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• this was our first round of the DEMAPs. this was our first round of the DEMAPs.
• So 500 total for outside all LA total. So 500 total for outside all LA RAM<03:42:47.359> stuff.
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• That was the first start of it.

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The joint House and Senate tourism briefing focused on the Hawaii Tourism Authority’s interim action plans, current projects, contract oversight, destination management action plans (DMAPs), and the impact of recent legislation and audit findings. Interim CEO Caroline Anderson said she accepted the temporary role to help address agency challenges, emphasized rebuilding trust, and said HTA is reviewing the state auditor’s concerns and posting its response publicly. She also described HTA’s mission and organizational structure under SB 1571, including reporting lines to the governor, the director, and the board, and outlined staff additions in finance, brand marketing, destination stewardship, and planning. A major topic was the permanent CEO search. HTA board chair Tata Po said the goal is to select a CEO within about four months, with the search firm still engaged, the position description being revised to reflect the new law and compensation changes, and approvals still needed before the job can be reposted. Members expressed frustration that the recruitment had been paused and questioned whether HTA has sufficient qualified leadership and staff during the interim period. Board leadership said the current staff is limited by vacancies but that they have confidence in the team and will add resources if needed. Members also pressed HTA on the role of the destination stewardship team and the CNHA/Kilohana contract, asking how staff oversight works and whether staff members were effectively wearing multiple hats. HTA explained that the stewardship team provides direction to contractors and that the work is divided among specialists overseeing projects such as tour guide certification, technical assistance, community tourism collaboratives, and a destination app. The committee also discussed whether the board can still vote on budgets under the new structure; the Attorney General’s office was cited as confirming that the board may advise, but the department director retains budget authority. HTA said it is working with CNHA and HVCB on contract and budget timing, with a goal of shifting to a calendar-year process so recipients know funding earlier.

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• At first, a small nation of little consequence, the ideals of freedom and equality resonated with oppressed
• And I'm particularly proud that in addition to modernizing our program, this bill for the first time
• First and foremost, thank you to my seatmate and the Assemblymember from West Hollywood for all of his
• I represent District 52 which is home to Northeast LA, East LA and South Glendale and in my path to get
• Before we vote, we will first take up a resolution on the consent calendar for the purpose of adding

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• This is my first, uh, meeting with the Committee on Water and Natural Resources.
• My first time. Morning, Madam Chair. I'm Debbie Cerignon.
• Mainly because of that big event that happens on July 4th in Las Vegas.
• You mentioned the AG would be at the Las Vegas meeting.
• So first person representative case.

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• The first of four sunset bills.
• First, I would like to accept the committee amendments.
• First witness, please. I gotcha. I'm here if you need help.
• Pacific Chamber of Commerce and Steadfast LA. Thank you. Thank you.
• Madam Secretary will you please call the first vote of the day? Happy to.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• you heard about, and other major water users that are likely listening in online include the City of Las
• First, let me ask some simple questions.
• Kids' home in the very first page is the Middle Rio Grande, and I don't know if they're aware of what's
• I'm pretty sure if they have adjudicated water rights, they have a first priority, and they could.
• There's a case actually on the New Mexico, Colorado, La Plata River. compact called Hinderliter.

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• First, let me just say that the members from San Luis Obispo and Long Beach.
• My grandfather made his way first. He got engaged to another woman.
• Would you like the first roll to be open for co-authors? Okay, members, all debate having ceased.
• I rise to adjourn in memory of private first class.
• I respectfully request that we adjourn in memory of private first class. Matthew Andres Perez.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• At this time, we're going to wait for the first author to come.
• At this time, we're going to wait for the first author to come.
• We had a targeted local hire goal in LA County, for example, that started at 30%.
• They have worked with these contractors over the last—I think I was a part of the very first LA Metro
• In New Jersey, they were the first state in the country to do this work just a few years ago.

Summary: The committee heard several measures focused on economic development, procurement, workforce equity, federal infrastructure funding, and food security. SB 1044 by Senator Reyes would raise and then index to inflation the cap for streamlined state contracts awarded to certified small businesses, microbusinesses, and disabled veteran business enterprises for services and IT work; supporters said the current cap is outdated and limits access, while opponents representing goods suppliers and some small business groups argued the bill could disadvantage goods contractors and should preserve lower thresholds for those contracts. After discussion about the ceiling versus floor effect of the cap and the impact on different types of businesses, the bill was approved as amended and sent to Appropriations. SB 247 by Senator Smallwood-Cuevas would create a bid preference for projects that hire workers from disadvantaged communities; supporters framed it as a way to connect public infrastructure spending to family-sustaining jobs, while union construction employers opposed it because they said they cannot control worker dispatch through hiring halls and the bill would be difficult to implement. The committee advanced the measure to Appropriations despite those concerns. The committee also approved SJR 6 by Senator Cortese, which urges the federal government to honor commitments under the bipartisan infrastructure law, CHIPS and Science Act, and Inflation Reduction Act, with supporters emphasizing the importance of certainty for California infrastructure, clean energy, and semiconductor investments. SB 1025 by Senator Hurtado would establish an Office of Food Security and Affordability to coordinate food assistance efforts and develop a statewide food security strategy; supporters from a Kern County food bank and the University of California said the state’s response to hunger is fragmented and needs better coordination, while committee members asked about deliverables and timelines. The bill was sent to Appropriations. The committee also took up consent items SB 700 and SB 1340, which were moved on consent to Appropriations, and the hearing ended with the remaining votes recorded and the bills advanced. Throughout the hearing, members repeatedly discussed the need for clearer implementation details, data on program impacts, and how to balance equity goals with operational realities for state agencies, contractors, and small businesses.

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• My name is Ashley De La Rosa. I am a longtime... Good afternoon. My name is Ashley De La Rosa.
• I will make my first comment and question.
• We want to make a modest first step.
• Douglas Knapp, first-grade teacher in West Sacramento, in full support. Dr.
• First of all, I want to thank the author for her leadership in this area.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• First thing that I want to say, and then I'm going to Senator Johnson and then I'm going to Senator Murphy
• We could have put Minnesotans first more often.
• We could have put Minnesotans first more often.
• could<00:04:24.479> have<00:04:24.639> put<00:04:24.880> motans<00:04:25.520> first
• could have put motans first more often. could have put motans first more often. motans,<00:04:28.560

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Well, first of all, two points, I'll say.
• Well, first of all, two points, I'll say.
• First of all, I move the bill.
• First, AB 1941 won't deter metal theft.
• First Amendment-protected activities.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• The secretary will read the first message. The secretary will read the first message. Mr.
• First reading of House bills. The secretary would give the bill its first reading.
• explaining it like this is the first explaining it like this is the first ever<00:25:17.760>
• The House file has been given its first The House file has been given its first reading.
• This um First District Papus.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• So this is kind of a first iteration.
• But just because it's not their priority in the first phase or the first year, doesn't mean it won't
• I mean, Las Vegas, UNM have both hospitals and higher education institutions; Las Cruces may have one
• Would you like to introduce it first? Sure.
• Okay, I'm going to jump to item E first if that's okay.

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• We will now move to our first issue.
• That wraps up the first performance component.
• So that wraps up the first kind of performance component.
• First, cost drivers.
• First, cost drivers.

Summary: The committee heard a broad public safety budget hearing focused on youth justice funding, probation incentive grants, and disaster response and recovery. On the youth justice item, the Office of Youth and Community Restoration described a proposed change to the JJRBG funding formula that would shift resources away from a DJJ-based measure and toward county youth population, serious offenses, and step-down placements in less restrictive programs. Members asked about data on Native American youth; OYCR said statewide data are limited, but its SYTF data show about 1% of youth in secure youth treatment facilities were Native in 2024. The Department of Finance had no objections, and the item was discussed as a way to support alternatives to long-term incarceration. The committee then reviewed the community corrections performance incentive program for county probation departments. The Department of Finance proposed stabilizing the program with a maintenance payment, updating the performance baseline, and adding a growth factor; the LAO agreed the formula needed changes but recommended using 2022-23 data instead of 2021-23, using marginal rather than average cost assumptions, rejecting the growth payment and minimum guarantee, and adding stronger oversight through the BSCC. Finance said it was open to some technical changes but opposed a new BSCC audit framework, noting Judicial Council already surveys probation departments and that evidence-based practice use has increased over time. Members and staff indicated the proposal still needed further work. A major portion of the hearing focused on the January 2025 Southern California wildfires and state disaster response. A resident of Altadena gave emotional testimony about evacuation failures, loss of home, and the need for accountability. LAO and Cal OES outlined the disaster response and recovery system, including mutual aid, alert and warning, debris removal, FEMA and state funding streams, and the long timeline for reimbursement. Cal OES said it had pre-positioned resources, temporarily took over the county’s wireless emergency alert function for about three weeks, coordinated debris removal and recovery operations, and had already allocated more than $286 million in state funds. Officials also discussed the 100% federal cost share for emergency work for 180 days and the uncertainty created by changing federal processes and the cancellation of the BRIC resilience program. The committee also heard two smaller Cal OES items: a request to reappropriate about $22 million for the law enforcement mutual aid reimbursement program, which the LAO said should be placed in statute with clearer goals and reporting, and an update on Victims of Crime Act funding, where Cal OES said federal VOCA allocations have fallen sharply and that roughly $224 million would be needed to maintain current service levels if federal funding does not improve. Public comment included a request for funding to expand datacasting and emergency alert receivers for wildfire and earthquake warning.

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• First, go out to the audience.
• We first want to thank the sponsors.
• So first, Hope Morales.
• This is the first law I've been in education. Well, welcome.
• First question I have, Mr.

Bills: SB23, SB73, SB210, SB234, SB243, SB244, SM16

Keywords: student use, wireless devices, public schools, policy implementation, education technology funding, driver education, driver's ed, driving school, motorcycle safety, traffic safety, vulnerable road users, pedestrian safety, bicycle safety, cyclist, bike lane, micromobility, scooter, moped, motorcycle training, DWI prevention

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• I mean, take La Cueva in football or baseball.
• That's the first part of it.
• Let's first start with the authorizing structure.
• First, the inability to impose local taxes is severe.
• First of all, it was.

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• The first row is clientele contacts, and the last is competitive funding.
• So, one of the first times that I worked with Dr.
• Chair, is about the feed mill there in Las Cruces.
• It spin off the first spun off the first distribution this year of about $24 million and the statute
• Um, my first thing, Mr. Chairman, is not a question but a comment.

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• I'll go first. Good afternoon, Mr. Chair and members.
• AB 698 is the first one on the agenda. Great.
• school for the first time in years.
• Scott Epstein with Abundant Housing LA.
• Oh, first and a second. Who is the first? Who is the first? Rubio.

Summary: The Assembly Local Government Committee heard a long agenda of housing, water, and local finance bills, with the chair repeatedly reminding attendees about hearing rules and noting that several measures were being heard without a quorum at first. Early items included AB 407, which would broaden eligibility for state-run loan and financing programs to help small businesses fund environmental, seismic, and ADA upgrades, and AB 93, which would require data centers to estimate and report water use and follow state best practices. AB 93 drew support from water advocates and local government groups, while the Data Center Coalition opposed it, arguing the bill could be overly restrictive, difficult to retrofit, and raise trade secret or security concerns. The committee also heard AB 650 on housing element review, AB 1044 on creating a new Tulare County groundwater sustainability agency, and AB 523 on allowing proxy voting for single-representative member agencies on the Metropolitan Water District board; all drew broad support from local agencies and related stakeholders and no recorded opposition in the room. Several housing bills were presented as part of a broader fast-track housing package. AB 507 would streamline adaptive reuse of office buildings into housing, especially in downtowns with high vacancy; supporters said it would revive urban cores and help meet housing and climate goals, while the League of California Cities and a few cities opposed it unless amended, citing concerns about one-size-fits-all by-right approval and fee limitations. AB 1294 would create a universal housing application and limit early application requirements; it drew strong support from housing and business groups, with the American Planning Association and League of California Cities seeking more flexibility and input. AB 610 would require local governments to disclose housing constraints in their housing elements and limit new constraints after certification for three years unless disclosed; supporters said it would improve transparency and certainty, while opponents warned it could chill legitimate local policy choices and inclusionary housing requirements. Both AB 610 and AB 698, which would require analysis of the housing and property tax impacts of proposed transfer taxes, were moved out of committee on 7-0 votes after discussion and amendments. The committee also heard AB 1112, which would repeal an outdated Riverside County property tax provision affecting Rancho Mirage; the city argued it was the only qualifying no-low property tax city not receiving the standard minimum and sought equal treatment. After quorum was established, the bill was passed 6-0 with amendments and sent to Appropriations. AB 1021, heard later, would make it easier for school districts and other local education agencies to build employee housing, with the author citing teacher recruitment and retention problems and support from education stakeholders. Throughout the hearing, members and witnesses repeatedly emphasized the need to balance housing production, local fiscal tools, and infrastructure needs, and several authors accepted committee amendments and committed to continued negotiations with opponents.

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• I bet that guy's going to die first. No, I bet that guy's going to die first.
• This is a first in the nation.
• We will always put the little guy first.
• HB 4156, Kappa, LA, probation, 2026, 2027.
• Please read the first bill.

Summary: The meeting began with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, attendance, and a guest introduction for Deputy Frank Sloop. The Senate then moved through multiple Committee of the Whole calendars, with most measures receiving do-pass recommendations after brief explanations and, in several cases, floor amendments. Topics included public records, capital outlay review, local government, taxation, state budget implementation, higher education appropriations, utility regulation, towing regulation, homeowners association disclosures, nursing board regulation, veteran services, criminal justice, human services, K-12 education, state property management, and the continuation of the Arizona State Board of Nursing. Several bills were amended on the floor before receiving favorable recommendations. House Bill 2114 on motorcycle-related provisions was amended to require that at least one registered owner be legally licensed to operate a motorcycle in Arizona. House Bill 2397 on HOA/condominium disclosures was amended to change disclosure timing and fee rules and make other conforming changes. House Bill 2408 on nursing board regulatory action was amended to remove a clear-and-convincing-evidence burden in disciplinary matters and clarify complaint-sharing procedures. House Bill 2957 on driver’s license/handheld provisions, House Bill 2305 on towing regulation, and House Bill 2321 on DCS-related reporting also received amendments before do-pass recommendations. The largest item was Senate Bill 1847, the 2026-2027 General Appropriations Act. Senators offered extensive floor amendments affecting agriculture, corrections, criminal justice, school safety, law enforcement equipment, vehicle theft task force funding, liquor licensing, and other budget items. During third reading and debate on the budget, Democratic senators praised negotiated gains such as funding for aging services, food assistance, civil legal aid, school meals, heat relief, and a three-year moratorium on new data center tax incentives, while criticizing border-related funding, ESA/voucher policy, and cuts to higher education and adult education. One member’s remarks were ruled dilatory after repeated off-topic comments, and the ruling of the chair was sustained by a 16-12 vote. The transcript ends with additional budget-related explanation of votes continuing after the budget’s third reading.

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• Enacted by the 57th legislature first session 2025.
• That's my first observation.
• That was the first year.
• Representative de la Cruz: Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
• Representative de la Cruz: Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

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• I'm on the board of La Casa, the LA County Affordable Housing Solutions Agency, where we finance affordable
• First, I wanted to thank the author's office and the sponsors.
• I remember when I was first running in 2018. I think you had the first iteration of this, SB 827.
• And so when we first moved forward with this bill, because as Assembly Member Wicks mentioned, I first
• Well, thanks for keeping the light one first. Well, thanks for keeping the light one first.

Summary: The committee heard several housing bills, with the longest discussion focused on SB 79, which would allow more housing near high-capacity transit stops and on transit agency-owned land. The author and supporters argued it would address California’s housing shortage, reduce vehicle miles traveled, and strengthen transit systems by putting more residents near rail and rapid transit. Supporters included housing advocates, local officials, environmental groups, and transit-oriented development organizations. Opponents, including many cities, the League of California Cities, and some tenant and legal advocacy groups, raised concerns about affordability requirements, displacement, demolition protections, local control, and the bill’s interaction with existing local planning efforts. The committee discussed amendments to strengthen anti-displacement protections, minimum density, affordability standards, and a local flexibility alternative, and SB 79 was moved out on a due-pass-as-amended vote of 8-1, with one member not voting. The committee then took up SB 21, which would amend the Housing Crisis Act to allow limited unit reductions when converting deed-restricted SRO buildings into larger, more livable affordable units with private bathrooms, kitchens, and supportive services. The author and nonprofit housing providers said many SRO buildings are financially unsustainable and that the bill would preserve deeply affordable housing while improving conditions for residents. There was no organized opposition testimony at the hearing, though one business property group registered opposition. Members expressed support for the preservation-focused approach, and SB 21 was approved on an 8-0 vote and sent to the Assembly Committee on Local Government. Next, SB 92 was heard, a measure to close a density bonus loophole by limiting how much additional commercial floor area a project can receive and preventing the law from being used to justify very large nonresidential projects with only minimal affordable housing. The author cited a San Diego project as an example of the problem, and the City of San Diego supported the bill as a reasonable fix. Several labor and housing groups also supported it, while no formal opposition witnesses testified. The committee accepted amendments, members praised the effort to curb abuse while preserving feasibility, and SB 92 passed on a 7-0 vote. Finally, the committee began hearing SB 522, which would extend just-cause eviction protections to units rebuilt after disaster if they had previously been covered by the Tenant Protection Act. The author and the Los Angeles City Attorney said the bill would help preserve rental housing in disaster-affected communities, especially after the Pacific Palisades fires, and would not create new rent control. Opponents, including apartment, realtor, and property owner groups, argued it would add burdens to rebuilding and could discourage reconstruction. Members raised questions about whether existing law already protects returning tenants and whether the bill was necessary, and the hearing continued into committee discussion.