Transcript Highlights:

• I also want to acknowledge, and this will be, I think, touched upon by my witness testimony, the work
• I would also like to relay the powerful testimony of a fellow troubled teen industry survivor and an
• Vota's testimony, the A Fund provides vital support for the operation and maintenance of telecommunications
• I would say that the testimony there conflicted quite a bit with sort of what I'm hearing here... ...
• that the testimony there conflicted quite a bit with sort of what I'm hearing here.

Summary: The Assembly Communications and Conveyance Committee met with several bills on the agenda, beginning with SB 739 (Arreguín) on the Clean Miles Standard and Incentive Program for transportation network companies. The author and supporters from Lyft, Uber, and TechNet said the bill would update EV miles traveled and greenhouse gas targets to reflect current market conditions, add flexibility for CARB and the CPUC, and protect drivers from losing platform access while also creating a path for future electrification. Opponents including the American Lung Association, Sierra Club California, and NRDC argued the bill would weaken a program meant to accelerate EV adoption and should retain stronger targets. Members discussed affordability, charging infrastructure, and the need to balance climate goals with feasibility. The committee approved SB 739 as amended and re-referred it to Appropriations, later recording a 9-0 vote when the roll was completed. The committee then heard SB 1190 (Grove), the “Safe Passage for Youth Act,” which would regulate private youth transport services used for out-of-state residential placements. The author and sponsor testimony described abusive practices such as nighttime pickups, blindfolds, restraints, and emotional trauma, and said the bill would require CPUC permitting, TrustLine background checks, training, parental consent, and bans on certain practices. Support came from youth and disability advocates, with no opposition testimony. The bill was moved on a due pass as amended recommendation and later passed 9-0. SB 1191 (Ochoa Bogh) would extend the sunset for California High Cost Fund A and B universal service programs that help provide affordable telephone service in rural and high-cost areas. Supporters from rural telecom companies and industry groups said the funds are essential for maintaining service, 911 access, and emergency communications in remote communities. There was no opposition, and the committee advanced the bill on a due pass recommendation; it later passed 9-0. The consent item, SB 985 (Strickland) on the 911 emergency system, was also approved. Finally, the committee heard SB 1246 (Cortese) on autonomous vehicles and emergency response. The author and supporters from SEIU California and the California Professional Firefighters said the bill would require AV companies to provide incident response, notify local jurisdictions during system failures, ensure U.S.-based remote drivers, and prevent public safety workers from having to manage AV breakdowns. Industry opponents argued the bill intrudes on federal vehicle standards, gives local governments enforcement authority they should not have, and could create overly broad notification and response requirements. Members raised questions about local control, response times, and whether the bill was premature given existing DMV regulations. Despite those concerns, the committee passed SB 1246 on a due pass as amended recommendation, later recording a 7-1 vote. The committee then recessed and returned to complete roll calls before adjourning.

Transcript Highlights:

• To effectively manage our time today, we'll be limiting testimony to two witnesses in support and two
• I'd like to note, as always, that we are accepting written testimony through the position letter portal
• So if you don't have an opportunity to provide testimony here today, please do so on the website.
• Let me just say at the outset, the testimonial that Shane mentioned in his illustration, we would agree
• Today with me to provide testimony... Oakland Privacy, Public Council, and others.

Keywords: 988, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• To effectively manage our time today, we'll be limiting testimony to two witnesses in support and two
• I'd like to note, as always, that we are accepting written testimony through the position letter portal
• So if you don't have an opportunity to provide testimony here today, please do so on the website.
• Let me just say at the outset, the testimonial that Shane mentioned in his illustration, we would agree
• Let me just say at the outset, the testimonial that Shane mentioned in his illustration, we would agree

Summary: The Assembly Privacy and Consumer Protection Committee heard a long agenda focused largely on AI-related consumer protection, child safety, and privacy bills. Members first adopted the consent calendar, then took up SB 1050, which would require disclosures when advertisements use AI-generated or synthetic performers. Supporters, including SAG-AFTRA, Common Sense Media, and labor groups, said consumers should know when an ad depicts a non-human performer and that the bill protects both consumers and workers. Opponents from TechNet, the Motion Picture Association, broadcasters, and business groups argued the bill was too broad, lacked a deception standard, could burden accessibility uses and short audio ads, and created litigation risk. The committee voted the bill out on a party-line-leaning roll, with several members noting concerns but supporting continued work on the measure. The committee also approved SB 1111, which creates liability and remedies for non-consensual digital replicas using a person’s voice or likeness, and SB 1146, which targets deceptive AI-generated health advertisements that depict synthetic health care providers. Both measures drew support from consumer, labor, medical, and child-safety advocates and faced no formal opposition. Members emphasized the need to prevent deepfake abuse, especially in health-related ads where consumers could be misled into trusting fake doctors or medical endorsements. Several child- and privacy-focused bills were also heard and advanced. SB 867 would place a four-year moratorium on AI chatbot-powered toys for children, with supporters warning about harmful content, addictive design, and privacy risks; some opposition raised definitional concerns and asked for clearer standards. SB 1247 would give child influencers the right to delete monetized content posted during their minority, and it moved forward without opposition. SB 1000 updated California’s AI Transparency Act to align content provenance rules with newer technology and international standards, with support from Google and Adobe and no opposition. Finally, SB 957 would require social media companies to notify users when the federal government seeks their data through administrative subpoenas, give users time to challenge the request, and report disclosures; supporters framed it as a First Amendment and due process protection, while one member opposed it as an overreach against federal law enforcement. All of the measures discussed were reported out of committee, with several rolls left open for absent members.

Transcript Highlights:

• . >> So state your name and begin your testimony.
• And let's learn to please state your name and begin your testimony. >> Thank you, Janet Lorenzo.
• Representative Rayner, please refresh the division on your bill and have your testifier begin his testimony
• Representative Rayner, please refresh the division on your bill and have your testifier begin his testimony
• with that, I think you heard enough about it last time. >> Please state your name and begin your testimony

Bills: HF3727, HF3684, HF3467

Keywords: veterans property tax, homestead exclusion, disabled veteran, totally and permanently disabled, service-connected disability, property tax relief, market value exclusion, surviving spouse, family caregiver, county veterans service officer, Minnesota property tax, assessment year 2027, homestead tax benefit, veterans tax exemption, DD214, VA disability rating, veterans, veterans affairs, Department of Veterans Affairs, grant standards

Transcript Highlights:

• All right, everyone, just before we get started, a little housekeeping: there will be testimony from
• If there's any disruptions in here, we will cease testimony, clear out the gallery, and then commence
• Everyone, just before we get started, a little housekeeping: there will be testimony from individuals
• If there's any disruptions in here, we will cease testimony, clear out the gallery, and then commence
• I want to emphasize, for my reading of the bill and echo what we heard in testimony today and what they

Bills: SB1032, SB1055, SB1107

Keywords: corrections oversight, funding, state budget, criminal justice, reform, immigration enforcement, law enforcement, illegal aliens, state legislation, civil penalties, peace officer certification, police certification, law enforcement licensing, Arizona POST, peace officer standards and training, military police, veterans, honorably discharged, veteran hiring, abbreviated academy

Transcript Highlights:

• That does it for public testimony. That does it for public testimony.
• Senators, that does it for public testimony. We're now in debate.
• Seeing none, we'll move to public testimony. These folks are wanting to speak. Megan Maroney.
• Seeing no questions, we move to public testimony on the amendment.
• Seeing no questions, we'll move to public testimony.

Bills: S0162, S0254, S0688, S0794, S1110, S1574

Keywords: surgical smoke, health standards, hospital safety, patient protection, medical regulations, nursing education, licensure, remedial courses, temporary license, graduate nursing preceptorship, Agency for Persons with Disabilities, background screening, support coordination services, developmental disabilities, Tatton-Brown-Rahman syndrome, public hearings, orthotics, prosthetics, healthcare, Medicaid

Summary: The Appropriations Committee on Health and Human Services met with a quorum present and took up several health-related bills. CS/SB 1110 on Medicaid and insurance coverage for orthotics and prosthetics was heard first. The bill would require coverage for medically necessary orthotics and prosthetics without lifetime or continuous-use caps, direct AHCA to seek federal approval and update contracts, and require annual reporting. Testimony from a child using prosthetic “gymnastics blades,” his mother, and another young person with a prosthetic leg emphasized the high cost of activity-specific devices and the impact on children’s mobility, sports participation, and quality of life. Senators voiced strong support, and the bill was reported favorably. The committee then approved SB 1574, “Maddie’s Law,” which adds newborn screening for biliary atresia using the existing blood specimen collected at birth. The sponsor and the child’s father described the condition as time-sensitive and potentially fatal without early detection, and argued the screening could prevent transplants and save money. The bill was reported favorably. The committee also considered CS/SB 794 on background screening for employees of residential facilities and day training programs for people with developmental disabilities, plus a review of waiver support coordination quality, training, and access issues. Parents and a support coordinator testified that strong support coordination is essential for families and that the bill would help standardize expectations and improve services. An amendment aligning the bill with the House companion was adopted, and the bill was reported favorably. Members next heard SB 162, which requires hospitals and ambulatory surgical centers to adopt policies using smoke evacuation systems during procedures that generate surgical smoke. Supporters, including nurses and the Florida Nurses Association, described surgical smoke as a workplace hazard with toxic chemicals and potential cancer risks; hospital representatives said they support the intent but argued existing federal and state standards already regulate the issue and the bill is too prescriptive. A late-filed amendment clarifying the smoke must be “effectively captured and filtered” was adopted, and the bill passed favorably. The committee also approved CS/SB 254, a major nursing education bill that tightens oversight of low-performing nursing programs, creates a temporary provisional license and preceptorship pathway for graduates awaiting NCLEX results, requires remediation for delayed testing, and increases transparency by posting passage rates. Nursing groups supported stronger standards, while private nursing schools warned the bill could reduce capacity and discourage program directors; the amended bill was reported favorably. Finally, the committee heard SB 688, which would reestablish licensure and regulation of naturopathic doctors in Florida, create a board of naturopathic medicine, set licensure and renewal requirements, and define the scope of practice while excluding most prescription authority. Supporters said it would expand health care choices and allow naturopathic doctors to practice openly, while opponents from the medical community warned the bill could authorize diagnosis and treatment without sufficient training and rely on unproven therapies. The bill was reported favorably. The committee then adjourned after members thanked staff for their work.

Transcript Highlights:

• Chairman, as with the prior bill on the calendar, in committee we did receive testimony from at least
• So, again, just improving the bill based on the testimony that we received.
• Chairman, as with the prior bill on the calendar, in committee we did receive testimony from at least
• So, again, just improving the bill based on the testimony that we received.
• So, again, just improving the bill based on the testimony that we received.

Keywords: 1182, all

Transcript Highlights:

• The reason that came up was during testimony; there was an incident where a drone actually hit a helicopter
• All the counties that were affected had volunteers, and as you heard in testimony, a lot of this... is
• This all came; you sat through the testimony as well as I did. That's where this comes from.
• Then there are 28 million dollars that was the result of testimony we heard on the disaster committee
• And so it wasn't really a concern that I had, but after taking the testimony that we took in the hearings

Bills: HB1, HB 2, HB 3, HB 5, HB20, HB 22

Keywords: youth camps, emergency preparedness, safety standards, health regulations, camp licensing, disaster preparedness, emergency management, flooding, mass fatality, mass casualty, fatality tracking, body recovery, autopsy, justice of the peace, medical examiner, county judge, sheriff, mayor, emergency coordinator, emergency manager license

Summary: The committee meeting primarily focused on the discussion and passage of several key bills, including SB5, which pertains to supplemental appropriations for disaster relief. This bill was passed unanimously, highlighting the committee's commitment to addressing disaster preparedness. HB20, aimed at reducing fraudulent charitable solicitations during disasters, also saw significant debate, with positive sentiments expressed by its sponsor, Mr. Darby. Additionally, HB22, which expands the authority of the comptroller to fund emergency communication systems, was passed with overwhelming support, indicating a consensus on improving emergency response capabilities within the state. The session concluded with discussions about future legislative measures aimed at strengthening infrastructure against disasters.

Transcript Highlights:

• In order to accommodate flight schedules, we're going to call the invited testimony dealing with the
• Referred to in my testimony, 18 million gallons a day even in drought situations.
• The cost that we heard last time, the testimony that was given, was $11.
• In hearing some other testimonies, the outcroppings of the Trinity and some of the rest—if we were able
• If you just listen to the testimony of the Trinity River Authority, It seems to me that there is a lot

Keywords: 997, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• As a reminder, testimony is limited to two witnesses in support, two witnesses in opposition, providing
• testimony of two minutes each.
• We'll now open it up for additional testimony in support.
• Seeing none, we'll open it up for any opposition testimony from folks in the room.
• I would note in the opening testimony there was discussion about the cost drivers.

Summary: The Assembly Committee on Utilities and Energy heard two bills focused on electricity affordability and utility costs. AB 745, by Assembly Member Irwin, would restructure the California Climate Credit by shifting it from lump-sum payments to direct reductions in volumetric electricity rates and moving the credit to the summer months when bills are highest. The author and UC Santa Barbara economist Dr. Kyle Meng argued this could significantly lower summer rates and better help households during extreme heat. Supporters, including UCS, NRDC, and some labor representatives, favored the concept, with some urging that the gas climate credit also be redirected. No opposition testimony was presented, and the bill passed 18-0 to the floor. The committee then considered AB 825, also presented as an affordability package aimed at reducing electric bills by addressing wildfire mitigation costs, transmission financing, permitting delays, and a review of ratepayer-funded programs. The bill would authorize securitization for undergrounding expenses, remove the first $15 billion in undergrounding capital investments from the rate base for return purposes, create a public transmission financing program using Proposition 4 funds and IBank support, revive the California Power Authority as a public sponsor, and establish a task force to review energy efficiency and demand response programs. The author and witness Matt Friedman of The Utility Reform Network said the bill could save ratepayers billions over time through lower-cost public financing and securitization. Testimony on AB 825 was mixed. Support came from several consumer and clean-energy groups, while utilities and labor raised concerns about the bill’s impact on utility financial stability, wildfire fund participation, liability, and whether the $15 billion securitization cap could discourage undergrounding. Some witnesses also objected to the task force’s potential effect on energy efficiency and demand response programs. Committee members discussed the need to balance affordability with utility creditworthiness and wildfire safety, and several asked for more analysis of market impacts and liability issues. Despite those concerns, AB 825 passed the committee 13-0 and was sent to the floor.

Transcript Highlights:

• But anyway, that'll be what we'll be doing during the public testimony. Thank you.
• We appreciate your testimony.
• Steinhauer, we appreciate your testimony. Questions? Thank you for being here. Appreciate it. Okay.
• So, you heard some of the testimony that was here.
• I'll be giving written testimony. Thank you so much, Ben. We appreciate you.

Bills: HB813, HB1680, HB3569, HB4074, HB4635, HB5178, SB527, SB1307, SB1822

Keywords: autism, health insurance, coverage, medical treatment, health benefit plan, HIV prevention, prescription drug, prior authorization, health benefits, insurance coverage, insurance, contract termination, property and casualty, insurance agents, discrimination, appraiser, umpire, licensing requirements, continuing education, admin penalties

Transcript Highlights:

• Um, we appreciate your testimony. Members, any questions? OK, that's all. Thank you.
• That is all the registered testimony we have today.
• I'm with Texans Wake Up, and I'm here today to submit testimony opposing or against HB 4417.
• Members, that's all the testimony we have for this bill.
• On hearing that, we'll go to public testimony, and I guess you reserve the right to close.

Transcript Highlights:

• Based on their testimonies, I'm confident that these nominees will focus their efforts to bringing their
• My testimony identifies common-sense approaches to achieve Superfund's primary goals.
• Gomez, your testimony and extensive research on the super...
• Appreciate your testimony and the suggestions that you've made and thank you Madam Chair for holding
• On the train derailment in Ohio several years ago we had testimony in this committee about EPA's role

Keywords: presidential nominations, EPA, environmental policy, Fish and Wildlife, committee meeting

Summary: The committee meeting focused on the presidential nominations of Brigadier General Brian Nesvick as Director of Fish and Wildlife and Jess Kramer and Sean Donahue as assistant administrators at the EPA. Each nominee presented their qualifications and experiences in their respective fields, with an emphasis on their commitment to uphold the laws passed by Congress. The discussion highlighted the nominees' dedication to addressing environmental issues and their proactive stances on regulatory matters. After deliberation, votes were held to report the nominations favorably, despite some members voicing concerns regarding their qualifications and potential conflicts with environmental interests.

Transcript Highlights:

• As I noted in my opening testimony, these foreign exchange programs are really some of our strongest
• Earlier testimony, I think a couple weeks ago in the...
• Senator, I share your frustration, again, in my opening testimony I talked about enforceable and verifiable
• As I noted in my opening testimony, I would be privileged to steward these programs, if confirmed.
• We need to use it and again a reference into my testimony and if confirmed I'll look into the details

Keywords: Senator Flinstone, HB22, SB4, amendments, public testimony, legislation, environmental impact, economic implications

Summary: The meeting featured a thorough examination of various bills, including substantial discussions on HB22 and SB4. Key points included amendments proposed by committee members, particularly from Senator Flinstone, who emphasized the need for clarifications on certain provisions. The committee actively engaged with several witnesses providing public testimony, some in favor of the proposed legislation while others highlighted concerns and potential implications. The discussions were vibrant, showcasing different perspectives, especially on the environmental and economic impacts of the bills in question. The meeting concluded with a consensus to reconvene after a recess to further address the outstanding issues related to the bills.

Transcript Highlights:

• We will be limiting testimony to 2 minutes. Uh, where's the clock? Please show the clock. OK.
• Excellent testimony. Members, any questions? The chair calls. Zeke Silver. Easy cook.
• Excuse me, excuse me, uh, the rule is, uh, you have to focus your testimony on the bill instead of a
• I, I'm just trying to remind you, the rule is you have to focus your testimony on the bill, OK?
• I wanted to address some prior testimony.

Bills: HB74, HB175

Keywords: environmental project, public money, political subdivision, greenhouse gas emissions, federal law compliance, renewable energy, water conservation, retroactive child support, child conception, paternity, family law, health care expenses

Transcript Highlights:

• We can get into more details as we go through testimony and discussion.
• You can identify yourself and proceed with your testimony.
• You could identify yourself and proceed with your testimony. Thank you, Mr.
• We've had some passionate testimony about people's houses.
• I appreciate the testimony.

Transcript Highlights:

• For those wishing to offer testimony, Before the committee today, please fill out witness cards, which
• Public testimony will be taken only on the nominees that are from today's posted agenda.
• Thank you, members, for your testimony today.
• We will now have public testimony.
• Members, there is no public testimony to come before the committee, and there's no further business.

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• During our water and land hearing, I heard compelling testimony from Native Hawaiian beneficiaries that
• that the minority, the large landowner interest, may be a good balance; however, if you look at the testimony
• <00:43:57.400> look<00:43:57.520> at<00:43:57.640> the<00:43:57.839> testimony
• Representative Hashimoto: If you look at the testimony, no, but there were no testimony received
• from large landowners, so if it's not important enough for them to write testimony and to fight for

Keywords: 910, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Please begin your testimony.
• Thank you, and please state your name before your testimony.
• Thank you, and please state your name before your testimony.
• 00:02:58.080> name<00:02:58.400> before<00:02:58.640> your<00:02:58.840> testimony
• <00:02:59.480> thank your name before your testimony thank your name before your testimony

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• Donnie submitted testimony through the online portal.
• And in his online testimony, Mr.
• Tibaldi said, online testimony, uh Mr.
• <04:35:28.320> when beginning part of your testimony when beginning part of your testimony
• <05:29:36.080> to I'm going to have to limit testimony to I'm going to have to limit testimony

Keywords: 1189, house, all