Transcript Highlights:

• We request an aye vote. We'll now hear from those testifying in opposition.
• with specific detail as to what the stakeholders... and communities would like to see through the request
• Unfortunately, our requests were ignored, and so we turned to a letter of opposition. right after it
• passed appropriations in the Senate and have met with your office multiple times including again this
• Appropriations Committee, Soria? Aye. Soria, aye. Alanis? Aye. Alanis, aye. Agricuri?

Committee: House Agriculture

Keywords: 988, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Helen Kirstein with the Legislative Analyst's Office. Thanks for inviting me today.
• Helen Kirstie with the Legislative Analyst Office, thanks for inviting me today.
• And then finally, on page six, we just have a few questions for legislative consideration.
• This request is supported by NRDC, EDF, Geo-Ammonia, and all of our members at the GHC.
• It's legislative direction. Thank you so much, Senator. Thank you so much.

Summary: The joint informational hearing examined how California agricultural programs have used cap-and-invest funding and what role agriculture should play in future climate investments. Committee chairs framed the issue as balancing climate goals, food production, rural economic vitality, and the fact that agriculture was not specifically funded in the recent cap-and-invest reauthorization. The first panel from CDFA and the Legislative Analyst’s Office described the state’s climate-smart agriculture portfolio, including Healthy Soils, SWEEP, the Dairy Methane Reduction Program, and Alternative Manure Management, and explained that GGRF revenues are now more constrained and may not fully support all tiered programs. LAO emphasized that agriculture is about 8% of California’s emissions, that most ag emissions are outside the cap, and that the Legislature should consider program effectiveness, the role of incentives, and GGRF priorities. CDFA testified that roughly $727 million has been invested in its flagship climate-smart ag programs, producing estimated reductions of 31 million metric tons of CO2e, 1.6 million acre-feet of water savings, and about 4,000 projects. The department said technical assistance is essential because farmers face risk when adopting new practices, and noted new Proposition 4 funding for Healthy Soils, SWEEP, and a regional farm equipment sharing program. University researchers then presented economic and methane-reduction analyses: UC Berkeley’s Dr. Hill described working landscapes as a major economic driver, while UC Davis’ Dr. Kibreab outlined dairy methane reduction pathways, including herd efficiency, digesters, alternative manure management, and emerging feed additives such as 3-NOP and seaweed, arguing that incentive-based programs have helped California move toward its methane goals. A later panel featured sharply different views on dairy digesters. Phoebe Seton argued that digesters worsen air and water quality, encourage manure liquefaction, and are an inefficient use of public funds, while CalCAN’s Brian Schobey and agricultural representatives said programs like AMP, SWEEP, Healthy Soils, FPIP, and the Farmer Program deliver measurable emissions reductions plus co-benefits such as water savings, lower energy costs, and improved air quality. Farm and industry witnesses stressed that stable, incentive-based funding helps family farms remain viable, supports co-investment, and should be treated as a partnership rather than a regulatory stick. No votes or formal actions were taken; the hearing ended with public comment and a continued call for future funding and policy discussion.

Transcript Highlights:

• This legislation recognizes the leadership that some of our local governments are undertaking in their
• Speaking in support of AB 1129 is Martha Guerrero, legislative representative for Los Angeles County.
• Therefore, we respectfully request your aye vote. Thank you.
• So, we appreciate you hearing this and respectfully request an aye vote. Thank you.
• So you've brought this forward, and we're in the Appropriations Committee.

Committee: House Appropriations

Keywords: 988, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• We updated definitions to reflect the legislation.
• That was added in legislation last year. And so we had some good conversations.
• be vaccinated, that would not be responded to; that request would be denied.
• On page 86 of your legislative booklets, I’ll begin the presentation of docket 0204-24-2501. Mr.
• On page 86 of your legislative booklets, I'll begin the presentation of docket 0204-24-2501. legislative

Committee: House Agricultural Affairs

Keywords: 989, all

Transcript Highlights:

• I would request a roll call, please. Roll call requested. Roll call granted. Uh, Mr.
• </c> not appropriations not appropriations and<00:25:06.720><c> um</c> and um and um on<00:25:08.000>
• </c> because $10 million was appropriated because $10 million was appropriated back<00:32:19.960><c>
• </c> this money was appropriated years ago. this money was appropriated years ago.
• </c> legislation in a bipartisan fashion. legislation in a bipartisan fashion.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• </c> ordinary course of the legislative ordinary course of the legislative process.<00:39:41.520><c>
• </c> Constitution and the legislative Constitution and the legislative branches.<00:42:25.599><c> So<
• </c> the the bullying policy appropriately the the bullying policy appropriately and<00:58:19.280><c>
• You can ask the next person. legislation after they've heard from um legislation after they've heard
• ><c> we</c> &gt;&gt; may I request that someone request we &gt;&gt; may I request that someone request

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The House Education Policy and Administration Committee met to hear a non-germane amendment to House Bill 131, which concerns bullying and cyberbullying prevention. Representative Glenn Cordelli, the prime sponsor, said the amendment was intended to revise and improve language from last year’s SB 210 and to incorporate measures from a cyberbullying bill previously passed by the House. He described changes to school communication requirements, mandatory reporting of bullying and retaliation, stronger investigation and collaboration requirements for cross-district cases, added safety and remediation language, a required conference with the alleged perpetrator and parents if available, updated reporting deadlines, and disciplinary consequences for harassment, intimidation, retaliation, and false reports. He also noted a later amendment would be needed to insert the words “the perpetrator” in one section, and he explained that some changes were meant to align with prior legislation and legislative drafting suggestions. Committee members raised several concerns. Representative Murray questioned the treatment of private and parochial schools, the change from gross negligence to negligence, and the removal of a definition of bullying based on imbalance of power and perceived characteristics. Representative Damon also objected to deleting that definition, arguing it would narrow the scope of bullying too much. Representative Han spoke in opposition, saying the amendment was too broad, unnecessary in parts, and not ready for final action; he criticized the removal of the imbalance-of-power language, the conference requirement when parents may not participate, and the reporting obligations for bus drivers and others. Cordelli responded that some issues were already addressed in prior law or SB 210 and that private schools have their own policies. Michelle Wongran of New Hampshire Legal Assistance testified in opposition, saying the bill was being heard without enough notice and that it does far more than the committee analysis suggests. She said the amendment adds undefined retaliation language, imposes reporting duties on school vendors and contractors, may conflict with FERPA and other federal privacy rules, and includes provisions that could have serious implications for schools and students. She said she supports parental involvement and some conference provisions in concept, but urged the committee to reject the amendment or at least send it through the normal legislative process for fuller review. No vote was taken during the hearing portion described in the transcript.

Transcript Highlights:

• </c><00:26:17.039><c> by</c> information that was um, requested by information that was um, requested
• </c> you hearing similar requests in MPS? you hearing similar requests in MPS?
• </c><01:07:20.960><c> and</c> as a last resort when appropriate and as a last resort when appropriate
• </c> it can be used well and appropriately it can be used well and appropriately and<01:07:40.319><c>
• We heard appropriately used. Right?

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• , I feel confident that the appropriated, I feel confident that the department<00:07:03.840><c> can</
• The office of legislative<00:09:49.279><c> order</c><00:09:49.440><c> and</c><00:09:49.600><c> other<
• /c><00:09:49.920><c> pointed</c><00:09:50.160><c> out</c> legislative order and other pointed out legislative
• </c> should have stronger legislation for. should have stronger legislation for.
• This is not an appropriate recommendation.

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• House Resolution 179 by Representative Marcel requests the House Committee on Municipal, Parochial and
• I was just requesting this committee, the committee on Municipal and Parochial Affairs, or a subcommittee
• Number one, I believe we have way too many study groups that are requested, and it takes staff time.
• Chairman, at the appropriate time, I'd like to move favorably as amended.”
• I would like to move favorably when appropriate.” “Okay. One more question. Representative Sawyer?”

Summary: The committee met on May 13 and first took up House Concurrent Resolution 89, which asks the Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism to study, with the Louisiana State Museum and the World War II Museum, the feasibility of a Louisiana Maneuvers museum and trail. Representative Owens described the historical significance of the Louisiana Maneuvers and said the proposal would help preserve and teach that history. The committee moved HCR 89 favorably to the floor without objection. The committee then heard House Resolution 179, which would create a study of neighborhood crime prevention and security districts and their effectiveness in reducing crime. Representative Marcel said the resolution was prompted by questions about crime data and district performance, while several members raised concerns about the number of study groups and the breadth of a statewide review. Other members supported the idea as a way to gather data on what works, including cameras and other security measures. The resolution was moved favorably to the floor. Next, the committee considered Senate Bill 228, a constitutional amendment to allow public funds to be used to replace lead and copper drinking water service lines on private property, and Senate Bill 268, the companion implementing bill that sets out the notice and replacement process. Paul Rainwater explained that the program would use EPA and state revolving-fund money, with work focused on the line from the meter to the shutoff valve, and that the city would inventory affected homes, give notice, and then proceed with replacement. Members asked about homeowner rights, emergency entry, contractor accountability, and whether the program could expand beyond New Orleans; Rainwater said he would return with more detail on the objection/emergency process. Both SB 228, as amended, and SB 268 were reported favorably. The committee also advanced Senate Bill 283, which creates the Boulevard at Harding Area Special District in Baton Rouge to encourage development near Southern University, and two resolutions: House Resolution 225, urging agencies and local governments in Ouachita Parish to study solid waste, debris removal, and disaster resilience services, and House Resolution 223, urging Shreveport and partners to advance the Southern Soul City Initiative. All were moved favorably to the floor, and the meeting ended with members and the chair thanking staff and noting it was likely the committee’s last meeting of the session.

Transcript Highlights:

• If we appropriate something or if I appropriate something, you know, by under the law, it can all be
• I mean, obviously it wasn't a department request, but it wasn't a request of theirs.
• I've had conversations with them, that's my request.
• That was a department request. This is a partial restoration.
• That's something they've requested.

Committee: House Budget

Summary: The committee heard extended discussion of the chair’s House budget substitute, especially House Bill 2 for elementary and secondary education and House Bill 3 for higher education. The chair said the operating budget leaves roughly $300 million in reserve, explained several cuts and restorations, and described proposed changes to child care, including cutting enhancement payments and keeping attendance-based rather than enrollment-based subsidy payments. Representative Fogle objected to the child care cuts and the proposed language limiting the department’s move to prospective payment and enrollment-based reimbursement; State Budget Director Dan Hogg testified that the governor’s office still intended to move to payment on enrollment in May if the budget language did not block it, while prospective payment remained under review because of federal funding concerns. The chair also explained a restriction on Parents as Teachers services for children already in public pre-K, and members debated whether that would reduce duplication or improperly limit services. The chair further proposed a new competitive Title I innovation grant program funded by a reallocation of some Title I dollars, with questions raised about what services would be reduced to offset it. The bulk of the meeting focused on a major higher education funding overhaul in House Bill 3. The chair and vice chair proposed replacing the current base-plus model with an FTE-based formula that would distribute the same overall state funding according to student credit hours, with community colleges funded on a 12-hour FTE, four-year undergraduate students on a 15-hour FTE, and graduate enrollment discussed as a separate issue. They said the goal was to make funding follow students rather than institutions and to reduce long-standing disparities between schools. Several members supported the idea as overdue and more transparent, while others warned it was being done too quickly and could harm institutions with high-cost programs, research missions, or smaller enrollments. Concerns were raised about possible closures, accreditation problems, and unintended effects on workforce programs such as nursing, engineering, and technical training. The chair and vice chair said there was no intent to force consolidation, but acknowledged that some institutions would gain and others would lose under the new model. Members also questioned how the formula would treat research and doctoral funding, especially at the University of Missouri, and whether graduate programs were properly counted. The chair said some special-purpose lines were retained, but a large portion of MU’s research and doctoral funding was folded into the broader pool and redistributed through the FTE model. Several members asked for clarification on whether graduate hours were counted at nine credits, and the chair said he was not certain and would seek follow-up from staff or the department. Community college representatives were discussed as having unanimously opposed the recommendation, and the chair noted that the institutions were briefed only shortly before the hearing. No votes were taken during the exchange, and the committee appeared to be gathering testimony and concerns ahead of markup and future action on the budget bills.

Transcript Highlights:

• You got we we very much need assistance in our road fund and this will put a dent and the appropriation
• So and I would suspect that the dot also as far as their appropriation would would look at this, you
• This is done at the request of FHP because it did not align with existing practices and we do not want
• Those weren't previously in the legislation does provide those specific instances where the governor
• Unless a senator requests a separate vote on individual appointment appointee, we will take one vote

Keywords: 999, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• </c><00:03:49.440><c> two</c> within our budget, we had requested two within our budget, we had requested
• Chairman, uh the appropriation, Mr.
• c> Appropriations, Travel, Recreation, Appropriations, Travel, Recreation, Wildlife, Wildlife, Wildlife
• ><00:23:15.960><c> a</c><00:23:16.280><c> interim</c> appropriations when this was a interim appropriations
• Uh it is uh an direct appropriation.

Committee: House Appropriations

Keywords: 916, all

Transcript Highlights:

• With that appropriation, our goal was to train 30 chiefs.
• we've done, This legislative session starts.
• Now, the legislature had the wisdom to proactively pass that piece of legislation, but that legislation
• I would not request more state troopers at this time.
• I would not request more state troopers at this time.

Committee: Senate Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security

Summary: The committee heard a series of domestic security and law enforcement presentations from the Florida Sheriffs Association, Florida Police Chiefs Association, Florida Highway Patrol, and FDLE. Sheriff Rob Hardwick outlined the sheriffs’ legislative priorities, focusing on adding xylazine to Florida’s trafficking statute and increasing penalties for luring or enticing a child under 12 from a misdemeanor to a felony. He also discussed domestic security coordination, fusion center intelligence sharing, and jail-based reentry efforts. Members asked about xylazine prevalence in Broward County and whether canine units can detect it; Hardwick said he would follow up with data and noted that dogs are not specifically trained for xylazine, though fentanyl-certified dogs may alert on mixtures. Chief Charlie Vasquez of the Florida Police Chiefs Association presented three priorities: stronger protections for law enforcement, judges, prosecutors, public defenders, and their families when threatened because of their jobs; faster and more consistent access to blood-borne pathogen testing results after exposure incidents; and mandatory life without release for anyone convicted of murdering a police or correctional officer, reviving a version of the Jason Raynor Act. Senators asked about delays in blood testing after exposure, and Vasquez said officers can be forced to take prophylactic medication while waiting for results and that the process should be streamlined. Florida Highway Patrol Director Dave Kerner described FHP’s domestic security role, including criminal interdiction, canine units, traffic homicide investigations, aviation, drones, border operations, and responses to threats such as human smuggling and the October 7-related security posture at synagogues and campuses. He said staffing remains constrained by vacancies and pay disparities, so he was not seeking more authorized troopers at this time. FDLE Deputy Commissioner David Binder then reviewed the state’s domestic security structure, fusion centers, critical infrastructure assessments, and grant funding, warning that federal homeland security dollars have declined sharply while threats remain high. He highlighted work on drone mitigation, radiological detection, vehicle barriers, and school security assessments, and emphasized the need for continued interagency coordination. The committee took no formal votes and adjourned after the presentations and questions.

Transcript Highlights:

• We'll consider Trump's budget requests.
• We propose legislation.
• He can submit legislation to do that.
• Along with you in your final days of the first Trump administration, specifically requested legislative
• And you're one of the appropriators.

Committee: Senate Senate Budget

Transcript Highlights:

• We appropriated this during the tough times we appropriated about 600,000 to 700,000 in capital outlay
• And I will just switch over to our legislative priorities.
• First, we request and others. We are asking the state to caps that restrict competition.
• First, we request and others.
• But we don't have the authority to legislate like you do or to enforce any legislation.

Committee: Joint Economic & Rural Development & Policy Committee

Keywords: 996, all

Transcript Highlights:

• <c> the</c><00:34:22.240><c> language</c> at your request, uh, the language at your request, uh, the
• </c><00:55:03.680><c> um</c> able to make the appropriate um able to make the appropriate um legislative
• </c> appropriate assessments and evaluations. appropriate assessments and evaluations.
• </c> here in New Hampshire in an appropriate here in New Hampshire in an appropriate way.<00:56:58.079
• This is not a new appropriation.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The Division 3 work session focused largely on amendment 1176 to HB 2, which would have incorporated the substance of HB 548FN, a House-passed bill creating a direct-pay or membership-based model for health care facilities. Representative Mlan described the proposal as a way to increase competition in health care by extending the direct-care model used in primary care to facilities, arguing it could encourage innovation and that concerns about widespread harm to critical access hospitals were overstated. He pointed to Oklahoma’s long-standing Surgical Center model as evidence that the approach had not spread broadly or displaced hospitals there. Several members and witnesses raised concerns. Representative Stringham questioned whether the model would shift profitable services and patients away from existing hospitals, potentially worsening their finances and affecting Medicaid-related funding. David Ross, speaking for county nursing homes, opposed the language because it also removed moratoriums on nursing home, skilled nursing, inpatient rehabilitation, and self-pay beds, warning that it could increase pressure on Medicaid rates and undermine community-based care. Ben Bradley of the New Hampshire Hospital Association said the proposal appeared to create a separate regulatory framework for direct-pay facilities and raised concerns about patient safety, CMS participation rules, and a separate patient bill of rights. The chair concluded that, because HB 548 was already moving through the Senate, the HB 2 process was not the best vehicle for the policy and that the issue should be left to the Senate’s more deliberative committee process. Representative Ferski moved to not accept or remove amendment 1176 from the agenda, and the committee approved the motion by roll call, 9-0, withdrawing the item from HB 2.

Transcript Highlights:

• </c> appropriate funding tool. appropriate funding tool.
• I will begin request for Wasika County.
• So, what we have before us is a sales tax request for the county of Iani.
• </c><00:54:07.680><c> um</c> I think absent um other legislation um I think absent um other legislation
• </c><01:11:58.159><c> to</c> present Senate File 3918, a request to present Senate File 3918, a request

Committee: Senate Taxes

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Senator, just for clarification, we're working off of request number 3969.
• I'm sure that's request number 3969.
• It's request number 3969. OK, Senator Kirt, you have a question. Thank you, Madam Chair.
• a future date, there would be dollars appropriated.
• It was not originally a City of Tulsa request, but through working with the House.

Bills: HB1823 , HB3031 , HB3369 , HB3378 , HB3429 , HB3624 , HB3657 , HB3880 , HB4215 , HB4476

Committee: Senate Economic Development, Workforce and Tourism

Keywords: housing finance, Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency, publication requirements, housing policy, state regulations, HB3031, North Pointe Workforce Development Initiative, workforce development, job training, skills training, job placement, local hiring, economic development, Oklahoma Department of Commerce, revolving fund, state treasury, appropriation, budget, workforce investment, employment outcomes

Transcript Highlights:

• <c> to</c> legislate I presented legislation to legislate I presented legislation to make<00:17:58.720
• 00:25:49.760><c> the</c><00:25:49.919><c> DOJ,</c> request the information from the DOJ, request the
• </c><00:33:10.480><c> when</c> her inquiries into a 91A request when her inquiries into a 91A request
• </c> voted in expedient to legislate. voted in expedient to legislate.
• Nothing in this legislation prevents lawful ownership, lawful carry in appropriate places, or self-defense

Committee: Senate Judiciary

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• For the record, State Representative Hunter Abell, representing the 7th Legislative District, which is
• Fish and Wildlife must request funding in the 2027-29 capital budget for predesign funding to evaluate
• the alternate locations for suitability and then must request funding in the 2029-31 capital budget
• At the conclusion of the design work, Fish and Wildlife must submit a funding request in the 2029-31
• And all the pieces of legislation that protect the nation's resources, I'd like to ask that this bill

Summary: The Capital Budget Committee heard briefings and testimony on several bills. Substitute House Bill 2281 would require state agencies to avoid imposing an undue burden on Indian tribes’ traditional cultural practices at tribal traditional cultural places, and would create a Superior Court cause of action for tribes. The prime sponsor and tribal witnesses said the bill is needed to protect sacred sites and cultural resources, while an industry witness asked for narrower, more predictable language. Some testimony criticized the bill as too expansive and likely to increase litigation. The committee also heard testimony on House Bill 2514, which would create a Global War on Terror memorial work group to plan and recommend details for a memorial on the Capitol campus; the sponsor emphasized honoring Washington service members and said private fundraising would be central to the project. House Bill 2551 would let school districts with very low ending fund balances seek OSPI approval to sell district real property and use the proceeds to restore financial stability, rather than depositing the money into capital or debt service funds. The sponsor and Tacoma School District testified that the bill is a safeguard for districts nearing binding conditions, while members raised concerns about possible impacts on local land use and whether the bill could be misused in urban or rural areas. Substitute House Bill 2668 would require the Department of Fish and Wildlife to identify alternate locations for the Bob O’K Game Farm and request future capital funding to relocate and remediate the site because of nitrate contamination affecting the Centralia area aquifer. Local officials, public health staff, and tribal representatives supported relocation, citing public health risks and the potential cost of inaction, while the sponsor stressed that the bill is about moving, not closing, the game farm. In executive action, the committee took up House Bill 2470, as amended by a proposed substitute, which would increase state school construction assistance for schools on military bases by adding 15% to the calculated state match percentage. Members discussed the role of federal funding and the need for safe, equitable facilities for military-connected students. The committee approved the substitute bill and reported it out with a due pass recommendation by a vote of 15-1, with three excused.