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• And I got that information from an attorney. I am not an attorney.
• I'm not sure if there is an attorney present or of yourself or an attorney, but I do have a question
• I'm not an attorney and I've never heard of statutory tolling. Yes.
• I'm happy to remove the statute of limitations for criminal prosecution of child abuse, period.
• They got an attorney. Nothing was going to be done. They were still going to be splitting custody.

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• You've got to check with the association's attorney.
• But currently, you cannot charge a fee if you are an accredited agent or attorney. We are neither.
• They don't sign a power of attorney over us, we don't have access to their E-Benefits, their C-5.
• And again, we don't have any attorneys on staff, so not being.
• Being accredited agents or attorneys, what we are is essentially speech for the veterans.

Bills: HB 1087, HB2504, HB4113, HB5144, HB5146, HB5377, HB5543, SB140, SB264, SB1244, SB1343, SB2121, HR868

Keywords: property owners, board vacancy, special election, association governance, community management, property owners' association, resale certificate, fees, real estate regulation, homeowners, HB 4113, Texas Rising Star Program, child care, child-care providers, Texas Workforce Commission, TWC, safety barriers, crash-rated bollards, bollards, playground safety

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• We'll hear from an attorney who will lay out existing laws related to DUI and related defenses, a researcher
• If it is prosecuted as a felony, the sentence is up to four years in county jail.
• If we can now turn to our district attorney, Ms. Haley. Good afternoon.
• This is my 10th year of being the district attorney in Napa.
• And so most individuals are going through this process without a private attorney to guide them.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• If you can prove it, that is a misdemeanor crime that may be prosecuted by either the state attorney
• I can contact my county attorney, I can contact my district attorney, or I can contact the state's attorney
• I can contact my county attorney, I can contact my district attorney, or I can contact the state's attorney
• I can contact my county attorney, I can contact my district attorney, or I can contact the state's attorney
• </c> prosecuted at that point. prosecuted at that point.

Keywords: MS Senate Floor - 4 March, 2026; 10:00 AM, 925, all

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• I see the attorney would say it's done by ordinance. Okay.
• I'm happy that the Attorney General is going after those.
• But don't you think that we now have an Attorney General who views this differently than previous Attorneys
• That's fair for the Attorney General to say, my interpretation.
• the Attorney General's office?

Keywords: 959, house, all

Summary: The House convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, then approved the House Journal by roll call, 115-6. Members then used points of personal privilege to honor Red Fox for Black History Month and to remember Frank Clipsch, followed by the introduction of a first-grade special guest who was made page for the day without compensation. The House also received first readings of HB 3305 (mental health efforts in public schools), HB 3306 (public labor organizations), and HB 3307 (state contracts with certain telecommunications companies), along with committee reports recommending passage of several bills and substitutes. On third reading, the chamber debated and passed a vehicle inspection bill package, House Committee Substitute for HB 1838 and related bills, 104-43. Supporters argued inspections are outdated, costly, and unnecessary given modern vehicle technology and the fact that many neighboring states have eliminated them; opponents said inspections improve safety and could save lives. The House also passed HB 1917, a Jefferson County water district bill, 148-2, after members said it would remove a local obstacle to a long-planned development and investment project. HB 261, which would require schools and universities to adopt nondiscriminatory policies protecting Jewish students from antisemitic harassment and use the IHRA definition as a guide, passed 109-21 after debate over whether it was needed beyond existing Title VI protections and whether it would chill speech. The House then passed House Committee Substitute for HB 2384, 92-61, a housing and energy-code bill that would lower homebuilding costs by limiting energy mandates, setting permit timelines, and revising design requirements; opponents said it would preempt local energy codes and roll standards back to 2009. The chamber moved into perfection and took up HB 2989, a gaming regulation bill intended to legalize and regulate certain video lottery terminals while cracking down on illegal games. Members adopted a series of amendments to HB 2989, including a $250-per-terminal fee dedicated to developmental disability services, local opt-out and operating-hour changes, a shorter grace period for existing machines, property-tax language, a separate area for minors, a larger warning label, and a revenue set-aside for the steamboat Arabia. Debate centered on whether the bill would create a stable funding source, how much local control municipalities should have, and whether the machines should be legalized at all; one member argued the devices are already illegal under a recent federal ruling and should be banned instead. The transcript cuts off during further questioning of the bill sponsor.

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• Bill requires a report from the Attorney General by March of 2026 detailing all findings relating to
• Detaining, prosecuting, and ultimately deporting criminal aliens from the United States.
• We need to, as a state, be much better at identifying, detaining, prosecuting and deporting criminal
• Behind detaining, holding, prosecuting crime and criminals.
• I agree with you on prosecuting crime, 100%.

Keywords: HCR65, HCR19, Senate resolutions, memorial, community impact, legislative proceedings

Summary: The recent Senate meeting primarily covered two resolutions, HCR65 and HCR19, both of which were passed unanimously with little to no opposition. HCR65 was introduced in memory of Tracy Lee Vincent of Longview, while HCR19 was presented to honor the late Terrell Lynn Roberts of Angleton. The meeting included brief addresses from several senators, who shared personal reflections on the impacts of the individuals being honored and expressed gratitude for their contributions to the community. This collaborative atmosphere showcased the members' capacity for camaraderie and respect, emphasizing the importance of human connection in legislative proceedings.

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• attorney.
• I was town attorney in Cambridge. I've been a school board attorney.
• attorney cases.
• attorney cases.
• And Melissa is one of those attorneys, prosecuting attorneys, that when you're looking to see who you've

Keywords: House Committee Room C, General Assembly Building, 976, house, all

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• The Attorney General has the power...
• the respondent is already represented by an attorney, the court may appoint an attorney for the respondent
• As a prosecuting attorney, when I have to delve into somebody's private affairs, I need judicial safeguards
• And one of the concerns that I have is, again, as a prosecuting attorney, I don't get to make the argument
• I am a civil wrongful death attorney.

Summary: The committee heard several bills, with the most extensive discussion focused on civil investigative demands for the Attorney General (ESSB 5925), automated license plate readers (ESSB 6002/6702), medical debt interest limits (ESSB 5993), default judgments in consumer debt cases (SSB 5720), adult guardianship technical changes (ESSB 5837), and Court of Appeals bailiff authority (SB 6011). Sponsors and agency staff generally framed the bills as targeted tools or clarifications, while opponents raised concerns about privacy, due process, overreach, and unintended consequences. The AG’s office supported 5925 as a way to investigate civil rights, wage theft, and related laws more efficiently; opponents argued it gave too much pre-suit power and lacked sufficient judicial safeguards. The Court of Appeals bailiff bill was presented as a near-identical extension of authority already given to Supreme Court bailiffs, with no major controversy beyond questions about training. The ALPR bill drew the sharpest policy split. Supporters, including the prime sponsor and civil rights advocates, argued Washington lacks meaningful regulation of license plate readers and needs limits on retention, sharing, and vendor access to protect privacy and prevent misuse. Law enforcement, cities, and some parking-related users said the bill was necessary but too restrictive or technically flawed, warning it could effectively shut down the technology or prevent use in serious cases; they asked for broader crime coverage, clearer definitions, and longer retention. Privacy and civil liberties groups supported regulation but urged stronger protections, especially shorter retention periods and tighter limits on third-party access. On medical debt, the sponsor and supporters argued that capping interest at 1% would reduce financial harm to patients, especially those facing serious illness, and would still allow administrative costs to be covered. They cited bankruptcy risk, chronic illness, and the burden on families, while noting the bill was narrowed from an earlier version and made prospective. Hospitals, collectors, dentists, and physician groups opposed the bill, saying it would not solve broader affordability problems, could reduce repayment incentives, and might push providers toward cash-only models or credit cards, especially harming small and rural practices. The committee also heard support for the consumer debt default judgment bill as a negotiated compromise that improves notice and preserves existing debt-buyer protections, and for the guardianship bill as a technical cleanup of adult guardianship and supported decision-making provisions. No votes or final actions were taken in the hearing excerpts provided.

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• You can certainly ask the attorney general. >> Follow-up.
• or the state attorney?
• The attorney general must issue a legal opinion for any pending ordinance?
• When you're found guilty, I would do that all day long. >> I will not be the state attorney to prosecute
• But we've got a lot of state attorneys. I don't know how they will use this.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• </c><00:32:11.720><c> general</c> civil lawsuits and attorney general civil lawsuits and attorney general
• First up, Attorney General providing comments.
• First up, Attorney General providing comments. First up, Attorney General providing comments.
• </c><00:52:12.440><c> general</c> Can you work with the attorney general Can you work with the attorney
• </c> Annalisa Wolf, Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, speaking for the County of Hawaii and elected Prosecutor

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The committee first took up gubernatorial message nominations. Margaret Jackson was heard for reappointment to the State Council on Mental Health, where she said her lived experience with family members facing schizophrenia, houselessness, and substance use issues motivates her service. Andrew Savaiano was heard for the Juvenile Justice State Advisory Council and said he wanted to continue elevating youth voice and lived experience. Tao Yan was heard for the Board of Certification of Operating Personnel in Wastewater Treatment Plants and emphasized the importance of wastewater treatment to public health and the environment. The Department of Health testified in support of the nominations, and the committee later adopted chair recommendations to advise and consent to all three nominations, noting Senator Favela’s excuse and no recorded objections. The committee then heard HB 1853 relating to dementia. Testimony was overwhelmingly in support from state agencies, advocacy groups, caregivers, and individuals with lived experience, including a person living with Alzheimer’s and his caregiver spouse, who described the value of early diagnosis and coordinated support. Supporters said the bill would expand memory care navigation and access, especially on neighbor islands and in rural areas, and help families connect to resources earlier. One member raised concerns about the cost and scale of the proposed program, asking about the number and cost of dementia specialists and noting broader budget pressures, but the bill remained under discussion with no final action shown in the transcript. The committee also heard HB 1591 relating to health care, which would expand the preceptor tax credit to additional health professions, including physician assistant students and PAs, with testimony in support from nursing, public health, medical, and provider organizations. Supporters argued the measure would help address workforce shortages and improve training opportunities for local and economically disadvantaged students. A committee member asked about the aggregate cost of the credit and whether the existing credit had been fully utilized; the chair noted the bill was being kept narrower than broader proposals because of fiscal concerns. The transcript then moved to HB 1961 relating to health care access near facilities, with supporters arguing it protects access to legal reproductive health care and opponents saying it is unnecessary, vague, and burdensome on free speech and protest activity. No final vote on the bills appears in the excerpt provided.

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• </c> Attorney General Ellison's office's Attorney General Ellison's office's ability<00:50:38.160><c>
• </c> which is housed in the Attorney which is housed in the Attorney General's<00:51:51.520><c> Office
• </c><00:52:40.319><c> Medicaid</c> investigating and prosecuting Medicaid investigating and prosecuting
• So, we can prosecute it, here is DHS.
• </c><00:56:03.520><c> General's</c> the authority of the Attorney General's the authority of the Attorney

Bills: HF2216, HF1978, HF2354, HF1963, HF1994, HF1995, HF1894

Keywords: assisted living, nursing home, long-term care, guardian, conservator, resident rights, arbitration, mandatory arbitration, consumer protection, fee increase, rate increase, price hike, private pay, public funds, Medicaid, waiver services, elderly, seniors, older adults, disability rights

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• The FCIC has tackled these crimes, driving large scale investigations and mass prosecutions.
• HB 272 aids in the prosecution of defendants who violate Section 32.315 of the penal code, fraudulent
• Enabling more effective investigations and prosecutions of these organized groups.
• Have, has the, have the district attorneys weighed in on this?
• Um, the district attorneys are aware of this, and the district attorneys in Smith County and Harris County

Bills: HB201, HB272

Keywords: disabled veteran, partially disabled veteran, veterans property tax exemption, homestead exemption, ad valorem tax, property tax relief, surviving spouse, appraisal district, Tax Code, local government revenue, homestead portability, service-connected disability, veteran benefits, Texas property tax, residence homestead, disability rating, disaster response, financial assistance, helicopter, municipalities

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• The FCIC has tackled these crimes, driving large-scale investigations and mass prosecutions. for organized
• Bill 272 strengthens our legal tools, enabling more for effective investigations and prosecutions of
• Have the district attorneys weighed in on this?
• The district attorneys are... aware of this and the district attorneys in Smith County and Harris County
• Anything we can do to strengthen and prosecute, make sure that those people are held accountable is good

Bills: HB201, HB272, HB618, HB 1094, HB 1142, HB201, HB272

Keywords: financial crime, card fraud, motor fuel theft, law enforcement, criminal activity, skimmers, prevention, training, credit card fraud, debit card fraud, prosecution, illegal possession, state law, HB 618, Texas insurance code, IVF, in vitro fertilization, fertility treatment, infertility coverage, government employee health benefits

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• Zach Daniels, Executive Director, Louisiana District Attorneys' Association.
• Association, and Brad Burkett, district attorney with the 7th JDC.
• Attorney Wall.
• Not wishing to speak, our district attorney... And we've got a red card in opposition.
• Not wishing to speak, our district attorney with the 7th JDC, Brad Burkett. Good afternoon.

Bills: HR73, HR272, HR273, HR278, HCR91, HCR99, HCR100, HCR111, HB255, HB261, HB328, HB378, HB479, HB517, HB564, HB778, HB1090, SB135, SB278, SB448

Keywords: domestic abuse, protective orders, victim protection, Louisiana State Law Institute, mandatory procedures, parental discipline, corporal punishment, child abuse, cruelty to juveniles, juvenile delinquency, juvenile justice, child welfare, DCFS, Office of Juvenile Justice, reasonable discipline, parental rights, family law, law enforcement reports, abuse allegations, single-parent households

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• Welcome up, District Attorney Paul Tucker. Welcome back. Thank you, thank you, Mr.
• Attorney Tucker. Any questions? Chair: Thank you, District Attorney.
• Attorney. I appreciate the testimony. Questions from the committee? Thank you very much.
• They can't prosecute it as a simple assault. Simple assault. What is that?
• H. 1999 directs the Attorney General, district attorneys, and police departments to file annual reports

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The hearing covered a wide range of Judiciary Committee bills, with much of the testimony focused on criminal justice, public safety, and civil asset forfeiture reform. Several lawmakers and advocates supported bills to increase penalties or create new offenses related to assaults on sports officials, assaults on transit workers, reckless discharge of firearms, fires and explosives, pill press machines, and drug-induced homicide. Testifiers described rising harassment and violence against youth sports officials and transit workers, as well as the fentanyl overdose crisis and the need for stronger tools to prosecute dealers whose conduct leads to death. Supporters of the sports-official and transit-worker bills emphasized declining referee availability and repeated assaults on commuter rail and MBTA workers. District attorneys also backed bills on reckless firearm discharge and fires/explosives, saying current law does not adequately address dangerous conduct that endangers bystanders. The committee also heard testimony on several proposals related to youth diversion and prison mitigation. Supporters of the youth court justice fund bill said youth courts are peer-led diversion programs with strong compliance and low recidivism, and argued for a stable funding source rather than annual earmarks. A representative from Bridgewater supported a prison mitigation fund for municipalities that host state prisons, saying the costs of public safety and emergency services are not fully covered. On gun policy, testimony split between supporters of a bill to ban in-state manufacture of assault-style rifles for civilian sale and opponents or skeptics of other firearm-related measures, including a bill on collateralizing firearms and a bill to increase penalties for drug trafficking combined with illegal firearm offenses. A major portion of the hearing was devoted to civil asset forfeiture reform. Advocates from the ACLU, CPCS, the Boston Bar Association, the Institute for Justice, and others supported bills to increase the burden of proof, improve transparency and reporting, require counsel, and limit or eliminate the current practice of directing forfeiture proceeds to law enforcement. They argued the current system creates perverse incentives, lacks adequate due process, and is insufficiently transparent. District Attorney Paul Tucker defended current forfeiture practices, saying his office has reporting and oversight, uses the funds for investigations and community programs, and warned that reducing forfeiture revenue would hinder crime fighting. No votes or final committee actions were taken during the hearing; the chairs repeatedly thanked witnesses and indicated the bills would remain under consideration.

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• My mom was an attorney with FHP for many years and also worked with the Attorney General for many years
• My mom was an attorney with FHP for many years, and also worked with the Attorney General for many years
• Section 6 states that prosecution for a person for an offense under this section does not preclude prosecution
• Section 6 states that prosecution for a person for an offense under this section does not preclude prosecution
• I'm terrified of our current Attorney General.

Summary: The committee took up a series of bills and reported several of them favorably, often after brief sponsor presentations, supportive public testimony, and unanimous or near-unanimous votes. Early measures included PCS for CSHB 1069 on background screenings for athletic coaches and qualified entities, CS/HB 365 on law enforcement interactions with individuals with autism spectrum disorder, and CS/HB 269 plus its linked public-records bill CS/SB 298 on domestic violence and dating violence. The domestic violence package focused on using NG-911 technology for discreet help-seeking, expanding protections to dating violence victims, and preserving confidentiality for participants in related programs. The committee also approved HB 6507, a claims bill for injuries involving DCF negligence, after limited discussion. Members then considered PCS for CSHB 1159, which increases penalties and updates terminology for sexual offenses involving minors, child sexual abuse material, and related crimes. The bill was amended to replace “child pornography” with “child sexual abuse material” and to address childlike sex dolls, and it passed unanimously. The committee also heard CS/HB 529 on community-based care lead agency and subcontractor liability insurance. That bill would remove a statutory liability-insurance requirement for certain child welfare providers amid an insurance market crisis; it drew extensive debate, with supporters saying it would prevent agencies from shutting down and opponents warning it would reduce accountability and leave children vulnerable. It passed 15-4 as amended. The committee next approved PCS for CSHB 277 on domestic violence and protective injunctions. The bill creates a Pinellas County pilot for electronic monitoring with victim notification, raises the victim relocation allowance, strengthens penalties for repeat injunction violations, and adds protections involving military orders and pets. Testimony was strongly supportive, including from survivors, and the bill passed 18-0 as amended. CS/HB 1009 on government publication of advertisements and public notices also passed, after an amendment requiring notices to remain publicly accessible; newspapers and press groups opposed it, arguing it would fragment access to notices, while the sponsor said it modernizes outdated posting rules. Finally, the committee heard PCS for CSHB 1471 on systems of law and terrorist organizations, which would create a state process for designating domestic terrorist organizations and bar public support for them; the bill drew sharp constitutional objections from civil liberties, press, labor, and advocacy groups over due process, free speech, and viewpoint discrimination concerns.

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• It removes language addressing circumstances where a court may or must appoint an attorney for a minor
• proposed substitute Hotel offered by Senator Dhingra, which would clarify that an employer is prosecutable
• I'm Russell Brown, the executive director for the Washington Association of Prosecuting Attorneys.
• My name is Ayla Kata, and I'm a Washington resident and an attorney with the Center for Constitutional
• I never could have imagined that four months later, I would be one of the attorneys representing her

Summary: The Law and Justice Committee heard multiple Senate bills and took executive action on several of them. Bills discussed included SB 5837 on guardianship and conservatorship, SB 6011, SB 6009 on consent language in proceedings, SB 5868, SB 5974 on sheriffs and related law enforcement volunteers, SB 5720 on consumer debt default judgments, SB 5833 on leaving engines running to protect pets, SB 5936 on human trafficking remedies, SB 5993 on medical debt interest, SB 6070 on missing persons alerts and investigative tools, and SB 6002 on driver privacy and ALPR data. Staff summarized proposed substitutes and amendments for each, with members raising concerns about scope, constitutionality, consumer protections, law enforcement authority, privacy, and debt collection practices. Several amendments were adopted, withdrawn, or rejected during the discussion. In executive session, the committee adopted proposed substitutes or amendments for SB 5837, SB 6009, SB 5974, SB 5720, SB 5833, SB 5936, SB 5993, SB 6070, and SB 6002. SB 6011 also received a due pass recommendation. SB 5974, after debate over sheriff certification and recall provisions, was advanced to Ways and Means. SB 5993, dealing with medical debt interest, drew multiple proposed amendments that were withdrawn, and the committee ultimately advanced the bill with the substitute. SB 6002 on ALPR privacy was advanced after discussion of retention periods, ownership of data, and evidentiary use. The committee then held a public hearing on SB 6086, which would strengthen security protections for judicial officers and court personnel by expanding who may request removal of personal information, broadening Address Confidentiality Program eligibility, and allowing AOC security consultants to conduct threat assessments. Proponents, including judges, clerks, and court officials, described rising threats and the need for stronger protections; county officials and prosecutors raised implementation, constitutional, and records-management concerns. The committee also heard Senate Joint Memorial 8014, requesting a U.S.-led investigation into the killing of Washingtonian Aishanur Esgi Yegi. The memorial drew extensive testimony from family members, advocates, academics, and community groups in support, while a few opponents argued the memorial was factually incomplete or politically selective. No final action was taken on SB 6086 or SJM 8014 during the hearing, and the committee closed after noting very large numbers of signed-in supporters and opponents for the memorial.

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• Attorney has done that. The Attorney General is doing that.
• </c><00:16:07.600><c> the</c><00:16:07.720><c> US</c> do that they should be prosecuted the US do that
• they should be prosecuted the US attorney<00:16:08.399><c> has</c><00:16:08.560><c> done</c><00:16:08.839
• ><c> that</c><00:16:09.279><c> the</c><00:16:09.399><c> Attorney</c> attorney has done that the Attorney
• attorney has done that the Attorney General<00:16:10.160><c> is</c><00:16:10.319><c> doing</c><00:16

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• I prosecuted sexual battery cases and I have many cases.
• I prosecuted sexual battery cases and I have many colleagues who who prosecuted way more murders and
• In my knowledge, not even being an attorney but also but but pay close attention.
• There's there's just numerous attorney.
• This bill is supported by the Florida Prosecuting Attorneys Association for Sheriffs Association for

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• I just Googled quickly and found the Attorney General in Texas was very proud.
• I'm a chief deputy district attorney with the Riverside County District Attorney's Office.
• So it would be nice, like cannabis or other regulatory task forces, we receive grant money to prosecute
• I think if we have grant money to prosecute those cases, that would be helpful.
• Grant money to prosecute those cases. Yeah, yeah. And I would agree with that.

Summary: The committee heard several tax and revenue-related bills. SB 1277, by Senator Grove, proposed a California Cost of Living Tax Credit modeled on the 2022 middle-class tax refund to provide direct relief to low- and middle-income Californians facing high housing, fuel, and utility costs. Supporters argued it would help families struggling with affordability, while opponents, including the California Tax Reform Association and CTA members, said California’s tax system already provides relief and that the bill would reduce General Fund revenue and harm schools. After extended debate, the bill was put on call and later failed on a 1-4 vote, though reconsideration was granted. SB 1287, by Senator Retado, would create a performance-based tax credit for short-line rail investments; supporters said it would improve freight efficiency, safety, emissions, and rural access, while opponents preferred direct grants. The bill was placed on call and later passed 5-0 to Transportation. SB 1407, by Senator Archuleta, would exempt military retirement pay and survivor benefits from state taxes; the author, State Treasurer Fiona Ma, and veterans’ groups said it would help retain veterans and their economic contributions in California, while CTA and CTRA opposed on General Fund grounds. The bill passed 5-0 to Military and Veterans Affairs. SB 1349, by Senator Gonzalez, would direct the LAO to review major tax expenditures for effectiveness and impacts on schools and the budget; CTA and CTRA supported it as a way to increase accountability, and it passed 4-1 to Governmental Organization. SB 1120, by Senator McNerney, would extend the California Competes Tax Credit through 2035 and make credits refundable for certain strategic industries; business and industry witnesses said this would help startups and manufacturers monetize credits and attract investment, and it passed 5-0 to Appropriations. SB 1275, also by Senator McNerney, proposed converting the state sales tax on vehicle purchases into a deductible vehicle license fee to reduce Californians’ federal tax burden; the LAO provided technical testimony, and the bill passed 4-0 to Transportation. The committee also heard SB 1078, by Senator Laird, to let Santa Cruz County voters consider a temporary local tax increase for health and safety-net services, but it was put on call. Later, the committee returned to SB 1314, by Senator Min, addressing youth tobacco and illicit smoke shop sales, but the transcript cuts off before final action on that bill.