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• Um, I'm, uh, here in support of House Bill 3830.
• So that's why you're here to support this bill. OK.
• , which impact the family when they return home.
• much-needed support for affected local budgets.
• the delivery of emergency services.

Bills: SB 4, SB 23, SJR 2

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• disability support services, and many other supports that, without the Medicaid program, would not be
• disability, support services, and many other supports that without the Medicaid program, support services
• family homes. that the state pursued, we held harmless personal care services and certified family homes
• Peer supports is a service that provides...
• I'm just curious. services and supports. Mr. Chairman? Thank you.

Summary: The Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee held a budget hearing on the Division of Medicaid within the Department of Health and Welfare. Legislative Services analyst Alex Williamson reviewed Medicaid’s five budgeted programs, enrollment groups, staffing, historic spending growth, and the distinction between ongoing base adjustments and one-time enhancements. She explained that most Medicaid spending is in trust and benefit payments, discussed the large FY 2026 and FY 2027 budget changes, and walked through the governor’s recommendations, including hospital assessment fund alignment, claims forecast updates, MMIS procurement funding, estate recovery, program integrity support, and population forecast adjustments. Members asked extensive questions about the 4% provider rate reduction, the expansion population, federal match rates, and the effect of House Bill 345 and federal changes on Medicaid costs and eligibility. Williamson and Deputy Director Sasha O’Connell said the expansion population has declined, but costs are driven by utilization, provider rates, pharmacy, hospital, developmental disability, behavioral health, and long-term care services. They said the department is pursuing cost containment through prior authorization, redeterminations, higher cost sharing, and program integrity efforts, while noting that expansion is codified in law and any repeal or major eligibility change would require legislative action and could affect hospital assessment revenue and other offsets. The committee also discussed the MMIS replacement project, with lawmakers emphasizing milestone-based funding and risk control. O’Connell explained the estate recovery request as a replacement case management system plus contractor support to help recover Medicaid costs from estates, and said the program is federally required and revenue-generating. Several members raised concerns about backlogs, contractor costs, and whether AI or other technology could improve efficiency in program integrity and estate recovery. No votes were taken during the hearing; the discussion remained informational and focused on the governor’s budget recommendations and possible future reductions or policy changes.

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• We post our positions and have a civil service process. Licensed marriage and family...
• And have a civil service process, licensed marriage and family therapists can fill, you know, multiple
• It allows us to provide in-person, in-prison programming, and family reunification services necessary
• So on behalf of the incarcerated loved ones and our families that we serve, please continue to support
• And thank you for all of our special services and staff that’s been here to support us.

Summary: The committee heard an overview from the Office of the Inspector General and California Correctional Health Care Services on prison oversight, medical care, reentry, and related budget requests. The OIG requested $275,000 General Fund for two additional intake analysts, citing a sharp rise in complaints from 3,200 in 2022 to 7,860 in 2025 and explaining that the unit reviews and routes complaints, including PREA and staff misconduct allegations, within 30 days. Its medical inspection unit reported on cycle seven prison health inspections, noting generally adequate case-review performance but weak policy-compliance results, especially in medication management and health care environment indicators, and said it was beginning cycle eight with revised inspection methods. Members questioned the OIG about what kinds of complaints were driving the increase, whether the office tracks validity or systemic patterns, and how it distinguishes duplicative complaints from those already handled by CDCR. OIG said the largest categories were prison conditions and staff misconduct, that it does not determine whether complaints are “valid” in a statistical sense, and that it forwards issues to CDCR or other entities as appropriate. Senators also asked about the medical inspection findings, the remaining prisons not yet delegated back from federal receivership, and whether more detail should be provided in future reports. LAO and Department of Finance staff said they had no concerns with the OIG proposal. The committee then reviewed the correctional health care budget, including staffing, pharmacy, contract medical costs, and the state’s progress toward ending the Plata medical receivership. CDCR said it is trying to reduce vacancies through hiring events, social media outreach, new classifications, and more on-site care, while also using CalAIM to improve reentry services; CalAIM officials reported 89% Medi-Cal activation at release, 87% managed care assignment, 88% reentry care plans, and 59% warm handoffs, with about $14.7 million in reimbursements to date. Members pressed staff on the cost of receivership, the pace of delegation, whether more care could be consolidated into fewer facilities, and whether the state should seek more federal reimbursement or alternative staffing models. Finally, the committee discussed the new mental health receivership and a telemental health staffing proposal. The receiver’s office requested $33.9 million from the Mental Health Special Deposit Fund, including $8.2 million for the receiver’s office and $25.3 million to make court-ordered bonus payments permanent; CDCR also sought about $8.9 million for telemental health staffing, growing to $13 million ongoing. LAO recommended approving the action plan and portions of the telehealth request, but urged the Legislature to monitor progress, consider out-of-state recruitment and expanded telehealth, and avoid across-the-board salary increases; Finance cautioned that out-of-state licensure would require major statutory changes and that staffing-ratio changes would need receiver approval. Senators raised concerns about the high cost of receiverships, vacancy-driven fines, the need for more detailed benchmarks, and whether the state should consolidate mental health populations and better target recruitment to fill hard-to-staff positions.

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• </c><02:13:17.079><c> and</c> support of their coaches families and support of their coaches families
• I urge my colleagues to support this legislation to deliver justice for Sarah and her family.
• Their family business is a cornerstone of the community, providing essential services and a legacy of
• I'd also like to extend our prayers and support to the families impacted by the devastating fires in

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• Vanessa Cahina with the California Academy of Family Physicians, here in support.
• All Fox, Northeast Medical Services, in support.
• Sydney Pond, Northeast Medical Services, in support.
• in support Sydney Pond Northeast Medical Services in support Jin Zhao Shah I'm a local acupuncturist
• Matt McCormick, Northeast Medical Services, in support.

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• Taxpayers expect those dollars to support families, to strengthen communities, and to deliver the services
• ><c> to</c><02:47:49.439><c> strengthen</c> to support families, to strengthen to support families, to
• The families who rely on these programs deserve services that are efficient, reliable, accessible, and
• It allows the Copyright Office to continue using library support services and requires the Register to
• of Latino families supported generations of Latino families as<07:20:14.240><c> they've</c><07:20:14.638

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, June 8, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• By Appropriations Committee on Health and Human Services, Children, Families and Elder Affairs, and Senator
• By Appropriations Committee on Health and Human Services, Children, Families, and Elder Affairs, and
• By Appropriations Committee on Health and Human Services, Children, Families, and Elder Affairs, and
• Would a local government be allowed to support veterans' workforce programs designed to help former service
• Because of his high support needs, access to services remains extremely limited for many individuals

Summary: The House convened with prayer, a moment of silence for Army Sergeant Benjamin Pennington, the Pledge of Allegiance, and quorum and journal business before taking up the special order calendar. Several bills were explained and moved through amendment and final passage, including CS/SB 590 on the statute of limitations for mandatory reporters’ child-abuse reporting violations, which was clarified on the floor to apply prospectively only and passed 111-0. CS/SB 418 on law enforcement interactions with individuals with autism spectrum disorder was amended to align with the House version and passed 111-0. The chamber also recognized Spina Bifida Week and guests in the gallery before considering additional measures. Members then passed CS/CS/SB 1668 on the Florida Birth-Related Neurological Injury Compensation Association (NICA), described as preserving the program’s actuarial soundness, by a 112-0 vote; CS/SB 1246 on the Linking Industry to Nursing Education Fund, expanded to support broader health science education programs and non-health-care partner contributions, by 112-0; CS/CS/SB 1404 on memory care facility standards by 111-0; CS/CS/SB 1030 on recovery residences, including transfer-of-ownership and MAT-related provisions, by 168-0; CS/CS/SB 178 on athletics in public K-12 schools, allowing limited coach support for student welfare with parental consent and other guardrails, by 112-0; CS/CS/SB 422 on automatic dependent surveillance broadcasts, limiting use of ADS-B data for airport billing, by 108-2; and CS/CS/SB 598 on funeral, cemetery, and consumer services, modernizing licensure and exclusivity rules, by 111-0. The House also took up CS/SB 1134 on official actions of local governments and DEI-related restrictions. The sponsor argued the bill would prohibit counties and municipalities from official DEI actions and related funding while preserving numerous exceptions for holidays, observances, public safety, and other activities. Members asked extensive questions about how the bill would affect local programs, events, and offices, and Representative Gant offered an amendment to narrow the bill’s DEI definition by removing two prongs; debate centered on vagueness, enforcement, and local-government impacts. The transcript cuts off during consideration of that amendment, so no final action on the bill is shown. The session also included lengthy farewell remarks from Representatives Eskamani and Overdorf, reflecting on their service, staff, constituents, and policy priorities.

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• Uh, specifically under the military service, for family emergency, uh, you know, work conflict outside
• </c><01:37:19.920><c> for</c><01:37:20.239><c> family</c> under the military service for family under
• the military service for family emergency<01:37:22.080><c> uh</c><01:37:22.560><c> you</c><01:37:22.719
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• </c> support on. support on. &gt;&gt; Representative<01:38:29.119><c> Kelty.

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• I'm not seeing statistical documentation to support this. The time Documentation to support this.
• MHCA also supports this bill, so please support HB 2199, which will expand this education, helping both
• Chairman, what is the name of the third-party billing service? Do we? Con Service. Thank you.
• In the current statute, there is a term used, 'prevailing basic single service family rate,' I think,
• So this fact, this statement that landlords are paying the single service prevailing basic family service

Summary: The Commerce Committee heard and acted on multiple bills. HB 2192, a child influencer bill, would require compensation for minors featured in monetized content to be placed in trust, create a process for minors or adults to request takedown of content, and add restrictions on sexualized depictions of minors. The sponsor and Google supported it as model legislation; members raised questions about compliance, age 13 access to earnings, and removal rights at 18. It passed 9-0 with 2 present. HB 2501, an agency bill conforming Arizona’s appraisal management company definition to federal law, also passed unanimously 11-0. HB 2693, which revises bona fide association rules to allow self-funded multiple employer welfare arrangements through statewide chambers or business leagues, passed 8-1 after an amendment; one member cited possible federal preemption in opposing it. HB 2010, the digital goods disclosure bill requiring clearer “buy/purchase” language and prorated refunds when access changes, passed unanimously after amendment, with supporters calling it a consumer protection measure and retailers warning about compliance burdens and possible preemption. The committee then considered HB 2279, which would exempt commercial river outfitters in Grand Canyon National Park from liability for injuries or deaths arising from inherent risks of river trips, while preserving liability for gross negligence or intentional misconduct. Supporters said it aligns Arizona with other western states and reflects existing federal oversight; opponents argued it could violate Arizona’s anti-abrogation clause and improperly define inherent risk. The bill passed 7-4. HB 2690, which would tighten unemployment insurance eligibility by requiring more work-search actions, weekly reporting, and pre-claim data cross-checks, drew strong opposition from advocates who said it would add red tape and harm eligible claimants; supporters said it would reduce fraud and encourage work. It passed 7-4. HB 2310, clarifying that qualified marketplace contractor agreements may be terminated unilaterally by the contractor, passed 10-0. The committee also approved HB 2555, requiring retail businesses with physical locations to accept cash for purchases of $100 or less and prohibiting cash fees, after an amendment exempting rentals and mobile home vendors; supporters emphasized access for unbanked consumers and small purchases, while one member objected that businesses should self-govern. It passed 10-0. HB 2199, which requires RV park managers to complete education on landlord-tenant laws similar to mobile home park managers, passed 7-0 with 3 present after testimony from homeowner advocates and park groups in support. Finally, HB 2459 was introduced at the end of the meeting; it would allow landlords to pass through utility charges actually imposed by providers and add an administrative fee for submetering, but the transcript cuts off before testimony or a vote on that bill.

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• even understand the language, we bring support to places and families that already trust the school.
• We've connected families to health and dental services.
• We help families access mental health support. We support early learning and after-school programs.
• Because of her leadership, the services stayed in place, students stayed supported, and families stayed
• Instead of families missing work to chase services, everything is all in one place.

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Summary: The Senate Education Committee first approved a change to its agenda and then adopted the minutes from a prior meeting. It then considered House Joint Memorial 11, which asks Idaho’s congressional delegation to fully fund the federal IDEA commitment for special education. Senator Burtenshaw argued that Congress promised up to 40% of the national average per-pupil expenditure but has never met that level, leaving Idaho districts to cover large shortfalls through local levies and discretionary funds. A witness from Fruitland School District gave similar testimony about the local cost of special education and the impact of the funding gap. The committee moved H.J.M. 11 to the Senate floor with a due pass recommendation; Senator Zito voted no, saying the federal government has long failed to meet its obligations, though she emphasized her support for students with disabilities. The committee then heard RS 33-392, a proposal to create regional service centers so school districts and charter schools can share hard-to-fill specialized staff and services such as speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, school psychologists, and business managers. Burtenshaw said the measure would help small and rural schools reduce duplication, improve compliance, and preserve local control, with startup funding already reflected in the governor’s budget and no new ongoing state funding required. The committee advanced the RS for a full hearing. The remainder of the meeting was informational. Jason Sevy of the Idaho School Board Association described Marsing’s community schools model, emphasizing partnerships with nonprofits and service providers to address barriers like food insecurity, health needs, transportation, and attendance. He said policymakers can help by removing funding restrictions so schools can respond flexibly to local needs. Meridian Technical Charter High School then presented on its career-and-technical education model, including student internships, industry credentials, dual credit, and leadership opportunities through student organizations. Students and staff highlighted strong graduation outcomes, career readiness, and the role of the school in helping students find direction; committee members praised the program and discussed how similar models might be scaled to smaller districts.

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• All of a sudden, we were supporting somebody, but now we're supporting Jay Collins.
• And, you know, what I think about service is service is just love.
• You know, what I think about service is service is just love.
• You have meant so much to our family. You have meant so much to our family.
• , not only amongst yourselves and amongst our own families, but family here.

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• So I'm supporting. I vote yesterday. I am voting yesterday. I'm supporting. I vote yesterday.
• all services.
• I'm here to support AB 177. I urge you all to support it too.
• As a result, I'm urging your support on AB 177. It's in support of a fair share.
• business and every working family... ...service is a new tax on digital tools that virtually every California

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• , and whereas the veteran, service to veterans, their families, and the broader community, and whereas
• with a Arizona veterans in navigating federal and state benefit systems, supported widows and families
• I stand in support of SB 1156.
• They boost our GDP and contribute billions in tax dollars to support public services like Medicare and
• They boost our GDP, contribute billions in tax dollars to support public services like Medicare and Social

Summary: The Arizona Senate convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and the 4-H pledge led by the Yuma County 4-H Ambassadors, followed by recognition of guests for National Ag Day, World Hearing Day, a visiting doctor of the day, food truck business owners, and members of Sandy Corps VFW Post 1433 for its 100th anniversary. Senators also presented proclamations honoring World Hearing Day and the VFW post’s century of service. The chamber then handled routine business, including a temporary committee appointment and the reading of messages and committee reports into the journal. The floor then took up a series of third-reading bills, mostly transportation and public safety appropriations. SB 1062, 1063, 1064, 1065, 1088, 1154, 1156, 1157, 1204, 1207, 1245, 1250, 1455, 1457, and 1461 all passed, with several members explaining votes in support of road projects, tribal road needs, veteran services, border security, or workforce health care training, while opponents argued many appropriations should come from other funding sources or were unnecessary, especially the public safety and border-related measures. SB 1798 also passed with bipartisan support after senators praised it as a FAFSA awareness and student opportunity measure. One bill failed: SB 1019, relating to bottled water systems and water fluoridation, was defeated 14-11 after extended debate over public health benefits versus concerns about fluoridation safety and informed consent. After the votes, HB 2110 was withdrawn from the Education Committee and referred to Regulatory Affairs and Government Efficiency. The Senate then announced committee meetings for March 23 and adjourned until Monday, March 23, 2026, at noon.

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• Other family milestones. Long-term goals that my family may have.
• We need families, young families, represented.
• If passed, this measure may result in about $1 billion to support health care services across L.A.
• If passed, this measure may result in about $1 billion to support health care services across L.A.
• These overlays help support walkable, infill development near transit, jobs, and services while promoting

Summary: The committee heard eight bills, mostly on local government, housing, and public agency contracting. AB 1658 would make permanent higher change-order authority for Santa Clara and Los Angeles counties on large construction projects; supporters said it would reduce delays and save money on major projects, and the bill passed 6-0. AB 2263 would authorize the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority to develop employee-preference affordable housing; supporters said it would help with workforce retention and long commutes, and it also passed 6-0. AB 2134 would require city councils to allow parental leave without forcing members to seek public approval or risk losing their seats; supporters described the bill as necessary to protect new parents in local office, and it passed 6-0. AB 2188 would raise Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District’s contracting authority to $250,000, with supporters citing administrative savings and faster project delivery; after committee amendments, it passed 6-0. AB 2033 would let general law cities use job order contracting for repair and maintenance work, with safeguards against employee displacement; supporters called it an efficiency tool, while AFSCME opposed it over workforce impacts, and it passed 8-0 after amendments. AB 1768 would authorize Los Angeles County and Contra Costa County to ask voters to approve a temporary transactions and use tax to help offset major federal health care cuts and preserve clinics and public health services. Supporters from community clinics, Planned Parenthood, labor groups, counties, and health organizations said the measure would let voters decide how to respond to funding losses; opponents, including CalTax and some cities, raised affordability and tax-burden concerns. Members also discussed equity concerns within Los Angeles County and the importance of local control. The bill was moved out on a 5-2 vote and left on call. AB 2415 would allow the city of Folsom to shift housing obligations away from its historic district and toward other transit-oriented sites; supporters said it would preserve the historic district while still meeting housing goals, and it passed 10-0. AB 2741, heard at the end of the meeting, would give cities a grace period to fix housing elements that were certified by HCD but later found noncompliant by a court, especially where cities relied on overlay zones. Supporters from the League of California Cities, Redondo Beach, and real estate groups said cities acted in good faith and should not be immediately subjected to builder’s remedy; opponents from California YIMBY and legal aid groups argued the bill would weaken housing accountability and reward noncompliance. The transcript ends during testimony on AB 2741, before a final vote is recorded.

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• And their mission focuses on several things, including disaster relief, rehabilitation, family services
• They support the 9/11 National Day of Service, which will be happening again this year.
• On behalf of national security for American families, some key provisions support troops and families
• ><02:07:52.079><c> and</c> provisions, support for troops and provisions, support for troops and families
• Thank you to the House Financial Services Committee, and I yield back the remainder of my time in support

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• I urge your support. Thank you.
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• </c><00:04:21.000><c> thank</c> Minnesota I urge your support thank Minnesota I urge your support thank
• I appreciate your support.

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• It's a disruption to medical care, access to government services, commerce, education, and family life
• For seniors, working families, and Seattle. Please support this bill. Thank you.
• For seniors, working families, and ...of regularly scheduled service since July.
• I'm here to ask you to support this bill with a do-pass. Very service...
• Companies can support the service through subscriptions.

Summary: The committee first held an executive session on several transportation measures heard earlier in the session, including bills on rounding cash transactions to eliminate pennies, vehicle title transfers to insurers, a memorial bridge naming, BAT lane access for private employer transportation services, oil tanker escort requirements, Traffic Safety Commission authority, fifth-wheel trailer length, electric vehicle sales and funding, and vehicle loads on public highways. Most of the measures were advanced with due pass recommendations to the Rules Committee, and the committee adopted amendments on the penny-rounding bill, the EV funding bill, and the vehicle-loads bill. Members noted some opposition or reservations on a few items, including the penny-rounding proposal and the vehicle-loads amendment, but the motions carried. The committee then returned to public hearing on several bills. Substitute House Bill 2323 would create a blue envelope program for neurodiverse drivers to help communicate with law enforcement during traffic stops; the Department of Licensing and State Patrol fiscal notes were described, and the bill drew strong support in signed-in testimony. Engrossed Substitute House Bill 2588 would expand county ferry district authority to include vehicle ferries and require voter approval for new taxes after the effective date; testimony was mixed, with Whatcom County officials and ferry users supporting the bill as a funding tool, while one opponent criticized the tax and timing provisions. The committee also heard public testimony on Engrossed Substitute House Bill 2172, which would change the route jurisdiction transfer and abandonment process for state highways by requiring agreements or legislative review for longer abandonments or bridge transfers; cities, counties, the Transportation Commission, and the TIB supported the bill as a more transparent process. Additional public hearings covered Substitute House Bill 2203, creating reckless interference with emergency operations for drivers who bypass emergency road closures; a defense-lawyer witness opposed the mandatory license suspension, while the sponsor described the bill as a response to flood and fire rescues. Substitute House Bill 2410 would create a Commercial Truck Safety and Education Council and raise the commercial vehicle safety enforcement fee from $16 to $32 per vehicle; the trucking industry and business groups supported it as a safety and training investment. The committee also heard a staff briefing and sponsor testimony on Second Substitute House Bill 1923, the Mosquito Fleet Act, which would expand passenger-only ferry district options and was presented as a local tool to improve ferry access and relieve Washington State Ferries congestion.

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• I rise also in strong support of SCR 110.
• Their families loved each other.
• individuals and families impacted by MS.
• for her public service.
• Our condolences to family and friends.

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• That these types of services supporting would support just as a matter of background, we were one of
• These types of services would support just as a matter of background, we were one of the earlier states
• These types of services would support just as a matter of background, we were one of the earlier states
• These types of services would support just as a matter of background, we were one of the earlier states
• These types of services would support just as a matter of background, we were one of the earlier states

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• Michael Henning, California Alliance of Child and Family Services.
• Michael Henning, California Alliance of Child and Family Services.
• Michael Henning, California Alliance of Child and Family Services.
• Michael Henning, California Alliance of Child and Family Services.
• services, to tighten the requirements concurrent to the referral for IHSS, or In-Home Supportive Services

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