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• the tribe must enter into good faith negotiations to develop a mutually agreeable memorandum of agreement
• Activities of a tribal liaison would include creating grant agreements with one or more Washington tribes
• Port Angeles successfully used state dollars as a match to attract more than $9 million from the Environmental

Summary: The committee held public hearings on two transportation-related bills. For Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5374, staff explained that the bill would require tribal governments to be included in Growth Management Act transportation coordination and in preparation of county six-year transportation programs, and would create a tribal traffic safety coordinator grant program through the Traffic Safety Commission. Fiscal impacts were described as indeterminate and scalable, with estimates for staffing, grants, and local government coordination costs. The Association of Counties testified in support, saying the bill would better align existing tribal consultation processes with transportation planning and would not force counties to restart plans already near adoption. For Engrossed Senate Bill 5649, staff said the bill would create a Washington State Supply Chain Competitiveness Infrastructure Program to provide grants and loans for public and tribal ports with public operations, with DOT setting priorities and criteria in collaboration with supply chain stakeholders. Fiscal notes estimated significant staffing and program costs, but the amount would depend on appropriations; no funds were included in the current Senate Transportation budget. The Washington Public Ports Association and representatives from the Port of Everett and Port of Port Angeles supported the bill, arguing it would help ports address congestion, improve freight efficiency, and leverage federal matching funds for major infrastructure projects. The Freight Mobility Strategic Investment Board director said many proposed projects would not qualify for FMSIB funding because they are not on strategic freight corridors, which is why a separate program may be needed. Members asked about timing, whether the tribal planning bill would require counties to start over on plans already near completion, and how the port bill would interact with existing funding sources and FMSIB eligibility. Staff and witnesses said the tribal bill was intended to work with existing coordination processes and not force counties to restart, while the port bill was meant to fill gaps where current programs do not apply. The chair then reviewed amendment deadlines for budget and committee bills, and the meeting adjourned for caucuses.

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• of the operators of certain facilities that emit air contaminants referred to the Committee on Environmental
• economic development, HB 1094 by Lamprey relating to the regulation of transportation protection and agreements
• HB 1125 by GAMA is relating to the prohibited provisions of a settlement agreement between a governmental

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• environmental environmental organization<00:47:30.880><c> this</c><00:47:31.000><c> bill</c><00:47:31.319
• I do think we can find some agreement on this.
• I do think we can find some agreement on this.
• I do think we can find some agreement on this.
• I do think we can find some agreement on this.

Committee: Senate Housing and Homelessness Prevention

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• </c><00:09:18.240><c> and</c> sustainable both environmentally and sustainable both environmentally and
• I would encourage you to vote agreement.
• </c> one point that has bipartisan agreement. one point that has bipartisan agreement.
• </c><03:31:21.359><c> across</c> these are bipartisan agreements across these are bipartisan agreements
• </c><03:32:26.479><c> that</c><03:32:26.720><c> we</c> from the agreement that we from the agreement

Keywords: 1183, house

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• The bill is also directing the Department of Environmental Protection and local government to promote
• We are all in agreement. We do not want to pay Donald J.
• If we're all in agreement, simple amendment, let's lock it up in this language. Thank you.
• We're all in agreement. We do not want to pay him for the use of his name.
• It says clearly in the bill that they have to come to an agreement; they have to have a contract.

Keywords: 998, house, all

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• We have 2040. >> And their agreement is with whom?
• Um, so those agreements are in lease.
• <00:25:33.279><c> increases</c> agreement increases agreement increases mostly<00:25:35.520><c> BU10<
• They want them they're not in agreement.
• So this is much better material that environmental environmental is<02:20:21.200><c> is</c><02:20:21.520

Keywords: 912, senate, all

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• I'm Todd Hein with Heinz Environmental.
• I even know of 120-day master service agreements.
• So most contractors in certain industries have master service agreements, MSAs.
• I even know of 120-day master service agreements.
• So that just keeps all that language in line with those agreements before this law.

Committee: House Civil Law and Procedure

Summary: The committee first took up HB 51 by Rep. Villio, a constitutional amendment to prohibit post-conviction bail for people convicted of aggravated offenses against minors. Members adopted a technical amendment to simplify the ballot language, heard a 6.8A report explaining the committee’s authority over constitutional amendments, and then adopted the report and passed HB 51 with amendments. Support was noted from law enforcement and district attorney groups. The main item was HB 526 by Rep. Dickerson, which would cap general damages in civil cases at $500,000 in most cases and $1 million for severe permanent injury, while leaving economic damages uncapped. The bill drew extensive testimony from trucking, logging, business, and insurance-reform advocates who argued that unpredictable verdicts and “nuclear verdicts” drive up commercial insurance costs and push businesses out of Louisiana. Opponents, including attorneys and victims’ advocates, argued the bill would unfairly limit recovery for seriously injured people and could harm sexual assault survivors and families in wrongful death cases. After debate, the committee adopted an amendment clarifying the cap applies per individual plaintiff rather than to the action as a whole, but then rejected a motion to report the bill; the roll call was 4 yeas and 5 nays, so HB 526 remained in committee. The committee then heard HB 173 by Rep. Bamberg, which would bar recovery for bodily injury or property damage by a driver who had failed to maintain required auto insurance for at least 30 days before the crash. Supporters said uninsured motorists contribute to higher premiums and should not recover large awards, while opponents warned the bill would punish innocent spouses, children, and other people who may be unaware coverage lapsed. An amendment was adopted to add the 30-day uninsured requirement, and the bill moved to opposition testimony, but the transcript cuts off before any final vote on HB 173.

Transcript Highlights:

• I'm Todd Hein with Heinz Environmental.
• I even know of 120-day master service agreements.
• So most contractors in certain industries have master service agreements, MSAs.
• I even know of 120-day master service agreements.
• So that just keeps all that language in line with those agreements before this law.

Bills: HB37 , HB51 , HB173 , HB180 , HB192 , HB306 , HB366 , HB393 , HB485 , HB516 , HB521 , HB526 , HB638 , HB752 , HB817 , HB976 , HB1006 , HB1044

Committee: House Civil Law and Procedure

Keywords: HB37, expropriation, eminent domain, property rights, foreign entity, foreign corporation, limited liability company, LLC, reciprocal expropriation agreement, Louisiana property law, land acquisition, utility infrastructure, public utilities, railroad, waterworks, sewerage, natural gas pipeline, electric utility, telecommunications, carbon dioxide pipeline

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• There's obviously a huge economic opportunity and environmental opportunity up on the North Coast, but
• I'm Robert Harlow with Indoor Environmental Services. We're a mechanical services provider.
• Marissa Hagerman with Traton-Price Consulting, commenting on issue one for Environmental Defense Fund
• and California Environmental Voters, and with permission for Local Affordable Solar and Storage and
• Defense Fund and California Environmental Voters, and with permission for Local Affordable Solar and

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• The second bill is about non-disclosure agreements, specifically.
• The bill is about non-disclosure agreements.
• The summary of this bill essentially is to stop non-disclosure agreements as pertains to data centers
• is, What a non-disclosure agreement is, and to clarify the penalty related to that.
• If we advance a bill related to data centers or AI or moratoriums or nondisclosure agreements.

Committee: Joint Legislative Management

Keywords: 908, all

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• Four, enter into cooperative enforcement agreements with the county sheriff, adjacent jurisdictions,
• Four, enter into cooperative enforcement agreements with the county sheriff, adjacent jurisdictions,
• </c> of conducting environmental of conducting environmental impact<03:37:05.680><c> and</c><03:37:06.000
• . agreement. agreement.
• </c> the cost of conducting environmental the cost of conducting environmental impact<04:06:41.040><c

Keywords: 920, all

Summary: The meeting included a Senate recognition ceremony honoring the Winona High School boys basketball team for winning the 2026 Alabama High School Athletic Association 5A state championship. A resolution was read commending the team for its 101-40 victory over Silicag, noting the team’s record-setting performance, Brendan Davis’s MVP honor, the contributions of other players, and Coach Cedric Lane’s leadership. Senators and the lieutenant governor praised the players’ sportsmanship, the school community, and the team’s historic season, and copies of the resolution were presented to the team, coaches, and administrators. Several guests and school representatives also spoke briefly, including the coach and principal, who thanked the Senate and noted the team’s success and the principal’s retirement after 35 years. After the recognition, the Senate returned to session and adopted the Committee on Rules report setting the special order calendar. The calendar included Senate Bill 99 on the Ten Commandments, Senate Bill 298 on Class 3 municipalities, House Bill 381 on camp safety, Senate Bill 370 on tax increment districts, Senate Bill 363 on the Department of Economic and Community Affairs, House Bill 466 on firefighters, House Bill 95 on elections, House Bill 259 on stablecoin, and Senate Bill 342 on education. The chamber then took up SB 99, sponsored by Senators Kelly and Sessions. Senator Kelly described the bill as requiring local school boards to display the Ten Commandments, together with founding documents such as the Declaration of Independence, Constitution, Bill of Rights, and Alabama Constitution preamble, in certain history classrooms and common areas for grades five through 12, using donated displays and funds when available. He said the bill was intended as a historical and educational measure, not religious instruction, and emphasized the inclusion of a disclaimer stating Alabama is not establishing a religion. After extended debate and a petition to close debate from the Rules Committee, the Senate voted on the bill by long roll and passed SB 99, with the recorded vote announced as 30 yeas and 4 nays.

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• This raises serious concern about competitive harm, particularly where confidentiality agreements are
• Amanda Bloom with the California Association of Environmental Health Administrators and strong support
• . ...Association of Environmental Health Administrators and strong support.
• . ...Association of Environmental Health Administrators and strong support.
• Madam Chair, Bernadette Delcaro, a sponsor with Environmental Working Group. Thank you.

Summary: The committee heard several health-related bills. AB 1825 by Krell would clarify California’s offenders with mental health disorders program by tightening the standard for determining “substantial danger of physical harm,” improving exit planning, and expanding Medi-Cal access for people released after a successful challenge. Supporters, including psychiatrists, prosecutors, and medical groups, said the bill would close gaps in care and protect public safety; county behavioral health directors and Disability Rights California registered concerns. AB 1696 by Stephanie would state that nurse midwives do not need physician supervision when providing care within their existing scope, including EMTALA-related evaluation in labor and delivery settings. Nurse midwives and nursing groups supported the bill, while emergency physicians opposed it unless amended, arguing emergency department screening should remain under physician supervision; the author said she would keep working on the issue. AB 1949 by Lee would make acupuncture a separate Medi-Cal benefit and allow up to 24 visits per year. The author and supporters from acupuncture, health access, and integrative medicine groups said the current monthly cap is too restrictive and that acupuncture is an effective, cost-saving alternative for pain management and other conditions. There was no opposition. AB 2330 by Patterson would create a distinct regulatory category for cold spas, with standards for construction, operation, and disinfection. Fitness and wellness groups supported the bill, environmental health administrators had no formal position but thanked the author for amendments, and a committee member raised concerns about local officials interpreting the bill to require separate enclosures from saunas; the author said she would continue working on the language. AB 2000 by Aguirre-Curry would limit mid-year changes to prescription drug formularies and add notice, exceptions, reporting, and enforcement provisions. Family physicians, chronic care advocates, nurses, pharmacists, and patient groups supported the bill, citing non-medical switching and treatment disruptions; health plans and insurers opposed it, warning of higher costs, reduced flexibility, and premium increases. AB 1929 by Ortega would require health plans to disclose investments, including in private prisons and immigrant detention centers. Supporters framed it as a transparency measure tied to patient premiums and public values, while opponents argued the bill was duplicative, burdensome, and potentially harmful to investment confidentiality. AB 2746 by Schiavo would classify medical credit card debt as medical debt so it would not appear on credit reports. Consumer advocates and legal aid groups supported the bill, describing abusive marketing and housing harms; banks, debt collectors, and industry groups opposed it as unworkable and privacy-invasive. The committee took roll on AB 2746 and passed it on a due pass motion to Banking and Finance, with several members voting aye and a few no votes recorded.

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• So this clarifies the definition of environmentally impacted land.
• So this clarifies the definition of environmentally impacted land.
• There's going to be some sort of impact, whether environmental impact to the property.
• If you bought on a golf course, if there wasn't some sort of agreement that said that it was going to
• They were environmentally contaminated, and it allows us to make some use out of it.

Summary: The subcommittee first took up HB 387 on ADS-B airport billing. The sponsor and supporters said the bill would stop airports and third-party vendors from using federally required automatic dependent surveillance broadcast data to calculate landing or touch-and-go fees, arguing the technology was intended for safety and collision avoidance, not invoicing. An amendment clarifying touch-and-go landings and other fee calculations was adopted, and the bill was reported favorably 15-0. Members then heard several local and policy bills. CS/HB 803 on private-provider building permits and inspections drew broad support from industry groups and was reported favorably 14-1. HB 451 and HB 4053, local fire-district assessment bills, were presented as relief for homeowners and churches facing higher non-ad valorem assessments; both were reported favorably after amendments, with testimony emphasizing impacts on houses of worship and local communities. PCS/HB 1329 on local government spending transparency prompted extensive debate over searchable budget formats, posting requirements, and possible unfunded mandates; supporters framed it as taxpayer access and accountability, while opponents argued many local governments already provide this information and that the bill could impose costs. It was reported favorably 8-4. The committee also advanced PCS/HB 927 on local land planning and development, which would allow qualified professionals to assist with pre-application reviews; local government representatives raised concerns about preemption and environmental restrictions, but the bill was reported favorably 13-2. HB 929 on chickee huts, PCS/HB 4081 on expanding a local water and sewer district by referendum, and HB 489 conveying the Trenton Train Depot to the city and county all passed unanimously or near-unanimously. HB 1211, a Department of Military Affairs bill updating leave and assistance-program provisions, was amended and reported favorably. HB 1041, creating business incentives for veteran- and military spouse-owned businesses, also passed 13-0 after amendment and supportive testimony from members and veterans. The final item shown was HB 1001, a bill restricting county and municipal DEI-related actions and contracting; the sponsor described it as a response to division and waste, and members began questioning its definitions, scope, and potential effects on training and civil actions, but the transcript cuts off before any vote or final action on that bill.

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• I know these are important questions to the environmental justice community.
• We still have to finish the multimedia evaluation and work through the California environmental policy
• My name is Teresa Boo with the environmental group Pacific Environment.
• My name is Teresa Boo with the Environmental Group Pacific Environment.
• Caitlin Rudner-Setter with Environmental Defense Fund. I have four quick points.

Summary: The committee hearing focused heavily on CARB’s broad trailer bill request for regulatory fee authority. Finance and CARB argued the proposal would let CARB develop fees to recover reasonable costs for implementing and enforcing regulations, while the LAO recommended rejection because the authority was too broad, could apply to an entire division of code, and would delegate core legislative taxing/fee-setting power without enough guardrails. Members from both parties raised concerns about the breadth of the authority, accountability, affordability impacts, and whether the Legislature would be put in an up-or-down position after CARB had already developed regulations. CARB responded that fees would still go through a budget change proposal and legislative approval before collection, and cited existing examples such as transport refrigeration units and commercial harborcraft fees. The committee then reviewed CARB’s request for permanent resources to implement SB 905 on carbon capture, utilization, storage, and carbon dioxide removal. CARB said the Legislature had previously authorized limited-term positions and funding, but it had struggled to recruit and retain staff with specialized regulatory and technical expertise, and that the work had included pre-rulemaking contracts, technology review, and permit-related preparation. Members questioned the pace of work, the use of limited-term positions, and whether additional permitting authority would be needed. CARB said it hoped to begin rulemaking later in the year if permanent resources were approved. Members also discussed the cap-and-trade spending plan, noting lower-than-expected auction revenues but higher interest earnings, and the need to monitor the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund and possible May Revision changes. The committee then heard overviews of the zero-emission vehicle package, the Community Air Protection Program, demand-side grid support, and e-bike incentives. CARB described ongoing investments in community-based transportation equity, drayage trucks, harbor craft, and other clean technology demonstrations, while members pressed on affordability, program duplication, and whether enough funding was being directed to incentive programs. No formal votes were taken during the portion provided, and the chair repeatedly indicated that the hearing was intended to surface concerns for later budget negotiations.

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• I'm the chief strategy officer at the Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy, or MCEA.
• </c> Minnesota Center for environmental Minnesota Center for environmental advocacy<00:34:41.359><c>
• review permit term about environmental review permit term control<00:35:35.880><c> of</c><00:35:36.000
• Both of them are in agreement that this does not infringe upon any of their traditions that they would
• </c> regarding green burial an environmental regarding green burial an environmental issue<02:12:58.520

Committee: Senate State and Local Government

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• 2022 Chapter 117, Chapter 12, and last 2024 Chapter 70, section, when we link to Department of Environmental
• We heard this bill on Natural Resources several weeks ago and were able to come to some agreement, so
• It allows them to apply for a certificate of environmental compatibility if the proposed non-thermal
• are at least these two areas in which the line-siting committee review and the certificate of environmental
• 49-836, and related provisions of the Arizona Revised Statutes, relating to the Department of Environmental

Keywords: 1182, all

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• Also mandates a statewide study to assess nature-based flood mitigation, economic and environmental benefits
• and bright infrastructure work together to safeguard coastal communities and ensure long-term environmental
• the presidential library selects the site, it is possible that a local government can enter into agreement
• There won't be environmental issues because all of the state and federal regulations will still have
• It's environmentally sensitive lands. There's agriculture as well.

Summary: The Senate opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and several introductions recognizing visiting groups, including FSU students and officials, Catholic lay leaders, Broward County school officials and students, and veterans-related guests. The chamber then took up a series of bills, with several routine reviser measures passing unanimously: SB 36 adopting the 2025 Florida Statutes, SB 38 changing a division name in the statutes, SB 40 deleting repealed provisions, and SB 42 cleaning up obsolete language and cross-references. SB 50 on nature-based coastal resilience was amended to strengthen the Florida Flood Hub’s role and passed 39-0 after debate about mangroves, oyster reefs, living shorelines, and hybrid green-gray infrastructure. SB 116, a major veterans bill, passed 39-0 after extensive discussion of veteran benefits awareness, mental health training, coordination with federal agencies, adult day health care, and the Florida Veterans Hall of Fame. SB 118 on presidential libraries passed 36-3 after questions and debate over state preemption of local zoning and related regulation, and SB 126 on mailing prescription hearing aids passed 39-0 to expand access for adults after licensed evaluation. The Senate also passed SB 150, as amended, to conform to the House by changing the bill’s wording from “animals” to “dogs” in the natural-disaster abandonment context. SB 294 passed 38-0 to limit collaborative pharmacy practice from being expanded to certain serious cardiac conditions. Senate Memorial 314 was adopted by voice vote, urging Congress to seek a larger Florida National Guard force structure. SB 322 passed 39-0 creating a nonjudicial process for commercial property owners to have unauthorized occupants removed by the sheriff. SB 348 passed 39-0, making it an ethics violation to falsely claim a military rank for material gain and allowing delinquent ethics fines to be withheld from public paychecks. SB 7012 on child welfare passed 39-0 and would recruit former public safety workers into CPI/case manager roles, create a treatment foster care pilot in two judicial circuits, and improve data collection and services for commercially sexually exploited children. Later, the Senate returned to SB 108 on administrative procedures, which passed 39-0 after debate over a five-year review cycle for agency rules, reporting requirements, and greater transparency in rulemaking. SB 160 on public accountancy passed 39-0 after an amendment clarifying contracted services and discussion of easing pathways into the CPA profession while maintaining standards. SB 110 on rural communities passed after an amendment package and extensive debate, with provisions described as creating an Office of Rural Prosperity, a Renaissance grant program, housing and road funding, school support, and health care investments for rural areas. At the end of the session, the Senate waived rules to immediately certify all passed bills to the House, observed a moment of silence for former Surfside Chief John Healy, and received additional announcements before adjournment.

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• So we negotiated with the chair, and they're in agreement.
• the electric distribution utilities, or both, to issue requests for proposals for multiple-year agreements
• for energy in conjunction with, or independent of, any attendant environmental attributes from electric
• And it allows group net metering members to sign agreements with multiple group hosts, as long as their
• is so strong from a purchase agreements is so strong from a financial<00:21:18.000><c> perspective</

Committee: Senate Energy and Natural Resources

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• Members, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality refers contested case hearings to the State Office
• Senate Bill 2203 relating to the certification of discovery issues to the Texas Commission on Environmental
• Senate Bill 2203, relating to the certification of discovery issues to the Texas Commission on Environmental
• Yes, this bill is specifically when it's done against the divorce decree and the custody agreement.
• Yes, this bill is specifically when it's done against the divorce decree and the custody agreement.

Summary: The Senate opened with an invocation by Pastor Tedrick Woods, followed by routine chamber actions including excusing Senator Gutierrez and receiving House messages that the House had passed HB 21 and HB 49. Senators also recognized advocates visiting the gallery on focal segmental glomerulosclerosis awareness and introduced the Doctor of the Day. The chamber adopted several resolutions, including HCR 66, by voice vote. The Senate then took up and passed a series of measures, often by suspending the regular order and the constitutional three-day rule. Among the bills finally passed were HJR 2, which would prohibit state death taxes; HB 206, limiting counties from requiring cash bonds for pipeline construction; HB 517, barring property owners associations from fining homeowners for discolored vegetation during watering restrictions; HB 2756, requiring TDCJ correctional officers to receive de-escalation and behavioral health training; HB 451, expanding screening for commercial sexual exploitation risk among children in DFPS and TJJD custody; SB 705, cleaning up the air conditioning and refrigeration contractors advisory board; SB 2017, creating an offense for burnouts and wheelies; SB 1858, expanding body armor grant eligibility to ISDs; SB 1400, directing a study on transfer-student outcomes for community college funding; SB 2764, requiring notice to manufactured home buyers about converting homes to real property; SB 748, a licensing cleanup bill on laser hair removal; SB 2519, restricting certain ad valorem tax uses and bonds after amendment; SB 2878, the courts bill with amendments on Brazoria County courts and youth diversion provisions; SB 466, allowing families to request fetal death certificates at any gestational age; SB 1608, requiring timely physical exams for inpatient mental health admissions; SB 1730, limiting civil damages claims arising from certain uses of force or deadly force; SB 2417, clarifying Attorney General antitrust investigation work product and discovery rules; and SB 1946, creating a family violence, criminal homicide prevention task force. The Senate also passed HB 3204, renaming and updating the Polytechnic College at Sam Houston State University, and SB 1986, requiring opioid warning labels. Several bills drew brief debate or amendments. Senators discussed broader HOA reform while considering HB 517, and SB 2203 on TCEQ discovery procedures was amended to require party motions, set a 15-day expiration for certified issues, and limit hearing abatement. SB 2017 was amended to change the mens rea language from knowingly to intentional. SB 2519 was narrowed by amendment to a forward-looking policy statement separating maintenance-and-operation taxes from debt-service taxes. SB 2878 also received amendments to reduce the number of new Brazoria County courts and add youth diversion and crisis-response provisions. SB 466 prompted a floor debate over whether fetal death certificates are appropriate for pre-20-week losses, with supporters emphasizing family closure and opponents arguing the document has no estate-related purpose. SB 1730 also prompted questions about the relationship between criminal findings and civil liability in self-defense cases. The session concluded with additional House and Senate measures being signed in the presence of the Senate and continued consideration of SB 2177, a grant program to help local law enforcement solve violent and sexual offenses.

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• For too long, families across California have lived with serious environmental hazards right under their
• These restrictive covenants are clauses in leases or property agreements that limit what businesses can
• These restrictive covenants are clauses in leases or property agreements that limit what businesses can
• Seventy-five percent agreement becomes a clinical recommendation.
• But my point is, like, if you're trying to solve environmental justice concerns, I don't think justice

Committee: House Judiciary

Keywords: 988, house, all