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• recognition of the critical and positive impacts of early learning and care on children and families, the Governor
• Are there opportunities for preschool slots to be increased in a May Revision proposal from the Governor
• So the requests are based upon the fulfillment of legislation that was signed by the Governor.
• Also, we are asking the legislators and the governor to... ...but I just want to say it.
• We're asking the legislators and the governor to keep the promise: fund all 200,000 child care spots.

Summary: The Assembly Budget Subcommittees on early childhood education heard a broad review of the Governor’s child care and preschool budget proposals, with testimony from the Department of Finance, the Department of Social Services (CDSS), the California Department of Education (CDE), and the Legislative Analyst’s Office (LAO). The main topics were cost-of-care-plus and COLA adjustments, the California State Preschool Program, child care slot reductions tied to federal and Proposition 64 funding changes, disaster recovery grants for child care facilities, trailer bill proposals on family fees and absences, prospective pay, and several budget change proposals for departmental staffing and licensing. Officials also discussed the state’s transition toward an alternative methodology for setting rates based on the true cost of care. On rate reform, CDSS and CDE said the current reimbursement system remains below the alternative methodology in many counties and that providers continue to struggle with recruitment and retention. The LAO recommended aligning cost-of-care-plus increases across provider types, while CDE urged that any COLA be added to base rates rather than cost-of-care-plus payments because providers view the latter as less ongoing. CDSS said the next alternative methodology update will be developed with a contractor during fiscal year 2026-27, with public engagement and legislative input, and estimated that fully transitioning to rates informed by the methodology would take about 24 months once policy and funding are in place. CDSS also said the direct-service cost of care under the methodology was estimated at about $18.7 billion in a July 2025 report. A major point of contention was the proposed reduction of 4,167 child care slots due to lower federal CCDF funding and reduced Proposition 64 revenue. CDSS said it expects to absorb the reduction through unspent funds and relinquishments so currently enrolled children are not disrupted, while the LAO supported the reduction as a way to avoid worsening the structural deficit. Members strongly objected to the slot cuts, arguing the administration has repeatedly proposed reductions after prior budget agreements and emphasizing the economic and family benefits of child care. The committee also discussed preschool enrollment trends, including growth in three-year-old enrollment and a sharp increase in two-year-olds served under a temporary provision, with CDE warning that the temporary two-year-old authority expires in 2027. The committee also reviewed an $11.5 million Proposition 64 proposal for child care infrastructure grants for facilities impacted by 2025 state disasters, especially the Los Angeles fires, and members asked for trailer bill language to make the funds flexible for repairs, equipment, insurance, and permitting. On trailer bill items, the panel discussed codifying family fee reimbursement rules, defining excessive unexplained absences to allow disenrollment after prolonged nonuse, and expanding temporary provider absences; CDSS said the absence policy is meant to mirror federal CCDF rules, while CDE said it is already pursuing its own rulemaking. The hearing also covered prospective pay, with CDSS and CDE saying they are waiting for final federal guidance before moving ahead; LAO said the state could save ongoing costs if the federal requirement is rescinded. Finally, the committee reviewed staffing and support budget requests for CDSS and other implementation items, and held several items open for further discussion before the May Revision. Public comment overwhelmingly urged full funding for child care slots, true cost-of-care payments, and ongoing support for early education programs and county offices of education.

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• Um, there are agencies that are outside of, um, uh, under the governor who would like the Like the DOJ
• State Land Office that does allow for telework for those employees, but not for agencies under the governor
• And so we'll be bringing that forward and hope the governor puts that on the agenda, but you know, as
• So, Madam Chair, both chambers were working on this, and we were working with the governor.
• So, the powers that be say, "Well, they're not using the money, so we'll take the money back."

Committee: House Legislative Health & Human Services Committee

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• history here back in 2011, when I was so fortunate to become the tax chair, working with my friend Governor
• And the governor really didn't like me or my idea. He likes me, but he didn't like my idea.
• So I talked to the governor. I said, Governor, do you consider 160 acres a farm?
• And so the governor was very kind, and we worked together.
• I've got some quotes coming: “A power to dispose of estates forever is manifestly absurd.”

Keywords: 1183, house

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• This bill extends best value contracting authority for cities and specified joint powers authorities,
• Steven Sanzer with Brownstein, on behalf of Permit Power, a proud sponsor of this legislation, Housing
• Hate-based rhetoric from political leaders has the power to embolden others to express and act on their
• These include documents for mortgages, easements, powers of attorney, deeds of trust, and vital records
• bill is similar to AB 1430, authored by Assemblymember Bennett last year, which was vetoed by the Governor

Committee: Senate Local Government

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• I don't necessarily agree with just extending the med pay power.
• It has been proven for decades of research that movement is one of the most powerful forms of medicine
• As of yesterday, the governor of Kentucky signed this exact similar legislation into law yesterday as
• I think it's a good step in giving the commissioner the power he needs to deal with bad actors.
• And now the insurance companies, who have so much leverage in bargaining power, have found a loophole

Committee: House Insurance

Summary: The committee first took up HB 774, which would extend required hearing-aid coverage for certain individuals up to age 26. Representative Boyer said the bill helps young adults maintain access to hearing aids during school and early work years. The Louisiana Academy of Audiology supported the measure, and the committee adopted technical amendments and reported the bill favorably as amended. The committee then heard extensive testimony on HB 702, which would require transportation network companies to provide uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage. Representative Landry and supporters argued that current law and court rulings have left injured drivers and passengers without meaningful coverage in some cases, especially for riders who do not own cars and therefore lack personal UM coverage. Insurance agents and legal witnesses said they cannot currently find a product to cover the driver in certain ride-share phases, while Uber representatives opposed the bill, warning it would raise fares and noting that drivers already have optional occupational accident coverage and that passengers’ own UM coverage would generally apply. After debate over costs, coverage gaps, and whether the issue should instead be studied further, the committee voted to voluntarily defer the bill. The committee next considered HB 477, as substituted, which would require coverage for prosthetic and custom orthotic devices and associated services. Representative Ebert and witnesses described the bill as a modernization of existing coverage rules so people with limb loss can obtain more than one medically necessary device, including activity-specific prosthetics. Testimony from amputees and a physical therapist emphasized the impact on mobility, work, sports, and quality of life. The committee adopted the substitute and reported the bill favorably by substitute. The committee also reported HB 76, which updates oral anti-cancer medication parity rules, by adopting amendments that clarify applicability and exempt certain limited-benefit and ERISA self-funded plans. HB 903, which increases the commissioner of insurance’s fine authority, was amended to set higher aggregate caps and then reported favorably. Finally, HB 291, which would prohibit health plans from penalizing hospitals when a member of the care team is out of network, drew support from the sponsor and the Louisiana Hospital Association as a preventative measure against insurer pressure tactics; Louisiana Blue opposed it, citing cost concerns and questioning the need for the bill. The transcript ends during that bill’s hearing, before final action is shown.

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• With the way our governor has been addressing health issues, with all due respect, I don't feel comfortable
• from 9:45 to 2:30, and there will be a presentation in the morning in the auditorium at 10:00 for the power
• </c><00:36:48.839><c> 10:00</c><00:36:49.440><c> for</c><00:36:49.640><c> the</c><00:36:49.760><c> power
• </c><00:36:49.960><c> of</c> auditorium at 10:00 for the power of auditorium at 10:00 for the power of

Keywords: 912, senate, all

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• My name is Lady Amador with Florida Student Power.
• My name is Lady Amador with Florida Student Power.
• Pride flags are a powerful symbol of love and support, especially in areas where queer people may otherwise
• And I was so cautiously optimistic when Governor DeSantis's very first veto was a plastic straw ordinance
• What if someone wanted to fly a white power flag?

Summary: The committee took up several claims bills first and reported both favorably without debate. SB 20, relating to relief of J.N., a minor, would pay the remaining $400,000 of a $600,000 settlement after an 11-year-old was injured on a Hillsborough County sidewalk with a known defect; SB 14, relating to the estate of Pineal Januier, would authorize payment of the remaining $1.7 million of a $2 million settlement after a drowning at a Miami Beach youth center pool. Both bills were supported by the sponsors and the Senate Special Master’s favorable recommendations, and both passed on roll call votes. The committee then considered SJR 1510 and its implementing bill, SB 1512, both by Senator Avila, which would create a new property tax benefit for owners who lease a non-homestead residential property for more than six months in order to encourage more affordable rental housing. Local governments, the Florida League of Cities, and the Florida Association of Counties opposed the proposal, warning of major revenue losses, impacts on public safety and services, and uncertainty for local budgets; several senators also questioned whether landlords would pass savings on to renters and whether the measure would worsen density and parking issues. Despite the opposition, both measures were reported favorably after the sponsor said the bills would be refined and revised. SB 674, by Senator Wright, was reported favorably with support from property appraisers who said it would let them budget and pay hiring or retention bonuses, similar to authority already given to tax collectors, to help compete for specialized staff. CS for CS SB 268, by Senator Jones, also passed after an amendment adding congressional members; the bill would create a public-records exemption for certain home-address information for elected officials, and debate centered on balancing transparency with safety after members described death threats and harassment. The committee then approved SB 100, by Senator Fine, which would bar government buildings from displaying flags representing political viewpoints and allow active or retired military or National Guard members to use reasonable force to stop desecration of the U.S. flag; the bill drew extensive opposition from transparency, civil rights, and LGBTQ advocates who argued it was vague, unconstitutional, and aimed at pride flags, while supporters said government should not endorse political messages. Finally, CS for SB 1664, by Senator Trumbull, was reported favorably after a strike-all amendment. The bill would require voter reapproval every eight years for certain local discretionary taxes, including tourist development taxes and some local option taxes, unless pledged to revenue bonds. Cities, counties, tourism groups, and the lodging industry opposed it, saying the measure would create uncertainty, threaten tourism marketing and beach restoration funding, and make long-term infrastructure and debt planning difficult. Senator Trumbull argued the proposal simply gives voters a recurring chance to decide whether they still support the taxes and the projects they fund.

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• That bill sailed through both houses last time and was signed by the governor on the 2nd of June.
• </c><01:02:49.920><c> And</c><01:02:50.160><c> the</c> governor on the 2nd of June.
• And the governor on the 2nd of June.
• Interpersonal violence can be defined as any behavior that asserts power or control over another person
• Interpersonal violence can be defined as any behavior that asserts power or control over another person

Committee: Senate Judiciary

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• Now, clearly, you all and the governor, and we... ...invest a whole lot in our communities, ensuring
• With your leadership and the secretaries and the governor, we're able to put in some pilot programs of
• sense is that the reluctance that you experience is just the deference to the policy makers, the Governor
• that these ecologically important animals have returned naturally to our state under their own wolf power
• And so we're urging the legislature and the governor to commit to $15 million a year for comprehensive

Summary: The hearing focused on human-wildlife conflict in California, especially predator management involving bears, mountain lions, coyotes, and wolves. The chair and Assemblymember Hadwick framed the issue as a balance between protecting people, livestock, and property while preserving wildlife and biodiversity, citing habitat loss, development, drought, wildfire, and climate change as drivers of conflict. Department of Fish and Wildlife officials described their conflict-response work, including public education, depredation permits, wildlife incident reporting, and coordination with sheriffs, counties, and other agencies. They also noted that wildlife sightings and conflicts are increasingly common in both rural and urban areas, including recent mountain lion activity in San Francisco and ongoing bear conflicts in places like Tahoe and Sierra Madre. CDFW staff outlined the department’s human-wildlife conflict program, including the WEIR reporting system, a public toolkit, limited-term staff, and regional response efforts. They said the program grew out of drought-related incidents and later state funding, but that one-time money has expired, creating service gaps. Officials also discussed specific management approaches such as Tahoe’s trap-tag-haze bear program, DNA-based incident tracking, and the use of nonlethal deterrents before lethal action. For wolves, they explained that the species is protected and managed differently from bears and lions, that there is no general depredation-kill process for wolves, and that the department is working on data-sharing agreements, county liaisons, compensation programs, and improved coordination with ranchers and local law enforcement. Members pressed the department on underreporting, trust in state agencies, the need for sheriffs to participate in investigations, and whether more authority should be given for public-safety removals or hazing. Assemblymember Gonzalez also raised wildlife trafficking and border enforcement issues in Southern California. The panel repeatedly emphasized that more resources, technology, and local partnerships are needed. Officials gave budget context, saying roughly $17 million in one-time funding over several years supported conflict response and wolf compensation efforts, but that staffing and program capacity remain limited. The chair concluded by noting interest in further work on technology, funding, and institutionalizing collaboration, and the hearing then moved to a second panel of university researchers who presented on wolf and mountain lion conflict, habitat planning, trust, and the need for flexible, science-based, locally tailored mitigation strategies.

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• already enjoys strong market signals through subsidies at the LCFS and federal tax credit, and the governor
• Beautiful, Tobacco Education and Research Oversight Committee, Rural County Environmental Services Joint Powers
• Noam Elroy, on behalf of Zero Waste Sonoma Joint Powers Authority, Zero Waste Marin Joint Powers Authority
• Noam Elroy, on behalf of Zero Waste Sonoma Joint Powers Authority, Zero Waste Marin Joint Powers Authority
• Noam Elroy, on behalf of Zero Waste Sonoma, Joint Powers Authority, Zero Waste Marin, Joint Powers Authority

Summary: The committee heard AB 839, which would allow up to three sustainable aviation fuel projects to qualify for expedited CEQA judicial review. The author and airline and airport supporters argued SAF is a key emissions-reduction strategy for aviation and that California needs to signal investment certainty after prior project litigation. Environmental Justice and Earthjustice opposed, saying the bill weakens the public’s ability to challenge polluting projects and that SAF facilities can harm already overburdened communities. The committee later took a roll call on the bill and it was held on call after a 3-0 vote, with the motion being due pass to Judiciary. Members then took up AB 762, which would ban the sale of disposable nicotine vapes in California. The author and a broad coalition of waste, public health, local government, and environmental groups said the devices create fire hazards, add lithium batteries to the waste stream, and burden local recycling and hazardous waste systems. Opponents, including retailers and business groups, argued the bill would mainly affect a small legal market while the illicit market would continue to supply most disposable vapes, and warned of unintended consequences. After discussion about illicit sales, EPR ideas, and reuse alternatives, the committee voted 2-2 on the motion to pass as amended to Revenue and Taxation, so the bill was kept on call. The committee also heard AB 907, which would compensate the six local air district representatives who serve on the California Air Resources Board the same as other board members. The author and supporters said the change would improve equity and help ensure local representation on CARB, and no opposition was presented. The chair expressed support, noting similar legislation had passed the committee previously, and the bill was held for a later vote once quorum issues were resolved.

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• I think that the governor has a task force specifically on a local matter.
• HB 257 by Representative Ventrella provides relative to the powers and duties of the police chief of
• Representative Ventrella provides relative to the powers and duties of the police chief of the city of
• And I find a request to be somewhat bizarre that we would say we're going to give the power to a chief
• That seems like an awful low number to give that type of unilateral power. You wouldn't agree?

Summary: The committee met on April 15 at 5:13 p.m. with a quorum present and took up several local and municipal bills out of order to accommodate members’ travel. HB 87, which would increase the per diem for the Livingston Parish Gas Utility District No. 1 board, was presented as a local bill with no opposition and was reported favorably without objection. HB 481, dealing with the cost of publishing official proceedings and public notices, drew extensive testimony from the Louisiana Press Association, the Police Jury Association, and committee members. Supporters said a prior agreement intended a 15% to 20% reduction in notice costs, but a calculation error would instead produce roughly a 40% reduction, threatening small newspapers; opponents questioned the process and impact on local governments. The committee ultimately voted 10-5 to send HB 481 to the floor, with members urging further negotiation and possible amendment. HB 573, a major New Orleans Sewerage and Water Board governance bill by Rep. Hilferty, was amended in committee and then supported by Mayor Helena Moreno and several council members as a way to shift more oversight and accountability to the New Orleans City Council. Supporters argued the current structure diffuses responsibility and that local elected officials need more direct authority over operations, contracts, and transparency. Dr. Tracy Washington of the Louisiana Justice Institute opposed the bill, warning that transferring control could worsen financial strain, blur accountability, and raise equity and human-rights concerns for vulnerable residents. Despite the opposition, the committee voted to report HB 573 favorably to the floor. The committee also advanced HB 162, allowing the Jefferson Place/Bocage crime prevention and improvement district to impose a fee after local approval, and HB 368, which raises penalties for unauthorized demolition in New Orleans historic districts to the greater of $50,000 or 15% of assessed value. Both were reported favorably after brief discussion. HB 441, a cleanup bill clarifying that New Orleans Sewerage and Water Board employees remain in city civil service rather than state civil service, was also sent to the floor without objection. Finally, HB 257, concerning the powers and duties of the police chief of the city of Central, was amended to require consultation with the city attorney before discipline or dismissal and to delay effectiveness until January 1, 2027; after debate over due process and the chief’s authority, the committee voted to report it favorably.

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• Unfortunately, that bill was vetoed by Governor Newsom.
• Losing affordable housing developments because of administrative costs that the state has the power to
• It's only designed to have one power source: the utility, that circuit breaker, and your panel board.
• All systems are what we call utility interactive, meaning when they lose power, they stop producing.
• So these are not panels that can power an entire home. This is not rooftop solar.

Summary: The Assembly Housing and Community Development Committee heard a long agenda of housing-related bills, beginning with AB 1892 on HOA/Davis-Stirling Act cleanup provisions. The author and sponsor said the bill would clarify HOA responsibilities for utility service repairs in common areas, align election notice timelines, and require electronic voting ballots to be sent at least 30 days before an election. No opposition was presented, and the bill was set aside to be taken up later when a quorum was available. The committee then heard AB 1708, which would revise the Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention (HHAP) program to give smaller cities a clearer role in regional homelessness planning and access to funding. Mayors and city representatives from Bellflower, Paramount, and other cities testified that smaller jurisdictions are spending significant local funds on shelters and services but lack direct access to HHAP dollars. Some larger-city and housing advocates opposed or were opposed unless amended, arguing the bill could add administrative burden, but committee members broadly supported the goal of including smaller cities in regional responses. Members also heard AB 2058 on factory-built housing, AB 2576 on historic-resource protections under SB 79, AB 1751 on missing-middle townhomes, AB 1924 on homelessness prevention, AB 2626 on waiving certain monitoring fees for at-risk affordable housing developments, and AB 2089 on welfare-exemption and recertification procedures for affordable housing. Testimony generally emphasized reducing duplicative local permitting for factory-built housing, protecting state and national historic resources while still allowing housing near transit, expanding ministerial approval for townhomes, creating a statewide homelessness-prevention strategy with accountability measures, giving HCD flexibility to waive fees to preserve financially stressed affordable housing, and streamlining property-tax exemption recertification. Several bills were voted out of committee, including AB 1751 and AB 2626, both passing on 8-0 and 7-0 votes respectively, while other measures were discussed with motions pending or held open for absent members.

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• And Commander, your last statement was very powerful. You represent all veterans.
• The Republicans have the power to fund you, and I will be on their side to support you veterans, and
• The Republicans have the power to fund you, and I will be on their side to support you veterans, and
• You do this and you take away that power that they have for money coming back and forth and you watch
• completely by handing more power over to an agency that is breaking the law, killing Americans, and

Bills: SB1232 , SB1421 , SB1505 , SB1511 , SB1520 , SB1803

Committee: Senate Military Affairs and Border Security

Keywords: outdoor advertising, military compatibility, zoning, electronic signage, permitting, undocumented immigrants, financial services, identification requirements, loans, foreign remittances, transitional housing, military, veterans, grant program, supportive services, SB1511, commercial driver license, CDL, nondomiciled CDL, nondomiciled commercial driver license

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• He said he struggled to understand why the bill links Alabama’s power to defend its citizens’ rights
• He asked the committee to ensure that the state retains its power to defend their rights.
• He asked the committee to ensure that the state retains its power to defend our rights.
• </c><00:17:36.400><c> Thank</c><00:17:36.559><c> you</c> power to defend our rights.
• Thank you power to defend our rights. Thank you all<00:17:36.799><c> very</c><00:17:37.039><c> much.

Bills: SB23 , SB71 , SB105 , SB109 , SB115 , SB131 , SB148 , SB165 , SB23 , SB71 , SB105 , SB109 , SB115 , SB131 , SB148 , SB165

Committee: Senate County and Municipal Government

Keywords: law enforcement, taser, restrained individuals, police procedures, civil rights, income tax, tax exemption, Alabama tax code, Section 40-18-3, civilian employees, Department of Defense, DoD, Armed Forces, military pay, combat zone, deployment, National Guard, Reserve components, emergency response, federal employees

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• Small providers, and it's pretty clear that they may not have as much negotiating power.
• And that's what it feels like to me, that the MCOs have all the power, and they give us what they want
• We've yet to talk to the governor, so, Gov and staff, if you're listening right now, put it on the 30
• We demonstrated that having access to all these specialists at one time was really powerful, so they
• Presenting cases and discussing problems is very powerful.

Committee: House Legislative Health & Human Services Committee

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• wind energy at these renewable technologies provide 17% of United States electricity supply enough to power
• never been a baby maimed injured or that has died after being surrendered in a device regarding a power
• When the doors opened when it detects movement and with the power failure in the event of the storms
• in a box have to worry about the length of time that they're going to be there have to worry about power
• The headline reads, Governor DeSantis, reappoint Moms for Liberty, co-founder to Commission on Ethics

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• They use their power to silence their victims until it's too late for them to seek justice.
• Knowing that he is still in a position of power and trust with our vulnerable kids.
• For the last 23 years, I have tried to do everything in my power to help my son heal and to seek justice
• When I was 16 years old, a person I trusted—my educator, a person in a position of power—took advantage
• We know that grooming is not about consent; it is about power and control.

Committee: House House Consumer & Public Affairs

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• HB 60 creates an unsettling power balance in the landlord-tenant relationship.
• The current law's language is a counterbalance to a power imbalance.
• </c> counterbalance to a power counterbalance to a power imbalance.<00:32:32.480><c> Imagine</c><00:32
• So, there's been some objections raised for power consumption.
• </c> objections raised for power consumption. objections raised for power consumption.

Committee: Senate Commerce

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• This was an executive order that was signed by the Governor last year to exempt them from both SB 9 and
• That was actually part of the reason why the governor initiated an executive order to make it so that
• Options like captives, risk retention groups, and joint powers authorities allow housing providers to

Summary: The Assembly Housing and Community Development Committee heard several housing-related bills. SB 996 by Senator Padilla would let manufactured homeowners opt to title their homes as real property, with supporters saying this would improve access to conventional mortgages, consumer protections, and lower-cost financing. SB 866 by Senator Blakespear would require cities and counties to include homelessness-related information in their annual housing element reports, with supporters saying the bill would improve transparency, regional coordination, and accountability around homelessness funding and services. The committee also heard SB 1090 by Senator Perez, which would impose a temporary moratorium in Altadena on certain state housing density laws after the Eaton Fire. Supporters, including Supervisor Catherine Barger and many Altadena residents, argued the bill would protect fire survivors from speculative investors and give families time to rebuild and return home. Opponents argued the bill could limit tools that homeowners need to finance rebuilding and could reduce future housing production. After extensive testimony, the committee passed SB 1090 to the Assembly Local Government Committee on a 10-0 vote. SB 1388 by Senator Durazo would create an Affordable Housing Risk Reduction Program to help affordable housing providers reduce insurance costs through technical assistance and risk-mitigation support. Supporters said rising insurance premiums are threatening the viability of affordable housing developments and existing units. The committee also reconsidered and then voted on SB 1092, which was taken up only for reconsideration and final vote; after a split vote, the bill ultimately passed the committee. Final recorded votes showed SB 866 and SB 996 passing unanimously, SB 1388 passing with one no vote and one not voting, and SB 1092 passing 7-5 after reconsideration.

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• This was an executive order that was signed by the Governor last year to exempt them from both SB 9 and
• That was actually part of the reason why the governor initiated an executive order to make it so that
• Options like captives, risk retention groups, and joint powers authorities allow housing providers to

Committee: House Housing and Community Development

Keywords: 988, house, all