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OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Energy and Natural Resources Oversight Apr 13th, 2026
Energy and Natural Resources Oversight
Transcript Highlights:
- I can't remember what that one was, but they're going to cover 88% of this.
- It does not cover itself.
- It does not cover itself.
- You know, we’ve got to collect this fee so we can cover the price of milk.
- You know, we’ve got to collect this fee so we can cover the price of milk.
Bills:
SB3 , SB1346 , SB1509 , SB1928 , SB2028 , SB2071 , SB2110 , SB2117 , SB2127 , SB2134 , SB259 , SB1191 , SB1246 , SB1314 , SB1439 , SB1613 , SB1930 , SB1976 , SB330 , SB2069 , SB2095
Committee:
House Energy and Natural Resources Oversight
Keywords:
industrial hemp, program licensing, agriculture, cannabinoids, state regulation, water infrastructure, wastewater, investment program, loans, local government, SB1509, groundwater, water wells, well spacing, water rights, Oklahoma Water Resources Board, OWRB, basin, subbasin, maximum annual yield
Summary:
The committee took up a long agenda of agriculture, water, energy, wildlife, and licensing bills, often adopting policy committee recommendations or full committee substitutes as working drafts before hearing brief explanations and questions. Several measures were described as request bills from agencies or industry groups, including bills on hemp/THC limits, groundwater and aquifer management, brine water use, dairy and milk regulation, livestock transport accidents, unpasteurized milk sales, egg sales, outfitter licensing, LP gas, DEQ permitting, and an elk population study. Members raised recurring concerns about water rights, landowner protections, enforcement authority, and whether certain bills would affect private property or due process.
Among the more debated items was SB 3, which narrows Oklahoma’s hemp definition to align with the federal standard and was framed by the author as a way to keep intoxicating hemp products away from children; it passed 14-0. SB 1439, which would limit certain climate-related lawsuits against energy producers, drew constitutional and due process questions and passed 10-4. SB 1930 on brine water and iodine production passed 14-0 after discussion of landowner compensation, and SB 259 on aquifer management and five-year averaging for permitted water users passed 8-6 after extensive questions about metering and water allotments. Other water-related bills included SB 1346 creating a water infrastructure loan program, SB 1509 on well spacing, and SB 1314 increasing an indemnity fund cap for well-drilling contamination incidents.
The committee also advanced SB 2117 clarifying authority for stop-sale or destruction orders, SB 2127 creating an advisory council on product classification, SB 1191 dissolving an unused low-energy/low-carbon board, SB 2110 expanding direct sales of ungraded eggs, SB 2134 setting procedures for livestock transport accidents, SB 2028 authorizing unpasteurized milk sales with a higher monthly gallon limit, SB 269 prohibiting baiting for migratory birds, SB 2095 requiring certain out-of-state outfitters to be licensed and insured, SB 1613 as an LP gas industry mirror bill, SB 1246 to speed DEQ permitting, SB 1976 phasing in surety bond requirements, and SB 330 directing a comprehensive elk study. Most bills were reported out do pass, with recorded votes ranging from unanimous to divided, and the meeting adjourned after the final bill.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Special Committee on Tax Reform Feb 26th, 2026
Special Committee on Tax Reform
Transcript Highlights:
- We cover that and assist them with the entire process from start to finish, especially in those counties
- best practice that DESE recommends is that school districts have at least a 30% reserve to be able to cover
- estimate is that districts would need to carry an additional 60 to 90 days of reserve in order to cover
- an extra 15 to 20% reserve that districts would need to carry around the June timeframe in order to cover
- So it's very important that districts have a reserve of funding to be able to cover those instances."
Committee:
House Special Committee on Tax Reform
Summary:
The Special Committee on Tax Reform met in executive session and first adopted a substitute and then gave do pass recommendations to H.J.R. 115, which would align homestead language with the Senate version by changing the acreage limit from 2.5 acres to 5 acres, and to HB 2869, which was amended to tie a $500,000 threshold to CPI and use assessed value rather than market value. The committee also voted HB 3303 do pass without amendment after brief discussion about its purpose and potential tax implications.
In regular hearing, the committee heard HB 2234 from Rep. Tricia Burns, which would change how surplus proceeds from tax foreclosure sales are handled. Burns and witness Tamara Rucker explained that when a home is sold for more than the delinquent taxes owed, the surplus can currently escheat to county revenue after three years; the bill would move those funds to the unclaimed property division and improve notice to property owners or heirs. Members discussed how the process works, the lack of uniform notification and payout standards, and the amount of surplus involved in some counties. No opposition testified.
The committee also heard HB 2964, another bill from Rep. Burns, to move property tax bill mailing and delinquency dates later in the year, from early December/January to late February/April. Burns said the change would ease hardship around the holidays and help seasonal residents. Testimony from the Missouri School Boards Association raised concerns that districts would need to carry an additional 60 to 90 days of reserves, or roughly 15 to 20 percent more, to bridge the delayed revenue, though the witness said the impact would vary by district. The hearing concluded with no further business, and the committee adjourned.
OK
Transcript Highlights:
- If there's a fund or some way to be able to cover that cost for someone who otherwise might qualify,
- This, of course, that time is paid for by the local entities who are hosting the election.
- Certainly, that staff would have for you to cover.
- So, we know that would mean potentially one extra day they're covering.
- Would this cover football coaches?
Bills:
SB1450 , SB1458 , SB1232 , SB1238 , SB1325 , SB1209 , SB1362 , SB2072 , SB1451 , SB1540 , SB1581 , SB1535 , SB1266 , SB1927 , SB1460 , SB2084 , SB2182
Committee:
Senate Judiciary
Keywords:
criminal court costs, court fees, fines, assessments, waiver, ability to pay, indigent defendants, post-release relief, probation compliance, parole, deferred sentence, suspended sentence, restitution, child support, municipal court, district court, criminal justice reform, court debt, legal financial obligations, fee waiver
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
November 18, 2025 - 10:30 AM
Transcript Highlights:
- The interesting thing about ground cover restoration.
- The ground cover is clear in trees or soften for wildlife habitat.
- Bread definitely definitely covers.
- These are all entities with extensive EV removal experience.
- It would be approximately 2 to 3 weeks from there before we award a bid will cover purchase order.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
January 14, 2025 - 01:00 PM
Transcript Highlights:
- Our jurisdiction covers the Department of Health, which includes issues...
- Our jurisdiction covers the Department of Health, which includes issues ranging from health care practitioners
- I cover Martin and St. Lucie counties.
- I'm Robbie Brackett, District 34, which covers Indian River County and part of Brevard County.
- I'm Robert Brackett, District 34, which covers Indian River County and part of Brevard County.
Summary:
The Health Professions and Program Subcommittee met for an introductory and oversight briefing from the Florida Department of Health on implementation of several 2024 laws. The committee heard first from Jennifer Winhold on practitioner-regulation measures, including SB 1716 and SB 1600, which expanded workforce pathways through foreign-trained physician licensure, area-of-critical-need temporary certificates for APRNs and physician assistants, graduate assistant physician licenses, interstate compacts, and a new universal licensure-by-endorsement process. She also reviewed HB 197 on massage therapy enforcement, HB 975 on broader background screening, HB 1561 on office-surgery and liposuction safeguards, HB 159 on pharmacist HIV post-exposure prophylaxis certification, and HB 1063 on chiropractic dry needling and foreign degree licensure. Members asked about compact scope, foreign graduate requirements, massage enforcement overlap with DBPR, and registration thresholds for liposuction procedures.
Dr. Emma Spencer then outlined implementation of SB 76 and related programs, including changes to the FRAME and dental loan repayment programs, the volunteer health care provider program, the Casey DeSantis Cancer Research Program, the Health Care Innovation Council and revolving loan program, and the Andrew John Anderson Pediatric Rare Disease Grant Program. She said the department had updated portals, posted forms, launched or was developing public search tools, and submitted required reports and contracts. Members questioned whether loan repayment funds were reaching rural and underserved areas, how nonprofit applicants were being informed about the Alphonse screening grant program, the short application window for that grant, and how the department would evaluate whether the programs were improving recruitment and retention.
A third presentation, delivered by Mike Mason standing in for Shea Holloway, covered maternal and child health and other public health initiatives. He reported on the telehealth maternity care program’s expansion from a pilot in Duval and Orange counties to 23 counties, the pregnancy-and-parenting resources website required by HB 415, CMV newborn screening requirements under SB 168, sickle cell registry and research grants under HB 7085, and the swim lessons voucher program under SB 544, which received nearly 10,000 requests for 3,500 vouchers and enrolled 86 facilities. Members asked about utilization, marketing, website launch timing, and how the department was promoting these services. No bills were voted on; the meeting concluded with the chair noting that more committee presentations and bills would follow and that briefing materials would be distributed to members.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Criminal Justice and Public Safety (01/22/2026)
Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Transcript Highlights:
- No one noticed mispayments covered.
- >> But you were clear that a state or local entity was involved.
- </c><04:04:12.479><c> I</c> training just covers the the 40 hours.
- I training just covers the the 40 hours.
- And I think that, um, the reimbursement is really new and it does cover wages.
Committee:
House Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Summary:
The hearing focused primarily on House Bill 1087 and House Bill 123, both related to firearms. HB 1087 was introduced as a Second Amendment measure, but after questions from the chair and discussion with law enforcement, the sponsor agreed it should be set aside and referred to a study committee for further review, rather than advanced as written. The New Hampshire Chiefs of Police Association testified in opposition to the bill as written, while also indicating support for the sponsor’s proposed amendment or a study approach.
The bulk of the discussion centered on HB 123, which would require the return of firearms after a not guilty verdict or dismissal. The sponsor and several members described the bill’s purpose as speeding up the return of property, but law enforcement and judicial branch witnesses raised concerns about federal law, the need to ensure a person is still legally eligible to possess firearms, and the bill’s 24-hour return requirement. Witnesses from the State Police and judicial branch explained the current process, including background checks through the state police gun line, and said the existing procedure already aims to return firearms promptly while allowing time to verify disqualifying information.
Members and witnesses discussed possible amendments, including removing language that would bar background checks and instead tying return of firearms to completion of the check within a set time frame. Judicial branch and State Police witnesses said a process that requires a background check and return within a reasonable period, with notice if there is a delay or denial, would better address safety and legal concerns. The hearing ended without a vote; the committee closed the public hearing and indicated it would continue working on the language before executive session.
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
HSH Public Hearing - Tue Feb 3, 2026 @ 9:00 AM HST
Human Services & Homelessness
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><01:22:22.120><c> a</c> variety of contracts that um cover a variety of contracts that um cover a
- Supporting this bill is not just about covering costs.
- It is about protecting covering costs.
- When grants and contracts don't cover the full cost, we are not able to pay competitive wages.
- So, we cover a pretty broad area. And we support the intent of this bill.
Committee:
House Human Services & Homelessness
Keywords:
HB1518, Hawaii SNAP, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, food stamps, Department of Human Services, DHS, pre-release SNAP, pre-release application process, incarcerated individuals, prisoner reentry, reentry services, formerly incarcerated, jail release, prison release, recidivism, food security, benefits eligibility, controlled substance felony, drug felony, drug conviction
Summary:
The committee opened its first meeting of the 2020 session and heard testimony on several measures, beginning with HB 1518, which would allow people incarcerated and nearing release to apply for SNAP benefits before release. The Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation and the Department of Human Services said they support the bill and are already piloting a pre-release application process at two facilities, with plans to expand it. The Attorney General’s Office supported the intent but noted a technical issue: one section of the bill appears to affect TANF as well as SNAP, while the title refers only to SNAP. A wide range of advocates, including Catholic Charities, the Hawaii Public Health Institute, Hawaii Hunger Action Network, Drug Policy Forum of Hawaii, Hawaii Children’s Action Network, ACLU of Hawaii, and others, testified in strong support, emphasizing food insecurity after release, reentry stability, and reduced recidivism. The committee did not take a vote during the hearing.
The committee then heard HB 1747, which would direct the Department of Human Services to seek federal waivers or extensions related to restricting certain SNAP purchases, including sugary drinks. DHS said it had already been approved for a narrow demonstration waiver and was working with retailers on implementation, with a target date of August 1. Supporters of the measure argued it would promote healthier choices, while opponents, including Hawaii Appleseed, the Hawaii Public Health Institute, Hawaii Children’s Action Network, and the Hawaii Food Industry Association, said such restrictions are ineffective, stigmatize low-income residents, create burdens for retailers and DHS, and may be difficult to implement. Members asked DHS to clarify the scope of the waiver and confirmed it applies to sugary drinks and beverages containing more than 10 grams of sugar.
Finally, the committee took up HB 1705, which would allow licensed mental health counselors to serve as child custody evaluators, but there was no testimony from the relevant agencies and the item was quickly set aside. The committee also heard HB 1565, which would establish a judiciary working group to improve family court processes and legal representation for youth in the child welfare system. The Attorney General’s Office offered minor technical amendments, and supporters from the Office of Wellness and Resilience, High Hopes Hawaii, Hawaii Children’s Action Network, and a social work student described the need for legal representation, citing better reunification and stability outcomes and the importance of youth voice in court proceedings. No votes or final actions were taken in the portion of the meeting provided.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Senate Legislative Session Apr 28th, 2026 at 01:30 pm
Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- President, with these entities, exactly how much education is required for them to participate?
- President, more related to safe handling of food and packaging of the foods that would be covered under
- Is this coming from a specific entity as a request, or who has been involved in those conversations over
- No, no particular entity. A number of groups work in this area.
Bills:
HB2894 , HB3418 , HB3415 , HB3413 , HB3414 , HB3416 , HB3417 , HB3419 , HB3420 , HB1739 , HB1752 , HB1979 , HB2941 , HB2992 , HB3075 , HB3086 , HB3177 , HB3269 , HB3278 , HB3279 , HB3497 , HB3644 , HB4432 , HB3720 , HB3849 , HB3882 , HB3919 , HB3941 , HB4118 , HB4141 , HB4268 , HB4342 , HB4428 , HB4429 , HB4434
Keywords:
HB2894, Oklahoma Rural Jobs Act, rural jobs, rural investment, tax credit, capital investment tax credit, state tax credits, economic development, rural fund, rural investor, qualified investment, eligible business, Department of Commerce, rural business, investment certification, tax liability, credit cap, workforce development, small business finance, rural development
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- corporations that serve 40,000 connections or less, and removes the requirement on public power entities
- corporations that serve 40,000 connections or less, and removes the requirement on public power entities
- service corporations that serve 40,000 connections or less, removes the requirement on public power entities
- The report does not cover air cooling, but she says it should.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- Has the Idaho School Board Association or other entities supporting education weighed in on this at all
- being funded by that district's revenue allocation area, or if you've got sufficient revenue that will cover
- Do you have a sense of how many entities are at play within this discussion?
- district has taken on specific debt related to something that is beneficial to the fire district entity
Committee:
House Revenue and Taxation
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Business and Insurance 2ND REVISED Feb 19th, 2026 at 09:30 am
Business and Insurance
Transcript Highlights:
- raises the penalty for violation of Oklahoma's sweepstakes law and expands its reach to include all entities
- Finally, these illegal offshore entities and foreign operators across the state of Oklahoma millions
- think it's onerous compared to the type of reporting they might have to do for the SEC or other entities
- I mean, I think you really covered it.
Bills:
SB1969 , SB1953 , SB1277 , SB1287 , SB1061 , SB1916 , SB1589 , SB2178 , SB1444 , SB1438 , SB1501 , SB1873 , SB1364
Committee:
Senate Business and Insurance
Keywords:
massage therapy, licensing, multistate compact, regulation, healthcare, professionals, Employer Health Plan Transparency Act, health insurance, claims data, contract provisions, health care providers, auditable materials, HIPAA compliance, insurance regulation, unemployment benefits, employment security, work search, job search, reemployment, jobless benefits
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Government Efficiency Feb 19th, 2026 at 08:00 am
Government Efficiency
Transcript Highlights:
- If this is a tool that we use, not only as government, but as entities outside of the government, to
- Entities outside of the government to help identify areas that need help.
- Please make sure you state your name and the entity that you represent and begin your testimony.
- Louis County—roughly one-sixth of the state—and we cover, at least in 2023, over half of the general
Committee:
House Government Efficiency
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
October 7, 2025 - 03:30 PM
Transcript Highlights:
- WITHIN THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR TO FACILITATE ALIGNMENT AND COORDINATION AMONGST THE ENTITY
- FLORIDA COMMERCE FUNCTIONS AS THE FISCAL ENTITY AND THEY'RE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
- TALKING ABOUT THE BUDGET AND WE'RE SPECIFICALLY LOOKING AT THE FUNDING FOR THE WIOA TITLE I FUNDS WHICH COVERS
- ONE OF THE THINGS I AM HEARING ABOUT AS I HAVE A WORKFORCE PROGRAM WITH AN ENTITY I WORK WITH, WE NEED
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
April 8, 2025 - 12:30 PM
Transcript Highlights:
- them the opportunity to bring in additional students to help with costs that they already have to cover
- It revises the definition of School of Hope, defining the sponsoring entity to be the same as charters
- process that we do for the charter schools, that universities and colleges could be a sponsoring entity
- process that we do for the charter schools, that universities and colleges could be a sponsoring entity
Summary:
The Pre-K through 12 Budget Subcommittee heard and advanced three bills. CS/HB 1267, by Rep. Boussada, would require school districts to allow Schools of Hope to use vacant or surplus facilities or co-locate in schools with capacity, with non-instructional services handled through a pro rata agreement and a performance-based agreement requiring Schools of Hope to meet expectations within five years. Supporters argued it would better use underfilled public schools and help students in the bottom 10% of schools statewide; opponents raised concerns about local control, funding, and the effect on public schools. The bill passed 13-2. The committee also heard CS/HB 1115, by Rep. Valdes, which would require sharing certain discretionary sales surtax revenues with eligible charter schools based on enrollment, create a standardized charter school monitoring tool, and align Schools of Hope sponsoring-entity rules with charter school processes. Supporters said it would improve consistency and accountability; critics questioned fiscal impacts and district flexibility. That bill passed 13-2.
The final bill, CS/HB 1213, by Rep. Alvarez, would create a K-12 School Route Optimization Pilot Program using five counties to test AI-assisted analysis of school bus routes and walking conditions, with the goal of improving child safety for students who currently walk long distances. Members discussed hazardous conditions, possible use of safe-school transportation funds, and the bill’s lack of fiscal impact. Public testimony included support from education and parent groups. The bill passed unanimously, 15-0. The meeting then adjourned.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- State general funds cover the cost.
- </c> State general funds cover the cost. State general funds cover the cost.
- </c> healthc carees health plans must cover. healthc carees health plans must cover.
- </c> are already paid to cover. are already paid to cover.
- </c><00:39:30.240><c> Why</c> to cover the fast forward? No. Why to cover the fast forward? No.
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- May they cover our infirmities and stir in us visions of a better tomorrow.
- The county covers a total...
- Medicaid does cover abortions in New Mexico for New Mexico citizens. Well, Mr.
- And I just find it odd that we're covering up this report.
- I just find it odd that we're covering up this reporting for this procedure when we're not covering up
Summary:
The Senate convened with a quorum, prayer, pledges, and a series of announcements recognizing visiting groups and guests, including Pecos High School’s boys cross-country champions, School-Based Health Care Day, Route 66 Centennial activities, New Mexico Highlands University, an honorary lieutenant governor and shadow senator, and Bernalillo County officials. The chamber also received House messages on several bills and a gubernatorial message authorizing consideration of Senate Bill 130, which would change insurance and pharmacy rules related to cholesterol treatment and screening.
Committee reports were adopted on several measures, including Senate Bill 183, Senate Bills 211 and 222, Senate Bill 254, Senate Bill 235 as a committee substitute, Senate Bill 40 as a Judiciary Committee substitute, and Senate Bill 104. The Senate then moved to third reading and took up Senate Bill 30, which repeals the state’s abortion reporting requirement. The bill drew extensive debate: supporters argued the reporting law is outdated, unnecessary, and creates privacy and safety risks for providers, while opponents said the data is needed for transparency, public health oversight, and accountability, and objected to the loss of reporting on a sensitive issue. After a roll call vote, Senate Bill 30 passed 24-15.
The Senate next passed Senate Bill 43 unanimously, updating parole board procedures, including evidence-based practices, reimbursement for closed hearings, and scheduling protections for homicide victims’ families. It also passed Senate Finance Committee substitute for Senate Bill 35 unanimously, creating judgeships in the First and Second Judicial Districts. Debate then began on Senate Bill 193, which would increase transfers from the Irrigation Works Construction Fund to the acequia community ditch infrastructure fund from $2.5 million to $5 million; the sponsor explained the increase as necessary to meet growing statewide acequia needs, while senators raised concerns about existing fund balances and whether the higher transfer was justified.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety - 03/18/26
Judiciary and Public Safety
Transcript Highlights:
- Is that the primary focus of this, or who would all be covered under your legislation?
- </c><01:17:14.880><c> rent,</c> on the savings they have to cover rent, on the savings they have to cover
- And they can only be listed, presumably, if they are emancipated, so that should cover. Mr.
- And so, that would cover the individuals in likely most situations, if not all.
- Allwood covered most of it.
Committee:
Senate Judiciary and Public Safety
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- everyone else involved in the decision when the policy is clearly laid out and agreed to by all entities
- But as we’ll testify to later in— ...and agreed to by all entities, but as we’ll testify to later in
- The chair is over there, so I'm covering for them. If not, then we'll...
- You've got huge conglomerates, governmental entities that can fire their attorneys.
- We need to system the entire system and rebuild three separate entities.
Committee:
House Government
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Education Policy and Administration (05/27/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- None of that is really covered in the brief piece of legislation that's before you.
- They're trying, parents want to cover somebody's overdue book fees or something to that effect.
- Is it just cash that is provided somehow to the school district without any sort of person or entity
- And so how would an entity like yourself be able to interface with the district, or if a family chose
- </c><01:31:02.800><c> within</c> do list all of those entities within do list all of those entities within
Summary:
The committee heard testimony on SB 69, including a germane amendment about local school boards’ acceptance or rejection of gifts and donations and a non-germane amendment creating a virtual early childhood readiness family engagement program for preschool children not yet in kindergarten. Rep. Cordelli said the early literacy proposal was a modified version of an earlier kindergarten readiness bill, would rely on gifts and donations rather than state appropriations, and would include reporting requirements. Members questioned the shift from a broader technology program to an online-only model, the lack of detailed evaluation metrics, how long children would use the program, and whether it was appropriate for very young children. Cordelli said the change was intended to avoid government dependence and still allow the program to be offered next school year.
Several members raised concerns about the gift-acceptance language on the underlying bill, including whether school boards would need to vote on small donations, whether gifts could be handled in blocks or at regular meetings, and how anonymous donations would work under right-to-know laws. Rep. Han noted that some gift discussions might belong in non-public session under RSA 91-A, while Rep. Cornell said acceptance or rejection of gifts could be handled at regular meetings and suggested a dollar threshold could be added later. The New Hampshire School Boards Association said it was not taking a position but wanted clearer guardrails, policy guidance, and clarification on timing, anonymity, and public-meeting requirements.
Supporters of the early childhood program, including Waterford.org, said the proposal would provide an evidence-based, adaptive online literacy program with family engagement for four- and five-year-olds, and that it could help close early learning gaps. Waterford said it could work collaboratively with school districts and IEP teams, and that it would provide devices and internet access for families who need them. Committee members pressed on how the program would interact with existing special education services and whether districts could use it as part of an IEP; the response was that it would be supplementary and not an approved special education service. No votes were taken during the hearing; the chair indicated the committee would later executive the bills and try to get reports filed promptly.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Subcommittee No. 5 on Corrections, Public Safety, Judiciary, Labor and Transportation May 28th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Our final section in Part C of transportation will cover three issues: 5, 22, and 53. 33.
- We'll cover three issues: 5, 22, and 53.
- Specifically, I continue to be concerned about sharing data with out-of-state non-governmental entities
Summary:
The Senate Budget Subcommittee No. 5 on Corrections, Public Safety, Judiciary, Labor, and Transportation met with a quorum present and took up a vote-only agenda on a large set of budget issues across corrections, public safety, judiciary, labor, and transportation. One public commenter, Edward Hasbrook of the Identity Project, opposed the DMV state-to-state Real ID proposal, arguing that uploading driver data to the AMVA/Spex database would expose Californians’ information to federal and out-of-state access and should be removed from the budget for fuller consideration.
The committee then voted on multiple grouped items in Part A, Part B, and Part C, generally adopting staff recommendations. Most votes passed with either unanimous support or two-to-one margins, with Senator Seyarto occasionally voting no or not voting. The actions were described as reflecting the Senate’s budget plan and were intended to be folded into the broader budget agreement.
In closing comments, the chair and members highlighted several issues they want to continue pursuing in negotiations, including privacy and security concerns with the Real ID state-to-state system, rehabilitation and reentry programming, workforce training, and expansion of the Wildfire Mitigation Grant Program. Senator DeRazzo also emphasized support for justice-system programs, public defenders, trauma recovery centers, and workforce initiatives, while Senator Seyarto stressed transportation funding, court capacity for Prop. 36 implementation, and broader workforce and business development. The chair thanked public participants, staff, consultants, sergeants, and the Department of Finance and LAO, and the subcommittee adjourned.