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• We need a solution for the sustainability of this housing model.
• unaffordable housing in the nation.
• We always talk about creating new housing stock.
• I didn't mention that a lien was placed on my house.
• And then we get a notice that they released the lien on my house.

Committee: House Judiciary

Keywords: 988, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Would you like to start with House Bill 410?
• Would you like to start with House Bill 410, Chair Slagel?
• Now we'll move on to House Bill 410. And we could have Ms.
• This is House Bill 163 by Representative Cruz.
• House bill ACR6 will be reported favorably. House bill ACR-6 will be reported favorably. Thank you.

Bills: HCR6 , HCR19 , HB81 , HB134 , HB154 , HB163 , HB170 , HB194 , HB254 , HB318 , HB410 , HB473 , HB485 , HB718 , HB970

Committee: House Civil Law and Procedure

Keywords: HCR 6, House Concurrent Resolution 6, successions, intestate succession, testate succession, disinheritance, disinherison, forced heirship, forced heir, legitime, estranged heir, estranged child, inheritance, estate planning, wills, testaments, Civil Code Article 1617, Civil Code Article 1618, Civil Code Article 1619, Civil Code Article 1620

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• I'm Representative James Murphy, the chair on the House side of the committee—Special Commission, I should
• I'm joined by the chair of my house, Liam Murphy, who's out of school. Got to keep him busy.
• legislature would decide to lift that prohibition, they're not authorizing surcharging, they're permitting
• merchants also gain expanded authority to impose surcharges on credit cards in the states where it's permitted

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Special Commission on the future of payments and sales transactions by credit card heard extensive testimony from credit union, banking, retail, restaurant, and payments-industry representatives about proposals to limit interchange fees, especially on the tax and tip portions of transactions. Several witnesses opposed state-level restrictions, arguing they would create a patchwork of rules, burden state-chartered institutions, raise compliance complexity, and ultimately reduce resources for fraud prevention, cybersecurity, rewards, and access to credit. Others, including retail and merchant advocates, said swipe fees are a significant and growing cost for small businesses and that states should consider reforms such as limiting fees on taxes and tips, allowing surcharging, improving transparency in merchant contracts, and studying collection costs more closely. Witnesses also discussed recent legal and regulatory developments, including Illinois’s interchange-fee law, OCC and NCUA interim rules, and the ongoing Visa/Mastercard antitrust settlement. Industry representatives said the Illinois law has been delayed and is likely preempted for most transactions, while merchant advocates argued the state efforts and court rulings show that networks and banks do not set fees competitively. The proposed antitrust settlement was described by some as a meaningful but limited merchant victory, with temporary fee reductions and expanded surcharge/steering rights, while others said it still falls short of structural reform. The commission members pressed witnesses on the practical effects of fees, the cost of cash, whether merchants can pass costs through, and whether small businesses are actually seeing benefits from the current system. Members repeatedly emphasized the need for a fair middle ground that protects both small businesses and the payment system. No substantive votes or policy actions were taken beyond accepting testimony, and the meeting ended with adjournment after all scheduled witnesses had spoken.

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• facilitate the goal of hearing as much from the public within the limits of our time, we will not permit
• Public comment may be provided only at the designated time and place, as permitted by me, the Chair.
• And one, which is Charter, that covers Charter, Time Warner, and Bright House together, all those three
• To date, one company, or a combination of three—Charter, Time Warner Cable, and Bright House Network—is

Summary: The Communications and Conveyance Committee held an oversight hearing on the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), focused on telecommunications, broadband deployment, resiliency, and the California Teleconnect Fund. Chair Tasha Boerner said the hearing was intended to examine structural issues at the CPUC, including whether telecommunications oversight should remain within the commission, while also reviewing major programs such as Last Mile, BEAD, carrier of last resort, and emergency preparedness. CPUC President John Reynolds and Deputy Executive Director Anna Maria Johnson described the commission’s work on public safety, universal service, broadband grants, Lifeline modernization, and network resiliency, including the 72-hour backup power requirement and merger review. Members questioned CPUC officials about the pace and metrics for Last Mile and BEAD projects, the relationship between middle-mile and last-mile buildout, and how the commission balances carrier obligations with the risk of driving providers out of high-cost areas. They also pressed the CPUC on the California Lifeline home broadband pilot, asking when enrollment would be available, which providers were participating, how much of the state would be covered, and what the surcharge impact would be. CPUC said 15 providers had been approved, one was already serving customers, and the rest were still onboarding, and it committed to provide follow-up information on timelines, coverage, and costs. A major portion of the hearing centered on the California Teleconnect Fund and proposed changes to how schools would access the program. Superintendent Tony Thurmond argued strongly against shifting administration from county offices of education and districts to individual schools, saying it would add burden, worsen inequities, and risk underuse of a valuable broadband subsidy. Committee members echoed concerns that smaller schools and districts may lack the staff to manage direct applications and reporting. In public comment, the Los Angeles County Office of Education supported the CDE’s position and urged changes that would align the program more closely with E-Rate and reduce administrative burdens. No formal vote was taken, and Chair Boerner closed by saying she remained committed to pursuing reforms to the CPUC and referenced her bills AB 2289 and ACA 9.

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• facilitate the goal of the hearing as much from the public within the limits of our time, we will not permit
• Public comment may be provided only at the designated time and place as permitted by the chair.
• allow access school nurses have to find workarounds to obtain epinephrine when preschool programs are housed
• Fortunately for this student the preschool was housed on an elementary campus so the stock EpiPen was

Committee: House Education

Keywords: 988, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• And Hero House is that room.
• And here our house becomes the natural location they come to.
• Five years ago, the Hero House Glendale was just being launched.
• Come with them, come to your house. Our doors are open.
• I think Hero House is amazing.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• </c> allowed under this proposed house sub. allowed under this proposed house sub.
• The same should pass on the House floor. Thank you very much. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
• The bill does pass with favorable expression of the same should pass on the House floor.
• The bill does pass with favorable expression of the same should pass on the House floor.
• </c> the House floor. Thank you so much. the House floor. Thank you so much.

Committee: House Natural Resources & Energy

Keywords: Meeting Start 00:00 Attendance Roll Call 01:00 SB 100 Discussion 02:09 SB 100 Roll Call Vote 10:50 SB 8 Discussion 11:46 SB 8 Roll Call Vote 15:44 SB 49 Discussion 16:32 SB 49 Roll Call Vote 25:43 SB 222 Discussion 28:23 SB 222 Roll Call Vote 29:48, 958, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Would you like to start with House Bill? Would you like to start with House Bill 410, Chair Slagel?
• Now we'll move on to House Bill 410. And we could have Ms.
• Now we'll move on to House Bill 410. And we could have Ms.
• All right, we have Representative Mena on House Bill 970.
• This is House Bill 163 by Representative Cruz.

Committee: House Civil Law and Procedure

Summary: The committee first took up House Bill 718, which would limit liability for landowners who allow free use of private property for aeronautical activities at non-public airports. The author said the bill was modeled on Arkansas law and was intended to help private airstrips. After brief questions about fees and the effective date, the bill was reported favorably without objection. House Bill 134, dealing with material harmful to minors online, was then amended to clarify that interactive computer services may not deliver harmful material to minor accounts they created, while removing algorithm restrictions and cure language; it was reported as amended. House Bill 410, which would require notification before recording direct in-person conversations, drew substantial testimony. The author said the bill was aimed at privacy concerns raised by wearable AI devices and hidden recording tools, and the adopted amendments changed the measure from consent to notification and added exceptions for first responders, evidence preservation, civil or administrative proceedings, criminal matters, and recordings in one’s own residence. Supporters said the bill protected ordinary people from secret recordings, while opponents warned it could chill family-law recordings, citizen journalism, HOA disputes, and other legitimate uses. The bill was ultimately reported as amended. House Bill 318, which would reduce the presumption of paternity period from 300 days to 150 days, was heavily criticized by family-law practitioners and a law professor who said the current 300-day rule tracks gestation and that shortening it would shift burdens onto mothers; the author then voluntarily deferred the bill. A companion study resolution, HCR 19, directing the Louisiana State Law Institute to study the presumption of parentage, was reported favorably. The committee also heard House Bill 970 on competing custody orders. The author described cases where different courts issued conflicting custody rulings for the same child, but judges and attorneys raised concerns about the bill’s “earliest order controls” rule, its effect on out-of-state orders, protective orders, and the lack of a clear mechanism for judges to discover prior orders. After testimony from judges and committee discussion about possible fixes and a unified filing system, the bill was voluntarily deferred. House Bill 163, another private-airstrip liability bill, was reported favorably, and House Bill 170 and House Bill 194, both dealing with construction/design professional contracts and preemptive periods, were reported as amended or favorably after testimony that they would align design-professional rules with contractor rules and keep Louisiana projects under Louisiana law. House Bill 254, limiting acts of donation of motor vehicles to certain relatives and charities, was reported as amended after discussion about tax treatment and possible loopholes. Finally, the committee began House Bill 485, a proposed constitutional amendment declaring parental rights fundamental and subjecting government restrictions to strict scrutiny. Supporters argued it would protect parents’ authority over children’s upbringing, education, care, and control, while opponents said the language was overly broad and could complicate child welfare, public health, and school safety measures. The author said the amendment would not protect abuse or neglect and was meant to ensure government interference meets strict scrutiny, but the transcript cuts off before final action on the measure.

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• order to facilitate the committee's business and public participation in today's hearing, we will not permit
• is to protect voting rights in California in the space between the actions that the 14th Amendment permits
• All right, we have Senator Umberg in the house. Welcome. Thank you. Am I yet? And you're not yet.

Committee: House Elections

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• The time being 15, the House Human Services Policy and Finance Committee will come to order.
• Specifically, since 1997, state law has permitted DHS to impose sanctions for any reason for which an
• It has permitted the error to stand since 1999 or 1995, limiting its authority to address kickbacks.

Committee: House Human Services Finance and Policy

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• facilitate the goal of hearing as much from the public within the limits of our time, we will not permit
• Public comment may be provided only at the designated time, place, as permitted by me, the Chair.
• To date, one company, or a combination of three, which is Charter, Time Warner Cable, and Bright House

Committee: House Communications and Conveyance

Keywords: 988, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• They sent mailers through the same mailing house and spent $7,438 on them.
• Section 12.93 of the TEC rules permits the TEC to proceed in default against a respondent if they fail
• corporate corporate dollars and only uses those dollars in states where corporate contributions are permitted

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• If confirmed to leave CBP, would you permit your officers to engage in immigration enforcement activity
• I believe that houses of worship are sacred. I believe that sanctuary is sanctuary.
• And in the meantime, none of them were permitted to make a phone call.

Committee: Senate Finance Committee

Keywords: Customs and Border Protection, Rodney Scott, border security, asylum, transparency, Hernandez Rojas, migrant treatment, public testimony

Summary: The meeting centered on the nomination of Rodney Scott to serve as the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). Throughout the session, various senators expressed concerns regarding CBP's recent practices, including issues related to border security and the treatment of migrants. Questions were raised about Scott's involvement in previous incidents, particularly surrounding the controversial death of Mr. Hernandez Rojas while in custody, which sparked a heated discussion about accountability and transparency in current border policies. Senators emphasized the importance of balancing efficient border security with humane treatment of individuals seeking asylum.

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• And Hero House is that room.
• And here, Hero House becomes the natural location they come to.
• Five years ago, the Hero House in Glendale was just being launched.
• Come with them, come to Hero House. Our doors are open.
• I think Hero House is amazing.

Summary: The inaugural meeting of the Select Committee on California and Armenia Mutual Trade, Art, and Cultural Exchange focused on strengthening California-Armenia ties through trade, investment, education, culture, and diplomacy. Chair Harabedian and Assemblymember Caloza opened by emphasizing the importance of the Armenian-American community in California and the committee’s goal of expanding opportunities for business, job creation, cultural preservation, and academic exchange. The Republic of Armenia’s ambassador and the Armenian Consul General both described Armenia as a growing strategic partner for California, highlighting recent peace and connectivity developments, Armenia’s diversification strategy, and the role of the Armenian diaspora in linking the two places. The first panel featured Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis and Go-Biz trade specialist Trisha Utterback. Kounalakis reviewed the 2019 California-Armenia framework agreement and the opening of the California trade and services desk in Yerevan, noting growth in academic ties and California’s support for Armenia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. Utterback outlined Go-Biz’s trade and investment programs and reported that California-Armenia two-way trade has more than doubled since 2019, with exports rising sharply; she cited examples of California companies expanding into Armenia and Armenian businesses seeking California opportunities. Members asked about future priorities, and panelists pointed to tech, clean energy, agriculture, and continued outreach through trade and investment programs. A second panel centered on Glendale’s role as a gateway for the partnership. Mayor Ara Najarian described Glendale’s large Armenian-American population, the Armenian American Museum, sister-city relationships, and the city’s role in cultural and economic diplomacy, while also raising concerns about Artsakh, displaced Armenians, detainees, and discrimination against Armenian Americans. Vahe Kozoyan of ServiceTitan shared his company’s growth from a Glendale startup to a global firm with major operations in Armenia, and Armina Galstian of SmartGate VC and Hero House Glendale described a California-Armenia innovation corridor supporting startups, AI, robotics, cybersecurity, and neuroscience. Committee members discussed how the state can further support the partnership through investment, delegation visits, education, innovation hubs, and ensuring Armenian-owned businesses are not excluded from supplier diversity and anti-discrimination protections.

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• We will now lay out House Concurrent Resolution 112 by Representative Perez.
• Well, thank you for the opportunity to present House Concurrent Resolution 112.
• This is a pragmatic resolution urging the United States Congress to permit state-issued Real ID cards
• House Concurrent Resolution 112 represents smart policy and fiscal responsibility and leverages what

Committee: House S/C on State-Federal Relations

Summary: The Committee on State-Federal Relations heard testimony on HB 3484, which would formalize agreements between border municipalities and treat certain infrastructure, services, and facilities as Texas assets for funding eligibility if they are within 30 miles of the border. Representative Van Deaver and a witness from Texarkana described how the bill would help Texarkana, Texas, secure state funding for jointly used facilities such as wastewater, water treatment, and airport assets that are physically located in Arkansas but serve Texas residents. Members asked about whether Arkansas benefits from the facilities and whether the bill would apply only to U.S. border cities; testimony clarified that it applies to Texas municipalities bordering another U.S. state, and the bill was left pending after the committee substitute was withdrawn. The committee also heard HCR 112, by Representative Perez, which urges Congress to allow state-issued Real ID cards, including Texas driver’s licenses, to be accepted as identification for U.S. citizens re-entering the country at land and sea ports of entry. Perez argued that Texas already verifies citizenship and lawful presence for Real ID issuance, that most Texans already have Real ID-compliant licenses, and that acceptance at the border would reduce costs and delays for routine cross-border travel without weakening security. Members asked about the security features of Real ID, implementation timing, passport delays, and how border crossings currently work; Perez said the resolution would not replace passports for international air travel and would apply only to U.S. citizens returning at land and sea ports. HCR 112 was also left pending, and the committee adjourned after HDR 125 was withdrawn from the schedule.

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• , House Bill 1025, House Bill 1026, House Bill 1028, House Bill 1030, House Bill 1031, House Bill 1031
• House Bill 1032, House Bill 1038, House Bill 1039, House Bill 1040, House Bill 1042, House Bill 1043,
• House Bill 1044, House Bill 1044, House Bill 1044, House Bill 1044, House Bill 1044, House Bill 1045
• , House Bill 1047, House Bill 1047, House Bill 1047-17, House Bill 1071, House Bill 1078, House Bill
• House Bill 1072, House Bill 1073, House Bill 1076. Preparing the machine, Madam Clerk.

Keywords: 1204, all

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• and my house catches fire, it's probably going to ignite your house next.
• Madam Chair, Senator, as you know, House Bill 2 is still on.
• To take place, the houses that are going to be washed away.
• Imagine living in your house with no lampshades on your lamps.
• use permits and all those kinds of things.

Committee: Senate Senate Conservation

Transcript Highlights:

• As the mayor has provided some handouts, House Bill 6, since its inception, has been challenging.
• Registrations: 350 new businesses in-house.
• The initial legislation was House Bill 6.
• Let's get everyone on board so we can get this bill through the House, and we do have time.
• Do we look at what it would look like if the pending permits for mining or...

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• Okay, the Chair lays out House Bill 1761.
• Seeing none, the chair will withdraw House Bill 2322 and leave House Bill 2322 pending.
• This is House Bill 3647.
• Chair leaves House Bill 3647. House Bill 4081 pending at this time.
• House Bill 40, and we'll leave House Bill 40 pending at this time.

Bills: HB4011 , HB2680 , HB4325 , HB4327 , HB4944 , HB1761 , HB4688 , HB3453 , HB40 , HB1707 , HB4749 , HB2322 , HB3647 , HB4139 , HB4081 , HB2203 , HB2100 , HB4170 , HB3104 , HB4623 , HB40

Committee: House Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence

Keywords: partition, heirs' property, real estate, co-ownership, family property, non-heir cotenant, right of first refusal, pilot services, liability limitation, maritime commerce, Matagorda Bay, Lavaca Bay, transportation code, maritime industry, civil liability, barratry, penalties, legal actions, damages, wrongful death

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• the Law and Justice Committee for February 2nd, and the last day of public hearing on bills before House
• That was HB 2347, which passed the House unanimously. Washington.
• That was H.B. 2347, which passed the House unanimously and this Senate 47 to 2.
• I support House Bill 6296.
• Housing, harm reduction, certified peers, crisis response. support of your committee, housing, harm reduction

Summary: The committee began with Senate Bill 5962 on spring blade knives, first suspending the five-day notice requirement. Staff explained the bill would remove spring blade knives from the list of dangerous weapons while keeping restrictions on carrying them in schools, child care, and other protected locations. Proponents, including Knife Rights and the prime sponsor Sen. T’wina Nobles, described the measure as a modernization and cleanup bill that would reduce confusion and support lawful use and manufacturing; one testifier strongly objected to the bill’s added location-based restrictions. Public testimony was overwhelmingly in support, and the hearing then moved on without a vote. Senate Bill 6105 would raise the wage exemption from garnishment for medical debt judgments from 30 to 60 times the state minimum wage, while keeping the 80% disposable earnings exemption and adding notice requirements identifying the debt as medical. Sen. Marko Liias said the bill is intended to protect low-wage workers from severe financial hardship and reduce incentives to work off the books. Supporters from patient, consumer, AARP, and anti-poverty groups said medical debt is often unexpected and garnishment can destabilize families; opponents from collectors and trade groups argued the bill was too broad, lacked stakeholder input, could hurt providers, and should define medical debt more clearly. The hearing closed with no action taken. The committee then heard Senate Bill 6203, which would clarify that out-of-state convictions can include foreign-country convictions for offender scoring if obtained with sufficient due process safeguards. The sponsor, Sen. Matt Boehnke, said the bill closes a gap in sentencing law; prosecutors supported the concept and suggested simplifying the language, while the Sentencing Guidelines Commission, defense attorneys, and public defense opposed it, citing undefined standards, difficulty verifying foreign convictions, and due process concerns. The committee also heard Senate Bill 6296 on involuntary treatment, which would expand who may petition for detention, change rules for assisted outpatient treatment and police assistance, require firearm surrender compliance procedures, and make other ITA changes. The sponsor and several providers and family members supported the bill as a needed modernization, while DCRs, disability advocates, behavioral health organizations, hospitals, and others raised concerns about due process, implementation, rural transport, capacity, and unintended consequences. No votes were taken on either bill during the hearing.