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• We are here in opposition to SB 1016, which would permit Care Court to order respondents into involuntary
• I'll note this has been a particular area of interest of mine since my days as a county supervisor.
• A particular area of interest of mine since my days as a county supervisor, including spearheading implementation
• I urge you to pass SB 1119 so that no other family endures what mine has. Thank you.

Summary: The committee heard several bills. SB 911, by Senator Becker, would require notification and verification of defensible-space compliance when homes in high wildfire severity zones are transferred, using the preliminary change of ownership report; supporters said it would improve wildfire resilience and insurance availability, while county assessors opposed the use of the PCOR and urged a different recorded document. Members generally supported the bill but raised concerns about the 12-month compliance window and the need to keep working with assessors; the bill was held pending a quorum and later placed on call. SB 1016, by Senator Blakespear, would create a pathway for a higher-level mental health evaluation when a Care Court petition is dismissed because the person is too ill to participate or otherwise needs more intensive care. Supporters, including psychiatrists, family members, and local officials, said Care Court is leaving many severely ill people untreated and that the bill would connect them to existing LPS processes. Opponents, including Disability Rights California, county behavioral health directors, counties, and other advocacy groups, argued it would expand involuntary detention, bypass existing pre-petition screening safeguards, and undermine Care Court’s voluntary nature. The bill passed the committee on a roll call vote and was placed on call. SB 1112, by Senator Archuleta, would create a faster court process for victims of illegal or excessive “bandit towing” to recover their vehicles by posting a bond and obtaining a release certificate. Support came from Enterprise Mobility and the author, who said the bill targets bad actors and helps equalize leverage for vehicle owners; the California Auto Body Association sought an amendment to exclude auto repair shops. The committee passed the bill as amended to Appropriations and placed it on call. SB 1119, by Senator Padilla, would impose child-safety requirements on AI chatbots, including risk assessments, crisis-response protocols, parental controls, limits on time and data use, reporting, audits, and a private right of action. The bill was driven by testimony from the mother of a teenager who died by suicide after prolonged chatbot interactions; industry and business groups opposed or sought amendments, citing overlap with recent law, vague standards, and prescriptive design mandates. Members expressed strong support for the bill’s goals while urging tighter definitions, and the bill was moved on a roll call vote and placed on call.

Transcript Highlights:

• We are here in opposition to SB 1016, which would permit care courts to order respondents into involuntary
• I'll note this has been a particular area of interest of mine since my days as a county supervisor.
• A particular area of interest of mine since my days as a county supervisor, including spearheading implementation
• I urge you to pass SB 1119 so that no other family endures what mine has. Thank you.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• I'm here today because I donated sperm to an acquaintance of mine.
• That's not legally permitted.
• But in her signing away her rights, it did change my daughter's last name back to mine and her name was
• Mine was put on me because... My ex-wife and I got into an altercation in 2016.

Bills: HCR16, HB782, HB2159, HB2288, HB3281, HB3819, HB4656, HB4696, HB5494, HCR16

Keywords: fatherhood, family support, fatherlessness, community engagement, youth development, social policy, male role models, child development, policy reform, role models, mental health, parenting, single-parent homes, welfare reform, economic opportunity, mentorship, community initiatives, children, welfare programs, education

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• And by limiting the expansion of these projects statewide is hurting districts like mine.
• And by limiting the expansion of these projects statewide is hurting districts like mine.
• And by limiting the expansion of these projects statewide is hurting districts like mine.
• But there was a House meeting on the greenhouse gas permits.
• But there was a House meeting on the greenhouse gas permits.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• He's a good friend of mine.
• transport vehicles to use the HOV lane, repealing the honorary consular official special plates, permitting
• rather than requiring an instruction permit or driver license application to include outline information
• Permitting rather than requiring an instruction permit or driver license application to include outline

Bills: HB2067, HB2068, HB2127, HB2164, HB2200, HB2201, HB2242, HB2283, HB2284, HB2285, HB2286, HB2287, HB2304, HB2306, HB2399, HB2601, HB2609, HB2760, HB2761, HB2859, HB2887, HB2892, HB2893, HB2894, HB2978, HB4027, HCM2012, HCM2016

Keywords: appropriation, transportation, infrastructure, Apache Junction, funding, Show Low, road extension, special license plates, nonprofits, charitable contributions, Reay Lane, Graham County, HB 2200, State Route 89, SR 89, Chino Valley, Arizona Department of Transportation, ADOT, road widening, highway expansion

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• So, uh, please introduce yourself, neighbor of mine, um, right down the road.
• repairability, saying reconditioned luminaires, lamps, holders, ballasts, LED drivers shall not be permitted
• <00:52:24.720> be ballast, LED drivers shall not be ballast, LED drivers shall not be permitted
• 26.559> we<00:52:26.880> would<00:52:27.119> suggest<00:52:27.440> this permitted
• And we would suggest this permitted.

Bills: SF0052, SF0024

Keywords: wildlife management, environmental restoration, funding, invasive species, aquatic ecosystems, native fish, habitat conservation, lottery, debit card payments, gambling regulations, state revenue, financial transactions, 916, all

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• Members, you know, a good friend of mine once asked me, he said, Jeff, how do you eat a hippopotamus?
• I grew up in the building trades and I was actually fortunate enough to actually pull a building permit
• actually<00:28:18.559> pull<00:28:18.720> a<00:28:18.880> building<00:28:19.120> permit
• <00:28:19.360> at<00:28:19.520> 18 actually pull a building permit at 18 actually pull
• a building permit at 18 years<00:28:20.000> old.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• As Langston Hughes said, "We the people must redeem the land, the mines, the plants, the rivers, the
• 44.800> the "We the people must redeem the land, the "We the people must redeem the land, the mines
• , the plants, the rivers, the mines, the plants, the rivers, the mountains,<00:34:46.960> and<
• You know as well as I do that this is your neighborhood, not particularly mine.
• we have in the bill u to be permitted. we have in the bill u to be permitted. that<03:45:21.520>

Keywords: 981, all

Summary: The Senate opened with the pledge, approved the January 30, 2026 journal, and then proceeded out of order for several personal privileges and resolutions. Members welcomed delegates from Poland and noted the Jewish holiday of Tu Bishvat. The chamber then took up Senate Joint Resolution 001, which approves the water project revolving fund eligibility list administered by the Colorado Water Resources and Power Development Authority. Sponsors explained that the resolution only establishes project eligibility and does not itself set funding amounts. The resolution passed 32-0, and the current roll call was added as co-sponsors. The Senate next considered Senate Joint Resolution 006, a lengthy measure affirming civil rights and dignity for immigrant Coloradans and calling for transparent, accountable federal immigration enforcement. The resolution urged an end to anonymous enforcement tactics, protection of access to schools, health care, courthouses, and other public spaces, and broader federal immigration reform. Senator Weissman moved a technical amendment correcting a reference from ICE to CBP in one example; the amendment was adopted 32-0. Debate featured personal stories from supporters about immigrant family histories and service, while the Minority Leader said he appreciated the sponsors’ engagement but could not support the resolution as drafted, though he agreed with much of its intent and called for more constructive dialogue. The resolution passed 20-12, and several senators were added as co-sponsors. After the resolutions, the Senate moved into the Committee of the Whole for second reading of bills on the consent calendar. Senate Bill 10, concerning clarification of definitions used in the taxation of agricultural property, was adopted on second reading and reported out favorably. The chamber then began consideration of Senate Bill 4, concerning who may petition a court for an extreme risk protection order, with the sponsor noting two technical amendments had been added to improve the language. The committee report on that bill was adopted, and the bill was moved forward on second reading.

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• 00:10:54.040> and<00:10:54.160> out<00:10:54.320> in<00:10:54.440> 45 permit
• test and we were in and out in 45 permit test and we were in and out in 45 minutes<00:10:55.480>
• uh it is also our position uh that<01:15:44.360> we<01:15:44.760> or<01:15:45.080> mine
• that<01:15:46.239> uh<01:15:46.360> we<01:15:46.440> don't that we or mine
• anyways that uh we don't that we or mine anyways that uh we don't necessarily<01:15:47.199> oppose

Keywords: 1183, house

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• to you, whether it's a family member or a very close friend, and maybe they have a diagnosis like mine
• to you, whether it's a family member or a very close friend, and maybe they have a diagnosis like mine
• They would permit the court to keep a care petition open while there.
• The weekend amendments would permit the court to keep a care petition open while the county conducts

Summary: The Assembly Health Committee heard several measures, beginning with SB 331 by Sen. Menjivar, which would require large-group health plans to cover hearing aids for children. The author and supporters described the bill as a long-running effort to address a developmental emergency and reduce out-of-pocket costs for families, while opponents were absent. Testimony from parents, advocates, medical experts, and organizations emphasized the importance of early access to hearing aids; committee members voiced strong support, and the bill was moved on a do-pass basis to Appropriations, with several members requesting to be added as coauthors. The committee then heard SB 608, also by Sen. Menjivar, to expand access to condoms in school-based health centers and related settings and to prevent barriers such as ID checks. Supporters, including students and school health advocates, argued the bill would improve sexual health and reduce stigma, while opponents from family and faith groups argued it would undermine parental authority and normalize early sexual activity. The bill was supported by committee members and moved forward on a do-pass basis to Appropriations. Next, SB 971 by Sen. Choi proposed community-based healthy aging partnerships for older adults, with testimony from the California Senior Legislature and supporters from aging and dementia organizations. The measure was described as voluntary and focused on connection, independence, and local collaboration; there was no opposition, and the committee moved it on a do-pass basis to Appropriations. The committee also heard SB 869 by Sen. Weber Pierson, which would require warning icons and statements on chain restaurant menus for beverages with very high added sugar content. Supporters framed it as a transparency and public health measure, while restaurant and beverage industry representatives opposed it unless amended, citing cost and menu-space concerns; the bill was nevertheless moved on a do-pass basis to Appropriations after a roll call vote, with some members voting no and the measure placed on call. The committee also considered SB 950 by Sen. Weber Pierson, aimed at ensuring timely coverage of FDA-approved, medically necessary treatments for early-onset Alzheimer’s disease on commercial plans. Supporters, including the Alzheimer’s Association and a patient advocate, said the bill would reduce delays and barriers to care, while health plan representatives opposed it over step therapy and utilization-management concerns. Members discussed the limited treatment window and the need for early access, and the bill was moved on a do-pass basis to Appropriations. In addition, SB 490 by Sen. Umberg would set timelines for DHCS investigations of unlicensed sober living homes and allow counties to assist if the department cannot act in time; supporters from Anaheim and a patient-brokering survivor described serious abuse and oversight gaps, while county behavioral health representatives opposed the county role as an unfunded and potentially liability-creating burden. After discussion, the bill was also moved on a do-pass basis to Appropriations. Finally, the committee began hearing SB 1037 by Sen. Weber Pierson on health insurance affordability and rate review, with supporters arguing it would tie premium increases more closely to affordability targets and public reporting; the transcript cuts off before the committee completed action on that measure.

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• So if we'll have people approach, and I'm going to start with our introductory comments, mine and then
• Mine and then those from the other members, right? Thank you very much. Thank you very much.
• we want to remind you that 75% of rental housing in the Eaton Fire zone has not even filed for a permit
• , we want to remind you that 75% of rental housing in the Eden Fire Zone has not even filed for a permit

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Chairman, and mine is along the same lines as Representative Reeb.
• was shocked to meet individuals who'd been in the country for almost two decades, some who had work permits
• Chair, if you'll permit me, Chair Chandler, Senator Cedillo Lopez, did you want to respond to that at
• industrial revenue bonds that we have with solar companies. and we have one that was set up with a mine

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• are given out for each prospective permit zone.
• As a result of the lower permit numbers, bear hunters have to wait as many as six years to draw permits
• for each Pro prospective permit Zone out for each Pro prospective permit Zone since<00:45:06.680>
• <00:45:20.440> in as many as six years to draw permits in as many as six years to draw permits
• First off, I'm wondering how much a bear permit costs.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• to request all the members of the committee to show their support for the bill, as I'm here showing mine
• suppliers serving the semiconductor industry subject to significant regulatory requirements, including permitting

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• So we provide exceptions for defense contractors and others properly permitted to engage in research,
• Just a little bit of background: it was about, I don't know, eight years or so that a constituent of mine

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The House took up several Senate and House bills, mostly under suspension of the rules, and advanced a number of measures to third reading or engrossment. Early in the session, the House dealt with a Senate bill on student learning and mental health by insisting on its position and appointing a committee of conference. It also referred a Senate petition on alleviating poverty to the Committee on Children and Families after the House declined to concur with a Judiciary referral. The chamber then considered and advanced multiple Ways and Means bills, including legislation on police interactions with people with autism spectrum disorder, honoring Blue Star families, land conveyance in Bolton, newborn screening for congenital cytomegalovirus, affordable housing and cultural space in Brighton, increasing access to epinephrine, and civil rights and technology. Several bills drew extended floor debate. Supporters of the epinephrine bill emphasized its life-saving purpose and described the death of Michael Brown as a catalyst for the measure; the House adopted the bill after a roll call vote of 149-0. The newborn CMV screening bill also prompted substantial testimony in favor from public health advocates and parents, who argued that universal screening would enable earlier treatment and reduce long-term harm; an amendment to add other rare diseases was withdrawn, and a later amendment creating a broad opt-out was defeated 1-153 before the bill passed 154-1. The civil rights and technology bill focused on banning weaponized drones and robotic devices, restricting misuse, and preserving law enforcement and civil liberties; it passed 154-1. The Blue Star families bill, creating commemorative plates for families of fallen law enforcement officers, passed 156-0 after emotional remarks from members and supporters. The House also passed without recorded opposition a bill facilitating better interactions between police and people with autism, and it approved a Bolton land conveyance bill and the Brighton affordable housing/cultural space bill. The chamber observed moments of silence for former Congressman Barney Frank and State Trooper Kevin Traynor, welcomed several guest groups, and concluded by adopting an order to meet the next day at 11 a.m. before adjourning.

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• Anna Catherine Beale, she's a constituent of mine that lives right around the corner.
• and it looks to me that the program that currently is voluntary, where counties are allowed to or permitted

Keywords: 959, house, all

Summary: The House convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, approved the journal for the prior day by a vote of 131-2, and the Speaker signed several enrolled measures, including HB 1768, HB 1866, HB 1870, HB 2180, and HJR 173 and 174. Members also made a series of guest introductions and personal announcements, including remarks recognizing National Infertility Awareness Week and HCR 28, as well as notices about upcoming themed dress days. The chamber then received Senate messages returning a number of budget bills and other measures with Senate amendments, and the House budget chair moved to refuse the Senate versions and send HB 2002 through HB 2013 to conference. Members discussed major budget differences, including child care subsidies, transportation funding, higher education funding, and the shifting of broadband grant dollars, but all of the motions to go to conference were approved. The House also took up Senate Bill 975, relating to ambulance districts and emergency medical services. An amendment was adopted to restore compromise language on community paramedics and make a minor change to first responder mental health provisions. The bill passed 136-7. Later, the House considered a property tax reform package on Senate Bills 1066 and 1088. Amendments were adopted to correct technical drafting issues, require uniform levy increases across property classes and timely use of voter-approved tax increases, and add assessor training, electronic taxpayer notification, and changes to how disputed assessments are paid. Debate centered on local control, transparency, and the impact on schools and other local taxing districts. The combined bill passed 83-61. The House then adjourned until 4 p.m. Monday, April 27, 2026.

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• I'll embarrass her a little bit—Anna Catherine Beale, a constituent of mine who lives right around the
• and it looks to me that the program that currently is voluntary, where counties are allowed to or permitted

Summary: The House convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, then approved the House Journal for the 56th day by a roll call vote of 131-2. The Speaker also signed several measures, including House Bill 1768, House Committee Substitute for House Bill 1866, Senate Substitute for House Committee Substitute for House Bill 1870, Senate Committee Substitute for House Bill 2180, and Senate Substitute for Senate Committee Substitute for House Committee Substitute for House Joint Resolutions 173 and 174. Members then offered a point of personal privilege recognizing National Infertility Awareness Week and shared a constituent’s testimony in support of HCR 28, followed by numerous introductions of student groups, guests, and legislative announcements such as Hat Day and Ken Waller Day. The House received Senate messages on a series of budget bills and other measures, including House Bills 2002 through 2013, and then adopted motions on each of the budget bills to refuse the Senate substitutes and send the bills to conference committees. During discussion, members highlighted major budget differences, including child care subsidies, transportation funding, higher education funding, and a large broadband-related funding shift that would affect the apparent size of the operating budget. The budget chair said he had not yet seen all of the Senate’s printed changes but supported going to conference and expressed hope for compromise on disputed items. The chamber then took up Senate Bill 975, relating to ambulance districts and emergency medical services. After adopting a House committee substitute and a House amendment that restored compromise language on community paramedics and made a minor change to first responder mental health services, the bill passed 136-7. Supporters said it would help struggling ambulance districts, improve emergency response, and keep patients out of emergency rooms when appropriate; one member noted the bill was the same language as a previously passed House bill. The House also considered a property tax reform package in Senate Bills 1066 and 1088, adopting two technical and policy amendments on assessor training, electronic notices, protest payments, levy uniformity, and timing of voter-approved tax increases. Despite support from several members, concerns were raised that the bill could limit local control and create legal or fiscal issues for counties and taxing districts. The combined bill ultimately passed 83-61, and the House adjourned until April 27, 2026.

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• anesthesiologists, both dental and medical; certified nurse anesthetists; as well as general dentists that have permits
• So many stories like mine from being prescribed. I see it every day.

Bills: HB2048, HB2189, HB2248, HB2403, HB2728, HB2729, HB2730, HB2731, HB2906, HCR2058

Keywords: orders of protection, domestic violence, court procedures, legal guardian, enforcement, healthcare, licensed health aides, scope of practice, ventilator care, training standards, medical freedom, healthcare mandates, employment requirements, public health, government regulation, elderly, physical disabilities, Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System, home and community based services, funding increase

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• First, phase one is going to begin construction, weather permitting, now in April, and then, if awarded
• So in Senator, I'm sorry, in Madam Chair's district and mine, we're neighbors and we've got a community

Bills: SB21, SB42, SB81, SB101, SB139

Keywords: SB 21, Medicare supplement, Medigap, open enrollment, guaranteed issue, birthday month enrollment, health insurance, insurance regulation, senior health coverage, elderly, retiree, Medicare beneficiaries, preexisting conditions, underwriting restrictions, premium discrimination, New Mexico insurance law, superintendent of insurance, health care coverage, policy portability, healthcare

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• So if we're trying to do drilling or mining for gas, or even for minerals, we want to know that where
• When companies need to come in to talk about permitting requirements that they're going to pursue, absolutely