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• In high-rise settings, the consequences of a cooling unit or even a component of that unit falling from
• Window-mounted units pose a risk.
• When improperly installed, window units can lead to serious safety issues where units can fall.
• Window mounted units pose a risk.
• When improperly installed window units can lead to serious safety issues where units can fall.

Summary: The Senate Housing Committee heard public testimony on several bills. SB 6091 would prohibit real estate brokers from marketing residential properties to limited or exclusive groups unless the listing is also marketed to the general public and all brokers, with exceptions for health or safety and private party sales. The sponsor and supporters, including Washington Realtors, Habitat for Humanity, Zillow, the Fair Housing Center, and others, said the bill promotes transparency, competition, and fair housing by preventing “pocket listings” and insider access. Opponents, including Compass representatives and some brokers, argued it would limit homeowner autonomy, harm privacy-sensitive sellers such as seniors, and create legal risk for brokers; the Attorney General’s office said it supported the competitive goal but wanted a different enforcement mechanism than WLAD. The committee later closed testimony on SB 6091 without taking final action in the hearing. The committee also heard SB 6200, which would allow tenants and residents in manufactured home communities to install portable cooling devices, subject to safety, code, and electrical restrictions, and would require landlords to notify tenants of their rights and limitations. The prime sponsor and many public health, tenant, and climate advocates said the bill is needed to prevent heat-related illness and death during extreme heat events, especially for renters in older or low-income housing who lack built-in cooling. Landlord and property management groups supported the idea of portable floor units but raised concerns about window-mounted devices, citing fall hazards, property damage, and insurance issues. Testimony emphasized that the bill includes liability protections for landlords and is intended as a narrow public health measure. The committee then heard SB 6096, which would require cities and towns collecting water and sewer connection charges to offer a deferred payment option for qualifying residential construction until final inspection or certificate of occupancy. The sponsor and builders’ groups said deferral would reduce upfront financing costs and help housing production. Cities and utility districts opposed the bill, arguing it shifts financial risk to utilities and ratepayers, complicates infrastructure planning, and could delay or reduce needed system investments. Finally, the committee heard SB 6153, which would create a senior independent housing ombuds program, require registration of senior independent housing facilities, and make certain landlord-tenant violations subject to Consumer Protection Act enforcement. The sponsor said the bill responds to complaints from seniors in independent living settings who lack an ombuds or other practical recourse, while staff noted the bill carries an estimated $4.4 million biennial fiscal impact.

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• These units mean more than potential individual recruits.
• Soldiers from across the United States remain stationed in Europe.
• only 15 more units across the DOD than there were two years ago.
• So, very briefly, I'm also the Chair of the **Doge Caucus** in the United States Senate.
• You don't believe that the President of the United States can issue an illegal order?

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• We're going to reopen the executive session on 2551 as there is further conversation on 2551.

Summary: The Capital Budget Committee met in executive session on several bills before fiscal cutoff. Staff briefed Substitute House Bill 2236 on the State Housing Finance Commission, House Bill 2281 on state-tribal government-to-government relations, House Bill 2514 to establish a Global War on Terror memorial on the Capitol campus, and House Bill 2551 allowing certain school districts to sell real property under specified conditions. Staff also noted an updated fiscal note for HB 2281 showing a Department of Natural Resources estimate of about a $5 million per-biennium reduction in receipts due to reduced timber sales. HB 2236 was moved out of committee with a due pass recommendation after members discussed whether it expanded the Housing Finance Commission’s authority; the vote was 10-6 with three excused. HB 2514 also passed out of committee, with members generally supporting recognition of veterans and families affected by war, though some objected to the bill’s title and framing; it passed 12-4 with three excused. HB 2551 drew more concern, with some members arguing school districts should not sell capital assets to cover operating costs and others noting local jurisdiction impacts; after additional discussion and reopening of the vote, it ultimately passed 10-8 with one excused. HB 2281 was considered with a proposed substitute and two amendments from Representative Walsh. Amendment H-203, intended to protect critical infrastructure projects, and amendment H-202, intended to preserve access related to timber and natural resource sales, were both rejected. Members supporting the bill said it was meant to protect free exercise of religion and tribal interests, while opponents raised concerns about the bill’s effects and the need for more stakeholder work. The substitute bill then passed out of committee 10-8 with one excused.

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• We need United States acting alone.
• </c> partner and ally of the United States. partner and ally of the United States.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, June 8, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• speeds it, and stabilizes the unit.
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• And I was going to ask what lessons you have drawn from recent closures and, in at least one case, reopening
• The last Medi-Cal fraud report, over 25% of the staff in the audits and investigations unit were focused
• We know that the concerns surrounding labor and delivery units, and the prospect of their closing, is
• Saving labor and delivery units from... ...closing specifically is not, you know, there aren't 46 policies
• Saving labor and delivery units from closing, you know, specifically is not, you know, there aren't 46

Summary: The Senate Rules Committee established quorum and first approved several non-appearing gubernatorial appointees and procedural items on unanimous 5-0 votes, including Hampus Eitsiter to the Boating and Waterways Commission, Peter Stern to the California Horse Racing Board, Dean White to the State Mining and Geology Board, references of bills to committees, and floor acknowledgements. The committee then heard testimony on Tyler Sadwith’s appointment as Chief Deputy Director of Healthcare Programs at the Department of Health Care Services. Sadwith emphasized protecting Medi-Cal access and equity, continuing CalAIM and behavioral health transformation, and drawing on personal experience with family members needing care. Senators focused heavily on hospital financial distress, rural access, eligibility redeterminations, fraud oversight, provider reimbursement, dental access, labor and delivery closures, and the impact of federal changes; Sadwith said the department is working on expedited payments, monitoring distressed hospitals, county technical assistance, and strategies to reduce disenrollments and improve program integrity. Public commenters from county, hospital, and care organizations supported his confirmation, and the committee advanced his nomination to the full Senate on a 5-0 vote. The committee next considered Chris Thayer, PhD, for Director of the Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment. Thayer described OEHHA’s role as providing transparent, scientifically rigorous health assessments and supporting tools such as Prop 65, CalEnviroScreen, and risk communication. Senators pressed him on the use of models versus real-world data, fenceline monitoring, PFAS, wildfire health impacts, and whether OEHHA’s work adequately reflects lived experience and local conditions. Thayer responded that the office often must rely on the best available evidence, including animal, human, and alternative methods, while continuing to improve communication and community engagement; he also discussed EnviroScreen updates, Prop 65 warning reforms, and research gaps. Public testimony in support highlighted OEHHA’s scientific role and the importance of biomonitoring and PFAS work. The committee approved Thayer’s nomination to the full Senate on a 3-1 vote, with Senator Grove voting no and Senator Jones not voting.

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• For example, there's a fair number from the higher ed units and facilities.
• For example, there's a fair number from the higher ed units and facilities.
• So is there a report out there that shows that the Medicaid unit has been successful?
• In North Dakota, just 13% of our family cases are reopened.
• In North Dakota, just 13% of our family cases are reopened.

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• The United States and our alternatives.
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• The United States of America.
• It will also allow the United States.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, September 15, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• The Vice President of the United States on the chat.
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Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, March 27, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• This resolution doesn't seek to reopen old wounds.
• I hope that in some small way you see that this body stands united. Wrong is wrong.
• Diaspora United Chamber of Commerce.
• And for a long time and for decades, the United States has never responded.
• And as far as 2009, Senator Bernie Sanders talked about the tariffs on the United States.

Summary: The Assembly convened after a delayed quorum call, then moved through routine procedural actions, including unanimous-consent requests on guest seating and committee referrals. A motion by Assembly Member DeMaio to withdraw AB 2624 from committee failed on a roll call vote, 14-44. The chamber also heard multiple guest introductions and held an Armenian Genocide Remembrance ceremony with a prayer, pledge, and moment of silence. The main floor action centered on H.R. 97, commemorating the 111th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. Assembly Member Schultz and numerous colleagues spoke in support, emphasizing historical recognition, solidarity with Armenian Californians, and opposition to denial. The resolution was adopted by voice vote after 66 co-authors were added. Later, H.R. 99 recognizing California Agriculture Day also drew extensive support from members highlighting the state’s agricultural economy, farmworkers, and the need for continued investment in agriculture; it was adopted by voice vote after 65 co-authors were added. Several bills were also considered and passed: AB 1838 on contractor wage-and-hour disclosure for public works bids, AB 1562 authorizing counties to randomly select poll workers, AB 2297 standardizing restitution rules in diversion programs, AB 1659 improving school re-enrollment support for justice-impacted youth, AB 1974 creating an optional temporary firearm storage program for law enforcement, AB 2402 updating health studio fee rules, and AB 1607 extending the Maddy Emergency Medical Services Fund. AB 1607 drew sharp opposition over fee funding and broader policy concerns, but passed 66-1. The Assembly also adopted ACR 129 establishing a sister-state relationship with Lagos State, Nigeria, and considered a Senate joint resolution on tariffs, with members split over whether tariffs or state policies were the main driver of higher costs; the transcript ends during debate on that resolution.

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• nation's land, and it's roughly two-thirds of the sprawling 28%. of the total land mass owned by the United
• The United States is experiencing unprecedented demand for electricity, and that demand is increasing
• in the United States?
• Would you be willing to reopen the department's greater sage-grouse management?
• Last year Congress passed legislation to ban imports of Russian uranium into the United States.

Keywords: nuclear energy, permitting process, energy production, public lands, national parks, uranium imports, legislative bills, infrastructure development

Summary: The committee meeting was dominated by discussions on a variety of legislative bills including major topics such as nuclear energy advancement, the effects of regulatory hurdles on energy production, and proposals to improve national park staffing and maintenance. Members expressed concerns over the federal government's handling of uranium imports and the necessity for maintaining a robust domestic nuclear supply chain. Efforts to streamline permitting processes to facilitate more efficient energy project development were also a focal point, alongside public testimony from stakeholders in the energy and environmental sectors. The meeting highlighted the urgent need for infrastructure development to meet rising energy demands while addressing climate change impacts.

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• He retired as a rear admiral from the United States Navy Reserve in 1959.
• He retired as a rear admiral from the United States Navy Reserve in 1959.
• HE RETIRED AS A REAR ADMIRAL FROM THE UNITED STATES NAVY RESERVE IN 1959.
• May God bless Captain Carol McGibbon and the United States of America.
• MAY GOD BLESS CAPTAIN CAROL MCGIBBON AND THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, November 17, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• So at the Maple Lane facility, we have four units currently open.
• And next, we have our Cascade and our Columbia units.
• Our Baker unit in October of 2025.
• It is three units. It is 22 beds.
• This is three units, 16 beds each, very similar to the Oak design.

Summary: The committee held a work session focused first on juvenile rehabilitation system capacity. DCYF officials said the juvenile rehabilitation population is older, includes more adult-sentenced youth, and has longer lengths of stay, especially for “post-25” youth who must remain in secure facilities and cannot go to community beds. They described overcrowding at Green Hill School, placement limits at Echo Glen and Harbor Heights, staffing turnover, mental health acuity, and the need for more medium-security and specialized mental health beds. DCYF said it is pursuing a Parkland facility proposal, a staffing model decision package, and a broader feasibility study and master plan update. No votes were taken; members were asked to follow up with questions later. The committee then heard on behavioral health system capacity from the Behavioral Health Administration and the Health Care Authority. DSHS described growth in forensic and civil bed need, expansion at Olympic Heritage, Maple Lane, and Brockman, and construction of a new 350-bed forensic hospital at Western State expected to open in 2028. HCA reported progress on long-term civil commitment beds, intensive behavioral health treatment facilities, PACT teams, and intensive residential treatment teams, saying the community-based system is being expanded to support step-down care and reduce hospital reliance. Members asked about whether capacity is right-sized, the difference between facility types, and federal match eligibility for services. A federal funding update followed, covering the effects of H.R. 1 and H.R. 5371 on SNAP, Medicaid, marketplace coverage, long-term services and supports, K-12, higher education, and hemp regulation. OFM and agency staff said H.R. 1 adds work requirements, changes non-citizen eligibility, increases state administrative and benefit costs, reduces Medicaid and marketplace subsidies for some groups, tightens redeterminations, and may significantly affect provider payments and state-directed payments. H.R. 5371 extended federal funding through January 30, 2026 and included some agency appropriations and other provisions, including changes affecting hemp producers. Members asked about SNAP error rates and special enrollment periods. Finally, budget coordinator Mary Monroe gave a 2026 supplemental budget preview. She reviewed the state’s near general fund outlook, noting revenue declines since the enacted budget, the effect of reversions, and a preliminary maintenance-level outlook showing a projected increase in NGFO spending over the four-year period. She said the supplemental will reflect updated caseload and cost forecasts and mandatory impacts from H.R. 1, but not policy proposals. No actions or votes were taken during the session.

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• </c> 3,000 housing units statewide. 3,000 housing units statewide.
• We reopened our Valley, St. Paul.
• </c><01:37:15.600><c> We</c> Husticia, Renters United for Justice.
• We Husticia, Renters United for Justice.

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• This relationship between India and the United States also extends beyond our communities.
• God bless California and God bless the United States.
• Their work has helped many survivors throughout California and throughout the United States.
• What unites these women is not simply that they founded successful companies.
• His Excellency Rizwan Saeed Sheikh, Ambassador of Pakistan to the United States.

Summary: The Assembly met in session after a quorum call, prayer, and pledge, then spent much of the day on recognitions and ceremonial resolutions. Members honored the 2025-26 Assembly Fellows and California Council on Science and Technology Policy Fellows, and also introduced numerous guests, including Science Bowl national champions, visiting students, advocates, and international dignitaries. Procedural actions included removing several Senate bills from consent, suspending rules for memorial adjournments and guests, and taking up items on the daily and third reading files. On the floor, members concurred in Senate amendments to AB 2106 (civil actions) by a 65-0 vote. The Assembly also adopted ACR 199 recognizing India’s Independence Day, HR 119 recognizing National Referees Day, HR 125 recognizing Chicano Heritage Month, ACR 221 on sudden cardiac arrest awareness, AB 2597 appropriating about $7.4 million to pay state claims with urgency, and ACR 231 designating Coastal Stewardship Day. Each measure drew supportive remarks from authors and colleagues, often highlighting community contributions, public health, or environmental protection. Several resolutions were opened for coauthors before voice votes, and the chamber also heard guest introductions tied to the honorees. The most extended debate centered on HR 126, proclaiming September as Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Assembly Member Pellerin spoke personally about losing her husband to suicide and urged open conversation, warning signs awareness, and support for 988 and mental health care. Multiple members added testimony about youth suicide, LGBTQ+ youth, Native American communities, training for adults, and the importance of reducing stigma. The resolution was adopted with 63 coauthors added. The Assembly then adopted HR 127 recognizing Transgender History Month, with members citing California history, civil rights milestones, and current concerns about attacks on transgender people; 47 coauthors were added before adoption. The final item shown was HR 129 on Sarcoma Awareness Month, with authors and joint authors describing the disease as a “forgotten cancer,” the need for earlier diagnosis and research, and a cluster of Ewing sarcoma cases in South Orange County; debate was underway when the transcript ended.

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• We have people now in Hawaii, Chicago, at OU Medical Center, and they are telling the United States of
• and it'll have several paths whether that build one new prison where that you know we build out some units
• So I have a question having to do with the private prisons that are being reopened and so I understand

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• So, we have to close the POs and reopen with new money.
• teacher housing pilot program has been roughly $5.1 million, and the outcome was 16 teacher housing units
• built: 6 site-built units and 10 manufactured homes.

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• adding over $76 million above the increase that the House provided to fully fund an expansion of the unit
• The application from the National Science Foundation just reopened.
• to the state of New Mexico for employees are the richest, almost the richest benefits across the United

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• </c> >> We are reopening our public safety conference committees.
• >> We are reopening our 5:40 agenda from recess.

Bills: HB2241, HB1163, HB1514, HB1696, HB2021, SB2135, SB2466, SB2727, SB3082, SB3097, SB2861, SCR100, SB3096, SB99, SB2138, HB2289, HB2319, HB1711, HB2270, SB3138, SB3076, HB1642, HB2338, HB2171, HB1785, SB2881, HB2505, SB2552, HB1518, HB1815, SB3125, SB3234, SCR162, SB2614, SB3118, SB2053, SB2494, SB2851, SB3073, HB1678, HB1721, HB2475, HB2246, HB1667, HB1516, SB2532, SB3131, SB3154, HB2297, HB1737, SB2143, SB2398, SB2623, HB1740, HB1920, HB1682, SB2153, SB3140, HB2158, HB1718, HB2207, HB1801, SB3229, SB2338, SB3069, SB2600, HB2300, HB1800, HB1960, SB2999, SB2060, SB2866, SB2239, HB1741, HB1713, HB2023, HB2417, SB2877, SB2598, SB2921, SB2645, HB2547, HB2275, HB2452, HB2329, HB2339, HB1838, HB1509, HB1661, HB2271, HB2272, HB2344, HB1888, HB1707, SB2340, HB2474, HB1576, HB1853, HB1804, HB1854, HB2095, HB2050, HB472, SB3215, SB2247, SB2400, HB1618, HB1802, HB1969, HB1541, HB2310, HB2498, HB2443, HB2218, HB649, HB2104, HB1710, SB2802, HB1973, HB1974, HB1894, HB1891, HB1890, SB177, SB2101, SB3320, SB2487, HB2429, HB1870, HB1839, HB2583, HB1391, HB2094, SB2671, SB2673, SB2892, SB2057, SB3245, HB306, HB2592, SB3157, SB3204, SB3324, SB2580, SB2074, SB411, SB3025, SB2934, SB2567, SB2125, SB3238, SB2367, SB2599, SB3007, SB2001, SB2756, SB3029

Keywords: renewable energy, income tax credit, solar energy, wind energy, low-income households, energy policy, commercial drivers license, non-domiciled, federal regulations, commercial learner's permit, citizenship, lawful residency, Department of Transportation, workers' compensation, vocational rehabilitation, injury recovery, employment services, return to work, commercial driving, driver's license

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• With that, we're going to go back to the top of the agenda and reopen the hearing on House Bill 2170.
• With that, we're going to go back to the top of the agenda and reopen the hearing on House Bill 2170.

Bills: HB2170, HB2544, HB2578

Keywords: natural climate solutions, ecosystem services, revenue generation, economic opportunities, environmental policy, water rights, adjudication, Columbia River, environmental impact, natural resources, tribal members, fish and wildlife, commission, indigenous rights, state regulation, 904, all