Transcript Highlights:

• difficult to investigate and prosecute, because as soon as they sell or steal, you know, a thousand boxes
• of Nike shoes being released, it immediately goes to another state... ...you know, a thousand boxes
• Hundreds of boxes of consumer goods were stolen.
• SB 1095 is a crucial first step to bringing accountability to these black box entities. Thank you.
• lawfully repossessed and is in transit, individuals may follow the tow truck, block exits or roadways, box

Summary: The committee met without a quorum and operated as a subcommittee while hearing several bills, with members repeatedly noting that votes would be taken later once a quorum was established. Early in the meeting, the committee heard SB 1446 on parole en banc review and SB 1278 on elderly parole eligibility for certain sex offenses. SB 1446’s author said the bill would give commissioners more discretion in en banc review, make votes public, and allow referral for sexually violent predator evaluation in certain cases; supporters included the California District Attorneys Association, while opponents from Uncommon Law, the Ella Baker Center, and public defender groups argued it would add confusion, create constitutional and litigation concerns, and duplicate existing safeguards. SB 1278 would exclude certain rape, child sexual abuse, and habitual/serial sex offense convictions from elderly parole eligibility; district attorneys and police chiefs supported it as a victim-safety measure, while civil rights and defense organizations opposed it as unnecessary, costly, and inconsistent with evidence on aging and recidivism. Both bills were discussed but not voted on due to the lack of quorum. The committee then heard SB 1354, which would bar out-of-state military or law enforcement personnel from entering California to perform such functions without the Governor’s permission. The author and supporters framed it as protecting state sovereignty and limiting unauthorized armed incursions; the committee accepted an amendment removing a criminal penalty and leaving enforcement to the Attorney General. No opposition testimony was offered, and members expressed support, but no vote was taken because quorum was still lacking. The committee also heard SB 926, a bill to fund implementation of Proposition 36. Supporters, including sheriffs, district attorneys, probation officials, and the League of California Cities, said local agencies need funding for treatment, supervision, and administration; opponents argued the proposal was fiscally reckless, lacked accountability, and overemphasized incarceration. Amendments removed a specific appropriation and shifted funding decisions to the budget process, but the bill was also held pending quorum. Later, the committee heard SB 874, which would require background checks for unlicensed providers of Medi-Cal behavioral health treatment services, create a stakeholder workgroup, and direct DHCS to issue guidance and report on program integrity. Support came from local health plans and behavior analysis providers, who said the bill would improve safety and consistency; there was no opposition testimony. The committee then heard SB 1210, which would extend CalGang oversight and due process protections to local gang databases as well as shared ones. Supporters described privacy abuses, racial disparities, and personal harm from inaccurate gang labels; law enforcement opposition argued the bill would impose CalGang standards on informal investigative files and would significantly change the gang definition. The author said the bill closes a loophole and preserves prior reforms, but no vote was taken. The committee also began hearing SB 1019 on creating a California Cargo Thief Task Force, with strong support from BNSF, trucking, shipping, port, and supply-chain representatives who described organized, multi-jurisdictional cargo theft and rail sabotage; no opposition was heard, and members indicated support, but action was deferred pending quorum. The meeting then moved to SB 1217 on a non-consensual intimate image clearinghouse, with the chair and author describing privacy-related amendments and the bill’s focus on helping survivors remove exploitative images; the transcript cuts off as that presentation began.

Transcript Highlights:

• difficult to investigate and prosecute, because as soon as they sell or steal, you know, a thousand boxes
• of Nike shoes being released, it immediately goes to another state... ...you know, a thousand boxes
• Hundreds of boxes of consumer goods were stolen.
• SB 1095 is a crucial first step to bringing accountability to these black box entities. Thank you.
• lawfully repossessed and is in transit, individuals may follow the tow truck, block exits or roadways, box

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• They are marking that box that was already mentioned, the AV.
• They are marking that box that was already mentioned, the AV.
• or whatever and get them to the polls, there would be no control other than the person at the ballot box
• Uh, you know, just again thinking out of the box, off the wall, or whatever you want to call it.
• You have to have ballot boxes and open a ballot up.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• So typically in most stores, like we have a big box store here in Cheyenne that sells alcohol.
• So typically in most stores, like we have a big box store here in Cheyenne that sells alcohol.
• So typically in most stores, like we have a big box store here in Cheyenne that sells alcohol.
• So typically in most stores, like we have a big box store here in Cheyenne that sells alcohol.
• So typically in most stores, like we have a big box store here in Cheyenne that sells alcohol.

Keywords: 916, all

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• You know, I've got mine in the strong box, you know, and it was issued 75 and 3/4 years ago.
• You know, I've got mine in the<00:07:57.599> strong<00:07:58.000> box,<00:07:58.400>
• > know,<00:07:58.639> and<00:07:58.800> it<00:07:58.960> was the strong box
• , you know, and it was the strong box, you know, and it was issued<00:07:59.599> 75<00:08:00.080
• Um, but if it, you know, if it is the person at the DMV that's checking that box off, that's more likely

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• So let's say during conference committee your committee clerk gets injured carrying boxes or rounding
• So let's say during conference committee your committee clerk gets injured carrying boxes or rounding
• So, let's say during conference committee your committee clerk gets injured carrying boxes or rounding

Bills: HCR92, HCR46, HCR172, HCR147, HCR112, HCR100, HR84, HR42, HR139, HR104, HR92

Keywords: automated external defibrillator, AED, cardiac arrest, state buildings, health education, public health, lifeguards, first responders, public safety, ocean safety, emergency response, Hawaii, workers' compensation, auditor, procurement audit, compliance, Department of Human Resources Development, transparency, accountability, medical care

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• great results, and I think from the feedback that we're getting from the URIPS and loves and the big box
• Website, but that opens up a whole new Pandora's box of issues beyond just the technology.
• Gunshot box technology, breaching doors, and a modular wall system that allows us to go in and set up

Keywords: 914, all

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• There's a little X in my box. Okay, we'll work on getting that corrected. Okay, that's fine.
• But when we start trying to think outside of a box, to me, Mr.
• Chair, we should be thinking about all sides of this box.

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• The FIT program, in the little box you have here, states that seven states participated, and New Mexico
• Are we boxed in? Are we similar? Are we regional? That kind of thing.
• And they have box lunches for us to take on and eat on.

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• From the theoretical perspective, it kind of ticks a lot of the boxes that we think about when we're
• And so what we found, though, if we bring data into this discussion, and all those yellow little boxes
• And so what we found though, if we bring data into this discussion and all those yellow little boxes

Summary: The Assembly Transportation Committee first took up three highway naming resolutions on its consent calendar: ACR 109, SCR 78, and SCR 90. The committee approved the consent calendar with 11 aye votes and no no votes, then adjourned the bill-hearing portion. Members also recognized committee science fellow AJ Mendeola for his service, noting his contributions to bill analysis and staff support. The committee then held an informational hearing on alternatives to the gas tax, focused on the projected decline in fuel-tax revenue and the need for a more sustainable transportation funding model. The chair and invited experts described how inflation, improved fuel efficiency, and growth in electric and other alternative-fuel vehicles are eroding gas-tax revenues. Presenters from the National Conference of State Legislatures and the University of California discussed state options such as higher or indexed gas taxes, EV registration fees, road usage charges, delivery fees, public EV charging fees, transportation network company fees, and managed lanes, emphasizing tradeoffs among revenue adequacy, fairness, administrative cost, and public acceptance. Committee members raised concerns that mileage-based fees or EV fees could function as new taxes on commuters and lower-income drivers, especially if the gas tax is not repealed. Presenters responded that road usage charges are generally intended as replacements for the gas tax, not additions, and argued that mileage-based systems better preserve the user-pays principle while being less tied to vehicle fuel efficiency. They also noted that flat EV registration fees are easy to administer but can be less equitable because they are not linked to actual road use. Officials from Hawaii, Utah, and Oregon described their state programs and policy choices. Hawaii said its new road usage charge began July 1, 2025, for EVs, offers a choice between a per-mile charge and a flat annual fee through 2028, and will transition to mandatory EV participation before expanding to all light-duty vehicles by 2033. Utah described its voluntary EV road usage charge program, quarterly reporting, privacy protections, and legislative scenarios for removing the cap or making participation mandatory. Oregon outlined its constitutional cost-responsibility framework and broader transportation funding challenges, including reliance on user fees and limited use of general-fund support.

Transcript Highlights:

• Right now, we're putting together little box culverts because we had a bridge taken out just last week
• But we're trying to think outside of the box.
• given that the weather is not cooperating to support these economies, we do have to think outside the box

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• for families, with an emphasis on family-centered care without a focus on signing forms and checking boxes
• It's a black box, and they probably have a little network—a little grapevine conversation.
• Several committee substitutes will be in your drop boxes tonight.

Bills: SB397, SB481, SB596, SB760, SB855, SB1195, SB1196, SB1233, SB1257, SB1318, SB1368, SB1388, SB1398, SB1524, SB1558, SB1589, SB1677, SB1792, SB2034

Keywords: SB 397, telemedicine, telehealth, teledentistry, remote care, virtual care, consent documentation, patient consent, data collection, data sharing, audio-only telehealth, in-person examination, irreversible medical procedure, health professional regulation, Occupations Code, Texas Health and Human Services, medical records, provider compliance, data privacy, consumer rights

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• I think I owe you a box of chocolates after this. Will this address ghost mortgages?
• I think I owe you a box of Thank you.
• I think I owe you a box of chocolates<00:38:27.920> after<00:38:28.160> this.
• So it's just like slapping a label on a box of ammo. We're not doing anything, you guys.
• So it's just like slapping a label on a box of ammo. We're not doing anything, you guys.

Keywords: House streaming session for Wednesday, March 11, 2026, 957, house, all

Summary: The House of Delegates met on February 27, 2026, with a prayer, roll call showing 130 members present, and the reading of the previous day’s journal. The chamber then took up several House resolutions recognizing guests and honorees, including Harold Futch Sr. II and his daughter R.V. for their collaboration on the album “Harmony” and R.V.’s status as the youngest Grammy winner; Michelle Eberle for her leadership of the Maryland Health Benefit Exchange; and the Boys & Girls Club of Washington County on its 85th anniversary. Each resolution was read and adopted with applause and congratulations. The House also received Senate Bill 108 from the Senate consent calendar and, by unanimous consent, had it read the first time and referred to committee. In the Economic Matters Committee report, the House adopted favorable reports and sent multiple bills to third reading, including HB 306 on dealer website price transparency, HB 461 on rural readiness and capacity building, HB 573 on fair housing discrimination standards, HB 798 on small minority- and women-owned business capital access, HB 850 on open house disclosure requirements, HB 951 on land records revisions, HB 996 on corporations and associations revisions, HB 1026 on rounding cash transactions, and HB 1312 on legal tender species establishment. HB 306 drew the most debate over its title, which included the “Jack Fitzgerald Price Transparency Act.” One delegate argued the title improperly referenced a private business and should be removed; the floor leader responded that the bill honored consumer advocate Jack Fitzgerald and that the dealership was employee-owned. A motion to special order the bill failed on a roll call vote of 95 no to 38 yes, and the bill was then ordered printed for third reading. HB 691 on permitting efficiency for housing development projects was also special ordered until the next day after members sought more time to review possible amendments. The House adopted amendments and favorable reports on several bills, including HB 243 on comprehensive and general plans, HB 343 on housing counseling services, HB 483 on charitable organization audit thresholds, HB 523 on residential foreclosure restrictions, and HB 243’s amendments clarifying prospective application. Members asked questions about HB 243’s planning requirements and about HB 523’s “zombie mortgage” protections; the floor leader explained that HB 523 would protect homeowners from surprise foreclosures on old debts without forgiving the underlying debt, while HB 243 would modernize comprehensive planning standards without changing local subdivision review processes.

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• They are accountable at the ballot box.
• They are accountable at the ballot box.
• They are accountable at the ballot box.
• They are accountable at the ballot box.
• <04:52:17.040> all cell phone and my work message box all cell phone and my work message box

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• or could you just bury them with here's or could you just bury them with here's 10<00:21:34.640> boxes
• <00:21:36.240> Well,<00:21:36.559> when<00:21:36.880> I 10 boxes and figure
• Well, when I 10 boxes and figure it out?
• Voice<00:45:19.200> had<00:45:19.440> a<00:45:19.839> PO<00:45:20.160> box
• <00:45:20.480> in because Rochester Voice had a PO box in because Rochester Voice had a PO

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• If you don't remove it, it'll get<04:02:35.040> boxed<04:02:35.520> up<04:02:36.319>
• up and moved by the movers to get boxed up and moved by the movers to um<04:02:40.160> granite
• and and nobody could get thrown in a box and and nobody will<04:02:53.439> keep<04:02:53.600>
• Okay, so the new information is that if you leave anything here, it will not be boxed up.
• It will be thrown in the boxed up.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Speaker: ...outside the box, Chairman Flores.
• Speaker: ...outside the box, Chairman Flores.
• Speaker: ...outside the box, Chairman Flores.
• Speaker: ...think outside the box, Chairman Flores.
• Speaker: ...think outside the box, Chairman Flores.

Bills: SB 1

Keywords: campground safety, youth camp regulations, flood safety, emergency evacuation, health and safety standards, 1185, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• So that's why we're thinking outside the box and trying to make those dollars go a little farther.
• On the bottom of the screen, there's the red, or I guess it's kind of an orange box.
• So what you're seeing in that orange box is...
• So what you're seeing in that orange box is the open land between the state penitentiary and Rough Rider
• They did throw out one outside-the-box concept: the legislative branch using the tower itself, essentially

Summary: The committee first received a general fund and revenue update from the Office of Management and Budget. Staff reported that the state started the biennium about $176 million above prior estimates, but year-to-date revenues were now running below legislative forecast, mainly due to lower individual income tax and sales tax collections. The budget stabilization fund was above its cap, the legacy fund continued to grow, and oil revenues were slightly above forecast overall. Members also asked about federal funding uncertainty and mineral leasing variability, and OMB said agencies would be asked to address potential federal reductions case by case during budget preparation. The committee then reviewed compliance reports and trust fund analysis materials, followed by a bill draft for a fixed-route city transportation grant program. Testimony from transit officials in Fargo and Minot supported the proposal, saying state aid would help match federal transit funds and support operations, but members raised questions about the funding source, fare structures, and whether the program should be limited to the current four fixed-route cities or allow future eligible cities. Several members asked for more time to study the formula and possible funding options before moving the bill forward. Next, the committee approved a bill draft repealing obsolete language related to a proposed North Dakota-South Dakota bi-state authority. Staff explained the provision had been unused for about 30 years and that existing law likely already allowed joint powers agreements without the specific language. The committee voted to adopt the repeal bill draft. The Department of Commerce and the Northern Plains UAS Test Site then provided an update on uncrewed aircraft system initiatives, including the Vantis radar data enclave, the drone replacement program, and future revenue models. Officials said North Dakota had received FAA approval to operate the radar data pathfinder, had begun replacing non-compliant drones from restricted foreign sources, and was working on phased procurement and cost-recovery plans. Members asked about deadlines, funding, supply-chain issues, and how the system would be used; staff said the federal restrictions were already in effect and that Vantis was being positioned as infrastructure for future beyond-visual-line-of-sight operations. Finally, the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation presented on the design of a new minimum-security prison and on a reentry housing task force. The new facility is planned for the penitentiary grounds, with a reduced estimated cost of about $263 million, 600 beds initially, possible expansion to 732 beds, and completion projected around 2031 if funded in 2027. The reentry housing task force described a data-driven effort to identify housing needs for people leaving incarceration, with the goal of reducing homelessness and recidivism through targeted housing support and possible subsidies. Members asked about staffing, site selection, housing duration, and whether employment and transportation needs would be included in the assessment.

Transcript Highlights:

• So that's why we're thinking outside the box and trying to make those dollars go a little farther.
• On the bottom of the screen, there's the red, or I guess it's kind of an orange box.
• So what you're seeing in that orange box is ...the open land between the state penitentiary and Rough
• They did throw out one outside-the-box concept: the legislative branch using the tower itself, essentially
• Okay, now I'm saying that they did throw out one outside-the-box kind of concept, and that was the legislative

Summary: The committee began with roll call, introductions of a new fiscal analyst and a new member, and approval of the March 19 minutes. The first major presentation was from the Office of Management and Budget on the state’s general fund and special fund status through May. OMB reported general fund revenues were running below the legislative forecast by about $76 million, driven largely by weaker individual income tax and sales tax collections, though the projected ending balance remained positive and above the budgeted level. The budget stabilization fund was above its cap and would transfer excess earnings to the general fund, and the legacy fund balance continued to grow. Members also asked about federal funding uncertainty and mineral leasing revenue variability. The committee then reviewed compliance reports and trust fund analyses, followed by discussion of a bill draft for the fixed-route city transportation network study. The draft would create a $15 million general fund grant program with a formula-based distribution to eligible fixed-route transit cities, intended to support operating and capital needs and help match federal transit funds. Transit officials from Minot and Fargo testified in support, explaining local fare and match structures and the difficulty of replacing aging buses and securing federal matching dollars. Several members questioned whether the program should be limited to the current four cities or broadened to future eligible urban areas, and whether local funding sources should be explored further. The committee did not finalize the bill draft at that point and planned to continue discussion at a later meeting. The committee also approved a bill draft repealing obsolete language related to approval of a bi-state authority with South Dakota, after staff explained that no agreements had ever been implemented and the provision appeared outdated. A roll call vote was taken and the motion carried. Later, the Department of Commerce and the Northern Plains UAS Test Site presented updates on uncrewed aircraft systems initiatives, including the Vantis radar data enclave, the drone replacement program, and efforts to build a revenue model for Vantis. Test site officials said FAA approval had been secured for the radar data program, replacement of noncompliant drones was underway, and future revenue could come from state and external users once pricing and intellectual property arrangements are finalized. Members asked about Chinese-made drones, supply chain issues, automation, and how the system would manage beyond-visual-line-of-sight operations. The Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation then presented on the design of a new minimum-security prison and a reentry housing study. Officials said the proposed facility would relocate the minimum-security prison to the penitentiary campus, reduce costs from an earlier estimate, and provide more beds and programming space, with construction potentially beginning in 2027 and opening around 2031. They also described staffing needs, the planned move of women to the New England facility, and possible expansion of men’s housing there. The parole and probation chief described a reentry housing task force studying housing needs for people leaving incarceration, with a goal of developing data-driven recommendations for subsidies and support services; a representative from Protection and Advocacy closed by expressing general support for fixed-route and paratransit funding.

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• The caregiver is responsible for disposing of and providing the lock box under the law, and they are.
• The caregiver is responsible for disposing of and providing the lock box under the law, and they are.
• The caregiver is responsible for disposing of and providing the lock box under the law, and they are.
• The caregiver is responsible for disposing of and providing the lock box under the law, and they
• So what The caregiver is responsible for disposing of and providing the lock box under the law, and they

Keywords: Public Health and Welfare - Room 216, 25 February, 2026; 3:00 PM, 925, all

Summary: The committee first handled House Bill 612, which had been laid on the table because of questions about section one. Senator Tate explained that section one would allow the state, counties, and municipalities to enter interlocal agreements to provide installation support services on military installations, mainly road and infrastructure work such as paving and dirt work, and that section two would add Coast Guard medics to an existing provision allowing trained military medics to sit for LPN certification. After questions about the breadth of “installation support services,” the committee adopted the motion for title sufficient, due pass, with opposition noted, and the bill was reported to the Veterans and Military Affairs Committee. House Bill 942 was then passed over at Senator McMahon’s request until Tuesday. The committee then took up House Bill 1034, which would allow terminally ill hospital patients to use medical cannabis gummies. The sponsor said the bill is intended to help terminally ill patients who already qualify for medical cannabis but are denied access in hospitals, and that it prohibits smoking or inhalation. Members raised concerns about whether the bill was too broad, whether it would interfere with hospital and physician judgment, possible drug interactions, federal law issues, liability for hospitals and doctors, storage and disposal requirements, and whether hospitals would incur costs or be forced to handle cannabis on their premises. The sponsor responded that the patient’s use would be logged in the chart, that the caregiver is generally responsible for the lockbox and disposal, and that the bill includes language allowing a facility to opt out if compliance would jeopardize federal funding or licensing. The bill’s author also described the measure as arising from a Coast Guard family’s experience in which a terminally ill patient was denied access to medical cannabis at one hospital but allowed at another, and said the goal is to prevent similar denials for terminally ill patients. He said he was not aware of other drugs treated this way in hospitals, but argued that terminally ill patients should have access to most anything they want. The discussion ended with Senator England asking whether changing the bill’s requirement that a facility “shall” allow medical cannabis to “may” allow it would better protect hospitals and preserve discretion, but no final action on House Bill 1034 was taken in the portion provided.