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• As it relates to the firearms, including the magazines and the ammunition, pistol grips and stocks, and
• And pistol grips and stocks and suppressors and silencers.
• I was just asking about the firearms accessories, including magazines and ammunition, pistol grips, stocks

Keywords: 998, house, all

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• would like to mention this bill is concurrent with the requirements under New York State Rifle & Pistol
• It also authorizes me to speak on behalf of the California Rifle and Pistol Association.

Summary: The Senate Committee on Public Safety met on March 17, 2026, beginning without a quorum and hearing several bills and a resolution. SB 936 by Senator Blakespear would prohibit retail sale of nitrous oxide canisters larger than 8 grams while preserving legitimate medical, dental, culinary, and automotive uses. Supporters, including prosecutors, county officials, and local government groups, described rising misuse among youth, impaired driving crashes, deaths, and environmental waste from large flavored canisters. The ACLU opposed unless amended, arguing the bill was too broad and should use a regulatory approach rather than criminal penalties; the author said amendments were being considered to narrow the language. Committee members largely expressed support, though some raised concerns about wording and implementation. SB 941 by Senator Padilla would extend a prison commissary price cap framework to private for-profit immigration detention facilities under federal contract in California. Supporters said detainees and their families face extreme markups on basic necessities and that the bill would curb exploitation. There was broad support from immigrant justice, civil rights, and disability rights organizations, and no opposition testimony was presented. SCR 118 by Senator Gonzalez urged release of unclassified Jeffrey Epstein investigation files. Supporters framed it as a transparency and survivor-accountability measure, with testimony from CAST and a survivor statement. One committee member voiced concern about incomplete facts and the risk of political overreach, while others supported the resolution as part of broader anti-trafficking efforts. SB 1009 by Senator Becker would require clear and convincing evidence before detaining youth in juvenile proceedings and would emphasize less restrictive alternatives. The author and supporters argued that detention harms youth, increases recidivism, and is overused, citing a personal witness who described spending more than 200 days in juvenile detention before her case was resolved. Probation, district attorneys, and AFSCME raised concerns that the bill could limit judicial discretion, strain county resources, and create public safety risks or uneven implementation. Committee members were split, with some supporting the bill as a needed safeguard and others saying the system needs more resources before changing the standard. AB 46 by Assemblymember Nguyen would narrow mental health diversion by allowing judges to deny diversion when public safety is at risk. Supporters, including district attorneys and a crime victim’s family, said current law is too restrictive and has allowed dangerous offenders to reoffend; opponents, including public defenders and the ACLU, argued diversion is already limited and effective and that the bill would reduce access to treatment. Finally, SB 948 by Senator Aegian would require more comprehensive firearm safety training for firearm safety certificates and require new California residents to register firearms and obtain a certificate within 60 days. Supporters, including Brady and youth gun violence advocates, said the bill would close loopholes and improve safety; gun rights groups opposed, calling it an unconstitutional financial barrier and a burden on new residents.

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• We're gonna use guns that we have in inventory: rifles, shotguns, and pistols.
• The brand new cadet now gets new pistols, rifles, shotguns, clothes, all that.

Keywords: 914, all

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• that had been budgeted through the general fund, but in a lot of cases, it might be, for instance, a pistol

Bills: HB407, SB306, SB320, SB321

Keywords: local redevelopment, tax payments, transient occupancy, state revenue, authority powers, transparency, discretionary accounts, government accountability, public access, online publication, liquefied petroleum gas, safety regulations, public gathering places, cylinder storage, proximity regulations, drycleaning, environmental remediation, pollution, hazardous waste, trust fund

Transcript Highlights:

• like to mention that this bill is consistent with the requirements under New York State Rifle and Pistol
• In New York State Rifle and Pistol Association v. Bruen, the Supreme Court made clear that...
• In New York State Rifle and Pistol Association v.
• Gun Owners of America also authorized me to speak on behalf of the California Rifle and Pistol Association
• Yes, David Ballard on behalf of the San Fernando Valley chapter of the California Pistol and Rifle Association

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• like to mention that this bill is consistent with the requirements under New York State Rifle and Pistol
• In New York State Rifle and Pistol Association v. Bruen, the Supreme Court made clear that...
• In New York State Rifle and Pistol Association v.
• Gun Owners of America is also authorized to speak on behalf of the California Rifle and Pistol Association
• Yes, David Ballard on behalf of the San Fernando Valley chapter of the California Pistol and Rifles Association

Summary: The committee heard several bills, though no final votes were taken because a quorum had not yet been established. SB 493 by Senator Becker would add war or armed conflict to California’s price-gouging emergency triggers, with the author and supporters arguing it would protect consumers from gas-price spikes tied to international conflict. Opponents, including business and housing groups, warned the bill could over-trigger emergency powers and create broad, ongoing price controls. The chair indicated support for an aye-as-amended recommendation once quorum was reached. SB 1056 by Senator Grayson would require protective orders for disclosure of sexually explicit material involving adult victims in specified criminal cases. Denise Huskins-Quinn and Aaron Quinn testified in support, describing how sensitive evidence in their case was copied and handled without adequate safeguards; supporters said the bill would extend privacy protections similar to those already used for child sexual abuse material. Criminal defense attorneys supported the goal but raised concerns about notice procedures and how the bill would apply when material is in the public domain. The chair said the bill filled a gap in existing law and would receive an aye recommendation. SB 1208 by Senator Grayson would let law enforcement seize and return crypto assets used in scams and fraud to victims. The Attorney General’s office and law enforcement groups supported the bill as a tool to recover losses from transnational crypto fraud, while the ACLU and public defenders argued it lowered the burden of proof, raised constitutional concerns, and could be misused against unbanked or low-level defendants. The chair nevertheless said the bill aligned with existing law for stolen property and would be recommended aye. SB 874 by Senator Weber-Pearson would strengthen oversight of Medi-Cal behavioral health treatment services, including requiring background checks for employees of providers and convening a stakeholder workgroup; it drew support from the California Association for Behavior Analysis and no opposition was heard. Later, SB 1266 by Senator Stern would change how the value of stolen copper and related infrastructure damage is calculated, aiming to address copper theft and its costs to cities and utilities. Supporters said the bill would better capture the real harm from thefts that disrupt streetlights, telecom, and emergency services, while opponents argued it would inflate charges, turn many misdemeanors into felonies, and increase court and incarceration costs. The author said he would continue discussions and accept the amendments. Senator Cervantes presented SB 1379, which would separate the Riverside County sheriff and coroner offices and create an independent medical examiner; supporters cited in-custody death concerns and conflicts of interest, while opponents said the problem was not unique to Riverside and that the bill would override local control. Cervantes also presented SB 1418 to extend ballot-custody protections to other election records and equipment after a Riverside County ballot seizure, with support from the Attorney General’s office. Finally, Senator Blakespear began presenting SB 936 on nitrous oxide misuse, describing public health, impaired-driving, and disposal concerns, but the transcript cuts off before the bill’s testimony concluded.

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• So as I'm looking at the Minnesota firearm application permit to carry a pistol, one of the restrictions
• only Capitol Security and licensed peace officers performing official duties would be able to carry pistols
• able</c><01:41:14.360><c> to</c><01:41:14.679><c> carry</c><01:41:15.679><c> P</c><01:41:15.920><c> pistols
• </c><01:41:16.320><c> on</c> would be able to carry P pistols on would be able to carry P pistols on

Keywords: 1183, house

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• We only want pistols or different options for different schools.

Summary: The committee first went into executive session on Senate Bill 1421, which had been heard the prior week, and voted it do pass by an 8-3 roll call vote. After that, the committee held a public hearing on Senate Bill 902/905, a school safety proposal sponsored by Senator Gregory to create a Missouri Rangers program. The bill would establish a highly trained, POST-certified armed school protection option for schools, with the sponsor emphasizing rigorous physical, firearms, and close-quarters training, optional participation by schools, and limited arrest powers. Supporters argued the program would improve response times and protect students from active threats, while opponents and questioners raised concerns about the fiscal note, the need for mental health investments, racial bias in schools, background-check standards, liability, and whether the bill should instead expand existing school protection officer or school resource officer laws. Committee members asked detailed questions about who could become a ranger, whether teachers or other staff could serve, how schools would opt in, and how the program would interact with existing school resource officers. The sponsor said schools would have to hire the ranger, that POST would handle certification and background checks, and that the program was meant to be flexible and cost-effective. One member expressed concern that the bill could increase militarization in schools and that mental health resources might have a greater long-term impact. Another witness, Susan Myers, testified in favor of stronger armed school protection and urged a separate statutory fix to allow more school personnel to serve as school protection officers. No vote was taken on the school safety bill, and the hearing concluded with no opposition testimony presented.

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• It's legal at 18 years old to have a pistol on your side.
• It's legal at 18 years old to have a pistol on your side.

Keywords: 994, senate, all

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• We only want pistols or different options for different schools.

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• in a perfect world, we'd love to offer with that, but at the end of the day, I feel like there's a pistol
• there's</c><00:38:04.400><c> a</c><00:38:04.800><c> like</c><00:38:05.040><c> a</c><00:38:05.200><c> pistol
• </c> day, I feel like there's a like a pistol day, I feel like there's a like a pistol on<00:38:05.920

Keywords: Appropriations - Room 216, 24 February, 2026; 1:30 PM, 925, all

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• But let's say they were building a new one, and pretty much it's just for issuing pistol permits.

Bills: SB1, SB83, SB159, SB160, SB1

Keywords: workers' compensation, public education, employee injury, insurance trust fund, on-the-job injury, administrative procedures, adult-size changing table, changing station, accessible restroom, public bathroom, public building, public entity, ADA, Americans with Disabilities Act, accessibility, restroom renovation, new construction, grant program, state grant, local government facilities

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• Chairman and sir, was that we had a president who passed an executive order that outlawed pistol braces
• Chairman and, sir, was that we had a president who passed a executive order that outlawed pistol braces

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• eliminates loopholes in some of our current laws where a defendant is only prohibited from possessing pistols
• eliminates loopholes in some of our current laws where a defendant is only prohibited from possessing pistols
• defendant is only prohibited<00:25:27.919><c> from</c><00:25:28.320><c> possessing</c><00:25:28.960><c> pistols
• </c><00:25:29.520><c> or</c><00:25:29.760><c> in</c> prohibited from possessing pistols or in prohibited
• from possessing pistols or in some<00:25:30.240><c> situations</c><00:25:31.200><c> only</c><00:25:31.440

Bills: HF3465, HF3782, HF4075, HF391, HF3946, HF2976, HF3350

Keywords: theft, vulnerable adults, public safety, penalties, Minnesota statutes, chemical irritants, law enforcement, transparency, building owners, tenant rights, notification, remediation, firearm restrictions, domestic violence, court orders, criminal convictions, firearms prohibition, gun surrender, order for protection, protective order

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• thresholds, we're getting a lot of things like touch DNA, you know, being able to swab the grip of a pistol
• swab the grip um you know, being able to swab the grip of<01:30:56.800><c> a</c><01:30:56.840><c> pistol
• 57.520><c> to</c><01:30:57.640><c> get</c><01:30:57.840><c> DNA</c><01:30:58.200><c> samples</c> of a pistol
• to try to get DNA samples of a pistol to try to get DNA samples off<01:30:58.760><c> of</c><01:30:58.880

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• previous administration tried to order instate officers to enforce unconstitutional gun mandates like a pistol
• enforce unconstitutional gun mandates<00:18:34.000><c> like</c><00:18:34.160><c> a</c><00:18:34.400><c> pistol
• brace</c><00:18:35.280><c> uh</c><00:18:35.440><c> ban</c><00:18:35.840><c> for</c> mandates like a pistol
• brace uh ban for mandates like a pistol brace uh ban for example.<00:18:36.559><c> And</c><00:18:36.720

Bills: HB0130, HB0095, HB0096, HB0097, SF0101, SF0106, SF0067, SF0123

Keywords: Second Amendment, firearms, state rights, federal regulation, law enforcement, civil penalties, government liability, concealed carry, public colleges, university facilities, weapons legislation, self-defense, campus safety, weapons, age requirement, permits, HB0097, Wyoming firearms privacy, merchant category code, MCC

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• They caught him, went back and found the bag, and it had a nine-millimeter pistol in it.
• They caught him, went back and found the bag, had a nine millimeter pistol in it.

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• Those were water pistols that I grew up with and were prevalent everywhere.
• Those were water pistols that I grew up with and were prevalent everywhere.

Summary: The Assembly convened after a quorum call, prayer, and pledge, then moved through a long floor session focused heavily on budget trailer bills, labor agreements, housing, environmental review, and several resolutions. Members also introduced visiting guests, including family members, district staff, Mandela Washington Fellows, and UC Berkeley public policy students. Procedural motions were taken up early, including a successful roll-call vote to suspend rules so certain budget-related bills could be heard without reference to file. The chamber approved several major budget measures. SB 129, the labor trailer bill, passed 56-4 after supporters said it made technical budget adjustments, funded collective bargaining, supported In-Home Supportive Services, and addressed pension and project-related issues. SB 131, the public resources and housing trailer bill, passed 50-3 after extensive debate over homelessness funding, CEQA exemptions, advanced manufacturing, high-speed rail, rural access to funds, tribal consultation, and environmental protections; multiple members voiced support while also urging follow-up changes. The Assembly also adopted SB 139, implementing agreements for professional and operating engineers, by 69-1, and SB 140, implementing the correctional officers’ agreement, by 71-0. Later, AB 130, the housing trailer bill, was taken up on concurrence in Senate amendments after a successful rule suspension; members discussed tribal consultation protections, CEQA reform, prevailing wage, and vehicle miles traveled provisions, with debate continuing as the transcript ended. The Assembly also concurred in Senate amendments to AB 927, extending the Williams inspection window for certain school districts, which passed 70-0. In addition, ACR 16 naming the 10th Street Bridge the POW/MIA Bridge passed 70-0. AJR 9, urging full and consistent federal funding for the National Park Service, drew broad bipartisan support and passed 66-0 after members highlighted California parks’ economic and cultural importance. HR 47, recognizing the Fourth of July and the Declaration of Independence, prompted extended remarks on democracy, civics, immigration, military service, and community celebrations before being adopted by voice vote with 64 co-authors added. The consent calendar was also adopted 64-0.

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• He was on federal parole, pistol-whipped her, had the gun to her head, and strangled her all on ring
• :19:25.920><c> he</c> It was I believe August 30th where he It was I believe August 30th where he pistol-whipped
• </c> pistol-whipped her. pistol-whipped her.
• 01:19:28.200><c> on</c><01:19:28.360><c> federal</c><01:19:28.680><c> parole,</c><01:19:29.160><c> pistol-whipped
• </c> He was on federal parole, pistol-whipped He was on federal parole, pistol-whipped her,<01:19:29.880

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• We're increasing the cost to you, a law-abiding citizen, to acquire a pistol or other firearm, to carry

Bills: HB2325, HB2521, HB2720, HB1960, HB2073, HB2675, HB2681

Keywords: tourism, tourism promotion, Washington Tourism Marketing Authority, assessment, self-supported assessment, visitor economy, destination marketing, statewide marketing, lodging, hotels, restaurants, travel services, attractions, recreation, retail, beverage producers, arts and culture, tribal nations, tribal businesses, rural communities

Summary: The House convened with a quorum, recited the Pledge of Allegiance, and heard a prayer asking members to serve with humility, justice, and attention to the poor and unseen. The chamber approved the prior day’s minutes, moved House Bill 273 (Health Carrier Surpluses) and House Bill 2681 (Cannabis License Fees) to the second reading calendar, and welcomed several honored guests and caucus announcements before proceeding to floor action on bills. The House first considered Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill 2325, establishing a tourism self-support program. Representative Santos offered and the House adopted Amendment 1709, described as a clarifying change. Supporters said the bill would let the tourism industry assess itself to fund statewide marketing and help attract visitors year-round without using general taxpayer dollars. The bill passed final vote 84-5. The House then took up Engrossed Third Substitute House Bill 1960 on renewable energy. Members discussed replacing property tax treatment for wind, solar, and battery storage projects with an excise tax to reduce tax shifts onto other local taxpayers and provide more stable community benefits. After adopting Amendment 2073 and Amendment 2071 as amended, the bill passed 74-15. The House next debated House Bill 2521 on firearms background checks. Two amendments were offered and rejected: Amendment 1979 would have raised the fee cap from $18 to $33, and Amendment 1989 would have set the fee at zero, with opponents arguing the fee should cover program costs and supporters arguing any fee on firearm transfers burdens constitutional rights. The bill itself passed 53-36. Finally, House Bill 2675, the annual accounts bill, was advanced without amendment and passed unanimously 89-0. The House then adjourned until 9:55 a.m. Tuesday, February 24.