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• Senate Bill 206 has received 48 'aye' votes and zero 'nay' votes.
• Having received 47 votes and zero nay votes, I declare Senate Bill 1572 to have passed.
• We've negotiated with the Courts and that's how we got to zero physical impact.
• Senate Bill 2182 having received 44 aye votes and zero nay votes.
• Having received 36 aye votes and zero nay votes, I declare SJR52 to have passed.

Bills: HJR1088, HJR1090, HJR1091, HB1370, SB2154, HJR1092, HJR1093, HJR1095, HJR1099, HJR1100, HB3021, SB893, SB206, SB248, SB259, SB423, SB563, SB604, SB633, HJR1077, SB667, SB1224, SB1257, SB1264, SB1319, SB1360, SB1437, SB1531, SB1543, SB1806, HB3004, SB1572, HB4342, SB1618, SB2, SB237, SB1632, SB1687, SB1726, SB1859, SB1894, SB1461, HB4432, SB1948, SB1589, SJR52, SR46, HCR1030, SB2071, SB2182, SB1451, HJR1088, HJR1090, HJR1091, HJR1092, HJR1093, HJR1095, HJR1096, HJR1099, HJR1100, SB2185, SB893, HB3021, SR46, SB206, SB237, SB248, SB259, SB423, SB563, SB604, SB625, SB633, SB667, SB1224, SB1257, SB1264, SB1319, SB1360, SB1378, SB1437, SB1531, SB1543, SB1572, SB1618, SB1632, SB1687, SB1726, SB1806, SB1859, SB1894, SB1948, SB2071, SJR52, HB1370, HJR1077, SB2, SB1451, SB2182, HCR1030

Keywords: education rules, administrative rules, joint resolution, Oklahoma State Department of Education, higher education, State Regents for Higher Education, Teachers' Retirement System, charter schools, Statewide Charter School Board, career and technology education, CTE, OEQA, rule approval, legislative oversight, permanent rules, school governance, teacher retirement, education agencies, Oklahoma Register, Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry

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• But California is not starting from zero.
• We also had zero home hardening grants to point to.
• If you don't increase a revenue source, you have a zero-sum budget.
• Zero agencies were budgeted to do this.
• You know, folks have lots of questions about implementing zone zero.

Summary: The joint Senate hearing focused on California wildfire resilience funding, the SB 254 report on natural catastrophe resilience, and how the state should better prioritize community hardening, recovery, and financing. Senators emphasized that catastrophic wildfires have driven major property losses, insurance cancellations, and affordability problems, and several members argued that prevention and home/community hardening should receive far more attention than they have to date. Members also raised concerns about CEQA and other permitting delays, the need for ongoing rather than one-time funding, and whether the state should rely more on the General Fund, utilities, or other sources such as polluter-pays approaches. The Legislative Analyst’s Office said the state has appropriated about $4.7 billion for wildfire resilience since 2018-19, with most funding going to forest health, fuels reduction, and related landscape work, while only about $65 million has been specifically targeted to community hardening. LAO also noted that future one-time funding is likely to decline, that GGRF revenues may be limited under the new cap-and-invest structure, and that maintenance costs for treated areas could be substantial over time. Senators pressed LAO on why wildfire resilience is not more often funded through the General Fund and on whether current spending matches the scale of the risk. Cal Fire’s State Fire Marshal described the state’s community wildfire preparedness strategy, centered on home hardening, defensible space, and neighborhood-scale mitigation, and said the SB 254 report aligns with Cal Fire’s direction. He said California has roughly 4 million homes in the wildland-urban interface, most built before modern wildfire-resistant standards, and highlighted recent streamlining that approved 383 fuels-reduction projects in under 30 days during an emergency proclamation. Cal OES described the AB 38 pilot and FEMA hazard mitigation work, saying federal approval delays have been a major barrier and that the state has hardened 155 properties so far through the pilot, with many more in process. The Wildfire and Forest Resilience Task Force said the state has coordinated more than $6 billion in state and federal investments, treated over 700,000 acres annually, and is shifting toward more regional, data-driven planning and block grants. Task force staff and Cal Fire both said they are moving beyond simple acreage metrics toward models that estimate avoided loss and community risk reduction, but acknowledged major data gaps on parcel-level home hardening and defensible space. No formal votes were taken; the hearing was informational, with members discussing possible future legislation and budget changes, including home inspection reforms and continued CEQA streamlining.

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• Um, there's also a zero change limit set for the healthcare access fund. That's on line 1.17.
• Um, there's also a zero<00:02:17.599><c> change</c><00:02:17.920><c> limit</c><00:02:18.319><c> set</
• c><00:02:18.640><c> for</c><00:02:18.800><c> the</c><00:02:18.959><c> healthcare</c> zero change limit
• set for the healthcare zero change limit set for the healthcare access<00:02:19.840><c> fund.

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: Nonpartisan staff presented House budget resolution BUDRES06, explaining that it is an updated budgetary solution reflecting bills previously heard or passed out of Ways and Means, as well as bills being heard that day. The resolution showed a total additional change of $41.1 million for the 2026–27 biennium, with existing budget reserve and cash flow account amounts unchanged. Staff highlighted several committee bills included in the resolution, including elections, higher education, housing, public safety, and the workforce committee bill, which was listed at $358,000 on line 1.14. The workforce bill also included $41,000 from the workforce development fund outside the general fund, and the healthcare access fund was set at a zero-change limit. A member asked whether additional budget resolutions were expected later in session, and staff responded that more resolutions would be set as other packages moved out of committee. After the explanation and brief questions, a motion was made to adopt the budget resolution as described. Members voiced support, there were no recorded oppositions, and the resolution was adopted.

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• Kirt, Manaki, Eieri, Madam, Elo, Leader, Daniels, Vice Chair, Divers, Chairman, Rader: 10 ayes and zero
• The nomination has received 10 ayes and zero nays, declaring the nomination passed.
• Kirt Manaki, Eieri, Madam, Floor Leader, Daniels, Vice Chair, Divers, Chairman, Rader: 10 ayes and zero
• The nomination has received 10 ayes and zero nays, declaring the nomination passed.

Bills: HB1590, HB1242, HB3818, HB4305

Keywords: education funding, linked deposits, education infrastructure, charter schools, nonprofit organizations, Oklahoma Education Infrastructure Program, HB1242, cervidae, deer, elk, sales tax exemption, agricultural exemption, livestock, ranching, farm tax, agricultural sales tax, Oklahoma Tax Commission, agriculture, producer sales, private treaty

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• to announce your bill pass out of the committee, headed to oversight committee at a vote of six to zero
• Six votes yes, zero votes no.
• Six votes, yes, zero votes.
• Seeing the vote is six yea, zero nay, it passes out unanimously.

Bills: SB1558, SB1983, SB1796, SB1806, SB1426, SB633

Keywords: child care, licensing, definitions, foster care, child welfare, SB1983, resource family partner, resource family partners, Department of Human Services, DHS, foster homes, foster children, placement data, data sharing, de-identified data, aggregated data, sibling groups, placement disruptions, foster parent recruitment, foster parent retention

Summary: The committee first announced that Senate Bills 1426 and 633 would not be heard and then took up several foster-care-related measures. Senate Bill 1983, presented by Representative Kane, would require the Department of Human Services to provide aggregated foster care data to private child-placing agencies under contract with DHS so they can better identify shortages, placement needs, and sibling separation issues. Members discussed how the information would be used and emphasized that no private information would be shared. The bill passed 6-0 and was sent to oversight. Majority Leader Lawson then presented Senate Bill 1796, which largely codifies existing foster care administrative rules and adds a 72-hour cap for informal care. Members asked about screening and background checks for temporary caregivers, and Lawson explained that caregivers must be screened and that DHS must verify placements are safe. The bill passed 6-0 and moved on. Lawson also presented Senate Bill 1806, extending foster care eligibility to age 21 for certain youth who are aging out or who achieved permanency after age 16, with education, training, or work requirements. Members discussed the need for post-21 services, possible future review of additional supports, and the bill’s potential to draw federal matching funds. It passed 6-0 and was reported out. Representative Geis presented Senate Bill 1558, which clarifies the definition of a child for licensing level E group homes so a youth can remain in a judge-ordered placement until age 19 to receive rehabilitation services. The committee had no questions or debate, and the bill passed unanimously 6-0. In closing, the chair thanked members for their attendance and work on children and family issues, noted the committee’s accomplishments during the year, and adjourned the meeting.

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• So, the vote is 11 to zero and it passes with favorable expression. Do I have a motion for consent?
• So, the vote is 11<00:04:37.320><c> to</c><00:04:37.520><c> zero</c><00:04:38.800><c> and</c><00:04:39.120
• it</c><00:04:39.280><c> passes</c><00:04:39.680><c> with</c><00:04:39.840><c> favorable</c> 11 to zero
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Keywords: 00:00 Call to Order 0:18 Roll Call 0:53 HB 236 Discussion 4:02 HB 236 Vote Adjournment 5:59, 958, all

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• Senator Mann, Senator Peterson Senator Rader, Senator Reinhart, Senator Saieri, Senator Fried. 10 ayes, zero
• Having received 10 ayes and zero nays, I declare Senate Bill 346 to have passed.
• Hiinz, Senator Mann, Senator Peterson, Senator Rader, Senator Reinhart, Senator Seyfried, 10 ayes, zero
• I received 10 ayes and zero nay votes to clear the bill to have passed.

Bills: SB514, SB346, SB1593, SB1782, SB1366, SB1497, SB366, SB1895, SB2048, SB2005, SB2006, SB710, SB1480

Keywords: SB514, school choice, charter school, virtual charter school, OSSAA, extracurricular activities, interscholastic activities, athletics, homeschool, other means of education, alternative education, student eligibility, student transfer, district policy, public school district, adjacent district, blended learning, virtual learning, school sports, academic eligibility

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• The amendment nets to zero. Other questions, members? We are in public testimony.
• Chairman, the budget impact is zero on this as well as it represents change.
• competitiveness and ensure the quality of life of our communities mr. chairman the budget impact is zero
• The budget impact is zero on this as well, as it represents changes to the work program only.

Summary: The Legislative Budget Commission met with a quorum present and considered 12 budget amendments, most of which were adopted without opposition. The first amendment transferred $8.2 million in Department of Corrections general revenue authority from salary incentives to contracted services to support the phased demobilization of Florida National Guard troops assisting with correctional staffing. Senator Pizzo questioned the length of the Guard’s deployment and urged a long-term staffing solution, while the department said the Guard presence was being reduced and that about 2,200 employees were in training. The Department of State received an additional $618,391 in federal grant authority for library grants and private cloud costs, and the Department of Transportation’s two amendments were zero-sum work program changes: one realigned funds to production-ready projects and another added three projects over $3 million each to the current-year work program. The commission then approved several Agency for Health Care Administration amendments tied to Medicaid supplemental payment programs. These included funding for the Florida Cancer Hospital Program, indirect medical education payments, disproportionate share hospital payments for the state mental hospitals, the Low-Income Pool program, physician supplemental and public hospital payments, Florida KidCare, and Medicaid services realignment. Members asked about possible federal disallowances in the LIP and physician/public hospital programs, and agency staff said some disallowances were likely but the amount was not yet known. For KidCare and Medicaid, staff explained the changes were based on the December estimating conference, enrollment shifts, and updated actuarial assumptions, including changes to managed care regions and program design. The final amendment restored budget authority for a hospital direct payment program after a prior payment, including a $24.3 million CMS-related amount and $3.2 million in administrative fees, was not processed before fiscal year-end and reverted. Senator Pizzo pressed the agency on how the payment was missed and whether any penalty applied; staff said the invoice was not received and processed in time and that communication issues contributed. After brief debate on each item, the commission adopted all amendments, with one recorded nay on the final item, and then adjourned.

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• So as we move forward towards, if approved by the voters, a zero-income tax, would we not want our revenue
• ...towards, if approved by the voters, a zero-income tax, would we not want our revenue to be, once we
• I'm just thinking if we're, again, if we truly want to go to a zero-income-tax base, we want as much

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• So as we move forward toward, if approved by the voters, a zero-income tax, would we not want our revenue
• ...toward, if approved by the voters, a zero-income tax, would we not want our revenue to be, once we
• I'm just thinking if we're, again, if we truly want to go to a zero-income-tax base, we want as much

Summary: The Agriculture Committee met in executive session and considered Senate Substitute for Senate Bill 1033. The discussion focused on a provision affecting the natural resource protection fund: Representative Whaley questioned whether excess funds should revert to general revenue, especially in light of efforts toward a zero-income-tax structure, while others explained that the bill would keep those funds in the program rather than allow them to be swept into general revenue. The stated purpose was to preserve resources for the fund and prevent depletion. After discussion, the committee called the roll and approved the bill. Senate Substitute for Senate Bill 1033 was reported do pass by a vote of 19 ayes and 1 no. The committee then adjourned with no further business.

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• In 2023, you established that large zero bracket or effective zero bracket.
• So that's once you add that 48,000 zero bracket plus the $15,000 standard deduction.
• So our seniors, the low-income seniors, it doesn't matter because our zero bracket zeroes them out anyway
• Bracket zeroes them out anyway, so there is no benefit.
• A little bit more of the zero bracket there, maybe not as much overtime that we had figured.

Summary: The Budget Section Leadership Division met with a quorum and approved the March 18 minutes before hearing a series of informational updates. The Petroleum Council reported that North Dakota oil production is expected to remain relatively flat at just under 1.2 million barrels per day, with activity shifting northward in the Bakken as technology improves and three- and four-mile laterals boost well performance. The presentation also discussed oil and gas prices, gas taxation, flaring concerns, the importance of pipelines and other linear infrastructure, and enhanced oil recovery pilot projects supported by state and federal funding. Members asked questions about gas production taxes, natural gas liquids, and the outlook for drilling rigs and future production. The Office of State Tax Commissioner then reviewed the federal “big beautiful bill” and its estimated effect on North Dakota individual and business income tax collections. Staff explained that most of the individual income tax impact comes from the permanent increase in the standard deduction, while temporary provisions such as senior deductions, tip and overtime exclusions, and auto loan interest deductions have smaller or limited-term effects. They also noted that business tax changes, especially depreciation and expensing provisions, create a larger near-term cash impact, and that some FY25 collections likely reflected one-time oil field transactions that may have inflated the baseline used in earlier estimates. OMB provided updates on major capital projects and facility funding. For Capitol grounds improvements, officials described plans for 18th-floor renovations, wayfinding upgrades, public seating, lighting, tree management, and possible restroom and lobby reconfiguration, while also noting the governor’s residence security project and the discovery of human remains on the Capitol grounds. OMB and its consultants also reported on the state facility maintenance fund, including window replacement, boiler work, roof and foundation repairs, and a new facility conditions assessment covering more state buildings. Updates were also given on the new state hospital in Jamestown, the Minot state office building, and the use of federal state fiscal recovery funds, including possible future reallocations to the Department of Corrections. Finally, Legislative Council staff summarized the interim compliance report on legislative intent and trust fund activity, highlighting the status of lines of credit, Bank of North Dakota profit transfers, the statewide litigation pool, the new Office of Guardianship and Conservatorship, corrections planning, HHS program updates, and a likely future general fund request for the unemployment insurance modernization project. No formal votes were taken beyond approval of the minutes; the meeting was primarily informational, with members asking clarifying questions throughout.

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• Micro-transit received zero—$0—for service that is the MBTA for rural Massachusetts.
• Yet, the discrepancy is very stark, and about 1.2% of trips nationwide between zero and three miles are
• I'm also here testifying on behalf of the Massachusetts Zero Emission Vehicles Coalition, a group of
• design and delivery of transit decarbonization projects by streamlining the permitting process for zero
• - or near-zero-emission infrastructure that will help advance regional rail modernization.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on a wide range of transportation bills focused on rural microtransit, commuter rail fares and service, rail electrification, climate alignment, and safety. Several speakers supported H. 4054 and related microtransit proposals, arguing that rural communities need stable, permanent funding for services like the Tri-Town Connector and Quaboag Connector, which have strong ridership, high satisfaction, and measurable economic and health benefits. Testimony also supported a commission bill to study microtransit funding and definitions, with witnesses emphasizing that current grant programs are helpful but short-term and insufficient for long-term service planning. A major theme was commuter rail equity and expansion. Boston-area officials and advocates backed bills to make all Boston commuter rail stations Zone 1A, citing large fare disparities between nearby stations in Hyde Park, Roslindale, and Readville. Related testimony supported studying an Orange Line extension from Forest Hills to Roslindale Square and expanding The Ride to Foxborough, as well as restoring commuter rail service to Cape Cod via Middleborough to Buzzards Bay and beyond. Speakers said these projects would improve access, reduce car dependence, and better serve neighborhoods and regions that currently face limited rapid transit options. Multiple panels urged action on electrification and climate-focused transportation planning, including H. 3726, the Freedom to Move Act, and bills to electrify commuter rail, buses, school buses, and public fleets. Advocates from environmental, transit, and public health groups said transportation is the state’s largest emissions source and argued that statutory goals, coordinated planning, and streamlined permitting are needed to speed decarbonization while improving safety, affordability, and reliability. The committee also heard support for a bill to streamline rail electrification permitting, a bill to exempt certain transit projects from MEPA review, and a bill to improve commuter rail pedestrian safety with gates, fencing, and warning devices at at-grade crossings. No votes were taken during the hearing.

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• Three to zero, and we'll keep it on call. Thank you.
• Four to zero. That bill is out. File item 7, SB 1052.
• Four to zero. That bill is out. File item 8, SB 1077.
• Four to zero. That bill is out. File item 10, SB 1261.
• Five to zero. That bill is out. File item 11, SB 1110.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• section of the Code of Virginia related to electric utilities, renewable energy portfolio standards, zero-carbon
• Ayes, 98, no zero. House 98, no zero. The Senate substitute is adopted.
• A zero notes 97. The Senate substitute is rejected. House Bill 515.
• Eyes 97, no zero. The Senate substitute is adopted.
• Eyes 95, no zero. Eyes 95, no zero. The Senate substitute is adopted.

Keywords: March 06, 2026 - Regular Session, 976, house, all

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• . >> Chair Canady: Yes. 19 yea, zero nay. >> Chair Canady: The bill as reported favorably, congratulations
• &gt;&gt; 19 YEA, ZERO NAY. 88 &gt;&gt;Chair Canady: THE BILL AS&nbsp; REPORTED FAVORABLY, CONGRATULATIONS
• Yeager: Yes. >> Chair Canady: Yes. 19 yea, zero nay. >> Chair Canady: By your vote, the bill is reported
• Yeager: YES. 189 &gt;&gt;Chair Canady: YES. 190 &gt;&gt; 19 YEA, ZERO NAY. 191 &gt;&gt;Chair Canady:
• Yeager: >> Chair Canady: Yes. 18 yea, zero nay. &gt;&gt;Rep. Persons-Mulicka: 670 &gt;&gt;Rep.

Summary: The committee met with a quorum and began by welcoming students and coaches participating in the inaugural Sunshine State Debate. Members then heard and voted on a series of education-related bills, with most measures receiving favorable reports by unanimous or near-unanimous votes. The first bill, HB 1081, created a Cybersecurity Internship Clearance Readiness Program in the Department of Commerce for NCACE-designated universities and Florida College System institutions; a friendly amendment expanded access to private schools, and the bill passed 19-0. HB 1201 updated Florida’s epilepsy/seizure plan law to clarify protections for charter school students, require acceptance of physician-submitted plans, extend training validity to five years, and expand training to regular bus drivers; epilepsy advocates supported it, and it passed 19-0. HB 851 required annual autism-specific professional learning opportunities for teachers and school-based administrators, and it also passed 19-0. HB 615, dealing with IEPs, required quicker parent notice when services are missed, faster access to service logs, individualized parent orientation, and standardized district service logs; parents and advocates testified strongly in support, and the bill was reported favorably. HB 1503 added technology-related competencies to education courses and directed the Department of Education to develop computer science certification coverage; it passed 19-0. HB 371 required public schools to display portraits of Abraham Lincoln and George Washington in common areas and passed 19-0 after testimony both for and against. HB 731 revised extracurricular eligibility rules and allowed local policies for compensating coaches and activity sponsors; an amendment broadened manual requirements and clarified fee actions, and the bill passed 18-0. The committee also took up HB 173, a parental rights bill that drew the most extensive debate and public testimony. The bill would require parental consent for many medical decisions for minors, give parents access to medical records, and expand parental review/opt-in rights for certain school surveys and biofeedback devices. Supporters argued it restores parental authority, improves safety, and prevents children from being cut out of important medical decisions; opponents warned it would remove confidential access to STI treatment, crisis mental health care, and other services for minors in unsafe or abusive homes. Members raised questions about abuse exceptions, emergency care, and how the bill would affect routine treatment and time-sensitive care. The bill was not voted on in the portion provided, and debate continued through multiple rounds of sponsor responses and member comments.

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• And then that's where that's what we've gotten to pass, um, so the child population, um, the zero to
• So you put them together and you get the total migration, which is, since about 2007, above zero for
• So the orange is less than zero.
• Which we now know is going to be closer to zero, at least for the next five years.
• Which we now know is going to be closer to zero, at least for the next five years.

Keywords: 1212, all

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• There being seven ayes and zero nays, Senate Bill. Senate Bill 1551 will be reported favorably.
• That vote count will be eight ayes and zero nays, and Senate Bill 1551 will be reported favorably to
• There being eight ayes and zero nays, Senate Bill 3039 will be reported favorably.
• There being eight ayes and zero nays, Senate Bill 1032 will be reported favorably to the full Senate.
• It's zero when it's zero. So I wondered if you include that? Absolutely.

Bills: SB205, SB582, SB625, SB1884, SB1903, SB2600, SB2617, SB2751, SB111, SB3061, SB1908

Keywords: fetal development, health curriculum, public schools, middle school health education, grade 7, grade 8, State Board of Education, school health advisory council, Texas Education Code, pregnancy, reproductive health, infertility, birth defects, prenatal development, unborn child, trimester, medically accurate instruction, age-appropriate instruction, drug and alcohol effects, lead exposure

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• And it's with that and with this serious, serious topic of zero dollars in the housing budget that we're
• investments right and when we don't have those investments I think it's easy to be accountable to zero
• So if you can speak to that, like, how did we arrive at zero?
• Yes, we know that tough decisions are to be made, but zeroing out the budgets, we agree with the Chair
• And so I know what going from $500 million a year over the course of those six years down to zero.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• San Jose: zero dollars, all the way to Fresno: $40.
• Nine to zero. All right, nine to zero. All right, nine to zero.
• Nine to zero. Item number two, we do have a motion and a second for this.
• Nine to zero with one member not voting. Item number four, SB 802.
• Nine to zero. Item number five. We do need a motion for this item also.

Summary: The committee heard several housing-related bills, beginning with SB 1003, which would create pro-housing enhanced infrastructure financing districts to help local governments fund infrastructure needed for housing developments. The author and supporters argued that infrastructure costs often prevent projects from penciling out, while the chair expressed support and said the bill would be taken up later when quorum was available. SB 1014 followed, proposing new disclosure requirements for local jurisdictions to provide good-faith estimates of on-site and off-site improvements within 30 days of application, with supporters saying it would reduce late surprises and opposition from several cities citing implementation concerns with the 30-day timelines. The committee then took up SB 802, a Sacramento-region bill requiring a joint powers authority to coordinate housing and homelessness services. Senator Ashby and former Mayor Darrell Steinberg argued that Sacramento’s fragmented system has failed for years and that a JPA would improve accountability, coordination, and use of state funds. The bill drew broad support from local officials, service providers, business groups, and advocates, while some county and city representatives registered opposition or neutral concerns about state-mandated local governance. Several committee members said they were persuaded by the need for regional coordination, though some raised concerns about local control; the chair noted the bill would be moved when quorum allowed. The committee also heard SB 1092 and SB 1093, both focused on mobile home park residents after disasters or park sales. SB 1092 would give residents a right of first opportunity to match a sale offer for a park, with supporters saying it protects vulnerable seniors and preserves affordable housing, while park owners and their representatives argued it would devalue property and raise constitutional and financing concerns. SB 1093 would require more transparent communication, access to property, and consideration of rebuilding or closure after a disaster; supporters cited the long uncertainty faced by Palisades residents, while opponents warned about liability, safety, and burdensome review requirements. Members split along similar lines, with some emphasizing property rights and market impacts and others stressing the need to protect residents and preserve scarce affordable housing.

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• SMUD has a goal to reach zero carbon in our emissions in our power supply by 2030, if we can do that
• And Santa Barbara has been ground zero for numerous oil spills, specifically on the pipeline that we're
• charging infrastructure, installing or using on-site solar panels, or visits from zero-emission trucks
• Not only can ISRs help us clean up our air, but rules that incentivize zero-emissions technology and
• projects using I don't know. energy storage program and iBanks climate catalyst program to make zero

Summary: The committee heard several climate, environmental, and housing bills. AB 1425, dealing with pit dewatering near the San Joaquin River Parkway, drew extensive testimony. The author and supporters argued the bill was needed to protect the river, groundwater, floodplain conditions, tribal and cultural resources, and public access from a proposed mining project near the river. Opponents, including Cemex, labor representatives, and industry groups, said the bill would bypass the CEQA process before it was complete, threaten jobs, and create uncertainty for an existing operation. Members questioned both sides about hydrology, blasting, dewatering, and the adequacy of the ongoing environmental review. The bill was moved, but several members expressed concern about preempting CEQA and some did not vote or voted no. AB 881, which would allow California to move forward with carbon capture and sequestration pipelines, was presented as a way to advance state climate goals and capture federal funding. Supporters, including SMUD, labor, and industry groups, said the bill would help deploy carbon capture safely and preserve jobs. Environmental justice opponents supported stronger safety direction and warned that CO2 pipelines pose serious risks and that the state should not move ahead without clearer standards. The bill received a due-pass recommendation to Appropriations. AB 1207, on the cap-and-trade allowance price ceiling and the social cost of carbon, was presented as a science-based update to California’s climate policy. The author and EDF said the bill would keep the program aligned with current economic and climate data and protect it from federal political interference. It received broad support and a due-pass recommendation. AB 1106, creating a coordinated network of air quality incident response centers, was also approved after testimony about wildfire smoke, toxic emissions, and the need for better real-time monitoring during disasters. AB 28, the Landfill Fire Safety Act, focused on the Chiquita Canyon landfill fire and related health impacts in Castaic and Val Verde; residents described serious illnesses and contamination concerns, while landfill and county representatives warned about costs and asked for more study. The committee nonetheless advanced the bill with a due-pass recommendation. The committee also heard AB 357, which would speed Coastal Commission review of student and faculty housing projects, with supporters citing student homelessness and opponents urging caution but acknowledging the need for more housing; the bill was presented and discussed, with the committee emphasizing the need to balance housing production and coastal oversight.