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• Curry present. Show Mr. Curry present. There are no questions. We recognize you to close.
• The chair recognizes Representative Curry to explain Representative Orr's bill.
• Curry, aye. Gámez, aye. Harris-Davila, aye.
• Curry. Aye. Gámez. Aye. Harris-Davila. Aye. Hefner. Aye. Paul. Motion passes.
• Curry has a question.

Bills: HCR114, HB137, HB283, HB1398, HB1960, HB2153, HB2431, HB2638, HB2699, HB2999, HB3208, HB3389, HB3413, HB3510, HB3642, HB3859, HB3974, HB3986, HB4142, HB4173, HB4174, HB4542, HB4605, HB4663, HB4731, HB5064, HB5216, HB5218, HB5332, HB5453, HB5577, HB137, HB283

Keywords: memorial, pedestrian bridge, Houston, Sergio Ivan Rodriguez, city council, oversize vehicles, transportation permits, Hidalgo County, port authority, highway routes, healthcare, insurance, mental health, treatment access, state funding, transportation, axle weight, aggregates, regulations, Texas law

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• Move by Aguiar-Curry, seconded by Carrillo.
• Aguiar-Curry? Aguiar-Curry here. Arens here. Kolozaa here. Koloza here. Kroo... Aaron's here.
• Assemblymember Aguiar-Curry.
• Aguiar-Curry: aye. Aguiar-Curry: aye. Aaron's: aye. Colosa: aye. Carrio: Gonzalez: aye.
• Aguiar-Curry: Aye. Aguiar-Curry: Aye. Arons: Aye. Callosa: Aye. Carrillo: No. Aye. Arons: Aye.

Keywords: 988, house, all

Summary: The Assembly Health Committee heard several bills focused on access to care, public health, and oversight. SB 989 would streamline Care Court referrals by allowing first responders to ask county behavioral health agencies to review and file petitions; supporters, including firefighters and mental health advocates, said it would reduce barriers, while opponents argued Care Court is coercive, costly, and not yet proven effective. SB 1089, as amended, would direct CalRx/HHS to help distribute GLP-1 medications more affordably; the author described personal experience with the drugs and supporters emphasized prevention and chronic disease management, while members asked about distribution, liability, and age limits. SB 1309 would eliminate cost sharing for medically necessary lung cancer follow-up care after abnormal screenings; cancer survivors and clinicians strongly supported it, while health plans and insurers opposed it, saying the bill could raise premiums and did not address low initial screening rates. The committee also heard SB 1284, which would require DHCS to publish an annual report identifying large employers with workers enrolled in Medi-Cal and estimating taxpayer costs; supporters framed it as transparency and corporate accountability, while the chair and others linked it to broader budget and fairness concerns. SCR 7, urging permanent standard time, was presented as a public health measure to reduce sleep disruption and related harms, and it passed with support from the California Medical Association. The committee also took up SB 995, which would create a statewide inspection and enforcement framework for large involuntary residential facilities, including private immigration detention centers and some youth facilities; supporters cited unsafe and inhumane conditions, while probation officials objected to overlap with existing oversight for secure youth treatment facilities. The committee approved the measures it heard, with roll calls showing SB 989, SB 1089, SB 1309, SB 1284, SCR 7, and SB 995 all advancing out of committee, along with consent items and add-on votes.

Transcript Highlights:

• Can I get a second by Aguiar-Curry? Please call the roll.
• Sanchez, Addis, Aguiar-Curry, Ahrens, Caloza, Carrillo, Jeff Gonzalez, no.
• Aguiar-Curry. On consent, Sanchez: aye. Aguiar-Curry: aye. Ahrens: aye. Caloza: aye. Carrillo: aye.
• Aguiar-Curry: aye. Ahrens: aye. Aguirre-Curry: aye. Ahrens: aye. Caloza. Carrillo. Mark Gonzalez.
• Aguiar-Curry: not voting. Aguiar-Curry: aye. Ahrens: aye. Carrillo: aye. Jeff Gonzalez: aye.

Keywords: 988, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Sanchez, Addis, Aguiar-Curry... Bonta here. Bonta here. Sanchez, Addis, Aguiar-Curry...
• Can I get a second by Aguiar-Curry? Please call the roll.
• Sanchez, Addis, Aguiar-Curry... Aguiar-Curry aye. Arreguín aye. Carrillo aye. Jeff Gonzalez no.
• Aguirre-Curry, aye. Arreguín, aye. Calóza. Aguirre-Curry, aye. Arreguín, aye. Arons, aye. Calóza.
• Aguirre-Curry, not voting. Aguirre-Curry, aye. Arons, aye. Calóza. Carrillo, aye.

Summary: The Assembly Health Committee heard several measures, beginning with SB 331 by Sen. Menjivar, which would require large-group health plans to cover hearing aids for children. The author and supporters described the bill as a long-running effort to address a developmental emergency and reduce out-of-pocket costs for families, while opponents were absent. Testimony from parents, advocates, medical experts, and organizations emphasized the importance of early access to hearing aids; committee members voiced strong support, and the bill was moved on a do-pass basis to Appropriations, with several members requesting to be added as coauthors. The committee then heard SB 608, also by Sen. Menjivar, to expand access to condoms in school-based health centers and related settings and to prevent barriers such as ID checks. Supporters, including students and school health advocates, argued the bill would improve sexual health and reduce stigma, while opponents from family and faith groups argued it would undermine parental authority and normalize early sexual activity. The bill was supported by committee members and moved forward on a do-pass basis to Appropriations. Next, SB 971 by Sen. Choi proposed community-based healthy aging partnerships for older adults, with testimony from the California Senior Legislature and supporters from aging and dementia organizations. The measure was described as voluntary and focused on connection, independence, and local collaboration; there was no opposition, and the committee moved it on a do-pass basis to Appropriations. The committee also heard SB 869 by Sen. Weber Pierson, which would require warning icons and statements on chain restaurant menus for beverages with very high added sugar content. Supporters framed it as a transparency and public health measure, while restaurant and beverage industry representatives opposed it unless amended, citing cost and menu-space concerns; the bill was nevertheless moved on a do-pass basis to Appropriations after a roll call vote, with some members voting no and the measure placed on call. The committee also considered SB 950 by Sen. Weber Pierson, aimed at ensuring timely coverage of FDA-approved, medically necessary treatments for early-onset Alzheimer’s disease on commercial plans. Supporters, including the Alzheimer’s Association and a patient advocate, said the bill would reduce delays and barriers to care, while health plan representatives opposed it over step therapy and utilization-management concerns. Members discussed the limited treatment window and the need for early access, and the bill was moved on a do-pass basis to Appropriations. In addition, SB 490 by Sen. Umberg would set timelines for DHCS investigations of unlicensed sober living homes and allow counties to assist if the department cannot act in time; supporters from Anaheim and a patient-brokering survivor described serious abuse and oversight gaps, while county behavioral health representatives opposed the county role as an unfunded and potentially liability-creating burden. After discussion, the bill was also moved on a do-pass basis to Appropriations. Finally, the committee began hearing SB 1037 by Sen. Weber Pierson on health insurance affordability and rate review, with supporters arguing it would tie premium increases more closely to affordability targets and public reporting; the transcript cuts off before the committee completed action on that measure.

Transcript Highlights:

• Seeing none, Assemblymember Aguiar-Curry, would you like to close on your bill? Yeah, I did.
• Great bill, Majority Leader Aguiar-Curry. Would you like to close on your bill?
• Aguiar-Curry. Aye. Connolly. Gonzalez. Aye. Gonzales. Aye. Hadwick. Aye. Hadwick not voting.
• Aguiar-Curry? Aye. Aye. Connolly. Gonzales. Gonzalez. Aye. Gonzales. Aye. Hadwick? Hadwick. Aye.
• On AB 52, Aguiar-Curry, Connolly. Connolly, aye. Irwin? Aye. Irwin. Curry, Connolly. I. Irwin, aye.

Summary: The Assembly Committee on Agriculture met with two bills on the agenda. The chair opened the hearing with procedural reminders and a brief welcome back for the new year, then moved to AB 52 by Majority Leader Aguiar-Curry, which would codify the California BIPOC Producer Advisory Committee and the California Small-Scale Producer Advisory Committee in statute. The author and a supporting witness said the committees are important to implementing the Farmer Equity Act and ensuring farmers and ranchers of color and small-scale producers have a meaningful role in CDFA policymaking; several organizations testified in support, and no opposition was heard. The committee then heard AB 230 by Assemblywoman Ransom, which extends the sunset of the Pierce’s disease control program and the Pierce’s disease glassy-wing sharpshooter board to 2037. The author and a representative of the wine grape industry described the program as essential to controlling a disease that threatens grapevines and to supporting research and field efforts funded by federal, industry, and grower assessments. Testimony from the Wine Institute, Family Winemakers of California, California Fresh Fruit Association, and the California Farm Bureau was in support, with no opposition. Both bills were moved on due pass motions to the Appropriations Committee and approved by the committee. AB 230 received eight aye votes and AB 52 later received seven aye votes after the roll was held open for absent members. The committee then adjourned.

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• Aguiar-Curry. Arons. Aye. Caloza. Addis. Aguiar-Curry. Arons. Aye. Caloza. Carrillo. Aye. Elhawary.
• Seconded by Aguiar-Curry.
• Moved by Cecilia Aguiar-Curry, seconded by Sharp-Collins, I think I heard.
• Aguiar-Curry, aye. Arias, aye. Colosa, aye. Elhawary, aye. Johnson. Patel, aye. Patterson.
• We have a motion by Aguiar-Curry, seconded by Patel, and you'll each have two minutes.

Summary: The Assembly Health Committee heard several bills on June 9. SB 1023 by Senator Laird would require insurers that cover injectable HIV PrEP under the medical benefit to also cover it through the pharmacy benefit, with supporters saying the change would reduce reimbursement delays and expand access, while health plans opposed it as an unnecessary mandate that interferes with benefit design. SB 964 by Senator Smallwood-Quivas would limit prior authorization for certain dose or frequency adjustments to covered medications, especially for chronic complex conditions; medical supporters said it would prevent harmful delays in care, while insurers argued it weakens safety and utilization controls. SB 1323 by Senator Rubio, as amended, would strengthen protections for people in immigration custody receiving medical care by requiring hospitals and facilities to inform staff how to respond to requests and allowing patients to notify family members of their location; it passed with one no vote. SB 1099 by Senator Reyes would clarify local governments’ authority to provide state and local public benefits to all residents under federal PRWORA rules, with supporters saying it would reduce legal uncertainty for safety-net services; it passed, though one member later changed a vote to no on the add-on roll call. The committee also took up SB 895 by Senator Wiener, a proposed $12 billion science research bond for the November ballot that would create a California scientific research funding institute. Supporters from UC, UAW, hospitals, and advocacy groups said the measure would help offset federal cuts, protect research jobs, and sustain California’s leadership in biomedical and other research; there was no opposition, and the bill passed on a party-line style vote with two no votes. SB 944, also by Senator Wiener, would stabilize Medi-Cal coverage for acupuncture, which supporters described as a cost-effective, non-pharmacological treatment for pain and other conditions that has repeatedly been threatened in the budget process; it passed unanimously. The committee also approved consent items SB 918 and SB 1202, and later cleared the remaining measures on call after roll votes and add-on votes were taken.

Transcript Highlights:

• Majority Leader Aguiar-Curry? Thank you for bringing the bill forward.
• Majority Leader Aguiar-Curry, you know I love this.
• Majority Leader Agiar Curry. You know I love this little.
• Aguiar-Curry. Connolly. Gonzales. Hadwick. Irwin. Ransom. Aye.
• Aguiar-Curry? Aye. Aguiar-Curry, aye. Connolly? Aye. Connolly, aye. Godwin? Aye. Hadwick? Aye.

Summary: The Assembly Committee on Agriculture met as a subcommittee and heard several bills, with extensive discussion focused on balancing agricultural land preservation, water scarcity, renewable energy, and farm equity. AB 1156 by Assembly Member Wicks would update the solar use easement program to allow certain Williamson Act lands facing water constraints to be used for solar projects through a suspension rather than cancellation of contracts. Supporters said the bill could help landowners and local governments adapt to falling water supplies and meet clean energy goals, while opponents, including the Farm Bureau, warned it could weaken Williamson Act protections, expand solar development onto prime farmland, and eliminate cancellation fees that help preserve agricultural land. RCRC said its concerns had largely been addressed through amendments and moved from opposition to support once changes are in print, though committee members continued to raise concerns about prime farmland, community benefits, and definitions of commercial viability and water constraints. The bill passed the committee on a due-pass-as-amended motion, with a later roll call recording six votes in favor and one absent member voting aye. AB 524 by Assembly Member Wilson would create a new state land access program for beginning and socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers, using Proposition 4 funding to provide financial and technical assistance for land acquisition, protection, and long-term leases. Testimony emphasized the lack of secure land tenure for small and underserved farmers, the loss of farmland statewide, and the difficulty of investing in sustainable practices without stable access to land. Committee members strongly supported the measure, with several noting the importance of land access for family farms and equity in agriculture. The bill passed unanimously on an 8-0 vote. The committee also approved AB 675 by Majority Leader Aguiar-Curry, which would codify California’s Farm to School program in statute. Supporters said the program connects students to healthy local food, creates stable markets for farmers, and supports agricultural and nutrition education, while helping direct school meal dollars to California producers. Witnesses from the Center for Ecoliteracy and CAFF described the program’s statewide reach and benefits for small farms and high-need schools. The bill passed on an 8-0 vote. The committee also adopted the consent calendar, approving AB 1322 and AB 1505 on an 8-0 vote.

Transcript Highlights:

• Moved by Carrillo, seconded by Aguiar-Curry. Thank you.
• Moved by Cecilia Aguiar-Curry, seconded by Sharp Collins, I think I heard.
• Aguirre-Curry, aye. Ayre Curry, aye. Arons, aye. Callosa, aye. Al-Hawari, aye. Patel. Patterson.
• Aguirre-Curry, aye. Koloza, aye. Patterson. That bill is now out.
• Aguiar-Curry, aye. Koloza, aye. Patterson, aye. That measure is still out.

Keywords: 988, house, all

Summary: The Assembly Health Committee heard several bills focused on health care access, insurance coverage, public health, and patient protections. SB 1023 by Senator Laird would require insurers that cover injectable PrEP under the medical benefit to also cover it under the pharmacy benefit, to reduce billing barriers and improve access to HIV prevention. Supporters included HIV/AIDS organizations, the Department of Insurance, medical groups, and LGBTQ advocates; health plans opposed the bill as an unnecessary benefit-design mandate. The committee later voted the bill out on a due pass motion, and it remained on call before being finalized out later in the hearing. SB 964 by Senator Smallwood-Cuevas would limit repeated prior authorization requirements when a clinician needs to adjust the dose or frequency of a covered medication for a patient with a chronic or complex condition, with safeguards for off-label use and controlled substances. Support came from physicians, hospitals, and patient advocates, especially in gastroenterology and chronic disease care, while insurers argued it weakened safety and utilization-management safeguards. The committee approved the bill on a due pass vote to Appropriations. SB 1323 by Senator Rubio, as amended in committee, would strengthen protections for patients receiving medical care while in immigration custody by requiring facilities to train staff on responding to such requests and allowing patients to notify a family member or loved one of their location. It passed the committee on a due pass as amended vote to Judiciary, with one no vote recorded. SB 1099 by Senator Reyes would clarify local governments’ authority to provide state and local public benefits to all residents under the federal PRWORA exemption, giving cities and counties more certainty when operating low-barrier services such as health care, shelter, crisis response, and homeless outreach. Local government attorneys and service providers supported the measure, and there was no opposition testimony; it passed to Human Services. SB 895 by Senator Wiener would place a $12 billion science research bond on the November ballot and create a state research funding institute to help sustain California’s research economy amid federal cuts. The bill drew broad support from universities, labor, health organizations, patients, and business groups, with one member voting no because of the bond cost; it passed to Appropriations. SB 944 by Senator Wiener would stabilize Medi-Cal coverage for acupuncture, which supporters described as a cost-effective, nonpharmacological treatment for pain and other conditions. It passed to Appropriations with strong support and no opposition testimony. At the end of the hearing, the committee also took add-on votes to confirm the bills’ passage status and adjourned.

Transcript Highlights:

• Aguiar-Curry, aye. Arons, aye. Carrillo, aye. Harabedian, aye. Hart, aye. Hoover, aye.
• Moved by Aguiar-Curry. Move the bill. Second. Moved by Aguiar-Curry and seconded by Arens.
• Aguiar-Curry? Aye. Wilson? Aye. Davies? No. Aguiar-Curry? Aye. Arias? Aye. Carrillo? Aye.
• Aguiar-Curry, aye. Hoover. Aguiar-Curry, aye. Hoover, aye. Lowenthal, aye. Macedo, not voting.
• Aguiar-Curry, aye. Hoover, no. Lowenthal, aye. Happen, aye. Ransom, Ward. Ward, aye.

Summary: The Assembly Transportation Committee heard several transportation and climate-related bills. AB 954 would create a Caltrans pilot program for bike highways in two metropolitan areas and require a report to the Legislature; supporters said it would expand protected regional bike networks and help climate and equity goals, while some members objected that it would divert gas-tax-funded transportation dollars away from road repairs and rural needs. The bill passed on a 7-3 vote, with the roll held open for later additions. AB 289 would authorize automated speed enforcement in active highway construction zones to protect workers. The author and labor and contractor witnesses described repeated work-zone crashes and fatalities and argued the cameras would supplement, not replace, CHP enforcement. Some members raised concerns about civil penalties and enforcement policy, but the bill advanced on a 9-? initial vote and later was approved 15-1 after the roll was completed. AB 674 would update the Clean Cars for All program to prioritize pre-2004 high-polluting vehicles in disadvantaged and low-income communities and improve reporting and incentive rules. Supporters said older vehicles produce a disproportionate share of emissions and that the program has already retired thousands of cars; the committee approved the bill unanimously on the floor vote and sent it to the Committee on Natural Resources. AB 1237 would let LA Metro and VTA add a $5 fee to primary ticket sales for 2026 FIFA World Cup and NCAA championship events to fund transit service, with ticket holders able to use transit on event day. Supporters said the fee would help manage congestion and security needs, while the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association argued it was an unconstitutional tax requiring voter approval. The bill passed and was re-referred to the Committee on Arts, Entertainment, Sports, and Tourism. AB 891 would create a Caltrans quick-build pilot for temporary safety improvements on state highways for pedestrians and bicyclists; supporters emphasized rapid, low-cost safety fixes, while opponents said the program could divert gas-tax funds and was not appropriate for rural areas. It passed 11-4 and was sent to Appropriations. The committee also approved a six-bill consent calendar.

Transcript Highlights:

• Aguiar-Curry, aye.
• A motion has been made by Aguiar-Curry and seconded by Ahrens.
• Aguiar-Curry, I. We are... I. Wilson, I. Davies, aye. Aguiar-Curry, aye. Ahrens, aye. Carrillo, I.
• Aguiar-Curry, aye. Ahrens, aye. Carrillo, aye. Harabedian, aye. Hart, not voting.
• Aguiar-Curry, aye... Wilson, Davies, aye. Aguiar-Curry, aye. Ahrens, aye. Carrillo, aye.

Keywords: 988, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Moved by Aguiar-Curry, seconded by Arambula. Seeing none.
• Aguiar-Curry, aye... ...Aguiar-Curry, aye. Arambula, aye. Carrillo, aye. Jeff Gonzalez, aye.
• Seconded by Aguiar-Curry. No other comments from committee.
• Aguiar-Curry: Aye. Ayer Curry. Jeff Gonzalez. Mark Gonzalez. Johnson. Patel. Patterson. Chiavo.
• Aguiar-Curry: Aye. Aye. Ayer Curry: Aye. Ayrns. Colosa. Curio. Jeff Gonzalez. Mark Gonzalez. I.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Aguiar-Curry, aye. Caloza, aye. Carrillo, aye. Aguiar-Curry. Caloza, aye. Carrillo, aye. Flora.
• Aguiar-Curry: aye. Caloza: aye. Krell: aye. Patel: aye.
• Aguiar-Curry, aye. Caloza, aye. Gonzalez, aye. Krell, aye. Patel, aye. Patterson, aye.
• Aguiar-Curry, aye. Caloza, aye. Gonzalez, aye. Krell, aye. Patel, aye. Patterson, aye.
• Aguiar-Curry, aye. Caloza, aye. Gonzalez, aye. Krell, aye. Patel, aye. Patterson, aye.

Summary: The committee heard several health-related bills, with extensive testimony on maternal health, prenatal safety, privacy, valley fever, Medi-Cal contracting, anti-discrimination protections, and health data sharing. SB 32 would require time-and-distance standards for labor and delivery units in health plan networks; the author and supporters said it would address maternity care deserts and improve access, while health plans opposed. SB 646 would require testing and public disclosure for toxic elements in prenatal vitamins; supporters emphasized fetal and maternal safety and transparency, while industry opponents warned it could confuse consumers or lead to reduced nutrient content. Both bills drew broad support from medical and public health groups, and both were advanced on party-line or near-unanimous votes after committee discussion. The committee also approved SB 313, which moves a parent’s birthplace on birth certificates into the confidential section to protect privacy, and SB 297, which directs CDPH to identify high-incidence valley fever regions and publish them for screening and awareness; valley fever experts and supporters stressed rising cases and the need for earlier diagnosis, while local health jurisdictions raised concerns about mandates. SB 324, dealing with Medi-Cal enhanced care management and community supports, would prioritize local community-based organizations and clarify contracting and data practices; it received strong support from nonprofits and community health advocates, with children’s hospitals and health plans seeking amendments, and it was sent forward after amendments were discussed. The committee then considered SB 418, which would codify ACA nondiscrimination protections in state law and allow up to a 12-month prescription supply for hormone therapy when medically necessary. Supporters framed it as protecting continuity of care for transgender patients and others using hormone therapy, including IVF and menopause patients, while opponents argued it would conflict with federal policy and promote harmful treatments. The bill passed to the next committee. Finally, SB 660 would strengthen the California Health and Human Services data exchange framework by creating governance and accountability for data sharing across health and social service entities; supporters said it would reduce duplication and improve care coordination, while some providers and hospital groups raised concerns. It was approved and sent to the Privacy and Consumer Protection Committee. The consent calendar and the other measures were also voted out, with the committee recording the required roll-call votes and sending the bills onward.

Transcript Highlights:

• Curry. This is an exempt.
• Thank you, Representative Curry.
• Absolutely. said for Sam Currie. Thank you. Members any other questions?
• Curry, Representative Curry. Sir, how long have you worked for the state of Texas? It's two years.
• Members of the representative curry a quick question this 866 our vote.

Bills: HB3146, HB3719, HB3895, HB3923, HB4748, HB4751, HB4936, HB4952, HB4990, HB4991, HB5061, HB5196, HB5238, HB5246, HB5487

Keywords: State Office of Administrative Hearings, SOAH, administrative hearings, contested case, contested case hearing, administrative law judge, ALJ, final decision, proposed decision, agency hearing, hearing continuance, rescheduling, Texas administrative law, Government Code Chapter 2001, workers' compensation, Department of Human Resources, Texas Labor Code, Transportation Code, Agriculture Code, Insurance Code

Transcript Highlights:

• Majority Leader Aguiar-Curry.
• Aguirre-Curry? Aye. Aguirre-Curry, aye. Connolly? Aye. Connolly, aye. Gonzales? Aye. Gonzales, aye.
• We're grateful to Majority Leader Aguirre-Curry for her leadership on AB 675.
• AB 675, Aguirre-Curry. Motion due passed to Appropriations Committee. Soria? Aye. Soria, aye.
• Aguirre-Curry? Aye. Aguirre-Curry, aye. Connolly? Aye. Thank you, everyone. Thank you.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• History 4555 by Curry relating to the diagnosis, maintenance, and the repair of certain motor vehicles
• History 4562 by Curry relating to the prohibition on the transfer of certain personal data without.
• History 4564 by Curry relating to the investigation and enforcement of the Deceptive Trade Practices
• HB 4900 by Curry ruling prohibiting the investment of the state money in certain counties and certain
• HB 4925 by Curry relating to the creation of a statewide chronic wasting disease plan referred to the

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• Wilson aye Davies Davies no Aguiar Curry Agriar Curry aye aaron's aaron's no Carrillo herabedian heart
• Aguiar-Curry? Aye. Aguiar-Curry? Aye. Aaron's? Not voting? Carrillo? Aye. Herobedean? Heart? Aye.
• Aguirre Curry? Aguirre Curry, not voting. Arreguín? Arreguín, aye. Carrillo? Harabedian? Aye.
• Thank you, Assembly Member Aguirre-Curry.
• Aguirre-Curry? Aguirre-Curry? Arons? Harabedian? Hoover? Jackson? Lackey? Aye. Lowenthal? Aye.

Summary: The committee first took up SB 712, which would expand California’s smog-check exemption for classic vehicles by adding model years 1976 through 1986 in phases, with a sunset in 2032. The author and supporters, including lowrider advocates and the Specialty Equipment Market Association, argued the bill would preserve car culture, support a small class of rarely driven collector vehicles, and reduce burdens on owners who struggle to find equipment for older smog tests. Opponents, including air district officials, the American Lung Association, and other environmental groups, warned the bill would weaken an important emissions-control program and increase pollution. After discussion, the committee adopted the motion to do pass as amended to Appropriations on a roll call vote of 10-0, with the roll held open for additional votes. The committee then heard SB 800, which requires Caltrans, working with local governments, to assess mitigation measures for suicide prevention on locally owned overpasses crossing state highways. The bill was presented as a response to recent tragedies in Rancho Cucamonga and was supported by local officials, health organizations, and suicide-prevention advocates, who said the measure would help identify high-risk locations and lead to life-saving interventions. There was no registered opposition. The committee members expressed support, and SB 800 was passed to Appropriations on a unanimous roll call vote, with the roll held open. Next, the committee considered SB 30, which would prohibit California public entities from selling, donating, or transferring decommissioned diesel locomotives and railroad equipment with Tier 1 or older engines unless the engine is removed, while allowing Tier 2 and newer transfers under certain conditions. The author and supporters framed the bill as a climate and public-health measure to prevent older, dirtier locomotives from continuing to pollute elsewhere, while transit agencies opposed it, arguing it could limit useful transfers of equipment that still supports passenger service and could be better handled through case-by-case air-quality review. After debate, the committee voted 6-4 to pass SB 30 as amended to Appropriations, with the roll held open for later additions. The committee also heard SB 791, which replaces the flat dealer document processing charge cap with a 1% fee capped at $350, along with new disclosure requirements. Dealers and industry groups supported the bill as a way to recover costs and improve transparency, while consumer advocates opposed it as an unjustified increase that would burden buyers. The committee approved SB 791 on a 8-? roll call vote and held the roll open. The meeting then moved on to SB 34, a port-air-quality bill presented by Senator Richardson, but the transcript ends during testimony and debate on that measure.

Transcript Highlights:

• Curry, here. Gómez, here. Aristóbala, here. Hefner, here. LaHood, here. Little, here.
• Who let Curry in? Thank you. I'll speak to you, and I'll be able to tell him. Okay. Mr.
• Curry, Aye. Gómez, Aye. Harris-Davila, Aye. Hefner, Aye. LaHood, Aye. Little, Aye.
• Curry, Aye. Gómez, Aye. Harris-Davila, Aye. Hefner, Aye. LaHood, Aye. Little, Aye.
• Curry, Aye. Gómez, Aye. Harris-Davila, Aye. Hefner, Aye. LaHood, Aye. Little.

Bills: HB767, HB 1242, HB1373, HB1404, HB1708, HB1936, HB2041, HB2198, HB2270, HB2315, HB2415, HB2427, HB2455, HB2457, HB2522, HB2523, HB2686, HB2763, HB2775, HB2944, HB3034, HB1683, HB1695

Keywords: highway designation, memorial, Montgomery County, Paul P. Mendes, transportation, HB 1242, Texas Transportation Code, U.S. Highway 281, Brooks County, Ernesto Soliz Cantu, memorial highway, road naming, TxDOT, road signage, commemorative resolution, memorial markers, county road 304, Huppergate Road, Los Robles Trail, Farm-to-Market Road

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• Perez Canales Curry Gomez Harastavalo Heffner La Hood.
• I think Representative Curry has some questions. Hi.
• Curry, just a moment, sir. Just a moment. Longoria, Mr. Curry, Representative Curry has a question.
• Curry? Yeah, Mr.
• Representative Curry? Thank you, Ms. Hall.

Bills: HB 341, HB 791, HB 1564, HB 1695, HB 1722, HB 1729, HB 1772, HB 2003, HB 2954, HB 2989, HB 3084, HB 3134, HB 3135, HB 3309, HB 3611, HB 3679, HB 3727, HB 3832

Keywords: affordable housing, zoning, development, community support, local regulations, bicycle lanes, traffic collisions, Texas Department of Transportation, study, public safety, bicycles, electric bicycles, scooters, road safety, transportation study, HB 791, Central Catholic High School, San Antonio, specialty license plate, specialty plates

Transcript Highlights:

• Cane, Campos, Cook, Curry, Garcia, O'Connor.
• Curry, aye. Garcia, aye. Olcott, aye. Rodriguez, Ramos, Tinder, Holt.
• Thank you, Representative Curry. Members, do we have any questions of Representative Curry?
• And I agree with you, Representative Curry. I think what...
• And, but I do agree with Senator Curry when he says, like, this can be I'm sorry, Representative Curry

Bills: HB 111, HB1545, HB2145, HB2467, HB2520, HB4136, HB4181, HB4214, HB4218, HB4219, HB4359, HB4437, HB4822, HB111

Keywords: Texas Public Information Act, open records, public records, government transparency, confidentiality, attorney-client privilege, governmental body, Chapter 552, public information law, nonprofit association, quasi-governmental entity, economic development, trade secrets, proprietary information, commercial financial information, Alamo restoration, local workforce board, TDCJ contract facility, civil commitment facility, water supply corporation

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• All right, so you're wearing the Steph Curry jersey here.
• So, who's the better shooter, Steph Curry or Caitlin Clark? Steph Curry. Okay.
• <00:10:05.560> jersey you're wearing the Steph Curry jersey you're wearing the Steph Curry
• Curry or Caitlin Clark? Curry or Caitlin Clark? Uh Uh Uh Steph<00:10:13.000> Curry.
• Steph Curry. Okay. [laughter] All right. Steph Curry. Okay. [laughter] All right.

Keywords: Meeting Start 00:00 Call to Order and Roll Call 00:11 Discussion SB 97 01:06 Vote SB 97 12:42 Discussion SB 189 14:11 Vote SB 189 18:12, 958, all