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• The cap-and-trade. trade program is a tax and spend program.
• Cal State program and who could help answer any questions that you may have. Great. Thank you.
• CRC program.
• TURCIP program and the LCTOP program.
• reduction, and we urge the state to continue to invest in these programs as they're essential to meeting

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• The state has seen success through programs like the Low Carbon Fuel Standard.
• Lastly, I'd like to urge the state to prioritize managed charging in EV programs.
• Luckily, the state has a program that already does this. It's the Clean Cars for All program.
• And that's, that's, and so my only point is for the state programs that are funded by state incentives
• And that's, that's, and so my only point is for the state programs that are funded by state incentives

Summary: The joint informational hearing of the Select Committee on Electric Vehicles and Charging Infrastructure focused on California’s EV market, charging infrastructure, and the effects of recent federal actions. The chair opened by emphasizing California’s progress on EV adoption and charging reliability, but also noted ongoing challenges with affordability, access, interoperability, heavy-duty electrification, and federal headwinds. She highlighted interest in technologies such as inductive charging and thanked host organizations and staff before moving to the first panel. State agency witnesses from Go-Biz, CARB, and the California Energy Commission described current programs and priorities. Go-Biz outlined its role in coordinating agencies, supporting permitting, and advancing the state’s ZEV market development strategy and equity action plan. CARB discussed federal attacks on its clean vehicle regulations, litigation to defend waiver authority, and the importance of incentives and regulatory programs such as Advanced Clean Trucks, Advanced Clean Fleets, Clean Truck Check, HVIP, and Clean Cars for All. The CEC detailed its funding and regulatory work on charging and fueling infrastructure, charger reliability, payment methods, roaming, and statewide planning, while stressing the need for more charging in multifamily housing and more public DC fast charging. All three agencies said federal rollbacks and permitting delays are major obstacles, but that California remains committed to expanding ZEV adoption. The second panel featured advocates, local government, utility, and research perspectives. CalETC urged continuous state funding through the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund and emphasized the low-carbon fuel standard, multifamily charging, and managed charging. An EV advocacy group proposed a conquest-style state incentive for new and used EV buyers and argued that multifamily housing is a major untapped market, while also favoring Level 2 charging over Level 1 for most home and apartment settings. Los Angeles County and LADWP described large-scale local deployment of chargers, fleet electrification, workforce training, and the need for sustained funding, agency coordination, and streamlined permitting and grid interconnection. UCS recommended prioritizing replacement of older high-emitting vehicles, using fuel policy revenues to support cleaner cars, and expanding bidirectional charging. The chair closed by asking for more discussion on Level 1 versus Level 2 charging and noted the importance of education, affordability, and practical deployment strategies.

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• That program provides essentially an insurance policy for the state.
• On the parts of the state that actually have not had a program? Sure.
• I think that we have a significant portion of the state that has not had access to this program for a
• requesting state funding in the amount of **$200 million** for the **Farmer Program**, **$75 million
• The **California State Pipe Trades Council** supports full funding of this program to ensure development

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• We also think this allows the state to leverage its existing investments in recruitment programs.
• If we do not pass this bill, the 340B program will still continue to help the FQHCs across the state,
• So this is not a program that is used or leveraged within the Medicaid program for the state of New Mexico
• So Medicaid is a state program, so we do have controls over how much we pay for things, etc.
• In this to explain who is using the 340B program in the state of New Mexico.

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• OUR AGENCIES MEETING THEIR STATED OBJECTIVES OF PROGRAMS DELIVERING THE OUTCOMES PROMISED TO OUR CONSTITUENTS
• OF COURSE THE NUMBER OF LEGAL AFFAIRS SERVES AS THE STATE LAW-ENFORCEMENT OR STATE LAW FIRM.
• WITH THEIR PROGRAM THERE.
• I DO TALK TO STATE ATTORNEYS.
• WE USED TO HAVE REENTRY PROGRAMS FOR THEM IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA.

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• and master's program open to students from across the entire state.
• I completed my prerequisites at Cal State Long Beach, intending to continue into their nursing program
• And therefore, in a time when other states are rolling back these essential programs, and in the age
• However, the approval process has been slow, delaying the launch of these new programs across the state
• AB 2391 is the health care workforce training programs bill, as stated by the speaker.

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• That will have the doubling of those programs a profound impact on New Mexicans across the state as well
• And for the state to do that, the state will need to recruit and retain youth in our current programs
• Right now, our state operates many different youth-serving programs.
• Another promising higher education program is its non-credit workforce certifications, which the state
• Third, to scale up what works, the state should evaluate and expand effective programs, including integrated

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• North Star Promise program.
• State the state regards systems through State the state regards of<01:23:24.760> their<01:23:
• > programs scholarships from different programs scholarships from different programs throughout<01
• In 2022, I was accepted to the Metro State nursing program.
• 2022 I was accepted to Metro State 2022 I was accepted to Metro State nursing<01:52:01.079> program

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• our state financial aid programs the most comprehensive financial aid programs in the nation.
• We launched this program with our state universities this past year.
• The state of Maryland has a program called the Mother Goose program that partners with mothers and families
• We have an amazing program with 19 CTE programs that are state of the art.
• We have an amazing, amazing program with 19 CTE programs that are state of the art.

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Summary: The hearing was a Joint Committee on Ways and Means budget session held in Lawrence focused on the governor’s proposed FY27 education and local aid budget, with remarks from legislative co-chairs, local officials, and education agency leaders. Acting Mayor Giovanni Rodriguez and Superintendent Ralph Carrero emphasized Lawrence’s high-need student population, the importance of Chapter 70 and Student Opportunity Act funding, and the impact of state aid on schools serving many English learners and low-income families. Carrero highlighted Lawrence High School programs such as early college, dual degrees, career pathways, and early childhood classrooms embedded in the high school, while lawmakers introduced themselves and noted the importance of the hearing to their districts. Acting Secretary of Education Amy Kershaw, Commissioner of Higher Education Noi Ortega, Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education Pedro Martinez, and Commissioner of Early Education and Care Amy Kershaw outlined the administration’s FY27 priorities. They described investments in literacy initiatives, universal school meals, student mental health, early college and career pathways, higher education affordability, community college and university student-success supports, preschool expansion, child care subsidies, and workforce supports for early educators. The commissioners also discussed federal funding threats, equity gaps, and the administration’s efforts to improve outcomes for Black and brown students, multilingual learners, students with disabilities, and low-income students. Members questioned the panel about the local contribution formula study, the final year of Student Opportunity Act implementation, and the need to revisit Chapter 70 funding to better address rising costs such as special education, transportation, and health care. Officials said the local contribution study report is expected by the end of June, with a draft to be shared after data analysis and public comment. Commissioner Martinez said the Student Opportunity Act narrowed funding gaps but more work is needed, and he pointed to a proposed Accelerating Achievement Initiative to support the highest-need schools. Senator Oliveira also raised concerns about Chapter 70 disparities and asked about partnerships with libraries to support literacy, prompting discussion of broader early literacy collaboration.

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• THEN WE HAVE ARE IN PROGRAMS. THE RN PROGRAMS THROUGHOUT THE STATE OFFER MULTIPLE DEGREE TYPES.
• WERE PRIVATE FOR-PROFIT PROGRAMS IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA AND ABOUT 20% WERE PUBLIC AND ABOUT 20% WERE
• THERE ARE PN PROGRAMS IN THE STATE THAT ARE ACCREDITED BY A NURSING SPECIALTY ACCREDITATION BUT IT'S
• MEMBERS THIS BILL ADDRESSES THE OVERALL NURSING PROGRAMS IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA.
• MY OTHER QUESTION IS ABOUT REMEDIATION BECAUSE I KNOW OTHER STUDENTS THAT HAVE GONE TO OTHER STATE PROGRAMS

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• and<01:02:44.359> the programs throughout our state and the programs throughout our state
• > enrolled<01:03:06.200> at State financial aid program enrolled at State financial aid program
• is the state current program Ohi is the state current program Ohi is required<01:10:24.360>
• state gr grant program is does if the state gr grant program is projecting<01:13:16.280> a<01:
• <01:34:09.760> State changes are made to the program State changes are made to the program

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• Our programs are clinical psychology... Programs. It's an on-campus program here in Las Vegas.
• We do have a grand total of six out-of-state students in our program.
• Beyond participating in the program, the program has grown.
• I spoke to you about this during the session, and it continues to be as we ask our state programs and
• state.

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• As far as the programs for the people of the state of California, the issue of workforce development
• Unlike some state and federal programs that operate a queue, SIBTF does not.
• Anyway, my understanding is there's been a model for federal programs and other states.
• Programs and other states. So if you could get that to me, that would be great. Absolutely.
• Not only does our program save the state of California money, but it promotes public safety.

Summary: The subcommittee heard a series of budget and trailer bill presentations focused on labor and public employment programs. The first item covered EDD Next modernization, where EDD described progress on customer service improvements, fraud prevention, language access, and the Integrated Claims Management System. The LAO urged stronger legislative oversight as the project enters its most difficult phase, and members questioned the revised schedule, total cost, change orders, stress testing, SB 1090 implementation, and how race and ethnicity data will be protected. EDD said the overall project cost remains about $1.2 billion, that the work is being phased with disability insurance and paid family leave first, and that fraud has been greatly reduced since pandemic-era programs ended. Members also asked for follow-up information on SB 590 outreach and equity impacts. The committee then reviewed the California Workforce Development Board’s request to reduce staffing as one-time grant workloads wind down, along with trailer bill language to streamline reporting requirements. The board and Department of Finance said the staffing reductions reflect the end of surge funding and that the proposal would consolidate roughly 10 to 12 reports into one annual report, with additional reporting only if new funds are appropriated for certain programs. Senator Durazo questioned the policy direction of reducing workforce staffing, while the administration said the positions were tied to temporary grant programs and that current staffing is sufficient for ongoing duties. Members also asked about the board’s role in AI-related workforce planning and the rationale for using state funds for the High Road Construction Careers Program. A major portion of the hearing focused on the Subsequent Injury Benefits Trust Fund reforms and related staffing request at DIR. The administration and LAO described rapid growth in applications, backlog, and liabilities, saying the program’s eligibility has expanded beyond its original intent and that liabilities could reach about $30 billion by 2030 without reform. The trailer bill would tighten eligibility, apply the changes to open cases, and use the QME process and contemporaneous evidence to document preexisting disabilities. Members raised concerns about fairness to pending claimants, evaluator capacity, and the relationship to other SIBTF legislation, while the LAO said the proposal largely aligns with its prior recommendations. DIR also presented a request to eliminate vacant positions under a statewide vacancy sweep, which drew criticism from members who argued the cuts could weaken enforcement and backlog reduction efforts; the committee asked DIR to return with more detail on impacts and on its use of temporary-help authority. The final items addressed a request for additional Cal/OSHA investigative staff and a trailer bill to make permanent the revised Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board petition timeline. DIR said the BOI staffing would help investigate fatalities and serious injuries more quickly, while members emphasized the importance of family contact and timely investigations. For the WCAB item, the chair explained that the 2024 change to Labor Code section 5909, which starts the 60-day decision clock when a case is transmitted rather than when a petition is filed, has reduced pending cases and should be made permanent; the remaining backlog was reported at 460 cases, down from 637 before the change.

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• across the state.
• across the state.
• , other programs.
• , other programs.
• And there are a number of other state programs that utilize that list.

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Summary: The Budget Section’s Commerce and Legal Services Division met to review the Department of Commerce base budget for the 2027-29 biennium and to receive an update on Commerce programs. Legislative Council staff first walked the committee through the “blue sheet” base budget summary, explaining the major line items, the large share of federal grant authority in Commerce’s budget, and the continuing appropriations that support several Commerce funds. Members asked how grant funding is coordinated across agencies, and staff said collaboration varies by program but is strong in areas like UAS and LIHEAP. Commerce Commissioner Chris Schilken then presented on current activities, focusing heavily on grant administration, transparency, and economic development programs. Members questioned how grant applicants are selected, whether Commerce tracks applications and return on investment, and how long grant awards take to reach recipients. The commissioner said Commerce uses scoring criteria, outside reviewers, a minimum 30-day application window, and typically completes awards within two to three months. A lengthy exchange followed over whether Commerce should open some grants only to intended recipients versus running competitive application processes; Commerce said it follows best-practice grantmaking and that its attorney in the Attorney General’s office approved that approach. Commerce also highlighted the North Dakota Development Fund, citing long-term investment and job creation results, examples such as Red Trail Energy, Packet Digital, Valiance, Corvent Medical, child care loans, and the Automate ND program. Members asked about acceptable failures, lessons learned, regional economic development coordination, and the expansion of the fund into non-primary sectors. Workforce Director Katie Ralston Howell then outlined a statewide workforce ecosystem review, a new governor’s workforce sub-cabinet, and three task forces focused on simplifying entry, warm handoffs, and data integration. She discussed the in-demand occupations list, Workforce Pell, apprenticeships, and efforts to better connect students with employers and higher education. Commerce also briefly reviewed housing programs and a new housing sub-cabinet. No votes were taken; the committee simply received testimony, asked questions, and adjourned after setting up the next meeting to hear the Attorney General budget in June.

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• We're anticipated to publish the program distributions, as well as submit a report and the state plan
• this program.
• You all spoke about the FRAME program. You spoke about the TEACH program.
• Some key numbers related to our program. State program, a lot of stakeholders.
• or a medical state.

Summary: The Senate Health Policy Committee received updates from the Agency for Health Care Administration and the Department of Health on implementation of 2024 health care laws. AHCA reviewed progress on workforce and reimbursement measures in Senate Bill 7016 and related bills, including FRAME and TEACH funding, graduate medical education reporting, behavioral health teaching hospitals, acute hospital care at home, advanced birth centers, non-emergent care access plans, and rural emergency hospitals. Agency officials said several programs are already operational or have begun payments, while others are still in rulemaking, federal approval, or report-preparation stages. Senators asked about timing, funding reversion concerns, and whether appropriated dollars would be spent on schedule, especially for behavioral health teaching hospitals and the new birth center category. The Department of Health then reported on practitioner licensure and public health programs. MQA described implementation of the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact, the Mobile Act licensure pathway, massage therapy enforcement changes, background screening expansion, liposuction safety requirements, pharmacist HIV post-exposure prophylaxis authority, and chiropractic dry needling. Public health staff updated the committee on FRAME and dental loan repayment, the Sinati screening grant program, the cancer research and innovation changes, the health care innovation council and loan program, the pediatric rare disease grant program, telehealth maternity care expansion, newborn screening for congenital CMV, the sickle cell registry and grants, and the swimming lesson voucher program. Members focused questions on how practitioners were being recruited to underserved areas, the pace of licensure approvals, and whether new programs were on track to use appropriated funds. The committee also heard a lengthy update from the Office of Medical Marijuana Use. The director reported more than 900,000 qualified patients, real-time seed-to-sale tracking now integrated across most dispensaries and labs, and ongoing compliance work on product testing, advertising, diversion, and patient safety. Senators questioned the decline in qualified physicians, how THC potency is labeled and verified, and what the agency can do about diversion to non-patients. The director said the office relies on complaints, inspections, lab audits, and coordination with law enforcement, and that patients can be suspended if violations are confirmed.

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• On a state facility or on state land, it's a 50-50 proposition.
• Of the state.
• Coverage service area covers all 58 counties in the state, and we calculate that this program equates
• So these two programs, VSSR and CVHI, constitute how the state of California is dedicated to do that.
• program.

Summary: The Assembly Committee on Military and Veteran Affairs held an informational hearing focused on the effects of federal budget cuts and policy changes on veterans, military readiness, and California’s veteran support systems. The chair and members emphasized that federal reductions to the VA, Medicaid/Medi-Cal, SNAP, and the federal workforce are disproportionately harming veterans by threatening health care, employment, housing, crisis lines, and suicide prevention services. The chair also highlighted California’s progress on veteran homelessness and the importance of preserving state programs that leverage federal dollars. Major General Matthew Beavers of the California Military Department described the department’s structure, its response to the Los Angeles fire emergency, and concerns that federal cuts could reduce readiness through less training, older equipment, and fewer resources. He also discussed state programs such as Work for Warriors, STARBASE, youth and community schools, and the counterdrug task force, saying they are valuable but vulnerable if funding is redirected away from readiness. Members asked about the impact of federal changes on the Guard and how the Legislature could help, and Beavers said the state should advocate for recapitalized equipment and continued support for key programs. A second panel focused on veterans’ benefits and claims support. CalVet, Los Angeles County, and Swords to Plowshares testified that county veteran service officers, legal aid, and community-based partnerships are essential to helping veterans access VA benefits, especially after the PACT Act expanded eligibility and increased claims volume. Witnesses said these services bring substantial federal dollars back to California, but county offices and legal providers are underfunded and overburdened. Members discussed data sharing, staffing shortages, and the need for more resources to reach veterans who are not connected to VA care. In the final panel on mental health and suicide prevention, CalVet and nonprofit providers described state-funded programs such as the Veterans Support Self-Reliance program and the California Veterans Health Initiative, which place services in permanent supportive housing and provide no-cost counseling statewide. Witnesses said these programs are showing measurable improvements in health, medication adherence, and emergency room use, but they depend on sustained funding and are vulnerable to step-down grants and federal instability. Committee members expressed support for the programs and raised questions about access, staffing, and the role of non-veteran family members in Vet Center services.

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• <01:39:15.520> program there a comparison of the state program there a comparison of the state
• >> The<01:39:19.280> state<01:39:19.600> program,<01:39:19.920> Mr.
• Chairman, is >> The state program, Mr.
• <02:51:19.760> And<02:51:20.000> that's right programs for the state?
• And that's right programs for the state?

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• And so we were actually had a rental program that was actually funded from the state.
• , the county program, or the state program?
• , the county program, or the state program?
• , the county program, or the state program?
• > state<00:53:30.319> program the county program or the state program the county program

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Summary: The committee met for an agency overview from Minnesota Housing Commissioner Jennifer Ho. After member and staff introductions, Ho described Minnesota Housing’s mission, structure, and role as a mission-driven financial institution that issues bonds, uses earnings to support operations, and works across the housing continuum from homelessness prevention to homeownership and preservation. She emphasized that the agency is not a builder or regulator, but funds and partners with developers, local governments, nonprofits, and lenders. She also noted the agency’s four divisions, including a new local government housing programs division created after the 2023 legislative session expanded the agency’s responsibilities. Ho reviewed funding and program activity, saying Minnesota Housing spent $1.96 billion in fiscal year 2024 and helped more than 73,000 households. She highlighted that the agency’s work is heavily competitive and often oversubscribed, with many projects selected through RFPs and grants but more applications than available resources. She discussed 2023 and 2024 investments, including homeownership, rental, and manufactured housing projects, and said roughly half of competitive dollars have gone to Greater Minnesota over the last several years. She also explained the difference between funds committed and funds actually disbursed, noting that construction and rehabilitation projects can take many months to close and draw down funds. The commissioner also updated members on new programs created in 2023 and 2024, including first-generation down payment assistance, the Greater Minnesota Workforce Housing Development Program, public housing rehabilitation, state housing tax credits, and other local and regional initiatives. She said some programs are already closed out, while others remain in early implementation or are still accepting applications. Ho mentioned a forthcoming technical amendment to adjust a high-rise sprinkler program after eligibility issues limited participation. She closed with examples of projects preserved or funded, including a St. Louis Park preservation deal, public housing preservation in Greater Minnesota, a St. Cloud challenge project, and the first-generation down payment assistance program, which distributed $50 million to about 1,450 first-time buyers, most of whom were Black, Indigenous, or people of color. No votes or formal committee actions were taken.

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• So my question is: Would you support lifting the income restrictions on that state program and lifting
• The state does have a voucher program that allows parents to take funds to go to another school, but
• is I'll sure um the state does have a<00:29:35.519> voucher<00:29:35.919> program<00:29
• program the states meaning New program the states meaning New Hampshire's<00:40:26.319> nonpartisan
• What we've seen is that states that have greatly expanded these programs have done so at the cost of

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• So the College Bound programs and programs like them are needed.
• So the College Bound programs and programs like them are needed.
• So the College Bound programs and programs like them are needed.
• I've never had any outreach from any programs, and I am a program advocate, so I speak about programming
• I've never had any outreach from any programs, and I am a program advocate, so I speak about programming

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