Transcript Highlights:

• Is there a cost to file for a protective order? No, ma'am.
• What's the current process for filing a protective order? Okay.
• In other words, the reason for filing the restraining order?
• Please tell me he didn't file a claim on them. No, I didn't file a claim.
• No, I didn't file a claim.

Bills: HR245 , SCR30 , SCR40 , SB259

Committee: House Judiciary

Keywords: transparency, justice, Epstein, Maxwell, investigation, human trafficking, government accountability, domestic violence, protective orders, online application, judicial administration, Louisiana, 965, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• On file items 473 through 479. File item 480 is AB 1697 by Assembly Member Kalra.
• We will pass temporarily on file item 517, and we will pass and retain on file item 518, moving to file
• We are going to jump ahead in file order to file item 542, AB 2273. Clerk will read.
• We will pass and retain on file items 522 and 523, moving to file item 524, AB 1809.
• We will pass and retain on file items 548 and 549. Moving to file item 550, AB 2641.

Keywords: 988, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• So our first bill up is House File 2769.
• We are moving on quickly to House File 2955.
• Is there anyone else that would like to testify on House File 2909? That's House File 2909.
• So that's House File 1883.
• The Chair lays over House File 1883 as amended for possible inclusion in our omnibus bill, House File

Committee: House Health Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:

• File item is 1 through 16.
• We are going to pass and retain on file items 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, and 38. File item 39.
• I'm going to pass and retain file item 42. File item number 43.
• Pass and retain file item 47. File item 48. That's AB 767 by Assembly Member Alanis.
• We're going to pass and retain on file item 49. That brings us to file item number 50.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• candidates for local office file with their respective county clerk.
• Filing authorities accept candidate filings as submitted without immediate verification of key eligibility
• file with their respective county clerk.
• Filing authorities accept filings without immediate verification of key eligibility requirements, including
• Representative Johnson said that filing authorities accept candidate filings as submitted without immediate

Keywords: Consideration of HB 684 02:30 Consideration of HB 699 19:10, 958, all

Summary: The House Standing Committee on Elections, Constitutional Amendments and Intergovernmental Affairs met with a quorum and considered two election-related bills. The committee first took up House Bill 684, sponsored by Representative Jennifer Decker, and adopted a committee substitute. Decker described the bill as a “continuous improvement” measure developed with election officials, clerks, legislators, and citizens. She walked through provisions addressing precinct officer staffing in vote centers, notice to school districts when schools are used as voting centers, absentee ballot replacement when a ballot is not received, retention and disposal timelines for election-related video surveillance, permanent voting assistance certifications, write-in candidate deadlines and posting restrictions, candidate filing details, witness requirements, public posting of candidate information, felony voting language, and school district closure rules for voting locations. Members discussed the school-related provision, the handling of mail-in ballots, and a committee-substitute change removing credit cards and debit cards as acceptable voter ID. Supportive comments emphasized election integrity and the collaborative drafting process. The committee then voted to report HB 684 favorably. The committee next considered House Bill 699, sponsored by Representative DJ Johnson, which would add a pre-certification verification process for candidate filings. Johnson said the bill was intended to prevent ineligible candidates from appearing on the ballot by requiring election officials to verify that a candidate’s residence is in the correct jurisdiction and, in partisan races, that the candidate is registered with the party sought, with appeals going to circuit court. He argued the current system relies on costly legal challenges after filing errors occur. During discussion, Representative Hancock voted no, saying the bill would create an unnecessary administrative burden and that filing paperwork should remain a basic responsibility of candidates, while other members voted yes. The committee ultimately reported HB 699 favorably. The meeting then adjourned.

Transcript Highlights:

• The author, please move file number 107, ACR 110, Tangipa, to the inactive file. Clerk will note.
• That brings us to the Assembly third reading file, file items 107 to 145.
• We are moving up in file order to file item 121, AB 1982. The clerk will read.
• We're going to pass and retain on file items 127 and 128. That brings us to file item 129.
• Reading file, file items 146 through 150. We are going to pass and retain.

Summary: The Assembly convened after a quorum call, prayer, and pledge, then dispensed with reading the journal and moved through a large number of procedural items, including deeming 102 second-reading items read and amendments adopted. The body also approved several floor motions, including suspending rules for guest access and committee noticing, moving AB 2595 to second reading, and sending ACR 110 to the inactive file. Numerous local officials and community representatives were introduced from cities including South Pasadena, Isparia, Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, Palmdale, Holtville, and Lindsay. On the floor file, several measures were taken up and passed. AB 1673 by Hadwick, allowing county fish and game commissions more flexibility to use certain funds for wildlife conflict prevention, passed 62-0. ACR 143 by Pacheco, proclaiming April 19-25 as California Cities Week, was adopted with 65 co-authors added. AB 1982 by Lowenthal, removing sunsets from existing anti-drink-spiking requirements for certain establishments, passed 68-0. ACR 158 by Solache, recognizing April 2026 as Donate Life Month, was adopted with 74 co-authors added after testimony about organ donation and transplant needs. AB 1908 by McKinnor, authorizing counties to establish victim compensation funds for survivors of abuse involving public agencies, passed 71-0. AB 2052 by Stephanie, aimed at ensuring continuity for vulnerable victims in criminal cases by allowing the same prosecutor to remain on a case, passed 62-0. ACR 178 by Flora, recognizing April 21 as National Rendering Day, was also adopted with 69 co-authors added. The second-day consent calendar and remaining listed items were then approved, with all votes recorded at 69-0 and no items removed. The Assembly also heard an adjournment in memory from Assembly Member Haney for Mary Dallas Armstrong of San Francisco, followed by announcements of committee meetings and the next floor session. The House adjourned until Monday, April 27, at 1 p.m.

Transcript Highlights:

• filing?
• deadline, early filing.
• deadline, early filing.
• that would work is if he or she is filing their certificate of announcement by the deadline to file as
• You can file to run for just a general without filing for the primary, yes, as an independent.

Keywords: 994, senate, all

Summary: The committee first took up House Bill 4198, which would require employers to use E-Verify to confirm new hires’ work authorization and impose escalating penalties for violations, including warnings, debarment from state contracts, loss of business licenses, and other sanctions. Counsel and senators raised extensive drafting concerns, including circular language, conflicts with existing record-retention provisions, unclear references to “seeks to employ,” possible application to babysitters, lawn care, and other casual or household arrangements, and uncertainty about how the bill would work for employers who never actually complete a hire. The bill sponsor defended the measure as a way to strengthen compliance with existing law, protect employers who use E-Verify in good faith, and deter illegal hiring. After debate, a motion to table the bill failed on a roll call vote, 6 in favor and 10 opposed, and the chair then announced the bill would be sent to a subcommittee to be cleaned up, with instructions to resolve the drafting conflicts and other ambiguities. The committee then turned to House Bill 4710, with an amendment, which would require a person to be registered with a political party or as an independent 210 days before filing a certificate of candidacy. Counsel explained that the change would lengthen the current 60-day requirement and would affect both party-switching and independent candidacies, making it harder for candidates to change affiliation shortly before an election. Senators asked about how the 210-day period would work relative to the primary and general election filing deadlines, and counsel clarified that it would be measured backward from the relevant filing dates. The discussion focused on the practical effect of the bill as a “sore loser” measure and on the timing rules for candidacy filings.

Transcript Highlights:

• Item 1, SB 881; File Item 2, SB 1406; File Item 4, SB 1249.
• The proposed consent items are File Item 6, SB 1436, and File Item 7, SB 1437.
• We also have file item number two, SB 1406. File item number two, SB 1406.
• Also, well, file item number six, ...also, file item number six, SB 1436, file item number seven, SB
• I'm sorry, we're on file item number four. Let me see, file item number four, SB 1249, Richardson.

Committee: House Revenue and Taxation

Keywords: 988, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• At the request of the author, please move file number 107, ACR 110, Tangipa, to the inactive file.
• The author, please move file number 107, ACR 110, Tangipa, to the inactive file. Clerk will note.
• That brings us to the Assembly third reading file, file items 107 to 145.
• We are moving up in file order to file item 121, AB 1982. The clerk will read.
• We're going to pass and retain on file items 127 and 128. That brings us to file item 129.

Keywords: 988, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• So file item one, AB-13-07, Avila Farías. No worries. So file item 1, AB-13-07, Avila Farías.
• item number 10 AB 2010 good File item number 10, AB 2010.
• We had a motion by Senator Archeletta on file item number one.
• File item number six, AB 1794. Could I get a... That bill's on call. File item number six, AB 1794.
• File item number 14 was pulled by the author. File item number 15, AB 2477 by Assembly Member Chen.

Summary: The committee heard a series of bills on access to care, professional licensing, and consumer protection, beginning as a subcommittee because quorum was initially lacking. AB 1307 would create a pilot program allowing up to 30 qualified dentists from Mexico to work in underserved California areas for up to three years; the author and sponsor framed it as a cost-neutral way to address dental shortages, the California Dental Association moved from opposition to neutral after amendments, and members expressed support. AB 1703 would restrict use of osteopathic titles and osteopathic manipulative treatment to licensed DOs; supporters said it would prevent patient confusion and unlicensed practice, while non-physician osteopaths argued it would criminalize a long-standing, safe practice and reduce access. Members raised concerns about consumer clarity and access, and the author said she would continue working with opponents. AB 2250 made technical cleanup changes to last year’s hemp enforcement law, with support from the cannabis industry and no opposition. AB 1758 would raise the annual seller-of-travel assessment for the Travel Consumer Restitution Fund from $35 to $60, and AB 1794 would allow prescribed enteral nutrition formulas to be drop-shipped directly to patients’ homes with pharmacist oversight; both drew support and no opposition. AB 1775 would expand state licensing priority and related support for veterans discharged because of a federal transgender military policy, with emotional testimony from a transgender Army captain and support from equality and women’s organizations. AB 1939 would allow licensed professional fiduciaries to form corporations, and AB 2477 would create a limited provisional period for new pest control employees to work under supervision while licensing is pending; both were supported, though AB 2477 drew questions about supervision and committee amendments. AB 1999 would address veterinary workforce shortages by creating retired volunteer status, a shelter-veterinarian pathway, changes to VCPR rules, and narrowing the owner exemption to exclude surgical procedures; supporters cited animal welfare concerns, while some opponents warned about overreach. AB 2010 would permit high-quality, high-volume spay/neuter clinics in nontraditional settings to expand access, but the Veterinary Medical Board and some advocates opposed it unless amended over safety and clarity concerns. AB 2311 would let public health care district hospitals directly employ physicians, with supporters saying it would improve recruitment and access and opponents warning about erosion of physician autonomy; the author said the bill included safeguards, a sunset, and reporting requirements, and continued negotiations were ongoing. After quorum was established, the committee took roll-call votes and advanced the bills, generally on party-line or broad bipartisan votes, with several measures placed on call and others sent to Appropriations, Judiciary, Revenue and Taxation, Military and Veterans Affairs, or other committees as noted.

Transcript Highlights:

• They were directing them to do the electronic filing.
• When you sent your bond, your check for your filing?
• Right now in our discovery, if you file interrogatories and people don't answer it, you file for a conference
• file an opposition, they have 10 days.
• Well, actually, once you file the opposition, it's not, it's the response— Once you file the opposition

Committee: Senate Judiciary A

Keywords: 974, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• The House File 260 is laid over. The next bill before us is House File 2209. B.
• Uh, House File much.
• File File 2758.<00:18:16.960><c> Chair</c><00:18:17.280><c> Fisher.
• </c><00:20:10.559><c> House</c><00:20:10.880><c> File</c> House File 2758 laid over.
• House File House File 2758 laid over.

Committee: House Human Services Finance and Policy

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• Item 1, SB 881; File Item 2, SB 1406; and File Item 4, SB 1249.
• The proposed consent items are File Item 6, SB 1436, and File Item 7, SB 1437.
• We also have file item number two, SB 1406. File item number two, SB 1406.
• Also, file item number six, File item number six, SB 1436, file item number seven, SB 1437.
• File item number six, SB 1430.

Summary: The Assembly Revenue and Taxation Committee met as a subcommittee, then later established a quorum and heard several tax-related bills. Chair Gibson reviewed committee procedures, including the suspense file for bills with revenue impacts over $150,000. SB 881 by Sen. McNerney would extend the farmer-to-food-bank tax credit through 2032 and the emergency food for families voluntary tax contribution through 2033; supporters from food banks, agricultural groups, local governments, and climate organizations said it would reduce food waste and help address food insecurity, with no opposition on the record. The bill was moved to suspense. SB 1406 by Sen. McNerney would target the so-called Montana tax loophole used to avoid California vehicle taxes and fees; supporters said it would recover up to $20 million annually and improve enforcement, while an opposition group warned the shell-company language could affect legitimate small businesses and passive owners. That bill was also sent to suspense. SB 1349 by Sen. Gonzalez would direct the Legislative Analyst’s Office to review major state tax expenditures and evaluate whether they are meeting their intended goals. Supporters, including the California Teachers Association, tax reform advocates, school employees, and local governments, argued that California’s roughly $94 billion in annual tax expenditures need more accountability, especially given the state’s budget pressures. The committee approved SB 1349 on a due-pass-as-amended motion to the Assembly Appropriations Committee. The committee also approved two consent items, SB 1436 and SB 1437, on a due-pass motion. Later, SB 1249 by Sen. Richardson proposed a $3,000 tax deduction for seniors ages 86 to 90 through 2032, with supporters from LeadingAge California saying it would help older adults cope with rising costs; the bill was referred to suspense. SB 1151 by Sen. Cervantes would codify infant formula as a food product for sales tax exemption purposes; the author and supporters said it would protect families from uncertainty and preserve tax relief for an essential product. Members discussed the high cost of formula, and the bill passed on a due-pass-as-amended motion to Appropriations. The committee then completed its business and adjourned.

Transcript Highlights:

• We'll go back in file order. Before we do that, we are...
• File Item 3, SB 837. Motion is due pass.
• File item 3, SB 837. Motion is due pass. File Item 3, SB 837.
• File Item 4, SB 479. Okay. File Item 4, SB 479.
• Madam Committee Assistant, File Item 1, SB 299.

Committee: Senate Human Services

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• The A2 is adopted and um House<00:01:37.520><c> File</c><00:01:37.880><c> 2274</c> House File 2274 House
• </c><00:02:45.480><c> 30</c> introduced this year in House File 30 introduced this year in House File
• </c> free direct filing. free direct filing.
• Only about 4% of Minnesota taxpayers file through a free tax filing option today.
• </c> direct file program. direct file program.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• I will move that House File 4362 be referred to the Committee on Public Safety.
• House File 4362 is referred to the Public Safety Committee.
• House File 4362 is a small step to answer those demands.
• Vice Chair Culture will now proceed to testimony on House File 4362.
• Savory on that answer. discussion for House file. 43 62.

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• </c> House File 4677? House File 4677?
• </c> House File 4678. House File 4678.
• </c> File 4678 as amended? File 4678 as amended?
• </c> File 1041, Representative Smith. File 1041, Representative Smith.
• </c> File 1041 as amended? File 1041 as amended?

Committee: House Taxes

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• File item 1, AB 249 is on consent. Final vote, 6 to 0. File item 2, AB 363.
• File item 4, AB 474 is on consent. Final vote, 6 to 0. File item 5, AB 563.
• File item 16, AB 1120 is on consent. Final vote, 6 to 0. File item 17, AB 1161.
• File item 19, AB 1192 is on consent. Final vote, 6 to 0. File item 20, AB 1211.
• File item 16, AB 1120 is on consent. Final vote, 6 to 0. File item 17, AB 1161.

Summary: The Assembly Committee on Human Services heard a long agenda of bills focused largely on child welfare, foster care, child care, CalWORKs, mandated reporting, and public benefits. Early items included AB 890, which would ease county transfer rules for nonminor dependents in extended foster care; AB 461, which would replace punitive truancy-related penalties with supportive services for families; and AB 753, which would create an interim associate teacher pathway to help address the child care workforce shortage. Testimony on these bills emphasized barriers faced by foster youth, low-income families, and child care providers, and members expressed support for the general policy direction. The committee also heard AB 926 on foster care visitation, AB 563 on early childhood planning and reporting, AB 601 on standardized mandated reporter training, AB 1074 on CalWORKs reunification aid, AB 822 extending the Commission on the State of Hate, AB 970 creating a Los Angeles County mandated reporter pilot, AB 1161 protecting public benefits during disasters, AB 1172 allowing trained staff to administer emergency seizure medication in community care settings, and AB 363 expanding CalWORKs student supports and work-study. Witnesses generally supported these measures as ways to reduce trauma, improve reunification, modernize reporting and training, and expand access to services. County welfare and child welfare groups, advocacy organizations, and providers largely testified in support, while some bills drew concerns from county representatives about implementation or needed amendments. Several bills were voted out of committee, often unanimously and sometimes as amended, including AB 926, AB 563, AB 601, AB 1074, AB 822, AB 970, AB 1161, and AB 1172; AB 1172 was reported on call. The committee also took up consent items and later voted on subcommittee-held bills AB 461, AB 753, and AB 890, leaving them on call. At the end of the hearing, the committee heard AB 1211, which would protect CalFresh benefits from federal cuts and require a feasibility study on increasing benefits and eligibility; testimony stressed rising food insecurity and the economic importance of food assistance, but the transcript ends before a final vote on that bill.

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• </c> directly impacted by House File 858. directly impacted by House File 858.
• </c><00:23:46.240><c> 2577,</c> House File 2577, House File 2577, which<00:23:49.200><c> is</c><00:23
• </c><00:24:21.279><c> 2577</c> Chair Hansen has moved House File 2577 Chair Hansen has moved House File
• So that is House File 2577.
• </c><00:26:38.000><c> 2577</c> force a vote on House File 2577 force a vote on House File 2577 uh<00:

Bills: HF858 , HF2577 , HF2576

Committee: House Agriculture Finance and Policy

Keywords: bioincentive payments, agriculture, job creation, environmental compliance, financial reporting, waste handling, sewage sludge, PFAS regulation, environment, record retention, fertilizer disposal, pesticide disposal, environmental impact, safety regulations, burning prohibition, 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• We're going to pass and retain on file items 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, and 38. File item 39...
• I'm going to pass and retain file item 42. File item number 43.
• Pass and retain file item 47. File item 48. That's AB 767, by Assembly Member Alanis.
• File item 51. File item 52 is AB 946 by Assembly Member Brian.
• File item 57 is retained on file. File item 58 is AB 1204 by Assembly Member Alvarez.

Summary: The Assembly convened after a quorum call, offered a prayer and Pledge of Allegiance, and then spent much of the session on guest introductions recognizing visitors, community college delegations, students, caregivers, a retired Assembly staff member, and a championship high school football team. Members also observed an adjournment in memory for Alex Preddy, a VA nurse killed in Minnesota, and later for Kathy Wooten and Rowena Ramos. The chamber then moved through the daily file and third reading file, with several items passed, retained, or continued. Among the bills taken up, AB 34 on renewable portfolio standard exemptions for publicly owned utilities passed 55-0; AB 35 to accelerate implementation of Proposition 4 climate resilience funds passed 62-0; AB 52 on food and agriculture equity passed 50-6; AB 72 creating an EV economic opportunity zone passed 58-0; AB 96 removing a diploma requirement for Medi-Cal peer support specialists passed 55-0; AB 230 extending Pierce’s disease control programs passed 64-0; AB 277 requiring background checks for behavioral health employees passed 59-0; AB 647 clarifying a county RV disposal pilot passed 54-0; AB 664 authorizing limited bachelor’s programs at Southwestern Community College passed 60-1; AB 673 creating a support grant for unaccompanied homeless youth passed 55-1; AB 710 on dynamic electricity pricing passed 54-0; AB 748 streamlining pre-approved housing plans passed 65-0; AB 767 expanding protections around sexually violent predator placements near schools and daycares passed 65-0; AB 883 protecting officials’ personal information from data brokers passed 66-0; AB 946 expanding 30x30 conservation efforts to urban areas passed 65-0; AB 1054 creating a deferred retirement option program for CHP and Cal Fire passed 61-1; AB 1070 on missing middle housing code simplification passed 66-0; AB 1159 strengthening student data privacy passed 54-4; AB 1204 revising the Local Control Funding Formula passed 54-1; AB 1265 extending the historic building tax credit passed 64-0; AB 1349 banning speculative ticketing passed 61-0; AB 1359 allowing seniors 80+ to opt out of jury service without a doctor’s note passed 67-1; AB 643 on organic waste procurement credits passed 48-4; AB 685 creating a small business resiliency fund passed 63-0; AB 714 tightening oversight of commercial driving programs passed 65-1; and AB 805 establishing a youth apprenticeship bridge program passed 66-0. Several other items were passed and retained or continued without debate. Debate on AB 1054 drew the sharpest disagreement, with opponents warning about pension costs and supporters arguing it would help retain experienced CHP officers and firefighters. AB 767 also prompted strong comments about public safety and placement of sexually violent predators in rural communities. On AB 1349, supporters from both parties backed the anti-speculative ticketing bill as consumer protection, while AB 664 drew support from members emphasizing access to higher education in underserved regions. The Assembly then adjourned until January 29, 2026, after announcing upcoming session dates and recording a few vote changes from the dais.