Transcript Highlights:

• It will be in the next section, but I'm happy to jump ahead with the Chair's indulgence.
• Number 52 is statewide control section reductions. Information about those was provided.
• The next section—maybe I should stop there.
• So you're taking me back to what I was just talking about in the previous section.
• Does that implicit bias training touch this section at all? No. This work at all?

Summary: The hearing began with opening remarks on the Governor’s May Revision for child care and human services, with committee members and advocates stressing that the budget should not be balanced on the backs of low-income families, children, and providers. Legislative members and public witnesses strongly opposed the proposed suspension of the child care COLA, reductions to the Emergency Child Care Bridge Program, and the lack of codified rate reform tied to the alternative methodology. Several speakers also urged more support for providers affected by the Eaton fire and other disasters, and called for child care to be funded at the true cost of care and for additional slots to be restored. Administration, LAO, and Department of Education staff described the child care proposal as maintaining existing funding levels while adding administrative resources to prepare for federally required prospective payment changes and single-rate reform. The administration said the May Revision would suspend the 2025–26 COLA and reduce Bridge Program funding to align with utilization, while the LAO raised questions about the size and purpose of the proposed rate-reform and prospective-payment funding and recommended rejecting a Department of Technology exemption. CDE supported continued early education investments but said it would need additional resources if prospective pay were extended to state preschool, and it objected to a proposed reallocation of preschool funds for inclusive education grants. The committee then moved to the IHSS portion of the May Revision. DSS outlined five major proposals: capping provider work hours at 50 per week, eliminating IHSS for undocumented adults age 19 and older, shifting certain Community First Choice reassessment penalties to counties, reinstating the Medi-Cal asset test as a conforming IHSS reduction, and automating the termination of IHSS when Medi-Cal eligibility ends. DSS also discussed funding to implement a federal HCBS access rule and a separate reassessment of IHSS administrative methodology that found counties would need additional administrative funding. Finance said the proposals were intended to slow program growth and improve sustainability, while the LAO said it was still analyzing the package and raised concerns about implementation, county workload, and the potential loss of services. Committee members and public commenters criticized the IHSS cuts, especially the overtime cap and the elimination of services for undocumented adults and people affected by the asset test. Advocates argued that IHSS workers and recipients depend on these services, that county administration is already underfunded, and that the proposals could destabilize vulnerable consumers. The chair closed by saying the committee would continue to fight for child care and would not pause on child care, and the meeting recessed before moving on to the remaining May Revision items.

Transcript Highlights:

• C-section rates dropped by 40% in midwife-led care for mothers.
• What is the C-section rate for Texas? I don’t know.
• I think it’s around a third of births are C-sections, but that’s a rough estimate.
• The statistic earlier showed that the C-section rate in Texas right now is 34.5%, and it is higher than
• Section B, in accordance with the other existing labeling requirements, ensures that people have the

Bills: HB46 , HB35 , HB4490 , HB4454 , HB2188 , HB3078 , HB4743 , HB2556 , HB46 , HB5342 , HB4783 , HB3785 , HB5278 , HB1639 , HB2581 , HB4224 , HB4070 , HB4099 , HB4882 , HB3794

Committee: House Public Health

Keywords: local government spending cap, expenditure limit, political subdivision, property tax, ad valorem tax, budget cap, taxpayer protection, spending restraint, inflation adjustment, population growth, voter approval, supermajority vote, county budget, municipal budget, school district finance, junior college district, hospital district, special district, attorney general enforcement, local fiscal limits

Transcript Highlights:

• Lines 2.22 through 2.25, you say an authority may create a public corporation in accordance with section
• ><c> the</c><00:38:26.319><c> purpose</c><00:38:26.599><c> of</c><00:38:26.720><c> purchasing</c> section
• for the purpose of purchasing section for the purpose of purchasing owning<00:38:27.560><c> and</c><
• A key strength of this program is its flexibility to be used in conjunction with USDA Section 502 Direct
• with USDA section 502 Direct Loans<01:05:24.000><c> a</c><01:05:24.200><c> vital</c><01:05:24.599><c

Committee: House Housing Finance and Policy

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• is to provide a small amount of ongoing assistance to our new combined financial crimes and fraud section
• is to provide a small amount of ongoing assistance to our new combined financial crimes and fraud section
• That combined the BCA's fraud and our financial crime section with the Commerce Fraud Bureau section,
• That combined the BCA's fraud and our financial crime section with the Commerce Fraud Bureau section,
• That combined the BCA's fraud and our financial crime section with the Commerce Fraud Bureau section,

Committee: Senate Judiciary and Public Safety

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• A minor can consent to a cesarean section. She can consent to an epidural.
• Section 2 of the bill claims scopes of practice won't change, but the language in Section 1 strongly
• Section 1 of H. 4122 includes mandates, presumably for pregnancy resource center personnel, that they
• Section 1 is a discriminatory gag order.
• Second, section two asserts that a doctor who prescribes abortion pill reversal will be disciplined.

Committee: Joint Joint Committee on Public Health

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The committee opened by explaining hearing procedures and time limits, then heard testimony on House 2499, a bill to create a public awareness campaign on menopause and related midlife health issues. Supporters, including a nurse, the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women, and other advocates, said menopause is widely misunderstood by patients and providers, leading to delayed care, unnecessary suffering, workplace impacts, and inequities in women’s health. Several speakers shared personal experiences with symptoms being dismissed or misdiagnosed and urged the committee to advance the bill. The committee then took testimony on a package of endometriosis bills, including House 2527 and Senate 1564, calling for a task force and broader awareness efforts. Patients, a physician, and advocates described long diagnostic delays, severe pain, infertility, medical gaslighting, and limited access to specialists and effective treatment. They argued for more research, provider education, and a coordinated state strategy, and several asked for favorable reports. The chair also noted the hearing was running behind and extended time to allow more testimony. Later, the committee heard Senate 1579, which would eliminate parental consent and judicial bypass requirements for abortion access for minors under 16. Planned Parenthood representatives, physicians, legal advocates, and students argued the current law creates unnecessary delays and harms vulnerable youth, especially those in unsafe homes or foster care, while supporters said minors can already consent to other reproductive health care. A pro-life witness opposed the bill and emphasized parental involvement and support services. The committee also heard House 2403 and Senate 1560, which would create a Human Service Transportation Consumer Advisory Board; disability advocates and riders described past safety problems and current service gaps, and supported the board as a low-cost way to improve accountability, rider input, and reliability. No votes or final actions were taken in the excerpt.

Transcript Highlights:

• Senator, I sent you a text before because I wasn't familiar with the section.
• The whole core activity section just doesn't make any sense, especially since we added something great
• So I guess what I'm just asking is, what's the legislative intent behind the words of Section 2 here
• But this is an implementing bill, and you have three sections that apply to fiscally constrained.
• But this is an implementing bill, and you have three sections that apply to fiscally constrained.

Committee: Senate Appropriations

Summary: The Committee on Appropriations took up SJR 2-F, the proposed constitutional amendment on property tax relief, which would reduce assessment growth on non-homestead property, expand homestead exemptions, create a new exemption for new homesteaders, and direct counties, cities, and school districts to use property tax revenues for specified core services. Senator Avila presented the measure as the governor’s plan to provide historic relief and argued that local governments should tighten budgets and prioritize core functions. Senators raised concerns about the lack of fiscal scoring, the breadth and ambiguity of the permitted uses, the effect on special districts and local services, and whether the proposal would shift costs to fees or other taxes. The committee adopted several amendments, including Avila’s amendment clarifying that ad valorem revenues could be used for county and municipal operations and administration and other expenditures not prohibited by law, and Trumbull’s amendment removing school board ad valorem taxes from the proposal. Other amendments failed, including proposals to allow user fees and non-ad valorem assessments, add a sunset, redirect tourism development taxes, narrow the small-business provision, and change the ballot title to reference local service reductions. Grall’s amendment removing the constitutional trust fund requirement was adopted, while the committee also rejected Berman’s title-change amendment and Smith’s sunset and tourism-tax amendments. The committee then returned to the bill as amended for questions, including extended debate over whether the proposal would affect noncitizen residents, the impact on local government finances, and whether local governments would respond with higher fees or special assessments. The meeting ended with the bill still under discussion after the final round of questions, with Avila saying he would continue working with the governor’s office on the language before the next vote.

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• Section<00:17:19.919><c> four,</c><00:17:20.160><c> explanatory</c><00:17:20.880><c> statement.
• </c><00:17:21.280><c> The</c> Section four, explanatory statement.
• The Section four, explanatory statement.
• </c><00:17:25.120><c> of</c><00:17:25.280><c> the</c> printed in the House section of the printed in

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Friday, March 27, 2026, 1012, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Um, the 10th Amendment as well as Section 1, Article 1, Section 8 of the U.S.
• Um, the 10th Amendment as well as Section 1, Article 1, Section 8 of the U.S.
• Um, the 10th Amendment as well as Section 1, Article 1, Section 8 of the U.S.
• wrong, up in lines 3 through 8, but when you go down to 12, we're saying that, um, nothing in this section
• Um, the search warrant example, and I think section five, we would, in your example, if you found something

Committee: Senate Judiciary

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• There's a section about this. There's a section about this referring to paying invoices directly.
• The changes in Section 13 of the bill allow a handicap vehicle that is wheelchair accessible and has
• Unfortunately, because of this one section of law, I will be voting against this bill.
• Every section... ...of their lives so that someone else might be spared this experience.
• Every section of this bill centers on victim support, victim protection, and abuse accountability.

Summary: The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, quorum call, and adoption of the special order report for the day. Members observed a moment of silence for several service members killed in the Middle East conflict, and the chamber also recognized visiting students, law enforcement, and later several guests in the gallery during farewell remarks. The House then moved through the special order calendar, taking up a series of bills on third reading. The first major measure was CS for CS for HB 981 on tributaries of the St. Johns River, which sponsors described as a community-driven plan to restore the Ocklawaha River while balancing conservation, recreation, and economic concerns. Representative Sapp opposed the bill, arguing it would harm rural communities, Rodman Reservoir interests, freshwater resources, property values, and local jobs without adequate funding or certainty. Representative Cross supported the restoration effort and its long-term environmental and community benefits. The House adopted an amendment updating planning references and expanding the advisory council, then passed the bill 107-3. The chamber next passed CS for CSHB 1389 on affordable housing and the Live Local Act after debate over state preemption of local authority, accessory dwelling units, and the removal of local opt-out provisions; supporters emphasized the statewide housing shortage and the need for more housing supply, while opponents argued the bill further limited local control. The bill passed 70-29. The House also passed CS for CSHB 1085, codifying the local government cybersecurity grant program and giving preference to fiscally constrained counties, by a unanimous 109-0 vote. CS for HB 273 on special districts passed after extensive questioning about downtown development districts, rural areas of opportunity, budget approval, and administrative caps; an amendment to remove the downtown district provisions failed, and the bill ultimately passed 88-? yeas as announced on the floor. CS for HB 989 on motor vehicle manufacturers and franchise dealers passed 109-1 after sponsor testimony that it would prevent manufacturers from concentrating new vehicle inventory with one dealer group and protect competition and small businesses. CS/CS for HB 1329 on local government spending and budget transparency passed 82-28 after a lengthy debate over whether the bill would impose costs on local governments; a Cheney amendment to provide hardship assistance for smaller governments was adopted, and supporters framed the bill as improving public access to local budget information while opponents argued it duplicated existing transparency and could require new software or staff. The House then began consideration of CS/CS/CS/CS HB 1417, the Department of Environmental Protection package, with the sponsor outlining provisions on environmental regulation, septic systems, solar facility stormwater controls, coastal resiliency partnerships, and air-pollution permit timing.

Transcript Highlights:

• So I appreciate that, and I'm sure you all do that at your own section where you operate on behalf of
• Speaker Martinez and members of the House, pursuant to Article IV, Section 5(B)(2) of the New Mexico
• We added some language in the section on hearing officers. Just give me a second.
• Speaker, add another B section on to this bill here that's underlined.
• It has to do with adding another section. This just makes it transparent, Mr.

Bills: HB111 , HB61 , HB43 , HB156 , HB70 , SB3 , HB103 , HB109 , HB128 , HB247 , HJM2 , HJM3 , HM7 , HM17 , HM4 , HM22 , HM23 , HM24 , HM26 , HM2 , HM16 , HM32 , HM11 , HM14 , HM21 , HM34 , HM50

Keywords: water law, state engineer, civil penalty, compliance order, water rights, overdiversion, illegal diversion, groundwater storage and recovery, well license, permit violation, water enforcement, New Mexico water code, irrigation district, conservancy district, water diversion, unauthorized water sales, measuring device, district court appeal, water resources, water compliance

Transcript Highlights:

• The executive recommends $2.6 million for C2 Section 7 appropriation for WebEx.
• Recommends $2.6 million for C2 Section 7 appropriation for website modernization, while the LFC recommends
• Section 5 request. This is our one-time request that we're looking for.
• The first one is Volume 1, or page 19, which is the fiscal and tax policy section, which also includes
• ... ...and they're saying, hey, we're burning all this land around the state trust section.

Bills: HB1

Committee: House House Appropriations & Finance

Keywords: feed bill, legislative appropriations, legislative branch, New Mexico Legislature, general fund, legislative council service, legislative finance committee, legislative education study committee, house chief clerk, senate chief clerk, per diem, mileage, session expenses, interim committees, district staff, capitol complex, capital outlay data system, legislative processing system, redistricting, census redistricting

Transcript Highlights:

• We have an informed section for the community.
• gt;&gt; uh we have an agenda we have an informed &gt;&gt; uh we have an agenda we have an informed section
• </c><00:09:04.720><c> Um,</c><00:09:05.680><c> and</c><00:09:06.000><c> part</c> section for the community
• Um, and part section for the community.
• are not happy about open forum section are not happy about some<00:20:16.960><c> of</c><00:20:17.039

Keywords: Meeting Start: 00:00:03 Roll Call: 00:00:09 Agency Updates: 00:01:44 Juvenile Justice Advisory Board Update: 00:03:36 Department of Juvenile Justice Update: 00:23:10, 958, all

Summary: The Juvenile Justice Oversight Council approved the minutes from its November 8, 2024 meeting and welcomed new member Representative Nick Wilson. The council also heard an update from the Administrative Office of the Courts on a school attendance awareness campaign aimed at reducing truancy referrals to court, and a member requested a future, more detailed presentation on truancy trends. The council then received an update from the Juvenile Justice Advisory Board from Dr. David Frink and Elsie Berger. They described the board’s membership, meeting schedule, public access, annual report and three-year plan, and its role in helping Kentucky remain compliant with federal juvenile justice requirements so the state can receive Title II funding. They said the board reviews grant applications for community-based services, substance use, and early intervention programs, with about $584,000 in federal funds this year and a little over $600,000 expected next year. Members asked about participation, board vacancies, and how to engage with the board, and the presenters emphasized the importance of statewide representation and community input. The Department of Juvenile Justice then provided a broader update through Commissioner Randy White and Deputy Secretary Mona Wamik. White said DJJ is under an ongoing U.S. Department of Justice investigation focused on conditions in detention facilities, including use of force, isolation, abuse, mental health care, and special education, and said the department has cooperated with repeated information requests and site visits. He also reviewed recent legislative and administrative changes, including 2023 Senate Bill 162, regional detention planning, facility segregation requirements, staffing and salary investments, improved staffing levels, reduced mental health vacancies, and training efforts related to security threat groups. He said DJJ has made progress but continues to work on staffing, safety, and facility improvements.

Transcript Highlights:

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• </c><00:06:31.360><c> of</c><00:06:31.520><c> law</c><00:06:31.759><c> since</c> amendment to the section
• of law since amendment to the section of law since 1995<00:06:33.360><c> that</c><00:06:33.600><c> it
• , if you look at the bill itself, you'll see the language which is struck at the very end of this section
• This is another example of that. ...of this section of law and to my knowledge Dr.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The Legislative Administration Committee opened with Senate Bill 197, which would remove the Department of Health and Human Services commissioner’s supervisory role over the legislative facilities committee nurse and instead place the nurse under the Board of Nursing’s scope of practice. The sponsor’s aide and DHHS legislative director explained that the change updates outdated language last amended in 1995, aligns the statute with current practice, and was reviewed with legislative staff and nursing regulators, who were said to be comfortable with the proposal. Members asked why the change was needed and whether the commissioner had actually been supervising; the response was that the language no longer reflected how the position functioned. The chair said the bill might still be a simple consent item, but additional modifications were being discussed, so the hearing was closed with no vote taken at that time. The committee then heard Senate Bill 186, authorizing the Joint Legislative Historical Committee to accept and display a portrait of former Senator Jeb Bradley in the State House. The sponsor’s aide described Bradley’s legislative and congressional service and urged the committee to move the bill ought to pass. Members asked practical questions about whether the portrait was completed, its size, and where it would be hung. The witness said the portrait was not yet completed and that size and placement had not been determined, though the committee was told the historical committee would decide placement. A committee member noted that portrait sizes and locations are already being reviewed because of space concerns, and the hearing ended without a vote. A work session followed on the portrait bills, with the chair using them as a vehicle to discuss broader problems in the statutes governing portraits and the historical committee. He said the committee had gathered information from other states and suggested possible policy ideas such as portrait moratoriums, waiting periods after death, size limits, and clearer placement rules. Members discussed the need to update the RSAs and better define the historical committee’s authority. The committee did not take final action during the work session, but the discussion indicated that the portrait bills may be held while broader statutory revisions are considered.

Transcript Highlights:

• my farm, let's say $1,200, and now then I think I said 10—that's $1.6 million bucks on a quarter section
• Peterson: So, again, um, I wish I had the specific section of statute in front of me, but, um, you know
• is the additional $2 million subtraction, would have to comply with the Corporate Farm Act under section
• is the additional $2 million subtraction, would have to comply with the Corporate Farm Act under section
• uh 500 point2 far two4 under Section uh 500 point2 far two4 testifier<00:45:29.839><c> referred</c><

Committee: House Taxes

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• report and opinion, dated December 23rd, 2024, can be found on pages 29 through 32 of the financial section
• found on pages 29 through 32 of the found on pages 29 through 32 of the financial<00:50:41.440><c> section
• </c><00:50:41.720><c> of</c><00:50:41.839><c> the</c> financial section of the financial section of the
• <00:51:06.839><c> in</c><00:51:06.960><c> the</c><00:51:07.160><c> financial</c><00:51:07.640><c> section
• </c><00:51:07.920><c> of</c> information in the financial section of information in the financial section

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The Fiscal Committee met on January 30, 2025, and first organized itself by electing Senator Jim Gray as vice chair, electing Representative F as clerk, appointing Michael Caine as legislative budget assistant, and adopting the committee’s rules and procedures. The committee also adopted an amendment to the rules allowing audits to be automatically released to the public once placed on the Fiscal Committee agenda, with members discussing that the change would improve transparency and reduce paper handling. The minutes from the November 15, 2024 meeting were approved, with members who were absent abstaining. The committee then worked through a consent calendar and several individual items. It removed or noted withdrawals on a few items, including item 25004 for further discussion, item 25016 withdrawn by the Department of Education, item 257 removed by Representative F, and item 25001 removed under Tab 4. Item 25004, concerning the newborn screening program, prompted testimony from the Department of Health and Human Services explaining that the program is mandatory with an opt-out provision; officials said 99.2% of newborns were screened in 2023, meaning the opt-out rate was under 1%. The committee also approved item 25007, related to DHHS community health workers and telework policy, after hearing that the workers are not placed in schools and that DHHS follows statewide telework policy. On the regular calendar, the committee approved a Department of Administrative Services request to extend the release date for fiscal year 2024 numbers to March 31, and approved a Department of Fish and Game item. It also approved winter maintenance funding for the Department of Transportation after hearing that the $5.7 million request might not last through the winter if additional storms occur; DOT said even a small storm can cost more than $1 million and that crews are dispatched based on road conditions and supervisory judgment. The committee then approved items for the Judicial Council and the Office of Legislative Budget Assistant. The final discussion focused on the Health and Human Services dashboard and the Youth Development Center claims. DHHS acknowledged a data error in the APS client line and said Community Mental Health Center caseload data is still not fully accurate because two centers are undergoing EHR conversions. Members also asked about the low census at the Sununu Youth Development Center and about the process for managing future claims related to the YDC settlement fund. Witnesses from the Attorney General’s office said the fund is handled through a unique arrangement involving DOJ appropriations and judicial branch staff, that current judicial budget cuts are not yet affecting the litigation pace, and that the average resolution so far has been about $500,000, though future claims may vary. No votes were taken on the discussion items beyond the approvals noted above.

Transcript Highlights:

• Our department is in support of the bill, and we do ask that a savings clause be added, and the section
• </c><00:51:00.160><c> numbers</c><00:51:00.559><c> be</c> be added um and the section numbers be be added
• um and the section numbers be renumbered<00:51:01.240><c> as</c><00:51:01.359><c> noted</c><00:51:01.599
• I do want to adopt the taxes amendment for section two, changing the effective date for the check box
• </c><01:22:05.400><c> two</c> do taxes Amendment for section two do taxes Amendment for section two changing

Committee: House Consumer Protection & Commerce

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The Committee on Consumer Protection and Commerce met on January 29, 2025, and heard testimony on HB 108, which concerns intoxicating liquor and would expand direct-to-consumer shipping for beer and spirits. Supporters included representatives of Koloa Rum Company, Maui Brewing Company, and Ola Brew, who argued the bill would modernize alcohol laws, help small local producers compete, support jobs and local agriculture, and give consumers more access to Hawaii-made products. They also said Hawaii already has experience regulating direct wine shipments, with age verification and carrier-based delivery systems in place, and that direct shipping could help businesses reach visitors after they return home and diversify beyond tourism. Opposition came from the Hawaii Public Health Institute, whose representative said the bill could increase access for underage drinking, especially because liquor commissions do not currently conduct compliance checks on alcohol shipments and may lack capacity to do so. The group also raised tax-enforcement concerns, saying the existing three-tier system makes excise and sales tax collection easier, while direct shipping would require additional auditing. They urged the committee to oppose the bill or defer it until more research is done, and suggested a common carrier reporting requirement to help reconcile shipments. Committee members questioned both sides about whether current law already allows some alcohol shipments, whether a Kentucky distiller could ship directly to Hawaii, and how reciprocity with other states would work. Supporters said the bill is modeled on wine-shipping language and could be amended to clarify reciprocity, while opponents said the bill lacks a common carrier reporting requirement and would place a burden on county liquor commissions. No vote or final action on HB 108 was taken during the portion of the meeting provided.

Transcript Highlights:

• start even though we're in a transportation committee by citing that we run the region's largest Section
• start even though we're in a transportation committee by citing that we run the region's largest Section
• Region's largest Section 8 housing system through our HRA, and that is the area that from a federal side
• 8 area, it would mean people not being able to have rent paid through the Section 8 program.
• We're not unique in that as a Section 8 provider; that would be on behalf of the entire region, and we

Committee: Senate Transportation

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• That mission is enshrined in Article 1, Section 8 of the Minnesota Constitution, which promises that
• that mission is enshrined in<00:02:05.360><c> Article</c><00:02:05.759><c> 1</c><00:02:06.680><c> Section
• </c><00:02:07.600><c> of</c><00:02:07.759><c> the</c><00:02:07.920><c> Minnesota</c> in Article 1 Section
• 8 of the Minnesota in Article 1 Section 8 of the Minnesota Constitution<00:02:09.679><c> which</c><00
• </c><00:21:08.360><c> of</c><00:21:08.520><c> our</c> competitive the next section of our competitive

Committee: House Judiciary Finance and Civil Law

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• That kind of swallows the entire package of exemptions that are in the first section of the bill.
• And then, speaking to my colleague's point about the liability section, we still believe that it erases
• I appreciate you, sir, for striking Section 3 from the bill, which I don't know doesn't address all of
• live stream of a minor engaged in sexual conduct is sexually exploiting a child under Penal Code Section
• Right now, live streaming is a reportable act under CANRA, but it's not a crime under Section 311.3,

Committee: House Public Safety

Keywords: 988, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• The Attorney General's Office, the antitrust section, gets leads in a variety of ways.
• afoul of the amendment-by-reference rule, as established under California Constitution Article 4, Section
• And what the bill does, of course, is to amend one section of the statute concerning the Public Records
• And there is a cross-reference in another section of the Government Code to this one we're talking about
• The worker analysis was added in 2019 to Section 851 of the Public Utilities Code.

Summary: The committee heard several bills and took action on a number of them. SB 1234 by Senator Alvarado-Gil would require fentanyl to be included in drug tests ordered by juvenile courts for parents or guardians in dependency cases; there was no opposition, a committee member confirmed it would apply to caregivers rather than children, and the bill was supported for moving forward. SB 1257 by Senator Arreguín would require the Attorney General to publish an annual public report on immigration enforcement incidents at designated safe locations such as schools, hospitals, courthouses, and places of worship; supporters from immigrant advocacy and health groups testified about fear and chilling effects in communities, while questions focused on how data would be collected and concerns were raised about sanctuary policies. SB 1176 by Senator Choi would bar foreign adversary entities from buying California agricultural land; supporters cited national security concerns, but committee members pressed on enforcement, straw buyers, and who would be responsible for identifying prohibited purchasers, and the bill was held on a 2-4 vote after debate. The committee also heard SB 1146 by Senator Gonzalez, which would require clear disclosure when AI-generated or altered images, audio, or video are used in health-related advertisements depicting health care providers. The California Medical Association and California Dental Association supported the bill, describing deepfake health ads as deceptive and harmful; it passed the committee 7-0 to Appropriations. SB 988 by Senator Grayson would regulate auto glass insurance practices by restricting assignment of benefits, requiring claim numbers and itemized estimates, and addressing steering and billing practices; supporters said it would curb fraud and stabilize premiums, while independent glass businesses worried about steering and market concentration. After discussion of consumer choice and small-business impacts, the bill passed 7-0 to Appropriations. SB 1288, presented by Senator Grayson on behalf of Senator Laird, would require financial institutions to make a good-faith effort to notify beneficiaries of non-probate assets and would reduce barriers to claiming those assets, especially for nonprofits. Nonprofit witnesses described long delays and burdensome account-opening requirements, while SIFMA and bankers opposed the bill unless amended, citing conflicts with federal and industry obligations and concerns about retroactivity and verification. The bill passed 8-0 to call. The committee also heard SB 941 by Senator Padilla, which would cap commissary markups in private immigration detention facilities at 35% above vendor cost; the Attorney General’s office and immigrant advocates supported it as a response to exploitative pricing and poor conditions, and it passed 8-0 to call. Finally, SB 909 by Senator Smallwood-Cuevas would raise and index public works contractor fees and penalties and dedicate more penalty revenue to enforcement; labor supporters said stronger funding is needed to address wage theft and backlogs, while contractors opposed the fee and penalty structure as uncapped and costly. The bill was moved forward on a vote and remained on call after committee discussion.