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OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Senate Legislative Session Apr 9th, 2026
Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- whereas the O'Cartee Warriors High School basketball team won the state championship game on March 7,
- a new Section 3 to read as follows, by renumbering subsequent sections and by amending the title to
- I'm moving on to Section 4 on the applicability to vacancies, which I think we've established.
- H.J.R. 1087 has received 38 aye votes and 7 nay votes. I declare the same to have passed.
- I have received 38 aye votes and 7 nay votes.
Bills:
HB4248 , HB4429 , HB2588 , HB3472 , HB4317 , HB3462 , HB2035 , HB3501 , HB3127 , HB3143 , HB3144 , HB3260 , HB4321 , HB3011 , HB3522 , HB3530 , HB3940 , HB3078 , HB3043 , HB3005 , HB3007 , HB3403 , HB1907 , HB3175 , HB3986 , HB3466 , HB3411 , HB4246 , SJR49 , HB3281 , HB4319 , HJR1086 , HJR1024 , HJR1087
Summary:
The Senate convened with a quorum, prayer, and several introductions recognizing the Doctor and Nurse of the Day, visiting school groups, and other guests in the galleries. Members also heard a personal privilege statement from Senator Peterson marking the 100th anniversary of his father’s immigration to the United States, followed by a reception announcement in the lounge.
The chamber then took up H.J.R. 1024, a proposed constitutional amendment revising the Judicial Nominating Commission by removing political affiliation restrictions, changing term rules, and allowing consecutive service. An amendment was adopted to move the special election date to August 25, 2026, but the special-election provision later failed on a 27-17 vote. After extended debate over judicial independence, transparency, and political influence, the resolution itself passed 35-8.
The Senate next considered H.J.R. 1087, which would place before voters a constitutional amendment on the five-year ad valorem tax exemption for qualified manufacturing facilities and allow the Legislature to set reimbursement levels for local entities. Supporters said it would give the state more control over costly reimbursements; the measure passed 38-7, and the special-election provision also passed 38-7. The Senate then laid over two agenda items, made committee and event announcements, and adjourned until Monday, April 13 at 1:30 p.m.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- House Bill 2176, amending Section 36-424, Chapter 4, Article 2, A.R.S., by adding Section 36-4-2, relating
- House Bill 2195, amending Section 36-406, A.R.S., amending Title 36, Chapter 4, Article 7, relating to
- House Bill 2621, amending Title 15, Chapter 7, Article 4, and several sections relating to public education
- Title 15, Chapter 7, Article 4, and several sections relating to public education.
- House Bill 2895, amending Title 15, Chapter 7, Article 1, A.R.S., by adding Section 15-701.05, relating
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Vice Chair, I should say, on Section 13-3603.03, relating to family offenses.
- House Bill 2830, an act amending Title 15, Chapter 1, Article 1, Section 15-7-02, relating to school
- Section 32-3030, relating to health professionals.
- House Bill 2830, an act amending Title 15, Chapter 7, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding Section 15-
- 7-12.02 relating to school curricula, is now before the Senate for third reading.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Banking and Insurance Mar 10th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Barcode 5, 7, 3, 8, 0, 0, wave closed. All right.
- Having waived close senators all in favor of adopting Amendment Barcode. 5, 7, 3, 8, 0, 0, signify by
- You are recognized to introduce Amendment Barcode. 7, 3, 7, 1, 5, 3, 6, 3, 7, 1, 5, 3, 6, >> Thank you
- We're going to take up amendment barcode number 2, 5, 8, 7, 1, 6, by Senator McClain Senator Ingoglia
- So here's my question for you, because for me, it hasn't changed in 7 years.
FL
Florida 2026 5th Special Session
FL House Floor Session - 2026-04-28 (12:00PM Session)
Florida House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- And whereas on January 7, 2026, I called a special session scheduled to commence at 12 January 7, 2026
- 3C1 of the Florida Constitution, do hereby proclaim as follows: Section 1.
- The proclamation on January 7, 2026, Hereby proclaim as follows: Section 1.
- The proclamation on January 7, 2026, calling the Legislature and the State of Florida into a special
- Section 2.
Summary:
The Senate convened with an opening prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, then administered the oath of office to newly elected Senator Brian Nathan of District 14, with his family present. The chamber also read the Governor’s amended special session proclamation, which expanded the call to include legislation on artificial intelligence protections, an AI Bill of Rights, related public-records exemptions, and medical freedom, in addition to congressional redistricting and related litigation funding.
The Senate took up SB 2D, the Artificial Intelligence Bill of Rights, and SB 4D, the accompanying public records bill. Supporters said the AI measure was intended to protect children and consumers from deceptive or harmful AI practices, preserve privacy, and prevent unauthorized commercial use of personal images. Opponents argued the bill was too permissive, especially regarding parental opt-out provisions, and did not provide meaningful protections or remedies. After debate, SB 2D passed 37-1.
The Senate then considered SB 4D, which creates public-records exemptions tied to investigations under the AI bill. Questions focused on who would be exempted, and the sponsor explained the exemption would apply to investigative files handled by the Department of Legal Affairs involving minors, parents, and name-image-likeness issues. SB 4D passed 33-4. The Rules Chair announced committee and scheduling updates, including postponing the medical freedom bill, and the Senate adjourned until the next day.
ND
North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session Apr 9th, 2025 at 12:30 pm
North Dakota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The amendment in context, if you look at your computers, page 5, it's Section 7.
- So that's the first section of the bill.
- The issue before us was regarding Section 1.
- The issue before us was regarding Section 1.
- If you look at the amendments on Section 1, that was a new section that was added on behalf of a school
Summary:
The Senate opened with prayer, the pledge, and a quorum call, then took up House amendments to Senate Bills 2009, 2147, and 2113. On motion, the Senate refused to concur in the House amendments and appointed conference committees for each bill. The chamber then considered several House bills, adopting amendments and passing House Bill 1556, which creates a Children's Cabinet work group to study out-of-home placement and treatment for children with behavioral health issues, and House Bill 1363, which directs development of a customizable cardiac emergency response plan template for schools and athletic events. House Bill 1533, requiring students to complete a half-unit of financial literacy for graduation, also passed after amendment. House Bill 1226, dealing with masks in public places and protest-related identification concerns, passed after the Judiciary Committee removed language about complying with law enforcement requests to unmask.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Working Group on Omnibus Human Services Bill - 06/05/25
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- So in Article 7, Sections 1, 3, 5, and 7 to 15 are all related to housing stabilization services.
- Sections 2, 4, 6, 7, and 16 to 22 are all related to recuperative care services.
- So in Article 7, Sections 1, 3, 5, and 7 to 15 are all related to housing stabilization services.
- Sections 2, 4, 6, 7, and 16 to 22 are all related to recuperative care services.
- 2 4 6 7 and 16 to 22 are all Sections 2 4 6 7 and 16 to 22 are all related<01:09:04.319><c> to</c><01
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- Beginning on January 1, 2027, for bonds issued pursuant of Section E of this section, the Department
- Number two is re Letter the sections of 40A. Mr.
- Our needs are $7 billion to bring us to where we should be. So, Mr.
- So, in section 5 of the bill, first of all, if you go to section 5 of the bill, which is on page 14 it
- We've got 7 billion worth of projects that we need to do.
Bills:
SB2
Committee:
Senate Senate Finance
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
House Transportation, Highways & Military Affairs Committee, February 24, 2026
Transportation, Highways & Military Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- In 7 months we will be of 1585 soldiers.
- Which is attrition increase of 5 to 7%.
- And then at the end on section passed.
- </c><00:37:24.000><c> And</c> fund in the actual um section 2 now.
- And fund in the actual um section 2 now.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm
Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy
Transcript Highlights:
- Section 3 weakens protections for trade secrets by requiring reasonable and available evidence...
- Smart meters emit high amounts of Wi-Fi radiation 24-7.
- The added clause to Section 17 of Chapter 775, a section which limits bond issuance to only reasonable
- The added clause to Section 17 of Chapter 775, a section which limits bond issuance to only reasonable
- Section 75, a section which limits bond issuance to only reasonable, necessary amounts, would greatly
Summary:
The committee heard testimony on a range of energy, utility, broadband, and municipal infrastructure bills. Representative Powell supported H 3466, which would create a task force to study public ownership of utilities and alternatives to investor-owned electric and gas systems. Representative Therber supported H 3574, which would use RGGI funds to reimburse cities and towns affected by power plant decommissioning, citing lost jobs, tax revenue, and service cuts in communities such as Somerset, Plymouth, Salem, and Everett.
Several witnesses from municipal light plants and related organizations testified in support of mutual aid bills, including H 3486/S 2252 and H 3330/S 2277, saying the measures would clarify protections and liability coverage for MLP workers assisting in emergencies and non-emergency work. Jim Leiden of EMWIC opposed H 3514/S 2295, saying the proposed board and governance changes would reduce local control, add burdens, and weaken confidentiality protections. A committee member asked whether the mutual aid bills had been reviewed for municipal impacts, and the witnesses said they had done due diligence.
The committee also heard extensive testimony on H 3551/S 2306, the smart meter opt-out bills. Supporters argued that smart meters emit harmful wireless radiation, that some residents have developed health problems or electromagnetic sensitivity, and that opt-outs should be available without fees or penalties; several witnesses urged notification, consent, and non-transmitting analog meter options. The committee also heard testimony from municipal officials and the Massachusetts Municipal Association in support of H 3462/S 2250, which would strengthen municipal authority to enforce timely removal of double utility poles, citing safety, accessibility, and construction-delay concerns. Derek Leffert of Gateway Fiber opposed H 3450, saying it would improperly shift broadband deployment costs to competitors. At the end of testimony, the chair closed the hearing by motion and vote, with members voting aye and no opposition recorded.
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Consumer and Public Affairs Feb 12th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- So I'll move on from prostitution, and I'll just go back to page 7, line 7, criminal sexual communication
- Okay, so can you help me understand when we're referring back to the section?
- Back to the section.
- Yeah, page 7, line 16 through 19. Line 16 through 19.
- Madam Chair, if we do do that, I'm just looking at section 30-9-13.
Summary:
The committee first took up Senate Bill 38 and Senate Bill 101, both of which had already received public comment and questions earlier. In each case, a member moved a due pass recommendation, the motions were seconded, and both bills were approved on 4-1 votes, with Representative Locke voting no and the other members present voting yes.
The committee then considered House Bill 199, as amended by a House Consumer and Public Affairs Committee substitute, dealing with sex offender registration and notification laws. The sponsor and Department of Public Safety explained that the bill is intended to bring New Mexico closer to federal SORNA standards under the Adam Walsh Act by creating a tiered registration system, shortening the reporting deadline from five business days to three, requiring in-person reporting for changes, expanding public website information, and adding some offenses to the registry. Supporters included DPS, State Police, and the Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce, while an opponent on Zoom argued the bill would hurt public safety and noted low recidivism rates.
Committee members raised several drafting and policy questions, including definitions, tier placement for certain offenses, out-of-state registration, and the impact of publishing employment information. The committee adopted amendments to remove a superfluous definition of “sexually violent offense,” clarify “three business days,” and replace vague school language with “public or private school or an institution of higher education.” After the amendments, the committee voted 5-1 to give House Bill 199 a do pass recommendation, with the amended committee substitute moving forward to the next committee.
MS
Mississippi 2026 Regular Session
Accountability, Efficiency, Transparency - Room 210, 3 March, 2026; 2:30 P.M.
Accountability, Efficiency, Transparency
Transcript Highlights:
- Section 7 defines the board's advisory role, including evaluation of regulatory coordination, scope of
- Section 7 defines the board's advisory role, including evaluation of regulatory coordination, scope of
- </c><00:13:27.080><c> Section</c><00:13:27.560><c> 7</c> relevant state provisions.
- Section 7 relevant state provisions.
- Section 7 defines<00:13:29.400><c> the</c><00:13:29.480><c> board's</c><00:13:30.120><c> advisory</c>
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Chamber Meeting Jan 27th, 2026 at 11:17 am
New Mexico House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- 1, and by Laws 2025, Chapter 79, Section 4, by making conforming amendments to Section 30-7-16, NMSA
- 4, by making conforming amendments to Section 30-7-16, NMSA, 1978, Being Laws, 1981, Chapter 225, Section
- , Chapter 56, Section 28, Section 31-9-1.2, NMSA, 1978, Being Laws, 1988, 188, Chapter 107, Section 3
- Section 31 Chapter 108, Section 6 as amended.
- 000, 178, being laws 1977, 177, Chapter 216, Section 5, Section 5 as amended, Section 32-2A-2A, 3.
Bills:
HM19
Keywords:
New Mexico Aviation and Aerospace Day, aviation, aerospace, space industry, missile programs, Spaceport America, White Sands Missile Range, White Sands Test Facility, Kirtland Air Force Base, drone, unmanned aircraft systems, commercial space transportation, NASA, aircraft, STEM education, research laboratories, Sandia National Laboratories, Los Alamos National Laboratory, flight testing, medical evacuation
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Section 5-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-7. All in favor vote aye. Any opposed vote nay. The system is open.
- House Bill 416, not committing Section 36, 799-50, 1-0-0-7-29-8-1-1-2-8-Sat 2-8-Sat 2-8-8-1-8-8-1-8-8
- chapter 311 section 10 submitted by law 20 24 chapter 2 1 3 section 7 relating to criminal justice.
- Section 7 relating to criminal justice. Ready for third reading of House Bill 4158.
- Section 1, 314-7601.33-7-0-4. Section 313-7-0-4-4-4-4-4-1-604-4-1-604-1-190, and 41-190.
Summary:
The meeting began with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, attendance, and a guest introduction for Deputy Frank Sloop. The Senate then moved through multiple Committee of the Whole calendars, with most measures receiving do-pass recommendations after brief explanations and, in several cases, floor amendments. Topics included public records, capital outlay review, local government, taxation, state budget implementation, higher education appropriations, utility regulation, towing regulation, homeowners association disclosures, nursing board regulation, veteran services, criminal justice, human services, K-12 education, state property management, and the continuation of the Arizona State Board of Nursing.
Several bills were amended on the floor before receiving favorable recommendations. House Bill 2114 on motorcycle-related provisions was amended to require that at least one registered owner be legally licensed to operate a motorcycle in Arizona. House Bill 2397 on HOA/condominium disclosures was amended to change disclosure timing and fee rules and make other conforming changes. House Bill 2408 on nursing board regulatory action was amended to remove a clear-and-convincing-evidence burden in disciplinary matters and clarify complaint-sharing procedures. House Bill 2957 on driver’s license/handheld provisions, House Bill 2305 on towing regulation, and House Bill 2321 on DCS-related reporting also received amendments before do-pass recommendations.
The largest item was Senate Bill 1847, the 2026-2027 General Appropriations Act. Senators offered extensive floor amendments affecting agriculture, corrections, criminal justice, school safety, law enforcement equipment, vehicle theft task force funding, liquor licensing, and other budget items. During third reading and debate on the budget, Democratic senators praised negotiated gains such as funding for aging services, food assistance, civil legal aid, school meals, heat relief, and a three-year moratorium on new data center tax incentives, while criticizing border-related funding, ESA/voucher policy, and cuts to higher education and adult education. One member’s remarks were ruled dilatory after repeated off-topic comments, and the ruling of the chair was sustained by a 16-12 vote. The transcript ends with additional budget-related explanation of votes continuing after the budget’s third reading.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Professional Registration and Licensing Feb 11th, 2026 at 08:00 am
Professional Registration and Licensing
Transcript Highlights:
- We would have hospitals have to close because of the inability to staff, you know, 24-7 with a doctor
- Have one doctor on staff and they work however much, but they're not there 24-7.
- But now they're going to have to hire, I would think, several more to keep somebody there 24-7.
- To staff an ER 24-7, to your answer, that's roughly 8,760 hours. That's roughly 8,760 hours.
- They're scattered across multiple sections of Chapter 375. Over time, the industry has evolved.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- House Bill 2749, an act amending Title 13, Chapter 6, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding Section 13-
- By your vote, 23 ayes, 0 nays, and 7 not voting.
- By your vote, 23 ayes, 0 nays, and 7 not voting, you've passed House Bill 2096.
- An act amending Section 38-1106, Arizona Revised Statutes, relating to law enforcement officers.
- House Bill 2663: An act amending Sections 26-8 and 38-610, relating to military affairs.
Summary:
The Senate convened, took attendance, approved the journal, and received gubernatorial communications and nominations. Several nominations were referred to committee, and messages from the House were entered, including transmission of Senate Bills 1058, 1237, and 1294 to the Governor. The chamber recessed for caucus, then reconvened and moved into Committee of the Whole to consider bills on the calendar.
In Committee of the Whole, members considered HB 2082, HB 282, HB 2749, and HB 296 (the transcript also contains some misstatements of bill numbers/titles). Amendments were adopted on HB 282, HB 2749, and HB 296, including a Rogers floor amendment to HB 2749 establishing a sunset and a Shope floor amendment to HB 296 making technical and coordination changes related to water infrastructure and the Clean Water Act. The Committee of the Whole reported all of those measures do pass as amended, and the Senate later adopted the report.
The Senate then took up additional business, including confirmation votes on gubernatorial nominees. John A. Conley, Ruby Dylan Williams, Thomas J. Connolly, Charles Essex, and Dr. Lynette Levesay were all confirmed. The chamber then passed several House bills on third reading, including HB 2308, HB 4011, HB 2049 as an emergency measure, HB 2253, and HB 2663, with recorded votes largely showing 24 ayes and 0 nays. Committee announcements were made for upcoming Natural Resources and Education meetings.
Near adjournment, Senator Epstein gave a personal privilege statement criticizing ICE conduct in a Minnesota case and calling for accountability, and Senator Gonzales thanked her and offered birthday wishes to a family member. The Senate then adopted a motion to notify the Governor of the day’s confirmations and adjourned until Tuesday, May 26, 2026, subject to earlier recall by the President if needed.
FL
Florida 2026 5th Special Session
Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice Jan 21st, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- We'll be taking up tab 7 now. Senator Arrington has SB 676 on criminal offenses.
- We'll be taking up tab 7 now. Senator Arrington has SB 676 on criminal offenses.
- The bill amends certain sections to create a level 6, third-degree felony offense for a person 18 years
- First, it amends Section 893 to add 7-OH concentrated at a level above 400 parts per million on a dry
- It also proposes changes to several sections of Chapter 943 to clarify the duties and responsibilities
Summary:
The Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice heard and approved several bills. SB 504 and its related public records bill SB 506, both by Sen. Burgess, would allow local governments to authorize code enforcement officers to use body cameras under standardized policies and create a public records exemption for certain recordings; members raised questions about disclosure and when cameras may be used, and both bills were reported favorably. The committee also approved CS/SB 32 and SB 210 by Sen. Sharif, creating a new injunction for protection against serious violence by a known person and extending public records protections to petitions under that injunction category. Supporters included law enforcement, women’s advocacy groups, and justice organizations.
The committee then favorably reported SB 676 by Sen. Arrington, which creates a graduated penalty structure for adults who involve minors in certain animal cruelty offenses and increases penalties related to fighting or baiting animals. SB 432 by Sen. Yarbrough was also approved; it adds certain concentrated 7-OH to Schedule I, exempts FDA-approved veterinary xylazine products, creates penalties for candy-like xylazine products, and establishes trafficking penalties for xylazine. Sen. Osgood spoke in support of the bill, emphasizing the dangers of adulterated street drugs for people with substance use disorder.
Finally, the committee approved SB 524 by Sen. Simon, which makes a series of technical and administrative changes affecting the Medical Examiners Commission, district medical examiner appointments, the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission, and notice procedures for administrative complaints. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement appeared in support. All measures were reported favorably, and the committee adjourned without objection.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Conference Committee on SF2298 5/8/25
Transcript Highlights:
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- Section 7 expands only provision.
- On R34, section 7, running through R36, is a House-only provision that would establish a task force on
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NY
New York 2025-2026 Regular Session
New York State Senate Session - 03/10/2026
New York Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Read the last section.
- Read the last section.
- Read the last section.
- Read the last section.
- . >> Section 7, this act shall take effect immediately. >> Call the roll. >> Addabbo, Gianaris, Krueger
Summary:
The Senate met on March 9, 2026, approved the prior journal, and took up several procedural items, including substituting identical Senate Bill 6734A for Assembly Bill 4382A and adopting a resolution calendar with exceptions for Resolutions 1718 and 1723. The chamber also received amendments on another bill and heard multiple guest introductions, including students from Ahavas Bas Yaakov of Monsey and Dr. Angela Odoms-Young, who was recognized for her work on food and nutrition policy and health equity.
A major portion of the session was devoted to Resolution 1680 commemorating Bronx Day. Senators Fernandez, Bailey, Myrie, Serrano, Sepúlveda, Krueger, and others spoke in praise of the Bronx’s history, diversity, culture, resilience, and contributions to music, fashion, sports, and civic life. The Senate also adopted Resolution 1718 recognizing Harriet Tubman Day, with remarks highlighting Tubman’s work on the Underground Railroad, her Civil War service, and her later life in Auburn, and adopted Resolution 1723 marking the 61st anniversary of Bloody Sunday and emphasizing the continuing importance of voting rights protections.
The Senate then passed a series of bills from the calendar. These included measures on general municipal law, public health, executive law, education, vehicle and traffic law, criminal procedure, labor law, and legislative law. Several members explained their votes on health-related bills: Senator Cleare spoke about period poverty and access to free menstrual products in educational institutions; Senator Webb supported a bill requiring hospital governing boards to include a registered professional nurse; and Senator Murray, joined by Senator Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick, described personal experiences with blood clots and pulmonary embolism in support of a bill creating a working group on the issue. Most bills passed with broad support, though some had notable negative votes, and the Senate adjourned until Wednesday, March 11 at 3:00 p.m.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Revenue and Taxation Committee Jul 14th, 2025
Revenue and Taxation
Transcript Highlights:
- That runs. 11-7-11, that rhymes with 7-Eleven.
- That passes 7-0. That bill is out 7-0. Next is file item number 13, SB 587, Grayson.
- That passes 7-0. That bill is out 7-0. File item number 14, SB 591.
- That passes 7-0. That bill is out 7-0. Next is file item number 16, SB 663, Allen.
- It's out 7-0. That bill is out 7-0. Give me one moment. I have everything.
Committee:
House Revenue and Taxation
Summary:
The Assembly Committee on Revenue and Taxation heard several bills dealing with taxes, transit funding, clean energy incentives, veterans’ property tax relief, housing-related remediation fees, and federal tax conformity. Early in the hearing, SB 63 was presented as a Bay Area transit funding measure authorizing a local sales tax ballot measure for BART, Caltrain, Muni, and AC Transit, with supporters emphasizing service cuts that could occur without new funding and an opponent raising Proposition 13/218 concerns. SB 56 and SB 296 both focused on disabled veterans’ property tax relief, with supporters arguing that disability compensation should not count as income for eligibility and that the bills would help veterans remain housed; SB 296 was described as a broader exemption for 100% disabled veterans and surviving spouses. SB 86 sought to extend and expand the California Alternative Energy and Advanced Transportation Financing Authority’s sales and use tax incentive program, including fusion energy, and SB 302 would conform state tax law to federal clean energy credit provisions to help projects monetize federal incentives. SB 328 would cap Department of Toxic Substances Control fees for contaminated-soil remediation on housing projects, with supporters saying current fees can make infill housing infeasible. SB 711 would update California’s tax conformity date to January 1, 2025 to align with federal tax law changes and simplify filing.
After quorum was established, the committee took formal action on the bills. SB 63 was approved 4-2 and sent to Appropriations; SB 86, SB 302, SB 328, SB 711, and SB 293, SB 359, SB 419, SB 587, SB 603, SB 663, SB 710, and SB 785 were approved with various amendments and sent to Appropriations, while SB 56, SB 284, SB 723 were held in committee and SB 296 and SB 353 were made two-year bills. The committee also adopted amendments on several measures, including reducing SB 86’s aggregate cap, delaying SB 302’s effective date with a sunset, and narrowing SB 710’s exclusion to certain nonresidential solar systems. The hearing concluded with the chair thanking members and staff and adjourning the committee.