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• They are having to immigrate to places like Hawaii.
• So although this resolution does not address the issue of immigration, climate refugees, when we talk
• </c><00:29:32.720><c> We</c><00:29:33.039><c> can</c> immigrate to places like Hawaii.
• We can immigrate to places like Hawaii.
• ,</c> address the issue of immigration, address the issue of immigration, climate<00:29:49.279><c> refugees

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• The data also doesn’t show breakouts by immigration status. So it’s a...”
• “The data also doesn’t show breakouts by immigration status.
• The data also doesn't show breakouts by immigration status.
• Individuals without satisfactory immigration status beginning July 1, 2026.
• I'd like I'd like to emphasize that health centers cannot segment care by immigration status.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• In a time when many of our immigrant and underinsured neighbors are having essential services ripped
• Before you, Second Substitute House Bill 2105 concerns immigrant workers.
• Under federal law, employers may not knowingly hire immigrants who lack authorization to work in the
• that you take my testimony and presence as proof of the positive and impactful participation of immigrant
• I urge you, dear senators of our state, to vote in support immigrant student workers in our state.

Summary: The committee took up executive action on the capital budget, Proposed Substitute Senate Bill 6003, and several policy bills. Staff described amendments to the capital budget that shifted funding among behavioral health, local/community projects, irrigation projects, and juvenile rehabilitation capacity, plus a technical fix to the water pollution control revolving program. The committee adopted Senator Dozier’s budget-neutral amendment and a technical amendment, then advanced the amended capital budget to the Rules Committee. It also moved House Bills 2441, 2124, 2471, 2133, 2610, and 2338 forward with due-pass recommendations, and advanced Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill 2251 on Climate Commitment Act accounts to the Transportation Committee after adopting two amendments and withdrawing three others. A major public hearing focused on Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill 2034, which would terminate and restate LEOFF Plan 1 in 2029, transfer surplus assets, and direct portions to the Climate Commitment Account and the pension funding stabilization account. Staff said the plan is currently about 160% funded and explained the bill’s IRS-review process, statute of limitations, and estimated implementation costs. Testimony was sharply divided: some retirees, firefighters, counties, and cities opposed the bill as an improper use of pension assets and urged benefit enhancements or protection of local medical obligations, while others supported using the surplus for broader public purposes. No vote was taken on the bill during the hearing. The committee also heard House Bill 2179 on PERS coverage for certain port workers, with ports and the Washington Public Ports Association supporting clarification for railroad employees covered by the federal railroad retirement system. House Bill 1069, allowing Department of Corrections employees to bargain over supplemental retirement benefits, drew support from Teamsters and corrections workers, while House Bill 2091, expanding employee-information sharing with bargaining representatives, drew union support and privacy objections from Washington Policy Center. Finally, Second Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1210 on targeted urban area tax preferences drew support from labor, local governments, and project proponents, and opposition from contractor groups and environmental advocates over project labor agreement requirements and nuclear-related concerns; Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1408 on community preservation and development authorities and Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill 1974 on land bank authorities for affordable housing were also heard, with both receiving supportive testimony from community and housing advocates.

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• Chairman, immigration status would be asked and would not be available to those who do not have officially
• </c><00:12:47.200><c> Is</c> whatsoever of immigration status. Is whatsoever of immigration status.
• Chairman,<00:13:04.480><c> um</c><00:13:04.800><c> immigration</c><00:13:05.519><c> status</c><00:13:
• 06.079><c> would</c><00:13:06.399><c> be</c> Chairman, um immigration status would be Chairman, um immigration
• status is a part of that immigration status is a part of other<00:13:40.000><c> types</c><00:13:40.160

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The Legislative Audit Commission Evaluation Subcommittee met on October 6, 2025, to choose additional program evaluation topics for the Office of the Legislative Auditor. Deputy Legislative Auditor Jody Mson Rodriguez explained that the commission had previously selected seven topics from an initial list of 11, with background papers already prepared on five of those items, and that the subcommittee was now being asked to select five more topics for background papers before narrowing the full set to four recommendations later in the fall or early spring. Members discussed several possible topics, especially emergency medical services, non-emergency medical transportation, MinnesotaCare eligibility, child care assistance, medical assistance fraud prevention, and U.S. Bank Stadium. David Kersner of OLA said emergency medical services and non-emergency medical transportation are distinct programs, and noted the EMS topic was evaluated in 2022 while non-emergency medical transportation had not been reviewed since 2011. Auditor Judy Randall said MinnesotaCare eligibility, child care assistance, and medical assistance fraud prevention are better suited to OLA’s financial audit division or special review unit rather than program evaluation, and that financial audits and special reviews do not require Legislative Audit Commission nomination. On process, Mson Rodriguez said the subcommittee had already met its minimum required selections under the commission’s policy and was free to choose additional topics. The discussion also covered whether to broaden the stadium topic beyond U.S. Bank Stadium; staff said the U.S. Bank financing structure alone would be a major undertaking, but they could help craft a future topic focused on maintenance across multiple facilities. No final vote or motion was taken in the portion of the meeting provided, and the chair indicated the committee would continue nominations and discussion.

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• of our immigration experiences of our constituents<00:35:40.119><c> so</c><00:35:40.359><c> how</c><
• In addition, the council will continue promoting awareness around the contributions of immigrants to
• In addition, the council will continue promoting awareness around the contributions of immigrants to
• Some of us came here as immigrants or refugees, while others have been Minnesotans for generations.
• or refugees While others have immigrants or refugees While others have been<00:54:37.160><c> motans<

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• I am the policy director for the Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota, or ILCM.
• immigrants and refugees across<01:16:08.400><c> the</c><01:16:08.640><c> state</c><01:16:08.800><c>
• Paul, Minnesota, where I specialize in the areas of immigration law, professional responsibility, and
• immigration law, uh, professional<01:26:57.520><c> responsibility</c><01:26:58.480><c> and</c><01:26
• Um, this is not<01:47:46.400><c> just</c><01:47:46.560><c> an</c><01:47:46.800><c> immigration</c><01

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The committee approved the October 15, 2025 minutes and then held a broader discussion on current challenges with data retention and government transparency. Judy Randall of the Office of the Legislative Auditor said historical data is essential for post-audits, which often look back three to five years, and that retention decisions must balance audit needs with the burden of separating public and nonpublic data. She described the records-retention panel process as informal and largely based on individual judgment, noting she had objected to a proposed 60-day email retention period and generally uses a three-year guideline, though she said that standard is not grounded in a formal rule. Members discussed whether auditing standards should set retention periods, with Randall saying auditing is a good starting point but other offices, including the attorney general, also have needs, and that some agency discretion is unavoidable because of the gray area between official records and non-records. Representative Elkins raised the related principle of data minimization, arguing that government should not keep data longer than needed and citing a University of Minnesota legacy data warehouse breach as an example of the risks of retaining unnecessary sensitive information. Randall agreed that data no longer needed is a liability and said her office purges workpapers after five years. Representative Scott pressed whether three years is enough for fraud investigations and financial records; Randall responded that a reasonableness standard is needed and that longer retention can produce diminishing returns, though she said she would follow up on whether financial records should be treated differently. Tanya Tacker of the Rum River Special Education Cooperative testified in support of updating Minnesota’s data-retention laws for schools. She said districts want to protect student information and maintain transparency, but the current general retention schedule dates to 1985 and 2000 and does not reflect digital records, modern systems, or the volume of special education data. She urged modernizing the schedule, clarifying what must be kept in paper versus digitized form, aligning state rules with IDEA and other federal requirements, and providing practical guidance and tools. Members praised the specificity of her recommendations. Dr. BB Newman testified that retention failures in St. Anthony Village have made it difficult to obtain routine municipal and police data, with records delayed, missing, or inconsistently produced and no clear explanation of what systems were searched or whether records were destroyed. Newman argued these gaps undermine statutory access rights and force residents into costly litigation, and recommended stronger retention auditing, documentation of destruction, mandatory disclosure of systems searched, and consequences for noncompliance. In response to questions, Senate counsel said there is generally no direct penalty, but affected parties may seek mandamus, Data Practices Act claims, or informal mediation/opinions from the Data Practices Office. The discussion closed with calls for clearer standards and possible legislative updates to improve compliance and transparency.

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• Immigrants are not welcome here.
• It would invalidate out-of-state driver's licenses issued to undocumented immigrants, even when those
• Undocumented immigrants who have come forward, complied with documentation requirements, and obtained
• Law enforcement officers and DMV staff will be expected to evaluate immigration status and interpret
• </c> this bill clarifies that immigrants this bill clarifies that immigrants claiming<03:23:42.960><c

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• You know, first off, I'm pro-immigrant.
• So that's why I am very strong on legal immigration. We're all legal immigrants.
• I mean, that's just—it’s a land of immigrants.
• </c> am very strong on legal immigration am very strong on legal immigration we're<01:31:59.000><c> all
• c> mean</c><01:32:00.600><c> my</c> we're all legal immigrants I mean my we're all legal immigrants I

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• resident tuition rates, so our in-state tuition, it cannot be offered at that same rate to an illegal immigrant
• resident tuition rates, so our in-state tuition, it cannot be offered at that same rate to an illegal immigrant
• could choose to offer in-state tuition rates to all U.S. citizens, which would also offer it to all immigrants

Bills: SB1477, SB1480, SB1593, SB1633, SB1670, SB1725, SB1726, SB1735, SB1632

Keywords: education, concurrent enrollment, students, age restrictions, academic access, apprenticeship, career education, youth programs, employment, technology centers, SB1593, OSU Tulsa, Oklahoma State University/Tulsa, Board of Trustees, higher education, university governance, A&M Board, Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical Colleges, presidential search, board rules

Summary: The Postsecondary Education Committee considered a series of higher education and career-tech bills, with members asking mostly clarifying questions about eligibility, implementation, and alignment with existing law. House Bill 1477, requested by the State Regents, would limit concurrent enrollment to students age 21 or under; it passed 6-0. Senate Bill 1593 updated language on the Oklahoma State University Board of Trustees to reflect current practice and passed 6-0. Senate Bill 1725 addressed expressive activities on public campuses by allowing security fees for students or student groups, but not based on the content of expression, and also directed free speech training through the Oklahoma Free Speech Committee; it passed 7-2. Senate Bill 1670, a State Chamber priority bill, aimed to strengthen startup ecosystems, venture capital, and industry-embedded research to help move university research into private-sector jobs, and it passed 9-0. The committee also advanced Senate Bill 1726, which would establish a baseline training course for graduate student instructors at colleges and universities. Supporters said it would standardize instruction across institutions and help ensure a consistent level of preparation for graduate instructors teaching undergraduates; it passed 7-2. Senate Bill 1633 would align Oklahoma statute with federal law following a consent judgment regarding tuition eligibility for individuals not lawfully present in the United States; members discussed how “lawfully present” would apply to DACA recipients and others with federal immigration status, and the bill passed 6-3. Senate Bill 1735, a cleanup measure shifting certain oversight of technology center career tech schools more directly under the State Board of Career and Technology Education, passed 9-0. Later, the committee approved Senate Bill 1480, a pilot program for paid apprenticeships for 16-year-old students within career tech settings, despite questions about why a pilot was needed when career techs were already prepared to do similar work; it passed 9-0. Finally, an amendment to Senate Bill 1632 changed “shall” to “may” and allowed the State Board of Regents to use workforce assessments such as WorkKeys to award some entry-level college credit for students who score highly, especially those returning to community college or seeking an associate degree; after discussion about the limits of the credit, the amended measure passed 9-0. The meeting concluded with thanks to members as the committee’s final meeting.

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• Monica Madrid, on behalf of the Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights, Chair, in support.
• seeing that our Latino community is under attack in this current moment, many of our families are immigrants
• I'm hoping that also, if this bill is successful, that it does look at the intersectionality of immigration

Summary: The Assembly Governmental Organizations Committee met on June 25, 2025, with a quorum present and several members substituting for absent colleagues. The committee first approved a consent calendar of several Senate bills, sending them to Appropriations on a due-pass recommendation. Members then heard SB 702 by Senator Limon, which would expand transparency reporting for statewide and legislative appointments to boards and commissions. The sponsor and supporters from HOPE and other advocacy and civil rights organizations argued the bill would improve accountability, representation, and public trust; committee members broadly praised the effort and many asked to be added as coauthors. SB 702 passed the committee on a unanimous roll call, with members voting aye and the bill sent to the Assembly Judiciary Committee. The committee then heard SB 388 by Senator Padilla, which would establish a California Latino Commission to study and advocate on issues affecting Latino Californians, including education, housing, health, economic mobility, and related disparities. Senator Padilla and supporters cited data on poverty, educational attainment, climate and health impacts, housing overcrowding, and the Latina pay gap, while members emphasized the bill’s importance amid current attacks on immigrant communities and the need to address homeownership and generational wealth. SB 388 also received strong support and was approved on a 20-1 vote, with one no vote from Assembly Member Sanchez, and was sent to Appropriations. After the final roll calls and opening the roll for absent members, the committee adjourned.

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• “Refugees are different from immigrants who may have the option to return home.
• My name is Dylan Hoey, and I am the director of the New Hampshire Alliance of Immigrants and Refugees
• I was a consular officer, so I adjudicated immigrant and non-immigrant visas and I participated in evacuation
• :57:28.080><c> non-immigrant</c> adjudicated immigrant and non-immigrant adjudicated immigrant and non-immigrant
• </c><01:58:07.599><c> that</c> message to refugees and immigrants that message to refugees and immigrants

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• Immigration.
• Griffiths, would immigration be classified as a man-made emergency? Mr. Speaker, Rep.
• I mean, immigration happens all the time, so what would have to be the parameters for immigration to
• Is there a current state of emergency because of immigration, defined by the Governor?
• So, back to the parameters of immigration being considered a man-made emergency.

Keywords: 998, house, all

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• We also know that a lot of these students are part of my community, my migrant and immigrant community
• A claim for a violation of U.S. constitutional rights during civil immigration enforcement must be brought
• State and local employees may take actions that fall under the definition of civil immigration enforcement
• Substitute House Bill 2648 concerned state and local law enforcement interactions with federal immigration
• and Immigration Services, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and Customs and Border Protection.

Bills: HB1316, HB2401, HB2557, HB2720, HB1073, HB2685, HB2640, HB2403

Keywords: postsecondary education, homelessness, foster youth, education access, support programs, commission, gender equity, boys, men, advocacy, state policy, special education, parental rights, educational access, evaluation reports, disability services, behavioral health, emergency services, health insurance, provider access

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• And some states require both the taking the course and/or taking a test like the immigration test.
• And by doing that, can we better do this rather than saying, "Oh, you passed the immigration test, so
• And by doing that, can we better do this rather than saying, "Oh, you passed the immigration test, so
• The number of states which use the immigration citizenship test, and I think it's only one that may,
• </c> saying, "Oh, you passed the immigration saying, "Oh, you passed the immigration test,<03:27:33.920

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Summary: The subcommittee took up several school building aid bills. HB 295, which would make school building aid program funds non-lapsing, drew debate over whether the program is effective and whether funds should be allowed to carry forward. Supporters argued the program is underfunded and that even small leftover amounts should remain available for building aid; opponents said non-lapsing funds limit future budget flexibility and that the program creates winners and losers. The committee voted 4-3 to recommend HB 295 inexpedient to legislate (ITL). The committee then considered HB 366, which would increase school building aid for eligible projects and include retroactive funding for projects completed in the past. The motion to ITL was supported on the grounds that retroactive payments would be unfair to districts still waiting in line and that the legislature should focus on future projects. Supporters of the bill said the increase was modest and that districts that built during a prior moratorium on aid were left with long-term fiscal burdens. The committee again voted 4-3 to recommend ITL. The discussion also broadened into special education funding and a retained bill, HB 742, concerning catastrophic special education aid and the source of funding. Members debated whether the education trust fund should cover the aid and whether the committee should act now or wait for a separate commission studying special education costs. Several members emphasized that special education costs are rising, that more data is needed on student identification and funding formulas, and that the commission’s report may provide better guidance. The chair said the subcommittee’s recommendations would go to the full committee, and the next meeting was expected to be rescheduled from November 4 to later that week because of election-related conflicts.

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• This bill also attempts to restrict federal immigration enforcement activity near polling locations.
• Regardless of where members stand on immigration policy, the legislature does not have the authority
• Senate Bill 1194 by Senator Caballero, relating to immigration services.
• to expand access to immigration legal services in some of the most underserved regions of the state.
• While access to immigration counsel and legal services has been limited, the environment created under

Summary: The Senate began with a roll call, a moment of silence for the shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego, prayer, and the Pledge of Allegiance. The body then moved through gubernatorial appointments, confirming Julia Montgomery as General Counsel for the Agricultural Labor Relations Board and reappointing Dr. Cynthia Glover Woods, Dr. Brenda Lewis, and Gabriela Orozco Gonzalez to the State Board of Education, and George Cardona as Chief Trial Counsel for the State Bar. The Senate also heard a guest introduction welcoming Cal Lutheran University students, faculty, and staff to the gallery. The chamber then took up several resolutions, including SR 111 recognizing the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersex Phobia, and Transphobia; SCR 129 designating part of Highway 152 as the Rusty Arraes Highway; SCR 169 proclaiming October 2026 as Women's Small Business Month; and SCR 173 designating May 2026 as California Fairgrounds Appreciation Month. All of these resolutions passed, with members speaking in support of Arraes, women-owned businesses, and the public safety and community roles of fairgrounds. The Senate also passed a series of policy bills. These included SB 1154 on best-value procurement for community college public works, SB 1369 on judicial recall safeguards, SB 1106 shortening the data broker deletion timeline under the Delete Act, SB 1417 increasing transparency for mutual water companies, SB 1408 authorizing a future Contra Costa transportation sales tax measure, SB 1172 adding guardrails to local tax sharing agreements, SB 1383 protecting locally adopted labor standards in density bonus projects, SB 1371 barring waste haulers from suspending service during lawful labor disputes, SB 908 streamlining residential window replacement permits, SB 1361 limiting actions taken solely to avoid transit-oriented housing standards, SB 1014 requiring early fee and improvement estimates for housing projects, SB 1272 giving homeowners more time to fix preexisting code violations, SB 1406 targeting the Montana tax loophole, SB 1238 increasing HOA transparency and oversight, and SB 868 creating a plug-in solar framework. Most passed on largely party-line votes, with some Republican members objecting to labor-related or regulatory measures. Later in the day, the Senate approved additional health, education, privacy, and AI measures, including SB 950 on early-onset Alzheimer’s treatment coverage, SB 874 on Medi-Cal behavioral health treatment oversight, SB 1049 on correcting health plan claims, SB 1067 on early math screening, SB 1202 on Medi-Cal outreach amid federal changes, SB 944 on acupuncture coverage, SB 957 on notice for federal subpoenas to social media companies, SB 998 on discrimination prevention coordinators, and SB 1000 on AI content transparency. The final item shown, SB 1056 on protective orders for sexually explicit material involving adult victims, was introduced with the author noting ongoing work on amendments, but the transcript cuts off before final action is shown.

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• Seeing how people like me, immigrants, are being treated changes my perspective about the U.S.
• As a Black immigrant Muslim woman, she confronts injustices and refuses to be silent.
• As a Black immigrant Muslim woman, she confronts injustices and refuses to be silent.
• As a Black immigrant Muslim woman, she confronts injustices and refuses to be silent.
• As a Black immigrant Muslim woman, she confronts injustices and refuses to be silent.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• and immigrant heritage items.
• and immigrant heritage items.
• and immigrant heritage items.
• and immigrant heritage items.
• </c><05:08:32.320><c> and</c> it's not just limited to immigrants and it's not just limited to immigrants

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• In California, the Jewish story stretches back to the Gold Rush era, when Jewish immigrants arrived seeking
• Like so many immigrant communities, Jewish families came to this country searching for safety, freedom
• My own grandparents immigrated from Europe and started a small business.
• lawyers, clergy, educators, and activists from the Jewish community who stood beside farm workers, immigrants
• Caucus understands that when any community is targeted because of religion, ethnicity, language, or immigration

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE, ineligible to receive a state-funded loan or grant.
• The indiscriminate, brutal, and unconstitutional nature of ICE's immigration raids has wreaked havoc
• Immigration and Customs Enforcement, which is ICE.
• and most trusted source of information for millions of Californians, especially in Hispanic and immigrant
• Especially in Hispanic and immigrant communities.

Summary: The Senate Government Organization Committee met without a quorum at first, then later established one and took up a series of bills, many focused on regulatory oversight, state symbols, food insecurity, immigration enforcement, and ethnic media funding. SB 885 by Senator Strickland proposed requiring legislative approval for major regulations with an estimated economic impact over $50 million; supporters argued it would restore accountability and help address affordability, while labor and environmental opponents warned it would delay important health and safety rules. After discussion of committee amendments and concerns about timing, the bill was moved out on a due-pass motion, with the roll held open for absent members. The committee also heard SB 986, a similar regulatory oversight bill by Senator Saryato, which accepted committee amendments and advanced after supporters emphasized separation of powers and opponents raised delay concerns. SB 1025 by Senator Hurtado created an Office of Food Security and Affordability to coordinate food programs across departments; members generally supported the goal but urged stronger reporting and oversight guardrails, and the bill was moved forward with the roll held open. The committee then heard several symbolic designation bills. SB 1214 by Senator Ochoa Bogh would designate the Western monarch as California’s state butterfly; supporters highlighted the species’ ecological importance and conservation value, and the bill advanced as amended. SB 1178 by Senator Reyes would designate the California yellow jacket as the state wasp; testimony emphasized its role in pest control and agriculture, and it also moved forward as amended. SB 1286 by Senator Richardson would designate the California sea lion as the official state pinniped; the author and Marine Mammal Care Center described sea lions as a conservation success story and a sentinel species, and the bill passed out of committee as amended. The committee also considered SB 1171 by Senator Caballero, which would make private entities that contract with ICE ineligible for state-funded loans or grants. Supporters framed it as a response to harmful ICE enforcement practices, while opponents warned it could sweep in providers of essential services such as food, medical care, and legal research for detainees and could invite retaliation against California funding. The bill was approved on a 7-3 vote, with the roll held open. Finally, SB 1358 by Senator Rubio, the Ethnic and Community Media Equity Act, would create a database and contracting framework to direct more state advertising and outreach funds to ethnic and community media; supporters said it would improve reach, trust, and effectiveness in underserved communities, and the bill advanced on a strong vote with the roll held open. The committee also took up the consent calendar after quorum was established, and several items were held open for absent members.

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• Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE, ineligible to receive a state-funded loan or grant.
• The indiscriminate, brutal, and unconstitutional nature of ICE's immigration raids have wreaked havoc
• Immigration and Customs Enforcement, which is ICE.
• and most trusted source of information for millions of Californians, especially in Hispanic and immigrant
• Especially in Hispanic and immigrant communities.

Summary: The committee heard several bills focused largely on regulatory oversight, food insecurity, state symbols, immigration-related funding, and ethnic media outreach. SB 885 and SB 986 would require major regulations with estimated economic impacts over $50 million to come back to the Legislature for review; supporters said this would restore accountability and help address affordability, while opponents warned it would delay health, safety, and worker protections. SB 1025 would create an Office of Food Security and Affordability to coordinate food programs across state departments, expand outreach, run a hunger hotline, and analyze service gaps; members generally supported the goal but urged stronger reporting and oversight language. SB 1214 would designate the Western monarch as California’s state butterfly, and SB 1178 would designate the California yellow jacket as the state wasp, with testimony emphasizing conservation, ecology, and agricultural benefits. SB 1286 would recognize the California sea lion as the state pinniped, with supporters citing its role as a sentinel species and conservation success story. SB 1171 would make private entities that contract with ICE ineligible for state-funded grants or loans; supporters framed it as a response to ICE conduct, while opponents raised concerns about unintended impacts on contractors providing essential services and possible federal retaliation. SB 1358 would create the Ethnic and Community Media Equity Act to improve state advertising and outreach to ethnic and community media through a database and contracting requirements, with supporters arguing it would improve effectiveness and reach underserved communities. Several bills were advanced on committee votes, many with roll calls held open for absent members. SB 885, SB 986, SB 1025, SB 1214, SB 1178, SB 1286, and SB 1171 all received motions to do pass, with some members noting support but also urging amendments or guardrails, especially on timing, reporting, and oversight. The committee also took up a consent calendar of multiple items after quorum was established.