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• The biggest thing that I find, again, concerning is that there's a tax measure that the local area is
• In regards to the SB 63 measure, while it would create additional difficulties for Bay Area transit if
• that measure did not pass, the proposal that we have here is not related to that measure.
• So if BART is having cash flow issues right now and that measure doesn't pass and we approve this, how
• . ...into people's hands quickly on things like wildfire prevention.

Summary: The Assembly Budget Committee held an informational hearing on two early-action budget bills. AB 107 would make mostly technical corrections to prior budget acts, including extending deadlines, fixing fiscal language, moving $20 million for California travel and tourism promotion from Visit California to GoBiz, and making changes related to Proposition 4 climate bond funding. A key provision would exempt development of program guidelines and selection criteria for certain 2025 climate bond appropriations from the Administrative Procedure Act, which supporters said would speed implementation of wildfire prevention and other projects. Members raised concerns about oversight, competitive bidding, and whether vendors and safeguards were sufficient, while public commenters from water, climate, and conservation groups strongly supported the APA exemption and urged similar treatment for future allocations. AB 117 would authorize up to $590 million in short-term loans for four Bay Area transit agencies: BART, Muni, Caltrain, and AC Transit. Finance explained that the loan would be administered through MTC using Bay Area TIRCP funds that have been awarded but not yet allocated, making the structure cost-neutral to the state. The loan would run 12 years, with the first two years interest-only, and repayment would be secured through state transit assistance funds if needed. Several members questioned whether the proposal amounted to a bailout, whether it was fair to prioritize the Bay Area, and whether the structure adequately protected other projects, especially BART to Silicon Valley Phase 2; Finance and committee staff said safeguards and monitoring provisions were included and that no state funds were at risk. Public testimony was largely supportive of both bills. Transit agencies and local officials said the loan would provide bridge financing as ridership remains below pre-pandemic levels, while allowing service improvements and major events to continue. San Jose representatives and some members asked for possible cleanup language to better protect large regional capital projects. The chair said the committee anticipated hearing the bills on the floor later in the week, and the hearing was adjourned after public comment.

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• /c><00:09:24.279><c> prevent</c><00:09:24.839><c> gun</c> measure to prevent and help prevent gun measure
• In conclusion, this is a prudent measure that prevents regulatory inconsistency, protects individual
• In conclusion, this is a prudent measure that prevents regulatory inconsistency, protects individual
• In conclusion, this is a prudent measure that prevents regulatory inconsistency, protects individual
• In conclusion, this is a prudent measure that prevents regulatory inconsistency, protects individual

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Next year, they're talking about putting it back, and they need to have this measure in effect.
• Are there any primary witnesses in opposition to the measure? How about opposition in general?
• It's absolutely an insufficient deterrent to prevent this criminal activity from occurring.
• Taking it back to committee members, any questions or comments on the measure in front of us?
• Taking it back to committee members, any questions or comments on the measure in front of us?

Summary: The committee opened the June 18, 2025 Local Government hearing with housekeeping rules, noting that testimony would be in person and that disruptive conduct would not be tolerated. Because a quorum was initially lacking, the committee proceeded as a subcommittee and heard several bills before later taking formal votes once quorum was established. The agenda included 15 bills, with eight placed on the consent calendar and one bill pulled by the author. The bills discussed included SB 333, which would let San Luis Obispo County voters consider raising the local sales tax cap for transportation funding; SB 390, a district-specific measure for South San Francisco to address a Mello-Roos/CFD issue affecting properties with conservation easements; SB 394, which would increase penalties for water theft and allow local agencies to recover damages; SB 611, which would restore protections for housing projects tied to adopted community plans while CEQA litigation is pending; SB 757, which would allow nuisance abatement liens or special assessments to collect cleanup costs for chronic nuisance properties; and SB 489, which would require public agencies involved in housing approvals to post application requirements online. Supporters generally framed the bills as tools for infrastructure financing, housing production, transparency, public safety, or deterrence of theft and blight. Opposition was heard on SB 757, with critics warning about due process, foreclosure risk, and displacement of low-income homeowners. After quorum was called, the committee voted 7-0 to pass SB 757, and later approved SB 489 on a 10-0 vote. The consent calendar bills—SB 74, SB 225, SB 272, SB 409, SB 558, SB 735, SB 736, and SB 737—were approved together. SB 333 advanced on a 7-2 vote, SB 390 passed 9-0, SB 394 passed 9-0, and SB 611 passed 10-0. The hearing concluded with the committee adjourned after all listed actions were taken.

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• Most of our stores don't have the capital to invest in theft-prevention measures at the same rate as
• Most of our stores don't have the capital to invest in theft preventive measures at the same rate as
• But your inclusion of $3 million for the eviction prevention right-to-counsel program will prevent homelessness
• But your inclusion of $3 million for the eviction prevention right-to-counsel program will prevent homelessness
• Restoring funding is a prevention-focused investment.

Bills: HB2289

Keywords: appropriations, budget, fiscal matters, state spending, general fund, supplemental budget, biennial budget, substitute bill, public defense, civil legal aid, courts, judicial branch, homelessness, supportive housing, affordable housing, behavioral health, juvenile rehabilitation, youth services, child welfare, foster care

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• Most of our stores don't have the capital to invest in theft-prevention measures at the same rate as
• Most of our stores don't have the capital to invest in theft-prevention measures at the same rate as
• Most of our stores don't have the capital to invest in theft-prevention measures at the same rate as
• Currently, preventable evictions will go unaddressed, increasing the caseload of the Currently, preventable
• But your inclusion of $3 million for the eviction prevention right-to-counsel program will prevent homelessness

Summary: The House Appropriations Committee held a public hearing on proposed substitute House Bill 2289, the House operating budget. Budget staff Mary Monroe gave a detailed overview of the proposal’s near general fund outlook, reserve levels, major revenue assumptions, and major spending and savings items. She highlighted assumed revenue from capital gains and a proposed “millionaires tax,” a transfer from the budget stabilization account, administrative reductions across agencies, and several major policy shifts, including changes affecting Working Connections Child Care, K-12 education, higher education, long-term care, behavioral health, wildfire response, and state employee compensation. Members then asked questions, including about the higher education building account/operating fee swap and its interaction with the capital budget and Climate Commitment Act funds. The committee also announced amendment deadlines for the budget process. The bulk of the meeting was public testimony, with many speakers generally supporting or opposing specific parts of the budget. Supportive testimony praised funding for wildfire prevention, public health, reproductive health, civil legal aid, the Poison Center, some higher education institutions, and certain disability and child welfare services. Many speakers urged restoration or protection of funding for K-12 education, especially transition to kindergarten, local effort assistance, bus depreciation, and Running Start; others opposed cuts to child care, early learning, public defense, long-term care, adult day and home care services, occupational/physical/speech therapy for Medicaid patients, and community and technical colleges. Several local government, health, and nonprofit representatives also asked the committee to preserve public works, homelessness, energy assistance, environmental justice, and recovery/diversion programs, while some business and public safety groups sought continued funding for organized retail crime prevention and related initiatives. No votes were taken during the hearing. The committee recessed briefly and later resumed with virtual testimony, where additional witnesses repeated concerns about education cuts, long-term care, health care access, disability services, dispute resolution, early childhood programs, and the need for ongoing or increased funding in those areas.

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• To me, this is a prime prevention bill.
• Our folks are on the front line, preventing that. This is... Because it's illegal.
• Our folks are on the front line of preventing that.
• But what if we did that with more... ...in order to prevent further crimes down the road.
• Prevention of theft. So I'm curious about potential cost associations.

Bills: SB4, SB7, SB9, SB17

Keywords: Medicaid, healthcare, medical education, salaries, graduate education, clinician pay, health sciences, education funding, faculty salary, University of New Mexico, healthcare funding, general fund, state budget, New Mexico legislation, gun control, firearm safety, dealer regulation, illegal trade, background checks, 996

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• measures.
• measures.
• They expect us to root out the waste, fraud, and abuse and implement robust prevention measures.
• </c><00:26:11.679><c> um</c> the nonprofit boards to prevent um the nonprofit boards to prevent um conflicts
• Those are policed by the legislature, like that's a self-enforcing measure.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• This proactive review is critical to ensuring compliance with fire and life safety codes and to prevent
• SB 828 is a prevention-focused, common-sense measure that strengthens oversight, support... ...is a prevention-focused
• , common-sense measure that strengthens oversight, supports firefighting operations, and enhances public
• For preventing fire, I would support that. Preventing fire, I would support that.
• This is one of the bills preventing accidents and causing fire.

Summary: The Senate Committee on Local Government heard six bills. SB 828 by Senator Cabaldon would require fireworks license applicants to disclose storage locations and prove they have local permits, with the state fire marshal notifying local agencies when permits are denied or revoked. Supporters, including fire chiefs and fire marshals, said it would close dangerous enforcement gaps exposed by recent fireworks explosions; there was no opposition, and the bill passed 7-0 to Appropriations. SB 799 by Senator Allen would make technical and governance changes to the South Bay Regional Housing Trust, including more flexibility on board leadership and allowing non-elected alternates under certain conditions. Supporters said the changes would help the new housing trust function more effectively; questions focused on accountability for non-elected alternates, and the bill passed 6-0 to the Senate Floor. SB 762 by Senator Arreguín would authorize the city of Hercules to ask voters to approve up to a 1% sales tax increase to fund local services and infrastructure. Supporters said Hercules has limited revenue options, while some senators cautioned about how such measures are presented to voters; the bill passed 5-2 to the Senate Floor. SB 722 by Senator Wahab would add protections for mobile home residents from displacement tied to transit-oriented development and redevelopment, with supporters describing it as an urgent cleanup to protect vulnerable seniors, veterans, and low-income residents. There was broad support and no opposition, and it passed 7-0 to Appropriations. SB 222 by Senator Wiener would streamline permitting for heat pump water heaters and HVAC systems, with supporters arguing it would reduce costs and speed electrification, and opponents raising concerns about local control, fees, liability, and HOA authority. After extended debate, it passed 4-1 to Appropriations. SB 677 by Senator Wiener would make technical clarifications to SB 79’s transit-oriented housing provisions; local government groups opposed or opposed unless amended, warning it could expand SB 79’s scope, but the bill passed 5-2 to Appropriations.

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• Is there any objection to applying our unanimous roll call to this measure?
• This measure is eligible for a unanimous roll call.
• The measure passes.
• The measure passes. Next, we'll proceed to file item 102 by Senator Archuleta.
• The measure passes.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• By expanding how we think about prevention, the Violence Prevention Project positions Minnesota as a
• how to prevent it from suicide<00:28:41.039><c> prevention</c><00:28:41.520><c> and</c><00:28:41.840
• > the</c><00:29:01.600><c> Violence</c> think about prevention, the Violence think about prevention,
• Minnesota</c> Prevention Project positions Minnesota Prevention Project positions Minnesota as<00:29:
• I believe we must, and I believe this bill, which is a package of gun violence prevention measures, is

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• </c><00:46:00.400><c> future</c> safeguards to prevent future safeguards to prevent future issues<00:
• </c> agency effectively detects and prevents agency effectively detects and prevents fraud<00:46:26.400
• </c><01:05:10.799><c> and</c> partnership focused on preventing and partnership focused on preventing
• this or place that would have prevented this or prevented<01:14:00.040><c> you</c><01:14:00.360><c>
• </c><01:20:07.480><c> proposals</c> governor's fraud prevention proposals governor's fraud prevention

Keywords: 1183, house

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• coordinator, the hate anti-Semitism prevention coordinator created under AB 715.
• We know already there are plenty of anti-discrimination measures.
• I really want to do what's right and measuring, putting everything together.
• SB 1083 seeks to ensure that appropriate vetting measures apply to them as well.
• Senator Perez, thank you for bringing this measure forward.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• That measure is on call.
• There's an endless amount of studies that show that when we do invest in preventative measures, when
• Chair, that measure is out. Thank you.
• Chair, that measure is out. Thank you.
• That measure is now out. Item Number Nine for add-ons. Measures now out.

Summary: The committee heard several health-related bills, with extensive testimony on maternal health, prenatal safety, privacy, valley fever, Medi-Cal contracting, anti-discrimination protections, and health data sharing. SB 32 would require time-and-distance standards for labor and delivery units in health plan networks; the author and supporters said it would address maternity care deserts and improve access, while health plans opposed. SB 646 would require testing and public disclosure for toxic elements in prenatal vitamins; supporters emphasized fetal and maternal safety and transparency, while industry opponents warned it could confuse consumers or lead to reduced nutrient content. Both bills drew broad support from medical and public health groups, and both were advanced on party-line or near-unanimous votes after committee discussion. The committee also approved SB 313, which moves a parent’s birthplace on birth certificates into the confidential section to protect privacy, and SB 297, which directs CDPH to identify high-incidence valley fever regions and publish them for screening and awareness; valley fever experts and supporters stressed rising cases and the need for earlier diagnosis, while local health jurisdictions raised concerns about mandates. SB 324, dealing with Medi-Cal enhanced care management and community supports, would prioritize local community-based organizations and clarify contracting and data practices; it received strong support from nonprofits and community health advocates, with children’s hospitals and health plans seeking amendments, and it was sent forward after amendments were discussed. The committee then considered SB 418, which would codify ACA nondiscrimination protections in state law and allow up to a 12-month prescription supply for hormone therapy when medically necessary. Supporters framed it as protecting continuity of care for transgender patients and others using hormone therapy, including IVF and menopause patients, while opponents argued it would conflict with federal policy and promote harmful treatments. The bill passed to the next committee. Finally, SB 660 would strengthen the California Health and Human Services data exchange framework by creating governance and accountability for data sharing across health and social service entities; supporters said it would reduce duplication and improve care coordination, while some providers and hospital groups raised concerns. It was approved and sent to the Privacy and Consumer Protection Committee. The consent calendar and the other measures were also voted out, with the committee recording the required roll-call votes and sending the bills onward.

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• We do take measures in file order, so we'll begin with item one, Senate Bill 937 by Senator Gonzalez.
• SB 1056 is a proactive measure to prevent revictimization.
• SB 1056 is a proactive measure to prevent revictimization.
• And while I understand, is a proactive measure to prevent revictimization.
• I want to focus my concerns specifically on the impoundment measure. This bill is drafted.

Summary: The committee first heard SB 1056 by Senator Grayson, which would require courts to issue protective orders for sexually explicit material involving adult victims in criminal cases and limit copying or dissemination of that material. The author and survivors Aaron Quinn and Denise Haskins-Quinn testified that the bill is meant to prevent revictimization and protect privacy while preserving defendants’ access to discovery. Opposition from public defenders and criminal defense groups argued the bill was too vague, could interfere with defense preparation, and inappropriately modeled adult-material protections on child sexual abuse material. After committee amendments narrowing the bill’s scope and clarifying access, SB 1056 passed out of committee to Appropriations on a due-pass-as-amended vote, with some members voting aye and the bill kept on call. The committee then took up SB 937 by Senator Gonzalez, which would restrict law enforcement use of flashbang devices for crowd control and ban their use in immigration enforcement. Supporters, including the author, the mayor of Huntington Park, and advocacy groups, described injuries and fear caused by flashbangs and explosive breaching devices, especially in protests and immigration operations. Law enforcement organizations opposed the bill, saying the definitions were vague, the restrictions could hinder officers in fast-moving situations, and the immigration-enforcement language could conflict with existing task-force arrangements. Members discussed possible amendments to clarify definitions and exigent circumstances, but the bill was ultimately moved due pass to Appropriations and then failed on the roll call, with only one aye and several no votes. Next, SB 1070 by Senator Grove proposed making intentional disruptions of worship services a wobbler offense, allowing felony charges for more serious conduct. The author and faith leaders said the bill was needed to deter coordinated disruptions at houses of worship and protect religious freedom. Opponents, including the Friends Committee on Legislation, ACLU California Action, and public defender groups, argued the measure would criminalize speech, raise constitutional concerns, and impose excessive penalties for conduct that should be addressed through existing law or restorative justice. Several committee members also objected to elevating the offense to a felony, and the bill failed on a due-pass vote, though a motion to reconsider was granted. The committee also heard SB 1130 by Senator Reyes, which would update privacy law for wearable recording devices such as smart glasses by restricting covert recording in places where people have a reasonable expectation of privacy and limiting devices or technologies that disable recording indicators. Supporters said the bill responds to rapidly advancing wearable technology and surreptitious filming, while opponents from tech and business groups warned it could create liability for manufacturers and be too broad. After committee amendments reduced penalties, removed manufacturer provisions from the criminal section, and shifted them to civil enforcement, SB 1130 passed out of committee to Rules on a due-pass-as-amended vote, with some support and one no vote. Finally, Senator Troy presented SCA 2, a constitutional amendment to bar governors from pardoning themselves or immediate family members; with no opposition testimony, members briefly discussed the proposal, and the transcript ends before any final action on that measure.

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• We also have a program that is designed for high-risk individuals, which is a prevention program.
• Some of that is preventative care.
• and proposed measures providing for health insurance mandated coverage.
• This measure, this amendment, does require a roll call vote to go into effect.
• would indicate how this committee viewed the measure.

Keywords: 908, all

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• I move that the measures on the pink sheet titled Proposed Consent Calendar Package Poll be advanced
• Senator Peterson: The measures on the pink sheet titled Proposed Consent Calendar Package Poll will be
• I move that the measures on the salmon sheet titled Proposed Regular Calendar Package Poll be advanced
• President, 2428 prevents unintentional lapses and cancellations of life insurance policies.
• President, 2428 prevents unintentional lapses and cancellations of life insurance policies.

Keywords: 904, all

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• inaudible] [inaudible] [inaudible] Okay, we're going to convene the Committee on Finance to hear one measure
• We stand in very strong support of this measure and ask you to pass it.
• We are in support of this measure.
• </c><00:12:36.360><c> uh</c><00:12:36.480><c> we</c> we are in support of this measure uh we we are in
• support of this measure uh we have<00:12:36.760><c> our</c><00:12:36.959><c> annual</c><00:12:37.399

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• Wildfire mitigation work is important to prevent...
• But sometimes we invest in analysis and assessment and measurement so that we can measure twice and cut
• Any persons in opposition to this measure? Mr.
• So these are the strict measures where we define success.
• That measure has four votes. It does not pass. The measure fails. AB 839, Rubio.

Summary: The committee hearing centered first on AB 1243, the Polluters Pay Climate Superfund Act of 2025, which would direct CalEPA to identify major fossil fuel companies, study California’s climate damages, and assess fees on the largest polluters to fund resilience, recovery, and related projects. The author and supporters argued the bill would make polluters help pay for climate harms, protect taxpayers, create jobs in construction and clean energy, and dedicate at least 40% of funds to disadvantaged communities. Support testimony came from environmental justice groups, labor, youth advocates, health organizations, and many individual witnesses, while opponents from the building trades, chambers of commerce, petroleum, and business groups warned it would raise fuel and consumer costs, threaten refinery jobs, and create legal and economic uncertainty. Committee members debated the bill’s impact on affordability, jobs, refinery closures, and whether cap-and-trade already addresses climate funding needs. The committee ultimately voted to give AB 1243 a due pass recommendation to the Judiciary Committee, with the roll left open. After AB 1243, the committee moved to another bill on wildfire mitigation and related resilience work. The author said the measure addresses a long-running wildfire problem and accepted committee amendments, describing the bill as a response to increasingly severe wildfire seasons and the need to help communities stay safe and rebuild after disasters. The transcript cuts off as that presentation begins, so no final action on the second bill is shown in the excerpt.

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• Those in favor of the measure vote aye; those opposed vote no.
• Those in favor of the measure vote aye; those opposed vote no.
• Those in favor of the measure vote aye; those opposed vote no.
• Those in favor of the measure vote aye; those opposed vote no.
• Those in favor of the measure vote aye; those opposed vote no.

Summary: The Senate convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a recorded roll call showing 28 present, 0 absent, and 2 excused. The chamber approved the journal and then took up several motions to reconsider or return bills, including requests to return HB 2035 and HB 2249 to the House and to reconsider HB 2192. The Senate then moved into Committee of the Whole for calendar items. In Committee of the Whole, members considered HB 2248, a public health mandates bill; HB 2313, concerning school employee/teacher strike and remote instruction issues; HB 2379, relating to school district governing board training; HB 2380, relating to school district board meetings and expenditures; and HB 2720, relating to prostitution assessments and the anti-human trafficking fund. HB 2248 drew the most debate over whether it would prohibit schools, employers, and medical facilities from requiring medical interventions such as vaccines; an amendment narrowing the definition of medical intervention was adopted, and the bill advanced. HB 2379 and HB 2380 both received committee and floor amendments focused on school board training and livestreaming/meeting transparency requirements, and HB 2313 and HB 2720 also advanced. The Committee of the Whole reported all four bills as do pass, with HB 2248, HB 2379, and HB 2380 as amended. The Senate then adopted the Committee of the Whole report after defeating an amendment that would have changed the HB 2248 recommendation to fail. The chamber next considered HCM 2001 and HCM 2002, memorials urging federal terrorist designations for the Muslim Brotherhood and CAIR, and HCR 2047, recognizing Judea and Samaria; all three passed despite strong opposition speeches criticizing them as targeting Muslim communities or advancing religious/political messaging. The Senate also passed HB 2118 on mobile food vendors, HCM 2009 on mineral access and federal land withdrawals, HCR 2015 on school physical activity and dietary guidelines, HCR 2020 on housing outside designated provider service areas with assured water supply, and HCR 2057 supporting next-generation geothermal energy. Finally, the Senate passed HB 2248, HB 2379, and HB 2380 on third reading, approved the House’s request to adjourn, and adjourned until April 21, 2026.

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• It's about providing our residents with a measure of relief, some relief from the rising cost of living
• We have worked very hard at implementing cost-saving measures in the Senate Ways and Means proposals.
• And we've only started measuring this. Health care for retirees primarily, right?
• And we've only started measuring this a few years ago, which is a good thing to do.
• Senate, any measures to try to address that kind of fraud or that kind of abuse.

Keywords: 1212, all