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• It defines an emerging large energy use facility as a facility that has a maximum aggregate contract
• to protect energy affordability and Washington's ability to meet statutory greenhouse gas emission limits
• I'd like to see this bill address more directly, which is the use of nondisclosure agreements that limit
• However, we have limited visibility into whether these four Thank you.
• However, we have limited visibility into whether these four Austin Sharf continued: Data center load

Bills: SB6171, SB5965, SB5982, SB6004, SB6010, SB5941, SB6050

Keywords: energy facilities, large energy consumers, regulation, environment, sustainability, retail bags, pollution, customer impact, consumer-owned utilities, clean energy, port districts, market customers, energy transformation, renewable energy, public entities, electric generation, contracting, SB 6010, Washington energy siting, EFSEC

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• between the parties, and each member other than the majority and minority leaders and the minority whip limited
• and the majority and minority leaders and the minority<00:16:40.800><c> whip</c><00:16:41.199><c> limited
• </c><00:16:42.480><c> But</c> minority whip limited to 5 minutes.
• But minority whip limited to 5 minutes.
• bond of state<01:10:24.800><c> money</c><01:10:25.120><c> go</c><01:10:25.360><c> towards</c><01:10:

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• the aggregate amount of all equity interests held by an insurer.
• And when I say cap, I mean an overall investment limit for their asset portfolio.
• And when I say cap, I mean an overall investment limit for their asset portfolio.
• For life insurers, it does limit them; it drops them... ...two buckets at 50%.
• For life insurers, it does limit them; it drops them down from that 100% to that 20% limit, which really

Summary: The House Insurance Committee met on April 15 and first considered HB 909, which would require commercial health insurance coverage for behavioral health crisis services. Representative Spell and Office of Behavioral Health interim assistant secretary Dr. Holly Howitt described the Louisiana crisis response system, the goal of reducing emergency room and 911 use, and the need to expand provider participation beyond Medicaid. A technical amendment and a stakeholder-driven amendment allowing insurers to require documentation of crisis, medical necessity, and follow-up plan were adopted, and the bill was reported as amended with support cards from several health care and local government entities. The committee then advanced HB 1151, which changes investment limits for domestic insurers, especially life insurers, by capping equity holdings and aligning the rules with solvency concerns. After questions about whether the bill would increase profits at consumers’ expense, the author and Department of Insurance staff explained it was intended to provide guardrails and keep insurers solvent; the bill was reported favorably. HB 1154, dealing with prior authorization for certain generic medications, also received technical and substantive amendments. The bill would generally eliminate prior authorization for non-opioid generics, with a $250 wholesale acquisition cost cap and physician-specialty exceptions; it was reported as amended after support testimony from the Louisiana Dermatological Society and other health groups. HB 869, which sought coverage for injectable drugs used for glucose control or weight loss, prompted extended debate over cost, obesity, and long-term savings. Several members raised concerns about premium increases and the large fiscal note, while the author argued the bill was preventive and could save money over time. Representative Jordan proposed a 25% coverage amendment, but the committee declined to take up the substantive amendment that day, and the bill was voluntarily deferred to the next meeting. Later, the committee reported HB 1196 favorably, clarifying that screening colonoscopies remain screening even if polyps are found, and HB 1176 favorably, restoring Medicare Advantage coverage for certain integrative cancer care services. The committee also heard HB 771, which would have changed Medicare coordination rules for retirees who return to state employment, but staff explained the issue is governed by federal CMS rules and preemption concerns; the bill was voluntarily deferred so the author could review the governing law. HB 751, dealing with term life insurance disclosures, was likewise voluntarily deferred after the author said more work was needed and noted concerns about existing law and consumer understanding. At the end of the meeting, the committee also deferred HB 920 and HB 1199 to the following week and briefly stood at ease before moving on to other business.

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• Similarly, some districts have aggregate value of insurance that is higher, and they'll see the value
• Similarly, some districts have aggregate value of insurance that is higher, and they'll see the value
• Similarly, some districts have aggregate value of insurance that is higher, and they'll see the value
• Similarly, some districts have aggregate value of insurance that is higher, and they'll see the value
• ,</c> paying a bit more, but in aggregate, paying a bit more, but in aggregate, this<00:40:31.200><c>

Keywords: 1183, house

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• And um my concern is with, of course, general obligation bonds, um, when we should be raising needed
• to fund this a general obligation bond to fund this much<00:07:03.280><c> needed</c><00:07:04.240><c
• um geo bonds we issue, etc., the debt we take on.
• Um, however, my issuing of bonds.
• bonds um geo<01:19:31.920><c> bonds</c><01:19:32.159><c> we</c><01:19:32.400><c> issue</c><01:19:33.120

Bills: HB2117, HB2155, HB1832, HB1601, HB2297, HB2397, HB1893, HB2533, HB1890, HB2004, HB1810, HB2323, HB1691, HB1671, HB2619, HB1481, HB2314, HB2319, HB2214, HB2488, HB2009, HB2007, HB1964, HB2218, HB1535, HB1977, HB2054, HB2046, HB146, HB2094, HB2181, HB2515, HB2444, HB2385, HB1724, HB1733, HB2416, HB2001, HB1603, HB1753, HB2140, HB1962, HB1963, HB2096, HB1959, HB1960, HB2293, HB2288, HB1752, HB1573, HB469, HB2091, HB1851, HB1688, HB1696, HB2417, HB2375, HB2333, HB2152, HB1881, HB2395, HB1721, HB1921, HB1730, HB1697, HB1824, HB2282, HB2078, HB2321, HB2279, HB1522, HB2097, HB2433, HB2106, HB2274, HB2452, HB1764, HB2438, HB1860, HB2604, HB2118, HB2017, HB2216, HB1934, HB2454, HB2427, HB2207, HB1840, HB1644, HB1645, HB1946, HB1648, HB2324, HB1509, HB1514, HB1515, HB2164, HB2165, HB2283, HB2386

Keywords: arts education, data mapping, task force, creative economy, cultural preservation, workforce development, geographic information systems, agriculture, data collection, statistical program, sustainable practices, Hawaii, aquaculture, biosecurity, food security, sustainable seafood, regulatory framework, interagency coordination, environmental stewardship, invasive species

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• the aggregate amount of all equity interests held by an insurer.
• And when I say cap, I mean an overall investment limit for their asset portfolio.
• And when I say cap, I mean an overall investment limit for their asset portfolio.
• For life insurers, it does limit them, it drops them down from that 100% to that 20% limit, which really
• And it puts some limitations on it. It excludes opioids.

Keywords: 965, house, all

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• It's not about eliminating or limiting public participation.
• I've seen firsthand how limited our evacuation infrastructure is.
• Despite this limited information, one thing is clear: this has a chilling effect on the willingness of
• Lastly, the Judicial Council will then have the aggregated data and will post it on their website.
• They're looking for people driving by to give them a job, or what is the purpose of them aggregating,

Summary: The committee heard several bills focused on civil rights, housing, public safety, and administrative process. Early items included SB 46, which would authorize the Secretary of State to remove constitutionally ineligible presidential and vice presidential candidates from California ballots; SB 1078, requiring notice to the Civil Rights Department when court filings involve civil rights violations; SB 989, expanding access to Care Court by letting first responders refer cases through county behavioral health agencies; SB 998, clarifying and expanding discrimination prevention coordinators in the new Office of Civil Rights; SB 1146, requiring disclosure for AI-generated health advertisements and giving physicians a limited private right of action; SB 1164, a California Voting Rights Act expansion responding to federal voting-rights rulings; SB 1256, a housing bill aimed at limiting repeated litigation over the Harmony Grove Village South project; SB 1267, addressing HOA liability and indemnification for EV charger installations; and SB 1425, authorizing an encroachment permit program for high-speed rail right-of-way management. The committee also later heard SB 873, restricting ICE arrests near courthouses, and SB 1160, requiring eviction data reporting by zip code. Most bills drew support from sponsors, advocacy groups, labor organizations, or local officials, while opposition centered on concerns about county workload, due process, fire safety, civil liberties, or the scope of the policy changes. Members generally expressed support for the bills while noting unresolved issues and the need for amendments or further stakeholder work, especially on SB 1164, SB 1256, SB 1267, SB 1425, and SB 1160. The Judicial Council opposed SB 1160 because of the burden of adding zip-code reporting to court systems, while the author and supporters argued the data would help target eviction-prevention efforts. SB 873 drew strong support from public defenders, immigrant-rights groups, and court-related stakeholders, with the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department opposing. SB 989 drew support from firefighters and family advocates, while Disability Rights California opposed, arguing Care Court is too costly and diverts resources from community-based services. SB 1164 received broad civil-rights and voting-rights support, with cities opposing unless amended over definitions, cure periods, and litigation risk. SB 1256 drew support from housing and labor interests and opposition from local residents and environmental groups concerned about fire safety and evacuation. SB 1267 was supported by the HOA and utility stakeholders after amendments addressing liability concerns. After quorum was established, the committee voted to pass a consent calendar and then approved the listed bills, sending them to the appropriate committees or to Appropriations, including SB 46, SB 873, SB 989, SB 998, SB 1078, SB 1146, SB 1164, SB 1256, SB 1267, and SB 1425. The transcript ends with SB 1160 still under discussion, with members indicating support for the bill’s goals but acknowledging the Judicial Council’s implementation concerns and the need for further work.

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• Um, and you know, kind of having them spend that amount of money in a very limited amount of time just
• A better approach is for policymakers to review aggregate data already allowed under current law to better
• Minnesotans today have limited access to free tax filing options.
• And so, the aggregate amount of sales that’s in the underlying bill refers to the total domestic sales
• And so, the aggregate amount of sales And so, the aggregate amount of sales that's<00:46:09.840><c> in

Keywords: 1183, house

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• their speech when determining whether to grant them a visa, but the state of Texas has no authority to limit
• I don't look at this bill as specific or limited only to that.
• It's not limited to one particular issue, and that's correct, but the intent behind this bill is clear
• Bursiaga, we're limited on time to head to the floor.
• The long-term goal to have a model like other agencies do where data is aggregated in one place and the

Bills: SB2972, SB1909, SB2815, SB735, SB2233, SB800, SB1069, SB2683, SB2986, SB2058, SB2310, SB2055, SB1032

Keywords: expressive activities, freedom of speech, public forum, higher education, protests, student rights, antisemitism, public institutions, disciplinary policy, student organizations, compliance, institutional policy, disciplinary sanctions, diploma designation, institution merger, academic records, student options, Holocaust education, Holocaust Remembrance Week, genocide education

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• Very, very limited.
• There's been limited use of the medical parole statute.
• So there are limitations. So I want to speak to, it's not the optimal care. There are limitations.
• There are limitations on confidentiality in a carceral setting.
• But they're limited. And I understand that. And I appreciate that.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The commission on correctional consolidation and collaboration heard testimony focused on how Massachusetts uses custody levels, staffing, programming, and medical release tools, with Prisoners’ Legal Services arguing that the system is overusing expensive high-security settings and underusing step-down options. Dave Rainey said the incarcerated population has dropped substantially over the last several years, but spending and staffing have not fallen in proportion. He argued that DOC overclassifies people into medium and maximum security, relies too heavily on behavioral assessment units that function like segregation, and keeps people in restrictive settings such as Souza-Baranowski and Shattuck Hospital longer than necessary. He also said medical parole is underused and that many people with serious chronic illness or advanced age pose little public-safety risk and should be released through existing legal pathways. Sheriffs and other commission members pushed back on some of those points, emphasizing that staffing needs are driven by the acuity of the current population, that corrections is not overstaffed, and that classification decisions involve serious public-safety judgments. They also stressed that some high-cost medical placements are necessary because people remain under sentence and require care, and that furloughs and other release tools can create security risks if contraband or substance use is involved. The discussion also covered the role of county sheriffs versus DOC in reentry, with several members saying county systems tend to do more day-to-day step-down and release planning, while DOC has more difficulty moving people through lower-security settings before release. Ben Foreman of MassINC offered a more systemwide, data-focused perspective, praising the state’s transparency and arguing that Massachusetts has made major progress in reducing incarceration and increasing public safety. He said the state still has an opportunity to improve by right-sizing facilities, investing in community-based mental health treatment, and using the commission to better understand the capital and operating costs of the current system. In response to questions, he said he was aware of DOC studies on programs like furlough but had not reviewed recent ones, and he noted that total-control facilities like Souza-Baranowski have long been criticized in the research literature for poor outcomes. Nora Wassel of the Women and Incarceration Project then testified that the commission should issue an interim report and scrutinize the planned new women’s prison, which she said is not justified by current population trends or available data. She argued that women are overclassified under DOC’s own tools, that reentry beds and minimum-security placements are underused, and that the system may be failing to account for women’s distinct medical and reentry needs. The meeting ended with continued discussion of reentry, furloughs, day reporting, and whether consolidation should mean fewer facilities, better step-down pathways, or both.

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• The author is not making a principled stand here by limiting it to this specific period of time.
• to access bond funds to compensate for stolen wages or fines.
• This is a simple bill that limits invasive workplace surveillance tools.
• options or limited time to shop around.
• There's 15,000 fluorine-carbon bonds.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Those aggregates that they mine there in the Gulf of Mexico are deeply critical to the infrastructure
• Because there's not an aggregate source, the seam runs out, so to speak, before you get there.
• What I'm saying is... that leadership should have some flexibility in terms of, there's a limited number
• Sorry to interrupt, but I just have limited time.
• certainly explore, are there programs that we can promote to that are actually effective programs to limit

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• There's a two-minute time limit per testifier to allow us to have every testifier the opportunity to
• That being said, there is a federation of regional aggregators that is already in operation across the
• That being said, there is a federation of regional aggregators that is already in operation across the
• My mother taught children how to garden in urban environments where natural spaces were very limited,
• My mother taught children how to garden in urban environments where natural spaces were very limited.

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• The author is not making a principled stand here by limiting it to this specific period of time.
• Because of the prevalence of labor violations, the state requires FLCs to purchase a surety bond.
• to access bond funds to compensate for stolen wages or fines.
• This is a simple bill that limits invasive workplace surveillance tools.
• options or limited time to shop around.

Summary: The Assembly met in session, established a quorum, approved dispensing with the previous day’s journal, and then took up a long third-reading file. Early procedural actions included moving AB 1589 to the inactive file and continuing reconsideration items. The chamber then considered a series of bills largely focused on immigration enforcement, detention, worker protections, child care, voting access, and related public services. Several immigration-related measures passed, including AB 2393 on damages for false imprisonment/arrest, AB 1994 on an immigrant victims’ rights and resources card, AB 1929 on health plan investment disclosures, AB 1633 imposing a tax on for-profit detention facilities, AB 1650 requiring decals on rental vehicles used for enforcement, AB 1655 protecting CalWORKs benefits when a child is detained, and AB 1896 disqualifying people who participated in immigration enforcement from certain public employment. AB 2230, which would bar immigration enforcement near polling places and child care facilities, also passed after extensive debate. Supporters framed these bills as accountability and protection for vulnerable communities; opponents argued they targeted federal law enforcement, were unnecessary, or raised constitutional concerns. AB 1851 on statewide school mental-health guidance also passed unanimously. After the midday recess, the Assembly returned and continued with more bills tied to immigration impacts and child welfare. AB 2379 passed with urgency, requiring child care providers to be informed of constitutional rights and trained on protections when confronted by immigration enforcement. AB 2460 passed to update school behavioral-health referral protocols for students affected by immigration enforcement trauma. AB 2495 passed to expand prohibitions on employer immigration-related threats, and AB 2662 was presented as a way for California to monitor and document federal enforcement actions and report on their community impacts. Throughout the day, the floor featured repeated exchanges over whether the bills addressed real problems or were political messaging, but the measures that came to a vote generally advanced with majority support.

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• There is some language in their bill that limits, it's in section five, that may limit the amount that
• authorizations, vacancy funding, travel, maintenance and construction, an increase in the asphalt fuel and aggregates
• authorizations, vacancy funding, travel, maintenance and construction, an increase in the asphalt fuel and aggregates
• authorizations, vacancy funding, travel, maintenance and construction, an increase in the asphalt fuel and aggregates
• authorizations, vacancy funding, travel, maintenance and construction, an increase in the asphalt fuel and aggregates

Keywords: Appropriations - Room 216, 12 March, 2026; 10:30 AM, 925, all

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• So there's no geographical limits.
• The previous tax credit that was given to nonprofits, what was that limited to?
• I am assuming that's aggregate over all entities who contribute.
• So... $2.5 million, I am assuming that's aggregate over all entities who contribute.
• Chair, does this... okay, so say a new doctor hires an associate at $240,000, so you're under the limit

Summary: The Senate Committee on Health Policy considered several health-related measures. SB 890 on improving screening and treatment for blood clots was presented as a work-in-progress based on a prior working group. The bill would define certain clot-related conditions as chronic diseases, create a DOH registry, require screening and training in hospitals, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities, and several senators raised concerns about definitions, training requirements, facility responsibilities, and public records impacts. Survivors and family members testified in strong support, describing blood clots as a preventable public health crisis. The bill was reported favorably after a roll call vote. SB 668 on storage and disposal of prescription drugs and sharps would direct a study of medical sharps collection and address conflicts between state and federal law on disposal of certain prescription drugs. Senators discussed whether the study should include both individual and commercial disposal and whether newer injectable medications increase sharps waste. The bill received supportive testimony from waste and recycling stakeholders and was reported favorably. SB 762 on preventing the spread of avian influenza would create a DOH task force to develop a statewide response strategy, monitor outbreaks, study wastewater monitoring, and recommend cost-effective testing and prevention measures. An amendment extended the task force deadline, and the bill was reported favorably as a committee substitute. The committee also approved SB 182, which creates the Home Away From Home tax credit for businesses donating to charities that house families of critically ill children, with supporters saying it would help expand lodging for families in need. SB 942, the chair’s bill on restrictive covenants in health care, would limit non-compete clauses for physicians under a salary threshold, with debate focused on patient access, workforce retention, and concerns about small practices and contract enforcement. The bill was reported favorably. Finally, the committee adopted SPB 7018 to preserve a public records exemption for minors seeking judicial bypass of parental consent requirements for abortion, and then reported it favorably. Several members later recorded votes on earlier bills, and the committee adjourned.

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• Um, and the aggregation language in this bill is a massive game changer for that because, like I said
• So, um, if the police wanted to aggregate drug weights in order to prosecute someone and get a higher
• So, um, if the police wanted to aggregate drug weights in order to prosecute someone and get a higher
• So, um, if the police<00:46:49.280><c> wanted</c><00:46:49.520><c> to</c><00:46:49.839><c> aggregate<
• wanted to aggregate drug weights in<00:46:51.599><c> order</c><00:46:51.760><c> to</c><00:46:52.000>

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• </c><00:11:20.040><c> to</c> equivalent this is it's not limited to equivalent this is it's not limited
• The department does have limited authority and limited oversight of schools, but in RSA 21-N:9, and I'm
• </c><01:54:48.280><c> on</c> followed thereafter are there limits on followed thereafter are there limits
• </c><02:01:39.280><c> the</c> be could be brought and limit the be could be brought and limit the prosecutor
• </c> service for example that limits service for example that limits information<03:07:04.840><c> sharing

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The House Judiciary Committee met to hear House Bill 520, which would authorize the Department of Education to issue subpoenas in investigations and hearings involving the code of conduct for New Hampshire educators. Representative Lynn, the bill sponsor, said the measure was intended to give the department standard subpoena power during investigations and in later adjudicatory proceedings, with a process for challenging overbroad subpoenas. He argued that agencies with investigative and hearing authority should also have the power to compel witnesses and documents, and said the bill was narrowed from an earlier broader draft to focus on teacher credentialing and address concerns about scope. Members raised several concerns about whether the department already has enough authority, whether the Attorney General could handle subpoenas instead, and whether the bill creates an imbalance by giving subpoena power mainly to the investigating side. Representative Burroughs said she did not feel she had enough information and was uncomfortable with the bill, especially regarding who bears subpoena costs. Representative Biron questioned the trial analogy and whether both sides truly have equal subpoena rights. Lynn responded that the investigative stage is like a grand jury process, where only the investigating body subpoenas witnesses, while the adjudicatory stage allows both sides to seek subpoenas through the hearing officer. Other questions focused on the bill’s scope. Representative Andreos asked what investigative authority the Department of Education already has, and Representative Organ questioned why the bill is limited to educators rather than also covering vendors, charter school boards, or the EFA scholarship organization. Lynn said the limitation to educators was deliberate, because earlier broader versions drew objections for being too expansive. Representative Tur asked whether the Attorney General could already handle such matters, and Lynn said that while the AG might be able to pursue some investigations or court subpoenas, agencies should be able to conduct their own internal investigations. No vote or final action was taken in the portion of the hearing provided.

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• By codifying acceptable proof of payment and limiting unnecessary barriers, the new sections in Chapter
• The program, as detailed in this report, is not limited to just higher-quality shingles.
• The program, as detailed in this report, is not limited to just higher-quality shingles.
• But I would tell you that there are certainly data aggregators.
• But I would tell you that there are certainly data aggregators.

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• line-specific instruction mandate disproportionately impacts aspiring insurance professionals with limited
• These efficiencies hinder workforce entry and limit opportunities for economic mobility in the insurance
• These efficiencies hinder workforce entry and limit opportunities for economic mobility in the insurance
• These efficiencies hinder workforce entry and limit opportunities for economic mobility in the insurance
• These efficiencies hinder workforce entry and limit opportunities for economic mobility in the insurance

Summary: The Assembly Insurance Committee met as a subcommittee and heard several bills focused on insurance transparency, wildfire mitigation, market access, and workforce issues. AB 75 would require insurers to give homeowners 30 days’ notice before collecting aerial images of their property and allow homeowners to review those images; supporters said it would improve privacy and prevent inaccurate non-renewals, while consumer and industry groups both sought amendments. AB 234 would add the Assembly Speaker and Senate President pro Tem, or designees, as non-voting members on the California FAIR Plan governing committee; the Department of Insurance supported it as an oversight measure, while Consumer Federation of California said it was only a small first step toward broader transparency reforms. AB 428 would let water corporations join joint powers authorities for pooled insurance, with supporters citing rising insurance costs for small water systems and no remaining opposition after amendments. AB 943 would streamline producer pre-licensing education by removing the 20-hour per-line requirement while keeping ethics training; industry sponsors said it would reduce barriers to entry, while consumer advocates warned it could lower professional standards. AB 1209 would create a pathway for cannabis employers to secure workers’ compensation coverage and related services through a state-coordinated network; supporters said it would help bring the industry into compliance, while one member raised concerns about creating a special carveout for a federally restricted industry. AB 1 would require periodic review of the state’s Safer from Wildfire regulations every five years, and it drew broad support from the department, insurers, local governments, and industry groups as a way to keep wildfire mitigation incentives current. The committee also took up a consent calendar including AB 69, AB 487, and AB 570, all of which were sent to Appropriations. The committee approved AB 75 to Privacy and Consumer Protection, AB 234 to the Assembly Floor, AB 428 to Local Government, AB 943 to Appropriations, AB 1209 to Business and Professions, and AB 1 to Appropriations. Most measures passed on strong or unanimous votes after members added coauthor requests and expressed support for the bills’ consumer protection, transparency, or wildfire-related goals.