Transcript Highlights:

• And I had to—I talked to him because I visited a center in Monterey County.
• And I had to – I talked to him because I visited a center in Monterey County.
• For me, I just did it like a good... computer system and I got on there and it was like a video game.
• That doesn't necessarily mean the complaint is closed or the finding is determined in that first visit
• And we also have obviously unannounced yearly visits that are required.

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• And I had to—I talked to him because I visited a center in Monterey County.
• And I had to – I talked to him because I visited a center in Monterey County.
• For me, I just did it like a good... ...computer system, and I got on there, and it was like a video
• That doesn't necessarily mean the complaint is closed or the finding is determined in that first visit
• And we also have obviously unannounced yearly visits that are required.

Summary: The Select Committee on Older LGBT Californians held an inaugural hearing focused on the health care and support needs of older LGBTQ Californians, including older adults living with HIV and transgender, gender non-conforming, and intersex seniors. Committee members and state officials discussed the California Master Plan for Aging, the first statewide survey of LGBTQIA older adults, and the need to address discrimination, social isolation, housing insecurity, economic instability, and gaps in culturally competent care. Several speakers emphasized that older LGBTQ adults often lack traditional family caregiving supports and may face vulnerability in nursing homes or other institutional settings. Testimony from advocates and people with lived experience highlighted the impact of federal actions, including H.R. 1, on Medi-Cal, housing, and benefits, and called for stronger state action, outreach, and navigation services. Justice in Aging urged more investment in home- and community-based services and warned that Medicaid cuts could increase institutionalization. The Department of Aging described its survey findings and said it had convened a lived-experience advisory board, updated data tools, and incorporated HIV as a factor in local aging plans under SB 258, though members pressed for clearer implementation and accountability. CalHHS described coordination across departments, Medi-Cal coverage of gender-affirming care, PACE, and other services, while the Department of Public Health outlined Ryan White, ADAP, HOPWA, Medi-Cal waiver, and PrEP-AP programs serving older adults with HIV. The hearing also featured extensive testimony from people aging with HIV, who described fragmented systems, benefits cliffs, housing costs, and the need for legal and case-management support. One witness urged funding for HIV-specific housing and navigation services, while another described how case management and safety-net programs help clients manage medication, food, transportation, and housing needs. In the final panel, the Department of Social Services reviewed protections for TGI seniors in licensed care facilities, including SB 219, nondiscrimination notices, resident rights postings, required staff training, and complaint investigations. No formal votes were taken; the chair repeatedly asked departments to follow up on implementation gaps, data visibility, and possible budget or policy responses.

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• CoreCivic tried to say that it wasn't a big deal that they had deleted a bunch of video footage from
• I visit the Torrance County Detention Facility every week with a team of volunteers to provide legal
• And we do visitation at the Otero Detention Facility.
• I've had the opportunity to visit Milan and Cibola County quite often. ...visit Milan and Cibola County
• Next, I want to move to Representative Reeb's concern about her experience and visiting the facility.

Bills: SB100

Committee: House House Judiciary

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• She's a junior at the University of Missouri-Columbia studying journalism and came down to visit with
• Top 10 or top 15 ranking in terms of visitation.
• And so we're able to track some level of visitation using that.
• Another way we look at visitation is through Visa credit card spending.
• So you'll see—you know, I'm going to try to play a video if the technology works.

Committee: House Special Committee on Tourism

Summary: The Special Committee on Tourism met in executive session and approved three House bills: HB 2307, designating Missouri Military Academy as the official military academy of Missouri, passed 10-0; HB 3264, designating Kansas City as the barbecue capital of Missouri, passed 10-0; HB 1960, naming the smooth chanterelle the official state mushroom, passed 9-1; and HB 3074, establishing William Lacey Clay Senior Day in Missouri, passed 10-0. After the executive session, the committee opened a public hearing on HCR 36, which would designate June 3 as Josephine Baker Day in Missouri. The sponsor and a witness described Baker’s St. Louis roots, international entertainment career, service in the French Resistance, civil rights work, and her significance to Missouri heritage and tourism. Committee members voiced strong support and asked questions about her legacy, including her adopted children and her role as a model for Black women and civil rights advocacy. The committee then heard a presentation from Stephen Fouts, director of the Missouri Division of Tourism, on the state’s tourism marketing efforts and economic impact. He said tourism generated more than $21 billion in economic impact, over $18 billion in direct spending, and supported more than 307,000 jobs, with more than 43 million visitors in the last fiscal year. He outlined the division’s marketing strategy, including the Mo character campaign, cooperative marketing grants for local DMOs, the Meet in Missouri Fund, film incentives, and major event promotion tied to the World Cup, Route 66 Centennial, and America 250. He also reported strong returns on marketing investment and discussed sports tourism, youth sports, and the importance of the cooperative marketing program to local communities. A major topic of discussion was the possibility of significant budget cuts to tourism. The chair and several members argued that tourism is a major economic driver and said they would oppose deep reductions, with multiple members offering to sign a committee letter or otherwise advocate against cuts. Members asked how reductions would affect marketing, sports tourism, and the cooperative marketing program; Fouts said large cuts would likely reduce co-op funding proportionally and could harm local partners. No final action was taken on HCR 36 during the hearing, and the meeting adjourned after testimony and discussion.

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• I would love to visit Europe someday.
• </c> is to travel I would love to visit is to travel I would love to visit Europe<00:37:26.119><c> someday
• We track every single patient visit seen by every single resident, and our average number of annual visits
• We track every single patient visit seen by every single resident, and our average number of annual visits
• We track every single patient visit seen by every single resident, and our average number of annual visits

Committee: House Higher Education Finance and Policy

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• ,</c> tweets based on debunked viral videos, tweets based on debunked viral videos, conspiracy<00:04:
• </c> emergency room visits.
• Our home visiting team served 306 individuals.
• </c> WIC, home visiting, and immunizations. WIC, home visiting, and immunizations.
• Our home visiting team individuals.

Committee: Senate Health and Human Services

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• And when you do come visit our beautiful beaches and redwoods, this simple bill simply asks to let my
• E-bike-related ER visits have tripled among ages 10 to 17, more than tripled since 2019.
• We have made safety videos and updated our master plans, but education without authority to regulate
• We have made safety videos and updated our master plans, but education without authority to regulate
• We have made safety videos and updated our master plans, but education without authority to elaborate

Committee: Senate Transportation

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• As an Australian MP, I know Australians are horrified by this cruelty, and after visiting the USA, I
• As an Australian MP, I know Australians are horrified by this cruelty and after visiting the USA, I I
• I sent the videos to Senator Becker just now.
• I sent the videos to Senator Becker just now.
• But having these Joshua trees everywhere—if you watch those videos, you'll see how many Joshua trees

Committee: Senate Natural Resources and Water

Summary: The committee heard SB 1393, an omnibus update to the Fish and Game Code covering steelhead trout and Dungeness crab management. The author and supporters said the bill would strengthen the steelhead trout report card program, extend and refine Dungeness crab management, and clarify vessel transit rules in closed crab fishing areas. The Nature Conservancy, Trout Unlimited, and other supporters said the measure implements long-standing task force recommendations and supports both conservation and coastal fishing communities. There was no opposition, and the bill was moved forward on a 4-0 vote to Appropriations. The committee also heard SB 1250, which would require Caltrans to incorporate wildlife connectivity into transportation planning and asset management, set performance targets, and coordinate with wildlife agencies. Supporters from conservation, animal welfare, land trust, and local government groups said the bill would reduce wildlife-vehicle collisions, improve public safety, and better integrate crossings, culverts, and fencing into routine highway projects. The California Building Industry Association moved to a neutral position after amendments clarified the bill would apply to transportation right-of-way planning and not create exactions on private property. Members discussed the bill’s relationship to Caltrans planning authority and existing funding, and it was passed to Appropriations on a 4-0 vote. Senator Gonzalez’s SB 1268, which would codify the state’s Outdoors for All initiative, also received broad support from environmental justice, conservation, parks, and recreation groups. Testimony emphasized inequitable access to parks and nature, especially for low-income communities and communities of color, and said the bill would make the initiative more durable by placing it in statute. The chair and members spoke in favor of expanding outdoor access, and the bill was approved on a 3-0 vote with some members not yet voting. The committee then heard three Western Joshua tree bills from Senator Ochoa Bogh. SB 1061 would streamline relocation of limited numbers of trees without fees in certain cases; SB 1062 would require proportionate or tiered mitigation fees for public utilities and agencies; and SB 1063 would create an expedited, fee-free permitting path for basic residential utility and wildfire-hardening projects. Supporters, including local water agencies, counties, and farm and business groups, said the current law imposes heavy costs on desert residents and ratepayers. Opponents, including wildlife and conservation organizations, argued the bills would weaken protections for a species they said is threatened by climate change and habitat loss, and noted that existing administrative processes are already addressing fees and permitting. After amendments, opposition was withdrawn on SB 1061 and SB 1062, and both bills advanced on 3-0 votes to Appropriations; SB 1063 remained under discussion in the portion provided.

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• So senators and guests, we have a video highlighting Leader Berman's service in the Senate.
• Also, I really appreciated the Hamilton reference in your video.
• And Lori, I noticed that in your video, your dad taught you the three bees.
• Parents in threatening visitation situations don't have to put their children in harm's way.
• Thank you for visiting the second floor, but I'm still waiting for you to buy my Tesla.

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• I had a constituent contact me, and I just want to visit with you about that. Yes, sir. Thank you.
• I visited a couple of facilities that have that program, so I just want to know what is the balance on
• I had an opportunity to go out and visit the prison nursery. It was quite impressive. Is it filled?
• was $1.8 million in reentry grants, $2.5 million in community-based programming, and $750,000 for video
• The cuts were the entire $750,000 for video job interviewing.

Committee: House Budget

Transcript Highlights:

• He said it is a transfer center challenge and invited anyone to visit their offices downtown to see how
• He said it is a transfer center challenge and invited members to visit their offices downtown to see
• We visit him there, and it has given us a real place to grieve and to...
• We visit him there, and it has given us a real place to grieve and to honor his life with dignity.
• staff beginning in July, and she didn't notify the legislature, and I found out while I was on a site visit

Bills: HB2180 , HB2184 , HB2188 , HB2194 , HB2206 , HB2321 , HB2322 , HB2438 , HB2442 , HB2448 , HB2727 , HB2797

Committees: House Health & Human Services , House House Health & Human Services Committee of Reference

Keywords: appropriation, funding, University of Arizona, education, state budget, fetal death, funeral homes, informed consent, abortion, women's rights, medical assistance, emotional support, language acquisition, early intervention, hearing impairment, grant program, deaf education, health care, insurance claims, prior authorization

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• Speaker, I will continue visiting these universities.
• </c><02:42:21.840><c> I</c> continue visiting these universities.
• I continue visiting these universities.
• Last year, the governor saw a parody video of Kamala Harris that he didn't like.
• </c> video of Kla Harris that he didn't like. video of Kla Harris that he didn't like.

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• increased by 400% for visits related to nitrous oxide use.
• As I kept watching the rest of the video, my feelings were pure anger.
• I don't know how many people have seen that video and how many people still have the video, but I'm scared
• that one day the video will come back to me.
• The perpetrators videoed their abuse of this child.

Summary: The committee heard several bills, though no final votes were taken because a quorum had not yet been established. SB 493 by Senator Becker would add war or armed conflict to California’s price-gouging emergency triggers, with the author and supporters arguing it would protect consumers from gas-price spikes tied to international conflict. Opponents, including business and housing groups, warned the bill could over-trigger emergency powers and create broad, ongoing price controls. The chair indicated support for an aye-as-amended recommendation once quorum was reached. SB 1056 by Senator Grayson would require protective orders for disclosure of sexually explicit material involving adult victims in specified criminal cases. Denise Huskins-Quinn and Aaron Quinn testified in support, describing how sensitive evidence in their case was copied and handled without adequate safeguards; supporters said the bill would extend privacy protections similar to those already used for child sexual abuse material. Criminal defense attorneys supported the goal but raised concerns about notice procedures and how the bill would apply when material is in the public domain. The chair said the bill filled a gap in existing law and would receive an aye recommendation. SB 1208 by Senator Grayson would let law enforcement seize and return crypto assets used in scams and fraud to victims. The Attorney General’s office and law enforcement groups supported the bill as a tool to recover losses from transnational crypto fraud, while the ACLU and public defenders argued it lowered the burden of proof, raised constitutional concerns, and could be misused against unbanked or low-level defendants. The chair nevertheless said the bill aligned with existing law for stolen property and would be recommended aye. SB 874 by Senator Weber-Pearson would strengthen oversight of Medi-Cal behavioral health treatment services, including requiring background checks for employees of providers and convening a stakeholder workgroup; it drew support from the California Association for Behavior Analysis and no opposition was heard. Later, SB 1266 by Senator Stern would change how the value of stolen copper and related infrastructure damage is calculated, aiming to address copper theft and its costs to cities and utilities. Supporters said the bill would better capture the real harm from thefts that disrupt streetlights, telecom, and emergency services, while opponents argued it would inflate charges, turn many misdemeanors into felonies, and increase court and incarceration costs. The author said he would continue discussions and accept the amendments. Senator Cervantes presented SB 1379, which would separate the Riverside County sheriff and coroner offices and create an independent medical examiner; supporters cited in-custody death concerns and conflicts of interest, while opponents said the problem was not unique to Riverside and that the bill would override local control. Cervantes also presented SB 1418 to extend ballot-custody protections to other election records and equipment after a Riverside County ballot seizure, with support from the Attorney General’s office. Finally, Senator Blakespear began presenting SB 936 on nitrous oxide misuse, describing public health, impaired-driving, and disposal concerns, but the transcript cuts off before the bill’s testimony concluded.

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• prohibits covered offenders with victims under 16, including similar out-of-state offenses, from visiting
• Even with audio recordings, video evidence, date- and timestamped photographs, medical documentation,
• There is video of him attempting to break down the door with my children behind it, screaming, terrified
• That seven-minute video that was filmed, and that was stated in a police statement sworn under the risk
• key piece of evidence that would have implicated the batterer, the primary aggressor: a seven-minute video

Bills: S0212 , S0656 , S0682 , S0810 , S0812 , S0890 , S0892 , S0900 , S0928 , S1084 , S1284

Committee: Senate Criminal Justice

Summary: The committee took up a series of criminal justice and public safety bills. SB 1084, which exempts certain identifying and location information for non-legal support staff in state attorneys’ offices from public records requests, was supported by prosecuting attorneys and reported favorably. SB 212, as amended, created new restrictions related to sexual offenders and predators, including a 200-foot restricted presence provision near certain locations and updated notification/supervision requirements; it drew strong opposition from researchers, advocates, and affected families who argued it lacked evidence and would increase homelessness, but it was reported favorably. SB 682, addressing domestic violence, coercive control, strangulation, animal abuse, injunctions, and related training and enforcement issues, received emotional survivor testimony and support from animal welfare and law enforcement groups and was reported favorably. SB 656, creating and renaming FDLE Internet Crimes Against Children funding and grant programs, was amended and reported favorably and unanimously. The committee also considered SB 810 on sealing criminal history records, which would expand eligibility for some non-conviction records and one low-level misdemeanor conviction after waiting periods and judicial review; supporters said Florida is unusually restrictive, while one senator raised concerns about the scope, and the bill was reported favorably. SB 890, creating a standalone battery by strangulation offense applicable outside domestic relationships, was reported favorably after the sponsor said it would close a gap in current law. SB 892, revising habitual offender and violent career criminal sentencing procedures and notice requirements, was reported favorably, with defense lawyers supporting the clearer pretrial notice. SB 928, “Missy’s Law,” requiring immediate remand to custody after conviction of certain dangerous crimes, was amended to include computer pornography/child exploitation offenses and reported favorably after a family member of the namesake victim testified in support. Later, SB 1284 modernized arrest and search warrant statutes, expanding judicial summons options for some misdemeanors and broadening warrant/arrest authority in certain DUI, injunction, domestic violence, and misdemeanor force cases; defense lawyers supported the judicial-discretion portions but raised concerns about DUI/BUI arrests, and the bill was reported favorably. Finally, SB 812, a technical companion to SB 810 updating public records treatment for sealed criminal history records, was amended to clarify prosecutorial access for later cases and reported favorably. Several bills were supported by law enforcement, prosecutors, and advocacy groups, while others drew opposition from civil liberties, treatment, homelessness, and criminal defense advocates. The meeting adjourned after members recorded additional votes on selected tabs.

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• A video sent around just of a bunch of my friends nude and they weren't edited into child pornography
• We need to be able to let people prove that they are ready to get out by doing re visit to LA to work
• My son, Julian, sent me a brief video of an absolute chaotic melee that was going on at the stadium.
• We'd see so many videos of run, hide fight in school happen.
• We'd see so many videos of run, hide fight in school shooter drills where we would have to line up behind

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• to connect their medical records and ask questions, purportedly to help them prepare for doctors' visits
• But they start to operate... ...them prepare for doctors' visits or get basic information.
• For example, a social media site dedicated to cute animal videos or puppies wouldn't cause an eating
• AI tools have made it easier to create, manipulate images, video and audio.
• Last year, I authored AB-853. images, video, and audio.

Committee: Senate Privacy, Digital Technologies, and Consumer Protection

Transcript Highlights:

• program at Oakland Public School District, KDLTV 13, you know, recording basketball games, educational videos
• , you know, music videos, and then that eventually led me to Hollywood.
• , you know, music videos, and then that eventually led me to Hollywood.
• And the Western Stage Company, which is in Salinas, which our Arts Council went and visited.
• Arts Council, and the Western Stage Company, which is in Salinas, which our Arts Council went and visited

Committee: Senate Joint Committee on the Arts

Summary: The Joint Committee on the Arts held an informational hearing on California’s first sector-specific creative economy strategic plan, developed under AB 127 by the California Arts Council with an interagency work group and outside research support. Committee members and panelists described the plan’s purpose as strengthening the state’s creative workforce, stabilizing creative businesses, expanding equity and access, and building infrastructure for long-term implementation. The opening presentation highlighted major forces shaping the sector over the next decade, including AI, climate disruption, affordability, access to capital, and social cohesion, and outlined six action areas: workforce preparation, business growth, cultural tourism and identity, cross-sector incentives, ROI/data tracking, and state capacity-building. Testimony from the California Department of Education and the Workforce Development Board focused on existing workforce pipelines, including updated arts/entertainment/design CTE standards, the Entertainment Equity Alliance, apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship pathways, and High Road Training Partnership investments. Speakers said these efforts are producing strong placement outcomes, including paid on-the-job training, union placements, and support for workers facing barriers, while also emphasizing the need for entrepreneurship training and wraparound supports. Committee discussion also centered on a major unresolved issue: how to define and measure the creative economy consistently across agencies, since current labor data often misses gig, contract, nonprofit, and business activity. A second panel of practitioners and advocates described local examples of the plan in action. The Handy Foundation, Arts for LA’s Creative Jobs Collective, the Arts Council of San Bernardino County, and the California Arts Council chair all argued that artists and creative workers should be treated as essential contributors to education, community health, local economies, and resilience, not as peripheral workers. They urged stronger school partnerships, more arts access, and better recognition of creative careers. Members also discussed AI’s impact on creative work, with panelists saying it should be treated as a tool that requires guardrails, training, and union and educator involvement rather than as a replacement for human creativity. No formal votes were taken; the hearing was informational, and members expressed support for continued implementation, better data systems, and additional funding in future budget and policy actions.

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• During the visit, the patient reported that she had been sexually assaulted, that she was pregnant as
• She was extremely scared, and she was not sure she would be able to come back for another visit.
• Providers must be prepared to fit to serve both the patient who only foresees one possible visit and
• Another example: Planned Parenthood Marmonte has a sex education video game that's actually designed
• and then hopefully you have the visit after delivery and we'll pay for it.

Summary: The hearing of the Select Committee on Latina Inequities opened with remarks framing the discussion around reproductive and maternal health disparities affecting Latina, Black, and Indigenous women in California. Members emphasized the need to connect state data with lived experience, and the committee heard historical context on coercive sterilization, language access, and the ways immigration status, poverty, and racism continue to shape reproductive health care. The first panel featured Clarissa Ramirez of California Latinas for Reproductive Justice, Sophia Pedrosa of Planned Parenthood Affiliates of California, and Kim Robinson of Black Women for Wellness, who described reproductive justice principles, the legacy of eugenics and forced sterilization, community education efforts, promotoras, and the importance of culturally and linguistically responsive care. They also raised concerns about federal funding cuts, fear related to ICE and public charge, and the loss of education and outreach programs that support patients and families. The second part of the hearing focused on maternal health. Matt Green of the California Department of Public Health described persistent racial disparities, including Black birthing people being three to four times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than white women, and outlined state efforts such as the Black Infant Health Program, the Perinatal Equity Initiative, the Centering Black Mothers in California report, and a new Black birth equity action plan. Chris Esgera of the Department of Health Care Services explained the state’s birthing care pathway, postpartum care pathway, and Transforming Maternal Health model, including policy changes to support doulas, community health workers, transitional care, and postpartum coverage. He said the department is working through policy updates and payment reforms, with Medi-Cal coverage for pregnant people and 12 months postpartum remaining protected. The final panel included Dr. Nicole Economo and Dr. Kelly McHugh of ACOG, who discussed provider education, anti-racism and implicit bias training, and the need for quality improvement projects focused on closing equity gaps at individual hospitals. They highlighted tools such as the CLEAR Initiative, the Elevate Toolkit, and use of CMQCC data to track outcomes by race and ethnicity. Across the hearing, members repeatedly stressed that community-led solutions, sustained funding, better data, and accountability are needed to reduce preventable maternal deaths and improve reproductive health outcomes. No formal votes or bill actions were taken during the hearing, though several policy priorities and ongoing legislative efforts were referenced for future consideration.

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• That reimburses them at 110% of their cost, at an average of $259 per visit.
• This is a 129% disparity, with some hospital-owned clinics receiving $580 per visit.
• My first office visit, I had a four-by-six index card, and my office visit was $4.
• I said my first office visit was $4. And I said, my first office visit was $4.
• All right, Representative Video, or I think Representative MacMacon, House Bill 981.

Bills: HB165 , HB175 , HB198 , HB272 , HB457 , HB488 , HB566 , HB603 , HB763 , HB902 , HB909 , HB971 , HB981 , HB1066 , HB1125 , HB1154 , HB1231

Committee: House Appropriations

Transcript Highlights:

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• </c> in original unaltered images or videos in original unaltered images or videos of<01:20:52.639><c
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Committee: Senate Judiciary and Public Safety