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• Chair, as memory serves me, a fiscal note has been requested for this bill.
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• supporting this initiative, we aim to ensure JROTC's students gain access to the resources and recognition
• These students deserve recognition, not only for their personal achievements, but for their commitment
• Title 120 allows JROTC students to garner recognition as CTE completers. and hopefully provide them with
• I don't have it committed to memory, but that sounds about right. That's fine.

Bills: HB20 , HB 120 , HB20 , HB120

Committee: House S/C on Academic & Career-Oriented Education

Keywords: applied sciences, career education, high school diploma, certificate program, work-based learning, job placement, high-growth jobs, technical training, career readiness, education reform, workforce training, public schools, financial aid, fraudulent solicitation, disaster relief, nonprofit organizations, criminal penalties, consumer protection, fraud prevention, charitable donations

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• This bill simply gives well-deserved recognition to a product that helped build...
• This bill simply gives well-deserved recognition to a product that helped build Pennsylvania and, in
• Shirley and I shared a friendship that spanned decades, with countless memories.
• Some of my favorite memories are the time we spent together down at my shore house.
• Black woman ever elected to this body, she paved the way for generations to come, never asking for recognition

Summary: The Senate opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, communications, committee reports, and leaves of absence. The journal was approved 50-0. The chamber then took up House Bill 1505, which drew extended debate over school funding and adequacy/tax equity. Senators Coleman and Keefer argued the bill continued to pour money into districts like Allentown without accountability or improved results, while Senators Costa, Miller, Haywood, and Anthony Williams defended the funding as a response to historic underfunding and the Commonwealth Court decision. A motion allowing Senator Coleman a third speaking turn was adopted 27-23, and the bill ultimately passed 45-5. The Senate then considered House Bill 2400, the General Appropriation Act. Supporters, including Senators Martin, Dush, Phillips-Hill, Costa, Ward, Street, Hughes, and Pittman, emphasized that the budget was balanced without using the rainy day fund or raising taxes, reduced the governor’s proposal, increased education and child care funding, supported nursing homes, rape crisis centers, infrastructure, and workforce programs, and shifted money from lapsed or unused accounts to current priorities. Opponents, including Senators Saval and Muth, said the budget failed to address structural deficits and omitted new revenue options, emergency services funding, and other major issues. The bill passed 44-6 with amendments and was returned to the House for concurrence. The Senate also passed a series of other bills, including House Bills 2412, 2413, 96, 858, 1042, 1286, 1646, 1851, 1862, 2017, 2024, 2401, and 2559, with varying margins, and sent them to the House, some with amendments. House Bill 1042 drew a negative recommendation from Senator Costa over a late amendment involving second-degree murder/felony language, but after reconsideration and vote changes it passed 30-20 with amendments. House Bill 1862, creating an Ignition Interlock Driver’s License, passed 45-5 after support from Senator Judy Ward. House Bill 1248 passed 43-7 and designates Pennsylvania rye whiskey as the official state spirit, with Senators Bartolotta and Robinson speaking in support. The chamber also adopted Senate Resolution 216, after defeating Senator Haywood’s amendment to narrow the scope of a proposed Legislative Budget and Finance Committee study of managed care organizations; the resolution passed 31-19. Several other bills were held over in their order, and the Senate later moved toward a condolence resolution.

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• These injustices happened in public classrooms here in California within living memory of our elders.
• These injustices happened in public classrooms here in California within living memory of our elders.
• We may not have that federal status, but at least give us California state recognition in our state.
• Because, you know, the federal recognition process is a 15- to 20-year project.
• And our recognition, I say, bring it to all.

Summary: The Select Committee on Native American Affairs held a historic hearing at Table Mountain Rancheria focused on tribal education, culture, resilience, leadership, and trust. Members and tribal leaders opened with a tribal welcome and prayer, then heard testimony from a first panel on Native students in the education system and a second panel on solutions and actions for Native students. The discussion centered on discrimination against Native students, the need for culturally grounded education, and the importance of tribal voices in state policymaking. Bella Garcia described a two-year fight with Clovis Unified over being allowed to wear tribal regalia at graduation, saying she faced racism, isolation, and repeated denials before ultimately graduating in full regalia with support from family, tribal leaders, advocates, and state officials. Morningstar Ghali spoke about her own experiences with school exclusion and her son’s mistreatment, arguing that Native students are pushed out by systems rooted in assimilation and calling for restorative justice, Native educators, culturally responsive curriculum, and stronger support services. Janet K. Bill described how tribal Head Start and later education helped her reach Stanford, law school, tribal council, and the Attorney General’s office, and emphasized that education, justice, and sovereignty are connected. Committee members asked about practical solutions, including how to build Native representation in schools and higher education, strengthen Title VI outreach, expand Native studies and restorative justice, and improve data collection. Tribal leaders urged more accountability for school districts, including consequences for educators who violate Native students’ rights, and called for stronger partnerships with tribes, better implementation of existing laws, and more Native people in decision-making roles. Several members highlighted the need to fill existing state positions, such as the Native seat on the San Joaquin River Conservancy board, and to create pipelines into teaching, leadership, and public service. No formal votes were taken; the hearing concluded with continued calls for collaboration, enforcement of existing protections, and future legislative action.

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• reality is that there are a lot of symptoms, 34 known symptoms, in fact, of menopause ranging from memory
• By allowing architectural candidates to receive the same recognition as these professions, we will not
• By allowing architectural candidates to receive the same recognition as these professions, we will not
• It offers structure, accountability, and recognition.
• It offers structure, accountability, and recognition.

Summary: The committee heard a long agenda of bills, with most measures drawing support from industry, professional, local government, and advocacy witnesses, and several receiving committee amendments before moving forward. AB 8 on hemp and cannabis drew the most extensive debate: supporters said it would close loopholes around intoxicating hemp products, strengthen enforcement, and bring THC products into the regulated cannabis supply chain; opponents, including small cannabis farmers and environmental groups, warned it could undermine Proposition 64’s closed-loop system, harm California cultivators, and reduce tax revenues for youth, environmental, and law enforcement programs. The author said the bill was intended to protect consumers and children and to work further with stakeholders. AB 476 on copper theft was presented as a public safety and infrastructure bill to tighten reporting, documentation, and penalties for scrap metal theft; supporters from cities, utilities, broadband, and recycling-related groups described major losses and outages from copper theft, and the remaining opposition moved to neutral after amendments, with the bill advancing with committee support. The committee also heard AB 985, which would allow nationally certified anesthesiologist assistants to practice under direct supervision of licensed anesthesiologists to address anesthesia workforce shortages. Supporters, including the California Society of Anesthesiologists, medical groups, students, and patients, said it would expand access and bring California in line with other states; nurse anesthesiology groups expressed concerns and sought further clarification, but there was no formal opposition at the hearing. AB 506, aimed at online pet sales, would void contracts that fail to disclose an animal’s origin or veterinary records or that require non-refundable deposits; animal welfare groups said it would curb puppy mill pipelines and deceptive online sales, and there was no opposition. AB 876, on certified registered nurse anesthetists, generated the sharpest health care policy dispute: supporters said it would codify existing practice and clarify CRNA duties, while physicians and medical associations argued it would expand scope too far and reduce patient safety. After a roll call, AB 876 passed the committee 9-0, as amended, to Appropriations. Other bills advanced with broad support after amendments. AB 432, the Menopause Equity Act, would require continuing medical education on menopause-related care for certain physicians; the author and medical experts said the bill addresses widespread gaps in menopause treatment and research, while CMA and ACOG opposed the mandate as an inappropriate CME requirement, though they agreed the underlying problem is real. The bill passed on call, as amended, to Health. AB 759 would allow eligible architectural candidates to use the title “architect in training” to encourage completion of licensure and improve diversity in the profession; it passed unanimously, as amended, to Appropriations. AB 967 would create an optional expedited licensure fee for out-of-state physicians to reduce delays in bringing doctors into California’s workforce; supporters said it would help address shortages and improve patient access, and the bill was presented with support from medical stakeholders.

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• You can have you can have memory issues.
• This recognition is about more than a designation on a calendar.

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• Capella Memorial Bridge. Will the House agree to the bill?
• It's basically—I had several other memorial designations in this bill for different areas across the
• This is honoring veterans, fallen firefighters, first responders, important issues, recognitions in our
• This bill authorizes townships of the second class to establish municipal memorials honoring first responders
• This bill authorizes townships of the second class to establish municipal memorials honoring first responders

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• Committees to establish a complete and factual record of the events surrounding this tragedy, honor the memories
• But they all had very specific memories of that. We were able to develop some information.
• So we honor their memories and we continue to lift up their families in prayer and support.
• So may we continue to honor the memories of those lost by remaining committed to making our camps safer
• So, recognition of our troopers and our peace officers and our first responders that are out there on

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• Today I rise in recognition of SCR 130, which acknowledges April 2026 as Child Abuse Prevention Month
• Senators, we are now returning to motions and resolutions for our adjourn in memory.
• It is with great sadness that I rise to adjourn in memory of Sandy Steers, who passed away on February
• I would be honored if this body would adjourn in memory of Sandy Steers. Thank you, Senator.
• Please bring her name up so that she may be properly memorialized.

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, offered prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and then moved through privileges of the floor recognizing Fresno State Ag Leadership Development Program students and members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. The body also approved the Senate journals and took up several gubernatorial appointments, including confirmations to the Court Reporters Board and the California Law Revision Commission, each approved by roll call vote. The chamber then considered SCR 136 marking the 50th anniversaries of the California Coastal Act, Coastal Commission, and Coastal Conservancy. Supporters emphasized coastal access, habitat protection, public trails, and resilience, while one senator argued the commission can overrule local control and slow development. The resolution passed 27-4. The Senate also adopted SR 68 for Denim Day and Sexual Assault Awareness Month, with broad support focused on survivor advocacy and accountability, and SCR 130 recognizing Child Abuse Prevention Month, which passed unanimously. Several bills were then approved on unanimous roll call, including SB 1058 on school nutrition procurement, SB 930 on encryption for school exam proctoring, SB 917 on winery sales at farmers’ markets, SB 1002 on continuity of out-of-state telehealth care, SB 1036 on mitigation fee credits for redevelopment, SB 1285 on juvenile record dismissals, and SB 969 on remote developmental services. Later, SCR 131 called for an urgent, coordinated response to unsheltered homelessness, emphasizing interim shelter, permanent housing, and supportive services. Supporters said the state must stop normalizing encampments and better coordinate resources; one senator objected that the resolution did not sufficiently address self-sufficiency or alternatives to housing-first approaches. The resolution passed 34-0. The Senate also adopted SCR 157 honoring school bus drivers, approved the consent calendar, heard committee announcements, and adjourned in memory of Sandy Steers, a conservation advocate and longtime executive director of Friends of Big Bear Valley.

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• Members, we're going to pause for a recognition. Mr. Speaker. The amendment is not adopted.
• Members, we're going to pause for a recognition.
• Can you refresh my memory and my recollection as related to your amendment?
• Can you refresh my memory and my recollection as related to your amendment?
• Health, Memorial, Memorial Health, Orlando Health, and others.

Summary: The House met in special session, opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, approved the journal, and adopted the special order report setting the day’s calendar. The chamber then took up CS/House Joint Resolution 1F, the Governor’s property tax proposal, which would raise the homestead exemption for non-school taxes, lower the annual assessment cap on non-homestead property from 10% to 5%, and restrict county and municipal ad valorem revenue to public safety and certain other uses. Sponsor Rep. Overdorf said the measure would return money to homeowners and give local governments flexibility, while opponents repeatedly argued the ballot language was misleading and that the proposal could create large local revenue shortfalls, shift costs to other taxpayers, and threaten local services and debt obligations. Members debated a series of amendments aimed at protecting specific programs from the bill’s effects. Rep. Bartleman’s amendment to exempt Children’s Services Councils and Children’s Trusts was defeated 25-74 after supporters said those entities fund child care, mental health, aftercare, and family support, while opponents said local governments could still choose to fund them. Rep. Cross’s amendment to include water management districts in allowable uses of ad valorem taxes was also defeated, despite testimony that the districts are essential for flood control, water supply, Everglades restoration, and drought response. Rep. Eskamani’s amendment to require the Legislature to backfill public safety funding failed 25-71 after debate over whether the proposal could reduce police and fire budgets and response times. The House then rejected Rep. Woodson’s amendment to require state backfill for senior services, with supporters citing Meals on Wheels, transportation, adult day care, and other aging services, and opponents saying the state already funds senior programs. Finally, Rep. Gant’s amendment to protect veteran services was introduced and debated, with members emphasizing housing, mental health, transition assistance, and homelessness concerns for veterans; the transcript cuts off before the vote on that amendment. Throughout the debate, sponsors and supporters of the main resolution maintained that local governments would retain spending discretion and could use other revenue sources, while critics argued the measure lacked clear backfill provisions and could force cuts or tax shifts at the local level.

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• We have memory care units that we have had to create over the last few years.
• If you want to see CHCF or CMF, I think it would be worthwhile to see our memory care units, our assisted
• use our Health care beds, and that's the labor costs, right, of running those assisted living, the memory
• There's a recognition that those were put into place in 2010. Obviously, things have changed.
• Memory care, assisted living, advanced diseases, and dementia care should all be provided in the community

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Committee: Senate Jobs and Economic Development

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• The amendment replaces current memory care provisions in the bill and creates a new memory care services
• An ALF must obtain a memory care services license if the ALF serves one or more memory care residents
• care services for such memory care residents.
• We like that it defines memory care resident and memory care services.
• And memory care and support is provided along a spectrum.

Bills: S0036 , S0864 , S0268 , S0844 , S0514 , S1404 , S0914 , S1758

Committee: Senate Health Policy

Summary: The committee first considered SB 268, a public records exemption for emergency physicians. Senator Rodriguez’s strike-all amendment narrowed and clarified the exemption, and testimony from an emergency physician described threats, harassment, and safety concerns tied to mandatory reporting and patient encounters. The committee adopted the amendment and reported the bill favorably as a committee substitute. Members then heard SB 514, creating the Dula Support for Healthy Births Pilot Program in Broward, Miami-Dade, and Palm Beach counties for pregnant and postpartum women affected by substance use disorder. Senator Osgood explained the pilot would provide non-medical doula support and data collection, and an amendment changed the funding source to specific appropriations in the General Appropriations Act. Supporters said doula care can improve maternal and infant outcomes and complement medical providers. The committee adopted the amendment and reported the bill favorably as a committee substitute. The committee also approved SB 36 on use of professional nursing titles after extensive debate over whether nurses with doctoral degrees should be allowed to use “doctor” in clinical settings, with concerns raised about patient confusion and the need for clearer identification. The bill was amended to align with the House version and then reported favorably as a committee substitute. The committee next approved SB 864, a public records exemption for uterine fibroid research data, after a technical amendment setting a July 1, 2026 effective date; Senator Sharif said the exemption is needed so the Department of Health can collect sensitive data for the related research bill. SB 844, requiring continuing education on sickle cell disease care management for certain licensed physicians and nurses, was also reported favorably after emotional testimony from patients and advocates describing delayed care and bias. Later, the committee approved SB 1404 on memory care, after a strike-all amendment creating a new memory care specialty license for assisted living facilities that advertise or provide specialized memory care services, while allowing optional supportive services without the new license. Supporters from the senior living industry backed the clarification. The committee then passed SB 914, which clarifies that licensed occupational therapists may perform dry needling, after an amendment adjusting supervision and continuing education language. Finally, the committee took up SB 1758, a broad Medicaid and SNAP reform bill that would strengthen fraud enforcement, impose Medicaid work requirements for certain able-bodied adults, expand behavioral health services, modernize drug purchasing and prior authorization, and require SNAP fraud-reduction measures. Several amendments were adopted, and members questioned the work requirement, implementation costs, EBT card photo identification, and due process concerns; debate continued as the transcript ended.

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• Um, the first one is the SGU veterans recognition.
• Um the first one is the SGU veterans<00:37:59.119><c> recognition.
• Um, my district veterans recognition.
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• So, I recognition that you were seeking.

Committee: House Veterans and Military Affairs Division

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• And today, at 37 and 35, their most precious memories are the times they spent with their grandparents
• To give a veteran like me To give a veteran like me the same benefits and recognition as those who were
• We're particularly appreciative of the recognition of the nature-based solutions that you're advocating

Committee: House Conservation and Natural Resources

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• interferes with workers' freedoms of association and collective engagement by prohibiting card check recognition
• Rich Templin: considers that as a form of voluntary recognition and that contractor would now no longer
• Chair Salzman: You are actually going to be grilled by the committee on your memory of the presentation

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• I do want to have a recognition for AKAs who are here.
• I rise today to offer a recognition that is a day early, but very much in time and spirit.
• And we hold her memory with deep respect and gratitude.

Summary: The Senate convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and several introductions, including recognition of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority’s Founders’ Day and a visiting debate student. The chamber then received and adopted, by a 39-0 vote, a committee report confirming 52 gubernatorial executive appointments to various state, regional, and local boards and commissions. The first major bill was SB 250 on rural communities, described as a broad “Rural Renaissance” package. Sponsor Senator Simon outlined provisions creating an Office of Rural Prosperity, a Renaissance Grant Program for counties facing population loss, housing and transportation investments, additional funding for rural education, and rural health care support. Two amendments were adopted to remove overlapping grant language tied to new federal rural health funding and to update hospital funding estimates. Senators from both parties generally supported the bill, though some raised questions about eligibility for certain rural areas and how funds would be accessed. The bill passed 39-0. The Senate then took up CS/SB 318 on educational scholarship programs. Senator Gates said the bill responds to Auditor General findings by separating scholarship funding from public school funding, requiring student identification and enrollment verification, reducing administrative fees for scholarship funding organizations, requiring annual audits, and directing the Department of Education to develop a competitive selection and performance-based business plan for those organizations. Three amendments were adopted, including changes to the stabilization fund and documentation requirements. Senators from both parties debated transparency, accountability, and implementation concerns, with some also urging future attention to declining-enrollment school districts and the quality of scholarship providers. The bill passed 38-0. At the end of the session, the Senate waived rules to immediately certify SB 250 and CS/SB 318 to the House, welcomed Palm Beach County visitors in the gallery, and adjourned until the next scheduled meeting.

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• I do want to have a recognition for AKAs who are here.
• I rise today to offer a recognition that is a day early, but very much in time and spirit.
• And we hold her memory with deep respect and gratitude.

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• Since 1935, American Mothers Incorporated has been committed to honoring mothers through recognition,
• Their grit, tenacity, and support of one another has paid off and deserves recognition.
• For those with a good memory in this body, you may recall that approximately 365 days ago, I made a very
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• So that's one of my fondest memories of Brian.
• I didn't mean to embarrass you, but I think that we have good memories of people, and that's one of my
• But I had a visible career and name recognition, and they needed someone to get indoors.
• I do have a little trouble with short-term memory. I was hyperventilating.

Committee: House Veterans and Armed Forces