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NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Legislative Finance May 13th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm the Senate Representative for District 24 in beautiful Santa Fe.
- Gonzalez, uh, from District 6, representing part of, uh, Santa Fe, Los Alamos, Riariba, and Taos, and
- short note, um, Uh, my family on my father's side, they, this is in 1900, they lived in Agua Fria in Santa
- My name is Art de la Cruz, Representative District 12, which is in Berlio County, and I always like to
- I'm, uh, Rio Riba Taos, a little bit of Sandoval, a little bit of Santa Fe, so I go all the way to the
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Public Employment and Retirement Committee Mar 18th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- services' means a ruling at Davis, for example, could reclassify a good-faith procurement decision at Santa
- Cruz as a repeat violation, especially with a big impact to our medical centers, which must retain the
Summary:
The Assembly Committee on Public Employment and Retirement heard several labor and retirement bills. AB 1582 by Assembly Member Ortega would make it an unfair labor practice for a higher education employer to disregard or delay arbitration decisions involving contracting out, with make-whole relief including attorney fees and costs. Supporters from AFSCME and other labor groups said UC has repeatedly ignored arbitration outcomes on outsourcing disputes, while UC opposed the bill as an overbroad change that could create systemwide operational and financial risk. The committee passed the bill on a do-pass basis to Appropriations.
AB 1818 by Assembly Member Ortega would repeal an outdated HEERA provision that CSU has used to reopen bargaining when it claims state funding is insufficient. Teamsters and other labor supporters argued CSU has used the provision to avoid honoring negotiated raises, while CSU said the bill would limit its ability to manage compensation responsibly when state funding is uncertain. The committee also passed AB 1818 to Appropriations.
AB 1564 by Assembly Member Arreguín would make communications between an employee and union representative confidential in public employment matters. Labor supporters said the measure would protect trust in the representational relationship and codify existing PERB case law, while school, local government, county, city, and business groups warned it could hinder workplace investigations, including those involving student safety and harassment. The bill passed 7-0 to Appropriations. AB 1844 by Assembly Member Pacheco, placed on the consent calendar, would update Judges’ Retirement System 2 to allow non-spouse beneficiaries for survivor benefits and to extend access to survivor options for vested judges; it was approved unanimously, 7-0. After all items were taken up, the committee adjourned.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Public Employment and Retirement Committee Mar 18th, 2026
Public Employment and Retirement
Transcript Highlights:
- services means a ruling at Davis, for example, could reclassify a good-faith procurement decision at Santa
- Cruz as a repeat violation, especially with a big impact to our medical centers, which must retain the
Committee:
House Public Employment and Retirement
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
01/29/2026 - House Rural Economic Development
House Rural Economic Development Committee of Reference
Transcript Highlights:
- Representative Gonzável Hernandez, in District 21, Southern Arizona, Santa Cruz County, and the city
Summary:
The Committee on Rural Economic Development convened, adopted its committee rules, and briefly introduced members and staff. The chair noted a hard stop time and moved quickly through the agenda. The committee also heard a general discussion that future meetings would likely include a mix of rural housing, broadband, transportation, and economic development measures.
The committee passed HB 2258, which adds La Paz County to Area 4 for representation on the Tourism Advisory Council, on a 7-0 vote. It then considered several Apache Junction and Pinal County-related appropriation bills. HB 2065 would appropriate $9.5 million for housing infrastructure, rehabilitation, and blight abatement in Apache Junction; HB 2066 would appropriate $8 million for broadband and fiber expansion there; and HB 2071 would appropriate $15.5 million for a rural business and workforce hub, infrastructure revitalization, and a rural health/community services facility. Members and the sponsor emphasized rural housing shortages, broadband gaps, and the need to bring Apache Junction and other rural areas up to parity with larger cities.
The committee also passed HB 2106 on a 7-0 vote. That bill would direct undistributed or non-refunded revenues from a county transportation excise tax, collected before April 10, 2026, to ADOT for county transportation projects, with the sponsor explaining it as a way to use remaining Pinal County tax proceeds for roads after litigation and refunds. Several members discussed the need for broader rural investment, including possible amendments to include the Navajo Nation and other rural communities, and one bill was held over for the next agenda due to time.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Aging and Long-Term Care Committee Apr 22nd, 2025
Aging and Long-Term Care
Transcript Highlights:
- Thank you. senator Dela Cruz and the administration for bringing this bill forward.
- From the Kern County floods, to the Santa Rosa, to the Paradise fires, in each of these disasters, older
Committee:
House Aging and Long-Term Care
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Convention of the California Legislature State of the Judiciary Mar 18th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- These efforts are ongoing in Santa Cruz, Sacramento, Solano, and Kern counties.
Summary:
The California Legislature met in joint convention for the annual State of the Judiciary address, with judges and justices from across the state in attendance along with Governor Newsom and other statewide officials. The opening included prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by the formal introduction of Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero and the California Supreme Court justices. Speakers emphasized the importance of judicial independence, the courts’ role in protecting rights and democracy, and the value of collaboration between the legislative and judicial branches.
Chief Justice Guerrero focused on the state of the judicial branch, beginning with budget pressures from prior cuts and noting partial restoration in the governor’s proposed budget, while urging continued stable funding for courts, court-appointed counsel, and judgeships in high-need counties. She highlighted the expansion and benefits of remote proceedings, ongoing judicial vacancies, workload growth, and efforts to improve data collection and case-weighting. She also discussed implementation of the CARE Act, the court interpreter workforce pilot, CASA and kin-first child welfare efforts, courthouse security and facilities projects, and the judiciary’s work on generative AI guardrails.
A major portion of the address addressed the recent problems with the California bar exam and broader State Bar oversight. Guerrero said the court would pursue remedies for examinees harmed by the failures and would strengthen admissions oversight, including the role of the Committee of Bar Examiners. She also reiterated support for pro bono legal services and discussed immigration-related courthouse access, citing state laws limiting cooperation with federal immigration enforcement in courthouses. The convention concluded after remarks thanking the judiciary and Legislature, and the joint session adjourned without any recorded votes or formal legislative action.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials Committee Jun 16th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Josh Gallagher on behalf of the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors, in support.
- Michael Brown, in the name of the Northern California Recycling Association and Santa Cruz County, in
Summary:
The Assembly Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials Committee heard three main bills after initially lacking a quorum and deferring the consent calendar. SB 501 by Senator Allen would expand California’s battery extended producer responsibility program to include medium-format batteries, such as those used in e-bikes, lawn equipment, and portable power systems. Supporters from local governments, recycling groups, environmental organizations, and battery stewardship interests said the bill would reduce fire risks, improve collection and recycling, and close a gap in existing law. One industry witness sought clarification about off-highway vehicles and a battery association requested guardrails for mixed battery formats; the California Retailers Association moved from opposition to neutral after discussions with the author.
SB 1125 by Senator Menjivar would create a statewide, state-funded low-income drinking water rate assistance program administered by the State Water Resources Control Board, contingent on funding. The author and supporters said many Californians face water debt and that the bill would help address affordability while working around Proposition 218 limits on local ratepayer-funded assistance. Water districts, local governments, environmental justice groups, and conservation organizations testified in support, and there was no opposition.
SB 1259 by Senator Blakespear, as amended, would require refineries to provide advance information on closure, cleanup costs, and timelines to help communities plan for refinery transitions and remediation. Supporters, including the City of Benicia, environmental justice groups, and advocacy organizations, argued that communities need transparency before closures occur and that other energy sectors already provide similar planning information. Opponents from labor, petroleum, and business groups argued the bill was unnecessary, burdensome, and could discourage refinery investment or signal premature decline of the industry. After extensive debate, the committee voted to pass SB 1259 as amended to the Assembly Utilities and Energy Committee, and also approved SB 501 and SB 1125; the consent calendar items SB 1253 and SJR 13 were adopted.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials Committee Jun 16th, 2026
Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials
Transcript Highlights:
- Josh Gallagher, on behalf of the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors, in support.
- Michael Brown, in the name of the Northern California Recycling Association and Santa Cruz County, in
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Transportation Infrastructure Revenue Subcommitee Aug 21st, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- It came from the 2023 House Memorial 85, introduced by you, Representative De La Cruz (ID: member_14318
- I just, like I said, Senator and I were coming back from a meeting up in Santa Fe on. on Thursday, and
- When we go to Santa Fe, Española...
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Business meeting to consider the nomination of Steven Bradbury, of Virginia, to be Deputy Secretary of Transportation, and routine lists in the Coast Guard. Feb 27th, 2025 at 09:00 am
Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- Cruz. Aye. The yeses are 15, the noes are 13.
- Chief Johnson, my state is home to a number of land ports, including Santa Teresa Port of Entry, which
- At Santa Teresa, we're experiencing trucking thefts on the Mexico side of the border, meaning the materials
Committees:
Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee , Senate Subcommittee on Surface Transportation, Freight, Pipelines, and Safety
Keywords:
Committee, Transportation, aviation safety, confirmation, Lieutenant Commander, Deputy Secretary, Bradbury, Hafensteiner, aircraft incidents
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation convened to consider the promotion of Coast Guard Lieutenant Samuel Hafensteiner to Lieutenant Commander and the nomination of Stephen Bradbury as Deputy Secretary of Transportation. The meeting highlighted ongoing concerns regarding aviation safety, especially in light of recent aircraft incidents. Members discussed the critical need for knowledgeable leadership within the Department of Transportation to address these safety challenges effectively. Mr. Bradbury's background as a former General Counsel of the Department was presented as a strong asset for the role he seeks.
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- And then we continue to contract with third-party researchers such as UNM and the Santa Fe Institute
- There are 30 in Santa Fe, a comparable-sized city, and seven in Dona Ana County.
- Santa Fe, the 1st district, is at 36%, one in three.
- If you get arrested for that same crime in Santa Fe? Maybe not. Probably not.
- Go kick Santa somewhere.
Committee:
Senate Senate Judiciary
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - New Mexico Finance Authority Oversight Jul 9th, 2025
New Mexico Finance Authority Oversight Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- Can we go to Representative De La Cruz before we go to Representative Block, please?
- I'm Senator Nancy Rodriguez from Santa Fe, and I don't have any questions.
- I wanted to start out and compliment the Finance Authority staff in Santa Fe.
- going on in Albuquerque, there's so much going on in Los Lunas, there's so much going on in Belén and Santa
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 5 on State Administration Apr 8th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- I think about Cottage Hospital in Santa Barbara.
- own money in workforce housing that they built this incredible model they've kind of tucked away in Santa
- I'm representing Goodwill Central Coast, a CU RISE grantee in the areas of Santa Cruz, Monterey, and
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
Senate - Tax, Business and Transportation Feb 4th, 2025
Senate Tax, Business & Transportation
Transcript Highlights:
- . $1,000 was felt Remember, this bill came to me from volunteer firefighters here, specifically in Santa
- Are they in Santa Fe? and we're going to be paying this.
- Hill, Lundstrom, and Chair De La Cruz, House Bill 145.
- So we have people from the towns of Hurley, Santa Clara, Silver City, Luna County, Deming, Grant County
Committee:
Senate Senate Tax, Business & Transportation
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Water and Natural Resources Aug 18th, 2025
Water & Natural Resources Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- Which is the southern half of Santa Fe County and the Placitas area of Sand Hill County. Thank you.
- I'm a State Senator, District 39, representing parts of four counties: San Miguel, Santa Fe, Torrance
- So I have developed a good relationship with Mayor Johnson and Mayor Cruz, Cuellar-Perez.
- There was a bill in Santa Fe, and maybe some of the legislators can help me remember where this bill
- Maybe put this back on the table in Santa Fe.
Committee:
House Water & Natural Resources Committee
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine the poisoning of America, focusing on fentanyl, its analogues, and the need for permanent class scheduling. Feb 4th, 2025 at 09:30 am
Senate Judiciary
Transcript Highlights:
- So you're looking for that reform, which also I appreciate you bringing up, Senator Cruz, and I have
- I've been pleased to work with Senator Cruz and Senator Graham on measures that would reduce that threat
- Before I call on Senator Cruz, when Cruz is done, I'm going to leave for another meeting.
- Senator Cruz. Thank you, Mr. Chairman, soon to be Madam Chairman.
- I'm just a small business owner from Santa Clarita, California. Why do I have all this information?
Committee:
Senate Senate Judiciary
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Subcommittee No. 3 on Health and Human Services Apr 23rd, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Is there a way that the department can, you know, like if Santa Barbara...
- And Santa Barbara was, The care for, and some counties will need more.
- We're based in San Diego, L.A., Riverside, and Santa Ana.
- George Cruz, on behalf of the California Behavioral Health Association.
- Good afternoon, Chair, George Cruz, on behalf of the California Behavioral Health Association.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Business and Professions Committee Apr 21st, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm the chief quality officer for El Camino Health, which is a public district hospital located in Santa
- Marilyn Mariposa Bernstein from Santa Cruz. Hi, folks.
- And I have a very large acupuncture community in my district in Santa Cruz and Santa Clara counties.
- San Rodriguez, on behalf of Good Farmers and Great Neighbors, based in Santa Barbara County, and NUG
Summary:
The committee heard a long agenda of bills, with members repeatedly noting the lack of quorum while testimony continued. AB 1693 by Assemblymember Zbur would streamline local permitting for retail tenant improvements by allowing qualified professional certifiers to review plans and requiring local action within set deadlines; the California Retailers Association supported the bill, citing lengthy permit delays, and there was no opposition. AB 2010 by Assemblymember Soria would expand access to high-volume spay and neuter services, including mobile clinics, to address pet overpopulation; supporters said it would improve access in rural and underserved areas, while opponents and the Veterinary Medical Board raised concerns about safety standards and asked for amendments. AB 2195 by Assemblymember Rodriguez would stop automatic occupational license suspensions for low-income parents behind on child support; supporters argued the policy is counterproductive and hurts earning capacity, while the California Child Support Association and others said license suspension is an effective enforcement tool that brings parents to the table. The committee also heard AB 2311 by Assemblymember Chiu, which would let public health care district hospitals directly employ physicians; supporters said it would improve recruitment and access to care, while medical groups warned about physician autonomy and institutional influence. AB 1796 by Assemblymember Jackson would create a licensure pathway for professional interior designers and add an interior designer to the California Architects Board; supporters framed it as a public safety and professional recognition measure, while opponents said it would create confusion, unnecessary regulation, and no demonstrated public harm. AB 1739 by Assemblymember Ward would make it a crime for clergy providing therapeutic services to engage in sexual contact with a counselee, closing a gap in existing law; it drew strong support from survivor advocates and no opposition. Finally, AB 2497 by Assemblymember Johnson began testimony on modernizing the physical therapy practice act, with the author noting committee amendments that removed imaging and other provisions, but the transcript cuts off before testimony or action on that bill was completed.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Business and Professions Committee Apr 21st, 2026
Business and Professions
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm the chief quality officer for El Camino Health, which is a public district hospital located in Santa
- Marilyn Mariposa Bernstein from Santa Cruz. Hi, folks.
- And I have a very large acupuncture community in my district in Santa Cruz and Santa Clara counties.
- San Rodriguez on behalf of Good Farmers and Great Neighbors, based in Santa Barbara County, and Nug dispensaries
Committee:
House Business and Professions
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Legislative Finance Nov 19th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- It's not as hard in Santa Fe.
- All of these people want to live in Santa Fe. They want to come work in my office.
- We are actually in the process with Santa Fe County to move into a new building.
- So we're roughly, and we just retained one for my Santa Rosa office.
- So we're roughly, and we just retained one for my Santa Rosa office.