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• The motion is adopted.
• I'm going to withdraw the motion to adopt.
• The motion is adopted.
• The motion is adopted.
• Hearing none, the motion is adopted.

Bills: SB397 , SB481 , SB596 , SB760 , SB855 , SB1195 , SB1196 , SB1233 , SB1257 , SB1318 , SB1368 , SB1388 , SB1398 , SB1524 , SB1558 , SB1589 , SB1677 , SB1792 , SB2034

Committee: Senate Health & Human Services

Transcript Highlights:

• Okay, we have a motion by Vice Chair Ciarto. The motion is...
• Okay, we have a motion by Vice Chair Ciarto. The motion is due pass as amended to the floor.
• If the motion is granted, the charge will be added back.
• because the procedural problem with 871.5 it's a motion to reinstate the felony complaint so when we're
• Okay, motion by Vice Chair Ciarto.

Summary: The Senate Public Safety Committee heard several bills, beginning with AB 647, which would clarify last year’s RV disposal pilot program for Los Angeles and Alameda counties so local agencies can remove abandoned, inoperable RVs more efficiently. Supporters, including a representative for Mayor Karen Bass, said the bill is needed to address public health, fire, sewage, and neighborhood safety hazards. Opponents argued the measure would be used to remove occupied RVs without adequate housing or service referrals and would harm vehicle residents. The committee later approved AB 647 on a do-pass motion to the Appropriations Committee. The committee also considered AB 1656, which would give judges discretion to delay human trafficking cases when the assigned prosecutor has another trial, preliminary hearing, or motion to suppress, with amendments limiting the continuance to one time and no more than 10 days. Supporters said the bill would help preserve vertical prosecution and trauma-informed continuity for survivors; opponents raised speedy-trial and due process concerns. After discussion about balancing victim continuity and constitutional rights, the committee passed AB 1656 as amended to the floor. AB 1917, a bill to require prosecutors to file a motion before reinstating charges dismissed at preliminary hearing, also drew support from public defenders and defense groups and opposition from district attorneys, who argued the bill used the wrong procedural mechanism. The author agreed to explore moving the process into the existing 995 framework, and the committee passed AB 1917 as amended to Appropriations. AB 2636 would require courts to consider possession of a loaded firearm when deciding whether a juvenile qualifies for deferred entry of judgment. Supporters, including probation and police chiefs, said the bill would add accountability for serious gun-related conduct while preserving rehabilitation options; opponents said it would reduce access to effective youth diversion and disproportionately affect Black and brown youth. The committee passed the bill to the floor. AB 1632, which would replace notarization with a penalty-of-perjury statement for 602 trespass authorization letters, was supported by cities and law enforcement as a way to reduce bureaucracy and help address trespass and vacant-property hazards, while opponents warned of abuse and Fourth Amendment concerns. The committee adopted the amendment and passed the bill to the floor. The hearing then moved on to AB 1974, a voluntary firearm safe-storage bill, with the author introducing the measure and witnesses from Pierce’s Pledge expected to testify.

Transcript Highlights:

• We do not have quorum yet, so we will hold on to the motion and make that motion when appropriate.
• Motion. Senator Menjavar moves the bill. That motion is due pass to...
• Oh, we need a motion? I did. Oh yeah, we do have a motion. Senator Strickman. I was like... Motion?
• Motion is due pass. Motion is due pass. Current vote seven to zero. Wahab? Aye. Wahab, aye.
• A motion? Senator Choi makes a motion.

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.

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• </c> you have a motion? you have a motion?
• Would you like to speak to your<03:15:08.960><c> motion?</c> your motion? your motion?
• </c> And uh is there a motion? And uh is there a motion?
• motion? motion?
• I will speak to that motion.<04:30:50.479><c> Um</c> motion. Um motion.

Committee: House Executive Departments and Administration

Transcript Highlights:

• I declare the motion adopted. The minutes are approved.
• I declare the motion adopted. House Bill 5063 will be reported.
• The motion adopted. The bill will be reported.
• I declare the motion adopted. The bill will be reported.
• I declare the motion adopted. The bill will be reported.

Committee: Senate Government Organization

Transcript Highlights:

• It would require that patients give consent before undergoing anesthetized procedures under which they
• We’re not explaining the whole procedure of what’s going to happen, what they plan to do.
• </c> to a procedure or if during a procedure to a procedure or if during a procedure something<00:20:
• The chair renews his motion that House File 2371 be re-referred to Public Safety.
• The motion prevails and opposed say nay.

Transcript Highlights:

• . >> Make the usual motion. >> Make the usual motion. >> Senator makes the usual motion. >> All in favor
• Sir, motion.
• Now on the motion, sir. it. Now on the motion, sir.
• </c> your motion. your motion.
• Motion<01:37:10.480><c> to</c><01:37:10.719><c> reconsider</c> Motion to reconsider Motion to reconsider

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• However, the Code of Criminal Procedure does not currently address this issue. require the trial court
• You've got to file a motion for a new trial. You've got to file a notice of appeal within 30 days.
• state can just draft a written motion for findings of fact.
• The bill has required courts to sequester juries in felony cases upon the motion of either party.
• Next, we'll turn to a motion and a second. Biddy stands in recess.

Bills: HB 115 , HB507 , HB1765 , HB1847 , HB2046 , HB2239 , HB2328 , HB2309 , HB2417 , HB2728 , HB2794 , HB3206 , HB3566 , HB3694 , HB3744 , HB4254 , HB4697 , HB4733 , HB4915 , HB5465 , HB2813 , HB115

Committee: House Criminal Jurisprudence

Keywords: habeas corpus, postconviction, criminal procedure, indigent defense, scientific evidence, legal representation, judicial power, capital felony, criminal law, death penalty, attorney qualification, training standards, law enforcement, no-knock warrant, search warrant, peace officer, attorney workload, criminal justice, caseload limits, fair representation

Transcript Highlights:

• Do I have a motion? There's a motion and a second by Senator Webb and Senator Yates.
• </c> to go back in a matter of procedure to go back in a matter of procedure before<00:02:11.120><c>
• </c><00:02:27.319><c> a</c><00:02:27.519><c> second</c><00:02:27.879><c> by</c> motion there's a motion
• and a second by motion there's a motion and a second by Senator<00:02:28.879><c> web</c><00:02:29.280
• Do I have a motion to adjourn?

Summary: The Senate Agriculture Committee met to reconsider a committee substitute for a bill dealing with equine dental care and the regulation of non-veterinarian dental practitioners. The chair reopened the bill after prior testimony, and members focused on how the bill would set standards for training, testing, insurance, continuing education, and a registry for practitioners. Discussion also centered on whether the measure would affect veterinary practice or create a precedent for other animal care areas; supporters said it was meant to preserve access and affordability for horse owners, especially in rural areas where veterinarians are scarce or unavailable for routine work. A major topic was the bill’s grandfathering or “legacy candidate” provision. Senators asked how existing practitioners would qualify, whether they would need to apply, and what documentation would be required. Committee witnesses, including a Kentucky Veterinary Medical Association representative and the Board of Veterinary Examiners executive director, said the board could set licensing terms by regulation, including an application process, background/history checks, and letters of recommendation from licensed veterinarians. They also said the process would include an application window to allow current practitioners time to comply. Several members explained their votes in favor, while noting lingering concerns they wanted addressed on the floor. Supporters emphasized that the bill was the product of years of work, surveys, stakeholder meetings, and multiple drafts, and that it was intended to legitimize existing practitioners while protecting animal welfare. The committee substitute was approved, the bill passed the committee unanimously, and the meeting adjourned.

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• </c> this bill establishes a procedure this bill establishes a procedure procedure<00:33:46.800><c> to
• </c> evaluation procedure. Same words. evaluation procedure. Same words.
• </c> permitting proceeding procedures. permitting proceeding procedures.
• </c> I'll take the motion. I'll take the motion.
• </c> We have a motion of ought to pass. We have a motion of ought to pass.

Committee: Senate Finance

Transcript Highlights:

• The motion carries. Motion to batch. Yeah, motion. It was a motion to file them all.
• Motion to review? I have a motion to review. Second. Is there any discussion on the motion?
• Do I have a motion to affirm? Motion and a second. Is there any discussion on the motion?
• But I do know that he didn't file a motion for that under the Arkansas Rules of Civil Procedure; he just
• Motion carries. We have a motion to affirm those. We have a motion to affirm those.

Committee: All ALC-CLAIMS REVIEW/LITIGATION REPORTS OVERSIGHT

Transcript Highlights:

• The motion Commerce Committee and HHS.
• </c> leap procedure to remove the tumor. leap procedure to remove the tumor.
• Motion is adopted. Senator Opposed. Motion is adopted.
• </c><01:50:15.199><c> that</c><01:50:15.360><c> Senate</c> motion of Senator Wickland that Senate motion
• </c> votes, the motion is adopted. votes, the motion is adopted.

Committee: Senate Commerce and Consumer Protection

Transcript Highlights:

• The defendant shall file any motion made pursuant to this subdivision... ...motion made pursuant to this
• Simpson's motion to lay this on the table... Motion to lay this on the table. Please vote "yea."
• Motion... ...Mr. Butler, anyone else? Motion for a favorable report. Second.
• Motion for a favorable report is this bill... Motion for a favorable report as amended.
• So I guess we're looking for a motion. We... Looking for a motion.

Bills: HB43 , SB81 , SB178 , SB138 , SB89 , SB183 , HB27 , HB188 , HB199 , HB190 , SB117 , HB43 , HB27

Committee: House Judiciary

Transcript Highlights:

• Thank you for that motion. All those in favor say aye. Aye, aye, aye. Any opposed?
• The motion is adopted. Please move the bill as amended. Mr.
• reviews, which we have begun. ...procedural reviews, which we have begun.
• The motion is: Mr.
• Members, you hear that motion. All those in favor say aye. Aye. Aye. The motion is carried.

Committee: House House Appropriations Committee of Reference

Summary: The committee first heard HB 2584, which would prohibit public monies from being used for genetic sequencing procedures involving devices made by companies owned or substantially controlled by entities domiciled in a foreign adversary. The sponsor said the bill is intended to protect genetic data from being sold or used against the United States. There was no public testimony, and the committee approved the bill on a 13-5 vote for a do pass recommendation. The committee then took up HB 2804, which creates a rural development and housing tax credit capped at $2 million per year and tied to federal low-income housing tax credit projects in counties under 800,000 population. Supporters, including the sponsor, the Flagstaff mayor, and housing investors/developers, argued it would leverage private capital to address rural affordable housing shortages, especially for seniors, veterans, and low-income residents. Opponents, including the Arizona Free Enterprise Club, argued state LIHTC programs are inefficient, costly, hard to oversee, and can add complexity and higher per-unit costs. The bill passed 13-4 with one not voting. HB 2388, as amended, appropriates $100,000 for the Arizona Commerce Authority to study the economic benefits of small modular reactors and data centers, with a report due June 30, 2027. Supporters said the study would help Arizona plan for energy demand and data center growth, while opponents argued the agency should use existing funds instead of a new appropriation. The committee adopted the amendment and then approved the bill 10-7 with one not voting. The committee also received a presentation from the Auditor General on county treasurer procedural reviews, including the response to the Santa Cruz County treasurer embezzlement case and the office’s ramp-up plan for reviews and staffing. Later, the committee approved HB 2352, which appropriates $2,385,900 in FY2029 to make the Auditor General’s county treasurer review funding ongoing. Members supporting the bill said the office needs certainty to plan audits and retain staff, while opponents objected to funding it so far in advance during budget uncertainty. The bill passed 11-7. The committee also approved HB 2418, as amended, which directs $600,000 to be evenly distributed among five county sheriff task forces in Cochise, Coconino, Navajo, Pinal, and Yuma counties; supporters said it codifies the long-standing distribution practice, and it passed 17-1. Finally, the committee heard HB 2499, which would provide $2.6 million and 12 FTEs to the Department of Education for ESA administration; supporters argued the program’s rapid growth requires more staff for enrollment, reviews, and accountability, while members questioned the lack of standardized testing data and how to measure student outcomes. The transcript ends during that discussion, before a final vote on HB 2499.

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• And the motion<00:09:20.800><c> carries.
• </c> motion carries. Senator from Windsor. motion carries. Senator from Windsor.
• And the motion<00:10:37.120><c> carries.
• </c> motion carries. Senator from Windsor. motion carries. Senator from Windsor.
• </c> civil procedure. civil procedure.

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• Any debate or discussion on that motion?
• Committee, there is a motion before us. Any debate or discussion on the motion?
• Motion carries. Next up, RS 33572.
• Motion carries. Next up, RS 33572.
• We have a motion before us. The motion is to introduce RS 33360C1.

Committee: House Ways and Means

Transcript Highlights:

• I see these rules of procedure.
• I see we had rules and procedures. Was this a part of discussion last year?
• be treble damages after you go through the procedure.
• All right, we have no more questions, and we have a motion by... Who made that motion?
• I'll make a motion to move House Bill 300 favorably. Any objection?

Bills: HB207 , HB267 , HB300 , HB464 , HB618 , HB853

Committees: House Commerce , House Commerce, Consumer Protection, and International Affairs

Keywords: Louisiana Auctioneers Licensing Board, auctioneer licensing, professional licensing board, board membership, gubernatorial appointments, consumer members, public at large, Public Service Commission district, East Baton Rouge Parish, venue, domicile, licensure requirements, licensed auctioneer, occupational licensing, state board governance, Act 138, home inspectors, licensing, term limits, Louisiana State Board

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• miscellaneous agricultural subjects, and House Bill 937, an act relating to miscellaneous judiciary procedures
• </c><00:48:17.280><c> to</c> Madam Speaker, I make a motion to Madam Speaker, I make a motion to suspend
• House Bill 937 is an act relating to miscellaneous judiciary procedures.
• </c><00:51:14.240><c> The</c> miscellaneous judiciary procedures.
• The miscellaneous judiciary procedures.

Transcript Highlights:

• On to our procedural motions.
• Madam Majority Leader, you are recognized for your procedural motion.
• Madam Majority Leader, you are recognized for your procedural motion? Yes.
• Madam Majority Leader, you are recognized for your procedural motion? Yes.
• Madam Majority Leader, you are recognized for your procedural motion. Thank you very much.

Summary: The Assembly convened, established a quorum, and opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance. After routine procedural announcements and motions, members moved through a long concurrence and third-reading file, with many bills passing on largely bipartisan or unanimous votes. Early actions included rejecting a motion to strike SB 958 from the file, concurring in AJR 9 on national parks, and approving AB 1647 on juvenile transfer hearings, AB 1656 on human trafficking, AB 1660 on probate procedures, AB 1875 on marriage cooling-off period procedures, AB 1892 on common interest developments, AB 1908 on civil actions and urgency, AB 1954 on business reservations, AB 1957 on post-foreclosure home acquisition, AB 1977 on notaries public, AB 2001 and AB 2052 on criminal procedure, AB 2107 on pupil instruction, AB 2263 on housing, AB 2346 and AB 2595 on e-bike/vehicle issues, AB 1562 on elections, AB 2180 on local government finance, and AB 2624 on privacy protections for immigration support service providers. AB 2624 drew the most extensive debate, with supporters saying it expands Safe at Home protections for workers facing doxxing and threats, and opponents arguing it could chill speech and journalism; it ultimately passed 49-13 and was immediately transmitted to the Governor. The Assembly also adopted H.R. 134 designating November as California’s First-Generation College Celebration Month after supportive remarks about access to higher education and first-generation students. On the Senate side, the Assembly concurred in or passed measures including SB 932 on transparency in civil proceedings, SB 1400 on health authorities, SB 1154 on community college best-value procurement, SB 1264 on probate and child support notice, SB 599 on atmospheric river forecasting, SB 692 on emergency abatement of abandoned vehicles, SB 1263 on contractor accountability, and SB 1371 on solid waste service during labor disputes; SB 1371 prompted opposition over labor leverage and potential cost impacts but passed 41-14. Other notable Senate bills approved included SB 401 on emergency extensions for political reform filings, SB 945 on CPR/AED training in schools, SB 977 requiring healthier children’s meals at chain restaurants, SB 1192 on protections against abusive litigation by domestic violence abusers, SB 1194 on immigration legal services, SB 872 on water, SB 925 on a fusion energy roadmap, SB 934 strengthening conversion therapy protections, SB 1030 repealing the CalWORKs “man-in-the-house” rule, SB 1056 on protective orders for adult sexual assault materials, SB 1069 streamlining CARB approval for aftermarket auto parts, and SB 1135 creating a statewide wildlife coexistence program. The session ended with several items passed or retained on file and multiple procedural announcements, including guest permissions and adjournment-memory requests.

Transcript Highlights:

• </c> now vote no on the tableing motion? now vote no on the tableing motion?
• </c> that I may offer an alternate motion. that I may offer an alternate motion.
• </c> And I'd like to speak to my motion. And I'd like to speak to my motion.
• </c> All in favor of the motion say I. All in favor of the motion say I.
• &gt;&gt; Procedurally. &gt;&gt; Procedurally. &gt;&gt; Procedurally.