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• Our ability to protect program integrity helps keep the costs of care more affordable for all.
• He owned the building that was leased back to the charter school, the Seed Academy.
• He owned the building that was the<01:31:15.800><c> leased</c><01:31:16.120><c> back</c><01:31:16.400
• back to the charter school, the leased back to the charter school, the<01:31:17.480><c> Seed</c><01:
• , schools leasing buildings to themselves<01:35:30.480><c> at</c><01:35:30.600><c> inflated</c><01:35

Committee: House Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Policy

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• So basically, with the land access piece in our program, we do allow leasing for a certain amount of
• timing for one of our farmers who spent already a couple of years looking for land and just the affordability
• So basically, with the land access piece in our program, we do allow leasing for a certain amount of
• It is very meaningful to all of the farmers that can find a way to access this. affordability or finding
• the land that affordability or finding the land that fits<00:18:07.840><c> her</c><00:18:08.320><c>

Keywords: 1183, house

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• At the same time, as everyone on this committee knows, many Minnesotans are struggling to afford the
• People say they have a new lease on life that they thought they wouldn't make it, and now they are because
• People say like they have a new lease on life that they thought they wouldn't make it.
• Right now, it's only available to those who can afford expensive retreats or travel far away.
• It's only available to those who can afford expensive retreats or travel. Far, far away.

Bills: HF3454 , HF3917 , HF2906 , HF3832 , HF3769

Committee: House Health Finance and Policy

Keywords: social work, licensure, employment titles, health occupations, professional standards, medication repository, drug donation, healthcare, Minnesota Statutes, pharmacy, public health, controlled substances, psilocybin, psilocin, psychedelic, psychedelic medicine, hallucinogen, mushrooms, magic mushrooms, therapeutic use

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• They have sponsored activities such as days for ice skating for residents in the county that can't afford
• But we obviously need the state revenues to be such that you can afford it.
• Okay, so we use lease revenue bonds a lot, and then the payment for the lease revenue bonds comes out
• well funded and others that were woefully funded, and there were counties that simply could never afford
• So we are in communications with the Judicial Council, and so while we can't afford to fund everything

Summary: The Senate Budget Subcommittee on Corrections, Public Safety, Judiciary, Labor, and Transportation held a hearing focused on courthouse facility funding and the Governor’s budget proposals for the judicial branch. The Legislative Analyst’s Office outlined the state’s courthouse funding structure, including the Trial Court Facilities Act, the main facility funds, the fixed county facility payment, and the heavy reliance on General Fund backfill. LAO also explained that the state’s construction funds were depleted after large transfers and declining fine-and-fee revenue, leaving a backlog of roughly 80 construction projects and more than 22,000 deferred maintenance projects statewide. Members and witnesses discussed the long timelines for capital projects, the need for reassessments, and the impact of inflation, CEQA, and site acquisition delays. Judicial branch representatives, including Justice Hill, Judge Moorman, and Judge Tapia, testified that courthouses across the state face serious seismic, ADA, security, and maintenance problems. They described cost-cutting efforts in design and construction, but emphasized that many facilities are aging and unsafe, with examples from Los Angeles, Compton, Ukiah, and other courts involving flooding, elevator failures, asbestos issues, and closures that disrupted thousands of cases. Judge Moorman highlighted the Ukiah courthouse replacement as an example of a project that is on time and on budget and would improve access, safety, and community services. Judge Tapia stressed that deferred maintenance in Los Angeles County alone exceeds $1.4 billion and argued that preventive maintenance is fiscally prudent because emergency repairs and closures are more costly. Committee members pressed the panel on how priorities are set, whether caseload and population growth are adequately reflected, how quickly projects can be accelerated, and what level of funding would actually meet statewide needs. The Department of Finance and Judicial Council staff explained that the county contribution is fixed and not inflation-adjusted, that acquisitions require willing sellers and can be delayed by CEQA and market conditions, and that the Judicial Council’s prioritization process was based on 2019 criteria that may need updating. LAO cautioned that any new General Fund commitment would require tradeoffs with other state priorities and suggested the Legislature decide what level of funding it is willing to support. The committee also reviewed the Governor’s budget proposals for courthouse facilities, which include backfill for the construction fund, selected new construction and judgeship-related projects, and major facility modifications such as the Orange County Central Justice Center and relocation of Los Angeles courtrooms from the Spring Federal Building.

Transcript Highlights:

• But we obviously need the state revenues to be such that you can afford it.
• Okay, so we use lease revenue bonds a lot.
• And then the payment for the lease revenue bonds comes out of the existing funds that are depleted.
• And there were counties that simply could never afford a courthouse if left on their own.
• So we are in communications with the Judicial Council, and so while we can't afford to fund everything

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• </c><01:29:23.600><c> these</c> obtain most people cannot afford these obtain most people cannot afford
• </c> if a person is is unable to afford if a person is is unable to afford getting<03:11:52.479><c> um
• So if you can't afford that, then you're indigent.
• All right, easy enough, thank you. lease for um where we live and every lease for um where we live and
• How many of you walk around with your deed or your lease in your hand?

Committee: House Election Law

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• I think that this bill really makes California more affordable for our veterans, and I think this is
• can significantly impact affordability.
• it get this tax credit, not those who can afford buying luxury cars?
• This tax break would allow families more opportunities to potentially afford IVF.
• But it will also help homeowners afford the things they're doing now.

Summary: The Assembly Committee on Revenue and Taxation held its second regular hearing of the 2025-26 session and announced that, under reinstated suspense-file rules, every bill on the agenda would be referred to suspense rather than voted on immediately. The committee first heard AB 53, which would create a state income tax exemption of up to $20,000 for military retirees and certain survivor benefits. Supporters, including veterans’ groups, military retirees, and local officials, argued California is the only state taxing military retirement pay in full and that the exemption would help retain veterans and their families. Committee members voiced strong support, but the bill was sent to suspense. The committee then heard several wildfire-related tax relief bills. AB 429 would exempt certain wildfire settlement payments from gross income for victims of fires from 2020 through 2026; the author and a Greenville fire victim described the burden of taxing settlement funds, and rural county and forestry groups supported the measure. AB 97 proposed similar relief for Bobcat Fire settlement payments, and AB 389 would create a personal income tax credit for home-hardening expenses in high fire-risk areas, with Cal Fire and realtor representatives supporting the bill as a way to reduce future losses. Each of these measures drew no formal opposition in the hearing and was referred to suspense. AB 386 would create a tax credit for employers that help full-time employees repay student loans, up to $3,000 per employee per year. Supporters said it would help recruit and retain workers and reduce student debt burdens, while the California Tax Reform Association opposed the bill because it lacked allocation criteria and would reduce General Fund and education revenues. Committee members expressed interest but asked for clearer eligibility standards, and the bill was sent to suspense. AB 490 would allow a deduction for interest paid on qualified personal vehicle loans; the author framed it as relief for families dependent on cars, but opposition again came from the tax reform group, which argued the deduction would mainly benefit higher-income taxpayers. The bill also went to suspense. The committee also heard AB 547, which would create a tax credit of up to $5,000 for IVF and other fertility-treatment expenses. The author and a witness who described a long and costly IVF journey said the credit would help families afford treatment and support parenthood; members responded sympathetically and asked why the proposal was structured as a tax credit rather than a health coverage mandate. Finally, AB 330 would extend the prepaid mobile telephony services collection act through 2031, preserving an 80-cent surcharge that supports 911 and local government revenues; local government representatives and cities supported the extension, and it too was referred to suspense. The hearing ended with the committee adjourning after all measures were held for suspense-file consideration.

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• Paul, which is supporting affordable housing and light industrial space.
• Paul, which is supporting affordable housing and light industrial space.
• housing and um light affordable housing and um light industrial<00:32:15.519><c> space</c><00:32:15.840
• , such as the master lease program that we oversee.
• such as the equipment Capital leases such as the master<00:46:13.119><c> lease</c><00:46:13.440><c>

Committee: Senate Capital Investment

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• And these are special funds to keep ZEVs affordable and accessible for all with a new light-duty ZEV
• So some of it, a large portion of it, is associated with affordable housing, high-speed rail, and the
• reasons, for public health reasons, for literally every reason. ...affordability reasons, for public
• We have the answer to affordability when you look at energy costs. Six cents a kilowatt.
• So we have solutions that would bring affordability to the budget.

Committee: Senate Budget and Fiscal Review

Summary: The Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Committee heard opening remarks on the Governor’s 2026-27 budget and presentations from the Department of Finance and the Legislative Analyst’s Office. Chair Laird described the proposal as roughly balanced with $23 billion in reserves, while Vice Chair Niello argued the revenue estimates were overly optimistic and warned of a structural deficit, calling for a deeper review of programs and concern over the state’s $20 billion unemployment insurance debt. Finance said the budget is balanced in the budget year but still leaves a roughly $2.9 billion deficit, with out-year gaps above $20 billion, and characterized the plan as largely a workload budget with limited new spending or cuts. The LAO said its office sees substantial downside risk to the revenue forecast, emphasized the volatility of stock-market-driven revenues, and urged the Legislature to begin addressing the structural deficit now rather than waiting until May. Members focused on the implications of federal policy changes, Medi-Cal, CalFresh, and the MCO tax, as well as the state’s reserve strategy. Senators Menjivar and Richardson raised concerns about health coverage reductions, county costs, hospital finances, and the lack of a broader revenue solution, while Finance said the state cannot fully backfill federal cuts and is still assessing the impacts. The LAO recommended rejecting the proposal to suspend the rainy day fund deposit and setting aside the proposed Proposition 98 settle-up rather than using it for spending. Finance defended both proposals as necessary to balance the budget year and said it plans to begin discussions with legislative leaders before the May Revision. The committee also discussed climate and transportation funding, including cap-and-trade/GGRF allocations for Cal Fire, interest earnings from the fund, zero-emission vehicle incentives, and AB 617 air quality investments. Senator Reyes questioned the focus on light-duty ZEV incentives instead of heavy-duty vehicles, and Finance said the proposal is intended to partially replace the federal consumer tax credit and that some heavy-duty funding remains from prior years. Senator Richardson also raised concerns about Olympics-related infrastructure, courthouse repairs, and displaced workers, while other members stressed homelessness funding and the need for more immediate action on out-year budget problems. No formal votes or actions were taken during the portion provided; the hearing was informational and moved into member questions after the presentations.

Transcript Highlights:

• not to allow for settings to serve just one or two people or technical requirements as to how our leases
• not to allow for settings to serve just one or two people or technical requirements as to how our leases
• not to allow for settings to serve just one or two people or technical requirements as to how our leases
• not to allow for settings to serve just one or two people or technical requirements as to how our leases
• accessible apartments in New affordable accessible apartments in New Brighton<00:14:19.320><c> this<

Committee: Senate Human Services

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• more affordable by reducing the tax burden on...
• more affordable by reducing the tax burden on... ...make child care more affordable by reducing the
• Well, I say that we can't afford not to... ...can't afford a tax relief package.
• When Arizonans can barely afford to pay their health care.
• HB 2323, warranties, lease vehicle, transportation and infrastructure.

Summary: The House convened, approved the journal, recognized the Doctor of the Day, and welcomed several guest groups, including JAG students and students from Heila Ben High School. The chamber then moved into Committee of the Whole to consider HB 2153, the annual tax conformity bill, which was described by supporters as aligning Arizona tax law with recent federal changes and providing relief through no tax on tips and overtime, a larger child tax credit, a new child care expense deduction, and a deduction for certain retirement income. Opponents argued the measure would primarily benefit wealthy individuals and corporations, reduce state revenue, and leave some seniors out because the retirement-income deduction is tied to retirement accounts. Members also discussed the Department of Revenue’s already-issued tax forms and the need for certainty for filers. After extended debate, the Committee of the Whole gave HB 2153 a do pass recommendation by a vote of 31-26, and the House adopted the report and sent the bill to engrossing. The House then took up the Senate mirror bill, SB 1106, substituted for HB 2153, and after floor explanations of vote, passed it 31-27 with 2 not voting. Supporters said the bill would help working families, seniors, and small businesses and prevent filing confusion, while opponents repeated concerns about cost, fairness, and impacts on public services. The bill was transmitted to the Senate. Following the tax vote, members made several announcements, including birthday wishes and a tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and committee chairs announced upcoming cancellations. The House then recessed and reconvened for first reading and referral of a long list of new bills covering topics such as elections, health care, education, transportation, public safety, taxation, housing, and appropriations. The session ended with a motion to adjourn until the next scheduled meeting.

Transcript Highlights:

• As California's affordable housing crisis worsens, unsubsidized affordable housing is disappearing and
• As California's affordable housing crisis worsens, unsubsidized affordable housing is disappearing and
• And I don't think this bill quite affords that.
• It is a contributor to our affordability crisis, and it's exacerbating key parts of our affordability
• The second issue is affordability and cost shifts.

Committee: Senate Judiciary

Summary: The committee heard several bills, with testimony largely focused on child safety, immigrant community transparency, agricultural land security, consumer protection, estate transfers, detention commissary pricing, and public works wage enforcement. SB 1234 would require fentanyl to be included in drug tests ordered by juvenile courts for parents or guardians in dependency cases; the author said it was a narrow child-safety measure, and there was no opposition. SB 1257 would require the Attorney General to publish annual reports on immigration enforcement incidents at designated safe locations; supporters said it would improve accountability and document fear in immigrant communities, while questions centered on how the data would be collected and concerns were raised about sanctuary policies. SB 1176 would bar foreign adversary entities from buying or controlling California agricultural land; supporters framed it as a national security measure, while committee members pressed the author on enforcement, who would verify buyers, and possible discriminatory application. The bill was moved on a 2-4 vote and placed on call after the author said he would work on clarifying responsibility and nondiscrimination concerns. The committee also heard SB 1146, which would require clear disclosure when AI-generated or altered images, audio, or video are used in health-related advertisements depicting health care providers. The California Medical Association and California Dental Association supported the bill, saying it would curb deceptive deepfake ads and protect consumers; it passed unanimously, 7-0. SB 988 would restrict assignment of benefits in auto glass claims, require claim numbers and itemized estimates, and update repair disclosure rules to curb overbilling and steering; supporters said it would protect consumers and stabilize insurance costs, while independent glass shop concerns about steering and market concentration were discussed. The bill passed 7-0, with one member abstaining because of a conflict. SB 1288, presented on behalf of Senator Laird, would require financial institutions to make good-faith efforts to notify beneficiaries of non-probate assets and would simplify access requirements, especially for nonprofits. Supporters described long delays and burdensome account-opening requirements; SIFMA and the California Bankers Association opposed the bill unless amended, citing conflicts with federal and industry obligations and concerns about retroactive burdens. The bill passed 8-0. SB 941 would cap commissary markups in private immigration detention facilities at 35% above vendor cost; supporters said detainees often pay excessive prices for basic necessities, and the bill passed 8-0. Finally, SB 909 would raise and index public works contractor fees and penalties and dedicate more penalty revenue to enforcement; labor supporters said stronger funding is needed to address wage theft and backlogs, while contractors warned of uncapped costs and reduced transparency. The discussion continued with questions about enforcement and whether stronger penalties or license restrictions would better deter repeat violators.

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• for violation of the lease.
• a a lease who then sublet out one of the a a lease who then sublet out one of the rooms<00:11:51.760>
• Um so violation of the lease.
• There's no lease. >> Not all tenancies are leases, right?
• </c><00:52:10.160><c> So</c><00:52:10.319><c> I</c> into a lease. So I into a lease.

Committee: House Housing

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• As California's affordable housing crisis worsens, unsubsidized affordable housing is disappearing and
• Last year, one of my biggest concerns was affordability.
• And I don't think this bill quite affords that.
• It is a contributor to our affordability crisis, and it's exacerbating key parts of our affordability
• The second issue is affordability and cost shifts.

Committee: Senate Judiciary

Keywords: 987, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• education centers to give high school students more access to postsecondary education, make that more affordable
• ,... ...education, make that more affordable.
• one, we are required to maintain our site based... are required to maintain our site based on our lease
• And you want to pick and choose which ones that you can afford as they go out to bid.
• We buy the rail and the ties, and we then work with our railroad lease operators.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The hearing reconvened with testimony from several agencies on their capital budget requests. The Department of Environmental Services requested a little over $38 million, with major emphasis on dam repairs and design work for aging state-owned dams, including a $5.25 million match for possible FEMA BRIC funding at Pawtuckaway/Tuckaway and other projects such as Milton Three Ponds, Murphy Dam, and Lakeport Gates. DES also requested funding for state revolving loan fund matches, a Superfund match for the Savage Well site, IT and air-monitoring upgrades, and a new $750,000 cybersecurity request for water and wastewater systems. Committee members asked about FEMA eligibility, the distinction between design and construction money, and the timing and risk of banking funds if federal grants do not materialize. The University System of New Hampshire requested $20 million in state support, primarily $15 million for a major Diamond Library renovation at UNH to create a student support hub and reduce/repurpose collection space, plus $2.5 million each for deferred maintenance at Plymouth State and Keene State. The Community College System requested about $16.6 million across seven projects, led by critical maintenance, campus safety/security upgrades, IT infrastructure, parking and site improvements, HVAC replacement at White Mountains Community College in Littleton, a building management/energy system, and modernization of NHTI’s dental clinic and radiology spaces. The Department of Education requested $29.5 million, including a $4.9 million internal management platform to replace paper-based and siloed systems, plus career and technical education capital projects; Milford’s CTE project was described as being revised after repeated failed bond votes, while ConVal said its revised project would focus on modernizing existing CTE space and adding a security vestibule. Fish and Game requested $1.075 million for three facilities: Sewall Falls in Concord, the Lancaster Armory, and the Bunker Lane Barn in Durham, focusing on structural repairs, security, reconfiguration, and in one case replacement of a failing barn with a new 40-by-60 building. The department also said hatchery work is ongoing but that it is taking a cautious approach because of the planned New Hampton Hatchery and future capital needs. The Department of Natural and Cultural Resources requested $9.26 million for eight projects, including campground electrical upgrades at Ellacoya and Lake Francis, White Lake water system replacement, Mount Washington fuel tank and safety work, Odiorne Point visitor center work funded through parks revenue, roofing and parking lot repairs, Fox Forest office safety upgrades, and historic site repairs at White Island and Fort Constitution. Members asked about revenue-based capital, the stability of the parks fund, and flexibility in choosing projects as bids come in. The Department of Transportation began its presentation at the end of the transcript, but its detailed requests were not yet discussed.

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• Food Retail Act, to expand and enhance the healthy food financing program to improve access to affordable
• Food Retail Act, to expand and enhance the healthy food financing program to improve access to affordable
• Food Retail Act, to expand and enhance the healthy food financing program to improve access to affordable
• facility, utility plant, servitude, right-of-way, easement, or other movable property right owned, leased
• , operated, maintained, or used by the utility within the jurisdiction of Louisiana. ...owned, leased

Keywords: 974, senate, all

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• Therefore, there are various infrastructure needs which can include housing and affordable housing developments
• Make sure what you're going to need and whether we can afford it or not.
• Some land grants have some land they can maybe lease.
• All of the others are collaboration agreements and leases that we work with other agencies.
• But as we continue to make state parks affordable for New Mexicans, our veterans, and our foster children

Committee: House House Rural Development, Land Grants And Cultural Affairs

Transcript Highlights:

• It was created by the legislature to provide affordable, ongoing financial assistance for projects in
• We cannot afford not to, and your leadership and y'all's leadership has been really... ...amazing to
• Not everyone can afford to live in Austin, and we are hiring, so I would love to see an expansion of
• seeking to streamline the oyster farming permitting process, the expansion of private and restoration leases
• The industry has been using this for commercial leases to harvest oysters off of.

Committee: Senate Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• do that for any lease.
• So this in no way prevents lease agreements. Lease agreements can still be done.
• Lease agreements are still possible. This does not stop leases. Lease agreements can still happen.
• Lease agreements are still possible. This does not stop leases. Lease agreements can still happen.
• the leasing option.

Committee: House Municipal and County Government

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• CHC advocates for the production and preservation of affordable housing, and we're here in strong support
• This bill delivers more affordable, accessible energy for hardworking Californians in my district.
• But we've seen it happen in the affordable housing for-rent market, which is important.
• We need to build for-rent housing for sure that's affordable and deed-restricted.
• Again, we've seen the success with affordable housing on the rental side.

Summary: The Senate Committee on Local Government heard several bills focused on housing, utility billing, permitting, oversight, disaster recovery, and traffic safety. AB 2058, by Assemblymember Harropetian, would streamline inspections and fees for factory-built housing by reducing duplicative local review and allowing third-party inspections; supporters said it would cut costs and delays, while the author noted local land-use authority would remain intact. AB 1945, by Assemblymember Hodgwick, would let Lassen Municipal Utility District offer voluntary prepaid electricity accounts without deposits or start-service fees, with consumer protections and electronic notices; municipal utility and power agency representatives supported it. AB 2418, by Assemblymember Mark Gonzalez, would set timelines for commercial plan review and allow third-party plan checkers for delayed tenant improvement projects; business and property groups supported it, and the bill was narrowed by amendments. AB 2433, by Assemblymember Alvarez, would expand density bonus incentives for for-sale affordable housing; supporters said it could help produce more homeownership opportunities, while labor and local government concerns led to amendments removing ministerial/by-right provisions. AB 2760, by Assemblymember Sharpe Collins, would allow counties with an Office of Inspector General to extend oversight to probation and animal control in San Diego County; the author and county supervisors supported it, but probation officials opposed it as duplicative. AB 2385, by Assemblymember Petrie-Norris, would clarify local authority to plan for disaster recovery and create local reconstruction agencies; cities and other supporters said it would improve post-disaster rebuilding. AB 1976, by Assemblymember Hitt, would limit late-stage public process for pedestrian, bicycle, and traffic calming projects and exempt pedestrian malls from CEQA; supporters framed it as a safety streamlining measure, while local government groups raised concerns about reduced community engagement. The committee also adopted the consent calendar for AB 2118 and AB 2728. Final votes were taken after quorum was established: AB 1945 passed 6-0 to the Senate floor; AB 1976 passed 5-1 to the Committee on Transportation; AB 2058 passed 7-0 to Appropriations; AB 2385 passed 6-1 to Emergency Management; AB 2418 passed 7-0 to Judiciary; AB 2433 passed 7-0 to Housing; AB 2760 passed 5-2 to the Senate floor; and the consent calendar was adopted 7-0.