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NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Legislative Finance Dec 8th, 2025 at 09:12 am
Transcript Highlights:
- They revised their 2026 lower at 0.5% employment growth.
- Personal income estimates for New Mexico from 2020 to 2025, though, were revised as data revisions.
- So much of that upward revision is just sort of a step up of the data due to revision.
- So on that, the SIT revised forecast is.
- And so, what is something that would benefit people statewide? Mr.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Subcommittee No. 1 on Education Apr 30th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- And certainly, standing up a statewide application is something that we're really leaning into as well
- The reduction is due to right-sizing costs to align to revised projections that incorporate six more
- As mentioned previously, the proposal aims to better integrate within the larger statewide system of
- So when I say it's apples to oranges, I'm saying we're not comparing them to the statewide average.
- I'm the statewide coordinator with the California Partnership for the Future of Learning.
Summary:
The Senate Budget Subcommittee on Education heard the Governor’s proposals on universal school meals, the Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELOP), and community schools, with the Kitchen Infrastructure and Training Grants Program also discussed. For universal meals, the Department of Education supported continued investment, citing high student meal need, reported gains in meal participation and service efficiency from prior kitchen grants, and concerns that federal changes and underreporting could affect funding. The Department of Finance outlined $1.8 billion Proposition 98 General Fund for universal meals and an additional $100 million for a fourth round of kitchen grants, while the LAO recommended rejecting the new kitchen grant round because prior rounds are still being spent and the allowable uses are broad. Members raised questions about federal matching requirements, Summer EBT, and whether immigration-related federal policy changes could reduce meal counts and state/federal reimbursements.
For ELOP, the Department of Finance described $4.7 billion ongoing Proposition 98 General Fund plus $62.4 million to set a minimum Tier 2 rate of $1,800 per pupil. The LAO recommended modifying the proposal to fully fix Tier 2 at the current $1,579 rate and tie future changes to program requirements, while CDE supported the Governor’s approach and said the added stability would help districts plan. Committee discussion focused on whether ELOP should remain a standalone before- and after-school program or be folded into LCFF, with some members and witnesses arguing for more local flexibility and clearer outcome measures, while others emphasized the value of guaranteed expanded learning access, especially for elementary students and working families. CDE noted new CalPADS reporting will provide more data beginning with the 2025-26 school year.
For community schools, the Governor proposed $1 billion ongoing Proposition 98 General Fund to expand the model to thousands more schools and sustain existing ones, along with stronger technical assistance and future accreditation/self-certification. The LAO recommended continuing the current one-time grant approach instead of creating a new ongoing categorical program, citing concerns about scalability, administrative burden, and the need for earlier planning and clearer accreditation timelines if ongoing funding is adopted. CDE strongly supported the ongoing investment, saying community schools have improved attendance, suspensions, and achievement, and that technical assistance and county office support are essential for expansion. Members and public commenters largely supported community schools, with some urging stronger accountability, more support for county offices and MTSS, and debate over whether non-classroom-based charter schools should be excluded from eligibility. No formal votes were taken in the portion provided; the committee heard testimony and moved through the agenda items and public comment.
ND
North Dakota 2026 1st Special Session
Administrative Rules Committee Jun 11th, 2026
Administrative Rules Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- Today we'd like to request the adoption of revised administrative rules for OMB.
- We revised the language so that accrual begins from date of hire, previously day of hire.
- In Section 40-7-14.02, under definitions, we revised the definition of family.
- The revised rule now allows for additional pay To reflect broader options.
- Section 40-7-37.03, administration of statewide leave sharing program.
Committee:
Joint Administrative Rules Committee
Summary:
The committee approved the March 12, 2026 minutes and granted the Board of Medicine an extension of time to implement rule changes tied to House Bill 1620/1622, which concern North Dakota’s entry into the physician assistant licensure compact. The Board said it is waiting on compact rules, especially fee structures, before finalizing its own rules. The committee then took up extensive Office of Management and Budget personnel rule revisions, covering salary administration, recruitment, leave policies, funeral leave, service awards, appeals, and shared leave. OMB said the changes modernize HR practices and implement recent legislation, including new hire leave and enhanced annual leave for hard-to-fill positions; the committee raised concerns about the subjectivity and fairness of the hard-to-fill leave provisions, but no action was taken against the rules.
The North Dakota Lottery presented emergency and regular rule changes, including updates tied to the Millionaire for Life game and miscellaneous clarifications. The Board of Examiners for Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology described rule updates that add speech-language pathology assistants to the rules, ease continuing education requirements for out-of-state applicants, expand temporary licensure, and clarify supervision standards. The State Electrical Board reviewed numerous code updates, including changes to electrical and fire alarm standards, receptacle labeling, countertop receptacles, and a major new conveyance/elevator inspection program added by the Legislature; the board said it is preparing to begin inspections by August 1.
The Industrial Commission’s Geological Survey Division presented new rules implementing House Bill 1459 on critical minerals in coal-bearing formations, including permit, reporting, confidentiality, and royalty-related provisions. The committee asked about confidentiality of exploration data and drilling depth. The Public Employees Retirement System outlined rule changes implementing several bills affecting defined benefit, public safety, defined contribution, insurance, deferred compensation, and retiree health credit programs, and noted possible future proposals to add state EMS or create a LOSAP-style plan. The Department of Health and Human Services presented substance use disorder voucher rules implementing House Bill 1012, including allowing individuals to apply directly and setting reimbursement procedures; the rules were expected to have a $250,000 general fund impact already included in the budget.
The longest discussion involved the Gaming Commission rules. Members questioned whether the commission had authority to raise poker tournament buy-ins from $300 to $1,500, viewing it as an expansion of gaming rather than a mere clarification. After debate, the committee voted to void that specific rule section for lack of statutory authority. The rest of the gaming rules covered higher raffle limits from House Bill 1192, the change from “bar” to “alcoholic beverage establishment,” veterans’ organization proceeds, credit ticket voucher kiosks, online raffles, and advertising restrictions; the presenter said several public comments led to revisions or withdrawals of proposed language. The meeting ended with discussion of upcoming Ethics Commission travel-reporting rules and scheduling the next committee meeting in September.
FL
Florida 2026 5th Special Session
FL House Floor Session - 2026-02-20 (9:00AM Session)
Florida House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Here are a few highlights of statewide issues, and then we will hear from each committee chair to provide
- Statewide issues, and then we will hear from each committee chair to provide details on their budget
- Senate Bill 2506 revises the distributions of fuel sales tax proceeds. Thank you, Mr. President.
- the parameters for the Medicaid nursing home quality incentive program, and revises community-based
- the parameters for the Medicaid nursing home quality incentive program, and revises community-based
Summary:
The Senate took up the 2026-2027 budget package, beginning with an overview of the $115 billion General Appropriations Bill (SB 2500). Appropriations Chair Hooper said the budget reduces overall spending from the prior year, preserves reserves, and includes a 3% pay raise for state employees and 5% raises for law enforcement, firefighters, correctional officers, and park rangers. Committee chairs then highlighted major spending in their areas, including K-12 education, higher education, health and human services, criminal and civil justice, transportation/economic development, and environmental/agricultural programs. Major items discussed included school funding increases, workforce and university investments, Medicaid and child welfare funding, corrections operating deficits, housing and hurricane recovery, Everglades and water quality projects, and state employee compensation.
Members asked detailed questions about several budget items. In education, senators discussed teacher salaries, declining enrollment supplements, scholarship funding growth, and charter school capital outlay. In higher education, they asked about Bright Futures, New College funding, and the EASE grant program. In health and human services, senators focused on the iBudget waiver, Medicaid hospital rate reductions, the ADAP HIV drug program, and the use of opioid settlement funds. In criminal justice, questions centered on DOC deficits, inmate health care and food service costs, public defender and state attorney funding, and whether the budget would prevent the need for National Guard support. In environmental and state agency budgets, senators discussed Florida Forever land acquisition, conservation easements, cultural grants, the Emergency Management Trust Fund, and election security funding.
After the budget presentations and questions, the Senate substituted House bills for the Senate budget bills and adopted amendments to place Senate language onto the House vehicles for conference. The chamber passed HB 5001, the appropriations bill, by a 36-0 vote and agreed to conference. It also passed the implementing bill, collective bargaining and state employee bills, retirement legislation, fuel tax and SLERS bills, the court trust fund bill, judicial certification bill, K-12 and higher education conforming bills, and other related measures, generally by unanimous votes. Several motions were adopted to request the House to pass the Senate versions or include them in budget conference.
NV
Nevada 2025 Regular Session
Senate Committee on Commerce and Labor May 30th, 2025 at 08:00 am
Commerce and Labor
Transcript Highlights:
- that, we are going to move to our first agenda item of the day, which is Assembly Bill 52, which revises
- And with that, we are going to move to Assembly Bill 76, which revises provisions relating to cannabis
- It also revises package size limits to be consistent. To refer to as a run-the-agency bill.
- It also revises package size limits to be consistent with new possession limits and industry demands.
- So we actually did a lot of work on those fiscal notes, and the fiscal notes were revised.
Committee:
Senate Commerce and Labor
WA
Transcript Highlights:
- It would revise the responsibilities of the State Transportation Commission.
- ability of the commission to specifically propose policies regarding a comprehensive and balanced statewide
- For public involvement designed to elicit the public's views with respect to statewide transportation
- Vice Chair Lovick, Senate Bill 6335, revising the responsibilities of the State Transportation Commission
- Vice Chair Lovick, Senate Bill 6335, revising the responsibilities of the State Transportation Commission
Committee:
Senate Transportation
Keywords:
traffic safety, roadway fatalities, Washington traffic safety commission, policy update, road safety, accident prevention, pedestrian safety, construction, accessibility, public safety, urban planning, bridge repair, infrastructure, emergency funding, transportation, cash transactions, pennies, currency, economic efficiency, financial regulation
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Putting in place the management by percentage policy that can only be changed by a vote at a statewide
- SB 1071, Senate Bill 1071, an act amending Section 32-26, Arizona Revised Statutes, repealing Title 41
- , Chapter 5, Article 4, Arizona Revised Statutes, repealing Title 41, Chapter 40, Arizona Revised Statutes
- SB 1071, Senate Bill 1071, an act amending Section 32-26, Arizona Revised Statutes, repealing Title 41
- , Chapter 5, Article 4, Arizona Revised Statutes, repealing Title 41, Chapter 40, Arizona Revised Statutes
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations Committee on Health and Human Services Feb 18th, 2026
Appropriations Committee on Health and Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- Last session, the Legislature established the Florida Institute for Parkinson's Disease as a statewide
- Revises the reporting requirement language to physicians under Florida statute and advanced practice
- Revises language requirements for the consortium board members and provides language for the institute
- This bill concerns board licensure requirements, revising references, removing the current inaccuracy
- This bill concerns board licensure requirements, revising references, removing the current inaccuracy
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Subcommittee No. 3 on Health and Human Services Mar 12th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- were more equipped and prepared to then utilize that funding effectively and provide more meals statewide
- We need to establish a formal grievance process for program recipients and a statewide critical incident
- So the program has returned to its $95 million statewide baseline.
- So the program has returned to its $95 million statewide baseline.
- I mean, there's a revised budget proposal to increase dollars from the state, and you're referencing
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
HSH Public Hearing - Tue Feb 17, 2026 @ 9:30 AM HST
Human Services & Homelessness
Transcript Highlights:
- Additionally, expanding youth ridership supports statewide climate and public health goals by reducing
- I can tell you that calls to our 211 statewide helpline really rose dramatically.
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- made in the uh appreciates the revisions made in the house<00:40:15.760><c> draft</c><00:40:16.079><
- </c> pursuant to chapter 103F Hawaii revised pursuant to chapter 103F Hawaii revised statutes<01:13:45.040
Bills:
HB2116 , HB1879 , HB2214 , HB2310 , HB2168 , HB2427 , HB2560 , HB1596 , HB2197 , HB2498 , HB2167
Committee:
House Human Services & Homelessness
Keywords:
grants, community engagement, nonprofit organizations, federal assistance, volunteering, youth transit, public transportation, subsidized transit, environment, energy independence, affordable transportation, Hawaii, diaper tax credit, families, low-income, childcare, health, Hawaii Department of Human Services, DHS, emergency appropriation
Summary:
The committee heard testimony on several measures related to human services, homelessness, transit, and family supports. HB 2116 HD1, concerning grants from the Office of Community Services to nonprofits providing training and volunteerism opportunities, drew strong support from Catholic Charities Hawaii, Hawaii Children’s Action Network Speaks, and multiple organizations in written testimony. Supporters said the bill would help vulnerable people affected by federal program changes and cuts by connecting them to reintegration and support services.
HB 1879 HD1, establishing a subsidized youth transit program coordinated with counties, received extensive testimony in support from the Department of Health, Department of Taxation, Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission, Aloha United Way, Hawaii Bicycling League, Hawaii Appleseed, Hawaii State Youth Commission, Hawaii Public Health Institute, Greenpeace Hawaii, Hawaii Youth Transportation Council, and others. Testifiers emphasized equity, school attendance, reduced transportation costs, climate benefits, and broader access for youth. Several witnesses urged amendments to make the program universal rather than means-tested, and committee discussion noted implementation questions for neighbor islands and rural areas.
HB 2214, creating a refundable diaper tax credit for low-income families with children age four and under, was supported by the Hawaii Diaper Bank, Hawaii Children’s Action Network Speaks, and several other organizations. The Department of Taxation recommended making the credit non-refundable and clarifying definitions to aid administration, while supporters argued refundability was important for low-income families who may owe little or no income tax. HB 2310, an emergency appropriation to replenish DHS funds used to provide SNAP benefits during a federal shutdown, also drew broad support from DHS, Catholic Charities, Hawaii Public Health Institute, Hawaii Children’s Action Network Speaks, Hawaii Food Industry Association, Aloha United Way, and others; witnesses praised the state’s rapid response and said the appropriation would prepare DHS for future emergencies. The committee also heard HB 2168 HD1 and HB 2427 HD1 on education for students experiencing homelessness and unaccompanied homeless youth; the Attorney General recommended technical amendments to avoid conflicts with existing law and to clarify McKinney-Vento-related definitions, while advocates stressed the need for school access, transportation, meals, and other supports for homeless and runaway youth.
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- Pell Reentry Fund, creating the Clinical Supervision Fund, providing a temporary provision for the statewide
- Senate Bill 55, introduced by Senator John Woods, an act relating to insurance, revising requirements
- suspended. and that the records show that the journal has been read in full and approved, subject to revision
- $12,184,000, Interim Legislative Expenses $4,000,000, and for next year's session preparation $510,000, Statewide
- Requiring disclosures relating to electronic communications, revising the reporting schedule for expenditures
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Budget Review Subcommittee on Education (7-15-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- I've included a few examples of revised policy language.
- </c><00:14:48.959><c> to</c> comprehensive review and revision to comprehensive review and revision to
- </c> I've included a few examples of revised I've included a few examples of revised policy<00:15:22.000
- Our revised gift policy language.
- </c> for all departments on our revised for all departments on our revised policies<00:16:30.160><c>
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.
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice Apr 10th, 2025
Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice
Transcript Highlights:
- The bill revises the possession of lewd altered images of minors to a separate section of law to ensure
- Having this statewide animal abuse database will make it easier for everybody in our industry.
- A statewide centralized database would give shelters, rescuers, breeders, pet stores...
- We're going to take up Tab 11, SB 1252, statewide pawn data database, by Senator Yarbrough.
- We're going to take up Tab 11, SB 1252, statewide pawn data database, by Senator Yarbrough.
Summary:
The committee heard and voted on a long agenda of criminal justice, public safety, victims’ rights, and related bills. SB 984 on aggravating factors in capital cases was reported favorably after debate over its focus on religious, school, and government gatherings; the Florida Conference of Catholic Bishops opposed expanding the death penalty, while supporters said it was about accountability rather than deterrence. CS for SB 1140 creating a Hillsborough County substance abuse pilot program for offenders, CS for SB 1180 broadening child sexual image protections, CS for SB 10 compensating Sidney Holmes for a wrongful conviction, CS for SB 500 creating a Spectrum Alert system for missing children with autism, and SB 1054 on tampering with electronic monitoring devices all passed favorably, with the substance abuse bill drawing supportive testimony about treatment and recovery and the Holmes bill receiving emotional support from Holmes himself.
The committee also approved SB 1072 on expedited DNA testing grants, CS for SB 240 on domestic and dating violence victims, CS for SB 494 creating a statewide animal abuse database, and CS for SB 1422 on unmanned aircraft over critical infrastructure and weaponized drones. SB 240 drew extensive testimony from advocates describing a feasibility study for a discreet emergency alert system and the need to align domestic and dating violence protections; SB 494 drew strong support from animal welfare groups and county officials who described local registries and the link between animal abuse and violence toward people, while members discussed whether the bill should also bar known abusers from adopting animals. SB 1422 passed after questions about “reasonable force” against drones and concerns about firearms use, with the sponsor saying the bill was meant to protect privacy and property rights.
Additional measures reported favorably included SB 1268 updating Department of Law Enforcement statutes and increasing reimbursement for retired police dogs, CS for SB 1344 revising juvenile status-offender procedures, CS for SB 1252 creating a feasibility study for a statewide pawn data database, CS for SB 1386 increasing penalties for assault and battery on utility workers, CS for SB 1084 strengthening sexual cyber harassment laws for intimate and digitally forged images, CS for SB 1654 revising sex offender/predator registration and reporting rules, CS for SB 1650 expanding the vexatious litigant law, and CS for SB 1652 creating a public records exemption for stricken court filings. The final and most heavily debated bill, CS for SB 1284 on wrongful death of an unborn child, drew extensive testimony from supporters who framed it as recognizing unborn life and opponents who warned it could be used to harass abortion patients, providers, and supporters and could increase malpractice exposure; the sponsor said the bill would allow parents to recover damages while protecting mothers and lawful medical care. The transcript ends before the roll call on SB 1284 is completed, but the committee had already reported the other measures favorably by recorded votes, generally along party lines with broad support from members present.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- a provision regarding preemption of firearms regulation. ...and act relating to firearms, to revise
- The school resource officer statewide training and coordination for $30,000 out of the dedicated fund
- This restores funding for statewide training and coordination for school resource officers.
- a provision regarding the mailing of certain ballots, to revise a provision regarding...
- definitions and to define terms, to revise provisions regarding the powers and duties.
NV
Nevada 2025 Regular Session
Assembly Committee on Ways and Means May 30th, 2025 at 08:00 am
Ways and Means
Transcript Highlights:
- So right now, as part of the Southern Nevada Strong revision to the plan, they're looking at activity
- All programs are offered statewide.
- Today I'm here to present Senate Bill 378, which makes revisions relating to health care.
- We have hospitals statewide, including a critical access hospital and prompt.
- SB 240 revises provisions relating to state business licenses. Good afternoon. Thank you.
Bills:
AB568 , SB90 , SB133 , SB147 , SB229 , SB233 , SB240 , SB245 , SB280 , SB378 , SB393 , SB417 , SB434 , SB494 , SB495
Committee:
Assembly Ways and Means
Keywords:
higher education, Nevada System of Higher Education, operational expenses, instructional expenses, public funding, education funding, teacher grants, classroom supplies, instructional support, specialized personnel, civics education, Nevada Center for Civic Engagement, funding, youth programs, civic involvement, Southern Nevada, Clark County, Las Vegas Valley, regional planning, economic resiliency
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- This is a statewide bill, right? Yes, ma'am. Originally, it was statewide with local application.
- HB190 is some revisions to the...
- But I just wanted a little bit of clarification on the revisions. ...clarification on the revisions that
- Well, what's new is on this sheet about why we revised the adoption code.
- We want to make sure that we take it statewide.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- The Well-Being Collaborative of Arizona is a statewide coalition of 1,600 and 150 members across 180
- Senate Bill 1194, an act amending Title 32, Chapter 32, Article 1 of the Arizona Revised Statutes, by
- Senate Bill 1194, an act amending Title 32, Chapter 32, Article 1 of the Arizona Revised Statutes, by
- Senate Bill 1398, an act amending Title 36, Chapter 29, Article 1 of the Arizona Revised Statutes by
- Senate Bill 1751, an act amending Section 13-757 of the Arizona Revised Statutes relating to capital
MS
Mississippi 2026 Regular Session
Business and Financial Institutions - Room 210; 28 January, 2026: 2:00 PM
Business and Financial Institutions
Transcript Highlights:
- Uh, banks and banking revise various definitions.
- Um I believe revise various definitions.
- I believe this presented the revision that we agreed upon. Yes. Okay. Fantastic.
- I believe this presented the revision that we agreed upon. Yes. Okay. Fantastic.
- I believe this presented the revision that we agreed upon. Yes. Okay. Fantastic.
Committee:
Joint Business and Financial Institutions
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- The statewide law enforcement, what kind of interaction are you having with the governor specifically
- And so what we did, working with State Personnel Board and CalHR, was to update those revisions.
- I recently went to, during the month of March, two different sessions of a kind of a statewide workers
- And so the program has, under the leadership of Chief Lee, been working very diligently on revisions
- And then those revised policies and procedures will be posted on the department's website.
Committee:
Senate Rules
Summary:
The Senate Rules Committee approved several governor’s appointments not required to appear, including Frank Damrow Jr. to the Alcoholic Beverage Control Appeals Board, Michelle Eddger to the Board of Barbering and Cosmetology, and David Galavis to the State Park and Recreation Commission, each by 4-0 vote. The committee also approved a rule waiver to allow SB 1447 (health) to be heard after the policy committee deadline, and took up floor acknowledgments before moving to appointments requiring testimony.
The committee then heard from Clint Kellam, nominee to lead the Department of Cannabis Control. Members focused heavily on cannabis labeling, youth protection, attractive-to-children packaging, the SB 540 educational pamphlet, and the department’s efforts to steer consumers from illicit to legal products. Kellam said the department’s role is not to promote increased consumption but to move existing consumption into the regulated market, and he described enforcement against illicit cultivation and retail, consumer education efforts, and a possible AI tool to help licensees review packaging. He also said the department would consider tighter packaging rules, including one-serving packaging, but emphasized the need for research and legislative collaboration. The committee voted 4-0 to advance his appointment to the full Senate.
The committee next heard from Jennifer Osborne, nominee to direct the Department of Industrial Relations. Questions centered on DIR’s handling of Cal/OSHA audit findings, labor commissioner backlogs, PAGA enforcement, staffing shortages, IT modernization, and how her administrative background would help address those issues. Osborne said DIR is working on revised Cal/OSHA policies and procedures, additional staffing and intake changes, new IT systems, and possible use of outside administrative law judges to reduce delays. She also clarified that the Civil Rights Department is not under DIR, but said she would follow up on concerns raised. Public commenters from employer groups, labor, and industry largely supported her nomination, and the committee approved her appointment 4-0 to move to the full Senate for confirmation.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Subcommittee No. 1 on Education Apr 30th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- And certainly standing up a statewide application is something that we're really leaning into as well
- The reduction is due to right-sizing costs to align to revised projections that incorporate six more
- As mentioned previously, the proposal aims to better integrate within the larger statewide system of
- So when I say it's apples-to-oranges, I'm saying we're not comparing them to the statewide average.
- I'm the statewide coordinator with the California Partnership for the Future of Learning.