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CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Privacy and Consumer Protection Committee Sep 11th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Ward. Wicks. Here. Wicks here. Wilson. Here. We have a quorum. You're ready? Thank you.
- Ward, aye. Wicks, aye. Wilson, aye.
- Ward. Aye. Ward, aye. Wicks. Aye. Wicks. I. Wilson. Aye. Wilson, aye. Wilson, aye. Oh, sorry.
Summary:
The Assembly Privacy and Consumer Protection Committee heard SB 53 by Senator Wiener after the bill was substantially amended on the floor and referred back under Assembly Rule 77.2. The author explained that the bill, focused on AI safety and frontier models, now applies its main requirements to models trained above 10^26 FLOPs, includes broader whistleblower protections, sets different disclosure obligations based on company revenue, removes Attorney General rulemaking authority in favor of an annual Department of Technology report, and keeps a $1 million-per-violation penalty. He also highlighted CalCompute, a proposed public cloud intended to expand access to compute and support innovation.
Supporters, including Encode AI and Economic Security California Action, argued the bill would hold AI developers accountable to their public safety commitments, improve transparency, protect whistleblowers, and help democratize access to AI infrastructure. They said the measure reflects extensive negotiation with the administration and stakeholders and aligns with recommendations from the governor’s frontier-model working group. Opponents, including CalChamber, TechNet, CCIA, and Chamber of Progress, remained opposed unless amended, saying they appreciated the author’s work but still had concerns outlined in their letters.
Committee members questioned whether the bill could stifle innovation, how it would address worst-case AI harms, and whether it could reach actors outside California. The author responded that the bill is intended as a light-touch transparency measure, that it applies to entities doing business in California, and that California can still lead in the absence of federal action. Members also emphasized the importance of whistleblower protections and CalCompute. The committee voted 12-1 to pass the bill, with DeMaio voting no and Patterson not voting, and the bill was sent back to the floor.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Arts, Entertainment, Sports, and Tourism Committee Jun 24th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Ward? I present. Lackey? I'm here. El-Hawari? Here. Gonzalez. McKinner? Here. Ortega? Here.
- Good morning, Chair Ward and Assembly Members.
- Ward? Aye. Ward, aye. Lackey? Aye. Lackey, aye. Lackey, aye. Elhawary, aye. Gonzalez, aye.
Summary:
The Assembly Committee on Arts, Entertainment, Sports, and Tourism heard SB 456 by Senator Ashby, the Community Beautification Act, which would create an exemption allowing muralists to do commissioned mural work without obtaining a contractor’s license. The author and supporters said the bill would clarify existing law, preserve public art and placemaking projects, and still leave in place applicable safety, permitting, and contract requirements. Support testimony came from the City of Sacramento’s arts manager and muralist Jaya King, who described mural projects as fine art and community engagement rather than construction, and from numerous local governments and arts organizations, including the League of California Cities, Los Angeles County, Sacramento, Stockton, Glendale, West Hollywood, Santa Monica, Riverside, Escondido, and the California Travel Association.
Opposition centered on concerns that the exemption could weaken consumer protections in contractor licensing law. One member of the public argued that mural projects can involve construction-related work such as surface preparation and installation, and that licensing requirements, down payments, insurance, and background checks protect consumers and should not be bypassed. A representative of the State Building and Construction Trades also expressed concerns but said the author’s office had been engaged and a follow-up meeting was scheduled.
Several committee members spoke in favor, saying murals are clearly public art and an important part of neighborhood identity and local culture. The chair and other members described the bill as a common-sense clarification that would reduce barriers for artists and cities seeking to permit mural projects. The committee then voted 9-0 to pass SB 456 and re-refer it to the Business and Professions Committee.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- I represent Rochester Ward 4, and I'm here today to introduce House Bill 457.
- they're energetic, they're learning how to live on their own for the first time, they're exploring boundaries
- they're energetic, they're learning how to live on their own for the first time, they're exploring boundaries
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials Committee Jan 13th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- As mentioned, we have only one measure today, AB 763 by Assembly Member Ward, which is on the consent
- On the proposed consent calendar is AB 763, authored by Assembly Member Ward, due pass to the Committee
- This is for the proposed consent calendar, AB 763, authored by Assembly Member Ward, due pass to the
Summary:
The ESTM Committee convened on January 13th and announced that the hearing would be brief, with only one consent item on the agenda. The chair reviewed testimony procedures and quorum was established by roll call. The sole measure was AB 763 by Assembly Member Ward, which was placed on the consent calendar and recommended as due pass to the Committee on Appropriations.
A motion was made and the committee took a roll call vote on the consent calendar. Members present voted aye, and after the roll was briefly left open for absent members, additional ayes were recorded. AB 763 passed the committee on a 7-0 vote.
No opposition or substantive testimony on the bill was presented during the meeting. After the vote was completed, the chair announced that the matter was out and the hearing was adjourned.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials Committee Jan 13th, 2026
Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials
Transcript Highlights:
- As mentioned, we have only one measure today: AB 763 by Assembly Member Ward, which is on the consent
- On the proposed consent calendar is AB 763, authored by Assembly Member Ward, due pass to the Committee
- This is for the proposed consent calendar, AB 763, authored by Assembly Member Ward, due pass to the
Summary:
The ESTM Committee convened on January 13 for a brief hearing with one item on the agenda: AB 763 by Assembly Member Ward, placed on the consent calendar. The chair reviewed the committee’s testimony rules, noting that only one consent item was scheduled and that testimony would be limited, with written testimony also accepted through the committee portal.
A quorum was established by roll call, with members Connolly, Ellis, Castillo, Lee, and McKinnor present initially, and Bauer-Kahan and Papan later recorded as present for the vote. A motion and second were made to adopt the consent calendar, and AB 763 was called for a due pass recommendation to the Committee on Appropriations.
The committee voted unanimously in favor of the measure. The final recorded vote was 7-0, and the bill was adopted to the consent calendar and sent to Appropriations. The hearing then adjourned.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Rules Committee Jun 16th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Is there a motion on item number five, HR 43, by Assemblymember Ward? Is there a second?
- And then on item number five, item number five, HR 43, Ward. Flora? Flora not voting. Patel? Aye.
- H.R. 43, Ward. Lackey, there I go, not voting on that. Lackey, not voting. Thank you.
Summary:
The Rules Committee was called to order, a quorum was established, and the committee took up a consent agenda along with item number five, HR 43 by Assemblymember Ward. Members voted on the consent agenda first, and the motion passed. The committee then separately considered HR 43, which also passed by roll call vote.
Several members were recorded as voting aye on the consent items and on HR 43, while some members were noted as not voting on one or both items. The chair left the roll open briefly for late-arriving members before closing the vote. After the votes were completed, the committee adjourned.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Apr 21st, 2025
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Collins, Solache, Soria, Stephanie, Ta, Tangipa, Valencia, Wallace, Ward, Wicks, Wilson, Zabur. Mr.
- AB 322 by Assemblymember Ward. Clerk will read.
- Assembly Bill 322 by Assemblymember Ward, an act relating to pupil health.
- Assemblymember Ward, you are recognized. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
- Thank you Assemblymember Ward. All debate having ceased, the clerk will open the roll.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm openly wards, 115,000 people.
- County, overlapping with Senator Ward. County, overlapping with Senator Ward.
- So, Senator Ward, if I may, I'll make a motion.
- So, Senator Ward, if I may, I'll cases.
- Thank you, Chair Ward. Any other bills you want to take out?
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Emily French, and Rhonda Ward. Call Terry Putnam, Emily French, Rhonda Ward. Those are the three.
- French and Rhonda Ward. Thank you.
- Rhonda Ward. Ms. Ward, thank you. We've been very good. We know you've got a lot going on today.
- My name is Rhonda Ward, eighth generation Texan.
- Ward, and thank you for your testimony. Welcome. Welcome.
Bills:
SB16, SB76, SB310, SB311, SB396, SB505, SB827, SB964, SB1209, SB1210, SB1386, SB1470, SB2035, SJR37, SB 16
Keywords:
voter registration, proof of citizenship, Election Code, criminal offenses, limited federal ballot, transportation, infrastructure, funding, public safety, state regulation, election, polling places, voter access, state oversight, electronic voting, voting, polling place, elections, countywide program, election integrity
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm
Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government
Transcript Highlights:
- in the city, and there'll be one counselor per ward.
- For a ward, right now each councilor is elected at large, along with the at-large school committee.
- At a duly held town meeting, Carver voted to dissolve the North Carver Ward District by a vote of 110
- Carver Select Board and Finance Committee also have unanimously supported dissolving the North Carver Ward
- The ward-based representation, with eight ward-represented councilors and three at-large councilors,
Summary:
The committee held a lengthy hybrid hearing of the Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government, with testimony spanning local board training, animal welfare and enforcement, municipal charters, water district dissolution, and other home rule matters. Chairs Rausch and Lewis set strict time limits because of the large number of speakers and explained that written testimony would also be accepted. Members heard from local officials, advocates, municipal employees, and residents, with many bills receiving broad support from municipal and advocacy witnesses.
Several speakers supported bills requiring or expanding training for local boards and commissions, including pre-service training for planning, zoning, and other land use boards. Supporters said training would help volunteers understand complex laws, improve consistency, reduce legal challenges, and speed up housing and development decisions. Related testimony also backed a bill to modernize historic district commissions and another to allow associate planning board members to serve more broadly when needed to maintain quorums.
A major portion of the hearing focused on animal legislation. Witnesses supported bills to expand citations for cruel conditions beyond dogs, update dangerous dog procedures, improve animal health inspections and breeder oversight, strengthen tethering rules, and protect pet consumers. Animal control officers, humane organizations, and some victims of dog attacks described enforcement gaps and the need for clearer standards, while several dog trainers and the American Kennel Club opposed parts of the dangerous dog bill and tethering restrictions, arguing they would limit humane training tools and professional discretion. The committee also heard strong support for a bill to create a statewide pet shop and consumer protection framework.
The committee also heard testimony on several local home rule petitions. Medford officials and residents strongly supported a new city charter that would replace the current at-large council with ward-based representation and periodic charter review. Wayland representatives supported a bill to preserve the library’s Millennium Fund as intended, Cambridge officials backed creation of an employment and job training trust, and Carver officials supported dissolving the North Carver Water District due to compliance and financial problems. No votes were taken during the hearing, and the chair repeatedly invited written testimony and follow-up materials.
NH
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
06/02/2026 - Senate Ad Hoc Committee on Elder Abuse
Senate Ad Hoc Committee on Elder Abuse
Transcript Highlights:
- Toit is ethically obligated to represent the wishes of the ward, even if the ward has diminished capacity
- Toit is ethically obligated to represent the wishes of the ward, even if the ward has diminished capacity
- Anybody that's advocating for you, they remove them so the ward is isolated. Then they medicate.
- independent review of repeat complaint patterns and repeat offenders; stronger protections ensuring wards
- All of these parties are supposed to be acting in the best interest of the ward.
Summary:
The Senate Ad Hoc Committee on Elder Abuse opened by explaining it was gathering testimony on elder abuse, especially alleged misconduct involving court-appointed systems such as guardians ad litem and fiduciaries, to identify gaps in law and oversight and develop legislative fixes. The chair limited each witness’s time, asked for names and contact information for follow-up, and repeatedly noted that some allegations might warrant referral to law enforcement, the attorney general, or county attorneys if basic criminal elements were present.
Several witnesses described alleged abuse in guardianship, conservatorship, and fiduciary cases. Dr. Holly Lauder said her mother, who had Alzheimer’s disease, was subjected to allegedly deficient psychological capacity evaluations that ignored treating doctors and family input, leading to a fiduciary arrangement that later resulted in neglect. Kevin Axson described his mother’s probate case, saying a guardian ad litem and conservator were appointed after a family financial dispute, that the guardian ad litem and fiduciary had little contact with his mother, and that the estate was burdened with substantial fees and a $200,000 bond requirement. Frieda Alvarado testified about a 94-year-old client, Samuel Armento, saying he was isolated, medicated without his request, and treated without dignity after a fiduciary and care team took control. Bill Chalmers, Johnny Hamilton, and Kathy Hamilton also testified about Sam Armento’s case, alleging isolation, excessive fees, conflicts of interest, and poor oversight by fiduciaries and caregivers.
Other witnesses raised broader concerns about Arizona probate practices. David Redkey said he has been under a long-running conservatorship despite earning degrees and maintaining capacity, and alleged that court-appointed professionals and fiduciaries overcharged his estate and blocked efforts to terminate the arrangement. Susan Wolfe described the Peyton case, alleging that a wife’s conservatorship and related court actions led to the loss of assets, exclusion of witnesses, and large fees for a relatively small monthly care bill. Dr. Lewis Heller, an OB-GYN and disciplinary committee member, said the medical evaluations he reviewed showed the people involved were competent and that the conduct he observed was unethical and possibly criminal. Renee Self testified that she lost her role as trustee and spent large sums defending her father’s estate, alleging that the probate process stripped her father of assets and limited her access to him despite APS findings that her actions were in his best interests.
No formal committee votes or legislative actions were taken in the excerpt, but members repeatedly expressed concern, asked for documents and transcripts, and indicated they would follow up with witnesses and consider stakeholder meetings to craft legislation addressing oversight, transparency, and accountability in guardianship and fiduciary systems.
MD
Transcript Highlights:
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CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session Feb 9th, 2026
California Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- since we're talking about reproductive health relative to this proposal, we have labor and maternity wards
- , We have labor and maternity wards in those rural hospitals that are being completely closed down.
- Plumas County under their public hospital district to ensure that there is a maternal and maternity ward
- And there are a couple of colleagues that really talked about the closure of maternity wards, and I am
- in this state are... ...specifically focused on the fact that our maternity wards in this state are
Summary:
The Senate opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and several floor recognitions, including St. Mary’s High School football team for its first state championship and Black-owned businesses honored by the Legislative Black Caucus and Black Chamber of Commerce. The Rules Committee also reported Senate Resolution 77 to third reading. The chamber then confirmed Tyler Sadwith as Chief Deputy Director for Health Care Programs at the Department of Health Care Services and State Medicaid Director by a 33-0 vote.
The main floor debate centered on SR 77, a resolution condemning racist and dehumanizing imagery posted by President Trump depicting former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama. Supporters from multiple caucuses, including the Black, Latino, Jewish, LGBTQ, and API caucuses, described the post as racist, harmful, and part of a broader pattern of dehumanization and urged a public apology. A few Republicans objected to the resolution’s language and process, saying it was overly partisan or not collaborative, but the resolution was adopted on a 28-0 vote.
The Senate also took up SB 106, a budget bill to provide $90 million in state funding for family planning providers, especially Planned Parenthood, after federal cuts under H.R. 1. Supporters argued the bill would preserve essential reproductive and preventive health services, especially in rural and underserved communities, and backfill lost reimbursements. Opponents criticized the bill’s transparency, no-bid contracting structure, and priorities compared with other needs such as distressed hospitals and developmental disability services. After debate, the Senate concurred in the Assembly amendments to SB 106 by a 26-9 vote.
AR
Transcript Highlights:
- Rawls and Demetrius Johnson, and whereas also integral to the Bears' success were managers Justin Ward
- Whitaker, Peyton Myers, Carrington Quick, Miley Clopton, Caroline Pearson, Chloe Haddeburg, Kaylee Ward
- And whereas Lady Tigers team member Kaylee Ward was a four-time all-state player honoree, was named to
- Kaylee Ward ended her career with 1,962 kills and was the season team leader in kills and blocks, with
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Ward Johnson Ward Johnson is Ms.
- Ward Johnson on the floor of the House temporarily strike her name Warton. Wilson Will He's here.
- Miss Ward Johnson on the floor of the House, strike her name. Mr. Riddell and Ms.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Representative Vasut, Representative Ward Johnson. Quorum is present.
- Representative Ward Johnson. Aye. There being seven ayes and zero nays, the motion is approved.
- Representative Ward Johnson.
Bills:
SB3059
Keywords:
Alamo, historic preservation, cultural heritage, restoration, Texas history, state parks, commemoration, 1184, house, all
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
HOU-WLA Public Hearing 02-17-2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Well, I want to comment for the Ward Jack in the Box location.
- For the Ward Jack in the Box location, there's really nowhere for anybody to park on the street.
- Interesting. for the Ward Jack in the box location. for the Ward Jack in the box location.
- >> Uh, at the corner of Ward and Capilani, the Jack in the Box site in the old Gallagher office, law
- Ward and Capilani.
Summary:
The joint hearing covered several housing-related measures. On SB 2068, which would create an affordable housing land inventory task force within the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development to study how to maximize housing on transit-oriented development and other state and county lands, testimony was mostly supportive from agencies and housing groups, with one opposition witness. In response to questions, OPSD said it was already working on a list of potential parcels but could not yet identify unit counts or a timeline, and estimated about $250,000 would be needed for staffing and contractual support.
The committees also heard SB 2227 on rental assistance, which would require HPHA to make monthly rent supplement payments, prioritize certain tenants including kupuna, allow agreements with counties and nonprofits, and create a special fund supported by a transaction fee on recordings. HPHA supported the bill, and the Department of the Attorney General said it recommended amending the measure to describe the fee as a tax. Additional testimony included support from elder and community organizations and one opposition witness.
For SB 2061, relating to residential condominiums and the 99-year leasehold program, HCDA and the project developer testified in support of amendments intended to preserve owner-occupant requirements while making the project more marketable and financially feasible. Members focused heavily on parking, affordability, and financing. HCDA and the developer said the parking stalls would be unbundled from the units, that the project would be a 99-year leasehold with 60% of units reserved for buyers at or below 140% AMI and 40% market-rate, and that the state’s $15 million equity contribution would cover only part of the parking garage and commercial component. The hearing then moved on to SB 3327, relating to HCDA and complete communities, but the transcript cuts off before that measure was fully discussed.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Jan 26th, 2026
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- File item 55 is AB 1070 by Assembly Member Ward.
- The clerk will read: Assembly Bill 1070 by Assembly Member Ward and relating to housing.
- Assembly Member Ward, you are recognized. Thank you, Mr. Speaker and colleagues.
- Thank you, Assembly Member Ward. All debate having ceased, clerk will open the roll.
- Assembly Member Ward, you are recognized. Thank you, Mr. Speaker and members.
Summary:
The Assembly met after a quorum call and proceeded with a largely ceremonial opening, including a prayer, Pledge of Allegiance, guest introductions, and several recognitions of visitors, students, community college delegations, and retiring staff. Members also offered adjournment-in-memory tributes, including remembrances of Kathy Wooten and Rowena Ramos, before adjourning to a later date.
The chamber then took up a long third-reading file of bills covering energy, climate, agriculture, behavioral health, housing, education, privacy, transportation, public safety, and retirement. Among the measures discussed were AB 34 on renewable portfolio standard exemptions for publicly owned utilities; AB 35 to speed implementation of Proposition 4 climate-resilience funds; AB 52 on agricultural advisory committees; AB 277 on background checks for behavioral health employees; AB 664 authorizing targeted bachelor’s programs at Southwestern Community College; AB 673 creating a grant program for unaccompanied homeless youth; AB 710 on dynamic electricity pricing; AB 748 on pre-approved housing plans; AB 767 expanding school and daycare protections in sexually violent predator placement decisions; AB 883 protecting officials’ personal information from data brokers; AB 1054 on a deferred retirement option program for CHP and Cal Fire; AB 1159 on student data privacy; AB 1204 revising school funding formulas; AB 1265 extending historic building tax relief; AB 1349 banning speculative ticketing; and AB 1359 allowing seniors 80 and older to opt out of jury service without a doctor’s note.
Most bills received broad support and passed, often unanimously or with only a few no votes. Notable opposition came on AB 1054, where one member argued the retirement option would worsen pension costs, and on AB 1349, where members emphasized consumer protection and artist support. Several bills were described as cleanup, technical, or implementation measures, and members repeatedly cited local needs, workforce shortages, public safety, education access, and consumer protection as reasons for support.
After completing the file, the Assembly adopted adjournment motions and set the next session for Thursday, January 29 at 9 a.m. A few vote changes were entered from the dais after adjournment, including changes on AB 710, AB 673, AB 52, and AB 643.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Jul 14th, 2025
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Sanchez, Chiavo, Schultz, Sharp Collins, Solace, Soria, Stephanie, Ta, Tangipa, Valencia, Wallace, Ward
- Assembly Member Ward, you are recognized from Mr. Speaker's desk for your guest introduction.
- Thank you, Assembly Member Ward, and welcome Comcast Fellows. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.
- Assembly Member Soria, Assembly Member Ward, you are recognized. Thank you, Mr. Speaker, members.
- Thank you, Assembly Member Ward. Assembly Member Fong, you are recognized. Good afternoon, Mr.
Summary:
The Assembly convened after a quorum call, adopted the previous day’s journal, and handled several procedural motions, including suspending rules to allow committee notices and moving some bills and items on and off the file. Members also introduced a number of guests and fellows on the floor, including Equality California Comcast Fellows, tribal youth visitors, interns, local officials, and community representatives.
On the floor file, the Assembly concurred in Senate amendments to AB 1216 (TK-12 omnibus education technical changes), AB 377 (high-speed rail), and AB 951 (health care coverage), and adopted ACR 103 declaring July 14-18, 2025 as California Western Monarch Protection Week. The body also adopted AJR 18, a resolution calling for an official legislative apology to California Native Americans for historic injustices and affirming support for healing and reconciliation, and ACR 71 designating a portion of State Route 101 as the Little Saigon Freeway. Each of these measures drew supportive remarks from multiple members, and co-author rolls were opened before final adoption.
The Assembly also adopted SCR 66 proclaiming Law Day, after a lengthy partisan debate over the rule of law, executive power, and recent federal and state actions; the resolution was ultimately adopted by voice vote after 51 co-authors were added. Members then adopted SJR 3 urging Congress to reverse SNAP cuts and protect CalFresh benefits, with debate focused on food insecurity, fraud, work requirements, and the impact on low-income Californians; the resolution passed with 69 ayes and no noes after 70 co-authors were added. SB 757, authorizing local governments to use nuisance abatement liens or special assessments to collect abatement costs, also passed 68-0, and ACR 94 on anti-microbial resistance was adopted on the consent calendar.
The session concluded with adjournments in memory honoring Jane Day, agricultural leader John C. Harris, and Willie Earl Arno, followed by announcements of committee meetings and the schedule for the next floor session. The Assembly adjourned until Thursday, July 17, 2025, at 9 a.m.