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• </c><00:29:44.960><c> That's</c><00:29:45.200><c> a</c> open to all applicants.
• That's a open to all applicants.
• For our prospective homeowners, it means that, uh, for that young family, maybe they are able to buy
• For our prospective<00:34:22.320><c> homeowners,</c><00:34:22.879><c> it</c><00:34:23.119><c> means</
• c><00:34:23.919><c> that</c><00:34:24.560><c> uh</c> prospective homeowners, it means that uh prospective

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• Was the conditions around the program too difficult for potential applicants to meet?
• Disappointing that these were not received well or seen as applicable to whatever the current economics
• We have, under review currently, applications that have been received and we’re reviewing those applications
• We received 413 applications from 38 Senate districts and 68 Assembly districts.
• Final point I'll make is the 413 applications... ...applications represent a total demand of over $40

Summary: The subcommittee first heard an informational presentation on the May Revision’s proposed reorganization of the Business, Consumer Services and Housing Agency into separate housing-focused and consumer/business-focused entities. Administration officials said the split would improve oversight, streamline decision-making, and create a dedicated California Housing and Homelessness Agency with a new housing development and finance committee. The Department of Finance said funding was needed in 2025-26 to begin implementation, while the LAO recommended rejecting the proposal without prejudice because the Little Hoover Commission review was still pending and the plan would require ongoing General Fund costs. Members raised concerns about the timing, the lack of alignment with the budget process, and whether the reorganization would improve accountability for homelessness spending; several public witnesses supported the concept but stressed it could not substitute for new housing and homelessness dollars. The committee then took up the Department of Veterans Affairs. CalVet requested funding for phase three of its electronic health care record project and a trailer bill to preserve authority for federal background checks, but the May Revision withdrew requests for deferred maintenance and additional administrative support. The LAO noted deferred maintenance can prevent larger future costs, and the chair criticized the withdrawal of less than $1 million for veterans’ homes as short-sighted given existing repair needs. No vote was taken. Next, the Department of Housing and Community Development presented its budget. HCD said the May Revision provides no new affordable housing or homelessness funding, but does retain existing rounds of funding and proposes a $31.7 million reversion from undersubscribed housing programs. Members from both parties expressed concern about zeroing out ongoing housing and homelessness investments, especially for LIHTC, the Multifamily Housing Program, and HAP. HCD also defended its homelessness accountability and compliance work, saying the unit includes about 30 program staff and six attorneys, with three additional attorneys requested mainly to handle public records and litigation workload. Public commenters largely opposed the lack of new funding and urged continued support for housing and homelessness programs, while some supported the reorganization and accountability efforts. Finally, the committee heard Go-Biz proposals. The administration requested authority to increase funding for a federal trade program match if needed, plus reappropriations for administrative funds tied to the Containerized Ports Interoperability Grant Program, zero-emission vehicle operations, and the Women’s Business Center Enhancement Program. It also proposed withdrawing the Cal Competes grant request and reverting remaining funds from the Performing Arts Equitable Payroll Fund. The LAO said Cal Competes is generally effective but could be cut as a budget solution, while warning that the performing arts fund was close to awards and should be considered carefully. Members objected to pulling back committed funds for performing arts organizations and questioned why the state would withdraw support after applications had already been submitted.

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• The purpose of this bill, in summary, is to recognize that these disclosures are not applicable to water
• Therefore, any concrete crushing facility... issued since September 1st, 2001 could be applicable to
• This bill ensures that both protestants and applicants in a contested case have a defined mechanism to
• We agree and think that this legislation ensures that both protestants and applicants have a clear and
• meets all applicable statutory and regulatory requirements.

Bills: SB2082 , SB2203 , SB2351 , SB2550 , SCR48

Committee: Senate Natural Resources

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• training, risked their lives on the front lines, and have come home with no certificate, no job prospects
• a wide range of terms that are both approved by the court and then decided again by courts via application
• Not having access to prospective employees' federal background check information would impact safety,
• Research shows that Black applicants with a record are less likely to be hired than white applicants
• Research shows that Black applicants with a record are less likely to be hired than white applicants

Summary: The committee heard several public safety measures, beginning with housekeeping items and the adoption of a four-bill consent calendar. Bills on the consent calendar included AB 476 on metal theft, AB 619 on California Conservation Corps training for formerly incarcerated people, AB 1192 on child abuse or neglect reporting, and AB 1239 on human trafficking data. Several bills were pulled by the authors before hearing, and the committee also announced that AB 379 would be heard with a file notice waiver and AB 63 would be for testimony only. The most extensive discussion was on AB 366, which would require ignition interlock devices for anyone convicted of DUI. The author, Senator Archuleta, and a MADD representative gave emotional testimony about family members killed by drunk drivers and argued the bill would save lives. Support came from law enforcement, fire, medical, auto club, and safety groups. Opposition from public defenders and criminal justice advocates focused on loss of judicial discretion, costs for low-income drivers, and concerns about vendor oversight and effectiveness. The committee voted to pass AB 366 as amended to Appropriations. The committee also heard AB 1380, which would create a permanent pathway into firefighting careers for formerly incarcerated people who served on Cal Fire hand crews. The author and supporters said the bill would recognize service, improve reentry, and reduce recidivism; a fire labor group withdrew its opposition after amendments were discussed. The measure passed to Appropriations, though it remained on call pending one additional vote. AB 461, which would remove criminal penalties for parents of truant K-8 students and replace them with supportive responses, drew broad support from education and justice advocates but no opposition testimony; it was also passed to Appropriations and left on call pending one more vote. ACR 60, recognizing the Downey Police Department’s special-needs communication program for interactions with people with disabilities or sensory challenges, was adopted unanimously. The committee then heard AB 746 on creating an inmate cooperative program and a green reentry reserve for incarcerated workers. Supporters said it would build job skills, dignity, and reentry success; there was no opposition testimony. The bill passed to Appropriations and was left on call pending votes. Finally, AB 379 on human trafficking drew strong support from survivor advocates, law enforcement, and local officials for creating a survivor services fund and targeting buyers, but also strong opposition from survivors and civil liberties groups who warned it would criminalize vulnerable people and revive harmful loitering enforcement. The committee discussion continued with members weighing survivor support, public safety tools, and concerns about the bill’s amendments and scope.

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• It allows expenses incurred by the board in evaluating applications involving deaths from occupation-related
• </c><00:18:22.760><c> are</c> July 1st, 2026, meaning they are July 1st, 2026, meaning they are prospective
• <00:18:39.280><c> involving</c><00:18:39.760><c> deaths</c><00:18:40.600><c> from</c> applications involving
• deaths from applications involving deaths from occupation-related<00:18:41.960><c> illness.
• </c><00:18:56.000><c> involving</c> in evaluating applications involving in evaluating applications involving

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• The substitute applies the bill to contracts specific to the pharmacist rather than the general application
• current federal waivers put in place during COVID... ...allows states to use information from applications
• The committee substitute prohibits the state from using unverified information on our applications for
• Prior to the 88th session, a family that was interested in becoming a prospective foster parent or prospective
• C must then disclose the submission of a ballot application to the relative of the long-term care facility

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

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• strategies for coordinating resources, agencies, and community partners, and supporting public school application
• Those are that it achieves the goal or outcome expressed or inferred by the applicable legislation, that
• As a prospective psychology major...
• As a prospective psychology major who has struggled with mental health in the past, especially during

Bills: HB1796 , SGA9249 , SGA9269 , SGA9244

Committee: Senate Early Learning & K-12 Education

Keywords: school construction, contract indebtedness, school districts, bonding authority, education funding

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• Members, in a nutshell, I am at least prospectively trying to make sure that...
• Members, in a nutshell, I am at least prospectively trying to make sure that we don't continue to be
• Every agriculture application that comes into my office ends up on my desk for my review and my signature
• but also just take some common steps to bring a little fairness to what's been an often one-sided application

Bills: SB1180 , SB1215 , SB1270 , SB1290 , SB1292 , SB1294 , SB1430 , SCR1028

Committees: Senate Finance , Senate Senate Finance Committee of Reference

Keywords: firefighters, occupational disease, workers compensation, cancer presumption, police officers, hazardous duty, SB1270, Arizona retirement system, public safety personnel, defined contribution plan, correctional officers, corrections officers, retirement contributions, supplemental contributions, retention incentive, recruitment incentive, employer contribution, employee contribution, vesting, annuity account

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• House Bill 2322 modifies Clean Fuels Program requirements and tax incentives that are applicable to alternative
• is that it changes the Department of Ecology's Clean Fuels Program carbon intensity calculations applicable
• then began a question, referring to a tour of the facility and prior discussion about the long-term prospects
• There was conversation about the long-term prospects of establishing a full facility in Washington State

Bills: HB2436 , HB2322 , HB2343 , HB1420 , HB2426 , HB2271 , HB2215 , HB2421 , HB2301 , HB2296

Committee: House Environment & Energy

Keywords: oil tanker, tank vessel, restricted waters, Puget Sound, San Juan Islands, Rosario Strait, Admiralty Inlet, Discovery Island, New Dungeness, tug escort, pilotage, marine safety, spill prevention, oil transport, petroleum shipment, coast guard authorization, Board of Pilotage Commissioners, articulated tug barge, bunker vessel, refueling vessel

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• So all we really have is a separate application, and we accept all the other paperwork.
• The prospective counties include Ramsey, Nobles, Washington, Watonwan, Douglas, and Anoka.
• ><c> Duth,</c> The prospective cities include Duth, The prospective cities include Duth, Alexandria,<
• Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, which means as projects are ready, they come to us.
• Our applications for this program are done through an RFP.

Committee: Senate Capital Investment

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• No application for the exemption may be submitted after December 31, 2030.
• Cities must give priority to exemption applications that meet the following labor specifications during
• new construction and during the Applications that meet the following labor specifications during new
• The city must determine whether the labor standard requirements are consistent with the application and
• This applies both prospectively and retrospectively to October 1, 2025.

Summary: House Finance heard bill briefings and testimony on several tax and property-tax measures. HB 2175 would exempt licensed nonprofit providers of free durable medical equipment from retail sales and use tax on items reasonably necessary to operate and provide care; the sponsor and a nonprofit provider described how the bill would help organizations that refurbish and donate wheelchairs, beds, walkers, and similar equipment, and staff noted a small Department of Revenue fiscal impact. The committee then heard HB 2608, which revises the targeted urban area property tax exemption for nuclear facility projects by requiring labor standards, including submission of a workforce or project labor agreement and related wage/apprenticeship information, and extending project-completion deadlines. Supporters said it would help attract major clean-energy and nuclear supply-chain investment and jobs, while opponents from construction groups, environmental advocates, and some public commenters objected to the PLA requirement, the tax preference for nuclear projects, and the broader policy direction; tribal consultation concerns were also raised. No votes were taken on these bills in the transcript. The committee also heard HB 2227, which expands an existing REET exemption for affordable homeownership sales from self-help housing to other nonprofit affordable homeownership programs, including community land trusts. The sponsor and nonprofit witnesses said the change would lower transaction costs, improve affordability, and support permanently affordable resale models; staff clarified the exemption applies to the initial sale from the nonprofit to an income-qualified buyer, not later resales. HB 2528 would allow cities and counties that fully plan under the Growth Management Act to impose the second local REET without voter approval, aligning opt-in jurisdictions with those required to plan under GMA. Supporters from cities and counties said the revenue would help fund sidewalks, ADA upgrades, water, sewer, and other infrastructure, while opponents argued it would raise home-selling costs and bypass voters. Finally, the committee heard HB 2292, which would subject long-term capital gains from qualified small business stock to the state capital gains tax beginning in 2026. Staff said the bill would affect about 260 taxpayers and raise roughly $1.2 million in FY 2027, while the sponsor and supporters argued the current QSBS exemption mainly benefits very wealthy investors and should be treated like other capital gains; opponents from the tech and startup community said the exemption helps founders attract investment, keep companies in Washington, and create jobs, and warned the bill would send a negative signal to entrepreneurs. The committee also heard HB 2257, a Department of Revenue request bill making technical and administrative changes to the tax code, largely to codify guidance from last year’s sales-tax-on-services law and make other clarifications; DOR said it was intended to provide certainty and had no fiscal impact. School groups testified that the 5814-related service-tax changes have increased costs for districts, especially for staffing and professional learning, and asked for relief or a broader exemption.

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• And so if it's taking up time to redesign and change your development, it costs more money, more applications
• So members, yes, I do want to highlight that this bill only applies prospectively.
• And so if it's taking up time to redesign and change your development, it costs more money, more applications
• So members, yes, I do want to highlight that this bill only applies prospectively.
• It gives a potential to remove a regulatory barrier that isn't applicable for the rest of the state,

Summary: The committee heard a series of housing and wildfire-recovery bills, with members repeatedly framing the package as a response to the Los Angeles fires and the state’s broader housing affordability crisis. AB 306, by Assembly Member Schultz, would place a six-year moratorium on new residential building-code updates and local code modifications except for health-and-safety emergencies. Supporters argued it would reduce costs and provide certainty for rebuilding and new housing production, while opponents from environmental, clean-energy, and labor groups warned it would freeze beneficial code improvements, delay innovation, and limit local control. Despite those concerns, several members said they would support the bill while seeking amendments, and the committee voted it out on a due pass recommendation to Appropriations. The committee also approved AB 301, which would require state agencies to follow shot-clock style deadlines for reviewing building permits, and AB 253, which would allow licensed third-party professionals to conduct certain post-entitlement permit reviews if local departments take more than 30 days. Supporters said both bills would reduce delays, lower costs, and speed rebuilding and housing production; some members emphasized that safety reviews must remain intact. AB 301 passed on a due pass vote to Appropriations, and AB 253 passed 8-0 to Local Government. AB 462, by Assembly Member Lowenthal, would exempt accessory dwelling units in Los Angeles County’s coastal zone from coastal development permit requirements, with the goal of speeding ADU construction for disaster recovery and housing supply. Supporters said ADUs are a proven tool and that the bill would help displaced residents and future coastal disaster areas; one member of the public opposed the bill, arguing ADU proliferation can change neighborhood conditions. The committee sent AB 462 to Appropriations on an 8-0 vote. The final bill discussed, AB 299, would let disaster-displaced families stay in hotels, motels, and short-term rentals for more than 30 days without triggering landlord-tenant rules, mirroring an earlier homelessness-related law; the transcript ended as the author began presenting the bill and its support.

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• while there is limited people that this would happen, that is affected by this disease, multiple applications
• Last line: retroactively, but in all other respects, it applies prospectively.
• Retroactively, but in all other respects, it applies prospectively. Section 1.
• Retroactively, but in all other respects, it applies prospectively.

Bills: HB1160 , HB1289 , HB1339 , HB1798 , HB1065 , HB2113 , HB2124 , HB2125 , HB2134 , HB2140 , HB2185 , HB2191 , HB2205 , HB2219 , HB2245 , HB2283 , HB2343 , HB2406 , HB2501 , HB2574 , HB1544 , HB1834 , HB2156 , HB2188 , HB2206 , HB2478 , HJM4012 , HB1104 , HB1152 , HB1254 , HB1443 , HB1982 , HB2006 , HB2179 , HB2203 , HB2297 , HB2322 , HB2329 , HB2379 , HB2388 , HB2399 , HB2462 , HB2464 , HB2495 , HB2544 , HB2551 , HB2636 , HB2192 , HB2251 , HB2262 , HB2266 , HB2298 , HB2320 , HB2323 , HB2351 , HB2401 , HB2405 , HB2442 , HB2523 , HB2593 , HB2632 , HB2661 , HB1496 , HB1898 , HB2095 , HB2157 , HB2225 , HB2274 , HB2311 , HB2325 , HB2333 , HB2476 , HB2508 , HB2552 , HB1343 , HB1634 , HB1707 , HB1906 , HB1909 , HB2196 , HB2244 , HB2339 , HB2361 , HB2384 , HB2389 , HB2410 , HB2468 , HB2475 , HB2521 , HB2548 , HB2619 , HB2637 , HB2720

Summary: The House received a Senate message announcing passage of engrossed substitute Senate Bill 5156, then moved to second reading and final passage on several House bills. Substitute House Bill 2244, which adopts recommendations from the Public Records Exemptions Accountability Committee/Sunshine Committee to clean up public records exemption statutes, was advanced and passed 70-26 after Representative Mena urged support and Representative Walsh expressed mixed concerns about exemptions from the Public Records Act and voted no. The House then considered Engrossed Substitute House Bill 2196, a bill expanding coverage for treatment related to PANS/PANDAS. Members described the bill as helping families access expensive care such as IVIG, while opponents raised concerns about premium costs and the scope of coverage. Amendment 1883 narrowed the bill to large-group coverage and was adopted 54-36; Amendment 1943, which would have included PEBB and SEBB state insurance plans, failed. The bill then passed 83-13. The House also passed Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill 2251, which reorganizes Climate Commitment Act account uses and related allocations, after rejecting a proposal to direct more money to transportation and forest landowner compensation; the bill passed 56-41. Additional measures passed with broad support. Substitute House Bill 2339, a technical update to nursing regulation and Board of Nursing rulemaking authority, passed 94-3. Engrossed Substitute House Bill 2274, modifying the Washington Commercial Electronic Mail Act to address misleading email solicitations while limiting penalties for good-faith actors, passed 86-11 after a striker amendment was adopted. Engrossed House Bill 2179, narrowed by amendment to a single port district, passed 96-1 to address retirement contribution issues for port workers. Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill 2637, updating protections for personal information entrusted to agencies, passed 52-45 after an amendment clarifying disclosure language was adopted; supporters said it improves data protection, while opponents warned of added bureaucracy and reduced local control.

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• is applicable to a temporary or emergency conservator as well.
• or how this the practical application or how this program<00:37:23.440><c> would</c><00:37:23.760><c
• is going to work to application is going to work to determine<00:44:12.960><c> who</c><00:44:13.200>
• It requires that prospective jurors be sworn, that both parties are given reasonable opportunity to ask
• </c><01:05:44.160><c> that</c><01:05:44.400><c> both</c> prospective jurors be sworn that both prospective

Committee: House Judiciary

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• also want to point out that RSA 674:16-a has on-site parking requirements and would allow, if an applicant
• , a planning board shall be required to approve the alternative parking solution proposed by the applicant
• RSA 674:16-a has on-site parking requirements and would allow, if an applicant can demonstrate that an
• </c><02:11:57.760><c> unit</c><02:11:58.079><c> owner</c> in sharing with a prospective unit owner in
• sharing with a prospective unit owner okay<02:11:59.239><c> thank</c><02:11:59.440><c> you</c><02:11

Committee: Senate Commerce

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• at least entering into our applicants at least entering into our our<00:10:23.880><c> training.
• And since 1998, our applicant numbers have gone down. And our attrition rates have gone up.
• </c><00:18:48.680><c> numbers</c> And since 1998, our applicant numbers And since 1998, our applicant
• <00:41:20.000><c> ready</c><00:41:20.560><c> for</c> applicants ready for applicants ready for school
• encourage prospective We strongly encourage prospective contracts<01:12:58.360><c> become</c><01:12:

Committee: Joint State Government

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• the case, and my members continue to express frustration about inconsistent interpretations and application
• </c><00:26:40.399><c> among</c> interpretations and application among interpretations and application
• ><c> this</c><00:27:32.799><c> bill</c><00:27:33.080><c> progresses</c><00:27:33.720><c> I</c> prospectively
• as this bill progresses I prospectively as this bill progresses I would<00:27:34.039><c> also</c><00
• Chair: consistent application of the law and tax guidance from tax administrators is required so taxpayers

Committee: Senate Taxes

Bills: HR1036 , HB2975 , HB3026 , HB3297 , HB2981 , HB2978 , HB4144 , HB1322 , HB1818 , HB3194 , HB3767 , HB3342 , HB3344 , HB4170 , HB3287 , HB3288 , HB4454 , HB3264 , HB3266 , HB3268 , HB4095 , HB4115 , HB4316 , HB3530 , HB3428 , HB4272 , HB4273 , HB4274 , HB3405 , HB3406 , HB3467 , HB3469 , HB3931

Keywords: Bob Wills, Western Swing, Cain's Ballroom, Oklahoma music history, country music, rock and roll, folk jazz blues, Oklahoma Arts Council, Oklahoma Film and Music Office, Oklahoma Historical Society, OKPOP Museum, commemorative resolution, day at the Capitol, musician recognition, heritage celebration, Tulsa, poultry waste, nutrient management, environmental regulations, agriculture

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• So this allows them to carry through with those contracts until they can do the new application process
• It was $15 million plus the $3 million that was in the base, and that's where we have gone prospectively

Committee: Senate Joint Committee on Appropriations and Budget

Summary: The Joint Committee on Appropriations and Budget met and considered two supplemental appropriation bills. House Bill 2786, the FY25 supplemental for the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, was explained by Senator Rosino as covering Title 19, ETPS, and MMIS needs totaling $19,660,770. There was no debate, and the committee advanced the bill on an 18-0 vote. The committee then took up House Bill 2787, a FY26 supplemental for the State Department of Health to cover legacy contracts tied to the Choosing Childbirth program. Senators asked detailed questions about the “legacy” supervising entity, the three-year contract cycle, why the supplemental was needed after the 2024 program reset, and whether the entity might already be receiving funding under the new program. Supporters said the money would finish the final year of the old contract, that the entity could not double-dip, and that the request had already been reduced from $4 million to $2 million with additional philanthropic and revolving funds expected to fill the gap. The Minority Leader opposed the bill, arguing the committee was prioritizing one outside entity while other contractual obligations, including in mental health, were not being fully funded. Senator Hall closed by citing program outputs such as service to nearly 8,000 mothers and babies, parenting education, referrals, food and diaper distributions, mentoring support, and ultrasounds. HB 2787 passed on a 20-4 vote, and the committee adjourned.

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• So for 5 for 24. 25 523 prospect $1000 was spent for 25 26 as of November. 30th.
• So this is done through requests for application.
• And this was done again through that request for application process.
• And so that was all determined through a request for application process and districts determining the
• That was an allowable expense, part of the request for application process if they wanted to also provide