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• But today worries about school funding, large class sizes, and lack of adequate resources detract from
• As we honor our teachers today, let's ensure we recommit to ensuring that our schools have the resources
• AB 1586 would require school resource officers to receive opioid overdose prevention training.
• School resource officers to receive opioid overdose prevention training every two years and directs the
• And have an efficient consolidation of districts.

Summary: The Assembly convened after initially lacking a quorum, then completed the prayer, Pledge of Allegiance, journal motions, and a long series of procedural actions, including suspending rules to move bills and approve a large Appropriations Committee hearing list. Members also made several guest introductions, including Shannon Lee, district staff from Assemblymember Jeff Gonzalez’s office, and later guests tied to agritourism and education recognitions. The floor debate centered heavily on AJR 31, a resolution urging Congress to restore and strengthen the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Supporters argued that recent Supreme Court decisions and redistricting efforts in other states were weakening Black and other minority representation and that California should take a clear stand for voting rights. Opponents argued the measure promoted racial division, conflicted with equal protection principles, and that districts should be drawn based on place or communities of interest rather than race. After a contentious debate with repeated parliamentary warnings over decorum, the Assembly suspended the rules to take up the resolution, added coauthors, and passed AJR 31 by a vote of 58-8. The Assembly then moved through a series of bills and resolutions, generally approving them with little or no opposition. These included AB 2341 clarifying emergency language translation rules for local agencies; AB 1816 extending court supervision for certain sex-offender rehabilitation programs; AB 2561 protecting consumer privacy settings on phones and digital devices; ACR 167 recognizing World Agritourism Day; ACR 190 recognizing California Day of the Teacher; AB 1581 improving identification of Native American students in public schools; AB 1586 requiring opioid overdose prevention training for school resource officers and safety planning; AB 1665 requiring mental health training for school coaches; AB 1693 streamlining retail tenant-improvement permitting; AB 1768 authorizing a local tax measure related to health funding; AB 1712 facilitating a water-system sale for Santa Fe Springs; AB 1792 addressing sexually exploitive AI imagery in health education; and AB 1822 prioritizing school projects that address extreme heat. Most measures passed overwhelmingly, several unanimously, and the resolution on agritourism and the teacher day were adopted by voice vote.

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• This is on steroids because it can be harvested ubiquitously, quickly, efficiently from everywhere.
• resources.
• FPS investments in King County provide support statewide so the system can be more efficient with its
• resources.
• Multiple potentially conflicting local standards make it harder to deploy resources effectively.

Bills: HB2439 , HB2483 , HB2400

Committee: House Consumer Protection & Business

Keywords: public health, tobacco regulation, smoking cessation, vapor products, health policy, youth prevention, data broker, registry, consumer protection, privacy, data regulation, social media, content creation, online platforms, digital marketing, user-generated content, 904, all

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• And that consumes a lot of resources, and that's challenging because some patients have to be admitted
• blanketly say I think there is a little bit of a shortage in staffing, but there are a number of efficiency
• That's just a suggestion as a way to spread our precious resources as broadly as possible. ...our precious
• resources as broadly as possible.
• We’re using very expensive law enforcement resources.

Committee: Joint Health and Human Services Interim Committee

Keywords: 985, all

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• In, in several different models of cuts and balancing, right, and efficiencies and how we create that
• And then we, we just spent a lot of resources trying to get the understanding that if we can provide
• Now, it has to be to improve the natural resources of the state.
• So for us, we feel we're ready, and these are our resources, meaning the forestry division's resources
• Um, and they do have helicopters, aerial resources, and other types of equipment that we can benefit

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• make sure everyone understands that the Assembly has rules to ensure we maintain order and run an efficient
• Everyone understands that the Assembly has rules to ensure we maintain order and run an efficient and
• You guys know how I love efficiency and fairness.
• For those reasons, GPSN is proud to be here today to speak in support of AB 353 and to be a resource
• So next, we're hearing AB 654 by Assembly Member Caloza relating to a homelessness resource telephone

Summary: The committee first heard AB 470, which would change California’s carrier-of-last-resort rules and allow a phased transition away from copper landlines in areas deemed well served by alternative phone options. The author and AT&T argued the bill would protect consumers, preserve 911 access, require public notice and CPUC review, and direct investment toward modern fiber and emergency communications. Supporters included a wide range of business, civic, tribal, and community groups, while opponents from TURN, rural counties, labor, digital equity organizations, and local governments warned the bill could let AT&T shed service obligations too quickly, weaken protections for rural and underserved households, and harm workers. After extensive member discussion about CPUC authority, rural carveouts, labor impacts, and reinvestment, AB 470 was passed do pass as amended to Appropriations, with one no vote and one not voting, and the roll left open. The committee then took up AB 1532, a committee omnibus bill extending funding and surcharge authority for the Deaf and Disabled Telecommunications Program and the TNC Access for All program, while also adding CPUC accountability provisions. Chair Boerner Horvath explained the bill would not raise consumer costs and would require the CPUC to appear at hearings when requested and adopt rules for commissioner attendance. There was no opposition testimony, and the bill was moved do pass and re-refer to Utilities and Energy, though the roll was left open because it had not yet reached the threshold for immediate transmission. Finally, the committee heard AB 353, the Affordable Home Internet Act of 2025, which would establish an affordability floor for home broadband for low-income Californians after the expiration of the federal Affordable Connectivity Program. Supporters said broadband costs remain too high and that families, students, and vulnerable communities need a state solution now; opponents from the wireless industry and rural county representatives argued the bill would amount to an artificial price mandate and could complicate existing rural broadband buildouts. Members generally supported the goal but raised concerns about impacts on small ISPs and rural areas, and the bill was moved forward with a motion and second while discussion continued about possible exemptions and amendments.

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• That cost they estimated at $7,000 in staff time and resources.
• That cost they estimated at $7,000 in staff time and resources.
• That cost they estimated at $7,000 in staff time and resources.
• So it costs money to respond resources.
• Um the other requests more efficiently.

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The committee heard House File 1999 informationally only, with no formal action taken. Representative Green explained that the bill addresses large and sometimes anonymous data requests made to school districts and other government entities, arguing that while public access to data is essential, some requests create significant staff and cost burdens when requesters do not follow through. She described examples from districts that spent thousands of dollars preparing data that was never inspected, and said the bill aims to add accountability while preserving open government and press access. Testifiers largely supported the bill’s goals but discussed technical changes. Matt Eling of Minnesotans for Open Government said the amendment largely codifies existing guidance on handling large requests by breaking them into components and allowing inspection or copying in stages. Superintendent Jeff Felson of Owatonna Public Schools said his district had received 12 anonymous requests in three years, nine of which were abandoned, costing about $40,000, and one large request cost more than $400,000 and required significant staff time. Rich Newmeister also supported the effort but raised concern about language referring to providing data on a “rolling basis,” suggesting training and clearer guidance for districts instead. Members asked whether school districts already set their own data-request policies, whether anonymous requests must be answered, and how the bill would affect private personnel data. Representative Green said districts do have their own policies, anonymous requests are allowed under current law, and the bill is meant to provide clearer statutory guidance. She also said she was open to removing the “rolling basis” language after feedback. The discussion ended with general support for the bill’s intent and a reminder from the chair that the hearing was informational only.

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• Mike Torres, Director of the Curriculum Frameworks and Instructional Resources Division, on behalf of
• The Clearinghouse for resources would be one of the main expenditure pieces.
• , all of the literacy network resources that are available will be advertised and accessible.
• That's why they don't have access to some of these programs or available resources.
• Additional funding would allow more schools to have access to these much-needed resources.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• the partnering process at the federal level will... ...improve regarding the timelines and the efficiency
• If you'll look on page 11, it is based on the grant application. ...services and management, efficiency
• of operations, access to resources.

Committee: Senate Business & Commerce

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• </c><00:48:27.120><c> through</c> detours, cost efficiencies through detours, cost efficiencies through
• </c> a safer, accessible, and more efficient a safer, accessible, and more efficient corridor<01:33:09.280
• Um, those resources uh, needs, uh, etc.
• </c><02:23:58.440><c> are</c> best times the the resources are best times the the resources are constrained
• </c> resources. Thank you Senator Dizzinsky. resources. Thank you Senator Dizzinsky.

Committee: Senate Transportation

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Our goal is to conduct these proceedings efficiently while ensuring everyone the opportunity to observe
• So, the RFA, as we call it, is the state lender with a mission to develop farm resources.
• So, the RFA, as we call it, is the state lender with a mission to develop farm resources.
• So, the RFA, as we call it, is the state lender with a mission to develop farm resources.
• </c><00:42:22.800><c> specifically</c> mean uh that resources specifically mean uh that resources specifically

Committee: House Agriculture Finance and Policy

Keywords: 1183, house

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• However, the need at the Pueblo far exceeds our tribal resources.
• Ah, at NMSU we can further enhance the efficiency.
• And so, um, now I'm on slide 9, and it starts with abundant renewable resources.
• of resources are they gonna have to serve the, the future needs of their respective areas.
• And make the creation of hydrogen uh more efficient, but with other uses.

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• It's directly tied to public safety, land use planning, and long-term resource management.
• Then you can provide more of the resources that are needed. So I'm really proud of.
• You can provide more of the resources that are needed.
• But instead, they didn't have the resources.
• Losing litigation that will tie up California courts and taxpayer resources for years.

Committee: Senate Judiciary

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• And that's what CACR 6 is designed to do. resources and we've seen instances of resources and we've seen
• ; it does not mean you can impose yourself on other people's resources.
• </c><00:27:44.600><c> stifle</c> access to computational resources stifle access to computational resources
• And that's the efficiency part.
• </c><00:51:14.760><c> part</c> and um so that's the efficiency part and um so that's the efficiency part

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee first heard CACR 6, a proposed constitutional amendment by Representative Keith Ammon to recognize a fundamental right to use computation resources. Ammon argued that computing is now essential to daily life, speech, education, and economic opportunity, and said the amendment was intended to push back against government or corporate restrictions, citing a 2023 federal executive order on AI registration and reporting as an example of the kind of precedent he wanted to oppose. He said the proposal should be simple and clear because it would go to voters, and he compared the right to compute to other constitutional rights that do not require the government to provide the underlying tools. Committee members raised concerns about the breadth of the language, including whether it could affect encryption, authentication, network security, energy use, and other regulatory issues. Representative McFarland questioned whether the amendment could interfere with security measures, while others asked whether it would prevent ordinary network management such as throttling or require the state to provide internet access or hardware. Ammon responded that the right would not entitle someone to other people’s resources and said encryption and similar issues would sort themselves out. Several members also raised concerns about child safety, public safety, and whether existing laws could still regulate misuse of computing; Ammon said reasonable limits would still apply, similar to other constitutional rights. Sarah Scott of Americans for Prosperity testified in support, saying the amendment would protect innovation, individual autonomy, and economic competitiveness by preventing overregulation. After questions concluded, the chair closed the hearing on CACR 6. The committee then opened House Bill 615, sponsored by Representative Dan Maguire, which would substantially rewrite the state’s drug-forfeiture law. Maguire said the bill is intended to improve fairness and efficiency in cases where property such as cars or cash is seized in connection with drug offenses, noting that the criminal case and the civil forfeiture case are currently handled separately, with the property case prosecuted by the Attorney General’s office. He explained that the bill addresses courtroom procedure for these forfeiture actions and is meant to make the process more specific and orderly.

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• Federal policies will result in significant losses of resources that health care providers need to deliver
• And they used $5 million in public resources.
• There are ways that we can do that more efficiently.
• And now they're in control because so much of our resources are...
• And now they're in control because so much of our resources are federal government resources that come

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• </c><00:03:14.319><c> and</c><00:03:14.560><c> far</c><00:03:14.760><c> more</c> them far more efficient
• and far more them far more efficient and far more affordable<00:03:16.080><c> uh</c><00:03:16.200><c
• <00:08:25.159><c> and</c><00:08:25.360><c> sustainable</c><00:08:25.879><c> service</c> efficient and
• sustainable service efficient and sustainable service throughout<00:08:27.039><c> a</c><00:08:27.159
• </c> protect our state's Water Resources protect our state's Water Resources since<00:49:37.680><c> its

Committee: Senate Taxes

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• The IECC: energy efficiency. Right? So, IECC: energy efficiency, right?
• It's energy efficient.'
• We support energy efficiency first, which includes the efficient use of energy regardless of energy source
• Thank you. not the most efficient.
• us are against energy efficiency.

Committee: House Commerce

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• that everyone understands that the Assembly has rules to ensure that we maintain order and run an efficient
• This measure has helped schools control project costs so they can more efficiently spend local dollars
• We want to make a modest first step this year, give some space, provide some guidance and resources,
• My school provided no environmental science courses and few resources to learn about the environment
• My school provided no environmental science courses and few resources to learn about the environment

Summary: The Assembly Education Committee heard a long slate of education bills, beginning with SB 685 on nonpublic schools for students with disabilities. Senator Cortese and the California Department of Education described the bill as a response to the Ninth Circuit’s Laughman decision, removing the obsolete “non-sectarian” requirement while preserving secular use of public funds, nondiscrimination protections, background checks, credentialing, and incident reporting. There was no opposition, and the bill later passed 7-0 to Appropriations. The committee also heard SB 1181, a pilot grant program for violence prevention, student wellness, and school safety in Central Valley and other schools. Supporters framed it as a prevention measure, while opponents from EFF, ACLU Cal Action, and community advocates warned it could increase law enforcement involvement, surveillance, and use of fusion centers; despite those concerns, it ultimately passed 5-0 to Appropriations. Members then considered SB 1067, which would create a statewide framework for annual K-2 math assessments starting in 2028-29 to identify students needing early intervention. The author and supporters argued California faces a serious math achievement crisis and that early assessment would help close gaps, while CTA and several educators and administrators sought additional clarity and amendments to ensure alignment with existing diagnostic practices and limits on high-stakes use. The bill drew broad support from educators, parents, and advocacy groups and passed 7-0 to Appropriations. SB 1107, a school shade-structure bill, would expand eligible shade projects and allow bundling through design-build to reduce costs; it received support from LAUSD, school boards, and climate-focused groups and passed 7-0. SB 1128, on take-home devices and screen time for kindergarteners, was presented as a modest first step to give families more flexibility and reduce early screen exposure, with support from early childhood advocates and no opposition, and it passed 7-0. The committee also approved SB 1048, creating a voluntary State Seal of Climate Literacy for students who complete climate coursework and hands-on projects. Supporters, including Ten Strands, students, teachers, and county offices, said it would recognize real-world climate learning and green career readiness; it passed 7-0. SB 1140, sponsored by CFT, would require LEA construction contractors to follow campus security provisions during school projects to reduce unauthorized access; it drew support from labor and gun violence prevention groups and passed 7-0. SB 930, requiring end-to-end encryption for proctoring companies handling K-12 exam data, was presented as a student privacy measure in response to cybersecurity risks and passed 6-0. Finally, SB 1083 was introduced by Senator Perez as a follow-up to last year’s Safe Learning Environments Act, with extensive committee amendments to refine the statewide misconduct data system, disclosure rules, contractor fingerprinting, and access requirements; the transcript cuts off before the bill’s full hearing and vote are shown.

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• It's keeping the environment calm, efficient, and responsible.
• It's keeping the environment calm, efficient, and respectful, so people feel confident and cared for.
• It's keeping the environment calm, efficient, and respectful, so people feel confident and cared for.
• But when it's party neutral, you have a plaintiff who doesn't have access to resources; you generally
• have an insurance company who has access to massive resources and wouldn't have to have to... of the

Committee: Senate Rules

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• I'm curious, are they also going to build their own water resources.
• and their own water resources.
• But the additional burden it would place on us in terms of staffing resources is something that we simply
• We are trying to improve and create efficiencies within this agency.
• We try to be as efficient as possible to keep. Thank you, Madam Chair. Thank you.

Committee: House House Appropriations & Finance

Keywords: 996, all

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• So, uh, we're looking at all the options on the table to meet our fiscal needs, efficiency, staffing,
• Chairman and members, I do have some resource witnesses who are who are here to answer any questions,
• Um, I do have a resource witness from the comptroller's office.
• Here's a resource witness on the bill should we have any specific questions for him to address, and I
• However, the need for relief has outpaced the available resources.

Committee: House Ways & Means