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• Um, we want to continue state support for building out our network of EV charging facilities, providing
• ,</c><00:22:53.600><c> providing</c><00:22:54.000><c> state</c> EV charging facilities, providing state
• EV charging facilities, providing state funding<00:22:54.640><c> to</c><00:22:54.880><c> continue</c
• at which a person conducts facility at which a person conducts business<00:29:42.320><c> not</c><00:
• facilities facilities work<00:54:01.359><c> through</c><00:54:01.520><c> an</c><00:54:01.680><c> app

Committee: Senate Transportation

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• When we contract for road construction, IT services, facilities management, or consulting services, we
• When we contract for road construction, IT services, facilities management, or consulting services, we
• When we contract for road construction, IT services, facilities management, or consulting services, we
• When we contract for road construction, IT services, facilities management, or consulting services, we
• When we contract for road construction, IT services, facilities management, or consulting services, we

Committee: Senate Education

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• I have SB 302, requiring background checks for solid waste facility owners; SB 229, relative to the sale
• </c> waste facility owners. waste facility owners.
• the regulation of private animal<00:16:07.519><c> boarding</c> animal boarding animal boarding facilities
• We will not be executing facilities.
• Do I hear a facilities. Do I hear a motion?

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee first took up a Senate message on HB 179, relative to hazardous waste accident fees. Members reviewed the Senate amendment, which would cap the daily non-payment penalty at no more than $1,000 per day and limit the cumulative penalty to 25% of the cost, with no additional daily penalty if the responsible party is following an agreed payment plan. Members discussed the change from the committee’s earlier version, which had allowed penalties up to 100% of the damages, and agreed the revised language was reasonable. The committee voted to concur with the Senate amendment and indicated the bill could be placed on consent. The committee then recessed SB 302, requiring background checks for solid waste facility owners, because a late request for an additional change had not yet been fully reviewed. It next voted on SB 229, relative to the sale of uninspected bison, red deer, and elk meat. Supporters said the bill would expand retail access to these meats, support New Hampshire farms, and improve food security. Members also noted the Department of Agriculture did not object, that the bill would remove a sunset and keep more workable inspection rules in place, and that the animals involved are largely from closed herds. The committee voted unanimously to pass SB 229 and agreed to place it on consent. Finally, the committee considered SB 50, establishing a committee to study the regulation of private animal boarding facilities. Members described disturbing testimony about missing, injured, or dead dogs and the lack of clear oversight, licensing, or even a reliable list of kennels in the state. They discussed possible study topics including licensing, inspection authority, standards, penalties, and protections for both pet owners and boarding operators, including disclosure of medical conditions. The committee voted unanimously to pass SB 50 and also agreed to place it on consent. After the executive sessions, the committee heard a presentation from the New Hampshire Food Alliance on the state’s first food and agriculture strategic plan, introduced by director Nicole Cardwell, with participation from advisory committee members including Rep. Bixby and Commissioner Sean Jasper.

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• which include, in statute, employees of the NRCS, Minnesota certified crop advisors, or someone with ag
• Section three includes or adds the ag water quality credit to the computation section and statute that
• First, in our view, the ag water quality program is a nation-leading program that has a lot of buy-in
• that was two years ago, so, um, really an unfair thing to happen on those farms, and it shocked the ag
• We're trying to figure out how to get them into the ag classification, and so that's what that bill is

Committee: Senate Taxes

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• George's County, Blue Line facilities, and bus rapid transit, favorable two amendments.
• fund for construction of backstretch housing facilities at Laurel Park.
• </c><00:49:04.080><c> fund</c> community development facilities fund community development facilities
• Senate Bill 359, Senator Henson, child care facilities criminal history record check.
• Senate Bill 438, Senator Jackson, Commercial Law, Self-Service Storage Facilities.

Keywords: Senate streaming session for Friday, April 10, 2026, 960, senate, all

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• We're requesting $10.5 million for the Central Maui Wastewater Reclamation Facility.
• </c> facility through February 2027. facility through February 2027.
• </c> into recreational facilities. Mike? into recreational facilities. Mike?
• Same for the community facilities district.
• Mike mentioned community facilities districts.

Keywords: 910, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• I'm not going to ask you to tell your age, but we do want to wish you a very happy birthday, belated
• I'm not going to ask you to<00:01:12.880><c> tell</c><00:01:13.040><c> your</c><00:01:13.200><c> age,
• <c> do</c><00:01:14.080><c> want</c><00:01:14.159><c> to</c><00:01:14.320><c> wish</c> to tell your age
• </c> facility benefit for most health plans. facility benefit for most health plans.
• It is 907 KAR 10:23, the nursing facilities.

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The committee first approved the minutes and then recognized a staff member’s birthday and a guest shadowing Senator Adams. It then moved into informational review of Education and Labor Cabinet, Department of Education regulation 702 KAR 3:30, which sets insurance coverage requirements for school district buildings and structures. Department of Education officials explained that districts are expected to carry coverage at replacement cost and said they understand some districts participate in self-insurance pools with backup policies, but they deferred detailed insurance questions to the Department of Insurance. Senators raised concerns that pooled coverage could leave districts exposed if claims exceed pool limits, and the chair asked KDE to follow up with DOI to confirm districts are adequately covered, especially for bondholders. No vote was taken on the informational review. The committee then reviewed emergency ABC regulations 804 KAR 130:01 through 130:04 implementing Senate Bill 100’s new licensing requirements for tobacco, nicotine, and vapor product businesses. ABC and Public Protection Cabinet representatives outlined the emergency rules governing enforcement, license applications, denial criteria, and transitional licenses. Retail industry witnesses Shannon Stiglet and Brian Clark said they support licensure in principle but argued the rules add duplicative requirements borrowed from alcohol licensing, create confusion about transitional licenses, and may be too burdensome for the roughly 7,000 affected businesses to meet by the January 1 deadline. They also said guidance has been inconsistent and requested the agency revise the regulations, remove requirements not grounded in law, and provide clearer, separate processes for new and existing businesses. Committee members asked whether the industry had worked directly with ABC and noted the public comment period was still open. Witnesses said they had communicated with ABC and the Public Protection Cabinet, but responses had been uneven and they wanted written guidance. Members expressed concern about the short timeline and the need to avoid disruption so businesses can operate legally on January 1. Representative Marzian asked for clarification that the discussion concerned emergency regulations already in effect while ordinary regulations remain in process. No formal action was taken beyond receiving the informational testimony and discussion.

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• Uh, we not only regulate the waste treatment facility, we operate it.
• We're unique facility in um in Franklin.
• It basically would be assessed on each of our lined landfill facilities.
• We have seven in the state, and so it would be assessed at the facility.
• It basically would be assessed on each of our lined landfill facilities.

Committee: Senate Finance

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Now, Liddell went home to be with the Lord at age 70 on March 14, 2025, just last year.
• </c><00:19:55.440><c> Yet,</c><00:19:56.559><c> these</c> under the age of 13.
• Yet, these under the age of 13.
• Turned, Sr., who passed away on April 19th, 2026, at the age of 95.
• Rural communities to medical facilities.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• , um, either the amount of injuries by age group or the severity of injuries by age group?
• group. that there are more injuries at that age that there are more injuries at that age or<01:20:51.520
• Um, so that goes to Senator Umuver Baitton's question as to the type of injuries and the ages.
• Uh ISD 916 um injuries and um the ages.
• But then if you go to um age range.

Committee: Senate Education Finance

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• At a young age, she taught her way.
• Hollesclaw was born in Spokane and from a young age demonstrated excellence.
• Hollesclaw was born in Spokane and from a young age demonstrated excellence.
• </c> age for members of the capital police. age for members of the capital police.
• </c> resources as our veteran population ages resources as our veteran population ages and<04:34:34.400

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, May 21, 2026, 1012, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• That is all that we are asking for: that if an immigration support service facility, a nonprofit, if
• A young girl walked into my office, and she was so young, still a teenager, probably my son's age.
• journalist, advocate, musician, and champion for justice who passed away earlier last month at the age

Summary: The Assembly convened, established a quorum, and opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance. After routine procedural announcements and motions, members moved through a long concurrence and third-reading file, with many bills passing on largely bipartisan or unanimous votes. Early actions included rejecting a motion to strike SB 958 from the file, concurring in AJR 9 on national parks, and approving AB 1647 on juvenile transfer hearings, AB 1656 on human trafficking, AB 1660 on probate procedures, AB 1875 on marriage cooling-off period procedures, AB 1892 on common interest developments, AB 1908 on civil actions and urgency, AB 1954 on business reservations, AB 1957 on post-foreclosure home acquisition, AB 1977 on notaries public, AB 2001 and AB 2052 on criminal procedure, AB 2107 on pupil instruction, AB 2263 on housing, AB 2346 and AB 2595 on e-bike/vehicle issues, AB 1562 on elections, AB 2180 on local government finance, and AB 2624 on privacy protections for immigration support service providers. AB 2624 drew the most extensive debate, with supporters saying it expands Safe at Home protections for workers facing doxxing and threats, and opponents arguing it could chill speech and journalism; it ultimately passed 49-13 and was immediately transmitted to the Governor. The Assembly also adopted H.R. 134 designating November as California’s First-Generation College Celebration Month after supportive remarks about access to higher education and first-generation students. On the Senate side, the Assembly concurred in or passed measures including SB 932 on transparency in civil proceedings, SB 1400 on health authorities, SB 1154 on community college best-value procurement, SB 1264 on probate and child support notice, SB 599 on atmospheric river forecasting, SB 692 on emergency abatement of abandoned vehicles, SB 1263 on contractor accountability, and SB 1371 on solid waste service during labor disputes; SB 1371 prompted opposition over labor leverage and potential cost impacts but passed 41-14. Other notable Senate bills approved included SB 401 on emergency extensions for political reform filings, SB 945 on CPR/AED training in schools, SB 977 requiring healthier children’s meals at chain restaurants, SB 1192 on protections against abusive litigation by domestic violence abusers, SB 1194 on immigration legal services, SB 872 on water, SB 925 on a fusion energy roadmap, SB 934 strengthening conversion therapy protections, SB 1030 repealing the CalWORKs “man-in-the-house” rule, SB 1056 on protective orders for adult sexual assault materials, SB 1069 streamlining CARB approval for aftermarket auto parts, and SB 1135 creating a statewide wildlife coexistence program. The session ended with several items passed or retained on file and multiple procedural announcements, including guest permissions and adjournment-memory requests.

Transcript Highlights:

• That is all that we are asking for: that if an immigration support service facility, a nonprofit, if
• A young girl walked into my office, and she was so young, still a teenager, probably my son's age.
• journalist, advocate, musician, and champion for justice who passed away earlier last month at the age

Keywords: 988, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• actions of the sentencing judges and also it's potentially the choices for programming that different facilities
• terribly done, I think every single person in this room, regardless of your party, your race, your age
• think that's how we as a nation or as a community can move on and progress, especially in a day and age

Committee: House Administration of Criminal Justice

Summary: The committee heard a long agenda of criminal justice measures, with several bills and resolutions reported favorably and others rejected or deferred. Representative Baham’s HB 255, as substituted, would enhance penalties for certain felony or rioting offenses committed while wearing a mask to evade identification, with exceptions for religious, motorcycle, and medical coverings; it was reported favorably after opposition from the ACLU and support from law enforcement groups. His HB 378, as amended, narrowed a vehicle-obstruction offense to first responders and was also reported favorably. HB 1090, increasing penalties for arson of a religious building, was reported favorably with support from the Louisiana Conference of Catholic Bishops. HR 272, requesting a study of parental discipline, abuse allegations, and juvenile delinquency, was reported favorably after sponsor testimony about confusion over current law. HB 479, the “Fiscal Truth and Sentencing Act,” sought quarterly reporting on incarceration costs and sentencing impacts; despite support from the ACLU and opposition from clerks of court over an unfunded mandate, it failed on a 4-7 roll call. HR 278, asking the Attorney General to review electronic monitoring laws and make recommendations, was reported favorably after testimony from advocates and supporters of tighter oversight. HR 273, creating a task force to study work-release programs, was also reported favorably, while SB 278 was voluntarily deferred. The committee also considered several high-profile social policy measures. HB 261, by Representative Boyd, would create an exception to abortion restrictions for rape and certain sex offenses; the hearing featured extensive emotional testimony from survivors, clergy, and legislators on both sides, but the bill was rejected on a 2-10 vote. HCR 100, as amended, urged the Gaming Control Board to ensure due diligence in proposed casino acquisitions with attention to economic development, job creation, and community benefit; the amendment resolved industry concerns and the resolution was reported favorably. SB 448, concerning the Office of the State Public Defender, was amended to add procedures for expert-witness funding disputes, sealed contradictory hearings, and interlocutory review, then reported favorably. SB 135, which would redirect sports wagering revenue away from a capped sports fund and toward early childhood seats, drew opposition from university-related interests but no motion was made. Finally, HB 778 on kratom was presented as a narrower approach that would ban synthetic and semi-synthetic kratom while allowing regulated natural products; testimony included concerns about harm, business impacts, and claimed benefits for pain management and PTSD, and the discussion was still underway at the end of the transcript.

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• programs are spread across at least five departments: social services, public health, education, food and ag
• , and aging.
• many essentials that private companies may need to supply during ICE operations, such as simple facilities

Committee: Senate Governmental Organization

Summary: The Senate Government Organization Committee met without a quorum at first, then later established one and took up a series of bills, many focused on regulatory oversight, state symbols, food insecurity, immigration enforcement, and ethnic media funding. SB 885 by Senator Strickland proposed requiring legislative approval for major regulations with an estimated economic impact over $50 million; supporters argued it would restore accountability and help address affordability, while labor and environmental opponents warned it would delay important health and safety rules. After discussion of committee amendments and concerns about timing, the bill was moved out on a due-pass motion, with the roll held open for absent members. The committee also heard SB 986, a similar regulatory oversight bill by Senator Saryato, which accepted committee amendments and advanced after supporters emphasized separation of powers and opponents raised delay concerns. SB 1025 by Senator Hurtado created an Office of Food Security and Affordability to coordinate food programs across departments; members generally supported the goal but urged stronger reporting and oversight guardrails, and the bill was moved forward with the roll held open. The committee then heard several symbolic designation bills. SB 1214 by Senator Ochoa Bogh would designate the Western monarch as California’s state butterfly; supporters highlighted the species’ ecological importance and conservation value, and the bill advanced as amended. SB 1178 by Senator Reyes would designate the California yellow jacket as the state wasp; testimony emphasized its role in pest control and agriculture, and it also moved forward as amended. SB 1286 by Senator Richardson would designate the California sea lion as the official state pinniped; the author and Marine Mammal Care Center described sea lions as a conservation success story and a sentinel species, and the bill passed out of committee as amended. The committee also considered SB 1171 by Senator Caballero, which would make private entities that contract with ICE ineligible for state-funded loans or grants. Supporters framed it as a response to harmful ICE enforcement practices, while opponents warned it could sweep in providers of essential services such as food, medical care, and legal research for detainees and could invite retaliation against California funding. The bill was approved on a 7-3 vote, with the roll held open. Finally, SB 1358 by Senator Rubio, the Ethnic and Community Media Equity Act, would create a database and contracting framework to direct more state advertising and outreach funds to ethnic and community media; supporters said it would improve reach, trust, and effectiveness in underserved communities, and the bill advanced on a strong vote with the roll held open. The committee also took up the consent calendar after quorum was established, and several items were held open for absent members.

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• programs are spread across at least five departments: social services, public health, education, food and ag
• , and aging.
• many essentials that private companies may need to supply during ICE operations, such as simple facilities

Committee: Senate Governmental Organization

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• And an old ag teacher isn't one that you ought to have saving you.
• Charles County last fall, he visited us, he stopped by our headquarters, took a tour of our facility,
• there, and assisting Patient outcomes, making sure patient satisfaction is there, and assisting our aging

Committee: House Local Government

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• military members stationed out of state or overseas, the elderly, and those in assisted living facilities
• My name is Hannah Hendrickson and I have worked within the Department of Aging since 2018.
• My name is Hannah Hendrickson and I have worked within the Department of Aging since 2018.

Summary: The Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 5 heard updates from the Secretary of State, EDD, the State Controller’s Office, CalHR, and DGS on a range of budget proposals and federal policy impacts. Secretary of State Shirley Weber opened with remarks about California’s election system, emphasizing its safety, transparency, high voter registration and vote-by-mail participation, and the office’s response to bomb threats and other election threats. Her staff then presented funding requests for the Cal-Access Replacement System (CARS) and Help America Vote Act/VoteCal activities, describing them as needed to modernize campaign finance and lobbying disclosure systems and maintain election security and voter services. A major portion of the hearing focused on federal election policy, especially the potential effects of a presidential executive order and the SAVE Act. Secretary of State staff said California would face significant, potentially unquantifiable costs if forced to comply, including new burdens on county recorders, county election offices, and the Secretary of State’s office, and warned of voter disenfranchisement, especially for students, seniors, disabled voters, military and overseas voters, rural residents, and people with limited transportation. Members and public commenters strongly opposed the federal proposals and argued California’s current system is functioning well. The committee also heard that federal HAVA funds were not expected to be at risk because the state draws them down into an interest-bearing account. EDD reported on paid family leave, explaining that recent delays were tied to a system transition and increased claim volume, and said it was simplifying applications and adding staff and automation. Public testimony supported expanding paid family leave to chosen family. EDD also said it is prepared for possible unemployment spikes, citing a recession plan, a command center, and recent hiring. The State Controller’s Office requested funding to continue the Fiscal migration project, which would move the state’s accounting book of record to the new system by July 1, 2026; Finance and LAO had no objections, and the committee expressed support for the project’s progress. CalHR presented a proposal for a statewide recruitment, outreach, and education paid media campaign under AB 1511, saying its current advertising budget is too small to reach diverse communities effectively. The final item addressed Governor Newsom’s executive order requiring a return to office on a four-day schedule. CalHR and DGS said they were working department-by-department to assess space, parking, transit, and other logistics, but had not completed a statewide cost analysis. Members and many public commenters criticized the order, arguing it was rushed, costly, harmful to telework benefits, and potentially disruptive to workers, especially those with disabilities, caregiving responsibilities, or long commutes. No votes were taken during the hearing.

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• I would say probably anywhere from the ages of 16 to, you know, 20, 30 years of age.
• We have a lot of those cases in that age range. Senator Maye Quade, thank you, Mr.
• c> years</c><01:24:18.120><c> of</c><01:24:18.280><c> age.
• We have a lot of 20 30 years of age.
• </c> those cases in that age range. those cases in that age range.

Committee: Senate State and Local Government

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• </c><00:51:35.680><c> is</c> generation uh in the nuclear facility is generation uh in the nuclear facility
• </c> demonstration reactors and facilities demonstration reactors and facilities owned<00:51:47.040><
• </c> to make the facilities work. to make the facilities work.
• , facilities, facilities, it's<01:44:09.199><c> every</c><01:44:09.520><c> state</c><01:44:09.760><c>
• </c> It could be a new golden age.

Committee: Joint Revenue

Keywords: 916, all