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• We didn't want to do that for a lot of reasons.
• We didn't want to do that for a lot of reasons. That was not an **LBB** decision.
• So, we have been ramping up the efforts significantly to address this issue.
• That's part of the reason we did it.
• Part of the reason we did it, we didn't have the money to pay the experts.

Bills: SB 1

Keywords: campground safety, youth camp regulations, flood safety, emergency evacuation, health and safety standards, Attorney General, budget recommendations, funding swaps, salary increases, Landowner's Compensation Program, public testimony, law enforcement

Summary: The meeting focused on the budget recommendations for the Office of the Attorney General (OAG), where key issues included the proposed decrease of $163.9 million for the 2024-25 biennium and various methodology swaps for funding. Attorney General Paxton discussed ongoing litigation expenditures and emphasized the need for continued investments in agency staffing to address rising demands within law enforcement. Notably, he requested a 6% salary increase for 2026 and 2027 to retain talented personnel amidst competitive job markets. Public testimony highlighted community awareness challenges regarding the Landowner's Compensation Program, indicating a need for enhanced outreach efforts.

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• Thank you. former DOD official who worked at the heart of the Pentagon's industrial-based efforts.
• At OSD, I was in the trenches of mobilization efforts for almost a decade.
• The government is funding efforts to reshore an ally. They are critical to solving this issue.
• Yeah, it should absolutely be focused on mobilization efforts, but some of the efforts that DPA is funding
• They went away for three reasons.

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• uh as a reason for the use of a uh AED. uh as a reason for the use of a uh AED.
• The underlying reason why we more.
• Harter's efforts on the matter. Harter's efforts on the matter. Thank<00:35:45.920> you.
• Representative Harter's efforts on this Representative Harter's efforts on this chapter<00:37:33.440>
• necessarily kind of for similar reasons. necessarily kind of for similar reasons.

Bills: HF1532, HF1290, HF2231, HF2013

Keywords: eminent domain, reimbursement, property acquisition, appraisal, landowner rights, HF1290, AED, automatic external defibrillator, defibrillator signage, wayfinding signs, roadside signs, directional signage, public access AED, emergency medical response, cardiac arrest, sudden cardiac arrest, public safety, Minnesota Department of Transportation, road authority, transportation law

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• Meeting the university's student success requests will serve to strengthen this effort.
• The American Bar Association supports these efforts in law education.
• Is there enough shared resources nationally for those efforts?
• You know where I mean, we have a multi-year effort to put that dock in place.
• All of these efforts help, and we work together with the port and Del Mar College.

Bills: SB1, SB 1

Keywords: appropriations, budget, state funding, education, healthcare, infrastructure, campground safety, youth camp regulations, flood safety, emergency evacuation, health and safety standards, 1185, senate, all

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• I appreciate the Senator's efforts in wanting to help encourage small businesses and doing business for
• I appreciate the Senator's efforts in wanting to help encourage small businesses and doing business with
• As the chair of the Select Committee on Ports and Goods Movement, I've led the efforts to address the
• For these reasons, we ask for your aye vote.
• Okay, and with that, I would like to co-author the bill as well and join you in that effort.

Summary: The Assembly Committee on Economic Development, Growth, and Household Impact met on July 11, 2025, and heard six measures focused on small business contracting, ports and trade, local economic development, clean energy transition, tariff impacts, and infrastructure finance. SB 70 would raise the Small Business Procurement and Contract Act contract cap from $250,000 to $350,000 and index it to inflation; supporters said it would reflect current economic conditions, while opponents argued it could reduce transparency, favor larger firms, and strain small businesses’ ability to carry inventory and wait for payment. The bill was approved 7-0 to Appropriations. AJR 14 urged federal agencies to consider the effects of tariff policy on California ports, with testimony emphasizing impacts on cargo volumes, jobs, supply chains, and infrastructure needs; it passed 7-0. SB 781 would require cities and counties to adopt small business utilization plans and strengthen the California Small Business Technical Assistance Program; chambers of commerce and committee members supported it as a way to expand procurement opportunities and technical assistance, and it passed 7-0 to Local Government. SB 227 would extend and expand the Green Empowerment Zone in Contra Costa County, add environmental justice representatives, and extend authorization to 2040; it passed 7-0 to the floor. SB 263 would direct the California Transportation Agency to study the statewide impacts of tariffs, with supporters from the ports, retail, and trucking sectors arguing that better data is needed to guide budgeting and policy responses; it passed 7-0 to Appropriations. SB 769 would create the Golden State Infrastructure Fund to finance major infrastructure projects through a revolving public-private investment model; supporters said it would help address long-term infrastructure needs and prepare for major events, and the bill passed 6-0 to Appropriations after opposition was withdrawn. All measures were reported out of committee, and the meeting adjourned at 10:39 a.m.

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• c><00:50:17.359> disability<00:50:17.839> of effort relating to duty disability of effort
• For all efficiency and cost reasons.
• <01:01:12.319> provision those reasons, that particular provision those reasons, that particular
• , you have my support in this effort, you have my support in this effort, Senator<02:21:50.880>
• interest, that's my reason for standing. interest, that's my reason for standing.

Keywords: 918, senate, all

Summary: The Senate convened under call, opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and then took the roll, establishing a quorum. The chamber received a House message announcing passage of Senate File 3720, a workers’ compensation bill adopting 2026 recommendations of the Workers’ Compensation Advisory Council, and then moved through routine author changes and motions, including sending House File 3825 to the Finance Committee and advancing House File 3298, which was described as funding the removal and replacement of underground tanks to protect water supplies. A major floor item was Senate File 4282, the education forecast-adjustment bill. Senator Kunish explained that the conference committee updated appropriations to reflect forecast changes, added language on highly qualified paraprofessionals for Title I special education, provided tribal contract aid if a permanent school fund amendment passes, allowed districts to use operating capital for utility costs, extended grants for gender-neutral bathrooms, and made two school district fund transfers. The Senate adopted the conference report and passed the bill 34-33. The Senate then considered House File 3489, which would establish a felony offense of grooming, require reporting to licensing boards, update school and mandated reporter rules, and add funding for investigators. Supporters framed it as a child-protection measure based on a survivor’s testimony and a teacher-abuse case; one member also spoke in favor, while another offered a strongly partisan critique of public education. The Senate adopted the A11 amendment, gave the bill third reading, and passed it 66-0, then recessed briefly to honor guests in the gallery. After recess, the Senate took up House File 5074, the annual claims settlement bill. Senator Clark said it appropriates just over $5.1 million for claims including exoneration payments and a permanent injury claim, highlighting compensation for James Lamar Davis, Clayton Douglas Groves, and Marvin Haynes. The bill drew some debate over the Haynes payment and the calculation for an ankle injury claim, but it ultimately passed 64-2. The final item was House File 4074, the 2026 omnibus pension bill, described as improving public safety and other public employee retirement benefits, removing a COLA delay, creating work groups on duty disability, and addressing pension provisions for probation officers, 911 telecommunicators, St. Paul teachers, and other groups; the discussion was underway when the transcript ended.

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• And we want to reasonably protect them from harm.
• We appreciate your effort. Thank you very much.
• We appreciate your effort. Thank you very much.
• We appreciate your effort. Thank you very much.
• So for that reason, we're just opposed to this.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• There was a mass effort to push the vaccines at all costs and silence any and all efforts to treat the
• The reason the TMB exists is because we don't just experiment on patients.
• I want to thank the senator for the effort here.
• And again, speaking to Senator Hancock's efforts, we are on the bill for the following reasons.
• And then thirdly, we do support efforts to limit steering.

Bills: SB331, SB883, SB926, SB1137, SB1138, SB1144, SB1151, SB1236, SB1270, SB1522, SB1869, SB2207, SB2422

Keywords: healthcare, cost disclosure, transparency, administrative penalties, health facility compliance, COVID-19, off-label use, prescription drugs, patient access, medical standards, insurance, physician ranking, incentives, fiduciary duty, health plan issuers, SB 1137, group home, assisted living, residential care, board and care

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• We appreciate the extra effort you guys put in.
• Are the costs reasonable compared to anticipated benefits?
• Yeah, it's just not close enough to the mouth for some reason.
• And so the reason that they started mining in '62— And so the reason that they started mining in '62—
• One of the reasons I brought it... Mr.

Summary: The Advanced Nuclear Energy Committee met to review prior minutes and hear a series of presentations on advanced nuclear technology and state readiness. The committee approved the April 21, 2022 minutes. Nucleon’s William Bridge outlined the advanced nuclear landscape, distinguishing near-term light-water SMRs from more advanced Gen 4 reactors and microreactors, and emphasized that fuel supply, especially HALEU, remains a developing supply chain. He said light-water designs are the most deployable in the near term, while advanced reactors may be better suited for industrial heat applications and could face a 2- to 3-year delay from fuel availability. Representatives from NASEO described how other states are supporting advanced nuclear through task forces, roadmaps, pilot programs, financing tools, workforce and supply-chain efforts, and regional coordination. They highlighted the Advanced Nuclear First Mover Initiative and stressed that states are focusing early on emergency preparedness, community engagement, waste management, affordability, and consumer protections. They also noted that some states are creating nuclear-ready community programs and cost-recovery guardrails, while public utility commissions are examining long-term lifecycle costs and rate impacts. North Dakota agencies then outlined their potential roles. The Public Service Commission said it would likely be involved in public-interest review, siting, and rate regulation, but noted current statutes may not fully address long-term nuclear projects, co-location, or decommissioning. The Department of Environmental Quality said it would continue to regulate radioactive materials and likely support emergency planning, while fission reactor oversight remains federal. The Department of Emergency Services said it would serve as the lead off-site preparedness agency, needing a radiological emergency program, training, exercises, equipment, and possibly industry funding. The Department of Water Resources said North Dakota has sufficient surface water, especially from the Missouri River, but that water planning would be important; it did not recommend statutory or budget changes at this time. The committee recessed for lunch after these presentations, with no additional votes or actions taken.

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• to come back into care for whatever reason.
• to come back into care for whatever reason.
• to come back into care for whatever reason.
• to come back into care for whatever reason.
• to come back into care for whatever reason.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee opened its September meeting, seated alternates to establish a quorum, approved the prior minutes and consent agenda, and then moved to the regular calendar. The main substantive item was the kinship care home licensing standards rule (2025-130), which had a conditional approval request with three comments. Committee discussion focused on whether the rule and statute aligned on temporary permits, renewal, and whether a statutory amendment might be needed. Department of Health and Human Services and DCF staff explained that kinship care licenses are issued for two years and may be renewed, while the temporary six-month permit is meant to bridge applicants until licensure. They also said the rule was amended to reflect statutory language, and members suggested adding clearer language to avoid confusion. The committee then approved the conditional request, including oral amendments for clarity, and noted that any needed statutory cleanup would be added to a running list of possible changes for future filing. The committee next took up an emergency rule from the Lottery Commission concerning games of chance and video lottery terminals. Staff said the emergency rule was needed to avoid substantial fiscal harm to the state and loss of expected revenue, and that it largely builds on existing charitable gaming infrastructure. Members questioned the emergency basis and asked about precedent for using fiscal harm as justification, but staff said they did not have precedent information immediately available. The commission representative said regular rulemaking was already underway and would be brought to the commission at its October meeting. The committee did not take adverse action on the emergency rule during the discussion. Finally, the committee reviewed Department of Safety Commissioner Emergency Rule 14357 on school bus transportation qualifications. The rule creates an exception for applicants whose driver’s license validity had a gap of no more than 30 days due to suspension or non-renewal, which staff said would help address a school bus driver shortage and reduce transportation problems for students. Members raised the possibility of a legislative fix to distinguish administrative lapses from safety-related suspensions, and staff said that could be considered. The committee noted the emergency rule is only effective for 180 days and will return through regular rulemaking for fuller review. The meeting ended with scheduling for the next regular meeting on October 17 and adjournment.

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• We find that using that is more reasonable.
• It's a marginal cost is a more reasonable approach on that.
• We put into place a whole-government effort immediately.
• And so the recovery effort is likely to take a longer period of time.
• And so the recovery effort is likely to take a longer period of time.

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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• This is not an either-or effort.
• Fortunately, visionaries mobilized a whole-of-nation effort in World War II.
• Do we have to make a special effort to rebuild that workforce? Two things.
• Maybe the payment terms are quite reasonable, net 30, something like that.
• Not managing the effort.

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• So is there any particular reason why you chose the sales tax?
• So is there any particular reason why you chose the sales tax?
• I am the project manager from CPCS for this effort.
• Our efforts today are centered... January 1, 2027, effective date.
• I want to emphasize that this is not a procurement effort.

Keywords: 904, all

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• One reason is that the talent they hire is going to be local talent.
• That is the reason, that was the very reason I moved from India to the U.S. to get a better opportunity
• This is the reason I'm asking the question.
• My assumption is that's probably due to conservation efforts, either mandatory efforts or replacing water
• Again, I really applaud that effort and your investments.

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• And I mean, the reason I want to speak for my colleague, the reason I'm spending so much time on what
• So paramount in this effort really is consumer protection.
• And as was said, this has to be a team effort.
• But it can be any number of reasons.
• I do appreciate all of your effort and what you're doing.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

Summary: The subcommittee heard May Revision proposals focused on housing, homelessness, and related administrative changes, and took no votes, holding items open for later action. Item 1 would realign staff positions and resources as part of the Governor’s housing and homelessness reorganization, including shifting two Cal ICH positions to HCD, moving one Cal ICH position for communications/external affairs, and authorizing a chief deputy director at the new Housing Development Finance Committee. Administration witnesses said the changes were technical and net zero-cost, while the LAO recommended approval but asked for clarification on funding for the chief deputy. Several senators questioned whether the staffing shifts would weaken Cal ICH’s homelessness work and whether adding communications capacity was appropriate without new housing funding. Item 2 proposed creating a $100 million Disaster Rebuilding Fund at CalHFA, with $56 million General Fund and $44 million in existing National Mortgage Settlement funds, to support disaster-impacted homeowners through tools such as loan loss guarantees and interest rate buy-downs. CalHFA said the fund would help homeowners bridge the gap between insurance proceeds and rebuilding costs and would work through approved lenders. The LAO raised concerns about the lack of alternatives in the proposal, the broad discretion left to CalHFA in program design, and the General Fund cost. Senators pressed for more detail on eligibility, equity safeguards, lender oversight, and how many homeowners would actually benefit, with some warning the proposal was too open-ended and could miss the most vulnerable households. Item 3 addressed trailer bill language for HAP Round 7, including a proposed $500 million General Fund allocation tied to new accountability measures, pro-housing designation requirements for 14 large cities and 11 counties, local match requirements, streamlined system performance metrics, and recapture/reallocation of unspent funds. HCD said the proposal would avoid a new application process by treating Round 7 as additional disbursements of Round 6 and would provide technical assistance to jurisdictions. The LAO and several senators questioned the timing, the burden of pro-housing designation and local match requirements, the vagueness of some standards, and whether the proposal would delay rather than speed up funding. Members also debated whether the trailer bill preserved or weakened existing homelessness accountability metrics and whether the approach was too complicated given local budget pressures and ongoing homelessness needs.

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• One of the reasons is that the initial interventions have actually worked.
• Please let Mayor Whitmire know that we appreciate his efforts.
• And those declines can be for a number of reasons.
• I think this is significant for two reasons.
• Yes, and I don't have any reason to believe they would not be able to do that.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• But there's multiple reasons for that.
• But there's multiple reasons for that.
• <00:15:49.320> why With that and some of the reasons why With that and some of the reasons
• Uh, with our female recruiting efforts, we have put so much effort and time in recruiting to bring in
• <00:47:13.200> into putting a lot of time and effort into putting a lot of time and effort

Keywords: 958, all

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• for community and wildfire risk reduction and mitigation efforts.
• However, the recent wildfire revealed gaps in our state's mitigation efforts.
• And for those reasons, I strongly support the bill. I ask for your aye vote.
• And many of our reasonable amendments, some of the critical amendments, have been rejected.
• Our efforts to—and this is not an aberration—our efforts to engage in productive dialogue with the legislative

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• It's one of the reasons why EY is the best.
• We ask for the reason why they amend it like that.
• And the reason I ask that is because...
• Yeah, it sounds reasonable.
• These were all put here for a reason.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• In addition, I'll highlight some of the outreach efforts that our office is engaged in, as you requested
• <00:10:47.560> as<00:10:47.680> you Outreach efforts as you Outreach efforts as you
• <00:24:54.200> to will also be redoubling efforts to will also be redoubling efforts to continue
• Um, and you spoke about all the efforts that have gone on thus far.
• and and other you know Outreach effort and and other you know National<01:25:12.080> efforts<

Keywords: 1187, senate, all