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• discount programs.
• Small business... And we've done interesting strategies. Small business rates have been lower.
• To be eligible under program rules, you must have an immediate medical need. Thank you. program.
• for this program.
• for this program.

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• > to</c><00:05:24.520><c> work</c> and residence program an effort to work and residence program an effort
• </c> and we're trying to do these programs and we're trying to do these programs based<00:18:30.039><
• Superior and the City of elely that was Superior and the City of elely that was our<00:57:15.160><c>
• with youth to get kids in the program beyond the program and outdoor more—whomever would respond to
• </c><01:06:59.400><c> and</c> program as a skill building program and program as a skill building program

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• There are not 36 acres for sale contiguous in the entire city.
• The county or the city, not the school district. Okay.
• The county or the city? The county would, or the city, not the school district. Okay.
• And there are not 36 acres anywhere in that city for sale.
• And that is, if we're bulldozing our way, no pun intended, into a city because a particular city has

Summary: The Transportation Committee heard and advanced several bills dealing with roadway safety, utility relocation, emergency vehicles, motor vehicle services, charter school siting, and specialty license plates. SB 1782 by Senator Pizzo, as amended, would expand reckless driving per se to include certain extreme speeding behaviors and retain mandatory court appearance while removing impound language; it was supported by AARP and the Orange County Sheriff’s Office and reported favorably. SB 818 by Senator McLean would streamline utility relocation for road and rail projects and shift certain relocation costs to the authority in some cases; county groups opposed it as an unfunded mandate, while Charter Communications supported it, and the bill was reported favorably after amendment. SB 1644 by Senator Rodriguez, as amended, would expand warning-signal privileges for volunteer firefighters, medical staff, and related vehicles responding to emergencies; it was reported favorably. The committee also approved SB 1348 by Senator Trumbull, which revises Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles and tax collector processes for title/document delivery, driver licensing, disabled parking permits, and related services; a strike-all removed penalties and some CDL retesting provisions, and the bill was reported favorably. SB 636 by Senator Martin would restrict use of the far-left lane on high-speed roads except for passing, exiting, move-over compliance, or traffic/environmental conditions, with a civil fine and DOT signage requirements; it was reported favorably. SB 1152 by Senator Arrington would raise the cost of the Florida Wildflower specialty license plate from $15 to $25 to generate more funding for wildflower research, education, and habitat programs; it was reported favorably. SB 1188 by Senator McLean, which would limit local government authority over charter school siting and concurrency-related restrictions, drew the most debate. Supporters argued local ordinances were being used to block or delay charter schools, while opponents said the bill would tie the hands of local governments and could create traffic and public-safety concerns. After extensive discussion, the bill was reported favorably, with recorded no votes from Senators Arrington and Davis. The committee also unanimously recommended confirmation of multiple appointments to transportation-related boards and authorities, including the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority, Central Florida Expressway Authority, Jacksonville Port Authority, Jacksonville Transportation Authority, and Florida Transportation Commission.

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• Imagine very small communities that have just one lane in and one lane out.
• So we were able to work with the cities throughout the state, being able to find a solution that they
• It allows for cities to have In the middle of your block.
• It's a small shift. It gives a break to one group.
• And this bill will allow, in a pilot program, us to utilize those particular lanes to expedite...

Summary: The House opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and a prayer, approved the prior day’s minutes, and announced caucuses before moving through introductions, committee reports, and second reading bills. The chamber considered three bills on second reading: HB 1175, allowing small business establishments in residential zones; HB 1376, allowing voluntary prepayment of capital gains tax up to six months early; and HB 1500, concerning resale certificates for units in common interest communities. HB 1175 received Amendment 1461, which added a population-estimate reference for small communities, and then passed 94-2. HB 1376 passed 97-0 after supporters said it would let taxpayers capture a federal deduction by paying earlier, while still preserving state revenue. HB 1500 received a technical striking amendment updating condo-law language and then passed 85-12; supporters said it would improve access to complete resale certificates for condo sales, while some members raised concerns about added regulation and costs. The House then took up third reading bills. Substitute HB 1302, which would let local governments waive utility connection charges for certain green technology or industrial symbiosis projects, passed 76-21 after supporters emphasized environmental benefits and opponents warned it could shift costs to other ratepayers. HB 1796, allowing school districts to bond against capital levy collections to speed projects and reduce inflationary costs, passed 78-19; supporters said it would save taxpayers money and help districts complete needed construction sooner, while opponents argued it could bypass voter intent and increase indebtedness without renewed approval. Finally, Substitute HB 1980 was returned to second reading for a striking amendment, which was adopted, and then passed 97-0. Supporters described it as a pilot program to help employers and transit agencies work together to move workers more efficiently in congested areas, using existing transit/HOV infrastructure. The House also re-referred HJM 4010 and HB 2402 to different committees, then adjourned until the following Friday morning.

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• be the highest program per capita in the nation.
• The programs that are run by public benefits like Mass Save are large programs.
• Likewise, in Gateway Cities, they contributed 24% more per capita than non-Gateway cities. ...more per
• capita than non-Gateway cities.
• A decade later, that program has cost $6.2 billion.

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• Since the program was established, Since the program was established in 1970 with bipartisan congressional
• So the program rules were changed, which devastated... ...the entire program system, right?
• So money didn't necessarily decrease, but the program rules changed, which then by principle... ...program
• wrong as it relates to the program.
• And it's so we can continue to empower people throughout the small cities and towns that make up our

Summary: The subcommittee held an oversight hearing on federal actions affecting California’s public health and family planning systems, focusing first on the freeze to Title X family planning funds and then on broader CDC/public health grant terminations. Chair and members described the cuts as abrupt, harmful, and likely to create major gaps in disease surveillance, vaccination, contraception, STI testing, and other preventive services, while also criticizing the federal administration’s explanation that the actions were tied to DEI or civil-rights compliance. The chair thanked Attorney General Bonta for legal action and said the hearing was intended to document the real-world impacts and inform state budget responses. Witnesses from Essential Access Health, Planned Parenthood Affiliates of California, a Central Coast clinic, and other providers said California’s Title X network serves more than half a million low-income patients annually and relies on the funds for staffing, outreach, training, mobile and school-based clinics, and confidential care. They warned that the freeze has already forced reserve spending, delayed services, and could lead to layoffs, reduced hours, longer waits, and fewer appointments, especially for sexual and reproductive health care. Public comment included support for a proposed state backfill of Title X losses, with advocates emphasizing impacts on low-income, LGBTQ+, and communities of color. On the public health side, CDPH, county health officials, and local health officers testified that the CDC’s rescission of $11.4 billion in grants would affect California by an estimated $840 million and threaten lab capacity, immunization programs, health disparities work, and data systems such as CalConnect and vaccine registries. Sacramento County and others described how the grants supported outbreak response, sequencing, community vaccination clinics, and equity-focused partnerships, and said terminations had already led to canceled appointments, stopped contracts, and layoffs. Several speakers urged the Legislature to preserve and expand state “future of public health” funding and to backfill federal losses, while public commenters from HIV, immunization, labor, and county organizations echoed concerns about workforce losses and worsening health outcomes.

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• I would argue a small gas station in one region is probably creating just as much pollution as a small
• , such as SB 54 and the used oil recycling program; ensuring that the program covers collection; and
• by city.
• We want these programs to work. But respectfully, retailers are already under 14 programs.
• ultimate goals of the program.

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• Small towns, small cities again, this is the authority of the appointing authority, and they're delegating
• </c><00:17:19.439><c> community</c> know when you're in a small community know when you're in a small
• If a city wants to revoke a restaurant's business license, the city would give notice of cause, explain
• </c> business license, the city would give business license, the city would give notice<00:42:15.599>
• So any primacy on federal programs. So any questions? questions? questions?

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• ,</c> low-income housing tax credit program, low-income housing tax credit program, almost<00:03:37.560
• </c> using the program using the program nationally<00:03:44.320><c> in</c><00:03:44.440><c> the</c><
• </c> housing tax credit program. housing tax credit program.
• ><c> two</c><00:04:05.960><c> uh</c> This program allocates um two uh This program allocates um two uh
• human services programs.

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• Schools that elect to participate in the program may include the fitness program designation in the school's
• include the fitness program designation in the school's report card.
• This is a program that's going to do that. It's going to be voluntary.
• I commend... ...to be physically active and quality PE programs.
• Madam Chair, he's the top supporter of the ESA program.

Summary: The committee heard and advanced several education-related bills. HB 2395 would create a voluntary Arizona School Fitness Program in ADE to recognize schools that participate in nationally recognized fitness testing, allow schools to note the designation on report cards, and direct ADE to issue guidelines and best practices. Supporters argued it would encourage student activity and improve health and achievement without penalties; it passed with a due pass recommendation on a 6-0 vote, with two members not voting. HB 2409, the Getting Arizona Ready for AI Act, would create an Arizona Artificial Intelligence Program in ADE to offer voluntary summer AI courses around the state, including digital hygiene/civic integrity and small-business/entrepreneurship components, with optional facility use and possible academic credit. The sponsor said the bill was meant to prepare students for AI-driven job disruption while keeping the program voluntary and low-cost. It passed 4-2 with one not voting. HB 2203 would require ADE to review school and agency reporting requirements, identify duplicative or obsolete reports, and recommend consolidation or repeal; a technical amendment was adopted and the bill passed unanimously by those voting. HB 2008 would bar school libraries from using public funds to pay professional associations for libraries and librarians; opponents called it unnecessary and constitutionally problematic, while supporters framed it as limiting public spending. It passed 4-2 with one not voting. The committee also heard HB 2075, which would require school districts to submit superintendent and CFO contracts to ADE, post them online, and maintain a searchable database and annual compensation report. Supporters said it would improve transparency and prevent excessive or hidden compensation, while opponents argued it unfairly targeted district schools and should, if anything, apply to all publicly funded schools. After extended debate over transparency and comparisons to charter schools and ESAs, the bill received a due pass recommendation on a 4-2 vote with one not voting.

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• the payment error rate associated with that program.
• The line item fusion centers fall under is a $4 billion grant program.
• And so what ticks me off is we have a lot of programs.
• And so what ticks me off is we have a lot of programs.
• Sales and the rental programs.

Summary: The committee met as a subcommittee because quorum was initially lacking, and the state auditor gave an update on his office’s workload, including several JALAC audits in progress, other statutory audits, staffing growth, and capacity to begin additional audits. Members also announced that one audit request on Prop. 28 was being held and that the PUC request would be moved off consent for presentation. After quorum was later established, the committee took up and approved several audit requests, including the DMV license revocation audit on consent, the CPUC utility interconnection timeliness audit, and the Caltrans SR 710 extension project audit. The fusion centers audit was approved on call, while the Orange County Board of Education audit was still being discussed when the transcript ended. Senator Cervantes presented the fusion centers audit request, arguing that California’s fusion centers operate with little public oversight and may collect, share, and retain sensitive information without adequate legal authority, privacy protections, or accountability. Supporters, including former FBI agent Mike German and an ACLU representative, said the centers function as opaque intelligence-sharing hubs and have a history of inaccurate or biased reporting. The state auditor said the audit would examine the State Threat Assessment Center and two local fusion centers, focusing on oversight, legal authority, data quality, disclosure controls, use of private vendors, funding, and performance metrics, while noting possible access and public disclosure limits because of intelligence-related information. The request drew sharp criticism from one member, who called it politicized and unnecessary, but it ultimately advanced on call. Senator Allen’s CPUC audit request focused on the commission’s enforcement of Rule 21 interconnection timelines for customer-sited solar and storage projects. Supporters said utilities routinely miss deadlines, causing delays and added costs for schools, nonprofits, businesses, and homeowners, while CPUC staff said the commission has public reporting, workshops, and an active proceeding to address the issue. The auditor said the review would examine CPUC monitoring, enforcement tools, and data on why utilities struggle to comply, estimating about 3,500 hours of work. The committee approved the request after discussion about whether an audit or legislative oversight would be the best tool. Senator Perez and Assembly Member Fong presented the Caltrans 710 corridor audit request, describing tenant complaints about mold, pests, deferred maintenance, inconsistent pricing, unclear communications, and delays in the affordable sales program created under the Roberti Act. Caltrans said it had completed many sales, was moving additional properties, and remained committed to transparency and compliance. The auditor said the review would examine whether Caltrans is complying with the Roberti Act, how it sets affordable prices, appraisal and appeal practices, communications with buyers, rent accounting, property maintenance, and follow-up on prior audit recommendations. The committee also heard Senator Umberg’s request to audit the Orange County Board of Education over transparency, contracting, litigation spending, charter oversight, and whistleblower issues; supporters argued the board’s actions warranted scrutiny, while board representatives said there was no factual basis for an audit and that complaints, enforcement actions, and legal challenges were minimal or absent.

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• through the program.
• The mayor of our second-largest city said that it will do a lot to help in the tax rate in his city.
• </c><01:54:37.880><c> having</c> federal immigration program having federal immigration program having
• the city of yesterday midm morning the city of Lebanon<02:07:04.119><c> I</c><02:07:04.199><c> mean<
• </c><02:07:08.679><c> in</c><02:07:08.840><c> this</c> one of 13th cities in this one of 13th cities

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• Program, also known as CAP, our Migrant Alternative Payment Program, CMAP, Program, also known as CAP
• , our Migrant Alternative Payment Program, CMAP, and the Emergency Child Care Bridge Program.
• doubled the impact of the youth legal services program and the removal defense program.
• the program.
• City-County funding.

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• A '76 referendum passed, authorizing casinos in Atlantic City.
• A '76 referendum passed, authorizing casinos in Atlantic City.
• What happened was the already solid suburbs of Atlantic City flourished while the city center did not
• c><00:27:18.159><c> in</c><00:27:18.320><c> in</c> relatively small market uh in in relatively small
• </c> socially responsible gaming programs socially responsible gaming programs that<00:41:05.599><c>

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• YOU KNOW, IN NEW YORK CITY, IT IS DIFFERENT THAN SAY 200 FEET IN ROCKLAND WHERE 200 FEET COULD BE A CITY
• So if a program is licensed by SED, so it could be some sort of pre-K program, for example, that would
• But after-school program community-based, most likely not. >> Okay, thank you.
• "Educational institutions and/or any licensed SED pre-K program." "Thank you very much.
• The New York City Council has embraced this practice.

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Summary: The Senate first handled routine business, approving the prior journal and taking up several messages and motions. A Rules Committee report was accepted on Senate Print 915, a Cannabis Law bill, and the chamber then moved to debate that measure on the controversial calendar. The bill was described by supporters as clarifying how distances are measured for adult-use cannabis dispensaries near schools and houses of worship, with the sponsor saying it would create statewide consistency and provide clearer direction to the Office of Cannabis Management. Opponents argued it would weaken protections for children and churches, reward agency mistakes, and allow dispensaries to be sited closer to school property than intended. After extended debate, the Senate passed the bill 36-23. The cannabis debate centered on whether the bill merely clarifies legislative intent or substantively changes the law. Supporters said the current language left measurement methods undefined and that the bill would help legal dispensaries, reduce confusion, and push back illicit stores. Opponents said the original law already protected school grounds and houses of worship, and that the new language would allow dispensaries to abut school playgrounds, fields, or church-related property in some cases. Several senators also raised concerns about youth exposure, public consumption, local zoning, and the performance of the Office of Cannabis Management. After the vote, the Senate returned to the calendar and passed additional measures, including Calendar 121 (Public Authorities Law), Calendar 170 (Public Health Law), and Calendar 190 (Labor Law), each by comfortable margins. The chamber also adopted a resolution package honoring Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake High School’s boys cross country team and girls field hockey team for state championships, with Senator Tedisco introducing the guests. Later, the Senate passed Senate Print 6990A, the Civil Voice Law, which requires state agencies to conduct exit interviews for employees who resign or retire. Supporters said the bill would improve accountability, morale, and retention by standardizing a way to hear from departing workers. The bill received affirmative explanations of vote from Senator Jackson and others, and the Senate continued through the calendar after its passage.

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• and our firefighting program.
• The speaker highlighted two new programs: $15 million for a new program aimed at reducing wildfire risk
• One another, or developing a program that adds on to the Community Wildfire Mitigation Program, or the
• These would be modeled after existing programs such as the Santa Monica Mass Timber Accelerator Program
• So the intent of that program is to increase adoption of mass timber and residential program.

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• He's part of the Future Leaders Internship Program.
• </c> can't eat your small apples. can't eat your small apples.
• High school and college bass fishing programs are flourishing statewide.
• High school and college bass fishing programs are flourishing statewide.
• High school and college bass fishing programs are flourishing statewide.

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• /c><00:01:01.960><c> in</c><00:01:02.199><c> regards</c> program program and this is in regards program
• Okay, we had two members, one city council member and the other is the city administrator.
• Okay, we had two members, one city council member and the other is the city administrator.
• I'm the city administrator. I've been employed by the city for about 22, 23 years.
• I'm the city administrator. I've been employed by the city for about 22, 23 years.

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• Are we going to cut funding for our counties and for our cities?
• That's more homes than are in the City of Minneapolis by about 50,000.
• </c><01:10:11.880><c> of</c> brought forward by the city of brought forward by the city of Bloomington
• She's the Port Authority administrator for the city of Bloomington.
• The city is currently re-evaluating strategies for the site.

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• And for the City of Santa Fe, it says $30,000.
• It's a voluntary designation that cities could adopt.
• For indirect costs to administer the program.
• What kinds of programs are we going to be running with this research?
• How many new programs?