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• To be of service to all mankind.
• Thank you so much for all of your service. Let's give them a... In the gallery.
• Thank you so much for all of your service.
• service delivery for critical services, including day programs, independent living services, and behavioral
• , accessible services for all.

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, offered prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and then moved through privileges of the floor recognizing Fresno State Ag Leadership Development Program students and members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. The body also approved the Senate journals and took up several gubernatorial appointments, including confirmations to the Court Reporters Board and the California Law Revision Commission, each approved by roll call vote. The chamber then considered SCR 136 marking the 50th anniversaries of the California Coastal Act, Coastal Commission, and Coastal Conservancy. Supporters emphasized coastal access, habitat protection, public trails, and resilience, while one senator argued the commission can overrule local control and slow development. The resolution passed 27-4. The Senate also adopted SR 68 for Denim Day and Sexual Assault Awareness Month, with broad support focused on survivor advocacy and accountability, and SCR 130 recognizing Child Abuse Prevention Month, which passed unanimously. Several bills were then approved on unanimous roll call, including SB 1058 on school nutrition procurement, SB 930 on encryption for school exam proctoring, SB 917 on winery sales at farmers’ markets, SB 1002 on continuity of out-of-state telehealth care, SB 1036 on mitigation fee credits for redevelopment, SB 1285 on juvenile record dismissals, and SB 969 on remote developmental services. Later, SCR 131 called for an urgent, coordinated response to unsheltered homelessness, emphasizing interim shelter, permanent housing, and supportive services. Supporters said the state must stop normalizing encampments and better coordinate resources; one senator objected that the resolution did not sufficiently address self-sufficiency or alternatives to housing-first approaches. The resolution passed 34-0. The Senate also adopted SCR 157 honoring school bus drivers, approved the consent calendar, heard committee announcements, and adjourned in memory of Sandy Steers, a conservation advocate and longtime executive director of Friends of Big Bear Valley.

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• met Children's Medical Services.
• And it also ensures all services for medically fragile children, including peep ack.
• I just want to reiterate the services that DOH will continue to do others.
• Any person to provide proof of mrna vaccine to gain entry or receive services.
• I'm not going to provide services for them in a non emergency content.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• At the same time, it ensures accountability for technology... ...for those acting in good faith.
• It was not until I went to neighborhood legal services.
• We think technology has now moved in such a way where maybe we can do that.
• And the need for immigration legal services has never been more urgent.
• Motion is due pass as amended to Human Services. Calra? Aye. Calra? Aye. Macito Lee? Lee?

Summary: The committee heard several bills, with testimony largely focused on transparency, public health, labor enforcement, health privacy, high-speed rail oversight, and antitrust policy. AB 1544, by Assemblymember Crowell, would strengthen transparency and access to courthouses; the author said it was aimed at protecting press and public access, and the bill was pulled pending quorum. AB 1604, by Assemblymember Stephanie, would ban BPA and other bisphenols in thermal receipt paper by 2027-2028; supporters from Breast Cancer Prevention Partners, Californians Against Waste, and a broad coalition argued receipts are a major source of toxic exposure and recycling contamination, while the author said she would continue working with opposition. AB 1859, by Assemblymember Jackson, would let Joint Labor Management Committees visit public works sites to help identify wage and safety violations; labor groups supported it as a low-cost enforcement tool amid a large wage-theft backlog, while contractors and local government groups opposed it as creating private enforcement, liability, and safety concerns. The committee later took up AB 1930, by Assemblymember Burr and sponsored by Attorney General Bonta and Equality California, which would require notice to the Attorney General before certain entities respond to subpoenas or inquiries involving legally protected reproductive or gender-affirming care; supporters framed it as a patient privacy and anti-intimidation measure, while opponents said it would shield providers from scrutiny and interfere with lawful investigations. The bill was approved on a 6-2 vote and placed on call. The consent calendar, including several unrelated bills, was also approved. The committee also heard AB 1584, by Assemblymember Jackson, which would create an Office of Civil Rights within the California Air Resources Board to provide training, language access, and compliance oversight. Supporters said CARB needs a stronger legal framework and dedicated office to enforce civil rights commitments, while an opponent argued CARB already has a civil rights office and should expand existing structures instead of creating a new one. The bill was moved to Appropriations after a roll call vote. AB 1608, by Assemblymember Wilson, would expand the powers and staffing tools of the High-Speed Rail Office of the Inspector General, including public reporting requirements and authority over classifications and purchasing; supporters said stronger independent oversight is needed for the costly project, while opponents criticized the project itself and raised concerns about confidentiality and who should receive reports. The bill was also passed to Appropriations after extended discussion. Finally, AB 1776, by Assemblymember Aguiar-Curry, would revise California antitrust law to address single-firm conduct under the Cartwright Act. Supporters, including small business and labor advocates, argued dominant firms can harm competition and that the bill would protect small businesses and workers; opponents from business, biotech, retail, housing, and other sectors warned it would create legal uncertainty, expand litigation, and chill investment. The transcript ended during that bill’s testimony and debate, before a final vote was taken.

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• you'll move with me to page 12 bottom of the page Item number 11, amendment to rider 8, aviation services
• Under work group revisions and additions, a decrease of $6 million for the Aviation Services Program.
• Now on to page 17 item 6 older individuals who are blind Program client services general revenue in the
• vocational rehabilitation federal funds is adopted Item 20, amendment to Rider 40 Health and Human Services
• amendment to Rider 45 unexpended balance of $35,000 for the acquisition of information resource technology

Bills: SB 1

Committee: Senate Finance

Keywords: campground safety, youth camp regulations, flood safety, emergency evacuation, health and safety standards, 1185, senate, all

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• A lot of times is it's usually a conversation with a customer, with a teller, or a customer service rep
• of this yet, they thought these were good standards that people that want to provide this type of service
• now, like I said, there are somewhere between five and seven facilities that provide this type of service
• But a lot of those global leaders are very vocal about their technology and the billions of dollars that
• they have secured, requiring that type of CCUS technology to...

Committee: House Commerce, Consumer Protection, and International Affairs

Summary: The House Committee on Commerce met on March 17, 2026, adopted its rules again because they had not been properly posted, and voluntarily deferred several bills before taking up the day’s agenda. The committee then moved through a series of commerce and financial services measures, with members repeatedly noting the bills had been worked on jointly by authors and stakeholders. HB 489, on transfer-on-death securities, was amended to make the transfer requirements mandatory and to remove a liability limitation for registering entities, then reported favorable. HB 545, which narrowed a consumer-loan bill to origination fees only, was amended and reported favorable. HB 555, expanding protections for eligible adults from financial exploitation, was amended with technical changes and an amendment from Rep. Boyd, then reported favorable after testimony from bankers and advocates describing scams targeting seniors and the need for delayed transactions, trusted contacts, and training. HB 797, creating the Bayou Gold Program, was amended to clarify electronic payment platforms and reported favorable after questions about state involvement, insurance, and consumer protections. HB 952, modernizing the consumer loan framework, was amended to a three-tier rate structure and to add ability-to-repay and disaster-relief provisions, then reported favorable. The committee also considered two economic development bills from Rep. Owen. HB 672 would encourage brick manufacturing in Louisiana; after an amendment changed LED’s role from directing a priority industry to allowing support through existing programs and guidance, the bill was reported favorable. Testimony emphasized Louisiana’s clay deposits, limited in-state brick production, and potential benefits for housing costs and jobs. HB 670, on wood pellet manufacturing, received a similar amendment limiting LED to support and guidance rather than mandates, and was also reported favorable. A consultant testified that a proposed North Louisiana pellet facility could generate significant payroll, local spending, and revenue from timber that is currently underused, while LED described the sector as part of the state’s agribusiness and energy strategy and discussed global demand, carbon footprint requirements, and the role of CCUS in attracting large projects. The discussion on HB 670 continued at the end of the transcript, with members probing how the industry works and how Louisiana could benefit from it.

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• At the same time, it ensures accountability for technology... ...for those acting in good faith.
• It was until I went to Neighborhood Legal Services.
• It was until I went to Neighborhood Legal Services that an attorney told me about the program.
• And the need for immigration legal services has never been more urgent.
• Motion is due pass as amended to... ...Human Services. Kalra? Aye. Kalra? Aye. Macito Lee? Lee?

Committee: House Judiciary

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Trust the transcription services.
• Technology is wonderful sometimes, but then it's painful when it doesn't work.
• our other meetings until we get our Zoom figured out, as otherwise I'll be in trouble with council services

Committee: Senate Senate Finance

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• Uh, Colonel, I want to thank you for your service, sir. Thank you for your service, sir.
• Uh, Colonel, thank you for your service.
• Uh, Colonel, thank you for your service.
• Uh, Colonel, thank you for your service.
• Your service.

Keywords: Meeting Start: 00:00:12 Roll Call: 00:00:21 Visit Jessamine - Making an Impact: 00:03:15 Fort Knox Update & Impact: 00:27:20, 958, all

Summary: The committee approved the September minutes and heard two presentations focused on tourism and economic development. First, Visit Jessamine and local winery representatives described Jessamine County’s tourism branding, visitor center renovation at the old jail in Nicholasville, wayfinding signs, kiosks, murals, and the Jessamine Wine and Spirits Trail. They said Kentucky tourism generates more than $1 billion in taxes and $14.3 billion in economic impact statewide, and that Jessamine County tourism generates about $6.2 million in taxes and $87 million in economic impact. They emphasized that the wine trail and related events, including the Kentucky Wine and Vine Festival, draw repeat visitors, support surrounding counties, and attract visitors from across the country and overseas. Committee members praised the presentation and discussed local events such as Halloween activities in Nicholasville and Wilmore and the Great Jessamine Pumpkin event. The committee also received prepared comments on Fort Knox from Lance O’Brien of the Knox Regional Development Alliance after a Fort Knox representative could not attend because of the federal government shutdown. The remarks highlighted Fort Knox’s role as a military installation, economic engine, tourism draw, and workforce partner. The presentation cited an estimated $5.6 billion in annual output, about $1.3 billion in payroll, more than 60,000 retirees and veterans in the surrounding area, and roughly 11,000 to 13,000 soldiers stationed there at a time. It also noted major tourism-related activity such as Cadet Summer Training, the National Raider Challenge, and the George Patton Museum, along with more than $484 million in small-business contracts in fiscal year 2025 and Fort Knox’s role in IT and cybersecurity. Members discussed the importance of tourism revenue, out-of-state visitors, and the broader economic impact of both Jessamine County and Fort Knox.

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• This bill could disrupt that essential service by forcing providers to raise rates or discontinue service
• Should the debt service—should you default on the debt service, is Miami Gardens responsible too?
• It was built by a private developer to service that area.
• Yes, you would, because they're extending you services.
• We service most of the county as a utility.

Committee: Senate Community Affairs

Summary: The committee heard and acted on a long agenda of local, housing, education, construction, and claims bills. It first took up SB 1730 on affordable housing/Live Local changes, adopting an amendment that narrowed and clarified several provisions, including density, height, parking, attorney fees, and exclusions for certain protected areas, then reported the bill favorably. It also approved SB 1674, which clarifies that local investment restrictions cannot block Israel bonds, after a clarifying amendment. SB 140 on charter schools was reported favorably after significant debate over school conversion, teacher contracts, local control, and the use of surplus school property for housing or other public purposes; several speakers opposed it as harmful to public schools, while the sponsor said it preserved district authority and added options for municipalities and job creation. The committee also passed SB 96 and SB 4, two local claims bills, and SB 1714, which allows SHIP funds to help mobile home owners with lot rent and requires local housing plans to address mobile home park closures.

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• But it is, the student support services there.
• So, again, the idea of public service there is so important.
• They still have good funding, services.
• So there's no impact to funding and classes and diagnostics and services.
• So there's no impact to funding and classes and diagnostics and services.

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, heard an invocation from Rabbi Jack Stocker for New Mexico’s first Jewish Community Day at the legislature, and then proceeded with the Pledge of Allegiance, Spanish pledge, flag salute, and national anthem. Early floor business included unanimous-consent approvals for cameras on the floor and in the gallery, a relaxed dress code for guests, and an excuse for Senator Hickey. Majority Floor Leader Peter Wirth noted it was the last day for bill introductions and reviewed the day’s observances and receptions, including Multiple Sclerosis Advocacy Day, Jewish Community Day, Santo Domingo Pueblo Day, Lincoln County Day, and UNM Day. A large portion of the meeting was devoted to honoring the Artesia Bulldogs football team, recognized for winning another state championship and for their long record of success. Senators and coaches praised the team’s resilience, community support, and the role of local fundraising and school support in sustaining athletic excellence. The Senate also observed a moment of silence for New Mexico State Police Officer Darien Jarrett on the fifth anniversary of his death in the line of duty, with Senator Brantley speaking about Jarrett’s service and the impact of his loss on law enforcement and the region. The chamber then celebrated UNM Day with a formal certificate recognizing the University of New Mexico’s role as the state’s flagship university, its enrollment, degrees awarded, research, patents, health sciences, and hospital services. Multiple senators spoke in support, emphasizing UNM’s impact on education, health care, public service, first-generation students, and athletics, and several introduced guests from UNM programs and leadership. The Senate also read and adopted a certificate recognizing Dr. V. Sue Cleveland for 32 years leading Rio Rancho Public Schools, with members praising her role in building the district and supporting its growth and success. Later, the Senate recognized Valencia County Day and Hidalgo County Day, with senators highlighting each county’s history, economic development, agriculture, transportation, and community identity, and introducing local officials, business leaders, and youth honorary lieutenant governors. Additional floor remarks honored nurses and health care professionals tied to Lincoln County Day and related observances, with senators introducing guests from nursing, education, and hospital settings and emphasizing the importance of the nursing workforce and rural health care.

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• I know that military service is family service, so I want to recognize and thank Congressman Collins'
• For me, the service organization called the VA is about service. It's about the veteran.
• I view the service part of the VA as this most important part.
• Their service and how they get to us.
• Tempting to reduce staff and replace it with this technology, but I'm not confident in the technology

Committee: Senate Senate Veterans' Affairs

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• Those are some of our major service lines that we cover and see coming through. major service lines that
• And so that's been our goal: to recruit and build the service lines that will service that community.
• And we will modify the debt service schedule after that.
• We're going to expand the type of services.
• We know new technologies are going to come out.

Committee: House New Mexico Finance Authority Oversight Committee

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• They're a bridge to social services across the board, such as housing support, legal services.
• of how do you promote and pay for lactation services?
• In 2024, we had budget increases for primary care services, and obstetric services increased to 87% of
• To provide the services.
• And she shared, again, an interest in more holistic related services, doula services, and other resources

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• . technology. technology.
• </c> including point of point of service including point of point of service referrals<00:24:57.760><
• Uh I I'd also say service to motans.
• </c> Families, Department of Human Services. Families, Department of Human Services.

Committee: House Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy

Keywords: 1183, house

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• It works in conjunction with the local bus service.
• Which aims to address the affordability of rideshare services by adjusting uninsured and underinsured
• I'm here today representing the California Emerging Technology Fund, sponsors of this measure.
• I'm Sonny McPeak, the President and CEO of the California Emerging Technology Fund.
• My telephone bill dropped by 63% for what I was paying into the Universal Service Funds Bank.

Committee: House Communications and Conveyance

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• A true miracle, for all concerned, and public service at its best.
• </c><00:02:16.400><c> at</c> for all concerned and public service at for all concerned and public service
• that they've done constituent services that they've done for<00:02:52.680><c> people</c><00:02:53.000
• John Johnson, Assistant General Counsel, Office of Legal Services, Transportation Cabinet.
• </c> general counsel office of Legal Services general counsel office of Legal Services transportation

Keywords: Roll Call 00:13 Approval of Minutes 00:44 SB 99 Discussion 03:30 SB 99 Vote 12:45 Administrative Regs 17:56, 958, all

Summary: The committee met with a quorum, approved the minutes, and heard a personal privilege statement praising Transportation Cabinet staff for helping a constituent obtain a Kentucky Uniform ID in time to board a cruise. The chair also recognized special guests and noted a page for the day. The main bill taken up was Senate Bill 99, with a committee substitute adopted before discussion. Senate Bill 99, sponsored by Senator Douglas, would strengthen Kentucky’s distracted-driving laws by prohibiting the use of personal communication devices to write, send, or read texts while operating a motor vehicle, with exceptions for emergency or public safety use and certain reporting or medical situations. The committee substitute clarified that GPS use remains allowed, including for younger drivers, and the bill also bars anyone under 18 from using a device in any manner while driving, sets a $100 fine with no points, and imposes a 90-day license revocation for minors. Supportive testimony and comments emphasized pedestrian and roadway safety, the dangers of distracted driving, and the bill’s alignment with existing CDL-related restrictions. After discussion, the committee voted on Senate Bill 99 by roll call and reported it favorably with the committee substitute attached. Members explaining their votes said the measure would save lives, reflected practices already used in trucking and bus operations, and was a reasonable enforcement approach similar to prior seat belt laws. The committee then received an informational update on five Transportation Cabinet administrative regulations, which were described as updates for federal compliance, signage standards, truck weight-limit renumbering, an OHV pilot program extension, and expanded electronic review of title applications; no substantive objections were raised. The meeting concluded with discussion of adjournment.

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• Do we have existing loans outstanding that we are still servicing?
• The last two on that list, the Essential Services Working Capital Program, was a very.
• We were trying to figure out how we could help some essential service providers—child care providers,
• The hope is that what typically happens is they'll end up being a service.
• I know the Office of Science, Strategy, and Technology is also deeply in that realm as well.

Committee: House House Rural Development, Land Grants And Cultural Affairs

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• We are also implementing state-of-the-art technology to reduce environmental impacts.
• technology to reduce environmental<00:15:50.160><c> impacts.
• </c><00:15:59.160><c> to</c> activated carbon injection technology to activated carbon injection technology
• Strikes, natural disasters, and rapid advances in technology have also transformed how films are made
• </c> essential public services. essential public services.

Committee: Senate Taxes

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Lancaster, for 45 years of service.
• portion of the city of La Cañada Flintridge, accounting for approximately 36,000 customers within its service
• Serving as one of the central hubs for critical services like emergency shelter, food, water, blankets
• Research indicates that girls often begin to lose interest in engineering and technology careers during
• great organization and is producing amazing adults that are productive citizens and have hearts of service

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• And so, we're looking for outcomes that include safety, access to jobs, schools, essential services,
• </c> us through the magic of technology. us through the magic of technology.
• We need to get our goods and services across. We need our farmers to get their goods to market.
• We need to get our goods and services across. We need our farmers to get their goods to market.
• We need to get our goods and services across. We need our farmers to get their goods to market.

Committee: Senate Transportation

Keywords: 1187, senate, all