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AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
01/06/2026 - Senate Ad Hoc Committee on Access to Breakthrough Mental Health Therapies
Transcript Highlights:
- They underwent extensive testing, including functional MRIs, electroencephalograms, and monitored psychometric
- The testing occurred before a one-time administration of ibogaine, The testing occurred before a one-time
- We have to have the opportunity to test new variations of these synthetic compounds. Thank you.
Summary:
The Senate Ad Hoc Committee on Access to Breakthrough Mental Health Therapies met to discuss psychedelic-assisted treatments for serious mental health conditions, with a focus on psilocybin, ibogaine, MDMA, and related compounds. The chair framed the issue as a clinical and access problem for veterans, first responders, and others with PTSD, depression, TBI, addiction, and suicidal ideation, emphasizing that these therapies are intended for supervised medical settings rather than take-home use. Members reviewed research claims and policy trends, including FDA breakthrough therapy designations, state-level psychedelic legislation, and the role of Arizona’s right-to-try law in expanding access once federal approval is in place.
Testimony came from Alan Mullen, a retired Army Special Forces veteran, who described his PTSD/TBI history and said ibogaine treatment helped him confront trauma and showed promise in reducing symptoms under strict medical monitoring. Dr. Sue Cisley of Scottsdale Research Institute described ongoing FDA-controlled trials in Arizona, said current medications often fail high-need patients, and urged removal of research barriers and preparation for right-to-try and expanded access. Dan Freiberg of the Professional Firefighters of Arizona said firefighters face chronic exposure to trauma, often rely on alcohol or other coping mechanisms, and need effective alternatives beyond traditional therapy. Dr. Chung Trin discussed late-stage psychedelic trials, the FDA breakthrough pathway, safety oversight, and the need for state readiness when approvals occur.
Committee members asked about how the treatments work, whether they require psychotherapy support, safety concerns including suicidality and black-market abuse, patenting and synthetic versus natural versions, and costs compared with ketamine and other treatments. Witnesses said the therapies are administered with extensive screening, monitoring, and integration support, and argued that addiction potential appears low under medical supervision. The discussion ended with interest in sending correspondence to federal officials to support right-to-try cooperation and in continuing the research and policy work; no formal vote or action was taken in the portion provided.
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice Nov 19th, 2025
Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice
Transcript Highlights:
- The third request is $3.3 million in trust fund authority to purchase the remaining 260 new breath test
- this is money we would buy for our systems we would buy for local agencies to administer the breath test
- We have 36 of our 38 testing sites that offer GED testing.
Summary:
The Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice met to hear budget presentations from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE), an FDLE update on the Uniform Arrest Affidavit and Florida Incident-Based Reporting System (FIBERS), the Department of Juvenile Justice on Florida Scholars Academy, and the Clerks of Court Operations Corporation. FDLE requested funding for a wide range of items, including a new Fort Myers regional operations center lease, technology upgrades for missing persons alerts and criminal justice data systems, replacement breath-test instruments, recurring support for critical public safety contracts, cybersecurity, a career offender registry unit, expanded wellness and peer support for law enforcement, cryptocurrency seizure efforts, vehicle replacement, forensic lab and digital forensics upgrades, a repaired Jacksonville firearm range, and additional resources for criminal alien detection, fentanyl enforcement, and other operational needs. Senators questioned FDLE about the reported 79% increase in officer misconduct cases, body cameras, masking by officers, public records request burdens, and the status of criminal alien detection funding.
FDLE’s second presentation explained that FIBERS is Florida’s incident-based crime reporting system and that 61% of agencies, covering 74% of the population, have transitioned to it. The agency also described the Uniform Arrest Affidavit initiative, which standardizes arrest data for statewide sharing. Senators asked about NCIC/FCIC access, hate crime reporting requirements, and why more agencies have not adopted the UAA and FIBERS systems; FDLE said it is working with law enforcement associations and vendors to address technology and implementation barriers. The committee also heard from DJJ Secretary Matt Walsh, who praised FDLE’s wellness program and then reported on Florida Scholars Academy’s first year, including unified education across 39 residential facilities, security fixes after early website access issues, strong enrollment and graduation numbers, and extensive support for students with disabilities. Walsh said the program still faces staffing shortages and a wait list for residential beds, and estimated about 260 additional beds are needed.
The final presentation came from Clerk of Court and Comptroller Stacey Butterfield, who said clerks are operating with outdated funding levels and requested $22 million to stabilize operations. She highlighted reimbursement shortfalls for injunctions for protection and other high-risk cases, rising postage and summons costs, and the need to fund clerk staffing for 37 new judges under the “fund the entire courtroom” concept. Senators asked about SB 532, a CPI-based court-fee bill, and about collections of court fines and fees. Butterfield said clerks work with defendants on payment plans and collections, but the system still faces a structural deficit. After the presentations and questions, the committee adjourned without taking any substantive votes or other action.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Fiscal Policy Apr 17th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Next, we will take up Tab 10: Senate Bill 1072 on expedited DNA testing.
- Testing grant program by Senator McClain. Senator McClain, you're recognized to explain the bill.
- Senate Bill 1072 establishes the expedited DNA testing grant program within FDLE.
- Many law enforcement agencies do not have dedicated DNA testing funding in their budgets.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government Apr 15th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- LIKE WE DO WITH DRUGS, HOW DO WE TEST DEVICES OR MACHINES.
- CRITERIA IS NOT SET FOR WHAT DOES AND DOES NOT PASS THE TEST.
- COMMISSION ASKING FOR PERMISSION BEFORE PUTTING THE MACHINES INTO YOUR VFW TO SEE IF THEY PASS THE TEST
- NOT WILLING TO GIVE US A CLEAR DEFINITION AND AS SENATOR PIZZO SAID, THAT DOES NOT PASS THE SMELL TEST
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Transportation Committee Apr 7th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Just to repeat a little bit, quick-build projects are temporary installations to test new street design
- They give space for practitioners to test new ideas and innovative best practices.
- In some cases, it may actually be something where you might want to test putting a bike lane in.
- In some cases, it may actually be something where you might want to test putting a bike lane in, but
Summary:
The Assembly Transportation Committee heard several transportation and climate-related bills. AB 954 would create a Caltrans pilot program for bike highways in two metropolitan areas and require a report to the Legislature; supporters said it would expand protected regional bike networks and help climate and equity goals, while some members objected that it would divert gas-tax-funded transportation dollars away from road repairs and rural needs. The bill passed on a 7-3 vote, with the roll held open for later additions.
AB 289 would authorize automated speed enforcement in active highway construction zones to protect workers. The author and labor and contractor witnesses described repeated work-zone crashes and fatalities and argued the cameras would supplement, not replace, CHP enforcement. Some members raised concerns about civil penalties and enforcement policy, but the bill advanced on a 9-? initial vote and later was approved 15-1 after the roll was completed.
AB 674 would update the Clean Cars for All program to prioritize pre-2004 high-polluting vehicles in disadvantaged and low-income communities and improve reporting and incentive rules. Supporters said older vehicles produce a disproportionate share of emissions and that the program has already retired thousands of cars; the committee approved the bill unanimously on the floor vote and sent it to the Committee on Natural Resources.
AB 1237 would let LA Metro and VTA add a $5 fee to primary ticket sales for 2026 FIFA World Cup and NCAA championship events to fund transit service, with ticket holders able to use transit on event day. Supporters said the fee would help manage congestion and security needs, while the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association argued it was an unconstitutional tax requiring voter approval. The bill passed and was re-referred to the Committee on Arts, Entertainment, Sports, and Tourism. AB 891 would create a Caltrans quick-build pilot for temporary safety improvements on state highways for pedestrians and bicyclists; supporters emphasized rapid, low-cost safety fixes, while opponents said the program could divert gas-tax funds and was not appropriate for rural areas. It passed 11-4 and was sent to Appropriations. The committee also approved a six-bill consent calendar.
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
HOU-LBT, HOU DEFER, HOU Public Hearings 02-06-2025
Transcript Highlights:
- I think Maui County was supposed to be the test, and we haven't seen that happen yet, so I think this
- I think Maui County was supposed to be the test, and we haven't seen that happen yet, so I think this
- I think Maui County was supposed to be the test, and we haven't seen that happen yet, so I think this
- I think Maui County was supposed to be the test, and we haven't seen that happen yet, so I think this
Summary:
The Committee on Housing met on February 6, 2025, first in a joint session with the Committee on Labor and Technology. The joint committees heard SB 1235, which would create a Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation program for government employee housing, including a revolving fund and a leasehold rent-to-own program. Testimony was generally supportive from HHFDC, the Department of Budget and Finance, and UPW, with one testifier opposing the bill because it was limited to state workers and should be broader. The committees recommended passage with amendments, including technical changes, $450,000 for two positions, removal of an income restriction, and clarification that leasehold and day-one projects are eligible; both committees adopted the recommendation unanimously, and the joint meeting adjourned.
The Housing Committee then took up SB 67, SB 1133, and SB 1333. SB 67 would bar inclusionary zoning requirements on certain housing offered for sale or rent to qualifying residents, and it received support from HHFDC, the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii, and others; the committee recommended passage with technical amendments and adopted it. SB 1133 would allow counties to set rent increase limits tied to CPI and create a long-term residential lease tax credit; testimony included support from the Department of Taxation and opposition from Hawaii Realtors, NAIOP Hawaii, and the Tax Foundation, which warned about rent-control consequences. The committee recommended passage with amendments that made the credit nonrefundable, allowed limited carry-forward, restricted claims in certain family-lease situations, set filing deadlines, and applied the measure to disaster-affected counties; the recommendation was adopted.
SB 1333 would allow certain counties to use surcharge revenues for transportation and housing infrastructure and extend the surcharge period. DBEDT, OPSD, HCDA, county officials, and the Grassroot Institute supported the bill, while the Tax Foundation opposed it, arguing temporary taxes were becoming permanent. The committee recommended passage with technical amendments, and members noted concerns that prior surcharge revenues had not produced enough housing projects, which were to be reflected in the committee report. Finally, the committee deferred SB 834 indefinitely because it had already been deferred indefinitely by the Hawaiian Affairs Committee, and the Housing Committee adjourned after completing its agenda.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Transportation Jan 14th, 2025
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Please state your name for the record and begin your test."
- Begin your test. I'm Jeremy Olsen, Begin your test.
- And I believe and begin your test.
- And if I can get the test fires Witty.
- And let's not wait test effectiveness.
Committee:
House Education Finance
Keywords:
school safety, grants, education funding, Northern Lights Express, security improvements, rural schools, safe schools, charter schools, nonpublic schools, Tribal education, funding increase, safe schools aid, school security, mental health support, Tribal schools, cybersecurity, funding, mental health, evidence-based plans, public safety
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
PSM-JDC, JDC Public Hearings 03-13-2025
Public Safety and Military Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- We haven't tested it. Our department hasn't used its drones to collect evidence.
- We haven't tested it. Our department hasn't used its drones to collect evidence.
- We haven't tested it. Our department hasn't used its drones to collect evidence.
- We haven't tested it. Our department hasn't used its drones to collect evidence.
- We haven't tested it. Our department hasn't used its drones to collect evidence.
Committee:
Senate Public Safety and Military Affairs
Summary:
The joint committees heard testimony on several fireworks-related bills. On HB 550, which would allow law enforcement to use drone recordings to establish probable cause for fireworks arrests in public areas and appropriate funds for drones, the Department of Law Enforcement and Honolulu Police Department supported the measure. The Public Defender and some public testifiers opposed it, arguing that a statute cannot mandate probable cause and that the bill raises constitutional concerns. A prosecutor later explained that the bill is intended to address Hawaiʻi case law, especially State v. Kit, which limits aerial surveillance over homes under the state constitution, and suggested that changing “shall” to “may” could reduce constitutional problems. Members also questioned whether current law already allows video evidence of fireworks violations and whether the bill was necessary. Testimony included both support and opposition from individuals and organizations, and no vote was taken during the hearing.
The committees then heard HB 806, which would appropriate funds for the Department of Law Enforcement to conduct sting operations on Oʻahu to enforce fireworks laws. The department and police supported the bill, while the Libertarian Party of Hawaiʻi opposed it, arguing that fireworks are already illegal and that the measure adds unnecessary enforcement powers and constitutional risk. Committee members asked what “sting operation” means and whether the term should be defined more clearly; the department said it refers to police or criminal investigations involving deception and agreed a definition would help guide use of the funds. The department also said the funding would support training, storage, and other operational costs for undercover investigations.
Finally, the committees heard HB 1483, a broader fireworks enforcement bill that would create an adjudication system for fireworks infractions, revise definitions and penalties, establish new offenses, and increase penalties when fireworks offenses cause injury or death. The Attorney General’s office strongly supported the bill, saying it would improve enforcement by clarifying definitions and allowing cases to be proven without particle testing or expert witnesses when fireworks leave no physical evidence. The Department of Law Enforcement also supported it. The Public Defender opposed the bill, focusing on the bill’s penalty enhancements for offenses that are rarely enforced and its concurrent trial provision, which it said raises problems because of the differences between civil and criminal proceedings. No final committee action or vote was reported in the transcript.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband and Rural Development - 03/05/25
Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband, and Rural Development
Transcript Highlights:
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- Our soil tests show that we are building organic matter.
- Our soil tests show that we are building organic matter.
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HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
FIN Info Briefing - Tue Jan 14, 2025 @ 9:00 AM HST
Hawaii House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
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- </c><04:28:53.040><c> uh</c><04:28:53.119><c> to</c><04:28:53.479><c> to</c> ongoing groundwater testing
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MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am
Massachusetts Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- be taken out of the orders of the day: An act authorizing the city of Melrose to establish a means-tested
- Third reading of a bill: An act authorizing the city of Melrose to establish a means-tested senior citizen
Summary:
The Senate opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and then took up several resolutions, including commendations for Healthy Birth Day, Incorporated, Empty Arms Bereavement Support, Incorporated, for recognizing September 19, 2025 as Stillbirth Prevention and Awareness Day, and for the town of Plymouth becoming the 451st International City of Peace. Both resolutions were adopted by voice vote.
The chamber then advanced several local and private matters. A bill authorizing Lexington to grant ten additional on-premises wine and malt beverage licenses was read a third time and passed to be engrossed. A bill authorizing Melrose to establish a means-tested senior citizen property tax exemption was ordered to a third reading and then passed to be engrossed. The Senate also suspended the rules to take up a House bill establishing a sick leave bank for John C. Murphy and ordered it to a third reading.
The Senate additionally suspended Joint Rule 12 to refer a House petition establishing a sick leave bank for Kathleen Roderick, an employee of the Chief Medical Examiner’s Office, to the Committee on Public Service. The body adopted an order to adjourn on Thursday at 11 a.m. in full formal session without a calendar. It then agreed to adjourn in memory of K. Walsh, heard a tribute to her life and service in nursing and geriatrics, observed a moment of silence, and adjourned accordingly.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
April 15, 2025 - 10:30 AM
Transcript Highlights:
- >> Chair: TESTING. ALL RIGHT EVERYONE PLEASE TAKE YOUR SEATS.
- I REMEMBER SEEING SOMETHING IN THE BILL ABOUT CHEATING ON YOUR DRIVERS TESTS OR EXAMS.
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
EEP Public Hearing - Tue Feb 17, 2026 @ 9:30 AM HST
Energy & Environmental Protection
Transcript Highlights:
- , research on groundwater modeling and sampling, and independent testing and verification of water data
- , research on groundwater modeling and sampling, and independent testing and verification of water data
- facility, environmental<00:20:34.880><c> monitoring</c><00:20:35.280><c> and</c><00:20:35.520><c> testing
- ,</c> environmental monitoring and testing, environmental monitoring and testing, research<00:20:36.480
- </c><00:20:39.039><c> and</c> sampling and independent testing and sampling and independent testing and
Bills:
HB2241 , HB2316 , HB1566 , HB1926 , HB1673 , HB1948 , HB2602 , HB1598 , HB2334 , HB2451 , HB2243
Committee:
House Energy & Environmental Protection
Keywords:
renewable energy, income tax credit, solar energy, wind energy, low-income households, energy policy, lead materials, drinking water, public health, water infrastructure, safety regulations, HB1566, energy efficiency, LED lighting, light-emitting diodes, fluorescent bulbs, fluorescent fixtures, compact fluorescent lamps, CFL ban, mercury-free lighting
Summary:
The committee heard testimony on a bill to expand the solar energy tax credit for single-family residential properties by removing certain cap amounts and raising the adjusted gross income limits for taxpayers to elect a refund of excess credits. The Hawaii State Energy Office and Department of Taxation both said they were standing on written testimony, while industry and advocacy groups largely supported the measure. Members questioned whether the income thresholds were set appropriately, how many taxpayers would be affected at different income levels, and how many would qualify for refundable treatment; Taxation said it did not yet have the requested numbers but was preparing a fiscal estimate. A major issue raised was drafting and administration: witnesses said the bill appears to apply differently to owner-purchased systems versus third-party leased systems, and Taxation said it likely could not easily verify household income for leased systems or cross-reference different taxpayers. Discussion also covered whether the credit should remain refundable, whether credits should be limited to amounts actually expended, and whether the bill should instead be structured to keep the credit with the system owner or lessor, with concerns about equity, market effects, and possible incentives to lease rather than buy.
The committee then moved to HB 2316, which would align state restrictions on lead materials in drinking water infrastructure with federal Safe Drinking Water Act requirements. The Department of Health and other supporters testified in favor, and there were no questions from the chair. Next, HB 1566 on energy efficiency would require state agencies to use energy-efficient lighting, with the Hawaii State Energy Office providing technical assistance and a compliance survey prioritized for first responder facilities; testimony from state agencies and advocates was in support, and again there were no questions.
For HB 1926 on Red Hill, the Department of Land and Natural Resources, the Board of Water Supply, and multiple organizations and individuals supported funding for remediation studies, environmental monitoring, groundwater research, independent testing, and a public dashboard, with DLNR emphasizing that decades of work remain necessary even after defueling and that the bill supports ongoing university and community partnerships. The committee then heard HB 1673 on landfill units. The Department of Health initially said it was in support but later corrected the record and stated it strongly opposes the measure, saying the bill would undo protections enacted last session that keep landfills out of areas over aquifers; the Board of Water Supply also opposed repeal of those protections, while the City and County of Honolulu supported the HD1 version that leaves siting decisions to the counties. Sierra Club of Hawaiʻi and the Energy Justice Network opposed the bill, arguing the original protections should remain and that the amended version had confused commenters; supporters of the original version urged restoring it and considering additional language on ash.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Rules and Administration - Subcommittee on Ethical Conduct - 04/24/25
Rules and Administration - Subcommittee on Ethical Conduct
Transcript Highlights:
- This has to meet the shoe on the another foot test.
- This has to meet the shoe on the another foot test.
- This has to meet the shoe on the another foot test.
- This has to meet the shoe on the another foot test.
- This has to meet the shoe on the another foot test.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm here today to speak in support of Senate File 542, which creates a test case for housing development
- support of Senate file 542 which creates support of Senate file 542 which creates a<00:05:24.600><c> test
- c> for</c><00:05:25.280><c> Housing</c><00:05:25.639><c> Development</c><00:05:26.160><c> by</c> A test
- </c> fear that without these types of tests fear that without these types of tests without<00:14:08.320
- ><00:30:33.799><c> testimony</c><00:30:34.440><c> that</c><00:30:34.600><c> I</c> go into the full test
Committee:
Senate Taxes
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- One is the testing of sexual assault kits that are required by law.
- plus years one factors over the last 10 plus years one is<00:14:17.240><c> a</c><00:14:17.399><c> testing
- of sexual assault kits that is a testing of sexual assault kits that are<00:14:19.240><c> required</
- If they do not do that, there will be significant disruptions to their testing activities while they
- </c><00:24:22.640><c> activities</c> disruptions to our uh testing activities disruptions to our uh testing
Committee:
House Capital Investment
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Monday, July 21, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
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CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Energy, Utilities and Communications Committee Apr 21st, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- There's still an embrittlement test result that has to come in with regard to seismic safety.
- There's still an embrittlement test result that has to come in with regard to seismic safety.
- So this bill really is designed to jumpstart that process yet again and create a least-cost test where
- we can look at load-constrained areas. ...start that process yet again and create a least-cost test
- This is not the testing capacity, the registered service agencies, or the staffing to keep pace.
Summary:
The committee heard several energy, water, and utility bills, with extensive testimony on cost, ratepayer impacts, and climate or reliability goals. SB 919 by Senator Grayson would extend the biomethane monetary incentive program through 2030 and support renewable natural gas development by reducing interconnection cost barriers. Supporters said RNG helps methane reduction and organic waste diversion, while opponents, including TURN and environmental groups, argued the bill could shift costs to ratepayers and subsidize combustion-based fuels, especially dairy digesters. The author said committee amendments removed the rate-basing provisions and instead urged the CPUC to act quickly on its pending decision; the bill was left for a later vote. SB 931 by Senator Laird would reauthorize the Diablo Canyon Community Impact Mitigation Program through 2030. Supporters said San Luis Obispo County and local schools rely on the funding for emergency preparedness and public safety, while TURN argued the extension would add about $47 million in statewide ratepayer costs and should instead be paid from existing PG&E deal revenues. Members discussed the bill as a continuation of the 2022 Diablo Canyon agreement, and the author said the measure simply restores the five years omitted from that deal.
The committee also heard SB 1215 by Senator Cortese, which would direct the CPUC to set deployment targets for EV charging in multifamily housing. Supporters said renters and apartment residents are largely shut out of home charging, and that prior utility programs showed the model can be cost-effective and beneficial to ratepayers. The bill was amended to address affordability, ratepayer benefits, and limits on major system upgrades. SB 1295 by Senator Stern would create a framework for using distributed batteries and other local resources to solve grid constraints more cheaply than traditional infrastructure. Supporters said it could improve reliability and reduce costs by targeting batteries where they provide the most grid value, while utilities said they were open to continued discussion. SB 1359, also by Senator Stern, would require the CPUC to more carefully evaluate major gas infrastructure investments and alternatives such as electrification before approving new spending. Environmental groups supported the bill as a guardrail against stranded assets, while gas utilities opposed it, warning it could undermine the obligation to serve, create safety and reliability risks, and retroactively change the rules for approved investments.
On water policy, SB 1125 by Senator Menjivar would create a statewide low-income water rate assistance program upon appropriation. Supporters said about 1.6 million households have water debt and that affordability is a statewide issue, not just a problem for disadvantaged communities. Some members raised concerns that the bill lacked a funding source and that state mandates, such as chromium-6 treatment requirements, already strain local water agencies; the author and supporters responded that the bill includes administrative caps and transparency measures and is intended to work alongside future funding. The committee then heard SB 1098 by Senator Pérez, which would restrict the use of utility memorandum and balancing accounts by requiring exceptional circumstances, adding sunset dates, and creating cost-sharing or lower-return rules for certain spending. TURN and other supporters said the accounts allow utilities to recover costs after the fact with too little discipline, while Edison and PG&E opposed the bill, arguing that some costs are unpredictable and that the CPUC already has a formal review process. SB 1125 was moved to Appropriations with a roll call, and the roll was left open for additional votes; the other measures were discussed with no final committee actions announced in the excerpt.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Energy, Utilities and Communications Committee Apr 21st, 2026
Energy, Utilities and Communications
Transcript Highlights:
- There's still an embrittlement test result that has to come in with regard to seismic safety.
- There's still an embrittlement test result that has to come in with regard to seismic safety.
- So this bill really is designed to jump-start that process yet again and create a least-cost test where
- Some of these chargers in many cases have to be tested in the field with very expensive technologies
- This is not the testing capacity, the registered service agencies, or the staffing to keep pace.
Committee:
Senate Energy, Utilities and Communications