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HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
WTL, WTL-HHS Public Hearings 02-10-2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Limiting the power of any regulatory body is essential. We don't need another rulemaking process.
- </c> making rules increase the board's power making rules increase the board's power and<00:32:20.159
- I would also say if the power does move to the board that the chairman be ex officio and only vote if
- does move to the board that the power does move to the board that the<00:36:13.079><c> chairman</c><
- </c><00:58:37.000><c> or</c><00:58:37.280><c> a</c> either the governor or a either the governor or a
Summary:
The Water and Land Committee heard several measures related to DLNR, coastal management, and public lands. SB 561, which appropriates funds for conservation enforcement equipment for the Oʻahu branch of DOCARE, drew broad support from DLNR and multiple organizations, with the chair noting 18 supporters and no opposition. SB 465 would require DLNR to study the carrying capacity of Kīkiʻola Small Boat Harbor on Kauaʻi and report to the Legislature; DLNR supported the intent but suggested the study be timed with an ongoing $41 million capital improvement project. Senator Kouchi explained the bill was meant to close a permit loophole that has allowed operators to increase passenger capacity without additional approval, while one testifier opposed the measure as unnecessary and late. Supporters included county and community representatives, while some written testimony opposed it.
The committee also heard SB 1456, which broadens the definition of beach restoration to include work on eroded beaches and degraded dune systems, including sand management, native vegetation, and removal of abandoned materials. DLNR, the University of Hawaiʻi, and other testifiers supported the measure as an administrative update. SB 1460 would require BLNR lease extensions to use updated forms reflecting current leasing practices; DLNR supported it as an administrative bill. SB 1517 would authorize public land leases for recreational residential use by public lottery limited to county residents. DLNR supported the bill, and Chipper Wiman and others testified that it would help preserve Kauaʻi’s historic recreational cabins and create fairness for local families; the committee also heard concerns about older cabins, market-based auction prices, and the need to keep these leases affordable for residents.
The committee then heard SB 1511, which would prohibit vessels longer than 75 feet from entering Honoliʻi Bay, with an exemption for government vessels; DLNR and at least one additional testifier supported it. SB 1019 would allow the Ocean Stewardship Special Fund to be used for beach restoration planning and grants to nonprofits for cleanup, but DLNR said that purpose fit better under the separate Beach Restoration Special Fund, and the Ocean Tourism Coalition opposed the bill on that basis. Finally, SB 1457 would authorize DLNR to issue interim rules on commercial and recreational water sports equipment use for up to two years; DLNR described it as an adaptive-management tool for changing conditions, while multiple water-sports operators and residents opposed it, arguing it would reduce public participation, expand agency power, and target the foiling community. The hearing closed with the chair noting heavy opposition to SB 1457, including 88 written testimonies against it and only a few in support.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Status of Persons with Disabilities Apr 30th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- in the room and there were a lot of conversations about apprenticeships and going forward and the Governor
- You said $100 million, Governor Healey wants to invest? A hundred thousand apprentices.
- mentioned kind of Mass General, of course, with Osmondahar and many others, whether it be your mall power
Summary:
The subcommittee opened with roll call, introductions, and approval of the prior meeting minutes. Members then discussed a draft letter and planning for an apprenticeship-focused presentation or panel, noting outreach to the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development and interest in coordinating with the Division of Apprenticeship Standards. Chair Garlick and others said the draft looked good, and members agreed to keep trades and provider groups informed as the work moves forward.
A major topic was how to make apprenticeships more accessible to people with disabilities and to the agencies that serve them. Members discussed recent Apprenticeship Week conversations, including employer concerns that the state’s process may not be as simple as advertised and that the $250 fee could be a barrier for small and mid-sized businesses. They also talked about the need to avoid stereotypes about which jobs people with disabilities can do and to focus on awareness, internships as a pathway to apprenticeships, and possible workforce gaps in fields such as direct support, home health, and child care.
The group agreed that the proposed event should likely focus first on child care and home health, with possible inclusion of behavioral health as a related workforce area. Members also discussed inviting state officials, liaisons, and employer representatives, while keeping the panel manageable and relevant to the commission’s work. No final date was set, but members leaned toward proposing several options, likely in late May or June, and favored a Zoom format over hybrid for ease of scheduling and logistics.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Hearing Senate Labor, Public Employment and Retirement and Assembly Public Employment and Retirement Mar 4th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- taken... ...that is being caused by some of the radical actions that are being taken in the pursuit of power
- There are members from CalPERS, CalSTRS, the Governor appoints two members, and then...
- CalSTRS, the Governor appoints two members, and then both the Assembly and the Senate committees also
Summary:
The Assembly Committee on Public Employment and Retirement and the Senate Committee on Labor, Public Employment, and Retirement held a joint hearing required by law to receive an independent report from the California Actuarial Advisory Panel on CalPERS. Opening remarks emphasized CalPERS’ role in providing retirement security for about two million members and the importance of pension funding to the state budget, especially amid economic uncertainty, market volatility, federal policy changes, and concerns about future fiscal pressure.
Scott Tarando, CalPERS chief actuary and a CAP member, presented on the statutory disclosure requirements in Government Code Section 2029. He explained that CalPERS’ current discount rate is 6.8%, that lower investment returns increase contribution rates and unfunded liabilities, and that the plan uses a 20-year amortization period for new unfunded liabilities. He said CAP has recommended a reasonable amortization range of 15 to 20 years and that CalPERS’ longer smoothing period helps reduce volatility in employer contributions. He also explained the timing of actuarial data: the valuation used for current contribution rates is based on the prior fiscal year’s audited data, with the next year’s rates developed later in the annual cycle.
Members asked about the relationship between average employee service life and amortization, whether current market and AI-related changes could justify using more current data, whether pension benefits change when valuations are updated, and how CalPERS’ funded status has changed over time. Tarando said retiree benefits do not change based on annual valuations, that the system’s funded status has improved from roughly the mid-60% range about a decade ago to around 80% or higher more recently, and that CalPERS is monitoring possible long-term workforce effects from AI but sees no immediate need to change assumptions. Michael Cohen of CalPERS said the system complies with information requests and is independently audited annually, but there has been no formal federal review released. In public comment, a representative of county governments praised the improved funded status and PEPRA reforms. The hearing concluded with remarks reaffirming fiduciary responsibility and the importance of protecting CalPERS beneficiaries.
ID
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Texas Legislative Medal of Honor Committee May 13th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- General will then ensure that all. legislative requirements are in order so that the Office of the Governor
- Senator Hancock moves and Lieutenant Governor Patrick's.
- A powerful wave lifted Gage and then dropped him, breaking his one-handed grip on the ladder.
AR
Transcript Highlights:
- Any communications from the governor? Thank you, Madam Clerk. Thank you.
- Any unfinished business, any communications from the governor. Thank you, Madam Clerk.
- We have the power to address Medicaid in this budget.
- If they wanted to go above that, the governor would have to come before us with the letter to ALC.
- And then I don't think the governor really wants to put it on the special session.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm a trustee for the Idaho State Historical Society, appointed by Governor Little in 2024.
- Article 1, Section 2 of the Idaho Constitution states, “All political power is inherent in the people
- Former Governor Cecil Andrus articulated this ethic, quote, “We don't inherit the land from our ancestors
- Leroy served as the Idaho Attorney General from 1979 to 1983, and then served as the lieutenant governor
- From 1979 to 1983, and then served as the lieutenant governor of Idaho from 1983 to 1987.
Summary:
The House convened with a quorum, approved the March 4, 2026 journal, and received notice of a substitute appointment for Legislative District 32. Much of the day was devoted to Idaho Day ceremonies, including prayers, the Pledge of Allegiance, a performance of the national anthem, and remarks honoring Idaho history and former Representative Lyndon Bateman, who was remembered as the founder of Idaho Day and a longtime advocate for cursive, history, and civic education. Guest speakers included historian Justin Vipperman, who spoke about liberty, self-government, and Idaho’s frontier development, and former Attorney General David Leroy, who praised Bateman’s public service and legacy. Members also shared personal tributes before the chamber considered a memorial resolution in Bateman’s honor.
The House suspended the rules by a two-thirds vote and adopted House Concurrent Resolution 31, recognizing and commending the lifetime achievements of Lyndon Bateman. The resolution passed 68-0 with two absent and excused, and was sent to the Senate. The chamber also received and referred several Senate messages and committee reports, including bills and resolutions on transportation, agriculture, commerce, state affairs, resources, and other topics. New measures were introduced on issues such as minors and library protections, tax exemptions, stable coins, parental rights and child custody, county fair boards, vehicle license plates, honey industry regulation, and Idaho Digital Learning Academy governance.
Several bills and resolutions were placed on the second reading calendar, including measures on elections, environmental quality, hazardous waste, transportation, vehicle titles, industrial hemp, Medicaid managed care, Medicare, and appropriations. House Bill 750 was moved to general orders, and the remaining third-reading bills were held one legislative day. The House also announced committee schedule changes, upcoming events tied to Idaho Day and other advocacy groups, and a reminder about project submissions. The chamber adjourned until 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, March 5, 2026.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections Feb 20th, 2026 at 10:30 am
State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections
Transcript Highlights:
- This proposal must be submitted to the Legislature and the Governor by December 1, 2027.
- This proposal must be submitted to the Legislature and the Governor by December 1, 2027.
- Chairman, if I may, the easiest and quickest way for that would be for the governor to do an executive
- The governor there issued a proclamation.
- This doesn't accomplish that, but a governor, excuse me, an or an or the governor to the agencies would
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Governor Tim Walz Media Availability 12/4/25
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- So it's a good point. >> Governor, lawmakers have estimated the number at least a billion.
- Governor, lawmakers have estimated the number at least a billion. Have you asked for that number?
- These are folks that again drug three governors in front of them on immigration.
- Governor, what have you learned about the immigration enforcement operation underway in the state?
- Governor, what have you learned about the immigration enforcement operation underway in the state?
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- I also neglected to mention that the columns for the governor, columns B and C, are also referenced as
- I'm going to skip... through 47, which are governor proposals that are not included in this tax bill.
- Governor to sign it, we were to cut $80 million, and we did that.
- We agree with Governor Walz on this.
- Public financing programs put more power into the hands of everyday voters.
Committee:
House Taxes
Keywords:
local government debt, municipal bonds, county bonds, capital improvements, public financing, bond issuance, public hearing, notice period, bond guarantee, Minnesota Public Facilities Authority, volume cap, private activity bonds, housing finance, residential rental bonds, LIHTC, low-income housing tax credits, redevelopment, courthouse financing, jail financing, law enforcement center
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Before I start, I just want to tell you this: I want to thank the Speaker and the Lieutenant Governor
- Over the life of the programs from Governors Bush, Perry, and now Governor Abbott, we've seen a huge
- Right now, as the governor brags, and he should, Texas is the nation's number one leader in job creation
- I do want to thank again our Speaker, Lieutenant Governor Patrick, and Chair Joan Huffman because she
- A trustee program in the office of the governor on HB4568 and to give information on the Texas Moving
Committee:
House Culture, Recreation & Tourism
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- as prepared and trained as possible before the next hurricane makes landfall, a priority for the governor
- I don't think you have to have a government, a governor, or state appointee to make those things happen
- I'm a governor appointee for the Emerald Coast Regional Planning Council.
- And I think Governor DeSantis said it himself.
- And that insurance is that when we have time of mass layoffs, people still have spending power.
Committee:
Senate Commerce and Tourism
Summary:
The Commerce and Tourism Committee heard and favorably reported several bills. SB 1672 removed duplicative state provisions related to labor pools; CS/SB 940 prohibited third-party sale of restaurant reservations without the restaurant’s consent; and CS/SB 1820 made changes to motor vehicle manufacturer and dealer franchise law, including disclosure of performance measures, anti-retaliation protections, and limits on franchise termination or nonrenewal. The committee also approved CS/SB 324, creating a revolving loan program to help small businesses affected by prolonged public works construction, and SB 936, which creates a recurring three-year study of the effects of AI, robotics, and automation on Florida’s workforce and economy. SB 1322, the Florida Rural Jobs Act, was amended and reported favorably to encourage private investment in rural small businesses through a state tax credit program. The committee also reported favorably on CS/SB 910, which regulates for-profit veterans’ benefit assistance services, and CS/SB 656, which extends protections from extraordinary collection actions to all bill-of-care payment actions by hospitals and ambulatory surgical centers.
The committee spent substantial time on CS/SB 1264, a broad Department of Commerce agency bill. The strike-all amendment added or revised provisions on Secure Florida, the RISE venture capital tax credit program, data center tax exemptions, business development classifications, military land transfers, and other economic development matters, while also repealing regional planning councils from statute. That repeal drew extensive opposition from local officials and regional council representatives, who argued the councils are important for emergency management, grant writing, planning, and support for small and rural communities. Supporters of the amendment said the councils could continue locally without state statutory involvement. After debate, the amendment was adopted and the bill was reported favorably, though Senators Davis and Smith voted no.
The committee also considered CS/SB 1238, which would tighten reemployment assistance rules by disqualifying claimants who fail to meet job-search requirements or refuse work, and by adding verification and reporting requirements. Supporters framed it as adding guardrails and preventing fraud, while opponents argued Florida’s unemployment system is already difficult to access and that the bill would add unnecessary barriers and costs. Despite opposition from labor and advocacy groups, the bill was reported favorably, with Senators Smith and Arrington voting no. Finally, the committee unanimously recommended confirmation of Alexis Yarborough and John Gilbert to the Board of Supervisors of the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Health & Long-Term Care Jan 29th, 2026 at 08:00 am
Health & Long-Term Care
Transcript Highlights:
- We do everything in our power to hear from each and every one of you who signed in to testify.
- The committee shall deliver a preliminary report to the governor and legislature by January 1, 2027,
- So please advance and enact 5947, so we will be ready when power changes hands in D.C. Thank you.
- I testified before, but I have MS and I use a power wheelchair.
- And then we got to a point where the unions started losing power because the laws were being attacked
Committee:
Senate Health & Long-Term Care
Keywords:
Washington Medical Commission, medical license, license relinquishment, voluntary surrender, nondisciplinary pathway, physician regulation, health professional licensing, disciplinary database, National Practitioner Data Bank, license renewal, license reinstatement, medical board, professional discipline, credential surrender, healthcare regulation, abortion, reproductive health, pregnancy termination, clinic access, abortion access fund
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Press Conference: Senate POCI Caucus Announces 2025 Priorities - 02/03/25
Transcript Highlights:
- Most of the power of authoritarianism is freely given, but our collective power is stronger, and we will
- </c><00:03:39.239><c> of</c> everything we have most of the power of everything we have most of the power
- stronger</c><00:03:43.680><c> and</c><00:03:43.799><c> we</c><00:03:43.879><c> will</c> Collective power
- is stronger and we will Collective power is stronger and we will continue<00:03:44.319><c> to</c><00
- I'm just proud that I live here in Minnesota because we have a governor who's a Democrat, where we have
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Governor Brewer, all the way back in 2011, launched the first Alzheimer's Task Force.
- The legislature and governor approved Arizona's first dementia services program and adopted the state
- Has the governor vetoed a similar bill to this?
- Madam Chair, Representative Contreras, House Bill 2085 hasn't gone up to the governor yet.
- To the best of your knowledge, has the governor ever vetoed a bill previously—this exact governor, obviously—and
Bills:
SB1095 , SB1114 , SB1116 , SB1162 , SB1164 , SB1178 , SB1179 , SB1249 , SB1253 , SB1346 , SB1347 , SB1446 , SB1561 , SB1813
Committee:
House Health & Human Services
Keywords:
gender transition, minors, irreversible surgery, health professionals, puberty-blocking drugs, medical procedures, prohibition, Arizona Revised Statutes, behavioral health, patient brokering, appropriation, state funds, Maricopa County, claims review, medical necessity, American Indian health program, healthcare regulations, healthcare compliance, behavioral health technicians, licensing
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Senate Standing Committee on Health Services (3-12-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- Governor Basher’s executive order was one step forward.
- <00:21:40.400><c> was</c> Governor Basher's executive order was Governor Basher's executive order was
- Senators, you have the power of your vote. I urge you to vote no on House Bill 495.
- Senators, you have the power of your vote. I urge you to vote no on House Bill 495.
- ><c> that</c> Certainly the governor has that Certainly the governor has that prerogative<00:48:48.400
Summary:
The committee first took up administrative regulations, found no concerns, and then passed House Bill 389 with a favorable expression by a 9-0 vote. HB 389 was described as a cleanup bill for the CASPER prescription monitoring program: it clarifies that practitioners must have active CASPER accounts, exempts charitable health care providers from e-prescribing requirements, allows sharing CASPER data with certain federal entities such as military-base providers, and updates references to hydrocodone’s Schedule II status. The sponsor said there was no expected fiscal impact.
The committee then passed House Bill 392, also by a 9-0 favorable expression. HB 392 would streamline payment for non-elective medical care for patients in state mental facilities when the facility cannot provide the needed treatment, allowing care in community-based settings and payment to those providers. The sponsor said the bill was intended to improve efficiency and would not have a fiscal impact on the cabinet.
House Bill 501 was next and likewise passed 9-0 with favorable expression. The bill would allow pharmacists, in their professional judgment, to refill certain prescriptions for up to 180 days when a physician has died, while excluding controlled substances and preserving pharmacist discretion to require follow-up care. Senators raised concerns that the bill does not require patients to seek a new provider during that period, but supporters said the longer window addresses rural provider shortages and access delays.
The committee then heard House Bill 495, as amended by a committee substitute. The substitute would prohibit Medicaid services and managed care organizations from covering cross-sex hormones above normal levels and gender reassignment surgery. Testimony on the bill was overwhelmingly opposed, with speakers including a former senator, psychologists, advocates, and legal and social work representatives arguing that conversion therapy is harmful, that the substitute would deny medically necessary gender-affirming care, and that the measure could increase suicide risk and litigation. One witness from the Family Foundation of Kentucky spoke in favor, arguing the executive order on counseling limits free speech and that counseling should not be restricted by government. The transcript ends during testimony, with no final committee vote on HB 495 shown.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Aug 20th, 2026
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Messages from the Governor: There are none. Messages from the Senate: There are none.
- of different issues, some that we agree about, some that we don't agree about, Diwali gives us a powerful
- He was a trusted advisor to generations of California leaders and a close friend, including Governors
- Ignatius Church, and it was a powerful reflection of the many communities and generations of people whose
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Aug 20th, 2026
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Messages from the Governor: There are none. Messages from the Senate: There are none.
- of different issues, some that we agree about, some that we don't agree about, Diwali gives us a powerful
- He was a trusted advisor to generations of California leaders and a close friend, including Governors
- Ignatius Church, and it was a powerful reflection of the many communities and generations of people whose
Summary:
The Assembly convened, established a quorum after a roll call, and opened with a prayer and Pledge of Allegiance. Members then handled a series of procedural motions, including suspending rules for guest seating and adjournment speeches, re-referring and returning several bills, and approving a motion to waive the floor-amendment deadline. The chamber also welcomed Los Angeles City Council Member Katie Yaroslavsky and staff as guests.
The bulk of the session was devoted to third-reading votes on Senate bills and concurrence votes on Assembly bills. Measures discussed included child custody protections for sexual assault survivors (SB 1364), tribal access to short-term rental tax information (SB 594), ADU impact fee clarification (SB 1117), protections against threats to local and election officials (SB 239), escrow consumer protections (SB 946), environmental and local government measures such as SB 949 and SB 226, tax and budget-related bills including SB 1073, SB 1349, and SB 661, health and education bills such as SB 1150, SB 1191, SB 1328, SB 874, SB 1049, and SB 1186, and labor/employment and housing-related measures including SB 1059, SB 1166, and SB 1093. Most measures passed with strong bipartisan support; SB 1191 required an urgency vote and passed, and SB 1418 also passed as an urgency measure after the call was lifted.
The Assembly also concurred in numerous Senate amendments to Assembly bills, including AB 1894, AB 871, AB 1201, AB 1359, AB 1579, AB 1684, AB 1711, AB 1722, AB 1784, AB 1809, AB 1837, AB 1860, AB 1864, AB 1999, AB 2116, AB 2143, AB 2186, AB 2233, AB 2249, AB 2255, AB 2418, AB 2576, AB 2634, AB 2660, AB 2766, and AB 2780. The chamber also adopted House Resolution 137 recognizing Diwali, with several members speaking in support of the holiday and its cultural significance. The session concluded with adjournment in memory speeches honoring Jeremiah Jerry Francis Hollisey, Maisie Jean Hastings, and Clint Riley, followed by announcements about the Rules Committee meeting, the floor-amendment deadline, and the next floor session on Monday, August 24.
PA
Transcript Highlights:
- We are thrilled to have the policy and legislative director for Pennsylvania Lieutenant Governor Austin
- Recently, our governor took it upon himself to negotiate a price cap on the price we pay for electricity
- Pennsylvania powers our neighboring states, not just because we have vast natural resources, but because
- Maryland, for example, has shuttered 16 power plants, eliminating 4,000 megawatts of electricity.
Summary:
The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, guest recognitions, and a quorum call before moving into committee reports and floor action. Committees reported a number of bills and resolutions, including measures from Local Government, Energy, Health, Judiciary, Appropriations, Rules, and Finance. The chamber also announced caucus and committee meetings, then recessed and later reconvened for final consideration of legislation.
Several bills passed the House finally, including House Bill 2299 on body cameras for county probation officers, House Bill 167 designating a scenic byway along Allegheny River Boulevard, House Bill 95 requiring disclosure when content or advertising is generated or substantially modified by artificial intelligence, House Bill 1944 expanding medical amnesty and Good Samaritan protections on campuses, House Bill 2443 creating a child victim recovery fund, House Bill 246 updating references from the Public Welfare Code to the Human Services Code, and House Bill 2586 establishing title protection for music therapists. The House also adopted House Resolution 463 recognizing Korean-American Citizenship Day, House Resolution 499 recognizing Juneteenth Independence Day, and House Resolution 547 directing a study of electronic monitoring as an alternative to incarceration.
The House spent significant time on amendments to House Bill 133, which concerns reinstatement of parental rights, and House Bill 138, which addresses parental incarceration and termination of parental rights. Both bills received bipartisan amendments adding guardrails and exceptions, and the amendments were adopted unanimously. The chamber also debated House Bill 2224, the Fair Act, with multiple amendments on utility rates, return on equity, and scope; some amendments were adopted, several tied votes failed, and the bill was left amended for reprinting. House Bill 2544, dealing with school administrators’ rights and negotiations, saw an amendment to allow individual bargaining, but that amendment failed and the bill was agreed to. The session ended with a correction to the record on House Bill 1944, a motion to recommit several bills to Appropriations, and adjournment until June 22, 2026.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Business and Professions Committee Apr 7th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- The truth forces me out under circumstances beyond my control, and silence gives others the power to
- you to the bill's supporters for your continued activism and for your witness testimony, your very powerful
- provider, Planned Parenthood, who has given over $1.5 million to California politicians, namely Governor
- Newsom. ...given over $1.5 million to California politicians, namely Governor Newsom.
Summary:
The Assembly Business and Professions Committee heard a full agenda of bills covering travel consumer protections, cannabis commerce with tribes, medical record integrity, pest control licensing, pawn and gold-buying regulation, pharmacy discipline, land surveying, and expedited licensing for veterans separated under a federal transgender military policy. Members also later heard AB 1973, which would expand the ability of advanced practice clinicians to provide abortion care, with supporters arguing it would improve access and opponents warning about safety and scope-of-practice concerns. Several bills were presented before quorum was reached, and the chair repeatedly urged absent members to arrive so the committee could vote.
Testimony on the bills was largely in support. Authors and witnesses said AB 1758 would raise the seller-of-travel assessment cap to keep the Travel Consumer Restitution Fund solvent; AB 2506 would allow state cannabis licensees to sell products from tribal licensees while respecting tribal sovereignty; AB 1637 would prevent non-physicians from altering physician-authored medical notes; AB 2477 would create a short provisional period for pest control workers awaiting licensure; AB 2633 would close a loophole involving remote gold-buying events and stolen property reporting; AB 2141 would let the Board of Pharmacy resolve some cases through stipulated settlements before formal accusations; and AB 1933 would make technical clarifications to land surveying law. AB 1775 drew emotional testimony from transgender service members and advocates describing the impact of federal separation policies and the need for California licensing and support.
Once quorum was established, the committee voted out the consent calendar and each of the heard bills, generally on party-line or near-unanimous votes. AB 1637, AB 1758, AB 1775, AB 1933, AB 2141, AB 2477, AB 2506, and AB 2633 all passed out of committee, most to Appropriations or another policy committee as noted. AB 1973 also passed, despite a no vote from some members and an opposition witness from the California Family Council. The committee later took vote changes and additional roll calls for absent members before adjourning.