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• between 175% of poverty and 200% of between 175% of poverty and 200% of poverty<00:15:26.880><c> that
• </c> worth of meals and we do a lot of worth of meals and we do a lot of collection.<00:22:14.880><c>
• of in terms of us do our job uh in terms of in terms of delivering<00:35:41.599><c> an</c><00:35:41.839
• </c> this out of of of our laws. this out of of of our laws.
• One of that of those four criteria.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The Education Funding Committee met in executive session on a bill concerning school meal access and reimbursement. The bill would address local school districts’ responsibility to provide meals during school hours, reimburse schools for meals served at no cost, and make an appropriation. The committee first moved to retain the bill, with supporters saying it was complex, had uncertain fiscal impacts, and should be considered alongside other related meals bills. Opponents argued the committee already had enough information, that the bill served a small number of students at relatively low cost, and that delaying action would harm children who need food to learn. The committee also heard from Tim Roar, a Keene school business administrator and co-designer of the bill, who explained that the proposal was intended to be an opt-in program for districts, with rulemaking to set participation requirements. He said the bill was meant to target aid to students between 175% and 200% of poverty, reduce bad meal debt, and avoid spending taxpayer money on families who could afford to pay. He estimated the state cost at about $250,000 in year one, with local taxpayer costs around $8,500 for Keene, and said some districts already have systems for online applications while others do not. Committee members questioned him about meal debt, online application software costs, and how districts handle students who reach debt limits. Roar said districts still feed students who are hungry, but use other resources and family outreach when meal debt is capped, and he argued that parents should be responsible for providing lunch when they can afford it. Other members pushed back, saying they had seen students go hungry and that teachers sometimes pay for lunches themselves. One member noted the bill would increase eligibility, make it easier to apply, strengthen personal responsibility, and was not a mandate. The discussion ended without a recorded final vote in the excerpt, though the retain motion remained the central action under debate.

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• </c> of its people. of its people.
• This means I have 15% of my budget to pay rent, insurance, buy materials, food, technology, make repairs
• This means I have 15% of my budget to pay rent, insurance, buy materials, food, technology, make repairs
• This means I have 15% of my budget to pay rent, insurance, buy materials, food, technology, make repairs
• This means I have 15% of my budget to pay rent, insurance, buy materials, food, technology, make repairs

Committee: House Children and Families Finance and Policy

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• </c> product of what you have in front of product of what you have in front of you.<00:58:32.559><c>
• </c> the cost of healthare, not the cost of the cost of healthare, not the cost of health<01:19:58.400
• </c> drive down the cost of of health care. drive down the cost of of health care.
• some of the risks of what I would see as some of the risks of reinsurance.<01:30:09.360><c> Um</c><01
• </c><01:39:10.480><c> 25%</c><01:39:11.119><c> of</c> of math, but that's what it is. 25% of of math,

Committee: Senate Commerce and Consumer Protection

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• </c> forms and do all of the kinds of stuff forms and do all of the kinds of stuff that<00:26:07.000>
• /c><00:36:44.000><c> small</c> I I know of two of them are small I I know of two of them are small business
• </c> both of them. both of them.
• </c> coming out of there. coming out of there.
• Um of course the start of the session.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The Senate Committee on Government Operations held an informational briefing with the State Procurement Office on its small business procurement program. SPO staff described the program’s purpose as expanding access to state contracting for small businesses, including veteran-, Native Hawaiian-, and women-owned firms, and said they are seeking to make the current five-year initiative permanent before it ends in June 2027. They reported outreach efforts, a new website and newsletter, statewide surveys, draft administrative rules, and a 38% increase in small business registrations in the HANS database. They also explained that the program is intended to support outreach, education, certification, compliance, and a statewide database to connect agencies with qualified small businesses. Committee members focused heavily on whether the program is producing measurable contract awards, not just registrations. The chair and senators questioned the definition of “small business,” noting that SPO currently relies on SBA standards in HANS and is considering a Hawaii-specific definition based on employees, revenue, and Hawaii residency. Members raised concerns that the data showed only a small number of registered businesses receiving awards and that the database does not yet track awards well enough to evaluate performance. SPO responded that the database has had funding gaps, that the position was only filled in February 2025, and that the agency is still building the system and rules needed to track outcomes accurately. A major theme was how to make the program more effective for very small or “micro” businesses and how to reduce the complexity of state procurement. Members discussed the difference between set-asides and bid preferences, with SPO explaining that set-asides are generally tied to RFPs and preferences to IFBs. The committee suggested that future rules should make participation easier, provide more training and hand-holding, and possibly create pathways for micro businesses or groups of small businesses to bid together. No votes or formal actions were taken; the briefing ended with the committee asking SPO to provide more performance data and clearer information on outreach results and database contents.

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• of the Secretary of Freeman the office of the Secretary of State<00:18:31.159><c> thanks</c><00:18:31.360
• </c> requirements of the county chain of requirements of the county chain of custody<00:37:16.880><c>
• </c><00:37:30.200><c> election</c> of the creation and use of election of the creation and use of election
• of of um party was like a clear switch of of um party and<01:15:51.800><c> so</c><01:15:52.639><c> uh
• </c><01:27:42.119><c> the</c> member of the governing board of the member of the governing board of the

Committee: House Elections Finance and Government Operations

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• of the problem. will take care of part of the problem.
• </c> of our state, citizens of our state? of our state, citizens of our state?
• how many of those cars are out-of-state cars.
• </c> you have an idea of how many of those you have an idea of how many of those cars<01:20:45.199><c
• </c> because of that all of those things that because of that all of those things that need<02:09:02.560

Committee: House Ways and Means

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Give this sort of, you know, this course of action sort of an approach, see if it works and see what
• of the problem. will take care of part of the problem.
• </c> of our state, citizens of our state? of our state, citizens of our state?
• how many of those cars are out of state.
• </c> because of that all of those things that because of that all of those things that need<02:09:02.560

Committee: House Ways and Means

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The work session focused first on SP 492, a bill intended to give the New Hampshire Department of Military Affairs and Veterans Services authority to lease or license property for housing and related uses. Major General David Mikolitis testified that the bill is aimed at addressing affordable housing for junior enlisted service members, especially those assigned to Pease Air National Guard Base who currently face long commutes because of the Seacoast housing shortage. He said the most likely uses would be converting limited barracks space in Pembroke or Stratford into apartment-style or extended-stay housing, and possibly allowing office/co-op space for federal civilians, though he emphasized the primary purpose is housing for junior ranks. He also said any development would likely be done by a private developer through an RFP, with costs borne by the developer rather than the department. Committee members asked about whether the bill could apply to commercial uses, how taxes would work, whether revenues would go into the general fund, and whether the concept could be expanded statewide. Mikolitis said the intent was housing only, not commercial development like a Starbucks, and that any developed property would be taxable locally rather than remain tax-exempt. He said revenues would go into a dedicated Veteran Services Property Fund and be used for facilities, not the general fund. He also explained that the department has about 20 armories statewide but sees only a few viable locations for this concept, mainly Pembroke, Stratford, and possibly one other site, because the goal is to serve personnel within roughly a 45-minute drive of Pease. He noted that a proposed seven-acre parcel near Pease had already been approved by the Pease Development Authority but still needed FAA approval, and he was not optimistic about using that land for housing because of contamination and redevelopment costs. Committee discussion ended with members indicating support for OTP, but the chair said the vote would have to wait until 11 o'clock and then closed the work session on SP 492. The committee then opened a work session on SP 627 and heard testimony from Jim Jelbert, owner of CJ Bus Lines and chair of the legislature’s transportation council, who spoke in support of the bill. Jelbert argued that the measure would allow New Hampshire to raise tolls and generate significant revenue for the 10-year highway plan without directly taxing citizens, and said the money could address congestion and safety problems, including work on I-93 in Manchester and other statewide projects. He estimated the bill could generate substantial revenue over time and said toll credits could help leverage federal matching funds. He also said improved roads would benefit businesses like his by reducing vehicle wear and improving efficiency. The transcript cuts off before any committee action on SP 627 is recorded.

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• the</c> affirmative vote of the majority of the affirmative vote of the majority of the members<00:33
• </c><00:48:44.720><c> of</c> one one person at the expense of of one one person at the expense of of
• </c> state of Wyoming, significant source of state of Wyoming, significant source of of<01:01:04.160>
• They have to maintain an address of record for service of process of an actual person that is part of
• </c> their articles of in of organization. their articles of in of organization.

Keywords: 916, all

Transcript Highlights:

• of all this is all example of this first of all this is all part<00:10:46.920><c> of</c><00:10:47.040
• The clerk will call the roll. eject 80% of Voters of Undeclared voters eject 80% of Voters of Undeclared
• </c><01:42:43.560><c> on</c> arrangement of of a of candidates on arrangement of of a of candidates on
• It consisted of sort of equal numbers of Republicans, Democrats, Independents, a bunch of citizens got
• of</c> importance of of voting rights of importance of of voting rights of independent<03:30:44.120>

Committee: House Election Law

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• In recognition of the crisis, In recognition of the critical and positive impacts of early child care
• But basically, during the last few years, there was a recognition of some of the effects of TK.
• But basically, during the last few years, there was a recognition of some of the effects of TK.
• As of March 3rd of 2026, 28 FFAs have closed.
• of need.

Summary: The committee heard an extensive Department of Social Services presentation on child care budget issues, including the Governor’s proposed 2026-27 budget, federal CCDF changes, Prop. 64 revenue adjustments, and a one-time $11.5 million disaster-related infrastructure grant for licensed child care facilities affected by 2025 declared disasters. DSS said federal formula updates and lower Prop. 64 revenues would reduce funding and could result in about 4,176 CCTR slots being reduced, but the department said it was working to avoid impacts to currently enrolled children. The LAO supported aligning general child care funding with lower revenues and asked for more detail on the disaster grant. Members pressed DSS and Finance on why reductions were not being backfilled and why so many awarded slots remain uncontracted or unused; DSS said delays are largely due to providers building new infrastructure, licensing, staffing, and enrollment challenges, and that some unspent funds revert to the General Fund. The committee also discussed whether some contract dollars should be shifted to vouchers and whether more flexibility should be allowed for infrastructure and expansion costs. A second panel focused on the state’s commitment to expand child care and on rate reform. DSS reported that nearly 125,000 new slots have been awarded since 2021-22, but speakers from Stanislaus County Office of Education, Parent Voices California, and the California Budget and Policy Center argued that unmet need remains large and that the system still leaves many families without access. Stanislaus County described a large local shortage of infant and toddler care and said reimbursement disparities between child care programs and state preschool create disincentives for providers. Parent Voices gave testimony about the burdens and instability families face when trying to access care, especially for survivors and low-income parents, and called for a universal, publicly funded system. The Budget Center said only about 16% of eligible children were enrolled in 2024, urged expansion across the mixed delivery system rather than concentrating investment in TK, and called for faster rate reform and new revenue. LAO estimated that bringing certain CCTR adjustment factors up to CSPP levels would cost $88 million to $131 million ongoing. Members and witnesses discussed the single rate structure, automation needs, and the need for deadlines and a ramp-up plan; DSS said the goal is to eliminate disparities, but that policy decisions are still needed before automation can proceed. The committee then reviewed several trailer bill proposals. DSS outlined a 2026-27 COLA proposal that would apply a 2.41% increase through cost-of-care-plus payments, though the department said it had inadvertently excluded CalWORKs Child Care and the Emergency Child Care Bridge Program and would revise the proposal; LAO recommended making the COLA methodology uniform across programs. DSS also proposed replacing the market rate survey with the federally approved alternative methodology on a triennial schedule, limiting temporary absences in family child care homes to 20% of monthly hours, defining excessive unexplained absences as more than 30 days in a year, and aligning family fee deductions with new federal requirements so providers receive the full voucher value. Members generally supported the temporary absence change and asked about implementation timing for the family fee deduction, with DSS saying it was in contact with Riverside County. The committee also heard a brief update on the Early Childhood Policy Council reappropriation, which would extend unused funds through June 30, 2028 because prior costs came in higher than expected.

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• </c> of the road. of the road.
• </c> reminder to me of the fragility of life. reminder to me of the fragility of life.
• </c> behalf of Barry Town in the state of behalf of Barry Town in the state of Vermont.<00:16:19.680>
• </c> of the House, which means a majority of of the House, which means a majority of a<00:23:42.640><
• </c> of this issue in the state of Wyoming. of this issue in the state of Wyoming.

Keywords: 926, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• of bills on Committee of the Whole Calendar 2.
• section 811 a 727 section 5 repairing section 8-11 a 177 section 5 relating to the Department of Child
• Secretary of court of vote.
• Secretary of court of vote.
• 4, Part 2, Section 2 of the Constitution of Arizona relating to the qualification of members of the

Keywords: 1182, all

Transcript Highlights:

• of Hawaii's class of approximately 40% of Hawaii's class of 2024<00:07:30.280><c> completed</c><00:07
• on behalf of the Department of Education.
• </c><00:43:02.400><c> the</c> of the education Amendment of the of the education Amendment of the 1972
• of of equal response provide 10 days of of equal response from<00:46:38.839><c> both</c><00:46:39.559
• </c><01:04:37.720><c> Hawaii</c> of the democratic party of Hawaii of the democratic party of Hawaii

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The House Committee on Education met on February 6 at 2:00 p.m. and heard testimony on a series of education-related bills. HB 1200, which would codify teacher ratios in statute, drew support from the Department of Education, the Democratic Party of the Education Caucus, and 11 individuals; no opposition was noted and the committee moved on without questions. HB 1344, concerning mandatory FAFSA completion, received testimony from the Department of Education, Hawaii P20, and a University of Hawaiʻi student who cited unclaimed Pell Grant funds and low FAFSA completion rates as reasons to support the bill. Committee members asked about current outreach efforts, and DOE and P20 described FAFSA tracking data, hotlines, email support, school-based FAFSA nights, and coordination with counselors; members also raised concerns about federal education funding and Pell Grants. The committee then heard HB 1499, which would authorize staff and volunteers to administer certain medications. The Department of Education, Department of Health, University of Hawaiʻi nursing leadership, and the Hawaii State Center for Nursing all testified in support, along with several individuals and the Democratic Party Environmental Caucus. The next measure, HB 902 on the Public Safety Power Shutoff program, was supported by DOE, the Public Utilities Commission, and Hawaiian Electric, but it prompted extensive questioning from the Vice Chair about whether taxpayers should fund a study to help schools remain open during shutoffs. Hawaiian Electric said the bill would help DOE assess impacts in wildfire-risk areas and noted its wildfire safety strategy, outreach efforts, and potential community resource centers, while the Vice Chair argued the utility should bear more of the cost. The committee also heard HB 961, a bill on school libraries and a CASS pilot program, with DOE offering comments and HSTA and the Hawaii Library Association strongly supporting it. HSTA argued certified librarians are important for literacy, research, and digital literacy, and said many schools lack them because of cost; the association and 14 individuals testified in support. HB 962, a related bill on DOE libraries and the system, also drew support from DOE, HSTA, and the Hawaii Library Association, with 15 individuals in support. Finally, HB 730, concerning the Civil Rights Compliance Branch, received support from DOE, White Children’s Action Network, AAW of Hawaiʻi, and many individuals. Testifiers said the branch needs more resources and training and handles more than Title IX, including Title VI, Title VII, and ADA matters. A student plaintiff in a Title IX lawsuit described unequal treatment in athletics and facilities, and another supporter said the bill would help ensure compliance with federal civil rights laws. No votes were taken during the portion of the meeting provided.

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• Um none of them of this measure.
• because</c><00:37:56.400><c> of</c> same types of offenses and because of same types of offenses and
• of repair to allow our communities to rebuild and our residents to remain here.
• of repair to allow our communities to rebuild and our residents to remain here.”
• “If caps are to be proposed, we would suggest being, uh, a limit being more reflective of cost of repair

Committee: House Finance

Keywords: 910, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• c><00:29:52.160><c> would</c> sort of a question of um how this would sort of a question of um how this
• ><c> the</c> in terms of treatment, but um one of the in terms of treatment, but um one of the things
• </c> complexity of complexity of of<00:38:40.280><c> of</c><00:38:40.440><c> the</c><00:38:40.520><c>
• </c> because of that cooperation uh some of because of that cooperation uh some of the<00:52:24.040><
• this</c><00:57:18.880><c> bill</c> was kind of the opposite of this bill was kind of the opposite of

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• Members, maintenance of borders is one of the key components of national sovereignty.
• Of course not. ...in Florida to leverage the country of Colombia? Of course not.
• And in light of the shortage of teachers that we have in the state of Florida, as a matter of fact, there
• And in light of the shortage of teachers that we have in the state of Florida, as a matter of fact, there
• In fact, Florida has one of the largest backlogs on pending immigration cases: 481,000 pending immigration

Summary: The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, approval of the journal, and adoption of the special order calendar for the day. The chamber then took up House Bill 1B on immigration, along with discussion of anticipated Senate changes. The sponsor described the bill as creating a chief immigration officer housed in the Department of Agriculture, establishing an Office of State Immigration Enforcement, expanding cooperation with federal immigration authorities, increasing criminal penalties for certain offenses by unauthorized aliens, ending undocumented-student fee waivers, and providing substantial appropriations for enforcement and related programs. Members also questioned the Senate version’s proposed mandatory death penalty provision for certain capital offenses involving unauthorized aliens, as well as pretrial detention, 287(g) participation, DMV reporting requirements, and the bill’s effects on schools, teachers, social workers, and local agencies. The sponsor and supporting members repeatedly said the bill required broad cooperation with federal immigration enforcement and that existing federal law would control where conflicts arose. A major portion of the debate focused on whether the bill would allow or require immigration enforcement in schools and other sensitive settings, and whether teachers, school resource officers, and social workers could be placed in conflict with federal privacy or professional obligations. Members also raised concerns about detention based on suspected status, the standard of proof for immigration-status determinations, prison and jail impacts, workforce shortages, and the fiscal effects on counties and state agencies. The sponsor said the bill did not provide DMV funding, that the state would need to study some implementation questions, and that the appropriations included $25 million for a local law enforcement participation incentive program and up to $350 million for broader implementation and coordination. Several amendments were offered and failed. Representative Chambliss proposed protecting schools, churches, and places of worship from enforcement activity; Representative Escamani offered amendments to preserve in-state tuition for Dreamers and to grandfather currently eligible students; Representative Woodson offered a similar Dreamer-related amendment; and Representative Bartleman proposed barring local law enforcement from entering schools during school hours to detain children solely for immigration status. Supporters of these amendments argued they would protect children, preserve educational access, and prevent trauma in schools and houses of worship. The House rejected each amendment by voice vote, and the transcript ends during debate on the Bartleman school-safety amendment before final disposition is shown.

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• Slide number six: Here's a listing of all of the accountable entities for all of the 13 regions.
• We will be looking at various areas of description of services, longevity of care, continuity of care
• And then on top of all of that, on top of all this growth, on top of all this budget, the agency last
• There will be sort of a tipping of the scale.
• the end of this month, beginning of February.

Committee: House House Appropriations & Finance

Keywords: 996, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Chief Tom Rosberg, on behalf of the Town of Danville, in support of AB 1942.
• Ryan McCarthy, on behalf of the cities of Irvine, San, San, Ryan McCarthy, on behalf of the cities of
• of this and sort of how it can work.
• director of the Japanese Chamber of Commerce of Northern California.
• I am here on behalf of JCCNC. Director of the Japan Chamber of Commerce of Northern California.

Summary: The committee heard several transportation and public safety bills, largely focused on traffic violence, e-bike regulation, and DUI enforcement. AB 1588 on sideshows and street takeovers drew support from the author, San Francisco officials, law enforcement, and the League of California Cities, who said the bill would close loopholes, add motorcycles and dirt bikes to the sideshow framework, and align penalties with speed contests. ACLU California Action opposed it, but members generally supported the bill, noting the need for stronger tools against dangerous takeovers. The committee also heard AB 1654 on commercial driver’s licenses and federal verification rules, with the author arguing California must comply with federal law to avoid losing CDL authority; the chair and others objected that the bill could wrongly affect U.S. citizens and codify changing federal rules. The bill was discussed but not advanced in the portion provided. AB 1976 sought to speed delivery of bicycle and pedestrian safety projects by limiting some public meetings, restricting cancellation of contracts without findings, lowering petition thresholds for traffic calming, and updating the Pedestrian Mall Act. Supporters said current procedures delay life-saving projects and give too much power to opponents, while counties and cities opposed the limits on local public input and budget authority. After discussion, the committee voted to send AB 1976 to Local Government, with several members expressing support but also concerns about preserving community participation. The committee also heard AB 2015, which would direct Caltrans to study the effects of navigation apps on local roads and safety. Supporters said apps can divert traffic onto residential streets and undermine local traffic calming, while members suggested the bill should also consider built-in vehicle navigation systems. AB 2168, on the Active Transportation Program, would update the definition of safe routes to transit, prioritize transit-rich and underserved areas, and add stronger spending accountability; it drew support from bicycle and transit advocates and some local agencies, with a few technical concerns left to resolve. Finally, AB 1942 on e-bike registration and license plates for Class 2 and 3 e-bikes drew strong support from law enforcement and medical witnesses citing rising injuries, but broad opposition from bicycle groups, micromobility advocates, and some local governments who said it would burden lawful riders, create DMV problems, and not address illegal e-motos. The committee also heard AB 1685 and AB 1687, both DUI-related bills from the same author: AB 1685 would increase DMV points for gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated, and AB 1687 would extend license revocation for a third DUI conviction to eight years with an interlock option after four years. Both bills received strong support from law enforcement and victims’ advocates, with ACLU California Action opposing them as duplicative or overly punitive; both bills were advanced by committee vote.

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• of the community is requesting action on some of these missing categories of vehicles, i.e. dirt bikes
• Chief Tom Rosberg, on behalf of the Town of Danville, in support of AB 1942.
• of this and sort of how it can work.
• I am the Executive Director of the Japan Chamber of Commerce of Northern California.
• of Huntington Beach, and the city of San Mateo.

Committee: House Transportation

Keywords: 988, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• given the current status of the first round of proofs of concept for generative AI projects, or POCs
• This issue of a lack of information about decisions made during and the outcomes of the first-round POCs
• the backlog in unemployment insurance and other areas of assistance.
• All of these types of things.
• We have a wide variety of managers. We have a wide variety of types of work within the state.

Summary: The subcommittee heard an informational update on the state’s generative AI implementation and related oversight. Administration officials said several proof-of-concept projects have moved into minimum viable product phases, including work at CDTFA and Caltrans, and that CDPH has a May Revision request for up to $8 million to scale up its healthcare facilities inspections project. The Legislative Analyst’s Office urged the administration to publish a report on lessons learned from each POC and recommended limiting the new generative AI approval process to a pilot through the first two rounds of projects, with continued monthly meetings and stronger legislative oversight. Members pressed for more transparency and questioned why the CDPH request was not included in January; the administration said the cost estimate was not available then and that only one project is seeking additional resources beyond existing departmental budgets. The committee then reviewed a proposed $400 million loan from the Labor and Workforce Development Fund to the General Fund. Finance and the Labor Agency said the fund has grown because civil penalty revenues have risen sharply, and the loan would be repaid in 2029-30 with provisional language allowing earlier repayment if needed. The LAO agreed the fund could support the loan but warned that recent PAGA reforms may reduce future revenues. Public commenters, including labor and community groups, argued the money should instead support labor-law enforcement and outreach programs such as CWOP, and urged rejection of the loan. Members also heard a Department of Industrial Relations request for $19.1 million for phase two of Public Works Information Technology System Enhancements, which officials said will support labor-law enforcement and apprenticeship registration. The department said the project was delayed because a prior procurement did not result in a contract award and that completion is now expected in October 2026. The committee then took up an EDD Next reappropriation technical adjustment to extend UI fund spending authority through June 30, 2026; the LAO said the request was fine but again raised concerns about oversight of the larger modernization effort, which EDD said now totals more than $660 million and is expected to continue through 2029. Finally, the committee discussed DGS’s request for new parking facilities near the May Lee Building and a trailer bill shifting statewide telework policy language from DGS to CalHR while also expanding NDI eligibility for certain CEA employees. The LAO said the telework trailer bill should likely go through the policy committee process instead of budget, and union and employee witnesses strongly opposed it, arguing it would undermine bargaining rights and could be used to narrow telework. In a separate item on the governor’s return-to-office order, administration officials said departments are being directed to move to a four-day in-office expectation starting July 1, 2025, but they had no statewide cost estimate yet because departments are still assessing vacancies, exemptions, and space needs. Members criticized the lack of analysis and said the state should have clearer numbers before moving forward.