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• Can you share with us today why that doesn't, what your feelings are on that, and how that may or may
• So I haven’t asked a question by sharing... No, and I thank you for being here.
• So we appreciate you sharing that story with us. Thank you. Members, are there questions?
• So we appreciate you sharing that story with us. Thank you. Members, are there questions?
• Thank you for sharing. Thank you for sharing his story and your story with us.

Summary: The committee heard testimony on House Bill 2076, which would create a program and fund within ADE, in consultation with AZPOST, to reimburse eligible schools and employees for approved training, certification, and school safety equipment, and would allow schools to adopt policies permitting certain employees to carry concealed firearms on campus if they meet training, notification, and confidentiality requirements. The sponsor, Rep. Bliss, framed the bill as an optional, fiscally responsible medical-response measure focused on bleeding control and emergency preparedness, not a mandate to arm schools. Supporters said the bill adds guardrails, expands access to training, and could help staff respond in emergencies. Opponents, including Giffords, Arizona for Gun Safety, and the Arizona Education Association, argued it would normalize firearms in classrooms, create confidentiality and law-enforcement concerns, expose students and staff to new risks, and divert attention from prevention, mental health, and other school safety investments. After debate, the committee voted 6-5-1 to give HB 2076 a do-pass recommendation. The committee then took up House Bill 2830, which directs the State Board of Education to adopt science standards requiring instruction on fetal and prenatal development and specifies that the content is not sex education. Supporters, including the sponsor, a school board president, and a biology teacher, said the bill is about age-appropriate, medically accurate science, parental rights, and clear statewide guidance. Opponents, including the AEA and Reproductive Freedom for All, said it fragments science instruction, politicizes the curriculum, and omits the broader reproductive and public health context students need. Members debated whether fetal development can be taught without discussing reproduction, and whether the bill is an education measure or an anti-abortion effort. The committee approved HB 2830 on an 8-4 vote. The transcript also included discussion of House Bill 2093, which would repeal required mental health instruction and social-emotional learning in schools; supporters argued it restores parental control and refocuses schools on academics, while opponents said school-based mental health education saves lives and helps students who may not have support at home.

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• I would call it a membership fee, but it's a share you're buying.
• I would call it a membership fee, but it's a share you're buying.
• Like I'm a member of Farm Credit Services, you're buying a share.
• I would call it a membership fee, but it's a share you're buying.
• Like I'm a member of Farm Credit Services, you're buying a share.

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The committee met with a quorum, approved the minutes, and then reviewed a long agenda of administrative regulations, most of which were advanced with staff-suggested amendments and no objection. Early items included the Kentucky Public Pension Authority’s 105 KAR 1:451, which updates reporting language and adds the contractor wizard for certain employers, and a large package of Board of Veterinary Examiners regulations that revise fees, facility and AHP registration requirements, continuing education, liability, and practice rules. The Board of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology’s compact-related regulation and the Board of Licensed Professional Counselors’ complaint and compact rules were also reviewed and approved with amendments, along with fish and wildlife rules affecting elk hunting, youth deer season length, bear-dog approvals, and foxhound enclosure permits. The committee also approved transportation, education, workplace standards, horse racing, and several health and human services regulations, including Medicaid waiver reimbursement updates and a child care regulation that sends certain large claims to the Office of Inspector General for review. Several agencies briefly explained their regulations when members asked questions. Fish and Wildlife said the elk population is strong and the baiting change is intended to support harvest monitoring and fair chase, while the longer youth deer season was meant to give young hunters more opportunity. The Department of Community-Based Services said the $10,000 and $5,000 claim thresholds were meant to clarify rare cases involving possible fraud or unresolved recoupment issues. The Department of Financial Institutions’ 808 KAR 5:305 drew the most discussion: it would allow certain state-chartered credit unions with a low-income designation to participate in federal programs, including limited non-member deposits and supplemental capital, but the regulation was deferred again amid continued discussions. The Kentucky Bankers Association testified against the credit union regulation, arguing that allowing non-member deposits conflicts with existing statute limiting credit union deposits to members and other credit unions, and that an administrative regulation cannot override that statutory restriction. Committee members heard the agency’s explanation that the proposal is intended to help underserved communities and that the non-member deposit authority would be limited, but no final action was taken because the item was deferred. The meeting otherwise concluded with the remaining regulations being called, discussed briefly, and approved or advanced without objection.

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• House, a long-standing Kentucky faith community, reached out to myself, Senator Hickman, and they shared
• The conversation created an opportunity to share their story, and their input made it clear there is
• 00:03:19.760><c> Hickden,</c><00:03:20.720><c> and</c><00:03:20.959><c> they</c><00:03:21.120><c> shared
• </c> myself, Senator Hickden, and they shared myself, Senator Hickden, and they shared how<00:03:21.599
• </c><00:03:31.360><c> their</c> created an opportunity to share their created an opportunity to share

Keywords: Meeting Start 00:00:07 Roll Call 00:00:18 HB 333 Discussion 00:02:49 HB 333 Vote 00:06:47 HB 432 Discussion 00:08:44 HB 432 Vote 00:12:13 Adjournment 00:13:54, 958, all

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• Because the statute only authorizes counties to share specified information across teams, Berkeley's
• As Senator Arrigan said, current state law allows county multidisciplinary teams to share information
• I had previously worked in counties where they are allowed to share information.
• I think it's so important to share the right information at the right time.
• I think it's so important to share the right information at the right time.

Summary: The Senate Committee on Human Services heard four bills and ultimately advanced each one unanimously. SB 557 by Senator Hurtado would update California’s statutory definition of family resource centers to align with the federal definition and reflect their prevention-focused, low- or no-cost, community-based role. Supporters from the Child Abuse Prevention Center and California Family Resource Association said the bill would clarify the law and help position California for future funding and partnerships; there was no opposition. The committee also heard SB 299 by Senator Cabaldon, which would correct a technical issue in a prior CEQA child care exemption so it applies to child care centers in residential zones as well. Supporters, including a Napa County supervisor and rural county representatives, described a real-world project delayed by CEQA litigation and argued the bill would help expand child care access; no opposition was heard. The committee then heard SB 837 by Senator Gomez Reyes, which would require aging and disability resource connection programs to provide disaster and emergency preparedness training tailored to older adults and people with disabilities. The author and supporters from the California Commission on Aging and the California Foundation for Independent Living Centers cited the deaths in the Eaton and Palisades fires and said the bill would help prevent vulnerable residents from being left behind in emergencies. Finally, SB 479 by Senator Menjivar would allow Berkeley, Pasadena, and Long Beach, as local health jurisdictions, to use multidisciplinary homeless response teams and share specified information across teams, similar to county authority under existing law. Berkeley officials said the change would improve coordination and outcomes for unsheltered residents, while a privacy group had raised concerns in a letter; no formal opposition testified. After quorum was established, the committee voted 5-0 to send SB 299 to the Senate Environmental Quality Committee, SB 557 and SB 837 to the Senate Appropriations Committee, and SB 479 to the Senate Judiciary Committee. The meeting adjourned after members and the outgoing chair exchanged thanks and remarks about the importance of the committee’s work on the social safety net.

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• I mean, it started with the quorum break that the DFL did and made sure that we had a fair power-sharing
• You know, sharing the gavels in the committee rooms made it a pretty strange experience of getting to
• agreement and from there it just sharing agreement and from there it just was<00:01:04.400><c> short
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• the gavvels in the You know was sharing the gavvels in the in<00:01:09.439><c> the</c><00:01:10.159>

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: Representative Leigh Finke discussed the unusual 2025 Minnesota legislative session, describing it as difficult and fast-moving because of the House tie, the DFL quorum break, and the resulting power-sharing arrangement. She said the split chamber made committee work strange, but noted that some bills still advanced, including her free water bill through the Commerce Committee, and that lawmakers ultimately kept the government open. Finke also spoke about concerns in the trans and queer community under the Trump administration, saying she has been holding town halls statewide to separate fact from fiction about federal actions. She said Minnesota is in a relatively strong position because of protections passed in 2023 and 2024, including the trans refuge bill and the gender-affirming care insurance mandate, and noted that the Minnesota Human Rights Act has protected gender identity since 1993. On the Minnesota Supreme Court’s powerlifting ruling, she said the court correctly applied state law and affirmed transgender participation, while acknowledging that some professional questions remain for lower courts. Looking ahead to 2026, Finke said she is not focused on new trans-related legislation and argued that Republicans are likely to keep attacking the issue even though the public cares more about affordability, health care, and safety. She said the Equal Rights Amendment has been stalled because equality has become a political football and broader civil rights protections have faced resistance. She also said gun violence should be a major priority next session, expressing support for significant controls on assault weapons and high-capacity magazines and saying such measures would pass if brought to the floor, though she blamed Republican leadership for blocking action.

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• . >> Members of the committee I'm super excited to be here today to present has shared on 2 particular
• Another example, maybe English language, learner child as I share the district is who is responsible
• So as I shared districts are responsible providing this particular program.
• I will share and partnership with the just read Florida office and the Division for Learning.
• Chancellor, thank you again to thank you for being here and sharing with us.

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• However, overlapping procedures and a lack of data sharing, uh, make it harder to serve their clients
• It's gonna reduce service redundancies and improve data sharing to better support individuals navigating
• The identification identification of these job seekers is not consistently shared with workforce boards
• Well, there, there's a section in the bill that specifically refers to data sharing, um, and I think
• It's about making sure these treasures are not just protected in storage, but shared, displayed, and

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• We'll share more and hope to see you all at some of those.
• Uh, I do want to share that when I shared my uncle's story last year, he had already passed, but we had
• Uh, I do want to share that when I shared my uncle's story last year, he had already passed, but we had
• Uh, I do want to share that when I shared my uncle's story last year, he had already passed, but we had
• And I will just briefly share a story.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• And thank you for sharing about the situation in California. But do you have any Arizona examples?
• Thank you for sharing your story.
• Chair, Gina, thank you for sharing your story.
• I don't think anybody disagrees with the mantra that growth needs to pay its fair share.
• And I'm so bad with names, can you share your name with me, please? Carol. Mr. Chair, Ms.

Bills: SB1254, SB1431, SB1478, SB1566, SB1787

Keywords: workers' compensation, industrial commission, safety regulations, employee protection, penalties, compliance, municipal planning, homeowners associations, design regulations, property rights, building permits, single-family homes, liquor, alcohol, spirituous liquor, liquor license, liquor licensing, Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control, restaurant to-go cocktails, mixed cocktails

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• Would you like to share a 60-square-foot cell with other individuals, with a bathroom where sometimes
• So I think in the near future we'll be able to share what savings are realistic.
• If you could come back and share with us whether you feel these are correct or not correct.
• We shared a bathroom.
• Go ahead, if you have anything specific about the closure you wanted to share. Yes, ma'am.

Summary: The Senate Budget Subcommittee on Corrections, Public Safety, Judiciary, Labor, and Transportation heard an overview from the Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) on its budget change proposal and grant administration. BSCC requested authority for 11 additional permanent positions to handle a workload that has nearly tripled over five to seven years, with more than 600 grant agreements and about $1.5 billion in grant funds in the field. The board also reported on its new In-Custody Death Review Division, which has collected data since July 2024 and received 136 jail death reports; staff said the division is still building out reviews and has identified overdose, natural causes, and suicide by hanging as the leading manners of death. Members raised concerns about family notification practices, oversight of local grants, and the impact of taking more administrative funds from local assistance, while the LAO and Department of Finance did not oppose the position request but urged correction of the administration’s Proposition 47 savings methodology before May Revision. The committee then reviewed CDCR’s overall budget and operations. Secretary Jeffrey Macomber described a relatively steady prison and parole population, ongoing structural budget pressures from retirement payouts, workers’ compensation, medical transport, violence, and aging facilities lacking air conditioning and ADA features. He emphasized rehabilitation, recidivism reduction, college programming, and the department’s 20-year infrastructure planning effort, while also defending the closure of the California Rehabilitation Center and warning that additional closures can increase overcrowding, double-celling, and waitlists for programming. Senators pressed CDCR on fiscal discipline, vacancy savings, staffing shortages in medical and mental health classifications, the use of tablets for incarcerated people, and community impacts from prison closures, including the Norco site. A separate item focused on CDCR’s request for $91 million ongoing for lump-sum leave payouts to separating correctional officers and nurses. CDCR said these costs had historically been covered by vacancy savings, but lower vacancy levels and facility closures have reduced that funding source. The LAO supported the funding only on a limited-term basis with reporting, arguing the need may change as the system reaches a new normal, and also urged the Legislature to scrutinize the broader structural shortfall and the Boston Consulting Group efficiency contract. Finance supported ongoing funding, saying the costs are recurring and vacancy savings are less reliable. The committee also discussed CDCR’s fall 2025 population projections, which forecast a 6.5% decline in the institution population and a 10.4% decline in parole over five years, while updating Proposition 36 assumptions based on actual admissions data. CDCR and Finance said the California Rehabilitation Center closure would generate savings and that no additional prison closure had been formally proposed, though the LAO argued the state could close another prison and recommended not funding certain Soledad projects unless another closure is identified.

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• If you're not ready to share your conference report with everyone quite yet, then don't give it to us
• He had a fierce insistence on recognizing the shared humanity in us all, seeing every person, first and
• As a Holocaust survivor, she shared her testimony [00:57:05.000] ...of her childhood.
• As a Holocaust survivor, she shared her testimony in the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, the
• It is a shared inheritance carried forward by people of courage and conviction. Mr.

Keywords: March 12, 2026 - Regular Session, 976, house, all

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• And so, I do<00:26:06.400><c> share</c><00:26:06.600><c> that</c><00:26:06.840><c> goal.
• </c> do share that goal. do share that goal. &gt;&gt; Thank<00:26:07.680><c> you.
• </c> just to move it along, but I do share just to move it along, but I do share the<00:27:21.400><c>
• And to provide shared facilities like a pool or a park.

Keywords: Upon adjournment of the concurrent meeting, the Senate State and Local Government committee will continue meeting, 958, all

Summary: The concurrent meeting began with roll calls for both the Senate Standing Committee on State and Local Government and the House Standing Committee on Local Government, establishing quorums. The committees then heard a Department for Local Government presentation on the Community Development Block Grant program, which serves smaller and more rural areas. Commissioner Matt Sawyers and Executive Director Mark Williams explained the 2026 HUD application as a public hearing, noting an estimated total of a little over $25 million, with proposed allocations for public facilities, community projects, economic development, public services/Recovery Kentucky, and housing. They also described proposed changes, including shifting some funding from economic development to housing, raising non-traditional application ceilings, extending the economic development application window, and giving the commissioner flexibility to reallocate funds if requests exceed the allotment. No legislators or members of the public asked questions, and both chambers approved the presentation and then adjourned the House portion. The Senate committee then took up Senate Bill 149 by Senator Elkins, which updates county treasurer statutes. The bill shortens the waiting period for appointing an acting treasurer from 30 days to 5 days and allows fiscal courts to appoint a temporary treasurer for up to 60 days during vacancies, illness, incapacity, or termination. Members discussed the need for continuity in county finances, and the bill received favorable expression 9-0. Next, the committee considered several housing-related bills from the housing task force. Senate Bill 224, by Senator Mills, creates vested property rights for development applications and narrows who may appeal certain local land-use decisions; the committee adopted a substitute, then approved the bill 8-1 after members raised concerns about standing language and possible impacts on local participation. Senate Bill 225 requires the housing and construction department to analyze the cost and housing-supply effects of proposed housing regulations; it passed 9-0 after a committee substitute. Senate Bill 233, by Senator Neal, removes annual financial reporting requirements for homeowners associations with 14 lots or fewer to reduce burdens on small developments; it passed 9-0. Finally, Senate Joint Resolution 75, as amended, directs the Public Service Commission to study affordability and water/wastewater utility regionalization, including possible consolidation of small districts; the amendment and the resolution both passed 9-0, with one member noting concerns about whether the matter should proceed as an administrative case rather than a study.

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• I currently handle a lot of our internet crime against children cases, and I just wanted to share some
• And I just wanted to share some of what I've experienced with cases on my caseload.
• Information that is being released and shared readily now. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you, Mr.
• We share in your grief. Thank you. Let's hear from the Washington Poison Center briefly, Dr.
• We share in your grief. Thank you. Let's hear from the Washington Poison Center briefly, Dr.

Bills: HB2146, HB2349, HB2430, HB2457, HB2510, HB2532

Keywords: sexual exploitation, minors, human trafficking, child safety, law enforcement, victim support, sexually violent predator, SVP, civil commitment, community notification, release notification, conditional release, unconditional discharge, escape notification, victim notification, witness notification, prosecuting attorney, Department of Social and Health Services, DSHS, Department of Corrections

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• I'm going to share a little bit of medical information that maybe not everybody in the legislature knows
• you for your consideration and encourage other folks who are much smarter on this topic than I am to share
• you for your consideration and encourage other folks who are much smarter on this topic than I am to share
• Wanted to make sure that we shared those, and we'll keep getting feedback from our members and happy
• I would say that contracts are, from what I've been shared with, three to five years.

Bills: HB1904, HB2106, HB2211, HB2247, HB2329, HB2339

Keywords: animal welfare, cats, declawing, animal rights, pet care, healthcare, contract modifications, provider notifications, insurance carriers, health facilities, HB 2211, medically tailored meals, medical nutrition therapy, medical assistance, Medicaid, Health Care Authority, Department of Social and Health Services, nutrition support, chronic disease, dietary accommodations

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• Just for compliance reasons, I do have to share that any opinion I express is solely my opinion.
• That's a major investment on our part, and I will share a little bit more about that.
• So, with a lot of perspective, and that's what I'm happy to share: some insight about what we learned
• What I was trying to share earlier is there are still some real risks, right?
• She wanted to get asked, which I also share the same curiosity.

Summary: The committee held its second hearing on housing construction innovation, focusing on factory-built and modular housing as a way to lower costs, speed delivery, and expand housing supply. The chair framed the effort as a search for practical innovation paired with land use, financing, and regulatory changes that could make housing more affordable for working families. Government witnesses from HCD, the Strategic Growth Council, and the tax credit and bond allocation agencies explained how factory-built housing is regulated, how California standards and third-party approvals work, and how state programs are trying to build regional demand and financing pipelines for modular production. Testimony from investors and developers emphasized both the promise and the risks of modular construction. JP Morgan Chase and the Housing Accelerator Fund described projects that achieved meaningful time and cost savings, but said lenders still see elevated risk because of manufacturer solvency, upfront deposits, transportation and installation issues, and the need for standardized designs and experienced teams. They urged more standardization, more local factories, better alignment between financing timelines and construction schedules, and state support such as backstops, top-loss capital, and scoring preferences in tax credit and bond programs. Several speakers noted that recent federal changes to the 4% tax credit program increased production capacity, but warned that without continued state investment the pipeline could face a future funding cliff. The workforce panel, including union contractors, factory supervisors, and labor representatives, said modular construction can support good jobs if it is paired with union labor, training, and fair standards. They described benefits for workers such as steadier schedules, less commuting, improved safety, and better work-life balance, while also stressing the need for wages, health coverage, retirement benefits, and apprenticeship opportunities. Union representatives supported a model that keeps both factory and on-site work unionized and said the industry could create more jobs overall if California builds more factories and develops a stable, long-term demand pipeline. No formal votes or actions were taken during the hearing.

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• We also frequently hear that regulatory compliance represents a substantial share of a project's overall
• I want to thank you all for sharing your insights on regulatory authority in the housing sector.
• I want to thank you all for sharing. Thank you.
• I want to thank you all for sharing your insights on regulatory authority in the housing sector.
• solutions. because people are sharing real practical problems, practical solutions.

Summary: The Assembly Select Committee on Regulatory Authority held its first hearing to examine how California’s regulatory framework affects housing production, affordability, and timelines. Chair Pacheco and Assemblymember Haney framed the discussion around the state’s housing shortage and the need to reduce costs while maintaining environmental, safety, and community protections. The first panel featured housing experts and industry representatives who argued that state regulations, code complexity, utility constraints, and agency review processes add substantial cost and delay to development. Bill Fulton described overlapping state and local land-use authorities and the tension among housing, coastal protection, climate, and wildfire goals. CBIA’s Chris Ochoa and California Apartment Association representative Bob Raymer said building codes, energy mandates, and agency processes have materially increased per-home costs, and they urged more centralized affordability analysis and greater scrutiny of regulatory impacts. The Bay Area Council’s Louis Marante called for a statewide cost target for housing and stronger timelines and accountability for state agency reviews. The second panel brought in state agencies to explain their roles. HCD said its housing element enforcement, streamlining laws, and technical assistance have helped increase production, shorten entitlement timelines, and improve compliance by local governments. CARB said SB 375 is a planning law that does not directly regulate land use, and argued that regional housing assumptions in sustainable communities strategies are not being fully implemented on the ground. The Coastal Commission said it works with local governments to balance coastal protection, sea-level-rise risk, and housing, and noted recent guidance and pilot efforts to streamline housing approvals in the coastal zone. The Energy Commission said its building energy standards are designed to be cost-effective and save consumers money over time, though they can add some design and documentation complexity. Fish and Wildlife and DTSC both emphasized early engagement and collaboration to reduce delays while protecting natural resources and public health; DTSC said it is refining vapor intrusion guidance and using brownfield grants to support redevelopment. The State Water Resources Control Board said it uses general orders and basin planning to provide predictable permitting while balancing water quality, water rights, and housing needs, and noted billions in grants and loans for water infrastructure and site remediation that can support housing affordability. In response to questions from Assemblymember Haney, several agencies described ongoing coordination across departments, including regular meetings among HCD, CARB, the Coastal Commission, and transportation agencies, as well as broader interagency efforts to reduce redundancies and identify pinch points in project delivery. No formal votes or legislative actions were taken during the hearing; the main outcome was informational testimony and discussion of possible future reforms to improve coordination, predictability, and affordability in state regulatory processes.

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• We'll share a letter with the committee going into greater detail of our concerns and recommendations
• Throughout the process, LEAs have shared a variety of reasons for the delays.
• I'll share a couple of examples if I can.
• But let me know if I can share more about that.
• This interest was shared at the February Commission meeting.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• program designed to facilitate equipment sharing among small farmers and ranchers.
• , farm tool sharing bill.
• So that's another perspective that deserves to be shared and be thought about.
• That is a reality, and I just feel that that perspective needs to be shared. Thank you.
• Related to equipment sharing, we support the Chair and Assembly Member Wilson's request that...

Summary: The Assembly Budget Subcommittee heard the administration’s spending plan for Proposition 4’s climate smart agriculture and biodiversity chapters, along with related trailer bill language. CDFA outlined proposed funding for existing programs such as SWEEP, Healthy Soils, Urban Agriculture, and invasive species work, plus new or phased-in programs including year-round and mobile farmers’ markets, tribal food sovereignty, and regional farm equipment sharing. The Department of Conservation described funding for the California Farmland Conservancy Program and Working Lands and Riparian Corridors Program, while the Department of Finance and LAO discussed pending allocations and generally found the overall approach reasonable, though LAO suggested the Legislature may want more statutory guidance and reporting, especially for new programs. Members focused on implementation details, equity, and accountability. Questions covered how programs would serve vulnerable and disadvantaged communities, whether new solicitations would be reopened for previously oversubscribed grants, how outcomes are tracked, and how to structure guidance for new programs such as farm equipment sharing. The chair emphasized that the Legislature wants clearer direction on program design and noted that AB 2313 should guide implementation of the regional farm equipment sharing allocation. The committee also discussed the administration’s request to directly appropriate bond funds to departments and to exempt bond program guidelines from the Administrative Procedures Act; LAO supported the APA exemption with possible legislative guardrails for public notice and comment. The committee then heard on the farm-to-school proposal, with CDFA requesting $24.9 million General Fund for incubator grants, technical assistance, and network support. CDFA said the program has reached nearly half of California schoolchildren and has shown strong demand and positive evaluation results. LAO supported the core program but recommended rejecting the $3 million technical assistance component as too broad and suggested the Legislature consider using Proposition 98 for some of the funding. Members debated that point, with some expressing concern about using General Fund dollars for a new discretionary request during a tight budget year. The biodiversity and nature-based solutions chapter included funding for the Wildlife Conservation Board, state conservancies, and tribal nature-based solutions. WCB described major recent investments and proposed projects tied to 30 by 30, habitat restoration, tribal partnerships, and public access. Members raised concerns about long-term stewardship, the size of the WCB allocation, and whether the Legislature should receive more detail on how funds will be distributed. The committee also heard requests for Bolsa Chica wetlands maintenance and Rincon Island decommissioning funding from the State Lands Commission, with members questioning long-term liability, remediation costs, and the role of private oil operators. No votes were taken, and the hearing ended with public comment from stakeholders largely supporting the APA exemption, farm-to-school funding, biodiversity investments, and related conservation programs.

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• Shoulder their share of the burden and make NATO more effective.
• Vitality rests on every ally doing their fair share.
• The United States will no longer subsidize nations that refuse to pay their fair share.
• If confirmed, will you commit to sharing with us the process you use to get to where this is, whether
• We both share.

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• Who gets the smaller share of the pie? Those towns that don't have commercial centers.
• Who gets the smaller share of the pie? Those towns that don't have commercial centers.
• </c> share of the pie. share of the pie.
• </c> Who gets the smaller share of the pie? Who gets the smaller share of the pie?
• </c><01:40:19.200><c> in</c> going to be sharing in going to be sharing in that<01:40:21.960><c> that

Keywords: 927, senate, all