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MO
Transcript Highlights:
- Welling Camp. Aye. West. Wulfon. No.
- Wellen Camp? Aye. West? Wolfin. No.
Committee:
House Local Government
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Special Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs Feb 16th, 2026
Special Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- Well, in camp? Wolfen? Well, in camp? No. Wolfen?
Summary:
The committee held an open hearing on House Bill 3006, which would create a state coordinator position to identify and recover federal funds appropriated to Missouri but never disbursed. The sponsor said the bill is aimed at broadband and other federal programs that failed to deliver promised money, arguing the state should have a mechanism to pursue those funds and that the expected recoveries would far exceed the cost of the new position. Members asked about the coordinator’s authority, the role of the Attorney General, and whether the bill would apply to pass-through funds or individual claims; the sponsor said it was intended for funds owed to the state, not for local or individual pass-through disputes. No testimony in favor or opposition was recorded, and the hearing concluded without a vote on HB 3006.
The committee then moved into executive session and took up several bills. House Bill 2288 was brought up for a do pass vote and failed on a roll call vote of 5 ayes and 7 noes. House Bill 3000 was then considered and passed unanimously, 12 ayes and 0 noes.
The committee next considered House Bill 313. A substitute was adopted after a brief explanation that it added a definition of “public building” used elsewhere in the chapter and made a grammatical change. The House Committee Substitute for HB 313 then received a do pass recommendation by a vote of 11 ayes and 1 no, and the meeting adjourned.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
2026 Legislative Session - Day Forty Eight - Wednesday, April 8 - Afternoon Session
Missouri House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- My first question is, because you mentioned daycares, and I wanted to know if summer camps would be included
- think if we're doing it for daycares, those state inspections, we should also be doing them for summer camps
- My first question is, because you mentioned daycares, and I wanted to know if summer camps would be including
- . and I wanted to know if summer camps would be included in that.
- think if we're doing it for daycares, those state inspections, we should also be doing them for summer camps
Summary:
The House first established a quorum, then heard a presentation from Debbie Huang of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Denver. Huang thanked Missouri lawmakers for their annual Taiwan resolutions and described Taiwan as a democratic and economic partner of the United States, emphasizing cooperation with Missouri in agriculture, manufacturing, logistics, semiconductors, and AI, while also warning about pressure from China and the need for stronger Taiwan-U.S. ties.
The chamber then took up House Bill 311, which would move oversight of bail bondsmen under the existing board for private investigators and fire investigators, add bail bondsmen to that board, and increase training and oversight. Members said the bill was industry-requested, had unanimous committee support, and carried no fiscal note. The House adopted the committee substitute and perfected and printed the bill.
Lawmakers also debated and adopted a committee substitute for House Bill 3009, a pharmacy bill aimed at clarifying rules for pharmacies serving low-income and underserved patients, emergency medication dispensing, and out-of-state pharmacy accreditation. Amendments were adopted to update the title and align Missouri law with national pharmacy board accreditation standards. The bill was described as a response to access problems during the 2025 St. Louis tornado and was said to have no state cost.
A large block of floor action followed on a combined package of bills and amendments covering public safety, criminal law, health, and licensing. Measures discussed and adopted included changes to the sex offender registry and related corrections, an offense for impeding first responders, Mason’s Law to flag drivers with disabilities in law enforcement databases, a hands-free cell phone law update, Highway Patrol equipment purchasing authority, psilocybin language for first responders and veterans, AI-generated explicit material and child pornography provisions, gift card fraud penalties, stronger fentanyl trafficking penalties, Melanie’s Law on ignition interlock/DUI penalties, a domestic violence registry, boiler inspection and Missouri fire/life safety standards, Kansas City police retirement age corrections, and a commercial driver English proficiency bill with stronger penalties for drivers and carriers. One amendment on the sex offender registry was withdrawn after debate, and the House ultimately adopted the remaining amendments and referred the combined House Bills 368 and 3049 substitute to the Committee on Legislative Review.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session May 27th, 2025
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- It's a period notoriously known for camping.
- It's a period notoriously known for camping, floating the river, but unfortunately also drunk driving
- community, she served on many boards and committees throughout her life, including attending Cedar Lake Camp
- every year, where she was a camp director for 10 years.
- Every year, she was a camp director for 10 years.
Summary:
The Assembly met in session, established a quorum, and opened with a prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance. Members then moved through guest introductions, including students and fellows from California Lutheran University, UC Merced’s CAPE program, the Maddy Institute, and Madera High School’s Madtown Robotics Team 1323, which was recognized for multiple robotics world championships. The chamber also adopted an adjournment in memory and took up the daily file.
Several bills and resolutions were considered and passed, including AB 1390 on school board compensation thresholds, AB 1338 on air district cost recovery for fence-line air monitoring, AB 648 on community college housing, AB 1207 on cap-and-trade price ceilings, ACR 66 recognizing Skin Cancer Awareness Month, AB 49 on keeping ICE out of public schools, AB 317 on a CEQA exemption for certain single-family homes, AB 527 on geothermal exploratory wells, AB 665 on the Department of Financial Protection and Innovation ombudsman report, AB 940 creating quantum innovation zones, AB 1021 on workforce housing for education agencies, AB 1112 on property tax apportionment in Rancho Mirage, AB 1318 on nonprofit eligibility for public funding, and AB 1470 on using student housing loan funds for affordable housing in downtowns and commercial districts. Most measures passed with broad support; AB 49 and AB 1318 were urgency bills and passed with the required higher vote threshold.
The floor also adopted H.R. 40, declaring May 25 as Rosenda’s Day to honor a teen killed by a drunk driver, and H.R. 42, recognizing May as Behavioral Health Awareness Month. Both drew extensive personal testimony from members about mental health, suicide, substance use, and the need to reduce stigma and expand access to care. Additional health-related bills passed, including AB 408 creating a physician health and wellness program, AB 546 requiring coverage for HEPA purifiers for certain enrollees after wildfire disasters, AB 967 expediting licenses for out-of-state physicians, and AB 968 expanding pharmacist authority to provide non-hormonal contraception.
The Assembly also debated AB 1056 on phasing out gill net fishing and AB 1376 on limiting juvenile probation terms, with supporters framing both as conservation or rehabilitation measures and opponents warning about economic harm or public safety concerns. Both bills ultimately passed. Throughout the session, members repeatedly emphasized public safety, education, housing, climate, health care access, and support for immigrant and youth communities, with recorded roll-call votes and voice votes taken on each measure.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy Committee 4/10/25
Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- reduced upkeep and cleaning of campgrounds and visitor centers in our state parks, as well as reduced camping
- 00:09:13.440><c> reduced</c> state parks, as well as uh reduced state parks, as well as uh reduced camping
- seasons,</c><00:09:14.880><c> park</c><00:09:15.200><c> customer</c><00:09:15.680><c> service</c> camping
- seasons, park customer service camping seasons, park customer service hours<00:09:16.800><c> in</c><
- and force us to consider reductions in staffing, most likely increased admissions, increases in zoo camps
Bills:
HF2439
VT
Vermont 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session - 2026-05-22 - 10:00AM
Vermont Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Kehoe Education Center, the Buck Lake Conservation Camp, the Dead Creek Wildlife Management Area, the
- ,</c> conservation camps, conservation camps, >> [clears throat] >> [clears throat] >&
- Senator Camp. Yes. Senator Clarkson. Yes. Senator Cummings. Yes. Senator Dunleavy. Yes.
- </c><01:52:02.080><c> Senator</c><01:52:02.400><c> Camp.</c><01:52:03.120><c> Yes.
- Senator Camp. Yes. Senator Baruth. Yes. Senator Camp. Yes. Senator<01:52:03.920><c> Clarkson.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Public Safety Finance and Policy Committee 3/12/25 - Part 1
Public Safety Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- Lillian Caramo, and next up is David Camp Pana. My name is Lillian Caramo. I live in K.
- </c> Lillian caramo and next up is David Camp Lillian caramo and next up is David Camp Pana uh<00:53:
- People were forced into labor camps. I'm sorry.
- People were forced into labor camps. I'm sorry.
- People were forced into labor camps. I'm sorry.
Committee:
House Public Safety Finance and Policy
MO
Transcript Highlights:
- Well, I know that there's another camp that's up in the Kansas City area that made a presentation to
- And I believe if you're referring to And then we went and helped John Schwent get started on Camp Baller
Committee:
House Veterans and Armed Forces
Summary:
The Committee on Veterans and Armed Forces met briefly to hear testimony from Tron Peterson, director of Peterson Outdoors Ministries, a faith-based nonprofit that provides free outdoor recreational therapy for veterans, active-duty service members, military chaplains, and their families. Peterson described the organization’s 20-year history, its Lodge of Hope facility near Sheldon, Missouri, and its use of adaptive equipment to serve veterans with severe injuries. He said the ministry now serves more than 500 veterans a year across several states and also offers events for female veterans, spouses, children, and chaplains.
Committee members praised the program’s focus on healing, family support, and suicide prevention. Peterson said the ministry’s events are designed to reduce isolation, strengthen marriages and families, and help veterans cope with PTSD and suicidal thoughts; he claimed recent events had helped prevent suicides and included baptisms and family activities. Members also discussed the high divorce rate among veterans and special forces, and Peterson said chaplains are helping him develop marriage retreats and enrichment programs to address that need.
In response to questions, Peterson explained that the ministry is funded through churches, individuals, businesses, sponsorships, and donations, often secured at the last minute. He also said the organization has expanded with RV pads and a bunkhouse, and that it takes its model to other locations through volunteers and partner sites. No legislation was considered and no votes were taken; the committee concluded after the testimony and adjourned.
ID
Idaho 2026 Regular Session
Agenda Mar 12th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- So what this bill does, it will give law enforcement tools to address the chronic left-lane camping that
- legislation versus what already exists is, this piece of legislation versus what already exists is the camping
Summary:
The committee first approved the March 10 minutes without objection. It then heard Senate Bill 1340, as amended, from Senator Harris, which would clarify and enforce rules requiring drivers on multi-lane highways to keep right except when passing, turning left, or when traffic conditions require otherwise. The sponsor said the bill is intended to improve traffic flow, reduce road rage, and give law enforcement clearer authority to address left-lane camping, with a $75 fine for impeding traffic and educational signage funded by the Idaho Transportation Department.
Members asked about how the bill would apply in congested rush-hour traffic and at interchanges, and the sponsor repeatedly said drivers would not be ticketed for normal use of the left lane in heavy traffic or when moving with the flow. AAA Idaho testified in support, citing survey data showing increases in aggressive driving behaviors and saying the bill would add clarity and encourage courtesy on the roads. The committee voted to send SB 1340 to the House floor with a due-pass recommendation.
The committee then heard Senate Bill 1325, a specialty license plate bill sponsored by Senator Hartog. The bill would create a white Idaho plate with black lettering, with proceeds directed to the Idaho State Police Project Choice Fund for state police salaries, while a small portion would cover ITD administration costs. The sponsor said the bill is meant to help address state police pay and noted the recent success of another specialty plate program. After brief questions and no public testimony, the committee voted to send SB 1325 to the floor with a due-pass recommendation, and the meeting adjourned.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- There's many that are in that camp. Representative Furman: Thank you, Mr. Chair.
- There’s many that are in that camp.
Committee:
House Commerce and Human Resources
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
March 11, 2025 - 10:30 AM
Transcript Highlights:
- of Law Enforcement and Agency for Health Care Administration, this campaign would cover summer day camps
- , summer 24-hour camps, and recreational enrichment programs so that the public is aware of what background
Summary:
The Human Services Subcommittee considered three bills and reported all of them favorably by unanimous votes. HB 355, by Rep. Jay Alvarez, would allow public K-12 schools and postsecondary institutions to purchase, use, and maintain FDA-approved emergency opioid antagonists rather than being limited to naloxone. The bill was described as giving schools more flexibility and a lower-cost option for overdose response; it received supportive public testimony and passed 18-0.
HB 531, by Rep. Hanchowski, expands background screening requirements for child care facilities and programs to include certain recreational enrichment programs, and creates a statewide public awareness campaign about screening requirements. An amendment narrowed the definition of recreational enrichment programs to in-person dance, gymnastics, and martial arts lessons and conformed a statutory cross-reference; the amendment was adopted without objection. The bill then passed 18-0, with support from Florida Smart Justice Alliance and some discussion about strengthening enforcement against bad actors.
HB 1127, by Rep. Weinberger, addresses child welfare by creating a treatment foster care pilot program for high-acuity children, directing DCF to study residential treatment capacity, and improving data collection on commercially sexually exploited children. The bill also includes recruitment and funding proposals for foster parents and workforce strategies for DCF. Members praised the bill’s focus on difficult cases and system gaps, public testimony was supportive, and the bill passed 18-0. The meeting then adjourned.
DE
Delaware 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Legislative Session - Session 2 - 42nd Legislative Day Jun 30th, 2026 at 02:00 pm
Delaware Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- How, if at all, are church camps impacted by this bill? Camps specifically? Senator Pettyjohn.
- How, if at all, are church camps impacted by this bill? Camps specifically?
- Sponsor: For camps specifically, it would only be those camps accepting or wanting to accept purchase
- Would a church-operated summer soccer camp be considered a child-serving entity under the bill?
- Would a church-operated summer soccer camp be considered a child-serving entity under the bill?
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Correctional Consolidation and Collaboration Jun 21st, 2026 at 10:00 am
Transcript Highlights:
- All of the juvenile life—about 40 of us from that camp—is all out on parole and doing well.
- And that happened at every single camp across the state. Just so happened, the system didn't work.
- I want to say the count for the camp on average was like just over 100, but I believe it holds 200.
- I want to say the count for the camp on average was like just over 100, but I believe it holds to her
- I was a co-camp chairman for the prison for five years, meaning I got a court...
Summary:
The Special Commission on Correctional Consolidation and Collaboration met at 10:07 a.m. and approved the minutes from its February 9 meeting. The commission said it would accept Department of Correction testimony in writing because of a scheduling issue, and then spent most of the hearing hearing from people with lived experience in county and state correctional settings. Members repeatedly reminded witnesses to keep remarks to about three minutes and focused the discussion on correctional consolidation, collaboration, programming, and reentry.
Testimony from multiple sheriff’s offices was broadly supportive of county-based programming, treatment, education, and reentry services. Witnesses from Hampshire, Barnstable, Hampden, and Franklin counties described access to GED and college courses, vocational training, recovery meetings, therapeutic groups, housing and ID assistance, work release, and reentry centers. Several said these programs helped them gain sobriety, employment, family reunification, and parole readiness. Hampden County witnesses emphasized immediate reentry planning and individualized case management; Franklin County witnesses praised respectful treatment and an accessible off-site reentry center; Barnstable witnesses highlighted the women’s therapeutic treatment program, creative writing, and the Bridge Center; Hampshire witnesses described the Bridge House, work release, and transition supports.
Several witnesses contrasted those experiences with what they described as limited or delayed programming in DOC facilities, especially for people serving longer sentences or with restrictive classifications. One witness said DOC programming was hard to access because shorter sentences and offense labels affected eligibility; another described overcrowding, little counseling, and no reentry planning in state prison. A juvenile lifer testified that classification barriers and lack of tailored programming left him feeling unprepared, and another witness said DOC’s handling of classification hearings and records was unfair and opaque. Some speakers also raised concerns about mental health care and visitation policies, especially at Framingham, where one witness said suicidal thoughts were met with inadequate responses and another said family visitation was denied without clear explanation. Commissioners asked follow-up questions about DOC access, step-down opportunities, family support, and whether more transitional housing or acclimation time before release would help. No formal votes were taken beyond approval of the prior minutes.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
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- </c> The only occupants of that bu that camp The only occupants of that bu that camp from<01:17:56.159
- So that unheated seasonal camp water.
- And who will buy those camps?
- c> passed</c><01:21:22.640><c> down</c> Many seasonal camps are passed down Many seasonal camps are passed
Committee:
House Ways and Means
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, July 23, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The Democrats call these concentration camps.
- , or arts and cultural summer day camps, or arts and cultural events,<00:55:58.079><c> and</c><00:55:
- Today we're hosting<01:07:51.280><c> Camp</c><01:07:51.599><c> Capitol</c><01:07:52.079><c> Hill,</c>
- girls' camp that was caught in the catastrophic flooding and helped save 165 lives.
- Mystic in Kerr County as flooding from the nearby Guadalupe River hit the camp.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- My side of the community, they want to do Camp Paumalu, Camp Timberline, whatever they like call them
- My side of the community, they want to do Camp Paumalu, Camp Timberline, whatever they like call them
- My side of the community, they want to do Camp Paumalu, Camp Timberline, whatever they like call them
- My side of the community, they want to do Camp Paumalu, Camp Timberline, whatever they like call them
- My side of the community, they want to do Camp Paumalu, Camp Timberline, whatever they like call them
Committee:
Senate Commerce and Consumer Protection
Summary:
The Senate Commerce and Consumer Protection Committee heard and considered a long list of Governor’s messages for appointments to state boards and commissions, including the Board of Dentistry, Barbering and Cosmetology, Speech Pathology and Audiology, Motor Vehicle Industry Licensing Board, Elevator Mechanics Licensing Board, Real Estate Commission, Board of Naturopathic Medicine, State Boxing Commission, Board of Professional Engineers, Architects, Surveyors and Landscape Architects, Hawaii Medical Board, Board of Physical Therapy, Board of Pharmacy, and the Public Utilities Commission. Most nominees and supporting agencies testified in support, and many nominees simply stood on their written testimony. Several nominees also answered questions about their experience and the issues facing their boards, including dental insurance and Medicaid concerns, condo and real estate disputes, pharmacy regulation and telepharmacy, boxing and MMA rule updates, and medical board service in rural areas.
The committee discussed some contested or notable nominations in more detail. Richard Emery’s nomination to the Real Estate Commission drew opposition testimony tied to a condo management dispute, and he responded by emphasizing the need for factual evidence, mediation and complaint data, and better consumer education. Trinette Kahui and Andrea Ushijima were also nominated to the Real Estate Commission, with broad support. For the Boxing Commission, Robin Jumawan described ongoing statutory updates, MMA-related work, and delegation of amateur boxing rules. For the Hawaii Medical Board, Elizabeth Ignacio was strongly endorsed by state and industry witnesses as highly qualified and familiar with rural health issues, while Rebecca Sawai also received support from the board and Kaiser Permanente.
In the decision-making portion, the committee moved to advise and consent to nearly all nominees on the agenda. Senator McKelvey stated reservations about Richard Emery due to opposition and possible conflicts, and also about nominees who were not present at the hearing, specifically Corrine Muldrow Soto and Stacie Kealoha Inouye; Senator Lamasao also noted reservations on those absent nominees. The chair disclosed personal acquaintance with Dr. Sawai and Andrea Ushijima. The committee then voted to adopt the recommendations, with the noted reservations and one no vote on GM 697 reflected in the record, and later reconvened to take up Governor’s Message 514/515 for John Etemura as chairperson of the Public Utilities Commission, where additional support testimony was heard from the Governor’s office, DCCA, and former consumer advocacy staff.
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Air Mobility & Aviation Economic Development Task Force (9-16-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- Our summer aviation camps began in 1996, and we've hosted almost 10,000 students since that time.
- Our summer aviation<01:03:14.480><c> camps</c><01:03:15.200><c> began</c><01:03:15.520><c> in</c><01:
- and we've aviation camps began in 1996 and we've hosted<01:03:17.280><c> almost</c><01:03:17.680><c>
- This summer we had camps located time.
- This summer we had camps located here<01:03:22.000><c> in</c><01:03:22.160><c> Lexi</c><01:03:22.640>
Summary:
The task force meeting began with approval of the July 14 minutes and then heard a presentation from the Kentucky Aviation Association. Association leaders described general aviation airports as important to rural access, commerce, emergency response, tourism, agriculture, and workforce development, and cited statewide economic impacts they said exceed $1.6 billion and support more than 9,400 jobs. They thanked the legislature for prior airport funding and said it had helped airports with basic operations and repairs.
The association asked lawmakers for four things: continued appropriations for general aviation airports; relief or a more workable process for required financial audits, which they said can cost $10,000 to $20,000 or more and sometimes exceed a small airport’s annual budget; a regularized statewide appropriations process for airport infrastructure needs, which they said total about $100 million and are currently addressed unevenly; and funding for the Aerospace Education Reinvestment Opportunity Act to support scholarships and aviation workforce training. Members of the task force asked follow-up questions about the audit burden, the difference between financial and safety audits, and the difficulty of finding audit firms. The presenters said they would bring specific ideas back on audit reform.
Eastern Kentucky University then presented on its aviation program. EKU leaders thanked the committee for prior support, including a $25 million appropriation for a new flight school building at Central Kentucky Regional Airport, and said the project is expected to break ground in 2026. They reported strong enrollment growth, with 502 aviation majors, most of them Kentuckians, and said the program has expanded flight hours and job placement. EKU also outlined plans to add an air traffic control program in response to Senate Bill 87 and the national shortage of controllers, saying it could train students to FAA standards if the university receives the needed investment in simulators, equipment, space, and faculty. They also discussed the need to replace an aging fleet of training aircraft, saying the current planes are decades old and costly to maintain, and that newer aircraft would improve training quality and reduce student costs.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
Public Higher Education Study Committee (03/03/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- of opportunities, whether it's skills-based workforce training, some of our microelectronics boot camps
- of opportunities, whether it's skills-based workforce training, some of our microelectronics boot camps
- of opportunities, whether it's skills-based workforce training, some of our microelectronics boot camps
- of opportunities, whether it's skills-based workforce training, some of our microelectronics boot camps
- </c><01:20:48.480><c> uh</c> leasing uh space in our Berlin Camp uh leasing uh space in our Berlin Camp
Summary:
The Public Higher Education Study Committee held an organizational meeting and received an update from the university and community college systems on implementation of recommendations from the governor’s higher education task force. The systems said the task force report contained about 40 recommendations, and they have focused first on operational items while continuing to work on larger policy issues, including better alignment of public higher education with workforce and economic development needs. The committee also discussed reporting requirements under the amended law and whether quarterly reports are required or whether annual updates are sufficient unless the committee requests more.
A major topic was expanding Early College and dual-enrollment opportunities. The chancellors reported strong growth in Early College participation, significant student and family savings, and state scholarship support that they described as producing a strong return on investment. They said the goal is to build clearer pathways so students can earn college credit, reduce debt, and stay in New Hampshire for postsecondary education. They also noted ongoing work to simplify admissions and transfer processes, including about 100 transfer pathways between the systems, direct-admit efforts for community college and university students, and continued development of transfer equivalency tools.
Members pressed the systems and the Department of Education on direct outreach to high school students, especially juniors, so students would know they are eligible for direct admission and other opportunities. The main obstacle discussed was access to student contact information, with officials saying the issue may involve contract limits with the College Board and possibly statutory constraints on sharing data. Department of Education staff said they are meeting with the systems and vendors to determine what changes are needed. Committee members urged faster action so students and families can receive letters or other notices about in-state options, affordability programs such as Granite Guarantee, and pathways to community college and university enrollment.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session Jun 25th, 2026
California Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- your sacrifices, give you the desires of your heart, and let all your plans succeed in this new adventure
Summary:
The Senate opened with roll call, prayer, and the Pledge of Allegiance, then spent much of the session honoring Sister Michelle Gorman, the Senate chaplain, on her final day after 11 years of service. Members from both parties praised her prayers, compassion, humor, and steady presence, and several noted her long career in education and religious service. The chamber also welcomed delegations from the Japanese Chamber of Commerce of Northern California and the Japanese Business Association of Southern California, as well as a delegation from Morelia, Mexico, in connection with Sacramento’s sister-city relationship.
The Senate then handled several procedural items, including Assembly messages and motions to remove or withdraw certain bills from consent or committee. The chamber adopted a motion to move Budget and Fiscal Review Committee measures to third reading, and later approved author’s and floor amendments. The main floor action was on ACA 20, the Save for California Futures Act, which would expand the state Rainy Day Fund target from 10% to 20% of general fund taxes, change how reserve deposits count under the Gann limit, and extend and broaden debt repayment provisions, including federal unemployment insurance debt. Supporters argued it would strengthen fiscal stability and reduce volatility; opponents said it was too complicated, still allowed too much borrowing, and did not sufficiently prioritize paying down existing debt. The measure passed 29-2.
The Senate also took up SB 623, a compromise measure addressing transportation network company accident cases and medical lien practices. The bill would cap certain lien-based medical charges, restrict attorney referrals and kickbacks tied to lien providers, require more standardized billing, and add rideshare safety requirements such as background checks and additional disqualifying offenses; it passed 36-0. The chamber then considered SB 417, the Veterans and Affordable Housing Bond Act of 2026, an $11.25 billion housing bond with $10 billion in general obligation bonds and $1.25 billion for veterans home loan assistance. Supporters said it would fund shovel-ready affordable housing, preservation, homeownership, youth housing, infrastructure, and veterans’ housing; opponents criticized it as a “bait-and-switch” that used veterans to justify broader housing debt and argued the state should focus on existing programs and private financing. Despite the opposition, the measure passed 29-2.
CA