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• He didn't want to share. I asked him which company he used; he didn't want to share, which is fine.
• And just a few of them that I wanted to share was one veteran.
• And just a few of them that I wanted to share was one veteran.
• I recognize and share the concerns about predatory practices.
• And that is our job: to share the information that we know of.

Summary: The Assembly Committee on Military and Veterans Affairs met with a quorum and first approved its consent calendar, which included AJR 15, SB 56, SB 296, and SB 855, with the roll left open for absent members. The committee then heard SB 694 by Senator Archuleta, a bill aimed at protecting veterans from unaccredited claims representatives and other for-profit entities that charge fees to assist with VA disability claims. The author and supporters, including county veterans service officers and veterans organizations, argued the measure would curb predatory practices, restore accountability, and steer veterans toward free, accredited assistance through CVSOs and other authorized representatives. Testimony in support emphasized that veterans are often targeted online and may pay large fees for services that are available for free, while supporters said unaccredited firms lack transparency and can exploit vulnerable veterans. Opposition witnesses, including representatives of claims-assistance companies and individual veterans, argued the bill would eliminate choice and that some contingency-based firms provide useful services, better outcomes, and faster claims processing. Committee members debated whether the bill would unlawfully bar legitimate assistance or whether it was needed to stop illegal business practices, with several members noting the issue is also being litigated in federal court and that an accreditation process already exists through the VA. After discussion, the committee voted to pass SB 694 and refer it to the Committee on Judiciary. The final vote was 6 ayes, with some members not voting. The committee then completed the consent calendar vote, which passed with eight votes, and adjourned.

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• As I was sharing with Representative Meza a few minutes ago, I'm certainly not the crypto expert.
• As I shared with Representative Meza, she and I may not understand that part, but we get the rest of
• Do they have shares in a corporation? Not in the sense that they don't have equity.
• Distributions of value would be similar to stock options, and that would represent a share of value.
• Can you share with us?

Bills: HB2226, HB2269, HB2343, HB2760, HB3621, HB4079, HB4204, HB4518, HB4531, HB4555, HB4850, HB4876, HB4903, HB4996, HB5122

Keywords: construction trust funds, Property Code, Chapter 162, construction payments, mechanics lien, contractors, subcontractors, laborers, material suppliers, materialmen, real property improvement, assignment of payment rights, unpaid trust funds, trust fund beneficiaries, construction industry, payment protection, Texas construction law, property owners association, landscaping, grass maintenance

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• I now call on members to share stories and remembrances of former Representative Mary Murphy.
• And we shared a love for caring for seniors.
• I remember her sharing a picture once of her fields.
• And real quickly, just sharing some stats about the library construction grants program.
• Members, I would like to quickly share some stories about my friend Mary Murphy.

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• In the Senate, we had kind of a unique setup where we had a power-sharing for a little bit.
• In the Senate, we had kind of a unique setup where we had a power-sharing for a little bit.
• In the Senate, we had kind of a unique setup where we had a power-sharing for a little bit.
• In the Senate, we had kind of a unique setup where we had a power-sharing for a little bit.
• In the Senate, we had kind of a unique setup where we had a power-sharing for a little bit.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• So go ahead and go back to Tab 3, which is an update by the Department of Transportation on the shared
• you, Mister chairman and members of the committee for this opportunity to give you an update on the share
• We had a snowstorm the share. So we look at different ways that we can improve for the next one.
• But could you elaborate or would you like to share your thoughts on that for us?
• I was I share my perspective. I want to kind of tell it through the sort of a recent story.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• </c><01:09:19.600><c> So</c> saying I don't want mine shared. So saying I don't want mine shared.
• </c> still in process that we will not share still in process that we will not share because<01:09:27.359
• I think I gave them my marching orders, but I was willing to share what with and again that's shared
• That's not shared with the public yet.
• Um, if you feel free to share us the list. If you have the amendments, share those.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• So that means they share in any profits and they would be sharing in any losses if the association had
• So that means they share in any profits and they would be sharing in any losses if the association had
• </c><00:09:13.959><c> in</c> association so that means they share in association so that means they share
• </c><00:09:17.160><c> in</c> any profits and they would be sharing in any profits and they would be sharing
• </c><00:20:30.400><c> of</c> they took a c-par ipation or a share of they took a c-par ipation or a share

Keywords: 912, senate, all

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• </c> the speed task force is about and share the speed task force is about and share what<00:28:29.120
• information you would like to share um information you would like to share um with<00:54:33.760><c> that
• </c> incentives where sewers or shared incentives where sewers or shared systems<03:46:44.960><c> can
• </c><04:11:06.720><c> best</c> is if the counties just shared best is if the counties just shared best
• </c> recommends the consideration of a shared recommends the consideration of a shared and<04:12:11.680

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• I think it was shared with just one of the cohorts an extra two to 300 students were able to be served
• as the<00:08:27.000><c> um,</c><00:08:27.240><c> as</c><00:08:27.360><c> was</c><00:08:27.520><c> shared
• as the the program the um, as was shared as the the program has<00:08:29.480><c> been</c><00:08:29.720
• with uh, just one of the it was shared with uh, just one of the cohorts<00:08:49.160><c> an</c><00:08
• </c><01:09:31.960><c> in</c> and and evidence has been shared in and and evidence has been shared in

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• We shared more about this process last year. The team identified actionable data as a need.
• We shared more about this process last year. The team identified actionable data as a need.
• I want to share a few school van.
• This story is now a shared experience among school psychologists across the Twin Cities.
• </c><01:25:32.880><c> experience</c> story is now sh a shared experience story is now sh a shared experience

Keywords: 1183, house

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• </c> to bring chocolate, you have to share to bring chocolate, you have to share with<00:04:23.600><c
• </c><00:42:46.880><c> Um,</c> I'm happy to share those with you.
• Um, I'm happy to share those with you.
• </c><01:02:00.559><c> So</c><01:02:01.119><c> um</c> information to share with you.
• So um information to share with you.

Bills: HF2825

Keywords: expungement, criminal justice, background check, security industry, private detective, 1183, house

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• So cost sharing enables us to share costs.
• I will share a small story. A family member of mine.
• This is the data governance and sharing subcommittee.
• We typically are in shortage sharing on the trauma later in the season, but they actually started sharing
• And the data sharing that they're doing is important.

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• from the pension system and forfeited her pension was that effectively constructive payment of her share
• It might be helpful for you to share what your thinking is on that.
• I can come forward better with a better proposal to you on the idea that I just shared with you, and
• So, if I sent you a letter to be shared with the committee, I would fill out a form determining who it
• I mean, and in terms of the ad hoc COLA, as well as the concept I shared with you about a budget provisal

Keywords: 904, all

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• from the pension system and forfeited her pension was that effectively constructive payment of her share
• audience here, and we're trying to figure out what we need to do, so it might be helpful for you to share
• I can come forward better with a better proposal to you on the idea that I just shared with you, and
• So, if I sent you a letter to be shared with the committee, I would fill out a form determining who it
• And as Aaron shared, if somebody sends an email to the State Actuary's Office and it's clear that it's

Summary: The Executive Committee approved the April minutes by roll call vote, with members present voting aye and the minutes adopted. The committee then received an Attorney General update on several pension-related cases. Counsel discussed the newly filed Dawson class action, which seeks to invalidate Gross Second Substitute House Bill 2034 on federal and state constitutional grounds; she said the pleadings were unclear, the committee’s involvement was uncertain, and the case would need monitoring. She also reported that the Dolan case appears concluded after the Court of Appeals upheld the trial court’s ruling on constructive payment of attorney fees, and that the Fowler case remains pending after an oral ruling for plaintiffs on retroactive interest and possible disgorgement of state gains, with a written ruling still awaited. The actuarial update said June would include the preliminary 2025 valuation results and contribution-rate discussion, along with commentary on the demographic experience study, and staff noted actuarial resources were limited for additional items until later in the summer or fall. The committee then discussed the interim work plan and correspondence, including letters supporting a Plan 1 COLA recommendation, retiree organization comments, and a request from Senator Robinson to study whether certain animal control technicians should be included in PERS. Members emphasized the need to keep working on an ad hoc COLA for Plan 1 retirees while also exploring a longer-term COLA mechanism, including possible budget proviso language to require COLA consideration each budget cycle. Staff also explained changes to correspondence handling: materials will no longer be posted publicly on the website, but will still be available through public records requests and distributed securely to members by email or form submission. The committee agreed to add a June briefing on the PERS animal control technician issue and an introductory discussion of Plan 3, and to bring back COLA proposals in July for further executive committee review. The agenda was approved as amended, and the meeting adjourned.

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• This measure prohibits operators of smart household security devices from sharing user data with law
• The measure also prohibits operators from requiring users to consent to the sharing of data with law
• Thank you very much. household security devices from sharing household security devices from sharing
• </c><00:08:19.160><c> the</c> requiring users to consent to the requiring users to consent to the sharing
• of data with law enforcement sharing of data with law enforcement agencies<00:08:21.960><c> as</c><00

Bills: SB2876, SB3253, SB2125, SB2781, HB549, HB1768, SB2053, SB2494, SB2851, SB3073, HB1678, HB1721, HB2475, HB2246, HB1667, HB1516, SB2532, SB3131, SB3154, HB2297, HB1737, SB2143, SB2398, SB2623, HB1740, HB1920, HB1682, SB2153, SB3140, HB1515, SB2835, HB2282, SB3083, SB2031, SB2519, SB2667, SB2140, SB2544, SB2069, SB2697, SB874, SB2043, SB888, SB2721, HB2152, HB1334, HB2385, HB1643, HB2314, HB1688, HB1692, SB2568, SB2983, SB2108, SB3136, HB1959, SB3156, HB1511, HB1753, HB1824, HB2137, HB1810, HB2279, HB2309, HB1548, HB2078, HB2293, SB3262, SB2169, SB2607, SB2964, SB3255, HB2576, HB1481, HB1864, HB1550, SB2818, SB3067, SB2061, HB1728, HB1881, HB2361, HB2395, HB1823, SB2050, SB2397, SB2175, SB2852, SB847, SB3001

Keywords: natural hair braiding, hair braiding, braids, braider, braiding license, cosmetology, barbering, barber board, Board of Barbering and Cosmetology, registration, licensure exemption, sanitation training, health and safety, hair extensions, cornrows, twists, locks, protective hairstyles, beauty industry, occupational licensing

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• May we find common ground in our shared commitment to support the afflicted and oppressed of our world
• His important work with the Multi-Faith Initiative promotes collaboration and a shared understanding
• She was sharing something personal, something meaningful, with a young couple starting their own life
• , sharing life advice, that's something we only do with the people that we truly trust.
• He shared over 50 years of marriage with his wife, Sophia Ma. Dr.

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, offered prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and then recognized several guest groups, including representatives of the National Council of Negro Women, students from Santa Clarita Christian School, and the Coachella Valley High School girls soccer team. The chamber also marked Senator Allen’s birthday and later took up a memorial adjournment in memory of Dr. William Ma, offered by Senator Wiener. On the floor, the Senate confirmed three gubernatorial appointments: Andy Nakahata as executive director of the California Infrastructure and Economic Development Bank, Richard Stein to the California Arts Council, and Nick Hardiman to the California Housing Finance Agency Board of Directors. Each confirmation passed unanimously or near-unanimously after brief supportive remarks about the appointees’ experience and qualifications. The Senate also adopted several resolutions. SCR 127 designated December as Multi-Faith Heritage Month, SCR 110 recognized Women’s Military History Week, SCR 137 proclaimed March 15 as Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Day, and SR 85 marked Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week. Members spoke in support of each measure, emphasizing interfaith understanding, women’s military service, Ginsburg’s legacy on equality, and the need for MS awareness and research. All of the resolutions passed by unanimous roll call, and the special consent calendar items were also approved 33-0. The session concluded with committee announcements for upcoming budget subcommittee meetings and a select committee meeting on California’s wine industry, followed by recess and notice of the next Senate session.

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• May we find common ground in our shared commitment to support the afflicted and oppressed of our world
• His important work with the Multi-Faith Initiative promotes collaboration and a shared understanding
• She was sharing something personal, something meaningful, with a young couple starting their own life
• , sharing life advice, that's something we only do with the people that we truly trust.
• He shared over 50 years of marriage with his wife, Sophia Ma. Dr.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• To start, I would like to share a video from Rocky Point. It's a short video.
• A shared focus on predictability—families and property owners want predictability.
• I want to share a short personal story about Rocky Point.
• So I did want to share that. That said, Mr.
• So I did want to share that. That said, Mr.

Bills: HB2746, HB2751, HB2752, HB2753

Keywords: trade offices, committee, Arizona commerce authority, stakeholder input, efficiency, Arizona competes fund, economic development, fund repeal, state finances, state appropriations, Arizona Commerce Authority, job creation, business incentives, commerce authority, public-private partnership, business regulation, Arizona governance, 1182, all

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• Welcome our first panel of state housing representatives to share insights and outcomes from the AB 519
• Today I want to share with you an update on AB 519 implementation, including our working group and the
• “And one of the goals on our side is to also work on our systems so that we are able to really share
• Well, thank you to the committee for this opportunity to share our work.
• So I'm going to pass it to our new HDFC director, Jonathan Klein, to share more about his approach to

Summary: The committee held an outcome review hearing on AB 519, focused on streamlining California’s affordable housing finance system. State housing officials from HCD, CalHFA, TCAC/CDLAC, and the new Housing Development Finance Committee described the AB 519 work group, which included more than 100 organizations and many tribal governments, and said it produced recommendations for a single consolidated application and coordinated review process. They explained a two-track system: projects needing state subsidy would use the new HDFC/HCD pathway and then receive tax credits and bonds concurrently, while projects that do not need state subsidy could continue using a direct TCAC/CDLAC path. Officials said regulations are being drafted, public comment will be taken, and the goal is to launch the new system in 2027, with awards expected after the regulations and NOFA process are completed. Assembly Member Chavo, the bill’s author, said the measure grew out of local housing and homelessness concerns and emphasized that administrative costs and duplicative applications can delay projects. Committee members asked about timing, the single-portal process, construction financing, and how the new system will handle projects already in the pipeline. Officials said the state has the statutory authority it needs, that the first phase will focus on clearing stalled projects with existing awards, and that the new committee is intended to be more transparent and responsive than prior systems. Members also raised broader concerns about preserving existing affordable housing, preventing homelessness, and ensuring any future housing bond supports truly affordable units. Affordable housing developers and advocacy groups largely supported the reforms but said the work is only a first step. Witnesses from Related California, Eden Housing, Self-Help Enterprises, the California Housing Partnership, Housing California, and the California Housing Consortium praised the consolidated application and the more collaborative process, but urged further changes to post-award functions, loan closings, asset management, geographic allocation, and rural and farmworker program rules. They also stressed that the system will only work if it is adequately funded, noting the importance of general fund support, the Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities Program, and the pending housing bond. A public commenter who is a veteran described difficulty accessing housing and navigating multiple applications, reinforcing the hearing’s theme that the process remains too complex for both developers and applicants.

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• their thoughts without fear of the conversation being shared as critical.
• I share your desire to address the impact. community.
• I share your desire to address the impact. I share your desire to address the impaction situation.
• So some of those concerns are very shared.
• What I would like to share is that I do have these concerns, and also the...

Summary: The Assembly Higher Education Committee heard several Senate measures focused on community college procurement, higher education access, and student support. SB 1154 by Senator Reyes would allow community college districts to use best-value procurement for public works projects over $1 million. Supporters, including San Bernardino Valley College, the San Bernardino Community College District, labor groups, and several districts, said it would improve delivery of complex facilities and align community colleges with other education systems. Opponents, including the Associated General Contractors, argued the bill’s skilled-and-trained workforce requirements and labor-compliance scoring would narrow the bidder pool and raise costs. The committee passed the bill to the Assembly Floor on a due-pass vote, with some members voting no or not recorded. SB 1255, also by Senator Reyes, would create a California Hispanic-serving institution designation. Supporters from HACU, the CSU Chancellor’s Office, UC, community colleges, and other education organizations said the designation would recognize campuses that serve large numbers of Latino and low-income students and strengthen accountability and student success. The committee approved the bill as amended and re-referred it to Appropriations, with one no vote. SB 1328, presented on behalf of Senator Cervantes, would require LGBTQ+ points of contact at satellite or branch campuses of CSU and community colleges, either through designated staff or regular office hours. Testimony emphasized gaps in access at remote centers and the need for confidential support; one member raised concerns about staffing, costs, and whether existing systems could meet the need remotely. The bill was passed as amended and sent to Appropriations. The committee also considered SB 960 by Senator Cabaldon, which would expand the circumstances under which community colleges could offer bachelor’s degrees in response to unmet workforce needs, especially where CSU programs are impacted or not realistically accessible locally. Supporters said the bill would help meet workforce demand and expand access for place-bound and adult learners. CSU and faculty representatives opposed unless amended, urging stronger partnership requirements, clearer workforce-need standards, and safeguards around duplication and Prop 98 funding. Members discussed impaction, regional access, and the role of partnerships; the bill was passed as amended and re-referred to Appropriations. Finally, SB 632 by Senator Otagan would extend the California College Promise fee waiver to part-time community college students enrolled in nine units. Supporters said many students cannot attend full time because of work, caregiving, and living costs, and the bill would better reflect student realities; the transcript ends during testimony on this measure, before any vote is shown.