Transcript Highlights:

• So I'm excited to hear this bill. So let's bring up our speaker: Carly Fleege.
• Madam Chair, thank you so much for hearing my bills today.
• Madam Chair, members of the committee, thank you very much for hearing this bill.
• Madam Chair, members of the committee, thank you very much for hearing this bill.
• We had four opportunities to hear Senate bills. This was the second of four.

Bills: SB1113 , SB1115 , SB1122 , SB1123 , SB1125 , SB1165 , SB1188 , SB1193 , SB1243 , SB1318 , SB1477

Committee: House Health & Human Services

Keywords: mental health, involuntary evaluation, service of process, court-ordered treatment, evaluation agencies, AHCCCS, remote work, state agency, employment, public health, healthcare, behavioral health, prior authorization, American Indian health program, medicaid, medical examiner, death investigation, body disposal, autopsy, veteran burial

Transcript Highlights:

• We are going to hear House Bill 95 for the committee members' benefit.
• Okay, I guess Senator Brantley [ID: member_13684], we will hear you and Senator Miles.
• Can you hear me? Yes, can you hear me? Yes, I can. And thank you. Let me give you a minute, please.
• Morales**, if you can hear me, please unmute yourself. Each plus, yes. **Ms.
• So I don't hear any support really for my mimic, except maybe Senator Townsend.

Bills: SB23 , SB221 , SB261 , SB264

Committee: Senate Senate Judiciary

Keywords: student use, wireless devices, public schools, policy implementation, education technology funding, misappropriation, petroleum products, oil and gas equipment, racketeering, criminal penalties, New Mexico, public safety, health regulations, community welfare, peace promotion, legislative reforms, election integrity, voter coercion, emergency procedures, polling place security

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• I look forward to hearing more and following.
• And possibly even visiting some upcoming meetings to kind of hear where things are.
• And then on the benefits planning, like I hear you.
• We hear similar feedback from families as well, concerns about scheduling.
• and hear directly from them.

Keywords: 914, all

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• I know that we have a lot of other hearings going on at the same time, so please don't view this as a
• open the hearing on SB 374.
• the hearing on SB 277.
• Thank you so much for allowing this hearing today. I really appreciate it.
• We'll go ahead and open the hearing on SB 175. Please begin when you're ready.

Committee: Assembly Education

Keywords: 909, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Seeing and hearing none, public testimony is closed. The bill is left. I think this time.
• And we did hear your testimony already, so now we'd like to hear from. Resource witness. Thank you.
• We were hearing public testimony with Dr.
• I want to hear the testimony. I very much share your sentiment.
• Hearing and seeing none, public.

Bills: HB186 , HB201 , HB229 , HB796 , HB1506 , HB2702 , HB2885 , HB3225 , HB3909 , HB4285 , HB5138

Committee: Senate State Affairs

Keywords: social media, children, account verification, data privacy, parental control, financial crime, card fraud, motor fuel theft, law enforcement, criminal activity, skimmers, prevention, training, biological sex, government information, definitions, sex-based distinctions, public health, federal directives, state authority

Transcript Highlights:

• I'd like to welcome everyone who is here in the hearing room today and who is watching the hearing online
• When we hear the bills on the agenda, we will hear from a maximum of two primary.
• I want to start by taking part in the committee hearing.
• Apologies for being late, was in their hearing.
• I hear you're studying elections and thank you for being in the Capitol today and to this hearing.

Committee: House Elections

Keywords: 988, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• We will start with the public hearing. We will start with the public hearing.
• ...the public hearing.
• That concludes this public hearing.
• I'll hear from my notes; I... ...I'll hear from my notes.
• This will wind up the public hearing. Thank you. This will wind up the public hearing.

Bills: HB441 , HB445 , HB477 , HB441 , HB445

Committee: House Health

Keywords: speech-language pathology, licensure, clinical supervision, educational qualifications, healthcare assistant, hemp-derived cannabinoids, CBD, THC, delta-8, delta-9, delta-10, consumable hemp products, psychoactive cannabinoids, cannabinoid regulation, hemp licensing, ABC Board, Alcoholic Beverage Control Board, retail hemp sales, wholesale hemp distribution, hemp tax

Transcript Highlights:

• Hearing none, public testimony is now closed on Senate Bill 1243.
• Hearing none, public testimony is closed. Senate Bill...
• Hearing none, public testimony is now closed.
• We'd be open to hearing that from you. Thank you.
• Hearing none, the testimony is now closed.

Bills: SB1079 , SB1243 , SB1504 , SB1579 , SB1708 , SB1844 , SB1851 , SB1879 , SB1921 , SB1951 , SB2237 , SB2238 , SB2406 , SB2407

Committee: Senate Local Government

Keywords: SB 1079, Texas, county government, commissioners court, Local Government Code, Chapter 263, surplus property, salvage property, data storage device, hard drive, electronic media, digital records, confidential information, protected information, privacy, records retention, information security, data destruction, device disposal, sensitive data

Transcript Highlights:

• THANK YOU AND YOU ARE RECOGNIZED, LET US HEAR FROM YOU. >> THANK YOU, APPRECIATE THIS TIME.
• NEXT WE WILL HEAR FROM DEVIN DONALDSON FROM SOUTH FLORIDA STATE COLLEGE.
• NEXT WE WILL HEAR FROM JONATHAN SATTER, A FLORIDA ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY.
• NEXT WE WILL HEAR FROM JESUS FOR FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY.
• I THINK IT IS AN ISSUE ON YOUR SIDE WE ARE HEARING.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Hearing no objection, we are on that order of business: Announcements and miscellaneous.
• Hearing no objection, we are on. that order of business: Committee reports.
• Hearing no objection, the reader will read: House Bill 64 do pass.
• Hearing no objection, we're on that order of business. Senator Wirth: Mr.
• Hearing no objections, Senator Lopez, explain the bill. Mr.

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• Um, I'll just uh on a personal level uh and you're going to hear a common theme today, um, continue to
• Um, I'll just uh on a personal level uh and you're going to hear a common theme today, um, continue to
• Um, I'll just uh on a personal level uh and you're going to hear a common theme today, um, continue to
• a common theme today um continue to hear a common theme today um continue to point<00:03:47.760><c>
• that throughout this conversation hear that throughout this conversation today<00:04:25.960><c> and<

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Can you hear me okay?" "I can. Yes, everybody hear him? Very good."
• Chair, members, for hearing this bill. Thank you for hearing Senate File 2144 today.
• Miss Schneider, can you hear us? Yes, I can hear you. Can you hear me? I can hear you.
• /c><01:42:23.320><c> I</c><01:42:23.480><c> can</c><01:42:23.679><c> hear</c> can hear you can you hear
• me I can hear can hear you can you hear me I can hear you<01:42:24.080><c> we</c><01:42:24.239><c> can

Committee: Senate Human Services

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• </c><00:10:06.080><c> that's</c> sometime after the hearing that's sometime after the hearing that's
• </c><00:16:11.279><c> And</c> a hearing, but I will comment. And a hearing, but I will comment.
• . hearings. hearings.
• </c> &gt;&gt; what we're hearing. &gt;&gt; what we're hearing. &gt;&gt; Yes.<01:44:47.040><c> Yes.
• </c> that notice was given of the hearing? that notice was given of the hearing?

Committee: House Municipal and County Government

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Seeing none, we'll end the hearing. hearing hearing no<00:34:49.839><c> she</c><00:34:50.040><c> may<
• where they're also represented by counsel, and it's after that probate hearing, that second hearing
• where they're also represented by counsel, and it's after that probate hearing, that second hearing
• </c> they've got counsel during this hearing they've got counsel during this hearing if<02:21:49.359>
• </c> that it's after that probate hearing that it's after that probate hearing that<02:22:15.359><c>

Committee: Senate Judiciary

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• I mean, you assembled quite a great hearing here, and there's, you're hearing all these shared voices
• earlier today as part of this committee hearing.
• So thank you for pulling the hearing together today.
• I will wait to hear where we are.
• Can you guys hear me okay?

Keywords: 987, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• You assembled quite a great hearing here, and you're hearing all these shared voices and common interest
• earlier today as part of this committee hearing.
• So thank you for pulling the hearing together today.
• Later, we're going to hear from people.
• Can you guys hear me okay?

Summary: The Senate Select Committee on Hydrogen Energy held an informational hearing on California’s hydrogen leadership, with the chair framing hydrogen as a complementary clean-energy pathway for hard-to-electrify sectors such as heavy-duty trucking, transit, rail, ports, industrial uses, and backup power. The first panel of private-sector witnesses from the California Hydrogen Business Council, Bosch, Hyundai, and Sierra Northern Railway described existing deployments in California, including hydrogen buses, trucks, fueling infrastructure, and the nation’s first hydrogen fuel cell switcher locomotive. They emphasized that the technology is commercially ready but scaling is constrained by permitting delays, high fuel and equipment costs, infrastructure gaps, and uncertainty around federal support and incentives. Witnesses urged stable state policy, targeted investment, and concentrated deployment in high-impact corridors such as ports and freight hubs. Committee members also asked about labor standards, community engagement, and the current size of the hydrogen vehicle fleet in California and abroad. The second panel focused on air quality, climate, safety, and public health. Testimony from CAPCOA, the Coalition for Clean Air, the California State Building and Construction Trades Council, and a UC Berkeley researcher argued that hydrogen fuel cells can reduce diesel-related pollution and health harms when used in the right applications, especially in ports, rail yards, warehouse corridors, transit depots, and backup power for facilities like data centers. Witnesses cautioned that hydrogen should be used selectively, produced as cleanly as possible, and paired with early community engagement, safety planning, and environmental justice protections. The researcher cited projected reductions in NOx, particulate exposure, premature deaths, and health costs under broader hydrogen adoption. Committee members discussed workforce training, apprenticeship programs, and how to balance near-term costs with long-term infrastructure value. The final panel provided public-sector updates from SamTrans, the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development, the Port of Long Beach, and First Public Hydrogen Authority. SamTrans described its transition to a large hydrogen bus fleet and said the loss of expected ARCHES funding created a major infrastructure gap; it asked the state to protect transit funding, restore a sales tax exemption for zero-emission buses, and address axle-weight rules. GoBiz said the state should focus on creating demand, reducing costs, and streamlining permitting, while acknowledging the disruption caused by the federal cancellation of ARCHES funding. The Port of Long Beach reported hydrogen truck deployments, port incentives, and a planned public fueling station, but said high costs, fuel shortages, and uncertainty have slowed momentum. First Public Hydrogen Authority described efforts to aggregate municipal demand and support new green hydrogen production projects, stressing the need for long-term market signals and financing. Committee members repeatedly emphasized the need for state support, infrastructure investment, and a diversified fuel strategy to keep hydrogen deployment moving forward.

Transcript Highlights:

• The following bills are proposed for consent for today's hearing.
• So appreciate the discussion, hear the concerns, we will continue working and look in to look in hear
• In fact, you very rarely hear of that sort of activity now.
• They get a human being, and they hear from me directly.
• Today, we will hear in support of AB 2066 from Dr.

Summary: The Assembly Health Committee heard several bills focused on workforce access, consumer protection, behavioral health parity, and public health safety. AB 1591 by Assembly Member Michelle Rodriguez would create a podiatric medicine pipeline program to address shortages of podiatrists, especially in rural and underserved counties; it drew strong support from podiatrists and medical groups and no opposition. AB 2011 by Assembly Member Hart would codify federal mental health and substance use disorder parity standards into state law; supporters argued it would preserve access if federal enforcement weakens, while health plans and insurers opposed it as premature and potentially confusing. The bill was moved on a due pass motion to Appropriations and remained on call after a roll vote with several ayes and some noes. The committee also considered AB 2311 by Assembly Member Chiavo, which would allow public health care district hospitals to directly employ physicians. Supporters said the change would help district hospitals recruit and retain doctors and stabilize care in underserved communities, while CMA and emergency physicians warned it could weaken the corporate practice of medicine protections and physician autonomy. Members raised concerns about guardrails, but the author said the bill would continue to be refined; it passed on a due pass motion to the Business and Professions Committee. AB 2030 by Assembly Member Lowenthal would prohibit sales of over-the-counter diet pills and weight-loss or muscle-building supplements to minors, with supporters citing eating disorder risks and opponents objecting to scope, age-verification, and retail requirements. The bill passed on a due pass motion to the Judiciary Committee. AB 1864 by Assembly Member Berman would require screening of gene synthesis orders to prevent misuse for bioterrorism and would authorize enforcement penalties for noncompliance. Supporters from Stanford, Encode, and the medical community said the measure would align California with federal best practices and address growing biosecurity risks, while life sciences representatives raised concerns about operational burdens and supply-chain impacts. Members discussed whether the bill should include an urgency clause and how to keep the standards current; it passed to the Judiciary Committee. AB 2457 by Assembly Member Connolly would standardize and speed up Medi-Cal managed care credentialing for physicians, and it passed to Appropriations with broad support. Finally, AB 2302, presented on behalf of Assembly Member Celeste Rodriguez, would require infant formula manufacturers to test for toxic elements such as lead and arsenic and post results publicly; pediatric and disability advocates supported the measure as a transparency and infant safety bill.

Transcript Highlights:

• Today's hearing covers two departments, the Office of Emergency Services and the Department of Justice
• We will take public comment on all issues at the end of today's hearing.
• You should have a handout that we prepared for this hearing.
• And we want to include your testimony in the official hearing record.
• We have concluded now the agenda for today's hearing.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• We'll move into public hearing, and we are going to go into public hearing on House Bills 2481, House
• Chairman, and committee for hearing House Bill 1974.
• Also, they do have that fair hearing time, too.
• I'm a little hard of hearing sometimes, and I don't.
• Did I hear that correctly? If somebody feels something is off. Did I hear that correctly?

Committee: House General Laws

Keywords: 959, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• If you hear, come on up. Then on deck would be Jason Dewey.
• When he hears the alert, he can accept that alert and then hear all the radio transmission and join in
• Thank you for hearing the bill.
• If there's anybody here waiting to hear about 1804, you're not going to hear that.
• Can you hear me? Yes.

Committee: Senate Senate Public Safety Committee of Reference

Summary: The Public Safety Committee first considered SB 1071, which would repeal statutory protections for the Arizona Rangers. The sponsor argued the change was needed for accountability and transparency, while Rangers and several supporters said the organization provides substantial volunteer service and that the bill would undermine their work. Sheriffs from Yavapai and Navajo counties supported the bill, citing lack of access to background and training records and saying they could not fully trust or use the Rangers without clearer standards. The committee adopted a do pass recommendation on a 4-3 vote, with members noting they expected further amendment work. The committee then heard SB 1315 on interoperable communications for schools and law enforcement, followed by SB 1317 on reentry planning grants for counties. SB 1315 was supported by school safety officials and law enforcement representatives who described the need for common communication platforms during emergencies; concerns were raised about cost and information security, but the bill passed unanimously. SB 1317 would appropriate opioid settlement funds for county reentry programs; sheriffs and the Arizona Sheriffs Association supported it, citing reduced recidivism and improved jail outcomes, and it also passed unanimously. Members next took up SB 1416 and SB 1740, both related to missing and endangered children and the Turquoise Alert system. SB 1416, as amended, would strengthen reporting, photo-sharing, training, and public notification requirements for missing children cases; advocates, family members, and law enforcement all supported the compromise language, and it passed 7-0. SB 1740 would require training on the Turquoise Alert system and was discussed alongside concerns about statewide versus geographically targeted alerts; the sponsor said an amendment was being worked on, and the bill also received a do pass recommendation. Later, the committee considered SB 1493, which would require employers to pay fees and costs when a law enforcement officer wins a termination appeal and the employer refuses reinstatement. Police and sheriffs’ representatives supported the measure as a fairness issue, while chiefs’ representatives opposed it; the bill passed as amended on a 5-2 vote. The committee also passed SB 1537, renaming the Peace Officer Training Equipment Fund as the Public Safety De-escalation and Life Safety Fund, and SB 1542, which would conditionally authorize MDMA-based PTSD treatment for first responders and create related research and reimbursement provisions, after testimony about its potential therapeutic value.