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• </c> Second reading House File 249.
• Second reading House File 360. Second reading House File 747. Second reading House File 1034.
• First reading of House File 1616 through House File 1743.
• First reading of House File 1616 through House File 1743.
• House File 21, as amended, third reading. House File 21, as amended, third reading.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• </c> in support of the Senate file 4571. in support of the Senate file 4571.
• We support Senate File 4571.
• We support Senate File to call home. We support Senate File 4571. 4571. 4571.
• </c><00:53:29.320><c> Thank</c> Senate File 4145 is laid over. Thank Senate File 4145 is laid over.
• </c> of Senate File 4749. of Senate File 4749.

Committee: Senate Housing and Homelessness Prevention

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• File item 7 has been pulled by the author.
• That is file item 5, SB 1151 by Senator Cervantes.
• I'll file item 10. The Vice Chair has two bills on the docket. File item 10.
• And you are now with file item 3, SB 1113. And you are now with file item 3, SB 1113.
• This is file item number two, SB 1096 by Senator Dolly.

Summary: The committee heard and advanced several tax and revenue measures, beginning with SB 1329 on solar property tax assessment. The author and solar industry witnesses argued the bill would create a uniform statewide method, provide certainty for developers, and exclude tax credits and other intangibles from valuation; county assessors and several counties opposed it, saying it would reduce assessed value and depart from market-based appraisal. The bill was moved to Appropriations on a 2-0 vote and placed on call. The committee also heard SB 1406 to close the “Montana tax loophole” used to avoid California vehicle taxes, with support from the California Teachers Association and no registered opposition; it passed 2-0 and was placed on call. SB 984, conforming California law to the federal tipped-income deduction, drew support from the restaurant industry, Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association, and enrolled agents, and passed 3-0 to Appropriations, on call. Later, the committee considered wildfire- and energy-related tax credits. SB 1084 would create a fire-safe home tax credit for home hardening and defensible space improvements; supporters said it would reduce wildfire losses and insurance costs, and it passed 3-0 on call. SB 1118 would provide credits for backup generators and solar battery systems in high fire-threat areas; the author framed it as a resilience measure for households and small businesses, but members raised concerns about cost, diesel use, and whether the credit would reach lower-income households. The bill was moved 1-0 and placed on call, with the chair and other members noting unresolved budget and policy concerns. SB 1424, expanding a partial sales tax exemption to zero-emission vehicle refueling equipment, received support from hydrogen and electric transportation groups and passed 4-0 on call. The committee also advanced SB 1249, a senior tax deduction for taxpayers ages 86 to 90, with support from LeadingAge California and senior advocates; members noted it was narrowly targeted and passed 4-0 on call. SB 1113, conforming California tax law to the federal tonnage tax regime for U.S.-flag international shipping companies, drew support from maritime industry groups and opposition from ILWU over the fiscal impact; it passed 4-0 on call. SB 1137, the Medical Expense Deduction Act, would allow a targeted deduction for medical expenses for lower-income taxpayers; supporters said it would help families facing high out-of-pocket costs, and it passed 4-0 on call. Finally, SB 1415 would extend a partial welfare property tax exemption to mixed-income housing that includes moderate-income units; supporters said it would help finance “missing middle” housing, while assessors and housing stakeholders requested amendments and guardrails. The bill was also moved forward on a committee vote and placed on call.

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• at least 10 pre-file bills?
• Comments on pre-filing deadline changes.
• pre-filing closes on the third Friday in December.
• So it's about a two-week period that legislators can pre-file.
• So you have Megan Gordon; we have tax department filing.

Keywords: 908, all

Summary: The committee first discussed security and member contact procedures, with several members emphasizing the need for formal security training at the start of each session and clearer procedures for knowing where legislators are staying during session for welfare checks and emergency contact. Members also raised concerns about the disclosure of home addresses in other public records and forms, and Legislative Council was asked to prepare a background memo on possible training, best practices, and related legislative or rule changes. The committee then took up a bill draft to reduce the number of paper copies of state publications sent to the State Library from eight to two. Legislative Council explained the cost savings and the move toward digital distribution, but the State Librarian testified that the library still needs paper copies for circulation, archives, and depository libraries, and requested a minimum of three copies. After discussion, the committee amended the draft to require three copies instead of two and passed the motion. The committee also approved a related House and Senate Rules amendment reducing the number of bound journals distributed, and a separate rule change removing the requirement that legislators’ home addresses be printed in the rule book and allowing a lower print run based on request and need. The committee next reviewed data on bill pre-filing and legislative workload. After hearing testimony that agency bills tend to arrive in a late-year rush and that staff workload is especially heavy around organizational session and the holidays, the committee voted to move the agency pre-filing deadline to the Wednesday before Thanksgiving. It also amended the deadline for constitutional amendments and study resolutions, moving them earlier so they would occur before crossover, and adjusted the reporting deadline accordingly. Members discussed whether these changes should be handled in special session or organizational session, and staff explained that the agency deadline change could be made effective for the next regular session through a permanent rules change. Finally, the committee reviewed proposed special session rules. Staff explained that the special session would use joint appropriations and joint policy committees, with expedited bill processing, limited bill introduction routes, and remote participation allowed for members and public testimony with approval. The committee also resolved a House appropriations membership issue by keeping the House side at 23 members and giving the House majority leader authority to appoint a replacement for the vacant seat, while increasing the Senate dollar threshold to match the House. Members then discussed the upcoming rural health special session process, including how the interim rural health group would differ from the actual special session committees, the timing of committee work and the governor’s address, and whether remote participation would be permitted in the special session.

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• File item number two, SB 883, chair voting aye.
• File item number four, SB 1153, chair voting aye.
• File item three, SB 1010, chair voting aye.
• File item number two. Lee? Aye. Lee, aye. McKenner. File item number two, SB 883, chair voting aye.
• File item three, SB 10-10, chair voting, aye.

Summary: The Assembly Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials Committee heard several bills focused on wildfire preparedness, industrial safety, and recycling oversight. SB 1153 by Senator Caballero would require urban retail water suppliers to add wildfire-specific procedures to emergency plans and coordinate with fire agencies; supporters said it would improve planning while recognizing water system limits, and the bill was framed as protecting ratepayers and infrastructure. SB 811, also by Senator Caballero, would create a comprehensive DTSC permitting and regulatory framework for metal shredding facilities; supporters argued it would set clear statewide standards and protect communities, while opponents said it would weaken hazardous waste protections and carve the industry out of existing law. SB 883 by Senator Umberg would impose new safeguards for facilities storing reactive chemicals such as methyl methacrylate after the Garden Grove evacuation, including backup cooling, public review, emergency planning, and state tracking; industry groups opposed the breadth of the bill and sought further clarification, while environmental and community groups supported it. SB 1010 by Senator Ashby would strengthen oversight of appliance recyclers by improving reporting, inspections, certification, and funding for enforcement; supporters said it would reduce emissions and improve compliance, while recyclers raised concerns about fees and certification requirements. Each bill drew extensive testimony from industry, environmental, labor, local government, and community representatives. Supporters generally emphasized public safety, transparency, and the need for clearer statewide standards, while opponents warned about overregulation, reduced flexibility, or unintended impacts on existing hazardous waste and recycling systems. Committee members also raised questions about transparency, liability, size-based treatment of facilities, and whether the bills were narrowly tailored enough to address the problems identified. The committee voted to advance all four measures to the Committee on Appropriations, with votes taken on call and some members voting no or not voting on certain bills. The final add-on votes showed SB 811, SB 883, SB 1010, and SB 1153 all passing out of committee, with the roll left open for absent members before the meeting adjourned.

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• </c> have a solution for this, House file have a solution for this, House file 3230,<00:10:36.680><c>
• </c> have a solution here in House File 3230. have a solution here in House File 3230.
• House File 4597, as amended, is laid over. Next bill on the agenda is House File 1082.
• </c> Next bill on the agenda is House File Next bill on the agenda is House File 1082. 1082. 1082.
• File reconsider House File 1082 1082 1082 DE4<00:26:10.960><c> amendment.

Bills: HF4810 , HF4597 , HF1082 , HF3230

Committee: House Public Safety Finance and Policy

Keywords: public safety, radio communications, infrastructure funding, county funding, interoperability, ARMER network, local jurisdictions, HF4597, Minnesota public safety, 911, emergency dispatch, emergency communications, public safety appropriation, Metropolitan Emergency Services Board, PSAP, dispatch interoperability, real-time coordination, emergency response coordination, cross-jurisdictional response, 911 center awareness platform

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• Um, Senate File 3552 will be laid Kunes.
• </c> &gt;&gt; Next bill on the agenda is Senate File &gt;&gt; Next bill on the agenda is Senate File
• So for Senate file 3581, &gt;&gt; All right.
• file file where<00:20:08.960><c> it</c><00:20:09.120><c> is</c><00:20:10.480><c> uh</c><00:20:10.880
• </c> Senate File 3597 be recommended to pass. Senate File 3597 be recommended to pass.

Committee: Senate Taxes

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• And with that, we will begin with file item one.
• We will now move on to file item five, and that is...
• File item 6, SB 998.
• File item 6, SB 999. File item 6, SB 998.
• File item 6, SB 998.

Summary: The Assembly Education Committee heard several Senate bills focused on student health, access, equity, and career preparation. SB 608 by Sen. Menjivar would expand access to condoms and related sexual health resources for students in grades 7–12 and direct the Department of Education to align with the California Healthy Youth Act. Supporters argued the bill would help address high STI rates among youth and remove barriers to access, while opponents raised concerns about parental authority, local control, and encouraging early sexual activity. The bill was approved on a 6-1 vote and sent to the Health Committee. SB 965 by Sen. Blakespear would prohibit libraries from requiring a parent to be physically present for a 16- or 17-year-old to obtain a library card, while still allowing libraries to require parental consent or signature. Supporters said the current rule creates unnecessary barriers for teens and school research projects, and the California Library Association said it was now neutral after amendments. The committee passed the bill 6-0 to Appropriations. SB 998 by Sen. Gonzalez would define and expand the duties of discrimination prevention coordinators in the state’s Office of Civil Rights, including adding a disability coordinator and deputy coordinators focused on anti-Black, anti-Asian, anti-Latino, and anti-Native American discrimination. Testimony emphasized the need to address rising hate incidents and discrimination in schools, especially for Black, LGBTQ+, AAPI, and other marginalized students. The bill was approved and sent to Judiciary with amendments to be processed there. SB 845 by Sen. Perez, which expands work-based learning and youth apprenticeship opportunities, also received broad support from education, workforce, and industry groups and passed unanimously to Labor and Employment. The committee also approved a consent calendar of additional bills and adjourned after all items were acted on.

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• On the consent calendar, we have file item 4, SB 899, file item 6, SB 1313, file item 11, SB 1253, and
• Moving on to file... Moving on to file item 2.
• Then moving on to the consent calendar, which has file item 4, SB 899; file item 6, SB 1313; file item
• Okay, moving on to the consent calendar, which is file item 4, SB 899; file item 6, SB 1313; file item
• In the consent calendar, file items 4, SB 899; file item 6, SB 1313; file item 11, SB 1253; and file

Committee: Senate Environmental Quality

Summary: The committee heard presentations on several energy, environmental, and consumer protection bills while operating at times without a quorum. Senator McNerney presented SB 925, which would direct the California Energy Commission to develop a statewide roadmap for fusion energy, and SB 1350, which would expand the use of green hydrogen in the power sector by allowing renewable portfolio standard credit for power plants using hydrogen. Supporters said both bills would help California maintain leadership in emerging clean-energy industries, attract investment, and create jobs. Opponents of SB 1350 raised concerns about greenwashing, resource shuffling, and increased NOx emissions from hydrogen combustion, while supporters said committee amendments added guardrails against those outcomes. Senator Ashby presented SB 1010, a manufacturer-funded extended producer responsibility program for refrigerants in appliances; supporters said it would reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve recovery, while opponents argued existing laws already regulate refrigerants and that the bill could raise costs and disrupt recycling markets. Senator Grayson presented SB 1145 to streamline CEQA and federal reuse procedures for qualifying projects in the Concord Reuse Project Area, which supporters said would help deliver long-planned housing, jobs, and open space, while one housing group sought stronger affordable-housing guarantees. Senator Cabaldon presented SB 1341, which would give CalRecycle authority to reduce processing fees for wine and spirits bag-in-a-box containers when fee collections exceed program needs; supporters said the current fee increase was abrupt and excessive, while opponents warned against giving the agency too much discretion. Senator Padilla presented SGR 13, urging the U.S. to secure enforceable commitments to eliminate transboundary sewage pollution in the Tijuana and New River watersheds during the 2026 USMCA review, and SB 1033, which would require testing and disclosure of heavy metals in protein products; SGR 13 drew strong support from border and environmental justice advocates, while SB 1033 drew support from consumer and health groups and opposition from industry groups concerned about labeling burdens and scope. Senator Caballero presented SB 1183, requiring a state study of the environmental, land-use, and economic impacts of industrial solar in the Central Valley; farm and land-use advocates supported the bill, while solar industry groups opposed unless amended, saying it should better reflect solar’s benefits and existing state analysis. After testimony, the committee took roll and adopted several measures on a 4-0 or 3-0 basis, with bills including SJR 13, SB 925, SB 1350, SB 1145, SB 1341, SB 1033, and SB 1010 advanced on call to Appropriations or, in the case of SB 1010, already voted with a 3-1 result before being held on call.

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• Senate file 3956 Thank you, Mr. Chair.
• We'll start with Senate File 3955.
• Um, there's Senate File 3955.
• So, Senate File 3955 as amended, all in So, Senate File 3955 as amended, all in favor<00:29:18.200><c
• </c> Up next, Senator Kupec, Senate File Up next, Senator Kupec, Senate File 4072.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Summary: The Minnesota Senate Subcommittee on Veterans met on March 4, 2026, and began with a moment of silence honoring Sergeant First Class Nicole Amore of White Bear Lake, who was killed while serving in Kuwait. The committee then took up Senate File 3956, an MDVA policy bill giving the commissioner clearer authority to direct staff time and other non-monetary resources toward partnerships with organizations serving veterans, especially on food insecurity, homelessness, suicide prevention, and related efforts. MDVA and Disabled American Veterans testified that the bill would help them work more quickly and clearly with outside partners, including food pantry and outreach efforts, while remaining focused on non-monetary support. Senator Howe offered an A1 amendment narrowing the bill to the three named priorities and removing the broader “other critical issues” language; the amendment was adopted after discussion about whether the reporting language also needed adjustment. SF 3956, as amended, was laid over for further consideration. The committee then heard Senate File 3955, which would create a new procedure for temporary closure of a Minnesota veterans home if an involuntary termination notice requires it, bringing state law into closer alignment with federal expectations. MDVA emphasized that it had no intention of permanently closing any veterans homes and that the bill was intended only to establish a temporary closure plan to satisfy survey requirements. Senator Howe offered an A1 amendment clarifying that any closure would be temporary unless the legislature approved a permanent closure; MDVA and the Department of Health indicated the change was acceptable. The committee adopted the amendment and then voted to recommend SF 3955, as amended, to pass and refer it to the full committee. Finally, the committee began Senate File 4072, an MDVA cleanup and conformity bill. After adopting a technical A3 amendment, MDVA explained that the bill would reclassify the Chief of Staff/Deputy Chief of Staff role as Deputy Commissioner for Administration to better reflect the scope of the position, and would also repeal outdated statutes related to environmental hazards assistance and a data-collection requirement that the department said it could not implement. The bill was still being presented when the transcript ended, and no final committee action on SF 4072 was shown in the excerpt.

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• We are proposing House File 3556, Representative Aim, House File 3425, Representative Howard, House File
• We are proposing House File 3556, Representative Aim, House File 3425, Representative Howard, House File
• House File 3425, Representative Howard, House File 3425, Representative Howard, House<00:01:58.799><c
• > File</c><00:01:59.119><c> 3378,</c><00:02:00.159><c> Representative</c> House File 3378, Representative
• </c><00:02:12.720><c> requirement</c><00:02:13.040><c> for</c> establish a pre-filing requirement for

Committee: House Rules and Legislative Administration

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Second reading of House File. Introduction of Bills.
• The following House Files have been offered for introduction today.
• House Files 309 through 786. The first reading, House Files 309 through 786.
• The following House Files have been offered for introduction today.
• Senate File Number 202 and Senate File Number 334. The messages signed by Thomas S.

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• And I have seen this piece of legislation that has been filed several times before.
• Co-Chair, and thank you, Representative, for filing this.
• filed by Representative Chan.
• Senate 1867, filed by Senator Friedman, and House 2787, filed by Representative Chan.
• In support of Senate Bill 1802, filed by Senator Nick Collins.

Committee: Joint Joint Committee on Public Service

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Public Service heard testimony on a range of retirement-related bills, with several witnesses and advocates focusing on pension equity, veteran benefits, and recognition for public safety workers. Representative Dennis Gallagher and Mass Retirees supported legislation to increase the long-standing veterans’ bonus from $15 to $50 per year of service, up to $1,000 annually, and described it as a modest, overdue adjustment with minimal fiscal impact. Mass Retirees also backed bills to raise the minimum survivor allowance for public retirees and to address inequities in Option B and Option C survivor benefits for retirees whose pensions were calculated under older mortality tables. The committee also heard a personal bill from Representative Jim Arceiro and Nathan McKinnon seeking creditable service for McKinnon’s years in the Nevada higher education system, which he said should count toward his Massachusetts retirement. Another individual bill was presented by Roberta Wollins, supported by Senator Keenan, to remedy what she described as misleading retirement advice from UMass Boston that affected her ability to buy back prior service and made her retirement planning inaccurate. Senator Keenan and others framed both cases as unique fairness issues rather than broad policy changes. A large panel from police, fire, corrections, EMS, and related organizations testified in favor of a COVID-19 retirement credit proposal and a study bill, arguing that essential workers who reported in person throughout the pandemic should receive recognition and a time-based retirement credit. Witnesses described exposure risks, illness, deaths, staffing strain, and long-term effects from COVID-19, and several committee members voiced support and appreciation for their service. The hearing concluded with no votes taken on the bills and a motion to adjourn, which was approved.

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• We're going to pass and retain on file item 14. File item number 15.
• Okay, we're going to pass and retain on file item number 16. That brings us to file item 17.
• Okay, we're going to pass and retain on file item number 16. That brings us to file item 17.
• It brings us to our Senate third reading file, file items 21 through 39.
• This file items 44 through 54 without file item 46.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Second reading of House files. Second reading, House File 246. Introduction of bills.
• House File 124, an act relating to public safety.
• House file number Senate. Third reading.
• Senate of the following House file Senate of the following House file herewith<00:13:49.680><c> returned
• House file number requested.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• The first and only bill on our agenda today is House File 2025.
• The next is Camp Bliss, House File 532, Representative Less's bill for Veterans on the Lakes, House File
• Finally, House File 1997, we are looking at House File 5 pilot coming back with us on this order.
• I renew my motion at House File 2444.
• House File 2444, as amended, is referred to Ways and Means.

Committee: House Veterans and Military Affairs Division

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• </c> File 4927. File 4927.
• </c> of House File 4927. of House File 4927.
• </c> File 457. File 457.
• I'm here to present House File 4013 on behalf of House File 4013.
• I'm here to present House File 4013 on behalf of House File 4013.

Bills: HF4680 , HF4047 , HF4590 , HF3757 , HF3569 , HF4507 , HF4426 , HF4927 , HF4788 , HF4757 , HF4747 , HF3561 , HF4014 , HF4013 , HF4689 , HF4766 , HF4589

Committee: House Capital Investment

Keywords: wastewater treatment, improvements, capital investment, Greenfield, bonds, water treatment, infrastructure, municipal funding, state bonds, public utilities, HF4590, Tamarack, municipal infrastructure, bonding bill, general obligation bonds, Public Facilities Authority, sewer system, collection system, street reconstruction, local infrastructure

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• </c> Senator putam moves that Senate file Senator putam moves that Senate file 1339<00:36:50.119><c>
• </c> we'll next move to Senate file we'll next move to Senate file 1227<00:37:09.760><c> welcome</c><
• </c> next bill Senate file next bill Senate file 859<00:49:00.160><c> is</c><00:49:00.400><c> Senator
• </c><00:51:06.280><c> 1227</c><00:51:07.200><c> is</c> to Senate file 1227 is to Senate file 1227 is
• </c> for bringing the bill uh Senate file for bringing the bill uh Senate file 8:30<01:03:52.559><c>

Committee: Senate Housing and Homelessness Prevention

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• House file number 16. second reading. House file number 16. House<00:04:17.280><c> file.
• The House file has been House file.
• The secretary will give the House File its second reading. House File 9.
• The house file has House file number 17.
• The secretary will give the House File a second reading. House File 18.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• The first bill is House File 69. Chair Quam, welcome to the committee.
• Didn't spend enough to even have to file and report with campaign finance.
• So we begin with House File 62.
• House File 62 should be a quick conversation.
• House File 62 is placed on the general register. The next bill will be House File 2067.

Committee: House Education Policy