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• <00:36:42.880> professional rules rules governing professional rules rules governing professional
• Clarify that the projects need to comply with all relevant codes and standards.
• accordance with chapter accordance with chapter 6E<01:41:20.719> um<01:41:21.000> clarify
• <01:41:24.920> and comply with all relevant codes and comply with all relevant codes and standards
• <01:41:51.040> but compliance with County codes but compliance with County codes but simplifies

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The Housing Committee heard testimony on several housing-related bills. On SB 26, SD 2, relating to affordable housing, the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development explained a prior transit-oriented development study that identified roughly 59,000 possible units and about 25,000 affordable units from known projects, and said the bill would help fill gaps by evaluating additional public lands for housing suitability and possible co-use with existing facilities. Members asked about the need for resources and staffing to do that work, and OPSD said it would need time and consultant support to carry it out. Testimony on the bill included support from state and county housing agencies and comments from planning and land use entities. On SB 66, SD 2, relating to housing and historic preservation review, SHPD and OHA both testified. SHPD said the bill would not override existing burial-site protections and that county staff with proper qualifications could make historic-property determinations locally, while OHA asked for clearer language requiring consultation when Native Hawaiian historic sites are involved and clearer procedures if an adverse effect is found. Committee members and SHPD discussed whether the bill should explicitly preserve existing Chapter 6E processes, whether counties have qualified staff, and how quickly a county would have to decide if it cannot complete the review itself and must use a third-party reviewer. Supporters said the measure could speed permitting and keep decisions local; one opponent argued it could rush approvals and strain infrastructure. The committee also heard support from housing, construction, business, and food-industry groups, and opposition from some preservation and community advocates. The committee then heard SB 332, SD 1, on foreclosure-related protections, with testimony focused on Lānaʻi and concerns about speculative real estate after the foreclosure moratorium ended. SB 414, SD 2, on restoring access to disaster-affected areas, drew support from HHFDC, DHS, and the Maui Chamber; HHFDC noted DOH plans for a temporary paved access road to the Kayola temporary housing site and said agencies were discussing which parcels would be needed. On SB 102, SD 2, relating to affordable housing and third-party historic review, SHPD said it would need to do more upfront screening and that the bill’s timelines and third-party provisions should be clearer; OHA said the measure should include a sunset and better staffing, and asked that the department fill positions to meet review demand. No votes or final committee actions were reported in the transcript.

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• The House Permanent Standing Committee on County and Regional Government will come to order.
• Code 14 Chapter 147, which gave a meeting and confer option to police and fire employees in municipalities
• This bill mirrors local government code 147.
• Uh, the standing Subcommittee on County Regional Government come back to order.
• There's a lot of wacky things under under county government.

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• Transparency leads to better governance, smarter budgeting, and more informed public engagement.
• is, on page 2, line 3, it changes the language that says 'including but not limited to Children's Code
• Article 412' and changes that to say 'but in compliance with Children's Code Article 412.'
• She is a survivor of domestic abuse, and she would like us as a government to look at whether or not,
• Which is code for safe at all dose level studied. That matters, too.

Summary: The committee heard a long agenda of criminal justice measures, with several bills and resolutions reported favorably and others rejected or deferred. Representative Baham’s HB 255, as substituted, would enhance penalties for certain felony or rioting offenses committed while wearing a mask to evade identification, with exceptions for religious, motorcycle, and medical coverings; it was reported favorably after opposition from the ACLU and support from law enforcement groups. His HB 378, as amended, narrowed a vehicle-obstruction offense to first responders and was also reported favorably. HB 1090, increasing penalties for arson of a religious building, was reported favorably with support from the Louisiana Conference of Catholic Bishops. HR 272, requesting a study of parental discipline, abuse allegations, and juvenile delinquency, was reported favorably after sponsor testimony about confusion over current law. HB 479, the “Fiscal Truth and Sentencing Act,” sought quarterly reporting on incarceration costs and sentencing impacts; despite support from the ACLU and opposition from clerks of court over an unfunded mandate, it failed on a 4-7 roll call. HR 278, asking the Attorney General to review electronic monitoring laws and make recommendations, was reported favorably after testimony from advocates and supporters of tighter oversight. HR 273, creating a task force to study work-release programs, was also reported favorably, while SB 278 was voluntarily deferred. The committee also considered several high-profile social policy measures. HB 261, by Representative Boyd, would create an exception to abortion restrictions for rape and certain sex offenses; the hearing featured extensive emotional testimony from survivors, clergy, and legislators on both sides, but the bill was rejected on a 2-10 vote. HCR 100, as amended, urged the Gaming Control Board to ensure due diligence in proposed casino acquisitions with attention to economic development, job creation, and community benefit; the amendment resolved industry concerns and the resolution was reported favorably. SB 448, concerning the Office of the State Public Defender, was amended to add procedures for expert-witness funding disputes, sealed contradictory hearings, and interlocutory review, then reported favorably. SB 135, which would redirect sports wagering revenue away from a capped sports fund and toward early childhood seats, drew opposition from university-related interests but no motion was made. Finally, HB 778 on kratom was presented as a narrower approach that would ban synthetic and semi-synthetic kratom while allowing regulated natural products; testimony included concerns about harm, business impacts, and claimed benefits for pain management and PTSD, and the discussion was still underway at the end of the transcript.

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• Chapter 9: The edict commanded by the king was to be carried out.
• HB 2110, school governing bodies meanings prayer.
• VA or any government entity. Excellent. All right. Is there any further discussion?
• Government. 8.22020, educational institutions and interference disruption.
• Regulatory Affairs and Government Efficiency. What? I said that. Okay.

Keywords: 1182, all

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• Tim Madden, representing the California chapter of the American College of Cardiology, and at the risk
• Modern AED units can be secured in protective code-accessible boxes that activate when 911 is called.
• 2027, say the funding hasn't been identified, and someone is out of compliance with that part of the code
• The CIF is a nonprofit that governs interscholastic athletics in California for both public and private

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• So it's exciting that we see each other in sort of a next chapter of our lives in serving in government
• That was a new change by the federal government.
• And when the government shut down, Mr.
• The federal government. Mr. So you mean the process? Repeat that question. federal government. Mr.
• Dress code, but for tomorrow, the dress code still remains as usual.

Keywords: 996, all

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• He said that under Chapter 61B, Belmont Country Club gets a $400,000 tax break.
• Yes, and the reason we’re asking for an exclusion from the entire chapter is I actually don’t object
• My own research has shown that even during periods where the federal government is not promoting fuel
• We don't need to reinvent the wheel here; we just need to empower local governments to act when these
• I believe that a Chapter 61 urban would make it possible to address that.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The hearing opened with remarks from the co-chairs explaining committee procedures, testimony limits, submission instructions, and the new deadlines for acting on House and Senate bills. The committee then heard testimony on several bills related to agriculture, land use, environment, housing, transportation, and taxation, with legislators often taken out of turn. No votes were taken during the hearing. The first major topic was H. 3206, a bill to allow fossil fuel-free 529 college savings plans to qualify for the state tax deduction if MEFA does not offer a comparable option. Representative Steve Owens said the bill would not force MEFA or Fidelity to change existing plans, but would create a definition for fossil fuel-free funds and extend the deduction to qualifying out-of-state plans. The committee also heard strong local testimony on a Belmont home-rule petition, H. 3970, to change tax treatment for the Belmont Country Club under Chapter 61B. Belmont residents and officials argued the private golf course receives an unfair tax break that shifts costs to other taxpayers, while Senator Brownsberger and Representative Rogers supported the measure as a way to help the town recover revenue. Committee members asked about town meeting support, the club’s lack of payment in lieu of taxes, and the size of the tax savings. The committee next heard testimony on a vehicle miles traveled tax proposal, S. 1925, from Senator Barrett and economists Gilbert Metcalf and Christopher Knittel. They argued that declining gas-tax revenue and rising fuel efficiency, especially with electric vehicles, require a more stable transportation funding source; they also said a VMT tax could be designed to be revenue-neutral and mildly progressive, though members raised concerns about administration, fairness, EV disincentives, and the possibility of annual tax shocks. The largest block of testimony focused on the Ahead Act, H. 3194/S. 1973, which would double the deed excise fee and dedicate the new revenue to affordable housing and climate adaptation. Supporters from MACDC, MAPC, FICC, Boston Climate Action Network, CLF, 350 Mass, CHAPA, and a tenant advocate said the bill could generate about $300 million annually for housing production, vouchers, weatherization, resilience, and environmental justice communities, and that it links two urgent crises with a stable funding stream. The committee also heard testimony on the Conservation Land Tax Credit bills, H. 3147/S. 2083, which would raise the annual cap on the credit from $2 million to $5 million for three years and then sunset back down. Conservation groups and a landowner said the program has conserved thousands of acres and that the higher cap would reduce delays and help meet state conservation goals. Finally, the committee took testimony on the Fairness for Farm Workers bills, S. 2011/H. 3107 and S. 2012, which would extend overtime, minimum wage, breaks, and paid time off protections to farm workers and include a refundable tax credit to help farmers offset overtime costs. Senator Gomez and advocates described the bills as overdue civil rights and public health measures, citing low wages, long hours, dangerous conditions, and the racial history behind farm labor exclusions. The hearing also included testimony on H. 3240, a bill to give municipalities a local option vacancy tax on chronically vacant shopping malls, with the sponsor arguing it would help towns address blight, encourage redevelopment, and potentially create housing and tax revenue.

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• And the more we are open as a government, the better it is for all of us, right?
• And the more we are open as a government, the better it is for all of us, right?
• Because of coal, it's not even up to code, so it wasn't going to build right.
• In chapter 4 of the Book of St.
• McGee Chapter of TAI.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight held a hybrid hearing covering public construction, business regulations, and honorary designations, with most of the discussion focused on two matters: a five-year moratorium on new jail and prison construction (S. 2114/H. 3422) and a bill designating June 7 as Tourette Syndrome Awareness Day (S. 2152/H. 3305). The chair emphasized that the hearing was public, testimony would be recorded, and speakers should generally keep remarks to three minutes. Senator Comerford introduced the prison moratorium bill, saying it would pause new construction while allowing renovations, and Senator Friedman introduced the Tourette awareness bill and a separate Tuskegee Airmen commemoration measure, asking for favorable action on both honorary designations. A large portion of the hearing featured remote testimony from incarcerated people at MCI Framingham and MCI Shirley in support of the prison moratorium. Witnesses repeatedly argued that Massachusetts does not need a new women’s prison, that the incarcerated population is declining, and that funds would be better spent on mental health care, addiction treatment, vocational training, pre-release programming, housing, and repairs to existing facilities. Several speakers described poor conditions, limited programming, and the need to address trauma, domestic violence, and substance use as root causes of incarceration. One committee member responded to testimony by noting that incarceration numbers are going down, that the state is working on housing and workforce opportunities for people returning home, and that the committee wants to expand pathways to employment and reentry. The Tourette Syndrome Awareness Day bill drew testimony from the bill’s young sponsor, Owen Rosenthal, his parents, medical professionals, and advocates. They described Tourette syndrome as a misunderstood neurodevelopmental condition, said awareness would reduce stigma and improve diagnosis and support, and cited the need for education in schools, workplaces, and the medical community. The Tourette Association of America supported the bill, noting underdiagnosis, co-occurring conditions, pain, and mental health risks associated with Tourette syndrome. Committee members praised the youth advocates and asked that written testimony be submitted electronically. The hearing ended without any recorded votes or final committee action in the transcript provided.

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• if the government itself will allow them."
• if the government itself will allow them.
• These costs will ultimately fall on taxpayers, schools, hospitals, state government, county governments
• , local governments, and businesses.
• Laws and other Penal Code sections such as Penal Code Section 242, battery, and various Penal Code sections

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• We cannot wait for the federal government to solve a problem.
• They are efficient, effective in a critical partner for the state and local governments.
• Chapter 3, 8, 1, >> I'm not sure what section it is of the bill around lines. 3, 8, 0, 5, year.
• My name is Cole calls on the government for the for the Emerald Coast Regional Planning Council.
• These accounts help local governments meet state requirements. And that's important to you guys.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• prioritized within our government. prioritized within our government.
• In 2019, the US code was number.
• The federal government has turned the criminal code into a labyrinth, a maze so bloated and disorganized
• 03:24:50.080> criminal<03:24:50.399> code government has turned the criminal code government
• through the government or labor unions. through the government or labor unions.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, December 1, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• , serving in state and local government, serving in state and local government, she<00:41:59.760>
• threatened the revocation of government threatened the revocation of government security<00:47:41.160
• rule as the government desires.
• Considering the government desires.
• Meanwhile, cutting government spending.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• I would like to next call on Katherine Corkery from the Sierra Club New Hampshire chapter.
• I represent the New Hampshire chapter of the Sierra Club.
• <01:25:03.800> of represent the New Hampshire chapter of represent the New Hampshire chapter
• <02:34:30.160> and going forward the 603 area code and going forward the 603 area code and
• <02:48:22.080> are a VoIP is $1,000 but the tel codes are a VoIP is $1,000 but the tel codes

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• This motion is the fire code repealer bill, Senate File 1578, which repeals outdated fire code statutory
• language that has been superseded by the state fire code.
• And what that bill does is it puts the definition in chapter 13.43 for public official for small cities
• And what that bill does is it puts the definition in chapter 13.43 for public official for small cities
• And what that bill does is it puts the definition in chapter 13.43 for public official for small cities

Keywords: 1183, house

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• 379 of the tax code.
• which is already addressed in chapter which is already addressed in chapter 379<00:02:27.560>
• So, it is not 379 of the tax code.
• That is a simple in the insurance code.
• If you're on a government program, either the federal or state government is paying for the most of your

Bills: HF3766, HF3972, HF3437, HF4118

Keywords: travel insurance, regulation, insurance licensing, consumer protection, travel assistance, short-term rental, vacation rental, home sharing, rental marketplace, online platform, property damage guarantee, damage waiver, reimbursement insurance, insurance regulation, commerce department, platform user, Airbnb, Vrbo, host protection, rental home marketplace

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• our visitors and witnesses today, the House Committee is subject to the same rules of decorum that govern
• and Section 49.04. 4905, 4906, and 4907 of the Penal Code and Chapter 71 of the Penal Code.
• I don't have the penal codes memorized, so I can certainly look those up and I'll shoot your office a
• The Texas Government Code 501, Inmate Welfare, Subchapter B, addresses mental health conditions.
• What is wrong with the penal code that you already have in place? This penal code is not...

Bills: HB1826, HB1969, HB2708, HB2729, HB3618, HB4515, HB4764, SB1021, SB1610

Keywords: mental health, women's health, county jail, depression screening, criminal justice, inmate release, identification certificate, Texas Department of Corrections, personal identification, driver's license, state law, reentry services, nondisclosure, criminal history, criminal defendants, community supervision, misdemeanors, felonies, rehabilitation, hearsay

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• BAR CODE 576776. THE AMENDMENT IS BAR CODE 57676 BY SENATOR JONES. THERE WAS NO OBJECTION.
• GOVERNMENT IS FOR GOVERNMENT. IF SOMEONE WANTS TO WALK IN HERE DRAPED IN A FLAG SO BE IT.
• IT SHOULD BE GOVERNMENT FLAGS.
• BY THE GOVERNMENT.
• BACK DOWN THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND THAT WOULD BE THE CURRENT FIRE CODE THAT SPECIFIES THE NUMBER OF

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• The Committee on Government is called to order. Secretary, please call the roll. Rep. Gillette?
• Welcome to the Government Committee. I'm your Chair, Walt Blackman.
• That's where I would just—those would just get hard-coded in.
• And they do that by prioritizing the provision of government-funded, government-subsidized apartments
• Without objection, the House Committee on Government is adjourned.

Keywords: 1182, all

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• Over the past two years, both California and the federal government have recognized this issue and taken
• Last session, the Legislature and Congress acted to remove disability income from government housing
• AMVETS Department of California, Military Officers Association of America, California Council of Chapters
• makes it easier for people in business to file taxes by updating California's Revenue and Taxation Code
• to reflect changes made in the Internal Revenue Service Code since January 1, 2015.

Summary: The Assembly Committee on Revenue and Taxation heard several bills focused on transit funding, veterans’ tax relief, clean energy incentives, housing development costs, and tax conformity. SB 63 would authorize a Bay Area regional sales tax measure for transit agencies facing fiscal shortfalls; supporters said it was needed to avoid major service cuts, while the California Taxpayers Association opposed it on Proposition 13/218 concerns. SB 56 would exclude veterans’ disability compensation from income calculations for the disabled veterans’ property tax exemption, and SB 296 would expand property tax relief for 100% disabled veterans and certain surviving spouses; both drew broad veterans’ support. SB 86 would extend and expand the California Alternative Energy and Advanced Transportation Financing Authority sales and use tax exemption program, including fusion energy, and SB 302 would conform state tax law to federal clean energy credit monetization provisions; both were backed by industry, labor, and clean energy advocates. SB 328 would cap Department of Toxic Substances Control fees on contaminated-soil remediation for infill and master-planned housing projects, with housing groups arguing the current fee structure can make projects infeasible. SB 711 would update California’s tax conformity date to January 1, 2025 to reduce complexity and inconsistencies with federal law, and was supported by tax professionals and business groups. Several bills were held or sent to suspense, while others advanced with amendments. After quorum was established, SB 63 passed the committee 4-2 and SB 86, SB 302, SB 328, and SB 711 were referred to suspense, with SB 86 and SB 302 later approved out of suspense with amendments. SB 56 was held in committee, SB 296 was made a two-year bill, and SB 284 and SB 723 were held. The committee also approved a number of additional suspense-file bills, including SB 293, SB 359, SB 419, SB 587, SB 603, SB 663, SB 710, and SB 785, while SB 591 was approved with amendments and SB 353 was made a two-year bill. The hearing concluded with the committee adjournment after final roll calls and bill actions.

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• SB 1010 creates a consistent... ...to local governments and taxpayers.
• Where collection is free and convenient, it's heavily subsidized by local governments.
• Where it's not subsidized by local governments, it can be quite expensive.
• GBI appreciates the opportunity to work with Senator Rubio to update Government Code Section 8316, as
• We invest heavily in enforcement and continuous code updates.

Summary: The committee heard presentations on several energy, environmental, and consumer protection bills while operating at times without a quorum. Senator McNerney presented SB 925, which would direct the California Energy Commission to develop a statewide roadmap for fusion energy, and SB 1350, which would expand the use of green hydrogen in the power sector by allowing renewable portfolio standard credit for power plants using hydrogen. Supporters said both bills would help California maintain leadership in emerging clean-energy industries, attract investment, and create jobs. Opponents of SB 1350 raised concerns about greenwashing, resource shuffling, and increased NOx emissions from hydrogen combustion, while supporters said committee amendments added guardrails against those outcomes. Senator Ashby presented SB 1010, a manufacturer-funded extended producer responsibility program for refrigerants in appliances; supporters said it would reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve recovery, while opponents argued existing laws already regulate refrigerants and that the bill could raise costs and disrupt recycling markets. Senator Grayson presented SB 1145 to streamline CEQA and federal reuse procedures for qualifying projects in the Concord Reuse Project Area, which supporters said would help deliver long-planned housing, jobs, and open space, while one housing group sought stronger affordable-housing guarantees. Senator Cabaldon presented SB 1341, which would give CalRecycle authority to reduce processing fees for wine and spirits bag-in-a-box containers when fee collections exceed program needs; supporters said the current fee increase was abrupt and excessive, while opponents warned against giving the agency too much discretion. Senator Padilla presented SGR 13, urging the U.S. to secure enforceable commitments to eliminate transboundary sewage pollution in the Tijuana and New River watersheds during the 2026 USMCA review, and SB 1033, which would require testing and disclosure of heavy metals in protein products; SGR 13 drew strong support from border and environmental justice advocates, while SB 1033 drew support from consumer and health groups and opposition from industry groups concerned about labeling burdens and scope. Senator Caballero presented SB 1183, requiring a state study of the environmental, land-use, and economic impacts of industrial solar in the Central Valley; farm and land-use advocates supported the bill, while solar industry groups opposed unless amended, saying it should better reflect solar’s benefits and existing state analysis. After testimony, the committee took roll and adopted several measures on a 4-0 or 3-0 basis, with bills including SJR 13, SB 925, SB 1350, SB 1145, SB 1341, SB 1033, and SB 1010 advanced on call to Appropriations or, in the case of SB 1010, already voted with a 3-1 result before being held on call.