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MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Formal House Session 13 Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am
Massachusetts House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The current right-to-shelter law has shown some benefits for the Commonwealth.
- persons lawfully admitted for permanent residence, or otherwise permanently residing under color of law
- Chapter 147 of the General Laws is hereby amended by adding the following new section: Section 64.
- The law enforcement agencies in the Commonwealth...
- To Section 30 of Chapter 23B of the General Laws shall be subject to competitive bidding process.
Summary:
The House considered House No. 57, a $425 million supplemental appropriations bill for fiscal year 2025 to fund the emergency shelter/emergency housing assistance system and related activities. The bill, as described by the chair of Ways and Means, included major policy changes requested by the Governor: immediate residency verification at intake, limits on eligibility, required criminal history disclosures and CORI checks, a reduced maximum shelter stay from nine months to six months with hardship waivers, temporary respite sites for 30 days, and a cap on system capacity. Supporters argued the changes were needed to preserve the right-to-shelter system amid fiscal strain and federal inaction; opponents said the bill still did not go far enough or, in some cases, went too far and risked harming families and children.
The House debated and voted on numerous amendments, mostly focused on tightening eligibility or changing shelter operations. Several Republican amendments to reduce funding, impose a one-year residency requirement, require broader background checks, limit eligibility to homelessness caused within Massachusetts, and require cooperation with ICE were rejected, often after roll call votes. A point of order was sustained on multiple amendments as beyond the scope of the bill, including proposals affecting court officers, law enforcement, and ICE-related provisions. The House also rejected amendments to cut the appropriation from $425 million to $200 million and to add other restrictions on eligibility and administration.
Some amendments were adopted. A redrafted Amendment 27, offered by Rep. Decker, was adopted 25-25 on a tie vote and expanded protections to children under age six and added related hardship/extension language. A subsequent amendment by Rep. Consalvo was adopted unanimously to add disability-related protections and extend benefits in certain cases. Another amendment by Rep. Finn was adopted to modify language about seeking federal reimbursement, and Amendment 9 was adopted to require competitive bidding for certain service funds. After debate and roll call, the bill was passed to be engrossed by a vote of 126-26. The House then observed a moment of tribute for Doug Selfick and adjourned to meet again Monday at 11 a.m.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session May 22nd, 2026
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- While current law also allows the option of Social Security,...
- SB 73 is about protecting the integrity, security, and lawful administration of California elections.
- These are federal laws that the U.S.
- Shouldn't we want our law enforcement agencies at the local level to also look into these issues?
- Under current law, Under current law, felony sexual battery committed during a home invasion is generally
FL
Florida 2026 4th Special Session
February 3, 2026 - 08:00 AM
Transcript Highlights:
- You have one year to file a legal complaint in a court of law.
- And yet the current law doesn't protect parents of children. That's why this bill is important.
- that are not also the laws of Florida or the United States.
- This bill makes a long overdue correction to Florida law.
- Pornography implies consent and lawful adult content.
WA
Transcript Highlights:
- Existing law?
- The current law, all of those provisions do not apply to all of those entities. current law, all of those
- Existing law?
- And so unfortunately, there is no flexibility in current law.
- But that's why the law is clear.
Committee:
House Education
Keywords:
firearm violations, education, student discipline, school policies, safety measures, albuterol, asthma, inhaler, rescue inhaler, respiratory emergency, school nurse, student medication, self-administration, anaphylaxis, public schools, private schools, charter schools, tribal compact schools, K-12 health, medication policy
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
01/06/2026 - Senate Ad Hoc Committee on Access to Breakthrough Mental Health Therapies
Transcript Highlights:
- And there are trigger laws that exist.
- We're trying to guarantee that right-to-try law and expanded access could... ...that right-to-try law
- Since right-to-try law originated here in Arizona, and we're all really proud of it, this law is a great
- I mean, even right to try law, we were at the lead of that.
- It's an extremely popular law.
Summary:
The Senate Ad Hoc Committee on Access to Breakthrough Mental Health Therapies met to discuss psychedelic-assisted treatments for serious mental health conditions, with a focus on psilocybin, ibogaine, MDMA, and related compounds. The chair framed the issue as a clinical and access problem for veterans, first responders, and others with PTSD, depression, TBI, addiction, and suicidal ideation, emphasizing that these therapies are intended for supervised medical settings rather than take-home use. Members reviewed research claims and policy trends, including FDA breakthrough therapy designations, state-level psychedelic legislation, and the role of Arizona’s right-to-try law in expanding access once federal approval is in place.
Testimony came from Alan Mullen, a retired Army Special Forces veteran, who described his PTSD/TBI history and said ibogaine treatment helped him confront trauma and showed promise in reducing symptoms under strict medical monitoring. Dr. Sue Cisley of Scottsdale Research Institute described ongoing FDA-controlled trials in Arizona, said current medications often fail high-need patients, and urged removal of research barriers and preparation for right-to-try and expanded access. Dan Freiberg of the Professional Firefighters of Arizona said firefighters face chronic exposure to trauma, often rely on alcohol or other coping mechanisms, and need effective alternatives beyond traditional therapy. Dr. Chung Trin discussed late-stage psychedelic trials, the FDA breakthrough pathway, safety oversight, and the need for state readiness when approvals occur.
Committee members asked about how the treatments work, whether they require psychotherapy support, safety concerns including suicidality and black-market abuse, patenting and synthetic versus natural versions, and costs compared with ketamine and other treatments. Witnesses said the therapies are administered with extensive screening, monitoring, and integration support, and argued that addiction potential appears low under medical supervision. The discussion ended with interest in sending correspondence to federal officials to support right-to-try cooperation and in continuing the research and policy work; no formal vote or action was taken in the portion provided.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Election Laws Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm
Joint Committee on Election Laws
Transcript Highlights:
- Good afternoon, and welcome to the hearing for the Committee on Election Laws.
- And by the way, Massachusetts does not yet have an anti-swatting law.
- I hope that it will be quickly passed and signed into law, and I'm happy to take any questions.
- I'm legislative counsel at the Uniform Law Commission.
- And that's Massachusetts law currently.
Committee:
Joint Joint Committee on Election Laws
Summary:
The Committee on Election Laws held a hearing with House and Senate chairs and several members participating in person and online. The main bill discussed was House Bill 5086, the Electoral Count Reform/Uniform Faithful Presidential Electors Act, which would require presidential electors in Massachusetts to sign a faithfulness pledge, automatically replace any elector who casts a vote contrary to the state’s popular vote, and update state procedures to meet federal Electoral Count Act deadlines and paperwork requirements.
Testimony in support came from Public Citizen, the Uniform Law Commission, and Protect Democracy United. Witnesses argued the bill would protect against coercion, threats, and “faithless electors,” and said it would help ensure Massachusetts’ electoral votes reflect voters’ choices and cannot be rejected on technical grounds. One witness noted the bill is already enacted in many states and has been upheld by the U.S. Supreme Court, and several organizations endorsed the model approach.
Members asked about how the bill would interact with Massachusetts’ participation in the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact. The witness said the bill is compatible with the compact and suggested a minor clarifying amendment to avoid any implication that the state is stepping away from it. After testimony and questions, the chair noted that testimony had also been received on the other two bills from Representative Breguire, the governor’s office, and Representative Hogan, and the committee then adjourned without taking a vote in the hearing.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Housing Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am
Joint Committee on Housing
Transcript Highlights:
- The case that I have is simple: we have a law, the origins of which date back 700 years.
- The law is Chapter 241.
- The purpose of equity was designed to get around some of the harsh results of law.
- Are you talking about the law? Specific case?
- Often when we write law, new law, we need to go back and make some tweaks and changes.
Committee:
Joint Joint Committee on Housing
Summary:
The Joint Committee on Housing held its 12th hearing of the session, chaired by Representative Richard Haggerty and Senator Julian Cyr, and heard testimony on two bills: H. 5317, concerning condominium conversion of co-owned two-unit buildings, and H. 5447, a home rule petition for an affordable housing trust fund in West Tisbury. The chair outlined a hybrid hearing format, three-minute testimony limits for individuals, and a July 31 deadline for written testimony.
Peter Harrington testified in support of H. 5317, arguing that the partition law is outdated and should be updated so courts can use the condominium statute when dividing co-owned property. He said the change would help preserve middle-class housing, especially two-family homes that might otherwise be sold, torn down, or redeveloped into more expensive housing. Committee members asked about how common the issue is and whether it is more case-specific; Harrington said it arises at the lower end of Chapter 241 cases but is not unusual.
Laura Silber testified in support of H. 5447 on behalf of West Tisbury’s Affordable Housing Committee and the Martha’s Vineyard Commission. She said the bill would let the town’s affordable housing trust serve households up to 180% of area median income and better support seasonal communities tools, including housing for essential public-sector workers and acquisition of year-round deed restrictions. Senator Cyr questioned whether the home rule petition was necessary if technical fixes to the seasonal communities law are enacted, and Silber said the petition was a short-term measure while the towns await statutory changes and work toward a pooled year-round housing trust. No votes were taken, and the committee adjourned after testimony concluded.
WI
Wisconsin 2026 1st Special Session
Senate Special Committee on Oversight of the Department of Justice Mar 31st, 2026
Senate Special Committee on Oversight of the Department of Justice
Transcript Highlights:
- At no point was the lawful process of requesting such positions in the budget or from the Committee on
- A complaint against Attorney General Kaul alleging the use of SAGs violates Wisconsin ethics laws has
- All of these... ...to practice law in Wisconsin at the start of his tenure.
- But you didn't do it in the form of laws that you're supposed to.
- One is discovering whether there was a law violated, and two, if a law isn't violated, how is it being
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- to establish revisions regarding law enforcement officers and facial coverage.
- An act relating to law enforcement officers, to establish revisions regarding law enforcement officers
- And so this law does one thing.
- And that will be a very nice change so that we know how to roll out the law.
- And that will be a very nice change so that we know how to roll out the law.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Legislative Commission on Data Practices 1/22/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- And I ultimately don't know if that works because the law is the law, and arbitration can't just say,
- law is the law that works because the law is the law and<00:24:27.600><c> the</c><00:24:27.919><c> the
- </c><00:54:19.119><c> These</c> private law-abiding citizens. These private law-abiding citizens.
- </c> from state and local law enforcement. from state and local law enforcement.
- </c> unresolved even when the law is clear. unresolved even when the law is clear.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm
Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government
Transcript Highlights:
- General Law Section 31 civil service. The PFFM represents 237 local unions.
- They want to waive our state laws in order to get the long lease without it going out to bid.
- Since the Conservation Commission law, Massachusetts general law was established, it's kind of always
- “That’s the way the law is. These licenses are given at the municipal level.
- The law is clear who runs Citizens Library.
Summary:
The committee opened its hearing with procedural remarks, including a strict three-minute testimony limit, livestream instructions, and a July 1 deadline for written testimony. Chairs Lewis and Rauch then heard testimony on a wide range of municipal home rule petitions and related bills, with many local officials and advocates being taken out of order because of the large turnout.
A major topic was firefighter residency. Representatives of the Professional Firefighters of Massachusetts and Sen. Keenan supported H. 2260/S. 1449, which would replace the current 15-mile residency rule for non-civil-service fire departments with a negotiable standard, generally allowing residency within 15 miles and permitting expansion through collective bargaining. Supporters said the change would improve recruitment and retention amid the housing crisis and create parity with civil-service departments. Acton Fire Chief Anita Arnhum and Sen. Senna also backed H. 4168 for Acton, making similar arguments about recruitment, paramedics, and the need for local flexibility.
The committee also heard strong support for charter overhaul petitions for Somerville and Lynn. Somerville officials, including Rep. Barber, Mayor Ballantyne, Councilor Jake Wilson, and charter committee member Beverly Schwartz, described a years-long public process to replace an 1890s-era charter with a modern document emphasizing transparency, public participation, clearer governance, and a possible change to the mayor’s term length. Lynn Mayor Nicholson similarly supported a charter update to modernize city operations and financial procedures. Cambridge-related charter and procurement reforms were also briefly endorsed by Rep. Cabral.
Other bills discussed included a proposal by Sen. Eldridge and Rep. Scarsdale to create a state grant program for municipal sustainability directors, and regional school finance bills supported by Rep. Lanatra and Jason Frazier to expand special education reserve funds and create a regional school assessment reserve fund. Acton witnesses also supported library governance changes and a checkout bag charge proposal. The committee heard sharply divided testimony on Quincy’s H. 3897, a 50-year lease extension for Quarry Hills/Granite Links: Quincy officials and business supporters praised the public-private partnership and future investment potential, while residents argued the lease was too long, should be competitively bid, and deserved more oversight and auditing. The hearing also included testimony on Boston trash truck noise restrictions and a PEG access/cable funds bill supported by Mass Access, as well as a Southwick petition to elect part of the Conservation Commission, which one select board member opposed as contrary to current law and good governance.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Housing Committee Jun 16th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- It is required by law to be paid back within a year.
- It is required by law to be paid back within a year.
- So clearly there is a fault in the law.
- California Homeowner Association Law. Ms.
- That's over 10 times more than any other state streamlining law.
Summary:
The committee heard several housing-related bills. AB 2002 would clarify and extend the REAP 1.0 regional housing planning grant program, with the author and regional planning groups arguing it provides needed technical assistance for housing elements and RHNA compliance; the California Building Industry Association opposed unless amended over concerns about local constraints. The committee discussed accepted amendments on regulations, suballocation to subregions, and spending deadlines, and then passed the bill on a do pass as amended motion to Senate Appropriations. AB 1684 would prohibit HOAs from restricting homeowners’ ability to install or replace cooling systems, with supporters citing heat safety and opponents focusing on building integrity, electrical capacity, permits, and common-area placement; the committee adopted amendments on licensed electrical contractors, disclosure, and permit requirements, and passed the bill to Senate Judiciary. AB 1710 would extend SB 330-style vesting protections to state and regional agencies so housing projects are not subject to later regulatory changes, with supporters emphasizing predictability and opponents warning it could conflict with later state, regional, and federal requirements, especially for water and environmental rules; the bill was passed as amended to Senate Local Government.
The committee also heard AB 2263, which would authorize the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority to provide employee housing on its land with a preference for VTA workers while keeping units open to the public and compliant with fair housing law. VTA said the bill would help employees facing long commutes and high housing costs, and the committee discussed financing through transit-oriented development partnerships and existing land holdings; the bill was passed as amended to Senate Appropriations. AB 2270 would require the state tax credit committee to account for rural realities when scoring farmworker housing projects for low-income housing tax credits; supporters said current amenity-based scoring disadvantages rural farmworker developments, and the bill was passed as amended to Senate Appropriations.
Later, AB 2118 would refine AB 2011 by limiting local objective standards that can block mixed-use and affordable housing projects, with supporters saying cities still use loopholes to delay projects; the committee discussed possible state mandate reimbursement issues and passed the bill to Local Government. Finally, AB 2050 would require HOA reserve funding based on reserve studies, add notice and safeguards for reserve transfers, and phase in funding over six years; supporters argued it would prevent large special assessments and protect homeowners, while opponents said enforcement remains weak and the bill could still burden owners. The committee did not take a final recorded vote on AB 2050 in the portion provided, but members discussed the need for stronger enforcement and the balance between reserve funding and affordability.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- Subsection 2 there, again, was added at the request of law enforcement.
- Sometimes in rural areas, they are law enforcement.
- What's the recourse under the current law against a government official? Mr. Gibson.
- The bill also preserves water administration, weed control, and other lawful functions.
- I think this is a good fix in Idaho law. We shouldn't even need this, frankly.
Committee:
Senate State Affairs
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- And that not doing so is is a violation of the law or inconsistent with state law.
- While the law does not restrict public sector employees it's silent.
- tax law. in support of this bill.
- It's just out of control and not accountable. to the people or the law.
- And maybe know the law. Yeah, right. Correct.
Bills:
HB1952 , HB3258 , HB3524 , HB3851 , HB4478 , HB4613 , HB4703 , HB4742 , HB4744 , HB4809 , HB4864
Committee:
House S/C on Property Tax Appraisals
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
ECD Public Hearing - Wed Jan 29, 2025 @ 10:00 AM HST
Economic Development & Technology
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm speaking on behalf of the University of Hawaii's Law School Refugee and Immigration Clinic.
- I'm speaking on behalf of the University of Hawaii's Law School Refugee and Immigration Clinic.
- I'm speaking on behalf of the University of Hawaii's Law School Refugee and Immigration Clinic.
- ><c> and</c> training programs for law students and training programs for law students and also<00:24
- I also want to add in an amendment from the Refugee and Immigration Law Clinic.
Committee:
House Economic Development & Technology
Summary:
The committee on Economic Development and Technology heard testimony on several bills, beginning with HB 22, which would limit state and local cooperation with federal immigration detainers. Supporters, including the Legal Clinic, the Office of the Public Defender, and the ACLU of Hawaiʻi, argued the bill would protect due process and constitutional rights regardless of immigration status. Some supporters requested amendments, including removing a probable-cause terrorism provision, adding enforcement language, and preserving warrant requirements. Public testimony was heavily in favor, with the chair announcing 91 testimonies in support and 52 in opposition.
The committee then heard HB 73, which would prohibit setting aside public lands for immigration detention facilities. Testifiers in support said public land should serve local needs, not detention centers, and cited housing, food security, and community trust concerns. The Office of the Public Defender and others also supported the measure, and the chair reported 85 testimonies in support and 40 in opposition. The committee next took up HB 438, which would fund legal representation for people in immigration proceedings. Supporters, including the Public Defender, the University of Hawaiʻi Law School Refugee and Immigration Clinic, the Hawaiʻi Coalition for Immigrant Rights, the Legal Clinic, and the ACLU, emphasized the civil nature of immigration court, the severe consequences of removal, and the need for more pro bono and trained attorneys. Several suggested amendments focused on training and building a legal-services pipeline; the chair reported 83 testimonies in support and 51 in opposition.
The committee also heard HB 457, aimed at requiring notice to detained individuals about their rights when ICE seeks to interview them or has a detainer request. Supporters said the bill would ensure people understand their right to remain silent and to refuse interviews, and the Legal Clinic suggested the warning be given orally, potentially via recorded messages, rather than only in writing. The Office of the Public Defender noted the bill aligns with existing due-process warnings in criminal court and suggested referencing current law. Finally, HB 476, which would raise the capital gains tax rate, drew support from Hawaiʻi Appleseed on fairness grounds; the Department of Taxation said it would review revenue questions but had no estimate available. After recess, the committee returned to decision-making and moved HB 22 forward on the chair’s recommendation of HD1, with the chair noting that the bill already contained language allowing counties to adopt stronger standards and protections.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Criminal Justice and Public Safety (02/04/2026)
Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Transcript Highlights:
- So that law to get their firearms back.
- We heard from law enforcement.
- We heard from law enforcement.
- </c> returned, it sounds like based on law returned, it sounds like based on law that<01:02:03.040><c
- </c> really understand this part of the law really understand this part of the law well<02:10:39.119>
Committee:
House Criminal Justice and Public Safety
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:13:47.000><c> book</c> them in uh rsa5 B6 in in the law book them in uh rsa5 B6 in in the law
- Finally, how does the law address these issues? There's a couple of components to the law.
- The law is projected to lower member contributions compared to without the law change, and the reason
- law is saying if this law is saying this law is saying if your<00:41:03.839><c> cont</c><00:41:04.319
- </c><00:51:25.799><c> so</c> possible anymore under the new law so possible anymore under the new law
Committee:
Senate Finance
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Education Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm
Joint Committee on Education
Transcript Highlights:
- With the new federal enforcement laws and immigration laws that are being implemented, many parents,
- Any change in the law...
- Yet we still depend on federal law for certain rights.
- So we think this is a time to put that into law.
- The law says so.” So it does—that is your bill.
Committee:
Joint Joint Committee on Education
Summary:
The Joint Committee on Education held a very full public hearing on the first Education Committee hearing of the session, with testimony taken on a large slate of bills, especially H. 650/S. 436 and related measures. The chairs explained the hearing rules, including two-minute testimony limits, live streaming, written testimony, and accommodations for interpreters and disabilities. The committee first heard extensive testimony on H. 460/S. 436 and later H. 650/S. 436, bills to affirm and maintain equal access to public education for all children, including immigrant students, English learners, and students with disabilities. Witnesses included parents, advocates, educators, attorneys, and state officials, many of whom described fears caused by federal policy changes and argued that Massachusetts should codify protections for school enrollment, special education, interpreter services, and due process in discipline cases. The Attorney General’s office, Mass Advocates for Children, Lawyers for Civil Rights, MIRA, the Children’s Law Center, the Disability Law/advocacy community, and others all urged favorable action, while committee members asked questions about Plyler v. Doe, manifestation determinations, interpreter qualifications, and how the bill would mirror or preserve existing federal protections at the state level.
The committee also heard testimony on H. 702/S. 460, establishing an elementary and secondary school robotics grant program, which was supported as a way to expand STEM opportunities and help schools fund robotics programs. Representative Sweeney also testified on H. 713, a bill to support student participation in 4-H programming by allowing excused absences similar to those for athletics and other sanctioned activities; members noted bipartisan support and the bill’s long history. The hearing then moved to H. 543/S. 417, a recess bill requiring at least 30 minutes of free-play recess for K-8 students. Supporters included the Massachusetts Teachers Association, the League of Women Voters, educators, and parents, who emphasized recess as important for physical health, social-emotional development, attention, and academic performance, and noted that unequal local policies create disparities across districts. Several witnesses also tied recess to broader concerns about student well-being and screen time. No votes were taken during the hearing; the committee simply received testimony and closed testimony on the bills as it moved through the agenda.
VT
Transcript Highlights:
- federal law consistent with each other.
- ,</c><00:13:55.120><c> allows</c> the applicable federal law, allows the applicable federal law, allows
- Um, this bill H532 the federal law.
- </c><00:14:21.519><c> and</c> section, thus making Vermont law and section, thus making Vermont law and
- </c> federal law consistent with each other. federal law consistent with each other.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Appropriations Committee Apr 30th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- And it's simply to say we need to follow the law.
- When laws are put into place, whether we like laws or not, we need to follow them. And why?
- APA, and I strongly oppose the law. Good morning.
- We are against the law 928. My name is Daniel Mendoza from Riverside County.
- I mean, I put the law and I will be. Good news. My name is Jose de Jesus Rodriguez. I'm a law AB.
Summary:
The Assembly Appropriations Committee met on April 30, 2025, for a regular order hearing on a large slate of bills. After opening remarks and quorum, the committee approved a consent calendar in two motions: one for bills eligible for the Assembly floor consent calendar and another for unanimous bills not eligible for floor consent. The committee also deemed the suspense calendar approved without further discussion.
Several housing and shelter-related bills were presented. AB 1061 by Quirk-Silva would allow SB 9 duplex and lot-split provisions to apply in historic districts, with limits to protect individually listed historic sites and maintain street-facing appearances; California YIMBY supported the measure. AB 750 by Quirk-Silva would strengthen oversight of homeless shelters by requiring posted resident-rights information, standardized reporting, and penalties for noncompliance, including possible withholding of state funding. AB 712 by another member would increase penalties for public agencies that violate state housing law and bar indemnification demands against applicants when agencies break those laws; it was described as part of a fast-track housing package.
The committee then took public comment, dominated by extensive opposition to AB 928. Dozens of individuals, many identifying with poultry, feed, gamefowl, agricultural, or related organizations, testified against the bill, saying it would harm their livelihoods, culture, religious practices, or constitutional rights and could kill birds. A few speakers also testified on other bills, including support for AB 1337 and AB 804 and opposition to AB 1337. After public comment concluded, the meeting adjourned.