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• The federal standard for any state to label as a state is only 75%.
• State. Okay.
• Local 1000 state employees... ...a state facility, there is no protocol.
• Code Section 1227.
• James Thurwector with the California State Council of Laborers in strong support. Thank you.

Summary: The committee heard several bills, with extensive testimony and debate. AB 2507 by Assembly Member Wynn would strengthen state consultation with federally recognized tribal governments by requiring clearer tribal liaison roles, a tribal advisory committee, and more consistent early engagement across agencies. Support came from Wilton Rancheria and the California Tribal Business Alliance, with members praising the bill as improving respect, coordination, and outcomes for tribes. AB 2024, also by Wynn, would require the Outdoor Advertising Act permitting process to reach a determination on submitted applications, aimed at reducing delays and uncertainty; it drew support from the outdoor advertising industry and the California Association of Realtors, with members describing it as a technical cleanup measure. Both bills were later moved to Appropriations, along with a consent calendar of several other measures. AB 1585 by Assembly Member Connolly would require wine labeled as American to be made from 100% American-grown grapes, aligning the federal “American” label with California’s existing 100% state-origin standard. Supporters, including California wine grape growers, family wineries, consumer advocates, and several local agricultural groups, argued the bill would improve truth in labeling and help struggling growers. Opponents from major wine companies and industry groups warned it could reduce flexibility, create labeling complications, and limit the ability to list varietal and vintage on some blended wines. After a lengthy debate over labeling standards, consumer expectations, and impacts on interstate wine sales, the committee passed the bill to Appropriations. AB 1605 by Assembly Member Ransom would allow judges to place a no-alcohol-sales notice on the licenses of repeat or serious DUI offenders, restricting their ability to purchase alcohol as a preventive measure. Supporters, including the California Police Chiefs Association, the Safe California Roads Coalition, and the California Association of Highway Patrolmen, said the bill would give courts another tool to reduce recidivism and save lives. Retailers and restaurant representatives raised concerns about implementation and ID-checking burdens, but the bill was amended and passed to Appropriations. AB 2211 by Assembly Member Hoover, which would allow craft distillers to operate a second tasting room, also advanced with support from the California Distillers Association. Finally, AB 1578 by Assembly Member Jackson, presented by Assembly Member Solache, would require anti-hate speech training for local and state elected officials; it drew strong opposition over First Amendment and definitional concerns, and members pressed for a clearer definition of hate speech before further action.

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• Dearly Father, please grant us wisdom and discernment in our roles as state representatives and state
• </c> for the state we are created to serve. for the state we are created to serve.
• Yet Kentucky has lost more than 30% of its in-state low-income students, losses that the Council on Postsecondary
• Yet Kentucky has lost more than 30% of its in-state low-income students, losses that the Council on Postsecondary
• Kentucky has lost more than 30% of its in-state low-income students, losses that the Council on Postsecondary

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The Interim Joint Budget Review Subcommittee on Education met to hear updates from Kentucky public universities and the Kentucky Community and Technical College System on compliance with House Bill 4, which restricts DEI-related activities and requires institutional and viewpoint neutrality. The chair emphasized that the hearing should focus on both compliance and the financial effects of the law. Eastern Kentucky University said its board adopted a House Bill 4 compliance resolution and an institutional neutrality policy. KCTCS reported systemwide reviews of programs, websites, scholarships, personnel, and admissions language, along with board actions removing a cultural competency course requirement, adopting institutional neutrality, and certifying compliance. KCTCS said about $2.5 million annually had been reallocated to other needs, and that no personnel were eliminated, though some roles were reassigned and DEI-related offices closed. Kentucky State University said it had already dissolved DEI offices before the bill passed, ended DEI-specific training, revised policies and gift acceptance rules, adopted a viewpoint neutrality policy, and was conducting ongoing reviews of programs, job descriptions, and web content. KSU said it had achieved substantial compliance, expected full operational integration by August 1, and had not terminated staff or closed academic programs because of the law. In response to questions, KSU said it was broadening outreach to all students rather than targeting specific populations and that its prior diversity finding was tied to not meeting a diversity quota. Morehead State University said it had no DEI office before House Bill 4, amended its non-discrimination statement to include political and social viewpoint neutrality and condemnation of religious and ethnic discrimination, and remained focused on serving its largely low-income student body. Murray State University reported reviewing scholarships, expenditures, training, and academic programs to ensure no differential treatment or indoctrination, revising its neutrality policy, and updating non-discrimination posters and training. When asked about a statement that DEI would “look different,” the university said it meant student support services would continue in a different form. Northern Kentucky University said it dissolved its diversity office and chief diversity officer position in 2024, reviewed programs, events, scholarships, and employee affinity groups, adopted a statement on intellectual diversity and viewpoint neutrality, and reviewed about 2,000 courses for compliance. NKU also said its new Center for Belonging would focus on first-generation and commuter students rather than rebrand prior DEI efforts. The University of Kentucky began its presentation by describing earlier changes made in August 2024, including disbanding its office of institutional diversity, removing diversity statements and mandatory training, adopting institutional neutrality, and ending race-based consideration in admissions and scholarships; the transcript cuts off before the rest of UK’s testimony and any committee votes or formal actions beyond receiving the presentations.

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• There are places in the state where we have good data, and there are places in the state where we don't
• by the state water board.
• How are you going to integrate with state parks as they build out their plan, not just the plan, but
• state has statewide reports.
• to less state regulation.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• , the Code of Criminal Procedures, or any other order from a state that's related to those, and I'm happy
• So when an ERPO is in, in other states, and keep in mind there are 19 states plus DC, only 2 states have
• applied to out of state orders.
• the, uh, the United States of the United States.
• Section 1B refers to the section of the penal code that states that a person who murders a child who

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• So that's a change you'll be seeing with Joey Simon now being responsible for the State Investment Council
• and the State Treasurer's Office.
• Responsible for the State Investment Council and the State Treasurer's Office.
• Are those comparable with other states? Or are rate increases higher than other states?
• So the goal was to have rates that were better. than other states to draw providers to this state.

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• </c> the current code. the current code.
• In other states, maybe you were the one that brought up other states.
• </c> each state. each state.
• ><c> of</c> State is an officer of the state of State is an officer of the state of Wyoming.<03:34:55.920
• Secretary of State. Uh but I I don't Secretary of State.

Committee: Joint Corporations, Elections & Political Subdivisions

Keywords: 916, all

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• They are serving rural, tribal, and urban communities across the state. The state.
• , both the state and local communities.
• roads, to build schools, to fund projects, to buy police vehicles, and to build fire stations.
• parks, providing to veterans residing in the state one day use pass for unlimited entry into state parks
• Okay, folks, reminder: MVD is in the building today.

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• AB 616 CLOSA State Library Parks Pass Program.
• AB 1200 Colosa disaster preparedness do pass as amended to strike creation of the state lifelines council
• AB 595 Carrillo building home building home ownership for all holding committee.
• AB 1145, Jeff Gonzales, State Highway Safety Report, do pass as amended. to limit scope of study to State
• AB 602, Haney, student code of.

Committee: House Appropriations

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• The Lung Association calls for the state budget to provide our state and local clean air agencies with
• I am Judy Yi on behalf of the 450,000 workers and families in the State Building Construction Trades
• facilities throughout the state.
• I am Martin Vindiola on behalf of the **California State Pipe Trades Council**, in support of Item No
• The **California State Pipe Trades Council** supports full funding of this program to ensure development

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• </c><00:28:26.360><c> or</c> be spent whether it's at a state or be spent whether it's at a state or
• </c><00:38:56.319><c> of</c><00:38:56.839><c> conduct</c> educator code of conduct educator code of conduct
• Yes, the next one is dealing with compensation of council.
• I'm skeptical, but maybe. council I'm I'm on now on page 5 what's council I'm I'm on now on page 5 what's
• </c><01:52:36.920><c> send</c> of having the the judicial Council send of having the the judicial Council

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee first took up House Bill 313 and, on motion by Representative Perez, voted to retain the bill because members felt it needed further work and was not ready for final action. The motion passed 18-0, and no further action was taken on the bill. House Bill 391, an anti-SLAPP measure, was then discussed; supporters said it addressed a real problem and should move forward, while opponents raised concerns that it was too broad, could affect criminal cases, and might create procedural complications. The committee voted 18-0 to retain HB 391 as well, and it was placed on consent. The committee next considered House Bill 462, establishing a cause of action for unwarranted video imaging of residential properties. Representative McFarland moved OTP, saying the bill raised First Amendment and property-rights concerns. The motion passed 18-0, and the bill was also placed on consent. The committee then turned to House Bill 509, which would require reporting on forfeitures. Supporters argued the information was useful for future legislation, while opponents said the reporting would be costly, duplicative, and potentially split data across fiscal years. The committee voted 11-7 to recommend OTP, with a minority of members opposed. House Bill 520, authorizing Department of Education hearing officers to issue subpoenas, drew the most extended debate. Supporters argued DOE needed the same tools other agencies have, while opponents said DOE already had access to needed information, the Attorney General could handle subpoenas, and the bill would create an unbalanced process and raise due process and student-record concerns. Representative Tur offered Amendment 0842H to shift subpoena power from DOE hearing officers to the Attorney General; after debate, the amendment failed 10-8. The transcript cuts off as the committee begins the roll call on the underlying bill after rejecting the amendment.

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• Every person who sells or serves alcohol in the state is required by law to complete state-approved training
• And we have over a thousand customers in this state.
• And we have over a thousand customers in this state.
• I'm here to urge that the state do what 29 states have done.
• state's criminal code.

Bills: HB373

Committee: Senate Banking, Business, Insurance & Technology

Keywords: infused beverages, THC, alcohol control, regulation, non-intoxicating cannabinoids, marijuana, legalization, taxation

Summary: The Senate Banking, Business, Insurance & Technology Committee met in hybrid format and heard testimony on several bills. HB 373, as amended, would regulate hemp-derived THC-infused beverages by defining the products, limiting them to 10 mg of Delta-9 THC per container, restricting sales to package stores and licensed marijuana retail stores, requiring testing and labeling, and imposing a 50-cent per container tax; the sponsor said the bill is intended to create guardrails and protect youth, and a wholesaler representative testified in support. HB 398 would allow racinos to serve alcohol until 2 a.m. and remove local authority to require earlier closing times; the sponsor and Bally’s representative said it would help Delaware remain competitive and increase revenue, and no opposition was heard. HB 433 would let municipalities and counties extend last call for bars, restaurants, and clubs from 1 a.m. to 2 a.m.; a witness from Connect Delaware supported it as a competitiveness and retention measure, emphasizing that it is permissive rather than mandatory. The committee also heard extensive testimony on HB 441, which would ban cryptocurrency kiosks/crypto ATMs in Delaware and require existing machines to be removed within 90 days. The sponsor and supporters, including AARP, the Delaware Department of Justice, and the League of Women Voters, argued the machines are heavily used in scams, especially against older adults, and that regulation has not been effective. CoinFlip opposed the bill, saying it is a regulated operator, that the fraud statistics are overstated or incomplete, and that Delaware should instead adopt a regulatory framework and amendment. HB 465 would update the criminal code to formally define virtual currency and incorporate it into theft, money laundering, racketeering, and search-and-seizure provisions; the sponsor said it would align Delaware law with modern crypto-related crimes, and no opposition was presented. The committee then heard HB 467, which would prevent landlords from requiring renters to buy insurance from a specific company while still allowing them to require coverage meeting lease terms; the sponsor described it as a consumer-choice bill and there was no public opposition. HB 435 would require payment parity for certified registered nurse anesthetists and physicians when the same services are provided; the sponsor, nurse anesthetists, the Delaware Health Care Association, the Department of Insurance, and ChristianaCare supported it as a workforce and access-to-care measure, with no opposition. Finally, HS 1 for HB 450, the Road DE Act, would overhaul permitting and traffic-impact review, emphasize peak-hour traffic, set density standards in growth areas, create a transportation impact fee, and direct some revenue to open space, farmland, and coastal restoration; realtors, builders, environmental groups, engineers, and GEAR supported it as a way to speed permitting, reduce sprawl, and improve infrastructure planning. The committee adjourned after public comment; no votes were recorded in the transcript.

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• But the key is the safety of our beneficiaries, so that's why the building code is so important.
• But the key is the safety of our beneficiaries, so that's why the building code is so important.
• But the key is the safety of our beneficiaries, so that's why the building code is so important.
• :12:35.679><c> important</c> building code is so um important building code is so um important provides
• ><c> then</c> Justice State advisory Council and then Justice State advisory Council and then the<05:

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• I stated my name is Marion Smith.
• Other states are doing this as well.
• Other states are doing this as well. if Congress won't impose. Other states are doing this as well.
• And I can't state it enough: right today, state and local officers can be sued.
• I can't state it enough.

Committee: House Judiciary

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• The state is currently.
• No other state has really such a plan.
• , ICD-10 codes, diagnosis codes, that map back to the various categories of the medical frailty framework
• , ICD-10 codes, diagnosis codes, the map back to the various categories of the medical fertility framework
• little room for states to pivot.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Welcome to your State Capitol.
• This only affects state office buildings, universities, and other public buildings. Okay.
• This only affects state office buildings, universities, and other public buildings. Okay.
• based in the state.
• The state pension fund? Yeah. Or any investment vehicle that the state has.

Summary: The House convened with a quorum, offered an invocation, led the pledges, and approved a series of routine motions, including excusing absent members and granting permission for several committees to meet while the House was in session. Members also adopted several memorial and recognition resolutions, including H.R. 1023 honoring Christian Beerbill, H.R. 1033 recognizing International Bereaved Mother’s Day, and H.R. 877 recognizing Urban League Advocates Day. The House also recommitted SB 17 and HB 4211 to committee and postponed SCR 27 and HB 2145 for later consideration. The chamber then took up a long third-reading calendar of bills covering a wide range of topics, including Sunset review measures, health care workforce and pricing, child custody and family law, Medicaid, rural ambulance grants, energy reporting, public information requests, trail development, virtual meeting disruptions, occupational licensing, protective orders, county leave pools, animal cruelty, infrastructure, and higher education. Most bills were explained briefly by their authors and passed with broad support, though several drew notable opposition, including HB 5265, HB 2402, HB 3000, HB 3237, HB 3326, HB 1056, HB 281, HB 3308, HB 1043, HB 1234, HB 1193, HB 294, HB 809, HB 334, HB 2037, HB 285, HB 1353, HB 3960, HB 4044, HB 4264, HB 2807, HB 3349, HB 4406, HB 1593, HB 1899, HB 1201, and others. Several bills prompted extended debate or amendments. HB 3237, extending public energy-use reporting for state and higher-education buildings, passed after questions about its public-sector-only scope and energy savings. HB 3326, addressing public service loan forgiveness credit for adjunct professors, initially failed on a 69-70 vote but later passed after verification and machine corrections. HB 3211, concerning optometrists in managed care plans, adopted a Buckley amendment before passing. HB 2213 on Texas Windstorm Insurance Association board composition adopted a Metcalf amendment requiring certain board members to be Texas residents. HB 412, dealing with harmful materials and sexual performance of a child, generated extensive questioning about its scope, existing legal standards, and effects on educators and medical professionals; the excerpt ends during that debate.

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• Welcome to the House State Government Committee.
• This is Senate Bill 104, Deferred Compensation for State Employees.
• nowhere in state law that says you can't do it.
• Rocky Adams, State Senate District 30. John Hudson, State House District 36.
• It would require a vote of the elected council in consolidated local governments.

Keywords: Consideration of SB 176 01:52 Consideration of SB 104 05:03 Consideration of SB 9 08:09 Consideration of SB 129 18:50 Consideration of SB 178 31:20, 958, all

Summary: The House State Government Committee met with a quorum and took up several Senate bills, adopting committee substitutes where offered. Senate Bill 176, relating to statutory committees within the Legislative Research Commission, was presented by Senator Matt Nunn as a cleanup and process-streamlining measure for appointments, vacancies, and appointing authorities. It passed the committee 15-0 with a title amendment. Senate Bill 104, presented by Senator Scott Maiden and the Kentucky Public Employees Deferred Compensation Authority, would update deferred compensation law by adding a fiduciary standard, allowing less expensive liability insurance, making federal-law compliance self-correcting, and authorizing a self-directed brokerage account option. It passed 15-0 with favorable expression. Senate Bill 9, presented by Senator Jimmy Higdon, would change teacher retirement-related leave provisions, including up to 30 days of maternity leave, a 13-day annual rollover toward retirement, limits on using annual leave to increase retirement benefits, reporting requirements, and related cleanup provisions. After questions about maternity leave, district flexibility, and the actuarial cost of additional days, it passed 15-0 with favorable expression. Senate Bill 129, presented by Senator Rocky Adams and House sponsor Representative John Hudson, was described as a housing and redevelopment measure aimed at vacant, abandoned, and tax-delinquent properties in Louisville. Testimony focused on allowing qualified nonprofits to purchase certain tax-delinquent properties after a waiting period, along with provisions on density development, accessory dwelling units, urban development incentives, fire and code enforcement recovery, a Central Business District tax fix, and changes to binding elements. Members raised concerns about nonprofit qualifications, land bank overlap, and county clerk burden; the bill passed 13-1 with one pass and received a title amendment. Senate Bill 178, presented by Senator Mike Nemes, was a short reorganization bill to codify the transfer of the Department of Disability Determination Services Program from the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to the Labor Cabinet. It passed 12-0. The committee then recorded additional votes and adjourned, with the chair thanking members and staff, noting it was likely the final meeting of the year.

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• I did an Open Records Act request to the Department of State Health Services.
• They generate income and help build customer relationships.
• SB1864 is a common sense update to the agriculture code.
• Now, currently, today in the state of Texas, anybody can sell eggs.
• The state agencies are a municipality, city, health officials from...

Bills: SB1864

Committee: House Agriculture & Livestock

Keywords: eggs, ungraded eggs, egg grading, poultry, farm products, local food, small farmers, direct-to-consumer sales, wholesale food sales, food safety, refrigeration requirements, sanitation standards, occupational license, dealer-wholesaler license, Texas Department of Agriculture, restaurants, small grocery stores, cooperatives, farmers cooperative, agricultural regulation

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• All other support and opposition can be stated at the standing mic when called upon to simply state name
• AB 2011 ensures protections and enshrines protections in state law, so state regulators can continue
• AB 2011 ensures protections and shrines protections in state law, so state regulators can continue to
• AB 2457 builds upon AB 1041 by Assembly Member Bennett, which established the use of the Council for
• And this legislation builds on California's leadership.

Committee: House Health

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• The state doesn't fund building aid anymore.
• The state doesn't fund building aid anymore.
• The state doesn't fund building aid anymore.
• </c><01:07:21.599><c> The</c> additional state building aid. The additional state building aid.
• This the state doesn't fund building<01:07:59.920><c> aid</c><01:08:00.240><c> anymore.

Committee: House Education Policy and Administration

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• once they leave state buildings.
• Lastly, the bill expands the applicability of the WUI building code to reconstruction of homes after
• Lastly, the bill expands the applicability of the WUI building code to reconstruction of homes after
• Composting Council.
• Martin Vindiole, on behalf of the California State Pipe Trades Council, in support. Thank you.

Summary: The committee first heard SB 14, which would direct state agencies to reduce single-use plastics and improve waste diversion at state facilities by updating integrated waste management plans, increasing reusable foodware use, reducing paper purchasing, and requiring better employee education and recycling/composting practices. Supporters from the California Compost Coalition, Republic Services, Waste Management, and others said the bill would help build composting and recycling markets and let the state lead by example. Several groups that had opposed earlier versions said they were now neutral after amendments, including the removal of a 90% requirement. The bill was moved out on a due pass as amended recommendation. The committee then took up SB 326 on wildfire mitigation. The bill would create a framework for Cal Fire to evaluate the risk-reduction benefits of fuels management and landscape resilience investments, and it would accelerate implementation of Zone Zero defensible-space standards, including grants for local enforcement and broader application to rental and sale properties and post-fire reconstruction. Support came from Stanford climate researcher Michael Mastrandrea and several local government, insurance, and climate groups. With no opposition, the bill passed as amended to Appropriations. Next, SB 34 on port emissions and the South Coast Air Quality Management District drew extensive testimony. The author said the bill was narrowed by committee amendments to preserve the ports’ ability to reduce emissions while preventing cargo throughput caps and addressing concerns about automation, local control, and the timeline for port clean-air planning. Supporters included ILWU, business groups, and port-related stakeholders, while the South Coast AQMD and many environmental and community organizations opposed it, arguing it would weaken public-health protections and set a bad precedent. After lengthy debate, the committee approved the bill on a due pass as amended vote to Transportation, with some members voting no and others abstaining. The committee also heard SB 279, which would expand composting options for farmers and small community composters by allowing limited on-farm composting after large biomass events and increasing the amount small operations may process and sell. Supporters said the bill would help address agricultural waste, expand composting capacity, and reduce landfill disposal. Commercial composting representatives opposed it, warning that the bill could create regulatory inequities, strand recent investments in permitted facilities, and allow too much unregulated food waste. Despite those concerns, the bill passed to Appropriations on a due pass vote. The transcript also briefly referenced SB 613 on upstream methane emissions data, described as having no opposition and intended to improve tracking of imported oil and gas emissions.