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• We're going to pass and retain on file items 432 through 436. That brings us to file item 4132.
• We're going to pass and retain on file item 455. That brings us to file item 466. Item 455.
• We will pass and retain on file item 480. File item 481, AB 408 by Assembly Member Berman.
• Pass and retain on file item 483. Pass and retain on file item 483.
• It's time that they be held accountable for their bad policies. And it's time that...

Summary: The Assembly met in session, established a quorum, and opened with a prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance. Members then moved through guest introductions, including students and fellows from California Lutheran University, UC Merced’s CAPE program, the Maddy Institute, and Madera High School’s Madtown Robotics Team 1323, which was recognized for multiple robotics world championships. The chamber also adopted an adjournment in memory and took up the daily file. Several bills and resolutions were considered and passed, including AB 1390 on school board compensation thresholds, AB 1338 on air district cost recovery for fence-line air monitoring, AB 648 on community college housing, AB 1207 on cap-and-trade price ceilings, ACR 66 recognizing Skin Cancer Awareness Month, AB 49 on keeping ICE out of public schools, AB 317 on a CEQA exemption for certain single-family homes, AB 527 on geothermal exploratory wells, AB 665 on the Department of Financial Protection and Innovation ombudsman report, AB 940 creating quantum innovation zones, AB 1021 on workforce housing for education agencies, AB 1112 on property tax apportionment in Rancho Mirage, AB 1318 on nonprofit eligibility for public funding, and AB 1470 on using student housing loan funds for affordable housing in downtowns and commercial districts. Most measures passed with broad support; AB 49 and AB 1318 were urgency bills and passed with the required higher vote threshold. The floor also adopted H.R. 40, declaring May 25 as Rosenda’s Day to honor a teen killed by a drunk driver, and H.R. 42, recognizing May as Behavioral Health Awareness Month. Both drew extensive personal testimony from members about mental health, suicide, substance use, and the need to reduce stigma and expand access to care. Additional health-related bills passed, including AB 408 creating a physician health and wellness program, AB 546 requiring coverage for HEPA purifiers for certain enrollees after wildfire disasters, AB 967 expediting licenses for out-of-state physicians, and AB 968 expanding pharmacist authority to provide non-hormonal contraception. The Assembly also debated AB 1056 on phasing out gill net fishing and AB 1376 on limiting juvenile probation terms, with supporters framing both as conservation or rehabilitation measures and opponents warning about economic harm or public safety concerns. Both bills ultimately passed. Throughout the session, members repeatedly emphasized public safety, education, housing, climate, health care access, and support for immigrant and youth communities, with recorded roll-call votes and voice votes taken on each measure.

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• . >> Representative Huitt back for the third and final time, let's hope, is House File 2400, the appraisal
• File 2400. File 2400.
• less time on paperwork. less time on paperwork.
• House File 1724. House File 1724.
• Thank you for your time. time. time.

Bills: HF2400, HF1724, HF3437, HF4333, HF2874, HF4052

Keywords: real estate, appraisers, disciplinary actions, sanction matrix, Minnesota Statutes, direct primary care, healthcare agreements, medical services, patient care, health insurance, mortgage fees, residential loans, commercial loans, finance regulations, investment properties, insurance, supplemental health insurance, short-term care, home health care, nursing care

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• secretary will read the Senate file secretary will read the Senate file numbers<00:07:44.560>
• Senate<00:07:44.879> file<00:07:45.120> number Senate File No. 2439 has been given
• <00:08:48.880> number will see CIF file number will see CIF file number 2805<00:08:51.440>
• page number 16 you'll see Cate file page number 16 you'll see Cate file number number number 2836
• <00:09:46.240> the individual motions at this time the individual motions at this time the

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• I'm introducing House File 1458.
• File 2164. File 2164.
• And then time was up.
• now we have uh House File 1910. now we have uh House File 1910.
• Thank you for<01:06:51.520> your<01:06:51.640> time. for your time. for your time.

Bills: HF1458, HF2063, HF2164, HF1377, HF927, HF1059, HF1910, HF2232

Keywords: CPA, certified public accountant, public accounting, accountancy, licensure, license mobility, substantial equivalency, interstate practice, out-of-state accountant, NASBA, Uniform CPA Examination, board of accountancy, attest services, audit, tax preparation, financial advisory, consulting, accounting education, master's degree, bachelor's degree

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• House File 7—uh, House File 1360. It's a Senate File 1360, House File 739.
• file 7 uh house file file 7 uh house file 1360<00:35:02.720> it's<00:35:02.920> a<00:35
• <00:35:04.760> file 1360 it's a senate file 1360 house file 1360 it's a senate file 1360 house
• Representative Olson, your next file is House File 2337.
• file file is<00:40:27.079> uh<00:40:27.400> house<00:40:27.880> file House File

Bills: HF2382, HF639, SF1075, HF1243, HF1087, SF1360, HF739, HF2337, HF1220, HF712, HF1219

Keywords: accident reporting, law enforcement, data privacy, contracted service providers, public safety, HF639, Minnesota driver license, Department of Public Safety, driver medical review, loss of consciousness, voluntary control, seizure, nonepileptic seizure, epilepsy, antiseizure medication, physician statement, medical certification, commercial driver, CDL, medical examiner's certificate

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• a suit being filed.
• But at all times, it is our duty.
• to filing a bad one.
• And at the same time protect the rights of persons to file meritorious lawsuits for demonstrable injury
• Take your time.

Bills: HB2242, HB2446, HB2799, HB4502, HB2920, HB2790, HB5620, HB5060, HB5076, HB5080, HB5081, HB5128, HB5130, HB3847, HB5116, HB2969, HB4546, HB4202, HB5624, HB3964, HB4803, HB872, HB4775, HB4777, HB4961, HB5570, HB2988, HB4260, HB1375, HB5009, HB5411, HB5134, HB4388, HB3095, HB1387

Keywords: constables, civil rights, local government, law enforcement, policy-making authority, affidavit, medical bills, civil actions, reasonable charges, healthcare services, judicial statistics, court performance, family law, civil cases, efficiency reporting, court security, emergency management, harassment penalties, judicial safety, court committee

Summary: The committee heard testimony on several bills affecting civil practice, judicial conduct, and attorney regulation. HB 4961 and the similar HB 3095 would bar uninsured motorists from recovering non-economic damages after a collision, with HB 3095 also addressing certain exceptions and limiting economic damages in some cases. Supporters said the measures would encourage insurance coverage and fairness for insured drivers, while opponents argued they would unfairly punish injured people who were not responsible for the lack of insurance, including pedestrians, passengers, children, and others. HB 3095 drew constitutional concerns from witnesses, and the committee later withdrew the committee substitute and left the bill pending; HB 4961 was also left pending after questions about its scope, including passengers. HB 5570 would expand a continuing legal education exemption to attorneys appointed by the governor and confirmed by the Senate who serve on boards or commissions. The author and witness said the bill would free up time for public service while still requiring ethics training. A committee member raised a discrepancy in the number of attorneys covered, and the bill was left pending. HB 2969 would prohibit the State Bar from adopting rules or penalties that unreasonably burden attorneys’ religious exercise or free speech, especially in relation to sincerely held religious beliefs. Supporters framed it as a protection for lawyers of faith against an ABA-style speech code, while no one testified in opposition; the bill was left pending. HB 4260 would prohibit county judges and county commissioners from practicing law in courts over which they have jurisdiction. The author described it as an ethics measure to avoid conflicts of interest, but county officials and the County Judges and Commissioners Association opposed it, saying existing ethics rules already address conflicts and that the bill would impose hardships, especially in rural counties. The bill was left pending. HB 4388 would require all judges, including those who serve only in administrative roles, to remain subject to the Code of Judicial Conduct; supporters said some judges avoid discipline by relinquishing judicial functions, while opponents said the bill was unnecessary and could burden county judges who serve as administrators. It was also left pending. The committee also heard HB 5134, which would limit Rule 202 pre-suit depositions to people who have suffered or reasonably expect to suffer actual damages and allow attorney’s fees against abusive petitioners. The author said the bill would curb harassment and fishing expeditions, but members questioned how the standard would work in practice; the bill was left pending. Finally, HB 3964 would narrow common-law public nuisance claims by barring suits over lawful conduct, conduct already addressed by other remedies, and products, while preserving other causes of action. Supporters said the bill would prevent regulation through litigation and protect legislative authority; opponents said it would eliminate important remedies and that no Texas abuse had been shown. The author indicated he would revise the bill, and it was left pending.

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• Thank you for your time.
• Thank you for your time.
• This would be from uh House File<00:48:29.119> 1615- File 1615- File 1615- uh<00:48:31.200>
• This was house file file file 2228.<00:50:45.440> And<00:50:45.599> this<00:50:45.760><
• c><00:53:37.760> an<00:53:38.079> initial filing fee um when filing an initial filing fee

Bills: HF1646, HF2443

Keywords: medical debt, debt relief, healthcare financing, consumer protection, financial hardship, commerce, cannabis, insurance, housing, ombudsperson, affordability, property, task force, financial institutions, 1183, house

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• Most times. Most of the time. I noticed that.
• Without objection, we will file this report. Thank you for your time.
• But the second time, the third time, the fourth time, the fifth time, the sixth time, the seventh time
• , the eighth time.
• Without objection, we will file this report. Thank you for your time.

Summary: The committee approved the prior minutes and then received a series of audit and compliance updates. Staff reported on delinquent private water and sewer reports, delinquent 2013-2023 water reports, and several municipal accounting code noncompliance cases. Denning and Gum Springs were recommended to be removed from the 60-day clock after staff visits showed improved records, while Fargo, Lead Hill, Almy, Jericho, Haynes, Biggers, Gilmore, and Holly Grove were discussed for repeat findings involving missing audits, poor bookkeeping, unpaid or misapplied street funds, deficit balances, and other accounting deficiencies. Several of these entities were given additional time or had reports filed without objection, while others were deferred for later review. Fargo’s mayor said the town had been understaffed and was working to improve its accounting systems; the committee voted to defer the matter to the August meeting. Lead Hill’s mayor described efforts to complete overdue water audits and improve office procedures, and the committee also postponed action for 60 days. Almy’s mayor and recorder-treasurer were present, and the committee placed the town on the 60-day clock for repeat accounting issues. Biggers and Gilmore both acknowledged long-running audit problems and said they were working with auditors and the IRS; their reports were filed. Holly Grove’s treasurer said she had only recently taken the position, and that report was filed as well. The committee spent considerable time on the street-fund misuse cases for Jericho and Haynes. Jericho was found to have exceeded the statutory threshold tied to fines and costs, with staff noting the town had since become current on its repayment plan; the committee deferred the report to September. Haynes was also behind on its repayment plan for street funds, with staff saying the town had recently made up the shortfall and was current as of the meeting, but the committee still deferred the report to September. Members and staff also discussed how the speed-trap law is applied, whether certain fines and costs count toward the threshold, and the role of the prosecuting attorney in deciding whether to take further action. The committee then reviewed a special report on the Pulaski County Regional Solid Waste Management District, which had six findings involving board approval of payroll and contracts, credit card documentation, vehicle and cell phone use, competitive bidding, electronic funds controls, and unusually high advertising spending. District Director Craig Douglas said the board had delegated some authority, that receipts were missing during a temporary staffing gap, and that advertising was needed to educate the public; he also defended the sale of trailers and other equipment as a way to exit the trailer business. Several members questioned the explanations and the low resale value of equipment, but the committee ultimately deferred the report to September. The meeting also included a recognition of accounting students interning with audit staff and a final set of actions on deferred water and sewer reports: 11 were filed, seven were deferred for lack of proper responses, and a private report on Shannon Hills Water, Sewer, and Fire Department was noted as involving misappropriation by an office manager and inadequate internal controls.

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• at a time.
• Okay, next one is House File 1614, the first engrossment.
• So we've got House File 2781.
• Representative Curran has two bills, the first being House File 1316. So, House File 1316...
• We're going to. meeting several times this week.

Bills: HF2233, HF1999, HF1995, HF1614, HF2781, HF1775, HF1316, HF2127, HF2521, HF689, HF2380, HF1273

Keywords: Uniform Special Deposits Act, special deposit, banking law, financial institutions, escrow, escrow account, trust account, security deposit, beneficiary, depositor, creditor process, garnishment, attachment, levy, setoff, recoupment, financial market infrastructure, retirement benefits, compensation, earnest money

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• Yes, Senator Raric of Senate File Raric. Yes, Senator Raric of Senate File 2819.
• Times have changed. is. There he is." Times have changed.
• Next, we will go to Senate File 2127. Next, we will go to Senate File 2127.
• give people a little more time to work. give people a little more time to work.
• Seeing none, Senate File 3137. Uh one? Seeing none, Senate File 3137.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• <00:17:54.360> those shown up seven times those shown up seven times those Witnesses<00:17
• <00:25:23.919> I better Bill uh right at this time I better Bill uh right at this time I would
• is going to make people afraid to file is going to make people afraid to file these<00:37:33.720
• There are three reasons why I'm filing this.
• There are three reasons why I'm filing this.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• Senate File 4319 from Senator Her, then Senate File 3807 and Senate File 4183 from Senator Gustafson.
• File number 4336.
• File 3807. File 3807.
• for your support of Senate File 4183. for your support of Senate File 4183.
• Senate file 4183 for possible inclusion. Senate file 4183 for possible inclusion.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• File Item 6. AB 422 with amendments. File Item 7. AB 453. File Item 8. With amendments. AB 503.
• File Item Number 10. AB 606. File Item Number 11. AB 811. File Item 16. AB 821. File Item 17.
• AB 962, File Item 21, and AB 1009, File Item 23. Also two pages here.
• This is the file item for reconsideration. File item number one AB 284.
• Now is the time. Now is not the time to fear or to create division.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• This is the proper time. There are no more Move favorably on SCR 30. This is the proper time.
• Is there a cost to file for a protective order? No, ma'am.
• How many days from the time that a petitioner would file for a temporary restraining order, how many
• Please tell me he didn't file a claim on them. No, I didn't file a claim.
• No, I didn't file a claim.

Bills: HR245, SCR30, SCR40, SB259

Keywords: transparency, justice, Epstein, Maxwell, investigation, human trafficking, government accountability, domestic violence, protective orders, online application, judicial administration, Louisiana, 965, house, all

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• The next bill on consideration is Senate File 5. Senate File 5.
• I think they're a waste of time.
• I think they're a waste of time.
• I think they're a waste of time.
• > file 8 Senate file 837 is a senate file file 8 Senate file 837 is a senate file that<00:59:24.200><

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• . time. time.
• Senate File 106 having been read three separate times, the question is shall the bill pass?
• At this time, I respectfully withdraw amendment number one to Senate File 113. >> Without objection from
• Senate File 113 having been read three separate times, the question is, shall the bill pass the House
• . time. time.

Keywords: 916, all

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• File item 2 is SB 886, file item 3, SB 887, both by Senator Padilla; file item 4, SB 905; and file item
• File item 2 is SB 886, file item 3, SB 887, both by Senator Padilla; file item 4, SB 905; and file item
• File item 14. Okay, set up time. Thank you. Yeah, yeah, please, thank you. All right.
• We do this all the time.
• File item number six, SB 931. 15-0. That bill is out. File item number six, SB 931.

Summary: The committee first heard SB 804, the Hydrogen Pipeline Safety Act, from Senator Arreguín. He said the bill would designate the State Fire Marshal as the safety regulator for intrastate hydrogen pipelines and require hydrogen-specific standards, while not mandating any pipeline construction or bypassing environmental review. Supporters included labor groups, utility employees, and the City of Burbank, while Air Products opposed unless amended, citing concerns about the bill’s specificity, fee structure, and the need for a hydrogen-specific rulemaking process. The committee discussed safety, fees, and regulatory certainty, and later passed SB 804 on a 9-0 vote to Emergency Management with commitment to take amendments. The committee then took up SB 905 by Senator Becker, aimed at reducing electricity rates by changing utility incentives. The bill would tie part of executive compensation to keeping rates below inflation, require more performance metrics, and allow the CPUC to consider lower returns on equity for certain lower-risk investments and alternative financing options. Support came from consumer, environmental, agricultural, and large energy user groups, while Southern California Edison, CalChamber, PG&E, and utility labor groups raised concerns that the bill could reduce investment, create regulatory uncertainty, and raise borrowing costs. After extensive discussion about utility affordability, wildfire costs, and capital markets, the committee passed SB 905 on a 7-1 vote to Appropriations. SB 913, also by Senator Becker, would create a clearer pathway for distributed energy resources such as batteries and smart thermostats to participate in the resource adequacy market and compete with utility-scale resources. Supporters said the bill would better use existing grid capacity, lower costs, and build on the state’s Demand Side Grid Support Program; PG&E opposed unless amended, saying the use case was not yet proven and was already being addressed in other rulemakings. After the committee accepted amendments, one opposition group moved to neutral and another said it might do so after reviewing the changes. The bill passed 8-0 to Appropriations and was placed on call. Several other measures were heard and advanced, including SB 1196 on faster utility hookups for small energization projects such as ADUs and EV chargers, SB 931 reauthorizing the Diablo Canyon Essential Services Mitigation Fund through 2028, SB 1158 reducing the frequency of joint reliability assessments from quarterly to twice yearly, and SB 1245 directing further study of California’s gasoline market and potential use of non-CARBOB fuel during supply disruptions. SB 1196 and SB 931 both passed with broad support and no opposition after amendments, SB 1158 passed without testimony, and SB 1245 drew strong support from consumer and environmental advocates but opposition from fuel industry and business groups concerned about costs, confidentiality, and fuel standards.

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• I'm going to pass and retain file item 42. File item number 43.
• Pass and retain file item 47. File item 48. That's AB 767, by Assembly Member Alanis.
• File item 51. File item 52 is AB 946 by Assembly Member Brian.
• We're going to pass and retain on file item 53. Members were making great time.
• File item 57 is retained on file. File item 58 is AB 1204 by Assembly Member Alvarez.

Summary: The Assembly convened after a quorum call, offered a prayer and Pledge of Allegiance, and then spent much of the session on guest introductions recognizing visitors, community college delegations, students, caregivers, a retired Assembly staff member, and a championship high school football team. Members also observed an adjournment in memory for Alex Preddy, a VA nurse killed in Minnesota, and later for Kathy Wooten and Rowena Ramos. The chamber then moved through the daily file and third reading file, with several items passed, retained, or continued. Among the bills taken up, AB 34 on renewable portfolio standard exemptions for publicly owned utilities passed 55-0; AB 35 to accelerate implementation of Proposition 4 climate resilience funds passed 62-0; AB 52 on food and agriculture equity passed 50-6; AB 72 creating an EV economic opportunity zone passed 58-0; AB 96 removing a diploma requirement for Medi-Cal peer support specialists passed 55-0; AB 230 extending Pierce’s disease control programs passed 64-0; AB 277 requiring background checks for behavioral health employees passed 59-0; AB 647 clarifying a county RV disposal pilot passed 54-0; AB 664 authorizing limited bachelor’s programs at Southwestern Community College passed 60-1; AB 673 creating a support grant for unaccompanied homeless youth passed 55-1; AB 710 on dynamic electricity pricing passed 54-0; AB 748 streamlining pre-approved housing plans passed 65-0; AB 767 expanding protections around sexually violent predator placements near schools and daycares passed 65-0; AB 883 protecting officials’ personal information from data brokers passed 66-0; AB 946 expanding 30x30 conservation efforts to urban areas passed 65-0; AB 1054 creating a deferred retirement option program for CHP and Cal Fire passed 61-1; AB 1070 on missing middle housing code simplification passed 66-0; AB 1159 strengthening student data privacy passed 54-4; AB 1204 revising the Local Control Funding Formula passed 54-1; AB 1265 extending the historic building tax credit passed 64-0; AB 1349 banning speculative ticketing passed 61-0; AB 1359 allowing seniors 80+ to opt out of jury service without a doctor’s note passed 67-1; AB 643 on organic waste procurement credits passed 48-4; AB 685 creating a small business resiliency fund passed 63-0; AB 714 tightening oversight of commercial driving programs passed 65-1; and AB 805 establishing a youth apprenticeship bridge program passed 66-0. Several other items were passed and retained or continued without debate. Debate on AB 1054 drew the sharpest disagreement, with opponents warning about pension costs and supporters arguing it would help retain experienced CHP officers and firefighters. AB 767 also prompted strong comments about public safety and placement of sexually violent predators in rural communities. On AB 1349, supporters from both parties backed the anti-speculative ticketing bill as consumer protection, while AB 664 drew support from members emphasizing access to higher education in underserved regions. The Assembly then adjourned until January 29, 2026, after announcing upcoming session dates and recording a few vote changes from the dais.

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• We've seen it time and time again. Quit doing it.
• We've seen it time and time again. Quit doing it.
• precedent the end result of house File precedent the end result of house File 13<00:07:24.800>
• it time and time again causes we've seen it time and time again quit<00:07:35.919> doing<00:07
• facts that every time the certain facts that every time there's<00:10:07.160> an<00:10:07.360

Keywords: 1183, house

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• So all candidates have to submit their statement the same day. next section time for filing um this is
• next section time for filing um this is a<00:59:28.359> sort<00:59:28.599> of<00:59:28.720
• I urge the committee to support Senate File 1996, and I thank you for your time and consideration.
• today, this time in support of Senate File 1996.
• this time in support of Senate<01:10:57.880> file Senate file Senate file 1996<01:10:59.840><

Keywords: 1187, senate, all