Transcript Highlights:

• I ask for a yes vote. Thank you, Mr. President.
• I ask for a yes vote. Further remarks?
• Ask for a yes vote. We'll see. 2026, excuse me.
• Ask for a yes vote. We'll see. We'll see. 2026, excuse me.
• I encourage a yes vote. Further remarks?

Summary: The Committee on Rules considered a gubernatorial package poll, a consent calendar package poll, and a series of individual polls. The gubernatorial nominations on the lavender sheet were advanced to the confirmation calendar, and the measures on the pink consent calendar package were advanced to the consent calendar, with Senator Peterson noting the consent package was a bipartisan set of bills expected to be unanimous. The committee then advanced numerous bills from the white sheet, including SB 6002 on limits for automated license plate readers and privacy protections; SB 6178 on restrictions related to assignment of post-loss property insurance benefits; SB 5892 on protecting voter registration data and sensitive personal information; SSB 5490 on search policies for transgender and intersex individuals in local jails; SB 5177 on professional development that considers historically marginalized and underrepresented groups; SB 6039 on electronic communications for L&I; SB 5874 on waiving penalties for minor unemployment insurance reporting errors; SB 5863 on preserving Lakeland Village records and artifacts until 2030; SB 5972 on binding arbitration for certain correctional officers; SB 5941 on energy code flexibility for small school districts; SB 5203 on wildlife habitat connectivity and related reporting/funding; SB 6014 on confidentiality for pregnancy accommodation complaints; SB 5993 on limiting interest on new and unpaid medical debt to 1%; SB 5831 on the Uniform Mortgage Modification Act; SB 5928 on wildfire risk model disclosure and insurer consideration of mitigation efforts; SB 5912 on reinstating the indigent defense task force; and SB 5825 on technical cleanup of the Washington Leadership Board statute and private fundraising authority. Most motions passed by voice vote with little or no opposition. Senator Short spoke against SB 5892, arguing voter data access had traditionally been handled through auditor or county elections offices and that the bill moved in the wrong direction; supporters responded that it protected sensitive information such as Social Security numbers and birthdates while preserving access to voting history. The meeting concluded after the chair asked for further business and, hearing none, adjourned.

Transcript Highlights:

• If they don't like the way we vote, that is not my problem.
• If they don't like the way we vote, that is not my problem.
• Do your job. ...vote, that is not my problem.
• You've heard the motion; all those in favor vote aye.
• You've heard the motion; all those in favor vote aye. Those opposed, vote nay.

Keywords: 1182, all

Transcript Highlights:

• potentially, um, not the regular order of business, constitutional three-day rule and continue to vote
• We have lists of individuals who are Public servants trying to assist people to vote.
• I would ask you to vote no on this bill.
• It's about creating lists of people who help others vote. So that you can catch them.
• And that's why I rise to vote, and I urge you to join me in voting in opposition to House Bill 3053.

Transcript Highlights:

• It's the chair's intent to vote House Bill 27 out in lieu.
• It's the chair's intent to vote House Bill 27 out in lieu of Senate Bill 625 by Senator Flores.
• It is the chair's intent to vote House Bill 127 out in lieu of the Senate bill.
• It is the chair's intent to vote House Bill 1105 out in lieu of Senate Bill 750.
• It is the chair's intent to vote House Bill 100 out in lieu of Senate Bill 451.

Committee: Senate Education K-16

Summary: The Senate Committee on Education K-16 met with a quorum and considered a long agenda of education-related bills, mostly from the House and several taken up in lieu of Senate measures. Early action included House Bill 27 on personal financial literacy for high school students, which was reported favorably and sent to the local and uncontested calendar. The committee also advanced House Bill 4 on public school accountability and assessment, House Bill 4687 on liability and immunity for certain charter school campuses or programs, House Bill 2598 on school psychologists, House Bill 3629 barring registered sex offenders from serving on ISD boards, House Bill 824 adding civics instruction to high school government curriculum, and House Bill 4236 creating a task force to review the comptroller’s school district property value study. Most of these bills were reported out unanimously or near-unanimously and several were certified for the local and uncontested calendar. The committee also heard and advanced higher education and school governance measures, including House Bill 127 on protecting public higher education from foreign adversaries and trade secret theft; members adopted a committee substitute after explanation that it revised the Research Security Council, clarified definitions, adjusted gift restrictions, and removed redundant procurement language. House Bill 4361 on timely emergency notifications at public institutions of higher education, House Bill 1868 on studying dual credit funding and workforce capacity, House Bill 718 on restricting certain private partnerships for student housing, House Bill 4848 on competency-based/work-based/degree programs at public institutions, House Bill 2853 on student union building fees at UTEP, House Bill 100 on instructional materials adoption, and House Bill 2243 creating the Texas Commission on Teacher Job Satisfaction and Retention were also reported favorably, with House Bill 2853 drawing one no vote. One bill was held pending further clarification: House Bill 1105, concerning tuition and lab fee exemptions for certain paramedics, after a member raised questions about whether the exemption already exists and whether the bill merely clarifies coverage for EMS first responders. The committee also discussed House Bill 100 as a companion to Senate Bill 451 and noted that House Bill 27 and House Bill 127 were being used in lieu of Senate bills. Overall, the committee reported most measures favorably, often by unanimous vote, and several were placed on the local and uncontested calendar.

Transcript Highlights:

• Uh, this is, uh, so anyway I'm going to vote against it, and I want to explain to you publicly why I'm
• voting against it.
• I apologize for that, but I think the members voted what they came up with for a reason, and I appreciate
• the members. reason and I appreciate the members taking a hard vote against such a nice house member
• SB236 is the bill that we had a 444 vote last time. I'd appreciate had a 444 vote last time.

Bills: HB322 , HB346 , HB336 , HB384 , SB237

Committee: Senate Healthcare

Keywords: postpartum depression, postnatal care, maternal mental health, perinatal depression, postpartum screening, new mother, birth mother, newborn discharge, hospital discharge materials, public health education, maternal health, depression screening, health care providers, physicians, nurses, Alabama Department of Public Health, medical liability, standard of care, retired physicians, volunteer medical care

Transcript Highlights:

• This committee noticed a vote on authorizing three different subpoenas.
• After we noticed the vote on the authorization of subpoenas, two of those involved, Bonterra and New
• And yet, with the vote scheduled today, at the 11th hour, Massport has decided to comply.
• We now have the vote.
• We'll have the vote and then we'll open it up to any other members who wish to speak.

Bills: SB244 , SB28 , SB289 , SB323 , SB389 , SB414 , SB428 , SB433 , SB582 , SB613 , SB759 , SB792 , SB841 , SB843 , SB97

Committee: Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

Keywords: national security, cybersecurity, consumer technology, routers, modems, study, communication, consumer protection, smart devices, transparency, internet-connected devices, FTC enforcement, broadband, infrastructure, federal programs, internet access, accessibility, affordability, deployment, government coordination

Summary: The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation held an important meeting where they discussed various bills aimed at addressing pressing issues like consumer protection, technology, and environmental management. Chairman Cruz opened the meeting by emphasizing the role of subpoenas in ensuring accountability and oversight, highlighting a recent compliance from several parties following such threats. The meeting progressed to consider several bills, including the Romance Scam Prevention Act championed by Senator Blackburn, which seeks to protect vulnerable populations from online dating scams that have resulted in enormous financial losses, particularly among seniors. The committee also nominated Michael Kratios for the Office of Science and Technology Policy and Mark Medder for the Federal Trade Commission, underscoring the significance of leadership in fostering innovation and consumer protection in technology sectors.

Transcript Highlights:

• Chair, I ask for your aye vote, members of the committee.
• As a good senator, I respectfully ask for an aye vote on SP1270.
• And I respectfully ask for your aye vote.
• With that, I respectfully ask for an aye vote. Okay.
• And so with that, respectfully ask for your aye vote.

Committee: Senate Natural Resources and Water

Summary: The committee first heard SB 1135, which would reestablish the California Wildlife Coexistence Program to promote nonlethal human-wildlife conflict reduction and support coexistence efforts for species such as wolves, bears, and mountain lions. Supporters, including wildlife groups and local government representatives, said the prior program was effective and that proactive tools like fladry, guardian animals, deterrents, reporting, and outreach reduce conflicts and costs. Ranching and agricultural groups were opposed unless amended, saying they supported the concept but wanted changes to the wolf-livestock compensation program, including clearer practicability standards, protection of compensation funds, and more flexibility on nonlethal requirements. The bill was moved to Appropriations on a 2-0 vote, with the measure left on call. The committee then took up SB 1085, which would preserve water supply assessments for large development projects even when those projects are exempt from CEQA, so local agencies still receive information about whether sufficient water exists for the project. The author and sponsor argued the bill would keep water planning and land use planning linked and prevent “paper water” problems, while the California Building Industry Association opposed it, warning it could add delay, uncertainty, and litigation risk for housing projects already subject to other water-supply safeguards. Members discussed how the bill would affect different local structures, especially cities that also operate their own water systems, and whether the assessment adds value in those cases. The bill passed 4-1 to Local Government and was left on call. SB 1270 was next, expanding the California wildfire mitigation home-hardening pilot beyond the original six counties to include four additional high-risk counties identified by Cal OES and Cal Fire, and directing future funding toward those areas. Supporters said the recent Los Angeles fires showed the need to broaden access to home-hardening assistance, while members discussed whether the program should remain geographically targeted or be made available statewide based on need. The bill was amended in committee and passed 5-0 to Emergency Management, left on call. Finally, the committee heard SB 895, a major proposal to place a $23 billion bond on the ballot to create a California Foundation for Science and Health Research and stabilize scientific research funding in the state. The author, UC, UAW, and many research, labor, health, and university groups supported the measure, arguing that federal cuts and instability threaten California’s research workforce, innovation, and economy. Some members raised concerns about the size of the bond and about political issues involving one sponsor, but the author said the foundation would operate under California law and the bill is intended to keep science funding open and collaborative. The bill was moved out of committee on a 5-0 vote and left on call.

Transcript Highlights:

• On House Bill 425, there are three nay votes. are amended. are amended.
• On House Bill 425, there are three nay votes. Is that it?
• Again, this will be a voice vote.
• I urge you vote to sustain the veto.
• </c> chat cast change or explain their vote. chat cast change or explain their vote.

Keywords: In an effort to stave off issues that may occur with long format live streams, we have split this stream into two parts., 958, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Chair, I ask for your aye vote, members of the committee.
• I respectfully ask for your yes vote. Thank you. I respectfully ask for your yes vote. Thank you.
• And I respectfully ask for your aye vote.
• With that, I respectfully ask for an aye vote. Okay.
• And so with that, I respectfully ask for your aye vote.

Committee: Senate Natural Resources and Water

Keywords: 987, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Senator McDaniel, cast my vote and explain, ma'am. >> Yes, please. I cast an aye vote.
• So I'll vote aye, ma'am.
• But may I explain my vote, please, Madam Chair?
• But I have... >> Senator Douglas. >> I'm going to vote aye.
• But may I explain my vote, please, Madam Chair?

Committee: Senate Licensing & Occupations

Keywords: 00:00 Call to Order 0:22 Roll Call 1:05 SB 65 Discussion 9:30 SB 65 Vote 11:55 SB 177 Discussion 26:34 SB 177 Vote 30:05 SB 245 Discussion 33:07 SB 245 Vote 33:48 Adjournment, 958, all

Transcript Highlights:

• I'm here today to respectfully urge you to vote no on House Bill 745.
• While this bill is present, To vote no on House Bill 745.
• I urge you to vote no on House Bill 745.
• I urge you to vote no on House Bill 745. That benefit Idaho families.
• The actual bill is what we're voting on. I mean, that is what goes into law.

Summary: The committee first approved the minutes from February 17 and introduced a new page. It then took up Senate Bill 1261, which would add the word “appointed” to code so that an appointed officeholder is treated the same as an elected one after a resignation and appointment. There was no opposition, and the committee voted to send SB 1261 to the floor with a do-pass recommendation. The main item was House Bill 745, a proposal by Rep. Judy Boyle to bar school districts from using public funds or payroll systems for certain union-related activities. Boyle said the bill would stop districts from paying union dues, increasing compensation to cover dues, providing paid leave for union work, sharing extra personal information with unions, or distributing union communications, while exempting police and firefighter unions and preserving collective bargaining. Committee members pressed her on why teachers were singled out, how the bill fit with existing law, and whether the claimed $1.2 million fiscal impact was consistent with the fiscal note. Boyle said the bill was aimed at keeping taxpayer money in classrooms and that some districts already use public funds for union-related costs. Public testimony on HB 745 was split. Supporters, including representatives of the Freedom Foundation, Americans for Prosperity, the National Right to Work Committee, parents, taxpayers, and several teachers or school employees, argued that payroll deductions, paid release time, and district support for union activities improperly subsidize private political organizations and should be paid for by unions themselves. Opponents, including the Idaho Education Association, the AFL-CIO, a superintendent, and an educator, argued the bill is aimed at teachers’ unions, is not neutral because it excludes police and fire, could interfere with local community events and school partnerships, and may create legal and administrative problems. No final vote on HB 745 was taken in the portion provided; testimony continued with the bill still under consideration.

Transcript Highlights:

• </c> straight to a vote? straight to a vote?
• .<00:04:42.308><c> [laughter]</c> vote.
• I vote I.
• Excited to vote for it.
• </c> your vote does go there on record. your vote does go there on record.

Committee: House Agriculture

Keywords: Meeting Start: 00:00 Attendance Roll Call: 00:15 HB 658 Discussion: 03:40 HB 658 Roll Call Vote: 04:50 HB 142 Discussion: 06:30 HB 142 Roll Call Vote: 22:45 HB 571 Discussion: 24:25 HB 571 Roll Call Vote: 29:10, 958, all

Transcript Highlights:

• And so I'm grateful for your support, and I urge an aye vote. Thank you.
• And so we are going to hear a vote change on SB 68. Vote change: Sanchez not voting to aye. To aye.
• So with that, I respectfully ask for your aye vote on SB 41.
• I respectfully ask for your aye vote on SB 41. Thank you.
• Vote. Vote change: not voting to aye for Flora.

Summary: The committee heard several health-related measures. SB 27 by Senator Umberg would revise and expand California’s CARE Court by limiting the expansion to people with bipolar I disorder with psychotic features, clarifying the definition of “clinically stabilized,” and narrowing the role of nurse practitioners and physician assistants. Supporters, including behavioral health officials and family members, said the bill would reduce dismissals and better serve people with severe illness; opponents warned the expansion would strain county staffing and housing resources and could undermine voluntary engagement. The bill passed on a do pass motion to the Committee on Public Safety. SB 503 by Senator Weber Pierson would require AI tools used in health care facilities to be identified, monitored, and mitigated for bias when used in clinical decision-making or resource allocation. The author and supporters from Kaiser Permanente and the California Medical Association said the bill would help prevent discriminatory outcomes and improve trust and safety. The committee discussed the need to clarify developer and deployer responsibilities, and the bill passed as amended to Privacy and Consumer Protection. SB 68 by Senator Menjivar would require restaurants to provide written allergen information for the top nine food allergens, with tiered flexibility for smaller establishments. The bill was supported by patients, families, nurses, and allergy organizations, who described severe reactions and the difficulty of relying on verbal disclosures alone. The California Restaurant Association opposed unless amended, seeking broader use of the national model food code and additional liability language. The bill passed as amended to Appropriations. The committee also heard SB 403 by Senator Blakespear, which would remove the sunset from the End of Life Option Act; supporters described the law as a compassionate, well-functioning option for terminally ill patients, while faith-based groups opposed it. The bill passed to Judiciary. Later, SB 41 by Senator Wiener was introduced to rein in pharmacy benefit manager practices that steer patients to mail-order pharmacies and reimburse community pharmacies below cost; community pharmacists and several health organizations testified in support, describing pharmacy closures and patient access problems.

Transcript Highlights:

• Does everybody understand what we're voting on?
• We're voting on item number voting on?
• And the chair votes yes. Yes, sir. Yes. And the chair votes yes.
• So for that purpose, I'm going to vote against it. Senator, thank you.
• </c> for that purpose, I'm going to vote for that purpose, I'm going to vote against<00:45:42.800><c>

Committee: Senate Finance

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• &gt;&gt; Chair votes yes.
• </c> not voting. The amendment passes. not voting. The amendment passes.
• </c> &gt;&gt; Clerk votes I. Representative Bow. &gt;&gt; Clerk votes I. Representative Bow.
• Chair votes yes. Mr.
• </c> &gt;&gt; chair votes yes. &gt;&gt; chair votes yes.

Committee: House Public Works and Highways

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• No vote could use more than 20% proxies.
• No vote could use more than 20% proxies.
• No vote could use more than 20% proxies.
• <01:14:38.040><c> uh</c><01:14:38.280><c> another</c> votes uh another votes uh another violation<01:
• </c> to some folks about the the proxy voting to some folks about the the proxy voting issue<01:35:45.320

Committee: House Housing Finance and Policy

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• Vice Chair, for the vote: voting on House Bill 1483 with amendments.
• Vice Chair, for the vote: voting on House Bill 1483 with amendments.
• Vice Chair, for the vote: voting on House Bill 1483 with amendments.
• Bill</c><02:56:45.000><c> 550</c> for the vote voting on House Bill 550 for the vote voting on House
• </c> members not Vice chair for the vote members not Vice chair for the vote voting<02:57:06.120><c>

Committee: House Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The committee hearing covered House Bill 279 and House Bill 392, both relating to firearms. HB 279 would restrict carrying or possessing firearm parts except at or between certain locations and in an enclosed container, define firearm parts and prohibited persons, and increase penalties for violations. The Department of Law Enforcement strongly supported the bill, saying it would close a loophole involving disassembled or “ghost gun” parts and help law enforcement charge people who carry weapons in pieces. Most public testimony opposed the measure, with speakers arguing it was unconstitutional, vague, hard to enforce, and would burden lawful gun owners, gunsmiths, and firearm dealers; several also said existing laws already cover the conduct. One supporter, Dennis Dunn, said additional firearm security could reduce theft and suicides. The chair noted the committee had received 270 testimonies on HB 279, with 39 in support, 234 in opposition, and one comment. The committee then heard HB 392, which would prohibit the possession, transfer, and sale of ghost guns and establish mandatory minimum sentencing for using a ghost gun in a felony. The Department of Law Enforcement and the Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney’s office supported the bill, saying unserialized firearms are difficult to trace and that prosecutors need clear laws to address them. Supporters argued the measure would help prevent untraceable weapons from circulating and align penalties with other firearm offenses. Opponents, including several gun owners and association representatives, said the bill was unnecessary because existing state and federal laws already prohibit unserialized firearms, and warned it could create confusion, criminalize lawful owners of antique or self-built firearms, and be difficult to administer. No votes or final committee action were taken in the portion provided.

Transcript Highlights:

• I urge you: no vote. Thank you. Thank you.
• I don't have a problem voting to have you confirmed.
• to to have you problem voting to have you confirmed.
• We respectfully request your aye vote. Thank you. Next.
• I move that we send this nomination to the full Senate for a vote.

Summary: The Senate Committee on Rules first handled several routine actions, including approving three governor’s appointments not required to appear: Anthony Surich as Executive Director of the California Housing Finance Agency, Craig Snelling J.D. to the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board, and Nicholas Mueller to the Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Commission. The committee also approved referral of bills to committees, all by 4-0 votes. It then took up appointments requiring testimony, beginning with Jereen DiAdamo to the State Water Resources Control Board. DiAdamo focused her remarks on safe drinking water, groundwater sustainability, conservation, and Bay-Delta restoration. She said the number of Californians without safe drinking water has fallen from 1.6 million to 800,000 since 2019, credited the SAFER program, technical assistance, and mandatory consolidation authority, and described ongoing work on failing and at-risk systems, domestic well mitigation, SGMA implementation, and the Bay-Delta Plan. Senators pressed her on audit follow-up, measurable goals for reducing the remaining unsafe systems, funding uncertainty, and concerns from environmental and tribal groups that the board has favored water users over ecosystem protections. Supporters from water, agriculture, business, and local agencies praised her collaborative style and consensus-building, while opponents argued she had not done enough to protect the Delta and called for new leadership. The committee ultimately voted 4-0 to advance her appointment to the full Senate. The committee then heard from Sivagunda Gunda for reappointment to the California Energy Commission. He highlighted progress on grid reliability, zero-carbon generation, and planning for California’s energy transition, including transportation fuels, building electrification, and the eventual retirement of Diablo Canyon. Senators questioned him about the future of Kern Energy and small refineries, the state’s transportation fuels plan, fuel imports and costs, and whether California can retire Diablo Canyon by 2030 without harming reliability. Gunda said the state is planning as if Diablo Canyon retires in 2030, that current resource additions make reliability manageable, and that affordability and market coordination remain key issues. The committee then voted 4-0 to advance his appointment to the full Senate, and the hearing recessed afterward.

Transcript Highlights:

• Yes, to explain her vote. Senator Charlie with the second.
• To explain her vote. Yes. Senator López. Yes. To explain your vote before I call the results.
• So, 10 to 0 vote. Congratulations.
• Yes, explain my vote. Senator Hickey: Yes.
• And by a vote of... Senator López: Yes. And by a vote of...

Bills: SB5 , SB6 , SB8

Committee: Senate Senate Health & Public Affairs

Keywords: physician residency, healthcare, rural communities, medical education, appropriation, education, medical school, New Mexico, construction, behavioral health, funding, mental health services, general fund transfer, 996, all

Transcript Highlights:

• So we ask that we vote in opposition to this bill in order to be able.
• That's why I would say please vote in favor of this bill. Thank you.
• And then you have a non-voting advisory member from the authority.
• So by a vote of nine to zero, House Bill 117 as amended is passed.
• I'd go ahead and ask for a vote then, Madam Chair. I'm sorry. You can go ahead and vote.

Committee: House House Health & Human Services