Transcript Highlights:

• We're building partnerships across Detroit's survivor ecosystem.
• We're building partnerships across Detroit's survivor ecosystem.
• isolated projects and toward a coordinated statewide strategy that creates a robust, sustainable ecosystem
• isolated projects and towards a coordinated statewide strategy that creates a robust, sustainable ecosystem
• from Detroit is that community-based violence intervention works as part of a broader public safety ecosystem

Committee: Senate Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety

Summary: The Senate Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety met with a quorum and adopted the June 4, 2026 minutes. The committee first took up Senate Bill 712, adopting the S-2 substitute, which expands residency requirements to include adjoining districts and removes a provision allowing a district to appoint someone employed by the district. The committee then reported SB 712 to the floor. It also considered House Bills 4025 and 4026, described as safe storage tax exemption bills; the committee heard one supportive written card and reported both bills to the floor, each on a 5-1 vote. The committee next heard testimony on Senate Bill 885, which would create a statewide Parent and Child Legal Representation Commission and Office within LARA to address child protective legal representation. Senator Singh and Alicia Moon of the Michigan Supreme Court described the current county-by-county system as uneven, with attorney shortages, inconsistent pay, and limited specialized training. They said the bill would set standards for training, caseloads, client contact, and compensation, while requiring public comment and future appropriations before implementation. Testimony and written cards from a broad range of organizations and judges supported the measure, and the committee reported SB 885 to the floor on a 6-0 vote. The committee then heard extensive testimony on Senate Bills 1015 and 1016, which would create an Office of Community Violence Intervention and Prevention within MDHHS and establish a grant program to support community violence intervention efforts statewide. Sponsors and witnesses from Force Detroit, D-Live, Seize the Smoke, Advance Peace, public health, law enforcement, and advocacy groups described CVI as a public health and public safety strategy that reduces shootings, supports survivors, and saves public costs. Several witnesses cited local data showing reductions in shootings and homicides in Detroit and Lansing, while one witness from the Michigan Sheriff's Association opposed the bills as written. The committee voted to report both SB 1015 and SB 1016 to the floor, each on a 5-0 vote with one pass, and then adjourned after additional testimony and reading of support cards.

Transcript Highlights:

• And so with that, though, for me, I've operated in a number of different ecosystems, both private and
• deepfake of myself that is engaging in an attempt to take over a benefit that I might have within the ecosystem
• Please know that if you ever see those questions, that ecosystem or that organization is susceptible
• Every single adversary in the ecosystem, actually each of you after today could go to your favorite large
• These are things that have been deployed time and time again across financial ecosystems or across different

Committee: House Science & Technology

Transcript Highlights:

• Without them, many ecosystems would struggle to thrive.
• Without them, many ecosystems would struggle to thrive.
• Without<00:11:49.760><c> them,</c><00:11:50.120><c> many</c><00:11:50.400><c> ecosystems</c><00:11:51.280
• ><c> would</c> Without them, many ecosystems would Without them, many ecosystems would struggle<00:11

Committee: Senate Economic Development, Tourism, & Labor

Transcript Highlights:

• Corps Reserve—we have Marine Corps Reserve in New Mexico—and you're going to tell a Marine, a 19-year-old
• You're going to tell a Marine? No.
• You're going to tell a Marine? Nope.
• So Senator Block spoke about the Marine.
• So Senator Block spoke about the Marine.

Summary: The Senate convened, established a quorum, offered an invocation, and handled several announcements and courtesy motions, including excusing some members and relaxing the dress code. The chamber then adopted committee reports on several bills, including Senate Bill 50, Senate Bill 30, and Senate Bill 43. It then moved to third reading of Senate Judiciary Committee substitute for Senate Bill 17, the “Stop Illegal Gun Trade and Extremely Dangerous Weapons Act.” SB 17 was read at length and explained by Senator O’Malley and co-sponsor Senator Bergman as a gun crime prevention measure aimed at dealer security, employee training, recordkeeping, reporting requirements, inspections, and a ban on future dealer sales or transfers of certain firearms and accessories, including high-capacity magazines, .50-caliber rifles and cartridges, gas-operated semi-automatic firearms with detachable magazines, and machine guns. Supporters argued the bill targets the retail-to-criminal pipeline, improves accountability, and would help reduce gun trafficking and violence. Opponents argued it infringes on constitutional rights, would not stop criminals from obtaining guns, and would burden law-abiding citizens and dealers. The chamber then debated Floor Amendment No. 1 by Senator Brantley, which would have struck Section 7, the portion banning certain weapons and devices. Supporters of the amendment said Section 7 was the most constitutionally vulnerable part of the bill and would likely be litigated, while opponents said the section was central to the bill’s purpose and consistent with Second Amendment case law. The amendment failed on a roll call vote, 15-22. A second amendment by Senator Block, which would have exempted certain under-21 employees from the bill’s age restriction if they were military members, veterans, or had completed hunter safety or 4-H programs, was then taken up and debated, with supporters emphasizing military training and youth firearms education as evidence of responsibility.

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• </c><01:32:40.600><c> Corps</c> joined the United States Marine Corps joined the United States Marine
• This brought back some dark memories of two Marines I served with who also took their own lives.
• I am a Marine veteran.
• I was in Marine infantry with Third Battalion, Third Marines in Hawaii, a tough duty station.
• </c> the mission of the United States Marine the mission of the United States Marine Corps<01:44:58.159

Committee: Senate Labor

Transcript Highlights:

• Ethan Nagler on behalf of the cities of Carlsbad, Coronado, San Mateo, and the Marin County Council of
• Here in California, we've seen, as I mentioned, in Marin and in San Diego, similar e-bike programs.
• AB 2595 provides San Mateo County with the same protective tools already granted Marin and San Diego
• We have concerns about expanding a pilot program that has been done in Marin and San Diego.
• Mark Fook-Sitch continued: "We have concerns about expanding a pilot program that has been done in Marin

Summary: The Senate Committee on Transportation heard testimony on a large agenda of transportation-related bills, with several measures discussed before a quorum was established. AB 1588 focused on sideshows and street takeovers, with the author, San Francisco Police Department, and Streets Are for Everyone arguing the bill would modernize enforcement, add motorbikes and dirt bikes to the sideshow framework, and improve public safety; there was no opposition testimony. AB 2015 would require Caltrans to study the effects of third-party navigation apps on congestion, local streets, infrastructure, and emergency response, and was supported by Streets for All, AAA, and local agencies, with no opposition. AB 2717 would extend a sunset for off-site advertising displays at large sports venues; the Dodgers supported it, the San Jose Sharks and others noted amendments, and no opposition was heard. AB 1608 would strengthen the independence and transparency of the High-Speed Rail Office of Inspector General by requiring public reports, adding confidentiality protections for sensitive security information, and granting staffing and purchasing authority; the First Amendment Coalition supported the amended bill, while the Vice Chair raised concerns about transparency and limiting confidential notices to committee chairs. The committee also heard AB 2346 on e-bike safety, which would require speedometers on Class 2 e-bikes, lights, a statewide sidewalk speed limit, local authority over bike-path speeds, and point-of-sale disclosures. Support came from medical, law enforcement, local government, and safety groups citing rising injuries and confusion over e-bike rules; PeopleForBikes remained opposed unless amended, mainly over lighting and disclosure requirements, though Streets for All withdrew its opposition after amendments. Members broadly supported the bill and discussed helmet use, youth safety, and the distinction between e-bikes and higher-powered e-motos. AB 1919 would let Santa Cruz Metro place a citizens’ initiative on the ballot to secure transit funding and protect service and jobs; the sponsor, bus operators, and labor supported it, with no opposition testimony. AB 2012 would streamline permits for moving manufactured homes under an annual permit, and AB 2024 would clarify Outdoor Advertising Act permitting and relocation procedures; both drew support from industry and housing groups and no opposition. After quorum was established, the committee adopted the consent calendar, which included items 13, 6, 8, 11, 14, 15, and 21, by roll call vote. The committee then heard AB 2484, which would allow San Diego voters to authorize a local transit tax initiative for MTS; the author and MTS argued it would preserve service and allow voters to decide future funding, and the bill advanced on a 5-2 roll call with the roll left open for absent members. The committee also heard AB 2560, which would codify the state transportation climate principles known as CAPTI; supporters said it would lock in goals for transit, rail, active transportation, equity, and greenhouse gas reduction, while Orange County Transportation Authority opposed. The author closed by asking for aye votes, and the committee proceeded toward roll-call action on the bill.

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• most excited about is that because in Kentucky, you know, we have to really nurture our startup ecosystem
• > know we have to really nurture our know we have to really nurture our startup<00:09:34.720><c> ecosystem
• and the only way to do startup ecosystem and the only way to do that<00:09:37.279><c> is</c><00:09:37.600
• 21:11.280><c> sciences</c> buyin from our whole life sciences buyin from our whole life sciences ecosystem
• So with our thermoffisher ecosystem.

Summary: The committee met without a quorum at first, so it began with an informational presentation from Dr. Kristen Goodell, executive director of LifeKY, about innovation infrastructure and a proposed grant program to support life sciences and other startup facilities. She argued that Kentucky’s research investments only translate into jobs and companies if startups have access to physical lab and equipment space, and said shared facilities can serve many companies over time. Goodell described LifeKY’s Northern Kentucky facility as a proof of concept, noting it has attracted companies from other states and Japan, secured a Thermo Fisher Scientific partnership, and could be replicated elsewhere in the Commonwealth. Members asked about university pipelines, local talent development, sustainability, and how the grant program would measure return on investment; Goodell emphasized public-private partnerships, earned revenue, philanthropy, internships, and STEM programming as part of the model. The committee then took up Senate Bill 76, sponsored by Senator Bledsoe, which would limit school board occupational license tax increases by raising the population threshold for such increases from 300,000 to 500,000. Bledsoe said the bill was intended to respond to Fayette County’s recent tax controversy, restore public trust, and provide stability for employees, employers, and the school system. He argued that occupational taxes affect many commuters who work in Fayette County but live elsewhere, and said the measure would give time for community buy-in before any future increase. Supportive comments came from Senator Nunn and others, while Senator Boswell asked about the tax rate and cautioned against local tax increases offsetting state income tax reductions. After discussion, the committee called the roll on SB 76. The bill advanced on a roll-call vote, with Senator Armstrong explaining a no vote because he did not want to take tools away from local government and preferred local control. The transcript indicates the measure moved forward from committee after the vote.

Transcript Highlights:

• When pressure is put on any part of that ecosystem, it stresses every other part.
• When pressure is put on any part of that ecosystem, it stresses every other part.
• When pressure is put on any part of that ecosystem, it stresses every other part.
• Again, health care is an ecosystem, and rural health care is incredibly fragile right now.
• Again, health care is an ecosystem, and rural health care is incredibly fragile right now.

Committee: House Health Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:

• Well, we also have the Delta itself and the communities there who need that water as well and the ecosystem
• On ecosystem restoration and some of the issues around subsidence, I think there's more challenge and
• And the second is protecting, restoring, and enhancing the Delta ecosystem, while preserving the Delta
• And so getting the facts out about how important the balance in the Delta is with the ecosystem, keeping
• going to say the same thing: that they're co-equal, but the water supply is also dependent on the ecosystem

Committee: Senate Rules

Transcript Highlights:

• That's part of the ecosystem that we're trying to strengthen and build. Thank you.
• That's part of the ecosystem that we're trying to strengthen and build and give as an access point for
• But the ecosystem, if you want to use that word, for children, wellness, and ability to flourish is bigger
• and say the charge of our subgroup is really to think about how schools connect into the broader ecosystem
• in supporting student behavioral health, again, in connection with the broader behavioral health ecosystem

Bills: HB1634

Committee: House Education

Keywords: mental health, behavioral support, education, school districts, student assistance

Transcript Highlights:

• That's part of the ecosystem that we're trying to strengthen and build. Thank you.
• That's part of the ecosystem that we're trying to strengthen and build and give as an access point for
• But the ecosystem, if you want to use that word, for children, wellness, and ability to flourish is bigger
• and say the charge of our subgroup is really to think about how schools connect into the broader ecosystem
• in supporting student behavioral health, again, in connection with the broader behavioral health ecosystem

Summary: The House Education Committee held a work session on the Children and Youth Behavioral Health Work Group and its school-based behavioral health and suicide prevention subgroup, followed by a public hearing on House Bill 1634, as amended in a proposed second substitute. Work group leaders Lisa Callan and Tisha Kirschbaum described the group’s statewide, cross-agency structure, its Washington Thriving strategic plan, and the goal of moving toward a more integrated “system of care” for children and youth. They emphasized that behavioral health, physical health, and education are interconnected, that families and schools often face a fragmented system, and that Washington’s youth flourishing outcomes show a need for stronger supports. Committee members raised concerns about regional disparities, rural access, language and cultural responsiveness, and the burden on schools and educators, while the presenters stressed that schools should be supported to identify needs and connect students to outside clinical services rather than carry the full burden themselves. Representative My-Linh Thai and Christian Stark then outlined the school-based subgroup’s work and recommendations. They said the subgroup meets monthly, includes students, parents, educators, providers, and agencies, and has focused on prevention, early identification, early intervention, and crisis response in schools. For the 2026 session, the subgroup recommended maintaining current investments in school behavioral health programs, strengthening statewide guidance on school behavioral health, and creating a coordinated technical assistance and training network for schools. They explained that the proposed substitute for HB 1634 would direct OSPI and the educational service districts to work with behavioral health agencies and community partners to conduct a needs assessment, map resources, and build a statewide framework for technical assistance and training, with public posting required by August 1, 2027. Testimony in support came from school staff, OSPI, behavioral health professionals, students, parents, and advocacy groups, who described high student anxiety, suicide risk, staffing shortages, and the need for coordinated, accessible supports. One witness from a psychiatric watchdog group opposed the bill, arguing it could increase labeling and drugging rather than holistic care. No vote was taken in the transcript provided.

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• Our office manages the ecosystem of stakeholders in the state working to close the digital divide and
• different, this funding is not intended to go to infrastructure, but to fund local planning and ecosystem
• So, this funding is intended to go to infrastructure, but to fund local planning and ecosystem building
• So, this funding is not intended to go to infrastructure, but to fund local planning and ecosystem building
• requirement essentially that 54% of the funding is allocated to regional and local digital equity ecosystems

Committee: House Communications and Conveyance

Transcript Highlights:

• Okay, next up, we have HB 2395 HD2 SD2, or SD1, relating to taking of marine deposits.
• </c><00:08:03.480><c> to</c><00:08:03.600><c> taking</c><00:08:03.960><c> of</c><00:08:04.080><c> marine
• </c> or SD1 relating to taking of marine or SD1 relating to taking of marine deposits. deposits. deposits

Bills: SB2057 , SB2109 , SB2400 , HB1752 , SB2599 , SB2930

Transcript Highlights:

• It adopts the NAIC definition of the inland marine insurance, and it cleans up licensing and addresses
• /c><00:01:47.720><c> of</c><00:01:47.840><c> the</c><00:01:48.000><c> inland</c><00:01:48.320><c> marine
• </c> NAIC definition of the inland marine NAIC definition of the inland marine insurance,<00:01:49.680

Committee: Senate Banking & Insurance

Transcript Highlights:

• The Marine Resources and Ports Committee will finish their committee meeting in 216 immediately after
• The Marine Resources and Ports and Harbors Committee will finish their committee meeting in 216 immediately
• I believe Ports and Marine will have one bill to take up in 216, and then we will meet in 216 following
• Immediately following Ports and Marine today, Senator... Mr. Clerk. Senator Hobson. Announcement.

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• Army Yuma Proving Ground, Marine Corps Air Station, ...Range, U.S.
• Army Yuma Proving Ground, Marine Corps Air Station, Yuma, Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, and the United
• It actually has our regular airport, and it also cohabitates with Marine Corps Air Station, so it's very
• It actually has our regular airport, and it also cohabitates with Marine Corps Air Station, so it's very

Summary: The Arizona Senate convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, attendance, and approval of the journal. The chamber then recognized several guest groups and proclamations, including Alzheimer’s Association advocates, Arizona Society of CPAs members, the Arizona Airports Association, and students from Onyose Day Academy. A proclamation was read declaring January 26, 2006, as Arizona Aviation Day, highlighting the economic and public-safety importance of Arizona’s aviation sector and its airports. The bulk of the meeting consisted of points of personal privilege and floor statements, many focused on condemning recent deaths and injuries involving federal immigration enforcement actions in Arizona and other states. Senators called for investigations, transparency, due process, and an end to what they described as excessive force and warrantless enforcement. One senator also read a resolution supporting human rights and the people of Iran, condemning state violence and supporting secular protections and international accountability. The chamber also handled routine business, including gubernatorial nominations, which were referred to the appropriate committees, and the introduction and first reading of numerous bills and resolutions covering topics such as taxes, education, immigration, elections, health care, water, labor, housing, firearms, and appropriations. After committee announcements, the Senate adopted a motion to adjourn and recessed/adjourned until Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at 1:15 p.m.

Transcript Highlights:

• Lance Corporal Armando Hernandez was a proud and dedicated United States Marine.
• He's remembered by those who knew him best as a courageous and loyal Marine, but above all, as a beloved
• Marines. My oldest is Captain Carlos Hernandez.
• You know, I served in Vietnam in the Marine Corps.

Bills: HB647 , HB791 , HB 1242 , HB1729 , HB2003 , HB2029 , HB2061 , HB2775 , HB3751 , HB4804 , HB3611

Committee: Senate Transportation

Transcript Highlights:

• a little bit concerned, thinking that it might be something like we can go buy Spam, open it up, marinate
• spam, open something like we can go buy spam, open it<00:29:10.080><c> up,</c><00:29:10.480><c> marinate
• <c> local</c><00:29:11.760><c> soy</c><00:29:12.080><c> sauce</c><00:29:12.559><c> or</c> it up, marinate
• it in local soy sauce or it up, marinate it in local soy sauce or local<00:29:13.120><c> ginger,</c>

Transcript Highlights:

• Maybe I should just say the Marine Hinojosa and the non-Marine Hinojosa.
• : I'd also like to welcome our returning members, particularly Senator Hinojosa of Hidalgo as our Marine
• use his own analogy, like when I was in July and the army came in and took over and they were the Marines

Committee: Senate Border Security

Summary: The Senate Committee on Border Security held its first hearing of the 89th legislative session, established a quorum, welcomed new and returning members, and adopted the committee rules without objection. The chair said the hearing would be limited to invited state agency witnesses and was intended as a status update for new members on current border operations, especially in light of the change in federal administration. Testimony came from the Office of the Attorney General, Texas Department of Public Safety, and the Texas Military Department. The Attorney General’s representative said border-related litigation is largely in a holding pattern while the new U.S. Department of Justice awaits additional leadership, and noted prior cases involving concertina wire, buoys, and the CBP One app. DPS described Operation Lone Star’s evolution from filling gaps when Border Patrol was overwhelmed to current operations focused on interdiction, criminal arrests, fentanyl and meth seizures, and national security concerns, while also noting improved morale and more voluntary deployments as border pressure has eased. The Texas Military Department reported more than 5,000 personnel on state active duty, extensive use of barriers, drones, boats, and rapid-response forces, and said Operation Lone Star has resulted in more than 531,000 apprehensions and a 90% reduction in illegal crossings. Members and witnesses discussed whether the state should maintain its current border-security footprint while federal policy settles, with the chair emphasizing preserving institutional knowledge and leaving tactical decisions to the governor. Questions also covered trooper fatigue, Border Patrol training under SB 602, and concerns about cartel-driven commercial trucking and fuel depots near the border. The committee heard that Border Patrol training with DPS has resumed, and the chair asked agencies to keep the Legislature informed as legal and operational circumstances change. No bills were heard and no votes were taken beyond adopting the committee rules.

Transcript Highlights:

• inside the alternative protein industry and driving innovation, and California's leading research ecosystems
• The misuse and overuse of those antibiotics could then not only leach into the ecosystem, ...use and
• , exciting, and full of hope for the American consumer, American farmer, and our vast and great ecosystems
• Farmers, ranchers, and those with relevant land should be paid for restoring ecosystems and sequestering
• The sort of the whole ecosystem around it didn't exist to enable this idea, which was just considered

Summary: The Select Committee on Alternative Protein Innovation held its first informational hearing to examine the state of alternative protein research, industry growth, and policy needs in California. The chair opened by noting California’s $5 million public investment in UC research in 2022 and framed the hearing around three panels: the climate, environmental, and security potential of alternative proteins; industry scaling and commercialization; and university-led research and workforce development. Members emphasized that the committee will continue with site visits and additional hearings across the state. The first panel focused on the case for alternative proteins as a climate, land, water, biodiversity, and food-security solution. Shana Fertig of the Good Food Institute argued that plant-based, fermentation-derived, and cultivated proteins can reduce greenhouse gas emissions, land use, and water use while helping California meet its climate and conservation goals. Zane Swanson of CSIS added that alternative proteins could reduce risks tied to zoonotic disease, antimicrobial resistance, supply-chain disruption, and broader national security concerns. In questions, members discussed the role of pharmaceuticals in animal agriculture and how alternative proteins might complement, rather than replace, traditional farming by creating new markets for California crops and helping farmers diversify. The second panel featured industry leaders Ethan Brown of Beyond Meat, Myra Passick of Upside Foods, and Arye Elfenbein of Wildtype. Brown highlighted plant-based meat’s health and climate benefits, criticized misinformation campaigns against the sector, and urged better labeling, reduced subsidies for factory farming, and more plant-based food in public institutions. Passick described cultivated meat as a scalable food-production technology, said Upside Foods has already produced millions of pounds annually at its Emeryville facility, and asked for grants, low-interest loans, and possible participation in cap-and-trade or similar revenue programs. Elfenbein described cultivated seafood as a way to address overfishing, contamination, traceability problems, and the heavy import dependence of the U.S. seafood supply, while also noting conservation benefits and the need for California to remain a hub for the industry. The final panel centered on research and workforce development. UCLA’s Amy Rowat described state-funded work on technical bottlenecks such as growing fat cells and creating edible scaffolds, along with a Future Food Fellows program that trains students across science, engineering, law, and policy. UC Santa Cruz economist Galina Hale argued that alternative proteins are necessary to meet future protein demand while reducing food-system emissions, and said California must support the sector through grants, loans, procurement, and research centers to avoid losing leadership to other states and countries. The hearing ended with the chair thanking the witnesses, noting that all materials would be posted online, and saying the committee would continue building policy and budget proposals to support the sector.