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• And with me in the gallery, I'd like to introduce some constituents, candidate for Legislative District
• Placed on file.
• We should move to a national popular vote system where the candidate who gets the most votes becomes
• That is a very bad incentive for candidates.
• But you will never see, in a general election, candidates crisscrossing every state of this country.

Keywords: 1182, all

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• So the comments are part of the bill file. Are you making a motion?
• Sonia Shaw, Chino Valley Unified School Board President and candidate for state superintendent, trying
• Sonia Shachino Valley Unified School Board President and candidate or state superintendent trying to
• Sonia Shaw-Chino Valley Unified School Board President and candidate for state superintendent trying
• Any potential candidates for Congress? Not to my knowledge. Okay.

Summary: The Assembly Elections Committee met on August 19, 2025, to consider ACA 8, SB 280, and an informational hearing on AB 604. The meeting began with several failed motions to adjourn, to read public comments into the record, and to recess so members could review the roughly 16,000 public comments submitted through the committee portal. The chair emphasized the hearing’s expedited format, transparency measures, and rules limiting witness testimony, and noted a letter from Speaker Rivas authorizing Assemblymember Berman to present ACA 8. ACA 8, described by supporters as the “Election Rigging Response Act,” would place before voters a temporary congressional redistricting plan tied to AB 604 and triggered only if another state, especially Texas, adopts a partisan mid-decade redistricting. Supporters, including Assemblymember Berman, labor groups, CTA, Planned Parenthood affiliates, SEIU, and other allied organizations, argued the measure was a response to partisan gerrymandering elsewhere and a defense of democracy, with voters having the final say in a November 4, 2025 special election. Opponents, including current and former redistricting commissioners, good-government groups, business and taxpayer organizations, and many members of the public, argued the proposal undermines California’s independent redistricting model, was rushed without adequate public review, could cost roughly $200 million or more, and would invite litigation and partisan manipulation. The committee also debated a proposed amendment that would bar legislators who voted for ACA 8 from later running for Congress in districts adopted under the measure. After extended procedural disputes, the committee voted to lay the amendment on the table. The hearing then continued with extensive public testimony, overwhelmingly divided between strong support and strong opposition, but the transcript provided does not show a final committee vote on ACA 8 or SB 280 before the excerpt ends.

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• A publicity notice is filed of record.
• Let's start with file number, item number one, Laird. And what is the bill number? SB 939, Laird.
• explains apprenticeship produces the need for expensive recruitment programs by creating a flow of candidates
• explains apprenticeship produces the need for expensive recruitment programs by creating a flow of candidates

Summary: The Assembly Committee on Public Employment and Retirement heard three bills. SB 939 by Senator Laird, sponsored by CalPERS, would end new enrollment in the actuarial equivalent reduction option for service credit purchases starting in 2028 and require any unpaid balance at retirement to be paid within 90 days. The author said the change would reduce unintended consequences for members, employers, and CalPERS administration. There was no opposition, and the bill was approved on a unanimous vote and sent to Appropriations. SB 1038, also by Senator Laird and sponsored by CSEA, would expand CalPERS audit notification procedures so bargaining units receive notice when an employer is audited and receive relevant member information from final audit reports. Supporters said this would help unions protect members from benefit reductions or repayment demands caused by payroll or compensation errors, citing a Kern High School District audit example. Teamsters, the California Labor Federation, and AFSCME testified in support, with no opposition. The committee passed the bill unanimously and sent it to Appropriations. SB 1227 by Senator Drozdoff/Dorazo (as referenced in the transcript) would require the Department of Industrial Relations to work with unions on apprenticeship pathways into enforcement jobs, such as Cal/OSHA and Labor Commissioner classifications, to address staffing shortages and backlogs. The author and supporters from United Steelworkers, SEIU Local 1000, CSEA, the California Labor Federation, and others argued apprenticeship would create a pipeline of trained workers and improve labor law enforcement. The committee accepted amendments, voted the bill out on a unanimous vote, and re-referred it to the Committee on Labor and Employment.

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• What happens if there's a better candidate there?
• And you just maybe, for political reasons, show that one candidate.
• You know, they make it to some stage where their application is reviewed and they become a candidate
• It provides for the nominating petition for presidential candidates. Thank you. Rep.
• So they're all the same so it doesn't confuse candidates. And so that's what that part of it does.

Summary: The House and Governmental Affairs Committee met on April 23 and advanced several bills dealing with judicial vacancies, travel reimbursement, election administration, public records, and board transparency. Senate Bill 397 by Chairman Reese was reported favorably without objection; it allows the Supreme Court to reappoint a retiring judge on an ad hoc basis to finish cases or provide urgent coverage, while not changing other laws that prevent a judge from returning to the same seat after retiring or resigning. House Bill 398 by Representative Zerang was reported as amended after the committee adopted a new amendment removing lodging from the bill, leaving only meal reimbursement limits tied to the federal GSA rate. House Bill 1201 by Representative Ilk was also reported favorably; it would create per diem pay for legislators doing legislative business outside session and raise statewide elected officials’ salaries using a formula tied to university president pay. The committee deferred Senate Bill 41, which would have extended the deadline for public bodies to publish open-meeting minutes from 20 to 45 days, after the author said he wanted more time to work with opponents. Senate Bill 289 by Senator Abraham, which would have created public-records exceptions for certain university searches, research, and donor information, drew substantial questioning and testimony from the press and members; after amendments narrowed the scope, the committee ultimately held the bill for further work rather than voting it out. Senate Bill 47 by Senator Mizell, as amended, was reported favorably; it requires public boards and commissions to provide contact information, including at least two contacts, a mailing address, email addresses, a website if available, and a phone number, without requiring public funds for member phones. On election-related bills, Senate Bill 248 by Chairman Miller was reported favorably as amended. It allows precincts with fewer than 20 eligible voters to be consolidated with another precinct at the same polling place when both use the same ballot, with Secretary of State Landry saying it would preserve voter privacy, reduce costs, and be seamless for voters. Senate Bill 210 by Senator Klein-Peter was also reported favorably; it increases the number of election commissioners allowed in closed party primaries to match staffing needs created by the new system. Senate Bill 106 by Senator Klein-Peter, which makes certain crime-scene photos, audio/video recordings, and digital images nonpublic except by court order or clerk access, was reported favorably after a roll-call vote of 8 yeas and 2 nays. House Bill 906 by Representative Billings was reported favorably as amended; the amendments let party state central committees decide whether unaffiliated voters may participate in party primaries, require notice to the Department of State, and make participation rules consistent across the party’s related races, with an effective date of January 1, 2027. The committee also deferred Senate Bills 218 and 220 to the following week before adjourning.

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• In the initial election of directors in May of 2014, seven candidates were elected, with the highest
• This raised the question of how to determine which of the two candidates would serve a two-year term
• Currently, heavy equipment dealers must file hundreds of pages of documents.
• Could this be the last bill ever filed in the House? Probably so.
• When we did the bill, we had everybody file with a county judge.

Bills: SB2784, HB23, HB247, HB1533, HB2011, HB2013, HB2273, HB2421, HB2464, HB3120, HB3424, HB3575, HB3788, HB4370, HB4809, HB5057, HB5084, HB5534, HB5668, HJR34, HB23, HB247, HJR34

Keywords: Somervell County, hospital district, board of directors, elections, local governance, staggered terms, third-party review, property development, local government, permits, construction inspection, regulatory authority, land development, liability, occupancy certificate, border security, tax exemption, ad valorem, real property, infrastructure

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• Instead, they will be referred to the suspense file.
• This will... ...instead will be referred to the suspense file.
• We have Member Ferrius, file item number, excuse me, file item number three, AB 976.
• This bill will be referred to our suspense file.
• Next up we'll have Member Gonzales, file item number 5, AB 1282.

Summary: The Assembly Committee on Revenue and Taxation met and announced that, under its suspense-file rules, every bill on the agenda would be referred to suspense because each had a fiscal impact. The chair also reminded attendees to submit position letters in advance for inclusion in the bill analysis. A quorum was established and the committee then heard six bills, all of which drew support testimony and no opposition testimony in the room. AB 814 would exempt law enforcement pensions from state income tax to encourage retired peace officers to remain in California and support recruitment and retention. AB 918 would create a targeted income tax exemption for pay earned by local first responders deployed under mutual aid during declared emergencies, with supporters saying it would help sustain disaster response and reward extraordinary service. Both bills were backed by police and public safety organizations and were referred to suspense. AB 976 would create a nonrefundable tax credit for small retailers in disadvantaged communities to help pay for security equipment in response to retail theft and violence; members discussed whether the bill should be broader and how it related to Proposition 36 and crime policy. AB 984 would allow state tax deductions for contributions to CalABLE accounts, with testimony from CalABLE representatives and families describing the program as an essential savings tool for people with disabilities. AB 1282 would create a deduction for out-of-pocket medical expenses up to $5,000 through 2030, and AB 838 would raise California’s renter’s tax credit from $60/$120 to $2,000 for eligible filers. Each of these bills was also referred to the suspense file, and the committee then adjourned.

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• The other thing it does is change the date of filing campaign finance reform reports from the third week
• to allow for somebody running for governor early to exhaust the campaign fund and then someone who files
• </c><00:40:44.880><c> later</c> then someone who files later then someone who files later not<00:40:46.800
• </c> that you're the best candidate. that you're the best candidate.
• Amendment number two provides for a health occupations board to obtain an unredacted record or filing

Keywords: Senate streaming session for Tuesday, March 3, 2026, 960, senate, all

Summary: The Senate convened with an invocation, journalized the prayer, and recognized Read Across America Day with a special resolution congratulating the Maryland State Education Association on the program’s 28th anniversary. Senators also welcomed several guests and student groups, including Eleanor Roosevelt High School students, Maryland Federation of Republican Women members for Red Scarf Day, medical shadows from Johns Hopkins, a student page prospect, and a group from Matthew Henson Elementary School. The chamber then took up multiple Finance Committee consent calendars and individual local alcohol-related bills, all of which were reported favorably, adopted without objection, and ordered printed for third reading. Measures included changes to alcohol license fee refunds for uniformed service members, Anne Arundel County license classifications and compensation for liquor board officials, a Baltimore City racetrack license extension, a Cecil County license quota change, and new or expanded licenses for golf courses, sports venues, and barber shop/beauty salon establishments. The Senate also advanced bills on social work licensing, a rural readiness economic development program, a Maryland-Ireland Trade Commission extension, peer-to-peer car sharing insurance rules, telematics-based auto insurance disclosures and appeals, and veteran status notation on public profiles. Several bills were amended before being advanced, generally with technical or clarifying changes and no recorded opposition. Senate Bill 18 would create a provisional social work license; Senate Bill 351 would regulate insurer use of vehicle telematics data; Senate Bill 395 would revise insurance and liability rules for peer-to-peer car sharing; and Senate Bill 197 would alter comprehensive plan elements in land use law. Senate Bill 439, protecting fire and rescue public safety employees from adverse action based on medical cannabis certification, also moved forward without amendment. One measure, Senate Bill 69, which would make permanent the nonprofit navigator position in the Department of Commerce, was discussed at length after a member raised concerns about oversight of nonprofit grant funding. On request, the bill was special ordered to the next day for further consideration. All other bills discussed in the transcript were advanced to third reading by unanimous or near-unanimous voice action, with no recorded roll-call votes.

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• </c> vote on Senate File 116. vote on Senate File 116.
• File 11618 I<00:14:25.279><c> 13.
• </c> Third reading roll call of Senate File Third reading roll call of Senate File 116 116 116 12<00:
• Senate file 116 elected to the Senate.
• </c> each political party have any candidate each political party have any candidate on<00:41:50.560>

Keywords: 916, all

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• This is the bill that I filed, and if you want to file that bill, I would look at it.
• If you want to file that bill, I would look at it.
• Again, if you want to file that bill, I would look at it, but this is the bill I got filed.
• Have multiple candidates on either side.
• About this bill, what made you file this bill? Was there an incident?

Keywords: 959, house, all

Summary: The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and approval of the House Journal by roll call vote, 104-0. Members then offered numerous personal privileges and introductions, including tributes to a deceased mentor, recognition of astronauts, guests connected to military service and law enforcement, school and university visitors, and special honors for community figures Corey Johnson and boxer Devin Alexander. A moment of silence was observed for the representative’s mentor, and several guests were welcomed from the gallery. The chamber then took up House Committee Substitute for House Bill 2481, a bill dealing with SNAP and related public benefits. The sponsor said the measure was intended to align Missouri law with federal eligibility rules, require proof of citizenship or lawful presence, use the SAVE system throughout eligibility, and direct the Department of Social Services to seek a waiver to promote healthier SNAP purchases. Members debated the bill extensively, with supporters framing it as accountability, fraud prevention, and healthier nutrition, while opponents argued it was unnecessary, could harm children, families, pregnant women, and people in food deserts, and could increase administrative costs. An amendment from the gentleman from Johnson was adopted to add MoHealthNet applicants and cleanup language, and after debate the previous question was ordered 91-46; the House then adopted the substitute and perfected and printed HB 2481 as amended. The House next considered House Committee Substitute for House Bill 1869, which would create a fund to repair damaged veteran headstones in public and private cemeteries when tree roots or other damage affect gravesites. Supporters said it would extend existing veterans’ cemetery repair assistance to more burial sites and preserve dignity for veterans and families. The bill was approved without opposition, with the substitute adopted and the bill perfected and printed. Finally, the House took up House Bill 2927, which would require settlement demands tied to extra-contractual or bad-faith insurance claims to be in writing, held open for 90 days, and reference the relevant statute. Debate centered on whether the 90-day requirement would help insurers evaluate claims or instead delay justice for injured people; concerns were also raised about bad-faith litigation and settlement timing. The House ultimately adopted the bill and ordered it perfected and printed.

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• I would move House File 1902 to come before the committee.
• Representative Nash renews his motion that House File 1902 be laid over.
• Alright, we'll move to the next bill on the agenda, which is House File 935.
• All right, members, next on the agenda will be House File.
• Thank you for the opportunity to testify in support of Chair Igo's House File.

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• She filed every document on time.
• </c><00:58:17.119><c> She</c><00:58:17.359><c> filed</c><00:58:17.760><c> every</c> everything right.
• She filed every everything right.
• She filed every document<00:58:18.640><c> on</c><00:58:18.880><c> time.
• And we're seeing more and more campaigns paying social media influencers to promote their candidates.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• We currently have two counties in the Commonwealth that do not have a qualified candidate to run in this
• We currently have two candidates.
• </c><00:38:29.560><c> to</c><00:38:29.640><c> run</c><00:38:30.160><c> in</c> have a qualified candidate
• </c><01:15:05.240><c> way</c><01:15:05.400><c> that</c> I am so hopeful in every candid way that I am
• so hopeful in every candid way that I<01:15:05.720><c> can</c><01:15:05.920><c> be</c><01:15:06.240>

Keywords: An issue was found with the live stream of this meeting. This version was uploaded as a complete version and should contain the entirety of the meeting. Meeting Start 00:00:00 Roll Call 00:00:15 HB 647 Discussion 00:02:00 HB 647 Vote 00:05:47 HB 501 Discussion 00:07:40 HB 501 Vote 00:09:53 HB 502 Discussion 00:11:20 HB 502 Vote 00:14:48 HJR 75 Discussion 00:16:53 HJR 75 Vote 00:17:35 HJR 76 Discussion 00:19:00 HJR 76 Vote 00:19:43 HB 869 Discussion 00:21:22 HB 869 Vote 00:30:00 HB 619 Discussion 00:31:39 HB 619 Vote 00:34:33 HB 356 Discussion 00:36:22 HB 356 Vote 00:40:19 HB 900 Discussion 00:43:17 HB 900 Vote 00:46:21 HB 816 Discussion 00:48:02 HB 816 Vote 00:53:47 HB 9 Discussion 00:55:05 HB 9 Vote 01:18:25 HB 757 Discussion 01:21:04 HB 757 Vote 01:35:55, 958, all

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• Please move file item 24, SB 1011, to the inactive file. The desk will note. Thank you.
• Moving into the consideration of the daily file. We have file item six.
• Senator Reyes, file item seven. Thank you, Madam President.
• File item 20. Secretary, please read.
• Gonzalez with file item 26. Secretary, please read.

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, offered prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and then moved through motions, appointments, and third-reading bills. Senator McNerney moved SB 1011 to the inactive file. The chamber confirmed Preston Prince to the California Housing Finance Agency Board and Stephanie Landrugin to the State Mining and Geology Board, both by recorded vote. The Senate also adopted a large consent calendar and later announced budget subcommittee meetings before adjourning House of Origin work for the year. Several policy bills passed unanimously or with broad support. SB 1050 by Senator Ashby requires disclosure when advertisements use synthetic performers created by AI. SB 1393 by Senator McGuire updates fisheries management, including Dungeness crab rules and steelhead trout provisions. SB 995 by Senator Pérez creates stronger oversight for involuntary residential facilities, including immigration detention and secure youth treatment facilities. SB 1025 by Senator Hurtado establishes an Office of Food Security and Affordability to improve coordination of food assistance programs. SB 1266 by Senator Stern changes how copper wire theft damages are valued, SB 1211 by Senator González clarifies authority for conviction integrity units, and SB 1302 by Senator Wahab reauthorizes the Board of Registered Nursing. The most debated measure was SB 1373 by Senator Grove, which would narrow mental health diversion eligibility and exclude certain serious offenses, especially crimes against children and other violent conduct. Supporters, including Senator Rubio and the Senate Public Safety chair, argued it preserves treatment access while restoring public safety guardrails; the bill passed 32-0. SB 1181 by Senator Hurtado, aimed at youth safety and coordination on threats such as trafficking and online exploitation, drew discussion over the removal of fusion centers from the bill; several senators supported the amended approach while others wanted more detail, and it passed 33-0. The Senate concluded by noting it had dispensed with 341 bills during the month and announced the next floor session for June 1.

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• Okay, file number seven, ACA, another constitutional amendment, 18. Introduction of Carlos.
• Lifting call on file item 1, SCA 5. Motion is to be adopted to the Committee on Appropriations.
• On file item 1, SCA 5, motion is to be adopted to the Committee on Appropriations.
• Lifting call on file item 2, SJR 18, motion is to be adopted to the Committee on Judiciary.
• Lifting call on file item 5, ACA 5.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• Accordingly, one bill on today's agenda is a suspense candidate, and that will be file item number one
• Today's agenda is a suspense candidate, and that will be file item number one, SB 288 by Senator Cialtural
• Again, this is file item number one, SB 288. Begin when ready.
• during suspense file action, I would ask for an aye vote.
• during suspense file action, I would ask for an aye vote.

Summary: The Assembly Revenue and Taxation Committee heard several bills, mostly related to Proposition 19, voluntary tax checkoffs, and local tax authority. SB 288 would clarify that the one-year residency and exemption deadline for inherited homes held in probate begins when legal ownership is established; it received support from the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association and others, no opposition, and was referred to suspense. SB 974 would explicitly include special needs trusts in Prop. 19-related inheritance rules; it had support from the Riverside County Board of Supervisors and Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association and passed 5-0 to Appropriations as amended. The committee also heard SB 575, which would restore the Sea Otter Voluntary Contribution Fund for voluntary tax return donations to sea otter conservation. Supporters cited sea otter recovery, research, and habitat protection needs; there was no opposition, and the bill passed 5-0 to Appropriations. SB 999 would delay the Franchise Tax Board’s annual report on the health care individual mandate from March 1 to June 1 to allow more complete data; Health Access California supported it, and it passed 5-1 to Appropriations. SB 762 would authorize certain cities and counties, including Hercules, Santa Cruz, and Santa Barbara, to seek voter approval for local transaction and use taxes to address budget pressures, public safety, infrastructure, and safety-net service cuts. Local officials, labor groups, and health advocates supported it, while the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association opposed it; the committee adopted the urgency clause and then passed the bill to Local Government with urgency, with some no votes. SB 1073 would create a voluntary tax contribution fund to support the Historic South Los Angeles Black Cultural District; arts advocates and community supporters backed it, and the bill passed unanimously to the Arts, Entertainment, Sports, and Tourism Committee as amended.

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• Chair U Akeem will move House File 1049.
• Okay, so House File 1049 is a vehicle bill, so we're here to discuss tax interactions.
• Candidates would need to demonstrate that they can teach the science of reading.
• So members, we now have House File 1049, as amended, before us. We will lay the bill over.
• The bill is filed 1049. As amended, it will really be laid over this time.

Bills: HF1049

Keywords: school library aid, education finance, school districts, charter schools, funding eligibility

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• Instead, they'll be referred to our suspense file.
• Accordingly, one bill on today's agenda is a suspense candidate, and that will be file item number one
• Today's agenda is a suspense candidate, and that will be file item number one, SB 288 by Senator Cialtural
• during suspense file action, I would ask for an aye vote.
• File item number two, SB 974. File item number two, SB 974, and you may present when ready.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Please move file item 24, SB 1011, to the inactive file. The desk will note. Thank you.
• Moving into the consideration of the daily file. We have file item six.
• Senator Reyes, file item seven. Thank you, Madam President.
• File item 20. Secretary, please read.
• Senator Gonzalez, file item 26. Secretary, please read.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• Clerk, is there filed? So ordered. Mr.
• . candidate. candidate. 12<00:55:30.080><c> of</c><00:55:30.200><c> those</c><00:55:30.440><c> board<
• candidate<04:42:33.600><c> committees,</c> candidate committees, candidate committees, half<04:42:35.200
• </c> that was given to candidates. that was given to candidates.
• Three, they have to file for it.

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• Next, we're going to just do a quick walkthrough of policy items as agreed to by Senate File 1740 in
• agreed<00:02:35.440><c> to</c><00:02:35.760><c> by</c><00:02:36.640><c> Senate</c><00:02:37.040><c> File
• /c><00:02:37.879><c> 1740</c><00:02:38.879><c> in</c><00:02:39.200><c> the</c> agreed to by Senate File
• 1740 in the agreed to by Senate File 1740 in the conference<00:02:39.920><c> committee.
• </c> teacher candidates to the legislature. teacher candidates to the legislature.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all