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• Bill 5998 be placed on today's second reading calendar.
• substitute Senate Bill 5998 be placed on today's second reading calendar.
• I feel compelled to stand up and speak on this bill.
• Bill 6005 take its place on today's second reading calendar.
• , second reading considered, and the bill be placed on final passage.

Bills: SB6061 , SB6234 , SB6170 , SB6176 , SB6182 , SB6335 , SB5647 , SB6047 , HB2367 , HB2606 , SB5998 , SB6005 , SB6003 , SB6129 , SB6225 , SB6228 , SB6231

Summary: The Senate convened with roll call, prayer, and approval of the previous day’s journal, then moved to a resolution honoring piano teachers. Senate Resolution 8698 was adopted after remarks from Senator Conway and others describing the role of piano teachers in music education, family life, and community service. Members of the Washington State Music Teachers Association and the National Guild of Piano Teachers were recognized in the gallery. The chamber then took up the operating budget and considered a long series of amendments. Several amendments focused on housing costs and local planning, utility and energy policy, ballot measure costs, state spending growth, tort liability, and paid family and medical leave. Some amendments were adopted, including a study of utility cost impacts from climate laws, a grid-related funding amendment, a tort liability oversight/reporting amendment, and a workgroup on services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Others were rejected, including proposals to create a housing task force, cap state spending growth, fund ballot initiative costs, restore local planning grants, and change paid family and medical leave usage rules. Debate on the budget amendments was often partisan and detailed, with supporters arguing for fiscal restraint, cost transparency, and relief for taxpayers and local governments, while opponents emphasized existing work, program solvency, and the need to preserve services. The Senate also heard amendments on zero-based budgeting, federal education tax credit opt-in language, reproductive health funding, food assistance work requirements, and support for the Pediatric Interim Care Center; some were defeated and some were adopted. Roll-call votes were taken on certain amendments, and the transcript ends during consideration of Amendment 0787, which would restore funding for the Pediatric Interim Care Center.

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• That bill is on concurrence.
• This bill adds more taxes, more taxes on everyday businesses.
• Now on to the bill in chief. Clerk will read.
• This bill effectively places a toll on human health.
• Senate Bill 1433. I-33. And Senate Bill 11-43. I-7-0. Moving on to announcements.

Summary: The Assembly convened, initially lacked a quorum, and then completed the roll call, prayer, and pledge. Members observed a moment of silence for the fatal B-52 crash at Edwards Air Force Base in Assemblymember Lackey’s district. The body then handled a series of procedural motions, including re-referrals of numerous Senate bills to different committees, suspending rules for committee notices, and taking up the budget bill, AB 109, without reference to file for concurrence in Senate amendments. Debate on AB 109, the 2026 budget act, centered on competing views of the state’s fiscal condition and policy priorities. Supporters said the budget balances the current and next year’s budget, reduces the structural deficit, builds reserves, protects health care, schools, housing, food assistance, and other safety-net programs, and responds to federal cuts under H.R. 1. Opponents argued the budget increases taxes and costs, shortchanges schools, underfunds Proposition 36, relies on gimmicks, and does not adequately address public safety, cost of living, or long-term sustainability. Several members also highlighted specific provisions such as hospital support, Medi-Cal and IHSS protections, child care, immigrant legal services, prison closure, and funding for courts and victim services. A motion by Assemblymember DeMaio to return AB 109 to the Senate failed on a roll call vote, 13 ayes to 45 noes. The Assembly then voted on concurrence in the Senate amendments to AB 109; the measure passed, and the Senate amendments were concurred in without objection, with immediate transmittal to the Governor. Afterward, the Assembly moved to the daily file and took up SCR 89, a resolution affirming diversity, equity, and inclusion. Supporters from several caucuses framed DEI as a core California value and a response to federal attacks, while opponents criticized DEI as divisive. The transcript ends during debate on SCR 89, before any final vote is shown.

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• I'm happy to support on this bill.
• Did you want to talk on this bill? I can't hear you. You turn on the microphone.
• Seeing none, that concludes the hearing on Senate Bill 577.
• on that bill that I'm not a specialist on that bill that went<01:37:10.080><c> through</c><01:37:10.400

Committee: Senate Education

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• Let's focus on the merits of this bill on what's being proposed today.
• We have a motion and a second on the bill. We are trying to wrap up the vote on this bill.
• Different bill that was on the ACA, not on the maps bill. I'm leaving this by test.
• Just one quick one. This bill's on a tight time frame. All three bills are on tight time frame.
• because 3.4 million are under attack and may lose their health care based on what this big, beautiful

Committee: House Elections

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• I want also to point out that the federal One Big Beautiful Bill has also reduced or eliminated key financial
• Big Beautiful Bill have made a tremendous impact in our decreased academic opportunities, mentioned
• You guys say it's a big, beautiful bill.
• You guys say it's a big, beautiful bill.
• , beautiful bill.

Committee: House Higher Education

Summary: The Assembly Higher Education Committee held an oversight hearing on the impact of federal actions on California higher education, with opening remarks from the chair and members emphasizing shared governance, student access, and the importance of protecting California’s public systems. The first panel included leaders from CSU, UC, California Community Colleges, and the University of the Pacific, who described major disruptions from federal policy changes, including grant terminations, changes to Pell and loan programs, the elimination of Grad PLUS loans, tighter loan limits, and uncertainty around immigration, CalFresh/SNAP, and Medicaid-related rules. UC and CSU leaders said federal research and student-support cuts threaten research capacity, workforce pipelines, and services for low-income, first-generation, undocumented, and international students, while the community colleges highlighted uncertainty around TRIO, HSI/MSI/AANAPISI grants and the need to preserve student services and economic mobility. Members asked about the scale of funding losses, intersegmental partnerships, workforce impacts, indirect cost caps, H-1B hiring costs, and the effect of federal changes on health care and research. Witnesses said the federal environment has created instability, delayed planning, and could reduce access to graduate and professional education, especially in health fields and other high-need professions. Several witnesses urged the Legislature to support research bonds, housing and capital outlay, and continued state investment to offset federal retrenchment. The committee also discussed how cuts could affect student debt, food insecurity, and the diversity of future cohorts, with witnesses warning that the changes could narrow access and weaken California’s workforce pipeline for years. The second panel focused on equitable access. The California Student Aid Commission described state efforts such as Cal Grant, the Middle Class Scholarship, the Golden State Teacher Grant, and a proposed state FAFSA alternative for students who cannot access federal aid, while urging reforms to Cal Grant, better integration with CalFresh, and more support for foster youth and adult learners. The Los Angeles Community College District reported that federal cuts and policy uncertainty are discouraging students from applying for aid, threatening TRIO and MSI/HSI-funded services, and putting basic needs, transfer support, and workforce programs at risk. The Association of Independent California Colleges and Universities said federal loan caps, research cuts, and attacks on DEI and HSI funding are harming access and retention, especially for first-generation and low-income students, and called for stronger state support, including transfer aid and a state-backed loan option. The CSU Academic Senate also testified that abrupt federal changes to MSI and related programs have disrupted student research, summer programs, and equity-focused initiatives, with one campus example losing $2.7 million in student-centered funding on short notice.

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• /c> impact of this bill on the state uh impact of this bill on the state uh budget<00:42:51.599><c> and
• The first one was our—we've already wasted zillions on that—so vote yes on this bill.
• The first one was our—we've already wasted zillions on that—so vote yes on this bill.
• </c> badges in this bill was uh referred on badges in this bill was uh referred on initial<01:34:04.360

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• And we have nobody on the zoom. So no one else in the room.
• So no one else have nobody on the zoom.
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• Go. >> You have more. >> Oh, question on the bill. >> Question on the bill. >> Okay, let's have a roll
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Bills: SF0020 , SF0021 , SF0022

Committee: Senate Minerals, Business & Economic Development

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• I want also to point out that the federal One Big Beautiful Bill has also reduced or eliminated key financial
• Big Beautiful Bill has made a tremendous impact in our decreased academic opportunities, mentioned the
• You guys say it's a big, beautiful bill.
• You guys say it's a big, beautiful bill.
• , beautiful bill.

Summary: The Assembly Higher Education Committee held an oversight hearing on how federal actions are affecting California higher education, with opening remarks from the chair and members emphasizing the importance of state-federal shared governance and the need to protect access, affordability, and campus diversity. The first panel included leaders from the CSU, University of the Pacific, California Community Colleges, and UC, who described broad impacts from federal grant terminations, changes to student aid, loan limits, visa and immigration policy, and proposed reductions to research support. Testimony focused on the elimination of Grad PLUS loans, caps on Parent PLUS and Pell-related changes, the loss or suspension of hundreds of grants, and the resulting harm to student support services, research, workforce pipelines, food assistance, and health care training. UC and CSU representatives warned of major losses in research funding, indirect cost reimbursement, and student opportunities, while community college leaders highlighted uncertainty around federal grants and the need to maintain services for low-income, first-generation, undocumented, and other vulnerable students. Committee members asked how the state could respond, including through intersegmental partnerships, dual enrollment, transfer pathways, and support for basic needs and nutrition programs. Witnesses said California could help by sustaining financial aid, protecting minority-serving institution programs, and investing in research, housing, and workforce development. Several speakers stressed that federal changes were creating instability for students and campuses, and that the effects would likely be long-lasting, especially in health care, teaching, STEM, and social work pipelines. A second panel then focused on equitable access. The California Student Aid Commission described state efforts such as the $3.9 billion investment in aid programs, the Cal Grant system, the Dream Act, and possible reforms to better serve adult learners, foster youth, undocumented students, and students with dependents. The Los Angeles Community College District reported that federal cuts and policy shifts are discouraging students from applying for aid, threatening TRIO and MSI/HSI-funded services, and reducing support for basic needs, counseling, and workforce programs. The Association of Independent California Colleges and Universities and the CSU Academic Senate echoed concerns about FAFSA confusion, international student restrictions, grant losses, and the erosion of equity-focused programs. No formal votes or legislative actions were taken during the hearing; the committee primarily received testimony and discussed possible state responses.

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• c> was</c> misnamed one big beautiful bill was misnamed one big beautiful bill was jammed<00:11:28.720
• Big Beautiful Bill Act, which included a provision to deregulate silencers.
• </c><08:50:59.440><c> Big</c><08:50:59.840><c> Beautiful</c> pass the so-called One Big Beautiful pass
• the so-called One Big Beautiful Bill<08:51:00.558><c> Act,</c><08:51:01.200><c> which</c><08:51:01.520

Bills: HB1804 , HB1642 , HB1621 , HB1634 , HR789 , HR787 , HB1816 , HB3490 , SB160

Keywords: 7(a) loan program, Small Business Administration, SBA, small business lending, loan brokers, loan consultants, referral agents, loan intermediaries, fraud oversight, transparency, reporting requirements, loan fees, referral fees, interest rates, business financing, small business loans, lender oversight, application assistance, Congressional reporting, small business

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• And we're talking about, we know under the One Big Beautiful Bill, there was a lot of money that was
• And we're talking about, we know under the One Big Beautiful Bill, there was a lot of money that was
• Because I know Medicaid is a big one up here right now. SNAP was a big one.
• Beautiful Bill to the states?
• So one of my big concerns that I had brought up during that was Senate Bill 2254.

Committee: Joint Tribal and State Relations Committee

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• So, today focusing on what happened federally, and um it just on the cover page, note that the big beautiful
• So, if you hear different, it's the bill of a thousand names now, but um that's one area of focus.
• it just on the cover page, note that um<00:04:20.840><c> the</c> um the um the big<00:04:21.920><c>
• beautiful</c><00:04:22.280><c> bill</c><00:04:23.000><c> is</c><00:04:23.080><c> originally</c><00:04
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Summary: The committee met on May 29 and approved the draft minutes. DHHS Commissioner Weaver then opened the department update by asking Medicaid Director Henry Litman to brief members on federal and state Medicaid changes, and later turned to DHHS Chief Operating Officer David Weathers for an update on data governance. Members also asked that acronyms be spelled out in future materials and requested a follow-up on the federal Medicaid rule once it is published. Litman reviewed several federal Medicaid provisions tied to HR 1/"OBBA" and related state implementation issues. He said the first major change would be restrictions on certain non-citizens’ Medicaid coverage, affecting about 400 people in New Hampshire, with notices likely 30 to 60 days before the effective date. He also discussed new work requirements/community engagement rules, saying New Hampshire is on track to implement them and will likely need a state plan amendment rather than an 1115 waiver. Other changes included shorter retroactive coverage periods, a new state option for certain community-based services with an estimated $740,000 in implementation support, a freeze and phased-down reduction in the Medicaid enhancement tax beginning in state fiscal year 2029, and limits on directed payments to hospitals after a grandfathering period. He also noted that Medicaid enrollment has fallen from pandemic-era levels, with about 167,000 people covered as of May 1, and that the department is working with CMS on child premiums and other cost-sharing changes approved in HB 2. Committee members asked how the department could plan for the 2029 changes given the number of elections before then, and Litman said federal rules may be adjusted over time as states and stakeholders raise concerns. He emphasized planning for the worst while hoping for the best, and said rural health care transformation funding would help the state prepare. In the second presentation, Weathers explained that data governance is now embedded in DHHS operations to control access, manage reporting, and respond to risk. He defined it as managing what data is collected, how it is used, who can access it, and what laws apply, and said DHHS has moved from governance as a committee to governance as an operational process. He described privacy impact assessments for new systems going into production, monthly privacy and security training, and ongoing review of access controls and data-sharing rules.

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• And for the Judiciary Committee to notice the following bills for their hearing on Thursday, January
• beautiful bill.
• That big beautiful bill is putting 1.8 million Californians at risk of losing their health insurance,
• So in the next few weeks, I've heard from a number of you on this, and I think there's some bills in
• By the way, one of the things that's not high, interestingly,... It lowers energy bills.

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• That one. That one. That one. There we go. Okay.
• I meet one-on-one with a counselor, and to me that's really, really invaluable because with therapeutic
• We'll need you on the mic. I'm sorry. Yeah, come on up.
• So I can go on and on about this, but the effects would be very severe.
• Come on up.

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• And so, that is one. Excuse me, one second.
• And that credit is a credit on their bill, which then is what reduces their utility bill.
• And outside of their rent, their electric bill is their number one bill.
• The The high school my daughter attends off the street has a beautiful solar farm on it.
• And one of the big challenges we're seeing is less snow pack, and snow melt runoff for water supplies

Committee: House Water & Natural Resources Committee

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• It's not always a one-to-one apples-to-apples situation.
• Oh, are we on? We're on. We did it. Good morning.
• lot of partners here that we worked on bills to ensure that we bring funding to programs.
• lot of partners here that we worked on bills to ensure that we bring funding to programs.
• -something editors working on one show.

Committee: House Joint Committee on the Arts

Summary: The Joint Committee on the Arts held an informational hearing on California’s first sector-specific creative economy strategic plan, “California’s Future Is Creative,” developed under AB 127 and related legislation. Chair Allen framed the plan as a response to California’s large but vulnerable creative economy, citing workforce losses, federal funding headwinds, and the need to support artists, cultural organizations, public media, museums, cultural districts, and film/TV production. He also highlighted budget asks including support for California Humanities, museums, public media, cultural districts, a post-production incentive proposal (AB 2319), and funding to implement the strategic plan. California Arts Council Director Danielle Brazel, Institute for the Future’s Rachel Hatch, CDE’s Allison Frenzel, and CWDB’s Michael Weoff described the planning process, which included a 30-plus-member work group, interagency coordination, and a phased approach from framework development to implementation and evaluation. They identified major forces shaping the sector over the next decade, including AI, climate disruption, affordability, access to capital, and social cohesion, and outlined six action areas: workforce preparation, business stabilization, cultural identity/tourism, cross-sector incentives, ROI/data tracking, and state capacity/infrastructure. Members and panelists repeatedly emphasized that the plan must be resourced and integrated across agencies rather than left siloed. A second panel of practitioners and advocates focused on workforce pathways and local implementation. Ricarlo Handy described the Handy Foundation’s registered apprenticeship pipeline into film and TV jobs and argued that current data systems undercount gig, 1099, and LLC-based creative work. Joanna Reynolds discussed Arts for LA’s Creative Jobs Collective, which aims to create 10,000 living-wage creative jobs in Los Angeles County by 2030, while Alejandro Gutierrez Chavez urged embedding artists in health, aging, and behavioral health systems as community problem-solvers. Roxanne Messina Kaptur spoke about the need to normalize arts careers and expand residency and school-based models. Senator Rubio, who joined later, shared her own arts and teaching background, supported arts access in schools and small theaters, and raised concerns about AI, asking how schools and educators can adapt. In the final panel, Rebecca Ratzkin reported on 26 statewide town halls with more than 1,100 attendees, which confirmed support for the plan but also highlighted needs for better information access, new financial models, stronger definitions and data, and more partnerships. Julie Baker of California for the Arts and California Arts Advocates urged sustained public funding, saying the plan is actionable only if the Legislature and administration provide resources, including increased California Arts Council funding and support for implementation. No formal votes were taken; the hearing was informational and concluded with calls for continued legislative and cross-agency collaboration.

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• a tough one.
• from the big beautiful bill that is now being pushed onto them.
• but the last one was a tough<00:02:32.000><c> one.
• bills from the big that now absorbs the bills from the big beautiful<00:03:48.560><c> bill</c><00:03
• bill that is now being pushed beautiful bill that is now being pushed onto<00:03:50.400><c> them.

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• We're back on the bill as amended and now we are in public testimony on this bill. One moment.
• I might be on the wrong bill. Shane Tremblay: On the correct bill.
• We are back on the bill as amended. Is there public testimony on the bill?
• We are back on the bill as amended. Any Chair Salzman: debate on this fine bill?
• We're back on the bill as amended. Is there any public testimony on the bill?

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• and every one of you are here.
• May we adopt your design that differences are simply the beauty of one body, that if you are no respecter
• She can actually dance and get it on. And I... ...softball. She can actually dance and get it on.
• Because no one, and I mean no one, can outwork Senator Mike McGuire. Governor Gavin Newsom.
• to get a signature on your bill from you.

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• to vote yes on this bill.
• Speaker, Virginiaians are already paying the price for the one big ugly bill, especially in rural and
• What we need is a different approach, a one big beautiful repeal instead.
• </c><07:20:41.120><c> big</c><07:20:41.440><c> beautiful</c> different approach, a one big beautiful
• different approach, a one big beautiful repeal<07:20:42.558><c> instead.

Bills: HB1558 , HB3400 , HJR117 , HB4446 , HB3494 , HB3481 , HB2701 , HB2034 , HB3854 , HB3951 , HB3579 , HB2721 , HB3767 , HB1860 , HB2334 , HR1107 , HB3426 , HB3427 , HR452 , HB5100

Keywords: financial management, government oversight, budgeting, accountability, reporting, federal financial management, government accountability, oversight, taxpayer funds, Office of Management and Budget, OMB, Chief Financial Officer, CFO, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, internal controls, financial reporting, financial audits, governmentwide financial management plan, financial management status report, performance metrics

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• If you are testifying on two separate matters, you will have to testify on both bills in the three-minute
• I am here in an informational capacity on Senate Bill 2636.
• I am here to an informational capacity on Senate Bill 2636.
• We're moving on to Robert Okunowski, testifying remotely on House Bill 4019.
• Okunowski, we're committed to working on that bill.

Bills: S2636 , S2628 , S2913 , H4907 , H4877 , H4661 , H4662 , H4597 , H4719 , H4019 , H559 , H4588

Committee: Joint Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure

Keywords: cosmetology, cosmetologist, beauty industry, hairdresser, esthetician, salon, licensure compact, interstate compact, multistate license, license reciprocity, professional licensure, occupational licensing, workforce mobility, license portability, military spouse, military family, background check, disciplinary action, scope of practice, consumer protection