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• This bill will allow three cities designated as local health jurisdictions to implement homeless response
• These teams have been successful at decreasing unsheltered homelessness and reducing encampments.
• As Neighborhood Services Manager, I oversee homeless policy and encampment management for the City of
• The City of Berkeley has the second-highest homeless population in Alameda County, behind only Oakland
• Since 2022, Berkeley has reduced unsheltered homelessness by more than 40%.

Committee: House Human Services

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• So, for example, if someone meets an exemption for a student, then you need to screen them for the student
• Since student-specific data has been tracked and added to our dashboard about three years ago, the student
• caseload has grown by over 25% from 15,000 students to over 200,000 students monthly.
• We have an ongoing student work group on a quarterly basis.
• We have an ongoing student work group on a quarterly basis.

Summary: The Budget Subcommittee on Health and Human Services heard an overview of the expected California budget and program impacts from H.R. 1, including changes to Medi-Cal and CalFresh eligibility, redeterminations, work requirements, immigration-related coverage rules, retroactive coverage limits, and reductions in federal matching for certain services and provider financing mechanisms. DHCS and CDSS described implementation plans focused on automation, data matching, clearer communications, county training, and outreach, while noting that many federal details are still pending. The Legislative Analyst’s Office also reviewed how H.R. 1 could increase pressure on county indigent care systems, explaining the history of county responsibility under Section 17000, 1991 realignment, and AB 85, and warning that counties may face large increases in uninsured residents seeking care without corresponding funding flexibility. An independent policy expert urged consideration of a more standardized statewide approach to indigent care and raised questions about governance, benefits, and financing. Department witnesses estimated substantial coverage losses and fiscal effects: DHCS projected major Medi-Cal disenrollment tied to work requirements, six-month renewals, narrowed immigrant eligibility, and reduced retroactive coverage, while CDSS estimated large CalFresh benefit losses and a significant increase in administrative workload and payment accuracy pressure. Members questioned how exemptions would work for older adults, people experiencing homelessness, undocumented residents, and cash workers, and asked about the effect on the CalFresh Minimum Nutrition Benefit Pilot and on county administrative funding. Officials said they would use available data and self-attestation where possible, but acknowledged that many cases would require manual screening and that the county workload estimates remain in dispute. They also said the state is still evaluating the impact of H.R. 1 on provider taxes and state-directed payments, which could create additional budget pressure. County representatives from Los Angeles, Santa Clara, Tulare, and San Bernardino described major local consequences if H.R. 1 is implemented as written. They warned of higher uninsured rates, more strain on emergency rooms and public hospitals, increased homelessness and food insecurity, and a likely need to rebuild or expand county indigent care programs that were largely scaled back after the ACA. Counties said they are already freezing hiring, cutting positions, reducing overtime, deferring spending, and launching outreach and coordination efforts with managed care plans and community partners, but argued that these steps are not enough without additional state support. Several counties backed the California County Welfare Directors Association’s request for $373 million in General Fund support for eligibility work and asked for a CalFresh match waiver to soften the new county share of administrative costs; Los Angeles and Santa Clara also emphasized that their local revenue measures would not close the projected gaps. No votes or formal actions were taken in the portion provided.

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• So with that, we will move on to the study of the homeless in North Dakota and a 9:15 presentation.
• If they're currently homeless, it's through rapid rehousing.
• So again, that contributes to that rising homeless population that is aging.
• , 77 elementary-age students, 44 high school students, and 140 adults, three of which are in Grand Forks
• I forgot that for the first one on the homelessness one this morning.

Committees: Joint Human Services , Joint Human Services Committee

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• now—50% of seniors, all of that who are homeless now—say that they were homeless when they were young
• That they started their homelessness pathway as young individuals.
• I think we could all agree that children shouldn't be homeless.
• Homeless. But bonds are not traditionally used to provide services.
• 50% of them were homeless under the age of 25.

Committee: Senate Housing

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• So with that, we will move on to the study of the homeless in North Dakota and a 9:15 presentation.
• If they're currently homeless through rapid rehousing.
• So again, that contributes to that rising homeless population that is aging.
• As I indicated, 34 preschool-age students, 77 elementary-age students, 44 high school students, and 140
• I forgot that for the first one on the homelessness one this morning.

Summary: The committee first heard an update on North Dakota’s Interagency Council on Homelessness and Continuum of Care funding. Jennifer Henderson of the North Dakota Housing Finance Agency reported that homelessness remains driven by tight housing markets, low incomes, rising rents, and barriers to rental assistance, public benefits, and disability determinations. She said the state’s one-time North Dakota Homeless Grant is serving all regions but reaches far fewer households than the former Rent Help program, and that aging homelessness, shelter staffing shortages, and limited affordable units are growing concerns. Members discussed the need for more housing supply, better coordination with Health and Human Services, landlord engagement, reentry housing, and possible continued one-time funding for the $10 million Homeless Grant and $25 million Housing Incentive Fund. Henderson also warned that federal Continuum of Care funding is uncertain, with HUD expected to issue a new notice June 1 and possible shifts away from permanent supportive housing toward transitional housing and other models. The committee then took testimony on accessibility of government services for people who are blind, visually impaired, deaf, or hard of hearing. Paul Olson of North Dakota Vision Services School for the Blind described the school’s services for infants, children, and adults, including screenings, mobility training, assistive technology, and outreach across the state. He said the agency works closely with Vocational Rehabilitation and is also involved in improving website and document accessibility, especially for PDF materials. Public testimony highlighted barriers such as inaccessible CAPTCHA systems, online forms, driver’s license requirements on job applications, and limited transportation in rural areas. A deaf resident urged broader use of video remote interpreting and video relay services, along with training so people know how to use them effectively. Finally, Kay Larson presented the final report on the child care provider licensing study. The report recommended streamlining North Dakota’s child care licensing structure into three provider types plus a preschool designation, while preserving health and safety standards and maintaining eligibility for child care assistance. The committee discussed simplifying training and qualification rules, revising ratio and group-size requirements, and adjusting age bands for infants and toddlers. The report also noted that some changes would require statutory amendments and later administrative rule changes, with a transition period likely extending through 2029. No formal votes were taken in the transcript, but the committee accepted the updates and scheduled follow-up presentations for a later meeting.

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• </c><00:09:59.600><c> veterans</c><00:09:59.920><c> that</c> There's a lot of homeless veterans that
• There's a lot of homeless veterans that do<00:10:00.560><c> reach</c><00:10:00.800><c> out</c><00:10:
• veterans are already reaching out to the homeless crisis line, the HUD-VASH programs, the KDVA.
• out to the homeless crisis reaching out to the homeless crisis line,<00:15:00.240><c> um,</c><00:15:
• And whereas Donna Holliday, Clerk of the Senate, says, "This program not only involves students, but

Committee: Senate Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection

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• students and students going to treatment. leadership skills.
• <00:45:57.440><c> students</c><00:45:57.680><c> and</c><00:45:57.920><c> students</c><00:45:58.240><c
• > going</c><00:45:58.480><c> to</c> homeless students and students going to homeless students and students
• And for the special<00:58:35.280><c> ed</c><00:58:35.520><c> students</c> special ed students special
• Their job is wholly focused on helping the student be the best student they can be. It's hard.

Bills: HF2433 , HF2434

Committee: House Ways and Means

Keywords: education funding, children with disabilities, transition aid, special education, school district consolidation, healthcare, personal care assistance, worker retention, disability services, state funding

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• But I didn't understand the same to be true of, like, $500 a month for homeless... ...month for homeless
• students throughout the state as they need it?
• But I didn't understand the same to be true of like $500 a month for homeless.
• So I'm trying to understand how specific. month for homeless.
• students throughout the state as they need it?

Summary: The Department of Public Safety presented its FY27 budget request, emphasizing three priorities: improving community engagement through a redesigned website and outreach, expanding statewide data and intelligence integration through intelligence-led policing, and improving emergency response and officer safety through fleet replacement, a driving track, and a requested helicopter. DPS said much of its increase is driven by rising health care premiums, and it is also seeking special appropriations for fleet replacement, the website rebuild, and an Honor Guard program created after the 2022 helicopter crash that killed four public servants. Members asked about vacancies, fleet costs, cybersecurity compliance, the real-time crime center, EV fleet participation, and the Metro DPS facility. DPS said its vacancy rate is about 9%, its fleet replacement needs are driven by mileage and condition, it is compliant with federal CJIS standards even though DoIT has raised concerns, the real-time crime center would be built as a regional model to complement Albuquerque’s center, and the Metro facility is moving toward a January groundbreaking. Committee members also discussed several DPS-related capital and IT requests, including the intelligence-led policing data lake, recurring maintenance for critical systems, and a $5.6 million reauthorization for state crime lab DNA backlog work and a $900,000 reauthorization for fingerprinting equipment. DPS explained that the website request is high because the current site must be rebuilt from scratch to support missing-person alerts, memorial updates, ADA compliance, and better communication with law enforcement and the public. Members also raised concerns about speed enforcement, construction-zone cameras, and whether EVs are practical for patrol use; DPS said it is not pursuing speed cameras and is only partially participating in the state EV initiative because patrol needs make full electrification difficult. The committee then received an LFC quarterly update on non-recurring appropriations from the 2025 General Appropriation Act. LFC reported that of the $1.4 billion appropriated in Section 5, $164 million had been expended and $333 million encumbered, leaving $897.4 million unspent, which is a slower pace than the prior year. Staff highlighted a number of reauthorization requests and slow-moving projects across agencies, including AOC cybersecurity funding, DFA housing and public safety grants, DoIT cybersecurity and higher education funds, EDD economic development and energy programs, OSI mitigation and malpractice funds, EMNRD energy and geothermal grants, Health Care Authority behavioral health-related appropriations, DPS crime lab and fingerprinting funds, PED career technical education and special education initiatives, and higher education loan repayment and technology funds. Members questioned why some large appropriations had little or no spending, discussed the need to monitor reauthorizations more closely, and asked for follow-up on several specific line items and project balances.

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• </c> the Hawaii State Student Council. the Hawaii State Student Council.
• </c><00:01:54.080><c> council</c> And she was Brennan's student council And she was Brennan's student
• </c> Board of Education as the student Board of Education as the student member.<00:01:59.200><c> So,
• We have our students, students, students, Matthew<00:06:47.120><c> Masaya,</c><00:06:47.760><c> who's
• </c><00:07:54.640><c> from</c> And then we have two students from And then we have two students from

Bills: SB3225 , HCR53 , HCR57 , HCR101 , HB1878 , HB1481 , SCR40 , SCR59 , SCR114 , SCR197 , SCR198 , SR30 , SR107 , SR185 , SR186

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• He suffered unnecessary neurological damage as he cycled through homelessness.
• Our education equity team serves many students of color, students with disabilities, and gender-expansive
• SB 998 recognizes that students often fall into more than... Protected categories.
• Every student has the right to feel safe and be seen on a school campus.
• Stay Housed L.A. is an innovative homelessness prevention initiative.

Committee: House Judiciary

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• , adult homelessness, and...
• They have grown from 11 to 31 students. We've also built our... Student Success Center.
• two students graduate.
• students.
• And school staff, 178 students.

Committee: House Legislative Health & Human Services Committee

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• UKAP remains committed to improving the lives of residents impacted by poverty, homelessness, unemployment
• ,<00:02:47.680><c> unemployment,</c> homelessness, unemployment, homelessness, unemployment, crime,<00
• There's about 50 students and state advisers here visiting.
• There's about 50 students and America.
• All of those who employees and students.

Summary: The House convened with 132 members present, offered prayer, approved the previous day’s journal, and adopted a House resolution honoring United Communities Against Poverty for 60 years of service in Prince George’s County fighting poverty. The organization’s board members were recognized in the gallery. The chamber then handled introductory business, including first-reading referral of House Bills 1587-1596, two introductory House bond initiatives referred to Appropriations, and Senate Bill 25 and other Senate bills received in the House and referred to committees. The House also took up committee reports and special orders. The Economic Matters Committee reported favorably on several bills, including House Bills 236, 241, 242, 259, and 308, all of which were adopted and ordered printed for third reading. On House Bill 146 regarding on-site wastewater systems, a friendly amendment was adopted to allow repair or replacement of failed drain field components needed to meet the bill’s requirements. On House Bill 220 concerning individual water meters/submetering, a substitute amendment was adopted to strike a provision related to eviction proceedings and keep the bill aligned with existing law; the bill was then ordered printed for third reading. Members also made several announcements recognizing visiting groups and observances, including the ALS Association, Career and Technology Education Month, Economic Development Day, Developmental Disabilities Day, Alzheimer’s Advocacy Day, the start of Ramadan, and Easter season. The House heard a Black History Month-style recognition of Ethel Beh Hill and welcomed multiple delegations and student groups. Committee and subcommittee meeting announcements followed, and with 134 members present, the House remained in session before the majority leader moved adjournment until Thursday, February 19 at 10:00 a.m.

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• And this is the Student Faculty Housing Opportunity Act.
• The LAO has estimated that 7% of UC students and 11% of CSU students face housing instability, and that
• number grows to 25% for community college students.
• Kate Rogers from the Student Homes Coalition.
• We will be able to alleviate student homelessness, increase access to higher education, and retain our

Summary: The Assembly Appropriations Committee met on May 13, 2026, and began by taking up a large consent calendar, moving a first group of bills to the floor consent calendar and a second group by due pass. The committee then heard and advanced a series of measures covering housing, public safety, health care, education, and local government issues. Among the bills discussed were AB 2641 on a sales tax exemption for pawnbroker redemptions, AB 2525 on a narrow Surplus Lands Act exemption for Mission Bay Park, AB 1732 and AB 2433 on student housing and the Affordable Homes Bonus Law, AB 2055 on boating safety and enforcement, AB 1579 on children’s crisis residential services, AB 2139 on a Surplus Lands Act amendment for an Inland Empire soccer project, AB 2041 on EMS reporting, AB 1973 on reproductive health scope for advanced practice clinicians, AB 1929 on health plan investment disclosures, AB 2700 on utility rates and wildfire victim compensation, AB 1809 on school job order contracting, SB 73 on election security, AB 2418 on commercial building permit timelines, AB 1970 on step therapy limits for serious mental illness and substance use treatment, AB 2361 on peer-to-peer vehicle-sharing liability, AB 1976 on bike and pedestrian project approvals, AB 2110 on tax increment financing for workforce housing, and AB 2146 on supportive housing documentation and vacancy rules. Testimony was generally supportive for the measures heard. Authors and sponsors emphasized consumer fairness, housing production, public safety, access to care, and administrative streamlining. Supporters included local governments, housing advocates, school districts, law enforcement groups, health care organizations, and affected individuals. AB 2700 drew especially extensive public testimony from wildfire survivors and local officials who urged stronger compensation for victims of PG&E-caused fires and relief from high utility costs. AB 2034 and AB 1790 were raised during public comment on bills not heard in committee, with several industry groups opposing AB 2034 and both supporters and opponents speaking on AB 1790’s Waters Edge issue. Most bills were reported out of committee on due pass motions, with several noted as amended or with members not voting on particular roll calls. The committee also read and approved a lengthy suspense calendar, then opened public comment on bills not presented that day before adjourning.

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• their homelessness.
• Now, Judge Tapia had referenced eviction and homelessness, and legal aid is truly homelessness prevention
• It is truly homelessness prevention.
• Legal aid truly is homelessness prevention.
• So we do have quite a lot of funding related to homelessness.

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• Those are all at-risk students.
• Those are all at-risk students.
• > graduated</c> students students have already graduated students students have already graduated with
• everything we can to help eliminate homelessness.
• </c><01:45:44.199><c> or</c> community experiencing homelessness or community experiencing homelessness

Committee: House Public Safety Finance and Policy

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• Without coordinated intervention, the student...
• Without coordinated intervention, the student Without coordinated intervention, the student risked losing
• families don't end up in homelessness.
• We don't want folks to enter the system as homeless.
• He observed this challenge of homelessness.

Committee: Joint Joint Committee on Ways and Means

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• My father was 8:30. 8:30 called his homeless to see if she could run it.
• .. >> I've been doing it 26 years. >> You know that's sort of like, you know, your first-year med student
• your<00:03:51.040><c> first</c><00:03:51.280><c> year</c><00:03:51.599><c> med</c><00:03:51.840><c> student
• </c> your first year med student your first year med student &gt;&gt; and<00:03:53.760><c> the</c><00
• </c> have excessive amount of homeless have excessive amount of homeless populations<00:15:31.120><c>

Bills: SB279 , HB478 , SB279 , HB478

Committee: House Commerce and Small Business

Keywords: Alabama State House, Montgomery, Legislative Council, demolition, state capitol, state capitol building, historic preservation, state property, inventory removal, fixtures, furnishings, reuse, recycling, upcycling, surplus property, public assets, legislative chambers, desk sale, chair sale, state auditor

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• students, confidentiality, 218.
• House Bill by Representative Chassell, student discipline to prohibit students in certain grades from
• House Bill by Representative Chassell, student discipline to prohibit students in certain grades from
• House Bill 616 by Representative Knox, homelessness; oversight of publicly funded homeless service providers
• House Bill by Representative Knox: homeless diversion pilot program in Orleans; homelessness, 823.

Summary: The House convened with a quorum, received and accepted multiple resignation notices from members representing Districts 37, 39, 60, 69, 97, and 100, and then recognized the election and qualification of the members-elect who filled those vacancies: Doyle Boudreau, Reese Broussard, Chasity Verrett-Martinez, and Edwin Murray. Each member-elect was sworn in, and the House also appointed committees to notify the Senate and the governor that it was ready to conduct business for the 2026 regular session. The chamber then handled a large number of procedural actions related to prefiled legislation. By motion and without objection, the House suspended rules to refer prefile bills to committee and introduced a broad slate of House bills and resolutions. Topics included the state budget and appropriations, retirement system changes, carbon capture and sequestration, criminal justice and bail, public safety, education, health care, local government matters, transportation, and several memorial or commemorative resolutions. Several resolutions and bills were noted as lying over, and some prefiled bills were withdrawn from the files. The House also received a Senate message that SCR 1 had been adopted, and the resolution was taken up without objection. The chamber then recessed for a joint session with the Senate to hear the governor’s address and a presentation honoring Technical Sergeant Adam W. Brister with the Distinguished Flying Cross. In his remarks, Governor Jeff Landry highlighted his administration’s priorities, including education, tax reform, workforce development, health and nutrition, insurance reform, transportation infrastructure, fiscal discipline, and criminal justice reform, while urging support for his agenda and several related bills and constitutional amendments.

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• And how does drug use... ...relate to homelessness, and how does drug use relate to homelessness?
• And with substance use and homelessness, or homelessness alone, it's about a 15% overlap there in our
• And it goes to the homeless. I tried to help homeless multiple times in my tenure.
• or at imminent risk of homelessness.
• Who entered the program as homeless, and then almost 5,000 avoided a new episode of homelessness in that

Committee: Senate Health & Human Services

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• Schools addressing youth homelessness.
• </c> success equipping uh equipping students success equipping uh equipping students with<00:43:47.440
• </c><00:43:55.920><c> can</c> File 2792 ensures more students can File 2792 ensures more students can
• </c> today, including 96% of the students today, including 96% of the students from<00:46:50.079><c>
• </c><00:47:46.240><c> I</c> student from Gap student in S. Paulo. I student from Gap student in S.

Committee: Senate Housing and Homelessness Prevention