 , HB2209 , HB2403 , HB2526

Committee: House Community Safety

Keywords: domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, survivor protections, legal remedies, defendants, theft, robbery, sentencing enhancements, criminal justice, property crimes, failure to register, registration requirements, public safety, law enforcement, prostitution, public health, criminal justice reform, community safety, 904

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• HB 1221, by Lasagna, relating to increasing reimbursement rates for certain expenses related to pretrial
• AB 1221 by Lasagna relating to the increasing of the reimbursement rates for certain expenses related
• HB 1292, by Meza, relating to the cost-of-living increase applicable to death benefits paid under the
• fee for the administration of special education or bilingual HB 1336, by Kane, relating to salary or wage
• HB 1346, by Capriglione, relating to attack by a dangerous dog, increasing a criminal penalty, referred

Summary: The House met to read a large slate of newly filed bills and resolutions and refer them to committees. The measures covered a wide range of topics, including health care and insurance, public education, elections, criminal justice, public safety, taxes, transportation, agriculture, environmental regulation, higher education, housing, and local government. Several proposals focused on abortion and reproductive health, firearms, voter registration and ballot access, school curriculum and accountability, property tax and homestead issues, and state contracting and agency oversight. A number of constitutional amendments were also filed, including proposals on initiative and referendum, veto override authority, vaccination refusal, parental rights in education, gun rights, Medicaid expansion, and various tax exemptions. No substantive debate, testimony, or votes occurred during this portion of the meeting; the clerk simply read the bills and resolutions and announced their committee referrals. The list included both general legislation and joint resolutions, with many items sent to standing committees and several to subcommittees. The House then adjourned without objection until 2 p.m. on Tuesday.

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• </c> increase in Admin's operating budget. increase in Admin's operating budget.
• to be increased by $500,000.
• </c> increased to nine. increased to nine.
• </c> increase in crime, the level of crime. increase in crime, the level of crime.
• </c> increase our capacity on Medicaid fraud. increase our capacity on Medicaid fraud.

Bills: HF2783 , HF2603 , HF2846 , HF2354 , HF1836 , HF2713 , HF1198 , HF1389

Committee: House State Government Finance and Policy

Keywords: state government finance, biennial budget, appropriations, Minnesota Management and Budget, Healthy Aging Subcabinet, Office of Healthy Aging, older adults, aging policy, long-term care, caregivers, public health, Medicaid fraud, medical assistance fraud, attorney general subpoena power, fraud enforcement, business filing fraud, Secretary of State, deceptive mailings, consumer protection, certified public accountant

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• HB 2849, minimum wage. HB 2854, oversight. HB 2851, extension traumatic services.
• HCR 24, minimum wage exception. The clerk is instructed to record the action of the House.
• HCR 24, minimum wage exception. The clerk is instructed to record the action of the House.

Keywords: 1182, all