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• support and opposition can be stated at the standing mic when called upon by simply stating name, affiliation
• Now we'll move on to members of the public who would like to add their support: name, affiliation, and
• You can come to the mic and note your name, affiliation, and position.
• So now moving on to folks who would like to add on their support: name, affiliation, and position.
• Now would it be an appropriate time to come to the mic, name, affiliation, and position.

Summary: The Assembly Transportation Committee heard six bills. AB 1837 (Gonzalez) would remove the sunset on transit agencies’ authority to use forward-facing cameras to enforce parking violations in bus lanes and at bus stops. The author and supporters from transit agencies, Streets for All, and the California Police Chiefs Association said the program improves bus reliability, safety, and access for riders, especially seniors and people with disabilities. Some members raised concerns about automated enforcement error rates and due process, but the bill was advanced on a due pass motion to Privacy and Consumer Protection. AB 1944 (Lee), presented by Assemblymember Arreguín, would delay implementation of declining axle-weight limits for zero-emission buses while keeping the existing final cap in place. Supporters, including the California Transit Association and several transit agencies, said heavier batteries are needed for longer-range zero-emission buses and the delay would help agencies comply with clean transit goals. The bill passed to Appropriations. AB 1599 (Arreguín) would require Caltrans to create a centralized statewide transit stop registry with standardized stop information. Move LA, AARP, Streets for All, and others supported the measure, saying it would improve trip planning, data consistency, and accessibility for riders; the bill also passed to Appropriations. AB 1608 (Wilson) would expand the California High-Speed Rail Office of the Inspector General’s authority, including hiring and contracting flexibility and a requirement to publish reports with limited confidentiality protections. The author, the Inspector General, and the First Amendment Coalition said the bill would improve oversight and transparency while protecting sensitive information; it passed to Judiciary. AB 1613 (Wilson) would create a mandatory off-highway vehicle safety and stewardship course for access to off-highway lands starting in 2029. Supporters from the off-road community said the bill was developed through stakeholder safety summits and would reduce accidents and protect public lands; it passed to Water, Parks, and Wildlife. AB 1662 (Wilson) would require DMV points for certain offenses that are dismissed through diversion programs, which supporters framed as a needed accountability measure for dangerous driving and opponents from ACLU Cal Action criticized as undermining diversion and harming low-income drivers. The bill passed to Appropriations. Final roll calls showed each bill advancing, with AB 1662 receiving the strongest support and the other measures also moving forward despite some no votes on AB 1837, AB 1944, AB 1608, and AB 1613.

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• But anyway, you know, and the only reason we are affiliated with a kind of a labor union, we are affiliated
• And the reason we are affiliated with them is, as you all know, Wyoming is the smallest state in the
• </c> we are affiliated with the service we are affiliated with the service employees<01:21:50.000><c>
• </c><01:28:39.600><c> with</c> don't have mandatory affiliation with don't have mandatory affiliation
• Members to file very detailed financial disclosures that are publicly available with the U.S.

Bills: HB0083 , HB0102 , HB0178

Committee: Senate Judiciary

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• We also strongly support a more effective process for appointing party-affiliated election judges.
• We also strongly support a more effective process for appointing party-affiliated election judges.
• It talks about if someone isn’t on the party list, you know, how might they affiliate themselves with
• a political party and meet the party affiliation or party balance requirement there.
• a political party and meet the party affiliation or party balance requirement there.

Committee: Senate Elections

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• So it would be disclosures of... The, you know, more specific disclosure of- To who?
• Well, forcing disclosures.
• Well, it's all about disclosures, that they have to...
• We very much support these disclosures.
• They filed a UCC based on prior affiliation with his uncle.

Bills: HB245 , HB700 , HB2783 , HB3526 , HB3900 , HB4061 , HB4124 , HB4166 , HB4395 , HB4534 , HB4609 , HB4641 , HB4736 , HB4738 , HB4739 , HB4945 , HB5015 , HJR175 , HB245

Committee: House Pensions, Investments & Financial Services

Keywords: military service, retirement, law enforcement, custodial officer, Employees Retirement System, commercial financing, brokers, registration, disclosures, finance, consumer protection, fees, deferred compensation, automatic participation, county employees, payroll deductions, retirement plans, fiscal transparency, local government, bond issuance

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• If you would identify yourself, affiliation for the record, and please begin." "Sure.
• A disclosure on the envelope and on the forms would greatly reduce the number of calls.
• Can you please introduce yourself and your affiliation? Yes, Mr. Chairman.
• Please state your name and affiliation and testify. All right. Good afternoon, Mr.
• Please state your name and affiliation. My name is Paul Andell.

Committee: House Elections Finance and Government Operations

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• It also has a disclosure requirement, and so it identifies the ticket as a resell and then identifies
• We experience this every day at First Avenue and in our affiliated venues like Turf Club, Fine Line,
• </c><00:14:56.560><c> venues</c> at 1 Avenue in our affiliated venues at 1 Avenue in our affiliated venues
• I think the disclosure is a good idea, but price caps never work as intended.
• I think the disclosure is a of the bill.

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• I've also raised concerns about whistleblower disclosures, saying that the FBI moved agents from child
• Their courage to come forward and make legally protected disclosures benefits the country. disclosures
• Without regard to partisan affiliation or politics? Absolutely.
• All of my financial disclosures have been made to this committee.
• Do you know if Reese or Fernandez are affiliated with SpaceX or Elon Musk? I don't. I'm curious.

Committee: Senate Senate Judiciary

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• County, Planned Parenthood Pasadena, San Gabriel Valley operates five health centers, and our sibling affiliate
• Together, our two affiliates represent one quarter of the Planned Parenthood health organizations in
• Unfortunately, a lack of uniform guidelines for agreements and disclosures has led to the proliferation
• Let's be clear: there's no statewide standards for disclosures, timing, or fees currently.
• Let's be clear: there's no statewide standards for disclosures, timing, or fees currently.

Summary: The Assembly Committee on Revenue and Taxation heard several bills dealing with tax policy, local revenue authority, consumer protections, and incentives for development. AB 1726 would create catastrophe savings accounts for homeowners to save pre-tax dollars for disaster mitigation and recovery costs; it drew support from the Department of Insurance and the California Bankers Association, while the California Teachers Association opposed it because of the General Fund and Prop. 98 impact. The bill was referred to suspense. AB 1768 would authorize Los Angeles and Contra Costa counties to ask voters to approve local transaction and use taxes to offset projected federal funding cuts affecting health care and safety-net services; it received broad support from health providers and county representatives, opposition from one member and a resident, and passed the committee 5-2 to the Assembly Local Government Committee. The committee also considered AB 1790, which would repeal the Waters Edge corporate tax election and require worldwide combined reporting for multinational corporations. The author and supporters argued it would close a loophole, raise several billion dollars annually, and help fund schools, Medi-Cal, and other programs; opponents warned of double taxation, compliance burdens, retaliation from foreign governments, and job losses. After extensive testimony and member debate, the bill was referred to suspense. AB 2020 would provide a full property tax exemption for the primary residence of 100% disabled veterans and surviving spouses, and AB 2069 would create a targeted sales and use tax exemption to spur development projects at fairgrounds; both measures had support from sponsors and related organizations, no opposition, and were referred to suspense. Finally, AB 2705 would regulate third-party “asset finders” who help claim excess proceeds from tax sales by requiring written agreements, disclosure that claims can be filed free with the county, and a cap on fees at 10%. County officials and local government groups supported the bill as a consumer protection measure, while recovery companies and related firms opposed it, arguing the work is complex and the cap would reduce access to services. The committee moved AB 2705 to the Assembly floor on a 4-0 vote.

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• Together, our two affiliates represent one quarter of the Planned Parenthood health organizations in
• Unfortunately, lack of uniform guidelines for agreements and disclosures has led to the proliferation
• Unfortunately, lack of uniform guidelines for agreements and disclosures has led to the proliferation
• Let's be clear, there's no statewide standards for disclosures, timing, or fees currently.
• Let's be clear, there's no statewide standards for disclosures, timing, or fees currently.

Committee: House Revenue and Taxation

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• And then please just state your name, who you might be affiliated with, all that stuff.
• I'm affiliated with the American Federation of Teachers New Mexico retirees.
• And I just, for full disclosure, I'm also a PARA recipient.
• Another full disclosure: I am an ERB employee. I did put in 32 years in the public schools. Mr.
• I'm doing like 101 on ERB, because, full disclosure, I do not receive ERB or PERA.

Bills: HB40 , HB100 , HJR1 , SB64 , SB19 , SB44 , SB83

Committee: House House Education

Keywords: educational retirement, annuity adjustments, cost of living, non-compounding payments, retirement benefits, STEM funding, education, innovation, public education, New Mexico, nominating committees, boards of regents, student representation, political party registration, New Mexico constitution, special education, office of special education, deputy secretary, public education department, IEP

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• Please state your name and your affiliation. Okay.
• So disclosure equals trust.
• So disclosure equals trust.
• Again, please just state your name and affiliation. Thank you.
• State your name, your affiliation, and your position. Thank you.

Summary: The committee heard several bills, with testimony largely in support and some opposition on a few measures. AB 458 would direct the Department of General Services, in consultation with the Department of Justice, to develop model procurement guidelines for state purchases of firearms, ammunition, and accessories so agencies avoid vendors that violate gun laws; law enforcement and San Francisco representatives supported it, and members discussed adding oversight and vetting. AB 1729 would update state telework policy by requiring written telework plans for return-to-office decisions and restoring public reporting on telework savings; supporters cited cost savings, productivity, climate benefits, and worker flexibility, while the author clarified it would not alter collective bargaining under the Dills Act. AB 1754 would require post-completion reporting on bond-funded programs’ goals and outcomes; supporters framed it as a transparency and accountability measure, while counties and water agencies opposed it unless amended, warning of added bureaucracy, delays, and litigation risk. AB 1841 would create a paid state holiday recognizing California Native American Day, and AB 2115 would issue a formal legislative apology to California’s first peoples and install a commemorative plaque at the Capitol; both drew strong tribal and labor support and broad committee praise, with members emphasizing education, historical acknowledgment, and healing. AB 2211 would allow craft distillers to operate a satellite room and use certain alcohol modifiers on premises, and AB 1991 would authorize wineries, breweries, and craft distilleries to conduct sensory tastings for research with guardrails; both had industry support, with AB 1991 drawing one opposition voice from Alcohol Justice. AB 1578 would require elected officials to take anti-hate speech training as part of existing sexual harassment training; it drew sharp First Amendment objections from opponents and mixed committee views, but the motion to send it to Appropriations passed on a recorded vote. The committee also heard AB 1807, which would bar state-owned property from being used for federal immigration enforcement operations; the author and supporters argued it would protect communities and prevent state complicity in federal actions.

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• Amendment 2450 addresses what is subject to disclosure under legislative privilege.
• Amendment 2403 addresses what is subject to disclosure under legislative privilege.
• Amendment 2403 addresses what is subject to disclosure under legislative privilege.
• is even happening is because the B&O exemption happens because we have these insurers or their affiliates
• Representative Corry: What this does is attempt to fix the connections between the affiliates and the

Bills: HB2720 , HB2073 , HB2487 , SB5816 , SB5919 , SB5831 , SB6137 , SB6244 , SB6044 , SB6132 , SB5109 , SB5877 , SB6258 , HB2720 , HB2073 , HB2487 , SB5816 , SB5919 , SB5831 , SB6137 , SB6244 , SB5420 , SB5868 , SB6044 , SB6132 , SJM8002

Keywords: behavioral health, emergency services, health insurance, provider access, mental health funding, premium assistance, funding, healthcare, subsidies, insurance tax, state regulation, insurers, taxation, budget impact, juice grapes, agriculture, commerce, market access, fire safety, insurance incentives

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• After we have the support witnesses testify, I invite other supporters to state their name, their affiliation
• two witnesses each two minutes, and then we'll hear from the opposition in a Me Too form: name, affiliation
• Your name, your affiliation, your position. Good afternoon.
• It should be required that they provide those types of disclosures.

Committee: Senate Judiciary

Summary: The Senate Judiciary Committee met to hear several bills, with the main discussion focused on SB 1159 by Senator Cabaldon and SB 932 by Senator Dato. SB 1159 would allow public agencies to treat AI-generated or bot-generated participation differently from human public comment and public records activity, in response to concerns that automated systems can flood local governments with fake comments and requests. Supporters, including Sierra Club California, the League of California Cities, county and city associations, and local officials, said the bill would protect genuine public participation and reduce burdens on clerks and agencies. Committee members raised questions about how agencies would detect AI-generated submissions, what enforcement would look like, and whether the bill could create First Amendment or liability issues if real human comments were mistakenly excluded. The author said the bill was intended to clarify that agencies are not required to treat bots as people and that detection standards and safeguards would need further work.

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• Don Kopicki, on behalf of the Child Abuse Prevention Center and its affiliate, the California Family
• CEQA is an important law that requires disclosure and mitigation of a project's impact on the environment
• Please state your name, affiliation, and position.
• Please state your name, affiliation, and position. Thank you.

Committee: Senate Human Services

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• Other required disclosures include, in part, whether the insurer reduces coverage or increases premiums
• The bill also places requirements when a pet insurer moves a policyholder from one affiliated company
• The policyholder must receive an offer from the replacement affiliate, and the replacement affiliate
• honored through its expiration dates the policyholder must receive an offer from the replacement affiliates
• and the replacement affiliate may not impose a waiting period on the new policy require a veterinary

Bills: HB1269 , HB2624

Committee: Senate Business, Trade & Economic Development

Keywords: pawnbroker, fees, interest rates, consumer protection, financial regulation, real estate transactions, nonprofit, land conservancies, unsolicited offers, property rights

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• Section two involves fair plan coverage and requires a disclosure regarding the fair plan section. section
• the broker's license for and it amends the definition<00:14:19.120><c> of</c><00:14:19.440><c> affiliated
• </c><00:14:20.079><c> business</c> definition of affiliated business definition of affiliated business
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• </c> coverage and requires a disclosure coverage and requires a disclosure um<00:15:08.079><c> regarding

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• was about disclosure amendment was about disclosure and<00:40:08.640><c> that</c><00:40:09.119><c> making
• </c><00:40:47.280><c> was</c> first discussion and that disclosure was first discussion and that disclosure
• </c><00:40:51.599><c> it's</c> purpose of this bill is disclosure it's purpose of this bill is disclosure
• </c> litigation disclosure. litigation disclosure.
• </c> could um steer a patient to an affiliate could um steer a patient to an affiliate but<05:06:27.360

Committee: House Commerce and Consumer Affairs

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• improving transparency for consumers, many in the work group acknowledged that current reporting and disclosure
• distinction, frequently engaged in steering practices, directing policyholders toward preferred and affiliated
• glass shops without clear disclosure.
• amendments further make anti-steering protections enforceable at first notice of loss and require the disclosure
• of financial affiliations.

Summary: The Senate Business, Trade, and Economic Development Committee met for its first session under the committee’s new name and heard a work session on Washington’s economic development policy from the Department of Commerce. Commerce described its Office of Economic Development and Competitiveness, including small business finance, export assistance, business attraction, and sector development work, and emphasized the need for a statewide economic development strategic plan with regular review, stakeholder input, and attention to rural and regional needs. Members asked about foreign trade offices, federal funding uncertainty, tax competitiveness, workforce programs, and the role of the Keep Washington Working program. Commerce said the state’s trade and investment efforts are valuable but face funding challenges, and that Washington must compete on more than taxes, including its business ecosystem and workforce. The committee then heard public testimony on Senate Bill 5919, which would encourage fire districts and insurers to develop voluntary incentives for wildfire mitigation best practices related to agricultural activities. The sponsor described the bill as a way to reward farmers for practices such as defensible space, fire breaks, equipment storage, and avoiding high-risk work during red flag conditions. A fire chief testified in support, citing recent standing grain fires and the need for practical incentives in rural areas. The bill was described as having no appropriation and no requested fiscal note. Members also heard testimony on Washington in the Making 2040 from the Association of Washington Business and a business owner. Supporters said the 16-year economic vision plan was built from broad public engagement and focuses on workforce, business climate, infrastructure, housing, and community. They argued Washington needs more housing, a more competitive regulatory and tax environment, and reliable energy to support growth. Senators questioned how the plan would achieve its housing goals and what specific regulatory changes were needed; AWB said it would provide a regulatory study soon. The committee also received a wildfire mitigation work group update from the Office of Insurance Commissioner, which recommended stronger community mitigation, better data sharing, consumer transparency, and a possible grant program for home hardening, though it did not reach full consensus on a single property mitigation standard. Finally, the committee held a public hearing on Senate Bill 5871, which would prohibit assignment of benefits in property and casualty insurance and set new rules for motor vehicle glass repair claims, including ADAS-related disclosures and limits on steering and inducements. The sponsor and supporters, including the Office of Insurance Commissioner, Safelite, NAMIC, and the Northwest Insurance Council, said the bill would reduce auto glass fraud, improve transparency, and help stabilize premiums. Independent glass shop owners and the Independent Glass Association opposed the bill as written, arguing it would favor large vertically integrated companies, restrict small businesses, and fail to address insurer steering and conflicts of interest. Several witnesses requested technical amendments, and the committee took no final vote before adjourning.

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• Come on up to the mic and identify yourself and your affiliation.
• I'm here to present SB 1417, the Mutual Water Company Rate and Disclosure Notice Act.
• Come to the mic, please, quickly, and give your name and affiliation.
• Come to the mic, please, quickly, and give your name and affiliation.
• Come on to the mic and give your affiliation.

Committee: Senate Energy, Utilities and Communications

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• House Bill 850, home builders, open house sales representative disclosure requirements, favorable.
• </c><02:00:36.280><c> for</c><02:00:36.440><c> new</c><02:00:36.880><c> and</c> mandatory disclosures
• </c> Public Ethics Law, Financial Disclosure Public Ethics Law, Financial Disclosure Statements,<02:02
• House Bill 156, Election Law, affiliating with a party and voting unaffiliated voters. Frederick.
• </c> who deliberately choose not to affiliate who deliberately choose not to affiliate with<02:13:48.360