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• And so it's a health care cut, an education cut; it's actually a cut to an ecosystem, right?
• And we lose the resources to, in turn, continue to build as an ecosystem of social and health support
• And I really resonate with the comments earlier about creating an ecosystem.
• Yeah, and I will underscore the idea of supporting the ecosystem.
• We all have an opportunity to support this broad ecosystem.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• work, I'm going to pass to my colleague Jake to speak more about the role of manufacturing and the ecosystem
• bioeconomy innovation campus in Stanislaus County, filling a scale-up gap in the biomanufacturing ecosystem
• industrial climate policy, and cultivating manufacturing companies across California's clean energy ecosystem
• in Fremont... ...land use uncertainty, and they benefited from the robust ecosystem in Fremont and really
• This localized ecosystem strengthens regional innovation and encourages companies to locate near each

Summary: The Select Committee on Economic Development and Technological Innovation held a hearing on California’s industrial policy and manufacturing competitiveness. In opening remarks, the chair and Senator Wahab emphasized manufacturing’s role in good jobs, climate leadership, and regional economic growth, while noting barriers such as regulatory uncertainty, energy costs, permitting delays, and the loss of manufacturing jobs over time. They highlighted California Jobs First, workforce development, and the need to keep innovation and manufacturing in-state rather than losing scale-up opportunities to other states. The first panel featured California Forward and the Center for Manufacturing a Green Economy, along with an industry representative. Witnesses argued that California needs a durable, regionally based economic development system with ongoing funding, stronger state coordination, and sector-specific industrial roadmaps. They focused on advanced manufacturing and clean industry, especially batteries, bioeconomy, offshore wind, and heat pumps, and said industrial policy should help bridge the “missing middle” between research and commercial production. The industry witness stressed that power reliability, time to power, and coordinated utility engagement are decisive in site selection, and that California must better align utilities, state agencies, universities, and labs to compete for major projects. Senator Niello raised concerns about California’s business climate, including regulations, labor laws, energy reliability, K–12 education outcomes, and the cost impacts of climate policy. Panelists responded that California can compete by improving coordination, packaging existing state resources, and targeting strategic industries rather than racing to the bottom on taxes or wages. The second panel, from labor organizations, supported a worker-led industrial policy with strong labor and environmental standards, public financing, procurement, and targeted support for manufacturing firms. They cited examples such as union apprenticeship pathways, revolving loan funds, and programs with labor standards, and argued that manufacturing jobs can support both climate goals and middle-class employment. The final panel began with Fremont city officials, who described Fremont as the state’s leading manufacturing city and a model of intentional local policy. They said the city has protected industrial land, streamlined support for manufacturers, and doubled its manufacturing technician workforce over the past decade. The hearing concluded with discussion of how state and local governments can better coordinate to attract and retain manufacturing investment, with members and witnesses agreeing that California has strong assets but needs more proactive, integrated economic development tools.

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• This is on top of 4,500 Marines we already have there.
• authority to effectively address an unlawful taking of United States citizen-owned port, harbor, or marine
• authority to effectively address an unlawful taking of United States citizen-owned port, harbor, or marine
• authority to effectively address an unlawful taking of United States citizen-owned port, harbor, or marine
• another government expropriating or nationalizing a United States citizen-owned port, harbor, or marine

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Friday, March 27, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• I'm a retired Marine, a wife of a retired Marine, and the mother of a Marine.
• I'm<01:13:10.600><c> a</c><01:13:10.640><c> retired</c><01:13:11.120><c> Marine,</c> I'm a retired Marine
• </c> a wife of a retired Marine, and the a wife of a retired Marine, and the mother<01:13:14.360><c>
• of</c><01:13:14.480><c> a</c><01:13:14.560><c> Marine.
• </c> mother of a Marine. mother of a Marine.

Bills: HB1626 , HB1643 , HB1668 , HB1550 , HB1974 , HB1858 , HB1871 , HB1966 , HB1972 , HB1973

Committee: House Health

Keywords: youth penalties, juvenile justice, community service, fees and fines, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, reform, court costs, cultural connection, pharmacy, pharmacist, pharmacy audit, audit reform, pharmacy benefit manager, PBM, recoupment, extrapolation, claims audit, pharmacy reimbursement, dispensing fee

Summary: The committee heard testimony on SB 847, which would create a Kauai pilot program allowing qualified psychologists limited authority to prescribe psychotropic medications. The Board of Psychology supported the bill’s intent but asked for amendments to delay the effective date or extend the pilot so rules could be written first, and to clarify the education/training language. Supporters, including the Hawaii Psychological Association, Hawaii Mental Health Coalition, and several psychologists, argued that prescribing psychologists have long safety records in other jurisdictions and that the pilot could improve access to care on Kauai, especially amid ongoing mental health needs and storm-related stress. They cited studies and examples from New Mexico, Louisiana, the Department of Defense, and other places. Opponents, including the Hawaii Medical Association, American Academy of Pediatrics, Queen’s Medical Center, and a Department of Health representative, said the bill needed substantial work, raised concerns about training, liability, and workforce impacts, and urged a team-based model with psychiatrist oversight rather than independent prescribing. Some testimony also referenced a GAO report, with witnesses disagreeing over its meaning and cost-effectiveness. No vote was taken during the discussion, and members asked questions about how the bill would address the workforce shortage and whether a psychiatrist on Kauai could already meet the need. The committee then moved to SB 2271 on hospital licensing and SB 2272 on home health care licensing. The Department of Health, the Healthcare Association of Hawaii, and the Hawaii State Council on Developmental Disabilities supported both measures, which were described as streamlining and clarifying licensing oversight by relying on accreditation or certification reports. A member asked whether the bill language on hospital accreditation reports was duplicative, and the response was that the second provision was intended to strengthen enforcement by requiring hospitals to provide the actual report to DOH. The committee did not take final action in the portion of the hearing provided, and the chair noted that all bills on the agenda would later be considered for decision-making.

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• United States Marine Corps veterans Deputy Bosseer had served with the Eastern County Sheriff's Office
• I thought the Marines were the most elite forces.
• We had, we had some Marines in, uh, my Ranger class, but none of them graduated.

Bills: HB227

Committee: Senate Transportation

Keywords: HB227, kratom, Mitragyna speciosa, kratom products, kratom processor, kratom retailer, controlled substances, Texas Controlled Substances Act, Health and Safety Code, Penalty Group 1, tianeptine, 7-hydroxymitragynine, mitragynine, synthetic kratom, kratom alkaloids, adulterated products, product testing, lab testing, ISO 17025, labeling requirements

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• Under SF 690, our small marine businesses would be required to invest in new systems, infrastructure,
• sf690 our small Marine businesses would be<01:53:21.599><c> required</c><01:53:21.960><c> to</c><01:
• components for marine products leading to<01:53:59.480><c> higher</c><01:53:59.800><c> costs</c><01:
• </c> could also mean for U Minnesota's Marine could also mean for U Minnesota's Marine industry<01:56
• </c><01:59:39.360><c> uh</c> uh I'll give credit to the Marine uh uh I'll give credit to the Marine uh

Committee: Senate Commerce and Consumer Protection

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• boers to allow the pillage of our marine resources.
• boers to allow the pillage of our marine resources.
• boers to allow the pillage of our marine resources.
• boers to allow the pillage of our marine resources.
• <01:48:02.199><c> biologists</c><01:48:02.800><c> and</c> marine biologists and marine biologists and

Committee: House Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The committee heard several measures, beginning with SB 946 on wastewater management, which would clarify that the ban on discharging wastewater or raw sewage into state waters after 12/31/26 applies to treatment plants. Testimony was in support from the Department of Health, Maui County Council, Mayor Bisson, and individuals, and no one testified in opposition. SB 849 on wildlife conservation would prohibit intentional taking, harming, or killing of the Hawaiian hawk (ʻio) and increase penalties for taking native aquatic life, wildlife, and land plants; DLNR supported the bill, noting the ʻio was delisted federally in 2020 and that the measure also updates penalties and adds a rehabilitation/community service option. No questions were raised, and the bill drew support testimony only. For SB 330 on invasive species prevention, the Attorney General raised a supremacy clause concern with language requiring state enforcement of federal quarantines and recommended reverting to a prior version with a catchall for federal regulation. The Coordinating Group on Alien Pest Species supported the bill as a way to close a biosecurity gap, while the Department of Agriculture said it supported the intent but wanted to avoid acting without a cooperative agreement with USDA and suggested deleting the portion allowing action without such an agreement. The committee also heard SB 1393 on public land use, which would require the School Facilities Authority to consult with DOE and other agencies before land conveyances or leases and repeal a requirement that DOE transfer title upon request; both SFA and DOE supported the measure, with DOE emphasizing the need for early communication and consultation, and members asked about possible disagreements or stalemates. The committee then heard SB 321 on private roads and ways, which would deem certain privately owned roads and similar ways transferred to adjacent owners or community associations if conditions are met. The Hawaii Land Title Association said the bill as drafted would create uncertainty and proposed a court process to clarify ownership and create a recordable order; written support came from the Mortgage Bankers Association of Hawaii, Hawaii Financial Services Association, and one individual. SB 66 on housing permitting would require permit decisions within 60 days for certain housing projects and deem permits approved in some circumstances; DLNR’s historic preservation office supported the intent but noted county historic preservation roles, OHA suggested amendments to clarify county duties, and DPP opposed the time limits as risky for health and safety reviews, warning about back-and-forth review cycles and possible mismatches between approved plans and field work. Realtors, NAIOP, Hawaii Food Industry Association, Hawaii YIMBY, and the Maui Chamber supported the measure, while Lahaina Strong, Hawaii Good Neighbor, and two individuals opposed it. Finally, the committee heard SB 1170 on expeditious redevelopment of affordable rental housing, which would speed permits for rebuilding permanently affordable multifamily rental housing damaged by natural disasters and exempt certain projects from EIS requirements. HHFDC supported the bill, citing the Front Street Apartments rebuild and the long SMA permit timeline on Maui, and the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development supported the intent while suggesting technical placement of amendments. Testimony in support also came from the Maui Chamber of Commerce and Joe Blanco, who described difficulties rebuilding a project originally developed under older statutory requirements and said the bill’s added language addressed those issues.

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• a personal note, an uncle that I had the opportunity to live with when I was in high school was a Marine
• adjourn in the memory of Adrian Carrillo from Arleta in the San Fernando Valley, a sergeant in the Marine
• surroundings and dedication to something bigger than him is what motivated him to join the United States Marine
• In fact, that month he was contemplating whether to re-enlist another four years in the Marine Corps

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, approved the journals, and took up motions to remove several measures from the inactive file, including S.J.R. 9, SB 626, and SCR 89. The main item on the floor was SCR 106 by Senator Choi, which recognized January 13 as Korean American Day and highlighted the history and contributions of Korean Americans in California and nationwide. Senator Choi and many members spoke in support, citing Korean American business, civic, cultural, military, and community contributions, as well as local Korean American communities and landmarks across their districts. The resolution was adopted on a 38-0 vote. After passage, Senator Choi introduced Korean American guests in the chamber and invited members to a reception. The Senate then returned to motions and committee announcements, including upcoming meetings of the Senate Energy, Utilities and Communications Committee and the Senate Human Services Committee. Members also requested that SB 626 be returned to the Assembly for amendments. The remainder of the session was devoted to adjournment memorials. Senators Umberg, Allen, Pérez, and Menjivar honored Monica Lynn Martinez-Hays, victims of the Palisades and Eaton fires, and Sergeant Adrian Carrillo, respectively. The memorials recounted the lives and community service of the deceased and emphasized ongoing grief, recovery, and support for affected families and communities. The Senate announced it would recess until the next scheduled floor session on Friday, January 16 at 9 a.m.

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• justice, Jewish federation of the greater San Gabriel and Pomona Valleys, Jewish democratic club of Marin
• here not as a political activist but as a parent of three, and on behalf of TAM Union Together in Marin
• I'm here on behalf of over 100 diverse members of Marin Jewish Parents and Allies Union.
• I live in Marin County. I'm a mother and a grandmother.
• I worked for 13 years at a high school in Marin County.

Committee: House Education

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• stakeholders on technical feedback to ensure this approach can be accessed equitably across the whole ecosystem
• stakeholders on technical feedback to ensure this approach can be accessed equitably across the whole ecosystem
• We have, in our ecosystem, the majority of local news outlets are very small local news outlets, and
• We have in our ecosystem the majority of local news outlets are very small local news outlets and part

Committee: House Revenue and Taxation

Keywords: 988, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• And then there is also what we call conversational AI in a closed ecosystem, which is what we... ...what
• record as well, so that's all inclusive, like he was saying, in that closed, I would say, a closed ecosystem
• The reason that we have a closed ecosystem when it comes to conversational AI is because we developed
• But that is what enabled us to do the closed ecosystem, which is a huge advantage that we have over everyone

Bills: SB1786

Committee: House Artificial Intelligence & Innovation

Keywords: artificial intelligence, content verification, provenance data, transparency, digital content, 1182, all

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• critical role of rangelands to support livestock production, wildlife habitat, water resources, and ecosystem
• And ecosystem health.
• The resolution notes that Idaho contains extensive sagebrush and rangeland ecosystems.
• security for grazing systems, cultural traditions of pastoral communities, climate resilience, and ecosystem

Summary: The Senate convened with 31 members present, heard prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and approved the corrected journal. The body then moved through routine orders, including referral of memorials and resolutions and reports from standing committees. Among the items reported were several bills printed or enrolled, House bills referred to Senate committees, and messages from the House transmitting additional bills and memorials for referral. A major floor item was Senate Concurrent Resolution 121, which called for modernizing Idaho’s public school funding formula. Supporters argued the current formula is outdated, overly focused on inputs and adults rather than students, and should be redesigned to give local school leaders more flexibility and better outcomes. The resolution was adopted and transmitted to the House. The Senate also adopted SCR 123 recognizing 2026 as the Year of Rangeland and Pastoralists, SR 118 supporting development of a state plan for kinship caregivers, SCR 124 supporting wildlife crossings to reduce collisions and protect wildlife migration, and SR 119 approving certain administrative rules from the Department of Agriculture and Idaho Hops Growers Commission, with one seed-related rule exception. The Senate adopted SJM 114 urging Congress to address problems in college athletics created by name, image, and likeness rules and transfer/agent issues. It then passed SB 1350, which authorizes optional cash rounding to the nearest five cents when pennies are unavailable; the bill passed 24-9 after debate over whether the change could lead toward broader cashless practices. The chamber also passed SB 1373, the fiscal year 2027 appropriations bill for economic development and related agencies, after extended debate over across-the-board budget cuts, especially the impact on the state public defender system and constitutional indigent defense obligations. The Senate concluded with announcements and adjourned until the next day.

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• critical role of rangelands to support livestock production, wildlife habitat, water resources, and ecosystem
• The resolution notes that Idaho contains extensive sagebrush and rangeland ecosystems.
• The resolution notes that Idaho contains extensive sagebrush and rangeland ecosystems.
• security for grazing systems, cultural traditions of pastoral communities, the climate resilience and ecosystem

Keywords: 989, all

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• Insects are important because they play essential roles in our ecosystem.
• Insects are important to me because without them many ecosystems will not function properly, slowly affecting
• But I think insects, they're part of the ecosystem.
• Chair and members of the committee, my favorite insect is a bumblebee because they pollinate our ecosystem

Bills: SB104 , SJR3 , SM3

Committee: Senate Senate Rules

Keywords: wildlife commission, removal procedures, malfeasance, appointed officials, governance, education reform, public education, state board of education, superintendent, chartering authority, constitutional amendment, policy setting, insects, insect workshop, insect identification, ecology, monitoring, management, pollinators, pollination

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• My hometown of American Falls sits near the Greater Yellowstone ecosystem, often described as the last
• nearly intact temperate ecosystem on Earth.
• recreation economy and The true model includes the $450 billion recreation economy and $400 billion in ecosystem
• Each new road divides ecosystems, disrupts migration routes, and invites invasive species.

Committee: Senate Resources and Environment

Keywords: 989, all

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• This panel will explore how regional economic trends are impacting San Diego's innovation ecosystems
• CSU and so important in the higher education ecosystem is that must bring in people that haven't been
• really appreciated, since I've come to the San Diego region, is that higher education works as an ecosystem
• I'm here to tell you about my mission, my founder journey, and highlighting the incredible ecosystem

Committee: House Economic Development, Growth, and Household Impact

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Bradford pears are a callery pear, and they could spread and choke out native trees and disrupt the ecosystems
• 23.239><c> the</c> choke out native trees and disrupt the choke out native trees and disrupt the ecosystems
• <c> the</c><00:03:25.280><c> Kentucky</c><00:03:25.720><c> exotic</c><00:03:26.239><c> pest</c> ecosystems
• the Kentucky exotic pest ecosystems the Kentucky exotic pest plant<00:03:27.080><c> Council</c><00:03

Keywords: Meeting Start 00:00 Attendance Roll Call 00:04 Introduction of Guests 00:54 HB 640 Discussion 01:15 HB 640 Roll Call Vote 05:16 HB 641 Discussion 06:11 HB 641 Roll Call Vote 11:49 HB 790 Discussion 12:47 HB 790 Roll Call Vote 14:23 Chair Comments regarding SB 89 16:04, 958, all

Summary: The committee met with a quorum and took up House Bills 640, 641, and 790. HB 640 would authorize the Energy and Environment Cabinet to adopt regulations to control invasive non-native plant species, with testimony focusing on the threat posed by species such as callery pear/Bradford pear to native plants, forest health, and the economy. Members asked whether the bill itself would ban Bradford pears; the sponsor clarified that it would not directly ban them, but would give the cabinet regulatory authority. The bill received a favorable expression by roll call. HB 641 addressed coal combustion byproducts, explaining that the bill would help preserve landfill space by allowing these materials to be reused as special waste in places such as abandoned strip mines or underground mines, and would clarify that reclaimed land could qualify for agricultural use such as pasture, hay, or crop production. Members raised concerns about groundwater and runoff; the sponsor and another member argued that placing the material under cover would reduce exposure compared with open piles currently sitting at power plants. After discussion, the bill passed with favorable expression, with a few members passing on the vote. HB 790, as amended by committee substitute, was described as substantially narrowed from its original form. The substitute removed setback requirements and instead required construction certificate holders for solar merchant electric generating facilities to report federal and state incentives used for siting, construction, and operation, with the cabinet compiling and submitting an annual report to the General Assembly. The committee approved the substitute and the bill passed with favorable expression. At the end of the meeting, members were also reminded of a later TVA energy update meeting and the chair noted ongoing work on Senate Bill 89, with possible future action and a special meeting if revised language is ready.

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• California must increasingly rely on imports and must also increase marine terminal capabilities.
• More marine vessels are coming.
• So what we tried to do last year was really around a few of those refineries that do not have marine
• So the system depends on marine imports to backfill or to balance supply. And it needs to...
• On marine imports, to backfill or to balance supply, and it needs it to be stable.

Committee: House Utilities and Energy

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Coastline, including three nautical miles out to sea, all marine protected areas, 30,000 miles of river
• Carly Garcia here on behalf of Monterey Bay Aquarium and nearly two dozen of the state's leading marine
• conservation organizations urging the retention of CDFW positions supporting marine and environmental
• We represent a network of small farmers in Lake, Napa, Marin, and Sonoma counties.
• We represent a network of small farmers in Lake Napa, Marin, and Sonoma counties.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• It requires that we cannot issue a permit if it will degrade ecosystems.
• So in Minnesota we value our ecosystem.
• What we did to evaluate the impact to the ecosystem was Have the exact date in front of me.
• the impact to the ecosystem.
• </c> case where it relates to ecosystem case where it relates to ecosystem impacts.<00:36:02.160><c>

Committee: House Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy

Keywords: 1183, house