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• Again, we're a tiny nonprofit, but it was the largest event in Minnesota organized by a Latino nonprofit
• Again, we're a tiny nonprofit, but it was the largest event in Minnesota organized by a Latino nonprofit
• Springboard is a 35-year-old nonprofit organization... income and donations for us.
• is a 35-year-old nonprofit organization that's based both here in St.
• ><c> educators</c> BIPOC nonprofit leaders and educators BIPOC nonprofit leaders and educators are are

Committee: House Legacy Finance

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• And this is supported by this really diverse coalition of more than 30 industry groups and nonprofits
• across the state groups and nonprofits across the state including<00:05:25.800><c> Habitat</c><00:05
• </c> home ownership Center our our nonprofit home ownership Center our our nonprofit organization<00:
• The housing counselors that deliver HEAP services are trained and embedded in 30 different nonprofit
• </c><01:19:06.719><c> to</c> Community Partners and nonprofits to Community Partners and nonprofits to

Committee: Senate Housing and Homelessness Prevention

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• So are the businesses set up as nonprofits or profit-making entities?
• </c> operate a recovery home as a nonprofit operate a recovery home as a nonprofit than<01:15:45.760>
• </c><01:16:15.520><c> organizations</c> uh not nonprofit organizations uh not nonprofit organizations
• We're a nonpartisan nonprofit health policy and advocacy organization.
• </c> talk about for-profit and nonprofit talk about for-profit and nonprofit issue<02:02:40.639><c> I'm

Committee: House Municipal and County Government

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• It's not about nonprofits.
• It's not about nonprofits.
• It's not about nonprofits.
• And I think the distinction nonprofits.
• </c> specifically referenced nonprofits. specifically referenced nonprofits.

Committee: House Judiciary

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• I wish that we would have taken a look at the nonprofits.
• governor’s salary anywhere within 50% of what these nonprofits are getting.
• I wish that we would have taken a look at the nonprofits.
• governor’s salary anywhere within 50% of what these nonprofits are getting.
• governor’s salary anywhere within 50% of what these nonprofits are getting.

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• Be assured that Children’s Hospital and our other nonprofit hospitals... ...Children’s Hospital and our
• other nonprofit hospitals pay huge liability policies, and the insurance companies don’t have to pay
• . ...someone else’s negligence when that negligent actor is a nonprofit.
• and our other nonprofit hospitals pay huge liability policies, and the insurance companies don't have
• . someone else's negligence when that negligent actor is a nonprofit today they're not compensated so

Committee: Joint Joint Committee on the Judiciary

Summary: The Judiciary Committee held its inaugural hearing of the session, led by Chair Michael Day and co-chair Senator Lydia Edwards, and reviewed a large slate of bills and constitutional amendments. The chair laid out hearing procedures, including three-minute testimony limits, priority for in-person witnesses, and deadlines for reporting constitutional amendments and House bills. The committee heard testimony on 29 proposals, with many witnesses and advocates speaking in support of measures they said would clarify the law, improve access to justice, or address public safety and fairness concerns. Several bills drew extensive testimony. Supporters of H.1686/S.1254 urged creation of a commission to study intentional misrepresentation of service animals, citing disruptive and dangerous encounters with fake service dogs and the need to protect legitimate service-dog teams. H.1649/S.1168 on court transcriber fees received strong support from transcribers and CPCS, who said rates have been frozen at $3 per page since 1988 and should be raised to $4.50, with an automatic CPI adjustment; they also described the work as time-consuming and essential to the justice system. H.1768/S.1037 on indigency was backed by CPCS, which said the bill would update eligibility rules, reduce unnecessary six-month reassessments, and eliminate the $150 counsel fee for indigent adults. H.1723/S.1193 to remove the charitable immunity cap was supported by legislators and attorneys who argued the current $20,000/$100,000 caps leave seriously injured people undercompensated and make Massachusetts an outlier. The committee also heard testimony on S.1046 regarding adoptions, with multiple adoptive parents, attorneys, and agency representatives describing recent probate court interpretations that have disrupted out-of-state surrender and finalization practices. Witnesses said the bill would restore predictability and allow birth parents outside Massachusetts to use either their home-state law or Massachusetts law, while preserving ICPC safeguards. Senator Feingold testified on H.1748/S.1109, “Conrad’s Law,” to criminalize coercing someone into suicide, arguing Massachusetts should join most other states in creating a specific offense rather than relying on involuntary manslaughter charges. Representative Donahue supported H.66 to remove “so help me God” from the constitutional oath of office. No votes were taken during the hearing; the committee simply heard testimony and thanked witnesses, with chairs indicating they would continue reviewing the bills and written submissions.

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• As a result, community nonprofit providers are facing exorbitant costs, with increases close to or above
• Without finding a solution to this crisis, nonprofit providers of foster care will most likely return
• As a result, community nonprofit providers are facing exorbitant costs with increases close to or above
• Without finding a solution to this crisis, nonprofit providers of foster care will most likely return
• I think. ...and communications coordinator with child abuse prevention nonprofit Enough Abuse.

Committee: Joint Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities

Summary: The committee hearing covered a wide range of child welfare, family support, and human services bills. Testimony strongly supported a guaranteed cash stipend for young adults aging out of foster care (S.161), with the Attorney General’s Office, youth advocates, and foster care providers describing high rates of homelessness and poverty after exit from care. Providers also urged action on a resolve to study the foster care liability insurance crisis (H.197/S.1280), saying premiums and coverage losses are forcing program cutbacks and could reduce foster care capacity statewide. Another major topic was a direct care worker medication administration program registry (H.237/S.162), which supporters said would help recruit and train workers, especially bilingual staff, to address workforce shortages in human services. Several bills focused on child protection and child welfare system practices. Supporters of H.267/S.145 called for advance notice to children’s attorneys when placements or other major events change, arguing that timely communication is essential to prevent unnecessary disruption and improve advocacy. Testimony also backed legislation to formally recognize and strengthen children’s advocacy centers and the Massachusetts Children’s Alliance (H.233/S.112), with prosecutors and CAC leaders describing the trauma-informed model as a longstanding, effective response to child abuse and trafficking. A bill to establish a Massachusetts children’s cabinet (S.115) drew support from advocates who said cross-agency coordination is needed to align policy and funding for children’s well-being. The committee also heard testimony on bills addressing safety, equity, and family support. Senator Lovely and survivors supported S.152, which would create a civil cause of action for sexual abuse by adults in positions of authority or trust, with witnesses describing grooming and power imbalances in schools and youth-serving settings. H.274, a bill of rights for people experiencing homelessness, was supported by advocates who said it would add anti-discrimination protections and voting and privacy rights amid rising criminalization of homelessness. H.272/S.171 to protect maternal health received support from Rep. Montaño, MLRI, and a physician, who said the bills would make cash assistance available earlier in pregnancy and remove the medical-verification barrier. H.4216 on equitable hair care for children in state custody was supported by social workers and advocates who said hair care is tied to identity, dignity, and mental health. H.255 on empowering early educators drew testimony about barriers faced by renters and condo owners trying to open home-based child care programs. H.217, concerning resources and support for pregnant and parenting families, drew testimony from anti-abortion pregnancy resource center advocates. No votes were taken during the hearing, and several bills had no one signed up to testify or were deferred when witnesses were unavailable.

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• amazed over the past five months to learn of the great work that is continuing to be done by our nonprofit
• And, you know, again, I think there's been phenomenal efforts from our nonprofit and philanthropic partners
• And, you know, again, I think there's been phenomenal efforts from our nonprofit and philanthropic partners
• Are there any nonprofit or any ideas coming from the nonprofit sector, um, specific to how we might be
• They are using family liaisons and community health workers and other nonprofit organizations or folks

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• We're on a steady path right now, but once again those organizations, mainly the nonprofit organizations
• We're on a steady path right now, but once again those organizations, mainly the nonprofit organizations
• and others, are competing with many right now to. nonprofit organizations and others are competing with
• We do have opportunities for nonprofits specific to the beverage container program, and we'd be more
• It would go towards staffing these agencies because many of them are nonprofits.

Summary: The Senate Budget Subcommittee No. 2 on Resources, Environmental Protection and Energy heard department budget overviews and several budget change proposals from CalRecycle, CalEPA, and DTSC. CalRecycle presented its 2026-27 budget and discussed priorities including edible food recovery, composting, beverage container recycling, and landfill response. Members asked about funding for food recovery grants, processing fees for wine and spirits containers under SB 1013, plastic packaging generation under SB 54, restaurant food waste requirements under SB 1383, and litter cleanup efforts. CalRecycle said edible food recovery has helped recover more than 300 million meals, but there is no sustained funding source; it also explained that beverage container processing fees are set by statute and that new producer responsibility and infrastructure investments are intended to improve recycling rates over time. The committee then heard CalEPA’s overview, including the agency’s response to climate, air quality, water, toxics, and enforcement challenges. Secretary Garcia emphasized federal rollbacks, methane monitoring, AB 617 implementation, safe drinking water progress, Exide cleanup, and pesticide reduction efforts. Members questioned the agency about regional gasoline blends, authority and technical thresholds for landfill intervention, and the growth in the Secretary’s office staffing and budget. CalEPA said the budget increase reflects expanded coordination, technology modernization, hazardous materials response, and legal capacity. The committee also discussed a proposed landfill support, response, and enforcement package for subsurface elevated temperature events, with CalEPA describing a coordinated multi-agency approach and the need for stronger early response tools. DTSC presented its department overview and several BCPs. Director Butler highlighted progress on permit backlog reduction, safer consumer products rulemaking, Exide cleanup, PFAS work, and planning for emerging waste streams such as solar panels and lithium batteries. The Board of Environmental Safety described its oversight role, public meetings, permit appeals, and fee-setting authority, and identified community concerns about cumulative impacts, hazardous waste planning, accessible data, and engagement. The committee also heard a proposal to expand DTSC’s Office of Policy into a statewide planning division to implement hazardous waste management plan recommendations and improve reporting systems. Members raised concerns about whether the new division duplicated existing work, but DTSC said it would fill identified gaps and improve coordination. Public testimony largely supported the proposals, especially ongoing funding for edible food recovery, composting, safer consumer products enforcement, and the coordinated landfill response package. Witnesses from StopWaste, California Against Waste, Waste Management, Breast Cancer Prevention Partners, and water advocacy groups urged continued or increased funding for these programs. No votes were taken; the chair held all items open and adjourned the hearing after public comment.

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• A dedicated commission would provide data-driven legitimacy required that we nonprofits need to secure
• I am also the program coordinator for the local Seattle region of the nonprofit let me run an elementary
• We're constantly growing the coalition of nonprofit organizations, labor unions, community leaders, and
• Spokane father initiative does tremendous work, and they are one of the many nonprofit organizations
• This is something I want to emphasize. many nonprofit organizations that have come together with really

Bills: HB2198 , HB2401 , HB2462 , HB2419 , HB2210 , HB2205 , HB2249

Committee: House State Government & Tribal Relations

Keywords: regulatory efficiency, permitting, licensing, executive order, state government, commission, gender equity, boys, men, advocacy, state policy, unpiloted aircraft, drones, regulation, airspace safety, privacy, address confidentiality, administrative law judges, privacy protection, staff employment

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• Thank you for the opportunity to speak about SB 324 and the importance of prioritizing local nonprofit
• I'm a senior assistant director at a local nonprofit called East Bay Innovations.
• As a nonprofit working with clients in the same communities that we work and live in, our services are
• We're a nonprofit community-based organization.
• We're a nonprofit community-based organization.

Committee: House Health

Summary: The committee heard several health-related bills, with extensive testimony on maternal health, prenatal safety, valley fever, Medi-Cal care coordination, anti-discrimination protections in health care, and health data sharing. SB 32 would require time-and-distance standards for labor and delivery units in health plans; supporters said it addresses maternity care deserts and dangerous delays, while one opposition witness raised concerns. SB 646 would require testing and public disclosure of toxic elements in prenatal vitamins; supporters emphasized fetal and maternal safety and transparency, while opponents warned the bill could discourage use of prenatal vitamins or lead to products with fewer nutrients. Both bills were moved out of committee on due-pass motions as amended, with recorded roll-call support. The committee also advanced SB 313, which moves a parent’s birthplace from the public portion of a birth certificate to a confidential section to protect privacy; it passed with little opposition. SB 297 would require CDPH to annually identify high-incidence valley fever regions and publish them to improve screening and awareness; supporters cited the disease’s spread beyond the Central Valley and the need for earlier diagnosis, while county health officials were opposed unless amended. SB 324 would steer Medi-Cal enhanced care management and community supports contracting toward local community-based organizations and clarify related guidance; supporters said local nonprofits and promotoras are more effective, while children’s hospitals and health plans sought amendments. SB 418 would codify ACA nondiscrimination protections in state law and allow up to a 12-month supply of medically necessary hormone therapy; supporters framed it as protecting access and continuity of care, while opponents argued it could conflict with federal law and expand coverage for gender-affirming care. SB 660 would strengthen the California health data exchange framework by creating governance and accountability for data sharing across providers and social services; supporters said it would reduce duplication and improve coordinated care, and the bill passed to the next committee. The consent calendar and the other measures were also approved, with some items held on call for absent members before final passage.

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• </c> this is something that um if a nonprofit this is something that um if a nonprofit wanted<00:05:24.880
• >> No, that's private. >> That's the nonprofit is for federal lands. >> Yeah.
• It's just talking about a nonprofit managing and, you know, developing a sanctuary like this.
• And so working with a nonprofit there.
• </c><00:07:43.039><c> managing</c> just talking about a nonprofit managing just talking about a nonprofit

Bills: SB2606 , SB3253 , SB237 , SB3252 , SB1178 , SB2322 , SB2019 , SB3043 , SB3014 , SB2972 , SB1190 , SB2488

Committee: Senate Water, Land, Culture and the Arts

Summary: The committees heard testimony on several measures related to wildlife, conservation, shoreline adaptation, and climate governance. On SB 2606, which would establish the Freshwater State Recreational Area Wildlife Sanctuary Corporation, the Department of Land and Natural Resources said it had concerns about employee eligibility and was not yet prepared to comment further on the bill’s ramifications. After testimony ended, a senator asked DLNR to follow up with more detail, and the department said it would relay the questions to leadership and respond later. No vote was taken on the measure during the excerpt. On SB 3253, which would create the Hawaii Conservation Sanctuary as a nonprofit entity to work with DLNR, the department said it supported the bill. In discussion, DLNR said Hawaii has not done anything like this before, described a similar model in New Zealand, and estimated that developing such a sanctuary could cost millions of dollars. Members also discussed whether the concept would fit with existing efforts such as Hakalau, and DLNR said the bill could apply to private or state lands depending on the site. No action was taken. The most extensive discussion was on SB 237, which would expand state and county authority to develop adaptation pathways for relocating infrastructure away from sea level rise and coastal flooding areas. DLNR supported the bill, saying it prioritizes public trust resources over economic development or private property. The Kahana Bay Steering Committee and the Shoreline Preservation Coalition opposed the measure, arguing it was too focused on managed retreat and should include a broader range of shoreline responses, such as erosion mitigation, groins, sand nourishment, and other interim protections. The Office of Planning and Sustainable Development said it appreciated the bill’s intent but wanted broader language that would allow more tools in the toolbox. Members debated whether retreat is inevitable, whether different shorelines require different approaches, and whether the bill should be more flexible. No vote was taken. The final measure discussed was SB 3252, which would amend the powers and duties of the Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission, create a coordinator position, and appropriate funds. The commission’s coordinator testified in support, while OPSD opposed the bill, saying it would remove the two cabinet-level co-chair positions, raise accountability concerns, and duplicate some of OPSD’s functions. In questioning, members debated whether the current commission structure has been effective, who would appoint or confirm the coordinator, and whether the bill would improve transparency and implementation. OPSD said it supported more statewide interdepartmental funding for climate planning and staffing, but had concerns about the proposed governance changes. No vote or final action was taken in the excerpt.

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• In other cases, Mark's ETP division would be making grants to nonprofits, and so we need a different
• In other cases, Mark's ETP division would be making grants to nonprofits, and so we need a different
• In other cases, Mark's ETP division would be making grants to nonprofits, and so we need a different
• </c> came to in spending with those nonprofit came to in spending with those nonprofit Workforce<00:51
• </c> expect Maybe be the same uh nonprofit expect Maybe be the same uh nonprofit organization<00:52:58.799

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

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• On the next page, there's a number of grants to nonprofits, and continuing to page 12.
• Lee, would you explain to us how grants to nonprofits are made? Mr.
• Lee, would you explain to us how grants to nonprofits are made?
• the State dollars are being used for, but unique to nonprofits, if there isn't a local sponsor, the
• would, if it's a general fund appropriation, it can be to the nonprofit, but an example of where a nonprofit

Committee: House Capital Investment

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• And every year we tell all the nonprofits that we don't have the money.
• And every year we tell all the nonprofits that we don't have the money.
• We are the oldest nonprofit affordable housing developer in San Francisco.
• We are the oldest nonprofit affordable housing developer in San Francisco.
• Appreciate your work as a nonprofit developer in affordable housing. Yes.

Committee: Senate Local Government

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• The CSU system is also encouraged to collaborate with others, including nonprofit organizations, credible
• The bill says that the Bureau for Private Postsecondary shall develop rules for public and nonprofit
• entity is bona fide, true nonprofit.
• entity is bona fide true nonprofit.
• And so, you know, if I'm a nonprofit... ...into their budgets and those type of things.

Summary: The committee heard several higher education bills. It first approved the consent calendar, which included SB 67 and SB 619. The main discussion centered on SB 437, which would direct the CSU system to develop a fair, evidence-based process for verifying whether someone is a descendant of a person enslaved in the United States, as part of the state’s reparations work. Supporters said the bill fills a gap left by the Reparations Task Force and would create a transparent, credible lineage-verification process; opponents argued genealogy methods already exist, the bill would waste money and delay action, and some raised constitutional concerns. The committee took a vote on SB 437, but the roll was left open after the initial tally showed three ayes and three noes. The committee then heard SB 790, which would allow California to join the interstate reciprocity agreement for online postsecondary education. The author and supporters said the bill would improve consumer protections for California students taking out-of-state online courses and help California institutions compete more effectively by reducing the burden of seeking separate state approvals. Opponents, including University of Phoenix and other groups, argued the bill conflicted with the existing reciprocity framework, could exclude some institutions, and might not actually secure California’s entry into the agreement. The committee voted 3-1 to pass SB 790 as amended to the Business and Professions Committee, with the roll left open. The committee also heard SB 391, which would authorize the Community College Chancellor’s Office to charge fees for research partners seeking access to data. Supporters said the office is absorbing significant unfunded workload from data requests and that fees would help recover costs; opponents, including the California Teachers Association community college association, warned the fees could create barriers for faculty and smaller researchers. Members discussed possible exemptions and implementation details. The committee voted 5-1 to pass SB 391 as amended to the Appropriations Committee, with the roll left open. Finally, the committee heard SB 685, a pilot program to provide cost-of-attendance assistance at four CSU campuses for students who experienced homelessness in high school. Supporters said it would help students cover housing, food, and transportation costs and reduce dropout risk; members asked about eligibility and implementation, and the author explained the bill would use McKinney-Vento homelessness designations and target students at risk of “summer melt” and college homelessness.

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• </c><01:05:25.760><c> profits</c> the private sector to nonprofit profits the private sector to nonprofit
• I also know that incredibly important work also happens with our nonprofits like Swim With a Mission,
• Easterseals Veterans Count, and so many others working together with our robust nonprofit community
• I also know that incredibly important work also happens with our nonprofits like Swim With a Mission,
• Easterseals Veterans Count, and so many others working together with our robust nonprofit community

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• RMAI is a nonprofit trade association that represents...
• RMAI is a nonprofit trade association that represents the debt collection industry.
• They're all nonprofits.
• They're all nonprofits, owned by the communities they serve, and those are the ratepayers.
• So I've had to do, along with CBE and my friends in the environmental community and nonprofits, to put

Committee: Senate Banking and Financial Institutions

Summary: The Senate Committee on Banking and Financial Institutions heard two bills. SB 1131, by Senator Jones, would update the Debt Collection Licensing Act by requiring the Department of Financial Protection and Innovation to conduct examinations remotely unless an on-site review is needed, and by allowing the department to rely on recent audits or examinations from other regulators or approved third parties. Supporters from the debt collection industry said the bill would reduce duplicative costs and fix issues with the advisory committee process; an opposition witness from the California Low-Income Consumer Coalition said concerns remained. After discussion about preserving consumer protections while reducing burdens on licensees, the committee voted 7-0 to pass SB 1131 and re-refer it to Appropriations. The committee also heard SB 1291, the “Shine Act,” by Senator Gonzalez, which would increase transparency and accountability for mutual water companies by removing the 24-hour written notice requirement for board meetings, requiring websites with basic information such as consumer confidence reports, and directing a comparative analysis of mutual water companies serving disadvantaged communities. Supporters, including environmental justice advocates and Los Angeles County, described problems with access to water quality information, meeting notices, and board accountability in communities such as Cudahy and Maywood. The California Association of Mutual Water Companies opposed the bill unless amended, arguing it imposed unfunded mandates and one-size-fits-all requirements on small systems. Members discussed the need for transparency while acknowledging concerns about compliance burdens; the committee then voted 7-0 to pass SB 1291 and re-refer it to Environmental Quality.

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• </c><01:45:50.639><c> entities</c> and also incorporate nonprofit entities and also incorporate nonprofit
• ><c> who</c><01:52:17.360><c> put</c> and nonprofit developers who put and nonprofit developers who put
• In the original definition of nonprofit corporation, it said it means a nonprofit or charitable private
• ,</c> definition of nonprofit corporation, definition of nonprofit corporation, it<02:04:11.760><c> said
• </c><02:04:13.199><c> or</c> it said it means a nonprofit or it said it means a nonprofit or charitable

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• I'm the CEO of Kentucky Nonprofit Network.
• Mandy Marlor, Baldwin Consulting with the Kentucky Nonprofit Network. Thank you all very much.
• I'm the CEO of Kentucky Nonprofit Network.
• That's good. nonprofit network. Mandy Marlor, Baldwin nonprofit network.
• </c> Consulting with the Kentucky Nonprofit Consulting with the Kentucky Nonprofit Network.

Committee: House State Government