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• , Senator Latz, would you like to offer the A10 amendment to the Senate language for unofficial aggression
• , Senator Latz, would you like to offer the A10 amendment to the Senate language for unofficial aggression
• , Senator Latz, would you like to offer the A10 amendment to the Senate language for unofficial aggression

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• But because this wasn't something we encountered on a regular basis, basically, they were so aggressive
• They're actually being more aggressive and interfering with the duties and responsibilities of police
• We believe a comprehensive, multi-pronged, and frankly aggressive approach is needed to address this

Bills: SB552 , SB1099 , SB1124 , SB1208 , SB1372 , SB1506 , SB1667 , SB1804 , SB1806 , SB1870 , SB1936 , SB1937 , SB2180 , SB2405 , SB2569 , SB2570 , SB1646

Committee: Senate Criminal Justice

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• One of them is that it can reduce behavior issues, such as aggression, roaming, and urine marking.
• We are struggling with increased populations and increased aggressiveness in dogs and the inability to
• A lot of them are aggressive, and since it's not technically its own entity, the county would be responsible

Committee: House House Government, Elections & Indian Affairs

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• I think that was a very aggressive mindset, but he does not think he's going to be able to achieve this
• I think that was a very aggressive mindset, but he does not think he's going to be able to achieve this
• I think that was a very aggressive mindset, but he does not think he's going to be able to achieve this
• ><c> but</c><00:20:18.080><c> he</c><00:20:18.320><c> I</c><00:20:18.640><c> don't</c> aggressive um
• </c> how, but through a lot of aggressive how, but through a lot of aggressive cuts<00:20:54.960><c>

Committee: Senate Education

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• On June 6th of last year, ICE began its aggressive attacks on Californians.
• On June 6th of last year, ICE began its aggressive attacks on Californians.
• ICE has entered into our center several times, becoming more aggressive each time they've showed up,
• , street vendors, construction workers, mechanics, and other workers have been subject to these aggressive
• Imagine those individuals shouting aggressive, disrespectful comments at you in front of your children

Committee: House Judiciary

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• : it's not clear entirely how a company would limit that liability without taking some of these aggressive
• These birds are bred for their aggression and are typically tethered or caged for most of their lives
• very different when you see a yard that is for gamefowl, specifically designing these birds to be aggressive
• and to fight one another. ...specifically designing these birds to be aggressive and to fight one another
• I would encourage anyone to ask all Aggressive to fight.

Summary: The committee heard several bills, beginning with AB 2, which would create enhanced civil penalties for large social media companies when negligence proven in court causes harm to children and teens. The author and supporters argued the bill is needed to address addictive algorithms and harmful content, while opponents warned it was vague, could chill speech, and might be preempted by federal law. Members largely focused on whether the bill changed the standard of care or burden of proof; the bill passed out of committee on a roll call vote, with some members noting concerns but supporting it to continue the discussion. AB 282, dealing with housing vouchers and source-of-income discrimination, would clarify that housing providers may prioritize applicants who qualify for rental assistance without violating fair housing law. Supporters from housing authorities, local governments, and advocacy groups said it would help voucher holders find units and improve use of housing funds. There was no opposition, and the bill passed to Appropriations on a roll call vote, with two no votes. The committee also considered AB 882 on court reporter availability and electronic recording in certain cases when a court reporter is unavailable. Supporters said the bill is a temporary, narrowly tailored response to a shortage of reporters and would preserve access to accurate records, while opponents argued it was too narrow, raised access-to-justice concerns, and should be broadened. Members from both sides emphasized the importance of court reporters and electronic recording as a backup; the bill passed with an urgency clause and was sent to Appropriations. The committee then heard AB 325 on algorithmic price fixing, AB 935 on civil rights data clarity, AB 1414 on tenant choice of internet service provider, and AB 67 on Attorney General enforcement of the Reproductive Privacy Act; each drew support from sponsors and advocacy groups, opposition centered on overbreadth or policy concerns, and each advanced on committee votes, with several members requesting further amendments or clarification.

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• Sue Abdder Holden said, “There are children with complex needs, often symptoms that are aggressive or
• are aggressive or the child<00:26:02.400><c> is</c><00:26:02.640><c> homicidal</c><00:26:03.200><c>
• The only discharge advice from the hospital was if she gets aggressive and hurt someone, call 911 and
• Wood said the only discharge advice was to call 911 and press charges if the child became aggressive
• </c><00:30:27.600><c> and</c> hospital was if she gets aggressive and hospital was if she gets aggressive

Bills: HF2233 , HF1999 , HF1995 , HF1614 , HF2781 , HF1775 , HF1316 , HF2127 , HF2521 , HF689 , HF2380 , HF1273

Committee: House Judiciary Finance and Civil Law

Keywords: Uniform Special Deposits Act, special deposit, banking law, financial institutions, escrow, escrow account, trust account, security deposit, beneficiary, depositor, creditor process, garnishment, attachment, levy, setoff, recoupment, financial market infrastructure, retirement benefits, compensation, earnest money

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• </c><00:37:58.480><c> push</c> communism but the they aggressively push communism but the they aggressively
• to promote bail and Road aggressively to promote bail and Road initiative<00:39:24.920><c> since</c>
• Also, they started Confucius Institutes funded by the Chinese government, aggressively pursuing a new
• They are very smart, very shrewd, and very aggressively pursue soft power to take over the world.
• to pursue soft power very aggressively to pursue soft power to<00:42:18.680><c> take</c><00:42:18.960

Committee: Senate Commerce

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• , more aggressively, invest those reserve funds.
• And we were granted more aggressively.
• We have to have that five-time spend in order to invest those more aggressively in that pool.
• </c><02:42:01.160><c> So,</c><02:42:01.320><c> that's</c> aggressively in that pool.
• So, that's aggressively in that pool.

Committee: Joint Transportation, Highways & Military Affairs

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• Unfortunately, this has aggressively come to fruition in recent months as Anheuser-Busch, Exxon Mobil
• ... ...aggressively come to fruition in recent months as Anheuser-Busch, Exxon Mobil, and Samsung depart

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• I believe that may be a bit aggressive, Mr. President.
• I believe that may be a bit aggressive, Mr. President.

Bills: SB6061 , SB6234 , SB6176 , SB6335 , SB6047 , HB2235 , HB2464 , HB2619 , HB1376 , SB5808 , SB5949 , HB1347 , HB1759 , HB1983 , HB2120 , HB2264 , HB2338 , HB2385 , HB2495 , HB2521 , HB2604 , HB2610 , HB2675 , HB2426 , SB6061 , SB6234 , SB6176 , SB6335 , SB6047 , HB2235 , HB2464 , HB2619 , HB1376 , HB1796 , HB2091 , HB2249 , HB2353 , HB2431 , SB5808 , SB5949 , HB2124 , HB2104 , HB2624 , HB2510 , HB1347 , HB1759 , HB1983 , HB2120 , HB2264 , HB2338 , HB2385 , HB2436 , HB2495 , HB2521 , HB2604 , HB2610 , HB2675

Keywords: tourism, self-supported assessment, funding, statewide promotion, economic development, sewage, grinder pumps, residential buildings, regulation, construction, vehicle registration, enforcement, renewal, transportation, state law, state commission, infrastructure, traffic safety, responsibilities, state capital projects

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• But we know now they've put out a really aggressive digital and print media campaign to grow the program
• But we know now they've put out a really aggressive digital and print media campaign to grow the program
• But we know now they've put out a really aggressive digital and print media campaign to grow the program
• But we know now they've put out a really aggressive digital and print media campaign to grow the program
• But we know now they've put out a really aggressive digital and print media campaign to grow the program

Committee: Senate Education

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• focused on them, how much distance from somebody who's 25 feet away, how much distance can they aggressively
• protects teachers when using judicious application of force to quell potential violence against aggressive
• protects teachers when using judicious application of force to quell potential violence against aggressive
• protects teachers when using judicious application of force to quell potential violence against aggressive
• behavior. application of force to quell potential violence against aggressive behavior on school premises

Summary: The House met with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and approval of the House Journal by roll call vote, 133-0. The session then included many introductions of interns, guests, and a Teacher Appreciation Day statement. A committee report recommended passage of Senate Bill 903, and the chamber moved into third reading and amendment action on Senate Bill 1421 and related measures. Members debated and adopted a long series of amendments covering public safety, criminal justice, schools, and corrections. Topics included drone enforcement authority for law enforcement, a Missouri Ranger school safety program and school bus stop-arm penalties, Clean Slate automatic expungement language narrowed to drug offenses, an Alzheimer’s task force and dementia training for law enforcement, fire hydrant testing, pseudoephedrine access, banning portable electronic devices in prisons, hands-free cell phone law fixes, critical infrastructure protections, parental accountability for minors’ offenses, fentanyl trafficking, attorney general firearms authority, support for St. Louis and Kansas City police boards, DNA collection on arrest for additional crimes, a 25-foot buffer around first responders, a domestic violence registry, squatter and notary fraud fixes, gift card fraud, and post-conviction death penalty procedures. Several amendments drew opposition over civil liberties, school safety, prison penalties, and death penalty concerns, but most were adopted. The most contested item was the death penalty post-conviction relief amendment, which members argued either would streamline appeals and risk wrongful executions or would provide needed finality for victims; it ultimately passed 75-68 after a roll call vote. Another notable debate centered on the St. Louis Police Board amendment, with members disputing who should pay for police overtime and liability costs. The transcript ends amid discussion of a corrections-related amendment on good-time credit and rehabilitation programming, with the amendment to the amendment being supported by members from both parties.

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• Chair, but that's kind of why I just don't understand why the industry itself isn't being more aggressive
• Chair, but that's kind of why I just don't understand why the industry itself isn't being more aggressive
• Chair, but that's kind of why I just don't understand why the industry itself isn't being more aggressive
• Chair, but that's kind of why I just don't understand why the industry itself isn't being more aggressive
• Chair, but that's kind of why I just don't understand why the industry itself isn't being more aggressive

Summary: The committee first took up a short-form administrative licensing measure requested by the administration to correct and clarify renewal provisions in a prior bill. Members raised no questions, and the committee voted to adopt the proposed Senate draft and recommit the bill back to the Commerce and Consumer Protection Committee for a further public hearing. The committee then heard SB 2876 on natural hair braiding, which would exempt natural hair braiders from licensing under certain conditions. The Board of Barbering and Cosmetology said it views hair braiding as within the broader scope of cosmetology, but agreed that people who only braid hair should not need a license because the training and exam requirements are minimal. The board warned, however, that exempting braiders could create consumer protection gaps involving sanitation, training, and enforcement, and noted that related services such as waxing, cutting, coloring, shampooing, and relaxing would still require licensure. Supporters included the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii and the Institute for Justice. The committee also heard SB 2950 on captive insurance and SB 2951 on insurance proceeds. On SB 2950, the Insurance Division opposed the bill, saying captive insurance is designed for formal self-insurance for companies and that allowing captives to insure the public would not fit the existing regulatory framework; a fire survivor advocate supported the measure as a way to expand disaster-related insurance options. On SB 2951, which would require mortgage servicers to follow certain rules for disbursing insurance proceeds after residential damage or destruction, United Policy Holders strongly supported the bill, citing delays in releasing funds and the need to help survivors rebuild, while banking and financial industry groups submitted opposition or comments. Finally, the committee heard SB 2952, SB 2960, and SB 2964, all related to property insurance and disaster recovery. SB 2952 and SB 2960 would extend the time policyholders have after a declared disaster to submit documentation and recover replacement cost value, with supporters arguing that rebuilding after major disasters takes far longer than standard policy deadlines allow and that the bills would improve consumer protection and transparency; the Insurance Division, the Insurance Council, and national insurance groups opposed the measures. SB 2964 would require annual disclosures of replacement cost value and coverage sufficiency; the Insurance Council opposed it as costly and unnecessary because policies already include inflation-related adjustments, while United Policy Holders and fire survivors supported it, saying many homeowners are underinsured and do not understand their coverage.

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• Um, this follows a very aggressive model, or considered industry aggressive model, based off of like
• Um, this follows a very aggressive model, or considered industry aggressive model, based off of like
• This follows a very aggressive model, or considered industry aggressive model, based off of like Arizona

Committee: Senate Judiciary

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• Certain breeds are thought to be aggressive due to unfair media attention or the way they look, while
• So dealing with dogs that have severe anxiety and other issues, including aggressive incidents.
• that there is no one breed that I can, that I have worked with in the past that is predisposed to aggressive
• So I personally observed and experienced aggressive incidents involving purebred family dogs such as

Committee: Joint Joint Committee on Housing

Summary: The Joint Committee on Housing heard testimony on several housing bills, with much of the discussion focused on seasonal communities and funding for year-round housing in places like Martha’s Vineyard, Nantucket, Cape Cod, and the Berkshires. Speakers supported bills including H. 4410/S. 966 and related seasonal communities legislation, which would allow local option real estate transfer fees and expand tools for towns to preserve and create affordable housing. Testimony emphasized severe housing shortages, high home prices, workforce displacement, and impacts on public safety, schools, health care, and local businesses. Many witnesses said the transfer fee would provide a sustainable local revenue stream, citing prior land bank models on Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard as proof the approach can work. The committee also heard testimony on H. 3989 regarding seasonal community designation, with supporters arguing that towns should be included automatically or through a simpler opt-in process, and on H. 4568 to expand the Family Self-Sufficiency Program, which would broaden access to a federal voucher-based savings and self-sufficiency model. Senator Edwards testified in support of a bill to create training for municipal board members, describing it as a toolkit to improve informed local decision-making. Senator O’Connor testified for a bed bug bill, saying it would create clearer landlord and tenant notification and treatment requirements and provide needed legal guidance after his family’s experience with an infestation. Senator Lovely also testified for the Homeworks program, which provides transportation so homeless children in motels and shelters can attend after-school activities. The committee further heard testimony on a bill to fund housing in seasonal communities through a transfer fee and on a companion measure to expand the seasonal communities toolkit, with repeated calls for favorable reports. Witnesses from public safety, health care, housing nonprofits, schools, and local government described staffing shortages and housing insecurity as urgent problems. Later, the committee took testimony on H. 1559/S. 102 to maintain stable housing for families with pets, with animal welfare groups supporting protections against eviction, breed discrimination, and excessive pet rent. They said housing-related pet surrenders are a major driver of shelter intake. The hearing also included testimony on H. 1498 to limit criminalization of homelessness, which would restrict citations, fines, and related consequences for outdoor camping tied solely to homelessness.

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• Escalation and evidence, when you find some of these HOAs have been extremely aggressive in fining some
• have emerged during the rebuilding and recovery process is the increased presence of investors aggressively
• have emerged during the rebuilding and recovery process is the increased presence of investors aggressively
• think there is a desire for my community members for them to not continue to receive these very aggressive

Committee: Senate Judiciary

Summary: The Senate Judiciary Committee heard several bills focused on health care planning, mental health court participation, homeowners association governance, groundwater enforcement, pet-policy disclosure in rentals, and post-disaster property speculation. SB 1088 would update California’s POLST and DNR laws by renaming POLST to Portable Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment, allowing electronic signatures, clarifying who may sign on a patient’s behalf, and making clear that these forms are voluntary; it drew support from the Coalition for Compassionate Care and no opposition. SB 1242 would let original family petitioners participate in CARE Court for care coordination and information-sharing, while preserving judicial discretion to exclude them if harmful; supporters said it would improve treatment coordination, while Disability Rights California opposed it as coercive and a removal of patient consent. The committee advanced SB 1242 on a 7-0 vote, with the bill placed on call. The committee also considered SB 1007, which would require more HOA budget transparency, disclosure of evidence for violations, and a lower cap on regular assessment increases without a homeowner vote. Supporters argued it would improve accountability and protect homeowners from steep fee hikes, while HOA industry groups warned it could undermine funding for insurance, maintenance, and other operating costs. Members raised concerns about the cap and the need for flexibility for large expenses; the bill passed 6-1 and was placed on call. SB 1364, as amended, would prevent a person convicted of sexual assault from obtaining custody or visitation of a child conceived from that assault, while preserving the possibility of voluntary co-parenting and aiming to qualify California for federal grant funding; it passed 8-0 and was placed on call. Later, SB 997 would give the North Fork Kings Groundwater Sustainability Agency lien authority to enforce fees and its groundwater sustainability plan, addressing an enforcement gap for a GSA created by special legislation rather than a joint powers agreement. It drew support from agricultural and county groups and passed 9-0, placed on call. SB 1296 would require landlords to disclose pet policies up front on applications, websites, and ads, and allow refund of an application fee if disclosure was not provided before payment; supporters said it would reduce wasted application costs and pet relinquishment, while rental housing groups said the ad disclosure requirements were impractical. The bill passed 8-0 and was placed on call. The final bill, SB 1090, was introduced to prohibit large property owners from making unsolicited purchase offers for five years in wildfire-disaster areas, responding to investor activity after the Eaton and Palisades fires; the author and a SAGE witness described it as a protection against disaster capitalism and predatory low offers to displaced residents.

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• Escalation and evidence—when you find some of these HOAs have been extremely aggressive in fining some
• have emerged during the rebuilding and recovery process is the increased presence of investors aggressively
• have emerged during the rebuilding and recovery process is the increased presence of investors aggressively
• think there is a desire for my community members for them not to continue to receive these very aggressive

Committee: Senate Judiciary

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• In closing, I'll say that we appreciate that this bill acknowledges that local taxes are more aggressive
• In closing, I'll say that we appreciate that this bill acknowledges that local taxes are more aggressive
• In closing, I'll say that we appreciate that this bill acknowledges that local taxes are more aggressive
• In closing, I'll say that we appreciate that this bill acknowledges that local taxes are more aggressive

Summary: The committee took up House File 4906, adopted the H4906A1 amendment, and heard a staff explanation that the bill would create a one-time property tax refund in calendar year 2026 for residential homesteads and the house/garage/1-acre portion of agricultural homesteads. As amended, the bill would appropriate $4 billion in fiscal year 2027, distribute payments based on 2026 property tax due, include a clawback for delinquent taxpayers, and coordinate with existing property tax refund programs so recipients would not receive more than they paid in taxes. House Research also discussed a disagreement with the Department of Revenue over whether the refund would be taxable federally, with House Research suggesting it would likely be treated as a non-taxable recovery of prior taxes. Public testimony was largely opposed. Eric Bernstein of We Make Minnesota argued the proposal was too large, would create a deficit and force future service cuts, and would disproportionately benefit higher-income homeowners. Nan Madden of the Minnesota Budget Project said the bill would create a major budget hole, threaten funding for health care, food support, schools, and other services, and exclude renters and lower-income Minnesotans. Members echoed those concerns, citing impacts on public safety, rural EMS, hospitals, education funding, and equity, while noting that renters and many seniors would receive nothing. Representative Howard questioned whether the bill was a cautious use of state resources, and Representative Norris said it missed the mark for struggling renters. Chair Davids defended the concept as a way to put money back in people’s pockets and said the proposal was scalable and intended to start a discussion. Representative Wiener strongly supported the bill, saying many homeowners and farmers in his district are not wealthy and need relief from property taxes; he said the bill should be even bigger. No vote on final passage was taken in the portion of the meeting provided, and the committee moved on after testimony and member discussion.

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• They were very aggressive and were able to get all their easements and everything else in place.
• Uh they were very<00:15:27.839><c> aggressive</c><00:15:28.160><c> and</c><00:15:28.399><c> were</c><
• 28.560><c> able</c><00:15:28.639><c> to</c><00:15:28.720><c> get</c><00:15:28.880><c> all</c> very aggressive
• and were able to get all very aggressive and were able to get all their<00:15:29.120><c> easements</

Committee: Joint Select Water Committee