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• to be one of four Big Ten teams in the tournament.
• TO BE ONE OF FOUR BIG TEN TEAMS IN THE TOURNAMENT.
• This bipartisan bill is a commonsense proposal to ease one of the many burdens so they can focus on recovery
• REMARKS AND SUBMIT EXTRANEOUS MATERIAL ON THE BILL UNDER CONSIDERATION.
• We stick out far in the ocean and have a big bull's-eye target on us.

Bills: HR997 , HR517 , HR1152 , HB1491 , HR1155 , HR998 , HR1234

Keywords: House of Representatives, code of conduct, suspension of rules, time zone clocks, rules reform, legislative efficiency, hospital, healthcare, anniversary, Sisters of Mercy, community outreach, American cowboy, cattle trails, historical recognition, 250th anniversary, cultural heritage, economic impact, tourism, agriculture, disaster relief

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• And so we did have OB3, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which passed last year and made some changes
• And so we did have OB3, the one big beautiful bill act, which passed last year and made some changes
• Following the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, also known as the Working Families Tax Cut Act
• Following the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, also known as the Working Families Tax Cut Act
• The big ones need rail cars; they can't go on the highway. And a lot of countries do this.

Committee: Joint Advanced Nuclear Energy Committee

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• Three, ten, on.
• There are a lot of fees on our bills, aren't there? We see them.
• I've directed the utilities to justify every single line that's on your bill.
• And with Phil Aang, with Bill Aang on the job, the service and the vibes have never been better.
• My first one of my first rodeo, Randy, come on. I enter it for this one where I'm going to go.

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• But on that international travel facilitation, right now in the administration's bill that they passed
• , the big, beautiful bill, I guess they call it, there was language in there that talked about a visa
• We had Comic-Con in town and Esri, so really big events going on, but still did not see a bump in terms
• So the more that we can do to get filming back to California and have the state on the big screen showing
• The Pacific Wheel, which is on the beautiful pier that Mr. Zabird talked about, is 100% solar.

Summary: The Assembly Committee on Arts, Entertainment, Sports, and Tourism held an informational hearing on the state of California tourism amid declining international visitation and broader economic and political headwinds. Visit California CEO Caroline Betetta said the industry remains a major economic driver, with 2024 visitor spending of $157 billion, 1.2 million jobs supported, and $12.7 billion in state and local tax revenue, but warned that 2025 forecasts show the first post-pandemic decline in visitation, driven largely by a projected 9.2% drop in international travel. She cited concerns about the strong dollar, visa wait times, border and immigration rhetoric, and a proposed federal visa integrity fee, while emphasizing Visit California’s marketing campaigns and the importance of upcoming mega-events like the World Cup and 2028 Olympics. A second panel of destination leaders described local impacts and strategies. Visit Sacramento’s Mike Testa said the city has diversified beyond conventions into music festivals, sports, and food events, but noted that international apprehension is affecting events like Terra Madre Americas and that California should do more to incentivize major festivals to stay in-state. Santa Monica Travel and Tourism’s Lauren Salisbury said the city is seeing lower international visitation, especially from Canada, Australia, and Europe, and that wildfire coverage and later federal troop presence in Los Angeles hurt local sentiment and caused cancellations. Yosemite Sierra Visitors Bureau’s Rhonda Salisbury reported steep drops in international visitation to the gateway region, ongoing concerns about wildfire, reservations, insurance costs, and park access, and praised a new federal requirement for quarterly meetings between national parks and gateway communities. San Diego Tourism Authority COO Carrie Verbeck-Cappich said tourism is the region’s second-largest sector, but 2025 is softer than 2024, with spending down despite modest visitation growth. She pointed to weaker Canadian and Asian travel, government-related meeting cancellations, and the need for more support to bid on and host major events; she also highlighted border-crossing delays, insufficient federal staffing at ports of entry, and the Tijuana River sewage crisis as major regional issues. Committee members discussed the effects of federal rhetoric, infrastructure, and cross-border conditions on tourism, and several witnesses urged continued support for Visit California, Brand USA, event incentives, and efforts to present California as welcoming and open. Public comment then opened, beginning with testimony from the California Attractions and Parks Association.

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• House Bill 721. All right. That's not one.
• Do you wish to close on your bill?
• The top one, 6. First that one, then the bottom one. Okay. House Bill 669. House Bill 669. Ms.
• And I want to move on this bill, Mr.
• Vice Chair Orgeron on your bill. All righty.

Committee: House Natural Resources & Environment

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• On the bill that was signed on July 4th, there is some positive news there.
• Building code is a big one, but zoning is typically left to each jurisdiction.
• last legislative session was about 50 or so different bills on housing that got introduced.
• Moving forward to talking about tax credit allocations, the big beautiful.
• bit different bills this year, particularly on the property tax issue.

Committee: House Mortgage Finance Authority Act Oversight Committee

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• The first bill on our agenda is Senate Bill 1451A by Senator Kavanaugh.
• The third bill on our agenda is Senate Bill 4272A by Senator Cabinon.
• The fifth bill on our agenda is Senate Bill 5554 by Sarah Chan.
• The bill has failed. Thank you. The sixth bill on our agenda is Senate Bill 543?
• That concludes the bills on today's agenda. Thank you. The bills on today's agenda. I'm sorry.

Committee: Senate Cities 1

Summary: The Senate Standing Committee on Cities 1 met on May 14, 2026, with a quorum present and Chair Erik Bottcher presiding. The committee considered a series of bills affecting New York City and related tax, housing, and municipal issues. Early measures included a neighborhood small business rent increase exemption (S.1451A), notice to community boards before locating transitional housing (S.3884), a solar and energy storage tax abatement credit (S.4272A), towing protection enforcement (S.4793), safety policies and training for correction and health workers (S.543?), and a proposal to create the city of Staten Island (S.8578). Most of these bills were advanced to other committees after brief discussion and voice votes. The most extensive debate centered on S.8578, which would incorporate Staten Island as a separate city. Senator Lanza argued that Staten Island has long been neglected by New York City, cited past referendums and historical grievances, and urged the committee to let the bill continue through the process. Chair Bottcher and other members responded that Staten Island is an important part of New York City and discussed housing, transit, environmental preservation, and the City of Yes zoning changes; several members said they did not support secession but were open to continued conversation about Staten Island’s needs. After debate, the bill was defeated in committee. The committee also considered an artist housing preferences bill (S.9652), a facade-work tax abatement bill (S.9559), a parkland discontinuance measure (S.9987), and a credit/debit card surcharge prohibition bill (S.1005). S.9652, S.9559, S.9987, and S.1005 were reported out after voice votes. One homeless shelter placement bill (S.5554) failed. The meeting concluded after the final votes and adjournment.

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• But federal tax income, or federal income tax legislation following OB3, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act
• Not all of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act provisions, they're not similar to the Tax Cut and Jobs Act
• Well, I'm wondering, I understand that the One Big Beautiful Bill will impact the taxes filed this year
• This is the first time I've heard of the big, beautiful bill being called OB-3.
• Time I've heard of the big, beautiful bill being called OB-3.

Committee: Joint Government Finance Committee

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• We are here in beautiful Coronado, one of the most beautiful cities in California, and I'd like to thank
• A lot of our bases are on the coast, so national security is also a big issue.
• The cliff erosion issue has been a big focus of Scripps, and I would say it's one of the big scientific
• I thank the Assembly Members for voting on this bill, because this is going to play a huge role moving
• And so I thank the Assembly members for voting on this bill, because this is gonna play a huge role moving

Summary: The hearing of the Select Committee on Sea Level Rise and the California Economy focused on infrastructure, pollution, climate resilience, public health, access, and economic impacts of sea level rise in California, with an emphasis on San Diego and the Bay Area. Chair Tasha Boerner Horvath opened by describing the committee’s purpose, the state’s sea level rise action planning, and the need for better monitoring and early warning systems. She also referenced her prior bills AB 66 and AB 72, which supported Scripps research on coastal bluff collapse warning capabilities. Assembly Members David Alvarez and Jessica Caloza later joined and emphasized that sea level rise affects not only coastal communities but inland areas as well, and that the issue should inform future legislative and budget decisions. In the first panel, Dr. Mark Merrifield of Scripps Institution of Oceanography described observed sea level rise of roughly 0.8 to 0.9 feet since the early 1900s, with acceleration expected by mid-century and potentially much greater rise by 2100 depending on emissions. He highlighted flooding, groundwater rise, beach and cliff erosion, salinization, and risks to transportation, sewage, ports, and national security. Dave Gibson of the San Diego Regional Water Quality Control Board discussed how sea level rise affects wastewater systems, stormwater, contaminated sites, wetlands, and coastal groundwater basins, and said the board is requiring climate adaptation planning, updating stormwater permits, and seeking more flexible state permitting and mitigation tools. Members and witnesses also discussed the need for better mapping, more monitoring, and more state funding, especially if federal support from NOAA and other agencies declines. The second panel addressed public health, equitable access, and local economies. Ramon Chiras of Un Mar de Colores described how sea level rise, pollution, and access barriers threaten the Tijuana River Valley and Imperial Beach, especially for underserved communities and youth programs that rely on safe, welcoming access to the ocean. He stressed the cultural and spiritual importance of coastal access and the need for water safety and environmental education. Jessica Fane of the San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission explained that the Bay Area faces major economic exposure from sea level rise, citing a regional estimate of $96 billion in adaptation costs versus $230 billion in potential losses from inaction, and said BCDC is working with local governments under SB 272 on shoreline adaptation planning, funding, and regulatory innovation. Members discussed the tension between environmental permitting and the need to move projects faster, including the possibility of planned retreat in some areas and the use of simultaneous permitting and longer-term state authority to streamline adaptation work. In the final panel, Philip Gibbons of the Port of San Diego described the port’s climate adaptation efforts and its vulnerability assessments under AB 691. He said the port manages state tidelands, supports maritime commerce and recreation, and is already seeing flooding at king tides and during El Niño events, including storm-drain backflow and damage to bikeways and parks. He explained that future sea level rise could inundate major port areas and disrupt operations, underscoring the need for continued planning, mitigation, and infrastructure investment. The hearing did not take formal votes, but it concluded with a clear call for more science, funding, coordination, and regulatory streamlining to prepare California’s coast and nearby communities for worsening sea level rise impacts.

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• I know growing up, not only did I have a major crush on him, I was a really big fan of his, but also
• I know growing up, not only did I have a major crush on him, I was a really big fan of his, but also
• All bills will be deemed read, and all amendments will be deemed adopted on concurrence.
• All bills will be deemed read, and all amendments will be deemed adopted on concurrence.
• Senate Bill 1080; Senate Bill 1440, with urgency; Senate Bill 1441, with urgency; Senate Bill 1442; Senate

Summary: The Assembly convened after a quorum call, offered prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and then handled a series of procedural motions, including re-referrals of several bills and permission for committee notice changes. Members also made guest introductions, including anesthesia residents, family members, and a legislative intern. The body then took up House Resolution 118 by Assembly Member Garcia, welcoming the 2026 FIFA World Cup to California and highlighting the state’s host cities, economic benefits, and international goodwill. Several members spoke in support, emphasizing local hosting roles, cultural connections, and anticipated tourism and revenue. The resolution received 64 co-authors and was adopted by voice vote. On the daily file, the Assembly passed and retained or continued a number of items, then considered Assembly Concurrent Resolution 193 by Majority Leader Aguiar-Curry proclaiming 2026 the International Year of the Woman Farmer. Supporters described the role of women in California agriculture and the barriers they face; the resolution received 69 co-authors and was adopted. The Assembly also adopted Assembly Concurrent Resolution 210 by Assembly Member Jackson, establishing a sister-state relationship with Gauteng province in South Africa, with members speaking to economic, educational, and cultural ties; it received 65 co-authors and was adopted by voice vote. The second-day consent calendar was then taken up. House Resolution 113 by Assembly Member Jeff Gonzalez, on focal segmental glomerulosclerosis, was added to by 68 co-authors and the consent calendar passed 73-0. The remaining consent items were listed, and the Assembly proceeded to adjournment in memory statements for Norman L. Ford, Jr. and James McCain, Sr., followed by a moment of silence for each. The desk was ordered to remain open for budget-related business, and the House adjourned until Monday, June 15, upon the call of the Speaker.

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• The first bill on the calendar for today is Senate File 1832. The clerk will report the bill.
• So, we're on to the next one. There is an amendment to the bill.
• <c> just</c> your vote on that bill to leave just your vote on that bill to leave just basically<01:54
• </c><02:10:23.920><c> Um</c> got a fair way to go on the bill. Um got a fair way to go on the bill.
• </c> clerk will take the role on the bill. clerk will take the role on the bill.

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• However, this year they did take on new duties with the One Door Initiative and the One Big Beautiful
• Big Beautiful Bill Act.
• Part of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, the state matching requirement went from 50% to 75%, and that
• This is due to changes coming from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, the six-month redetermination, and
• And here are some policy changes that are upcoming because of H.R. 1, or the One Big Beautiful Bill Act

Committee: House Appropriations

Summary: The committee first heard a budget presentation on LSU Health Care Services Division and Lallie Kemp Medical Center. Staff reviewed HCSD’s roughly $74.7 million budget, much of it tied to legacy obligations for former LSU hospital systems and support for Lallie Kemp. Committee members asked about prisoner care, risk management costs, declining admissions and emergency visits, and the hospital’s 340B drug program. Lallie Kemp officials explained that prisoner care serves multiple state and local facilities, that lower admissions largely reflect more patients being placed in observation status, and that the in-house 340B program provides major savings to patients and the prison system. Members also asked about care for unhoused patients and the hospital’s discharge practices, and the hospital said social services works to find placement when possible. The committee then moved to the Louisiana Department of Health budget, which was presented as just under $23.5 billion, with Medicaid making up more than 90 percent of the total. The presentation covered the Office of the Secretary, Office of Public Health, Office of Behavioral Health, Office for Citizens with Developmental Disabilities, and Medicaid. Major items included the new Rural Health Transformation Program, the transfer of several functions from DCFS to LDH under the One Door initiative, changes to SNAP administration, and large Medicaid adjustments driven by enrollment, utilization, and federal policy changes. Testimony also highlighted the statewide crisis hub and 988, the commodity food program for seniors, women’s health and maternal outcomes, and the department’s efforts to modernize technology and reorganize services. Members questioned LDH officials on a wide range of budget and policy issues, including the rural health grant, crisis services, Medicaid redeterminations, provider taxes, physician and hospital supplemental payments, nursing home rates, HCBS funding, and the impact of the federal One Big Beautiful Bill Act. LDH said the rural health grant would support workforce, technology, and care-delivery improvements; that the crisis hub and mobile crisis units are being expanded to improve access and reduce emergency room use; and that the department is working to keep the SNAP error rate below 6 percent to avoid a projected state cost increase. Officials also said they expect to return next year with additional funding requests for HCBS and other programs, while emphasizing that current budget changes are largely meant to realign funding with actual expenditures and new federal requirements. No votes or formal actions were taken in the portion provided.

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• Um, one of the big things in the bill as well that's been overlooked, I think it's a big thing, is Secure
• Um, one of the big things in the bill as well that's been overlooked, I think it's a big thing, is Secure
• Um, one of the big things in the bill as well that's been overlooked, I think it's a big thing, is Secure
• Um, one of the big things in the bill as well that's been overlooked, I think it's a big thing, is Secure
• Um, one of the big things in the bill as well that's been overlooked, I think it's a big thing, is Secure

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• Secretary will read. >> Senator Fahy moves to discharge from the Committee on Education Assembly Bill
• &gt;&gt; SENATOR FAHY MOVES TO DISCHARGE FROM THE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION, ASSEMBLY BILL 4382A AND SUBSTITUTE
• , Calendar 443, Senate Print 5183, and ask the bill will retain its place on the Third Reading Calendar
• . >> Amendments are received and the bill will retain its place on the Third Reading Calendar. >> Senator
• &gt;&gt; AMENDMENTS ARE RECEIVED AND THE BILL WILL RETAIN ITS PLACE ON THE THIRD READING CALENDAR.

Summary: The Senate met on March 9, 2026, approved the prior journal, and took up several procedural items, including substituting identical Senate Bill 6734A for Assembly Bill 4382A and adopting a resolution calendar with exceptions for Resolutions 1718 and 1723. The chamber also received amendments on another bill and heard multiple guest introductions, including students from Ahavas Bas Yaakov of Monsey and Dr. Angela Odoms-Young, who was recognized for her work on food and nutrition policy and health equity. A major portion of the session was devoted to Resolution 1680 commemorating Bronx Day. Senators Fernandez, Bailey, Myrie, Serrano, Sepúlveda, Krueger, and others spoke in praise of the Bronx’s history, diversity, culture, resilience, and contributions to music, fashion, sports, and civic life. The Senate also adopted Resolution 1718 recognizing Harriet Tubman Day, with remarks highlighting Tubman’s work on the Underground Railroad, her Civil War service, and her later life in Auburn, and adopted Resolution 1723 marking the 61st anniversary of Bloody Sunday and emphasizing the continuing importance of voting rights protections. The Senate then passed a series of bills from the calendar. These included measures on general municipal law, public health, executive law, education, vehicle and traffic law, criminal procedure, labor law, and legislative law. Several members explained their votes on health-related bills: Senator Cleare spoke about period poverty and access to free menstrual products in educational institutions; Senator Webb supported a bill requiring hospital governing boards to include a registered professional nurse; and Senator Murray, joined by Senator Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick, described personal experiences with blood clots and pulmonary embolism in support of a bill creating a working group on the issue. Most bills passed with broad support, though some had notable negative votes, and the Senate adjourned until Wednesday, March 11 at 3:00 p.m.

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• </c> ask for a green vote on the bill. ask for a green vote on the bill.
• on the bill.
• </c><00:26:40.320><c> the</c><00:26:40.400><c> bills</c> to be able to follow along on the bills to be
• /c> with the bills that are on has been with the bills that are on has been posted<00:27:40.560><c> for

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• So that's a big one in House Bill 2, right?
• Further discussion on the bill.
• Further discussion on the bill.
• We're talking, like, one big thing in this bill that's being done is the siloing effect.
• Further discussion on the bill. Lady from Boone County. To speak on the bill, Mr. Speaker.

Summary: The House convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, then approved the House Journal for the 56th day by roll call vote, 131-2. The Speaker also signed several enrolled measures, including HB 1768, HB 1866, HB 1870, HB 2180, and HJR 173 and 174, suspending business for those signings. Members then offered multiple points of personal privilege and introduced numerous student groups, family members, interns, and former Representative Richard Brown as special guests. The main floor business focused on budget conference motions for HB 2002 through HB 2013. The budget chair moved to refuse Senate substitutes and send the bills to conference, and the House approved each motion. In discussion, members highlighted major budget differences, including child care subsidies, transportation funding, higher education funding, and the movement of about $1.76 billion in broadband-related funds into HB 2017, which was noted as affecting how the operating budget totals appear. The House also received Senate messages on several budget bills and other measures, including HB 2002-2013, HB 2637, and HB 3155. The House then took up SB 975, an ambulance district and emergency medical services bill. A House substitute was adopted, along with Amendment 1 adding a compromise community paramedic provision and a minor first-responder mental health change. Members described the bill as helping struggling ambulance districts, improving emergency response, and allowing community paramedics to provide in-home services to reduce unnecessary ER use. The bill passed 136-7. Later, the House considered the combined property tax reform bill on SB 1066 and 1086, adopting three amendments addressing technical cleanup, uniform levy increases and timing of voter-approved tax increases, and assessor training, electronic notices, and changes to payment-under-protest procedures. Supporters said the bill improved transparency and reform; opponents warned it could reduce local control and strain funding for schools, libraries, and other local services. The bill ultimately passed 83-61. The House adjourned until 4 p.m. on Monday, April 27, 2026.

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• One of our big things: mental health and wellness events.
• I had my interviews on Monday.
• is based on the idea. that I'm going to share with you from here on is based on the idea that we should
• just an app on the phone.
• One thing is...” As saying that big ships turn slow. So that's very true.

Committee: House Veterans and Armed Forces

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• BILL ALSO FIXING THE CUTS TO SNAP ARE ON THE AGENDA.
• The big, ugly bill slashed funding for Medicaid and SNAP, which families in our community rely on to
• THE BIG, UGLY BILL SLASHED FUNDING FOR MEDICAID AND SNAP WHICH FAMILIES IN OUR COMMUNITY RELY ON TO KEEP
• Figures, for working on this bipartisan bill. Mr.
• My constituents know that my constituents know this stems from the one big, beautiful bill.

Bills: HB2181 , HB1510 , HR1000 , HB3425 , HB3424 , HB3428 , HB3423 , HB3055 , HB2591 , HB4550

Keywords: Inspectors General, removal standard, government oversight, accountability, transparency, IG, watchdogs, federal oversight, executive branch, presidential removal, for-cause removal, independent oversight, anti-corruption, waste fraud and abuse, malfeasance, gross mismanagement, gross waste of funds, abuse of authority, inefficiency, neglect of duty

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• Is there anyone else that would like to comment on this bill? Seeing none, member questions.
• Is there anyone else that would like to comment on this bill? Seeing none, member questions.
• on each one of spend a couple of minutes on each one of those<01:08:53.359><c> uh</c><01:08:53.520><
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Committee: Senate Environment, Climate, and Legacy

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• Okay, um, is there further discussion on your, um, on your bill, and has the A3 amendment been adopted
• /c> further discussion on your um on your further discussion on your um on your bill<00:13:14.040><c>
• uh Senate file bill the next bill is uh Senate file 153<00:31:54.720><c> uh</c><00:31:54.880><c> on</
• The last bill on our agenda today is Senate File 160, on behalf of Martin County West Independent School
• one is mine also uh two uh Tiff bills one is mine and<00:59:54.359><c> the</c><00:59:54.480><c> other

Committee: Senate Taxes