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• The state's $137.8 billion food service industry encompasses about 57,000 food and beverage establishments

Bills: HB842 , HB1907 , HB2844 , HB2892 , HB3439 , HB4211 , HB4536 , HB5111 , HB5138 , HB5182 , HB5247 , HB5269 , HB5323 , HB5435 , HJR201 , SB871 , HB3896 , SJR40

Committee: House State Affairs

Keywords: power lines, Gulf Coast, weather-related outages, Public Utility Commission, infrastructure, government contracts, Chinese companies, information technology, cybersecurity, state regulations, food safety, mobile vendors, licensing, permitting exemptions, health inspections, nonprofit organizations, personal information, government disclosure, privacy, criminal penalties

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• includes green fee revenue and does not include spending on golf car rentals, merchandise, food and beverage

Committee: Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

Keywords: daylight saving time, Sunshine Protection Act, health impacts, clock change, legislative discussion

Summary: The committee meeting was dedicated to discussing significant legislative topics, focusing particularly on the implications of daylight saving time (DST). Senator Scott advocated for the Sunshine Protection Act, which aims to eliminate the twice-yearly clock changes and keep daylight saving time year-round. He emphasized the negative health impacts associated with DST, including increased risks of heart attacks and accidents immediately following the time changes. Various witnesses provided personal testimonies and expert opinions, highlighting the confusion and health disruptions caused by the current time change practices.

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• we represent the largest private sector employer in the state of Texas, with over 57,000 food and beverage

Bills: SB209 , SB529 , SB1265 , SB1592 , SB1728 , SCR37 , SCR38

Committee: Senate Economic Development

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• I HAD A CONVERSATION OVER AN ADULT BEVERAGE WITH SOME OF OUR MEMBERS AFTER HOURS, SORT OF SPEAK, AT A

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• Representative<00:15:34.639><c> Craft.</c> Representative Craft. Representative Craft. &gt;&gt; I.
• &gt;&gt; Representative<00:15:38.800><c> Craft.
• Representative<01:18:07.440><c> Craft.</c> Representative Craft. Representative Craft. &gt;&gt; I.
• &gt;&gt; Representative<01:25:17.600><c> Craft.</c> &gt;&gt; Representative Craft.
• &gt;&gt; Representative Craft.

Bills: HF3477 , HF3480 , HF3781 , HF3357 , HF3737 , HF3664 , HF3621

Committee: House State Government Finance and Policy

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• Craft moved that the report of the conference committee on House Number 2130 be adopted and that the
• Craft moved that the report of the conference committee on House File 2130 be adopted and that the bill
• I recognize the member from Hennepin, Representative Craft, who will explain the report.
• Representative Craft. Thank you, Madam Speaker. This is a great bill.

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• Sugary beverages remain one of the largest sources of added sugar in the American diet, yet many consumers
• would require chain restaurants with 20 or more locations to place a clear added sugar icon next to beverages
• that contain extremely high levels of added sugar, specifically beverages containing 50% or more of

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, offered prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and then moved through confirmations and floor legislation. Three California Housing Finance Agency and State Mining and Geology Board appointments were confirmed unanimously. The chamber then took up several policy bills, with debate often focusing on housing, public safety, energy, and local government impacts. Among the major measures, SB 1173 on lesser related offense jury instructions passed after supporters argued it would give judges limited discretion and improve fairness, while opponents warned it could create inconsistency. SB 1354, barring out-of-state military or law enforcement activity in California without the Governor’s permission, passed despite objections that it conflicted with federal commander-in-chief authority. SB 1090, the Altadena disaster-speculation bill, passed to restrict unsolicited purchase offers in fire-affected areas, and SB 966 passed to preserve refinery worker safety participation rights. SB 1256, a local housing/land-use bill, passed unanimously after discussion of fire-safety concerns and ongoing amendments. The Senate also approved SB 865 on music festivals, SB 866 on homelessness planning and regional coordination for jurisdictions not receiving HAP funds, SB 938 on peace officer training requirements for certain immigration-enforcement-related applicants after the author committed to major amendments, SB 1359 on natural gas planning to reduce ratepayer costs, SB 923 on privacy rights under the CCPA, SB 1098 on utility memorandum and balancing accounts, SB 1010 on refrigerant recovery for cooling appliances, SB 937 on restricting flashbang use in crowd control and immigration enforcement, SB 1082 on inter-district pupil transfers, and SB 1087 on modernizing regional transportation planning. Several bills drew split votes and pointed debate over mandates, taxes, local control, and regulatory certainty, but most ultimately passed.

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• Sugary beverages remain one of the largest sources of added sugar in the American diet, yet many consumers
• would require chain restaurants with 20 or more locations to place a clear added sugar icon next to beverages
• that contain extremely high levels of added sugar, specifically beverages containing 50% or more of

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• Members, the The Senate amendment does not allow a person to knowingly sell, deliver, or furnish beverages
• House and Murdock of the Senate, an act relating to alcoholic beverages.
• bill, Senate Bill 1946 by More of the House and Murdock of the Senate, an act relating to alcoholic beverages

Bills: SB1687 , HB1687 , HB4431 , HB2894 , HB2979 , HB3262 , HB3298 , HB3369 , HB3431 , HB3462 , SB1226 , SB1876 , SB1916 , SB1920 , HB3467 , HB3498 , HB3500 , HB3521 , HB3581 , HB3650 , HB3673 , HB3764 , HB3767 , HB3781 , HB3800 , HB3831 , HB3834 , HB3941 , HB2749 , HB3970 , HB3972 , HB3979 , HB3980 , HB3981 , HB3996 , HB4095 , HB4104 , HB4191 , HB4248 , HB4298 , HB4338 , HB4427 , HB4428 , HJR1023 , HB3660 , HB3718 , HB4326 , HB3443 , HB3880 , HB3649 , HB3000 , SB1651 , SB504 , SB372 , SB1326 , SB1633 , SB248 , SB1242 , SB1238 , SB423 , SB1989 , SB1286 , SB904 , SB1213 , SB1216 , SB1827 , SB65 , SB1390 , SB259 , SB1944 , SB540 , SB2139 , SB346 , SB1595 , SB1400 , SB1555 , SB1209 , SB2110 , SB1670 , SB1061 , SB2104 , HR1057 , SB1946 , SB1734 , SB1316 , SB1360 , SB1557 , SB1684 , SB2049 , SB1410 , SB2011 , SB1437 , SB1204 , SB1732 , SB1775 , SB2084 , SB1380 , SB1572 , SB1772 , SB1224 , SB710 , SB1338 , SB1266 , SB1303 , SB1307 , SB1562 , SB1794 , SB1191 , SB1983 , SB1832 , SB1448 , SB1534 , SB1593 , SB1597 , SB1630 , SB1489 , SB1726 , SB1796 , SB1806 , SB1877 , SB1451 , SB1553 , SB1632 , SB1423 , SB1425 , SB1502 , SB2180 , SB1725 , SB2182 , HB3003 , HB3004 , HB4434 , HB4324 , HB4342 , HB2137 , HB4432 , SJR50 , SJR52 , SJR53

Keywords: driver licenses, exam proctor, Service Oklahoma, commercial training, background checks, advance directive, advance health care directive, health care proxy, medical power of attorney, durable power of attorney for health care, living will, surrogate decision-maker, default surrogate, health care agent, capacity determination, supported decision making, mental health directive, psychiatric advance directive, end-of-life care, life-sustaining treatment

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• Next up we have the American<00:36:00.360><c> Beverage</c><00:36:00.680><c> Association.
• Right now, the target date is August 1st. >> And just to clarify, that is for sugary drinks and beverages
• gt;&gt; And just to clarify, that is for sugary drinks<00:37:27.680><c> and</c><00:37:28.160><c> beverages

Bills: HB1518 , HB1699 , HB1747 , HB1705 , HB1565 , HB1801 , HB1645 , HB2115 , HB2114

Committee: House Human Services & Homelessness

Summary: The committee opened its first meeting of the 2020 session and heard testimony on several measures, beginning with HB 1518, which would allow people incarcerated and nearing release to apply for SNAP benefits before release. The Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation and the Department of Human Services said they support the bill and are already piloting a pre-release application process at two facilities, with plans to expand it. The Attorney General’s Office supported the intent but noted a technical issue: one section of the bill appears to affect TANF as well as SNAP, while the title refers only to SNAP. A wide range of advocates, including Catholic Charities, the Hawaii Public Health Institute, Hawaii Hunger Action Network, Drug Policy Forum of Hawaii, Hawaii Children’s Action Network, ACLU of Hawaii, and others, testified in strong support, emphasizing food insecurity after release, reentry stability, and reduced recidivism. The committee did not take a vote during the hearing. The committee then heard HB 1747, which would direct the Department of Human Services to seek federal waivers or extensions related to restricting certain SNAP purchases, including sugary drinks. DHS said it had already been approved for a narrow demonstration waiver and was working with retailers on implementation, with a target date of August 1. Supporters of the measure argued it would promote healthier choices, while opponents, including Hawaii Appleseed, the Hawaii Public Health Institute, Hawaii Children’s Action Network, and the Hawaii Food Industry Association, said such restrictions are ineffective, stigmatize low-income residents, create burdens for retailers and DHS, and may be difficult to implement. Members asked DHS to clarify the scope of the waiver and confirmed it applies to sugary drinks and beverages containing more than 10 grams of sugar. Finally, the committee took up HB 1705, which would allow licensed mental health counselors to serve as child custody evaluators, but there was no testimony from the relevant agencies and the item was quickly set aside. The committee also heard HB 1565, which would establish a judiciary working group to improve family court processes and legal representation for youth in the child welfare system. The Attorney General’s Office offered minor technical amendments, and supporters from the Office of Wellness and Resilience, High Hopes Hawaii, Hawaii Children’s Action Network, and a social work student described the need for legal representation, citing better reunification and stability outcomes and the importance of youth voice in court proceedings. No votes or final actions were taken in the portion of the meeting provided.

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• the signage, they can craft the protocols, they can craft the internal controls in a way that will actually
• communities, they can craft the signage, they<01:19:08.120><c> can</c><01:19:08.320><c> craft</c><01:
• the protocols, they can they can craft the protocols, they can craft<01:19:09.960><c> the</c><01:19:
• </c> crafting what their authority is, right? crafting what their authority is, right?

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• </c> &gt;&gt; uh, Representative Craft has a question.
• Representative Craft &gt;&gt; I'm good with it.
• Representative Craft, you had a &gt;&gt; Okay.
• </c> Representative Craft is the author. Representative Craft is the author.
• </c> Thank you, Representative Craft.

Bills: HF3169 , HF3749 , HF2605 , HF3541 , HF4102 , HF3513 , HF268

Committee: House Transportation Finance and Policy

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• But um — so the insurance department then will uh actually craft that whole process is what you're saying
• But um — so the insurance department then will uh actually craft that whole process is what you're saying
• But um — so the insurance department then will uh actually craft that whole process is what you're saying
• But um — so the insurance department then will uh actually craft that whole process is what you're saying
• But um — so the insurance department then will uh actually craft that whole process is what you're saying

Bills: HB300 , HB40 , SB19 , HB283 , HB179 , HB296 , HB300 , HB40 , SB19 , HB283 , HB179 , HB296

Committee: House Insurance

Keywords: HB300, Choctaw County, probate court, probate judge, recording fee, filing fee, deed tax, mortgage tax, deeds, mortgages, property records, recordation, county local act, local legislation, technology upgrades, digitalization of records, recordkeeping, county treasury, special fund, court administration

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• Representative Craft: But I'm even want to shift a little bit.
• </c><02:02:35.440><c> Representative</c><02:02:36.080><c> Craft.
• </c><02:02:37.199><c> I</c><02:02:38.080><c> Craft</c> Joy. No. Representative Craft. I Craft Joy.
• Representative Craft. I Craft I.<02:02:39.280><c> Representative</c><02:02:39.840><c> Murphy.
• </c> Craft. Would you like to move the A14? Craft. Would you like to move the A14?

Bills: HF2438

Committee: House Transportation Finance and Policy

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• For the past 28 years, I've been a property craft member— I'm Renata Ray.
• Terry Friedman, IATSE Local 80, craft service worker in film and TV.
• Terry Friedman, IATSE Local 80, craft service worker in film and TV.
• I represent 3,000 members in the craft of lighting for motion pictures and television.
• Today, our programs are still operating, even as our industry is... to promote our crafts.

Summary: The committee heard AB 749, which would create a blue ribbon commission to study equitable access to youth sports and recommend a statewide framework, including coaching standards, PE modernization, and funding models to reduce barriers for families. The author and supporters, including youth sports advocates, educators, coaches, and former athletes, argued that sports improve health, school engagement, and long-term opportunity, while noting racial and income disparities in participation. One member raised concerns that a new commission could add cost and regulatory burdens, but the bill was framed as a study measure rather than immediate regulation. The committee also took up AB 549, aimed at coordinating state and local security planning for major upcoming sporting events such as the FIFA World Cup, Super Bowl, and Olympic and Paralympic Games. Supporters said the bill would improve interagency coordination, protect visitors and communities, and help prevent human trafficking and discrimination during mega-events. Members discussed the need to avoid over-policing and to center community values, but the bill advanced on a due pass recommendation to Appropriations. AB 1291 addressed ticket purchasing for concerts, sports, and other live events by requiring electronic proof of purchase and allowing it to be used for entry if a ticket cannot be accessed through no fault of the buyer. Supporters said the measure would give consumers more certainty and help address problems in a monopolized ticketing market, while opponents from venues, sports teams, and entertainment groups warned it could undermine anti-scalping tools, create security problems, and burden venues with duplicate or fraudulent proofs of purchase. The committee approved the bill on a due pass as amended basis to Privacy and Consumer Protection, with the roll held open for absent members. The consent calendar item, AB 644, was also approved.

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• thank you Mr chair and my question craft thank you Mr chair and my question is<00:09:01.800><c> for<
• Thank you, Representative Craft, for your question.
• did you I'll sorry representative craft did you I'll give<00:13:06.959><c> you</c><00:13:07.040><c>
• </c> about this bill or representative craft about this bill or representative craft uh<00:15:30.720>

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• Representative Craft: Follow-up. Mr. Carlson: I'd have to process that. Representative Craft: Yeah.
• Representative Craft: Why? Mr. Carlson: Representative Craft, a variety of factors.
• Representative Craft: Okay. Did you have a second question too?
• Um, so not Representative Craft stated.
• Chair, Representative Craft. &gt;&gt; Yeah, Mr. Chair, Representative Craft.

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• As it is crafted, we are just, of course, interested in protecting judicial personnel.
• And so however you decide to craft it together with Judge Dolan, we certainly look forward to working
• pencils and seven years of felony, no probation, parole, or conditional release, we have to obviously craft
• But, or clerks, however you craft that, I feel. Personnel, or clerks.
• However you craft that, I think, is important.

Committees: House Judiciary , House Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence

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• Uh<00:22:55.200><c> Representative</c><00:22:55.919><c> Craft.</c> Uh Representative Craft.
• Representative<00:23:51.760><c> Craft.</c> Representative Craft. Representative Craft.
• </c> &gt;&gt; Representative Craft. Thank you, Mr. &gt;&gt; Representative Craft. Thank you, Mr.
• &gt;&gt; Representative<00:25:30.000><c> Craft.</c> &gt;&gt; Representative Craft.
• </c> &gt;&gt; Representative Craft. &gt;&gt; Representative Craft.

Bills: HF3296 , HF3802

Committee: House Energy Finance and Policy

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• I want to thank our partners in the Senate for working with us to craft this agreement.
• I rise today with gratitude for the work that has gone into crafting a budget that reflects California's
• And I want to thank our budget chair and Speaker for their leadership in this long process as we crafted
• I have had quite a few sleepless nights as I have contemplated the choices before us in crafting this
• That was the guiding light in crafting this budget.

Summary: The Assembly convened, initially lacked a quorum, and then completed the roll call, prayer, and pledge. Members observed a moment of silence for the fatal B-52 crash at Edwards Air Force Base in Assemblymember Lackey’s district. The body then handled a series of procedural motions, including re-referrals of numerous Senate bills to different committees, suspending rules for committee notices, and taking up the budget bill, AB 109, without reference to file for concurrence in Senate amendments. Debate on AB 109, the 2026 budget act, centered on competing views of the state’s fiscal condition and policy priorities. Supporters said the budget balances the current and next year’s budget, reduces the structural deficit, builds reserves, protects health care, schools, housing, food assistance, and other safety-net programs, and responds to federal cuts under H.R. 1. Opponents argued the budget increases taxes and costs, shortchanges schools, underfunds Proposition 36, relies on gimmicks, and does not adequately address public safety, cost of living, or long-term sustainability. Several members also highlighted specific provisions such as hospital support, Medi-Cal and IHSS protections, child care, immigrant legal services, prison closure, and funding for courts and victim services. A motion by Assemblymember DeMaio to return AB 109 to the Senate failed on a roll call vote, 13 ayes to 45 noes. The Assembly then voted on concurrence in the Senate amendments to AB 109; the measure passed, and the Senate amendments were concurred in without objection, with immediate transmittal to the Governor. Afterward, the Assembly moved to the daily file and took up SCR 89, a resolution affirming diversity, equity, and inclusion. Supporters from several caucuses framed DEI as a core California value and a response to federal attacks, while opponents criticized DEI as divisive. The transcript ends during debate on SCR 89, before any final vote is shown.