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• Their share has been in existence since 1831.
• Their share has been in existence since 1831.
• Their share has been in existence since 1831.
• This thing started in 1831 with fair share.
• </c><01:57:54.760><c> the</c> reservations seeing done share the reservations seeing done share the recommendation

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The House Committee on Housing held a public hearing on several bills. HB 576, relating to restrictions on the transfer of real property under chapter 201H, drew support from HHFDC and the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands, which said the bill would waive transfer restrictions that conflict with DHHL’s program implementation. HB 421, relating to contractors, drew opposition from the Contractors License Board and DCCA/RICO, who said the measure would weaken owner-builder restrictions meant to prevent circumvention of contractor licensing laws; Hawaii Roter and the Grassroot Institute supported it. Members questioned whether the bill would still bar resale within a year and whether subcontractors would still need licenses. HB 367, relating to building permits, received support from the Hawaii Farm Bureau and Grassroot Institute, with comments from DLNR; testimony urged the bill to be expanded to include zoning permits as well as building permits to avoid confusion, especially on Kauaʻi. HB 826, relating to housing, received mixed testimony. HHFDC and several local and advocacy groups supported it, while the Sierra Club raised concerns about converting agricultural lands to residential use, possible impacts on food security, property values, taxes, and the need to account for public trust and traditional practices. HB 525 also drew support from HHFDC and three individuals, with no opposition noted. HB 252, relating to managing agents, was supported by the Hawaiʻi Council of Community Associations and opposed by the Community Associations Institute and several individuals, who argued that commercial management experience is not the same as condominium management and preferred language tied to industry certifications and a later effective date. HB 709, relating to trespassing, was opposed by the Honolulu Police Department, which said officers would have difficulty verifying ownership or tenancy in the field, that the bill could require a separate enforcement team, and that the sheriff’s division is better suited to handle evictions. Hawaiʻi Realtors and the Grassroot Institute supported the measure. Finally, HB 431 HD1, relating to housing, received broad support from the Hawaiʻi State Council on Developmental Disabilities, HHFDC, DHS, the Statewide Office on Homelessness and Housing Solutions, OHA, county housing offices, and multiple nonprofit and political groups. Supporters emphasized the bill’s funding for housing and supportive services, with the homelessness office describing the measure as unprecedented and saying it could help the state cut homelessness in half over the next few years.

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• </c> that's up um that we are glad to share that's up um that we are glad to share our<00:16:31.519><
• important topic and for sharing that with us.
• Frankly, why do I share all of this?
• </c><01:02:56.319><c> a</c> turn it over to Bob driver to share a turn it over to Bob driver to share
• I'd like to share a little bit of a midyear review of the cell phone policy.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• </c> you committee and I'd be happy to share you committee and I'd be happy to share more<00:50:31.760
• We don't just share walls. We share meals. We share babysitters. We share driveway traffic.
• </c> don't just share walls. We share meals. don't just share walls. We share meals.
• We share driveway We share babysitters.
• Um, and I folks have a shared goal.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• But still the research institutions have been unwilling frankly to share why they're against it.
• But still the research institutions have been unwilling, frankly, to share why they're against it.
• But still the research institutions have been unwilling, frankly, to share why they're against it.
• But still the research institutions have been unwilling, frankly, to share why they're against it.
• </c><00:33:00.240><c> You</c> to share why they're against it. You to share why they're against it.

Keywords: 958, all

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• There's no shared savings or risk to drive value.
• Whereas shared savings that difficult.
• </c> standardized metrics, data sharing standardized metrics, data sharing across<00:13:55.600><c> providers
• </c> shared, I'll get right to the point. shared, I'll get right to the point.
• Um, in regards to 834, um, cost sharing, there is, I believe, a cost-sharing regulation that came down

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The Medicaid Oversight Advisory Board met with a quorum, approved the November 12 minutes by voice vote, and then heard a presentation from former Governor Ernie Fletcher and Dave Johnson on Medicaid reimbursement for substance use disorder (SUD) treatment. Fletcher argued that addiction should be treated as a chronic disease requiring a longer continuum of care, not just short residential stays, and said recovery should combine clinical treatment with social supports such as housing, transportation, employment, peer coaching, and recovery housing. He cited data on overdose trends, low treatment rates, and high costs for people with SUD, and said current reimbursement models create poor incentives and do not adequately support long-term recovery or measure outcomes well. Fletcher proposed a “carve through” model administered at the MCO level with standardized metrics, data sharing, and an independent recovery coordinator that would assess patients, coordinate care, and connect them to clinical and social recovery services. He suggested using bundled payments, shared savings, and partial risk arrangements, with recovery housing reimbursed on a PMPM or weekly basis and funded in part through existing Medicaid spending and other sources such as opioid abatement funds. He also emphasized peer support, telemedicine, criminal justice coordination, workforce and education supports, and the use of technology, including text messaging and possibly AI, to maintain long-term follow-up and identify relapse risk. Members questioned how the model would work in practice, especially the education and staffing requirements for recovery coordinators, reimbursement levels, and how many patients each coordinator or peer would serve. Fletcher said peers could be certified and would need additional training in assessments such as ASAM and recovery residence standards, but he did not give a precise salary figure, saying the market and bundled rates would determine that. He also said follow-up should continue for years, noting relapse risk over the first 18 to 24 months and that meaningful employment and ongoing peer contact help sustain recovery. No formal vote or action was taken on the substance use presentation.

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• It destroyed our community, and the neighbors that used to stand in my driveway to chat and share plant
• And the neighbors that used to stand in my driveway to chat and share plant cuttings were scattered,
• But I do share some of the concerns. But thank you, Mr. Patterson, Vice Chair. Mr.
• And so, you know, a lot of the concerns that have been shared.
• And so respectfully ask for your aye vote and thank you all who have shared your support.

Summary: The Assembly Housing and Community Development Committee heard several housing-related bills. SB 996 by Senator Padilla would let manufactured homeowners opt to title their homes as real property, with supporters saying this would improve access to conventional mortgages, consumer protections, and lower-cost financing. SB 866 by Senator Blakespear would require cities and counties to include homelessness-related information in their annual housing element reports, with supporters saying the bill would improve transparency, regional coordination, and accountability around homelessness funding and services. The committee also heard SB 1090 by Senator Perez, which would impose a temporary moratorium in Altadena on certain state housing density laws after the Eaton Fire. Supporters, including Supervisor Catherine Barger and many Altadena residents, argued the bill would protect fire survivors from speculative investors and give families time to rebuild and return home. Opponents argued the bill could limit tools that homeowners need to finance rebuilding and could reduce future housing production. After extensive testimony, the committee passed SB 1090 to the Assembly Local Government Committee on a 10-0 vote. SB 1388 by Senator Durazo would create an Affordable Housing Risk Reduction Program to help affordable housing providers reduce insurance costs through technical assistance and risk-mitigation support. Supporters said rising insurance premiums are threatening the viability of affordable housing developments and existing units. The committee also reconsidered and then voted on SB 1092, which was taken up only for reconsideration and final vote; after a split vote, the bill ultimately passed the committee. Final recorded votes showed SB 866 and SB 996 passing unanimously, SB 1388 passing with one no vote and one not voting, and SB 1092 passing 7-5 after reconsideration.

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• Will he have to share with somebody?
• We're delighted to be here to share about our program.
• We're excited to be able to share this with you today.
• I'm going to share a bit of her challenges.
• I'm going to share as a board member of SLS, but right now I'm going to share as a parent of John and

Keywords: 1204, all

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• previously mentioned categorical exemptions if they have a mutually agreed upon information and data sharing
• Many tribes are still not sharing pertinent information with jurisdictions to support their concerns,
• And so can you just share with me how... ...for people who are then being affected.
• And so can you just share with me how the task force sort of sees that?
• We support strong, clear consumer protections around AI, and that goal is important and shared.

Bills: SB5609, SB6284

Keywords: cultural resources, land use, environmental policy, exemptions, state laws, artificial intelligence, consumer protection, regulation, data privacy, technological impacts, 904, all

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• And then our cost-share ag cost-share program, we've demonstrated success there over the years.
• The other directors will share about some other storms that have impacted the state, but the majority
• In closing, I want to acknowledge that the results of this budget, I'm here to share with you about the
• He announced it a few weeks ago, and that is primarily focusing on agricultural cost share.
• Leveraged with our partners, this is where we share costs with our partners.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• I was going to share a couple of specific stories from some libraries.
• They shared the story of a woman who came to the library; she needed her food handlers licensing.
• I just wanted to share a few examples of how services are and can be delivered.
• We can explore how our shared industries trade...
• But thank you for coming and presenting and sharing with us. And committee, that's it.

Keywords: 996, all

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• They represent the shared urgency and accountability that define our collaboration.
• Each of these efforts, from telemedicine and co-location to shared investigative models, represents the
• Once we provide these services, we collect all our findings and recommendations and we share them with
• We collect all our findings and recommendations, and we share them with DCF and law enforcement to inform
• Thank you for the opportunity to share the work that we do at the Polk County CAC and for your continued

Summary: The Children, Families, and Elder Affairs Committee held a panel discussion on Florida’s child protection teams (CPTs), child advocacy centers (CACs), and related state systems. Testimony came from the Department of Children and Families, the Department of Health, a local CAC director, the Florida Network of Children’s Advocacy Centers, a CPT medical lead, and a Jacksonville sheriff’s sergeant. Witnesses described how DCF investigations, CPT medical and forensic services, CAC multidisciplinary coordination, and law enforcement work together to assess abuse allegations, provide interviews and exams, and connect children and families to services. Several speakers highlighted telemedicine, co-location, and Jacksonville’s specialized investigative model as examples of stronger coordination. Committee members focused heavily on communication gaps, staffing shortages, and delays in forensic interviews and medical evaluations. Senators asked about implementation of Jordan’s Law, the timing of DCF and law enforcement notifications, whether law enforcement is always included in decisions about forensic interviews, and how quickly children are seen after a report. DCF and DOH representatives said referrals are generally made within 24 hours and that multidisciplinary staffings are used to share information, but law enforcement described cases where interviews were scheduled weeks out or reports arrived late, creating problems for probable cause and safety decisions. Members also raised concerns about turnover among CPIs and CPT staff, caseloads, and the need for more specialty providers. CAC representatives said the model reduces trauma by bringing services together in one place, but noted uneven access across the state, especially in rural areas and in counties without CACs. They said sustainable funding and workforce development are needed to maintain and expand services, and one speaker noted that some CACs have closed due to funding challenges. DCF said there are about 1,500 CPIs statewide and an average active caseload of about 12 per investigator, while CPTs serve roughly 22,000 to 23,000 children annually. The committee did not take any formal vote or action, but members requested follow-up information on staffing numbers, communication practices, CAC locations, and recommendations for statutory or budget changes. The meeting ended with adjournment.

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• And I wanted to share a story, gentlemen. Have you ever shot sporting clays with a...? Mr.
• Let her share her story with you all.
• I will share a few thoughts with you anyway.
• Which we live, if we put ourselves out there and share them.
• We are at our best when we walk together towards progress and shared prosperity.

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• ensure that only medically necessary services covered by the health plan can be approved under the Shared
• The substitute clarifies that a health maintenance organization or health plan may provide cost-sharing
• So there are different ways to share the incentives.
• The shared savings cap: the substitute clarifies that enrollee eligibility to receive shared savings
• For payment providers participating in a shared savings program, the substitute creates a direct pay

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• clarifies that only medically necessary services covered by a health plan may be approved under the shared
• The substitute clarifies that a health maintenance organization Or health plan may provide cost sharing
• into the health Reimbursement arrangement, an HRA or an HSA, or premium reduction or rebate or cost sharing
• So there are different ways that you can share the incentives. Shared savings cap.
• The substitute clarifies that an enrollment eligibility to receive shared savings incentives Is limited

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• >> I got a share screen option here. I'll click on it.
• , I'll share some stuff from the Senate hearing, please. >> Please.
• </c> While he's doing that, I'll uh share While he's doing that, I'll uh share some<00:07:11.120><c>
• Codle, will you please share with Mr.
• Thank you very much for sharing those true points.

Keywords: Meeting Start: 00:00 Roll Call: 01:17 SB 19 Discussion: 02:23 SB 19 Vote: 16:41, 958, all

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• In this Women's History Month, I am honored to share the remarkable story of the 6888 Central Postal
• 10:45.080><c> to</c> Women's History Month, I am honored to Women's History Month, I am honored to share
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• this history at It is important to share this history at a<00:12:51.240><c> time</c><00:12:51.720><c
• </c><00:18:37.400><c> with</c> Center, External Data Sharing with Center, External Data Sharing with

Keywords: Senate streaming session for Monday, March 9, 2026, 960, senate, all

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• The lion's share of the work on the majority of projects that we see is done by the Construction Programs
• What's the fair share?
• We can achieve this by sharing water supplies and other resources.
• I'd like to share those names with you because they may be from your respective... communities.
• You struck the point right there, and that is you're sharing.

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• And I'm honored to be here today to share NCMEC's perspective on the need for the Stop CSAM Act.
• This is an 18-month-old child in his care in Boca Raton, Florida, in his home, and shared the images
• Thanks for your courage in sharing it. Mr. Pizzaro.
• But there's limited information in some cases of what we can share.
• Thank you for being willing to be here and to share it with us. And thank you for your courage.

Keywords: Stop CSAM Act, child exploitation, online safety, reporting requirements, tech accountability, NCMEC, survivor support, legislative testimony

Summary: The committee meeting centered around the urgent need to address child sexual abuse material (CSAM) online, focusing primarily on the testimony and discussions surrounding the Stop CSAM Act. Several witnesses, including representatives from law enforcement and advocacy organizations, highlighted the significant drop in reports of child exploitation cases despite an alarming increase in actual incidents. Concerns were raised about tech companies' reporting practices, with calls for more stringent requirements to ensure timely and accurate reporting of suspected abuse. The legislation aims to fortify protections for child victims by imposing stricter obligations on tech platforms to report incidents and support law enforcement in investigations.

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• And then can you share a little bit more?
• Can you share a little bit more about that option?
• Can you share a little bit more about that option?
• I just wanted to share.
• And Director, can you share on what we've done so far?

Summary: The committee heard a lengthy budget hearing focused on child care, child welfare, and immigration-related services, with most of the discussion centered on child care funding, slot utilization, and rate reform. Department of Social Services officials said the Governor’s budget would provide $6.8 billion for child care programs in 2026-27, including $11.5 million in Prop. 64 funds for mini-grants to licensed facilities affected by 2025 disasters. They also described federal CCDF and Prop. 64 revenue reductions that would reduce general child care funding by about 4,176 slots, while emphasizing that the cuts should not affect currently enrolled children. The LAO supported aligning spending with lower revenues and asked for more detail on the disaster grant program. Members questioned why so many awarded slots remain uncontracted or unfilled, and DSS said delays are largely due to providers building new infrastructure, licensing, staffing, and enrollment work. One senator criticized the repeated explanation, argued unspent funds revert to the General Fund instead of being redirected to child care, and urged shifting more funding from contract slots to vouchers and increasing flexibility for infrastructure and expansion costs. DSS said it is exploring more flexibility, better readiness screening, and quicker redistribution of relinquished slots. The committee also discussed the Emergency Child Care Bridge program, with DSS saying it can redistribute funds among counties to avoid disenrolling children. A second panel addressed the state’s broader commitment to expand child care and move toward a single rate structure. DSS reported that since 2021-22 nearly 125,000 new slots have been awarded across CCTR, CAPP, CMAP, and the Emergency Child Care Bridge program, bringing monthly service levels to more than 366,700 children. The department and CDE described progress on rate reform, including completion of the alternative methodology and joint recommendations from the labor-management committee on a single-rate framework. County and provider testimony emphasized persistent unmet need, especially for infant and toddler care, and argued that current reimbursement disparities between CDSS-funded programs and state preschool create inequities and discourage expansion. Stanislaus County Office of Education said rate differences can materially affect local program revenue and staffing, while Parent Voices California described the child care system as difficult to navigate and inequitable, especially for Black families and survivors of domestic violence. The California Budget and Policy Center argued that only a small share of eligible children are served, that Universal TK has concentrated investment in school-based settings, and that providers are still paid far below the cost of care. Members pressed the administration for deadlines on automation and implementation of the single-rate structure, and DSS said some work can proceed before collective bargaining concludes, though policy decisions are still needed. The committee also reviewed several trailer bill proposals. For the COLA, DSS proposed applying the 2026-27 increase through cost-of-care-plus payments, but acknowledged it had inadvertently excluded CalWORKs Child Care and the Emergency Child Care Bridge from the initial calculation; the LAO recommended making the COLA increase uniform across child care and state preschool programs. On the alternative methodology survey, DSS proposed replacing the market rate survey with the federally approved alternative methodology and aligning the timing with the federal CCDF state plan cycle. On licensed family child care homes, DSS proposed limiting temporary absences to 20% of monthly care hours and allowing more flexibility for medical appointments, jury duty, training, and union activities. On excessive unexplained absences, DSS proposed a statutory definition to align state policy with federal rules allowing disenrollment after 30 days of unexplained absences. The committee also discussed a proposal to require contractors to collect family fees directly so the full voucher value reaches providers, with DSS saying it is working with Riverside County on implementation and CDE asking that the same policy apply to state preschool. Finally, the committee reviewed an Early Childhood Policy Council reappropriation and reporting proposal, with DSS explaining that prior funds were underused because participation costs are hard to estimate and that additional staffing and contractor support would be needed for the expanded annual report requirements.

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• As I share, where everyone is struggling, I hope that I continue to work with them.
• Women do... ...courage to get up and speak and share her story. You know, it is true.
• This is a story, and I guess I'm going to share it with you because it touched me.
• Senator, thank you for sharing the coach's story.
• Senator, thank you for sharing the coaches story.

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and then took up several floor items focused largely on housing, public health, and tax-credit awareness. The chamber adopted SR 71, a resolution by Senator Arreguín recognizing the importance of affordable homeownership in California. Supporters from both parties emphasized homeownership as a path to wealth-building, stability, and community strength, highlighted racial disparities in ownership, and praised nonprofit builders such as Habitat for Humanity. After passage, Senator Arreguín introduced Habitat for Humanity advocates in the gallery and noted the role of the CalHome program in funding affordable homeownership projects. The Senate also confirmed Trista Gonzalez as Director of the Department of Tax and Fee Administration, Aaron McGuire as executive director of the Board of State and Community Corrections, and Lee Herrick for another term as California Poet Laureate, each by unanimous or near-unanimous roll call votes. The Senate then adopted SCR 115 by Senator Daly, recognizing February as Heart Health Month and focusing on women’s heart health. Senator Daly shared her own experience with a stroke during a heart procedure and urged women to listen to their bodies and seek care early. Several senators spoke in support, describing silent heart attacks, the need to recognize symptoms in women, and the importance of challenging medical assumptions. The resolution passed unanimously. The Senate also adopted SR 75 by Senator Rubio, designating California Earned Income Tax Credit Awareness Week. Senators described CalEITC as a key anti-poverty tool and urged greater outreach so eligible families do not miss the credit; that resolution also passed unanimously. Later, the Senate heard a series of adjournment-in-memory tributes, including one for architect Frank Gehry, whose work in Los Angeles and Bilbao was praised for its global influence and civic impact, and one for June Roberti, remembered for her long partnership with former Pro Tem David Roberti and her advocacy and family life. Senator Arreguín also moved to place file item 67 on the inactive file. The session ended with announcements, including a committee meeting notice, and the Senate recessed with the next floor session scheduled for Monday, February 9, 2026.