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• Moved by Senator Harckham, seconded by Senator Tom? On favor? Aye. Against? AWR?
• Moved by Senator Mayer, seconded by Senator Lanza? All in favor? Aye. Against? AWR.
• Moved by Senator Sepúlveda, seconded by Senator Comrie. On favor? Opposed? AWR.
• Moved by Senator Harckham, seconded by Senator Mayer. On favor? Aye. Against? Okay.
• Moved by Senator Myrie. Seconded by Senator Sepúlveda. All in favor? Aye. Against? AWR.

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Summary: The Senate Rules Committee met with Senator John Liu chairing at the request of Senator Michael Gianaris. The committee considered several bills for placement on the floor calendar, including print number 488A by Senator Fernandez, 5599 by Senator May, 8483C by Senator Chris Ryan, 8563 by Senator Clear, and 8616A by Senator Janice. Most of the bills were described as being placed after various law codes, including the General Business Law and the Jobs law, though the transcript contains some garbled references. For each item, a member moved the bill and another seconded it, followed by brief voice votes. The committee recorded no substantive debate; the votes were largely unanimous or near-unanimous, with “aye” responses and no recorded opposition beyond unclear “AWR” notations. Each bill was reported or moved to the floor. After the final item, 8616A, the committee completed its business and adjourned.

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• Let's read that resolution title only and call on Senator Ramos. >> Senate Resolution No. 2074, by Senator
• The resolution is adopted. Senator Serrano.
• The resolution is adopted. Senator Serrano.
• The resolution is adopted. Senator Serrano.
• THE RESOLUTION IS ADOPTED. SENATOR SERRANO.

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Summary: The Senate convened, approved the journal, and took up a series of motions to discharge identical Assembly bills to the Third Reading Calendar, along with committee reports and amendments. The chamber also received an introduction from Senator Gonzalez honoring Maria Raine and her advocacy for guardrails on AI chatbots after the death of her son, and later adopted a Rules Committee report sending several General Business Law bills directly to Third Reading. The resolution calendar was adopted with some exceptions, and the Senate recognized several previously adopted resolutions honoring individuals and observances, including Barnabas McHenry, Arthur Jones Jr., Floyd Todd Peterson III, the Lexington School for the Deaf, Tadeusz Kosciuszko, Apraxia Awareness Month, Fibromyalgia Awareness Day, Prevention Week, Physician Anesthesiologists Week, and Golf Day in New York. The Senate then considered and passed numerous bills, many on consumer protection and public policy topics. Measures included bills on General Business Law, Public Health Law, Correction Law, Environmental Conservation Law, Executive Law, Vehicle and Traffic Law, Public Officers Law, Not-for-Profit Corporation Law, Public Housing Law, Education Law, Labor Law, and Public Service Law. Several bills were laid aside, including a Public Health Law bill by Senator Fernandez and a Public Service Law bill by Senator Parker. The chamber also passed a concurrent constitutional resolution by Senator Stec proposing an amendment to Article 14. During floor debate, senators explained votes on several measures. Senator Ramos spoke in support of paid sick leave for domestic workers, describing the bill as a long-overdue labor protection for a workforce historically excluded from such rights. Senator Fernandez described her bill as the Manufacturer Disclosure and Transparency Act, aimed at requiring notice and public disclosure of certain pharmaceutical patent settlement agreements to improve transparency and competition in prescription drug pricing. Senator Ryan and Senator Martins supported a bill restricting hidden algorithmic price manipulation online, and Senator May supported a bill limiting excessive rental car fuel charges as part of a broader consumer protection package. The Senate also passed a memorial highway bill naming a portion of Route 19 in LeRoy for Lieutenant Gary A. Scott, with Senator Borrello explaining the veteran’s service and sacrifice.

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• We're joined here today by Senator Murray, Aranker, and Senator Claire.
• Senator White. Senator White is negative. The bill is reported.
• Senate Bill 6913 by Senator Harcone is to be reported to finance.
• Motion by Senator Cleare. Motion by Senator Cleare. Second, Senator Murray. All in favor? Aye.
• The Senate Bill 7005 by Senator Ross and Mrs. is going to finance.

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Summary: The Standing Committee on Social Services met on May 12 with a quorum present and considered seven bills, with four sent to finance and three advanced to first reading. The committee discussed SB 1450A, which would raise shelter allowances up to 100% of fair market rent; several members questioned the impact on county budgets and sought clarification that the bill sets a maximum rather than an automatic requirement. Despite concerns, the bill was reported, with Senator White voting no. The committee also reported SB 2516A on a refugee resettlement program, SB 5505 on mental illness training and temporary housing, SB 6913 on the 211 essential community services online system, and SB 7005 on longer stays at domestic violence shelters, with members characterizing several of these as codifying existing practice or grant-related measures. The remaining bills were SB 7632, which would include households fleeing domestic violence in the family homelessness and infection prevention supplement program, and SB 7754A, which would address finger imaging for SNF benefit recipients. Both were moved forward without substantive debate and reported, with Senator White recorded without recommendation on SB 7754A. Across the meeting, motions were made and seconded by committee members, and the bills were advanced by majority vote.

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• I am the Library Chair, Celabino, and I'm joined here today by Senator Bristport, Senator Zellnor, Senator
• Tedisco, and Senator Murray.
• S110A, sponsored by Senator May.
• Moved by Senator Murray. Seconded by Senator Brisport. Thank you. Moved by Senator Murray.
• Motion by Senator Brisport, seconded by Senator Zellner. Ayes. Aye. Nays. AWR. All in favor?

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Summary: The Standing Committee on Libraries met on Tuesday, May 12 at 9:45 a.m. with Chair Celabino and Senators Brisport, Zellnor, Tedisco, and Murray present. The committee considered a short agenda of four Education Law bills related to libraries and library services. The first bill, S110A by Senator May, would require certain libraries to adopt policies ensuring staff can curate and develop collections, services, and programming consistent with the Human Rights Law and the Equal Rights Amendment. Members clarified that the measure was intended to empower local library boards and librarians to make collection decisions, rather than direct the Board of Regents to mandate specific content. The bill was moved by Senator Zellnor and seconded by Senator Murray, then advanced unanimously. The committee also advanced S5989A by Senator Bynoe on library cards for minors, B680A by Senator Connery directing a study on public libraries’ access to capital funding, and S8044A by Senator Bynoe establishing the Library Literacy Education Guidance Act. Each bill was moved, seconded, and approved without opposition. The meeting then adjourned after all four bills were reported out of committee.

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• Senator Morris? Here. Senator Abraham? President Pro Tem Barrow? Here. Senator Cloud? Here.
• Senator Hodges? Here. Senator Cloud? Here. Senator Hodges? Here.
• Senator Abraham: yes. Senator Barrow: no. Senator Cloud: yes. Senator Hodges: yes.
• Senator Kleinpeter: yes. Senator Miguez: yes. Senator Kleinpeter: yes. Senator Miguez: yes.
• Senator Barrow? No. Senator Cloud? Senator Hodges? Yes. Senator Kleinpeter? Yes. Senator Miguez?

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• Senator Luneau. Here. Present. Senator Carter. Senator Edmonds. Senator Jenkins. Senator Mizell.
• Senator Luneau? Senator Carter? No. Senator Edmonds? Senator Jenkins? No. Senator Mizell? Yes.
• Senator Luneau? No. Senator Carter? No. Senator Edmonds? No. Senator Carter? No. Senator Edmonds?
• Senator Edmonds? Senator Jenkins? Yes. Senator Mizell? Senator Seabaugh? No. Three ayes, two nays.
• Senator Carter? Yes. Yes. Senator Edmonds? Senator Jenkins? Yes. Senator Mizell? Senator Seabaw?

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• Introduction of Senate resolution, Senate resolution number 116 by Senator Klein Peters, the resolution
• Senate Resolution 118 by Senator Barrels, the resolution to commend and congratulate Edda Jane Harris
• Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 64 by Senator Price is a concurrent resolution to create and provide
• Senate Resolution No. 115, by Senator DePlessis.
• Introduction of Senate concurrent resolution: Senate Concurrent Resolution 16 by Senator Alaa is a concurrent

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• The Senate will come to order. >> Senator Murphy. >> Mr.
• Members remaining under motions and resolutions. Senator Latz, for a motion. Mr.
• Senator Green, Senator Hoffman, Senator Senator Green, Senator Hoffman, Senator Klene,<02:28:09.359><
• Klene, Senator Dibble, Senator Weber, Klene, Senator Dibble, Senator Weber, Senator<02:28:11.200>
• Senator<02:36:09.760> Senator Senator Senator Senator Senator Hoffman,<02:36:12.319> were

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• Senator Burgess, you were recognized for a motion. Thank you very much, Rep. Persons-Mulicka.
• I move that Senator Gaetz moved that Rep. Persons-Mulicka be named chair.
• I didn't move that Senator Gaetz did something. Senator Gaetz moves that Rep.
• Senator Burgess, do you have any opening comments? Very briefly. Thank you, Chair.
• Thank you, Senator. Well, it was my honor to present House Offer Number 1.

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• Senator Garcia, you're recognized for a motion. Thank you.
• We've provided the Senate.
• And Senator Garcia, I believe that you will find that we have attempted to move closer to the Senate
• Thank you, Senator Garcia. Is there any public comment? Thank you, Senator Garcia.
• Thank you, Senator. Now the work starts. Thank you, Senator. Now the work starts.

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• Senator Brodeur, the House is pleased to make the Senate an offer on the budget proviso projects and
• I hope you will find that we have attempted to move closer to the Senate on a number of issues.
• Thank you, Senator Brodeur. I believe you have an offer as well.
• Representative Maggard, the Senate is pleased. Thank you, Senator Brodeur.
• Thank you for your Senate offer. The House will review and follow up.

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• I'd like to welcome Senator Trumbull, Senate members, and House members to the first meeting of the Health
• Senator Trumbull, you are recognized for a motion. Thank you very much.
• Senator Trumbull, would you like to make any opening comments?
• And Senator Trumbull, that is our initial House offer. Thanks so much.
• And Senator Trumbull, that is our initial house offer. Thanks so much.

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• The House Budget and Senate Appropriations Conference Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic
• I move to nominate Senator DeSigley to serve as Vice Chair of the House Budget and Senate Transportation
• Additionally, the House has an offer for the Senate on the budget.
• Additionally, the House has an offer for the Senate on the budget.
• Senator Hooper, do you have any opening comments?

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• I'd like to first welcome Senator Brodeur, Senate members, and House members to the Conference Committee
• I now move to nominate Senator Brodeur to serve as Vice Chair of the Conference Committee on Senate Agriculture
• I want to recognize Senator Brodeur, as I believe the Senate has an offer for the House.
• I want to recognize Senator Brodeur, as I believe the Senate has an offer for the House.
• Thank you, Senator Brodeur, for your offer.

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• First up, we have a Senator Sieben Senate file 4667.
• Senator How then Senator Draheim? Senator How then Senator Draheim?
• >> Senator Senator Pratt. >> Senator Senator Pratt.
• :39:52.960> Senator of you, Senator Draheim, Senator of you, Senator Draheim, Senator Dziedzic
• I. >> Senator Johnson. >> Senator Mohamed. I. >> Senator Murphy. >> Senator Pappas.

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• Senator Olson. Yes, thank you.
• Senator<00:10:34.560> Olson. Senator Olson. Senator Olson.
• Senator<00:11:48.600> Abbott. Senator Abbott. Senator Abbott.
• Seconded by Senator Abbott. Is Second. Seconded by Senator Abbott.
• Senator Altschiller moves consent, seconded by Senator Abbas.

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• Senator Shouldn't it be the whole<00:47:36.320> Senate whole Senate whole Senate rather<00:47:
• Uh, Senator Rosenblum. Uh, Senator Berthel and Senator Rosenblum. Discussion?
• Senator<01:22:38.280> Waters. Senator Waters. Senator Waters.
• OTP, Senator Pearl, Senator Lang. OTP, Senator Pearl, Senator Lang.
• That's Senator Lang, Senator Birdsell. That's Senator Lang, Senator Birdsell. Okay. Okay.

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• the Senator from the 16th, Senator Rouson.
• Senator of the 10th, Senator Brodeur, moves that Senate Bill 2506E be withdrawn from the Committee on
• Senators proceed to vote. Have all senators voted?
• Senators will proceed to vote. If all senators voted.
• Senator the 19th, Senator Mayfield moved Senate show that motion adopted.

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• Thank you, Senator. I agree. Let's go to Senator Becker.
• Thank you, Senator. I agree. Let's go to Senator Becker. Thank you. Chair.
• I know that Senator Stern and Senator Becker are having another informational hearing.
• Senator, do you want to just...
• Thank you, Senator. Let's go next to Senator Perez. Thank you, Chair.

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Summary: The committee held the first of several informational hearings on the SB 254 Natural Catastrophe Resiliency Study, focused on wildfire risk, utility liability, and how to finance catastrophic losses. Chair Allen opened by describing California’s recent utility-ignited wildfires, the creation of the wildfire fund under AB 1054, and SB 254’s extension of that fund and requirement for a study. The California Earthquake Authority, as wildfire fund administrator, presented the report’s process and findings, emphasizing that the study was intended to be neutral and broad, based on extensive stakeholder outreach, and that the status quo is not working well for survivors, communities, ratepayers, insurers, or utilities. CEA’s report organized recommendations into three policy pathways: continued mitigation investment, more equitable allocation of catastrophe burdens, and expanded state roles in catastrophe financing. For utilities, the report discussed options such as setting a binding risk-tolerance standard, preserving safety certificate accountability, tying executive compensation more directly to safety, creating confidential reporting with safe-harbor protections, reforming utility liability including possible changes to inverse condemnation, limiting damages, reducing insurance subrogation, and creating a fast-pay facility for survivors. The financing analysis compared a more durable wildfire fund, risk transfer/reinsurance, liability reforms, and state-backed mechanisms such as a state insurer, a state backstop, and broader funding for community wildfire mitigation. The CPUC said wildfire mitigation oversight has improved, but wildfire-related costs are driving electricity bills higher and creating an affordability crisis. The Office of Energy Infrastructure Safety highlighted its wildfire mitigation plan review and field inspections, and recommended stronger safety reporting and more safety-weighted executive compensation. In member discussion, senators and assemblymembers focused on the cost of the status quo, whether the burden should be shared by ratepayers, utilities, the state, or other parties, and whether California should consider broader disaster-financing approaches. Several members raised concerns about inverse condemnation, the pace of survivor compensation, local land-use responsibility, and the need for a more comprehensive statewide solution rather than piecemeal bills. No votes or formal actions were taken; the hearing was informational only.

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• Thank you, Senator.
• Thank you, Senator.
• Stern, Senator Stearns, who was here earlier, and Senator Becker.
• Senator Richardson.
• Thank you, Senator. Senator Stern. Thank you. I'll indulge since I don't... Senator Stern.

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Summary: The Senate Committee on Insurance held an informational hearing on how climate change, wildfire risk, and related catastrophes are affecting California’s insurance market, affordability, and availability. Chair and members framed the issue as a statewide challenge tied to resiliency, land use, utilities, legal liability, and the FAIR Plan. Senator Becker noted the hearing was connected to SB 254 and its recent report, while the Vice Chair emphasized that the state’s current regulatory framework limits flexibility and that industry testimony would also have been useful. Amy Bach of United Policyholders described worsening availability and affordability, driven by climate impacts, insurtech/risk scoring, inflation, and the growth of surplus lines coverage. She said the Sustainable Insurance Strategy is beginning to show progress, but the FAIR Plan remains too large and non-admitted carriers create concerns because they are less regulated and do not share FAIR Plan or guaranty fund obligations. She stressed that mitigation incentives, grants, and voluntary insurer rewards for wildfire-hardening are important, but that many households cannot afford the needed improvements. In response to questions, she said underinsurance remains a major problem, especially after recent fires, and suggested stronger insurer responsibility for replacement-cost estimates or broader replacement-cost endorsements. Actuary Nancy Watkins and Stanford’s Michael Wara argued that California must both reduce wildfire risk and allow actuarially sound pricing if it wants a healthier market. Watkins compared the market to a household with rising expenses and said the state needs a mitigation framework focused on the highest-risk communities, especially older neighborhoods and homes near the wildland-urban interface. Wara said premiums must roughly equal expected claims plus expenses, and that California is “burning down too many houses,” which drives both availability problems and higher rates. He highlighted the role of structure-to-structure spread, older housing stock, utility ignitions, and the need to focus on community hardening, not just vegetation management. Both speakers said mitigation should be targeted, science-based, and sustained rather than one-time or scattered. Frank Freebalt of Cal Poly and Michael Gullner of UC Berkeley continued the discussion on fire modeling and risk reduction. Freebalt said the problem is best understood as a structure ignition and urban conflagration problem, requiring integrated land-use, utility, and community mitigation, with evidence-based priorities and better analytics. He emphasized that the state should focus on the highest-risk intersections first and that targeted mitigation can multiply the effectiveness of suppression and evacuation resources. No votes or formal actions were taken; the hearing was informational and focused on testimony, questions, and policy discussion.