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• So it makes our job a little bit more difficult than normal.
• So it makes our job a little bit more difficult than normal.
• It is often a complicated and compounding series of events that can include health crises, job loss,
• At some point, your car is going to break down, or you get a job loss, and if you don't have a buffer
• And if, like I said, if they're not enrolled currently, part of our job is to get them enrolled.

Summary: The Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Subcommittee 4 met to hear an information-only agenda focused on homelessness. The chair and vice chair opened with remarks about affordability, accountability, and the need for flexible but effective state responses. The committee then heard an update from Dr. Ryan Finnegan of UC Berkeley’s Turner Center on homelessness trends, data limitations, and program impacts. He said homelessness remains high, with 2024 point-in-time counts showing about 187,000 people experiencing homelessness statewide, though unsheltered homelessness has declined somewhat as shelter capacity expanded. He emphasized that California’s high housing costs and shortage of affordable housing are the main drivers, while also noting persistent racial disparities, high chronic homelessness, and the importance of coordinated housing, health, and social services. He also warned that cuts or changes to federal programs and state funding streams like HAP could threaten progress. Members questioned Dr. Finnegan about the 9% decline in unsheltered homelessness, the timing and methodology of point-in-time counts, how to interpret trends over time, and the role of policy changes such as Housing First, Proposition 47, and Martin v. Boise. He explained that the 9% figure came from 30 continuums of care that had completed 2025 counts, and that HUD’s eventual statewide number would likely differ because not all regions counted that year. He also discussed how different funding sources are layered in local programs, including HAP, local funds, philanthropic support, federal funds, and CalAIM reimbursements. Several members stressed the need for clearer, more comparable measures of effectiveness and outcomes, including whether programs reduce long-term homelessness and move people toward self-sufficiency. The committee then heard from the California Interagency Council on Homelessness on statewide data systems, especially the Homeless Data Integration System (HDIS). Staff described HDIS as the first state-level integrated homelessness data system, built from local HMIS data and used to track demographics, services, outcomes, and program performance across all 44 continuums of care. They said HDIS has enabled statewide dashboards, system performance measures, and new accountability tools under AB 977 and AB 799. Cal ICH also said HAP Round 4 was highly cost-effective under the State Auditor’s methodology, estimating a cost of about $9,172 per person permanently housed, and that new AB 799 dashboards are intended to provide clearer public reporting on outcomes, fiscal data, and progress toward statewide goals. Members asked about measuring self-sufficiency, identifying the best local partners, detecting fraud, and whether the new dashboards will allow better comparisons among program types and funding uses. No votes were taken, and the one scheduled vote was postponed.

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• mining industry in the U.S. and the precipitous drop in coal mining and all the bankruptcies and the job
• The loss of jobs that these companies provide.
• That prosecution continued after I left that job and went to the United States Department of Justice.
• And if these refineries leave, that's a lot of jobs.
• If we prematurely increase the imports, that will essentially be exporting our jobs.

Summary: The Assembly Committee on Utilities and Energy held its annual oversight hearing on the transportation fuels sector, focused on California’s fuel transition, the announced refinery closures by Phillips 66 and Valero, and the potential effects on supply, prices, and the broader fuel system. Committee leadership said the state needs a system-wide transition plan rather than a piecemeal approach, and state witnesses from CARB, the CEC, and DPMO described the fuel market as a complex, interconnected ecosystem involving crude production, refining, storage, imports, and delivery. They emphasized that declining gasoline demand from EV adoption is occurring alongside shrinking in-state refining capacity, which could increase volatility and price spikes if not managed carefully. CARB Chair Liane Randolph reviewed the state’s climate and air-quality programs, including AB 32, SB 32, the 2022 scoping plan, the low-carbon fuel standard, and vehicle emissions rules. She said these policies have reduced emissions substantially but that California still faces major ozone and PM2.5 problems, especially in disadvantaged communities. Randolph also said federal actions challenging California waivers could complicate the state’s clean-air efforts, and she noted that while liquid fuels will still be needed in some sectors, the state must continue reducing fossil fuel dependence while protecting public health. CEC Vice Chair Siva Gunda and DPMO Director Ty Milder presented data on gasoline demand, refinery throughput, crude imports, and price differentials. Gunda said the Legislature’s special-session laws gave the agencies transparency and planning tools, and that the CEC is developing a fuels transition plan while evaluating whether any regulatory tools should be used. Milder previewed DPMO findings that Californians have paid a long-running “mystery gasoline surcharge” averaging 41 cents per gallon since 2015, with higher margins concentrated in branded gasoline and among vertically integrated firms. He said the data show a concentrated market with some refiners doing well and others struggling, and that DPMO will continue investigating price behavior, competition, and supply risks. Members pressed the witnesses on whether state regulations contributed to refinery exits or higher prices, and on whether the agencies had adequately analyzed consumer costs. Witnesses said they had not yet implemented the new permissive tools from SB X1-2 and AB X2-1 because they were still assessing risks and benefits, and they stressed that refinery closures and capital decisions are driven by broader market conditions as well as regulation. No vote was taken; the hearing was informational, with the committee seeking updates and urging the agencies to develop a practical transition strategy that balances affordability, reliability, climate goals, and worker/community protections.

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• Great job, Chef. Amen.
• Concurrency, mobility, all these things.
• , they were stopped from doing their job.
• , they were stopped from doing their job.
• They were financially disincentivized to do their job. stopped from doing their job.

Summary: The Senate convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a brief introduction of the doctor of the day before moving to the special order calendar. The chamber first took up several claims bills, including SB 6/HB 6507 for relief of L.E. through the Department of Children and Families, which was described as compensation for severe injuries after DCF returned the child to unsafe parents; the House bill was substituted and passed 34-0. SB 26 for the estate of Mark Legata, involving catastrophic injuries tied to FDOT negligence, was also substituted with the House version and passed 35-0. SB 42/HB 47 on specific medical diagnoses and child protective investigations passed 34-0 after supporters said it would require child protection teams to consider certain medical conditions that can mimic abuse. Later, SB 1002 on child welfare passed 37-0 after sponsors said it clarifies that parental drug abuse can constitute harm or neglect and allow earlier court intervention and services, while not changing parental rights law. The Senate then considered education and health-related measures. SB 206/HB 851 on students with autism spectrum disorder was amended to the House bill and passed 35-0; the sponsor said it expands teacher preparation, requires autism-related training, creates a loan forgiveness program, and adds salary supplements for teachers with autism endorsements. SB 556/HB 453 on high school diploma requirements passed 36-0 and would allow students with disabilities to use Special Olympics participation to satisfy PE requirements, while also fixing a marching band credit issue. SB 688 on naturopathic medicine passed 33-3, reestablishing licensure and regulation of naturopathic doctors. SB 878/HB 1347 on clinical laboratory personnel passed 37-0 to address staffing shortages by aligning Florida more closely with federal CLIA standards. SB 914/HB 867 on dry needling by occupational therapists passed 37-0, clarifying authority for that treatment. SB 530 on state lotteries passed 36-0 with updates to operations, security, and retailer rules. SB 964/HB 6011 on financial disclosures and gifts/honoraria passed 36-0 after an amendment restored a percentage-based reporting option. The chamber also approved several government-administration and public-records measures. SB 326/HB 131 on curators of estates passed 36-0, updating probate rules for temporary court-appointed curators. SB 758/HB 625 on the Justice Administrative Commission passed 37-0 after an amendment broadened the judicial member to a judge or senior judge rather than only a circuit judge. SB 830 on public records passed 31-5, creating exemptions for the personal information of county and city managers and certain family members. The Senate also passed SB 21/HB 218 on land use regulations, which preserves hurricane-recovery restrictions in affected counties while lifting them later for unaffected counties, and the sponsor thanked colleagues for helping address unintended consequences from prior law. SB 354 on Blue Ribbon Projects was debated extensively over concerns about local control, conservation protections, and vague standards; after a late amendment excluding data centers from commercial areas, the bill was temporarily postponed rather than passed. Finally, SB 1632/HB 1471 on ideologies inconsistent with American principles and domestic terrorist designations drew significant debate over references to Sharia law, religious freedom, notice, and due process; one amendment striking Sharia references failed, and a second amendment with broader revisions was under discussion when the transcript ended.

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• As an example, losing the 340B savings would mean significantly reducing use of our mobile units, which
• coaches and therefore jobs for hardworking people with disabilities.
• I have two jobs at Western and work in downtown Bellingham as a server.
• One of my on-campus jobs was recently restructured and the workforce reduced.
• In this job, I provided first-generation students like myself with resume and job support.

Bills: HB2289

Keywords: appropriations, budget, fiscal matters, state spending, general fund, supplemental budget, biennial budget, substitute bill, public defense, civil legal aid, courts, judicial branch, homelessness, supportive housing, affordable housing, behavioral health, juvenile rehabilitation, youth services, child welfare, foster care

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• Another one is a process to interpret diverse data to provide traffic mobility insights.
• This initiative aims to promote equitable access to high paying jobs by addressing structural barriers
• And while I was always grateful for having a relatively good job for my age, you know, I had PTO.
• The agenda does a good job in noting some of the oversight considerations that that raises.
• loss of 98,000 jobs.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• </c> Affairs for the Minnesota automo mobile Affairs for the Minnesota automo mobile Dealers Dealers
• Representative Olson did a great job explaining the issue.
• Representative Olson did a great job explaining the issue.
• Representative Olson did a great job explaining the issue.
• </c> representative Olsen did a great job representative Olsen did a great job explaining<00:54:19.720

Bills: HF2382, HF639, SF1075, HF1243, HF1087, SF1360, HF739, HF2337, HF1220, HF712, HF1219

Keywords: accident reporting, law enforcement, data privacy, contracted service providers, public safety, HF639, Minnesota driver license, Department of Public Safety, driver medical review, loss of consciousness, voluntary control, seizure, nonepileptic seizure, epilepsy, antiseizure medication, physician statement, medical certification, commercial driver, CDL, medical examiner's certificate

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• , specific jobs at the end of the upskilling.
• over our jobs and impacting our jobs.
• jobs and jobs needed to complete their degree, solely due to their immigration status.
• This will take these jobs away from those people.
• That has to be one of the most tedious and very hard jobs to do.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• And whereas financial literacy and education plays an important role in strengthening economic mobility
• </c><00:56:01.040><c> and</c><00:56:01.280><c> workforce</c> economic mobility and workforce economic
• mobility and workforce readiness<00:56:02.079><c> by</c><00:56:02.319><c> equipping</c><00:56:02.640
• of Colorado, from their centers here in Denver, Lakewood and Ray uh through their on the road uh mobile
• </c> uh through their on the road uh mobile uh through their on the road uh mobile program<01:05:02.319

Keywords: 981, all

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• That's her job at the zoo.
• That's her job at the zoo is relaxed.
• Um, unfortunately, it's hard to show this slide, but all of this has impact on our kinds of jobs.
• </c><00:10:15.839><c> We're</c><00:10:16.079><c> 247</c> impact and our kinds of jobs.
• We're 247 impact and our kinds of jobs.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Our members move from job to job, stringing together the projects that over many years build their career
• These aren't just jobs.
• So it's in the thousands, if not tens of thousands, thousands of building trade jobs, labor. jobs, and
• tens of thousands of related jobs to that.
• is killing of American jobs.

Keywords: environmental review, permitting process, infrastructure, bipartisan legislation, economic growth, Nucor, West Virginia

Summary: The meeting focused on critical discussions surrounding the need for modernizing the federal environmental review and permitting processes. Witnesses from various sectors, including Nucor, provided testimony on the delays and costs associated with current regulations, emphasizing the impact on infrastructure and economic growth. Major projects in West Virginia, such as the Corridor H and Coalfield Expressways, were highlighted as examples of initiatives stalled by excessive permitting hurdles, prompting calls for bipartisan legislation to streamline these processes while maintaining environmental protections. The committee expressed a commitment to address these issues immediately, highlighting the urgency to enhance efficiency in permitting to facilitate economic development.

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• It's not just a job; it's transformational.
• It's not just a job; it's transformational.
• It's not just a job; it's transformational.
• It's not just a job; it's transformational.
• </c> we change lives as our social Mobility we change lives as our social Mobility ranking<01:27:30.400

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Most people under age 65 get their coverage through their job or a family member's job.
• job.
• And for those who get a job at another janitorial company or who are working two part-time jobs, they
• this full-time one job?
• the need for the two jobs?

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• You're going to hear about jobs. Jobs, jobs. We love jobs.
• Those are the smells of jobs.
• We hear about the jobs, jobs, jobs, but it's more than jobs, jobs, jobs; it is a working coast.
• We hear about the jobs, jobs, jobs, but it's more than jobs, jobs, jobs; it is a working coast.
• For every one job on a West Bank vessel, there are 2.4 jobs onshore.

Keywords: 965, house, all

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• they add that as a way to go sit for the CPA license and, you know, it adds that language to the mobility
• So that way CPAs can go across other states that have also got this reciprocity for the mobility.
• additional 30 hours of education and one year of relevant experience. ...adds that language to the mobility
• So that way CPAs can go across other states that have also got this reciprocity for the mobility.

Keywords: Business and Financial Institutions - Room 409, 2 February, 2026; 2:00 P.M., 925, all

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• So, our job,<00:12:56.959><c> my</c><00:12:57.279><c> job</c><00:12:57.519><c> as</c><00:12:57.760><c
• head of the job, my job as the head of the organization<00:12:59.680><c> is</c><00:12:59.920><c> to<
• </c><00:13:06.639><c> Our</c> do a really good job of that. Our do a really good job of that.
• </c><00:13:39.600><c> of</c> and uh and we do that a fine job of and uh and we do that a fine job of
• </c><04:12:50.800><c> job</c><04:12:51.120><c> in</c> officer that had a weekend a job job in officer

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• I know there's been no revenue estimating conference, but do we know how many public sector jobs will
• But people get paid to get up here and do your job. Shame on you guys. Shame on you.
• We don't know how many public sector jobs could potentially be lost because of this.
• Maybe we need to look inside and say we need to do a better job in a JALAC committee.
• lower millage rates, and that has a good job.

Summary: The Committee on Appropriations took up SJR 2-F, the proposed constitutional amendment on property tax relief, which would reduce assessment growth on non-homestead property, expand homestead exemptions, create a new exemption for new homesteaders, and direct counties, cities, and school districts to use property tax revenues for specified core services. Senator Avila presented the measure as the governor’s plan to provide historic relief and argued that local governments should tighten budgets and prioritize core functions. Senators raised concerns about the lack of fiscal scoring, the breadth and ambiguity of the permitted uses, the effect on special districts and local services, and whether the proposal would shift costs to fees or other taxes. The committee adopted several amendments, including Avila’s amendment clarifying that ad valorem revenues could be used for county and municipal operations and administration and other expenditures not prohibited by law, and Trumbull’s amendment removing school board ad valorem taxes from the proposal. Other amendments failed, including proposals to allow user fees and non-ad valorem assessments, add a sunset, redirect tourism development taxes, narrow the small-business provision, and change the ballot title to reference local service reductions. Grall’s amendment removing the constitutional trust fund requirement was adopted, while the committee also rejected Berman’s title-change amendment and Smith’s sunset and tourism-tax amendments. The committee then returned to the bill as amended for questions, including extended debate over whether the proposal would affect noncitizen residents, the impact on local government finances, and whether local governments would respond with higher fees or special assessments. The meeting ended with the bill still under discussion after the final round of questions, with Avila saying he would continue working with the governor’s office on the language before the next vote.

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• Currently, the project... ...mobility and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
• That’s my job. You do, and we all can make that argument.
• It wouldn’t be your job as a legislator to facilitate those conversations.
• I think the California Law Revision Commission did a fabulous job three years...
• With employees' ability to do their job.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• the process, and Brett's going to help us tally this up and keep track of it and kind of take on that job
• We don't do a very good job of reaching in and identifying their gifts and not a very good job of Reaching
• Because I don't think we, as a society or community or culture, have done a very good job.
• But in the meantime, I'm looking for the tool that can get the job done for us.
• Now, in his company, so that's better than a lot of jobs with a college degree.

Keywords: 914, all

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• Hundreds of thousands of Californians who are taxed for simply being good at their jobs.
• And I agree with the author that these individuals who are doing jobs that generate tips are certainly
• I know it's my job to maintain my property. ...but this has gone far beyond normal maintenance.
• With the economies that are looking to lure California investors and jobs.
• Veronica, you did an amazing job. Thank you very much. Your daughter is looking up to you.

Summary: The Assembly Committee on Revenue and Taxation met under suspense-file procedures, with the chair explaining limits on testimony, position letters, and that bills with fiscal impacts of $150,000 or more would generally be sent to suspense rather than voted on immediately. Several bills were pulled from hearing, and a consent calendar of committee bills later passed 4-0. AB 761 by Addis, the only item initially slated for a vote, was ultimately held over to the next hearing. The committee heard testimony on a series of tax-related proposals. AB 232 would create catastrophe savings accounts for homeowners to save pre-tax money for wildfire, flood, or earthquake-related expenses; it drew support from the Department of Insurance and the California Bankers Association, but was sent to suspense. AB 1443 would exempt tips from state income tax for five years and was supported by the California Restaurant Association and a restaurant owner, but also went to suspense. AB 1435 would provide relief to businesses and property owners facing cleanup and security costs from unauthorized encampments and illegal dumping; it received broad support from business, real estate, trucking, retail, and local government representatives, and was referred to suspense. The committee also heard AB 1428, which would create a California Affordable Child Care Fund financed by a 0.5% tax on income above $10 million; child care workers and SEIU-backed witnesses supported it, while taxpayer and business groups opposed it as harmful to competitiveness and affordability. AB 691 proposed a tax credit for adopting shelter pets and covering veterinary costs, AB 1219 proposed a middle- and low-income personal income tax cut, AB 1354 proposed a credit for increased homeowners insurance premiums, AB 19 proposed an education savings account/voucher-style program, and AB 567 proposed insurance rate stabilization and related tax/fund changes; each drew testimony for and against where present, but all were referred to suspense. The meeting ended with the committee adjourning after the held-over AB 761 item was postponed.

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• By increasing our opportunities for funding, we can better support major events that will create jobs
• Um, certainly Visit Lubbock, uh, it does an incredible job. Thank you for the testimony.
• This has transformed the local economy and created jobs for Texans.
• We also have job creation and tourism.
• Hosting major events like the WEC creates jobs in various sectors that go beyond the racetrack itself