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DE
Delaware 2025-2026 Regular Session
House of Representatives Legislative Session - Session 2 - 42nd Legislative Day- REASSEMBLE Part 1 Jun 30th, 2026 at 02:00 pm
Delaware House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Chief Clerk, are there any communications? Yes, Madam Speaker.
- The Farm to Community Program began in 2023 through the USDA.
- Currently, virtual reality or XR technology supports 80...
- Chief Clerk, are there any communications? Yes, Madam Speaker.
- Madam Speaker, a communication for a message.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
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CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Higher Education Committee Apr 7th, 2026
Higher Education
Transcript Highlights:
- It will also allow them to enroll at a community college, not just Cerritos College.
- Sienna Hornback, community member and mother of two community college graduates, in strong support.
- Help me save my community.
- Help this doctor bring the gift of health care to her community, especially in a community that desperately
- This especially matters in the community college context.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Human Services Finance and Policy Committee 3/12/26
Human Services Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:04:02.319><c> In</c> give back to their communities. In give back to their communities.
- </c> our communities. So thank you. our communities. So thank you.
- </c> in our jobs, in our communities. in our jobs, in our communities.
- </c> given by the disability community. given by the disability community.
- </c> the community. the community.
Keywords:
background study, disqualification, set-aside, permanent disqualification, Office of Administrative Hearings, chief judge, human services licensing, substance use disorder treatment, SUD treatment, chemical dependency, recovery, rehabilitation, abstinence, foster care, child foster care, vulnerable adults, caregiver background check, license holder, direct contact, risk of harm
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Higher Education Committee Apr 7th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- To help students from underrepresented communities achieve a Ph.D. and join the state's science and technology
- Sienna Hornback, community member and mother of two community college graduates, in strong support.
- Help me save my community.
- Help this doctor bring the gift of health care to her community, especially in a community that desperately
- This especially matters in the community college context.
Summary:
The Assembly Higher Education Committee heard a series of bills focused on student access, equity, and campus support services. AB 2660 would codify the CalBridge and ENLACE STEM pipeline programs to help underrepresented students move from high school through Ph.D. and faculty or industry careers; AB 2121 would let community colleges temporarily exclude certain local backfill dollars from the 50% instructional spending law so they can replace lost federal funding for MSI and TRIO programs; and AB 1920 would clarify that students do not lose California College Promise eligibility if they earn a certificate as part of a stackable pathway to an associate degree. AB 1636 would authorize Cerritos College to use voluntary data-sharing agreements with K-12 districts to create ready-to-enroll student records, AB 1845 would add human trafficking training and reporting requirements to campus Title IX-related processes, AB 1784 would extend pregnancy and parenting protections to undergraduate students, AB 2229 would create a CSU reentry support program for stopped-out students, AB 1852 would create a conditional pathway for a Kern County medical school if UC does not act, AB 1928 would allow both an advisor and a support person in campus sexual misconduct proceedings, and AB 2392 would require training before AI tools are deployed to students, faculty, or staff.
Testimony was largely in support of the measures, with authors and witnesses emphasizing student success, equity, and removing administrative barriers. Supporters included community college and university officials, student leaders, advocacy groups, and survivors. AB 2121 drew the most mixed testimony: community college leaders and students supported it as a temporary response to federal cuts, while faculty groups opposed it or raised concerns about weakening the 50% law and the need for the proposal. AB 1852 also drew opposition from the CSU Chancellor’s Office, which argued the proposal could have broader operational and governance implications, though supporters said Kern County’s doctor shortage justified a local solution. AB 1784, AB 1845, and AB 1928 were framed as protections for vulnerable students in pregnancy, trafficking, and sexual misconduct proceedings, respectively, while AB 2392 was presented as a modest training and transparency requirement to accompany AI adoption.
The committee took action on the bills after testimony. Most measures were approved on bipartisan roll calls and re-referred to the appropriate committees, including AB 1636, AB 1784, AB 1845, AB 1920, AB 1928, AB 2229, AB 2392, and AB 2660. AB 2121 and AB 1852 also advanced, though AB 1852 had several members not voting and AB 2121 drew one no vote. The committee also approved a consent calendar that included AB 1591, AB 2203, and AB 2572, and members were invited to add on to bills after the votes.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- So you would agree that redistricting is paramount. ...for communities of color and for communities of
- What I tried to communicate was that in a special session...
- All of us that represent rural communities know that.
- Across the state, many communities still don't have broadband.
- Members, that's not listening to our communities.
Keywords:
redistricting, Senate procedures, public input, Texas Legislature, amendments, Texas Senate, congressional districts, legislative procedures, legislative transparency, Senate rules, public hearings, committee procedures, hemp regulation, consumable products, cannabinoids, occupational licenses, criminal offenses, SB 11, Texas attorney general, election crimes
Summary:
The meeting centered around the discussion of congressional redistricting, where the committee established the procedures to ensure a fair and transparent process. Led by Senator King, the session focused on adopting a resolution that authorized a special committee dedicated to congressional redistricting and allowed for regional hearings to gather public input via videoconferencing. Concerns were raised about ensuring adequate notice for public participation, especially from marginalized communities potentially affected by proposed changes. Disagreements emerged regarding the timeline for regional hearings and how to address the implications of the redistricting process on minority districts. Overall, participants acknowledged the complex nature of redistricting and the importance of engaging constituents in the legislative process.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
2026 Legislative Session - Day Fourteen - Tuesday, February 3
Missouri House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- He currently serves on the Missouri Community Service Commission, and he is also the former director
- They are responsible for workforce development, technological assets.
- Agriculture remains the backbone of our state's economy and our rural communities.
- This certification allows members to experience cutting-edge agriculture technology.
- marginalized communities are heard, policies become more just and democracy becomes stronger.
Summary:
The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, approval of the prior day’s journal, and a long series of special guest introductions recognizing interns, community leaders, FFA officers, library advocates, park and recreation professionals, and others. Members also used points of personal privilege to honor Black History Month and the legacy of William Clay Sr. The chamber then moved into first reading of several bills, including measures on University of Missouri curators, personal property assessment lists, and state department spending.
The main floor action centered on House Bill 1757, which would require universal screening of third-graders for gifted education using flexible screening methods and would help ensure students who qualify are identified regardless of zip code or family resources. Supporters argued the bill would close gaps in gifted identification and expand access, while questions focused on funding, screening methods, and whether the bill would create an unfunded mandate. The House adopted the committee substitute and ordered the bill perfected and printed.
Members then debated the Born Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act, presented as House Committee Substitute for House Bills 1667 and 2294. Supporters said the bill would require medical care for infants who survive an abortion attempt and impose civil and criminal penalties for knowingly harming such a child. Opponents argued the bill was duplicative of existing law, could criminalize medical providers, and would worsen Missouri’s maternal care shortages. The debate included extended questioning about the bill’s standards, scope, and enforcement, but no final vote on the born-alive measure was taken in the excerpt.
ND
North Dakota 2026 1st Special Session
Joint Appropriations Jan 21st, 2026 at 10:30 am
Appropriations
Transcript Highlights:
- community.
- And then we anticipate having special ones for particular communities that have—because each community
- The Federation goes into rural communities to support families with system navigation in their community
- Could they be community health workers? You know, we have community health workers.
- He is a local physician in this community.
Bills:
HB1623
Keywords:
HB 1623, North Dakota, rural health, rural health transformation program, medical facility infrastructure loan fund, medical facility infrastructure loan program, rural health loan program, Bank of North Dakota, Department of Health and Human Services, HHS, federal grant, health care infrastructure, rural hospitals, critical access hospitals, nonprofit health care providers, gap financing, loan fund, public health funding, healthcare financing, Medicaid
Summary:
The committee heard House Bill 1623, the appropriations bill tied to North Dakota’s Rural Health Transformation Program, which is funded through a new federal rural health care grant. Senator Bekkedahl explained the bill’s background, the interim committee process that developed it, and the federal conditions attached to the award, including spending deadlines, administrative cost limits, and restrictions on uses such as new construction, supplanting existing funding, and certain other costs. Legislative staff then walked through the seven sections of the bill, including appropriation authority, transfer authority, contingent appropriations for pass-through grants, procurement and public improvement exemptions, recipient reporting, legislative reporting, and immediate effective date.
Commissioner Traynor and HHS staff described how the department plans to implement the program, emphasizing that the funding is intended to improve rural access, workforce recruitment and retention, technology and data connectivity, and community health initiatives. They said the department will rely on local applications, technical assistance, templates, listening sessions, and partnerships with providers, schools, public health units, tribal entities, and other community groups. Members asked about reimbursement timing, upfront costs, administrative expenses, sustainability after the five-year grant period, and whether CTE centers, public health units, gyms, grocery stores, and other community partners could participate; the department said yes, within program rules and with a focus on measurable outcomes and sustainability.
Several supporters testified in favor. Mental Health America of North Dakota and the Mental Health Advocacy Network supported the bill and urged investment in community-based mental health, crisis response, children’s services, peer support, and mobile crisis teams. HIA Health described the grant as a chance to expand home-based and hospice care, noting that rural providers already have workable models but need funding to scale them. A cybersecurity representative also supported the bill, warning that the large amount of health data and AI-related tools will require strong data protection and professional support. The hearing was closed with no opposition testimony, and the committee announced it would return later in the day for further work on the bill and other measures.
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
JHA Public Hearing - Wed Feb 4, 2026 @ 2:00 PM HST
Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
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Summary:
The House Committee on Judiciary and Hawaiian Affairs heard House Bill 2095, which would provide supplemental appropriations for the Judiciary for the 2025-2027 biennium. Judiciary Administrative Director Brandon Kimura testified in strong support and outlined a request for about $6.4 million in supplemental operating funds, plus four permanent full-time position conversions. He grouped the request into security, services to court users, and staffing needs, including $3.25 million for supplemental armed private security at judiciary facilities statewide, nearly $200,000 for cybersecurity staffing and support, restoration of funding for substance use treatment purchase-of-service contracts, restoration of funding for the Office of Public Guardian on Kauaʻi, salary commission funding, a Kona court operations position, and two Court-Appointed Special Advocates positions converted from temporary to permanent. He also described five capital improvement requests totaling $55.4 million, led by $30 million for construction of a new South Kohala courthouse, $1.2 million each for air conditioning upgrades in Hilo and Kauaʻi, $15 million for elevator upgrades at Kahumanu Hale, and $8 million in lump-sum bond funds for emerging projects.
Several organizations testified in support, including Parents and Children Together and the True Cost Coalition. Supporters emphasized the importance of the purchase-of-service funding for domestic violence and substance use treatment services and said the restoration would return funding to pre-COVID levels and help providers maintain capacity. Kimura explained that the Judiciary often shifts funds among contracts during the year to avoid service interruptions, but that the reduced funding has caused delays and operational problems for providers and probationers.
Members asked detailed questions about the capital projects and operating requests. Representative Shimizu asked for more information on the lump-sum bond funds and the elevator project, and Kimura explained that the Kahumanu Hale request covers four remaining elevator shafts after earlier funding addressed the first five elevators. Representative Cochran asked about the absence of Maui County projects, and Kimura said the Judiciary is still planning for its older Maui facilities with DAGS. Chair Tarnas questioned the need for armed private guards and discussed whether court security should be prioritized within the Department of Law Enforcement; Kimura said the Judiciary needs additional personnel now and has not asked DLE to deprioritize other missions, though the chair suggested further coordination between the agencies. No vote or final action on the bill was taken in the portion of the hearing provided.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
House of Representatives Second Regular Session of the 60th Legislature Day 14 Feb 24th, 2026
Oklahoma House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- resident of eastern Oklahoma County, and a proud mother and grandmother, and very active in her community
- These young scholars who chose Oklahoma for their education bring immense value to our communities, economy
- OSU, Northeastern State University, Oklahoma City University, the University of Oklahoma, Tulsa Community
- response to COVID-19, Sam transitioned from teaching math to revitalizing a neglected middle school technology
- I have my great friend and constituent from Green Country Technology Center, the greatest career tech
Summary:
The House convened, completed the roll call, prayer, Pledge of Allegiance, and several introductions and recognitions, including guests from a South African refugee program, Weatherford Middle School students, international students, and the 2025 Aviation State Teacher of the Year, Sam Madewell. Representative Ranson also presented remarks for International Student Recognition Day, highlighting the economic and cultural contributions of international students in Oklahoma. The chamber then took up House Bill 4329 on dental insurance claims, with Pro Tem Moore arguing it would restore fairness by preventing insurers from controlling prices for services they do not cover; the bill drew questions about free-market effects, rural dentistry, and premiums, but Moore said it should not raise costs and noted similar laws in other states. HB 4329 passed 91-5.
The House also passed House Bill 2730, which ties the interest rate on taxpayer underpayments to market rates rather than a fixed statutory rate, after brief questions about how the rate would fluctuate; it passed 87-11. House Bill 3465, extending the sunset on the emission tax credit program from July 1, 2027 to July 1, 2029, passed 82-16. House Bill 4426, extending the sunset on the strategic industrial development enhancement sales tax credit from December 31, 2027 to December 31, 2032, passed 76-20.
During announcements, members noted upcoming committee meetings, a rural caucus with OSU President Hess, a devotional, and a lunch event tied to International Student Recognition Day. The House then recessed until the next day, Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at 1:30 p.m.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- Communications from the Governor and Senate. January 30th, 2026, Mr.
- And in meeting with the individuals that work in this community, In meeting with the individuals that
- work in this community, I can tell you for certain these are not girls that want to be in this trade
- House Environment, Energy, and Technology Committee will not meet Monday, February 2nd, Barbieri, Chairman
- House Environment, Energy, and Technology Committee will not meet Monday, February 2nd, Barbieri, Chairman
Summary:
The House convened with 69 members present and one absent and excused, opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and approved the journal. Members also received notice that Representative Donald Hall had designated a substitute and that Senate Bill 1222, dealing with domestic wells and related water provisions, had been transmitted from the Senate and referred to the Resources and Conservation Committee. The House introduced House Bills 572, 573, and 574, covering pediatric transition-related parental rights, concealed carry instruction, and medical mandate/immunization changes, and sent them to Judiciary for printing. Several bills and memorials were advanced on the calendar, including measures on transportation tax, private forest land, federal land policy, human trafficking, unmanned aircraft systems, and artificial sweeteners.
The main floor debate centered on House Bill 493, which would make purchasing sex a felony on a first offense for those 21 and older, while keeping a misdemeanor-first-offense structure for ages 18 to 20. Supporters argued the bill would better combat human trafficking by targeting demand and closing a gap in current law when a buyer does not know the person is being trafficked; opponents raised concerns about unequal treatment by age, the fiscal impact of incarceration, and whether the law should instead treat both parties equally or rely on existing trafficking statutes. The House passed HB 493 by a vote of 50-19, and the title was approved for transmission to the Senate.
House Bill 514 was then taken up and described as allowing students to take a state test after completing 80% of coursework so they can enter the workforce sooner. With no opposition, the House passed HB 514 by a vote of 69-0, approved the title, and transmitted it to the Senate. The remaining third-reading bills were held one legislative day by unanimous consent. The House then moved to announcements, including committee meeting notices and several caucus, reception, and visitor announcements, and adjourned until 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, February 3, 2026.
ID
Idaho 2026 Regular Session
Agenda Jan 26th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Yeah, I mean, I think just getting some of the money passed through to communities with rural approvals
- Yeah, I mean, I think just getting some of the money passed through to communities with rural approvals
- For FY 27, for the Division of Family and Community Partnerships, they are requesting $180,000 ongoing
- issues, again, specifically in rural areas, expanding or enhancing services, and then any sort of technology
- One of the things that we looked at bolstering was rural EMS, making sure that EMS in our rural communities
Summary:
The Senate Health and Welfare Committee first considered the gubernatorial reappointment of Clayton Steele to the Board of Environmental Quality. Steele described his background in environmental work at DEQ and Clearwater Paper, his experience with air quality and rulemaking, and said he brings a balance of public- and private-sector perspectives to the board. Senators asked about major challenges, including a contested case involving Perpetua, and whether his employment created any conflicts of interest; Steele said he had not encountered conflicts. The committee thanked him and indicated the vote on his reappointment would likely occur at the next meeting.
The committee then received a Legislative Services Office presentation on the Department of Health and Welfare budget, with emphasis on non-Medicaid programs. LSO analysts reviewed the department’s staffing, expenditures, and the state budget process, then outlined FY 2027 requests. Highlights included no-change maintenance budgets for Youth Safety and Permanency, Licensing and Certification, Substance Abuse Services, and the independent councils; a $16 million one-time federal request for Idaho Child Care Program capacity plus ongoing staffing for program integrity; a $600,000 ongoing general fund request for court-ordered evaluation and treatment; $180,000 for the Kinship Navigation Grant; $4.2 million for the Idaho Home Visiting Program; and a larger ongoing dedicated-fund request for the Immunization Assessment Fund, along with ARPA grant funding scheduled to sunset.
Members asked several questions about the Home Visiting Program, including the source of the $1 million general fund transfer and whether it was being counted toward the department’s 3% holdback. The chair explained the program’s history as a prevention effort and expressed concern about the department’s treatment of the pass-through funds. The presentation also covered Division of Welfare requests tied to H.R. 1, including a $4.3 million general fund shift for SNAP administration, $1.8 million for Medicaid expansion work requirements, and a one-time $1.9 million eligibility system change. Mental health and psychiatric hospitalization budgets were noted as decreasing on the general fund side while relying more on dedicated endowment funds.
Finally, LSO outlined the Rural Health Transformation Program, a new federal grant under H.R. 1. Idaho received $925 million over five years, with an initial $185.9 million award, and the governor recommended a FY 2026 supplemental and FY 2027 enhancement to begin implementation, including 12 limited-service FTPs, $1.3 million ongoing personnel costs, and $294 million one-time for program activities. Senators asked about allowable uses, timelines, tribal participation, and oversight, and the chair noted additional legislative proposals would be coming. The committee adjourned after indicating it would meet again the next day.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session 5/12/25 - Part 1
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
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- As you know, we do have the largest East African community in the state of Minnesota, who is a significant
- And whereas securing access to new therapies, durable medical equipment, and communication technologies
- pivotal role in evaluating new treatments, enhancing quality of life, and fostering assistive technologies
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- to prevent individuals from accessing private property for the purpose of registering voters or communicating
- by Tepper relating to increasing the criminal penalty for burglary of a vehicle and to grants of community
- HB 585 by Goodwin relating to the right analysis of reproductive technology treatments and procedures
- HB 591 by Gervin-Hawkins relating to the establishment of community-based learning programs to serve
- One by Gervin Hawkins relating to the establishment of community-based learning programs to serve public
Summary:
The House met for first reading and referral of a large number of bills and joint resolutions, with no substantive debate on the measures themselves. The filings covered a broad range of topics, including agency rulemaking and regulatory deference, occupational licensing reciprocity, business entities, eviction procedures, higher education, public education, health care, elections and voting procedures, criminal justice, property tax and appraisal issues, transportation, agriculture, energy, and local government authority. Several proposals also addressed constitutional amendments on matters such as Medicaid expansion, property tax limits, quorum and special-session rules, voting citizenship proof, parental rights, reproductive autonomy, and state funding allocations.
Many of the measures focused on education, public health, and election administration. Examples included bills on financial literacy in schools, school nurses and librarians, student meal debt policies, suicide prevention notices, menstrual products, and community-based learning programs, as well as election-related bills on voter registration, disability access, ballot corrections, political advertising, and voting equipment or procedures. Other notable bills dealt with housing and property issues, including evictions, homestead tax exemptions, and land ownership, along with criminal justice measures involving sentencing, juror challenges, trafficking-related nondisclosure, and firearm reporting or transfer restrictions.
The House also referred a set of resolutions to the Local and Consent Calendars Committee. At the end of the proceedings, Mr. Bell moved that the House adjourn until 2:00 p.m. Tuesday in memory of James Edward Cook of Eustace, Texas. There was no objection, and the House adjourned.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
2026 Legislative Session - Day Sixteen - Thursday, February 5
Missouri House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- For deserving of our interest here, except that Dory, through her life of service to her community and
- And once again, with a life of service to her community like that, I certainly think that she...
- our communities, we help shape a better future.
- On Sunday, December 14th, my community in the state of Missouri lost a dedicated, loving lady.
- They're telling us that the federal government is threatening their communities.
Summary:
The House convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, then approved the House Journal for February 4, 2026 by roll call vote, 123-1. Members spent a substantial portion of the morning introducing special guests and recognizing birthdays, including visitors from Missouri Technology Corporation, educators, pediatricians, a longtime legislative photographer, and several family members and constituents. A member also delivered a lengthy personal-privilege tribute for Black History Month honoring his father’s military service, postal career, ministry, and mentorship work, and another member paid tribute to the late Donna Kramer Scott.
The chamber then took up first reading of House Bills 3218, 3219, and 3220. On third reading, House Committee Substitute for House Bills 1667 and 2294 was debated as a “born alive”/abortion-related measure; supporters argued it protects infants born alive and clarifies provider duties, while opponents said the issue is already covered in statute and that the House should focus on other priorities. The bill passed 103-40. The House also considered House Committee Substitute for House Bills 1694, 1674, 1780, 2056, 2312, and 1755, a package centered on the Act Against Abusive Website Access Litigation and related accessibility/ADA litigation concerns. Supporters described it as curbing settlement-driven lawsuits and helping businesses, while opponents and some supporters emphasized the need for real accessibility improvements. That package passed unanimously, 149-0.
During announcements, members highlighted an American Idol contestant from a district, an upcoming rural health care funding informational session, a property tax reform committee executive session, a St. Charles festival, an American Heart Month photo opportunity, and several committee meetings. The House was told to be prepared to consider additional bills upon return, and it adjourned until 4 p.m. Monday, February 9, 2026.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Environmental Quality Committee Apr 22nd, 2026
Environmental Quality
Transcript Highlights:
- As fusion companies evaluate locations to set down roots and bring this technology to California, we
- California is a leader in fusion technology. One third of all U.S.
- Income households, up to 6.1 million square feet of commercial building space, community facilities such
- We have been working on it as a community for over 20 years, as the Senator talks about.
- That is taking areas that used to be a naval base and turning it into a whole new community.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Thursday, June 26, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Real communities, especially rural and low-income communities, being left behind.
- </c><00:37:51.280><c> Her</c> the needs of her community. Her the needs of her community.
- I yield back. their communities. As a leader, he their communities.
- </c><05:57:30.480><c> His</c> community and his country. His community and his country.
- Thank you for your community.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- She's involved in the community and in her church, and she's here today to observe the work of the people
- and inspiring interest in science, technology, teamwork, and leadership.
- Although repeated military relocations and the challenges of moving from community to community interrupted
- It gives Arizona communities a tool they can choose to use or not, completely voluntarily.
- Lodging businesses petition to create a tourism improvement area in the community.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Committee on Economic Development, Growth, and Household Impact Apr 14th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- And it starts with the financial impacts of our community.
- Meanwhile, the number of community banks has declined, leading to concentrated financial power among
- On behalf of California Public Banking Alliance and more than 110 organizations representing communities
- I'm Brett Garrett, representing the California Alliance for Community Energy, also Santa Cruz Climate
- I'm Brett Garrett, representing the California Alliance for Community Energy, also Santa Cruz Climate
Summary:
The Assembly Committee on Economic Development, Growth, and Household Impact heard several bills focused on trade, affordability, and public finance. AB 2745 (Fong) would update California’s international trade and investment strategy, add a public advisory process, and allow regional trade hubs; supporters from the California Asian Pacific Chamber of Commerce and California Forward said it would help California compete globally and attract investment, while no opposition testified. AB 2366 (Avila Farías) would require state agencies to analyze cost-of-living impacts when adopting regulations and direct the LAO to develop guidance; supporters from the New California Coalition and the California Manufacturers and Technology Association argued it would improve transparency and help address affordability, while members noted concerns about implementation and unintended consequences.
The committee also heard AB 2243 (Haney), which creates a commission to study whether California should establish a state public bank and how it might be structured. Supporters from the California Public Banking Alliance, climate groups, and other organizations said a public bank could reduce borrowing costs and finance housing, climate, and small business needs; the California Bankers Association and credit unions opposed the bill, arguing it could compete with private banks, duplicate prior studies, and raise unresolved regulatory and cost issues. Several committee members said they would support the study concept but wanted the bill amended so any final decision would return to the Legislature, and the author agreed to clarify that point and remove language related to extending local public bank licensing timelines.
The committee also took up consent items AB 2048 (Calderon), AB 2583 (Hoover), and ACR 129 (Haney), which were approved without opposition. After quorum was established, the committee voted AB 2366 out on a 7-0 basis to Judiciary, AB 2745 out on a 7-0 basis to Appropriations, and AB 2243 out on a 7-0 basis to Finance, with the consent calendar also approved.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- will make a meaningful difference by enhancing access, strengthening the workforce, modernizing technology
- We were doing a number of activities during that time frame, including putting out grants for community
- How's your organization in terms of using technology and, you know, AI, you know, to deliver... ...better
- So we are excited to be able to use more of those kinds of technologies to help support the workforce
- Care Plan that's new... ...models than a provider like CCP or Community Care Plan that's new in certain