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• The one thing that I wanted to point out is how this actually works in practice.
• But it just makes clear how this will actually work in practice for the counties.
• to have some experts from the county come up here probably and explain how that actually works in practice
• only way that they can add that exemption for the rest of the year is to cancel the tax that's been assessed
• And so then that is the amount, that assessment, that total value is what the taxpayer uses to determine

Summary: The House Revenue and Taxation Committee approved minutes from prior meetings and then heard House Bill 843, which would eliminate proration of the homeowners’ homestead exemption and make clear that the exemption applies for the full tax year beginning January 1 when a complete application is filed. Representative Manwaring explained the bill as a response to prior statutory changes, county disputes, and a Supreme Court decision, and said the measure would simplify administration for counties. Testimony from the Idaho Realtors and the Idaho Association of Counties supported the bill as the simplest option for homeowners and local officials. After discussion about the tax-cancellation process and a possible overlap when homeowners move, the committee voted to send HB 843 to the floor with a due pass recommendation. The committee then considered RS 33636, introduced by Chairman Cannon, which would address sales tax and use tax treatment for items incorporated into real property, such as boilers, refrigeration units, and fireplace inserts. Cannon said the bill would authorize the Tax Commission to credit sales tax already paid when an audit later determines use tax applies, and would make that credit available more broadly rather than only in appealed cases. Members discussed how sales tax and use tax can differ in practice because use tax is based on the retailer’s cost rather than the retail sale price, and a member noted a Rule 80 declaration due to business involvement with sales and use tax. The committee voted to introduce RS 33636, and then adjourned.

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• State Patrol and local law enforcement be accomplished within existing resources and to the extent practicable
• enforcement coordination on increased enforcement be done within existing resources and to the extent practicable
• It authorizes permitting authorities to inspect work zones, issue stop-work orders, and assess civil
• It authorizes permitting authorities to inspect work zones, issue stop work orders, and assess civil
• That also would provide a four-year periodic update requirement of DOT, or as frequently as practical

Bills: SB6131, SB6311, SJM8016, SB6230, SB6032, SB6335

Keywords: traffic safety, roadway fatalities, Washington traffic safety commission, policy update, road safety, accident prevention, pedestrian safety, construction, accessibility, public safety, urban planning, bridge repair, infrastructure, emergency funding, transportation, cash transactions, pennies, currency, economic efficiency, financial regulation

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• These services include an initial needs assessment with linkage to appropriate long-term services and
• So what happens in practice is that individuals become the point of coordination.
• The state must also ensure these rights are understood, enforced, and lived in practice by the people
• ... ...understood, enforced, and lived in practice by the people who depend on them every day.
• And I think that's what we want to assess out of this hearing: if there are more things to do in that

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• In 2024-2025, we implemented iReady Reading Assessments K-12 for the first time, giving us consistent
• Assessments, ensuring our internal benchmarks connect directly to state expectations.
• Um, and as you'll hear in our assessment results later, we are starting to see this pay off.
• Analysis focused on structured literacy practices would be a great next step as we look at this.
• Incorporating those types of practices also in their classrooms.

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• The person has been assessed by two physicians and is determined to be either affected by a permanent
• Also, the person has been assessed as low risk to the community at the time of release, and granting
• In assessing whether a person is a low risk to the community, the DOC must consider specified factors
• House Bill 2490 is an important step toward aligning practice with stated values and creating a more
• Most of this bill—these are practical, legitimate, great things that, frankly, OII has heard feedback

Summary: The House Community Safety Committee held public hearings on several bills. House Bill 2508, concerning the Office of Independent Investigations (OII), would expand OII’s jurisdiction over deadly-force and related use-of-force incidents, require broader notification and records access from law enforcement and emergency responders, and exempt certain OII investigative records from public disclosure. Rep. Deborah Entenman and OII staff supported the bill as a way to improve independent, transparent investigations, while committee members raised questions about when cases are considered “closed” and how to protect against repeated or harassing investigations. OII representatives said formal reviews are referred to prosecutors, administrative closures are not, and the bill would clarify existing public records protections. Law enforcement and public-interest witnesses were split, with some supporting the expansion and others objecting to added secrecy provisions and questioning safeguards and oversight. House Bill 2539, as amended by a proposed substitute, would raise the Department of Corrections inmate indigency cap from $25 to $100 so incarcerated people can retain more money for hygiene and basic necessities before deductions are taken. Rep. Chappala Street said the change would help people buy essential items and reduce conflict, while incarcerated witnesses and advocates testified that current deductions leave too little for basic needs and place burdens on families. A committee member questioned whether DOC already provides those items, and Street and supporters responded that provided items are often low quality or insufficient. No vote was taken. House Bill 2490 would expand extraordinary medical placement for incarcerated people with serious, chronic, or terminal conditions, extending the expected life-expectancy threshold from six months to approximately 18 months and adding clearer DOC review criteria and appeal rights. The prime sponsor and supporters argued the bill would improve humane care, reduce costs, and allow more people to receive treatment in the community when they no longer pose a public-safety risk. DOC said the revised language would reduce legal concerns and allow more time to develop safe placement plans, while opponents of the current system said EMP is underused and people die waiting for decisions. The committee also heard extensive testimony on House Bill 2387, which would tie certain sheriff decertification actions to recall procedures and preserve an elected sheriff’s office unless voters remove them. Supporters, including the sponsor and several sheriffs, said the bill protects voter control and local accountability; opponents, including civil rights and immigrant-rights groups, argued it weakens certification standards, creates unequal accountability for sheriffs, and improperly uses recall-like consequences through statute rather than constitutional process. The chair indicated the committee intended to act on House Bill 2508 the following Monday, February 2.

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• It is just a practical question. Is there somebody here to present AB 541?
• It is just a practical question. Is there somebody here to present AB 541? Cool. How about AB 550?
• Goff on behalf of Humane World, are there any acceptable practices where physical discipline and of an
• district attorney notifies the court and the division of the intent to seek a comprehensive risk assessment
• If the risk assessment determines the person does not need inpatient forensic care.

Keywords: 909, all

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• conflicts, climate change and disease, and pandemic potential, the Bulletin of Atomic Scientists has assessed
• I grew up having to practice atomic bomb drills in elementary school.
• It is a compassionate and practical step that recognizes the service of our retired military members
• Yet a history exclusionary policies and practices has left many families behind, creating significant
• Second, it directs the Department of Water Resources to develop best management practices for efficient

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Appointed by the governor, one of whom must be a physician licensed to practice in Vermont.
• </c><01:17:36.080><c> for</c> the acceptable management practices for the acceptable management practices
• > the</c><01:41:34.160><c> um</c> Once uh it's assessed, the um Once uh it's assessed, the um the<01:
• Also requirements for putting together a coordinated entry assessment.
• </c> coordinated entry assessment. coordinated entry assessment.

Keywords: 927, senate, all

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• It shows that we uncovered more than 2,000 unregistered contractors in fiscal year 2025 and assessed
• I need to say that I’m giving you my best assessment of where things are at.
• They do work on identifying best practices, and then they get that information into the community.
• Yeah, and they do extensive assessments of what their exposures are.
• Yeah, and they do extensive sort of assessments of what their exposures are.

Summary: The committee heard a report on the Underground Economy Task Force in Washington’s construction industry. Labor and Industries said the task force, created by a 2024 budget proviso, met 11 times and developed consensus recommendations to improve enforcement against worker misclassification, unregistered contractors, and unpaid taxes and premiums. Consensus items included defining and regulating construction labor providers, improving interagency data sharing, increasing penalties for repeat offenders, expanding L&I authority over successor accountability, reviewing agency penalty rules, and exploring tracking of cash payments. Majority-but-not-consensus ideas included posting subcontractor notices at job sites, setting an independent-contractor threshold that would trigger L&I review, holding direct contractors liable for unpaid wages owed by subcontractors, and reviewing reporting requirements. Testifiers from labor, business, and the Attorney General’s Office generally supported stronger enforcement and transparency, while business representatives cautioned against overregulation and said any new rules should avoid burdening legitimate contractors or restricting lawful cash payments and independent contracting. L&I said the final report would be distributed by December 31 and the task force work group would be reconvened. The committee then reviewed the wage recovery work group report. L&I explained current wage complaint procedures and said the work group, made up of labor and business representatives, reached five consensus recommendations: allow L&I to prioritize wage complaints strategically, permit aggregation of related complaints, raise the minimum penalty under the Wage Payment Act from $1,000 to $1,500 and create a penalty matrix, improve employer awareness with materials for new hires, and establish a wage recovery fund. The fund would be seeded by penalties, would not require new employer assessments, and would allow limited early payments to eligible workers facing hardship, with a proposed cap of $2,500 and a later review of the program. Business and labor representatives both supported the overall framework, though business raised concerns about fraud safeguards and recovery of funds if a claim is later found invalid. Members also received an overview of Washington’s apprenticeship system. L&I described the state’s apprenticeship agency structure, the Washington State Apprenticeship and Training Council, and the difference between Washington’s state apprenticeship standards and the federal Office of Apprenticeship system. The presentation highlighted current participation levels, program approval and objection processes, and strong post-completion outcomes, including median annual earnings above $100,000 and an estimated $7.80 return for every public dollar invested. Committee members asked about how apprentices apply, how sponsors work with L&I, and whether recurring objections could be addressed earlier in the process. Finally, the committee heard updates on wildland firefighter respiratory protection, federal cuts to NIOSH, and economic and federal policy impacts on unemployment insurance and workforce services. L&I said wildland firefighters face significant smoke exposure and cancer risk, but current rules do not require respiratory protection for that work because of technical and operational challenges; the agency is watching efforts in other jurisdictions and at the federal level. On NIOSH, L&I warned that federal staffing and grant cuts could weaken occupational safety research, training pipelines, and programs affecting Washington workers, including firefighter cancer tracking and Hanford exposure assessments. ESD reported rising UI claims, a stable unemployment rate, and pressure on the trust fund, while also describing technology and process changes that have improved claims handling. ESD also said HR1 will significantly increase demand on WorkSource services through new work-search requirements for SNAP and Medicaid recipients, creating an unfunded mandate that the agency is preparing to implement with partner agencies.

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• New practice sites or from our new practice sites.
• So we continue to get practices, newer practices or practices that aren't ready, that are ready now to
• practices.
• Different practices.
• This is the breakdown of internal medicine and family practice. Practice and PCP practices.

Keywords: 962, all

Summary: The Care Management Committee met to receive a status update on the DSS/CHN PCMH program and to discuss implementation of HR1, especially the new medical frailty requirements. CHN reported the PCMH program remained steady at 124 practices and 553 sites, with 54.6% of the HUSKY population attributed to PCMH providers, and noted ongoing recruitment, provider turnover, and recent practice consolidations/acquisitions that will shift some sites to Yale and Hartford HealthCare. CHN also reported strong quality improvement engagement for 2026, with 83% of contacted PCMHs engaged, and said preliminary 2025 results showed improvement across measures. The bulk of the meeting focused on DSS’s response to the June 1 CMS interim final rule on HR1. DSS explained that it had been building a medical frailty definition based on diagnosis codes and comparisons with other states’ approaches, but the new federal rule adds a requirement that the condition significantly impair a person’s ability to work or comply with community engagement requirements. DSS said it is still evaluating how to combine claims-based data with the new federal overlay, may submit comments to CMS during the open comment period through July 31, and is considering options such as self-attestation, especially given CMS’s allowance of self-attestation for calendar year 2027. Committee members raised concerns about the rule’s complexity, possible legal challenges, the need for a good-faith waiver or implementation delay, and the risk of noncompliance if the state gets the process wrong. Members also pressed DSS for broader outreach, clearer public communication, training, and better reporting on implementation impacts and costs. DSS said it is developing a website, webinars, and a communications plan, and is working with community-based organizations, community health workers, and administrative services organizations to reach potentially affected members. DSS said it is also building a Medicaid pre-screener to help people determine whether they may be subject to work requirements. In the PCMH Plus discussion, DSS said it was not yet ready to present the 2024 quality data but would try to bring the Wave 3, Year 5 results and related quality/shared savings information to the July 8 meeting, along with the regular PCMH update and another HR1 update. The committee also discussed future agenda items including community health worker reimbursement, peer support services, and the inmate medical program.

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• I've been practicing juvenile delinquency for 21 years.
• There are some practical considerations in play here.
• This is a very straightforward, practical measure.
• For over a decade, trial courts allowed this practice.
• And it restores the practice by putting it in statute, which makes it clear.

Summary: The committee heard several bills related to public safety, juvenile justice, criminal procedure, and human trafficking. SB 1157 by Sen. Archuleta would create a framework for less restrictive juvenile placements in probation settings, with Judicial Council rules on issues such as insurance, staffing, background checks, notice to local governments, and zoning. Supporters, including county probation and local government representatives, said the bill would add needed oversight and safety standards; opponents argued it would impose rigid standards on a diverse continuum of community-based placements and that the Judicial Council was not the right body to set substantive program rules. The bill was discussed but no vote was taken at that point due to quorum issues. SB 1012 by Sen. Smallwood-Cuevas, the Fire Camp to Career Act, would connect incarcerated fire camp participants to state-approved apprenticeships and require apprenticeship programs to consider their prior training and experience. The author and supporters from labor, fire training, and formerly incarcerated workers described it as a fair pathway to stable careers and a way to recognize skills gained in conservation camps. Committee members generally supported the concept, with one member noting that certification should still require demonstrated competence. The bill was moved forward after discussion. SB 1306 by Sen. Cortese would align state law with federal exemptions for certain low-concentration GBL chemical mixtures used in semiconductor manufacturing and research, while leaving rules for pure GBL unchanged. Supporters said the bill would reduce unnecessary regulatory burdens and help keep semiconductor work in California; there was no opposition testimony, and members described it as a practical measure. SB 1401 by Sen. Stern would align felony incompetent-to-stand-trial procedures with existing misdemeanor rules, including timelines, information-sharing, and conservatorship referral provisions. Supporters said it would improve treatment pathways and prevent people from being released without care, while opponents warned it would expand court control, weaken confidentiality, and reduce due process protections. The committee approved SB 1401 on a do-pass motion to Appropriations. The committee also heard SB 1027 by Sen. Strickland, which was amended to create a task force to study street prostitution, human trafficking, victim services, and related community impacts. Local officials and law enforcement supported the bill as a data-driven way to address trafficking and neighborhood harms, while some advocacy groups remained opposed to the bill as introduced and wanted to review the amendments. After discussion, the committee passed it as amended to the Governmental Organization Committee. Later, SB 1307 by Sen. Jones, dealing with fraudulent or forged real estate documents and clouded titles, was amended to focus on voiding false instruments in criminal cases; supporters said it would help victims clear title more quickly, and the bill was moved forward on a do-pass motion to the floor. The committee also heard the beginning of SB 1276 by Sen. Rubio, which would clarify that viewing live-streamed or AI-generated child sexual exploitation content is a crime; the author said it closes a loophole created by new technology, and supportive testimony began from child exploitation prosecutors and treatment specialists.

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• Our state's reentry to practice requirement is two years.
• two-year restricted license allowing independent practice.
• Are they practicing?
• Go to practice from other countries.
• and want to practice in small-town New Mexico?

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• And this is taking into account the experience of DHCS, just from that longitudinal assessment of the
• And here we are talking about how we're alleviating pain and suffering rather than practicing medicine
• And B, it allows departments and executive management to assess emerging risks more timely, risks that
• We think a yearly basis allows a more on-time assessment of risk.
• It's not what's currently practice.

Summary: The hearing focused on the expected loss of health coverage in California due to H.R. 1 and related federal policy changes, and what that could mean for county indigent care programs. Members and the chair said the state expects large Medi-Cal and Covered California disenrollments, with concerns that counties will again become the safety net for uninsured residents. The committee also framed the hearing as a chance to assess whether current systems are ready and what policy or budget changes may be needed before the next budget cycle. The Legislative Analyst’s Office described county indigent care as a long-standing, county-run program of last resort with wide variation in eligibility and benefits, funded largely through realignment dollars that also support public health. LAO said enrollment in county indigent care fell sharply after the ACA, but could rise again, and estimated that 20% to 50% of newly uninsured people might seek county care. LAO and administration witnesses emphasized that data on county programs is fragmented, not centrally collected, and would need to be standardized before the Legislature could make major structural decisions. Administration officials said Medi-Cal disenrollment could reach more than 1 million members at full implementation, with additional losses possible because a new federal rule makes medical-frailty exemptions more restrictive. They also said Covered California enrollment is projected to decline, though state subsidies may soften the drop. Members pressed the administration on the lack of real-time data and whether statutory authority might be needed to require county reporting. Officials said a statewide, apples-to-apples data system would likely take years, though some existing HCAI and DHCS data could help in the meantime. County representatives from Santa Barbara, San Diego, and Tulare described the practical effects of the coverage losses and asked for state help. They said their indigent care systems are limited, often reactive, and far less comprehensive than Medi-Cal, with many patients likely to show up only after conditions worsen. Counties warned that they would need bridge funding, updated statutory authority, and more flexible realignment rules to rebuild capacity and serve newly uninsured residents. The California Health Care Foundation echoed that the problem is statewide and cannot be solved county by county alone.

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• First, it increases access to workforce development assessments.
• I'm trying to highlight the importance of the WorkKeys assessment, but the same in other career assessments
• I'm trying to highlight the importance of the WorkKeys assessment, but the same in other career assessments
• I'm trying to highlight the importance of the WorkKeys assessment, but the same in other career assessments
• These assessments, the WorkKeys and similar types of workforce assessments, measure applied skills like

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• And then the alternate assessment, also called the NDAA.
• Those are the main assessments unless otherwise noted.
• The alternate assessment testers are around 574.
• went through for the new NDAA plus data assessment.
• It is both subjects basically are included in that assessment.

Keywords: 908, all

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• PROPERTY THAT MOVES BETWEEN DIFFERENT ASSESSMENT PRACTICES.
• CHAIRMAN AND SENATORS THIS AMENDMENT REQUIRES THE PROPERTY ASSESSED UNDER THIS NEW ASSESSMENT OPTION
• TO BE ASSESSED AT A JUST VALUE.
• MILLAGE IS LOCAL GOVERNMENT THE SPENDING SIDE, WE JUST DID THE ASSESSMENTS.
• AND SO WE ARE GOING TO LOOK AT THE ASSESSMENT ASIDE.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• The courts and the Supreme Court have looked at those findings and assessed them to come up with the
• It was intended to look and assess what... ...manner?
• It was intended to look and assess what the need is in terms of judges for each jurisdiction.
• Would you say the practice of architecture..."
• It's just not, the practice isn't showing to be increasing quality. Rep. Dezotel: Thank you, Mr.

Bills: HR265, HR266, HR267, HR268, HR269, HR270, HR271, HR272, HR273, HCR107, HCR108, HCR109, HCR110, HCR111, HR257, HR258, HR259, HR260, HR261, HR262, HR263, HCR105, HCR106, SCR30, SB57, SB157, SB202, SB237, SB276, SB450, SB465, SB501, SB525, HR3, HR80, HR197, HR243, SCR5, SCR35, HB4, HB623, HB944, HB986, HB1098, HB1222, SB34, SB164, SB172, SB198, SB208, SB232, SB281, SB286, SB317, SB322, SB334, SB380, SB385, SB409, SB417, SB421, SB430, SB439, SB447, SB458, SB510, SB398, HB646, HR84, HR188, HR205, SCR19, SCR3, SCR6, SCR18, SCR11, SCR22, SCR2, SCR20, SCR24, HCR6, HB301, HB359, HB657, HB675, HB680, HB727, HB302, HB819, HB1257, HB1258, SB8, SB10, SB11, SB12, SB13, SB14, SB16, SB17, SB18, SB20, SB21, SB22, SB40, SB48, SB55, SB69, SB75, SB77, SB78, SB85, SB102, SB115, SB133, SB140, SB148, SB151, SB165, SB169, SB170, SB185, SB197, SB200, SB217, SB235, SB278, SB280, SB291, SB300, SB303, SB315, SB324, SB330, SB411, SB416, SB420, SB436, SB438, SB449, SB455, SB456, SB477, SB489, SB521, SB45, SB58, SB71, SB81, SB92, SB100, SB109, SB141, SB156, SB181, SB203, SB204, SB205, SB207, SB213, SB214, SB216, SB229, SB257, SB274, SB290, SB304, SB374, SB379, SB396, SB410, SB425, SB427, SB429, SB479, SB522, HCR72, HB633, HB603, HB940, HB251, HB775, HB998, HB1191, HB625, HB1255, HB901, HR20, HR74, HCR65, HCR71, HB284, HB306, HB341, HB366, HB393, HB458, HB577, HB582, HB605, HB614, HB733, HB752, HB773, HB798, HB911, HB955, HB996, HB1035, HB1069, HB1113, HB1140, HB1180, HB1240, SB82, SB89, HB258, HB842, SB149, SB382, SB441

Keywords: Pineville High School, Lady Rebels, softball, LHSAA, Louisiana High School Athletic Association, Class 5A, state championship, high school sports, student athletes, commendation, resolution, athletics, girls softball, championship team, Pineville, school recognition, sportsmanship, coach Allison Frye, Louisiana legislature, House Resolution

Summary: The House convened with prayer, the pledge, roll call, and several personal privileges recognizing visitors and special observances, including Transportation Day and a day without child care at the Capitol. Members also honored the Southern University Laboratory School track teams, early childhood educators, and later offered condolences and tributes, including a memorial resolution for Derek Butler’s family and birthday recognitions for members and staff. The chamber received Senate messages, committee reports, and introduced or adopted several resolutions and bills throughout the day. A major portion of the floor was devoted to retirement-system cleanup and funding bills, including Senate Bills 8, 10, 11, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 20, and 21. Members and authors explained these measures as technical changes to simplify contribution formulas, separate funding for COLAs and benefit increases from debt paydown, and update reemployment or benefit rules for retirees in various systems. Most of these bills passed with large margins after brief questions about whether they would affect automatic debt reduction; authors repeatedly said they would not stop debt paydown. Other measures passed on topics such as emergency vehicle procedures, international driving reciprocity with Ireland, seat belt use, port commission appointments, GOHSEP cybersecurity authority, storage facility rental rules, biomarker testing coverage, DNA sample collection procedures, and a law-institute bill on movable-property leases. The House also adopted HCR 72, the Jonas A. Feeley Act, which memorializes Congress to expedite research and treatment development for acute myeloid leukemia in honor of a deceased veteran, and H.B. 1258, which directs the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries on handling unlawfully possessed sick, injured, or orphaned wildlife. Another notable bill, Senate Bill 200, created a process for expropriating property tied to foreign adversaries near military bases, with amendments allowing voluntary divestment before expropriation. Most measures were adopted by wide margins, with co-author votes taken on some resolutions and bills tabled or returned to the calendar when requested. The most extended debate centered on Senate Bill 217, which would reduce the number of judges in Orleans Parish courts based on a statewide workload study. Supporters said the National Center for State Courts study showed Orleans had more judges than comparable parishes and that the bill would right-size the courts and save about $2.1 million. Opponents questioned the study’s methodology, the lack of Orleans delegation involvement, the counting of cases, the absence of uniform statewide clerk-of-court standards, and whether reducing criminal judges made sense given crime concerns. Despite the criticism, the bill was advanced after lengthy questioning, while the chamber continued to move other bills and resolutions forward.

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• However, we note that the proposed 20% increase isn't tied to any particular assessment of costs.
• However, we note that the proposed 20% increase isn't tied to any particular assessment of costs.
• We go in, we look at the district, and then we basically do an assessment.
• She told us, 'I am truly grateful to the library because it practically gave my life back.'
• She told us, 'I am truly grateful to the library because it practically gave my life back.'

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• So for those reasons and our support of practical...
• For those reasons, and our support of practical immediate steps forward, we respectfully urge an aye
• beds, as housing units for people with acutely low incomes towards their regional housing needs assessment
• They paid the $5,000, got hit with another assessment of $40,000 that they were required to pay within
• , every fee. last year Every single detail, every assessment, every fee.

Summary: The committee heard SB 866, which would require jurisdictions that do not receive HAP grants to include homelessness data, strategies, and regional coordination in their housing elements. The author and supporters said the bill would close a gap in planning and create more consistent, data-driven local responses to homelessness. Opponents, including the League of California Cities and several cities, argued the bill would impose costly and duplicative reporting requirements on small jurisdictions, require data cities cannot control, and should instead be aligned with existing regional planning processes. Members raised concerns about burden on small cities, but also emphasized the need for statewide, standardized homelessness planning. The committee then heard SB 967, which would allow jurisdictions to count qualifying interim housing toward a portion of their acutely low-income RHNA obligations, with safeguards against double counting and reporting requirements for moved units. Supporters said interim housing is a faster, less expensive way to get people indoors and should be incentivized as a bridge from encampments to permanent housing. Opponents, including housing law experts and advocacy groups, argued the bill would blur the line between temporary shelter and permanent housing, weaken obligations to build deeply affordable housing, and create a two-tier system for the lowest-income Californians. After discussion, the committee passed SB 967 on a due pass motion to Appropriations, with several members voting aye and the bill held on call for absent members. The committee also considered SCR 131, a resolution calling for a coordinated state effort to end unsheltered homelessness and prioritize a broader set of interventions, including interim housing, prevention, and permanent supportive housing. Supporters described unsheltered homelessness as a moral and public health crisis and urged stronger state alignment and funding. One member explained an abstention based on concerns that the resolution’s language could be read as endorsing more funding without clear metrics or evidence of effectiveness. The author said amendments had already narrowed the language and was open to further changes. The resolution was adopted on a motion, with the roll held open for absent members. Finally, the committee heard SB 1238, which would strengthen oversight and transparency for homeowners associations and HOA management companies, including disclosures, reserve-fund protections, and a fiduciary-duty provision. The author and supporters said the bill would protect homeowners from mismanagement and improve financial clarity in common interest developments. Opponents from community manager and HOA groups said managers are administrative agents, not decision-makers, and objected especially to imposing a fiduciary duty to individual homeowners. Members generally supported the bill but flagged the fiduciary-duty issue and reserve-fund language as areas for further review, noting that some amendments had been agreed to and others would be addressed later in the process.

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• So for those reasons and our support of practical...
• For those reasons, and in support of practical, immediate steps forward, we respectfully urge an aye
• beds, as housing units for people with acutely low incomes toward their regional housing needs assessment
• They are not attorneys, they are not contractors, and are not Collection of assessments.
• They paid the $5,000, got hit with another assessment of $40,000 that they were required to pay within

Keywords: 987, senate, all