Transcript Highlights:

• The quorum is present, and with that we will start with uh Senate File 1904.
• So with an open mind, I will describe Senate File 1904.
• We'll hear Senate File 2038, Senator Dibble, to your bill.
• file file 2161<00:24:42.919><c> all</c><00:24:43.039><c> right</c><00:24:43.200><c> seeing</c><00:24
• Oh yeah, with that, Senate File 2161 is laid on the table.

Committee: Senate Transportation

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Um, there'll be a fee of $175,000 for the filing of the petition for approval of a storage facility.
• Um, there'll be a fee of $175,000 for the filing of the petition for approval of a storage facility.
• Um, there'll be a fee of $175,000 for the filing of the petition for approval of a storage facility.
• So we're going to have a fee of $25,000 for the filing of the petition to approve the post injection
• Um, there'll be a fee of $175,000 for the filing of the petition for approval of a storage facility.

Bills: HB179 , HB354 , SB57 , SB137 , HB431 , HB179 , HB354 , SB57 , SB137 , HB431

Committee: House Ways and Means General Fund

Keywords: campus chaplain, chaplain, school chaplain, volunteer chaplain, public schools, public K-12 education, public charter schools, local control, teacher support, student support services, religious volunteer, faith-based support, church-state separation, background check, sex offender registry, school volunteer, education policy, district attorney, compensation, constitutional amendment

Transcript Highlights:

• </c> single writer within the Senate file single writer within the Senate file 2458<00:04:21.840><c>
• </c> Senate file 2809 from Senator Kunesh. Senate file 2809 from Senator Kunesh.
• This comes from Senate file program.
• This comes from Senate File 881 and Senate File 1507, which are Senator Coopek and Sarah Dornick.
• </c> Horicultural Society from Senate file Horicultural Society from Senate file 221<00:15:04.959><c>

Committee: Senate Finance

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• </c> Muhammad, Senate File 3655. Muhammad, Senate File 3655.
• </c> Any further discussion on Senate File Any further discussion on Senate File 3929?
• Senate File 2546 is before us.
• </c> for your consideration of Senate File for your consideration of Senate File 2546.
• </c> hearing Senate File 2320 this morning. hearing Senate File 2320 this morning.

Committee: Senate Judiciary and Public Safety

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• during the 2026 regular session... ...19th, 2026, or Senate Bill 2518, filed during the 2026 regular
• The Secretary will now read the bills filed within the call.
• All of the bills are identical to the bills filed during regular session.
• For House bills that have a Senate companion bill, an amendment will be filed that takes the substance
• All of the bills are identical to the bills filed during regular session.

Summary: The Senate convened in special session for budget conference work, opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and moments of silence honoring Coral Springs Vice Mayor Nancy Mateer and former Senator Bill Posey. The Secretary read the joint proclamation calling the special session, which was limited to the budget, implementing bill, collective bargaining/state employee issues, retirement, DMS, law enforcement radio system, health, higher education, K-12 education, government administration, correctional facilities financing, judges, documentary stamp tax distributions, petroleum cleanup programs, fuel taxes, and taxation. Chair Hooper outlined the process for moving Senate and House budget conforming bills into conference posture, noting that conference meetings would be on one-hour notice. The Senate then took up and passed a series of Senate conforming bills and House companion bills, generally by unanimous 32-0 votes, with delete-all amendments used to place Senate language onto House bills or to clear bills for conference. Measures addressed fuel taxes, the state agency law enforcement radio system, judges, pre-K through 12 education, retirement, higher education, health care, government administration, correctional facilities financing and capital improvements, documentary stamp tax distributions, petroleum cleanup programs, state employees/collective bargaining, and the implementing bill for the 2026-27 budget. Senators repeatedly moved that, when the House version was not passed as received, the Senate request conference or accede to the House’s request for conference. The General Appropriations Bill was handled by substituting House Bill 5001E for Senate Bill 2500E, amending it with Senate substance, and passing it 32-0 before requesting conference. House Bill 7031E on taxation was also amended and debated; Senator Berman used the debate to urge consideration of suspending the motor fuel tax for summer relief, but the bill ultimately passed and the Senate requested conference after failing to pass the House version as received. The session ended with a motion to waive rules for publishing the Special Order Calendar for the remainder of the special session, followed by adjournment upon the call of the President for committee meetings and other Senate business.

Transcript Highlights:

• Seeing no mics up, going into consideration of the daily file.
• Under second reading file, we have items one through 60. Secretary, please read.
• Senator, file item 66. Thank you, Madam President.
• Moving on to file item 115. Ayes, 27. Noes, 0. The resolution passes. Moving on to file item 115.
• And third reading, that's file item 140. Senator Alvarado-Gil, she is ready to go.

Summary: The Senate convened with a roll call, prayer, and Pledge of Allegiance, then recognized the YMCA’s 175th anniversary through floor remarks highlighting its long history of community service, youth programs, child care, and civic engagement. The body then moved through routine messages and appointments, confirming three gubernatorial appointments: former Judge Frank Darnell Jr. to the Alcoholic Beverage Control Appeals Board, Michelle Edgar to the State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology, and David Galavis to the State Park and Recreation Commission. On third reading, senators debated and adopted Senate Joint Resolution 12, which opposes the federal offshore oil and gas leasing proposal off California and calls for California to be removed from the plan and for stronger environmental review and public participation. Supporters emphasized coastal protection and climate goals, while opponents argued the state faces energy supply and affordability problems and needs more domestic production. The resolution passed by roll call. The Senate also adopted Senate Concurrent Resolution 118, urging full release of unclassified Jeffrey Epstein investigation files to promote transparency and accountability for survivors, and Senate Resolution 99, declaring April 21, 2026, California Agriculture Day and recognizing the state’s agricultural production, farmworkers, and climate-smart practices. The final major item was Senate Resolution 100, designating April 16, 2026, as Breaking the Silence Day of Awareness to raise awareness of child sexual abuse, support survivors, and expand prevention and mandated reporter training. The author and supporters spoke about the prevalence of abuse, the importance of reporting, and survivor support; the resolution was adopted unanimously. The Senate then lifted the calls and confirmed the earlier appointments, adopted the consent calendar, announced upcoming budget subcommittee meetings, and adjourned in memory of Rob Trice and Alwyn Ben Holman. The session ended with notice that the next floor session would be Monday, April 27, 2026, with Denim Day observed that day.

Transcript Highlights:

• Seeing no mics up, going into consideration of the daily file.
• Under second reading file, we have items one through 60. Secretary, please read.
• Senator, file item 66. Thank you, Madam President.
• Moving on to file item 1. 27, noes 0. The resolution passes. Moving on to file item 115.
• And third reading, that's file item 140. Senator Alvarado-Gil, she is ready to go.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• We'll move to file item 11, Senate third reading, to take up file item 68, SCR 111 by Senator Niello.
• Moving now on to consideration of the daily file, second reading file.
• All right, members, is there a question or debate on file item 64?
• File item 60, Senator Umberg. Secretary, please read.
• Next we'll lift the call on file item 68. Secretary, please call. We have the call on file item 68.

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum present, offered prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and welcomed guests from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, including President Jeffrey Armstrong, students, and staff. Senator Laird highlighted the university’s 125th anniversary and student achievements, including a Rose Parade Sweepstakes Trophy and a national design-build competition win. The chamber also recognized guests from Senator Cortese’s office later in the session. On the floor, the Senate took up and adopted SCR 111 by Senator Niello, commemorating the 125th anniversary of the certified public accountant profession in California and recognizing the California Board of Accountancy and the California Society of CPAs. The resolution passed by unanimous vote after roll call. The Senate also adopted SCR 109 by Senator Grove, proclaiming January 2026 as National Mentoring Month and honoring Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Central California for its long record of youth mentoring and community impact. In unfinished business, the Senate concurred in Assembly amendments to SB 25 by Senator Umberg, described as streamlining California’s merger process and aligning it with the federal process; the motion passed 33-0. The Senate then approved a motion from Senator Laird to give certain Budget and Fiscal Review Committee bills second reading upon report and third reading status, with the motion carrying 29-10. The chamber also approved several adjourn-in-memory tributes, most notably for former Congressman Doug LaMalfa, with multiple senators speaking to his rural advocacy, bipartisan relationships, and personal kindness, and for Barry Del Bono, Alan Stewart Hammond, and Jeb Bing. The session ended with the Senate in recess until the next scheduled floor meeting.

Transcript Highlights:

• We'll move to file item 11, Senator third reading, to take up file item 68, SCR 111 by Senator Nilo.
• Moving now on to consideration of the daily file, second reading file.
• All right, members, is there a question or debate on file item 64?
• Continuing our consideration of the Daily File, we'll next turn to unfinished business. File item.
• File item 60, Senator Umberg. Secretary, please read.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• File item number two, SB 75 by Smallwood-Quavis.
• File item number six, SB 400 by Cortese.
• File item number seven. File item number seven, SB 597, Bright-Cortese.
• File item number 10, SB 617 by R. Regine.
• On file item number nine, SB 809 by Durazo. The wrong. On file item number nine, SB 809 by Durazo.

Summary: The Assembly Labor and Employment Committee heard and advanced several bills focused on worker protections, training access, wage enforcement, outreach, and workplace safety. SB 513 would require employees to have access to their training and certification records; supporters, including laid-off refinery workers and labor organizations, said employers sometimes withhold records during layoffs, while committee members called the practice unacceptable. The bill passed 5-0 and was re-referred to Appropriations. SB 809 addressed misclassification of construction truck owner-drivers by offering employers amnesty if they reclassify workers as employees and adopt a two-check payment system; labor and construction trades groups supported it, and it passed 5-0 to Judiciary. SB 578 would codify the California Workplace Outreach Program, which funds trusted community organizations to educate workers about their rights. Supporters described the program as a proven way to reach low-wage, immigrant, and hard-to-reach workers, especially amid wage theft, retaliation, and immigration enforcement concerns. The bill passed 5-0 to Appropriations. SB 261 would strengthen collection of wage theft judgments by creating a public list of nonpaying employers and adding penalties after six months of nonpayment; county enforcement officials and labor advocates said it would help workers recover unpaid wages. It passed 6-0 to Judiciary. The committee also approved SB 369, which would require skilled and trained workforce standards for Salton Sea restoration projects, with supporters saying the work is hazardous and should use trained labor; it passed 6-0 to Appropriations. Finally, SB 20 sought to address silicosis in stone countertop fabrication by requiring training and certification protections for workers; supporters said the disease has caused deaths among mostly Latino workers, while industry groups supported the bill with amendments and requested implementation resources. It passed 6-0 to Appropriations. The committee also adopted a consent calendar of four additional bills and adjourned after all listed measures were moved forward.

Transcript Highlights:

• We have three bills on the proposed consent calendar: File Item 10, SB 1345 by Wahab; File Item 11, SB
• 1410 by our pro tem Limón; and File Item 12, SB 1421 by our pro tem McGuire.
• This is file item 2. Thank you, Chair, and the members.
• Senator Reyes, you're up next, file item 3, SB 1099.
• File items. We have a motion from Senator Neelow. Please call the roll. File item 6, SB 1190.

Committee: Senate Human Services

Summary: The committee adopted the consent calendar and then heard several bills on child care, aging, child welfare, food access, and youth services. SB 1200 by Sen. Menjivar would redefine infant and toddler age categories in child care licensing to allow providers to serve children beginning at 18 months in the toddler category, with supporters saying it would increase capacity and help family child care businesses stay open; it passed 4-0 to Appropriations. SB 971 by Sen. Choi would authorize counties to offer optional adult education and technology training programs for adults 55 and older through local partnerships; supporters said it would reduce isolation and improve digital literacy, and it passed 4-0 to the floor. SB 1234 by Sen. Alvarado-Gil would require fentanyl to be included in court-ordered drug testing in dependency cases, with testimony from an angel family and law enforcement about child deaths and exposure risks; it passed 4-0 to the floor. The committee also heard SB 1109 by Sen. Alvarado-Gil, which would require additional state review for short-term residential therapeutic programs in very small rural counties or facilities with repeated serious citations. The author and county officials from Alpine County argued that rural counties lack the hospitals, schools, and 24-hour emergency response needed to safely support these placements, while providers opposed the bill as overly broad and potentially destabilizing to STRTP capacity. After the author accepted committee amendments, members voted 4-0 to send the bill to Appropriations as amended. SB 961 by Sen. Ashby would require students applying for financial aid to be notified that they may also be eligible for CalFresh; student and advocacy witnesses described widespread food insecurity on campuses, and the bill passed 4-0 to Appropriations. The committee then heard SB 1099 by Sen. Gomez Reyes, which clarifies local governments’ authority to provide state or local public benefits to all residents under PRWORA-related exemptions; supporters said it would reduce legal uncertainty for local safety-net services, and the bill was voted 2-0 with the remaining members absent, leaving it on call. SB 1190 by Sen. Grove would create a licensing and regulatory framework for youth transport companies that move minors to out-of-state residential facilities; survivors testified about traumatic transports, supporters called for basic guardrails, and the bill passed 4-0 to Public Safety. Finally, SB 1325 by Sen. Jones would create a narrow pathway for Feeding San Diego to participate in CalFood, with supporters saying it would expand hunger relief in San Diego County and opponents warning it could divert limited food bank resources; the discussion focused on broader funding concerns, and no final vote was recorded in the excerpt.

Transcript Highlights:

• With your permission, file order, can we call file item number two?
• This is file item number 1. SB...
• Okay, and now file item 8, SB 1211... that please call roll this is file item number seven as be 1407
• Okay, please call the roll on file item 8. This is file item number 8, SB 1120 by Senator McNerney.
• This is file item 5. And able to present her bill. This is file item 5, SB 1314.

Summary: The committee heard Senate Bill 1277, which would create a California Cost of Living Tax Credit modeled on the 2022 middle-class tax refund to provide refundable relief to low- and middle-income Californians facing high housing, fuel, energy, and general living costs. Senator Grove and supporters, including the California Policy Center and some local government representatives, argued the bill would put direct relief into the hands of working families. Opposition came from the California Tax Reform Association and the California Teachers Association, which said California already has progressive tax credits and that the proposal would be costly to the General Fund and reduce money for schools and other services. After extended debate, the bill was not advanced; a roll call vote on a motion to pass it to Appropriations failed 1-4, and the bill was held/fails on the floor with a request for reconsideration noted. The committee then heard SB 1287, which would create a capped tax credit to encourage private investment in short-line railroad infrastructure. The author and rail industry witnesses said the measure would improve safety, reliability, emissions, and freight movement, especially for rural communities and agriculture, and that it was a public-private partnership rather than a handout. Opposition from CTA and the California Tax Reform Association argued a direct grant program would be preferable to a tax credit. The bill was accepted with committee amendments and placed on call without a final vote in the transcript. Members also considered SB 1407, which would fully exempt military retirement pay and surviving spouse benefits from state income tax, increasing the prior partial exemption. The author, State Treasurer Fiona Ma, and veterans’ groups said the change would help retain veterans in California, support local economies, and align California with most other states. CTA and CTRA opposed on General Fund grounds. The committee approved the bill on a due-pass-as-amended motion to the Committee on Military and Veterans Affairs, with the roll call showing support and the bill placed on call. Later, the committee heard SB 1349, directing the Legislative Analyst’s Office to review major tax expenditures and evaluate their goals, beneficiaries, and effects on revenues and Proposition 98 funding. CTA, CTRA, and several local government and labor supporters backed the bill as a way to improve accountability for roughly $94 billion in annual tax expenditures. The bill was accepted with committee amendments and placed on call. The committee also heard SB 1078, authorizing Santa Cruz County to ask voters for a temporary half-cent sales tax to help fund health care and safety-net services amid federal cuts; it was placed on call. SB 1120, extending the California Competes Tax Credit through 2035 and making it refundable for certain strategic industries, received strong support from business and manufacturing groups and was passed on a due-pass-as-amended motion to Appropriations. Finally, SB 1275, which would replace the state sales tax on vehicle purchases with a vehicle license fee structure intended to increase federal deductibility for Californians, was passed 4-0 as amended to the Committee on Transportation.

Transcript Highlights:

• Okay, we'll go back and file order to file item 1, SB 1007 by Senator Menjabar.
• Okay, let's lift the call on file item 2, SB 904. Let's lift the call on file item 2, SB 904.
• Okay, we have recorded the votes on file item 2 and file item 3. Senators Gonzalez: aye.
• Okay, file item 3, SB 996 is out on a vote of 10 to 0, and file item 4 is also out on a vote of 10 to
• Okay, we have recorded the votes on file item 2, file item 3. Senators, Gonzalez? Aye.

Committee: Senate Housing

Summary: The committee first heard SB 1091, which would create the Community Anti-Displacement and Preservation Program within HCD to help nonprofit developers, community organizations, and local governments acquire unsubsidized rental housing and preserve it as affordable housing or homeownership opportunities. The author and supporters from Enterprise Community Partners, the Unity Council, and several housing and tenant groups argued that acquisition-preservation is a proven, cost-effective way to prevent displacement and homelessness. There was no opposition testimony. Members discussed funding, with the author and chair noting the bill is intended to be supported through the housing bond or other appropriations. The committee voted the bill do pass to Judiciary, with broad support and no recorded opposition. The committee then took up SB 904, which would codify and expand the wildfire rebuilding coordination and permitting streamlining used after the Los Angeles-area fires, including HCD-led review of permitting and code barriers and reporting on recovery lessons. The author said the bill is meant to speed rebuilding after future wildfire disasters and avoid repeated delays seen in places like the Camp Fire. Members raised concerns about the cost and repetition of requiring multiple agencies to produce reports after each disaster, and about e-permitting mandates for smaller jurisdictions. The author responded that the bill is meant to capture lessons from different fire contexts and that some concerns could be addressed with amendments. The bill was moved do pass to Emergency Management and was reported out with sufficient votes, though kept on call. Finally, the committee heard SB 1007, which would change HOA assessment rules by tying annual increases to inflation rather than allowing up to 20% increases, and would require clearer annual budget disclosures and evidence for fines. The author and supporters said the bill would improve transparency and protect homeowners from steep fee hikes, while opponents from community manager and HOA industry groups warned it could underfund reserves, force larger special assessments, and add duplicative paperwork. Several senators expressed support for the bill’s goals but raised concerns about the inflation cap, the need for flexibility for insurance and maintenance costs, and the visual-aid disclosure requirement. The author said amendments are forthcoming and that the bill will look different in the next committee; no final vote is reflected in the excerpt provided.

Transcript Highlights:

• Next up, House File 1325. Representative Schultz, if you could head to the table.
• The chair will move House File 1325 again for consideration to be laid over.
• The chair will move House File 1325 again for consideration to be laid over.
• So, members, all those in favor to approve the House A2 amendment to House File 1325, please signify
• Thank you for the opportunity to provide feedback on House File 1325.

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The committee took up House File 1325 and adopted the author’s A2 amendment before hearing testimony. Representative Schultz presented the bill as a set of bipartisan changes to make Minnesota’s earned sick and safe time law more workable for small businesses, public employers, and taxpayers, arguing the current law is an unfunded mandate that increases costs and property taxes. The bill’s supporters said it would add flexibility, including changes affecting coverage for certain workers, employer size thresholds, front-loading, weather-related exceptions, and a delay on penalties. Commissioner Nicole Blissenbach of the Department of Labor and Industry opposed the bill, saying it would exclude about 800,000 workers, or roughly 30% of the workforce, from earned sick and safe time protections and create confusion and enforcement problems. She also objected to the proposed penalty delay, saying the department already uses compliance assistance and needs penalty authority for serious violations. The Minnesota Chamber supported modifications to the mandate, saying businesses—especially small ones—have struggled with compliance and that the law has had unintended effects on PTO policies and leave use. The League of Minnesota Cities supported parts of the bill, especially changes affecting more generous city leave policies and weather-event exemptions, saying current language creates confusion and can interfere with emergency staffing. Opponents from Education Minnesota, SEIU Minnesota, TakeAction Minnesota, and a nurse from Unity Hospital argued the bill would strip protections from part-time workers, minors, and workers with family caregiving needs, and would weaken a law they said has helped workers avoid discipline or lost wages when sick. Supporters from counties and an HR consultant emphasized administrative burdens, emergency staffing needs during weather events, and the difficulty of applying ESS rules to existing leave policies. No final vote on the bill was taken in the portion of the meeting provided; the bill was laid over for further consideration.

Transcript Highlights:

• </c> bills like cenap file bills like cenap file 1348<00:51:55.440><c> is</c><00:51:55.680><c> so</c>
• Senate File 1348 will be laid over for possible inclusion, and next we have Senate File 1112.
• </c> inclusion and next we have Senate file inclusion and next we have Senate file 1112<01:10:27.880>
• agenda is Senate File 1412.
• </c><01:59:58.159><c> 1412</c> the A2 amendment to Senate file 1412 the A2 amendment to Senate file 1412

Committee: Senate Health and Human Services

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Second reading of House files. House File 2442. Second reading. Introduction of bills.
• The following House files have been offered for introduction today.
• The chief clerk will report the House files and give them their first reading.
• </c><00:09:41.320><c> 3289</c> first reading of house files 3289 first reading of house files 3289 through
• First reading house files through 3298.

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• I would move House File 1902 to come before the committee.
• Representative Nash renews his motion that House File 1902 be laid over.
• Alright, we'll move to the next bill on the agenda, which is House File 935.
• All right, members, next on the agenda will be House File.
• Thank you for the opportunity to testify in support of Chair Igo's House File.

Committee: House Housing Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:

• Uh, House File 3169. Do you want to move that bill? Tell us what it's about.
• House File 3169 is a bill that would set requirements for a study on barriers for suicide prevention
• </c> House File 3169. House File 3169. Hope<00:04:18.799><c> starts</c><00:04:19.519><c> here.
• So, in supporting House File 3169, I applaud you if you do.
• ><c> 3169,</c><00:06:41.280><c> uh</c><00:06:41.440><c> I</c> in supporting House File 3169, uh I in

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• Would you like to move House File 3426 before the committee? >> So move, Mr. Chair. >> Okay.
• We have House File 3426 before the committee. We've taken testimony on this bill before.
• Um, and I would just ask for member support to continue working to pass House File 3426.
• And with that, pass uh, House File 3426.
• </c> I renew my motion to lay over House File I renew my motion to lay over House File 3426<00:07:14.319

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• Now we are on to business on the daily file. Second reading, file item 1, clerk will read.
• On the daily file, second reading, file item one, clerk will read.
• Concurrent items, file items 2 and 3, we will pass and retain.
• Governor's vetoes, file items 4 through 77, we will pass and retain.
• Assembly third reading, file item 82, we will pass and retain.

Summary: The Assembly met in session after a quorum call, with the clerk calling the roll and a quorum eventually declared present. The day began with a prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by routine procedural actions: the previous day’s journal was dispensed with, committee reports were deemed read, and several motions were approved, including unanimous consent to allow specified members to speak on adjournments in memory and to let Assemblymember Ortega have guests in the rear of the chamber. The body also gave one-day notice to remove SB 25 from the inactive file. On the daily file, Assembly Bill 673 was read with amendments and the amendments were deemed adopted. Concurrent items 2 and 3, Governor’s vetoes in items 4 through 77, reconsideration items 79 through 81, and third-reading items 82 through 84 were passed and retained or continued as noted. No substantive floor debate occurred on legislation during the session, which was described as a very short session. Most of the meeting was devoted to adjournment-in-memory tributes. Members honored Monica Lynn Martinez Hayes, a Capitol scheduler and artist; Edwin Silva Brazil, a dairyman and community leader; Grand Master Deng Huiduk, a martial arts instructor and mentor; victims of a Stockton shooting, including four young people; and the victims of the Eaton and Palisades fires. Several members spoke about the fire victims by name and emphasized recovery, resilience, and the need to support affected communities. A moment of silence was observed, the names were ordered printed in the journal, and the House adjourned until Friday, January 16 at 9 a.m.