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• And yeah, so I support it.
• And yeah, so I support it.
• For that reason, we're really supportive of this.
• supporter says, ask yourself: do we need to codify a nudge?
• We support SB 5156, the small elevator bill.

Keywords: 904, all

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• I'd like to go on record in support.
• I would be in full support.
• And by supporting House Bill 1716, you are supporting a healthy state with healthy housing that meets
• I support this.
• And we support this bill.

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• Louis, waving in support; Delis Paula, waving in support; Karen Ossis, waving in support; Alice Chapman
• in support; Jacqueline Harris, waving in support; Jonathan Berlus Burgess, my apologies, waving in support
• Hamilton, waving in support; John Springer, waving in support; Ariel Payne, waving in support; Rebecca
• Manley, waving in support; Kim Clark, waving in support; David Day, waving in support; Christine Boulos
• Stacey Slavichak waving in support and Melanie McEver waving in support.

Summary: The committee first took up CS for Senate Bill 304, which would address child protective investigations involving children with certain pre-existing genetic or medical conditions. Senator Sharif said the bill is intended to prevent children from being wrongly removed from their families when symptoms of conditions such as Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, osteogenesis imperfecta, rickets, or vitamin deficiencies are mistaken for abuse. Several parents and advocates testified in support, describing long dependency cases and removals they said were caused by misdiagnosis. The committee adopted a substitute amendment that removed language requiring certain medical personnel to provide differential-diagnosis analysis, and the bill then passed favorably with unanimous support. The committee then heard SB 1430 on post-judgment execution proceedings relating to terrorism, sponsored by Senator Collins, who described the long effort by U.S. victims of the FARC to enforce a federal judgment and recover assets. The bill would clarify procedures for terrorism-related judgments, modernize intangible asset law, and help prevent terrorists from hiding assets or blocking wire transfers. After one supportive appearance form and no debate, the bill passed favorably. The committee also approved SB 96, a local claims bill for Jacob Rogers, and SB 382, an affordable housing rent bill that was amended to define base rent and apply to certain shorter-term rental agreements entered after July 1, 2026; SB 382 drew support from housing advocates and some opposition, but passed unanimously. Several claims bills were also approved: SB 4 for Patricia Armini, SB 6 for Jose Correa, SB 28 for Darlene Engerville and J.R., SB 30 for the estate of M.N., and SB 24 for Mandy Penny Lemon, each involving injuries or damages caused by local government or hospital district negligence and each reported favorably after brief testimony and roll calls. The committee also passed SB 658 on waiver or release of liens after discussion about form language and enforceability. SB 72, which would allow campaign funds to pay certain child care expenses incurred while a candidate is actively campaigning, prompted questions about definitions and safeguards; the sponsor said the bill would require the expense to exist only because of campaign activity, and the bill was reported favorably. Finally, the committee approved SB 1142 on release of conservation easements, which would create a statewide process for releasing certain small, low-value parcels from conservation easements if mitigation credits are secured elsewhere. The bill drew support from the sponsor and a property representative, but environmental advocates and President Passidomo raised concerns about flood control, wildlife corridors, and whether the bill was too property-specific; the sponsor said he would continue working on the language. The committee also heard extensive testimony on SB 1622, which would repeal the 2018 customary use law and restore local authority over public beach access. Supporters argued the current law has privatized beaches, hurt tourism, and led to harassment and conflict, while opponents defended private property rights and warned against taking away owners’ ability to exclude others. The transcript ends during testimony on SB 1622, before a final vote is shown.

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• over 31,000 homes and 3,700 rentals.
• These and other... ...in over 31,000 homes and 3,700 rentals.
• It's a massive web of support to get the throughput that we achieve in this program.
• units, weatherized 75,000 income qualified homes and 51,000 rental units in the house.
• And so these programs help provide that support so that they can... ...constantly.

Keywords: 1212, all

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• </c><00:06:51.520><c> them</c> folks that buy homes and supporting them folks that buy homes and supporting
• to rental housing.
• providers, and supportive service providers, and visitors<00:14:48.320><c> to</c><00:14:48.560><c> rental
• </c> often with limited training and support. often with limited training and support.
• community to support family or to<00:43:16.000><c> support</c><00:43:16.240><c> their</c><00:43:16.480

Bills: HF3600, HF3809, HF3608

Keywords: housing, community land trusts, competitive development, development programs, Minnesota, HF3809, Minnesota eviction law, landlord-tenant, residential lease, minor child, children in eviction, eviction complaint, defendant prohibition, expedited eviction, expedited hearing, summary eviction, tenant protections, housing policy, civil penalty, nonwaivable lease terms

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• We show you're registered as Dave Hower testifying on behalf of National Rental Home Council that you
• David Howard, chief executive officer of the National Rental Home Council headquartered in Washington
• DC, also representing our state affiliate here in Texas, the Texas Rental Home Council.
• In closing, illegal occupation makes it harder for single family rental home providers to deliver the
• Supports the Texas miracle by improving operational efficiency, efficiency without imposing additional

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• Hauer, testifying on behalf of the National Rental Home Council, that you are for the bill.
• David Howard, Chief Executive Officer of the National Rental Home...
• headquartered in Washington, D.C., also representing our state affiliate here in Texas, the Texas Rental
• In closing, illegal occupation makes it harder for single-family rental home providers to deliver the
• To stay in Texas rather than seeking faster services elsewhere supports the Texas Miracle by improving

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• </c> as an adult as well, the rental as an adult as well, the rental applications<01:15:27.160><c> will
• </c> their rental history. their rental history.
• </c> grounds for a negative rental reference. grounds for a negative rental reference.
• </c> resources, support, etc. etc. resources, support, etc. etc.
• </c><02:20:06.440><c> the</c> locations that would uh support the locations that would uh support the

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• And so I'll be supporting the bill. Thank you.
• But you also realize there is still a demand in rental housing.
• If we get more people out of the rental market and into actual homes, we'll need fewer rentals.
• And I think I can support that motion too.
• And so I will support this motion.

Keywords: 989, all

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• I'm here today in support of AB 373 because as a former I'm here today in support of AB 373 because as
• California Coalition in support. Thank you.
• Youth have an environment that is supportive.
• Susanna Niffin with Children Now in support.
• And support. Do we have any members of the public in the hearing room to testify in support?

Summary: The Assembly Committee on Human Services heard and advanced a series of foster care, benefits, housing, and poverty-related bills. AB 373 would require appointed counsel for nonminor dependents in dependency proceedings to represent the young adult’s expressed wishes rather than substitute counsel’s judgment; supporters said it would respect autonomy for foster youth ages 18 to 21, and the bill passed 4-0, later updated to 6-0 and then 7-0 as absent members were added. AB 42 would exempt merit-based scholarships, grants, loans, and fellowships from income calculations for CalWORKs and CalFresh and align the two programs’ exclusions; student and anti-poverty advocates said it would prevent students from losing benefits when they pursue education, and it passed 6-0, later updated to 7-0. AB 534 would encourage transitional housing providers serving foster youth to move from leasing to owning properties by extending contract terms and improving access to financing; witnesses said ownership would improve stability and reduce landlord barriers, and it passed 4-0, later updated to 7-0. AB 562 would require counties below the state average for family placements to use a family-finding checklist and best-practice support; supporters emphasized family-first placements for foster youth, and it passed 6-0, later updated to 7-0. AB 661 would direct the Department of Social Services to develop an implementation plan for a permanent statewide guaranteed basic income program; supporters described positive results from pilot programs and the bill passed 5-2, later updated to 7-0. The committee also approved a consent calendar of additional bills, all without opposition.

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• </c><00:18:22.640><c> of</c> and we're grateful for the support of and we're grateful for the support
• </c> 291 and I um am asking for your support 291 and I um am asking for your support in<00:20:11.039>
• GSHPA supports this bill.
• GSHPA supports this bill.
• GSHPA supports this bill.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• Smith Corporation in support.
• I'm going to support it today.
• Again, support or opposition.
• support.
• I will be supporting this.

Summary: The committee opened its first Senate Housing hearing of 2026 by taking up several two-year bills and bond measures. SB 222 by Senator Wiener, the Heat Pump Access Act, would streamline permitting for heat pump water heaters and HVAC systems, allow video/phone participation by contractors during inspections, and limit HOA barriers. Supporters said the bill would cut costs, speed replacements, reduce pollution, and help Californians lower energy bills; the League of California Cities opposed unless amended, citing concerns about a permit fee cap and virtual inspections. After questions about fees, inspection liability, HOA authority, and electrical panel upgrades, the bill passed 10-0 to Senate Local Government. The committee then considered SB 677, a follow-up to SB 79. The author announced the bill would be narrowed to two definition changes and that broader SB 79 cleanup would come in a new bill later in 2026. Testimony reflected both support and concern: some local governments and counties said more clarity was needed on implementation, transit-related definitions, and timing, while housing and transit advocates supported the cleanup and the removal of the ferry-stop provision. The committee approved the amended bill 10-1 to Local Government. SB 417, the Affordable Housing Bond Act of 2026, proposed a $10 billion general obligation bond for affordable rental housing, supportive housing, homeownership, and preservation. Supporters argued that state housing funds had been exhausted, that thousands of shovel-ready units were waiting for financing, and that the bond would leverage federal tax credits and create jobs. Opponents, including Habitat for Humanity, asked for a dedicated CalHome set-aside for homeownership. Members debated state debt levels, bond repayment, and whether the state should rely more on direct appropriations, but the bill passed 8-1 to Appropriations. The committee also began hearing SB 492, the Youth Housing and Youth Center bond, which the author said was intended to be folded into a larger housing bond package. The bill would authorize bonds for youth housing and youth centers for transition-age youth up to age 25, with the author arguing that early intervention could prevent future homelessness. The transcript cuts off before the committee completed action on SB 492.

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• Also rising to support the motion.
• They come in, they support your store, they support where you work.
• and rental housing providers in our state, and I ask you to support it.
• It's a great way to support those families as well and support those students.
• Please support this amendment.

Bills: HB2720, HB2073, SB5816, SB5919, SB5831, SB6244, SB6044, SB5109, SB5877, SB6258

Keywords: behavioral health, emergency services, health insurance, provider access, mental health funding, premium assistance, funding, healthcare, subsidies, juice grapes, agriculture, commerce, state regulation, market access, fire safety, insurance incentives, best practices, community protection, voluntary measures, mortgage modification

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• It's a house for a vacation rental. rental. rental.
• </c> weekend rental. But I I do think so. weekend rental. But I I do think so.
• I supported the was pretty good. I supported the economical<02:05:34.159><c> reform.
• That's why I support it. Thank bill. That's why I support it. Thank you. you. you.
• So, I support the bill.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee first discussed a budget-related issue involving liquor commission enforcement staff and tobacco enforcement funding. A member explained that proposed cuts to “group two” enforcement positions at the liquor commission could jeopardize the tobacco enforcement money that flows to Health and Human Services, and expressed confidence that the enforcement division would ultimately be preserved. The main hearing was on Senate Bill 19, which would modernize hotel and motel statutes by repealing outdated requirements. The sponsor and the New Hampshire Lodging and Restaurant Association said the bill would remove obsolete rules such as the old guest book/card system and antiquated posting requirements for room rates and motel signs. Members questioned whether the bill would eliminate the requirement to record guest departure dates or affect inspection rights, and the witnesses said the intent was only to remove the book-and-card reference while leaving the rest of the recordkeeping requirement in place. Supporters argued the rate-posting rules are widely ignored, hard to enforce, and outdated in an era of digital reservations and variable pricing; the committee also discussed whether any consumer-protection purpose remained. The public hearing on SB 19 was then closed. The committee then heard Senate Bill 280FN, which would require food delivery services to have an agreement with a restaurant or food retail store before offering delivery from that business. The sponsor said the bill restores a prior law that had sunset and was intended to prevent third-party platforms from listing restaurants without consent. Restaurant industry testimony strongly supported the bill, describing problems with unauthorized listings, delayed deliveries, and reimbursement disputes, and saying the agreement requirement protects restaurant brands and consumer expectations. Members shared examples of delivery problems and voiced support for reinstating the safeguard.

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• </c> tax you know cuz the these funds support tax you know cuz the these funds support our<00:02:58.840
• </c> that you know as a mayor we I support that you know as a mayor we I support our<00:03:19.680><c>
• them I give them my unwavering support them I give them my unwavering support<00:03:32.200><c> without
• We have, um, rental housing, for example, we have, um, rental house revolving fund, the DIRF fund.
• We have, um, rental housing, for example, we have, um, rental house revolving fund, the DIRF fund.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

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• It engages them, and it reduces the support.
• So with that, we are strongly in support of this bill.
• So that's why we support this bill.
• Okay, I'm in support.
• So, you mentioned being able to exclude short-term rentals.

Bills: HB329, HB361, HB546, HB1547, HB1745, HB2786, HB3235, HB3370, HB3575, HJR83

Keywords: appraisal, property value, residential real estate, tax code, appraisal review board, property owners, property tax, homeowners, property owner rights, property appraisal, taxation, Texas Tax Code, real estate, ad valorem tax, homestead exemption, market value, condemnation, tax appraisal, open-space land, land use

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• So I'd be in support of this piece of legislation.
• Representative Handy, is there a place here for short-term rentals? You know, I spent...
• And I think you can, you know, get them out of their short-term rental into a long-term smaller rental
• Out of the short-term rental into a long-term smaller rental for a long time.
• I worked very closely with those two organizations, and so this bill does have their full support.

Summary: The committee first approved the minutes from February 10, 12, and 16, 2026, and welcomed a new page, Allie Silvers, who introduced herself as a 17-year-old from Twin Falls. The committee then took up three bills. House Bill 661, a solid waste measure, would make a one-word change from “county” to “city” so a contractor working for a city could choose its temporary waste container service; it was moved and sent to the floor with a due pass recommendation without opposition. House Bill 715 would change the process for hiring and firing directors of city-owned libraries by requiring city council approval in addition to the library board’s recommendation. Representative Cornilles said the bill was prompted by a problem in one city and would affect 55 cities. Testimony in opposition came from library supporters Heather Stout and Vicki Fadness, who argued the current system has worked for decades, that library boards have the expertise to manage directors, and that the bill would create two bosses and amount to government overreach. The bill’s supporters said elected officials should have oversight of city-paid employees, and the committee voted to send the bill to the floor with a due pass recommendation. House Bill 658 addressed vacancies on cemetery maintenance district boards when a quorum is lost through resignation, death, or other causes. The bill would let county commissioners fill vacancies, require appointees to be qualified electors and property taxpayers in the district, and allow counties to temporarily handle essential district functions until a board is restored. Sponsors described it as a fix for a gap in current law after a cemetery district board became defunct, and said the measure had support from counties and cities. After brief discussion, the committee voted to send HB 658 to the floor with a due pass recommendation.

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• Um, also in support of GM 740, 741, 742. Um, also in support of GM 740, 741, 742.
• So, I'm in strong support. So, I'm in strong support. One more, Mr. President. On GM 742, Mr.
• Riley Smith, in support.
• . >> also in support.
• Uh, in support. >> Please proceed. >> The game should be left on the field. In support.

Bills: HB1800, HB1860, HB2250, HB472, HB649, HB1391, HB1481, HB1509, HB1511, HB1515, HB1518, HB1541, HB1548, HB1576, HB1618, HB1642, HB1643, HB1661, HB1667, HB1678, HB1682, HB1688, HB1692, HB1707, HB1710, HB1711, HB1713, HB1718, HB1721, HB1728, HB1737, HB1740, HB1741, HB1785, HB1801, HB1802, HB1804, HB1810, HB1815, HB1824, HB1838, HB1839, HB1853, HB1854, HB1864, HB1870, HB1881, HB1888, HB1890, HB1891, HB1894, HB1920, HB1959, HB1960, HB1969, HB1973, HB1974, HB2023, HB2050, HB2078, HB2094, HB2095, HB2104, HB2137, HB2152, HB2158, HB2171, HB2207, HB2218, HB2246, HB2270, HB2271, HB2272, HB2279, HB2282, HB2289, HB2293, HB2297, HB2300, HB2309, HB2310, HB2314, HB2319, HB2329, HB2338, HB2339, HB2344, HB2361, HB2385, HB2395, HB2417, HB2429, HB2443, HB2452, HB2474, HB2475, HB2498, HB2505, HB2547, HB2576

Keywords: supplemental appropriations, state budget, Hawaii budget, biennial budget, capital improvement projects, CIP, general fund, special fund, green fee, special land and development fund, clean energy revolving loan fund, agricultural development revolving fund, community grants, nonprofit grants, Office of Community Services, housing, affordable housing, homelessness, health care, mental health

Bills: HB1800, HB1860, HB2250, HB472, HB649, HB1391, HB1481, HB1509, HB1511, HB1515, HB1518, HB1541, HB1548, HB1576, HB1618, HB1642, HB1643, HB1661, HB1667, HB1678, HB1682, HB1688, HB1692, HB1707, HB1710, HB1711, HB1713, HB1718, HB1721, HB1728, HB1737, HB1740, HB1741, HB1785, HB1801, HB1802, HB1804, HB1810, HB1815, HB1824, HB1838, HB1839, HB1853, HB1854, HB1864, HB1870, HB1881, HB1888, HB1890, HB1891, HB1894, HB1920, HB1959, HB1960, HB1969, HB1973, HB1974, HB2023, HB2050, HB2078, HB2094, HB2095, HB2104, HB2137, HB2152, HB2158, HB2171, HB2207, HB2218, HB2246, HB2270, HB2271, HB2272, HB2279, HB2282, HB2289, HB2293, HB2297, HB2300, HB2309, HB2310, HB2314, HB2319, HB2329, HB2338, HB2339, HB2344, HB2361, HB2385, HB2395, HB2417, HB2429, HB2443, HB2452, HB2474, HB2475, HB2498, HB2505, HB2547, HB2576

Keywords: supplemental appropriations, state budget, Hawaii budget, biennial budget, capital improvement projects, CIP, general fund, special fund, green fee, special land and development fund, clean energy revolving loan fund, agricultural development revolving fund, community grants, nonprofit grants, Office of Community Services, housing, affordable housing, homelessness, health care, mental health

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• have come up like emergency rental assistance.
• </c><00:02:59.360><c> the</c> talked about working to support the talked about working to support the
• So talk to emergency rental assistance.
• ><c> assistance</c> could need some rental assistance could need some rental assistance programs<00:03
• Senator Rest from the other caucus talk about supporting HCMC.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all