Transcript Highlights:

• People who used to have great deer hunting, they're not seeing as many fawns because bears have a very
• I plan to maybe go hunt a bear someday because I've always been fascinated with it.
• I plan to maybe go hunt a bear someday because I've always been fascinated with it.
• We found out in the commercial hunt industry that there was a lot of facilities that were interpreting
• We've had two long meetings, and I appreciate your tenants, and this was the last meeting until we get

Bills: HB4246 , HB4230 , HB3617 , HB3657 , HB2976 , HB3391 , HB4459 , HB4128 , HB3989 , HB2989 , HB4060 , HB3145 , HB2992 , HB3464

Committee: House Energy and Natural Resources Oversight

Summary: The committee took up a long agenda of energy, agriculture, wildlife, water, and utility bills, adopting PCS drafts and amendments on several measures before voting them out. Early bills, including HB 4246 and HB 423, would let DEQ obtain technical assistance and instruction from outside suppliers, and both passed with 11-1 votes. HB 3617, the agricultural equipment right-to-repair bill, drew the most extended debate; supporters said it would help farmers and ranchers keep equipment operating and preserve access to parts, tools, and diagnostics, while opponents raised concerns about private contracts, intellectual property, and government mandates. The author agreed to continue working on the language and to strike the title later, and the bill passed 13-9-2. HB 3657, updating agricultural wage reporting and adding the Workforce Commission to employment-data recipients, passed 15-0. HB 2976, directing DEQ to set water-quality criteria for aluminum using EPA guidance as a tool, passed 14-1. HB 3391, requiring licensed commercial pet breeders to display their ODAF license number in advertisements, passed 15-0. The committee also advanced several natural resources and land-use measures. HB 4459 created a voluntary five-year averaging option for permitted water users, with metering required only for participants; members emphasized that nonparticipants could continue current practices unchanged, and the bill passed 12-1-3. HB 4128, as amended, moved Oklahoma’s bear season earlier by two weeks; the author said it was intended to address nuisance bears in southeast Oklahoma and protect hunters and landowners, while members raised concerns about population impacts and whether the Wildlife Department could manage harvest levels. The bill passed 13-1-2. HB 3989, described as a cleanup bill from the earlier “one megawatt fight,” passed 15-1 after the author said a compromise had been reached. HB 2989, as amended, authorized electric utilities to prepare wildfire mitigation plans and created a revolving fund, with the amendment limiting recovery to reasonable and prudent mitigation costs; the author said it was not a liability shield, and the bill passed 14-1. Later, the committee considered utility and renewable-energy regulation. HB 4060, the Plug-in Solar Act, addressed interconnection agreements and behind-the-meter solar for residents; it passed 14-1. HB 3145 cleaned up language affecting the commercial hunt industry and passed 14-1. HB 2992, the Data Center Customer Protection, Ratepayer Protection Act of 2026, would require new large-load customers such as data centers, crypto mining, and AI facilities above 75 MW to cover their own infrastructure and provide collateral so costs are not shifted to ratepayers; members discussed protections for existing contracts and utility oversight, and it passed 14-1. Finally, HB 3464 imposed common-sense regulations on wind, solar, and battery storage projects, including surety bonds for land restoration, permit fees to support local fire departments, and a 30-day Fire Marshal response timeline; the author said more amendments were likely, and the bill passed 14-0. The meeting then recessed and adjourned.

Transcript Highlights:

• Senator Hunt, you recognized to speak. Thank you, Mr. President.
• Thank you, Senator Hunt. Senator Abel, you're recognized to speak.
• Senator Hunt, you're recognized to speak. Thank you, Mr. President.
• Senator Hunt, you're recognized to speak. Thank you, Mr. President.
• Thank you, Senator Hunt.

Bills: LB815A , LB838A , LB912A , LB972A , LB1126A , LB962A , LB1114 , LB921 , LB937 , LB803 , LB803A , LB1032 , LB1032A , LB1075 , LB1075A , LB889 , LB878 , LB933 , LB304 , LB304A , LB1096 , LB1096A , LB1165 , LB1165A , LB958 , LB958A , LB762 , LB1187 , LB966 , LB929 , LB962 , LB753 , LB788 , LB913 , LB1055 , LB1195 , LB429 , LB721 , LB722 , LB727 , LB743 , LB745 , LB749 , LB778 , LB787

Transcript Highlights:

• SB 718, Dolly, hunting and sports fishing licenses, holding committee.
• SB 610, Perez, tenant and mobile home park disaster assistance, do pass as amended to revise the damage
• repair and tenant remedy provisions, delete Section 4, and make other clarifying changes; that is out

Summary: The Assembly Appropriations Committee held its August 29, 2025 suspense hearing on Senate bills, with the chair emphasizing the state’s ongoing budget constraints and the need to make difficult choices among 261 bills on the suspense file. After establishing a quorum, the committee began taking action bill by bill, with many measures receiving do pass or do pass with amendments recommendations, while others were held in committee or designated as two-year bills. The chair noted the agenda was organized alphabetically by author and that results would be posted later on the committee website. The hearing covered a wide range of topics, including insurance and claims data, wildfire relief and prevention, water planning, energy and utility regulation, housing and land use, health care, labor and employment, criminal justice, education, environmental policy, and election-related measures. Several bills were amended before passage, often to narrow scope, remove sections, adjust definitions, delay implementation, or clarify funding and enforcement provisions. Some notable actions included moving bills on AI regulation, transit-oriented housing, paid family leave, wildfire mapping, chemical hair relaxers, and pharmacy benefit managers, while other bills on subjects such as controlled substances, high-speed rail, and certain education or housing proposals were held. The committee also took formal roll-call votes on selected bills, with some passing on A roll calls and others on B roll calls; a number of measures were advanced with Republicans not voting. One highlighted vote was SB 79 by Senator Wiener, which passed after amendments and a recorded roll call. At the end of the hearing, the committee reported that 190 bills were moved to the Assembly Floor, either as do pass or do pass with amendments, concluding the suspense hearing for the session.

Transcript Highlights:

• </c><03:09:30.080><c> or</c> form of ethical Fair Chase hunting or form of ethical Fair Chase hunting
• I'm a fisherman, and I have no problem with hunting, but crow hunting is very different.
• hunting but Crow hunting no problem with hunting but Crow hunting is<03:37:39.840><c> very</c><03:37:
• I'm not hunting. I don't have a horse in this race. A bunch of my friends hunt.
• </c><04:29:43.359><c> and</c> naive people to CWD can go hunt and naive people to CWD can go hunt and

Committee: House Fish and Game and Marine Resources

Transcript Highlights:

• someone subject to a domestic violence protective order or restraining order; allows minors engaged in hunting
• rents well in excess of Penal Code 396's limit, sometimes explicitly telling the tenant that the reason
• If repairs are not made to the building, it not only hurts the property, it hurts the tenants, but it
• If repairs are not made to the building, it not only hurts the property, it hurts the tenants, but it
• of residential housing or commercial tenant of commercial real property.

Summary: The committee heard several public safety-related bills. AB 383 by Assembly Member Davies would expand and clarify firearm restrictions tied to juvenile adjudications, allow certain minor firearm possession for hunting or training with guardian approval, and authorize warrants in some domestic violence-related firearm surrender situations. Supporters, including a district attorney representative, argued it would close gaps in existing law and improve public safety; opponents said it would over-criminalize youth and disproportionately affect marginalized communities. The bill passed as amended to Appropriations. AB 400 by Assembly Member Pacheco would require law enforcement K-9 units to meet statewide POST standards covering training, use of force, and handler skills. Supporters said the bill would create consistency, accountability, and safer deployments; opponents argued the standards were inadequate and would legitimize harmful canine practices. After debate over whether the bill expanded canine use or simply standardized it, the committee approved AB 400 and sent it to Appropriations. AB 380 by Assembly Member Gonzalez would extend price-gouging protections during emergencies, including for hotels, food, essential goods and services, and commercial property, and would remove the 12-month lease limit loophole for rent gouging. Supporters said the bill responds to wildfire-related exploitation and provides clarity for disaster victims; business and landlord groups warned it could amount to commercial rent control and create uncertainty for future emergencies. The author said he would continue working on amendments, and the bill passed as amended to Appropriations. AB 358 by Assembly Member Alvarez would create a narrow exception to Cal-ECPA so law enforcement could inspect tracking or surveillance devices found in a person’s home, vehicle, or property with the finder’s consent. Supporters said the change would help stalking and domestic violence victims preserve evidence quickly; privacy advocates argued warrants and existing emergency exceptions already cover these situations. The chair proposed narrowing the language to “tracking or surveillance device,” and the bill was held on call after an initial roll with only three votes in favor. The transcript also began AB 247, which would raise pay for incarcerated hand crew firefighters, with testimony from formerly incarcerated firefighters in support, but the discussion was not completed in the excerpt.

Transcript Highlights:

• To protect against tenant displacement, over-income tenants could have their leases non-renewed under
• displacement over-income tenants could have their leases non-renewed under this Over-income tenants
• Assembly Bill 2207, relating to hunting. Thank you, Madam President and colleagues.
• AB 2207 ensures that unused hunting tags do not go to waste while growing enthusiasm and hunting opportunities
• Enthusiasm and hunting opportunities exist for the next generation.

Transcript Highlights:

• Good morning, Senator Hunt, members of the committee.
• Thank you, Chair Hunt, and Ranking Member Binkey.
• Good morning, Senator Hunt, members of the committee.
• Ranking Chair Slatter and Hunt and, sorry, Vice Chair Slatter and Hunt, Ranking Member Banke, Joel Creswell
• We have two more speakers, Senator Hunt.

Bills: HB2426 , HB2606

Committee: Senate Environment, Energy & Technology

Keywords: pollution control, efficiency, appeals process, environmental regulation, hearing board, data protection, privacy, performance measures, reporting requirements, office of privacy

Transcript Highlights:

• Fuse, Hunt, I bought, Jacobson, Warris, Cal, Lippon, Cal, Lennaske, McKinney, Mayer, Mojure, ProCob,
• Clements, Conrad, DeBoer, Dungan, Dover, Fredrickson, Greco, Hallstrom, Hardin, Holcroft, Hughes, Hunt
• Clements, Conrad, DeBoer, Dungan, Dover, Fredrickson, Greco, Hallstrom, Hardin, Holcroft, Hughes, Hunt
• Clements, Conrad, DeBoer, Dungan, Dover, Fredrickson, Greco, Hallstrom, Hardin, Holcroft, Hughes, Hunt
• A landowner or tenant, and not the landowner's agent, may submit an application with a permanent plan

Bills: LB737 , LB753 , LB788 , LB913 , LB1055 , LB1195 , LB1216 , LB1256 , LB429 , LB721 , LB722 , LB727 , LB743 , LB745 , LB749 , LB778 , LB787 , LB365A , LB823 , LB900 , LB903 , LB940 , LB954 , LB1127 , LB1127A , LB1205 , LB1240 , LR293 , LR296 , LR422 , LR505 , LR507

Bills: HB1675 , HB3242 , HB1739 , HB3320 , HB3047 , HB4434 , HJR1089 , HB4432 , HB3718 , HB3705 , SR43 , HB1933 , HB4248 , SB1847 , SB1778 , HJR1086 , HB3001 , HB3002 , HB3003 , HB3004 , HB3005 , HB3007 , HB3008 , HB1590 , HB1242 , HB3818 , HB4305 , HB1979 , HB1225 , HB3931 , HB4454 , HB3849 , HB1746 , HB3720 , HB4275 , HB4300 , HB3586 , HB2268 , HB3755 , HB4117 , HB4294 , HB3650 , HB4298 , HB3270 , HB3145 , HB3056

Keywords: emergency management, severe weather, youth camp, summer camp, overnight camp, day camp, outdoor education, adventure camp, wilderness program, campground safety, tornado preparedness, flooding, flash flood, high winds, hail, lightning, extreme heat, extreme cold, wildfire smoke, evacuation plan

Bills: HB4358 , HB2398 , HB3557 , HB3129 , HB3312 , HB2210 , HB1937 , HB3021 , HB4246 , HB4230 , HB3617 , HB3657 , HB2976 , HB3391 , HB4459 , HB4128 , HB3989 , HB2989 , HB4060 , HB3145 , HB2992 , HB3464 , HB3552 , HB2984 , HB4124 , HB3934 , HB3448 , HB3131 , HB4200 , HB4201 , HB3011 , HB1912 , HB3380 , HB3881 , HB3538 , HB3851 , HB3907 , HB4430 , HB4431 , HB4457 , HB2947 , HB2951 , HB2980 , HB3082 , HB3519 , HB3644 , HB3882 , HB3661 , HB3996 , HB4335

Keywords: screen time, education, public schools, child development, digital learning, youth health, academic performance, credential of value, workforce development, labor market, government reporting, Oklahoma Agricultural Extension, local funding, financial institutions, county extension services, state funds, free expression, colleges, security fees, public forums

Transcript Highlights:

• despite what hotels might feel about us, but that we're a rental, you know, so we're just a landlord-tenant
• ><00:18:32.240><c> just</c><00:18:32.400><c> a</c><00:18:32.559><c> landlord</c><00:18:32.960><c> tenant
• </c> know, so we're just a landlord tenant. know, so we're just a landlord tenant.
• Representative Hunt: yes. The vote passes 11 to 0.

Summary: The subcommittee took up Senate Bill 19, which was described as repealing an archaic requirement that hotel keepers post rental-rate notices in rooms. Most of the discussion focused on an amendment addressing whether hotels may refuse rentals to people under 21. Supporters argued the bill’s purpose was to clean up outdated, unenforceable laws and that the amendment would clarify the age-discrimination issue by allowing businesses to set and consistently apply their own policies, such as 21-and-under thresholds, to avoid problems like underage drinking, property damage, and liability. A representative from the New Hampshire Lodging and Restaurant Association said the current language is unclear because it does not define the age threshold, creating uncertainty about whether a hotel could be compelled to rent to very young minors. Several members emphasized that owners should be able to set policies for their properties, including age-based rental restrictions, so long as they are clear and consistently applied. One member said the amendment should be more explicit about policy and thresholds, while another noted a future bill might further tighten the language. The discussion also touched on vacation rentals, deposits, and the practical differences between hotels and other rental properties. The amendment was approved by the subcommittee, and the bill was then moved as amended. In the later executive session, the committee voted 11-0 to adopt amendment 1689, then voted 11-0 ought to pass as amended, and finally voted unanimously to place the bill on the consent calendar.

Transcript Highlights:

• The Minnesota Vikings are the lead tenant in the building.
• So, if you could your principal tenant.
• They pay an tenant in the building.
• </c> stated, founder and CEO of Hunted stated, founder and CEO of Hunted Partners.<00:07:31.039><c> We're
• </c><01:16:42.480><c> move</c> possible so that when the tenants move possible so that when the tenants

Bills: HF4912 , HF4664

Committee: House State Government Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:

• . >> Senate Bill 937, Senator Henson, landlord and tenant residential leases, prospective tenant criminal
• </c><00:10:38.240><c> criminal</c><00:10:38.720><c> history</c> prospective tenants criminal history
• prospective tenants criminal history records<00:10:39.920><c> in</c><00:10:40.160><c> addition</c><00
• based on whether that tenant has been convicted of certain offenses.
• Senator Atar, Baltimore City Natural Resources, Sunday deer hunting and archery hunting safety zone.

Transcript Highlights:

• Good morning, Senator Hunt, members of the committee.
• Thank you, Chair Hunt, and Ranking Member Binky.
• Good morning, Senator Hunt, members of the committee.
• Ranking Chair Slatter and Hunt and, sorry, Vice Chair Slatter and Hunt, Ranking Member Banke.
• We have two more speakers, Senator Hunt.

Summary: The committee first waived the five-day notice rule for several House bills, then took up public hearings on HB 2426, HB 1742, HB 2215, HB 2575, HB 1903, and HB 2606. HB 2426 would allow the Pollution Control Hearings Board, with party consent and board approval, to hear permit appeals in alternative smaller compositions to improve efficiency; the sponsor and supporters from Greater Grays Harbor and FutureWise said it would speed up reviews without harming environmental protections, while the bill was described as cost-neutral. HB 1742 would create a Center for Environmentally Sustainable Urban Design at Ecology to promote sustainable building and design competitions; the sponsor emphasized regenerative, biophilic design and a proposed showcase project, and the bill was presented as budget-neutral through outside funding, though the fiscal note was still pending. HB 2215 would tighten Climate Commitment Act compliance for certain newer fuel suppliers by lowering the emissions threshold for post-2023 suppliers, exempt lubricants, and add procurement and transparency requirements. The sponsor said the bill targets “paper distributors” and loopholes used to avoid coverage; Ecology supported closing the loophole but raised concerns about reporting thresholds, implementation, staffing, and rulemaking. Testimony was mixed: the propane association and Washington Oil Marketers Association were concerned about the two-tier threshold and urged stronger upstream enforcement instead, while Climate Solutions and Washington Conservation Action supported the bill as a way to prevent gaming and strengthen climate policy. HB 2575 would reduce several environmental and energy reporting obligations, including less frequent utility reporting under the Energy Independence Act and state energy strategy updates; Commerce and the sponsor said the changes would reduce duplicative reporting and save money, while preserving core protections and oversight. HB 1903 would establish a statewide low-income energy assistance program in the Department of Commerce, phased in by 2027, to supplement existing utility programs and target households with the greatest energy burden. The sponsor and many advocates described the bill as an affordability measure to address a large unmet need, while community action agencies, utilities, and rural representatives supported the goal but asked for clearer language on voluntary utility participation, funding sources, allocation formulas, and how the program would interact with existing utility and weatherization efforts. Several speakers stressed that the program should not replace local assistance and should be designed to avoid shifting costs onto ratepayers. HB 2606 would update the Office of Privacy and Data Protection’s duties and reporting requirements, including adding review of agency AI projects and aligning the office’s work with JLARC recommendations; the chief privacy officer testified in support, explaining that the bill would formalize AI risk review, human oversight, and existing privacy/security review processes, with no fiscal impact. No votes were taken on the bills during the hearing.

Transcript Highlights:

• Senate file number vacating tenants.
• </c><00:11:23.200><c> has</c> evictions in cases where a tenant has evictions in cases where a tenant
• </c> I used to go hunting with my family. I cherish those memories with them.
• </c><01:59:51.360><c> that</c> recreation, who cherish the hunting that recreation, who cherish the hunting
• This bill is a blatant attack not only on hunting and heritage, but on our constitutional rights.

Transcript Highlights:

• </c> experiences of offering landlord tenant experiences of offering landlord tenant mediation<00:10:
• </c><00:27:32.880><c> with</c> but we also support tenants with but we also support tenants with practical
• </c><00:35:41.240><c> hotline</c> funding for a Statewide tenant hotline funding for a Statewide tenant
• </c><01:27:18.920><c> um</c> buildings for HUD subsidized tenants um buildings for HUD subsidized tenants
• </c><01:27:36.280><c> with</c> our tenants with our tenants with disabilities<01:27:38.239><c> um</c>

Committee: Senate Housing and Homelessness Prevention

Transcript Highlights:

• It felt like I'm hunted like an animal, not like a human being.
• down as you as as folks are not hunted down as you as as you<00:52:16.600><c> say</c><00:52:16.840><
• They're the tenant. They're the landlord, right? They should protect their tenants.
• They're the tenant. They're the landlord, right? They should protect their tenants.
• They're the tenant. They're the landlord, right? They should protect their tenants.

Committee: Senate Higher Education

Transcript Highlights:

• Representative Gunnell sponsored House Bill 57 in 1881, which concerned tenants at will or monthly renters
• 33:26.240><c> 1881,</c><00:33:27.360><c> which</c><00:33:27.600><c> concerned</c><00:33:27.919><c> tenants
• </c> Bill 57 in 1881, which concerned tenants Bill 57 in 1881, which concerned tenants at<00:33:28.480
• You<00:56:50.400><c> can't</c><00:56:50.640><c> hunt,</c><00:56:51.520><c> recreate,</c><00:56:52.160
• ><c> or</c><00:56:52.480><c> participate</c> You can't hunt, recreate, or participate You can't hunt,

Transcript Highlights:

• even more legal issues in the law, as it refers to many things outside of human beings, including hunting
• Hunting, and the gender of deer, which is going to be interesting.
• of a fee interest, a tenant, lessee, occupant, or person in control of the premises.
• I practiced law in Mandeville for 28 years, and my practice focuses on landlord-tenant work, and I do
• If a tenant is behind in rent, we try to seek assistance for them.

Committee: Senate Judiciary A

Summary: The committee first approved the May 5 minutes and then heard House Bill 578, which would define sex in Louisiana law as biological sex, replace references to gender with sex in various statutes and forms, and direct the Law Institute to make conforming changes. Supporters from the governor’s office said the bill would bring clarity and consistency, while opponents argued it could create conflicts with existing law and weaken protections tied to gender identity. After debate, the committee reported HB 578 favorably. Members then considered House Bill 1250, a measure aimed at aerospace-related litigation. The bill would allow a special motion to strike certain claims against aerospace flight entities when the claims are preempted by federal law. Senators raised concerns that the language was broad enough to affect airports, airlines, contractors, and even unrelated incidents, and the author said he was willing to work on narrowing amendments. The committee nevertheless reported HB 1250 favorably. House Bill 718, dealing with liability protections for private airstrips used for recreation, was amended to narrow its scope and then reported favorably, while House Bill 163, a narrower related airstrip bill, was voluntarily deferred so the committee could work from the other measure. The committee also approved House Concurrent Resolution 61, which asks the Louisiana Law Institute to review possible conflicts between the constitution and statutes on expropriation. House Bill 180, defining foreign adversaries and agents of foreign adversaries for a proposed constitutional amendment, and House Bill 192, a constitutional amendment barring foreign adversaries from expropriating land in Louisiana, were both reported favorably. House Bill 1008, which sets out academic freedom and whistleblower protections for higher education, was rejected on a roll-call vote after concerns about its scope and limits on university discipline. House Bill 638, a prompt-payment bill for contractors, was set aside while amendments were being located. Finally, the committee took up House Bill 71, which would extend existing liability protections for justified use of force to properly trained armed security guards. The author and the Board of Private Security Examiners said security officers receive training and often face dangerous situations, but opponents argued the bill would give too much protection to personnel with far less training than law enforcement and could shield bad shootings. After debate, the committee voted to defer HB 71. The last measure discussed was House Bill 1082, which would change venue rules for lawsuits involving the Municipal Police Employees’ Retirement System so actions by the system would be filed where the employer is located; the author said the bill was meant to help small municipalities, and members indicated they were open to narrowing amendments.

Transcript Highlights:

• Kasha Hunt, with Political Solutions, here on behalf of the California Academy of Physician Associates
• Kasha Hunt, with Political Solutions, here on behalf of the Children's Specialty Care Coalition.
• Theo Peho's tenant hospitals in support. Thank you.
• Kasha Hunt with Political Solutions, here on behalf of MemorialCare Health Systems.
• Theo pay us on behalf of tenant hospitals in support. Thank you.

Summary: The Assembly Health Committee heard a long agenda of health-related bills, with most items presented for later vote once quorum was reached. Early in the hearing, the committee adopted a consent calendar of multiple bills with motions for due pass to Appropriations, and it noted that AB 2029 had been pulled from the agenda. The committee also took up AB 1973, a bill by Aguiar-Curry to expand who may provide procedural abortion care. Supporters, including physicians and certified nurse midwives, argued the bill would align law with current training and improve access, while opponents said later-term abortion procedures require physician-level surgical training and raised safety concerns. The author emphasized hands-on training, consultation, and transfer protocols, and the bill was held pending quorum with a motion and second recorded. The committee then heard AB 1558 by Arambula, which would adopt the Uniform Emergency Volunteer Health Practitioners Act to speed the use of out-of-state licensed volunteers during declared disasters. Supporters from the Uniform Law Commission and the Red Cross said the bill would reduce delays and clarify legal authority for volunteer health workers; there was no opposition testimony. AB 2282 by Alanis, a temporary rural emergency stabilization center for Patterson while a permanent hospital is built, drew support from local emergency responders and a late opposition from the California chapter of ACEP. The chair praised the bill as a creative local solution and agreed to coauthor it; a motion and second were recorded, with the vote to occur later. Several public health access bills followed. AB 1843 by El-Hawari would limit prior authorization and align hepatitis C treatment coverage with medical guidelines; supporters said it would remove barriers to a curable disease, while health plans opposed it as a mandate, citing premium impacts and the recent SB 306 prior-authorization process. AB 2247 by El-Hawari would create the THRIVE program for mental health services for youth affected by gun violence; Youth Alive and other supporters described trauma-informed, community-based care, and the chair and another member asked to be added as coauthors. AB 2138 by Krell would expand access to certified peer support specialists in enhanced care management and remove automatic disqualifications based solely on criminal history; supporters said peers are essential to engagement and recovery, and the bill was held with a motion and second. Later, AB 1682 by Hart would require coverage of scalp cooling for chemotherapy patients, with emotional testimony from cancer survivors and clinicians; insurers opposed it as another mandate, but the author stressed the modest per-member cost and the bill was moved with a motion and second. AB 1879 by Dixon would standardize data reporting for alcohol and drug treatment facilities, including private providers, to improve statewide information on outcomes and access; the bill drew broad support from recovery organizations and the prior opposition was withdrawn after amendments. AB 1906 by Aguiar-Curry would require coverage of at-home cervical cancer screening kits without cost sharing; supporters cited improved access for rural and working Californians, insurers opposed it on affordability grounds, and the bill passed on a recorded roll call after quorum was established. Finally, AB 1556 by Haney would clarify and support drug-free recovery housing and return-to-use policies; supporters said it would expand sober housing options, while opponents warned it could allow evictions after relapse and conflict with Housing First principles. The hearing ended with the bill still under discussion and opposition-unless-amended concerns noted.