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• Some of this reporting already happens, but it happens with the CPUC after an event... ...precursor events
• Finally, Or post-event assessments that are detailed more in our report.
• So the less probable the event, the lower the cost of buying that reinsurance.
• How much capital do you bring in before an event?
• The reality is that most Californians are not prepared for this kind of catastrophic event.

Committee: Senate Energy, Utilities and Communications

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• And thank you so much to you and to the entire team here for organizing today's event.
• For example, some of the Stop the Hate grantees hosted programs and events...
• Within days, someone had attended the event published an article, To start over.
• So we go to prides and other community events and we distribute those resources.
• So we go to prides and other community events and we distribute those resources.

Committee: House Human Services

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• children</c><00:24:36.559><c> and</c> This event honors the children and This event honors the children
• ,</c> his heart and soul into this event, his heart and soul into this event, which<00:25:19.440><c>
• ,</c> year his final year leading the event, year his final year leading the event, his<00:26:12.480>
• You know, Military Kids Day is a special event, and we have all kinds of events on the calendar every
• You know, Military Kids Day is a special event, and we have all kinds of events on the calendar every

Committee: Senate Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection

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• ,<00:03:21.280><c> personal</c><00:03:21.840><c> relationships,</c> events, personal relationships, events
• Wyoming, a uh an event the following Wyoming, a uh an event the following evening<01:02:45.200><c> on
• </c> event later in the extension. event later in the extension.
• events rather than on the floor.
• I didn't attend the GOP event. I didn't go to the GOP event on Monday night.

Committee: House House Special Investigative Committee

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• The team would work to make sure that if an event took place, someone would respond immediately.
• This is just a resource piece: what can we afford to do to cover every one of our events?
• </c><01:36:33.040><c> and</c> trainers at school district events and trainers at school district events
• </c> who's there for each athletic event who's there for each athletic event since<01:43:59.639><c> who
• It's not necessarily just for athletics or athletic events.

Committee: Senate Education Policy

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• </c><02:17:26.719><c> Um,</c> actual events um that we know. Um, actual events um that we know.
• events that occurred before, during, and after this event that impacted the birth of our nation.
• </c> represented in the events of the time. represented in the events of the time.
• Most likely you've all seen firsthand that recently large-scale events, including some serious events
• ><c> some</c><03:48:32.880><c> serious</c><03:48:33.199><c> events,</c> including some serious events

Committee: House Resources, Recreation and Development

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• It also works with his staff to speak at various events, including job events and economic development
• events around the state, to make sure people are aware of the I-Bank's programs.
• It also works with staff to speak at various events, including job events and economic development events
• development networks throughout the state, and it means going to the conferences they sponsor, speaking at events
• The speaker said the agency is speaking at events it is invited to and making sure people know the I-Bank

Committee: Senate Rules

Summary: The Senate Rules Committee met to consider several governor’s appointments and procedural items. The committee approved, largely on unanimous or near-unanimous votes, the appointments of Gina Castro Rodriguez to the Board of State and Community Corrections, Richard Stein to the California Arts Council, and Nicholas Hardiman to the California Housing Finance Agency Board of Directors. It also approved references to bills, committee appointments, subcommittee ratifications, joint committee appointments, and floor acknowledgments. A motion to grant rule waivers for Senators Perez and Padilla to introduce additional measures under SR 22.5 drew opposition from Senator Grove and ultimately passed on a 3-2 vote in the final tally. The committee then heard testimony on the appointment of Andy Nakahata as executive director of the California Infrastructure and Economic Development Bank (IBank). Nakahata described his background in finance and infrastructure lending and said he would focus on expanding access to IBank programs statewide, especially in underserved and rural areas. Members questioned him about outreach equity, county-by-county loan activity, creditworthiness standards, the California Transmission Accelerator, and financing for public hospitals and other infrastructure projects. He said IBank works through financial development corporations, municipal advisors, and other partners, monitors geographic reach, and can work with applicants to adjust loan size or identify additional funding sources when projects are not fully creditworthy. Public witnesses spoke in support of Nakahata, including representatives from Siebert William Shank and O’Melveny/other public finance firms, who praised his expertise and leadership. No opposition testimony was offered. The committee voted 5-0 to move Nakahata’s appointment to the full Senate for confirmation. After completing a final roll call on the earlier agenda items, the committee adjourned its public session and announced it would move into executive session.

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• Because I track the events.
• And last year we had at least 220 events that we participated in or organized. ourselves.
• In January, we had a very successful event in Edinburgh, in South Texas.
• That includes many events. Again, we're always collaborating with our partners.
• We also host social and peer network events like our Army vs.

Bills: SB651 , SB897 , SB1814 , SB1818

Committee: Senate Veteran Affairs

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• She also leads strategic programs and events designed to serve targeted members.
• She also leads strategic programs and events designed to serve targeted members.
• She also leads strategic programs and events designed to serve targeted members.
• She also leads strategic programs and events designed to serve targeted members.
• She also leads strategic programs and events designed to serve targeted members.

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• And I, too, as chair of the Latino Caucus, was very honored to be able to host an event with the good
• Women have also shattered ceilings in what was once known as a male-dominated event.
• These events are powerful economic engines and cultural anchors.
• These events are powerful economic engines and cultural anchors.
• These events highlight the skill and dedication. Determination and respect for the land.

Summary: The Senate opened with a prayer and Pledge of Allegiance, including a remembrance of the 111th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. The chamber then took up Senate Resolution 87 by Senator Archuleta, which recognized April 24 as the anniversary of the Armenian Genocide and emphasized historical remembrance, support for Armenian communities, and concern over ongoing threats and humanitarian issues affecting Armenians. Several senators spoke in support, and the resolution was adopted by a 37-0 vote. Senator Archuleta then introduced members of the Armenian community in the gallery. The Senate also adopted several other resolutions honoring communities and causes. Senator Cortese presented SR 93 honoring Jim Plunkett’s football career and his role as a trailblazing Latino athlete; senators highlighted his Heisman Trophy, Super Bowl wins, and pending Hispanic Football Hall of Fame recognition, and the resolution passed unanimously. Senator Wiener presented SCR 124 on transportation access for Californians with epilepsy, focusing on how seizure-related driving restrictions can limit employment, education, and medical care; it was adopted unanimously. Senator Allen presented SCR 158 declaring April Arts, Culture and Creativity Month and marking the 50th anniversary of the California Arts Council, with remarks celebrating the state’s arts economy and longtime arts leaders; it also passed unanimously. Later, Senator Alvarado-Gil presented SCR 159 designating April as California Rodeo Appreciation Month, describing the history, cultural significance, diversity, and economic role of rodeo in California. Supportive remarks followed from another senator, and the resolution was adopted unanimously. The author then introduced rodeo guests, including athletes and rodeo association leaders. The Senate also heard multiple privileges-of-the-floor introductions, including arts figures such as Luis Valdez, Cheech Marin, and Ruth Asawa’s son Paul Lanier, as well as student and community guests. The chamber approved the consent calendar by a 38-0 vote, noted committee meetings for Human Services, Military and Veterans, and Privacy, and adjourned with the next floor session scheduled for April 23, 2026, at 9:00 a.m.

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• And that month, is that an event? Is there an event oriented to that?
• So when you have an event, last year in Ruidoso we had the fire.
• When we have these types of events, whether it's a fire, a flood, or a public safety event, we do after-action
• , support the mitigation of those events.
• So it's a combination of events.

Committee: House New Mexico Finance Authority Oversight Committee

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• We have right-sized what needed to be right-sized between events and medical licensing.
• It improves procedures for event coordinators.
• :35.760><c> improves</c><00:02:36.280><c> procedures</c><00:02:36.880><c> for</c><00:02:37.000><c> event
• </c> It improves procedures for event It improves procedures for event coordinators.<00:02:38.520><c>
• It requires reporting event planning.

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• These are modest community-based events that create fellowship while helping charitable organizations
• These are modest community-based<00:01:06.080><c> events</c><00:01:06.560><c> that</c><00:01:06.760><
• c> create</c> community-based events that create community-based events that create fellowship<00:01:
• ><c> bars</c><00:02:14.080><c> and</c> These events support local bars and These events support local
• </c> The money raised through these events The money raised through these events helps<00:09:14.240><

Summary: The meeting was a press event and advocacy push for HF 4090 and SF 4515, bills that would modernize Minnesota’s charitable meat raffle rules. Speakers, including Amanda Jackson of Allied Charities, Rep. Jim Nash, Sen. Judy Seeberger, and Sen. Zach Duckworth, argued that the current ticket and prize limits are decades old and no longer reflect inflation or current meat prices. They said raising the ticket cap to $5 and the prize limit to $200 would help charitable organizations keep raffles attractive and financially viable without expanding gambling overall. Testimony from representatives of the American Legion and a youth wrestling club emphasized that meat raffles help fund veterans’ programs, youth sports, scholarships, travel costs, and other local needs. Speakers also said the events support bars, restaurants, and local meat markets, and that the money stays in the community. Several lawmakers described the proposal as bipartisan and noncontroversial, while also criticizing efforts to tie it to other legislative disputes. One speaker said the Senate had just taken a procedural step to bring the bill directly to the floor, and another said the conference committee report had failed but could still be revived. The event concluded with a mock meat raffle demonstration and a call for a clean vote on the legislation. No formal committee vote on the bill was taken during the transcript, but the speakers said the measure remained alive procedurally and positioned for further action in the Senate and House.

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• As many of you know, we traditionally host a biannual event in October at the State House.
• As many of you know, we traditionally host a biannual event in October.
• We look forward to shaping another meaningful and impactful event together.
• And, as the chair just mentioned, certainly our upcoming event in October.
• It's going to be a two-day event.

Summary: The commission approved the December minutes and heard opening remarks on upcoming initiatives, including a second “Meeting the Moment” community forum in Lowell on March 27 focused on digital accessibility, education-to-employment transition, workforce supports, long-term services and supports, and health equity. The chair also previewed planning for National Disability Employment Awareness Month in October, including formation of a small planning group to help select employer awardees and shape the program. A major portion of the meeting featured an update from the Attorney General’s office on federal litigation affecting Massachusetts. The presentation covered lawsuits and amicus work involving higher education diversity data requests, anti-DEI funding conditions, immigration and Haiti Temporary Protected Status, NIH research grant disruptions, and Department of Education mental health training grants. Commissioners asked about possible impacts on Medicaid and whether disability is included in the federal administration’s undefined “DEI” restrictions; the AG’s office said it was monitoring Medicaid developments closely, had not seen a CMS letter at that time, and would share guidance on DEI and employment initiatives. The meeting also included a workforce and apprenticeship presentation from Undersecretary Josh Cutler and Amara Riemann. They described registered apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship programs, emphasizing paid, employer-driven training, classroom instruction, wage progression, and transferable credentials. Commissioners highlighted the Bridgewater State University Excel program for neurodivergent individuals and people with disabilities as a promising model and discussed the need to build similar pathways through community colleges and employer partnerships in fields such as direct support, CNA work, and other in-demand jobs. Subcommittee reports noted that the disability employment subcommittee heard from SEED and will host future presentations from the Lawrence Partnership for Transition to Employment and the Office of Veterans Affairs. The long-term services, supports, and health equity subcommittee discussed MassHealth budget pressures, a projected $3.5 billion budget gap tied to federal changes, upcoming Medicaid eligibility changes, and crisis standards of care. The executive director reported on collaboration with the Massachusetts Office on Disability, planning for the Lowell event, participation in statewide disability employment and autism advocacy work, and upcoming engagement with the Massachusetts Caregiver Coalition. Commissioners also announced several honors, including awards for Regina Marshall, Jay Livingstone, and Vanna Howard.

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• California is also experiencing a decline in hosting large conventions in recent years, with some events
• Convention center events have the potential to generate close to $587 million, making their relocation
• As the state prepares to host five major worldwide events over the next three years, cities need every
• require a Super Bowl the following year, the World Cup, the Olympics—all of these events require us
• hospitality zones as well for some of those events that I mentioned.

Committee: House Governmental Organization

Summary: The committee met without quorum for much of the hearing and heard testimony on a series of bills, mostly on business, alcohol licensing, transparency, and public health. AB 342 by Haney would allow local governments to create hospitality zones with 4 a.m. last call on Fridays, Saturdays, and state holidays; supporters argued it would help tourism, nightlife, conventions, and major events, while opponents warned it would weaken California’s 2 a.m. statewide last-call standard and create public safety risks. AB 684 by Patel would subject the UC Board of Admissions and Relations with Schools to the Bagley-Keene Open Meetings Act, with supporters saying admissions-related changes should be more transparent and inclusive. AB 1008 by Addis would add up to 10 new on-sale general licenses in San Luis Obispo County to reflect tourism growth, and AB 1039 by Hart would require state agencies to offer nonprofits up to 25% advance payment on new grants and contracts; both drew support from local officials and nonprofit advocates. AB 221 by Ramos would streamline the Tribal Nations Grant Fund to provide equal annual grants to eligible non-gaming and limited-gaming tribes, and AB 795 by Jeff Gonzalez would create a commission to plan California’s participation in the nation’s 250th anniversary, with supporters emphasizing civic engagement and fiscal safeguards. AB 28 by Mark Gonzalez would authorize additional neighborhood-restricted liquor licenses in Los Angeles County to reduce secondary-market costs and support restaurants, AB 1246 by Hoover would raise craft distiller sales limits and address brandy barrel storage, AB 1428 by Ta would expand reporting of surplus and underutilized state land, and AB 957 by Ortega would prohibit tobacco sales in pharmacies; each received supportive testimony, with AB 957 backed by health and pharmacy groups and no opposition. Several measures were voted out to Appropriations, some on consent, and the committee later recorded roll-call votes after quorum was established, with AB 957 receiving one no vote and the other bills advancing with broad support.

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• But in no event shall debate continue beyond 1:50 p.m.
• Recent events in the United Kingdom offer a stark and tragic warning.
• Recent events in the United vote.
• They must publish this notice within 30 days of initiating their review of an event.
• and when they can expect a final decision on whether an event is covered by TRIA.

Bills: HCR108 , HB3300 , HB7128 , HB7757 , HB7305 , HB7266 , HB7258 , HB7257 , HB3350 , HB4662 , HB5347 , HB8873

Keywords: HCR108, H. Con. Res. 108, War Powers Resolution, Lebanon, Lebanese Armed Forces, U.S. Armed Forces, hostilities, military withdrawal, troop removal, concurrent resolution, Congressional war powers, executive war powers, foreign policy, Middle East, diplomatic facilities, security cooperation, cease hostilities, military engagement, war authorization, non-authorization of force

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• and then slowly during a storm event and then slowly drain<00:16:27.560><c> out</c><00:16:27.959><c>
• </c><00:21:59.039><c> and</c> comes comes for extreme we events and comes comes for extreme we events
• the volume of water of an event of that magnitude.
• Those events will be occurring over the next few months.
• </c><02:11:58.639><c> and</c> um more recent precipitation events and um more recent precipitation events

Committee: House Science, Technology and Energy

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• These billion-dollar events are going to keep coming and just to have uh the department's emphasis on
• These billion-dollar events are coming.
• These billion-dollar events are going<00:05:21.919><c> to</c><00:05:22.000><c> keep</c><00:05:22.240>
• It it's to allow events and legitimate operations.
• It's to allow events and legitimate operations.

Committee: Senate Agriculture

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• Privacy Officer and Attorney with the Government Law Bureau, to provide technical expertise in the event
• Three, the proof of purchase provided is linked to the event.
• And as your example states, if you sell a ticket and the person who sold the ticket comes to the event
• And as your example states, if you sell a ticket and the person who sold the ticket comes to the event
• But in terms of going to the event, have you ever gone to an event where you never got the ticket?

Committee: House Privacy and Consumer Protection

Summary: The committee heard several bills, with most of the discussion focused on AB 325, which would update California antitrust law to address algorithmic price fixing, and AB 1221, which would restrict invasive workplace surveillance tools. AB 325’s author and supporters argued that competitors using the same pricing software can facilitate collusion and drive up prices in sectors like housing, groceries, and frozen foods; opponents warned the bill was too broad, could sweep in lawful public-data pricing tools, and might chill ordinary business software use. Members raised concerns about housing applications, small businesses, intent standards, and whether the bill clearly distinguishes lawful market research from collusive conduct. Despite the debate, the committee voted to move AB 325 forward on a 6-2 roll call, holding the roll open for absent members. AB 75, dealing with insurers’ use of aerial imaging for homeowners’ coverage decisions, was also heard. The author and Department of Insurance said the bill would require notice before aerial images are collected, give homeowners access to the images, and require that any image used to cancel, non-renew, or reduce coverage be current enough to allow an in-person inspection if needed. Consumer advocates supported the measure as a privacy and transparency protection, while insurers opposed it unless amended, arguing aerial imaging is a low-cost tool that helps keep coverage available and affordable and warning that more in-person inspections would raise costs and reduce the number of policies they can write. The committee moved AB 75 to Appropriations, also holding the roll open. The committee also advanced AB 576, which the author said responds to stakeholder feedback after AB 488 by improving the Department of Justice charity registry process, including an API to help fundraising platforms update eligible charities more efficiently. AB 1160, on law enforcement drone data storage, was presented as a privacy and security measure requiring U.S.-based storage for drone-collected data and prohibiting its use, sharing, or sale by storage vendors; it too was moved to Appropriations. In addition, the committee heard AB 1221, which would ban certain workplace surveillance technologies such as facial, gait, and emotion recognition and add notice, data protection, and human-review requirements before discipline based on surveillance output. Supporters said the bill would curb discriminatory and invasive monitoring, while opponents argued it was overly broad and could interfere with legitimate security, safety, and HR uses; the transcript ends before a final vote on that measure.

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• So this was a great event. We went from two boat launches to seven.
• So another thing that we're going to pivot into is our Coastal Connect events.
• So I'm hoping to continue to expand our location on these events.
• Just some reminders and some more information about our upcoming events.
• Just some reminders and some more information about our upcoming events.

Summary: The board met at the State Capitol and approved the agenda and prior minutes after brief motions and no public comment. Executive Director Michael Hare then gave a CPRA implementation update, describing a large portfolio of active projects and highlighting several that are under construction, nearing bid, or recently awarded, including Port Fourchon shoreline protection, Caernarvon marsh creation, Schooner Bayou saltwater barrier rehabilitation, Cain Bayou marsh creation, West Shore river reintroduction work, Morganza to the Gulf, Raccoon Island restoration, Chenier-O-Tig ridge restoration, Bayou Pigeon and Dismal Swamp boat launches, Grand Bayou marsh creation, Highway 1 terracing, and several National Coastal Resilience Fund projects. He also noted the annual plan public meetings had concluded, with comments accepted through February 17, 2026, and answered board questions about the Rockefeller shoreline project, saying CPRA and the Corps were working through geotechnical and environmental issues and trying to move it forward. The board then received a joint presentation from CPRA and the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries on the White Lake Conservation Area and Management Plan. Speakers described White Lake as a 72,000-acre property in Vermilion Parish with major freshwater marsh, wildlife habitat, hunting and fishing opportunities, and aging infrastructure that currently operates on limited self-generated revenue. The plan, finalized in October 2025, focuses on habitat protection, maintaining wildlife, supporting revenue generation, expanding controlled public access, and strengthening partnerships. Proposed priorities include GIWW shoreline protection, Unit 2/Caddo levee stabilization, and north shoreline protection, with about $30 million secured for engineering and design and total costs estimated around $120 million to $130 million. Officials also discussed a possible lodge revitalization funded only with private dollars, broader landscape-level habitat management, conservation incentives for private landowners, and potential land acquisition for additional public access. Board members and agency leaders emphasized the importance of White Lake to waterfowl habitat and public recreation, and one member urged similar management attention for Sabine, Lacassine, and Cameron Prairie refuges. The final major presentation covered CPRA’s marsh creation design guidelines. Staff explained that marsh creation remains a major share of the coastal master plan and current project pipeline, and reviewed how projects are built using dredged sediment, containment dikes, and pipeline systems. They said the 2017 design guidelines were intended to standardize minimum design and construction practices, but are now being updated to reflect lessons learned, current survey standards, geotechnical practices, construction methods, and issues such as oil and gas infrastructure and land rights coordination. Board members asked about reducing unnecessary geotechnical costs, improving land-rights timing, considering unconfined marsh creation where appropriate, and accounting for why marsh areas are failing in the first place. Staff said they would consider those suggestions as part of the guideline update and then moved into a follow-up presentation on safety, access, and logistics for marine construction in the coastal zone.