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• to think about what that will mean for California's future if we lose these people to places that appear
• of that company still being around, whether they can identify him or not is is going to be pretty remote
• already being accrued and owed and I don't, it seems to me and maybe you can speak to this, time appears

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Brigadier General Matthew Brayman, the Director of the Office of Army Aviation, appeared on behalf of
• Healty can help us with b remotely quality and safety.
• It appears that your company work culture has been.

Keywords: Boeing, aviation safety, safety management system, military aviation, air traffic control, transparency, oversight, accountability

Summary: The meeting primarily focused on significant safety concerns surrounding Boeing and its compliance with federal aviation standards. Lawmakers expressed frustration over the Army's failure to provide requested operational transparency regarding helicopter operations near Washington, D.C., amid recent incidents indicating a strained air traffic control situation. Several members called for reform in Boeing's oversight, emphasizing the need for a robust safety culture and mandatory safety management systems to prevent future disasters like the 737 MAX crashes. The discussions were passionate, with survivors and families impacted by past accidents present, highlighting the urgency and seriousness of the issues at hand.

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• If members of the public wish to speak, please fill out an appearance form and give it to the staff.
• I think post-COVID, we have this remote-work world that obviously has changed the work climate.
• Deborah Salachak wishes to appear in person. She is a proponent of the bill. Deborah, are you here?

Summary: The Government Operations Subcommittee heard several measures focused on government structure, oversight, and public policy designations. The most debated bill was HJR 1325, which proposed a constitutional amendment to create a statewide Commissioner of Government Efficiency, abolish the lieutenant governor office and the Government Efficiency Task Force, and eliminate the constitutional requirement for an Auditor General appointment. Sponsors said the new commissioner would be a watchdog over waste, fraud, and abuse across state and local government, while opponents raised concerns about cost, single-subject issues, lack of implementation details, and whether existing oversight structures were sufficient. After extensive debate, the resolution was reported favorably by a recorded vote. The committee also approved HB 575, which redesignates the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America in Florida statute, and HB 1445, which requires certain state officials and agency heads to have stronger ties to Florida and, for some positions, to live in the county where their agency headquarters is located. HB 1445 drew questions about practicality and whether a proximity standard would be better than a strict county requirement, but the sponsor said he would continue working on that issue. Both bills were reported favorably, with HB 1445 passing unanimously. In addition, the committee unanimously approved HB 259, designating August 21 as Fentanyl Awareness and Education Day, with supporters emphasizing the need for public education about fentanyl overdoses. The committee also passed CS/HB 29, the public records and meetings bill linked to the social work licensure compact, which creates confidentiality and meeting exemptions needed for the compact to operate. Public testimony on that measure was supportive, and it too was reported favorably without opposition.

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• The amendment language, as I understand it, is just moving where the language appears in the bill.
• As we move forward with our energy transition plans in this state, which appear to be unstoppable, we're
• My concern is, you know, so many people are working remotely.

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• The nays uh appear to have it. The nays uh appear to have it.
• The ayes appear to have it.
• The ayes appear to have it.
• The eyes appear to have it. The eyes do The eyes appear to have it.
• The ayes appear to have it.

Keywords: 926, house, all

Summary: The House first passed H.953, an act approving an amendment to the charter of the town of Panton, on third reading by voice vote. It then took up S.325 on regional planning and Act 250 tier jurisdiction, where a Lowell member offered an amendment to redefine conserved land for purposes of the conserved land inventory and Vermont’s conservation goals. The Speaker ruled that amendment not germane, and the House sustained that ruling. A separate Williamstown amendment to expand interim housing exemptions was then debated; supporters said it would help housing growth in already developed areas, including rural towns, while opponents from the Environment Committee and Ways and Means said it remained unfavorable and could affect towns that rely on Act 250 review. The House rejected that amendment by voice vote. A Barre City member then offered a wetlands amendment to limit Class 2 wetland buffers in targeted housing areas, arguing it would support housing in designated growth areas while still protecting most wetlands; after discussion, the member withdrew the amendment. The House then passed S.325 in concurrence with proposal of amendment by voice vote. The House next postponed action on S.208, relating to standards for law enforcement identification, for two legislative days. It then considered S.209, prohibiting civil arrest in sensitive locations. The Judiciary Committee explained that the bill expands existing civil-arrest protections beyond court proceedings to include schools, government buildings, DMV offices, libraries, polling places, social service sites, places of worship, camps, and health care facilities, while preserving exceptions for judicial warrants, court orders, contempt, and court security. The committee also described changes to remedies and definitions, including exclusions for temporary custody during a mental health crisis. Testimony cited included representatives from medical, immigrant justice, legal, library, municipal, faith, education, and civil rights groups; the bill was reported favorably by Judiciary on a 6-5 vote. A Bennington member offered an amendment to S.209 that would remove the governor’s statutory exemption to authorize 287(g) agreements, arguing such agreements can undermine due process, public safety, and trust in law enforcement. The Judiciary Committee had already found the amendment not germane, and the member withdrew it. Debate then continued on the committee-recommended bill, with a Sheldon member speaking from a law-enforcement perspective to argue Vermont already does not conduct civil immigration arrests and warning the bill could create confusion and liability for officers. The transcript ends during that discussion, before final action on S.209 is shown.

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• ..cross-functionality, and it was exacerbated by the fact that most of the workforce was working remotely
• where we needed to for those that require, you know, because of medical reasons, accommodations for remote
• his function and title, as far as the organizational structure, if you look at an org chart, will appear
• As far as the organizational structure, if you look at an org chart, will appear as the director of the
• And so it just appears to be just a relocation.

Keywords: 965, house, all

Summary: The committee first heard an update on the Northwest Louisiana earthquake cluster. Laura Sori of the Department of Conservation and Energy said the agency has inspected Class II injection wells within 12 miles of the earthquakes, found no permit violations, and is requiring monthly reporting of daily injection data. LSU and Tulane researchers explained that the swarm includes about 50 earthquakes detected by USGS since December 2025, including a 4.9 magnitude event on March 5, and that better monitoring is needed because Louisiana has very limited seismic station coverage. Dr. Cynthia Ebinger said her temporary array has detected more small quakes than USGS, that the pattern looks more like a swarm than normal aftershocks, and that the data suggest pressure changes in the subsurface, though no definitive cause was identified. Keith Hall of LSU described how other states responded to suspected induced seismicity with more monitoring, more frequent reporting, injection limits or moratoria, and “traffic light” systems that escalate regulatory responses as seismicity increases. Members asked about depths, fault locations, possible links to injection or fracking, and whether more monitoring and data-sharing should be pursued; several speakers said Louisiana likely needs a denser monitoring network and more structured data collection. A Texas geoscientist, William Berger, also testified that Texas uses large-scale data analysis and AI to study injection-related seismicity and argued for secure sharing of operator data to improve forecasting and risk management. The committee then took testimony on UAV and drone incursions over Barksdale Air Force Base. GOSEP said the incident was logged in WebEOC and the common operating picture, but that Barksdale did not request direct GOSEP resources and that the matter was handled through law enforcement channels. Louisiana State Police and the FBI said they were limited in what they could disclose, but confirmed multiple drone sightings on the morning and evening of March 9 and continued monitoring for several days. State Police said they have created a task force with the Police Chiefs Association, Sheriffs Association, GOSEP, and LSP, and that officers are receiving FBI-related training to help detect and, where authorized, mitigate drones. Members discussed whether the activity was nefarious, what counts as an incursion, and the need for better public education about drone restrictions near military and critical infrastructure sites. No formal action was taken, but members said the issue will continue to be tracked alongside pending legislation. Finally, the committee received a one-year update on the merger of GOSEP with the Louisiana National Guard and Military Department. Major General Thomas Freelieu and Brigadier General Jason Maffus said the merger has reduced GOSEP from seven divisions to three, shifted administrative functions to the Military Department, and produced about $10.5 million in first-year cost avoidance. They said the agency has modernized its common operating picture, returned staff to in-person work, and continued statewide preparedness exercises. Freelieu highlighted Guard missions including cyber expansion, the new Air National Guard cyber squadron at Jackson Barracks, modernization of the 159th Fighter Wing, and ongoing support for homeland security missions in New Orleans and Washington, D.C. Maffus said GOSEP’s core mission remains emergency preparedness, response, and recovery, and that the merger is intended to make state support to parishes faster and more efficient.

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• a lot of cross-... ...and it was exacerbated by the fact that most of the workforce was working remotely
• where we needed to for those that require, you know, because of medical reasons, accommodations for remote
• his function and title, as far as the organizational structure, if you look at an org chart, will appear
• As far as the organizational structure, if you look at an org chart, will appear as the director of the
• And so it just appears to be just a relocation.

Summary: The committee met on May 26, 2026, and first approved the minutes from the May 22, 2025 meeting. The main topic was the Northwest Louisiana earthquake cluster, with testimony from Louisiana Department of Conservation and Energy staff, LSU and Tulane geoscientists, and later LSU law professor Keith Hall. Witnesses said the cause of the swarm has not been definitively identified, but induced seismicity from wastewater injection or hydraulic fracturing remains a concern. They described 50 earthquakes reported by the USGS in Red River, Bienville, DeSoto, and Natchitoches Parishes, including a magnitude 4.9 event on March 5, 2026, and explained that Louisiana’s sparse seismic network limits detection and depth/location estimates. C&E said it inspected Class II injection wells within 12 miles of the events, found no violations, now requires more frequent injection reporting, and is working with researchers and LSU on a possible state monitoring network and future policy changes. Committee members asked about injection depths, fault locations, whether the activity could be natural, and whether Louisiana should adopt stronger monitoring or a traffic-light regulatory system like other states. The witnesses said more data is needed before firm conclusions can be drawn, but that denser monitoring can detect smaller quakes and help identify patterns. Professor Hall summarized responses in other states, including more frequent reporting, increased monitoring, injection reductions, moratoria, and traffic-light systems in Oklahoma, Kansas, Texas, Ohio, and Illinois. Members also discussed whether operators should share more seismic and geologic data, and several said the state should avoid jumping to conclusions while still improving oversight. The committee then heard from William Berger, a Texas geoscientist, who described using AI and operator data to model wastewater injection and seismic risk, and said broader data sharing would improve forecasting and siting decisions. He and another witness emphasized that many earthquakes arise from clusters of wells rather than a single well, and that proprietary concerns limit voluntary disclosure. The committee also received a brief update from GOSEP and the Louisiana National Guard on the Barksdale Air Force Base drone incursions. GOSEP said it logged the incident in WebEOC and shared releasable information, while State Police and the FBI said they were limited in what they could disclose. Officers said a task force has been formed, some personnel have received federal drone-mitigation training, and House Bill 940 is intended to mirror the task force MOU. Finally, Major General Thomas Friloux and Brigadier General Jason Maffus updated the committee on the merger of GOSEP into the Louisiana Military Department. They said the merger has reduced GOSEP from seven divisions to three, brought back employees to in-person work, modernized the state’s common operating picture, and produced about $10.5 million in first-year cost avoidance through staffing and contract changes. They also noted the planned transfer of the Louisiana Center for Safe Schools to the Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement, ongoing hurricane preparedness, and continued coordination with parish emergency managers. No votes were taken on the substantive topics, and the meeting ended with the committee moving through its agenda items and receiving informational testimony.

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• It appears that we don't have some of these slides. Thank you. Although...
• Okay, so we're going to pay attention to the monitors, and of course that's going to be appearing online
• money out by formula, perhaps even prior to individual approval of each plan, and at least with what appears
• 30th of January in Albuquerque, kicking it off in the Veterans Memorial, and that will be going to a remote
• location to start with. ...we are actually starting in Jemez Pueblo as our first remote location that

Keywords: 996, all

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• difference is that hb2 HB 2, 2025, differs from 727 of this year and from the 2023 bill in that it appears
• It appears twice on line seven. Yes, yes, yes, okay.
• twice on line seven yes yes it appears twice on line seven yes yes yes<01:09:59.400> yes<01:09
• It appears, looking at the fund, that it doesn't lapse because there's a beginning balance.
• <05:37:06.280> you have to come in you can ask remote you have to come in you can ask remote

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee took up House Bill 2 provisions affecting the New Hampshire Retirement System, focusing on Group 2/Tier B retirement changes in pages 25 through 39 of the bill. NHRS Executive Director Jan Goodwin and deputy chief counsel Mark Kavanaugh explained that the 2025 bill is largely similar to prior versions and to HB 727, with the main difference being that the 2025 version does not include the earlier increase in the maximum benefit. They also said the fiscal note for HB 2 is based on earlier actuarial work and that an updated valuation was expected later in the week. A major topic was whether the bill accidentally removed an anti-spiking or special-duty compensation limit. NHRS said the omission appears to be a scrivener’s error caused by moving language between Group 1 and Group 2 definitions, and they planned to flag it in the fiscal note. Members also reviewed the bill’s intent to restore Tier B members to pre-2011 benefit rules, including changes to earnable compensation, average final compensation, and the comp-over-base rule. Some members questioned whether restoring those older rules was appropriate, arguing the 2011 changes were meant to curb pension spiking and that undoing them could be problematic. The committee also discussed the bill’s cost and funding assumptions. NHRS said the 2025 bill would reduce unfunded actuarial liability by about $98.2 million and would have a more favorable effect than the 2023 version, while employer contribution impacts would remain relatively small. Members noted the bill assumes annual appropriations of $27.5 million for 10 years, but House Bill 1 currently provides only $5 million in the first year, and NHRS had not yet analyzed the effect of that shortfall. No votes were taken in the portion provided; the discussion was informational and focused on clarifying the bill’s language, intent, and fiscal impact.

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• It appears that we now have a blackout.
• Thank you, members.<00:56:35.520> It<00:56:35.760> appears<00:56:36.000> that<00
• It appears that we now have a members. It appears that we now have a blackout.
• ,<01:18:46.480> sometimes<01:18:46.800> in state, sometimes remotely, sometimes in
• state, sometimes remotely, sometimes in person,<01:18:48.000> sometimes<01:18:48.400> by

Bills: HF2103, HF4508

Keywords: energy, renewable energy, ammonia, hydrogen, certificate tracking, funding, environment, elk, cervidae, cervid importation, chronic wasting disease, CWD, animal health, livestock, wildlife disease, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, state veterinarian, zoo, Association of Zoos and Aquariums, AZA

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• But unfortunately, that gives the appearance of a lack of transparency in the enforcement process.
• uh of a lack of transparency appearance uh of a lack of transparency in<00:51:10.400> the<00:
• If you wish to participate as a member remotely, talk to Bill Lunzer, you can.
• If you wish to participate as a<01:45:52.480> member<01:45:52.800> remotely,<01:45:53.320
• , talk to Bill Lunzer, a member remotely, talk to Bill Lunzer, you<01:45:54.480> can.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• um<00:36:04.880> that's<00:36:05.440> what<00:36:05.680> it<00:36:05.800> appears
• <00:36:06.160> like<00:36:06.360> in<00:36:06.440> the um that's what it appears
• like in the um that's what it appears like in the bill.<00:36:06.720> I<00:36:06.800> don't
• than one in-person training for their role, and the DNR may not require an individual to attend a remote
• an individual to attend a remote an individual to attend a remote training<01:15:34.760> more

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• I am like Representative Jacob in that the reimbursement model appears to be a stronger threshold for
• in in that the reimbursement<00:56:24.079> model<00:56:24.880> um<00:56:25.040> appears
• information sometimes you can get good information sometimes you can get good information remote
• <01:29:45.120> I'm<01:29:45.360> I'm remote, you know, not in person.
• I'm I'm remote, you know, not in person.

Keywords: 1183, house

Summary: The committee approved the March 3 minutes and then heard a presentation from the Office of the Legislative Auditor on state grant-management requirements. Deputy Legislative Auditor Katherine Tyson outlined the main controls agencies must follow, including pre-award risk assessments for grants of $50,000 or more, reimbursement as the preferred payment method, limits and documentation requirements for advance payments, and monitoring obligations for active grants. She emphasized that these controls are intended to reduce improper payments and fraud, but also require staff time and strong internal systems. In response to questions, she said advance payments are used in some grants but reimbursement is more common, and noted that agencies can add controls such as retaining a portion of funds, surprise visits, or audits. She also said surety bonds are required in some state programs, but not generally for grants, and that this could be a policy discussion for the executive branch. The committee then received a Department of Natural Resources presentation on the new Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund community grant program created in 2023 law. DNR officials said the program is intended to expand access to ENRTF funding, especially for communities affected by pollution and environmental degradation, and to support projects such as environmental education, resource restoration, trail work, and aquatic invasive species management. They said the department will use the same grants team that handles Outdoor Heritage Fund and LCCMR grants, which already manages a large volume of grants, and that the advisory council application is open through April 10. DNR described its implementation plan as similar to the Conservation Partners Legacy program, with both standard and expedited grant rounds, technical assistance, and use of technical experts. Differences include no match requirement, allowance for fiscal agents to help smaller organizations, and more flexibility for administrative expenses to reduce barriers to participation. Officials said the program will follow state grant rules, including pre-award financial reviews and monitoring, and will use the 5 percent administrative allowance to support both oversight and grantee assistance. They also said the report’s suggestion of advance payments for grants under $50,000 was raised for discussion, but they did not dispute the auditor’s emphasis that reimbursement is the preferred approach.

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• The 75% makes more of a financial ask of our providers and incentive for them to build in these remote
• to<00:09:55.920> build<00:09:56.160> in<00:09:56.399> these<00:09:56.640> remote
• to build in these remote areas. to build in these remote areas.
• I do also think too that some of the requirements also appear quite restrictive.
• <01:21:27.120> quite of the requirements uh also appear quite of the requirements uh also

Bills: HF3508, HF3548, HF3549

Keywords: dairy assistance, agriculture, investment, relief initiative, farm support, farm assistance, down payment, state funding, loan modification, grain indemnity, financial security, crop insurance, Minnesota agriculture, 1183, house

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• It can be on site, but also can be remote through telemedicine.
• but<00:24:26.559> also<00:24:26.799> can<00:24:27.039> be<00:24:27.279> remote
• <00:24:28.080> through on site but also can be remote through on site but also can be remote
• <01:53:38.560> in<01:53:38.719> the please push your button to appear in the please
• push your button to appear in the queue.<01:53:39.199> Senator<01:53:39.599> from<01:53

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The Senate convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, roll call, and approval of the prior journal. The House communicated that it had passed House Bill 4 and requested concurrence. The chamber then received second-reading reports for Senate Bills 18, 33, 85, and 132, and committee reports indicating Senate Bills 136, 183, 2, 4, and 71 should pass, with some substitutes and title amendments. The Senate also introduced Senate Resolutions 79 and 80 honoring Joseph Harden McFarland and Jeremiah Parsons. The main floor action centered on Senate Bill 5, relating to Kentucky-grown agricultural product procurement. The sponsor described it as a way to improve school nutrition, support Kentucky producers, and keep food dollars in local communities. Several senators spoke in support, including references to the Make America Healthy Task Force and the idea of using food procurement as a tool for rural prosperity and better nutrition in schools. Senate Bill 5 passed by roll call, 38-0. The Senate also passed Senate Bill 73, which would allow home-based processors to use beef tallow in cosmetic products. The sponsor said the bill would expand existing home-processing authority beyond food products to cosmetics. It passed unanimously, 38-0. Senate Bill 12, relating to medical provider coverage and level four trauma centers, drew the most extended debate. Supporters argued it would help rural hospitals join the trauma network by allowing nurse practitioners and physician assistants to work under physician supervision, including remote supervision, and said it would improve access and save lives in underserved areas. Opponents, including a physician senator, argued the bill would lower trauma-care standards and could put patients at risk by allowing non-physician staffing in facilities that need immediate hands-on medical expertise. After lengthy discussion, the bill was advanced and then passed by roll call, with supporters emphasizing rural access and opponents warning about patient safety and the adequacy of physician coverage.

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• Next on the list was Cindy Cunningham, who was still remote and was asked to unmute, introduce herself
• 01:21:29.600> still Cindy Cunningham um if you're still Cindy Cunningham um if you're still remote
• with us Cindy if you want to uh remote with us Cindy if you want to uh unmute<01:21:32.239> yourself
• Even voluntary TPRs may be made so that the individual who appeared in court, a child, is removed from
• individual by an individual who appeared individual by an individual who appeared in<01:47:45.960

Bills: HF1367, HF2732, HF1897, HF1424, HF1383, HF2728, HF2863, HF1685, HF2929

Keywords: child maltreatment, child abuse, neglect, physical abuse, sexual abuse, sex trafficking, labor trafficking, human trafficking, child protection, local welfare agency, county social services, Minnesota Department of Human Services, judicial review, district court appeal, venue, out-of-state abuse, cross-border investigation, Minnesota child welfare, family assessment, maltreatment determination

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• If you're sending out lewd images, you'll see that language appear as well.
• <00:11:57.240> um<00:11:58.120> that<00:11:58.320> language<00:11:58.680> appear
• <00:11:58.959> as you'll see um that language appear as you'll see um that language appear
• 15:49.239> what's eligible so that I don't see what's eligible so that I don't see what's remotely
• unreasonable about this and I remotely unreasonable about this and I appreciate<01:15:53.159> it<

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• Um, it's an instance where a spreadsheet probably makes a piece of legislation appear more complicated
• more complicated than it is, but appear more complicated than it is, but I<00:10:37.000> will
• This is, it appears to me, Mr.
• <00:22:59.120> Chair, this is it appears to me, Mr. Chair, this is it appears to me, Mr.
• Economic relief program. $5 million in fiscal year 21 forgivable loan program for remote recreational

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• It will appear when we have omnibus bills in front of this committee.
• It will appear slightly different because this bill is obviously a very unique circumstance, and in those
• Camera is on for those remote to vote. Senator Marty votes no. Senator Frentz votes yes.
• <01:04:54.039> to<01:04:54.279> vote camera is on for those remote to vote camera is
• on for those remote to vote Senator<01:04:56.160> Marty<01:04:56.599> Marty<01:04:56.920

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• We are the Golden State, and in a lot of ways, it doesn't appear like we're acting golden.
• There's been a change in the way that folks are working, with more remote and hybrid work policies.
• It's left many of our cities still with... ...with more remote and hybrid work policies.
• the COVID-19... ...upwards of 40% in San Francisco and Los Angeles due to the COVID-19 pandemic and remote
• Affairs, on behalf of SPUR, removing our opposition or opposed-unless-amended position, because it appears

Summary: The committee first heard AB 1157, the Affordable Rent Act, which would lower California’s annual rent cap, remove the single-family home exemption, and eliminate the sunset on existing tenant protections. The author and supporters argued that renters are facing severe affordability pressures, especially in single-family rentals, and that stronger statewide rent stabilization is needed to prevent displacement and homelessness. Opponents, including apartment, building, and property-owner groups, said the bill would discourage housing production, harm small landlords, and override a deal they said was intended to be temporary while the state focused on building more housing. Public testimony on AB 1157 was extensive, with many renters, tenant advocates, labor groups, and community organizations speaking in support, while many landlords, business groups, and property-owner representatives spoke in opposition. Committee members were split: some praised the bill as a necessary response to the rent crisis, while others warned it could reduce investment and worsen the housing shortage. The committee ultimately voted 7-5 to pass AB 1157 to the Assembly Judiciary Committee. The committee then approved the consent calendar, including AB 413, AB 1152, and AB 1275, on a 9-0 vote. It also heard ACA 3, which would require the University of California to make available a limited number of down payment loans for eligible long-term support staff who are first-time homebuyers. Supporters said the measure would help lower-wage UC workers afford homeownership and improve retention, while UC and other opponents argued the proposal was duplicative of existing state programs, unnecessary, and potentially harmful to UC finances. The discussion focused on financing mechanics and the relationship to CalHFA, but no final vote on ACA 3 was included in the portion provided.