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• </c> thus um preventing that displacement thus um preventing that displacement that<00:04:10.720><c>
• </c> folks moved when they were displaced. folks moved when they were displaced.
• I cannot watch another family be displaced and homeless.
• I cannot watch another family be displaced and homeless.
• I can't watch be displaced and homeless.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• On displacement, we are already seeing early signs of job loss and it's likely to get worse.
• On displacement, we are already seeing early signs of job loss and it's likely to get worse.
• The worker displacement bill is actually the next one.
• </c> you know, there's displacement. you know, there's displacement.
• ,</c> that deals with worker displacement, that deals with worker displacement, which<00:14:30.480><c

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• I rise to present SB 1091, which would create the Community Anti-Displacement and Preservation Program
• As rent outpaces demand, housing becomes less accessible and more unaffordable, displacing people from
• SB 1091 is an important step to prevent displacement, homelessness, and to stabilize families in the
• a simple principle: a worker deserves notice, transparency, and a fair chance to prepare when AI displaces
• The bill requires that when a company chance to prepare when AI displaces their job.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• As you know, all of Boston and the Commonwealth face an ongoing housing crisis that is displacing families
• You know, Homestral, Massachusetts, we're focused on the housing and displacement crisis, organizing
• crisis, families who've been evicted or displaced due to high rent increases or evictions for no fault
• We know we don't just have a housing production crisis, which we do, we also have a displacement crisis
• We have... ...homelessness and the displacement and housing crisis cannot be unlinked.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The committee held a hybrid hearing on a range of bills affecting children, families, disability rights, homelessness, and social services. Early testimony focused on H.215, which would support children experiencing homelessness by speeding access to child care vouchers and early intervention screenings. Boston officials, Horizons for Homeless Children, Head Start, pediatric and early education advocates, and families described delays in child care and early intervention, the developmental risks of homelessness, and the need for automatic referrals and faster access to services. Testimony also supported H.216, which would improve emergency housing assistance by restoring presumptive eligibility, reducing documentation barriers, extending shelter stays from six to nine months, and creating an ombudsperson; providers and legal advocates said current rules leave families sleeping in cars or outside and create unnecessary administrative hurdles. The committee also heard strong support for H.210, which would repeal the “Learn Fair” school attendance sanction that cuts cash assistance to families when children miss school. Advocates from legal aid, education, and anti-poverty organizations argued the policy is punitive, burdensome, and ineffective, disproportionately affecting low-income, disabled, and Hispanic/Latino families. Several speakers said chronic absenteeism should be addressed through supports such as family outreach, wraparound services, and school engagement rather than benefit cuts. Legislators and school officials from Salem also testified that their districts reduced absenteeism through supportive strategies, not sanctions. Additional testimony addressed children’s vision bills H.202 and H.166, with optometrists and researchers urging better screening, data systems, and treatment access to close achievement gaps caused by untreated vision problems. Senator Lovely also presented S.2714, proposing a study of discrimination in public accommodations for people with service animals. Later, testimony on H.279 supported changing social work licensure rules to remove exam requirements that speakers said disproportionately exclude multilingual candidates and candidates of color. The hearing also included testimony on bills related to the Judge Rotenberg Center and electric shock devices, with disability rights advocates opposing continued use of the devices and urging the committee to reject licensing or authorization for them. No votes or committee actions were taken during the hearing.

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• Working closely with the AFL-CIO, we are not about displacing workers, but we are about recognizing the
• A lot of people were displaced, and we got them to the resources that they needed because of your efforts
• Artists face dual displacement pressures, as their housing also serves as the workspace.
• Artist displacement has occurred in Massachusetts for decades.
• Some artists and musicians have even been displaced, not just once or twice, but multiple times.

Bills: H5386

Keywords: economic development, innovation, investment, housing, small business, global trade, infrastructure, 1212, all

Summary: The committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies held a hearing on Governor Healey’s economic development bill, H.5386, the Mass Winds Act, focused on global investment, talent, innovation, housing, and business competitiveness. Governor Healey, Secretary of Economic Development Eric Paley, and Secretary of Administration and Finance Matt Gorzkowitz described the bill as a follow-on to the 2024 Mass Leads Act, with roughly $305 million in new bond authorizations and several policy changes aimed at lowering business costs, attracting global capital, supporting AI/quantum/robotics/defense innovation, expanding downtown revitalization, and easing housing and development rules. The administration also highlighted a proposed Global Mass initiative, a $50 million innovation access fund, $20 million for international company sites, a reduced LLC filing fee, a larger small business energy tax exemption, internship tax credits, and changes to non-compete law and nurse English proficiency requirements. Committee members questioned the administration about AI competition, infrastructure and data centers, housing affordability, and whether the bill would actually keep graduates and companies in Massachusetts. Healey and Paley argued that the state must compete globally, not just with other states, and said the bill supports housing production, workforce development, energy relief, and targeted investments in sectors where Massachusetts is already strong. Gorzkowitz said the bond authorizations fit within the state’s debt affordability framework and emphasized fiscal discipline. Several witnesses supported specific provisions, including Northeastern University on internship tax credits, the Latino Empowerment Advisory Council on waiving redundant English testing for internationally trained nurses, municipal officials and the MMA on codifying standardized site plan review, and business and international company representatives on the Global Mass proposal. There was also notable opposition to some sections. The Secretary of the Commonwealth’s office opposed the LLC fee reduction, arguing it would significantly reduce revenue and could increase fraudulent filings. Attorney Russell Beck opposed the non-compete changes, saying the current law was a negotiated compromise and warning that moving alternative consideration to separation could backfire. The AFL-CIO urged adding a trigger law to preserve labor protections if federal labor law is weakened. Other testimony included support for tiny homes as a housing option, a proposal on low-carbon fuel standards from Rep. Markey, and regional economic development advocates asking for more flexible competitive grants. No votes were taken; the hearing was informational, with the committee accepting written testimony afterward.

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• financing projects that would otherwise not pencil out, especially in communities hard hit by displacement
• at a time when the Trump administration is promising devastating cuts, thousands of Californians displaced
• Our alliance advocates for deeply affordable housing when it's paired with anti-displacement measures
• And I know we care a lot about our underrepresented communities and don't want to displace any communities
• Many jurisdictions fail to adequately analyze or act on issues like displacement, disinvestment, and

Summary: The Assembly Committee on Housing and Community Development heard a long agenda focused mainly on housing production, higher education facilities, homelessness, and permitting reform. Early items included AB 6, which would direct HCD to convene a working group on allowing three- to ten-unit “missing middle” housing to be built under the Residential Code rather than the Building Code; AB 48, a higher education bond proposal that would fund campus repairs, modernization, disaster recovery, and student/employee housing; and AB 76, which would clarify a Chula Vista university innovation district exemption so the project can include academic buildings and housing without conflicting with surplus land rules. Supporters emphasized affordability, cost savings, student housing needs, and access to education, while members raised questions about implementation, affordability requirements, and project scope. The committee later took votes on these items, with AB 6, AB 48, and AB 76 all moving forward on unanimous or near-unanimous votes to Appropriations. Members also heard AB 595, which would create a state homeownership tax credit pilot to support affordable for-sale housing. The author and supporters argued that California’s homeownership rate is at historic lows and that the bill would help close racial wealth gaps by financing homes working families can buy. The committee approved AB 595 and sent it to Appropriations. The consent calendar, including several other housing-related bills, was also approved unanimously. A major portion of the hearing was devoted to AB 1165, the California Housing Justice Act of 2025, which would require ongoing state investment and a financing plan to address homelessness and housing affordability. The author and witnesses described the scale of homelessness, the limits of one-time funding, and the need for sustained, accountable funding streams. After testimony from housing advocates and people with lived experience, the committee passed AB 1165 on a 10-0 vote to Appropriations. Finally, the committee heard AB 609, a CEQA reform bill that would create a simplified exemption for qualifying infill housing projects in already developed areas. Supporters framed it as a targeted way to reduce delays and costs for housing near jobs and transit, while opponents from environmental justice, labor, and tribal groups warned it could reduce public participation, weaken protections for disadvantaged communities, and create consultation concerns for tribal cultural resources. The author said the bill would not change zoning or affordability tools and would continue to work with opponents on amendments. The bill was moved forward after extensive discussion, with members noting ongoing negotiations on tribal consultation and labor concerns.

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• The witness added that PIE employers must certify that no workers will be displaced by participation
• will</c><00:10:20.040><c> be</c> certify that no workers will be certify that no workers will be displaced
• <c> participating</c><00:10:22.640><c> in</c><00:10:22.800><c> the</c><00:10:22.959><c> pisp</c> displaced
• by participating in the pisp displaced by participating in the pisp program<00:10:25.519><c> okay</c
• The witness said not to their knowledge; it is mainly about the certification that they are not displacing

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The Budget Review Subcommittee on Justice, Public Safety, and Judiciary heard an update from the Department of Corrections on Kentucky Correctional Industries (KCI), sentence-credit payments for program completion, and the expansion of the Little Sandy Correctional Complex. Department officials said KCI, the department’s long-running re-entry program, operates 15 industries in 11 institutions, employs more than 400 inmates and 37 staff, and had $5.8 million in expenditures against $6.8 million in revenues through January 31. Members asked about inmate pay, the role of the Prison Industries Enhancement Certification (PIE) program, and whether KCI generates profit; the department said it aims to break even while supporting state government, with PIE participants earning prevailing wages and some programs offering certificates tied to post-release employment opportunities. The subcommittee also reviewed the budget-authorized sentence-credit program for county jails. Officials reported 37,300 program completions in fiscal year 2024 and, through January, $6.128 million paid for 90-day sentence credits and $1.6548 million for 60-day credits, with total county jail expenditures of $8.1 million and 67 jails participating. They said additional participation would require more funding and that they do not expect many more jails to join, though attendance and population levels can affect costs. Members asked how jails opt in, whether there are added costs, how inmate earnings are handled, and whether deductions are made for child support or victim compensation; the department said jails apply through an approved program matrix, inmate earnings are tracked in individual accounts, and required deductions are made when ordered. Questions from members focused on re-entry outcomes and program structure. Officials said evidence-based programming and employment opportunities are major contributors to lowering recidivism, and they cited a recent recidivism rate of 30.8 percent, down about 1 percentage point, while noting they would provide additional trend and savings data later. The department also clarified that adult education and GED programming are separate from KCI and are handled by a different education division. For the Little Sandy expansion, officials said the project remains on schedule for completion on June 25, 2025, with inmate transfers expected to begin at about 50 per week and roughly 200 additional staff eventually needed; they said hiring is being phased in as inmate population increases. The committee asked for the total construction cost of the expansion, which the witnesses said they did not have at the meeting and would report back. The meeting adjourned with the next meeting set for February 18.

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• To date, more than 1,000 displaced households have been sheltered through this program, through Hope
• And these camps are established because we don't want to impact the displaced personnel from having availability
• To date, more than 1,000 displaced households have. available.
• To date, more than 1,000 displaced households have been sheltered through this program, through Hope,
• And these camps are established because we don't want to impact the displaced personnel from having availability

Summary: The committee received a program review from the Florida Division of Emergency Management on the 2024 hurricane season and FEMA reimbursement process. Deputy Director Keith Pruitt described the impacts of Hurricanes Debby, Helene, and Milton, including major storm surge, flooding, tornadoes, debris removal, power restoration, flood-control deployments, sheltering, and logistics missions. He emphasized that Florida’s approach is “federally funded, state managed, locally executed,” and said the division has already obligated large amounts of public assistance funding and mitigation dollars while continuing to work on remaining missions and reimbursements. A major focus of the discussion was how local governments can better document and vet debris-removal and other disaster costs so they are eligible for FEMA reimbursement. Chair DiCeglie and other senators raised concerns about local planning, commercial debris collection, and whether counties and municipalities that spend money up front will be reimbursed. Pruitt explained that eligibility depends on documentation, scope of work, insurance, and FEMA rules, and that the state’s FROC process is intended to help counties identify eligible work before costs are incurred. He also said commercial debris may be eligible in some cases but is not guaranteed, and that counties should coordinate early with FDEM and FEMA. Senators also asked about possible FEMA reforms, the age of outstanding reimbursement claims, and a proposed state fund to advance money to fiscally constrained counties while they wait for FEMA payments. Pruitt said Florida’s system is a national best practice, but that more county-level training and clearer coordination would help reduce de-obligations and audit problems. He said the reimbursement-advance idea is still being developed, and that the state continues to look at ways to streamline mitigation through programs like Elevate Florida. The committee took no formal action beyond hearing the presentation, and the meeting adjourned after closing comments from senators praising FDEM’s work.

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• And um that would be displacement.
• And um that would be displacement.
• And um that would be displacement.
• And um that would be displacement.
• And um that would be displacement.

Keywords: 918, senate, all

Summary: The interview focused on Senate File 3612, which the senator described as “patient-centered care” legislation for Minnesota’s Medicaid and MinnesotaCare programs. He said the bill would remove private insurers and HMOs from administering those public programs, replace them with a state contract for claims processing and administrative services, and shift care coordination directly to primary care clinics, counties, and nonprofits. He argued the current managed-care system creates churn, prior-authorization barriers, and fragmented care, and said providers should manage care rather than insurers. The senator repeatedly cited Connecticut as a model, saying that state moved away from managed care, improved primary care participation, and saved money. He also argued Minnesota’s current system lacks transparency and may be overpaying health plans, pointing to fraud concerns and a past example in which UCare returned money to the state after an overpayment. He said the bill would improve accountability, make fraud easier to detect, and could save taxpayers billions, though he emphasized his main goal was better care rather than savings. On support and prospects, he said the bill has backing from the governor and the American Cancer Society but currently only DFL co-authors. He said he does not expect it to become law this year because the fiscal note and details are still pending, and he does not expect insurance companies to support it. He added that he is open to discussion but sees the insurers as fundamentally opposed. The interview ended with him saying workers in insurance and claims processing should be treated fairly and offered retraining or dislocated-worker support if broader reforms reduce their roles.

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• When you have advances in technology, there is going to be a certain level of displacement, but it usually
• So there's a real need for governments to think about how to ensure that that initial displacement does
• When you have advances in technology, there is going to be a certain level of displacement, but it usually
• So there's a real need for governments to think about how to ensure that that initial displacement does
• I think governments need to think about how to ensure that that initial displacement does not drive rapid

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Ways they're trying to displace us as the world power, as Xi Jinping has laid out very clearly that he
• Egypt, which are seeing this extraordinary overflow of urgencies as a result of immigration and displacement
• Millions of people are internally displaced, and there are hundreds of thousands of Karen displaced in
• Thailand and nearly a million Rohingya displaced into Bangladesh.
• We know we have about 7 million Ukrainian refugees globally, 3.6 million internally displaced in Ukraine

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• subsequent injury benefits, trust fund or SIBTF reform, EDD, and next get updates on the status of the displaced
• So we are on our last item of today: Displaced Oil and Gas Worker Fund.
• So we are on our last item of today, displaced oil and gas worker fund.
• Displaced Oil and Gas Worker Fund. There you go. And where are we?
• I'm going to comment about that, but no other questions or comments related to our displaced oil and

Keywords: 988, house, all

Bills: HCR6, HCR36, HCR175, HCR197, HB48, HB54, HB86, HB127, HB139, HB177, HB202, HB212, HB214, HB244, HB256, HB286, HB306, HB309, HB344, HB348, HB369, HB370, HB371, HB395, HB423, HB428, HB429, HB432, HB433, HB437, HB448, HB454, HB455, HB472, HB480, HB510, HB549, HB563, HB596, HB606, HB620, HB664, HB697, HB698, HB701, HB706, HB714, HB740, HB773, HB782, HB784, HB833, HB850, HB904, HB918, HB939, HB988, HB1020, HB1036, HB1037, HB1039, HB1050, HB1059, HB1079, HB1145, HB1155, HB1161, HB1164, HB1167, HB1260, HB1294, HB1295, HB1297, HB1308, HB1320, HB1325, HB1345, HB1391, HB1427, SB21, SB26, SB71, SB109, SB146, SB177, SB183, SB228, SB253, SB298, SB299, SB325, SB382, SB401, SB414, SB440, SB657, SB717, HB2001

Keywords: emergency medical treatment, abortion services, pregnancy care, reproductive health, hospitals, EMTALA, healthcare access, sister-state relationship, cultural exchange, international relations, Okayama, Hawaii, trade, tourism, Pacific governance, legislative cooperation, inter-parliamentary assembly, climate resilience, sustainable development, Hawaii-Japan relations

Bills: HCR6, HCR36, HCR175, HCR197, HB48, HB54, HB86, HB127, HB139, HB177, HB202, HB212, HB214, HB244, HB256, HB286, HB306, HB309, HB344, HB348, HB369, HB370, HB371, HB395, HB423, HB428, HB429, HB432, HB433, HB437, HB448, HB454, HB455, HB472, HB480, HB510, HB549, HB563, HB596, HB606, HB620, HB664, HB697, HB698, HB701, HB706, HB714, HB740, HB773, HB782, HB784, HB833, HB850, HB904, HB918, HB939, HB988, HB1020, HB1036, HB1037, HB1039, HB1050, HB1059, HB1079, HB1145, HB1155, HB1161, HB1164, HB1167, HB1260, HB1294, HB1295, HB1297, HB1308, HB1320, HB1325, HB1345, HB1391, HB1427, SB21, SB26, SB71, SB109, SB146, SB177, SB183, SB228, SB253, SB298, SB299, SB325, SB382, SB401, SB414, SB440, SB657, SB717, HB2001

Keywords: emergency medical treatment, abortion services, pregnancy care, reproductive health, hospitals, EMTALA, healthcare access, sister-state relationship, cultural exchange, international relations, Okayama, Hawaii, trade, tourism, Pacific governance, legislative cooperation, inter-parliamentary assembly, climate resilience, sustainable development, Hawaii-Japan relations

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• But I know in my heart that the displacement, loss, and emotional damage suffered by families from these
• many of us will be forced to sell our properties and abandon rebuilding altogether, permanently displacing
• long-time, long-standing members of our community. ...permanently displacing long-time, long-standing
• the families navigating the complex recovery journey while dealing with extraordinary loss and displacement
• It is a poverty issue, an anti-displacement issue, and a mental health crisis.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• This place holds a painful chapter in our nation's history, one of displacement, injustice, and suffering
• This place holds a painful chapter in our nation's history, one of displacement, injustice, and suffering
• for decades stood up for other communities who have been under attack, who have found themselves displaced
• Despite urban renewal projects in the 1950s and '60s that displaced many residents, the community fought
• As Jews, we carry the historical memory of exclusion, forced displacement, and state-sanctioned discrimination

Summary: The Assembly convened, established a quorum, and opened with a prayer and pledge that reflected on Japanese American incarceration during World War II and recent storm-related losses in California. The chamber then handled routine procedural matters, guest introductions, and several consent and file items before moving to floor debate on a series of resolutions and budget measures. The main policy item was HR 82, declaring February 19, 2026, a day of remembrance for the incarceration of Japanese Americans. Members from both parties and several caucuses spoke in support, emphasizing the injustice of Executive Order 9066, the importance of remembering civil liberties failures, and the need to guard against similar abuses today. The resolution drew some criticism of its rhetoric toward federal law enforcement, but after debate the Assembly added 72 coauthors and adopted HR 82 by voice vote. The chamber also adopted ACR 128, a resolution recognizing solidarity with Ukraine, and later passed ACA 7, a constitutional amendment related to government preferences, after a partisan debate over whether it would restore or prohibit discrimination. The Assembly also took up two budget-related concurrence items. AB 107, described as technical and conforming changes to the 2025 Budget Act and adjustments related to Proposition 4 projects, passed concurrence 59-3 and was sent immediately to the Governor. AB 117 authorized the Metropolitan Transportation Commission to borrow up to $590 million from already awarded transit capital funds to support operating costs for BART, Muni, AC Transit, and Caltrain; supporters called it a bridge loan to stabilize transit, while opponents called it a bailout lacking accountability. The measure passed concurrence 52-16 and was also transmitted to the Governor. The session ended with adjournments in memory of former Long Beach Mayor Bob Foster, with members praising his leadership in city government, energy policy, and clean energy development. The Speaker then announced the bill introduction deadline and the next floor session date before adjourning the Assembly until Monday, February 23, 2026.

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• These are not easy problems to solve, and they cannot be solved through enforcement or displacement alone
• with the goal of providing stability and connecting individuals to long-term housing, not just displacing
• These are not easy problems to solve, and they cannot be solved through enforcement or displacement alone
• with the goal of providing stability and connecting individuals to long-term housing, not just displacing

Summary: The Assembly Housing and Community Development Committee met with a quorum and announced that SB 340 would be moved to a later hearing. The consent calendar included HR 44, SB 233, and SB 410, which were later approved. The committee then heard several housing-related bills, with testimony largely focused on streamlining accessory dwelling unit (ADU) rules, regional planning, and homelessness response. SB 9 would require local agencies to submit ADU ordinances to HCD within 60 days and respond to HCD findings within 30 days, or the ordinance would become null and void and state standards would apply. Supporters, including California YIMBY, Casita Coalition, UnidosUS, Housing Action Coalition, and Power California, argued the bill would strengthen enforcement of existing ADU law and reduce local barriers. The bill passed 7-0 with two abstentions and was sent to the Assembly Local Government Committee. SB 486 would exempt UC and CSU projects from having to analyze a no-project alternative under CEQA while requiring the universities to share enrollment forecasting data and participate in regional sustainable communities planning. It passed 9-0 and was referred to the Assembly Natural Resources Committee. SB 748, as amended, would expand funding and authority for safe parking sites and related services for people living in RVs or vehicles, using encampment resolution funding and requiring reporting by the California Interagency Council on Homelessness. The City of Compton, the Western Manufactured Housing Communities Association, and the League of California Cities supported the measure, emphasizing public health, neighborhood safety, and humane alternatives to displacement. The committee members discussed the limits of current encampment cleanup approaches and the need for services and temporary shelter; the bill passed 11-0 and was sent to the Assembly Human Services Committee. SB 543, a cleanup bill for ADU and junior ADU law, clarified review timelines, size standards, and consistency with existing ADU statutes; it also passed unanimously and was referred to the Assembly Local Government Committee.

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• So I’d say that one of the things we’ve learned is that when they say the industry says this will displace
• ><00:09:08.640><c> says</c><00:09:08.959><c> this</c><00:09:09.079><c> will</c><00:09:09.320><c> displace
• </c><00:09:09.760><c> the</c> the industry says this will displace the the industry says this will displace

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• are often contending with unaffordable rents, substandard living conditions, and the threat of displacement
• also point out that the argument about large corporate investors taking over mobile home parks and displacing
• Displacing residents or jacking up rents is particularly troubling, and it’s simply not true in California
• Allen’s district, and everyone knows that rent control means you can’t arbitrarily displace people or
• So this bill provides residents that have been displaced... ...by disaster with guarantees of transparent

Summary: The committee heard AB 736, a proposed $10 billion Affordable Housing Bond Act of 2026, with Assembly Member Buffy Wicks and numerous housing, local government, labor, and advocacy groups testifying in strong support. Supporters said the bond would fund multifamily housing, permanent supportive housing, homeownership, preservation, farmworker, tribal, and other programs, and argued that the state needs new capital because prior bond funds are exhausted and many shovel-ready projects are waiting. Habitat for Humanity California opposed the bill unless it was amended to dedicate 10% of bond proceeds to Cal Home for affordable homeownership, and several senators said they supported the bond but wanted Cal Home strengthened. The committee voted do pass to Senate Appropriations, with the measure placed on call for absent members. The committee also heard SB 1361 by Senator Durazo, which would limit local governments from using SB 79 transit-oriented housing requirements as a reason to stall or condition planned transit projects. Los Angeles Metro, the Building Trades, and several cities and advocacy groups supported the bill, saying it would protect transit investments, jobs, and federal funding from opposition tied to future density around transit stops. Several groups that had initially opposed or been concerned about the bill, including West Hollywood, Streets for All, Greenbelt Alliance, California YIMBY, and the Bay Area Council, withdrew opposition or moved to neutral after amendments. The committee approved the bill as amended to Senate Local Government, with the measure also placed on call. Senator Grayson presented SB 1003, creating an Infrastructure Partnership Financing Program to help local governments and developers fund infrastructure needed for infill housing, and SB 1014, which would require local agencies to provide early, good-faith estimates and itemized lists of required on-site and off-site improvements for housing projects. Both bills were supported by housing advocates, Habitat for Humanity, SPUR, and industry groups, who said the measures would reduce uncertainty, late fees, and project delays. The committee advanced both bills as amended to Senate Appropriations, placing them on call. The committee also took up SB 908, which streamlines energy-code-compliant window replacement and limits aesthetic review, especially for residential replacements; it passed as amended to Appropriations after support from affordable housing and green building groups and no opposition. Later, Senator Allen presented SB 1092 and SB 1093 on mobile home park preservation and post-disaster protections. SB 1092 would give residents notice and an opportunity to make a competing bid when a park owner intends to sell, with supporters arguing it would help preserve unsubsidized affordable housing and protect displaced residents, while park owner representatives argued it would devalue properties, create litigation risk, and interfere with market transactions. SB 1093 would require more communication, access, and consideration of rebuilding or closure after disasters, and would restore certain resident reimbursement rights; supporters cited the Palisades fire and survey data showing residents lacked information and access, while opponents said the bill imposed onerous timelines, liability issues, and penalties and could force owners into rebuilding or compensation assumptions they disputed. Both bills were discussed at length, but the transcript ends before final recorded votes on them.

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• These are not abstract displaced.
• </c> means to continue bombing and displacing means to continue bombing and displacing thousands<09:28
• </c> by brutal violence and displacement. by brutal violence and displacement.
• But we displaced in Lebanon alone.
• </c><09:32:09.200><c> countless</c> that kills and displaces countless that kills and displaces countless

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, 1012, house, all