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MN

Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session

Committee on Finance - 03/04/25

Finance

Transcript Highlights:
  • They're taking, I think, tests every two weeks to check the oxygen levels, what's going on, many more
  • They're taking, I think, tests every two weeks to check the oxygen levels, what's going on, many more
  • They're taking, I think, tests every two weeks to check the oxygen levels, what's going on, many more
  • it every two weeks they they are testing it every two weeks they have<01:03:16.920> those<01:
  • it and Mr chair can I they are testing it and Mr chair can I just<01:03:40.119> follow<01:03:
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

EEP-TOU Joint Public Hearing - Thu Feb 12, 2026 @ 9:30 AM HST

Energy & Environmental Protection

Transcript Highlights:
  • year approach and wish list forward test year approach and and<01:18:48.719> so<01:18:48.960>
  • <01:20:45.920> And<01:20:46.560> as do a forward test year uh system.
  • And as do a forward test year uh system.
  • >> Can you explain what a four-year test year approach? >> Right.
  • But the four test controlling costs.
Bills: HB1617
Summary: The committees heard testimony on HB 1949, which would create a public dashboard for the green fee to improve transparency and accountability. Testimony from the Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission, the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development, and many community and conservation groups was generally supportive, with several speakers urging that the governor’s project recommendations remain largely intact and that community-driven projects continue to guide spending. One amendment was suggested to place the dashboard at the Department of Budget and Finance for fiscal expertise, while other testimony favored keeping it with the commission. Members asked about procurement, ETS involvement, recurring hosting costs, and whether the dashboard could be funded from green fee revenues; the commission said it could work with ETS and that green fee funds could reasonably be used. The committees then voted to pass HB 1949 with amendments. The committees also heard HB 2618, which would require the governor to submit a separate bill for amounts tied to any increase in the transient accommodations tax and, in later discussion, was expanded into a broader restructuring of future green fee allocations. Testimony from the Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission, Hawaii Reef and Ocean Coalition, and others supported the bill and emphasized the value of more predictable, dedicated funding for conservation and climate-related work. During decision-making, the chair described amendments creating several special funds under DLNR, including a watershed biodiversity and wildfire risk reduction fund, an aquatic resources conservation fund, a coastal restoration fund, a cesspool conversion revolving loan fund, and a green fee special fund for remaining revenues, with recommended amounts discussed for some of the funds. The committees voted to pass HB 2618 with amendments. The hearing then moved to HB 1644, a consumer protection measure for residential solar sales that would require compliance with consumer protection laws, licensing or contractor affiliation for sellers, and a standardized disclosure form. Testimony in support came from the Hawaii Green Infrastructure Authority, DCCA’s Office of Consumer Protection, Kauai Island Utility Cooperative, the Hawaii Solar Energy Association, and several solar companies and individuals. Supporters said the bill would address complaints about third-party sales practices and improve disclosure, especially around financing. The committee then began hearing HB 2243, which would require electric utilities to provide public, electronic customer bill impact analyses and annual reports to the Public Utilities Commission; the Division of Consumer Advocacy and the PUC offered comments supporting the measure’s intent.
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs (05/06/2025)

Election Law and Municipal Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • So, Senator Gray is a great term to call an acid test, right?
  • Every citizen must pass the acid test to vote, right?
  • Test it, see how it works, then enter the data for all of the cities before the November election.
  • Test it, see October Franklin elections.
  • Test it, see how<00:24:31.039> it<00:24:31.279> works,<00:24:31.840> then<00:24:
Keywords: 1191, senate, all
MN
Transcript Highlights:
  • that would prompt and necessary testing that would prompt and allow<00:42:22.240> criminal<00
  • and I know you later on say that tested and I know you later on say that you<01:04:35.880> know
  • > screening<01:04:44.359> test<01:04:45.359> and<01:04:45.559> newborn a
  • newborn screening test and newborn a newborn screening test and newborn screening<01:04:46.359> tests
  • for I think they're over screening tests for I think they're over 60<01:04:48.960> different<
Keywords: 1183, house
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

House Finance Division II (03/07/2025)

Transcript Highlights:
  • It's called a standardized test, either the statewide assessment or a standardized test that's nationally
  • It's called a standardized test, either the statewide assessment or a standardized test that's nationally
  • It's called a standardized test, either the statewide assessment or a standardized test that's nationally
  • We don't make value judgments on what the... test either the Statewide assessment or test either the
  • <04:24:05.199> and parents who use standardized tests and parents who use standardized tests
Keywords: 928, house, all
Summary: The Finance Division 2 work session first took up HB 506, a bill dealing with the return of seized firearms. Members discussed how the measure would shift background-check processing for firearm returns through the Department of Safety, while the physical firearms would still remain with local police unless State Police had taken custody. The department said the bill would change which cases come to it, and members clarified that the bill concerns the background-check decision rather than possession of the firearms. The committee then voted OTP on HB 506 FN by a 7-0 roll call. The committee next discussed HB 671, establishing a kindergarten literacy readiness program. Department of Education staff explained that the bill grew out of a COVID-era Waterford contract that provided home-based early literacy support for families using federal relief funds, at a cost of about $600,000 per year, but that the program ended when those funds expired. Members raised concerns that the bill’s $1 appropriation was not realistic, that the prior program lacked sufficient outcome data, and that the references to ESSA tier-one benchmarks were unclear. The department said it was conducting a broader literacy needs assessment and updating the state literacy plan, including data from the zero-to-five range, K-5, and dyslexia-related work. Waterford representatives described the program as an early-literacy, pre-K readiness service for children ages zero to five, originally designed to work in homes with computers and internet provided where needed, and later expanded in some settings such as daycares and pre-K classrooms. They said the program used assessments at the beginning and end, had served hundreds of children, and was intended to support family engagement and kindergarten readiness. Despite that testimony, members remained concerned about funding and the lack of clear results, and one member moved to retain the bill for more information. The discussion ended with the bill retained rather than advanced.
NM

New Mexico 2025 Regular Session

IC - New Mexico Finance Authority Oversight Sep 9th, 2025

New Mexico Finance Authority Oversight Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • New Mexico's spaceport is a viable and valuable place for aerospace testing and operations.
  • Other companies are planning various activities, including hypersonic tests, rocket tests, and aviation
  • tests.
  • The ships are being assembled, as I said, in Phoenix, and they will be ground tested there.
  • For example, we are currently looking at some electromagnetic testing facilities that could be at the
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Judiciary Mar 25th, 2025

Judiciary

Transcript Highlights:
  • However, genetic and DNA testing, which is critical in identifying pre-existing conditions, However,
  • genetic and DNA testing, which is critical in identifying pre-existing conditions, can take three to
  • In many cases, multiple siblings must also undergo testing, further delaying reunification.
  • He suspected osteogenesis imperfecta, and he ordered genetic testing.
  • He never received that genetic testing.
Summary: The committee first took up CS for Senate Bill 304, which would address child protective investigations involving children with certain pre-existing genetic or medical conditions. Senator Sharif said the bill is intended to prevent children from being wrongly removed from their families when symptoms of conditions such as Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, osteogenesis imperfecta, rickets, or vitamin deficiencies are mistaken for abuse. Several parents and advocates testified in support, describing long dependency cases and removals they said were caused by misdiagnosis. The committee adopted a substitute amendment that removed language requiring certain medical personnel to provide differential-diagnosis analysis, and the bill then passed favorably with unanimous support. The committee then heard SB 1430 on post-judgment execution proceedings relating to terrorism, sponsored by Senator Collins, who described the long effort by U.S. victims of the FARC to enforce a federal judgment and recover assets. The bill would clarify procedures for terrorism-related judgments, modernize intangible asset law, and help prevent terrorists from hiding assets or blocking wire transfers. After one supportive appearance form and no debate, the bill passed favorably. The committee also approved SB 96, a local claims bill for Jacob Rogers, and SB 382, an affordable housing rent bill that was amended to define base rent and apply to certain shorter-term rental agreements entered after July 1, 2026; SB 382 drew support from housing advocates and some opposition, but passed unanimously. Several claims bills were also approved: SB 4 for Patricia Armini, SB 6 for Jose Correa, SB 28 for Darlene Engerville and J.R., SB 30 for the estate of M.N., and SB 24 for Mandy Penny Lemon, each involving injuries or damages caused by local government or hospital district negligence and each reported favorably after brief testimony and roll calls. The committee also passed SB 658 on waiver or release of liens after discussion about form language and enforceability. SB 72, which would allow campaign funds to pay certain child care expenses incurred while a candidate is actively campaigning, prompted questions about definitions and safeguards; the sponsor said the bill would require the expense to exist only because of campaign activity, and the bill was reported favorably. Finally, the committee approved SB 1142 on release of conservation easements, which would create a statewide process for releasing certain small, low-value parcels from conservation easements if mitigation credits are secured elsewhere. The bill drew support from the sponsor and a property representative, but environmental advocates and President Passidomo raised concerns about flood control, wildlife corridors, and whether the bill was too property-specific; the sponsor said he would continue working on the language. The committee also heard extensive testimony on SB 1622, which would repeal the 2018 customary use law and restore local authority over public beach access. Supporters argued the current law has privatized beaches, hurt tourism, and led to harassment and conflict, while opponents defended private property rights and warned against taking away owners’ ability to exclude others. The transcript ends during testimony on SB 1622, before a final vote is shown.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Committee on Jobs and Economic Development - Part 2 - 04/02/25

Jobs and Economic Development

Transcript Highlights:
  • the following tests: Medical College Admission Test, Law School Admission Test, Graduate Record Examination
  • the following tests: Medical College Admission Test, Law School Admission Test, Graduate Record Examination
  • Some of you might remember when I was taking the LSAT and all these other tests; we didn’t need any test
  • prep, we just took the test.
  • You test me all right. Thank you.
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Committee on Education Policy - 02/24/25

Education Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • Bailey—the testing thing for section 7, getting rid of the testing: is there a reason for that?
  • that you just have to attempt the test that you just have to attempt the test so<00:36:50.880>
  • We passed the test under the time limit, which to all of us was a big relief.
  • There should be more rigorous testing.
  • <01:28:14.000> there should be more rigorous testing there should be more rigorous testing
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
HI
Transcript Highlights:
  • My son tested number two out of over 800 applicants on his apprenticeship test.
  • So, right now we're in the testing phase.
  • <01:49:55.040> uh something that we're testing uh something that we're testing uh throughout
  • Are they building out that testing<01:50:36.000> license? testing license? testing license?
  • They should be expected because we are testing the limits and we're going through a rigorous testing
Keywords: 910, house, all
Summary: The committee heard testimony on HB 1588, which would establish a Department of Transportation noise detection program using cameras to enforce noise control laws. DOT supported the measure and said it is already piloting the technology at eight locations, with about 10 sites costing roughly $2 million to $2.5 million to install and operate. The Department of Health said it was willing to work with DOT but noted its current regulations are not designed for vehicular noise sources and that the bill may need clearer standards to be enforceable. Members raised concerns about the lack of a specific decibel threshold and whether the system could accurately identify the source of noise; DOT said the pilot can pinpoint vehicles and that the program would align with existing health standards, but no final number was identified during the hearing. The committee then heard HB 1696, which lowers the minimum age for a commercial driver’s license from 19 to 18 and removes a restriction tied to vehicle category, while requiring DOT rule changes. DOT, the City and County of Honolulu, the Hawaii Transportation Association, Teamsters Local 996, and other stakeholders testified in support. The Hawaii Transportation Association suggested adding a training requirement for drivers ages 18 to 20, proposing at least 320 hours of employer training and recordkeeping. Members sought clarification that the bill would apply to intrastate, not interstate, licensing. For HB 233, the committee considered a measure authorizing DOT to designate airport special district zones statewide to prevent unauthorized access and improve security. DOT and the City and County of Honolulu supported the bill, explaining that defined boundaries would help law enforcement address trespassing, disruptions, fires, theft, harassment, and other incidents around airports and terminals; DOT said commercial airports are ready to implement the proposal, while some general aviation sites would need further work. Members asked about the scope of the boundaries, existing enforcement, and whether the measure would cover state-owned or non-state parcels near airports. The committee also heard HB 2332, which renames the Harbors Division as the Commercial Ports Division and distinguishes “harbor” from “port” in statute. DOT, the Maritime Group, and harbor users supported the bill, saying the change would reduce confusion between commercial cargo/cruise facilities and recreational small boat harbors, and could help with clarity and possibly federal grant competitiveness. Members asked about impacts on small boat harbors and cruise activity, and DOT explained that the bill is aimed at purpose-built commercial ports, not recreational facilities. The committee also took testimony on HB 2283, which clarifies DOT’s consultative role with the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs in setting port pilotage standards and requirements. DOT, DCCA, Matson, the Hawaii Pilots Association, and others supported the measure, saying it would improve coordination and ensure pilot licensing standards reflect operational realities in the harbors. Finally, after a recess, the committee heard HB 2217, which would allow driver’s permits, licenses, and ID cards to include a notation for a non-apparent disability. The Hawaii State Council on Developmental Disabilities opposed the bill as drafted, saying voluntary alternatives such as Smart 911 may be better and that the category is too broad. The Attorney General’s office supported the intent but recommended limiting the notation to medically recognized, specifically defined conditions so agencies can train personnel and avoid confusion or escalation.
WY

Wyoming 2026 Regular Session

Senate Education Committee, February 13, 2026

Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • uh evidence of pass rates on on tests uh evidence of pass rates on on tests where<01:39:24.400><
  • But the archery test was all memory.
  • I also brought up the ACT test scores to show that in Wyoming, 100% of graduates tested, 37% were meeting
  • Um, I also brought up the ACT test Um, I also brought up the ACT test scores<01:55:49.360> to
  • ,<01:55:53.280> 37% graduates tested, 37% graduates tested, 37% um<01:55:55.280> were
Bills: HB0076, HB0102, HB0115
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

JHA Info Briefing - Thu Jan 29, 2026 @ 2:00 PM HST

Hawaii House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • if they test positive, maybe.
  • <00:58:54.799> if<00:58:55.040> they<00:58:55.200> test increased uh drug testing
  • if they test increased uh drug testing if they test positive<00:58:56.480> maybe.
  • defendant will be drug testing defendant will be drug testing throughout<00:59:09.920> his
  • <01:15:57.840> Then testing, many options there. Then testing, many options there.
Keywords: 910, house, all
AR

Arkansas 2026 1st Special Session

LEGISLATIVE JOINT AUDITING-STATE AGENCIES Mar 12th, 2026

LEGISLATIVE JOINT AUDITING-STATE AGENCIES

Transcript Highlights:
  • In the second finding, during current year testing of 15 asset retirements, we identified one asset totaling
  • Also, during current year testing of 42 items, we discovered two cameras valued at about $8,500 that
  • If we notice errors in our testing, we will expand our testing, and if we stop seeing errors, we'll stop
Summary: The committee first approved the minutes from the prior meeting. It then heard audit reports from Tom Bullington, including two reports with findings and three without findings, which were filed without objection. The Department of Public Safety FY24 audit had two findings: a duplicate vendor payment of nearly $3,700 that was later recouped, and a $2.5 million collateral shortfall tied to bank-held cash funds because securities were not properly pledged in the State Police’s name. Agency representatives from Arkansas State Police and the Department of Public Safety answered questions, and members discussed how collateralization works for deposits above FDIC coverage. The committee next reviewed the Department of Transformation and Shared Services FY24 audit, which contained five findings. These included an $800 career service overpayment caused by a rehire data entry error, delayed deactivation and inventory issues for assets including stolen cameras, a double count of more than $940,000 in year-end cash records, $10.3 million in health claims that should have been recorded as fiscal year 2024 payables, and repeated deficiencies in vehicle mileage logs. Agency officials explained that the stolen cameras were recovered through restitution, that inventory reviews are being expanded, and that the vehicle log problems are expected to be addressed through a statewide electronic GPS/telematics system. Members asked about the scope of audit testing, asset tracking, vehicle oversight, and whether the new vehicle system would allow monitoring of use, fuel purchases, geofencing, and possible sharing of vehicles across agencies. Shared Administrative Services said it would administer the statewide system, with departments retaining operational responsibility and access controls. After discussion, the committee filed the report without objection and adjourned, noting the next meeting would be held June 4.
AR

Arkansas 2026 1st Special Session

LEGISLATIVE JOINT AUDITING-STATE AGENCIES Mar 12th, 2026

LEGISLATIVE JOINT AUDITING-STATE AGENCIES

Transcript Highlights:
  • In the second finding, during current year testing of 15 asset retirements, we identified one asset totaling
  • Also, during current year testing of 42 items, we discovered two cameras valued at about $8,500 that
  • If we notice errors in our testing, we will expand our testing, and if we stop seeing errors, we'll stop
Keywords: 1204, all
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Commerce and Economic Development Oversight Mar 3rd, 2026 at 03:00 pm

Commerce & Economic Development Oversight

Transcript Highlights:
  • So, here they are prepared for the test, they've completed their schoolwork, there now they're stuck
  • Well, while they're In trade school, that test and all those examination questions are fresh on their
  • mind, so this bill allows them to go ahead and test while it's fresh on their mind, but they still have
  • to work for a year in the trade to be able to be a journeyman, but they don't have To set for the test
MS

Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Appropriations - Room 409, 22 January, 2026; 1:30 P.M.

Appropriations

Transcript Highlights:
  • <01:21:13.840> opportunities and expanded testing opportunities and expanded testing opportunities
  • This is how we evaluators for testing.
  • time and we pay their travel to test. time and we pay their travel to test.
  • Uh when we lost inspections to testing.
  • <01:50:28.800> field our testing evaluators, those field our testing evaluators, those field
Summary: The committee first heard from the Mississippi Auctioneer Commission, which requested level funding. PJ Lindsay reported the agency granted 29 new auctioneer applications and 9 new firm applications, received 3 complaints, resolved 1, signed 1 consent order, and issued 1 suspension. Members questioned the commission about its cash balance, reserve levels, and a large variance between prior spending and the FY26 request; staff explained the difference was tied to technology and contractual costs, including planned computer system updates and out-of-state conference travel for board members. The commission also noted that auctioneering oversight is important because an estimated $4.5 billion will flow through Mississippi escrow accounts in 2025. The Board of Optometry then presented its budget and organizational changes. Board leaders said the board had transitioned away from a state employee model to a management company arrangement with JBAR/Cornerstone, which they said saved about $43,000 and improved service and efficiency. They described the creation of a licensing database and a new back-end system, and said the board was generally seeking level funding with a small increase for computer equipment tied to the new system. Committee members asked about the impact on PERS contributions, the former employee’s retirement, the board’s cash balance, lease arrangements, and whether licensees had complained; the board said the change required legislative approval, the former employee retired, the cash balance was about $399,900, and service complaints had decreased. The Mississippi Board of Licensure for Engineers and Surveyors reported a busy FY2025, including moving most licensure applications online, accepting supporting documents by email, expanding K-12 and college outreach, hosting student interns, visiting ABET-accredited schools, decoupling the surveyor exam registration process, and awarding about $400,000 in grants to engineering programs. The board said it licenses about 15,000 engineers and surveyors plus 8,500 interns, with most registrants from out of state, and that its fees are among the lowest nationally. For the budget, the board requested level funding overall but also sought a new investigator position, 5% salary progressions, increased travel funding for national meetings and STEM outreach, more contractual money for internships and IT modifications, additional supplies, and restoration of a $600,000 grant program that is funded every other year to support university and community college engineering and surveying programs. The board said its operations are supported by fees and that its cash balance is about $1.6 million.
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

Senate Session (03/06/2025)

New Hampshire Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • When individuals refuse testing, they are often likely to be under the influence, which is correlated
  • So now we have a penalty for not taking the breathalyzer test that's harsher than a guilty penalty.
  • ><04:17:19.560> tests<04:17:20.199> are suspension breathalyzer tests are suspension breathalyzer
  • for not taking the breath lier test for not taking the breath lier test that's<04:18:46.119>
  • <05:08:30.080> when supplies and laboratory tests when supplies and laboratory tests when
Keywords: 1191, senate, all
MS

Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

MS House Floor - 4 March, 2026; 10:00 AM

Mississippi House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • But my point is if they fail the drug test initially, what are we looking for with the second drug test
  • looking for with the second drug test? looking for with the second drug test?
  • all their board tests and stuff. all their board tests and stuff.
  • So, this basically lets somebody be tested so they don't burn anyone and cause harm.
  • ready to be tested every year on that. ready to be tested every year on that.
Summary: The House convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, then heard several guest introductions, including a minister for the day, visiting school groups, forestry and farm organizations, and members of the Divine Nine. Members also recognized the East Webster Wolverines football team, the East Webster non-tumbling cheer champions, and the Simpson Academy Lady Cougars softball team for state championships. The chamber then moved to the calendar after dispensing with the journal reading. On the concurrence calendar, the House concurred in House Bill 1758 by a vote of 120-0 after members noted the Senate had made only grammatical changes. On the general calendar, the House passed Senate Bill 2126, with a strike-all amendment clarifying that sex-offender registry restrictions on name changes still allow changes for marriage or divorce with notice; the bill passed 118-0. The House also passed Senate Bill 2230, expanding authority for electronic hearings, notices, and certain electronic orders and warrants for justice, circuit, and county court judges on misdemeanors, by 116-0. Senate Bill 2631, creating a Mississippi Grain Indemnity Act to help grain producers recover losses if a buyer goes bankrupt, passed 121-0. Senate Bill 2637, giving the Northeast District livestock shows flexibility to move locations if facilities are inadequate, passed 121-0 after questions about the Verona site and possible improvements. Senate Bill 2648, allowing MSU Extension Service assistance with poultry litter plans and amended to include Alcorn State University in developing comprehensive nutrient management plans, passed 121-0. Senate Bill 2809, concerning ag theft officers’ firearm rights in the event of death or retirement, passed 116-2. Senate Bill 2638, removing a reverse repealer from a meat-labeling bill, passed 119-0. The House also began consideration of Senate Bill 2399, which would authorize DPS security personnel at certain Mississippi Department of Agriculture facilities to respond to security alarms because those facilities were omitted from the Capitol complex security arrangement. The transcript ends during the explanation of that bill, before final action is shown.
MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Joint Committee on Public Service Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm

Joint Committee on Public Service

Transcript Highlights:
  • Not only did I develop the program and the frameworks, we wrote the teacher testing.
  • I was allowed to implement people who wanted to take the test. I was allowed to give the test.
  • I was allowed to implement people who wanted to take the test.
  • I was allowed to give the test to them. So I covered every basis of this program.
Keywords: 995, all
Summary: The Joint Committee on Public Service held its third hearing of the 194th General Court session, taking testimony on several individual bills and home rule petitions, mostly involving retirement and pension-related relief. The committee chair outlined hearing procedures, including three-minute limits for individuals, ten-minute limits for panels, livestreaming, and the deadline for written testimony. At the end of the hearing, the chair noted that House matters heard that day must be reported by Friday, July 11, 2025, subject to extensions, and the committee adjourned after testimony concluded. Several witnesses supported bills seeking retirement credit or pension adjustments for public employees. These included H. 2917 for Dedham-Westwood Water District employees seeking pension buy-in credit; H. 2976 for Eileen Mullen to purchase creditable service for teaching in a criminal justice pilot program; H. 2996 for Virginia Cummings, a retired Department of Correction lieutenant seeking greater pension parity; H. 2977 for Wendy Lopieri to buy back part-time community college service; and H. 2989 for Wayne Taylor, who said he was mistakenly credited for fewer years of select board service than he expected. Testimony emphasized long public service, injuries, and what witnesses described as unfair denials or flawed interpretations of retirement law. The committee also heard testimony on bills involving post-retirement earnings and disability-related relief. Kevin Blanchett testified in opposition to H. 2931, arguing it would improperly reduce money owed to a regional retirement system and its members, while the bill’s sponsor argued the retirement board was seeking an excessive recovery based on law firm gross earnings rather than the individual’s earnings. Jamie Magarian described severe injuries from a 2018 crash and urged favorable action on his bill, with support from the State Police Association. Michael Palmer testified in favor of S. 1841, seeking to extend prior violent-crime retirement income-cap relief to his case after being shot on duty and later finding that even part-time private-sector work exceeded his retirement earnings limit.
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Appropriations Committee Aug 29th, 2025

Transcript Highlights:
  • of concern and menstrual products, do pass with author amendments to, among other things, modify testing
  • Chemicals of concern and menstrual products do pass with author amendments to among other things modify testing
  • SB 724, Richardson, public housing lead testing, held in committee.
  • Weber-Pearson, chemical hair relaxers, do pass as amended to strike the registration requirement, modify testing
  • chemical hair relaxers, do pass with author's amendments to strike the registration requirement, modify testing
Summary: The Assembly Appropriations Committee held its August 29, 2025 suspense hearing on Senate bills, with the chair emphasizing the state’s ongoing budget constraints and the need to make difficult choices among 261 bills on the suspense file. After establishing a quorum, the committee began taking action bill by bill, with many measures receiving do pass or do pass with amendments recommendations, while others were held in committee or designated as two-year bills. The chair noted the agenda was organized alphabetically by author and that results would be posted later on the committee website. The hearing covered a wide range of topics, including insurance and claims data, wildfire relief and prevention, water planning, energy and utility regulation, housing and land use, health care, labor and employment, criminal justice, education, environmental policy, and election-related measures. Several bills were amended before passage, often to narrow scope, remove sections, adjust definitions, delay implementation, or clarify funding and enforcement provisions. Some notable actions included moving bills on AI regulation, transit-oriented housing, paid family leave, wildfire mapping, chemical hair relaxers, and pharmacy benefit managers, while other bills on subjects such as controlled substances, high-speed rail, and certain education or housing proposals were held. The committee also took formal roll-call votes on selected bills, with some passing on A roll calls and others on B roll calls; a number of measures were advanced with Republicans not voting. One highlighted vote was SB 79 by Senator Wiener, which passed after amendments and a recorded roll call. At the end of the hearing, the committee reported that 190 bills were moved to the Assembly Floor, either as do pass or do pass with amendments, concluding the suspense hearing for the session.