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• They did an experiment with some people and had to stop it because so many of the participants were having
• They did an experiment with some people and had to stop it because so many of the participants were having
• So, like smaller counties maybe they all pool together so they can have the support and knowledge base
• So, like smaller counties maybe they all pool together so they can have the support and knowledge base
• It's probably in these counties down here, not in my county, so I just went along with it. Got it.

Summary: The meeting was a caucus review of a large slate of House and Senate bills, with staff giving short descriptions and members flagging a few concerns. Topics included veterans’ services and courts, child care grants, midwife medication authority, home- and community-based services funding, EMS reciprocity, prescription monitoring, electronic monitoring in care facilities, pregnancy resource center funding, mental health transportation, Access coverage for mild obstructive sleep apnea, school spending requirements, mobile home park training, local government investment pools, task order contract posting, tourism improvement areas, child welfare and kinship placement, neglect standards, family court evidence, prostate cancer cost sharing, assisted living hearings, manufactured home installer licensing, supervised parenting time, vulnerable adult trespass penalties, uranium contamination monitoring, a gas and petroleum refinery study committee, and state park fee exemptions for veterans. Several bills were described as unanimous or on consent, while others drew objections or were noted as controversial. Members raised privacy concerns about electronic monitoring in nursing homes, due process and rural capacity concerns about restricting police transport for mental health patients, opposition to pregnancy resource center appropriations, concerns about environmental review for power plant replacement, and questions about the Access sleep apnea mandate as potentially favoring vendors. Some bills were noted as having committee amendments, including changes to appropriations, eligibility criteria, reporting requirements, and definitions. No floor votes were taken in the transcript itself; instead, the chair repeatedly noted whether bills were unanimous, on consent, or had split votes in committee. The caucus also heard brief announcements about an upcoming breakfast with the CAP director, a Latino Caucus meeting, and an Affordability Award presented to Representative Volk, after which the caucus adjourned.

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• It is clearly reflected on the trust people in certainly South County have put in you to be our county
• It is clearly reflected on the trust people in certainly South County have put in you to be our county
• It is clearly reflected on the trust people in certainly South County have put in you to be our county
• Though some have declined to participate in the program.
• of reservations in a county in the entire nation.

Summary: The joint Senate and Assembly Environmental Quality/Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials informational hearing focused on the Tijuana River Valley sewage crisis, with members from both parties emphasizing that the problem is long-running, cross-border, and severe enough to require federal, state, local, and binational action. Opening remarks described the crisis as an environmental and public health emergency affecting beaches, air and water quality, marine life, tourism, and residents’ quality of life in South Bay communities. Assembly Member Boerner and Senator Jones both stressed the need for continued funding and cooperation, while Senator Padilla said the issue is underappreciated because of where it occurs but has major public health, economic, and educational consequences. Congressman Mike Levin’s office reported more than $650 million in federal funding secured for infrastructure and cleanup, along with federal legislation and requests for CDC and EPA involvement. Supervisor Paloma Aguirre gave a detailed overview of county efforts and the scope of the crisis, citing decades of sewage flows from Tijuana, nearly four years of beach closures, and the county’s expanded water-quality monitoring. She said the county is pursuing warning signs, an air purifier distribution program, an epidemiological study, soil testing, an economic impact study, and a feasibility analysis to remove the “hot spot” near Saturn Boulevard, which she described as a key local source of airborne pollution. She also pointed to binational funding for treatment plant upgrades and said the county is seeking state support, including from Proposition 4 cross-border river funds, to expand relief and mitigation efforts. Scripps researchers Dr. Sarah Giddings and Dr. Kimberly Prather presented scientific findings on water and air transport. Giddings described a high-resolution forecast model that predicts wastewater movement and beach closure risk up to five days ahead, using real-time observations and showing about 72% accuracy against county measurements. Prather said the main exposure route is through air, not just water, and reported that turbulence at the river hot spot aerosolizes pollutants, with hydrogen sulfide and other gases spiking at night and dropping when river flow is diverted. She said the team has identified thousands of gases and linked measurements closely to odor complaints, while also noting that air purifiers can reduce indoor exposure but are not a permanent solution. Dr. Paula Stigler Granados added that community health surveys and CDC assessments show widespread symptoms, sleep disruption, anxiety, and daily life impacts, especially during nighttime odor events. She said her team has found more than 900 contaminants in river water and 106 chemicals uniquely associated with the Saturn Boulevard hot spot, with passive air sampling showing similar chemical fingerprints in nearby homes. The panel discussion ended with questions about standards and accountability, and witnesses and legislators agreed that the crisis requires updated air-quality standards, more health research, and continued coordination to reduce exposure and address the source of pollution.

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• One member who is a county commissioner or a county employee who has expertise or experience in home
• So, as a county commissioner and as a past...
• A three propulsion battery provider may participate in a group education and outreach plan without participating
• They're not participating even though it's mandatory.
• So, I am just curious because on one of the county roads that good representative county roads that good

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• We serve all counties.
• So Fresno County was the number one agricultural county from... This is, I think, important.
• So Fresno County was the number one agricultural county from the late 1940s until 2001.
• , many different counties.
• county, the title company, and the farmers.

Summary: The joint informational hearing of the Assembly Committees on Economic Development, Growth, and Household Impact and Agriculture, held at Fresno State, focused on cost pressures in California’s food system, household affordability, and the Central Valley’s role in agriculture. Opening remarks emphasized Fresno State’s regional importance, the Central Valley’s outsized contribution to food production, and the connection between agricultural health, food security, and the broader economy. Members also noted the impact of the federal shutdown on CalFresh benefits and the state’s efforts to respond with food assistance funding and National Guard support for food banks. The first panel featured academic and policy experts who described agriculture’s economic importance in the San Joaquin Valley and the rising pressures on farms and households. Dr. Conduro highlighted agriculture’s large share of regional GDP, farm receipts, jobs, exports, and food manufacturing, while identifying water scarcity, SGMA-related land fallowing, labor shortages and rising labor costs, market volatility, invasive pests, and production cost inflation as major barriers. Caroline Danielson of PPIC said food prices remain about 30% above 2019 levels, food insecurity affects about 1.8 million California households, and nutrition programs such as CalFresh, WIC, and school meals are essential in reducing poverty, especially in the Central Valley. Susie Pryor of the Central California Small Business Development Center described technical assistance, capital access, and training for small food and farm businesses, while warning that reduced funding limits support for rural and immigrant entrepreneurs. The second panel brought testimony from a small produce business owner, a food entrepreneur, and the Fresno County Farm Bureau. They said input costs for fertilizer, fuel, irrigation, labor, land leases, and compliance have risen sharply while commodity prices have remained flat or fallen, squeezing small farms and food businesses. Panelists stressed the need for small-batch processing facilities, local supply chains, education on food manufacturing compliance, land access for small farmers, and more pathways into agriculture through trade programs, community colleges, and FFA. Ryan Jacobson said California agriculture is facing a prolonged downturn, with farm bankruptcies, weak commodity prices, export-market uncertainty, water reliability problems, and costly ag-burning rules all contributing to financial strain. No formal votes or legislative actions were taken; the hearing was informational and concluded with discussion of possible policy solutions and continued engagement with stakeholders.

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• We have a number of operators in Solano County, Yolo County, and Sacramento County.
• and the Boards of Supervisors of the County. of Santa Clara and the County of Santa Cruz in opposition
• Today also the County of Contra Costa.
• Steve Doody, local CWA, Santa Claus County, Merced County, strongly oppose the bill.
• Luis Coronado, LA County, in support.

Committee: House Communications and Conveyance

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• </c><00:10:18.000><c> in</c> young people who are participating in young people who are participating
• </c> saying that they want to participate. saying that they want to participate. the<00:14:46.480><c>
• And, of course, the Fayette County, Urban County Government, because they want to get young children
• And, of course, the Fayette County, Urban County Government, because they want to get young children
• Seven counties. Is this the same seven counties or an affiliate of the bankruptcy case?

Summary: The committee first approved the May 12 minutes, then deferred item 285 on the routine personal service contract green list for Western Kentucky University to the July 2026 meeting. It also noted that several deferred university contracts had been withdrawn by the institutions, and then approved the remaining agenda items without objection, including personal service contracts, amendments, memoranda of agreement, Kentucky Entertainment incentive agreements, deferred items, and corrections, except for items pulled for further review. The main pulled item was a Kentucky Administrative Office of the Courts contract supporting Fayette District Court’s juvenile treatment court through Fayette County Public Schools. Court officials explained that the program, created under Supreme Court rules in 2022, serves court-connected juveniles with mental health and related needs, operates at the courthouse, and uses a school-employed program manager funded through a pass-through arrangement with Fayette County Public Schools and the Urban County Government. They said the program has had over 100 referrals, accepted about half, and had at least 25 successful graduates, with 11 high school graduates among participants. Members asked about who pays for drug screens, family involvement, and what counts as successful completion; the officials said the Urban County Government’s Division of Youth Services pays for drug screens and services, and that parents must participate in classes and support services. The committee then approved the contract review, with some members explaining their votes in support and one member emphasizing the committee’s role in reviewing contracts in the public interest. The committee also reviewed two Auditor of Public Accounts contracts. The auditor’s representative said contract 11, with Vantage Point Solutions, will examine the Kentucky Communications Network Authority/Kentucky Wired network for $700,000, well below the $1.5 million appropriated, and that a report is expected before the 2027 regular session. Contract 12 funds a special examination of investment managers used by Kentucky’s retirement systems, prompted by a Legislative Oversight and Investigations request to assess whether investments tied to ESG factors are consistent with fiduciary duties; the representative said the retirement systems have been cooperative and that findings are expected on a similar timeline, with some flexibility built into the deadline. After questions about the Texas litigation referenced in the explanation, the committee approved both auditor contracts without objection.

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• Private participation in elections.
• We have those opportunities that they can participate in legally.
• showing of only DFL counties or precincts took this money?
• In 2023, we didn't have a fund to help counties or municipalities run their elections.
• showing of only DFL counties or precincts took this money?

Committee: Senate Elections

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• </c> for representing Prince George's County for representing Prince George's County and<00:08:15.680
• Senator from Montgomery County, I believe we have a resolution.
• I believe Senator from McGomery County.
• Colleagues, please join me in welcoming students from both Howard County and Anne Arundel County.
• Senator from McGomery<00:13:04.160><c> County.</c> McGomery County. McGomery County.

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• . ...but cancel, I think is the terminology used, regardless, to void their participation, which is another
• Arizona should be a place where people of all backgrounds, including Muslim Americans, can participate
• I represent Cochise County, Graham County, Greenlee County, where there's a lot of ranchers, Cochise
• and Santa Cruz, and part of Pima counties.
• The counties. It's a large district.

Bills: HB2908 , HB4042 , HCM2001 , HCM2002 , HCM2005 , HCM2006 , HCR2047

Committees: Senate Federalism and Family Law , Senate Senate Federalism and Family Law Committee of Reference

Keywords: constitutional convention, faithless delegates, state delegates, oath of office, class 2 felony, civil penalties, parent-child relationship, termination of parental rights, child welfare, court procedures, abandonment, neglect, reunification services, felony conviction, Muslim Brotherhood, terrorism, foreign terrorist organization, national security, Islamist extremism, Congress

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• We do this in direct partnership with our county tax assessor partners. and with participation from more
• So the base registration fee for a county. is 50, 75, and then there are county-specific fees, such as
• If you are in Caldwell County, that is a safety only county, you are no longer required to obtain. a
• If you're in an admissions county, one of the 17 Harris County County, Dallas County, one of the larger
• County, Cali, Converter Theft, and across the state, but particularly in Harris County, has been a very

Committee: House Appropriations - S/C on Articles VI, VII, & VIII

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• I'll use my tiny county.
• We've got a I'll use my tiny uh county.
• </c> &gt;&gt; get there, you know, and and participate &gt;&gt; get there, you know, and and participate
• </c> &gt;&gt; to get to the place to to participate.
• </c><00:21:52.559><c> in</c> receive because they're participating in receive because they're participating

Bills: SF0014 , SF0053

Committee: House Education

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• Officials, NACO, to ensure that county assessors can do their job.
• So they're having a problem getting people to run for county assessor?
• I do know in some counties they probably are in... ...some counties.
• The Planning Commission makes the recommendations to the County Board.
• Lincoln County did by just over 60%.

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

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• But if you wanted to look into a claim that the County of San Bernardino or the County of Los Angeles
• That county veteran service officer is funded by the state, actually by the county that they are a part
• That's the county veteran service officer.
• That's the county veteran service officer.
• But those county CBSOs in my community do incredible work.

Committee: House Military and Veterans Affairs

Summary: The Assembly Committee on Military and Veterans Affairs met with a quorum and first approved its consent calendar, including AJR 15, SB 56, SB 296, and SB 855, with the roll left open for absent members. The committee then heard SB 694 by Senator Archuleta, which would require VA accreditation for veterans’ claims representatives and prohibit unaccredited persons from charging fees or otherwise handling VA claims, with the author and supporters arguing the bill would protect veterans from predatory “claims shark” businesses and restore accountability. Support came from county veterans service officers, veterans organizations, National Guard representatives, and several individual veterans, who said accredited public services are free and that unaccredited firms often charge large fees, delay claims, or use questionable practices. Opposition testimony came from a veterans advocate and representatives of private claims companies, who argued that some for-profit consultants provide useful, performance-based assistance, that veterans need choice, and that the bill could eliminate access for those who cannot get timely help from public or nonprofit providers. Committee members debated whether the bill would unlawfully restrict services already operating in a gray area under federal law, whether there is enough data on the impact of private claims assistance, and whether amendments could preserve “good actors” while targeting bad practices. The author and supporters responded that federal law already bars the conduct, that the state lacks oversight over these companies, and that the bill is a first step toward stronger protections. SB 694 was ultimately passed out of committee on a 6-0 vote and referred to the Committee on Judiciary; the consent calendar also passed with eight votes.

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• </c><01:29:40.800><c> Land</c> comes to state land or County Land comes to state land or County Land
• </c> there are opportunities to participate there are opportunities to participate in<01:50:37.000><c
• </c><01:53:08.800><c> Farm</c> organization of of the 10 County Farm organization of of the 10 County
• </c> indirectly by the state or a County indirectly by the state or a County government<02:00:18.560>
• </c><05:19:47.680><c> the</c> given back down to the counties the given back down to the counties the

Committee: House Municipal and County Government

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• When ballot errors were identified, county election officials and county attorneys moved quickly upon
• </c> candidates have been finalized counties candidates have been finalized counties can<00:23:37.760
• election officials and identified County election officials and County<00:24:09.200><c> attorneys</c
• county or two counties over by 11:00 a.m. that morning.
• </c><00:46:45.240><c> canvas</c> County across the state counties canvas County across the state counties

Committee: Senate Elections

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• So Gaston counties, conservation technician, it covers Jefferson County.
• small portion of the eastern side of Jefferson County.
• And I happen to be the conservation technician and Madison County.
• going to have to drive over to Madison County.
• But yes, I work for Madison County as a conservation technician.

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• </c> allow elected officials to participate allow elected officials to participate in<00:12:30.440><c
• </c> the city or county, roads and bridges. the city or county, roads and bridges.
• > lack</c><00:24:45.920><c> financing</c> and counties currently lack financing and counties currently
• of municipality and certain counties.
• </c> of municipality and certain counties. of municipality and certain counties.

Committee: Senate State and Local Government

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• </c> which goes to every county in the state. which goes to every county in the state.
• Sterns County would see a O'Driscoll. Sterns County would see a shift<01:37:42.159><c> of.248%.
• </c> members participating remotely. members participating remotely.
• </c> member participating remotely. member participating remotely. Burl. Burl. Burl.
• Thank you. member participating remotely. member participating remotely. &gt;&gt; Burkl.

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• in and um full we were participants in and um full participants<00:09:37.600><c> in</c><00:09:37.839
• We envision going county by county, but there will be multiple counties being worked on at any one time
• We envision going county by county, but there will be multiple counties being worked on at any one time
• </c> envision going county by county but envision going county by county but there<00:31:24.360><c> will
• </c><00:32:39.600><c> a</c><00:32:39.799><c> final</c> by county by county by issuing a final by county

Committee: House Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy

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• So again, students can participate in some of the local teams.
• So again, students can participate in some of the local teams.
• So, let's say I'm going to put a project in Lonoke County. Yes.
• I guess both could do it, county and city. ...to county or city.
• I guess both could do it, yeah, county and city.

Committee: All ALC-ADMINISTRATIVE RULES