Transcript Highlights:

• This joint hearing was scheduled prior to that proposal.
• I'm pleased to be joining the Budget Subcommittee to hold this joint hearing.
• The Budget Subcommittee to hold this joint hearing.
• Yeah, I mean, I'll look forward to hearing the panel discussions later.
• They want to hear what we want?

Summary: The joint informational and oversight hearing focused on community schools in California, with members emphasizing that the purpose was to examine effectiveness, implementation, and sustainability rather than the Governor’s budget proposal. The California Department of Education described the California Community Schools Partnership Program, created in 2021 and funded with more than $4 billion, including planning, implementation, extension, and county coordination grants. Officials said nearly 2,500 schools are participating and highlighted the statewide technical assistance structure, including the State Transformational Assistance Center, eight regional centers, county offices, and CDE support. Researchers from the Learning Policy Institute and UCLA presented early findings and implementation data. LPI reported reductions in chronic absenteeism and suspensions, along with gains in math and English language arts, with especially large benefits for Black students and other historically underserved groups. UCLA described the Annual Progress Report as a statewide improvement tool showing growth in capacity-building, shared decision-making, whole-child supports, and continuous improvement. Members asked about how the reports measure outcomes, how to interpret outliers, and how to distinguish community schools effects from other concurrent initiatives; presenters said matched comparison methods and deeper case-study work are being used, with additional statewide findings expected in June. Panelists from Oakland Unified, LAUSD/UTLA, San Diego Unified, and advocacy organizations described key elements of success: integrated student supports, strong family and student engagement, collaborative leadership, community partnerships, and school-site decision-making. They gave examples such as wellness centers, dual enrollment, student senates, parent leadership, and community campaigns that built trust and increased participation. Members also raised concerns about sustainability, implementation fidelity, and whether community schools improve participation in LCAP processes. Presenters said major barriers include unclear early guidance, the need for a mindset shift away from top-down models, and uncertainty about long-term funding for coordinators and other staff. The panel’s recommendations centered on stable ongoing funding, stronger technical assistance, shared governance, and embedding community schools practices into district and county systems.

Transcript Highlights:

• So, um, certainly we're hearing it on farms, but also all over the place.
• So, um, certainly we're hearing it on farms, but also all over the place.
• So, um, certainly we're hearing it on farms, but also all over the place.
• So, um, certainly we're hearing it on farms, but also all over the place.
• But then again, you hear there's still confusion.

Keywords: 918, senate, all

Summary: State legislators and farm leaders held an impromptu discussion focused on the impact of federal immigration enforcement activity, especially ICE presence in Minnesota, on agriculture and rural communities. Speakers argued that agriculture is central to the state’s economy and said fear of raids is causing legal immigrant and guest workers, including H-2A workers, to stay home, disrupting farms, food processors, restaurants, grocery stores, and other parts of the food supply chain. They also linked the issue to broader federal uncertainty, including USDA funding freezes and cuts, and said the lack of transparency from federal agencies is making it difficult for state officials and producers to plan. Senator Rob Kupec and Minnesota Farmers Union president Gary Wertish said ICE activity in both the Twin Cities and greater Minnesota is creating fear, trauma, and labor shortages, with reports of workers avoiding work, lunch trips, medical appointments, and school. Wertish said the organization supports comprehensive immigration reform and called for an end to the ICE surge, while also emphasizing the need to respect local law enforcement and the rule of law. Deputy Agriculture Commissioner Andrea Vaubel said immigrants are a critical part of Minnesota’s food and agriculture workforce, warned that labor shortages could raise production costs and food prices, and said the state would not have its current food supply without immigrant workers. In response to questions, speakers said they had anecdotal reports from rural areas such as Pelican Rapids, Willmar, and Detroit Lakes, but that the situation is changing quickly and many incidents may not yet be public. They said the lack of coordination with local law enforcement and the use of masks contribute to fear and confusion. Legislators said they have no direct jurisdiction over ICE operations but see their role as documenting what is happening, communicating with constituents, and avoiding state actions that would worsen the problem. They also said the issue is not purely partisan and may be mobilizing concern across political lines, especially among farmers worried about labor availability for planting and other seasonal work.

Transcript Highlights:

• I think that's why those interim hearings are helpful.
• Chair hears none. House Bill 3826 is left pending.
• Did I hear you say, "Trump"?
• You can expect a longer hearing on Monday. We're going to hear a lot of bills.
• We will not be having a hearing on Wednesday due to the four calendar. So Monday is the hearing.

Bills: HB1951 , HB2715 , HB3092 , HB3237 , HB3278 , HB3511 , HB3592 , HB3675 , HB3778 , HB3782 , HB3826 , HB3970 , HB4016 , HB4049 , HB4341 , HB4344 , HB4406 , HB4427

Committee: House State Affairs

Keywords: collective bargaining, public works, government contracts, labor agreements, state funding, removal from office, political subdivisions, local government, judicial proceedings, administrative judicial region, electric transmission, public convenience, landowner consent, utility regulation, energy infrastructure, energy consumption, higher education, governmental entities, sustainability, electricity reduction

Transcript Highlights:

• And I'm hearing from them, and they want you confirmed.
• So I'm glad to hear you say you'll rescind that rule.
• And just yesterday and today, during this hearing and the hearing yesterday, you said we need to respect
• Excuse me, I didn't hear the question.
• We have held a hearing—Senator Cassidy and I held a hearing a couple of months ago—where we made the

Committee: Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

Transcript Highlights:

• See none, we'll close the hearing. See none, we'll close the hearing.
• </c> Seeing none, we will close the hearing. Seeing none, we will close the hearing.
• in another hearing.
• &gt;&gt; thank you for another hearing. &gt;&gt; thank you for another hearing.
• I got two more hearings to do. quick. I got two more hearings to do.

Committee: Senate Executive Departments and Administration

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• I hear about it more than most other issues that I hear for.
• I hear from it more than most other issues that I hear for.
• And so I'd be curious to hear what Ms.
• I'm hearing your concerns about it being broad and possibly burdensome, but wanted to hear your thoughts
• I hear you.

Committee: House Health

Keywords: 988, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• There will be no votes taken in today's hearing.
• There will be no votes taken in today's hearing.
• Again, my translator is available after the hearing.
• Because I'm all about hearing the big numbers.
• Before we conclude this hearing, I’d like to extend this hearing.

Summary: The Assembly Budget Subcommittee on Human Services held an informational hearing on child welfare, foster care, child support, and related prevention efforts. The chair opened by emphasizing mandated reporting reform, foster care system improvements, and community-based prevention, and noted that no votes would be taken. Public testimony focused first on mandated reporting, where a lived-experience advocate and several organizations argued that the current system overreports families, especially Black, Native, and Latino families, causes trauma, and should be reformed through standardized training, clearer thresholds, and stronger community supports rather than more hotline referrals. Casey Family Programs cited data showing nearly 90% of reports are unsubstantiated, while CDSS said it is already forming a Mandated Reporting Advisory Committee, updating training, and exploring community pathways and possible changes to the list of mandated reporters. CWDA and SEIU supported training and alternative response concepts but stressed child safety, county capacity, funding, and the need for careful implementation and accountability. The committee then discussed a proposal to create a foster care multi-agency office within the California Health and Human Services Agency, led by a chief foster youth advocate with authority to coordinate across departments. Advocates said foster youth often need services from education, health, housing, and behavioral health systems that do not coordinate well, and argued that a central office with real authority could improve placement stability and access to services. CDSS responded that existing structures already provide coordination, including AB 2083 interagency teams, the Child Welfare Council, complex care steering committees, and the foster care ombudsperson, but said it was open to technical assistance. Members raised concerns about whether the new office would have enough authority and funding to avoid becoming another layer of bureaucracy, and the chair emphasized the need for real “teeth” and better interagency action. The final major topic was the continuation and expansion of Promise Neighborhoods. A community leader described strong early results from the state-funded neighborhoods, including improved kindergarten readiness, reduced chronic absenteeism, higher graduation rates, food access, housing supports, and mental health services, but warned that current funding sunsets in June 2025 and that a fiscal cliff could jeopardize staff and services. CDSS said the four funded neighborhoods have reported positive outcomes and valuable flexibility, but also noted challenges with one-time funding, student mental health, and long-term planning. Assemblymember Mia Bonta urged continued investment, saying the place-based model is difficult to rebuild once lost, and the chair asked LAO to help identify the minimum funding needed to preserve the existing infrastructure while evaluation results are still pending.

Transcript Highlights:

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• Let's do 244, and then we'll have our hearings.
• I'm not sure that we say that enough out loud at these hearings.
• </c> that enough out loud at these hearings that enough out loud at these hearings for<01:08:16.920><
• </c><01:35:01.159><c> yeah</c> we're going to close the hearing yeah we're going to close the hearing

Committee: Senate Health and Human Services

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

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• Uh, next we will hear from Noah.
• </c><00:23:46.799><c> library</c> taking time each year to hear library taking time each year to hear
• Um, there is no hearing tomorrow. >> Tuesday we'll be hearing an informational hearing about student
• Tuesday we'll be hearing an informational hearing about student and school staff mental health.

Committee: Senate Education Finance

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Did I hear, and I couldn't hear real well so it could be me, just saying, um, but did you say there's
• MD staff um did I hear and I couldn't<00:27:40.519><c> hear</c><00:27:40.799><c> real</c><00:27:41.039
• it in our schools we're uh we're hearing it in our schools we're hearing<00:58:55.359><c> it</c><00:
• </c> I'm a little bit confused I'm hearing I'm a little bit confused I'm hearing discussions<01:30:18.000
• </c> sentiment that I I think I'm I'm hearing sentiment that I I think I'm I'm hearing most<01:31:50.000

Committee: House Education Finance

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• For authors, you'll note that our hearing is publicly noticed as file order.
• Your staff should be monitoring this hearing to assist you with coming at the appropriate time.
• If they continue, they will be removed from participating in the hearing or from the Capitol.
• the hearing if necessary so that the sergeants, who are sworn officers, can restore order.
• to an administrative law judge through the Office of Administrative Hearings.

Committee: House Public Employment and Retirement

Keywords: 988, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• court, on its own motion or by request of a party, to order mental health evaluation and treatment hearings
• or specified testimony by a party or witness during a hearing to be conducted virtually by way of telephone
• court, on its own motion or by request of a party, to order mental health evaluation and treatment hearings
• Thank you, Madam Chair, for hearing it today.
• Thank you, Madam Chair, for hearing it today. This one passed out of the Senate 28 to 1.

Committee: House House Health & Human Services Committee of Reference

Summary: The House Committee on Health and Human Services heard and advanced four Senate bills. Senate Bill 1242 would allow courts to conduct mental health evaluation and treatment hearings, or testimony within those hearings, virtually by phone, video, or other audiovisual technology when the court finds no unfair prejudice; supporters said it reflects current practice and helps avoid dismissals due to technical issues. It passed on an 11-0 vote with one member absent. Senate Bill 1145 would transfer licensure and regulation of behavior analysts from the Arizona Board of Psychologist Examiners to the existing Behavior Analyst Committee, effective January 1, 2027, and make the committee’s decisions final rather than requiring board ratification. Supporters described it as an efficiency measure that reduces delay in licensing and complaint resolution. The committee recommended the bill 11-0, with one absent. Senate Bill 1247 would allow individuals who do not receive assisted-living services to live with a resident in an assisted living center or home if the facility authorizes it, and it was described as a clarification of a recent statutory interpretation affecting independent residents. Members discussed possible safety concerns and facility discretion, and one member voted present while the rest voted aye; the bill received a due pass recommendation 10-0 with one present and one absent. Senate Bill 1023 would set optometry eye-exam standards based on community standards of care, recommend a one-year exam interval, and allow optometrists to extend eyeglass prescription validity up to two years, with adjustments based on patient risk factors; supporters said it codifies best practices and does not affect contact lens prescriptions. It passed 11-0 with one absent, and the committee then adjourned.

Transcript Highlights:

• Then we'll move into public hearing, and we will start first on public hearing with Senate Bill 6313.
• Okay, with that, we'll close the hearing on Senate Bill 6313 and open the hearing on Substitute Senate
• We're going to hear from Jason Hudson first. So there'll be two minutes for testimony.
• We're going to hear from Jason Hudson first.
• We'll caucus in the caucus rooms: Hearing Room E for Democrats, Hearing Room D for Republicans, and we'll

Bills: SB6313

Committee: House Capital Budget

Keywords: Capitol Centennial Stewardship, funding, gifts, grants, donations, legislative support, 904, all

Transcript Highlights:

• So this week we have a number of bills that we're hearing.
• Dolio's bill, which we'll hear this week.
• Scheduled fair hearing on Thursday, committee hearing. There's a Senate companion.
• But again, hearings are what starts the dialogue going, and we'll see.
• And I know the House had a hearing on it. So maybe this is a year. I don't know.

Keywords: 904, all

Summary: Legislative leaders from the Washington Senate and House discussed the start of session, emphasizing efforts to respond to Trump administration policies while advancing state priorities. They said floor action had begun with bipartisan bills and identified several measures moving through committees, including a law enforcement masking bill, a bill regulating flock cameras, a bill on preserving access to preventive health services, land banking for housing, regulation of large energy-use facilities, and bills related to survivor protections and blood alcohol standards. They also said the Senate’s masking bill would likely be the mover and expected committee action on the camera bill within the next week or two. A major topic was tax and budget policy. Leaders said there was not yet a complete draft of the proposed income tax on high earners, but technical work was underway to ensure the tax mechanics were correct and to avoid double taxation of pass-through business owners. They said offsets were still being negotiated, with ideas including the working families tax credit, small business tax credit, sales tax changes, and property tax reductions. They also discussed other revenue ideas, including tobacco tax increases and ending certain tax exemptions, while saying broad-based increases to major taxes were unlikely. Other issues included affordability, child welfare, and public accountability. Leaders argued Democrats were focused on affordability through housing, health care, and child care measures, and cited bills on medical debt interest rates and public hospital support. On the Keeping Families Together Act, they said they shared concerns about child safety and were reviewing related proposals and DCYF data showing a decline in critical incidents. They also said they were open to bills improving accountability for public funds and fraud prevention, and noted that Washington’s systems had generally identified fraud early. No formal votes were taken in the exchange, but leaders said several bills were expected to move out of committee or come to floor votes soon.

Transcript Highlights:

• of 7 hearings, redrawing Texas's congressional map, hearings where thousands and thousands of Texans
• Next we'll hear from Congressman Al Green. Thank you very much.
• Next we'll hear from Representative Joaquin Castro. Thank you Lizzie.
• Next we'll hear from Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia.
• And next and last we'll hear from Congressman Greg Cassar and then we'll take questions.

Transcript Highlights:

• SB 522 at their hearing on Monday, July 7, upon adjournment of session in Capitol Room 447.
• Seeing and hearing no further debate, the clerk will open the roll.
• Seeing and hearing no further debate, the clerk will open the roll.
• Seeing and hearing none, the clerk will read the second-day consent calendar.
• Seeing and hearing no further business, I am ready to entertain a motion to adjourn.

Summary: The Assembly convened on June 4, 2025, first addressing a quorum call before proceeding with the day’s business. Members handled several procedural motions, including a failed attempt to withdraw AJR 4 for immediate consideration, approval of requests to notice bills pending re-referral, and a successful motion to withdraw SB 119 from Budget and Fiscal Review and place it on third reading. The chamber also rescinded prior action on SB 47, re-referred SB 355 and SB 685 to Appropriations, and authorized notice for a Housing and Community Development hearing on SB 522. On the floor, the Assembly concurred in Senate amendments to AB 369, a measure on emergency services that increases access to life-saving medication for people with seizure disorders, by a unanimous vote. Members then took up AB 1138, the major film and television tax credit measure, with extensive support from the author and other members who described the bill as a response to California’s declining production and job losses; the bill’s urgency clause and Senate amendments were concurred in, and it was sent immediately to the Governor. The Assembly also concurred in Senate amendments to AB 313 on student financial aid. The body adopted SJR 2, which urges Congress to protect the rights of classified school employees, after debate emphasizing the importance of paraeducators, bus drivers, custodians, clerical workers, and food service staff. The Assembly then adopted the second-day consent calendar, including SCR 25 on nuclear fusion and several other Senate concurrent resolutions, and added coauthors to SCR 74 on Flag Day. The session concluded with announcements, birthday acknowledgments, and adjournment until Monday, July 7 at 1 p.m.

Transcript Highlights:

• The chair hears none. The bill is left pending.
• The chair hears none. The concurrent resolution is left pending.
• The chair hears none, and the substitute is adopted.
• The chair hears none and the substitute is adopted.
• Chair hears none, and the bill is left pending.

Committee: House Delivery of Government Efficiency

Transcript Highlights:

• Um, and in many cases, hearing.
• Um, when it comes to, like, hearings, our contested hearings, every agency is required to have rules
• ,</c><00:44:37.359><c> our</c> um when it comes to like hearings, our um when it comes to like hearings
• We did hold that public hearing. The notice of public hearing was posted up on the register itself.
• Representative Aani. to then proceed to a hearing? Um, so to then proceed to a hearing?

Committee: House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Okay, let's call this hearing of the Senate Committee on Energy, Utilities and Communications to order
• hearing of this committee, so it will not be heard today.
• So before we hear presentation on the bills, let's establish a quorum.
• All right, let's start with the hearing. I see Senator Bennett's here.
• We're going to reconvene this hearing.

Summary: The Senate Committee on Energy, Utilities and Communications met to hear several bills, noting that ACA 9 would be heard at a later date. The committee first approved a consent calendar item, then heard AB 2458 by Assemblymember Bennett, which would extend California Energy Commission appliance efficiency standards to appliances that are rented or leased, not just sold. Supporters included Ceres and Southern California Edison, and the bill was clarified to not affect commercial food processors. The committee also heard AB 2476 by Assemblymember Ellis, which would expand eligibility for pumped storage hydro projects under the state’s central procurement program by removing an outdated pre-2020 funding requirement while keeping the 500-megawatt cap. Support came from Rye Development, GreenGen Storage, and an irrigation district representative, with discussion focused on ratepayer benefits, competition, and grid reliability. The committee then heard AB 2518 by Assemblymember Sharp-Collins, a San Diego County pilot program to set faster utility connection timelines for certain projects, including affordable housing, hospitals, municipal infrastructure, and EV charging projects. Testimony in support came from the San Diego Housing Commission and San Diego Gas & Electric, which said the timelines were feasible and would help reduce energization delays. Members discussed whether the bill would create unintended consequences for other customers, and the author and utility representative said it would complement existing CPUC work and not conflict with SB 410-related proceedings. All three bills received unanimous or near-unanimous committee approval and were ordered to the Senate Appropriations Committee. The committee also repeatedly reopened and closed rolls to capture absent members, ultimately recording 16-0 votes on the measures that were heard.

Transcript Highlights:

• Hearing no objection, so ordered. Senator Richelie. Thank you so much, Mr. President.
• Hearing no objection, so ordered. The Secretary will read.
• Hearing no objection, the Senate now stands adjourned.
• Hearing no objection, the Senate now stands adjourned. 3rd at 12.30 p.m.
• Hearing no objection, the Senate now stands adjourned.

Summary: The Senate began with routine business, including approval of the prior day’s journal, referral of committee reports, and suspension of Rule 46 to allow committees to meet during the pro forma session. It also received first reading of introduced bills, including Senate Bill 6343, which was referred to the Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee, and Senate Bill 6035, which was redirected to Ways and Means. The main floor action was the adoption of two resolutions. Senate Resolution 8677, recognizing the commercial and tribal fishing industries and the Blessing of the Fleet, was adopted after remarks praising the fishing community and wishing for the safe return of vessels and crews. Senate Resolution 8676, celebrating Cal Raleigh and the Seattle Mariners’ historic 2025 season, was also adopted. Senators highlighted the team’s comeback season, Cal Raleigh’s record-setting performance, Dan Wilson’s leadership, Jerry Dipoto’s executive recognition, and the Mariners’ impact on communities across Washington. Following adoption of the Mariners resolution, the Senate formally welcomed Dan Wilson, Rick Rizzs, Jerry Dipoto, Justin Hollander, and Tim Hevly to the chamber and expressed appreciation for their contributions to the state’s sports culture. The Senate then moved to adjourn until Tuesday, February 3, 2026, with both Democratic and Republican caucuses announced before adjournment.