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• That's all in exclusive judicial branch function. delivers value in that respect attorneys delivers value
• </c><03:07:42.000><c> when</c> a tax on the difference in value when a tax on the difference in value
• So over time the value of this stock becomes $1,000. Then Mr. Jones dies and Mrs.
• Different professions that use the limited liability vehicle for their organization.
• </c><03:46:33.640><c> and</c> again is is to preserve the value and again is is to preserve the value

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The Judiciary Committee met for its first meeting of the new session with opening remarks, member introductions, and a discussion of committee logistics. Members described their backgrounds and priorities, including criminal justice, right-to-know and privacy issues, domestic violence, death-with-dignity legislation, abortion, firearms, landlord-tenant policy, housing, and technology/privacy concerns. The chair noted there were already 34 bills assigned to the committee and expected more, and said the committee would likely continue to have a heavy workload this session. The chair also outlined how the committee would operate: meetings would generally be on Wednesdays, with possible Mondays as needed; hearings would not require a quorum, but executive sessions would; and members were asked to provide updated phone numbers and email addresses, especially cell numbers. He explained that the committee would continue its practice of seating members in a mixed partisan arrangement to encourage communication, and that the new clerk had joined the committee. A significant portion of the meeting focused on procedures for executive sessions and meeting times. The chair said the committee would follow the traditional rule allowing executive sessions on bills heard that day if proper notice was given, but he would avoid taking up controversial matters without full attendance. Members then discussed whether meetings should start at 9, 9:30, or 10 a.m., with concerns raised about long commutes, evening obligations, and winter driving after dark. No formal vote was taken in the portion provided, but the chair indicated he would try to accommodate the committee’s preference while balancing the workload.

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• Vehicles are complex, durable goods comprised of approximately 30,000 components, each designed to remain
• </c> vehicle contain reportable substances. vehicle contain reportable substances.
• types, and continuing different vehicle types, and continuing service<00:40:50.240><c> commitments.
• of</c><01:14:59.040><c> the</c><01:14:59.760><c> of</c><01:15:00.000><c> the</c><01:15:00.239><c> values
• </c><01:15:00.560><c> that</c> exceedence of the of the values that exceedence of the of the values that

Keywords: 1183, house

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• still hold recreational or public access value?
• In and of itself, a forest fire does not destroy the underlying value of the land.
• value.
• value.
• value.

Keywords: 989, all

Summary: The committee first considered RS 33178, a proposed constitutional amendment on management of state endowment and public lands. Representative Britt Raibald said the amendment would shift emphasis away from maximum long-term financial return alone and toward ongoing revenue generation, public access for recreation/hunting/fishing/trapping where it does not interfere with revenue-producing uses, and sale or exchange only when those priorities cannot be met. He said it would also preserve exchange practices, account for existing rights and obligations on any newly acquired federal lands, and create a dedicated fund for revenues from those lands. Members raised concerns about wildfire impacts, tribal rights, appraised value, and whether the proposal could encourage land sales; Raibald said the legislature would set policy and that the measure was intended as a backstop and a way to broaden the Land Board’s options. The committee voted to introduce RS 33178. The committee then heard House Bill 542, which would regulate social media access for minors. Representative Jaron Crane and Chelsea Yeoman of Alliance Defending Freedom described the bill as a first-in-the-nation approach aimed at social media addiction and youth mental health, citing depression, anxiety, body image issues, and suicide statistics. They said the bill would use platform age-estimation tools to identify minors, require verified parental consent for users 16 and under, disable certain addictive interface features, prohibit targeted advertising based on children’s data, and provide a private right of action and attorney general enforcement. Supporters, including Idaho Family Policy Center, argued it would empower parents and protect children. Opponents and skeptics, including the Computer and Communications Industry Association, argued the bill would violate minors’ First Amendment rights, regulate content moderation and software design, and invite litigation. Some members raised concerns about constitutional vulnerability, federal preemption, and the cost of defending the law, while others said the problem warranted action even if the bill might be litigated. After public testimony and committee discussion, the motion to send HB 542 to the floor with a due pass recommendation passed.

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• And then Kimberly Rosenberger, yeah, with the Department of Education, I will say there's a value add
• So I think, for us, we don't see... ...where this specific proposal is adding that value.
• We value our ability to have choice and voice in the process.
• So we're looking at fair market value. We're looking at all the caps that exist in the program.
• Link Learning CCAP is the strongest vehicle for delivering meaningful dual enrollment.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Just five years ago, we were looking at electric vehicles, building electrification; all that's going
• It would ruin the historic value of what they were saying.
• I know that at several of our Department of Transportation yards, there are electric vehicle charging
• And would this be beneficial to the taxpayers to have these electric vehicle charging stations powered
• It actually requires taking vehicles, vibro-sizes, on the ground. What's nice about this is...

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• Not only for this day, but really the value that's brought by the businesses in many of our communities
• Searching for freedom, values that still define us as a country today.
• standing against hate and discrimination and to ensuring every community is seen, protected, and valued
• And in 2022, she was hired by Assemblymember Liz Ortega to serve as her scheduler, becoming a valued
• Because on the night of December 12, shortly after returning home, while driving in his vehicle with

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, approved the journal, and took up Senate Concurrent Resolution 106 by Senator Choi, which designates January 13, 2026 as Korean American Day in California. Senator Choi and many members spoke in support, highlighting the history of Korean immigration, the contributions of Korean Americans in business, public service, culture, education, health care, and civic life, and the significance of Korean American communities across the state. Several members also shared personal and district-specific examples, including Koreatown, the Korean Friendship Bell, Pachappa Camp in Riverside, and Korean American organizations and businesses affected by the recent wildfires. The resolution was adopted on a 38-0 roll call vote. After the vote, Senator Choi introduced Korean American guests visiting the chamber, including the Consul General of Korea in San Francisco and other community leaders. The Senate then returned to motions and committee announcements, including notices that the Energy, Utilities and Communications Committee and the Human Services Committee would meet after adjournment. Senator Smallwood-Cuevas also requested that SB 626 be removed from the inactive file and returned to the Assembly for amendments. The remainder of the session was devoted largely to adjournment memorials. Senator Umberg honored Monica Lynn Martinez-Hays, a longtime legislative staffer and artist. Senators Pérez and Allen jointly memorialized the 19 people who died in the January 2025 Palisades and Eaton fires, describing the devastation, the community’s recovery, and the names and lives of many victims. Senator Menjivar also asked for adjournment in memory of Marine Corps Sergeant Adrian Carrillo, who died in a December traffic collision. The Senate announced its next floor session for Friday, January 16 at 9 a.m. and then recessed.

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• The Santa Cruz Mountains hold significant ecological value as a vital hotspot for biodiversity along
• and by the time that happened, we will be much more successful in adding millions of more electric vehicles
• And by the time that happened, we will be much more successful in adding millions of more electric vehicles

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• And, as you mentioned, a lot of the more efficient vehicles and electric vehicles can also affect that
• And that is because there's so much of the department's priorities that are personal values to me.

Summary: The Senate Committee on Rules met to consider several governor’s appointments, routine agenda items, and the confirmation hearing for Dina El-Tawansy to serve as Director of the California Department of Transportation. The committee first approved a series of appointments to the Board of Behavioral Sciences, Contractors State License Board, and Medical Board of California, along with bill referrals, a rule waiver for guests on the Senate floor for a memorial adjournment in honor of former President Pro Tempore John Burton, and floor acknowledgments. Most of these actions were approved on 5-0 votes, with the early appointment items passing 3-2. The committee then heard testimony from El-Tawansy, who emphasized her 28 years at Caltrans, a focus on safety, equity, climate resilience, workforce development, and multimodal transportation. Senators questioned her on a range of transportation issues, including the impact of federal and state disputes affecting immigrant truck drivers and highway funding, the Highway 58 truck climbing lane project, DBE reevaluation under new federal rules, asphalt recycling and disposal, climate-related damage to roads and coastal infrastructure, and the future of gas-tax revenue and road user charges. El-Tawansy said Caltrans is prioritizing safety and emergency projects, working on reevaluating DBEs, advancing climate adaptation planning, and studying road user charge pilots and related technology. Members also asked about small business participation, toll lane agreements, homelessness encampments on Caltrans property, and the Los Angeles-San Diego-San Luis Obispo rail corridor. El-Tawansy described Caltrans programs to support small and disadvantaged businesses, local hiring, heavy equipment and CDL training, standardized toll lane agreements, delegated maintenance MOUs with local governments, and expanded efforts on encampment response and rail/transit planning. Public testimony was overwhelmingly supportive, with representatives from transportation agencies, contractors, local governments, labor, and technology firms urging confirmation. The committee voted 5-0 to advance El-Tawansy’s appointment to the full Senate for confirmation, then adjourned.

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• And, as you mentioned, a lot of the more efficient vehicles and electric vehicles can also affect that
• And that is because there's so much of the department's priorities that are personal values to me.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• will happen in the fall versus what... ...happens in the spring when people receive their notice of value
• Look, I had the same discussion when we flipped... vehicle registration over 20 years ago, 25 years ago
• convinced that the public is going to gravitate towards this much faster than they did. to doing online vehicle

Bills: SB 2, SB 3, SB 10, SB 16, SB 5, SB 9, SB 7, SB 17, SB 4, SB 19, SB 54, HB23, HB17, HB16, SB19, SB53, SB54, HB16, HB17, HB23, HB27, SB9, SB7, SB17, SB4, SB2, SB3, SB10, SB16, SB5

Keywords: flash flood, flood warning, outdoor warning siren, emergency alert, disaster preparedness, flood mitigation, Hill Country floods, Texas Water Development Board, municipalities, counties, local government mandate, public safety, grant program, backup power, weather siren, emergency management, flood-prone area, warning system, real property theft, real property fraud

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• programs and teacher recruitment in low-income areas allows districts to locally fund a wider range of vehicles
• power needs to go back into our districts are schools our staff because our teachers are not feeling valued
• A shift in her school start times to 8.30, or later would add more vehicles during peak traffic times

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• And this is going to be the vehicle for the gun violence prevention package that was discussed yesterday
• And this is going to be the vehicle for the gun violence prevention package that was discussed yesterday
• At that point, there will be an amendment to put the contents of Senate File 2689 into that vehicle,
• I guess I'm not seeing the value in this amendment.
• </c> Disability waiver annual vehicle and home limit modifications.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• I really value that.
• I I<00:26:59.039><c> really</c><00:26:59.279><c> value</c><00:26:59.600><c> that.
• The only string attached to that, that first year, they have to buy a new patrol vehicle in it, which
• He said there is not much of a problem with the language, and that the string attached for new vehicles
• ,</c><01:05:33.280><c> who</c> are not in properly marked vehicles, who are not in properly marked vehicles

Keywords: Reupload to restore attendance roll call Roll Call 00:00:00 Approval of Minutes from September Meeting 00:00:24 Presentation of the Kentucky Association of Counties Legislative Platform for the Upcoming 2026 Session 00:01:48 Discussion of Legislation Concerning Firefighter Death Benefits 00:35:43 Discussion of DNA Collection in Jails for Felony Arrests 00:45:52 Discussion of Federal Immigration Law Enforcement 00:54:18 Adjournment 01:15:39, 958, all

Summary: The committee met for its sixth meeting, established a quorum, and approved the minutes from the October 21 meeting. The main agenda item was a presentation from Kentucky Association of Counties (KACo) leaders and county officials on jail funding and jail-system reform. Speakers said county jail costs have reached crisis levels, citing large and rising general-fund subsidies in counties such as Hardin, McCracken, and Warren, and noting that county general-fund contributions to jail funds have increased by 76% since 2019. KACo outlined a three-part legislative approach for the upcoming session: incentivizing regional jails, clarifying responsibility for pre-trial felony detainees, and redefining the model for housing state inmates in county jails. On regional jails, they proposed one-time state construction funding, statutory changes to allow former county jails to serve as 96-hour holdover facilities, broader participation of jailers on regional jail authority boards, an increased supplement for closed county jails, and a one-time payment for counties that close local jails and join regional facilities. Union County Judge Adam Onan described his county’s savings from contracting with Webster County and said regionalization can reduce costs where feasible. Harlan County Judge Executive Dan Mosley focused on pre-trial felony detainees, saying counties bear the full cost of housing people awaiting trial for long periods, sometimes years, and that pre-trial time is later credited toward state sentences. He argued the state benefits from that credit and referenced prior bills that would have reimbursed counties for time-served credit. Shelley Hampton then proposed replacing the current per diem model for state inmates with contracts requiring the Department of Corrections to pay actual housing costs and to support programming such as substance abuse treatment, cognitive behavioral programming, re-entry services, workforce training, and academics. No votes were taken on the jail proposals, and the meeting ended with the presentation and discussion of the county recommendations.

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• We believe that SB 913 can help address this crisis by unlocking the value of customers' added solar,
• PG&E is very excited by the potential for explicit RA value for DERs, as we agree with the author on
• The transition is potentially in its infancy when 90-plus percent of vehicles on the road still need
• DIDF helped identify where distributed resources could provide value.
• DIDF helped identify where distributed resources could provide value, but it never solved procurement

Summary: The committee first heard SB 804, the Hydrogen Pipeline Safety Act, from Senator Arreguín. He said the bill would designate the State Fire Marshal as the safety regulator for intrastate hydrogen pipelines and require hydrogen-specific standards, while not mandating any pipeline construction or bypassing environmental review. Supporters included labor groups, utility employees, and the City of Burbank, while Air Products opposed unless amended, citing concerns about the bill’s specificity, fee structure, and the need for a hydrogen-specific rulemaking process. The committee discussed safety, fees, and regulatory certainty, and later passed SB 804 on a 9-0 vote to Emergency Management with commitment to take amendments. The committee then took up SB 905 by Senator Becker, aimed at reducing electricity rates by changing utility incentives. The bill would tie part of executive compensation to keeping rates below inflation, require more performance metrics, and allow the CPUC to consider lower returns on equity for certain lower-risk investments and alternative financing options. Support came from consumer, environmental, agricultural, and large energy user groups, while Southern California Edison, CalChamber, PG&E, and utility labor groups raised concerns that the bill could reduce investment, create regulatory uncertainty, and raise borrowing costs. After extensive discussion about utility affordability, wildfire costs, and capital markets, the committee passed SB 905 on a 7-1 vote to Appropriations. SB 913, also by Senator Becker, would create a clearer pathway for distributed energy resources such as batteries and smart thermostats to participate in the resource adequacy market and compete with utility-scale resources. Supporters said the bill would better use existing grid capacity, lower costs, and build on the state’s Demand Side Grid Support Program; PG&E opposed unless amended, saying the use case was not yet proven and was already being addressed in other rulemakings. After the committee accepted amendments, one opposition group moved to neutral and another said it might do so after reviewing the changes. The bill passed 8-0 to Appropriations and was placed on call. Several other measures were heard and advanced, including SB 1196 on faster utility hookups for small energization projects such as ADUs and EV chargers, SB 931 reauthorizing the Diablo Canyon Essential Services Mitigation Fund through 2028, SB 1158 reducing the frequency of joint reliability assessments from quarterly to twice yearly, and SB 1245 directing further study of California’s gasoline market and potential use of non-CARBOB fuel during supply disruptions. SB 1196 and SB 931 both passed with broad support and no opposition after amendments, SB 1158 passed without testimony, and SB 1245 drew strong support from consumer and environmental advocates but opposition from fuel industry and business groups concerned about costs, confidentiality, and fuel standards.

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• But when I go to look at whether I should put in a heat pump or should I get an electric vehicle, I'm
• There are some values ...into account many different venues for cost recovery.
• There are some values that are provided by some of these venues, and so I don't want to say that it's
• It's a regulatory term that essentially represents the value of a utility's infrastructure assets on
• And that's not what the intent is, and that's not what the value is to the economy of California.

Summary: The Senate Committee on Energy, Utilities and Communications held an oversight hearing focused on electric rates, utility regulation, affordability, wildfire costs, and the California Public Utilities Commission’s role. Chair and members framed the discussion around the challenge of transitioning to a cleaner grid while maintaining reliability and keeping bills affordable. The hearing also served as the annual update from the CPUC and the Public Advocates Office, with testimony from Professor Severin Borenstein and CPUC President-designate Alice Reynolds. Borenstein gave a primer on utility regulation, explaining that generation is largely deregulated while transmission and distribution remain regulated, and that most rate-setting follows cost-of-service regulation. He emphasized that the hardest issue is setting the allowed return on equity: too high can raise bills and encourage capital-heavy spending, while too low can deter investment and harm reliability. He argued there is no silver bullet, said performance-based regulation and price caps have limits, and suggested some costs now charged through electric bills—such as climate programs, low-income subsidies, and wildfire-related public policy costs—might more appropriately be paid through the state budget. Reynolds described the CPUC’s oversight role, saying the commission reviews utility spending through general rate cases, balancing accounts, and other proceedings, and that affordability is addressed through front-end scrutiny, post-spend accountability, and legislative direction. She highlighted wildfire mitigation as a major driver of rate increases, noted recent progress on clean energy procurement and battery storage, and said the CPUC is working on return-on-equity decisions, FERC advocacy on transmission costs, and implementation of SB 254 and other statutes. Members pressed on a range of issues, including wildfire securitization, load growth from EVs and data centers, gas-system stranded assets, balancing accounts, and a water-service dispute in Keene involving Union Pacific. No votes were taken; the hearing was informational, with several follow-up commitments from the CPUC to provide data and updates.

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• There are some value Into account many different venues for cost recovery.
• There are some values that are provided by some of these venues, and so I don't want to say that it's
• I certainly get that, and I'm very sensitive to what credit rating agencies think of our IOUs' value
• It's a regulatory term that essentially represents the value of a utility's infrastructure assets, I
• And that's not what the intent is, and that's not what the value is to the economy of California.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• Requiring contact information of every buyer and seller in the affidavit of value will give investigators
• our lands thoughtfully, balancing economic development and opportunities with stewardship, cultural values
• The Yavapai Apache Nation values its government-to-government relationships with the State of Arizona
• It does protect property values. Most of all, it keeps repair... property values.
• And I was like, you know, it was going to be a vehicle on the other side, and then I have the right one

Summary: The committee heard a series of bills and resolutions, many of them on property, local government, and memorial topics. HB 2079, authorizing a memorial for journalist Don Bolles at Wesley Bolin Plaza, passed unanimously after sponsor testimony about the 50th anniversary of his assassination and the memorial’s no-cost nature. HB 2080, as amended, advanced 7-0 on deed and title fraud prevention measures, including photo ID requirements, notarization and deed-filing safeguards, an assessor alert program, and a felony penalty for knowingly submitting false or forged real-property claims. HB 464, which moves the petition process for municipal improvement districts earlier in the process, passed 5-2 after testimony from Camp Verde, the Yavapai Apache Nation, developers, and the League of Arizona Cities and Towns; opponents argued it could force property owners into infrastructure they do not want, while supporters said it improves transparency and financing certainty. HB 2048, a proposed constitutional referral to withhold pay from state elected officials if the budget is not enacted by April 30, passed 4-3, with supporters saying it would create accountability and opponents saying broader process reforms are needed first. The committee also heard HB 2324, which would allow municipalities with their own fire codes to petition for county-owned buildings inside city limits to be exempt from separate state fire code inspections when conditions are met. County and state fire officials supported the concept, saying it would resolve conflicting statutes and formalize intergovernmental agreements, and the bill passed 7-0. HB 4087, authorizing a memorial plaque for former legislator Barbara Leff, also passed unanimously, with the sponsor noting her service in both chambers and her work on veterans and health care issues. HB 2239, creating a child care grant program and infrastructure fund for underserved and low-income communities, drew extensive testimony from rural parents, child care advocates, and early childhood experts describing child care deserts, workforce losses, and safety concerns with unregulated care. Supporters said the bill would fund the facilities and infrastructure needed to expand regulated child care, especially in rural Arizona; the committee approved it 5-1 with one member present and one not voting. Members also discussed HB 2375, a historic-preservation-related middle housing bill, but the transcript cuts off before final action is shown; testimony reflected a sharp divide between preservation advocates supporting exemptions for historic districts and housing advocates warning the bill could worsen exclusion and housing shortages.

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• It was actually approved by the state of Maryland government through a vehicle called the Public Service
• It was actually approved by the state of Maryland government through a vehicle called the Public Service
• It was actually approved by the state of Maryland government through a vehicle called the Public Service
• through a vehicle called the Public<00:21:48.480><c> Service</c><00:21:48.799><c> Commission.
• Now, the land at that time was valued at $3,600 in 1860, and they had a modest home worth $200.

Keywords: House streaming session for Wednesday, February 4, 2026, 957, house, all

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• But there is value in working bipartisanly.
• But it it there is value different lane.
• But it it there is value in<01:22:45.920><c> working</c><01:22:46.320><c> bipartisanly.
• There is value in working bipartisanly.
• <c> reimbursement</c> We passed uh value-based reimbursement We passed uh value-based reimbursement that

Bills: HF4338

Keywords: human services, medical assistance, Medicaid, provider enrollment, provider revalidation, fraud prevention, program integrity, background study, background check, fingerprinting, licensing, license revocation, payment withholding, payment suspension, prepayment review, postpayment review, surety bond, compliance training, case management, targeted case management

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• Uh, and then all the values here are based on the November 2024 forecast unless you see something else
• There's 22 accounts within the Natural Resources Fund, including the recreational vehicle accounts, so
• accounts so the recreational veh vehicle accounts so the watercraft<00:28:01.399><c> snows</c><00:28
• Then there's $11.2 million from the motor vehicle transfer fee.
• </c> 11.2 million from the motor vehicle 11.2 million from the motor vehicle transfer<00:30:38.080><c

Keywords: 1183, house