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• It requires them to conduct training on policies and procedures, and also to have all the instruments
• And also requires the emergency departments to conduct the national pediatric readiness assessment created
• LP's mom had threatened to commit suicide, and a wellness check was conducted by the service of the police
• The DCF Child Protection Investigator failed to conduct a home visit to the standards administrative
• It makes it more difficult for private businesses to conduct business in the state of Florida.

Summary: The committee took up a series of health and human services bills, beginning with CS/SB 1602, which would require emergency departments to have evidence-based pediatric care protocols, training, appropriate child-sized equipment and medications, a designated care coordinator, and participation in a pediatric readiness assessment. It was reported favorably. CS/SB 1224 followed, aligning Florida law with federal requirements so paramedics may administer controlled substances in the field under physician or nurse practitioner protocols; it also passed favorably after supportive testimony from fire chiefs. The committee then adopted a strike-all for SB 890, the Emily Adkins Family Protection Act, which addresses venous thromboembolism by creating a statewide registry, requiring screening and training in hospitals and long-term care settings, and adding assisted living facility response requirements. Assisted living representatives objected to the ALF provisions as unrealistic and potentially harmful, while supporters argued the bill would save lives; the bill was reported favorably. CS/SB 1182, requiring continuous glucose monitors to be covered as both durable medical equipment and a pharmacy benefit, also passed favorably with support from AARP. The committee next considered CS/SB 12, a claim bill for a child severely injured after a DCF home visit allegedly failed to meet standards, and it was reported favorably without opposition. CS/CS/SB 954, dealing with substance abuse treatment centers and recovery residences, drew substantial debate. The bill would limit local zoning restrictions on treatment facilities and allow larger recovery residences if staffing ratios are increased; a late-filed amendment reduced the maximum active patients from 500 to 300. Municipal and county representatives warned that the bill could override local reasonable-accommodation efforts and create institutional-scale facilities, while supporters said housing is essential to recovery and that clustering concerns are overstated. The committee ultimately reported the bill favorably. CS/SB 1050, expanding the developmental disabilities pilot program statewide and creating a statewide family care council, also passed after extensive testimony from families and advocates. Supporters emphasized the long waitlist and the need for more services, while some speakers opposed managed care and warned about provider shortages and loss of individualized supports. Later, CS/SB 614, requiring a public educational webpage about background screening clearinghouse and level two screening requirements, was reported favorably. CS/SB 1578, which would require coverage for mammograms and supplemental breast cancer screening in certain circumstances, was also reported favorably. CS/SB 1060 created a joint legislative oversight committee to review Medicaid operations and financing; members discussed the need for stronger oversight of large midyear spending adjustments, and the bill passed favorably. CS/SB 1240, a Department of Children and Families substance abuse and mental health bill, was amended to clarify Baker Act transfer timing and notification requirements after debate over whether facilities could hold patients too long; it was then reported favorably. Finally, Senator Harrell presented CS/SB 526, a major nursing education bill aimed at Florida’s low NCLEX passage rates. The bill would require nursing programs to use exit exams, remediation, reporting, and stricter oversight, and the strike-all would add graduate preceptorships for low-performing programs and temporary provisional licenses for graduates pending NCLEX passage. The transcript ended while that bill was still being explained, before final action was taken.

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• We will not permit any conduct that disrupts, disturbs, or otherwise impedes the orderly conduct of today's
• We will not permit any conduct that disrupts, disturbs, or otherwise impedes the orderly conduct of today's
• referred to them, that they can actually follow through on for some of those parks that may be conducting
• In a staff survey that we conducted back in 2017, 35% of staff indicated that they would leave the district
• academic research, CityLab UCLA, and the Design Research Center, for which I am co-director, has conducted

Summary: The Assembly Housing and Community Development Committee heard a long agenda of housing-related bills, beginning with AB 518 on low-impact camping areas. The author and supporters said the bill would streamline permitting for small rural camping operations on private land, expand outdoor access, and support rural economies, while opponents from campground associations and counties warned it could undermine existing regulation, create enforcement problems, and allow advertising of unpermitted sites. Members raised concerns about fire safety and local control, but the bill was ultimately passed as amended on an 8-0 vote. The committee then approved AB 635, which would require HCD to refer up to 25 of the most serious mobile home residency law complaints to the Attorney General. Supporters said mobile home residents need stronger enforcement against egregious park-owner violations, while opponents argued the existing program is underused, costly, and should remain subject to a sunset. After discussion of the program’s surplus and enforcement role, the bill passed 9-1. AB 893, which expands ministerial approval for mixed-income housing near college campuses and broadens eligibility for affordable units to students, faculty, and staff, also drew strong support from student advocates and housing groups and respectful opposition from the League of California Cities over local control and height limits; it passed 10-0. AB 925, the Mobile Home Emergency Safety Act, would require stronger emergency preparedness measures in mobile home parks, including accessible exits, working fire hydrants, and gas shutoff access, with a fee increase to fund enforcement. Supporters framed it as a life-safety measure in disaster-prone areas, while opponents argued the bill duplicates existing requirements and imposes an unnecessary fee increase. The committee voted 6-1 to send it to Appropriations, with the bill left on call. The consent calendar, including several other housing and local government bills, was approved 8-0. The committee also heard AB 712, which would increase penalties and attorney-fee protections for applicants enforcing state housing laws against public agencies; supporters said it would improve compliance, while special districts opposed the bill as overly broad and unclear. Members discussed indemnification and timing issues, and the bill was advanced with amendments to Judiciary.

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• order to facilitate the hearing as much from the public within our limits of time, we cannot permit conduct
• that disrupts, disturbs, or otherwise impedes the orderly conduct of these proceedings.
• We cannot permit conduct that disrupts, disturbs, or otherwise impedes the orderly conduct of these proceedings
• Conduct that disrupts, disturbs, or otherwise impedes the orderly conduct of the hearing is prohibited
• I will also document on the record that the individual involved in the nature of the conduct and we may

Summary: The Assembly Privacy and Consumer Protection Committee met with a new membership roster and adopted its committee rules after quorum was established. The hearing then began with AB 412, the AI Copyright Transparency Act, which would require generative AI developers to provide copyright holders notice when registered copyrighted works are used in training data. The author and supporters, including SAG-AFTRA, the Transparency Coalition, voice actors, writers, labor groups, and other creators, argued the bill would give artists a practical way to learn whether their works were used and to vindicate their rights. Opponents, including EFF, CalChamber, RIAA, CCIA, Chamber of Progress, Bay Area Council, BSA, and TechNet, said the proposal was technically unworkable, could burden startups, conflict with existing law and pending litigation, and raise federal preemption concerns. Members discussed the bill’s amendments, including a fingerprinting approach and narrowing the bill to model developers, and the committee voted 8-2 to pass AB 412 as amended to the Judiciary Committee. The committee then heard AB 446, which would prohibit “surveillance pricing,” or the use of personal data to charge different prices for the same product or service. The author and supporters, including Consumer Watchdog, UFCW, labor organizations, and consumer/privacy groups, described examples of differential pricing tied to device type, location, shopping behavior, and digital price tags, and argued the bill would protect consumers from discriminatory and predatory pricing. Business and industry opponents, including CalChamber, grocers, retailers, travel, broadband, and other associations, said the bill could conflict with the CCPA, interfere with loyalty and rewards programs, and create confusion about personalized discounts and dynamic pricing. The discussion focused on how the bill would treat loyalty programs, whether existing privacy law already covers the issue, and whether the proposal would unintentionally affect legitimate discounts and promotions.

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• These NPDB queries assist the agency with its mission to protect the public, and we conduct over 40,000
• In addition, the agency runs the prescription monitoring program. which in 2024 conducted approximately
• The enforcement team. and conducted 1,630 on-site inspections this past fiscal year, an all-time record
• Our enforcement performance measures are being met with over 1,600 inspections conducted last fiscal
• So no, but you do regulate the entity and the way they conduct their so-called business in the state

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• The substitute before you directs the office... the court administration to conduct an interim study
• substitute also outlines who at the Office of Court Administration may consult with in order to continue conducting

Bills: SB66

Keywords: disability, supported decision-making, legal assistance, confidentiality, access to justice, autonomy, civil rights, advocacy, 1184, house, all

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• B.B. 680A, sponsored by Senator Connery, an act to amend the Education Law in relation to conducting
• the access of state public libraries and library systems to capital funding. ...in relation to conducting

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Summary: The Standing Committee on Libraries met on Tuesday, May 12 at 9:45 a.m. with Chair Celabino and Senators Brisport, Zellnor, Tedisco, and Murray present. The committee considered a short agenda of four Education Law bills related to libraries and library services. The first bill, S110A by Senator May, would require certain libraries to adopt policies ensuring staff can curate and develop collections, services, and programming consistent with the Human Rights Law and the Equal Rights Amendment. Members clarified that the measure was intended to empower local library boards and librarians to make collection decisions, rather than direct the Board of Regents to mandate specific content. The bill was moved by Senator Zellnor and seconded by Senator Murray, then advanced unanimously. The committee also advanced S5989A by Senator Bynoe on library cards for minors, B680A by Senator Connery directing a study on public libraries’ access to capital funding, and S8044A by Senator Bynoe establishing the Library Literacy Education Guidance Act. Each bill was moved, seconded, and approved without opposition. The meeting then adjourned after all four bills were reported out of committee.

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• We welcome them as they take part in the proceedings as we conduct day 33, Mr.
• take play part in the proceedings<00:05:36.720> as<00:05:36.960> we<00:05:37.120> conduct
• proceedings as we conduct day 33, Mr. proceedings as we conduct day 33, Mr.
• <01:00:12.720> that now must also refrain from conduct that now must also refrain from conduct
• <01:50:57.840> towards when inappropriate conduct towards when inappropriate conduct towards

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Summary: The Senate convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, roll call, and a declared quorum. The chamber excused an absent senator, approved the prior journal, received House communication that the House had passed HB 168, 185, 249, and 455 and requested concurrence, and heard committee reports advancing SB 37 and SB 214 from Agriculture, SB 157 and SB 189 with a committee substitute from Banking and Insurance, and SJR 54 with a committee substitute from Families and Children. The Senate also introduced SB 226 on pre-need burial contracts and SR 113 honoring Robert Connley Young. The main floor debate centered on SB 101, an act relating to children, which would require a mandatory 12-month expulsion for students in grades 6-12 who assault a school employee, with exceptions for certain students with disabilities under an IEP and for incidents involving provocation by a school employee. The bill also creates a mandatory reporting requirement for assaults and penalties for intentionally failing to report them. The sponsor argued the measure responds to widespread, underreported assaults on teachers, citing 25,000 reported incidents since 2021 and sharing testimony from a teacher whose career ended after repeated assaults. Supporters said the bill would improve school safety, accountability, and classroom control, while opponents argued it is too harsh for children, could permanently remove students from school, and should leave more discretion to principals and districts. After debate, the Senate adopted Senate Committee Substitute 1 for SB 101 and then proceeded to final passage. Several senators spoke for and against the bill during roll-call explanation, with supporters emphasizing teacher safety, parental responsibility, and consequences for repeat offenders, and opponents warning about lost educational opportunities and the need for second chances. The transcript cuts off during the roll call, but the chamber had already adopted the committee substitute and moved to vote on SB 101 as amended.

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• Commerce is required to conduct 62J evaluations on benefits that meet any of the conditions laid out
• <00:03:58.120> 62j Commerce is required to conduct 62j Commerce is required to conduct 62j
• We also have started conducting interviews with the submitting member of the bill to better understand
• We also have started conducting interviews with the submitting member of the bill to better understand
• <00:30:22.279> uh health economics program conducts uh health economics program conducts uh

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• The first study was conducted on whitetail deer and the other was on beef cattle.
• So we have been conducting studies... That's correct.
• So we have been conducting studies all the way through the fall.
• We're conducting surveillance in wildlife.
• And we would not have conducted that research in our domain anyway. Sure. Okay.

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• This requires the Commissioner of Public Safety to conduct rulemaking to adopt performance standards
• safety to conduct rulemaking to adopt<01:38:16.400> performance<01:38:16.800> standards
• <01:40:36.000> uh<01:40:36.560> its<01:40:36.880> impact required to conduct
• uh its impact required to conduct uh its impact mitigation<01:40:37.920> and<01:40:38.400>
• and transit rider investment conduct and transit rider investment program.<01:47:40.080> Section<

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• Thank you for conducting today's inaugural hearing on health and supports for LGBTQ older Californians
• Aging initiatives, of the 81 initiatives, only two mention LGBTQ older people, one of which is to conduct
• As part of the MPA, the state conducted the first-ever statewide survey about the current and future
• not directly coordinate services, local-level Ryan White and HOPWA case managers are expected to conduct
• CHCQ fulfills this role by conducting periodic inspections or surveys and complaint investigations of

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• Thank you for conducting today's inaugural hearing on health and supports for LGBTQ older Californians
• Aging initiatives, of the 81 initiatives, only two mention LGBTQ older people, one of which is to conduct
• As part of the MPA, the state conducted the first-ever statewide survey about the current and future
• not directly coordinate services, local-level Ryan White and HOPWA case managers are expected to conduct
• CHCQ fulfills this role by conducting periodic inspections or surveys and complaint investigations of

Summary: The committee held an inaugural hearing on the health care and support needs of older LGBTQ Californians, with members and witnesses emphasizing that this population has made major gains in rights and longevity but still faces discrimination, isolation, economic insecurity, and gaps in services. Opening remarks highlighted concerns about older LGBTQ people entering nursing homes and feeling forced back into the closet, as well as the growing number of Californians aging with HIV. The hearing was structured into three panels, with public testimony considered if time allowed. The first panel focused on the overall health and support landscape. Justice in Aging described survey findings showing discrimination, poor health, difficulty with errands, and economic insecurity among older LGBTQ Californians, and warned that federal Medicaid cuts and broader federal actions could worsen access to home- and community-based services and culturally competent care. CalHHS and the Department of Aging described the Master Plan for Aging, the first statewide LGBTQIA older adult survey, and efforts to support gender-affirming care, PACE, care management, and community supports. Witnesses stressed the need for better outreach, data collection, and a “no wrong door” approach so people can more easily find and access services. The chair and senators pressed the departments on how survey findings are being translated into concrete action and how state agencies are coordinating across silos. The second panel addressed health care for seniors living with HIV. A longtime survivor described severe financial and benefits consequences from a federal clawback and argued that California needs stronger legal, navigation, and housing supports, including HIV-specific housing funding. The Department of Aging reported on implementation of SB 258, saying it has educated area agencies on aging, added HIV data to planning tools, and found that 20 of 33 area agencies identified HIV as a target population, with 16 including specific strategies. The Office of AIDS outlined Project Cornerstone, Ryan White, ADAP, HOPWA, a Medi-Cal waiver, and PrEP-AP, noting these programs serve thousands of older clients and that local case managers are expected to coordinate whole-person care. Case managers and advocates said housing, food, transportation, mental health, and premium assistance remain major needs, and senators asked whether future ADAP rebate funds could support navigation, housing, and other gap-filling services. The final panel turned to transgender, gender nonconforming, and intersex seniors. The Department of Social Services described protections under SB 219, including nondiscrimination notices, resident rights postings, required records for preferred names and pronouns, and annual inspections of licensed facilities. The Department of Public Health and a TransLatin Coalition leader were introduced to discuss additional supports for TGI seniors. Across the hearing, members repeatedly returned to the themes of visibility, coordination, and implementation, asking departments to follow up on how they will better connect services, improve outreach, and ensure that existing laws and programs are actually reaching the people they are meant to serve.

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• Since August 2025, I've been working with MPS to conduct research in this area of the Pacific Palisades
• And I'd like to share some information about a survey we conducted of the three MHC communities that
• Since August 2025, I've been working with MPS to conduct research in this area of the Pacific Palisades
• And I'd like to share some information about a survey we conducted of the three MHC communities that
• And I'd like to share some information about a survey we conducted of the three MHC communities that

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• Close to WIPP, we also have the known side, which was another area where we conducted nuclear testing
• We conducted a pilot that cost us $283,000, and we found a hundred and 27.8 million gallons of water.
• I want to make this really clear because a lot of people are very confused by this: we do not conduct
• We are bringing back a rule next year based on research that has been conducted.
• They do conduct some research, but we protect by law.

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• This agency, I can assure you, conducts its business in the most honest and integrous way.
• can't run seven days a week, 24 hours a day, because there's a misconception that you have to be conducting
• Slot machines are running every day because we are conducting the race meet for 365 days a year.
• As I just described it, a race meet and live race days conducted within that period of time.
• The agency met five of its six FY 25 performance targets, including conducting outreach and training

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• could be something like our tax audit algorithm or our OCS standard operating procedure on how we conduct
• We're going to conduct a needs assessment: What is the true need of this workforce in New Mexico?
• Additionally, we conduct a number of variety tests for different crops, including alfalfa.
• A lot of the crops have been harvested and are done, and the research is being conducted in the lab.
• Slide 13 shows some of the outcomes of the research that has been conducted using that wastewater.

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• If I'm not conducting an interview, I'm not obtaining as thorough information.
• Additionally, we were not conducting the six-month recertifications, but we have resumed those as well
• As of July 2023, we are now conducting both, which is also helping to improve the error rates.
• We are also looking at an interview assist tool, and after about a year of conducting interviews, we
• The ability for us to conduct inspections and provide compliance assistance should not be reduced.

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• So it varies, but it’s primarily attorneys who will be conducting litigation work. Okay.
• Based on their ongoing issues of noncompliance and inability to remedy those issues, the board conducted
• The board conducted what is called the determination of suitability and found that those facilities were
• Based on their ongoing issues of noncompliance and inability to remedy those issues, the board conducted
• The board conducted what is called the determination of suitability and found that those facilities were

Summary: The subcommittee heard May Revision presentations for the Office of Emergency Services, Judicial Branch, CDCR, and the Department of Justice, with the LAO offering comments and recommendations throughout. For Cal OES, the administration outlined funding for relocating the Red Mountain communications site, increased FEMA reimbursement authority, cybersecurity grants, next-generation 911 support, and a reduction to the Flexible Cash Assistance for Survivors of Crime program. Members raised concerns about VOCA backfill and disaster reimbursement, while the LAO recommended approving the 911 request with reporting, adding contingency planning for cybersecurity grants, clarifying the FEMA reimbursement language, and increasing reporting on emergency spending. For the Judicial Branch, the May Revision included funding for implementation of the Trial Nations Access to Justice Act, reductions tied to court facilities and employee benefits, and General Fund solutions such as a reduction to the pretrial release program, a reversion from the Trial Court Trust Fund, and elimination of the jury duty pilot program. The LAO cautioned that the pretrial reduction could affect detention and release decisions and recommended tighter legislative oversight over the trust fund transfer and reallocation language. Members questioned the impact of the pretrial cut, the lack of Prop. 36 court funding, and the rationale for the jury pilot elimination; the Judicial Branch said it was generally supportive of the budget as proposed. CDCR presented requests for roof repairs, fire alarm replacements, CalAIM-related costs, and trailer bill changes on incarcerated college students, mental health hiring, and tuberculosis testing, along with a planned prison closure by October 2026. The department also proposed reducing or delaying several items, including radio replacement, ADA improvements, COVID mitigation, and some facility upgrades, while adding a $125 million placeholder for consultant-driven operational savings. The LAO recommended rejecting or reducing several San Quentin-related proposals, questioned the staffing and contract medical requests, and urged more transparency on the consultant savings plan; members expressed concern about the realism of the savings targets and the potential legal or operational risks from delaying ADA and radio projects. For DOJ, the May Revision proposed ongoing funding and 44 positions to defend against federal actions, IT and accounting system upgrades, implementation funding for AB 1877, and a special fund loan. The LAO supported the KLETS connection but asked for a contingency plan if the new DMV link is delayed, noted that AB 1877 would not be fully implemented without additional funding, and recommended limiting and reporting on the federal accountability workload. Members questioned the size and permanence of the DOJ request, the use of the earlier $25 million special session appropriation, and the pace of federal litigation; DOJ said the new request would support ongoing litigation, expert assistance, and coordination across multiple cases and states.

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• who are simply trying to help, but the fact that someone once served does not legitimize illegal conduct
• In 2021, my team conducted a survey of CVSOs to determine where challenges may exist.
• Four, strengthen penalties for misleading conduct.
• Four, strengthen penalties for misleading conduct.
• Four, strengthen penalties for misleading conduct.

Summary: The joint informational hearing focused on the role of County Veterans Service Officers (CVSOs), CalVet’s support for them, and the growing problem of for-profit, unaccredited claims companies. Committee leaders and witnesses emphasized that CVSOs are often the first point of contact for veterans and their families, helping with disability claims, education benefits, survivor benefits, housing, health care, and other wraparound services. Testimony highlighted the return on investment from CVSO work, with witnesses citing hundreds of millions in new federal benefits secured for California veterans and arguing that current state funding is too low relative to the workload and need. County representatives from Nevada, Los Angeles, and San Luis Obispo described local models of service. Los Angeles County highlighted a “no wrong door” approach, peer navigators, suicide review work, justice-involved veteran services, and homelessness coordination, while San Luis Obispo described rural outreach, mental health partnerships, and high suicide rates in its county. Nevada County stressed that smaller counties can be disadvantaged by workload-based formulas and that additional funding would expand access, especially in rural areas. Several witnesses said veterans often need more than claims help and should be connected to mental health, employment, food, and family supports. Much of the discussion centered on predatory claims consultants, which witnesses said charge veterans for services that accredited CVSOs provide free. Members and witnesses described cases involving requests for VA and banking logins, misleading advertising, and contracts that can take a percentage of veterans’ benefits. Committee members expressed support for legislation to curb these practices and for increased funding for CVSOs, including the Legislature’s intent to fund 50% of county veterans’ services operations. A CalVet deputy secretary also testified that California’s accreditation and training system improves claim quality and appeal outcomes, and that CalVet works with CVSOs through training, district offices, and appeals representation.

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• For conducting the community protection rulemaking per the code.
• the regulatory process to authorize the use of motor vehicles with up to 15% ethanol blending and conduct
• It's a multimedia evaluation that they're required under statute to conduct.
• And so once they conduct that, they'll determine Whether they want to move forward with regulations and
• Including conducting an environmental analysis, an economic analysis, drafting preliminary regulatory

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