Video & Transcript Research : 'Senate Resolution 117'

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NY

New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Standing Committee on Rules - 06/01/2026

Rules

Transcript Highlights:
  • Senate Bill 291 by Senator Rose, and that's the law.
  • Moved by Senator Liu, second by Senator Mayer.
  • Second by Senator Liu, Senator Mayer.
  • Moved by Senator Liu, Senator Mayer. All right. All right, Senator Mayer. Senator Mayer.
  • By Senator Hernandez, second by Senator Harckham. In fact, Senator Gallo, second by Senator Griffo.
Keywords: 993, senate, all
Summary: The Senate Standing Committee on Rules met and reported a long list of bills, with most measures advancing on unanimous or near-unanimous voice votes after motions and seconding by various senators. The bills covered a wide range of topics, including Environmental Conservation, Education, Executive Law, Civil Service, Public Health, Public Service, Election Law, Social Services, Correction Law, Traffic Law, General Law, Administrative Code, Retirement and Social Security, and several chapter-amendment or authorization measures. In many cases, the chair noted the bill number, sponsor, and subject area, then asked for objections; none were recorded, and the bill was reported. A few measures were laid aside by the sponsor, including bills referenced as 5711, 5727, and 9539, though the transcript is repetitive and some bill numbers/topics are difficult to discern because of transcription errors. Several bills involved retirement-related changes, including retroactive Tier 4 membership and other retirement system provisions, while others amended existing laws or chapters. The committee also reported bills affecting city administrative code provisions, public authorities, elder law, and public officers law. No substantive debate or testimony appears in the transcript; the meeting was largely procedural, focused on motions, seconds, and reporting bills out of committee. The final action on the listed measures was committee approval and reporting, with no recorded roll-call votes or amendments described in the transcript.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Committee on Rules and Administration - 06/01/26

Rules and Administration

Transcript Highlights:
  • That's the Senate Committee Resolution, a proposed resolution that provides compensation for Senate employees
  • > Committee Uh that's the Senate Committee Uh that's the Senate Committee Resolution,<00:01:01.520
  • Seeing no questions, then Senator Rest moves to adopt committee resolution 19.
  • Seeing no questions, then Senator Rest moves to adopt committee resolution 19.
  • Seeing no questions, then Senator Rest moves to adopt committee resolution 19.
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Senate in Special Session F Jun 1st, 2026

Florida Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • The Senate will be in order.
  • Senators and guests in the gallery, please rise for the opening prayer that will be given by Senator
  • Senate Joint Resolution 2F by Senator Avila, a joint resolution proposing amendments to Sections 4, 6
  • decided to leave the Senate: Senator Hooper, Polsky, and Jones.
  • Senator Polsky. Senator Polsky, Tina. Senator Polsky, Tina, I too am going to miss you greatly.
Keywords: 999, senate, all
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Business, Professions and Economic Development Committee Jun 1st, 2026

Business, Professions and Economic Development

Transcript Highlights:
  • Seeing none, okay, Senator Archuleta.
  • Senator. Thank you, Madam Chair.
  • Moved by Senator Umberg. Aye. Moved by Senator Umberg. Wahab? Aye. Choi? Aye. Archiletta? Aye.
  • So moved by Senator Archuleta, the birthday boy.
  • Motion is due pass to the Senate Judiciary Committee. Moved by Senator Umberg. Wahab, aye.
Keywords: 987, senate, all
Summary: The Senate Business, Professions and Economic Development Committee met without a quorum at first and began hearing bills as a subcommittee. The chair outlined procedures, noted several consent items, and the committee heard presentations on AB 277, AB 1382, and ACR 173 before quorum was established. AB 277 would require background checks for unlicensed employees providing behavioral health treatment; the author and CalABA argued it would protect children and people with disabilities, and the bill later passed 6-0. AB 1382, the “Ethics Over Aesthetics Act,” would prohibit the sale of genetically modified animals for cosmetic purposes, with supporters citing animal welfare, shelter overcrowding, and the need to avoid novelty pet breeding; it also passed 6-0 after amendments removed opposition concerns about glowfish. ACR 173 would recommend formalizing a sister-state relationship between California and Jalisco, Mexico, emphasizing cultural, economic, and educational ties and calling for immigration protections. One senator objected to language referencing “recent mass deportations,” saying it was unnecessarily political and inaccurate in context, and said he would abstain rather than vote no. After quorum was reached, the committee approved the consent calendar, including AB 2085, AB 1733, ACR 129, ACR 164, and ACR 166, by a 6-0 vote. Once quorum was established, the committee voted 6-0 to pass AB 277 to the Senate Public Safety Committee and AB 1382 to the Senate Judiciary Committee. ACR 173 was adopted on a 4-0 vote, and the committee granted reconsideration so the author could potentially address the concern raised about the resolution’s language.
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session Jun 1st, 2026

California Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Senator Grove. Senator Grove, I’m so sorry.
  • Secretary, please read: Senate Concurrent Resolution 179 by Senator Niello, relative to Celiac Disease
  • Senator Becker. Senator Cabaldon. Senator Cabaldon. We are at committee announcements.
  • We will now return to motions and resolutions. Senator Becker. Adjournment. Thank you.
  • Thank you, Senator.
Keywords: 987, senate, all
Summary: The Senate opened with a quorum, prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and several floor recognitions, including a birthday acknowledgment for Senator Archuleta and introductions of former Senator George Runner and a Portuguese delegation tied to ACR 185 recognizing Portuguese Heritage Month. The body then approved the Senate journals and moved to confirmations of five Board of Parole Hearings appointees: William Muniz, Michael Ruff, Rosalind Sargent Burns, Mary Thornton, and Jack Weiss. Each confirmation drew extended debate centered on parole decisions, public safety, transparency, and the Board’s handling of elderly parole and sexually violent predator cases. Supporters argued the commissioners were applying existing law, using evidence-based risk assessments, and were not the decision-makers in the controversial cases cited. Opponents criticized the board for releasing dangerous offenders, questioned the commissioners’ judgment, and objected to the board’s closed-door in-bank votes. Roll calls followed each item, and all five appointees were confirmed, with vote totals including 25-9, 24-9, 24-9, 25-9, and 29-9. The Senate then took up Senate Concurrent Resolution 179 by Senator Niello, recognizing May as Celiac Disease Awareness Month. The resolution described celiac disease as a serious autoimmune disorder, highlighted symptoms and challenges with gluten exposure, and emphasized the need for awareness, labeling, and education. SCR 179 passed unanimously, 31-0. The session concluded with committee announcements and several adjournments in memory, including tributes to Marty Arnold, Jim McAulian, and Pat Gagoscos, followed by remarks from the President pro tempore about ongoing bipartisan legislation to improve transparency and public safety in parole decisions before adjournment until June 4, 2026.
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Human Services Committee Jun 1st, 2026

Human Services

Transcript Highlights:
  • The Senate Human Services Committee will come to order. Good afternoon.
  • Yes, well, we had one from Senator Laird. Please call the roll. Becker? Aye. Becker, aye.
  • That concludes this very rapid hearing on the Senate Human Services Committee. We are adjourned.
Keywords: 987, senate, all
Summary: The Senate Human Services Committee met in Room 2200 of the O Street Building, established a quorum, and took up a consent calendar containing three bills, including SR 104. After a motion by Senator Laird, the committee voted unanimously to adopt the consent calendar. The roll call votes were recorded as members voting aye, and the final vote was 5-0. No substantive testimony or debate on the individual bills is included in the transcript. The meeting was brief, with the chair noting the quick pace, briefly recessing to await an absent member, and then closing the vote. After the final vote, the committee adjourned.
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Appropriations Jun 1st, 2026

Appropriations

Transcript Highlights:
  • Senator Rouson. Here. Senator Berman. Senator Brodeur. Senator Burgess. Senator DiCeglie.
  • Senator Garcia. Senator Grall. Senator Harrell.
  • Senator Grall, Senator Harrell, Senator Martin, Senator Massullo, Senator McClain, Senator Pizzo, Senator
  • Senators, that is the joint resolution.
  • The proposed Senate Resolution, SJR-2F, is an attack on local communities and working families.
Keywords: 999, senate, all
MN
Transcript Highlights:
  • That's all coming up. >> Senate Spotlight is produced by the Minnesota Senate and Senate Media Services
  • <00:09:24.480> I Senate has funded a nuclear study. I Senate has funded a nuclear study.
  • Senator Zach Duckworth successfully Senator Zach Duckworth successfully passed<00:15:06.520>
  • >> The Senate is now adjourned. >> The Senate is now adjourned.
  • , >> As I leave the Senate, >> As I leave the Senate, I<00:24:45.520> would<00
Keywords: 918, senate, all
Summary: The program focused first on Minnesota’s energy and affordability agenda, with Senator Nick Frentz discussing the state’s clean-energy leadership, rising electricity demand, and the Senate’s 100% clean energy framework. He said Minnesota’s clean energy growth supports jobs, lowers costs for ratepayers, and includes recent wins such as sustainable aviation fuel tax treatment in the supplemental budget. Frentz also said the Senate passed an energy omnibus bill that continues clean-energy permitting reforms, promotes conservation and demand response, and includes a nuclear study rather than lifting the nuclear moratorium. Frentz spent much of the interview defending data centers as both a challenge and an opportunity. He said large hyperscale projects can create major construction jobs and substantial local property-tax revenue, while a 2025 law requires data-center companies to contribute to low-income energy assistance and report water use. He pointed to the Google data center planned for Pine Island as an example, saying it is air-cooled, will pay $5 million a year, and will fund 1,600 MW of clean energy at its own expense, which he argued could save Xcel ratepayers money over time. He also said climate change is already driving higher costs through homeowners insurance and storm damage. The second segment highlighted Senator Zach Duckworth’s housing and banking bills. Duckworth said Senate File 4168 would make it easier to finance investment properties by giving buyers more flexibility to roll closing costs and lender fees into payments, while keeping strong protections in place for primary residences. He emphasized that the bill is not about predatory lending and is intended to expand options for informed investors. He also described Senate File 4652 as an anti-fraud, no-cost measure that lets bank customers name a trusted contact so banks can alert someone if suspicious activity is detected. Duckworth said both bills passed unanimously in both chambers, and he credited quick action and good working relationships across the aisle for their success. The program closed with a broader reflection on the end of session and the Senate’s political climate. It noted that 15 senators are retiring and two are leaving for higher office, and that final floor votes often split along party lines, including one bill passing 34-33. Several retiring senators used farewell speeches to urge civility, compromise, and putting people first, while the segment emphasized that despite partisan conflict, quiet bipartisan cooperation still produced much of the session’s enacted legislation.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Improving Housing Affordability and Fraud Protections | Senator Zach Duckworth May 29th, 2026

Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Senator, thank you for being here. >> Thanks for having me. >> Absolutely.
  • things, um you have another bill, Senate things, um you have another bill, Senate File<00:04:29.440
  • No co-authors at all here in the Senate.
  • And they passed And they passed unanimously in the Senate and in the House. That is wild.
  • And so, being in the minority in the Senate, and to your point, having both of those bills heard, and
Keywords: 918, senate, all
Summary: The discussion focused on two Minnesota Senate bills authored by the senator: Senate File 4168 and Senate File 4652. SF 4168 would give buyers of investment properties more flexibility in financing, including the ability to roll certain closing costs and lender fees into the loan, with the senator emphasizing that the measure is limited to investment properties and is not intended for primary residences. He stressed that the bill is meant to provide options, not force borrowers into any particular structure, and repeatedly distinguished it from predatory lending, saying it has nothing to do with fraudulent or abusive mortgage practices. SF 4652 addresses fraud prevention at banks by allowing account holders to designate an additional contact person who can be notified if a bank suspects suspicious activity and cannot reach the account owner. The senator described it as a common-sense, no-cost, anti-fraud measure aimed at early detection and protecting both banks and customers. He said fraud is a widespread problem and that the bill would help institutions act quickly when something appears wrong. The senator said both bills moved quickly because he wanted to get them heard and passed this session, and he noted that he was the sole author on each. He said the bills passed unanimously in both the Senate and the House. In broader comments, he credited bipartisan relationships and committee cooperation for helping the bills advance, and said the session showed House-Senate collaboration on practical legislation, with more political items being pushed toward compromise and further discussion.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

FULL INTERVIEW: Lowering Energy Costs Through Innovation | Senator Nick Frentz May 29th, 2026

Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Senator, I'm happy to have you here. >> Good to see you, Veronica.
  • The Senate has passed a nuclear study three years in a row now.
  • The Senate has funded a nuclear study.
  • The energy omnibus bill passed off the floor in the Senate.
  • House and Senate have to agree.
Keywords: 918, senate, all
Summary: The interview focused on Minnesota’s clean energy policy, energy affordability, and the state’s path toward its 100% clean electricity goal. The senator said Minnesota’s clean energy reputation comes from environmental concern, job creation, and lower long-term costs, noting that wind is now the lowest-cost generation source and that solar costs have fallen sharply. He said rising electricity demand has led to some increased coal use, but argued the state can still meet its 2040 clean energy target through continued renewable buildout, permitting reform, conservation, and demand response. A major topic was data centers. The senator emphasized both concerns and benefits, saying hyperscale data centers can bring substantial construction jobs, property tax revenue, and, under the 2025 law, payments to low-income energy assistance. He cited the Pine Island Google data center as air-cooled, with no water concerns, and said it will pay $5 million annually while funding 1,600 MW of wind, solar, and battery resources at its own expense. He also said Xcel’s filing projected a $1.1 billion ratepayer savings over 10 years, while urging the public to weigh both pros and cons, especially around water use and local tax impacts. The discussion also covered nuclear power and climate costs. The senator said the Senate has passed a nuclear study three years in a row and expects it to advance, while the moratorium on new nuclear plants remains tied to the Prairie Island Indian Community and unresolved nuclear waste storage. He argued Minnesota likely cannot reach its emissions goals without nuclear in the mix, though he acknowledged current nuclear is not cost-competitive and said future advanced or small modular nuclear could change that. On affordability, he pointed to climate-driven costs such as higher homeowners insurance and storm damage, and described Senate energy omnibus provisions including conservation, plug-in solar, and renewable development account projects such as a Como Zoo clean energy project. No votes were taken in the interview itself, but the senator referenced the recently announced budget deal and said he still needed to negotiate a renewable development account agreement between the House and Senate.
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Senate in Special Session E May 29th, 2026

Florida Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • The Senate will be in order.
  • Senator Trumbull, so I give you a break. Thank you for that. Senator Burgess. Senator Davis.
  • We will miss also Senator Polsky. I know Senator DiCeglie will miss Senator Polsky as well.
  • Have all senators voted? All senators voted.
  • Senator Avila. Thank you, Mr. President. Thank you, Senator Pizzo. So at... Senator Avila.
Keywords: 999, senate, all
VT

Vermont 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Session - 2026-05-29 - 10:00AM

Vermont Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Senator.
  • Is shall the Senate adopt a joint house resolution in concurrence? Are you ready for that question?
  • "The original Senate bill excluded all Senate bonding when we put S. 20 on.
  • Thank you, Senator. That was a lovely tribute to a lovely senator.
  • Senator from Rutland has moved that the Senate...
Keywords: 927, senate, all
VT

Vermont 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Session - 2026-05-29 - 1:00PM

Vermont Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • The Senate will come to order. Welcome back.
  • The one of the Senate The one of the Senate changes were championed from the Senator from Lamoille, was
  • I thank the senator.
  • Thank you, Senator. Senator from Windsor.
  • Thank you, Senator.
Keywords: 927, senate, all
VT

Vermont 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Session - 2026-05-29 - 4:30PM

Vermont Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • The Senate will come to order. Senator from Rutland. Yes, Mr. President.
  • Senior Senator from Chittenden. Yes, Senator from... Mr.
  • Question is, shall the Senate adopt the resolution on its part? Are you ready for the question?
  • Senator Winker. The Senate will come back to order.
  • And this might explain some things about where Senator Buruth Senator President Where Senator Buruth
Keywords: 927, senate, all
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Revenue and Fiscal Affairs May 28th, 2026

Revenue & Fiscal Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • Senator Bass [member_23778]. Senator Carter [member_23784]. Senator Connick [member_2684].
  • Senator Lambert [member_2693]. Senator Luneau [member_2867]. Senator Lambert [member_2693].
  • Senator Luneau [member_2867]. Senator Mizell [member_2868]. Here. Senator Morris [member_23777].
  • Senator Reese [member_23772]. Senator Wheat [member_2943]. Present.
  • Senator Lambert is here as well. And Senator Lambert is here as well.
Keywords: 974, senate, all
NH
Transcript Highlights:
  • Yeah, Senator.
  • Senator Perkins Coker, any thoughts? Um, I thank you very much.
  • That amendment is to Senate Bill 564. We're making three changes. Yes.
  • >> Senator<00:15:49.760> Bradley >> Senator Bradley >> Senator Bradley >&
  • We've lost a senator. Um, but where are you?
Keywords: 1191, senate, all
Summary: The Committee of Conference on Senate Bill 564 reconvened to review a new amendment from Representative DuMont. The amendment cleaned up prior language, added a new section carving out wetland buffers and conservation areas for special exception or conditional use permit treatment, and included an effective-date delay. Senator Murphy noted that agreed-upon language was missing to prevent municipalities from imposing new building or lot-size restrictions before the bill’s effective date, and that language was restored using wording from amendment 2070. The committee then heard from State Fire Marshal Sean Toomey, who explained that fire-code concerns centered on road access and dead-end roads, and suggested tying road-length limits to NFPA 1141 so the bill would reference an established standard while preserving existing state fire code provisions on water supply, road widths, slopes, and turnarounds. Members discussed refining the language to say road-length caps must comply with the state fire code and NFPA 1141. Representative Alexander also explained that section 3 would expand by-right treatment for certain subdivision buffers and reduce development costs, while section 4 would require at least conditional use or special exception review for wetland buffers and conservation areas rather than allowing a flat denial. After a brief pause to resolve concerns, participants agreed to keep section 3 and section 4, with the understanding that the changes struck a balance between lowering housing-development costs and preserving local review and environmental protections. The committee then voted unanimously to support the agreement, seconded by Rainforth, and the chair said the revised amendment would be sent to OLS for final drafting.
NY

New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Standing Committee on Rules - 05/28/2026

Rules

Transcript Highlights:
  • Moved by Senator Harckham, second by Senator Dabo.
  • Moved by Senator Dabo, second by Senator Harckham.
  • And after Senator Dabo, second by Senator Harckham, second by Senator Harckham, second by Senator Herald
  • By Senator Dabba, same by Senator Harkham, same by Senator Harkham, same by Senator Dabble.
  • Move by Senator Fernando, from Senator Harkam, by Senator Harkham, second by Senator Harkham, second
Keywords: 993, senate, all
Summary: The committee took up a long list of bills and chapter amendments, largely under the Education Law, Insurance Law, General Business Law, Social Services Law, Election Law, Environmental Conservation Law, and related statutes. The transcript reflects repeated motions and seconds, with members generally voting in favor and no recorded opposition on most items. Bills reported included measures sponsored by Senators Prasad, Martinez, Krueger, Serrano, CUNY, Gianaris, Harckham, Fernandez, and others, along with several technical amendments to prior laws and chapter acts. Among the topics referenced were education-related changes, insurance and business regulation, veterans services, housing finance, election law, labor and civil rights matters, mental hygiene and health provisions, retirement and social security, property tax and state finance updates, and amendments to older chapters and laws. The meeting also included reports on bills affecting vehicle and traffic law, military law, environmental conservation, and local or municipal law provisions. The transcript is noisy and repetitive, but the overall pattern is that the committee advanced a broad slate of legislation. No substantive testimony or debate is captured in the transcript beyond the motions, seconds, and the repeated statement that bills were reported, often “in favor” or “all in favor.” The session concluded with the remaining items being reported and “all pieces of business for today being adjourned.”
CA
Transcript Highlights:
  • Senator Hattato. Here. Senator Nilo. Here. Senator Cabaldon. Here. And Senator Smallwood Quavis.
  • Senator Hattato. Here. Senator Nilo. Here. Senator Cabaldon. Senator Hattado. Here. Senator Nilo.
  • The call the items, Senator Hurtado? Aye. Senator Hurtado, aye. Senator Nilo? Aye.
  • Senator Nilo, aye. Senator Cabaldon? Aye. Senator Cabaldon, aye. Senator Smallwood-Quavis? Aye.
  • Senator Hurtado? Aye. Senator Hurtado, aye. Senator Nilo? Not voting. Senator Cabaldon, aye.
Keywords: 987, senate, all
Summary: The Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Subcommittee 4 met to consider a large block of budget items as part of the Senate Democrats’ budget package. The chair highlighted major budget themes including investments in affordable housing and homelessness programs, full funding for Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention Program rounds 7 and 8, support for economic development through the CalCompetes tax credit, consumer protection and financial regulation funding, and technology, resilience, and data security programs. Members also noted the broader budget process and the extensive number of hearings and public comments received. During member comments, Senator Smallwood-Quarris raised concerns that the committee had not received all requested information from departments and said that was unacceptable, while also urging more investment in Expo Park ahead of the Olympics and in arts and cultural programs. Senator Cowan praised the transparency of the Senate budget plan, the work of staff and agencies, and the committee’s oversight role. Public testimony included support from the California State Association of Counties for fully funding HAP at $1 billion and meeting a September 1 distribution goal, and from the Small Business Development Centers for $26 million in GoBiz funding for SIP and TAP loan and technical assistance programs. The committee then voted on items in blocks. Most items were approved unanimously, while one larger block passed 3-1 with Senator Nilo voting no and another block passed 3-0 with Senator Nilo not voting. Items 20 and 42 were also approved 3-0 with Senator Nilo not voting. After concluding public comment and votes, the subcommittee adjourned.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
  • Senator Richardson. Present. Senator Durazo. Here. Senator Ciardo.
  • Thank you, Senator. The staff recommendations have been moved by Senator Durazo.
  • The Senate will continue working with the Assembly and the administration to improve The Senate will
  • Thank you, Senator Tarasso. Senator Seyarto.
  • Thank you, Senator Seyarto.
Keywords: 987, senate, all
Summary: The Senate Budget Subcommittee No. 5 on Corrections, Public Safety, Judiciary, Labor, and Transportation met with a quorum present and took up a vote-only agenda. After public comment, including testimony from Edward Hasbrook of the Identity Project opposing the DMV state-to-state Real ID proposal and related data-sharing concerns, the committee moved through multiple blocks of budget items in Parts A, B, and C covering labor, public safety and judiciary, and transportation. Staff recommendations were adopted on each set of issues, with several roll calls passing unanimously and others passing with one no vote or one member not voting. Before adjournment, members highlighted issues they want to continue pursuing in negotiations for the final budget. The chair raised concerns about the Real ID state-to-state system, privacy, and sharing Californians’ driver data, and also urged continued support for rehabilitation programming and expansion of the wildfire mitigation grant program. Senator Durazo emphasized the need for funding for justice-system programs, trauma recovery centers, public defenders, CDCR-based community programming, and more sustained workforce training investments. Senator Seyarto focused on transportation funding for inland regions, court capacity and Prop. 36 implementation, and workforce development tied to business attraction and changing labor needs. The chair thanked the consultants, sergeants, administration staff, and public participants, and asked members to submit additional comments in writing so they can be reflected in the record and considered in ongoing budget negotiations. The subcommittee then adjourned.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
  • Senators Reyes. Senator Reyes: Present. Senator Blakespear: Present. Senator Choi: Here.
  • Senator Troy: Here. Senator McNerney: Here. Thank you. We have a quorum.
  • That's been moved by Senator McNerney. Please take the roll. Senators Reyes? Aye. Reyes, aye.
  • Thank you, Senator McNerney. Would you please take the roll? Senators Reyes. Aye. Ray is aye.
  • That motion has been made by Senator McNerney. Please take the roll. Senators Reyes: Aye.
Keywords: 987, senate, all
Summary: The Senate Budget Subcommittee No. 2 on Resources, Environmental Protection, and Energy met for a vote-only hearing on budget items that had been discussed in prior hearings. Public comment focused on support for funding the Healthy Rivers and Landscapes Program, rejecting special fund position cuts at CDFW and the State Water Board, preserving Proposition 1 and Prop. 68 funding for conservation and local corps, supporting offshore wind and the Safer Consumer Products Program, and rejecting the Governor’s proposed Sustainable Aviation Fuel tax credit and light-duty incentive changes. Several speakers argued the SAF credit would be costly, unnecessary, and could raise fuel prices or divert funds from transportation and environmental programs. The chair also addressed concerns about the California Air Resources Board’s cap-and-invest amendments and said the Senate budget plan would withhold Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund appropriations, including continuous appropriations, until specified conditions are met. She said the Legislature should preserve prior agreements and protect transit, affordable housing, air quality, and safe drinking water programs from being reduced or zeroed out. The committee then took a series of roll-call votes on grouped budget items. Most staff recommendations were approved, with some items passing unanimously and others on 3-1 votes, with Senator Choi occasionally not voting or voting no. The hearing concluded after the committee approved the remaining vote-only items and adjourned.