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• So you can't move to a more expensive home, but if you move to a home that is equal value or less, you
• What my concern was, is I was looking at it, and generally future medicals are reduced by present value
• some aspects, we already have the Misho facility that has been building rockets and other aerospace vehicles

Bills: HB79 , HB437 , HB646 , HB1089 , HB1099 , SB173 , SB180 , SB260 , SB424 , SB476

Committee: House Civil Law and Procedure

Keywords: carbon capture, damages, environmental liability, legal liability, site restoration, expert witness, expert testimony, witness fees, pecuniary interest, conflict of interest, civil procedure, evidence law, Louisiana evidence code, Louisiana civil litigation, expert report, discovery, pretrial disclosure, litigation transparency, settlement, damages award

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• you can see beef prices for 2026 are anticipated to increase 1.5% to $365 per 100 weight, pushing values
• After rising by significant degrees throughout most of the past decade, for 2027 beef values are set
• For motor vehicle tax, it's slightly lower.

Keywords: 908, all

Summary: The Leadership Division of the Budget Section approved the prior meeting minutes and then received an update from Senator Jonathan Sickler on the Cash Management Board’s interim work under House Bill 1278. He said the board has reviewed state cash, investments, and liquidity across agencies and concluded the state’s overall mix of long-term and short-term assets is appropriate, with about $35 billion in total liquid assets and investments and roughly 89% in longer-term investments. He highlighted process improvements already underway, including replacing more than 500 six-month CDs with a special-rate savings account to reduce administrative work, and said the board sees opportunities to improve forecasting, automation, and statewide coordination. Members asked about whether the CD change would increase returns, how the Legacy Fund transfer for the homestead tax relief bill affected earnings, and whether more state cash could be consolidated or better managed through BND; Sickler and BND staff said those issues are being studied and may lead to legislation for the 2027 session. Representative Nathan Toman then updated the committee on the Task Force on Government Efficiency. He said the group has focused less on cutting dollars and more on defining metrics and asking how the legislature knows whether programs are working. The task force is pushing a standard set of questions for new or expanding programs—who is affected, expected outcomes, alternatives, how success will be measured, and full funding—and OMB has agreed to require those answers in future budget requests. Members discussed possible use of dashboards, program evaluators, AI tools, and possible rule or statutory changes to require performance measurement. Toman said the task force will continue meeting with agencies such as the courts, university system, auditor, HHS, Commerce, and ITD to identify workflow bottlenecks and potential efficiencies. Phil Davis of Job Service North Dakota gave a workforce update, reporting that North Dakota’s unemployment rate is 2.5% and labor force participation is about 68.7%, both well above national performance. He described Job Service’s 15 workforce programs, including H-2A housing inspections for foreign agricultural workers, the job placement partnership program with DOCR, WOTC, and other federal and state workforce efforts. Davis said the agency served more than 11,000 individuals in 2025, operates nine workforce centers, and tracks outcomes through quarterly and annual reporting. In response to questions, he said job openings data reflect only positions in the system and may understate actual hiring needs, that child care and other assistance programs could be better tied to employment outcomes, and that the DOCR partnership has shown strong results with lower recidivism and higher earnings. He also said the H-2A inspection workload is growing quickly and additional staffing or less frequent federal inspection requirements could help. Allen Knutson then presented S&P Global’s updated revenue forecast. He said oil prices have risen sharply since the prior month’s outlook, improving the state’s near-term revenue picture, though the economy remains volatile and agriculture is facing weaker commodity prices. Based on the updated forecast, total major tax revenues for the current biennium are projected to be about $89 million above the legislative forecast, and the next biennium could be about $500 million higher, though that estimate is preliminary and may change. He also walked through an alternate oil-price scenario showing significantly higher oil and gas collections and a larger Strategic Investment Fund balance if prices remain elevated. Members asked whether another forecast should be requested once oil markets stabilize and about tribal allocation changes in the alternative scenario; Knutson said additional updates are possible through OMB and future forecast cycles.

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• Can't concentrate; they overheat in vehicles that are not appropriately air conditioned.
• how you need it. to ensure that they're actually promoting lower costs, better quality, safety, and value
• cost savings, whether it's through kind of limiting the network of providers to lower cost, higher value

Committee: House Legislative Health & Human Services Committee

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• And then this is a different look at the gross production value, which can also be considered as the
• past year, we have offered workshops on labor law compliance, sustainable irrigation practices, and value-added
• Labor substitution is happening with these other unmanned vehicles and systems.

Summary: The joint informational hearing of the Assembly Committees on Economic Development, Growth, and Household Impact and Agriculture, held at Fresno State, focused on cost pressures in California’s food system, household affordability, and the Central Valley’s role in agriculture. Opening remarks emphasized Fresno State’s regional importance, the Central Valley’s outsized contribution to food production, and the connection between agricultural health, food security, and the broader economy. Members also noted the impact of the federal shutdown on CalFresh benefits and the state’s efforts to respond with food assistance funding and National Guard support for food banks. The first panel featured academic and policy experts who described agriculture’s economic importance in the San Joaquin Valley and the rising pressures on farms and households. Dr. Conduro highlighted agriculture’s large share of regional GDP, farm receipts, jobs, exports, and food manufacturing, while identifying water scarcity, SGMA-related land fallowing, labor shortages and rising labor costs, market volatility, invasive pests, and production cost inflation as major barriers. Caroline Danielson of PPIC said food prices remain about 30% above 2019 levels, food insecurity affects about 1.8 million California households, and nutrition programs such as CalFresh, WIC, and school meals are essential in reducing poverty, especially in the Central Valley. Susie Pryor of the Central California Small Business Development Center described technical assistance, capital access, and training for small food and farm businesses, while warning that reduced funding limits support for rural and immigrant entrepreneurs. The second panel brought testimony from a small produce business owner, a food entrepreneur, and the Fresno County Farm Bureau. They said input costs for fertilizer, fuel, irrigation, labor, land leases, and compliance have risen sharply while commodity prices have remained flat or fallen, squeezing small farms and food businesses. Panelists stressed the need for small-batch processing facilities, local supply chains, education on food manufacturing compliance, land access for small farmers, and more pathways into agriculture through trade programs, community colleges, and FFA. Ryan Jacobson said California agriculture is facing a prolonged downturn, with farm bankruptcies, weak commodity prices, export-market uncertainty, water reliability problems, and costly ag-burning rules all contributing to financial strain. No formal votes or legislative actions were taken; the hearing was informational and concluded with discussion of possible policy solutions and continued engagement with stakeholders.

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• transformation by performing critical activities, challenging decision-making to focus on long-term value
• footprint and now we are asking people to possibly drive in, knowing that many people still need to use a vehicle
• It's about where our values as Californians lie.

Summary: The Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 5 heard updates from the Secretary of State, EDD, the State Controller’s Office, CalHR, and DGS on a range of budget proposals and federal policy impacts. Secretary of State Shirley Weber opened with remarks about California’s election system, emphasizing its safety, transparency, high voter registration and vote-by-mail participation, and the office’s response to bomb threats and other election threats. Her staff then presented funding requests for the Cal-Access Replacement System (CARS) and Help America Vote Act/VoteCal activities, describing them as needed to modernize campaign finance and lobbying disclosure systems and maintain election security and voter services. A major portion of the hearing focused on federal election policy, especially the potential effects of a presidential executive order and the SAVE Act. Secretary of State staff said California would face significant, potentially unquantifiable costs if forced to comply, including new burdens on county recorders, county election offices, and the Secretary of State’s office, and warned of voter disenfranchisement, especially for students, seniors, disabled voters, military and overseas voters, rural residents, and people with limited transportation. Members and public commenters strongly opposed the federal proposals and argued California’s current system is functioning well. The committee also heard that federal HAVA funds were not expected to be at risk because the state draws them down into an interest-bearing account. EDD reported on paid family leave, explaining that recent delays were tied to a system transition and increased claim volume, and said it was simplifying applications and adding staff and automation. Public testimony supported expanding paid family leave to chosen family. EDD also said it is prepared for possible unemployment spikes, citing a recession plan, a command center, and recent hiring. The State Controller’s Office requested funding to continue the Fiscal migration project, which would move the state’s accounting book of record to the new system by July 1, 2026; Finance and LAO had no objections, and the committee expressed support for the project’s progress. CalHR presented a proposal for a statewide recruitment, outreach, and education paid media campaign under AB 1511, saying its current advertising budget is too small to reach diverse communities effectively. The final item addressed Governor Newsom’s executive order requiring a return to office on a four-day schedule. CalHR and DGS said they were working department-by-department to assess space, parking, transit, and other logistics, but had not completed a statewide cost analysis. Members and many public commenters criticized the order, arguing it was rushed, costly, harmful to telework benefits, and potentially disruptive to workers, especially those with disabilities, caregiving responsibilities, or long commutes. No votes were taken during the hearing.

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• Most is to show it as a defense to prosecution, and I value your experience.
• I jumped out of a vehicle going 30 miles an hour, and back then I could bounce no more.
• In addition, another value I will add to that. Senator Parker, do you have anything?

Bills: SB552 , SB1099 , SB1124 , SB1208 , SB1372 , SB1506 , SB1667 , SB1804 , SB1806 , SB1870 , SB1936 , SB1937 , SB2180 , SB2405 , SB2569 , SB2570 , SB1646

Committee: Senate Criminal Justice

Keywords: community supervision, criminal justice, illegal alien, deferred adjudication, Texas Code of Criminal Procedure, SB 1099, undocumented immigrant, unauthorized immigrant, immigration status, felony sentencing enhancement, criminal penalty increase, Texas Penal Code, Code of Criminal Procedure, affirmative finding, judgment finding, deportation, public safety, immigration enforcement, sentencing reform, felony offense

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• Then the requirements for motor vehicle registration kick in at that point, or for a driver's license
• I would have gotten a fine from the state for not following up with motor vehicle law.
• I would have gotten a fine from the state for not following up with motor vehicle law.
• I would have gotten a fine from the state for not following up with motor vehicle law.
• </c> by the motor vehicle by the motor vehicle division<01:41:16.679><c> uh</c><01:41:16.840><c> Department

Committee: House Election Law

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• California Labor and Workforce Development Agency to work with the County of Riverside to make electric vehicle
• , we are a prime location to make sure that all facets of manufacturing of EVs, whether it's the vehicles
• themselves or the batteries... ...of manufacturing of EVs, whether it's the vehicles themselves or the

Summary: The Assembly Economic Development, Growth, and Household Impact Committee met to hear two bills. The main item discussed was AB 72 by Dr. Jackson, which would direct the California Labor and Workforce Development Agency to work with Riverside County to expand access to electric vehicle manufacturing jobs and related education in the Inland Empire. The author argued the region is well positioned for EV manufacturing because of its growing population, nearby higher education and technical training institutions, and local lithium resources, and said the bill would help keep residents closer to home for livable-wage jobs. Committee members expressed support for the goal of creating local jobs and reducing long commutes, and there was no opposition testimony in the room. The committee also considered AB 685 on the consent calendar, which was moved with a due pass recommendation to Appropriations. After quorum was established and roll was called, both AB 685 and AB 72 were approved. AB 72 passed the committee on a 7-0 vote and was sent to Appropriations. The hearing then adjourned.

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• That's 14 times that this individual has been caught recklessly and illegally operating a motor vehicle
• that they didn't get pulled over in each of those cases I mentioned earlier for operating a motor vehicle
• our peace officers to police them according to what piece of equipment they are towing behind their vehicle
• your hay wagon and it's full of hay and you're barreling down the road at 35, and the tongue of your vehicle

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• c><00:25:48.440><c> like</c><00:25:48.559><c> the</c><00:25:48.720><c> pop</c> Minnesota through Vehicles
• like the pop Minnesota through Vehicles like the pop program<00:25:49.559><c> we've</c><00:25:49.720
• and the needs that we should continue with that kind of behavior toward people who don't add real value
• look at that, and I think we'll find ourselves getting more money out of this out of less, or more value

Committee: Senate Housing and Homelessness Prevention

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• c><00:16:38.079><c> the</c> interests and does not reflect the interests and does not reflect the values
• <00:16:38.680><c> of</c><00:16:38.839><c> the</c><00:16:38.959><c> Granite</c> values of the Granite
• values of the Granite State<00:16:41.240><c> it</c><00:16:41.519><c> risks</c><00:16:42.040><c> creating
• So we go to all kinds of medical emergencies, motor vehicle accidents that are still pretty horrific.
• The first responder when it was called in by a vehicle behind her was her lifetime best friend.

Committee: House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Assemblymember Addis, whose leadership and commitment in the health space is something that we all value
• support our children, and then how we treat and support our seniors, our elders, who we must continue to value
• and continued federal threats to our most vulnerable communities, we continue to uphold California values
• Currently, the estimated number of Medi-Cal enrollees age 65 and older whose home equity value exceeds
• They would have to verify their assets and show that their home equity value does not exceed $1 million

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• the offender's birth month and timely reporting of changes of address, phone number, employment, vehicles
• The bill also... ...reporting of changes of address, phone number, employment, vehicles, and other data
• phrase Sharia law, it is often portrayed as something foreign, extreme, or incompatible with American values
• For many Muslims, Sharia functions primarily as spiritual guidance, shaping values around prayer, charity
• For many Muslims, Sharia functions primarily as spiritual guidance, shaping values around prayer, charity

Summary: The Senate convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and several recognitions before taking up a special order calendar of bills. Early measures included a claims bill for relief to L.E. through the Department of Children and Families, which passed 34-0 after substitution from the House version, and a claims bill for the estate of Mark Legata, which passed 35-0 after the amount was reduced in the substitute. The chamber then approved CS for CS for SB 42 on child protective investigations and specific medical diagnoses, requiring investigators to consider certain medical conditions that can mimic abuse; the sponsor described it as a fix for cases where medical evidence is overlooked, and it passed 34-0. A bill on autism education for teachers was also substituted with the House version, amended to replace the Senate language, and passed 35-0 after supportive remarks from members. The Senate next passed a land-use bill, SB 218, adjusting hurricane-related development restrictions so they continue in storm-damaged counties but expire in unaffected counties in 2026, with debate focused on local control and recovery needs; it passed 36-0. The chamber then approved several other measures with little or no opposition: a probate bill modernizing curators of estates (36-0), a Blue Ribbon Projects bill creating a framework for large planned developments with conservation set-asides, which drew extensive debate over local control, growth management, and the bill’s breadth before being temporarily postponed, a state lotteries update (36-0), a diploma requirements bill allowing Special Olympics participation to substitute for PE and clarifying marching band credit (36-0), and a naturopathic medicine licensure/regulation bill that reestablishes a licensing framework and board, which passed 33-3. The Justice Administrative Commission bill was amended to broaden membership to include a judge or senior judge and passed 37-0. The Senate also passed a public records exemption for certain local administrators and their families (31-5), a clinical laboratory personnel bill easing staffing requirements by aligning more closely with federal CLIA standards (37-0), a dry needling bill clarifying occupational therapists may perform the practice (37-0), a financial disclosures bill revising gift/honoraria reporting and restoring a percentage-based reporting option via amendment (36-0), and a child welfare bill expanding when parental drug abuse can be treated as harm or neglect and allowing earlier court intervention and services (37-0). Later, the chamber took up a bill on ideologies inconsistent with American principles and terrorist organizations. The sponsor said it would prevent enforcement of foreign or religious law over the Constitution, create a due-process process for domestic terrorist designations, and bar public funds from supporting terrorism. Senators raised questions about the lack of a time limit on conduct used for designation and whether conviction is required; an amendment was then offered to remove specific references to Sharia law and the bill’s findings, with the sponsor of the amendment arguing the language stigmatized Muslim constituents and singled out Islam. The transcript cuts off during that amendment debate, so no final action on the bill is shown in the provided text.

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• So that, as well as making sure that value-added products can participate, and also healthcare professionals
• That, as well as making sure that value-added products can participate, and also healthcare professionals
• So that, as well as making sure that value-added products can participate, and also healthcare professionals
• But just on face value and the numbers that you've seen for a $50 million cap, $24.5 million were claimed
• That's where the most, you know, their production value comes from.

Committee: House Economic Development & Technology

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The committee on Economic Development and Technology met on March 12, 2025, and heard testimony on several measures. On SB 9, the Hawaii Food Industry Association, the Chamber of Commerce, and the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation testified in support, and there were no questions or objections. On SB 148, the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs offered comments, and a member of the public testified in support of combining boxing and MMA oversight into a single combat sports commission, with amendments to preserve safety standards and separate or distinct treatment for the two sports. Committee discussion focused on whether proposed requirements were primarily safety-related or cost-related, how to handle smaller events, and whether a one-year implementation delay was necessary; the department said many safety provisions already exist in the MMA program, that it was open to continued discussion on costs, and that it needed time to combine rules and appoint new commissioners. The chair suggested possible amendments to account for event size and to reduce burdens on smaller events. The committee then heard SB 816, which drew extensive testimony on providing legal representation for immigrants in immigration proceedings. Supporters included the Hawaii State LGBTQ+ Commission, ACU Hawaii, the Refugee and Immigration Law Clinic, the Legal Clinic, Hawaii Friends of Civil Rights, the Hawaiʻi Coalition for Immigrant Rights, Pride at Work Hawaii, and others. Supporters argued that immigration cases can be as serious as criminal cases, that counsel is essential for due process, and that representation improves outcomes; several also emphasized the economic importance of immigrants to Hawaii. One supporter noted a suggested amendment to include training for attorneys and partners doing deportation defense and asylum work. Opposition came from a Navy veteran who argued the bill would use state resources for a federal issue, create inequities, and impose fiscal burdens. The chair noted 69 testimonies in support and 44 in opposition, and later an additional supporter brought the total to 70 in support. No vote was taken in the portion of the meeting provided. The committee also heard SB 125, with the Department of Economic Development, the Agreed Business Development Corporation, and the Hawaii Food Industry Association in support, and the Tax Foundation of Hawaii offering technical comments about complicated nested definitions in the bill. Testimony on SB 125 focused on updating the Enterprise Zone Program so local manufacturers selling directly to retail could qualify, along with value-added products and certain health-related sectors. Finally, on SB 732, the State of Hawaii Creative Industries testified with comments, raising concerns about county permit-fee waivers, implementation timing, and the bill’s lack of a carry-forward provision for the film tax credit. The witness said uncertainty in the credit was already causing productions to delay coming to Hawaii and urged stability to support the industry and local workers. The committee then moved on to additional testimony on the measure.

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• And then it does one third thing, and that is it allows a vehicle to have the weight of up to 26,000
• You have to get your vehicle registered. Pretty simple.
• You have to get your vehicle registered. Pretty simple.

Summary: The committee began by welcoming a new page, Colin Chu, who introduced himself as a Timberline High School senior interested in learning about the Idaho Legislature, going to college, and studying finance. The committee then approved the minutes from February 12, 2026. House Bill 665, sponsored by Representative McCann, was presented as a cleanup and update to the Appaloosa specialty license plate program. The bill would change the recipient of plate funds from the Appaloosa Horse Club to the Appaloosa Museum and Heritage Center Foundation, broaden the stated purpose to education and programming related to horses in Idaho, and raise the vehicle weight limit for the plate from 16,000 to 26,000 pounds so more trucks and trailers could qualify. Members asked about the removal of the youth-specific language, future plate redesign costs, and the number of plates in circulation. No public testimony was offered, and the committee voted to send HB 665 to the floor with a due pass recommendation. House Bill 666, sponsored by Representative Petzke, would require new Idaho residents to obtain a driver’s license and register their vehicles within 30 days of moving to the state. The sponsor noted a prior issue in the definitions had been corrected. The committee moved the bill to the floor with a due pass recommendation. House Bill 716, sponsored by Representative Green, was held because the sponsor was not present, and the committee adjourned without further action.

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• Senators, this strike-all, really the bill, applies only to new vehicle brands and is designed to prevent
• The difference in the underlying bill and this bill is that it sets a 1,000-vehicle sales threshold and
• ensuring that multiple independent dealers have the opportunity to participate in selling these vehicles

Summary: The Commerce Committee on Tourism met and first took up Senate Bill 1562 by Senator Trumbull, which was amended with a strike-all amendment. The substitute bill would apply only to new vehicle brands, set a 1,000-vehicle sales threshold, and limit any one dealer or dealer group to no more than one-third of statewide sales to promote competition and dealer diversity. The committee adopted the amendment and then reported the committee substitute favorably by roll call vote, with Senator Smith later recording a negative vote and Senator Yarbrough requesting an affirmative vote on the tab. The committee then considered Senate Bill 888 by Senator Martin, which limits professional services contracts for architects, engineers, surveyors, and landscape architects so they can be held liable only for their own negligence or that of those under their supervision. The bill extends existing protections from public contracts to private contracts, voids broader indemnity clauses, requires a professional standard of care, and bars additional-insured requirements. After no questions or debate, the committee reported the bill favorably. Finally, the committee heard Senate Bill 1516 by Senator Garcia on misleading or inaccurate caller identification. The sponsor cited the volume of robocalls and scam losses, especially affecting older adults, and said the bill would create new statutory provisions requiring telecommunications companies to address spoofed caller ID and implement STIR/SHAKEN authentication or a comparable alternative. Testimony in support came from the Elder Law Section of the Florida Bar and AARP, and the bill was reported favorably by roll call vote. The chair then noted the committee would not reconvene later that evening and adjourned the meeting.

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• higher when the vehicle-mounted variable messaging signs were used.
• moving over were over 95% higher vehicle moving over were over 95% higher when<01:37:15.280><c> the<
• /c><01:37:15.520><c> vehicle</c><01:37:16.159><c> mounted</c><01:37:16.560><c> variable</c> when the
• vehicle mounted variable when the vehicle mounted variable messaging<01:37:17.440><c> signs</c><01:37
• </c><01:38:16.719><c> and</c> roadway assisting disabled vehicles and roadway assisting disabled vehicles

Keywords: 1183, house

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• And from a city perspective, when you have a major natural disaster like this, property values are held
• I think that the legislature, the individual members, the experience of your staffs will add value and
• And so it's not something that is feasible to track at all times the exact value of contents.
• I don't know the exact value of my own contents of my home.
• What actually happens in a wildfire settlement is a compromised value that is so far below that that

Summary: The Assembly Committee on Utilities and Energy held a hearing on the California Earthquake Authority’s SB 254 report and broader options for reforming California’s utility wildfire recovery system. The chair framed the discussion around the Palisades and Eaton fires, the scale of wildfire-related costs on utility bills, and the need to weigh trade-offs among survivors, ratepayers, utilities, insurers, and taxpayers. The first panel featured wildfire survivors William Abrams and Joy Chen, who described long delays in compensation, housing insecurity, and what they viewed as a system that protects utility shareholders more than victims. They urged greater transparency, clearer accountability for utility spending and safety performance, faster and fuller compensation for survivors, and reforms such as independent audits and better alignment of utility incentives with wildfire prevention and restitution. The second panel began with Tom Welsh of the California Earthquake Authority, who explained that the SB 254 report was intended as a broad inventory of policy pathways rather than recommendations. He described the report’s process, including stakeholder submissions, workstreams, and a convergence process, and outlined the current wildfire fund structure: utilities remain liable, the fund reimburses eligible claims after a covered wildfire, and the CPUC later determines prudency and possible reimbursement back to the fund. RAND’s Lloyd Dixon summarized compensation data, saying utilities paid about $38 billion between 2017 and 2024, with major shares going to injured parties, insurers, and public entities, while litigation costs and survivors’ own losses remain substantial. He noted that legal fees and delays reduce the amount survivors ultimately receive. Utility and public-interest witnesses offered differing views on the report’s pathways. PG&E’s Tyson Smith said the report shows inaction is the worst outcome and argued for community wildfire risk reduction, equitable allocation of catastrophe costs, and state-led resilience tools. LADWP’s Fernando Valero emphasized the vulnerability of municipal utilities and cities, and supported inverse condemnation reform, a state-sponsored liability insurance framework, damages and subrogation limits, and stronger insurance access. Consumer Attorneys of California’s John Fisk argued that IOU-caused fires are not natural disasters but the result of negligence and sometimes criminal conduct, and opposed reducing utility liability while supporting stronger oversight and audits. The Public Advocates Office’s Nathaniel Skinner focused on affordability, saying ratepayers already bear large and growing wildfire costs and warning against shifting more costs onto bills without measurable risk reduction and tighter accountability. Committee members then began questioning witnesses about what counts as measurable mitigation, how to define full and fair compensation, and how any fast-pay process should work.

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• charge us for wildfire mitigation, but financially ensure that it gets done through AB 1774, that vehicle
• And from a city perspective, when you have a major natural disaster like this, property values are held
• I think that the Legislature, the individual members, the experience of your staffs, will add value and
• And so it's not something that is feasible to track at all times the exact value of contents.
• I don't know the exact value of my own contents of my home. I'd have...

Committee: House Utilities and Energy

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• give general law cities and the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments the option of using best-value
• Best value basically says that the government agency, in this case, the COG and general law cities, get
• This bill provides a solution that allows agencies to use a best-value contracting approach where proposals
• contract is still competitively bid, but the award is made to the bidder offering the best overall value
• This bill applies narrowly to vehicle housing infrastructure districts.

Committee: House Local Government

Keywords: 988, house, all