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• Matthew Marshall, fire marshal for the City of Frankfort Fire and EMS.
• I'm an Louisville Fire Department.
• assistant chief there and the fire assistant chief there and the fire marshall. marshall. marshall
• city of Frankfurt Fire and EMS. city of Frankfurt Fire and EMS.
• <01:52:42.719> are this is that, you know, home fires are this is that, you know, home fires

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The committee met with a quorum, approved the September 24 minutes, and heard a briefing from representatives of three Kentucky drug task forces: Greater Hardin County, Bowling Green-Warren County, and Bluegrass Narcotics. The presenters described how multi-jurisdictional task forces operate, their partner agencies, and the kinds of drugs and trafficking patterns they are seeing, with fentanyl identified as the most dangerous and fastest-growing threat. They also described large seizures and investigations involving fentanyl pills, cocaine, methamphetamine, marijuana, tractor-trailer shipments, postal shipments, and a case tied to a pill press and undercover work with the DEA. Bluegrass Narcotics said it was formed in response to overdose deaths and has since seen major reductions in complaints and overdose deaths in Harrison and Bourbon counties. A major theme of the presentation was funding. The task forces said Byrne JAG funding has declined from about $2.1 million statewide in 2023-2024 to $1.4 million this year, while their costs for vehicles, fuel, technology, overtime, office space, and training have risen sharply. They said local support and asset forfeiture help, but the revenue is uneven and unpredictable, and they asked the legislature to consider adding about $1 million per year in state support, with oversight from the Justice Cabinet or Office of Drug Control Policy. They also emphasized that if meth labs return, many agencies would need new training and equipment because those capabilities have largely expired or been scaled back. Members asked about possible statutory barriers, coordination across counties and states, the source of drugs, and how seized cash is handled. The task forces said coordination with federal, state, and other local agencies is generally strong, but money remains the main obstacle to broader operations. They explained that seized cash is held as evidence and, after court proceedings, may be awarded back to task forces or split under statute, with 15% going to the Commonwealth’s attorney and 85% to law enforcement. No votes or formal actions were taken beyond approving the minutes and receiving the briefing.

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• <00:21:38.480> destroyed 38% and even before fire destroyed 38% and even before fire destroyed
• These fires, fueled by drought and fanned by hurricane-force winds, were an unprecedented tragedy for
• We've also reestablished the State Fire Marshal. Thank you for that.
• we are a much safer state from fires we are a much safer state from fires than<00:46:34.119>
• <00:47:08.960> we future now since since the fires we future now since since the fires we

Keywords: House Agenda:, 910, house, all

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• And that's the biggest frustration that we felt, especially among the fire departments out there, is
• And that's the, that's the biggest frustration that we felt, especially amongst the fire departments
• The San Francisco Fire Department is an all-hazards emergency response agency that protects the city
• The fire department is then dispatched Code 3, with lights and sirens, to that location.
• Total fire department time personnel spent on sleeper calls in 2026 is approximately 64 hours.

Summary: The Assembly Transportation Committee heard an informational hearing on California’s newly finalized autonomous vehicle regulations, with DMV and CHP officials describing the updated framework and committee members pressing them on safety, enforcement, and first-responder impacts. DMV said the rules, effective April 28, 2026, expand reporting, create a phased permitting system from testing to deployment, add requirements for safety cases, remote operations, and first-responder coordination, and open a path for heavy-duty AV testing and deployment while still prohibiting oversized loads and hazardous materials. CHP said it worked with DMV on enforcement tools, first-responder interaction plans, and training local agencies on the new notice of noncompliance process. Members asked about crash data, immobilizations, freeway and construction-zone safety, weigh-station enforcement, and whether foreign licenses can qualify for remote assistants or drivers; DMV and CHP said the rules are intended to keep AVs accountable and that heavy-duty AVs will be held to the same roadway standards as human-driven commercial vehicles. A second panel focused on data collection and enforcement. Consumer attorneys argued the prior rules were too limited because DMV stopped collecting meaningful data once AVs moved from testing to deployment, making it difficult for the public and litigants to understand incidents; they supported the new regulations but urged that the collected information be made public. The industry association said California now has the nation’s most robust AV oversight, with monthly or quarterly reporting of collisions, system failures, immobilizations, harsh braking, vehicle miles traveled, and notices of noncompliance, plus broad DMV authority to restrict or suspend operations. In response to questions, the industry said it generally supports the new framework, believes the regulations are clear, and does not favor full federal preemption of state AV rules, though it wants federal standards for design, construction, and performance. A third panel addressed first-responder interaction and remote operations. The San Francisco Fire Department described repeated AV interference with emergency scenes and said AVs have generated hundreds of “sleeper calls,” where passengers fall asleep and trigger 911 responses; the department said these incidents consume significant staff time and it wants better protocols to reduce unnecessary dispatches. Waymo said it has trained thousands of public-safety personnel, maintains a 24/7 emergency line, uses geofencing/avoid-the-area messages, and can allow first responders to manually override or move vehicles when needed. Committee members asked about sleeper-call prevention, remote assistant licensing and drug testing, communication redundancies during outages, and how manual overrides work for vehicles without traditional controls; Waymo said it is collaborating with responders and that its vehicles are designed to reach a safe stop if connectivity is lost. The final panel began with testimony on heavy-duty autonomous vehicles. A transportation researcher said freight is essential to California’s economy and that heavy-duty AVs pose distinct safety risks because of their weight, stopping distance, and the potentially severe consequences of crashes or immobilizations on highways. He said the new regulations are important because they create a regulated pathway for heavy-duty AV deployment, require a safety case, set mileage thresholds, and add reporting categories that can serve as leading safety indicators. The hearing was still in progress when the transcript ended, with additional testimony expected from labor and industry witnesses on heavy-duty AV deployment.

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• ,<00:50:19.119> the address pensions for the fire, the address pensions for the fire, the
• Fires—we just had tremendous fires up north.
• Fires—we just had tremendous fires up north.
• Fires—we just had tremendous fires up north.
• Fires—we just had tremendous fires up north.

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• So, a firing any city employees.
• next page is just a list of coal fired next page is just a list of coal fired power<00:59:27.599
• gas-fired plants.
• gas-fired plants.
• It's a lot more economical to capture it on a coal-fired power plant or a gas-fired power plant.

Bills: SJ0001, SF0017

Keywords: mineral leasing, federal lands, Wyoming, energy policy, local control, federalism, forestry management, good neighbor authority, state lands, employee funding, donations, revolving account, 916, all

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• Aris Franco here on behalf of the California Fire Chiefs Association and the Fire District Association
• When you think about things like the Los Angeles fires, after the smoke and the fires are done, people
• You know, I've been through fires. I've lost. Had plenty of people who, yeah, had had.
• It's not just about fires.
• It's not just about fires.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• Fire and floods highlight this need.
• Let's make sure that we can do things to prevent big fires in the future.
• So, the fire in Rio Doce was man-caused; somebody started that fire.
• This bill isn't going to limit you from working on that fire, right?
• , and to such who start the fire, when those fires or those events happen, they They reach higher degrees

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• So today, a break from firefighting, only to fight and to be a fire advocate up here in Sacramento.
• really been the biggest issue for fire survivors in our district.
• , is caused by the fire.
• It's appalling how inadequate California's fire recovery has been, particularly in Los Angeles.
• I first met Larry in the aftermath of the devastating 2025 Palisades Fire.

Keywords: 988, house, all

Summary: The Assembly convened after a quorum call, opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and handled several procedural motions, including re-referrals of a few Senate bills and permission for members to make special introductions and adjournment remarks. Members then offered a series of guest introductions recognizing family members, interns, first responders from the Corona Fire Department, and the Quartz Hill High girls’ soccer team for its historic championship season. The chamber also held a lengthy tribute to Assembly Member James Gallagher as he prepared to depart for the U.S. House of Representatives. Colleagues praised his leadership, convictions, and relationships across the aisle, and Gallagher thanked his family, staff, and colleagues while reflecting on his service and the importance of minority voices, stewardship, and the legislative branch. The Assembly later adopted SCR 137, proclaiming March 15 as Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Day, after supportive remarks highlighting her legacy on gender equality and equal rights. On the floor file, AB 1795 by Assembly Member Gibson, the Smoke Damage Recovery Act, was debated at length. Supporters said it would create statewide standards for smoke-damage inspection, testing, remediation, and insurance claims handling after wildfires; opponents warned it could raise costs and should better address government failures in fire recovery. The bill passed with 54 ayes and 6 noes on both the urgency and the measure. The Assembly also adopted the consent calendar and then spent the remainder of the session on adjournments in memory for Larry Vane, Dr. William A. Burke, Colonel Alfred P. Glover, and Rita Semmel, honoring their community service and legacies before adjourning until June 11 at 9 a.m.

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• Fire emergency entry devices are in schools and in most committee member districts here.
• Nearly 60 local fire departments are already using Knox Boxes to ensure first responders can quickly
• So, currently, Knox Boxes are only accessible by fire departments. And how...
• Um, so currently, they are only accessible by fire departments.
• So the other thing is I think there's a liability issue too, and so when we have the fire department

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Unfortunately, both Highway Patrol officers and Cal Fire struggle to keep personnel on board.
• Specifically, Assembly Bill 1054 will allow CHP officers and Cal Fire firefighters who are eligible for
• Terry McHale, who will be representing Cal Fire.
• That is going to be a voter backlash that's going to come back on Cal Fire and CHP.
• are more competitive with local fire departments.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• First of all, I'm very supportive, conceptually, of inmates working on the fire lines.
• It's a state-absorbed cost that goes through Cal Fire.
• We expect these resources to go from the state to Cal Fire.
• , which lasted over a month of incarcerated hand crews on the fire lines.
• Which lasted over a month of incarcerated hand crews on the fire lines.

Summary: The Assembly Appropriations Committee met on June 3, 2025, and considered one bill, AB 247. The author said the bill would require incarcerated hand crew members actively fighting wildfires to be paid at least the federal minimum wage, and explained that recent amendments were added to clarify inclusion of the Pine Grove Conservation Camp and to update co-authorship. There was no organized opposition or support testimony, but committee members discussed the bill’s cost, how any annual pay adjustment would be determined, and whether higher pay could reduce opportunities in the program. The author and supporters argued the current pay is extremely low and that the bill would provide fairer compensation without creating parity with Cal Fire wages. Several members expressed conceptual support while raising questions about the amendment language and the impact on the state budget and inmate firefighting opportunities. The chair noted the bill had been brought back because post-approval amendments added costs and needed further analysis. The committee then took a roll call vote and passed AB 247 on a 9-0 due pass recommendation, with several members not voting. The committee adjourned after the vote.

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• I served on the volunteer fire department board, our fire safe council, our town council, and became
• I served on the volunteer fire department board, our fire safe council, our town council, and it became
• And I want to speak personally to the comments regarding the fire-prone and fire issues there.
• I've been elected through both the '03 fires and the '07 fires that impacted my district and my area.
• This project has been approved by Cal Fire and the local Rancho Bernardo fire officials.

Summary: The committee heard several bills focused on civil rights, housing, public safety, and administrative process. Early items included SB 46, which would authorize the Secretary of State to remove constitutionally ineligible presidential and vice presidential candidates from California ballots; SB 1078, requiring notice to the Civil Rights Department when court filings involve civil rights violations; SB 989, expanding access to Care Court by letting first responders refer cases through county behavioral health agencies; SB 998, clarifying and expanding discrimination prevention coordinators in the new Office of Civil Rights; SB 1146, requiring disclosure for AI-generated health advertisements and giving physicians a limited private right of action; SB 1164, a California Voting Rights Act expansion responding to federal voting-rights rulings; SB 1256, a housing bill aimed at limiting repeated litigation over the Harmony Grove Village South project; SB 1267, addressing HOA liability and indemnification for EV charger installations; and SB 1425, authorizing an encroachment permit program for high-speed rail right-of-way management. The committee also later heard SB 873, restricting ICE arrests near courthouses, and SB 1160, requiring eviction data reporting by zip code. Most bills drew support from sponsors, advocacy groups, labor organizations, or local officials, while opposition centered on concerns about county workload, due process, fire safety, civil liberties, or the scope of the policy changes. Members generally expressed support for the bills while noting unresolved issues and the need for amendments or further stakeholder work, especially on SB 1164, SB 1256, SB 1267, SB 1425, and SB 1160. The Judicial Council opposed SB 1160 because of the burden of adding zip-code reporting to court systems, while the author and supporters argued the data would help target eviction-prevention efforts. SB 873 drew strong support from public defenders, immigrant-rights groups, and court-related stakeholders, with the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department opposing. SB 989 drew support from firefighters and family advocates, while Disability Rights California opposed, arguing Care Court is too costly and diverts resources from community-based services. SB 1164 received broad civil-rights and voting-rights support, with cities opposing unless amended over definitions, cure periods, and litigation risk. SB 1256 drew support from housing and labor interests and opposition from local residents and environmental groups concerned about fire safety and evacuation. SB 1267 was supported by the HOA and utility stakeholders after amendments addressing liability concerns. After quorum was established, the committee voted to pass a consent calendar and then approved the listed bills, sending them to the appropriate committees or to Appropriations, including SB 46, SB 873, SB 989, SB 998, SB 1078, SB 1146, SB 1164, SB 1256, SB 1267, and SB 1425. The transcript ends with SB 1160 still under discussion, with members indicating support for the bill’s goals but acknowledging the Judicial Council’s implementation concerns and the need for further work.

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• Members, our state is on fire right now.
• Members, our police, our fires, the personnel, they are there to keep us safe.
• We are back at it again, not listening to local law enforcement and fire.
• We are back at it again, not listening to local law enforcement and fire.
• We are back at it again, not listening. local law enforcement and fire.

Summary: The House met in special session, opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, approved the journal, and adopted the special order report setting the day’s calendar. The chamber then took up CS/House Joint Resolution 1F, the Governor’s property tax proposal, which would raise the homestead exemption for non-school taxes, lower the annual assessment cap on non-homestead property from 10% to 5%, and restrict county and municipal ad valorem revenue to public safety and certain other uses. Sponsor Rep. Overdorf said the measure would return money to homeowners and give local governments flexibility, while opponents repeatedly argued the ballot language was misleading and that the proposal could create large local revenue shortfalls, shift costs to other taxpayers, and threaten local services and debt obligations. Members debated a series of amendments aimed at protecting specific programs from the bill’s effects. Rep. Bartleman’s amendment to exempt Children’s Services Councils and Children’s Trusts was defeated 25-74 after supporters said those entities fund child care, mental health, aftercare, and family support, while opponents said local governments could still choose to fund them. Rep. Cross’s amendment to include water management districts in allowable uses of ad valorem taxes was also defeated, despite testimony that the districts are essential for flood control, water supply, Everglades restoration, and drought response. Rep. Eskamani’s amendment to require the Legislature to backfill public safety funding failed 25-71 after debate over whether the proposal could reduce police and fire budgets and response times. The House then rejected Rep. Woodson’s amendment to require state backfill for senior services, with supporters citing Meals on Wheels, transportation, adult day care, and other aging services, and opponents saying the state already funds senior programs. Finally, Rep. Gant’s amendment to protect veteran services was introduced and debated, with members emphasizing housing, mental health, transition assistance, and homelessness concerns for veterans; the transcript cuts off before the vote on that amendment. Throughout the debate, sponsors and supporters of the main resolution maintained that local governments would retain spending discretion and could use other revenue sources, while critics argued the measure lacked clear backfill provisions and could force cuts or tax shifts at the local level.

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• <00:19:38.559> professional Minnesota fire professional Minnesota fire professional firefighters
• <00:37:43.440> ever But since when did police or fire ever But since when did police or fire
• We have to do better by our police and fire and first responders.
• we just had tremendous fires up north.
• just had being served fires we just had tremendous<00:41:21.359> fires<00:41:21.680> up

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• [applause] Our very own Hawaii Fire Chief Dan Vulpi, Maui Fire Chief Brad Ventura, Hawaii Fire Chief
• Uh, our state fire marshal, stand. Uh, our state fire marshal, Dorothy<00:42:50.960> Booth.
• own Hawaii Fire Chief Dan Vulpi, Vulpi, Vulpi, [applause] Maui<00:43:08.400> Fire<00:43:08.720
• Maui Fire Chief Brad Ventura, [applause] [applause] [applause] Hawaii<00:43:14.720> Fire<00:43
• Wild Fire Management Organization. Wild Fire Management Organization.

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• The car started on fire, and there was no way of helping him.
• The car started on fire, and there was no way of helping him.
• There was a house fire and some children died in it.
• a full-time basis by a state or fire a full-time basis by a state or fire department.<00:36:07.599
• , operation, investigation of fires, operation, investigation of fires, provision<00:36:12.720>

Bills: HF1667, HF2526, HF68

Keywords: correctional fees, supervision fees, probation, Department of Corrections, criminal justice funding, electronic home monitoring, drug testing, restitution collection, community service work, postprison supervision, court-ordered services, fee sunset, fee phaseout, offender fees, community corrections, supervised individuals, 1183, house

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• This gives you an idea of where fire bears are most prevalent in New Mexico.
• This says the next fire season, but really the fire season seems to be almost year-round at this point
• This is a map of an evacuation in New Mexico... ...during the Hermit's Peak fire.
• And I'm just wondering if you work with Fire Tech and that program system.
• Daily, we're constantly putting out fires every single day, every single moment.

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• But more importantly, FBI reforms, and yes, even firings, are necessary.
• For the last two years, one of the few people that I ever know that Ray fired for doing things wrong.
• This administration must hold the bad actors accountable, fire them if necessary, give whistleblowers
• When asked whether he discussed with anyone the firing of the assistant director of counterterrorism,
• Did you know that the FBI officials and rank-and-file agents would be fired before he testified?

Bills: SB331

Keywords: fentanyl, controlled substances, drug trafficking, public health, research regulations, law enforcement, Kash Patel, FBI director nomination, S331, Fentanyl Act, committee meeting, legislative discussion

Summary: In this committee meeting, the primary focus was on the nomination of Kash Patel for the position of director of the FBI, which had sparked considerable debate over the past week. Members discussed the extensive vetting process Patel underwent, including a lengthy hearing where he addressed numerous questions, which emphasized his qualifications and the support he received from various law enforcement organizations. The meeting included significant arguments from both sides, reflecting the polarized nature of the nomination, especially regarding the allegations made against Patel by some committee members. As discussions continued, the committee decided to hold off on the Fentanyl Act, listed as S331, until the next meeting, indicating a prioritization of the nomination vote over new legislative measures at this time.

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• OUR FIRE RESCUE IS 3.89 MILLION. AND OUR TOTAL AD VALOREM IS 3.8 MILLION.
• WE ARE GOING TO TAKE UP TAB 10 SB 1070 ON FIRE PREVENTION BY SENATOR McCLAIN.
• , FIRE MARSHAL FIRE CHIEFS.
• THE VEHICLES ARE MORE PRONE TO FIRE. THEY ARE 25 TIMES MORE PRONE.
• IF YOU WOULDN'T MIND RESTATING THE QUESTION I CAN ANSWER THAT ABOUT THE FIRE.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• The council developed this under the facilitation of Fire Adapted Colorado over the last year, and the
• The council developed this under the facilitation of Fire Adapted Colorado over the last year, and the
• The council developed this under the facilitation of Fire Adapted Colorado over the last year, and the
• The council developed this under the facilitation of Fire Adapted Colorado over the last year, and the
• The council developed this under the facilitation of Fire Adapted Colorado over the last year, and the

Keywords: 981, all

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, approved the January 28, 2026 journal, and received routine Senate Services reports on printed and enrolled measures. Committee reports were read, including Agriculture and Natural Resources recommending Senate Bill 10 to the Committee of the Whole with a favorable recommendation and consent-calendar placement, and Senate Joint Resolution 1 for final action by the Senate. The chamber also received a reappointment report for two members of the Colorado Water Resources and Power Development Authority. Senate Joint Resolution 006, concerning support for Coloradans navigating the U.S. immigration system and transparency in federal enforcement, was introduced and then laid over until Monday, February 2, 2026, on motion of the Majority Leader. The Senate also heard a tribute recognizing Rockmount Ranchwear Manufacturing Company for its 80th anniversary and legacy in Colorado, including remarks about its history, cultural influence, and family leadership, followed by applause and recognition of company representatives. Additional floor recognitions highlighted University Prep's Arapahoe Street campus, the Colorado Forest Health Council, and visiting students from Samberg Elementary and Littleton Public Schools. Announcements covered upcoming committee hearings, a legislative reception at the Buckhorn Exchange, and a Carter Science and Technology Policy Program breakfast event. The Senate then adjourned on motion until 9:00 a.m. on Friday, January 30, 2026.