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• I would like to recognize the senior senator from Jackson County, my vice chair, to handle the bill.
• ,</c><00:13:16.480><c> they</c> mentioned earlier in some counties, they mentioned earlier in some counties
• </c> or of the bill rather are authorizing or of the bill rather are authorizing language<00:19:45.919
• </c><00:24:02.720><c> They</c> airport authorities to do the same.
• They airport authorities to do the same.

Keywords: Ports and Marine Resources - Room 216, 30 January, 2026; 11:00 AM, 925, all

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• Not specifically in Cass County. Okay.
• Not specifically in Cass County. Okay.
• Some are done by county. Some are done by state.
• I spent a couple days online trying to look at authority.
• And if you're born in Johnson County and you have a car, you can drive to the Johnson County Health Center

Summary: The Special Committee on Redistricting held a public hearing on House Concurrent Resolution 48, which urges support for the federal SAVE Act. Representative Michael Davis presented the resolution, explaining that the bill would require documentary proof of U.S. citizenship to register for federal elections, photo identification to vote, and additional procedures for absentee voting and name-change issues. He argued the measure would protect election integrity and prevent non-citizens from voting, while noting that the resolution simply expresses support for the federal legislation already passed by the U.S. House. Committee members from both parties questioned Davis extensively. Supporters said the proposal would add a needed citizenship verification layer and cited examples of non-citizen voting or mistaken registration. Opponents argued that Missouri already requires voter ID, that non-citizen voting is rare, and that the SAVE Act would create burdens, costs, and potential disenfranchisement for married women, students, rural residents, elderly voters, disabled voters, military families, and others who may lack easy access to birth certificates, passports, or other documents. Several members also raised concerns about federalism, the cost to election officials, and whether the resolution belonged in a redistricting committee. The committee then heard public testimony. Witnesses opposed to HCR 48, including representatives of the League of Women Voters and several individual voters, said the measure would make voting harder and could require duplicate or repeated documentation, affidavits, or separate systems for different election types. One witness testified in favor, saying proof of citizenship is easy to provide and would help ensure fair and honest elections. After all testimony and questions, the chair closed the hearing; no vote or other action was taken in the transcript.

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• I Jefferson County Attorney's Office.
• County Clerk's Office, strains resources County Clerk's Office, strains resources and<00:12:55.720><c
• </c><00:15:55.360><c> attorney</c> have approval from the county attorney have approval from the county
• So, when you look at Jefferson County, you in your own district, we had Bullitt County line going all
• </c> within Jefferson County? within Jefferson County?

Keywords: Meeting Start 00:00:04 Roll Call 00:00:14 HB 682 Discussion 00:01:41 HB 682 Vote 00:03:10 HB 731 Discussion 00:04:33 HB 731 Vote 00:06:26 HB 607 Discussion 00:09:24 HB 607 Vote 00:32:15 Adjournment 00:34:12, 958, all

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• We also interviewed county counsel committee members from Sacramento, San Diego, and Stanislaus counties
• facility in each county.
• If individuals could be placed in transitional facilities in alternate counties, any county identified
• So you're talking about the out-of-county placements into another county, right? Right.
• Now it requires that the district attorney of the county of commitment or the domicile county file a

Summary: The Joint Legislative Audit Committee held an oversight hearing on the state auditor’s October 2024 report on California’s Forensic Conditional Release Program (CONREP) for sexually violent predators. Members and witnesses discussed public safety, the long delays in finding community housing, the role of local housing committees, and the Department of State Hospitals’ oversight of Liberty Healthcare, which operates much of the program. Several legislators from rural and high-desert districts said their communities have been disproportionately affected by placements and questioned why many placements end up in remote areas. State Auditor Grant Parks said the audit found that CONREP participants were convicted of new offenses less often than sexually violent predators who were unconditionally released, but that 18 of 56 participants had been revoked and returned to state hospitals for noncompliance. He said it took an average of 17 months to place current participants in the community, with 20 additional people awaiting placement for an average of 20 months, and that the program incurred significant pre-placement costs. Parks also said local officials were often unclear about their role, DSH had not given clear guidance at the time of the audit, and California lacks a transitional housing option used in some other states. He reported that DSH had implemented four of the five audit recommendations, while declining the recommendation to explore state-owned transitional housing. DSH Director Stephanie Clendendon and Liberty representative Ken Carabello defended the program as a court-ordered, highly supervised treatment model intended to reduce reoffending and support reintegration. They said DSH is actively involved in placement review, that Liberty searches countywide under statutory restrictions, and that community feedback and court approval are part of the process. DSH said it has now implemented guidance for housing committee designees, formal program reviews, an outcome tracker, and an analysis of whether to separate some Liberty services into different contracts. DSH continued to oppose transitional housing, arguing it would not solve the core siting and statutory problems and would add cost. Several members remained critical, arguing the program is broken, costly, and unfairly concentrated in certain communities, and some called for major statutory changes or suspension of the program.

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• I'd like to especially thank Orange County Fire Authority Division Chief and Incident Commander Craig
• Fire</c><00:22:47.280><c> Authority</c> thank Orange County Fire Authority thank Orange County Fire
• </c> and Orange County Health Officer Dr. and Orange County Health Officer Dr.
• </c> County Sheriff's digital forensics unit. County Sheriff's digital forensics unit.
• </c> already authorized 400 million. already authorized 400 million.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, June 4, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• The county assessed division co-administers the welfare exemption with the county assessors.
• The closest level we work with the counties is actually with the county assessors.
• We also work on a county level with the county auditors and the tax collectors.
• I'm a longtime resident of Contra Costa County, specifically West Contra Costa County.
• I'm from Dixon in Solano County.

Summary: The subcommittee first received an informational update on the Governor’s Office of Service and Community Engagement (GoServe), including California Volunteers, the Office of Community Partnerships and Strategic Communications, and the Youth Empowerment Commission. GoServe reported strong participation in College Corps, Youth Service Corps, and Climate Action Corps, along with outreach results from OCPSC and the Trusted Messenger Network. The Department of Finance said the programs remain a priority but noted prior budget reductions, while the LAO said it had no new recommendations. Committee members raised questions about program diversity, geographic reach, administrative costs, and whether the programs duplicate existing volunteer opportunities; one member criticized the programs as costly and duplicative, while another emphasized the value of volunteerism and asked about the men’s service challenge. The item was informational only. The committee then heard an overview of the Board of Equalization’s property tax responsibilities and its first budget proposals since the 2017 reorganization. BOE described its role in county assessment oversight, state-assessed property valuation, and related tax administration. Members asked about BOE’s interaction with counties, property tax reassessments, and local tax notices; BOE explained it mainly works with county assessors and handles technical property tax questions, while local special district charges are generally outside its scope. The committee also considered a BOE proposal to implement SB 293, which would give additional time for certain intergenerational property tax transfer claims after the 2025 wildfires. BOE requested $154,000 for guidance, public materials, and inquiry response work, saying the change is urgent for wildfire-affected families, especially in Altadena. The LAO had no concerns, and the item was held open. BOE also presented an information technology modernization proposal for its state-assessed property program, seeking $3.2 million in 2026-27 and $3.1 million in 2027-28 to replace a 30-year-old mainframe system. BOE said the current system relies heavily on manual data entry and paper processes, creating inefficiencies, cybersecurity risks, and delays, while modernization would free staff for more audits and valuation studies. The LAO supported the need but urged a high bar for new IT projects; Finance said the project met the threshold of necessity. Members generally supported the upgrade but asked about audit gains, revenue impacts, and implementation risks, and the item was held open. Finally, CDTFA gave its department overview and then discussed a proposal to require all delivery network companies, such as Uber Eats and DoorDash, to be treated as marketplace facilitators for sales tax purposes. CDTFA said the current carve-out creates confusion for restaurants and small businesses because some DNCs collect and remit tax while others do not, and the change would improve compliance and shift reporting to larger platforms. Members debated whether the proposal amounts to a tax increase for consumers, with CDTFA and Finance arguing it is a consistency and compliance measure rather than a new tax, while others said it would likely raise consumer costs. The committee also discussed broader CDTFA issues, including local sales tax districts, revenue-sharing agreements, and the growth of special taxing jurisdictions. No votes were taken, and the agenda items were informational or held open.

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• Pinal County has experienced remarkable transformation over the past decade.
• The change in Pinal County has been especially striking.
• Pinal County offers something rare.
• Today, Pinal County is attracting industries that define the future.
• So we have families, we have houses all across this county, Pinal County, where we have two and sometimes

Summary: The committee first took up HB 2950, which would allow a governing body to approve a tourism improvement area to promote tourism and lodging. Supporters from the Arizona Lodging and Tourism Association, Visit Yuma, and Visit Phoenix said the bill would give communities a voluntary, locally controlled tool to market destinations, attract events, and strengthen rural and urban tourism economies without raising taxes on residents. Members discussed tourism’s economic importance in places like Yuma and other rural communities, and the bill was moved forward with a due pass recommendation on a 7-0 vote. The committee then held a presentation on rural economic development in Pinal County, focusing on the Lucid Motors project and its workforce partnership with Central Arizona College. Speakers from the Arizona Commerce Authority, Central Arizona College, and Lucid described the Drive48 training program, the creation of a skilled workforce pipeline, and broader economic impacts such as higher wages, job creation, and related growth in housing and infrastructure. The committee also read proclamations recognizing Lucid Motors and Central Arizona College for their contributions to economic development in rural Arizona. Finally, the committee heard HB 2946, which revises development fee requirements and prohibits development fees on accessory dwelling units. The sponsor argued the bill was intended to address housing affordability and reduce burdens on families and builders, while cities, towns, the League of Arizona Cities and Towns, and municipal attorneys opposed it, saying it would shift costs from growth to existing taxpayers and weaken the principle that growth should pay for growth. An amendment in the chair’s name was adopted to remove county-related provisions and make clarifying changes. The amended bill was then passed with a 4-1 vote and two members voting present.

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• We have county... right? So three... yeah. County, right?
• The rest of the counties do not have the authority to hold, and this likely would lead to litigation
• couple</c> on the counties County jails um couple on the counties County jails um couple of<04:07:11.720
• do not have the of the counties do not have the authority<04:07:41.880><c> to</c><04:07:42.279><c> hold
• </c> minutes away from the County minutes away from the County Correctional Correctional Correctional

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee took up House Bill 2 retirement provisions, focusing on Group Two/Tier B changes in pages 25-39. Jan Goodwin of the New Hampshire Retirement System and deputy chief counsel Mark Kavanaugh explained that the 2025 bill is largely similar to prior versions, but it restores certain pre-2011 benefit rules for Tier B members, including changes to average final compensation and earnable compensation, and it also addresses the annuity multiplier for years of service. Members discussed the tier structure, with Tier A referring to vested members, Tier B to those hired before 11/1/12 who were not vested, and Tier C to later hires. Several members expressed concern that the bill’s purpose was to restore Tier B benefits, not to change Tier A rules or create broader changes affecting newer hires. The retirement system flagged two likely drafting problems. First, it said a provision appears to omit a special-duty/earnable-compensation limitation in the Group Two section, which they believed was a scrivener’s error caused by moving language out of the Group One definition without adding it back for Group Two. Second, they noted the bill’s multiplier language overlaps with changes already enacted in HB 1647, which increased the multiplier for service beyond 15 years for Group Two and carried an estimated $26 million cost. The committee discussed that HB 1647 was originally broader in the House, but the Senate narrowed it to Tier B only. The actuary’s comparison of the 2023 and 2025 HB 2 versions showed the bills are close, but the 2025 version differs in funding and timing. Staff said the 2025 bill appropriates $2.5 million more per year for 10 years, and that, together with updated actuarial assumptions and a larger share of the affected tier having already retired or otherwise left service, results in a larger reduction in unfunded liability than the 2023 bill: about $98.2 million versus $68.5 million. Employer contribution impacts were described as small overall, though the 2025 bill was said to be somewhat more favorable than the 2023 version. Members also questioned why House Bill 1 only funds $5 million in the first year, and staff said that was tied to the governor’s revenue estimate and that the full funding does not begin immediately. No votes were taken in the portion provided; the committee mainly received testimony, asked clarifying questions, and noted that some issues would be addressed in the fiscal note worksheet.

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• County. County.
• Bobby Hillary, who is the county administrator for Fillmore County.
• Louis County.
• </c> were talking about Fillmore County. were talking about Fillmore County.
• </c> Fillmore County receives? Fillmore County receives?

Bills: HF4906, HF3971, HF4777, HF2109, HF2988

Keywords: property tax, tax refund, taxpayer relief, Minnesota taxation, one-time payment, taxation, property valuation, Tax Court, evidentiary standards, Minnesota Statutes, disparity reduction, aid payments, local government, funding, Fillmore County, education funding, managed forest land, classification, forest management plan, agricultural land

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• You know, they shouldn't have to meet as high of a test as a large county.
• County and L.A. City.
• We've been in the county for over 100 years.
• We've been in the county for over 100 years.
• Ryan Moore, Muni, with the California State Association of Counties, representing all 58 counties, here

Summary: The committee heard an overview from Cal OES on disaster response, LA wildfire recovery, federal FEMA reimbursements, security monitoring, and the state’s 911 transition. Cal OES said its budget supports disaster preparedness and recovery, including ongoing work in Los Angeles, where it reported about 700 FEMA public assistance applications totaling roughly $1.2 billion and about $545 million in state wildfire response and recovery funding already allocated under AB 100. Members pressed for more detail on FEMA delays, hazard mitigation grants, federal event planning, and the status of Operation Stonegarden, while also raising concerns about small-disaster recovery, federal shutdown impacts, and the need for more timely reporting. A major portion of the hearing focused on Next Generation 911. Cal OES described problems with the current regional deployment, especially call-routing and transfer failures, and said it now plans to shift to a statewide provider as an interim step, then run an open procurement for a long-term vendor. The agency said it expects to execute a bridging contract in the coming weeks, release an RFP in the second quarter of 2026, award a long-term contract in the fall, begin transitioning Los Angeles-area PSAPs ahead of the 2028 Olympics, and complete statewide migration by summer 2030. The LAO urged the Legislature to pause further implementation until it has more information on the problems, alternatives, costs, privacy/security issues, and oversight needs, and recommended quarterly and monthly reporting if the project proceeds. Several senators echoed concerns about cost, redundancy, cybersecurity, and whether the statewide model could create new risks, and the chair said she would pursue a joint oversight hearing with the Emergency Management Committee and seek input from the State Auditor. The Department of Justice then presented its overall workload and budget pressures. DOJ highlighted its work on fentanyl enforcement, human trafficking, firearms recovery, housing enforcement, consumer protection, environmental and civil rights litigation, and a large federal litigation workload, saying it has filed 59 lawsuits against the Trump administration and won most of them. DOJ said the added federal cases and other mandates have strained existing staff, though 44 additional hires have been made. Members praised DOJ’s work on immigration, housing, and federal accountability, and asked for more information on detention facilities and staffing. The committee also reviewed DOJ’s firearms-related budget proposals. DOJ requested funding for continued firearms IT modernization, implementation of SB 704 on firearm barrels, and a temporary shift of Bureau of Firearms costs to the General Fund. The LAO supported the IT modernization request but recommended funding SB 704 from the Dealer’s Record of Sale Special Account, with startup costs covered by a loan from the Firearm Safety and Enforcement Special Fund, and suggested limiting the General Fund shift to one year and treating it as a loan. The LAO also asked DOJ to develop a framework by January 10, 2027, for deciding which firearm and ammunition workload should be supported by fee revenue rather than the General Fund.

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• payment stable coins, a required report, and certain legislative authority regarding state use of authorized
• for state use of authorized payment Require a certain report and provide for certain legislative authority
• They are interstate and inter-county.
• They are interstate and inter-county.
• It gives it the authority.

Keywords: 989, all

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• Jeff Neal representing the county of Lake, also in support.
• It has also authorized a long-term program to underground power lines.
• co-author and committee for all your work on this.
• And I'd like to first ask the author, what can you do to make it happen? make that happen?
• So I appreciate the author accepting the word diverse.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• </c><01:02:18.720><c> we</c> officers statewide in every county. we officers statewide in every county
• So that uh that's the like my county.
• </c><01:14:20.320><c> that</c> times in Shrefford County that times in Shrefford County that individuals
• Um and any subject County.
• /c><01:24:27.679><c> here</c> referring to county delegations here referring to county delegations here

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• There are seven Democratic-authored bills and five Republican-authored bills.
• </c> uh there are seven Democratic authored uh there are seven Democratic authored bills<00:03:47.599
• 00:03:49.120><c> bills</c> bills and five Republican authored bills bills and five Republican authored
• <00:14:02.680><c> or</c> author or author or testifier<00:14:04.560><c> senatori</c><00:14:05.440><c>
• </c> just over 2,000 people in Brown County just over 2,000 people in Brown County thank<00:38:52.599

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Prior authorization...
• authorizations for other procedures at seven days.
• authorizations for other procedures at seven days.
• President, does that mean that, let's say your county, my county, every county is full? No.
• Your county, my county, every county is full and already has a wait list because, again, for every three

Keywords: 996, all

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• Within the environmental silo, this includes reductions in excess federal budget authority and reduction
• Within the environmental silo, this includes reductions in excess federal budget authority and reduction
• “The first issue provides for 14 FTEs and a total of $3.3 million in trust fund authority for two new
• Seventy-seven million is recommended for fiscally constrained counties.
• Currently, the state has 29 fiscally constrained counties.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• Dana Lewis, Pinal County. I don't have it on mine. Okay.
• That's based on feedback from our county recorders and our county elections directors across the state
• And in counties who are not as large as Pinal County or Maricopa or Pima, they have actual judicial elections
• I'm an attorney here in Maricopa County.
• We are working with the county attorney's office.

Bills: SB1012, SB1099, SB1234, SB1392, SB1489, SB1535, SB1570, SB1609, SB1627, SB1634, SB1661, SB1709, SB1723, SB1725, SB1743, SB1829, SCR1027, SCR1040, SCR1048

Keywords: concealed carry, firearms, restaurants, liquor licensing, public safety, defamation, private figure, public concern, statute of limitations, internet defamation, juvenile court, legal representation, appointed attorney, guardian ad litem, child welfare, election canvass, canvassing board, governing body, election inspection, election access

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• . counties. counties.
• </c> Hennepin County with funding? Hennepin County with funding? Uh<00:13:47.320><c> Commissioner.
• </c> Ramsey County, and the other counties Ramsey County, and the other counties have<00:14:45.880><c
• </c><00:20:19.440><c> So,</c> for the counties. So, for the counties.
• </c> counties clearly are not ready for it. counties clearly are not ready for it.

Bills: HF4525, HF3002, HF3665, HF4420

Keywords: human services, background studies, NETStudy 2.0, licensing, license suspension, license revocation, provider enrollment, program integrity, fraud, medical assistance fraud, Medicaid, payment withholding, credible allegation of fraud, background check, disqualification, variance, set-aside, foster care, family foster setting, adult foster care

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• So I see that we have a couple of authors here.
• I want to express gratitude for the author.
• We're pleased to co-sponsor this measure with the San Diego County District Attorney and thank Assembly
• Workplace violence was not included in that authorizing legislation, and AB 2179 simply closes that gap
• Hello, Julisa Seja Cardenas on behalf of the California State Association of Counties in support.

Summary: The Senate Judiciary Committee heard several measures focused on campaign finance, legal ethics, notarization, domestic violence, immigration detention transparency, workplace violence restraining orders, and divorce relief for domestic violence survivors. Senator McNerney presented SJR 18, which condemns Citizens United and urges limits on corporate spending in elections; there was no opposition testimony, and committee members voiced support. Assembly Member Kalra presented AB 2305 to bar private equity, hedge funds, and other corporate lenders from influencing litigation decisions, with support from the Consumer Attorneys of California and other stakeholders; no opposition appeared, and the bill was framed as protecting client-centered legal judgment. Assembly Member Irwin’s AB 1977, sponsored by the Secretary of State, made technical and procedural fixes to the Online Notarization Act to support implementation by 2030, with support from notary groups and no opposition. Assembly Member Rogers’ AB 1657 would allow temporary restraining orders in domestic violence cases without prior notice in certain circumstances, and Assembly Member Lee’s AB 1801 would tighten public notice and hearing requirements for contracts involving private immigration detention facilities; both drew broad support and no opposition. Assembly Member Patel’s AB 2179 would extend electronic filing and remote appearance rules to workplace violence restraining orders, and Assembly Member Hart’s AB 1875 would let courts shorten or waive the six-month divorce waiting period for domestic violence survivors; both were supported and had no opposition testimony. The committee then took formal votes. The consent calendar passed 12-0. SJR 18 passed 10-2. AB 2305 passed 12-0. AB 1801 passed 10-2. AB 1657 passed 12-0. AB 2179 passed 8-0. AB 1875 passed 10-0. AB 1977 passed 8-2. The chair announced the committee would adjourn until the following Tuesday, June 16, at 1:30 p.m.

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• So I see that we have a couple of authors here.
• Want to express gratitude for the author.
• members, Cliff Costa, today on behalf of the National Notary Association, would like to thank the author
• Hello, Julisa Seja Cardenas on behalf of the California State Association of Counties in support.
• I'm Executive Director of Domestic Violence Solutions for Santa Barbara County, which coincidentally

Keywords: 987, senate, all