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• As Chair of the Legislation, Californians in recognition of Women's History Month.
• You join a sorority of honorees who have received this recognition since the Legislature started doing
• As honorees, each of you uniquely contribute to the lives of your fellow Californians, not for recognition
• As office manager, she oversees major fundraising events and memorial fund initiatives, helping raise
• As office manager, she oversees major fundraising events and memorial fund initiatives, helping raise

Summary: The Assembly convened after a quorum call and prayer, then moved through routine procedural business. A motion to suspend the rules for AJR 28, urging Congress to pass the Department of Homeland Security funding bill, failed on a 43-16 vote. The body then proceeded to the daily file and third reading file, with several items passed, retained, or continued. The main floor action centered on House Resolution 81 recognizing Women’s History Month. Assembly Member Aguiar-Curry opened on the resolution, and members from several caucuses spoke in support, highlighting the contributions of women in California history and current public life, as well as ongoing issues such as violence, discrimination, wage gaps, and representation. The resolution was opened for coauthors, received 74 coauthors, and was adopted by voice vote. The Assembly also held a lengthy Women of the Year ceremony, recognizing honorees from across the state for community service, advocacy, education, health care, public safety, housing, labor, and civic leadership. Later, the Assembly took up ACR 153 designating March as Irish Heritage Month. Members spoke about Irish American history, immigration, labor, public service, and California’s ties to Ireland. The resolution received 70 coauthors and was adopted by voice vote. The chamber then approved consent calendar items, including AB 1597 and AB 1549, both by 69-0 votes. The Assembly announced upcoming committee meetings and adjourned until Thursday, March 19 at 9 a.m.

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• There is a certificate of recognition for Gadsden Independent School District.
• Senate Memorial 17, do pass. Respectfully submitted, Senator Linda M. Lopez.
• Senate Memorial 17, do pass. Respectfully submitted, Senator Linda M. Lopez.
• Senate Memorial 28, introduced by Senator Pinto and others, a memorial requesting the Crime Victims Reparation
• Senate Memorial 29, introduced by Senator Pinto and others, a memorial requesting the University of New

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• The Massachusetts State Senate will adjourn today in memory of Sherry S. Mattel.
• Creem, requested that when the Senate adjourns today, it do so in memory of Sherry S.
• Creem, requested that the Senate adjourn today in memory of Sherry S.
• Massachusetts Unsung Heroine Award from the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women in recognition
• The ayes have it, and the Senate stands adjourned in memory of Sherry S.

Summary: The Senate opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and several ceremonial recognitions, including a presentation honoring the Oliver Ames boys cross country team and girls volleyball team for state championship wins. The chamber also adopted a resolution celebrating the 175th anniversary of the founding of the first YMCA in the United States. The Senate then gave final passage to several local and special bills, including measures waiving maximum age requirements for two Boston police officer applicants, establishing a stipend for the Bridgewater town council, addressing temporary absence and appointment powers for the Bridgewater town manager, and creating the Cambridge Employment and Job Training Trust. Additional local bills were taken up and advanced, including legislation on maintenance of private roads in Gloucester, expanding senior tax exemption eligibility in Williamstown, and allowing Rochester to continue employing Fire Chief Scott Weigel. The chamber also suspended rules to refer a petition concerning designation of the Marion-started riverwalk in Groton to the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources, and referred several House petitions to committees under Joint Rule 12. Before adjournment, the Senate adopted an order to meet again the following Thursday in formal session and agreed to adjourn in memory of Sherry S. Mattel of Brookline, with a moment of silence held in her honor.

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• The House has adopted and returns here with Senate Joint Memorial 001.
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• Consideration of memorials, Majority Rodriguez. Thank you, Mr. President.
• I move to lay over Senate Memorial 001 until Thursday, May 14th, 2026.
• The President has signed Senate Joint Memorial 001. Have I now?

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• The Senate will stand in a moment of silence in memory of former Senator Barbara Leff.
• Moment of silence in memory of former Senator Barbara Leff.
• Senate Concurrent Memorial 106, a concurrent memorial urging the State Board on geographic and historic
• Nolan Memorial Highway. Third reading, SCM 106.
• Secretary is instructed to record the action and transmit the memorial to the House.

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• Any other members seeking recognition of motions, petitions, communications, and announcements?
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• House Resolution 21, a resolution adjourning the House of Representatives in honor and loving memory
• And I request that we observe a moment of silence in memory of those who died so that we might stand

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• Senate Resolution No. 1981 by Senator Sanders, memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim April
• call on Senator Martinez. >> The Secretary will read. >> Resolution 1961 by Senator Martinez, memorializing
• MEMORIALIZING GOVERNOR KATHY HOCHUL TO PROCLAIM APRIL 28, 2026, AS ANIMAL ADVOCACY DAY IN THE STATE OF
• Senate Resolution No. 1827 by Senator Webb, memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim March 2026
• He said it is not something he has ever heard of, and Senator Murray, I appreciate his recognition of

Summary: The Senate convened, approved the prior journal, and adopted a resolution calendar with several exceptions before taking up a series of ceremonial resolutions and bills. Members welcomed student visitors from the YWCA of White Plains’ Voices Unfiltered Policy Program, then adopted resolutions honoring Senegalese independence and the Senegalese community, MWBE Advocacy Day, John Coltrane’s 100th birthday, the Sing Sing Prison Museum, I Love My Park Day, Animal Advocacy Day, Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder Awareness Month, and Denim Day. Speakers emphasized cultural recognition, public service, environmental stewardship, animal welfare, rare disease awareness, and support for survivors of sexual violence; each resolution was adopted. The chamber then moved through the regular calendar, passing a number of bills on broad roll-call votes. Among the measures approved were bills amending the Penal Law, Executive Law, Public Housing Law, Retirement and Social Security Law, Social Services Law, Environmental Conservation Law, General Municipal Law, Railroad Law, Election Law, Labor Law, and Public Service Law. Several bills passed unanimously or nearly so, while a few drew notable opposition, including a public health measure that passed 39-19 and the labor-related bill on ghost job postings that passed 39-19 after extended debate. The most detailed floor debate centered on the Labor Law bill addressing “ghost jobs,” requiring employers with 100 or more employees to disclose whether postings are for current vacancies, expected future openings, or general resume collection, with Department of Labor enforcement and civil penalties. Supporters argued it would protect job seekers from deceptive postings; opponents said it was unnecessary, burdensome, and could invite litigation or penalties disproportionate to the problem. The Senate also debated and passed a bill expanding election-language assistance under the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Act to Haitian Creole and Middle Eastern and North African communities, with supporters citing growing language-access needs and opponents raising concerns about scope and local costs. The Senate then adjourned until the next day.

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• In recognition of this time, we've had a series of events moving forward in this last week.
• Members, we're moving on to adjournments of memory. The quorum call is lifted.
• Assembly Member Stephanie, you are recognized for your adjournment in memory. Thank you, Mr.
• I respectfully ask that we adjourn in his memory. Thank you. Thank you.
• I'll request to adjourn a memory will be deemed read and printed in the journal.

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• This memorial with me is Process about policing in the state.
• Anyone wishing to speak in opposition to this proposed memorial, opposition to this proposed memorial
• In this memorial over the next 10 years, I'm Madam Chair.
• Madam Chair, and we would do pass House Memorial 13. Thank you.
• Madam Chair, I move a do pass of House Memorial 13. As amended, second.

Bills: HJR6 , HJR7 , HB120 , HB60 , HB151 , HR1 , HM13 , SB40 , SB104

Committee: House House Judiciary

Summary: The committee first heard two related House Joint Resolutions sponsored by Representative McQueen. H.J.R. 6 would equalize the legislature’s 60-day and 30-day sessions into two 45-day sessions, remove the germaneness requirement from the second session of a biennium, and clarify veto-override language. H.J.R. 7 would keep the current 60-day and 30-day session lengths but make the same germaneness and veto-override changes. Supporters argued the measures would modernize the legislature, improve internal control of the agenda, and make the flow of work more efficient; opponents warned of more bills, lobbying fatigue, and reduced public participation. Both resolutions were moved on due pass and passed the committee 8-0. The committee then heard House Bill 120 on limiting student restraint and seclusion in schools. The sponsor and LESC staff said the bill arose from a stakeholder working group and would clarify definitions, prohibit dangerous practices such as mechanical, chemical, and prone restraint, require training and school safety plans, improve reporting to parents and the Public Education Department, and strengthen oversight. Testimony from educators, disability advocates, parents, and state officials strongly supported the bill, describing harmful and sometimes underreported restraint and seclusion incidents and emphasizing the need for clearer rules and de-escalation training. Some members raised concerns about implementation, definitions, teacher safety, and whether the data were sufficient; the sponsor and staff said the bill was meant to give teachers tools and minimum standards, not to require intervention in every situation. The bill passed on a due pass motion 9-1. Next, the committee considered House Bill 60, which would add certain crimes against peace officers to the Victims of Crime Act so officers injured in the line of duty would receive the same notification, participation, and restitution-related rights as other victims. The sponsor and the district attorney supporting the bill said it was a public safety measure with negligible cost and would also extend protections to affected family members. Support came from law enforcement, business, and public safety groups. Members asked about whether the officer must know the assailant is a peace officer, how the rights would work if the officer is also a witness, and how restitution interacts with workers’ compensation; the sponsor said the bill applies when the officer is acting in the lawful discharge of duties and the defendant knows the person is an officer. The committee passed HB 60 unanimously, 11-0. Finally, the committee began hearing House Bill 151, a committee substitute on the childhood sexual abuse statute of limitations. The sponsor said the bill, called the Survivor’s Justice measure, would extend the time for survivors to file claims from age 24 to age 58, add public actors to the bill’s scope, and create an administrative compensation fund supported by an appropriation, with $12.5 million already in the budget and a request for another $12.5 million. The sponsor explained that the change reflects the average age at which survivors come forward and that the bill is part of a long-running effort to address childhood sexual abuse claims.

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Bills: HB2988

Keywords: ERISA, retirement savings, pension plans, defined contribution plans, 401(k), 403(b), fiduciary duty, fiduciary, ESG, environmental social governance, proxy voting, shareholder rights, brokerage window, self-directed brokerage account, designated investment alternative, plan sponsor, investment adviser, service provider, non-pecuniary factors, pecuniary factors

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Bills: HB567 , HB776 , HB2 , HB568 , HB619

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• Members, we're moving on to adjournments in memory. The quorum call has been lifted.
• Assembly Member Muratsuchi, you are recognized for your adjournment in memory.
• I rise to adjourn in memory of my dear friend, Eileen Hubb.
• But Eileen was so much more than titles and recognitions.
• I ask that the Assembly adjourn in her memory. Thank you, Assembly Member Muratsuchi.

Summary: The Assembly convened after a quorum call, heard a prayer and pledge, and then handled routine procedural business, including dispensing with the journal reading, re-referring AB 2022, and rescinding prior action on SCR 112. Several bills on the second reading file and concurrence file were passed and retained, while reconsideration items were continued. The chamber then moved to third reading items and consent calendar business. The main substantive item was ACR 145, by Assemblymember Koloza, declaring March 1-7, 2026 as National Women in Construction Week. Koloza, Davies, Bauer-Kahan, and Arambula spoke in support, emphasizing the need to expand opportunities for women in the trades, improve apprenticeship pipelines, address barriers such as childcare, transportation, safety, and restroom access, and support women-owned construction businesses. The resolution was adopted by voice vote after 67 co-authors were added. On the second-day consent calendar, ACR 135 on School Breakfast Week was also taken up for co-authors, with 66 added, and the consent calendar passed 65-0, including ACR 135, ACR 144, and SCR 122. The Assembly also observed an adjournment in memory for Eileen Hubb, and the house adjourned until Monday, March 9 at 1 p.m.

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• Members, we're moving on to adjournments in memory. The quorum call has been lifted.
• Assembly Member Muratsuchi, you are recognized for your adjournment in memory.
• I rise to adjourn in memory of my dear friend, Eileen Hubb.
• But Eileen was so much more than titles and recognitions.
• I ask that the Assembly adjourn in her memory. Thank you, Assembly Member Muratsuchi.

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• House Concurrent Memorial 2012.
• A concurrent memorial urging the State Board of Geographic and Historic Names to rename...
• House Concurrent Memorial 2012.
• House Concurrent Memorial 2012 was signed in open session.
• But this recognition goes beyond those elected in office.

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• And from a fiscal standpoint, early recognition and treatment of occupational injuries... Mr.
• Similarly, local families have gathered and built memories around the Kirkpatrick Dam. Thank you.
• We've a short collective memory with this fishery, and economically we've lost so much.
• We've a short collective memory with this fishery, and economically we've lost so much.
• We're not taking away everyone's memory of what was there. The road will still be there.

Bills: S0302 , S0394 , S0480 , S0546 , S0636 , S0774 , S0796 , S1028 , S1050 , S1066 , S1120 , S1230 , S1288 , S1682

Committee: Senate Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government

Summary: The committee heard and advanced several bills, beginning with CS/SB 796, which would create Veterinary Professional Associates as a new supervised veterinary role, expand telehealth prescription timeframes, and set training and scope limits. Supporters said it would improve access to care, lower costs, and create a career path, while opponents argued the proposal lacked a clear regulatory framework, could create liability and federal-law conflicts, and would not address the real shortage in rural large-animal practice. After debate, the committee reported the bill favorably. Members also heard and favorably reported SB 1682 on local authority over derelict and abandoned vessels, CS/SB 1028 on a commercial Citizens clearinghouse for property insurance, SB 394 on exempting certain reinsurance underwriting managers from licensing, SB 636 on beach management and erosion designations, CS/SB 546 on public notice for conservation land sales or exchanges, CS/SB 302 on Biscayne Bay nature-based solutions and related coastal resiliency provisions, SB 1050 on pharmacy choice for pet medications, and SB 774 extending workers’ compensation benefits to 911 public safety telecommunicators for mental and nervous injuries. Testimony on these bills generally focused on access, regulatory clarity, environmental protection, or workforce support, with some concerns raised on insurance consumer protections and beach-management language. Senator Harrell’s bills were also taken up and reported favorably: CS/SB 480, a major overhaul of state IT governance creating DIGIT and new procurement, reporting, and workforce structures; CS/SB 1230, restricting PFAS-containing firefighting foam and adding testing, inventory, and disposal requirements; and CS/SB 1288, a naming bill designating the Andrew Red Harris Shoal and requiring markers. Finally, the committee heard extensive testimony on SB 1066 regarding restoration of the Oklawaha/Rodman system, with supporters emphasizing ecological restoration, flood-risk reduction, and economic benefits, and opponents warning about local impacts, water quality, and the loss of a world-class fishery. The transcript ends during testimony on that bill, before final action is shown.

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• Delegate Van Landingham's commitment to her community earned her many recognitions throughout her life
• It does also allow for single House commending and memorial resolutions, rules affecting procedure of
• Is that a memorial? It's a memorial, sir. Oh.
• Page 1, first category: memorial resolutions laid on the Speaker's table.
• Hearing none, all those in favor of adopting in block the memorial resolutions laid on the Speaker's

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• Resolution is adopted. 179 Chair recognizes Senator Alvarado for recognition. Thank you, Mr.
• Regas-Lewin Memorial Highway to transportation.
• Senate Bill 1362 by Hughes relating to prohibiting the recognition, service and enforcement of extreme
• Highway 287 in Wilbarger County as the Molly Mullins Memorial Highway to transportation. 1409 by Parker
• Senate Bill 1456 by Hagen Bill relating to the recognition of firearm for purposes of certain criminal

Bills: SJR34 , SB10 , SB18 , SB19 , SB21 , SB72 , SB140 , SB262 , SB370 , SB480 , SB495 , SB627 , SB703 , SB767 , SB790

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• A lot of great families. family memories when the Rangers became well in the the Senators became the
• A lot of great memories, particularly sitting out in General Admission and just cooking. on those seats
• Here recognizing Senator Hinojosa of Hidalgo for recognition. Thank you, Mr.
• President, members, and today I have a special recognition.
• Chair recognizes Senator Miles for recognition.

Bills: SJR18 , SCR5 , SCR13 , SCR25 , SB3 , SB6 , SB10 , SB11 , SB12 , SB13 , SB15 , SB17 , SB18 , SB35 , SB388 , SB412 , SB441 , SB495 , SB666 , SB687 , SB706 , SB740 , SB815 , SB842 , SB917 , SB925 , SB995 , SB1006 , SB1281 , SB1300 , SB1379 , SB1451 , SB1902 , SJR36 , SJR18 , SJR12 , SCR13 , SCR25 , SCR5 , SCR22 , SB565 , SB372 , SB495 , SB842 , SB765 , SB62 , SB19 , SB18 , SB666 , SB707 , SB888 , SB687 , SB706 , SB847 , SB290 , SB11 , SB10 , SB13 , SB412 , SB441 , SB1248 , SB740 , SB14 , SB1006 , SB504 , SB917 , SB925 , SB388 , SB1902 , SB1121 , SB995 , SB857 , SB305 , SB296 , SB284 , SB35 , SB6 , SB815 , SB3 , SB1281 , SB1379 , SB1300 , SB1497 , SB1499 , SB1498 , SB1451 , SB1061 , SB15 , SB65 , SB241 , SB304 , SB402 , SB499 , SB621 , SB974 , SB1023 , SB1024 , SB1025 , SB1106 , SB686 , SB112 , SB371 , SB204 , SB400 , SB609 , SB1447 , SB670 , SB502 , SB427 , SB850 , SB854 , SB413 , SB1555 , SB1362 , SB1346 , SB1033 , SB1220 , SB1073 , SB810 , SB987 , SB1539 , SB893 , SB447 , SB875 , SB406 , SB509 , SB985 , SB965 , SB17 , SB1119 , SB1505 , SB12 , SB24 , SB57 , SB1194 , SB1253 , SB1215 , SB1532 , SB1268 , SCR12 , SCR24 , SB1302 , SB856 , SB650 , SB583 , SB673 , SB840

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• Today the Senate will be adjourning in his memory.
• The chair asks for a moment of silence in memory of Richard Louis Volpe.
• The chair asked for a moment of silence in memory of Richard Louis Volpe.
• Our adjournment today is in memory of Richard Louis Volpe. May he rest in peace.
• May his memory be a blessing. Senators adjourned.

Summary: The Senate opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and adopted two resolutions: one recognizing the town of Sturbridge on the 250th anniversary of the United States and another congratulating Zachary Erich on earning Eagle Scout. The chamber then handled several procedural matters, including suspending Joint Rule 12 on multiple petitions and adopting extension orders giving the Committee on Financial Services additional time to report on credit union and mortgage financing bills, with members emphasizing the extensions were limited and needed to complete ongoing work. The Senate then took up House No. 4361, a bill relative to benefits for teachers, which was amended by Ways and Means and passed to be engrossed after extensive support from members. Senators described the measure as a long-delayed fix to the Retirement Plus program, creating a one-time window through June 30, 2027 for eligible teachers to buy in, with required back payments of missed contributions. The bill passed by a roll call of 39-0. The chamber also passed S. 3106 on toxic-free medical devices and S. 3107 on advancing the profession of commercial interior design, both after supportive floor debate. The Senate later adopted a conference committee report on the FY26 supplemental budget, H. 5470, after debate over its major spending items. Supporters highlighted municipal winter relief, MBTA operating and capital support, education funding, housing incentives, and collective bargaining agreements, while opponents criticized MBTA subsidies, legal defense funding, and tax-related provisions. The report was approved by roll call, and the bill was passed to be enacted. The Senate also enacted several local bills, including measures for Berkeley recall elections, a Milton school construction deadline extension, a Lexington parkland exchange, and long-term municipal roads and bridges financing. Near the end of the session, the Senate concurred in a House amendment to S. 2563, a broad bill revising laws affecting individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities by replacing outdated and offensive terminology in 346 sections of the General Laws. Members described it as a dignity and language modernization measure. The Senate adopted the emergency preamble and passed the bill to be enacted. The session concluded with an adjournment order to meet again the following Monday, and the day’s adjournment was dedicated to the memory of Richard Louis Volpe of Sturbridge.