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AL
Transcript Highlights:
- It just kind of seemed restrictive. It seemed a kind of seemed restrictive.
- It seemed a kind of seemed restrictive.
- It seemed a little restrictive in a way as far as little restrictive in a way as far as little restrictive
- My advocacy like well I restrictive. No. My advocacy like well I restrictive. No.
- product that says this restrictive product that says this restrictive product that says this legislative
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection - 03/20/25
Commerce and Consumer Protection
Transcript Highlights:
- Now only loans that are qualified mortgages are exempt from the 1% cap, and that has more restrictions
- </c><00:49:13.440><c> on</c> 1% cap and that has more restrictions on 1% cap and that has more restrictions
- This restriction was implemented amount.
- This restriction was implemented prior<00:50:42.160><c> to</c><00:50:42.319><c> the</c><00:50:42.559>
- This proposal will align Minnesota with over 40 states that do not have fee restrictions in excess of
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Municipal and County Government (02/19/2025)
Municipal and County Government
Transcript Highlights:
- Salvucci from NHCORE, there is an occupancy restriction related to, you know, for their certification
- I would, I don't know offhand the NHPR restriction, but I'm sure that there's one there as well.
- um again you know as as we restrictions um again you know as as we heard<02:02:16.079><c> from</c><02
- </c> there is an occupancy restriction there is an occupancy restriction related<02:02:20.079><c> to<
- but I'm sure that there's Restriction but I'm sure that there's one<02:02:29.520><c> there</c><02:02
Summary:
The House Municipal and County Government subcommittee met on February 19, 2025 to gather additional information on House Bill 432, which concerns recovery houses. The first witness, State Fire Marshal Sean Tumi, said his office had worked with stakeholders for more than a year on the bill’s definition changes and supported the revised definition. He explained that the bill removes vague language such as “safe, healthy, family” and instead relies on fire-code requirements and certification standards, including a primarily non-transient dwelling unit and living as a single household. He distinguished recovery houses from boarding or rooming houses and from other congregate settings such as group homes or transitional housing, saying those other uses do not currently have the same exemptions.
Members questioned Tumi about fire safety, inspections, smoke alarms, egress, and whether sprinklers should be required. He said recovery houses are inspected by the fire marshal’s office and local fire departments, with annual inspections under state fire code provisions, and that operators must work with a certifying body. He described the inspection process as checking alarms, extinguishers, heating systems, cooking equipment, street numbers, and no-smoking rules, and said new houses are generally given time to obtain certification. He also said he would prefer sprinklers everywhere but believed mandating them for these existing structures would likely shut down many recovery houses and significantly harm the recovery community.
Bill McKenny of the New Hampshire Building Officials Association then testified in support of HB 432. He said recovery housing is an important step after treatment and that the 2024 code changes and the bill help align state law with federal disability law. He emphasized that certification through a recognized organization gives code officials confidence that standards are being monitored, and warned that if a recovery home loses certification it would lose the waiver from sprinkler requirements and could be treated more like a boarding or rooming house. No vote or final action was taken at this meeting.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- That said, we will jump into the agenda first item on the agenda is HB 576, relating to restrictions
- Basically, there are some transfer restrictions in 201H that would contradict DHHL's implementation of
- The board is in opposition to this measure, as the purpose of the one-year lease restriction and the
- on the transfer relating to restrictions on the transfer of<00:16:02.000><c> real</c><00:16:02.319><
- in 2 andh are some transfer restrictions in 2 andh that<00:16:24.959><c> would</c><00:16:25.440><c>
Summary:
The House Committee on Housing held a public hearing on several bills. HB 576, relating to restrictions on the transfer of real property under chapter 201H, drew support from HHFDC and the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands, which said the bill would waive transfer restrictions that conflict with DHHL’s program implementation. HB 421, relating to contractors, drew opposition from the Contractors License Board and DCCA/RICO, who said the measure would weaken owner-builder restrictions meant to prevent circumvention of contractor licensing laws; Hawaii Roter and the Grassroot Institute supported it. Members questioned whether the bill would still bar resale within a year and whether subcontractors would still need licenses. HB 367, relating to building permits, received support from the Hawaii Farm Bureau and Grassroot Institute, with comments from DLNR; testimony urged the bill to be expanded to include zoning permits as well as building permits to avoid confusion, especially on Kauaʻi.
HB 826, relating to housing, received mixed testimony. HHFDC and several local and advocacy groups supported it, while the Sierra Club raised concerns about converting agricultural lands to residential use, possible impacts on food security, property values, taxes, and the need to account for public trust and traditional practices. HB 525 also drew support from HHFDC and three individuals, with no opposition noted. HB 252, relating to managing agents, was supported by the Hawaiʻi Council of Community Associations and opposed by the Community Associations Institute and several individuals, who argued that commercial management experience is not the same as condominium management and preferred language tied to industry certifications and a later effective date.
HB 709, relating to trespassing, was opposed by the Honolulu Police Department, which said officers would have difficulty verifying ownership or tenancy in the field, that the bill could require a separate enforcement team, and that the sheriff’s division is better suited to handle evictions. Hawaiʻi Realtors and the Grassroot Institute supported the measure. Finally, HB 431 HD1, relating to housing, received broad support from the Hawaiʻi State Council on Developmental Disabilities, HHFDC, DHS, the Statewide Office on Homelessness and Housing Solutions, OHA, county housing offices, and multiple nonprofit and political groups. Supporters emphasized the bill’s funding for housing and supportive services, with the homelessness office describing the measure as unprecedented and saying it could help the state cut homelessness in half over the next few years.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Being a member of an agreement puts some restrictions on laws that can be enacted.
- </c> of the agreement puts some restrictions of the agreement puts some restrictions on<00:52:11.200>
- </c> um but there is a law that um restricts um but there is a law that um restricts local<00:54:03.480
- Uh, the question I have is, I guess I went back to because on this page 33 it talks about restricting
- </c> page 33 it talks about rest restrict page 33 it talks about rest restrict certain<00:56:46.680><
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, February 25, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Specifically, they impose costly climate change codes restricting which appliances families can use to
- Specifically, they impose costly climate change codes restricting which appliances families can use to
- And yet instead of expanding that supply, the administration chooses to restrict it.
- And yet it exists instead of expanding that supply, the administration chooses to restrict it.
- </c> the administration chooses to restrict the administration chooses to restrict it.<03:13:40.000><
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Judiciary (03/03/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> realistic that reasonable restrictions realistic that reasonable restrictions exist<02:03:32.960
- To my understanding, that does not require or allow any sort of restriction about it.
- To my understanding, that does not require or allow any sort of restriction about it.
- To my understanding, that does not require or allow any sort of restriction about it.
- To my understanding, that does not require or allow any sort of restriction about it.
Summary:
The House Judiciary Committee met in executive session and first took up HB 148, which would allow classification by biological sex in limited circumstances such as multi-use bathrooms, certain athletic events, and involuntary commitment facilities. Supporters argued the bill was needed to protect privacy and safety, especially for women and girls, and said it was consistent with recent federal actions and prior legislation. Opponents said the bill lacked a clear definition of biological sex, could create confusion and discrimination, and was unnecessary because existing law and sports rules already address the issues raised.
After debate, the committee voted 10-8 to recommend ought to pass on HB 148. The chair asked for a majority report and noted that a minority report would likely be filed. The committee then considered HB 254, a bill related to end-of-life medical decision-making. Supporters framed it as a matter of liberty and relief from suffering for terminally ill patients, while opponents raised moral objections, concerns about suicide being normalized, and worries about deceptive wording and death-certificate reporting.
HB 254 was approved on an 11-7 vote for ought to pass, with the chair indicating he would write the majority report and Representative Perez the minority report. The committee then moved to HB 611 with Amendment 2025-0638, a replace-all amendment restoring prior law on recoupment of appointed-counsel costs from indigent criminal defendants and juveniles. The chair explained the amendment as reversing 2020 changes that had limited cost recovery, and the discussion focused on financial affidavits and the Office of Cost Containment’s ability to review indigency claims. The transcript cuts off before the committee vote on HB 611.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Judiciary (03/03/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- The judge normally now would restrict, as a bail condition, that person's use of a computer.
- 59:43.920><c> would</c> charged the judge normally now would charged the judge normally now would restrict
- </c> realistic that reasonable restrictions realistic that reasonable restrictions exist<02:03:32.960
- How many... ...services, to my understanding, that does not require or allow any sort of restriction
- How many... ...there could be big unintended consequences if someone could basically say any restriction
Summary:
The House Judiciary Committee met in executive session and first took up HB 148, a bill allowing classification by biological sex in limited settings such as multiple-use bathrooms, certain sports, and involuntary commitment facilities. Supporters said it was needed to protect privacy and safety, especially for minors, and argued it was consistent with recent federal and state developments. Opponents said the bill was poorly defined, unnecessary, and could create discrimination or confusion, especially because it did not define “biological sex” in the text. The committee voted 10-8 ought to pass, and the chair said a minority report would be written.
The committee then considered HB 254, a bill concerning medical aid in dying. The chair moved ought to pass and described the bill as a matter of liberty for terminally ill patients within six months of death, arguing it should not be treated as suicide. Opponents raised religious, ethical, and policy concerns, including worries about a slippery slope, misuse by vulnerable people, and the effect on death records and public health data. The committee voted 11-7 ought to pass, and the chair said a majority report would be written with a minority report by Representative Perez.
Finally, the committee turned to HB 611 with Amendment 2025-0638, a replace-all amendment dealing with recoupment of costs for appointed counsel. The chair explained the amendment would restore the law to its pre-2020 form, allowing the Office of Cost Containment to seek repayment from some recipients of appointed counsel services, including those found not guilty, if they had the ability to pay. Supporters said the prior change had sharply reduced collections and that the state should not treat indigent defendants differently from people who hire private counsel. Opponents argued the policy unfairly bills innocent people and children who were entitled to counsel. The transcript cuts off during debate on the amendment, before a vote is shown.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- Truly grateful, as we have exhausted that process and found limitations due to the deed restriction.
- That building, yeah, I mean, it's so old; it's so restrictive.
- The money was restricted, as my understanding is.
- </c><02:24:15.479><c> as</c><02:24:16.120><c> my</c> the money was restricted as my the money was restricted
- Restriction also jammed up the timetable Restriction also jammed up the timetable because<02:24:51.080
Summary:
The joint Ways and Means and Health and Human Services committees heard Hawaii Health Systems Corporation’s biennium budget request, with testimony from HHSC leadership on the Hilo/Big Island region (HTH 212) and the Oahu region (HTH 215), plus discussion of capital improvement projects and systemwide partnerships. HHSC described its role as the rural healthcare safety net, serving a high share of Medicare, Medicaid/Quest, and uninsured patients, and said its costs are elevated by state employee fringe benefits, which it said are about 64% compared with roughly 30% in the private sector. HHSC also said pandemic-era federal aid, including relief funds and PPP loans totaling about $100 million, reduced the need for general fund support in prior years.
For HTH 212, HHSC said its general fund request for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 was higher than the governor’s recommendation because of rising insurance, pharmaceutical, and contractor labor costs, and because it includes $13.2 million in FY 2026 and $2.3 million in FY 2027 for Epic electronic medical record implementation in East Hawaii. For HTH 215, HHSC said the requested general funds were aligned with the governor’s recommendation, in part because of increased Medicaid reimbursement rates for long-term care facilities under prior legislation. HHSC also said it was restoring a special fund ceiling so the region could spend its cash collections on operations.
Members asked about the 64% fringe rate, and HHSC explained the difference was mainly due to defined-benefit pension and retiree health insurance costs, which private hospitals generally do not bear at the same level. Members also asked about the Daniel K. Akaka State Veterans Home, and HHSC said operations would be funded through the general fund corporation for the home when it opens, with management by Ohana Pacific, but no additional legislative operating funds were being requested at that time. Other questions focused on staffing and vacancies, including an abolished procurement position and an ongoing IT help desk recruitment need.
HHSC highlighted several capital and partnership projects, including a $25 million state CIP request matched by $25 million from the Benioff family for the Benioff Health Center, an ER expansion and reconfiguration at Corner Community Hospital, and $7.5 million in each fiscal year for Kauai EMR capital funds to join the Epic platform. Testimony also described collaborations with Queen’s, the University of California San Francisco, Hawaii Pacific Health, the Hawaii Cancer Consortium, the Department of Health, and the state hospital to improve specialty access, clinical trials, behavioral health, and patient placement across the system.
NY
New York 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Standing Committee on Higher Education - 05/05/2026
Higher Education
Transcript Highlights:
- intelligence in therapy and psychotherapy by requiring informed patient consent for certain uses and restricting
- intelligence in therapy and psychotherapy by requiring informed patient consent for certain uses and restricting
Summary:
The Senate Higher Education Committee met on May 5 and considered 12 bills, with most measures relating to higher education administration, student services, and professional licensing. The committee advanced a rural teacher loan repayment program for teachers serving underserved rural areas, a SUNY/CUNY mental health staffing requirement, a bill allowing SED access to patient or client records in professional misconduct cases, an AI-in-therapy regulation bill, cross-profession supervision for certain mental health professionals, an extension of limited permits for social workers, continuing education requirements for acupuncturists, and updated supervision rules for physical therapy assistants. One bill reorganizing SUNY police was held for further negotiations with SUNY, SUNY police, and stakeholders.
Two Article 7, Section 2, subdivision E motions for committee consideration were taken up. Senator Rose’s bill to withhold financial aid from SUNY or CUNY institutions that permit organizations designated as terrorist organizations was defeated after several senators voted no or without recommendation. Senator Kanzanari Fitzpatrick’s bill requiring anti-Semitism awareness training, incident reporting, and compliance with state reporting rules for higher education institutions was approved and sent to the Codes Committee, with some senators voting without recommendation because they viewed the subject as already covered by existing law.
The committee also reported Senator Rivera’s nurse practitioner conformity bill to the floor, and several other bills were reported either to the floor or to Finance depending on their fiscal impact. Most measures were approved without opposition, though some senators voted without recommendation on bills they said overlapped with existing statutes or prior legislation. The meeting adjourned at 10:52 a.m.
ID
Idaho 2026 Regular Session
Agenda Mar 2nd, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- And it says that they have an obligation to place a child in the placement that's the least restrictive
- And one of the number one factors that I know they look at, That's the least restrictive environment.
Summary:
The House Health and Welfare Committee met with a quorum and quickly considered several RS introductions. Representative Redmond introduced RS 33371 and RS 33372, both tied to Idaho’s rural health transformation and scope-of-practice reforms: the first would expand dental hygienists’ scope of practice, and the second would expand physician assistants’ practice authority within their education, training, and experience. Both were introduced without opposition, though Representative McCann noted she wanted to reserve questions for the dental board on the dental hygiene proposal.
Representative Burgoyne introduced RS 33381, which would help foster children remain in their school of origin after removal from the home and add a new process for school-of-origin hearings. Members asked how the proposal would interact with existing placement law, including least restrictive placement and fit-and-willing-relative preferences, and who would pay transportation costs; the sponsor said she would return with answers at a full hearing. The committee then voted to introduce the bill.
Representative Rubel introduced RS 33365 to restore the Family Personal Care Services program with sideboards, including fraud controls, a 1,000-family cap, and a 25-hour weekly cap. She argued the program helps families caring for people with severe disabilities and may save money when third-party caregivers are unavailable. After a question about eligibility and wait-list criteria, the committee introduced the RS. Representative Beiswenger then introduced RS 33541, a revised medical freedom bill that removes a cause of action, makes school and daycare vaccination discussions voluntary, bars local preemption of the Medical Freedom Act, and changes the immunization information system to opt-in. It was also introduced, and the committee adjourned after noting more RSs and hearings would follow soon.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- And it says that they have an obligation to place a child in the placement that's the least restrictive
- And one of the number one factors that I know they look at, That's the least restrictive environment.
Summary:
The House Health and Welfare Committee met with a quorum and introduced several RS drafts. Representative Redmond introduced RS 33371, which would expand the scope of practice for dental hygienists, and RS 33372, which would expand scope of practice for physician assistants; both were framed as part of Idaho’s rural health transformation efforts and as responses to provider shortages, especially in rural areas. Both RSs were introduced without opposition, though Representative McCann noted he had questions for the dental board on the dental hygienist proposal.
Representative Bergoin introduced RS 33381, aimed at helping foster children remain in their school of origin and creating a process for school-of-origin hearings when a child is removed from a home. Members raised questions about how the proposal would interact with existing placement law, least restrictive environment requirements, relative placements, and who would pay transportation costs, but the RS was still introduced. Representative Rubel introduced RS 33365 to restore the Family Personal Care Services program with sideboards, including fraud controls, a 1,000-family cap, and a 25-hour weekly cap; she argued it would help families caring for severely disabled relatives and could save money compared with third-party care. The committee briefly discussed eligibility and wait-list procedures before introducing the RS.
Representative Beiswenger introduced RS 33541, a revised version of a medical freedom bill. He said the revision removed a cause of action, kept provisions requiring schools and daycares to discuss voluntary vaccination, barred local governments from preempting the Medical Freedom Act, and changed the immunization information system to an opt-in model. The committee introduced the RS, and the meeting adjourned after the chair noted more RSs and bill hearings would follow before the transmittal deadline.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- And three, restrict sexually explicit content.
- Thank you. ...engagement and three, restrict sexually explicit content, including implementing measures
Summary:
The committee considered several introductory requests and one bill. Senator Tammy Nichols presented RS 33432, which would update Idaho’s contract requirements for students receiving state funds for veterinary school by requiring, beginning with the 2027 enrollment year, a commitment to practice in Idaho with a focus on mixed agricultural animal medicine and to serve at least 600 hours per year with agricultural animals. She said it would strengthen Idaho’s return on investment and help address large-animal veterinary shortages, with no added cost. The committee voted to introduce the RS. Senator Adams then presented RS 33440, a measure urging Congress to exercise its war powers before deploying the Idaho National Guard, citing past deployments and the need for congressional authorization. The committee voted to introduce that RS as well.
Senator Rutledge presented RS 33426, which would create a regulatory framework for cryptocurrency kiosks, or Bitcoin ATMs, to address fraud, money laundering, and scams, especially targeting seniors and vulnerable Idahoans. He cited rising losses from crypto scams and said the proposal was developed with input from state agencies and industry groups, using a light regulatory touch. The committee voted to introduce the RS.
The committee then heard Senate Bill 1297, the Conversational AI Safety Act, from Senator Taves. The bill would require conversational AI operators to disclose when users are interacting with AI, adopt protocols for suicidal ideation, restrict sexually explicit content and gamification for minors, provide parental supervision tools, and impose civil penalties and injunctions for violations without creating a private right of action. Google testified in support, saying it already uses similar safety-by-design measures and that the bill would set a consistent industry floor while protecting minors. The committee voted to send SB 1297 to the floor with a do pass recommendation, and then adjourned.
ND
North Dakota 2026 1st Special Session
Senate Floor Session Jan 21st, 2026 at 08:30 am
North Dakota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- In Section 6, we are restricting...
- In Section 6, we are restricting the introduction of bills or resolutions during this special session
Keywords:
SB 2401, North Dakota, Century Code, occupational therapy, occupational therapy board, criminal history record check, background check, licensee investigation, physician continuing education, medical license renewal, nutrition education, metabolic health, chronic disease prevention, health occupation boards, medical board, licensure fee, audit response, disciplinary action, Title 43, board of medicine
Summary:
The Senate convened in special session with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and roll call establishing a quorum of 45 members present and two absent. The chamber received certification from the Secretary of State and the governor’s executive order calling the special session to address funding for the Rural Health Transformation Program and to act quickly to accept and appropriate federal funds.
The main action was adoption of the procedural rules for the extraordinary session. Senator Klein explained the proposed rule changes, which were designed to speed up consideration of bills during the short session, including limits on bill introduction, same-day second reading and final passage, elimination of standing committees for the session, creation of a Joint Policy Committee and Joint Appropriations Committee, and authorization for remote testimony and limited remote participation. The procedural committee’s report on these rules was adopted without opposition.
The Senate also adopted reports naming members to the Joint Policy Committee and Joint Appropriations Committee. Announcements noted that the Senate Employment Committee, Joint Policy Committee, and Joint Appropriations Committee would meet later that morning, that the Senate would not reconvene at 4 p.m., and that a Highway Patrol presentation on legislator safety would be held. The Senate then moved through the listed orders of business and recessed, planning to meet in joint session with the House before adjourning until Thursday, January 22, 2026.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- Currently, there's not a time restriction, and this arises from a problem down next to where I live.
- There's not a time restriction, and this arises from a problem down next to where I live, where local
Summary:
The committee convened with a quorum, welcomed new members and a page, and reviewed digital committee procedures before taking up three RS introductions. Representative Hill presented RS 32835, an update to the Idaho Code of Military Justice for the Idaho National Guard. He said the measure would better align military justice procedures with Title 32 Guard operations, improve commanders’ ability to maintain discipline, enhance protections for accused service members, and remove outdated language. After brief questions, the committee voted to introduce RS 32835.
Representative Green introduced RS 32973, describing it as a follow-up to last year’s transportation-related legislation. The proposal would allow government entities receiving federal or grant funding to make standalone bike and pedestrian facility improvements, and would narrow a violation provision to apply only to elected officials or officers. She also declared a Rule 80 conflict because she works as a transportation planner. The committee voted to introduce RS 32973.
Representative Dygert presented RS 32991, which would make truck inspections valid for 72 hours so vehicles used repeatedly during harvest operations would not need full inspections at every crossing. He emphasized that the bill would not eliminate weigh stops or driver credential checks, only repeat vehicle inspections. Members asked about the current lack of a time limit, the choice of 72 hours, and how enforcement would work. The committee then voted to introduce RS 32991 and adjourned.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- The bill also prohibits the Commissioner's Court from prohibiting or otherwise restricting a sheriff
- Constable from spending money appropriated to the office for any unlawful purpose or prohibiting or restricting
Keywords:
HB 8, Texas public school accountability, school accountability, public school transparency, STAAR, state assessments, instructionally supportive assessment program, Student Success Tool, Texas Education Agency, TEA, accountability ratings, A-F ratings, through-year assessment, benchmark testing, norm-referenced assessment, college career military readiness, CCMR, local accountability plan, school district performance, campus turnaround
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- The bill also prohibits the commissioner's court from prohibiting or otherwise restricting a sheriff
- Constable from spending money appropriated to the office for any unlawful purpose or prohibiting or restricting
Keywords:
HB 8, Texas public school accountability, school accountability, public school transparency, STAAR, state assessments, instructionally supportive assessment program, Student Success Tool, Texas Education Agency, TEA, accountability ratings, A-F ratings, through-year assessment, benchmark testing, norm-referenced assessment, college career military readiness, CCMR, local accountability plan, school district performance, campus turnaround
TX
Texas 89th Regular
S/C on Academic & Career-Oriented Education Apr 24th, 2025
S/C on Academic & Career-Oriented Education
Transcript Highlights:
- Okay, so the restrictions that we're putting on larger public school districts will also apply to public
- flexibility to everybody to operate their school districts, but if we are going to go down this path of restricting
Keywords:
school funding, instructional days, education, public schools, school performance, four-day school week, performance rating, school governance, school calendar, education funding, emergency closures, school district, school operations, Texas education, public school accountability, academic distinction designation, postsecondary readiness, career and technical education, CTE, P-TECH
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, July 22, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- However, this amendment is just unnecessarily restrictive on our national laboratories.
- However, this amendment is just unnecessarily restrictive on our national laboratories.
- </c><03:36:10.800><c> This</c> restrictions on family members. This restrictions on family members.
- </c> registration methods, restricts registration methods, restricts acceptable<03:59:15.840><c> IDs,
- Make no mistake, this is a restrictions.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session May 27th, 2026
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Even then, it must do so by the least restrictive means possible.
- Even then, it must do so by the least restrictive means possible.
- However, the approach in this bill, I believe, is overly restrictive.
- I just think that this is an overly restrictive bill. Thank you. Mr. DiMaio, Ms.
- In addition, the bill would designate all PFOS pesticides as restricted materials.
Summary:
The Assembly met in session, established a quorum, approved dispensing with the previous day’s journal, and then took up a long third-reading file. Early procedural actions included moving AB 1589 to the inactive file and continuing reconsideration items. The chamber then considered a series of bills largely focused on immigration enforcement, detention, worker protections, child care, voting access, and related public services.
Several immigration-related measures passed, including AB 2393 on damages for false imprisonment/arrest, AB 1994 on an immigrant victims’ rights and resources card, AB 1929 on health plan investment disclosures, AB 1633 imposing a tax on for-profit detention facilities, AB 1650 requiring decals on rental vehicles used for enforcement, AB 1655 protecting CalWORKs benefits when a child is detained, and AB 1896 disqualifying people who participated in immigration enforcement from certain public employment. AB 2230, which would bar immigration enforcement near polling places and child care facilities, also passed after extensive debate. Supporters framed these bills as accountability and protection for vulnerable communities; opponents argued they targeted federal law enforcement, were unnecessary, or raised constitutional concerns. AB 1851 on statewide school mental-health guidance also passed unanimously.
After the midday recess, the Assembly returned and continued with more bills tied to immigration impacts and child welfare. AB 2379 passed with urgency, requiring child care providers to be informed of constitutional rights and trained on protections when confronted by immigration enforcement. AB 2460 passed to update school behavioral-health referral protocols for students affected by immigration enforcement trauma. AB 2495 passed to expand prohibitions on employer immigration-related threats, and AB 2662 was presented as a way for California to monitor and document federal enforcement actions and report on their community impacts. Throughout the day, the floor featured repeated exchanges over whether the bills addressed real problems or were political messaging, but the measures that came to a vote generally advanced with majority support.