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• We appreciate your time and efforts on this bill, and I thank the committee for the time and welcome
• That's what we may have to do in these times, you know, with the money... these times, you know, with
• And I'm having to file cases that I should not have to be filing because we have these issues, these
• We've been working a long time.
• to file... bill that forces the hospital to file with a governmental payer.

Bills: SB210, SB225, HB280, HB287, HB94, HB88, SB157, HB7, HB8, HB42

Keywords: hospital liens, medical billing, government healthcare, insurance claims, patient rights, blood tests, DUI, law enforcement, traffic offenses, chemical analysis, public nuisance, event liability, local government, community health, legal action, transparency, reporting, public safety, regulation, accountability

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• Second reading of House files: House File 550, House File 1218, House File 1531, House File 2131, and
• House File 2133.
• first reading of house files first reading of house files 2153<00:06:58.000> through<00:06
• The motion prevails. file 28 be laid on the table all those file 28 be laid on the table all those in
• madam speaker I move that house file madam speaker I move that house file 1362<00:12:28.680>

Keywords: 1183, house

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• First up is House File 1621.
• House File 1701, Representative Nelson.
• And that in tough times that...
• Chair, maybe this is a good time to note that we have very limited committee time left.
• Move House File 40. Thank you, Mr. Chair. House File 40 to be laid over.

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• your second time. your second time.
• Senate File 84. By your vote, you have concurred on Senate File 84.
• Discussion on concurrence on Senate File 99. Senate File 99. Any discussion?
• Senate<02:37:15.760> file<02:37:16.160> 99 Senate file 99 Senate file 99 28<02:37:18.800
• Senate File 121. By your vote, you have concurred on Senate File 121.

Keywords: 916, all

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• Obviously, we're short on time. Clearly, we're short on time.
• on time. Clearly we're short on time. on time.
• And sections 28 and 29 are from house<00:26:24.720> file house file house file 1103<00:26:26.640
• Thank you for your<00:47:07.359> time. your time. your time.
• time and the dangers of screen time time and the dangers of screen time especially<01:20:41.120>

Bills: HF2435

Keywords: healthcare, dementia services, public health funding, opioid prevention, women's health, community health boards, mental health, 1183, house

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• With that, we're going to move on to the third agenda item, Senate File 2456. Senate File 2456.
• Uh, I appreciate the time in front of you, members. Senate File 2456 is really a simple bill.
• support for Senate File 2454 today. support for Senate File 2454 today.
• That's Senate File<00:29:18.000> 2758. File 2758. File 2758. Yes.<00:29:20.840> Yes.
• On Wednesday, we'll have two RDA bills, Senate File 2900 and Senate File 21106.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• File 4616. File 4616.
• Thank you for your<00:58:13.880> time. your time. your time. Thank<00:58:15.320> you.
• Long time ago. And years ago. Long time ago.
• <01:41:57.960> 3531<01:41:58.920> Joy, File 4709 Mueller, House File 3531 Joy, File
• House File 4048 Robbins. House File 4048 Robbins.

Bills: HF4621, HF4123, HF4616, HF1183

Keywords: child tax credit, financial assistance, low-income families, state revenue, tax policy, net investment income, taxation, business income, self-employment, tax increase, wealth tax, fairness, public services, high-income earners, economic equity, Internal Revenue Code, employee classification, federal law, Minnesota statutes, 1183

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• So filing final ruling of the motion.
• <00:13:53.440> an rent the same as if they were filing an rent the same as if they were filing
• <00:14:34.880> to motion for continuous to allow time to motion for continuous to allow time
• there is a continuence, it's filed there is a continuence, it's filed reasonably<00:14:44.320>
• <00:22:19.919> an if the tenant fails to file an if the tenant fails to file an appearance

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• We're going to pass and retain on file item number 14 and start off with file item number 15.
• Pass and retain on file items 24 and 25. That brings us to the Assembly third reading file.
• We're going to pass and retain on file items 29 and 30. That brings us to file item number 31.
• We have already dispensed with file.
• We have already dispensed with file item number 32, ACR 102, and that brings us to file item number 33

Summary: The Assembly met on June 4, 2025, after a quorum call and opening prayer led by Assembly Member Ramos, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance and routine procedural actions. Members handled several motions on bill referrals and file management, including disputes over SB 280 and ACA 8. The Speaker’s rulings were repeatedly appealed and sustained, and the body ultimately approved re-referral and notice waivers related to ACA 8 and SB 280, along with related committee hearing notices and shortened file notice requirements. Several bills were also removed from consent, moved to inactive file, or withdrawn from committee as nonfiscal measures. The chamber then held a Native American Day ceremony centered on ACR 102 by Assembly Member Ramos, recognizing California Native American Day and the California Indian Cultural Awareness Conference. Multiple caucus leaders and members spoke in support, emphasizing California’s Native history, past state harms, and recent legislative efforts affecting tribal communities. The resolution was adopted by voice vote after 71 coauthors were added. The ceremony also honored Native leaders and students, including Judge Abby Abinanti, Councilwoman Catalina Chacon, Rosemary Salgado, Chairman Frederick Massetti, and Clovis Unified students who defended their right to wear regalia at graduation. Later, the Assembly took up concurrence votes on several Senate-amended bills, all of which passed unanimously: AB 829 on Parkinson’s disease, AB 463 on emergency medical services, AB 493 on mortgage escrow interest, and AB 1387 on behavioral health coordination for justice-involved individuals. The body also adopted ACR 100 honoring India’s Independence Day and H.R. 44 recognizing homeless service providers, both by voice vote after substantial support from members and coauthors. Guest introductions highlighted the music industry, the California Commission on the Status of Women and Girls, and visiting officials from Pakistan. The session concluded with adjournments in memory of Joel Nilsen and Grace Akiko Kojima, followed by announcements of upcoming session dates and adjournment under the call of the Speaker.

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• Pass and retain on file items four, five, six. That brings us to file item number seven.
• That is going to bring us to Senate Bill third reading file, file item number 23.
• Pass and retain on file items 54 all the way through file item 72.
• We’ll pass and retain on file items 87 through 101. That brings us to file item number 102.
• Members, we are going to pass and retain on file items 113 through the end of file 131.

Summary: The Assembly met after a quorum call, prayer, and pledge, with members observing a moment of silence for the Minnesota tragedy mentioned by the Speaker. The chamber then moved quickly through a large daily file, taking up many Senate amendments and third-reading measures, with most bills passing by wide margins or unanimously. Early procedural actions included returning AB 1308 to the Senate, rescinding action on SB 863, and later taking up several resolutions and bills on concurrence and third reading. Among the main policy items, members adopted AJR 8 on temporary protected status after debate over immigration policy, and AJR 19 urging opposition to dismantling the U.S. Department of Education. The Assembly also adopted ACR 112 recognizing September as Deaf Awareness Month, with several members speaking in support of the deaf community and accessibility. Other notable measures included bills on water reclamation and Colorado River Aqueduct maintenance (AB 580), telehealth (AB 688), housing approvals and ADU enforcement/cleanup (AB 920, SB 9, SB 543), pension and retirement rules (SB 301), volunteer fire department tax exemptions (SB 87), dementia training for home care aides (SB 412), and a San Francisco public-safety measure on stolen goods resale (SB 276), which drew opposition over permitting and criminalization concerns. The Assembly also passed or concurred in a number of Senate bills dealing with local government finance and infrastructure, public contracts, the Delta, fairgrounds compensation, and San Francisco liquor licenses, as well as AJR 3 on Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid. Most measures were approved on roll-call votes with few no votes; SB 227 and SB 276 were urgency measures and received the required two-thirds support. The consent calendar was adopted unanimously, and the day concluded with several adjournment-in-memory tributes, including remembrances of former Assembly staffer Lawrence Merman, Jeff Brady, Fran Urcini, and Alejandro Luna, before the House adjourned until the next morning.

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• adopted to House File 3643 as amended. adopted to House File 3643 as amended.
• today to present House File 3643. today to present House File 3643.
• Or time.
• a future time. Any other questions? a future time. Any other questions?
• House File 4172. House File 4172.

Bills: HF3643, HF4470, HF4462, HF4366, HF4172, HF3629, HF4356, HF3093

Keywords: Melissa Hortman, Mark Hortman, memorial park, state park, working group, Minnesota Historical Society, Capitol Area Architectural and Planning Board, Saint Paul, Department of Natural Resources, Department of Administration, Legislative Coordinating Commission, general fund appropriation, park planning, interpretive services, public engagement, state memorial, land use, natural resources, commemorative legislation, HF4470

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• I qualify it with mostly because these two judges need from time to time to take leave for vacation or
• The question I had was, what is the average time from filing to disposition?
• I think that the 2018 eviction filing levels was thought of as a new baseline because every time you
• If they're not certified at the time they're appointed, they have time to do that, or elected.
• The week before to file, I won't have time to do that.

Summary: The committee held a work session in Mill Creek focused first on the eviction process. Judge Michael Scott of King County Superior Court described historic highs in unlawful detainer filings across Washington, especially in urban counties, and said King County has reduced its backlog and average time to resolution to about 60 days by adding two dedicated eviction judges and using more judges when needed. He also described how King County and other counties are implementing the right to counsel for indigent tenants, and noted that additional housing commissioners may help. Office of Civil Legal Aid representatives Philippe Knapp and Jane Paxe said the statewide appointed counsel program has represented more than 30,000 tenants, referred clients to social services, and helped many remain housed, but they warned of a funding shortfall that could eliminate about 17 attorneys and leave roughly 2,000 tenants without representation. A landlord-side panel argued that eviction timelines remain too long and fragmented, creating unpaid rent, safety issues, and uncertainty for both landlords and tenants; they urged more uniform procedures, streamlined rental assistance, and procedural changes to reduce refiling and delays. The second work session addressed theft and vandalism of critical infrastructure, especially copper and telecom cable theft. Committee staff reviewed existing criminal and regulatory laws covering malicious mischief, theft, scrap metal businesses, and metal property deception. Comcast, Mason Public Utility District, and the Recycled Materials Association testified that theft of aerial cable and copper has become a crisis affecting power, internet, 911 service, schools, hospitals, and line-worker safety. Utility representatives described outages, hazards, and rising costs, and asked for stronger audits of scrapyards, tougher penalties for theft affecting critical infrastructure, and tighter rules on payment and identification. Recyclers said they oppose the thefts and already operate under heavy regulation, but acknowledged enforcement gaps and the need for better coordination; committee members discussed possible bill concepts and asked for written recommendations. The final work session covered standards for law enforcement personnel. Criminal Justice Training Commission Executive Director Monica Alexander and Assistant Director Kimberly Bliss explained current certification and decertification rules, including background checks, training requirements, mandatory and discretionary grounds for decertification, and the hearing process. They said elected sheriffs are not currently required to undergo the same pre-election background check as other applicants, though they can still be decertified if already certified, and they reported a backlog of more than 1,000 cases with about 70 to 80 new cases coming in each month. Retired Judge Ann Levinson then outlined ways the legislature could strengthen and align standards for chiefs, sheriffs, and marshals, including requiring certification within a set time, setting a minimum age, requiring recent state background checks, and making loss of certification a vacancy in office. Committee members asked questions about accountability for elected sheriffs, background-check administration, and decertification outcomes.

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• : Senate File Number 476 and Senate File Number 4807.
• It's not a one-time event. student. It's not a one-time event.
• Often<00:34:10.280> times, Often times, Often times, they're<00:34:12.120> in<00:34
• for certain time. for certain time.
• that time right now. that time right now.

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The House opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, a roll call establishing a quorum, approval of the prior day’s journal, adoption of committee reports, and the first readings of several House and Senate files. The chamber also received Senate File 476, which was referred to Ways and Means, and Senate File 4807, which was sent for comparison with a House file. The Speaker announced members to escort the Governor to the joint convention on April 28. The main floor action was House File 3489, an education bill establishing field trip supervision rules and creating the criminal offense of grooming. Representative Bennett described the bill as a response to survivor testimony and explained that it would prohibit staff from being alone with students in certain circumstances, create felony penalties for grooming, make grooming grounds for educator license discipline, add grooming to mandatory reporting and training, and allow the Department of Education to look back further in investigations. Bennett and several members also noted the bill’s fiscal note, including added investigative staffing and prison costs. During debate, multiple members from both parties voiced support, emphasizing student safety, mandatory reporter training, clearer field trip rules, and better communication with licensing boards. Several members thanked survivor Hannah LaPresto and Detective Chad Clausen for their work and testimony, and some members stressed that grooming is a deliberate process and that the bill is intended to protect children without vilifying educators. Representative Jordan also highlighted prevention through education about consent and grooming. No amendments were offered, and the bill was given its third reading; members repeatedly urged a green vote, though the transcript provided does not include the final roll-call result.

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• Second reading of House Files. Second reading House File number 1429.
• Second reading House File number 1792. Second reading House File number 2184.
• Files 2878 through 2934.
• , and call part-time and full-time Minnesota firefighters for free.
• I will see you next time. Bye for now.

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• And I have seen this piece of legislation that has been filed several times before.
• And I have seen this piece of legislation that has been filed several, several times before.
• filed by Representative Chan.
• Senate 1867, filed by Senator Friedman, and House 2787, filed by Representative Chan.
• But the time that we lost with our families, the time when our children were home being homeschooled

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Public Service heard testimony on a range of retirement-related bills, with several witnesses and advocates focusing on pension equity, veteran benefits, and recognition for public safety workers. Representative Dennis Gallagher and Mass Retirees supported legislation to increase the long-standing veterans’ bonus from $15 to $50 per year of service, up to $1,000 annually, and described it as a modest, overdue adjustment with minimal fiscal impact. Mass Retirees also backed bills to raise the minimum survivor allowance for public retirees and to address inequities in Option B and Option C survivor benefits for retirees whose pensions were calculated under older mortality tables. The committee also heard a personal bill from Representative Jim Arceiro and Nathan McKinnon seeking creditable service for McKinnon’s years in the Nevada higher education system, which he said should count toward his Massachusetts retirement. Another individual bill was presented by Roberta Wollins, supported by Senator Keenan, to remedy what she described as misleading retirement advice from UMass Boston that affected her ability to buy back prior service and made her retirement planning inaccurate. Senator Keenan and others framed both cases as unique fairness issues rather than broad policy changes. A large panel from police, fire, corrections, EMS, and related organizations testified in favor of a COVID-19 retirement credit proposal and a study bill, arguing that essential workers who reported in person throughout the pandemic should receive recognition and a time-based retirement credit. Witnesses described exposure risks, illness, deaths, staffing strain, and long-term effects from COVID-19, and several committee members voiced support and appreciation for their service. The hearing concluded with no votes taken on the bills and a motion to adjourn, which was approved.

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• First, Senate File 4419. First, Senate File 4419.
• come from Senate File 4613. come from Senate File 4613.
• Section 20 contains changes from both Senate File 3734 and Senate File 4388.
• its time. its time.
• Senate File 3295 as follows. Senate File 3295 as follows.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• <00:11:39.920> Senate to the following Senate file. Senate to the following Senate file.
• House file number House File Number 215.
• The secretary will read the House file numbers. House File 2442.
• Senate File 856 is about occurred.
• Senate File 856 heard in any committee? Senate File 856 heard in any committee?

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• clarification on the exact time frames. clarification on the exact time frames.
• my fire for another another time on it. my fire for another another time on it.
• relates to earn, sick, and safe time. relates to earn, sick, and safe time.
• amendment was at the time. Thank you. amendment was at the time. Thank you.
• first time of of putting that together. first time of of putting that together.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• At this time, we'll revisit file item 1. Do we have a motion? That was SB 608.
• At this time, we'll revisit file item 1. Do we have a motion? That was SB 608.
• At this time, we'll revisit file item 1. Do we have a motion? That was SB 608.
• File item 6, SB 998.
• File item 6, SB 999. File item 6, SB 998.

Summary: The Assembly Education Committee heard several Senate bills focused on student health, access, equity, and career preparation. SB 608 by Sen. Menjivar would expand access to condoms and related sexual health resources for students in grades 7–12 and direct the Department of Education to align with the California Healthy Youth Act. Supporters argued the bill would help address high STI rates among youth and remove barriers to access, while opponents raised concerns about parental authority, local control, and encouraging early sexual activity. The bill was approved on a 6-1 vote and sent to the Health Committee. SB 965 by Sen. Blakespear would prohibit libraries from requiring a parent to be physically present for a 16- or 17-year-old to obtain a library card, while still allowing libraries to require parental consent or signature. Supporters said the current rule creates unnecessary barriers for teens and school research projects, and the California Library Association said it was now neutral after amendments. The committee passed the bill 6-0 to Appropriations. SB 998 by Sen. Gonzalez would define and expand the duties of discrimination prevention coordinators in the state’s Office of Civil Rights, including adding a disability coordinator and deputy coordinators focused on anti-Black, anti-Asian, anti-Latino, and anti-Native American discrimination. Testimony emphasized the need to address rising hate incidents and discrimination in schools, especially for Black, LGBTQ+, AAPI, and other marginalized students. The bill was approved and sent to Judiciary with amendments to be processed there. SB 845 by Sen. Perez, which expands work-based learning and youth apprenticeship opportunities, also received broad support from education, workforce, and industry groups and passed unanimously to Labor and Employment. The committee also approved a consent calendar of additional bills and adjourned after all items were acted on.

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• I will also add some comments at this time.
• I want to make that point one more time.
• That brings us to file item 10.
• File item 10. File item 10, AB 2460. The motion is due pass to Appropriations. Patel: Aye.
• File item 10. File item 10, AB 2460. Alvarez: aye. The vote is 9-0. The bill is out.

Summary: The Assembly Education Committee heard a lengthy agenda of education-related bills, with quorum established at the start and several measures taken up on consent or special order. The committee also announced that AB 1644, AB 2362, and later AB 2197 were pulled from the hearing. Members reminded the public of hearing rules and limited testimony to two witnesses each in support and opposition. AB 2651, by Assemblymember Bonta, would require schools to notify parents when school vaccination rates fall below herd-immunity thresholds. Supporters, including physicians, the California State PTA, public health groups, and school employee organizations, argued that families need timely, school-specific information to protect children and vulnerable community members. Opponents raised concerns about privacy, stigma, and whether school-level snapshots could be misleading. The bill passed the committee 5-1 and later 7-1 on the roll call. AB 2509, by Assemblymember Schultz, would allow districts to use a five-year rolling average for ADA funding calculations; supporters said it would stabilize funding amid attendance declines, while one member noted concerns about masking long-term enrollment problems. It passed 5-1 and later 7-2. The committee also approved AB 2430, which would expand after-school access, especially for high school students, improve funding and transparency, and create a work group on program quality. Testimony emphasized the value of expanded learning for youth development and working families, and members discussed the need to address middle school access as well. AB 2526, focused on special education funding, would expand the low-incidence fund to include students qualifying for the California alternate assessment; supporters said it would better align funding with student need, while some concerns remained about over-identification. AB 2325, the Pathways to Bilingual Teaching Act, would create a grant program to build bilingual teacher pipelines through partnerships among schools, community colleges, and universities; it received strong support and passed unanimously. AB 2460, presented by Assemblymember Pellerin for Assemblymember Celeste Rodriguez, would update school mental-health referral protocols to address trauma related to immigration enforcement; it also passed unanimously. AB 2404, which sought to require Central Valley representation on several governor-appointed bodies, drew debate over geographic representation and board composition and ultimately failed on a 2-5 vote.