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• Senators, any opening remarks?
• Senators, any opening remarks?
• Any additional opening comments? Senator Ruvio. Cuevas, any additional opening comments?
• We also do not operate primary care clinics. program. We also do not operate primary care clinics.
• To be fair, I'm primary care trained.

Summary: The joint informational hearing focused on the cost of uncertainty in California health care, especially the effects of federal policy changes on coverage, access, and affordability. Opening remarks from committee leaders and members emphasized that California’s uninsured rate had fallen to historic lows under the Affordable Care Act and state policies, but that the expiration of enhanced federal subsidies, H.R. 1, and other federal regulatory changes could reverse those gains. Members repeatedly cited rising premiums, skipped care, medical debt, and the strain on low-wage workers, families, clinics, hospitals, and public programs. The first panel reviewed the federal landscape and state response. A federal policy analyst described the ACA’s coverage gains and consumer protections, then outlined current threats: H.R. 1’s Medicaid and marketplace cuts, the end of enhanced premium tax credits, shorter open enrollment, more verification requirements, and changes affecting preventive services and vaccines. Covered California reported that the loss of subsidies is expected to nearly double average monthly premiums, reduce enrollment, and push more consumers into bronze plans with higher deductibles; it also noted that California’s $190 million affordability fund is helping the lowest-income enrollees. HCAI’s Office of Health Care Affordability explained its work on spending targets, market consolidation review, and primary care investment, saying the goal is to slow spending growth rather than impose price caps. Committee members pressed witnesses on the practical effects of bronze plans, administrative burdens, immigration-related disenrollment, provider taxes, uncompensated care, and whether California can sustain current coverage levels without new revenue. Witnesses said bronze plans preserve essential benefits but shift more costs to consumers, and that H.R. 1’s verification and auto-renewal changes will likely reduce enrollment. They also said provider tax reductions could significantly weaken state financing over time, and that higher uninsured rates may increase uncompensated care and pressure premiums elsewhere in the system. The second panel, featuring UC Berkeley Labor Center and California Health Care Foundation experts, highlighted broader affordability problems across job-based coverage and Medi-Cal, citing medical debt, skipped care, and the role of underlying system costs, administrative waste, and lack of competition. They pointed to medical debt relief efforts such as Los Angeles County’s program as a short-term mitigation strategy while the Legislature considers longer-term policy and budget responses.

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• Four years later, Paola officially joined her mother to help her open their second location.
• SB 46-4 by Campbell ruling the operation of near-public or private primary, secondary schools, or retail
• the candidate's ineligibility on the basis of filing an application for the place of the general primary
• rates for the committee on rate of means SB 1033 by Hughes ruling the withdrawal of candidate runoff primary

Bills: HB630, HB420, HB767, HB1708, HB2842, HB1404, HB2457, HB140, HB333, HB227, HB913, HB201, HB2198, HB 109, HB2763, HB519, HB 1261, HB 1135, HB1318, HB2358, HB2415, HB2765, HB2735, HB3307, HB1373, HB694, HB 1242, HB272, HB1437, HB1888, HCR78, HCR12, HCR128, HR7, HR11, HR37, HR69, HR83, HR89, HR100, HR123, HR129, HR137, HR254, HR258, HR289, HR293, HR318, HR324, HR350, HR368, HR370, HR372, HR379, HR406, HR407, HR432, HR445, HR471, HR504, HR506, HR507, HR528, HR567, HR572, HR591, HR592, HR593, HR603, HR614, HR621, HR673, HR684, HR685, HR687, HR700, HR701, HR711, HR712, HR754, HR757, HR758, HR760, HR764, HR765, HR766, HR767, HR768, HR769, HR770, HR771, HR772, HR774, HR776, HR777, HR778, HR779, HR780, HR783, HR784, HR784, HR6, HR6, HR17, HR17, HR18, HR18, HR49, HR49, HR170, HR170, HR236, HR236, HR247, HR275, HR355, HR356, HR364, HR672, HR690, HR690, HR755, HR755, HR756, HR756, HR759, HR759, HR762, HR762, HR763, HR763, HR781, HR781, HR785, HR785, SB2, SB260, SB569, HB2, HB2000, HB213, HB222, HB645, HB1458, HB 1022, HB141, HB643, HB3093, HB1700, HB 117

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• We will now move to any primary witnesses in opposition.
• The primary barrier... With their possible cancer.
• We will now hear from any primary witnesses in opposition.
• Are there any primary witnesses in opposition?
• We'll move now to any primary witnesses in opposition.

Summary: The Assembly Health Committee heard a series of bills focused on behavioral health, cancer screening, provider reimbursement, research funding, workforce licensing, and tobacco regulation. SB 16 would require counties to maintain procedures for designating and training professionals authorized to perform 5150 evaluations and initiate involuntary holds; supporters said it would expand the pool of qualified clinicians and reduce reliance on law enforcement, while opponents raised concerns about local control and implementation. SB 1124 would require CDPH to create and post lung cancer screening eligibility signage at tobacco point-of-sale locations; supporters emphasized low screening awareness and early detection, and the bill was advanced with amendments. SB 28, a CARE Court cleanup bill, proposed an ombudsperson, reporting, electronic petitions, remote participation, and other changes to improve accountability and access; it drew both strong support and significant opposition over concerns about coercion, scope, and whether the program is working as intended, but it passed the committee as amended to Judiciary. The committee also heard SB 874, which would strengthen oversight of Medi-Cal behavioral health treatment services, including background checks for providers and a stakeholder workgroup to develop standards; it passed to Public Safety. SB 1049 would let providers resubmit corrected claims within 90 days after a plan’s denial or recoupment action when the original claim had a correctable technical defect; supporters described delayed and withheld payments harming practices, while insurers argued the bill could duplicate existing dispute processes. The bill passed to Appropriations on call. SB 1224 would create a state framework to compete for federal ARPA-H funding for emerging therapies research, with testimony from a UC Davis psychiatrist and veterans’ advocates supporting expanded research into treatments for PTSD, depression, and other conditions; it passed to Military and Veterans Affairs. Later, SB 1057 would change how the Department of Public Health evaluates conviction history for certified nurse assistants and home health aides, shifting from automatic denial toward individualized assessment based on the offense, time elapsed, and rehabilitation; it passed to Appropriations with some no votes. Finally, SB 1314, a tobacco-related bill, sought to create a 600-foot buffer around schools and day care centers for certain tobacco retailers and address related issues such as cigar lounge definitions and nitrous oxide sales; several local government and public safety groups supported it, while health organizations and business groups opposed it unless amended. The chair announced that committee amendments were being set aside for now and the bill would move forward to Business and Professions with a commitment to continue working on the language; it passed out of committee.

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• Just open dialogue.
• Delaware is one of 16 states that still does not have an open or semi-open primary.
• Open dialogue. Granted.
• So the open-cycle power generation would include natural gas. Open.
• Open dialogue.

Summary: The House convened with quorum, offered prayers and moments of silence for community members who had recently died, and recognized several guests and family members in the chamber. After routine communications and passage of consent calendar 29, the chamber took up a series of measures on the main and colored agendas, with several bills and resolutions passing by voice vote or roll call. Among the measures approved were House Concurrent Resolution 157, which as amended requested a State Lottery report on options to support traditional lottery retailers; Senate Bill 53 on the Delaware Farm to Community Program; Senate Bill 307 on PSC authority for Lifeline telecommunications carriers; Senate Bill 339 clarifying health directive forms in mental health facilities; Senate Bill 235 on manufactured home community rent increases; Senate Bill 325, as amended, updating fire prevention and volunteer fire/EMS background check rules; Senate Bill 309 on inmate work and discharge of incarceration-related balances; Senate Bill 324 on deadly weapons and constable agency representatives; Senate Bill 293 on youth camp child care licensing; Senate Bill 94 on respiratory care practitioners and ECMO medication delivery; and Senate Substitute 2 for Senate Bill 100, proposing a constitutional amendment protecting the right to marry regardless of race or gender while preserving religious freedom. House Bill 188, changing Delaware primary elections to allow unaffiliated voters to choose a party primary, also passed after debate. Two measures drew extended discussion and amendments. Senate Bill 233, requiring snow and ice to be removed from vehicles, was tabled once, then later amended and passed after debate over whether the law was workable for truck drivers and other vehicle operators; a proposed truck-related exemption amendment failed. House Substitute 1 for House Bill 404, creating a pilot program for artificial intelligence and extended reality in schools, passed after testimony from the Department of Education emphasizing guardrails, privacy, and educator oversight, alongside concerns from members about data, bias, and long-term effects. Several items were tabled or reconsidered during the session, and the House adjourned after completing the day’s business.

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• Are there any primary witnesses in opposition?
• It opens the door to corporate and special interest abuse.
• We'll now move on to primary witnesses and opposition.
• Do you have any primary witnesses in support today?
• We'll move on to primary witnesses in opposition? Seeing none.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• . and I'm open to any questions.
• I might be open to that.
• I'm open to that. This is basically just I'm open to that.
• </c> primary care? primary care? &gt;&gt; Anyone<02:47:46.399><c> else?
• </c> interdisiplinary primary care workforce. interdisiplinary primary care workforce.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Primary option. ...of Realtors and strong support. Thank you very much.
• Chair, members, Dennis Cuves Romero with the California Primary Care Association.
• What specific benefits do they receive from keeping these loopholes open?
• Seeing no primary opposition.
• Seeing no primary opposition. Anyone in room wishing to go on record in the no primary opposition.

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• "Are your eyes open so wide now and from where you were?" "Yes."
• And we had an open bed. And we save millions and millions of dollars.
• Primary, acute, and long-term care services at a PACE center.
• the primary care system.
• We'll open it up for public comment.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Outside of primary care.
• Of Florida and many open medispas.
• Imagine if all of primary care were...
• So this is special and applies to all of your primary care.
• As far as that and other conditions, I'm open to those things.

Bills: HB46, HB35, HB4490, HB4454, HB2188, HB3078, HB4743, HB2556, HB46, HB5342, HB4783, HB3785, HB5278, HB1639, HB2581, HB4224, HB4070, HB4099, HB4882, HB3794

Keywords: local government spending cap, expenditure limit, political subdivision, property tax, ad valorem tax, budget cap, taxpayer protection, spending restraint, inflation adjustment, population growth, voter approval, supermajority vote, county budget, municipal budget, school district finance, junior college district, hospital district, special district, attorney general enforcement, local fiscal limits

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• Senators, I'd open this for a motion.
• Senators, I'd open this for a motion. Senator Shippy. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
• There is no legislation that can force a child to open up to their parents.
• Senators, okay, I'll open it for questions.
• A disclosure to parents who have the primary responsibility to raise their children.

Keywords: 989, all

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• The hearing room is open for attendance.
• Any primary witnesses in opposition? Anyone else in opposition?
• Any primary or other opposition? We'll bring it back to committee. Any questions?
• Any primary or other witnesses in support? Any primary or other opposition?
• Any primary witnesses or other witnesses in support?

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• Primary witness in opposition to this measure, would you please come forward?
• Primary opposition to this measure.
• We'll keep the roll open for absent members.
• So we open the roll for absent members.
• Anyone in primary opposition to this measure? Hearing and seeing none.

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• THIS YEAR OVER 160 NEW YORK FARMS ARE OPENING THEIR DOORS FOR MAIN 8 WEEKEND.
• is open for co-sponsorship.
• CAN VOTE IN THE PRIMARY.
• I SAID, WELL, I DON'T HAVE A PRIMARY BUT YOU WON'T BE ABLE TO VOTE IN THE PRIMARY.
• AND THEY SAID, I KNOW, BUT OUR ASSEMBLY SEAT IS OPEN FOR A PRIMARY SO WE'RE PRETTY IRRITATED ABOUT THE

Keywords: 993, senate, all

Summary: The Senate convened, approved the prior day’s journal, and then took up a series of previously adopted resolutions recognizing individuals, communities, and state traditions. The chamber honored Staff Sergeant Michael Ollis posthumously after his Medal of Honor recognition, with remarks from Senator Scarcella-Spanton and others praising his sacrifice and welcoming his parents. Senators also celebrated New York maple producers and Maple Weekends, Bangladesh Independence Day and the contributions of Bangladeshi New Yorkers, York Middle/High School girls varsity volleyball for winning a state championship, Pavilion/York Air Rifle for winning the state invitational championship, and Tartan Day. These resolutions were adopted, and the sponsors opened them for co-sponsorship. The Senate then moved through the regular calendar and passed multiple bills, including measures on environmental conservation, personal property, agriculture and markets, insurance, state law, executive law, workers’ compensation, election law, correction law, public health, and parks/historic preservation. Most passed with broad support, though some drew a handful of negative votes. One bill on election law, allowing certain 17-year-olds to vote in primaries if they will be 18 by the general election, prompted supportive floor debate from several senators and passed 43-17. Another bill on correction law also passed after debate. A notable controversy arose over Calendar 227, a Public Authorities Law bill related to school energy planning and electric buses. Senator Borrello challenged an amendment as nongermane, the Chair ruled against it, and the Senate voted 22-0 to sustain the ruling. The underlying bill then passed, despite criticism from senators who argued the state should repeal the electric bus mandate and instead study safer, more practical alternatives for school districts. The Senate then completed its business and adjourned until March 24 at 3:00 p.m.

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• Comments are open until the end of our hearing and are posted upon adjournment.
• other counties might do it different ways, but you can have a joint primary, a contracted primary, or
• a non-contracted primary.
• In a contracted or non-contracted primary, each party has a lot more control and authority over their
• does not require any proof that the person is a primary caretaker.

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• Oh, and the open primary would take place on November 3rd, any runoff December 12th, and then all qualifying
• When the machines are open, other than Fabius, because they open the machines.
• Tell me to open the machine. Okay. All right, open the machines.
• The machines are open. Vote, members. The machines are open. Vote, members.
• The machines are open. Vote, members. The machines are open. Vote, members.

Keywords: 974, senate, all

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• The hearing room is open for attendance.
• Any primary witnesses in support? Ms. Levenbaum is here.
• Now we will open it up to the public.
• Any primary witnesses in support? I vote. Great. Thank you. Any primary witnesses in support? Ms.
• Now we will open it up to the public.

Summary: The Assembly Appropriations Committee met on July 16, 2025, with a quorum present and 51 bills on the agenda. The chair reviewed public testimony rules, noted Assemblymember Arambula was absent, and took up the consent calendar. Several bills were approved on consent in two motions: one group eligible for the Assembly floor consent calendar and another group approved do pass with amendments. The suspense calendar was then deemed approved, covering a long list of Senate bills that were not individually heard. Two bills were presented before the committee. Senator Sívants presented SB 307, which would require CSU and UC to adopt protections for undocumented students affected by immigration enforcement, including preserving nonresident tuition exemption status, providing access to financial and academic support, and creating policies for grade withdrawals and re-enrollment. The California Faculty Association supported the bill, and an Assemblymember spoke in favor, citing the need to protect undocumented students; the bill was sent out on a roll call. Senator Allen presented SB 413, which would allow limited access to juvenile court records in certain civil and government claims cases to speed resolution and reduce costs, while maintaining privacy safeguards. The County of Los Angeles sponsored the bill, and it also moved out on a roll call, with Assemblymember Dixon not voting. After those presentations, the committee opened the floor for public comment on bills not heard that day, but no additional testimony was offered. The meeting then adjourned.

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• So we're going to open it up.
• That has been my primary focus.
• Right now the vote is 9-0, and we'll leave that open.
• I probably make sense to open it up.
• So with that, we can open it up for a roll call vote.

Summary: The committee first heard AB 1157, the Affordable Rent Act, which would lower California’s annual rent cap, remove the single-family home exemption, and eliminate the sunset on existing tenant protections. The author and supporters argued that renters are facing severe affordability pressures, especially in single-family rentals, and that stronger statewide rent stabilization is needed to prevent displacement and homelessness. Opponents, including apartment, building, and property-owner groups, said the bill would discourage housing production, harm small landlords, and override a deal they said was intended to be temporary while the state focused on building more housing. Public testimony on AB 1157 was extensive, with many renters, tenant advocates, labor groups, and community organizations speaking in support, while many landlords, business groups, and property-owner representatives spoke in opposition. Committee members were split: some praised the bill as a necessary response to the rent crisis, while others warned it could reduce investment and worsen the housing shortage. The committee ultimately voted 7-5 to pass AB 1157 to the Assembly Judiciary Committee. The committee then approved the consent calendar, including AB 413, AB 1152, and AB 1275, on a 9-0 vote. It also heard ACA 3, which would require the University of California to make available a limited number of down payment loans for eligible long-term support staff who are first-time homebuyers. Supporters said the measure would help lower-wage UC workers afford homeownership and improve retention, while UC and other opponents argued the proposal was duplicative of existing state programs, unnecessary, and potentially harmful to UC finances. The discussion focused on financing mechanics and the relationship to CalHFA, but no final vote on ACA 3 was included in the portion provided.

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• We also develop benchmarks for primary care because when we spend more on primary and early intervention
• We also develop benchmarks for primary care because when we spend more on primary and early intervention
• Okay, hold the item open. Thank you. Over 10,000 health care facilities. Okay, hold the item open.
• So we have one open now for fellowship training. We'll have one open next year.
• So those investigations are still open.

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• outside of the hospital related to their primary care.
• Lakey talking about primary care physicians. When the school.
• Only the Texas Legislature can open a new TSTC.
• Sunsetting 20 pathways and opening up some new ones.
• and in Abilene that opens this year.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• Senators, any opening remarks?
• We also do not operate primary care clinics.
• We also do not operate primary care clinics.
• To be fair, I'm primary care trained.
• So of course we're invested in primary care.

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