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• In practice, a student ID is often the most accessible and reliable form of identification they have
• with them, and removing it as an option would strip away a practical and convenient means for eligible
• </c><00:08:41.599><c> and</c> option would strip away a practical and option would strip away a practical
• While a free voter ID may exist in theory,<00:08:56.000><c> in</c><00:08:56.200><c> practice</c><00:08
• students would theory, in practice many students would not<00:08:57.920><c> be</c><00:08:58.040><c>

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• with a license from another state who are not in good standing to receive a Kentucky license to practice
• . receive a Kentucky license to practice.
• </c> license to practice. license to practice. So,<00:33:25.160><c> Mr.
• Seeing none, Madam Clerk, please call the roll. licensure, licensure of practical licensure, licensure
• of practical nursing,<00:51:32.760><c> and</c><00:51:33.000><c> adding</c><00:51:33.280><c> credential

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• Practice the plan. Train workers and counselors to implement the plan.
• Practice the plan. Train workers and counselors to implement the plan.
• These practices are unenforceable. They are discriminatory.
• Supreme Court, who would whisper vulgar comments in her ear before practice.
• This would exclude anyone from a medical field from using it in their practice.

Summary: The committee held public hearings on several bills, beginning with HB 2855, which would let the Department of Labor adjust workers’ compensation administrative taxes and the second injury fund surcharge in smaller 0.1% increments instead of 0.5%. The sponsor and the department said the change would better right-size collections and reduce the burden on employers; the Missouri Chamber also supported the bill as good governance. No opposition was presented, and the hearing on HB 2855 was closed. The committee then heard extensive testimony on HB 3142, a camp-safety bill prompted by the Camp Mystic flooding tragedy in Texas and a Missouri drowning case. The sponsor and multiple grieving parents urged mandatory emergency plans, staff training, background checks, licensing, weather warnings, and clearer oversight for summer camps. Supporters included the American Camp Association and some state and youth-safety advocates, while opponents—especially camp operators, the Missouri Afterschool Network, and park and recreation representatives—argued the bill was too broad, could burden day camps and church camps, and might worsen child-care shortages. Several witnesses suggested the bill should be narrowed to distinguish overnight residential camps from lower-risk day camps and possibly be housed under DSS rather than DESE. No vote was taken. Finally, the committee took testimony on HB 1893 and HB 2075, which would require sex-segregated multi-occupancy restrooms and locker rooms in private schools and public buildings, with enforcement tied to state funding in some cases. Sponsors said the bills were meant to create clear statewide standards and protect privacy and safety; opponents argued the measures would harm transgender and intersex people, be difficult or impossible to enforce, and create safety and discrimination problems. Supporters emphasized private-school autonomy and concerns about safety in shared facilities. The hearing concluded after extensive questioning, with no action or vote reported.

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• 10th, 2026 meeting, the board reaffirmed its position that hair braiding falls within the scope of practice
• The use of braiding devices with the practice of natural hair braiding may present health and safety
• the use of braiding uh devices with Uh the use of braiding uh devices with the<00:03:59.920><c> practice
• of</c><00:04:00.400><c> natural</c><00:04:00.640><c> hair</c><00:04:00.879><c> braiding</c> the practice
• of natural hair braiding the practice of natural hair braiding may<00:04:01.760><c> present</c><00:04

Keywords: 912, senate, all

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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• Our current practice when we take individuals out of the facility if they're C3 um and actually C5 is
• Our current practice when we take individuals out of the facility, if they're C3, um, and actually C5
• </c><00:12:52.480><c> when</c><00:12:52.800><c> we</c> forward. our current practice when we forward.
• Do you commonly look at best practices from other states? >> Yeah, absolutely.
• So we will just have to sit down and really look at best practices in other states and figure out how

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• sure that, again, school districts are implementing our structured literacy curriculum and those practices
• And there are certain practices that are happening in those schools such as do they look at data and
• for increasing literacy, assuming math coaches would be a best practice for increasing math scores.
• And some of the problems you have with the just filling those wells, is it due to the drilling practices
• not the statewide price agreement is open to out of state, a business person that it's not best practice

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• And as medical directors come and go because their practices grow or they move on, long vacancies due
• And we hope to avoid disruptions related to these things, but it's not always possible or practicable
• And we hope to avoid disruptions related to these things, but it's not always possible or practicable
• And we hope to avoid disruptions related to these things, but it's not always possible or practicable
• And we hope to avoid disruptions related to these things, but it's not always possible or practicable

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The joint committees on Labor and Technology, Transportation, and Culture and the Arts heard testimony on Senate Bill 396 and Senate Bill 47, then later the Labor and Technology committee took up Senate Bill 136 and Senate Bill 1523. SB 396 drew support from the Metropolitan Planning Organization and others, with a question raised about implementation costs; the director said costs would depend on the scope of the benefit package and the transportation mode involved. The committees recommended passing SB 396 with technical amendments and added appropriation language with a blank amount, and the motion was adopted by recorded votes in both committees. SB 47, which would designate the Lunar New Year as a state holiday, received support from the Office of Collective Bargaining and several individuals, including Charlene Chun, who spoke about family traditions and cultural recognition. Members asked about the cost and whether the day would be a paid day off for state employees; the response was that observance would be subject to collective bargaining. The committees moved SB 47 forward with amendments, noting the collective bargaining and cost issues, and adopted the recommendation by vote. In the Labor and Technology committee, SB 136 on the Iron Workers Stabilization Fund drew strong support from iron workers and related supporters, who argued the bill was about safety, training, and keeping dismantling work within the ironworkers’ trade. Several other unions, including operating engineers, carpenters, laborers, and plumbers and fitters, opposed the bill as too broad and potentially infringing on their jurisdiction. The measure was not decided in the portion provided, but members discussed possible amendments and jurisdictional concerns. SB 1523, which would expand private-sector collective bargaining rights under the Hawaii Employment Relations Act to include independent contractors and others under NLRB jurisdiction, received broad labor support, including from IATSE, AFL-CIO, Hawaii Nurses Association, Unite Here Local 5, and many individual testifiers. Supporters framed it as protecting workers’ rights and strengthening labor protections, while the Hawaii Labor Relations Board warned it could significantly increase workload and require more staffing, space, and operating resources; the board estimated the bill could expand its caseload substantially and suggested an appropriation would likely be needed. The committee then moved on to the next measure, SB 1440, before the transcript ended.

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• Research shows that punitive practices don't improve attendance.
• We listen to staff to gain insight from their perspective, practices, and recommendations.
• We met with clerical staff to better understand current practices and work toward consistency.
• Research shows that punitive practices don't improve attendance.
• We met with clerical staff to better understand current practices and work toward consistency.

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• Chairman, and the issue is, uh, we have reference to data practices in Senate File 11, as was presented
• yesterday, and the Judiciary Committee has jurisdiction over data practices, and so they asked to review
• if any other request similar to that will come in on any other bill. has jurisdiction over data practices
• and has jurisdiction over data practices and so<00:01:35.759><c> they</c><00:01:35.960><c> asked</c>
• I worked with the department and kind of made accommodations for that practice within this bill.

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• ,</c><00:20:24.640><c> on</c> face of the statute, but in practice, on face of the statute, but in practice
• Uh, so, as a practicing attorney, you could have them sign it even though they're down in the state of
• That's on lines 113 practice occurred. That's on lines 113 to<00:46:16.560><c> 115.
• </c><02:00:35.920><c> And</c><02:00:36.080><c> we</c> prohibit the practice of slavery.
• And we prohibit the practice of slavery.

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• So, you know, this approach we think it ties into best practices for service delivery management and
• We've applied service design best<00:06:33.919><c> practices</c><00:06:34.400><c> to</c><00:06:34.639
• delivery practices for service delivery management<00:06:48.080><c> and</c><00:06:48.400><c> high</c
• </c> program on the best practices program on the best practices uh<01:12:22.480><c> that</c><01:12:22.800
• Actually I gather we're the practices.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• It currently was, like, let's see, the language was, yeah, 'as soon as practicable.'
• The first line amendment was that in regards to instead of it as soon as practical there as well?

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• It currently was, like, let's see, the language was, yeah, 'as soon as practicable.'
• The first-line amendment was that in regards to instead of it as soon as practical there as well?

Summary: The Special Committee on Tax Reform met in executive session, established a quorum, and took up House Bill 2234. The main issue discussed was an amendment offered by Representative Tricia Burns that would replace “as soon as practicable” with specific deadlines: notice within 30 days and payment within 60 days. Burns explained the change was intended to ensure the person entitled to funds is paid on a definite timeline. Members asked clarifying questions and generally expressed support for adding clearer deadlines. The committee adopted the amendment by voice vote, then rolled it into a House committee substitute. The committee then moved House Committee Substitute for House Bill 2234 to a due pass recommendation. A roll call vote was taken, and the substitute bill passed 8-0. The meeting then adjourned from executive session.

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• exists to help our member communities govern well, providing that education, training, and best practices
• Ashley Harp Street said Wham provides education, training, and best practices to help local leaders deliver
• But it's more tailored to municipal practices, and then we put financial training in general as well.
• And then the Department of Audit would also be looking at all the same forms and all the same practices
• And we have a question about the GAAP, the general accounting practices, but why would we move away from

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• It deals with the practice for third-party contractors, such as roofers, It deals with the practice for
• And you practice litigation, as do I, right? Yes.
• People really, oftentimes people want to find a way to serve that is practical.
• This is a practical way to have those needs met without bringing children into care.
• And because this is my last year in this body, I'm going to say this to the body: it is good practice

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• This idea may not work in practice as we're thinking.
• So I think it's been helpful to have someone that has an understanding of agricultural practices.
• That's where I think I've been able to offer practical solutions and help bring agriculture along.
• That's where I think I've been able to offer practical solutions and help bring agriculture along.
• Tribes are unable to perform safe cultural practices.

Summary: The Senate Committee on Rules first handled several routine actions, including approving three governor’s appointments not required to appear: Anthony Surich as Executive Director of the California Housing Finance Agency, Craig Snelling J.D. to the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board, and Nicholas Mueller to the Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Commission. The committee also approved referral of bills to committees, all by 4-0 votes. It then took up appointments requiring testimony, beginning with Jereen DiAdamo to the State Water Resources Control Board. DiAdamo focused her remarks on safe drinking water, groundwater sustainability, conservation, and Bay-Delta restoration. She said the number of Californians without safe drinking water has fallen from 1.6 million to 800,000 since 2019, credited the SAFER program, technical assistance, and mandatory consolidation authority, and described ongoing work on failing and at-risk systems, domestic well mitigation, SGMA implementation, and the Bay-Delta Plan. Senators pressed her on audit follow-up, measurable goals for reducing the remaining unsafe systems, funding uncertainty, and concerns from environmental and tribal groups that the board has favored water users over ecosystem protections. Supporters from water, agriculture, business, and local agencies praised her collaborative style and consensus-building, while opponents argued she had not done enough to protect the Delta and called for new leadership. The committee ultimately voted 4-0 to advance her appointment to the full Senate. The committee then heard from Sivagunda Gunda for reappointment to the California Energy Commission. He highlighted progress on grid reliability, zero-carbon generation, and planning for California’s energy transition, including transportation fuels, building electrification, and the eventual retirement of Diablo Canyon. Senators questioned him about the future of Kern Energy and small refineries, the state’s transportation fuels plan, fuel imports and costs, and whether California can retire Diablo Canyon by 2030 without harming reliability. Gunda said the state is planning as if Diablo Canyon retires in 2030, that current resource additions make reliability manageable, and that affordability and market coordination remain key issues. The committee then voted 4-0 to advance his appointment to the full Senate, and the hearing recessed afterward.

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• students feel bullied in often cases, or they are the bullies, and so they need restorative justice practices
• occurs when districts fail to act within those timelines, resulting in some, excuse me, inconsistent practices
• In practice, families often experience lengthy delays, sometimes 60 to 90 days longer, before receiving
• several concerns, and while expanding baccalaureate programs at community colleges may seem like a practical
• To that point, SB 1083 would unwind... ...would unwind longstanding practices that protect students and

Summary: The committee first heard SB 998, which would clarify and expand school discrimination prevention coordinator roles, including new coordinators focused on disability and anti-AAPI discrimination. The author and supporters said the bill would strengthen school climate, provide clearer guidance and training, and help schools address discrimination before it escalates. Support came from education, civil rights, and LGBTQ+ groups, while some witnesses expressed support if amended but raised concerns about gubernatorial appointments and preferred civil service hiring. Several senators debated whether the bill duplicated existing protections and whether it diverted attention from academic priorities, but the chair and coauthors emphasized it as follow-up legislation tied to prior civil rights commitments. The committee voted SB 998 out on a due pass motion to the Senate Judiciary Committee, and the bill was placed on call. The committee then took up SB 1082, which would streamline inter-district transfer appeals by requiring faster district action, concurrent review, and clearer notice when applications are incomplete. The author and sponsor said families often face long delays and inconsistent practices, and supporters argued the bill would improve fairness and reduce administrative burden without changing local approval authority. The California School Boards Association had an oppose-unless-amended position but said it was re-evaluating after amendments, and some other groups said they were removing opposition. The committee approved the bill on a due pass as amended motion to the Senate Appropriations Committee and placed it on call. Next, the committee heard SB 960 on community college baccalaureate degrees. The author argued the bill would create a statewide framework allowing community colleges to offer bachelor’s degrees in unmet workforce areas when CSU programs are unavailable or effectively inaccessible because of impaction, while also limiting growth so community colleges do not drift from their core mission. Supporters said the bill would expand access for place-bound students and align with workforce needs, while CSU and faculty opponents warned it could duplicate programs, affect faculty jobs, and worsen pressure on the CSU system. Members debated the master plan, impaction, funding inequities, and whether the bill would siphon students from CSU. The committee ultimately moved SB 960 out on a due pass as amended motion to the Senate Appropriations Committee, and the bill was placed on call. Finally, Senator Blakespear presented SB 965, which would make it easier for 16- and 17-year-olds to obtain public library cards without a parent or guardian physically present. The author and her son described inconsistent local rules and said the bill would reduce barriers while preserving local library policies on checkout and liability. The transcript ended during testimony on SB 965, before any committee vote or further action was recorded.

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• students feel bullied in many cases, or they are the bullies, and so they need restorative justice practices
• resulting in some, excuse me, ...in those timelines, resulting in some, excuse me, inconsistent practices
• In practice, families often experience lengthy delays, sometimes 60 to 90 days longer, before receiving
• We respectfully ask for your aye vote on SB 1082 as a practical first step, and we plan to work with
• To that point, AB 10, or sorry, SB 1083 would unwind longstanding practices that protect students and

Summary: The committee heard SB 998, which would define and expand the roles of discrimination prevention coordinators in the Office of Civil Rights, including a new disability-focused coordinator and a deputy coordinator on anti-AAPI discrimination. The authors and supporters, including representatives from LGBTQ, Black, Latino, and AAPI caucuses, argued the bill would help schools proactively address discrimination, improve student safety and belonging, and support learning. Opposition from the California Faculty Association and SEIU California focused on the appointment structure and preference for regular civil service hiring, while some members questioned whether the bill duplicated existing anti-discrimination law and whether it would add government bloat. The committee ultimately voted SB 998 out on a due pass basis to the Senate Judiciary Committee and placed it on call. SB 1082 was then presented as a measure to streamline inter-district transfer appeals by requiring more timely district action, allowing concurrent review, and clarifying that a district’s failure to respond is not treated as a denial. The sponsor, the Association of California County Boards of Education, and supporters from Families in Action for Quality Education said the bill would reduce delays, improve fairness, and help families make timely educational decisions without changing districts’ authority to approve or deny transfers. The California School Boards Association had previously been opposed unless amended and said it would re-evaluate after the committee changes. The committee supported the measure, and SB 1082 was voted out as amended to the Senate Appropriations Committee and placed on call. The committee also took up SB 960, which would revise the rules for community college baccalaureate degrees by tying authorization to local access gaps and impacted CSU programs rather than a blanket statewide prohibition. Supporters, including the Campaign for College Opportunity and several community college and education groups, argued the bill would expand access for place-bound and adult learners and better align programs with workforce needs. CSU representatives and the California Faculty Association opposed the bill, warning it could duplicate CSU offerings, worsen enrollment and funding pressures, and affect faculty jobs. Members debated the Master Plan for Higher Education, impaction, and whether the state should instead fully fund CSU capacity; the committee nevertheless recommended SB 960 for passage as amended to Appropriations and placed it on call. Finally, SB 965 was heard, a bill to make it easier for 16- and 17-year-olds to obtain public library cards without a parent or guardian physically present. The author and supporters said the bill would remove an unnecessary barrier to educational resources while preserving local library control over checkout policies and liability rules. The California Library Association expressed support for the goal but said details matter and urged language that preserves local discretion while encouraging reduced in-person requirements where feasible. The transcript ended during that testimony, before any committee vote on SB 965.

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• associates, the school board body or board members, administrators, other LEA personnel—on the best practices
• students feel bullied in often cases, or they are the bullies, and so they need restorative justice practices
• In practice, families often experience lengthy delays, sometimes 60 to 90 days longer, before receiving
• We respectfully ask for your aye vote on SB 1082 as a practical first step, and we plan to work with
• To that point, AB 10, or sorry, SB 1083, would unwind longstanding practices that protect students and

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• And so, you know, to me it's hard to overlook the practical implications of something like that.
• /c><00:40:30.240><c> implications</c><00:40:30.880><c> of</c><00:40:31.000><c> something</c> the practical
• implications of something the practical implications of something like<00:40:31.560><c> that.
• , if if [clears throat] I<01:18:24.760><c> were</c><01:18:24.880><c> still</c><01:18:25.080><c> practicing
• as an attorney, I were still practicing as an attorney, I<01:18:26.960><c> I</c><01:18:27.160><c> I<

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