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• Dune restoration, and public transit and multimodal access to our beaches.
• parking and parking along the beach and for beach access.
• for people who drive to the beach and are going to continue driving to the beach and aren't going to
• I represent the city of Redondo Beach as their community development director.
• I do want to note that in Redondo Beach, 80% of our land is zoned residential already.

Committee: House Housing and Community Development

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• I've spent a lot of good time with you on the Olympics, Paralympics, representing Long Beach, Southeast
• I've spent a lot of good time with you on the Olympics, Paralympics, representing Long Beach, South a
• Understanding that there's other cities that are playing host as well, like Long Beach, like Pomona,
• We're the second busiest recreation site outside of the beach.
• volleyball stadium down in Long Beach, for those temporary infrastructure and temporary venues, we've

Summary: The committee held an informational hearing on planning for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic and Paralympic Games, focusing on infrastructure, transportation, sustainability, ticketing, community benefits, and legacy planning. LA28’s Joey Freeman reported on overall progress, including new soccer venues across the country, strong ticket demand, a volunteer program launched early, $2.5 billion in corporate sponsorships, and recently enacted state laws to support route networks, temporary infrastructure, medical staffing, and EMS coordination. He also said LA28 is sponsoring AB 2436 to extend in-state tuition eligibility for Team USA student-athletes training in California. Members pressed LA28 heavily on ticket affordability and access, saying the local presale and low-cost ticket rollout had not met community expectations. Several senators asked for clearer numbers on how many tickets were available, how many were under $100, and how community ticketing would work, with concerns that nonprofit distribution could still miss low-income residents. LA28 said $28 tickets were offered, roughly 500,000 low-cost tickets were placed with local residents during the presale, and a community ticketing program seeded by philanthropy would provide free tickets through nonprofits. Senators also raised concerns about gender parity data, security funding, and whether federal support would remain stable. Mayor Karen Bass said the city’s theme is “Games for All” and emphasized that Los Angeles wants the Games to benefit every neighborhood through small-business contracting, cultural programming, and lasting infrastructure. She described city-run small business summits, a broader Cultural Olympiad effort tied to murals and neighborhood storytelling, and watch parties and fan fests as free community alternatives. Bass also requested state help speeding approvals for key public-land improvements, allowing mutual aid for law enforcement without a state of emergency, and addressing freeway trash and encampments that could affect access to venues. Members asked for follow-up on those requests, including details on permitting, Caltrans coordination, and business participation. The final panel began with an infrastructure presentation from Councilmember Paul Krekorian, who said the Games are a no-build, transit-first event and outlined requests for street and sidewalk improvements, accessibility upgrades, energy and charging infrastructure, a joint operations center, active transportation projects, and cleanup of Caltrans rights of way. He argued the Games could generate $18 billion in economic output, support 90,000 jobs, and produce at least $700 million in state and local tax revenue, while also leaving behind permanent community benefits. He closed by pointing to Los Angeles’ history with the 1932 and 1984 Games as evidence that the city can deliver a successful and financially positive Olympics.

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• </c> closure of the temporary disposal site. closure of the temporary disposal site.
• In J Ever Beach, in my district, my area, in the 1962, I'm just checking online, population was under
• </c> going to be flowing back to Ever Beach going to be flowing back to Ever Beach again. again. again
• Um, I don't know that we have any state facilities in Ewa Beach specifically.
• </c> facilities in Eva Beach specifically. facilities in Eva Beach specifically.

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• She can't get out into the yard or be driven to see the shore, to see Narragansett Beach, say, one more
• Let me start, if I could, with rural hospitals and the closures of hospitals like that.
• This would lead to nursing home closures across our state.
• It will mean the closure of nursing homes in rural areas across our country, which means the elderly
• Seen hospital closures. So we have focused on access in rural areas.

Committee: Senate Finance Committee

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• Um, so I have a follow-up to Representative Lee's question about enrollment and school closure.
• And so, you know, this community and school is always concerned about closure, but I'm just wondering
• at 1,071; Ewa Beach Elementary at 721; Honi?i at 1,86?; and K? Kona at 9115.
• at 1,071; Ewa Beach Elementary at 721; Honi?i at 1,86?; and K? Kona at 9115.
• White Plains Beach area?

Summary: The Committee on Finance received an informational briefing from the Department of Education on its budget request for the upcoming fiscal year. The Superintendent and staff described the department’s mission, enrollment and staffing scale, recent gains in NAEP reading and math, persistent attendance problems since the pandemic, and the need for resources to support student recovery, middle school math, and other strategic priorities. The department said its proposal is intended to be aligned with its 2023–2029 strategic plan, fiscally balanced, and reliable for schools, while also addressing inflation, workforce needs, and uncertainty in federal funding. Assistant Superintendent and CFO Brian Hallet reviewed federal grants, non-general funds, and the budget development process. He said federal funds make up about 11% of the department’s FY25 appropriation and warned that House budget proposals could threaten predictable funding for core programs. He also explained that the department began its biennial budget work in April 2024 and used an internal review group to identify possible reallocations. The department characterized its request as a “flat” budget proposal overall, with a large share devoted to continued funding for existing recurring needs, and noted challenges including a projected state funding decline, inflation, lingering pandemic impacts, recruitment and retention, and uncertainty about future federal support. A major topic was the department’s capital improvement program. DOE officials argued for a risk-based, proactive approach using lump-sum “buckets” to manage facilities and deferred maintenance across more than 21.5 million square feet at 268 sites. They said this would allow more efficient prioritization of projects and better coordination with complex area superintendents, principals, and legislators. Members asked about how legislative priorities would fit into the bucket system, county-versus-state property jurisdiction issues affecting school facilities, enrollment decline and staffing ratios, and how the department plans to adjust facilities and human resources to shifting enrollment patterns. DOE said it is studying enrollment trends, will brief the Board of Education next month, and is willing to provide further briefings to legislators. No votes or formal actions were taken during the informational briefing.

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• they apologized, but more importantly, back during the COVID pandemic, you had the City of West Palm Beach
• , an area that's really near the Town of Palm Beach, banning the sale of firearms and ammunition.
• Now we're ready for closure. Rep. Miller: I cannot say it better than they did. Waive close.
• On June 23rd, 2021, a police officer from Daytona Beach, Jason Rayner, was shot in the head by Wallace

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• The average medical school in California is less than 30 miles from the beach in high-cost areas where
• And I agree, we want, you know, being a Cal State Long Beach graduate, I want our CSU Chancellor and
• Shade, again, President of the California School Board's Association and a trustee in the Salonah Beach
• Debra Sheet, Salonne Beach School District, in strong support. Okay, thank you.
• gap closure issue.

Committee: Senate Education

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• It was a great beach day, and the water was crystal clear.
• This bill will allow us to ...the beach.
• . else down the beach had been attacked.
• Will it help put more sand on our beaches?
• We have white beaches that are located along the Gulf of Mexico.

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• The shrapnel from the blade was everywhere over the beaches, and it shut the beaches down for the summertime
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• ><c> down</c><01:01:40.760><c> for</c><01:01:40.960><c> the</c> and it shut the beaches down for the
• and it shut the beaches down for the summertime<01:01:41.720><c> now</c><01:01:42.480><c> I'm</c><01:
• Another large piece of foam was found on the beach in Nantucket. The company abandoned them.

Committee: House Science, Technology and Energy

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• Senator Beach. Mr. Chairman. Mr. Chairman, you may.
• At a time when we're facing all the school closures, rising costs, I mean, there's a host of issues we're
• At a time when we're facing all the school closures, rising costs, I mean, there's a host of issues we're
• And having seen those closures that happened during past light rail construction, there is real fear
• , the area that Valley Metro gave us those statistics and having seen those closures that happened during

Summary: The committee met to hear and vote on a series of appropriations and transportation-related bills, beginning with SB 1550, which would fund a Queen Creek police pilot program focused on runaway youth prevention, at-risk youth protection, and anti-trafficking work. Supporters said the town and local facilities already contribute personnel and administrative support, while some members urged Queen Creek to add local matching funds. The bill received a due pass recommendation on a 7-2 vote. The committee then considered SB 1156 and SB 1157, both $20 million border-related reimbursement bills sponsored by Senator Rogers. SB 1156 would reimburse cities, towns, and counties for short-term detention hold costs for unauthorized non-citizens, and SB 1157 would reimburse local governments for supplemental fencing or bollard walls in high-crossing border areas. Both bills drew strong opposition from public commenters who described them as funding detention and border enforcement at the expense of other needs, while supporters framed them as backfilling local costs already incurred. SB 1156 passed 5-3, and SB 1157 passed 5-3. The committee also approved SB 1245, which would fund pavement replacement on Rodeo Road in Williams, and SB 1707, which would provide $5 million for AI-related border security at DPS. SB 1245 passed 6-3, with some members objecting that the state highway user revenue fund is underfunded and local contributions should be required. SB 1707 passed 6-4 after testimony split between supporters who favored using AI and surveillance tools for border security and opponents who said the bill was too vague, too expensive, or inappropriate given other state priorities. Later, the committee advanced SB 1273, funding pavement rehabilitation on Ogle Frontage Road between Bowie and San Simon, and SB 1811, which would clarify that school districts and charter schools may allow wireless device use in the case of an emergency rather than during an emergency. SB 1273 passed 6-4 amid debate over state versus local funding responsibility, and SB 1811 passed 8-1 after testimony that the change would give schools more flexibility and avoid practical problems during emergencies. The committee also heard SB 1088, a cybersecurity appropriation for DHS, and SB 1332, which would require ADOT to study light rail expansion in Maricopa County versus autonomous or semi-autonomous transit options. SB 1088 passed 6-4 despite concerns that the appropriation was vendor-driven and not requested by the department. SB 1332 drew extensive testimony from small business owners along Indian School Road who said light rail construction had harmed access and sales, while Phoenix/Valley Metro opposed the bill and questioned ADOT’s role; the discussion continued as the transcript ended.

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• is Yash Jamm, a high school senior in Los Angeles, California, and I'm the co-chair of the Alcove Beach
• I'm 18, and I'm from Alcove Beach Cities.
• of state grants to hospitals in immediate and significant financial distress to help prevent the closure
• when it was adopted, there were a couple of hospitals that had indicated they were on the path to closure
• I do think that there's widespread agreement that we don't want any more hospital closures.

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• to climate action, Courage California, San Francisco Baykeeper, Scope, Human Impact Partners, Long Beach
• Dave Shukla, Long Beach Alliance for Clean Energy, strong support. Thank you, sir.
• This week's announcement of the closure of the Valero Refinery underscores the urgency of this message
• But if we're doing things that are resulting in closure of refineries before the demand has been reduced
• And I think, you know, the closure of Valero last week raises for me real questions about, you know,

Summary: The committee hearing centered first on AB 1243, the Polluters Pay Climate Superfund Act of 2025, which would direct CalEPA to identify major fossil fuel companies, study California’s climate damages, and assess fees on the largest polluters to fund resilience, recovery, and related projects. The author and supporters argued the bill would make polluters help pay for climate harms, protect taxpayers, create jobs in construction and clean energy, and dedicate at least 40% of funds to disadvantaged communities. Support testimony came from environmental justice groups, labor, youth advocates, health organizations, and many individual witnesses, while opponents from the building trades, chambers of commerce, petroleum, and business groups warned it would raise fuel and consumer costs, threaten refinery jobs, and create legal and economic uncertainty. Committee members debated the bill’s impact on affordability, jobs, refinery closures, and whether cap-and-trade already addresses climate funding needs. The committee ultimately voted to give AB 1243 a due pass recommendation to the Judiciary Committee, with the roll left open. After AB 1243, the committee moved to another bill on wildfire mitigation and related resilience work. The author said the measure addresses a long-running wildfire problem and accepted committee amendments, describing the bill as a response to increasingly severe wildfire seasons and the need to help communities stay safe and rebuild after disasters. The transcript cuts off as that presentation begins, so no final action on the second bill is shown in the excerpt.

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• I traveled all West Palm Beach, Florida.
• I believe John closure for us victims.
• .<01:50:04.960><c> John</c><01:50:05.199><c> Broadick</c> closure.
• John Broadick closure.
• I mean, closure is sometimes an overused word, but it gave him great closure.

Committee: Senate Judiciary

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• First is, you're right, there's those road closure signs for construction, and you'll notice the language
• If you drive around one of these closures, you are guilty of the crime.
• My name is Bruce Agnew, and my family has a beach house on Hat Island, where our neighbor is our hometown
• My name is Bruce Agnew, and my family has a beach house on Hadd Island, where our neighbor is our hometown

Bills: HB2604 , HB2436 , SB6354 , SB6352

Committee: Senate Transportation

Keywords: vehicle ownership, insurance, title transfer, consumer protection, motor vehicle, oil tanker, tank vessel, restricted waters, Puget Sound, San Juan Islands, Rosario Strait, Admiralty Inlet, Discovery Island, New Dungeness, tug escort, pilotage, marine safety, spill prevention, oil transport, petroleum shipment

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• When I represented the Long Beach... Not sufficient and it's not safe.
• When I represented the Long Beach area, the escalator was down and a person died because the OES couldn't
• And that program, I don't see a comprehensive plan to deal with some of these upcoming closures and impacts
• So the point I'm just trying to bring to your attention is it's been well-publicized, the closures of

Summary: The Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Committee heard opening remarks on the Governor’s 2026-27 budget, which the chair described as roughly balanced in the budget year but still facing large out-year structural deficits. The vice chair criticized the revenue assumptions as overly optimistic and stressed the need to review recent program expansions and address the state’s $20 billion federal unemployment insurance debt. The Department of Finance said the budget is a “workload” plan with about $350 billion in total spending, $23 billion in reserves, a projected $2.9 billion budget-year deficit, and out-year gaps above $20 billion, while the LAO warned of downside revenue risk tied to stock market volatility and urged earlier action on the structural deficit rather than waiting for May. Finance and the LAO discussed major budget components, including Proposition 98 funding, higher education base increases for UC and CSU, climate and wildfire spending, a new ZEV incentive, child care COLAs, and tax proposals involving marketplace facilitators, renewable aviation fuel, and an extension of the California Competes tax credit. Members raised concerns about proposed Medi-Cal and CalFresh changes tied to federal HR1 impacts, the MCO tax extension, hospital finances, county costs, and the decision not to backfill all federal funding losses. Finance said the administration is not in a position to replace all lost federal funds, but wants to work with the Legislature on priorities and timing before the May Revision. Several senators used the hearing to preview subcommittee priorities and request more detail on spending growth, reserves, and program cuts. Topics included homelessness funding, Care Court throughput, wildfire and climate investments, AB 617, data centers, the judicial branch’s facilities backlog, displaced workers, transit funding, and preparations for the 2028 Olympics and Paralympics. No budget action or vote was taken at this hearing; the committee mainly received presentations and member questions, with public comment scheduled later.

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• When I represented the Long Beach...
• When I represented the Long Beach area, the escalator was down and a person died because the OES couldn't
• And that program, I don't see a comprehensive plan to deal with some of these upcoming closures and impacts
• So the point I'm just trying to bring to your attention is it's been well-publicized, the closures of

Committee: Senate Budget and Fiscal Review

Summary: The Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Committee heard opening remarks on the Governor’s 2026-27 budget and presentations from the Department of Finance and the Legislative Analyst’s Office. Chair Laird described the proposal as roughly balanced with $23 billion in reserves, while Vice Chair Niello argued the revenue estimates were overly optimistic and warned of a structural deficit, calling for a deeper review of programs and concern over the state’s $20 billion unemployment insurance debt. Finance said the budget is balanced in the budget year but still leaves a roughly $2.9 billion deficit, with out-year gaps above $20 billion, and characterized the plan as largely a workload budget with limited new spending or cuts. The LAO said its office sees substantial downside risk to the revenue forecast, emphasized the volatility of stock-market-driven revenues, and urged the Legislature to begin addressing the structural deficit now rather than waiting until May. Members focused on the implications of federal policy changes, Medi-Cal, CalFresh, and the MCO tax, as well as the state’s reserve strategy. Senators Menjivar and Richardson raised concerns about health coverage reductions, county costs, hospital finances, and the lack of a broader revenue solution, while Finance said the state cannot fully backfill federal cuts and is still assessing the impacts. The LAO recommended rejecting the proposal to suspend the rainy day fund deposit and setting aside the proposed Proposition 98 settle-up rather than using it for spending. Finance defended both proposals as necessary to balance the budget year and said it plans to begin discussions with legislative leaders before the May Revision. The committee also discussed climate and transportation funding, including cap-and-trade/GGRF allocations for Cal Fire, interest earnings from the fund, zero-emission vehicle incentives, and AB 617 air quality investments. Senator Reyes questioned the focus on light-duty ZEV incentives instead of heavy-duty vehicles, and Finance said the proposal is intended to partially replace the federal consumer tax credit and that some heavy-duty funding remains from prior years. Senator Richardson also raised concerns about Olympics-related infrastructure, courthouse repairs, and displaced workers, while other members stressed homelessness funding and the need for more immediate action on out-year budget problems. No formal votes or actions were taken during the portion provided; the hearing was informational and moved into member questions after the presentations.

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• On page eight, I was going to ask you where it mentions a potential closure of six to eight rural hospitals
• But I don't think that any of our communities, wherever these six to eight possible closures happen,
• Or if you're a beach person, you know, New Mexico's out of luck for those beach people.

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• A few years ago, my husband and I were watching TV... ...city in North Miami Beach.
• I also am a commissioner for 15 years in North Miami Beach.
• “Hello, Rachel Grage, Jacksonville Beach.
• I'm from Jacksonville Beach.
• If you'd like to know about some good CRAs, I suggest Boca Raton, Boynton Beach, Delray Beach, Pompano

Summary: The committee first took up SB 1272 on guardianship, which would limit a guardian’s ability to isolate an adult ward from family and require notice to family or other named persons about major events such as a ward’s death or medical relocation. Senator Jones said the bill was intended to curb abuse by bad actors while not affecting good-faith guardians. Fortuna Smuggler and Phyllis Smith spoke in support, describing the need for family notification and closure. The bill passed unanimously, 8-0, and was reported favorably. The committee then considered CS/SB 1284 on wrongful death for an unborn child. Senator Graal explained that the bill would expand Florida’s Wrongful Death Act to allow parents to recover economic and non-economic damages for the death of an unborn child. An amendment was adopted to define “unborn child” as a member of the species Homo sapiens carried in the womb and to state that the act does not authorize a wrongful death action against the mother or a health care provider acting within the applicable standard of care. The amendment drew questions about abortion, medical emergencies, and whether fathers could sue; the sponsor said the bill was not intended to create claims against mothers or lawful medical care. Public testimony was sharply divided, with supporters arguing it gives families parity and accountability, and opponents warning it could be used to target abortion care, increase malpractice pressure, and worsen physician shortages. The committee approved the bill as amended by a 6-4 vote. Finally, the committee heard a strike-all amendment to SB 1288 on parental rights. The amendment would strengthen parental consent requirements for minors’ medical care, with exceptions for emergencies, court orders, certain legal categories of minors, and other existing statutory exceptions. It also would require parental consent for treatment related to STD screening, give parents more control over school or health surveys, and address use of biofeedback devices. Supporters said the measure restores parents’ authority and protects children from inappropriate questioning or treatment, while opponents argued it could block needed care for minors in unsafe homes, reduce access to STI treatment and mental health services, and create unintended consequences. The amendment was adopted, and the committee continued hearing testimony on the bill.

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• stakeholders are closely coordinating with the EPA, Hawaii State agencies, and the public to complete the closure
• So will you commit to overseeing the safe, timely closure of Red Hill, which will require taking a transparent
• Then they had manufacturing done where this new system was out on the beaches of Taiwan in less than

Committees: Senate Emerging Threats and Capabilities Subcommittee , Senate SeaPower Subcommittee , Senate Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Strategic Forces , Senate Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Personnel

Keywords: national security, nuclear energy, Department of Defense, military readiness, public commentary, nominations

Summary: The meeting convened with a focus on the scrutiny of various nominations and their implications for national security. Mr. Brandon Williams was nominated as the Undersecretary of Energy for Nuclear Security, drawing attention to the pressing need to modernize the U.S. nuclear arsenal amid growing threats from other countries. This was echoed in discussions led by committee members who expressed concern over military readiness and the management of military installations, with emphasis on ensuring accountability within the Department of Defense. Public commentary was notably supportive of the nominations, although some concerns were raised regarding the administration's broader strategies.

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• We've done this in the past, last administration, with the proposed closures of the VA medical clinics
• to remind folks that last session, we sent letters to the Biden administration about the possible closure
• Also, in the loss of a military mission or base closure, the grant may be used to stimulate Private or
• Reach closure at many sites. So, again, going back to those three pillars that I highlighted.
• The duck pond, or as it's officially named, the model boat pond at Tingly Beach.