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• There will be a second roll call vote on HB 3279 to go consent.
• Second roll call vote on HB 3279 to go consent. Any discussions?
• I now move House Bill 3279 be voted do pass by consent. Committee, any questions? Seeing none.
• I consent to the consent. Right.
• By your vote of 11 ayes and zero noes, you have voted House Bill 3279 due pass by consent.

Committee: House Higher Education and Workforce Development

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• or sale of person, genetic data without their consent.
• consent calendar.
• We have three items on consent.
• Item 8, AB 1889 by Assembly Member Ramos was on consent.
• Item 8, AB 1889 by Assembly Member Ramos was on consent.

Summary: The committee heard several public safety and privacy bills, with extensive testimony on each. AB 1872 by Assembly Member Ta would make repeat swatting a wobbler and require offenders to compensate victims for property damage. Supporters, including civil liberties, sheriff, and district attorney representatives, said swatting is a serious and growing threat to first responders, schools, and public officials. Opponents argued existing law already covers false emergency reports and warned the bill could worsen penalties for people with mental illness. The committee approved the bill on a do pass motion to Appropriations. AB 1727, also by Assembly Member Ta, would make it a misdemeanor to transfer or sell a person’s genetic data without consent. Supporters framed the bill as a needed privacy protection in light of advances in genetic technology and AI, citing examples such as HeLa cells and concerns about unauthorized DNA collection. Opponents, including ACLU Cal Action, said civil penalties already exist under current law and objected to creating a new carceral offense for nonviolent conduct. The committee accepted amendments and moved the bill forward as amended to the Privacy and Consumer Protection Committee. The committee then took up AB 1782 by Assembly Member DeMaio, which would lower the threshold for retaining certain offenders with mental health disorders in state hospital custody and broaden the conduct considered in dangerousness determinations. Supporters said the bill responds to a recent release case and would help prevent dangerous releases; opponents, including disability rights and public defender groups, said it would weaken due process and expand involuntary confinement. The chair recommended a no vote, and the bill remained on call after a split roll. AB 1632 by Assembly Member Johnson, which removes the notarization requirement for trespass authorization letters, passed as amended despite opposition from homelessness advocates and public defenders who said it could increase arrests of unhoused people; supporters said it would reduce bureaucracy and help property owners and police respond to trespassing. The committee also heard AB 1968 by Assembly Member Gallagher, which would add conspiracy to commit murder to the list of offenses eligible for heightened juvenile court handling; supporters cited a foiled school attack in Tehama County, while opponents warned of overbroad punishment and racial disparities. The bill was discussed but not yet voted on in the portion provided.

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• or sale of person, genetic data without their consent.
• consent calendar.
• We have three items on consent.
• Item 8, AB 1889 by Assembly Member Ramos was on consent.
• Item 8, AB 1889 by Assembly Member Ramos was on consent.

Committee: House Public Safety

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• </c> objections going on consent? Pope. objections going on consent? Pope.
• It's going on consent. I don't see any. This will go on consent.
• It's going on consent. I don't see any. This will go on consent.
• It's going on consent. I don't see any. This will go on consent.
• </c> this going on consent? this going on consent?

Committee: House Housing

Summary: The subcommittee first took up House Bill 1598 and an amendment, 2026-0463H. Elliott Barry and Nick Norman testified that the amendment reflected a hard-fought compromise balancing concerns from all sides, and they urged no further changes. With no questions from members, the subcommittee voted unanimously to recommend the bill with the amendment to the full committee, 3-0, and closed the subcommittee. The housing committee then moved through several executive session bills. HB 1010 was amended with 2026-0274H, described as clarifying and implementing prior housing law (HB 631) governing residential units above office and retail space; the amendment was adopted unanimously and the bill was reported ought to pass as amended on a 17-0 vote and placed on consent. HB 65 was then voted ought to pass and also placed on consent, with members saying it was duplicative of the compromise reached on HB 1010. HB 1349 was reconsidered for a clarifying vote and again received unanimous support for its prior disposition, 17-0, and was placed on consent. The committee next took up HB 1523, which concerned homeowners associations. An amendment, 2026-0380H, removed Section 5’s Attorney General enforcement mechanism, added HOA conflict-of-interest approval language, and delayed the effective date to give stakeholders more time; it was adopted unanimously. The bill then passed 18-0 as amended and was put on consent. The committee also voted ITL on CACR 16, a constitutional amendment related to sleeping or homelessness issues, after debate over unintended consequences and whether it protected a basic right; the vote was 10-8, with a majority report assigned and a minority report to be written. Later, HB 108, dealing with inclusionary zoning, was voted ITL 10-8 after members argued the bill imposed unrealistic burdens and could halt development; a minority report was noted with amendment 0149H. HB 7, concerning ADUs and restrictive covenants, was also voted ITL 10-8 after discussion of unintended consequences and a proposed amendment to encourage second ADUs; it was sent to the regular calendar with a minority report and amendment 0289H. HB 1120, on water-related subdivision requirements, was ITL’d 17-1 and placed on consent, with one member noting a study amendment had been offered. HB 1143, addressing housing-provider obligations and municipal enforcement powers, was ITL’d 17-1 and placed on consent. Finally, HB 1145, a fee/tax proposal tied to housing development, was ITL’d 11-7; members debated whether it would discourage development, and a minority report was assigned.

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• Do we have a motion and a second on the consent calendar? So moved. Second.
• The motion on, that's the motion on the consent calendar.
• On the consent calendar.
• The consent calendar. Thank you. The consent calendar is out. Do we have any absent members?
• Consent calendar's out, thank you.

Committee: House Emergency Management

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• Bergstrom requests unanimous consent that the bill will be advanced without objection.
• Now, Senator Bergstrom requests unanimous consent that the vote on the bill be considered the vote on
• Seeing none, Senator Murdoch requests unanimous consent to adopt the amendment.
• Seeing none, Senator Thompson requests unanimous consent.
• Seeing none, Senator Woods requests unanimous consent that the bill be advanced.

Bills: SB1465 , SB2110 , SB1771 , SB206 , SB1584 , SB1386 , SB1696 , SB1806 , SB1428 , SB1390 , SB1381 , SB201 , SB1778 , SB1332 , SB1836 , SB1369 , SB1794 , SB1290 , SB175 , SB1379

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, opened with prayer, and included several member and gallery introductions, including recognition of the Doctor of the Day and family members of senators. The chamber then moved to floor business on several bills, with no major debate on most measures. Senate Bill 1465 extended the sunset date for the State Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Surveyors to 2031 and passed 43-2, including as an emergency measure. Senate Bill 2110, as amended, allowed the sale of ungraded eggs up to 150 dozen, with the author explaining it was requested by constituents to support rural economics and farmers markets. Senators asked about the need for the bill, the cap, and food safety; the author said the limit was a starting point and noted the eggs would be sold off-premises. The bill advanced and passed 44-2. Senate Bill 1771, which authorizes the Workforce Commission to obtain more complete information on workforce development funds and retain outside counsel, had a title-restoring amendment adopted and then passed 35-11. Senate Bill 206, making public EMS services eligible as essential for drawing down federal funds, passed 42-5 and was also declared an emergency measure. The Senate also heard acknowledgements, including congratulations to Senator Seifried on her first successful day presiding and recognition of Catoosa Day at the Capitol. Announcements followed on appropriations and Oklahoma Women’s Day at the Capitol, and the Senate adjourned until Thursday, March 5, 2026, at 9:30 a.m.

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• We have a consent calendar, a package poll, and a single poll.
• Senator Peterson, I'm guessing you're going to start with the consent calendar.
• to the consent calendar.
• placed on the Senate consent calendar.
• All in favor of the motion to advance the consent calendar, signify by saying aye. Aye.

Committee: Senate Rules

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• President, I ask for consent that it be brought directly to the calendar.
• You've heard the unanimous consent request without objection. That'll be the order, Howard.
• Senator Rader, asking to ask consent that the bill be advanced without objection.
• Senator Hays asks unanimous consent that the bill be advanced without objection.
• Senator Kern asked unanimous consent that the bill be advanced without objection.

Bills: HCR1006 , SB1226 , SB1239 , SB1309 , SB2132 , SB1189 , SB1344 , SB1295 , SB1355 , SB1998 , SB1330 , SB1297 , SB1338 , SB1546 , SB1378 , SB1859 , SB1333 , SB1341 , SB1377 , SB1990

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• With the consent of the House, the minutes of the preceding day will stand approved.
• With the consent of the House, the following resolutions are adopted: House Resolution 4678, honoring
• Fourth order of business: with the consent of the House, the bills, memorials, and resolutions printed
• With the consent of the House, the bills, memorials, and resolutions printed on today's introduction
• With the consent of the House, the bills listed on today's committee reports and first and second supplemental

Summary: The House convened, approved the previous day’s minutes without objection, and adopted several resolutions by consent, including measures honoring Cal Raleigh, celebrating Lunar New Year, recognizing the Girl Scouts, and recognizing the partnership between Washington State and Ireland. The House also received a message from the Senate announcing passage of Senate Bill 5185. Under first reading, the bills, memorials, and resolutions listed on the introduction sheet were referred to the appropriate committees without objection. The House then briefly went at ease before returning to handle committee reports. Committee reports and supplemental committee reports were likewise referred to the designated committees by consent. No contested debate or recorded votes occurred, and the House adjourned until 9:00 a.m. Tuesday, February 10th.

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• I move the consent. Oh. You must be here. What are you doing over there? Okay.
• Consent calendar?
• Consent will remain on call? Yes. Okay. Great. So we'll move on now to item number four.
• Consent, done? Okay, everybody else? We wanted to celebrate Senator Laird Day.
• Consent, done? Okay, everybody else? We wanted to celebrate Senator Laird Day.

Summary: The Senate Committee on Local Government met, established a quorum, and first approved a consent calendar containing SB 1005, SB 1080, SB 935, and S.J.R. 11 on a 4-0 vote, with those items remaining on call until later. SB 992 had been pulled at the author’s request. The committee then heard SB 922 by Senator Laird, which would clarify that local governments may recover street maintenance and repair costs caused by public service operations, such as waste hauling, through rates, fees, or franchise agreements. Supporters included the League of California Cities, county groups, cities, waste haulers, and legal counsel who argued the bill restores a long-standing practice disrupted by a recent court decision and does not authorize new taxes or development fees. The California Building Industry Association opposed unless amended, warning the bill could inadvertently broaden local fee authority. After discussion about the bill’s scope and whether it would apply only to heavy service vehicles, SB 922 passed the committee 7-0 and was sent to the Senate floor. The committee also heard SB 1078, which would allow Santa Cruz County voters to consider raising the local tax cap to fund essential services, including health care, food assistance, and hospital support, in response to federal funding cuts. The County of Santa Cruz and the Central California Alliance for Health supported the measure, emphasizing Medi-Cal enrollment, CalFresh needs, and budget shortfalls tied to HR1 impacts. Some senators questioned whether the bill was effectively authorizing a tax increase and raised concerns about setting a precedent for other counties, while supporters stressed that the measure only allows voters to decide. SB 1078 passed 5-2 and was sent to the Committee on Revenue and Taxation. The committee then reconfirmed passage of the consent calendar items 7-0 and adjourned after concluding the agenda.

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• We'll adopt that by unanimous consent without objection. That'd be the order. Please resume.
• A move that we adopt that by unanimous consent, saying no objection. That'll be the order.
• Per recommendation, move that we accept that by unanimous consent without objection.
• Move that we adopt that by unanimous consent without objection. That'll be the order.
• We will adopt that PCS by unanimous consent without objection. That'll be the order.

Bills: HB2650 , HB3277 , HB3386 , HB3419 , HB3430 , HB3742 , HB3791 , HB3835 , HB3905 , HB3968 , HB4119 , HB4153 , HB4408

Committee: House Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight

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• President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate advance to the 10th order of business.
• President, I ask unanimous consent that the President appoint a committee to escort the Chief Justice
• President, Senator Den Hartog: I ask unanimous consent that all petitions, resolutions, and memorials
• President, Senator Den Hartog: I ask unanimous consent that the Senate advance to the eighth order of
• President, Senator Den Hartog: I ask unanimous consent that all bills on first reading be read by number

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• Speaker, I ask unanimous consent &gt;&gt; Mr.
• Speaker, I ask unanimous consent &gt;&gt; Mr.
• Speaker, I ask unanimous consent &gt;&gt; Mr.
• Speaker, I ask unanimous consent &gt;&gt; Mr.
• Speaker, I ask unanimous consent &gt;&gt; Mr.

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• </c><00:42:51.920><c> So,</c> third reader consent calendar. So, third reader consent calendar.
• Consent number three.
• Clerk will read the calendar. consent calendar number eight. consent calendar number eight.
• calendar number six, consent seven. Any calendar number six, consent seven.
• </c> consents, so they'll be quick and easy. consents, so they'll be quick and easy.

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• Unanimous consent has been requested. Is there objection?
• Unanimous consent has been requested. Is there objection?
• Unanimous consent has been requested. Is there objection?
• Unanimous consent has been requested. Is there objection?
• Unanimous consent has been requested. Is there objection?

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• I believe it would be an opt-in because it requires informed consent. Further questions.
• Senator Stanley also requests unanimous consent to strike the title.
• Members of Senator Stanley's request unanimous consent to work from a committee sub.
• Members of Senator Stanley's request unanimous consent to work from a committee sub.
• The other piece that I added in this bill is that they must have parental consent.

Bills: SB1421 , SB1427 , SB1484 , SB1503 , SB1553 , SB1557 , SB1564 , SB1566 , SB1567 , SB1591 , SB1642 , SB1794 , SB1837 , SB2044

Committee: Senate Health and Human Services

Summary: The Senate Health and Human Services Committee heard and advanced a series of health-related bills. Senate Bill 1503 would allow a digital abortion-related service provider to participate in the Choosing Childbirth grant program without requiring a brick-and-mortar Oklahoma presence; it passed 10-2. Senate Bill 1553, dealing with appeals reviewed by psychologists, passed unanimously. Senate Bill 1427, as amended, would add antibody screening for type 1 diabetes with parental consent and Medicaid reimbursement for the Medicaid population; it passed 9-3. Senate Bill 1642, allowing physicians to prescribe opioids in divided quantities during the initial seven-day period, passed unanimously. Senate Bill 1421, requiring non-physical intervention training for direct-care staff and volunteers in certain mental health facilities, also passed unanimously. The committee also approved several behavioral health and rural care measures. Senate Bill 1837 would ask the Oklahoma Health Care Authority to seek a federal exemption so rural providers of home- and community-based services can also provide case management and person-centered planning; it passed 12-0. Senate Bill 1566, aimed at expanding access to autism diagnosis and ABA therapy by broadening who may diagnose ASD and allowing telemedical supervision of behavioral techs, passed 9-3 with title off due to fiscal concerns. Senate Bill 1567, a cleanup bill for APRN prescriptive authority and medical board fee language, passed 9-3. Senate Bill 1794 would create a statewide behavioral health vacancy registry to help place people in crisis more quickly; it passed 11-1 with title off after fiscal concerns were raised. Later, the committee approved Senate Bill 1484, requiring medical examiner investigations of SIDS and sudden unexpected infant deaths to include review of immunization and medical records and adding parental notification/consent provisions unless a crime is suspected; it passed 12-0. Senate Bill 1557, transferring ABA therapist licensing duties from DHS to a licensing board, passed after an amendment shifting the board involved. Senate Bill 1564, requiring a standardized billing code and reimbursement rate for certain dental surgeries under general anesthesia, passed 11-1 with title off because of a $1.9 million fiscal note. Finally, Senate Bill 1591, as amended, would cap THC in medical marijuana edibles at 10 mg per edible and 100 mg per package to reduce child poisonings; it passed 10-2. Several bills were amended during discussion, and multiple members noted fiscal concerns, parental consent, and access-to-care issues throughout the meeting.

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• In the meantime, can we call the consent calendar, please?
• On the consent calendar...
• Opening the roll for Assembly Member Gabriel on the consent calendar. Gabriel, aye.
• On the consent calendar, Brian, aye. On the consent calendar, Berman, aye.
• On the consent calendar, Berman, aye. On the consent calendar, McKinner, aye. File item 1, aye.

Summary: The Committee on Governmental Organization heard several bills related to outdoor advertising, open meetings, and San Francisco economic development. SB 364 by Senator Strickland would speed up processing of outdoor advertising permits by allowing Caltrans to act on applications as freeway projects are completed in segments, and clarifies customary maintenance of signs. Supporters said the bill would reduce permit backlogs and help local governments and the billboard industry; there was no opposition. The committee passed SB 364 to Appropriations, with the roll left open for additional votes. SB 470 by Senator Laird would extend until January 1, 2030 the sunset on the alternative Bagley-Keene open meeting rules adopted in SB 544, allowing state boards and commissions to continue using remote participation under specified conditions. Supporters from the Little Hoover Commission and the State Council on Developmental Disabilities said the current law has increased public participation, saved money, and improved access for people with disabilities and caregivers. Opponents, including ACA of California Action, the California News Publishers Association, and media and transparency groups, argued the bill weakens in-person public access and accountability. The committee approved SB 470 to Appropriations, with some no votes and the roll held open. SB 395 by Senator Wiener would let San Francisco create a hospitality zone in Union Square/Yerba Buena with up to 20 additional non-transferable liquor licenses for restaurants to support downtown recovery. City and business representatives said the measure would help fill vacancies, attract restaurants, and boost foot traffic, while remaining temporary and geographically limited. The bill passed to Appropriations with broad support and no opposition. SB 783 by Senator Rubio would extend until January 1, 2029 the special outdoor advertising rules for signs in former redevelopment areas; supporters said it would give affected communities time to find a permanent solution, while billboard industry opponents warned about compliance and federal highway funding risks. The committee passed SB 783 to Appropriations as amended, and then adjourned at 2:45 p.m.

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• Starting on page 12, advise and consent.
• If there are no objections from the members, we will be taking advise and consent on consent.
• If not, do we have unanimous consent? Any reservations? Any no votes? 25 eyes. Thank you.
• I jumped in early. consent on consent. consent on consent.
• </c> consent? Any reservations? Any no votes? consent? Any reservations? Any no votes?

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• It is at the consent hour of 9:52 p.m. All in favor say I. All in favor say I. >> Opposed? No.
• The Senate will take up those bills on special orders, consent at the hour of 9:52 p.m.
• Second reading of bills on the consent calendar. >> Put the motion.
• I move for the passage of all the bills on special order second reading bills consent calendar, which
• On the special order second reading bills consent calendar. All those in favor say I. >> Opposed?

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• There are six bills on consent.
• Okay, so let's go ahead and take up the consent calendar.
• There are six bills on the consent calendar.
• The motion is due pass as amended to consent calendar.
• Consent is out.

Summary: The Assembly Elections Committee met on April 30, 2025, beginning as a subcommittee until a quorum was established. The committee first approved six bills on consent, including AB 950, AB 953, AB 1214, and three committee bills. It then heard several measures dealing with election administration, ballot transparency, and campaign finance, with most authors accepting committee amendments and several bills being held on call for absent members. AB 930 by Assembly Member Ward would extend the deadline for counting timely postmarked vote-by-mail ballots from three to seven days after Election Day and update recount procedures, including online posting of recount results and clearer rules for recount requests. The bill was supported by county election officials and passed out of committee with a due-pass recommendation, though it was initially held on call. AB 459 by Assembly Member DeMaio proposed allowing electronic signatures for initiatives, referenda, and recalls; the Secretary of State and labor groups opposed it over security, implementation, and cost concerns, and the committee ultimately rejected the bill after reconsideration. AB 699 by Assembly Member Stephanie would change how local tiered tax and bond measures are described on ballots by allowing more detail to be placed in the voter guide; housing, school, and local government groups supported it, while taxpayer and realtor groups opposed it as reducing ballot transparency. AB 1188, presented on behalf of Assembly Member Ortega, would list the top three funders supporting and opposing statewide initiatives and referenda directly on the ballot; transparency advocates and labor supported it, while county election officials and business groups raised concerns about ballot length and processing costs. Both AB 699 and AB 1188 passed out of committee with amendments and were held on call. The committee also heard AB 827 by Assembly Member Berman, which would standardize and extend the deadline for curing vote-by-mail signature problems, add a link to cure forms in ballot-tracking notifications, and make other changes to improve ballot curing. It drew no opposition in the hearing and passed with a due-pass recommendation. AB 351 by Assembly Member McKenna would raise the Levine Act contribution threshold for local officials to $1,500 and add CPI adjustments; supporters said it would reduce administrative burdens and reflect modern campaign finance realities, while good-government groups and the League of Women Voters opposed it as weakening anti-corruption protections. The committee initially failed AB 351, then granted reconsideration, but the transcript ends before a final disposition is clearly completed. Finally, AB 1079 by Assembly Member Farías would eliminate the automatic appellate stay in California Voting Rights Act and Fair Maps Act cases; it was supported as a way to prevent delayed remedies in voting rights cases, opposed by the City of Santa Monica over impacts on ongoing litigation, and passed with amendments. After taking up the held items, the committee recorded final votes on the bills, including passage of AB 930, AB 699, AB 1188, AB 827, and AB 1079, and rejection of AB 459.