Transcript Highlights:

• They've been very generous with their time.
• The department, the Attorney General, or other local attorneys may enforce this section.
• Fortera's cement generates about 70% fewer carbon emissions than traditional cement and at lower cost
• The designated list framework does create a clear and enforceable floor that a general mandate, like
• that cost basis is just simply prohibitive. ...to the general public.

Committee: Senate Environmental Quality

Keywords: 987, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Increased penalties will serve as a meaningful deterrent against noncompliance and generate additional
• Solicitor General Seth Waxman has observed the notable historical precedent for statutes like the bill
• I provided an affidavit to the Attorney General as a lifelong Democrat, knowing what it would cost me
• Affairs for Attorney General Rob Bonta, and David Pai, supervising Deputy Attorney General, who's here
• The Attorney General is proud to sponsor SB 1344 to facilitate urgently needed residential...

Summary: The committee heard several bills focused on domestic violence protections, pay equity enforcement, Jewish demographic data collection, court transparency, auto glass insurance practices, pet policy disclosure for renters, and civil rights accountability for federal officers. SB 99 would require courts and law enforcement to better recognize military protective orders in domestic violence cases; supporters from the Department of Defense and military organizations said it would close jurisdictional gaps for military families, and the bill passed to Public Safety. SB 1237 would increase penalties for repeat noncompliance with California pay data reporting laws; supporters said stronger enforcement is needed to address persistent wage gaps, and the bill passed to Appropriations. SB 1387 would allow Jewish identity to be reported as an ethnic category in state demographic data; supporters said better data would improve policy and anti-discrimination efforts, while opponents argued the bill was unnecessary or divisive, and it passed to Privacy. SB 932 would require assignees filing civil actions to identify the original party in the case caption; supporters framed it as a transparency measure, and it passed to Judiciary/Appropriations on call. The committee also took up SB 98, which would regulate auto glass insurance claims by restricting assignment of benefits, requiring clearer estimates and invoices, and limiting inducements to consumers. The sponsor and NICB said the bill would curb fraud and unsafe repairs, while independent glass shops and industry groups argued it could reduce consumer choice and favor insurer-aligned networks; the bill passed to Appropriations. SB 1296 would require landlords to disclose pet policies before collecting application fees and provide refunds if nondisclosure materially affected an applicant’s decision; supporters said it would save renters time and money, while rental housing representatives objected to a provision limiting eviction based solely on failure to sign a pet addendum. The bill passed to Appropriations. Finally, SB 747, the No Kings Act, would create a California cause of action allowing people to sue federal officers for constitutional violations using standards similar to Section 1983. Senator Wiener and a witness who said he was unlawfully detained by Border Patrol argued the bill is needed because federal officers currently lack comparable accountability after the Supreme Court narrowed Bivens remedies. Law enforcement groups opposed the bill, warning that the qualified immunity language is unclear, could create a separate California standard, and might expose officers and governments to retroactive litigation; members discussed possible amendments on qualified immunity and retroactivity, and the bill was moved forward with an urgency amendment while negotiations continued.

Transcript Highlights:

• and I believe Representative Bierman, your motion is that this file, this bill, be referred to the General
• Representative Bierman, your motion is that this file, this bill, be referred to the General Register
• Thank you, Representative Bierman moves that House File 4466 be approved and referred to the General
• Bierman moves that House File 4466 be approved and referred to the General Register.
• </c> general fund of almost $98 million. general fund of almost $98 million.

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The committee took up House File 4466, the Health Finance and Policy bill, and first adopted the A8 amendment, described as a set of technical fixes. Members then considered a large A9 amendment that bundled a wide range of Children and Families provisions, including child care licensing modernization, crisis nursery licensing, SNAP/MFIT-related language, child care provider self-reporting, a physical abuse recognition poster, child protection and welfare provisions, funding for parent support outreach, and forensic interview training scholarships. Supporters described it as bipartisan work with relatively small fiscal impact, while opponents said it greatly expanded the bill and should be handled separately; after a roll call, the A9 amendment failed 7-14. Representative Scott then offered the A11 amendment, raising concerns about new all-payer claims database language and whether it should have been heard in the Judiciary and Civil Law Committee. Department of Health staff explained the data-sharing safeguards, de-identification process, fee structure, and enforcement provisions, but Scott remained concerned about privacy and the scope of the program and withdrew the amendment. The committee then moved to final bill discussion. Members and authors described HF 4466 as a lean health finance bill largely conforming Minnesota law to federal HR1 Medicaid-related changes, including work requirements, retroactive eligibility limits, cost-sharing, and home equity provisions. Supporters argued conformity was necessary to avoid major federal funding losses and noted a few additional member bills in the package; opponents criticized the federal changes as harmful, especially for vulnerable populations such as victims of trafficking and domestic violence. Fiscal staff said the bill would save just over $2 million in FY 2026-27 and almost $98 million in FY 2028-29. No final vote on the bill itself was taken in the portion provided.

Transcript Highlights:

• I'm Brian Little with the California Farm Bureau, the largest general-interest agriculture organization
• I mean, I'd like to see even more wages paid than they are in general in the agricultural sector, of
• I think about my family, tobacco farmers... ...get it for generations.
• We want them to take the next generation and then the third generation to stay in California, providing
• Doyle Radford, with Construction and General Labor's Local 185, in strong support.

Committee: Senate Labor, Public Employment and Retirement

Keywords: 987, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• And so I do think we... ...as well as what's been happening in Bismarck in general.
• They're very, very busy generally with things that are outside of just a family court situation.
• The intent was to keep it a little bit more general, to provide the judges a little bit of flexibility
• McLean, would there be any objection to me just referencing the section generally?
• I'll refer to the section generally.

Committee: Joint Child Custody Review Task Force

Keywords: 908, all

Transcript Highlights:

• I am an eighth generation, at least. I'm not signed up, but I can sign a paper if you need me to.
• The strike language to SB 1290 is like Representative Carter's bills generally are: constituent-driven
• Chairman, I have a question, or maybe just a general comment.
• There are hundreds of other examples, policy statements…” “Policy statements, rules, being generated,
• And at least in my understanding of this example, I’m going to use it as a generic example.

Bills: SB1206 , SB1254 , SB1290 , SB1421 , SB1432 , SB1515 , SB1563 , SB1641 , SB1649 , SB1670 , SB1671 , SB1747

Committee: House Commerce

Keywords: storm damage, catastrophic storm, hail damage, wind damage, roof repair, roof replacement, post-storm repairs, insurance claim, property and casualty insurance, adjuster, public adjuster, contractor licensing, homeowner protections, deductible waiver, insurance fraud prevention, storm chaser, residential construction contract, workers' compensation, joint check, claim solicitation

Transcript Highlights:

• It's an absurd barrier to entry to get into something that is a wealth generation for families since
• At 3%, buyers generally will walk away.
• I think that's extremely generous of you. I know you're, this is the first committee...
• I think that's extremely generous of you. I know this is the first committee hearing.
• But what are the general Californians saying?

Committee: House Judiciary

Keywords: 988, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• I'm a fourth-generation, um, towing company. Um, we, I'm, I'm in favor for this bill.
• I close, but this committee can be generous and vote it out today.
• Do you have any numbers on how much is generated?
• engineering in general.
• And general operations.

Committee: House Licensing & Administrative Procedures

Transcript Highlights:

• </c><00:21:50.159><c> debate</c> provides one hour of general debate provides one hour of general debate
• This week, the House has an generations.
• </c> responsibilities, and future generations responsibilities, and future generations who<00:31:56.640
• But families, and future generations.
• </c><06:52:19.840><c> of</c> moment that inspired generations of moment that inspired generations of

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, 1012, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• </c> earlier, she was a fifth generation earlier, she was a fifth generation Colorado<00:35:43.520><c
• </c> First, a first generation family. First, a first generation family.
• </c><00:46:33.440><c> family</c> that first generation family that first generation family and<00:46:
• </c> I generally I generally believe<00:54:17.280><c> that</c><00:54:17.520><c> if</c><00:54:17.760><
• ><c> the</c> General Assembly can amend the General Assembly can amend the Children's<01:49:50.400><c

Keywords: 981, all

Transcript Highlights:

• The other part is the attorney general. So if Mr.
• </c> The other part is the attorney general. The other part is the attorney general.
• > itself</c> office of the inspector general itself office of the inspector general itself is<02:44:55.680
• He just made up his job and he just kind of, hey, I'm the inspector general.
• But tonight, adults in general. Uh current funding adults in general.

Committee: Senate Human Services

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Uh, so it's going to dip into general funds for sure.
• </c><01:23:05.040><c> $625,000</c> fee, it would generate $625,000 fee, it would generate $625,000 each
• </c> farms that generate 5 megawatts or less. farms that generate 5 megawatts or less.
• </c> general fund expenditure of $250,000. general fund expenditure of $250,000.
• </c> general funds. general funds.

Committee: House Finance

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Our General Assembly, our governor, our everyone is supportive of law enforcement.
• Our General Assembly, our governor, our everyone is supportive of law enforcement.
• Our General Assembly, our governor, our everyone is supportive of law enforcement.
• ><c> governor,</c><00:09:39.840><c> our</c> Our General Assembly, our governor, our Our General Assembly
• </c><00:24:13.920><c> Assembly,</c><00:24:14.320><c> 2.7%</c> the General Assembly, 2.7% the General

Committee: Joint State Government

Keywords: 958, all

Transcript Highlights:

• I'm out front at the General Hooker entrance. Thank you. Thank you for joining us.
• And we're just at the General Hooker entrance outside by the steps. Well, you read my mind.
• They're multi-generational family operations.
• This is a bill that would divert some fines that are currently going to the general fund.
• This is a bill that would divert some fines that are currently going to the general fund.

Committee: Joint Joint Committee on Environment and Natural Resources

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The committee hearing covered a wide range of animal, wildlife, hunting, and environmental bills. Early testimony focused on deer management, with Rep. Markey urging creation of a deer commission to address crop damage, vehicle collisions, and Lyme disease, and Sen. Durant supporting bills to allow Sunday bow hunting, expand crossbow use, and reduce the 500-foot dwelling restriction for archery hunting. Supporters framed these measures as practical wildlife-management tools, while questions centered on how they would differ from existing Fish and Wildlife authority and whether they would allow hunting closer to residences. Later, Rep. Sena also spoke in support of a bill to increase protected wildlife management areas and another to require non-lead ammunition, arguing both would benefit biodiversity and reduce environmental harm. A substantial portion of the hearing addressed animal welfare and commerce. Multiple witnesses supported bills to ban or phase out the retail sale of dogs, cats, rabbits, and guinea pigs in pet shops, arguing that pet stores rely on puppy mills and obscure the source of animals, while opponents said the bills would hurt responsible breeders, small businesses, and consumer choice. The committee also heard strong testimony for bills to ban the sale of cats and dogs in pet shops, with supporters citing sick animals, consumer deception, and the need to cut off the puppy mill supply chain. In a separate animal-testing segment, witnesses backed bills requiring non-animal testing methods for cosmetics and household products, saying alternatives are more accurate and humane; biomedical research representatives opposed those bills and a related research-animal measure, warning of unintended restrictions on research institutions and arguing animal models remain necessary for many studies. The committee also heard testimony on horseshoe crab conservation, with supporters of H. 898 urging an end to taking horseshoe crabs for bait because of population declines, shorebird impacts, and the species’ importance to biomedical science. On wildlife trafficking, witnesses backed bills to ban intrastate sales of ivory and rhino horn, saying Massachusetts should close loopholes that aid poaching and align with federal law and other states; one antique dealer testified in support, saying he avoids such items and still sees them in the marketplace. Additional testimony supported bans on fur products from factory farms and on force-feeding birds for foie gras, with advocates emphasizing cruelty, public health, and environmental concerns. The hearing was lengthy and heavily attended, with the chairs repeatedly limiting testimony to three minutes and inviting written submissions; no committee votes or final actions were taken during the transcript excerpt.

Transcript Highlights:

• And generally speaking, you know, the Biota water treatment plant is an example.
• And just some general statistics: 30 minutes of AI use, 2.6 cups of water used.
• So any money generated, any money to pay back loans, is generated from the rates that they charge their
• The repayment sources generally are special assessments and revenues.
• We're not going to see those generally.

Committee: Joint Water Topics Overview Committee

Keywords: 908, all

Transcript Highlights:

• </c><00:47:06.240><c> Committee</c><00:47:06.560><c> substitute</c> general fund.
• Committee substitute general fund. Committee substitute pending. pending. pending.
• But please understand this is just the state general fund monies that's there.
• So all total in the general fund, we're spending close to $25 billion. Exactly. Okay.
• On the supplemental, there is no money from general fund in the supplemental. Period.

Keywords: 920, all

Summary: The Senate convened with prayer, the pledge, and a roll call establishing a quorum. It adopted motions to excuse absent senators, dispense with reading the prior journal, and allow bills and committee reports to be taken up throughout the day. The chamber received multiple House messages and a gubernatorial confirmation, including House Bill 1 on motor vehicles, Senate Bill 170 on health insurance, and Senate confirmation 90 for Chenica Johnson Anom to the Alabama Cickle Cell Oversight and Regulatory Commission, all of which were referred to the appropriate committees. The Senate later concurred in the House amendment to Senate Bill 170 by a 29-0-1 vote. Committee reports covered a wide range of measures, with favorable reports and, in several cases, amendments or substitutes. Judiciary reported favorably on House Bills 228, 132, 347, 405, 86, 263, and 302, and on Senate Bills 318 and 260; State Government Affairs reported favorably on House Bills 435, 97, and 407 and Senate Bill 361; Education Policy reported favorably on Senate Bills 337 and House Bills 520 and 75; Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development reported favorably on House Bills 303 and 477 and Senate Bills 360, 325, 329, and 330; Transportation and Energy reported favorably on Senate Bills 341, 354, and 340; Veterans and Military Affairs reported favorably on House Bills 465 and 307 and Senate Bills 338 and 359; and Local Legislation reported favorably on Jefferson County Senate Bill 243 and Shelby County House Bill 532. These reports generally advanced the bills to second reading and placement on the next legislative day’s calendar. The Senate also confirmed George Pierce to the Alabama Ethics Commission by a 33-0 vote after a favorable committee report, with several senators offering brief remarks of congratulations. In motions and resolutions, the chamber adopted Senate Joint Resolution 77 honoring the Section boys basketball team and Senate Joint Resolution 78 honoring the North Sand Mountain girls basketball team for state championships. It also adopted Senate Joint Resolution 79 establishing a legislative study commission on child sexual abuse laws and policies. A senator additionally urged colleagues to support broadband expansion efforts in rural Alabama and to ask the education chair to place HB 4 on the agenda. The most substantial floor discussion concerned Senate Bill 146, the state general fund budget substitute. The sponsor explained several budget provisions, including a $12 million transfer and an additional $5 million for the judiciary to address funding for newly created judgeships, a conditional $40 million for the Department of Corrections tied to progress on the Elmore and Escambia prison projects, conditional funding for DHR tied to reducing its federal error rate and developing a SNAP-related plan, conditional mental health funding tied to reporting and data requirements, and language preserving legislative control over certain federal rural health care funds. The Senate adopted the committee substitute for SB 146 by a 32-0-1 vote and then continued with the budget explanation as the transcript ended.

Transcript Highlights:

• This is an incredibly important bill to our members, not just this generation, my generation of firefighters
• , but future generations of firefighters.
• They support green jobs, protect wildlife, and ensure that future generations, students like me, can
• And if he ever chooses to have children, that'll make a fourth generation.
• And if he ever chooses to have children, that'll have a fourth generation.

Committee: Senate Fiscal Policy

Summary: The committee took up a series of criminal justice, health, and public safety bills, with several measures reported favorably after brief sponsor presentations and mostly no opposition. CS for SB 1782 on dangerous excessive speeding, CS for SB 306 on Medicaid provider network access, CS for SB 716 on mandatory minimums for certain sexual offenses by registered offenders, CS for SB 1084 on intimate image dissemination and digitally forged images, and CS for CS for SB 1604 on corrections-related litigation and sentencing changes all passed the committee. Members also approved CS for SB 1838, which increases protections for court officials from tampering, harassment, and retaliation, and CS for SB 1252, which directs FDLE to study a statewide pawn data database. CS for SB 468 on fleeing or eluding, CS for SB 490 on off-duty concealed carry for certain officers, and CS for SB 890 on blood clot screening and treatment also received favorable votes, with SB 890 drawing supportive testimony from the bill sponsor, medical and patient advocates, and family members affected by blood clots. The most extensive debate centered on CS for CS for SB 1804, which would create a capital offense for adults trafficking children under 12 or mentally incapacitated persons for sexual exploitation. Senator Martin defended the bill as a response to especially heinous crimes and argued it fit within constitutional punishment principles, while several members raised concerns about the Eighth Amendment, the risk of lengthy and costly litigation, and the possibility of retraumatizing victims. The Florida Conference of Catholic Bishops and the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers testified in opposition, citing moral objections, due process concerns, and constitutional precedent; the bill nevertheless was reported favorably. The committee also approved CS for CS for SB 572, the “Pam Rock Act,” which tightens dangerous-dog rules, adds enclosure, microchip, insurance, and penalty requirements, and allows stronger enforcement actions after serious attacks. The Rock family and animal control supporters testified in favor, describing the bill as a response to fatal dog attacks and urging stronger accountability for owners. For SB 572, members discussed insurance requirements, the role of local authorities in classifying dangerous dogs, and whether the bill would affect ordinary pet insurance or only liability coverage after a serious attack. The sponsor said the measure is not breed-specific and is aimed at dogs that have already caused significant harm. The committee also heard testimony from family members of Pam Rock and other victims, along with supporters from animal control and sheriff’s offices. All of the bills taken up in the meeting that were voted on were reported favorably, and no roll-call votes failed.

Transcript Highlights:

• So, generally it's considered are are.
• ,</c> of of anti-SLAPP legislation in general, of of anti-SLAPP legislation in general, but<00:34:30.760
• Now we'll move into general public comment.
• </c><01:20:13.280><c> public</c> Now we'll move into general public Now we'll move into general public
• It's not a general grant of expression.

Committee: Joint Judiciary

Keywords: 916, all

Transcript Highlights:

• This is the annual general fund, sorry, the general bill for all of our funds and state agency, known
• </c><00:55:48.799><c> considered</c> And I think it's generally considered And I think it's generally
• &gt;&gt; Um<01:14:40.239><c> general</c><01:14:40.640><c> funds.</c> &gt;&gt; Um general funds.
• </c> &gt;&gt; but it adds 40 million a general &gt;&gt; but it adds 40 million a general &gt;&gt; if<
• </c> general supervision. general supervision.

Keywords: MS Senate Floor - 4 February, 2026; 10:00 AM, 925, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Only 1% is general funds.
• Only 1% is general funds.
• </c> of Accounting and General Services. of Accounting and General Services. Recess. Aloha.
• And that is a text from the general. And that is a text from the attorney<02:53:14.399><c> general.
• </c><02:53:14.960><c> So</c> attorney general. So attorney general.

Keywords: 910, house, all